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2DBZxSXSW: The Dopehouse, Part Deux

Last year’s edition was fun. It was simple, really: we didn’t want to throw a “showcase,” so instead we rounded up a couple of friends, shoved them all into a tiny loft and spun music all night, nearly crashing through the floor in the process. So, why not pull it off again for the 2013 edition of SXSW? And how do we make it even better?

By upgrading the formula, and making The Dopehouse a day party x rave.

The 2013 edition of the Dopehouse will once again be a place where you can get hammered and drunkenly sing along to “No Hands” and other (probably ignorant and quite possibly detrimental to society-laden) tunes while some random-ass chick you just met at one of those free showcases earlier in the week grinds feverishly on your pelvis… except this time it will be in the middle of the day, in a much larger (read: much larger) venue and with more special guests, with a couple of performances thrown into the mix to boot. Why throw a party in the middle of the day? Why not?

Sounds good? Good.

Friday, March 15th is the date. Full details to come next week.

#TheDopehouse

Brianna Perry – Symphony No. 9: The B Collection (Artwork x Tracklist)

Next Friday (March 8th) the Poe Boy femme fatale will drop her latest freelease. head down bottom for the tracklist.

PREVIOUS: Brianna Perry – Red Cup f. Pusha T

Meka’s Soul Mix Show: Wonderful Fridays pt. 1

Continuing on with my (sporadic) MSMS episodes spotlighting the music that was a part of my life as I grew up I figure I’d focus on an obvious choice: Stevie Wonder. I can’t really think of anybody in my world that wasn’t reared on the sounds of the child prodigy-turned-living legend, and I unquestionably recommend revisiting some of his (very, very) expansive catalog at some point in your lives.

IamSu! – Jennifer Aniston (Video)


Directed by HBK Gadget

The Yay Area spitter drops a set of visuals for his ode to Dr. Julia Harris. Kidding, of course.

PREVIOUS: IamSu! – Mobbin’ (Video)

Ryan McDermott – Joy f. Hit-Boy

A preview dropped a few weeks almost two months ago, now the G.O.O.D. Music singer lets loose his newest single.

PREVIOUS: Ryan McDermott – Paradise (Video)

Illogic & Blockhead – Neva Heard (Video)


directed by Eric Anello

Ill and Blocky’s debut collaborative album, Capture The Sun, drops April 16th.

PREVIOUS: Illogic & Blockhead – Capture The Sun f. Slug (of Atmosphere) (Video)

Project Pat Performs In New York City (Video)

Headlining his first show in the Rotten Apple in roughly a decade, Project Pat performed at Manhattan’s Santos Party House to a capacity crowd. You can check up top for a visual recap, then head to Mel D. Cole’s e-home for stills of the entire thing.

PREVIOUS: Project Pat – Drank & That Strong (Video)

Joey Bada$$ – 20 Miles [Unreleased]

Back when he went by JayOhVee, Young Bada$$ had planned a mixtape titled New Kid On The Block when he was 16. It never saw the light of day, but he’s decided to liberate one of its tracks late tonight for #ProEraWeek.

PREVIOUS: Joey Bada$$ x Ecko Unltd. (Video)

The Kanye West Rant Tour Lands In Amsterdam (Video)

While at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam Mr. West continued his tirade, this time on brands and creativity.

PREVIOUS: The Kanye West Rant Tour Continues In Paris, Says “New Music To Come In A Few Months” (Video)

Aaron Cohen – Potential Fans (Video)


Directed by Jared Soule

MURK is out now.

PREVIOUS: Aaron Cohen – Unemployment f. Spaceman & ABGOHARD (Video)

Meka’s Soul Mix Show: Ain’t Sh*t Funny

Kickin’ it with friends won’t get your ass no ends.

Azealia Banks – Barely Legal

With her oft-delayed debut Broke With Expensive Taste finally releasing March 26th, the Harlemite decides to let loose another track with the following message…

Why Don’t You Wear Your New Trench Coat?

PREVIOUS: Azealia Banks – Harlem Shake (rmx) (Video)

TreaZon – Day One (Video)


Directed by RoweShotMe

The Cleveland spitter returns to the rap world in March with a new project, Reality Escape.

Trinidad James – All Gold Everything (rmx) f.T.I. Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz (Video)


Directed By Motion Family

It took long enough. What were there, like 16 different “behind-the-scenes” clips? Trini’s Don’t Be S.A.F.E. is now out on iTunes.

Napoleon Da Legend – Wise Men f. Sean Price (Video)


Directed by Cyril Mahe

I’m not sure if the opening scene of this video makes it NSFW-worthy… but enjoy?

PREVIOUS: And Now, Meet The Biggest (Craziest?) Sean Price Fan In Paris

Tuki Carter – Stunt (prod. Cardo)

The Hollyweerdo-turned-Taylor Gang kinfolk lets loose the first offering from his upcoming LATL project.

Cee-Lo Green – Only You f. Lauriana Mae (Video)

So… no Goodie Mob album, but instead another solo album of Cee-Lo crooning the blues called Cee-Lo Green Is Everybody’s Brother? Le sigh.

PREVIOUS: Cee-Lo Green – Only You f. Lauriana Mae

Durag Dynasty – Spiral Event f. Evidence (prod. The Alchemist)

Complete tears at that artwork. The team of Planet Asia, Tristate and Killer Ben will drop their debut 360 Waves, produced in its entirety by The Alchemist, on March 26th.

PREVIOUS: Durag Dynasty – Durag Dynasty Theme (prod. The Alchemist)

DJ Suss One – Triumph Freestyle f. Jon Connor (Video)

Jon and Suss’ assault over the Wu-Tang beat gets a matching set of visuals.

PREVIOUS: Jon Connor – Real Late Freestyle

fun. – Why Am I The One (Video)

LowKey’s favorite boy band drops a new set of visuals for their Grammy-winning Some Nights album, which is out now.