Focus Ova Swag

2011-11-11T22:44:00.001-08:00

In conjunction with their upcoming release, Profound Audio is giving away a FREE remix from CODES off of Trigon & Dave Gee's "Murda Style EP" featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore, Armanni Reign & Diggadee MC! This one's a jumping 4/4 house banger that's guaranteed to get you moving! Keep a look out for the full EP dropping November 14th; with additional remixes from MRK1 and Von D!

Head over to our SoundCloud and grab this one:

Trigon & Dave Gee - Murda Style ft. Jahdan Blakkamoore, Armanni Reign & Diggadee MC (Codes Remix)

(HYPERLINK "http://soundcloud.com/profoundaudio/trigon-dave-gee-murda-style"http://soundcloud.com/profoundaudio/trigon-dave-gee-murda-style)

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Check out Profound Audio on Facebook & Twitter:

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2011-09-04T21:38:00.000-07:00

Armanni Reign & Media Contender Present:

SHEESH!

The Mixtape

FREE DOWNLOAD & Interview:

SHEESH! The Mixtape

SHEESH! The Mixtape Tracklisting:

1. Ghosts ( Armanni Reign)
2. Mr. Reign ( Armanni Reign)
3. Ace thru 10 ( Atlantic Connection - OFF THE GRID EP)
4. Need 2 Know ( Atlantic Connection - HYPEM EP)
5. Uncomfortable ( Atlantic Connection feat Shannon Swain)
6. Breathe Back ( Submorphics - OFF THE GRID EP)
7. Lil More Luv ( Kastle)
8. Pushin ( Crushington - ALBUM FORTHCOMING)
9. Hustle Harder ( Ace Hood RFX)
10. 6ft 7ft ( Lil Wayne RFX)
11. Look at Manni ( Chris Breezy RFX)
12. Killin Em ( Fabulous RFX)
13. Follow Me Now ( Noah D - FOLLOW ME NOW EP)
14. Follow Me Now ( Flinch - FOLLOW ME NOW EP)
15. Follow Me Now ( TROWA - FOLLOW ME NOW)
16. Scatta VIP ( Skrillex - DEISELBOY VIP)
17. Blueprint ( Endboss)
18. U Made Me ( B Rich feat Sporty-O - NO STATIC AT ALL)
19. Perdition ( Helix)
20. Walkin Away ( Kastle feat Domonique - TIME TRAVELERS EP)
21. Murda Style ( Dave Gee & Trigon feat Diggadee - MURDA STYLE EP)
22. Murda Style ( MRK1 RMX - MURDA STYLE EP)
23. Murda Style ( Codes RMX - MURDA STYLE EP)
24. Downgrade VIP ( DZ)
25. Headhunter ( TROWA - NIGHTFIRE EP)
26. Crush VIP ( MASON & CHI)
27. Nightfire ( TROWA - NIGHTFIRE EP)
28. Redux ( TROWA - OFF THE GRID EP)

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE LOVE & SUPPORT!!!

Focus Ova Swag.

2011-08-31T21:25:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back!

Check out the new "Lyrics" page! Peep the poetry in motion I've been scribblin' from here on out! The 1st tune up is the new banger I did with the big dogz Mark Instinct & Adroa entitled "Suicide Pill". It's OUT NOW on Rottun Records so head over to beatport and cop it!! There's a sample in my "Videos" section!

Head over to my Facebook Fan Page (link at bottom of page) to let me know what you think and give suggestions for what lyrics you want posted next!

Be on the lookout for my SHEESH! The Mixtape to be released on www.MediaContender.com real soon! 28 tracks of siikness and that wasn't even all of them! I'll let you know... Kaw!

As always, be well and keep firing. Focus Ova Swag!

FOCUS OVA SWAG!!!

2011-07-11T16:51:00.000-07:00

OUT NOW!!!

ARMANNI REIGN

Off the Grid EP

5 TRACK EP STARRING PRODUCTION FROM:

ATLANTIC CONNECTION

TROWA

SUBMORPHICS

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!!

-WESTBAY MUSIC GROUP-

I thank everyone for all the love and support!

Bless!

Before the Storm... (Pre - 6.21.11 "Off The Grid" Recap)

2011-06-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome back!

