Milwaukee Mondays with New Age Narcissism

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What up Milwaukee Mondays!

For those of you who don’t know, “Milwaukee Mondays” are a result of a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks and 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. In this six-week series, our Monday home games will feature local musicians performing at halftime, local designers creating one-of-a-kind “Milwaukee Originals” gear and even local food that will be presented throughout the game (Free Palermo's anyone?).

New Age Narcissism, NAN was the first music collective to perform and bring their unique and vibrant energy to the Bradley Center. In their about six-minute set, the collective showcased the skills of the group while performing a mash up of some favorites like 'Kinfolk,’ ‘Bango’ and ‘This Is Our Year.’

We were geeked and in a room full of potential new fans, they killed it.

However, while we loved seeing our local artist front and center on stage, we did receive feedback that there could have been improvements (on the Bucks end) for better sound quality and some fans even mentioned giving the artist more time to do what they do best.

We’re just excited to see the rest of what Milwaukee Mondays has to offer.

But we will say that NAN’s energy definitely could have been the main reason the Bucks won 109 to 88. Take that to the head. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bango!

Here’s a list of the Milwaukee Monday nights featuring the Milwaukee Originals shirts and the few local artists they have listed thus far.

NOV 23 VS. PISTONS

Designer: Sconnie Nation

Musicians: NAN 

 

NOV 30 VS. NUGGETS

Designer: Orchard Street Press

Musician: Hugh Masterson and the Hustle

 

DEC 7 VS. TRAIL BLAZERS

Designer: Too Much Metal

Musician: Klassik

 

JAN 4 VS. SPURS

Design Details Coming Soon

 

FEB 22 VS. LAKERS

Designer: Wiskullsin

 

FEB 29 VS. ROCKETS

Designer: Milwaukee Home

 

As always support local and let us know what you thought of the first Milwaukee Mondays.

 

#RapLords

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From our homies at Uni.Fi Records, we introduce the RapLords debut album #RapLords. Consisting of emcees Dana Coppafeel, SPEAK Easy, and their DJ/producer/Engineer Mammyth, the 12 project track brings together an impressive group of local and national talent while showcasing the collectives energetic and 90s roots.  

Listen to the album or take a look at the video for 2 mph below.

And a special shout out to Grimace for his collaborative track, Intrinsic Behavior featuring the RapLords, Guilty Simpson and Vincent VanGreat.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/09hQnDpxZo3Bj5nlhnve1W iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ky/album/raplords/id1052894189 Shot By: Kevin Leach Eddited By: Xavier Ruffin Summer's almost gone, but Milwaukee's Raplords (emcees Dana Coppafeel and SPEAKEasy + producer Mammyth) are bringing the heat back with "2 mph," the first single and video from their upcoming album, #Raplords.

PressBite - Grey Genius

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Walking into a warm welcoming spot that feels uncommon from the norm, "Higher Learning that's the team" is being yelled by multiple voices from on stage. Which makes me think, is Hip-Hop back in a pure form on this October night?

Honestly I can say their was only one light that shined from a far in this blue lit room. With such brilliant name, a full beautiful figure and a smile to match the humbleness, that shining light belongs to Grey Genius.

A female MC that also displays lovely vocals, from the city of Milwaukee. Who is also a Marquette graduate I must add. Although she shared the stage with her Higher Learning team, she stands out as Lauryn Hill did to the Fugees. That's right, Lauryn Hill, with all due of respect though. After presenting her brand new HD video to the believers (fans) that attended Lux Lounge on MLK Blvd, proof was in every spoon of the pudding. Her stage presence was un-de-ni-ab-le!!!!

If you’re a true life fan of Hip-Hop, she just may soon be in your digital tape deck. One thing that stood out most to me was how mature her sound is. Nowadays in an era when behavior isn't much of a factor, she's bound to leave a stamp of maturity on the game. I can definitely tell that she's influenced by the recent generations of music, which will lead her to being an original figure from her hometown. I'm not sure if the city will understand how necessary her maturity is needed, but I guess it's up to her and her Higher Learning team to justify that.

From the soul is where her talents are possessed, so from the soul we shall hunger for what's next to come. Till then listen to 'Love Is...' and let us know what you think.

- Kelvin DayNAge Cross

If Your Orange Juice is Yellow It's Not Real - Emmitt James

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Here's a new refreshing track from House of Renji artist, Emmitt James. This is his first release following up his Hunger Pains EP for his upcoming winter 2016 project, IYOJIYINR.

Take a squeeze of this and tell us what your breakfast looks like...   

Artwork/Illustration by Mandy Miller 

Written by E. Williams, E. Furquan

Performed by Emmitt James

Remix of "Low Battery" by Ta-Ku 

© House Of Renji, LLC; Lost Boys Collective; Emmitt James 2015

Grandparent’s Closet: 8 BALL

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Introducing CopyWrite’s newest fashion series, Grandparent’s Closet.

We all have those one-of-a-kind or very unique items that we love to wear. The big question is “where did you get it from?” and with no shame; our fashion editor Vato will say his Grandparents Closet. “If your grandparents we’re as cool as mines when they were younger, then I’m sure you’re familiar with what’s in their closet.”

In this segment, Vato takes one-of-a-kind “vintage” clothing from his relatives closet and gives it a modern twist.

So, today we want to share with you a leather jacket originally owned by Vato’s father. This leather jacket features red, mustard and black details with the number 8 on the back of the jacket and elbows. It’s sure to catch anyone’s eye. Let us know what you think of it below.

Model: Diallo Mayo

Instagram: @ProfessorD_TSU 

 

WANT TO BE FEATURED IN GRANDPARENT’S CLOSET?

Have an amazing set of earrings from your Aunt? A killer pair of retro jerseys from pops? E-mail us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com to be featured in our next post.

Grey Genius Beautiful Night ft Ode To The Stranger (Official Music Video)

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Love the video? Download "My Love Is..." Now! https://www.audiomack.com/album/grey-genius/my-love-is Dir. Freakish Nerd Prod. Whitten Beats.

Or find more of Grey Genius' music here and Ode To The Stranger's music here.

As always leave a comment and let us know what you think.

PressBite: Psychedelic Traphouse (Queen Tut's Release Party)

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Psychedelic TrapHouse, this event added another level to what it is to love “Trap” music. Before entering the venue there was a handmade sign on the door that read, Queen Tut's Psychedelic TrapHouse release party. I definitely felt the "TrapHouse” vibe (though no trappers were actually around lol).  As I enter through the doors I was welcomed by two of Queens' close friends who held down the front end of the event. I was escorted in immediately like they had been awaiting my arrival, making me feel all special. Shout out to Queen! There were many familiar faces in the building and the lineup was amazing. Queen Tut’s release party shows her ability to bring out Milwaukee’s growing Urban Cultured community, which not all artist can do. She Shared the stage with other wonderful; Chakra Blu, Abby Jean, and Zed Zenko just to name a few. Not only did the showcase focus on her release but it also celebrated Queen Tut's birthday, and boy was she excited to share her cake that taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Yum! Being entertained and fed at a release party is a win to me. It was awesome.

CopyWrite would love to know what is next to come from Queen Tut. We shall be watching. 

Listen to the EP here. Leave a comment & let us know what you think.