"Hillmatic" Showcase in Chapel Hill

When it comes to the HipHop History of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is one of the foundation landmarks. With venues such as The Local 506, Cats Cradle and the now closed Jack Sprat, the town is rich with monumental events. In the forefront of this history is Kevin "Kaze" Thomas, as one of the few OGs still pushing and repping the HipHop Culture of this predominately college run town. 

The 1st Annual "Hillmatic" Showcase promises to deliver a peek into the past, present & future of Chapel Hill's talent.  20+ years of HipHop in the Hill! Most emcees I've met and/or worked with reminisce about "Microphone Mondays", the legendary beat battles with Apple Juice Kid, Erv Ford, Khrysis and Skaz, the HipHop Nation TV show and Sunday Night Sessions. Everybody who was anybody emerging from North Carolina's Underground scene came through the Hill at some point in time... J.Cole, TYFU, King Mez, Jozeemo, JGunn, K-Hill, 9th Wonder, Little Brother, Kaze and many more. This "Hillmatic" event promises to deliver a major celebratory night of good music, undeniable talent and unforgettable history. Performers include JSwiss, No9to5, Well$, Fluent, Kaze, and special performances by SkyBlew & The Digidestined Band and J Rowdy & The Nightshift band.

In the words of Kaze:

Wow. The city with so many contributions, hosted moments, and talent instrumental in the Carolina#HipHop Movement its unreal. UNC HipHopNation. TYFU. Sankofa. Haxoba. Underbrush. Dj Pez. Birthplace of the ORIGINAL Apple Chill.The many shows Shaw and Uzi did at Cats Cradle that brought stars within reach. They put us on those shows. L in Japanese. Phonetic. A Typical. LowKey. The MC battles w/ me, Phonte, JGunn, and Jozeemo. HipHopNationTV. Microphone Monday. The legendary Beat Battles. Who gonna win? Erv, Slack, Apple Juice, Dirty, Khrysis or Skaz? Dj Flash and Izzy Nice killing shit. 9th was there. BigDaddyKane. ButtaTeam too. Fayettenam and Durham in the house. But they'll let you know that for sure. Cole was there. So was Nerv. SundayNightSessions. Mez was there. We all were. Every week. Bishop holding it down. Big Darrian at the door. Dr. Katz establishing HipHop curriculum at UNC-CH. Freestyling in The Pit continues til this day. Pierce Freelon and Apple Juice taking BeatLab worldwide. Damn homie I could keep going on and on. But that's what AUG. 22 is for. #HILLMATIC. 

Don't miss out on is looking to be a yearly festival of North Carolina's music history!

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"IStruggle" by Novacain featuring Jozeemo & Oace Spades

In times of Civil Unrest, there are still glimpses of Unity, Brotherhood and Concern for our neighbors around us. The daily struggles for Independence, Validity and Justice run deep through our Black communities while the news is rampant with acts of Violence, Injustice and Misuses of Power by our Authority figures. It is long past "the time for change" because the necessary changes have to start within oneself first.  "IStruggle" draws us through the desired unity needed between not just our city, but our neighborhoods. You can't lead a people, if you can't first learn to direct yourself.  

This song is powerful! Salute and Respect to the artists, Novacain, Jozeemo and Oace Spades. 

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Ashley Mar Shell..."Call Me Up" #PopUp Video

The Official Full-length "Call Me Up" #PopUp Video by Ashley Mar Shell, directed by Joe Murdock III aka Jozeemo, BHE CEO. Comment, Share, and support one of North Carolina's break out R&B Diva's!! Guest appearances by Marc Law and voice of Skaz Digga...

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Fluent ft. Nipsey Hussle "Hustle Till I'm Ballin"

Fluent drops another banger without much of a build up, but like his most recent project release, "Retro Future", it worked!! This time he's pulled in Independent rapper, Nipsey Hussle, most recently known for his "Crenshaw" Mixtape release and tour. Production on this track is credited to notable Producer J. Cardim (extensive work history with artists Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Akon, Joe Budden, Cassidy, Wale, Talib Kweli and Dr Dre, as well as many others). 

After deciding against signing to a major label last year, due to wanting creative freedom of his music, Nipsey Hussle has been busy re-releasing his previous music and touring to promote both his "Crenshaw" Mixtape and his upcoming release of "Victory Lap". 

Fluent is an Ohio native, Chapel Hill, North Carolina resident. He has worked with Royce 5'9, SpaceGhost Purrp, North Carolina artists Kaze and Jozeemo. Fluent has a gift of rocking on beats that compliment his style and flow. Definitely add this to your playlist...