   I haven't posted in a while because with the EP right around the corner it's been a busy couple weeks! Where do we begin? Let's go back to the weekend with the one and only Goldie. It started with Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando! Even though we weren't scheduled to play until 1130p I decided to get there early to check out all the squad I hadn't seen in a while (or at least not all in the same place at one time). The Florida sun was still up while bottles of Stella were being passed to the sounds of Kastle puttin' it down! Respect to the early crew ruckus of Hive, Ak1200, 12th pleezy, K Gamble, Danny Johnson and Fofo 13. You know that's trouble and the unit was only half power.
   After all of us going to another stage to check out Klever (add 'em up) we noticed the storm brewing... literally. A monsoon fully equipped with lightning hit out of nowhere and shut things down for about an hour. You can tell Orlando is used to these things as they chanted to keep the music on. After the storm passed and we were done acting like psychos to pass the time, we went back to the Bass Pod to see Craze. Add Hot Pink Delorean then Goldie to the mix and you've got a perfect Molotov Cocktail. We all made the best of what the storm left us with before hopping over to the after-party for the first of my two day dosing of Skrillex. Hijinx ensue, yada yada yada, I head to bed and prepare for an early flight with a hangover.

   Day 2 was all about Movement (formally known as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival) and although we went from hot and rainy to cold and rainy (I'm still sick), Detroit was going off like it was the nicest day out ever! The Red Bull tent was the best place to be and I LOVE a festival time slot while the sun is setting. Goldie was on the top of his game while taking everyone on a musical journey the way only he can. Legend. The Detroit Headz were in the building with a sick sik siik vibe! Not only the highlight of the weekend but a show for the books as far as I'm concerned. Thank you Rock City, you guys murk!

After Goldie murdered the place, Skrillex absolutely burned it to down to leave no evidence. In my opinion, that kid is special in a way you have to see live to really get. The night was far from over, however, as it was time to head over to the SMOG after-party. Big up Sinnistar and Sis for the ride to go see family. We walked in to 12th Planet bangin' out as he always does before Skrillex hops on with him for a little bit. It's so great to see good people get the love they deserve from the hard work they put in. I'll put some vids up in that section... good times. All the crew was there and I finally met Trowa! I know I know, we just finshed our fifth tune together (more on that in a minute) and this was the first we've ever met in person. Ah, the power of the internet.

Day 3 was back in DC for a Sunday night clubber for Dom of 3D Productions. It was a great ending to a weekend hitting the smaller, intimate club crowd that allowed Goldie to hit the deeper side of his musical palette. These are the nights I do more listening than emceeing. Good times all the way up to late night pizza with Rudi (@TooRude215 lol) and the poor homie that took us there. Fun weekend that's fasho!

Came back to a short work week to finish out some collabs like the two I did with Trowa, to be released on their "Nightfire EP" with Play Me Records in the next week or so. One is the tearout Drumstep (or whatever you wanna call it) title track "Nightfire" while the other is a spacey Moombahton banger entitled "Headhunter". These kids are on it and not just because I work with them. You need to check out the rest as I think "Boochie Boochie Bango" is on another level!

Also, the homie Kastle has released his "Time Traveler's EP (click to download)" which is another project I think needs heavy attention. I was lucky enough to lay lyrics on a sure summer jam "Walking Away", which also features beautiful vocals from the wonderful DJ Domonique. Kastle is killin' it so be on the lookout, if you don't know already. While you're at it, here is a sneak peek at something new we did: "Lil More Luv" _Kastle feat Armanni Reign

   Then B00M! Mr. Atlantic Connection drops this brilliant multi-genre gem like a clumsy jewel thief! The "HYPEM EP (click to download)" is a four track level of cool you would expect from the head of Westbay Music Group. I'm featured on two tracks, the electro jumper "Hypem" and a hip hop F.O.S. banger "Need to Know". This first installment for MTV and Extreme Music's partnership in the Hype Music Project is the perfect ear candy while he works on his full length album! Got get it and stay tuned because we have so much more comin' at you!

   So, there ya go! Don't forget (I'll remind you) my "Off the Grid EP" is coming out next Tuesday 6.21.11!!!! Tell a friend! I saw that "Breathe Back" was the video choice so we're gonna start mapping that out! Thanks for the votes! Check back with me for all the info you need! I'll be updating tour dates soon and also speak about the collabs currently in the kitchen. Here's some hint's: Endboss, Mark Instinct, Total Recall, The Upbeats, Dave Gee & Trigon feat MC Diggadee... and we haven't even't talked about Starscape. Next time.

   Remember: Focus Ova Swag. It's not a choice, it's math.

OFF THE GRID EP RELEASE DATE!!!

