October 2011
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Funk legend Sly Stone homeless and living out of a... →
Parts of this interview were debunked by the LA Times today but it’s still a good read.
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THE CARTER article in Washington Post last week
Cheer up: Watch these Lil Wayne and Red Hot Chili Peppers documentaries on YouTube
By Chris Richards
If new albums from the Chili Peppers and Lil Wayne disappoint, take your eyeballs to YouTube. (Red Hot Chili Peppers photo by Casey Rodgers; Lil Wayne photo by George Pimentel)Today is one of those bumming Tuesdays when two artists I love have released underwhelming albums: Red Hot Chili...
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Bossed up interview with my dear friend Sebastian... →
Seb is the co-producer of both The Carter & The Upsetter!
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1 of my favorite rappers @AfrikanBoy teamed up with 1 of my favorite producers @DJShadow !!! Directed by Ian Pons Jewell
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Winnebago Man
Directed by Ben Steinbauer @bensteinbauer
Starring @WinnebagoMan
Click above to stream for free on SnagFilms (with commercial interruptions)
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List of platforms for direct film distribution
Created by @tedhope [see his original post here.]
If you’re a filmmaker looking to sell a film online and make real money this is a good place to start.
1. Artist Direct Distribution / Platforms: FilmDIY (promo video), MubiGarage,Ooyala, Viddler,
2. Artist Direct Distribution / Platforms - non-specialized: These are places filmmakers can “sell” their work, but are not...
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Tokyo Rising
5 part documentary series starring Pharrell, directed by Thalia Mavros sponsored by Palladium boots. Watch all 5 parts here.
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Cachao: Uno Más
I watched this music documentary last night on Israel “Cachao” Lopez, one of the most influential musicians in the history of Cuba, the Father of Mambo and many other Afro-Cuban influenced styles of music. The man lived a truly inspiring life, struggling for many years but always remaining optimistic and doing what he loved wether or not he was being paid. He started...
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STOP FOOLING THE PEOPLE YOU OLD BOLL WEEVILS
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Express Milwaukee calls The Upsetter "Fascinating" →
“For many of The Upsetter’s interviews, Perry, resplendent in beads and a feathered headdress, juggles words and images in a psychedelic tapestry of Bible passages, Rasta rhymes and apocalyptic prophecy. His genius howls and a sly smile peers through the ganja smoke.”
[Click the link for full review]
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