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C-Roy Feat. Jozeemo...Stick N Move

First video release from C-Roy's "Don't 4Get 2 Flush" Mixtape features now retired Durham rapper, Jozeemo. "Stick N Move" was filmed by Homebase Music Group's Loot-Tenant Trax and edited by Jozeemo. 

C-Roy hails from Newark, NJ and now resides in North Carolina. He came up as a Musician under Joe "Flip" Wilson, Lady Gaga's current Music Director. C-Roy's goal is to be able to make the best music possible that fans from all walks of life can relate to. "Don't 4Get 2 Flush" is his first project and it's already causing quite a buzz. Download it for free on datpiff.com...

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"Wrath Of The Godz" at Casbah Aug. 31st 2012

The Blitz Brothers are hitting the scene hard with a major impact showcase at the Casbah in Durham this Friday, August 31st. Who are "The Blitz Brothers"? Many of you may remember "21st Records" Label with artists such as Jozeemo, Motha Nature, Spliff, Pauly Snubnoze and D.R.C. Pauly Snubnoze went on to put together some big shows in the RDU area, including the highly successful "BGirl Fest". Still maintaining his presence and support as Jozeemo's manager, Pauly is back, with his brother Charlye Cockpit to stir North Carolina's music scene up as "The Blitz Brothers"

With an untouchable line-up and in the middle of the Bull City, fans will be entertained by the likes of Headliner Rapper Big Pooh (formerly 1/2 of Little Brother, now a highly successful solo artist),  Jozeemo (who also claims that this is his LAST performance as he transitions from rapper to Family man and college student), Kaze (preparing to release his newest project "The Black Kennedy Mixtape" before the end of Fall 2012), Up and coming Bull City favorite Wreck N Crew (which consists of duo FreshSutton and Trie Cartier, also affiliated with Realer Music Group brothers Lil Bob, Jacobi and Free Agent Jasun) and Greensboro, NC's Swayze Jones (signed to Homebase Music Group and preparing to release her 2nd album "SwayzeNation2". 

Special Guest Charlamange Tha God (famed loud mouth from MTV2's The Guy Code and Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club morning broadcast) will also be present. Durham Vet, hip hop teacher to local emcee's and official DJ for Big Daddy Kane, DJ Skaz Digga, will provide the music for the evening and Y?BNormal creator/owner Bishop Omega will keep the show live and entertaining between sets (Imagine "If your wack, I'm calling you out!!" Bishop and Charlamange Tha God in the same building!! Wow!). 

Advance Tickets can be purchased for $15 at www.casbahdurham.com or feel free to pay $18 at the door, either way, this event will be well worth it! 

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1007 West Main Street

Durham, NC 27701

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Rapbi Ben Israel...Spoken Word Commercial for "HI" Album

More commonly known around Durham, NC as one of the most sought after Producers, K.Slack, and a member of Thyrday hip hop group, I'm pleased to introduce you to the man now known as Rapbi Ben Israel. After years of evolving into a more faithful living believer, Rapbi Ben Israel released a Gospel based Hip Hop album this year titled "HI" (Hebrew Israelite). It carries 7 tracks that lead you through transformations, positive wordplay and that head nodding hip hop vibe. 

Teamed up with another Durham Vet, Jozeemo, Rapbi Ben Israel introduces his album to the world through this Spoken Word commercial (written by Felicia Bue)...

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BLOCKHUGGERZ ENT..."Cuh Cuh"

East Durham is proving to be an area that breeds talent. Its most noteable Hip Hop artist, Jozeemo, is the CEO of his own Independent Label, BlockHuggerz Entertainment, and he's taken on the role of manager, A&R and Videographer for his team of young rappers. BHE artists at this time consist of Jeffro, J Tek, Face, Irak and Jacc Frost. I won't be surprised if that list grows as Jozeemo builds his own resume of titles. This track is addictive and the video is Produced, Filmed and Edited by BHE's creator, Jozeemo. "Cuh Cuh" is not meant to glorify gang activity, but it shows that it is still prevalent. 

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Jozeemo "True Identity"

Jozeemo, the CEO of Blockhuggerz Entertainment, East Durham residing MC, has been shaking up the Underground Hip Hop scene of North Carolina for some time now.  Jumping into 2012 with the successful release of his newest album, "True Identity", Jozeemo  has Tweeted that it will be his last album. Don't believe everything you read tho! There is too much talent within this one man to set it aside now. It is evident on every track of "True Identity" (Available on iTunes now). The intended single, Adrenaline, gives you a taste of the hard-hitting side of Jozeemo, where as tracks like "Call Me" and "Somethings Gotta Change" show you he isn't all "gansta".  2011 added another credit to Jozeemo's profile with his self-edited video "Steam".  So, be sure that things can only get better for this NC Favorite! 

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