2011-05-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Here it is Angels and Soldiers! My first solo EP to be released on Westbay Music Group has a release date:

**** June 21, 2011 ****

Just in time for summer!!! 5 bangers include:

"Reach" produced by Atlantic Connection - "Breathe Back" produced by Submorphics

"Redux" produced by Trowa - "Need You Tomorrow" produced by Atlantic Connection

"Ace thru 10" produced by Atlantic Connection

Be sure to preview them on my YouTube channel [ 3rd Mental (YouTube) ] or on the Westbay YouTube channel [ WestbayMusicGroup (YouTube) ] then come back and vote on which video you want to see first!!!

Thank you all for the support and stay tunes for more info & events as we get closer to the drop date! Stay positive, feel blessed, and be safe. Kahaw! Focus ova Swag...

R.I.P. Matthew Gimpmode Fox

2011-05-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

For Tomorrow...

Friday, we all said goodbye to a friend/family member. We shared tears, laughter, anger and hope. Most importantly we learned how to move forward. For a moment in time, no matter where you were in the world, everything stood still while we combined our thoughts, prayers and blessings to give a soul peace. Whether you knew him 2 months or his whole life his presence will be with us forever. Celebrate life and remember the positive. Smile, I assure you he wouldn't want it any other way.

R.I.P. Matthew 'Gimpmode' Fox. We love you and thank you for loving us. Never forgotten. Burrr.

Recap and a Quick Glimpse...

2011-03-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

Wow. What a crazy 2 weeks it's been! It started with my first trip to SXSW and as much as I wanted to stay longer than I did, we got a lot done. The party at Barcelona (which seemed to be the venue of the week) went ham all day and night! Atlantic Connection and I rocked a set there, bounced to The Woodie Awards, came back and it was still goin' bananas! Big up to Sol.ID as well as the entire Methods NYC crew for putting that together. Bless.

The Woodie Awards were crazy. Gripped a ride there with this siik band from LA called Atlantic Line who also happened to be part of the HYPE project. Cool cats worth checkin out. Although I am very disappointed in them for losing a very long and hard fought battle of Beer Pong to Yelawolf and Lil B. I know better than to bet with my heart instead of instincts. Ha!

Lots of questions on the red carpet about my feelings on the emergence of Dubstep. For those of you living under a rock, Dubstep is H U G E in the states at the moment and it's here to stay. Proof of that is walking to our seats at the awards only to here Skrillex murkin it. Yall already know how I feel about it so there is no need to rehash my love for progress. Blur the lines.

AC: "I feel like I just walked into a SMOG party..." <--- Indeed homie, indeed.

Next day, Atlantic Connection and I were playing at MTV Garage for the HYPE project (deets: www.hypemusic.com). Saw a lot of great bands and learned some things. Always good. At what I thought was a siik timeslot, AC and I banged out a great set (pics on my Facebook) featuring tracks from the project (Hold On, Need 2 Know & Hypem) with a heavy dub freebie at the end. Can't wait til the world gets to hear all that! Stuck around the rest of show to fully understand why Matt & Kim definitely deserve the Woodie for 'Performers of the Year'. They almost brought the house down. Sorry for the terrible pun but seriously, I really thought that place was gonna collapse from the jumping. Wild. Thanks MTV and everyone at HYPE music.

Recap and a Quick Glimpse... (cont...)

2011-03-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

So after all that craziness of SXSW ending up with a hangover from Dubnation, a lost ATM card and only two days to recoup it was time for Miami Music Conference (WMC is dead, know your fanbase). While SXSW was ill and a learning experience for me, MMC is stepping into my world. Seven years, each just as crazy as the one before. Sharpness and I call it The Marathon. 7 shows in 5 days and not like those 30 min-I'm-gonna-drop-my-hits kinda hip hop sets. FULL ON 1-4 HOURS OF DNB MADNESS! Ah, Miami. I love you but I swear your trying to kill a couple of us. For those who don't know the usual suspects here's the skinny:

V1RAM- new venue, sick night and great way to start the week as usual

SMOG vs Headz - HAM, and this is gonna get crazier as the years go by

FSOB- DnB room was heavy for Bailey, heard the rest was siik but I had to bounce to...

Hospitality- I walked into High Contrast and Dynamite destroying it followed by Netsky & Craze

Ultra- That place is a madhouse, good and bad. Just sayin.

Dubnation- Packed to the BRIM!

Blue Note Session- anyone who knows, knows I can't wait for Headz to end my week w old skool. This was nex level.

Missed the Gold Rush party but I heard that was killa. Did get to the Fool's Gold party and thank you for the Hip Hop. Next year, I'll leave myself some space to bounce around more... maybe.

So, there you have it. Big ups to everybody who played, danced and whatever! We go hard because there really isn't a point to do it any other way. Hope you all had fun and more importantly got home safe! Until next time, thanks for your support and bless! Stay tuned for upcoming events! Kahaw.

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