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August Greene Band – Optimistic

March 1, 2018 by Nobi De Lon Leave a Comment

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Bucking tradition like a Bronco under the cockiest cowboy’s weight, media powerhouses like Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil and Ryan Coogler are using their convictions to bring superpowered Blackness to mainstream big and small screens. Daring us to remember the future, a new dawning of Black superheroes is upon us. And it looks and feels real good. It sounds good too because we can now add Karreim Riggins to this list of culture crafters.

August Greene – the band he’s comprised of himself and fellow Super Soul Heroes Robert Glasper and Common – does sonically, what Akil and Coogler do visually: combine mighty forces that rescue us from the evil soullessness of the world.

As if the brilliance of each man in this super group weren’t enough to guarantee grooves that stick and stay, their debut track, “Optimistic”, has them teamed up with champion songstress Brandy. Her buttery tone is a golden lasso we happily succumb to.

August Greene’s Sounds Of Blackness reprise remains a souled-out celebration of resilience and motivation. Only a few moments into the song and we’re quickly reminded of the magic Robert Glasper and Brandy make when they link up.  There’s a tonal and emotional depth she explores in Glasper infused waters. This go ’round, her vocal command honors the sadness bubbling under the lyrical surface and it’s captivating. Coupled with Common and Karreim’s impossible-to-ignore tattoos on the songline, “Optimistic” is sophisticatedly adorned and poised for showing off.

The B+ directed short film for the song is a stunning vehicle for it’s haunting beauty. Filmed in Mississippi during the Martin Luther KIng Day weekend, it features cameos by respected notables the likes of Dr. Cindy Ayers, Frankye Adams Johnson,Hollis Watkins and the Maddrama Performance Group. An inspiring message from Jackson mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba is particularly apropos: “We confront real challenges but it’s what we do in the face of those challenges that really defines who we are.” Woven with in-studio captures of the super group, B+ creates a compelling visual tapestry.

The mighty forces of August Greene understand the makings of good music. Their first collaborative work, “Letter to the Free”, was featured in Ava Duvernay’s documentary 13th and earned a 2017 Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Their debut album, scheduled to drop in March on Amazon music, is a soulful adventure we look forward to.

 

Nobi De Lon is a NJ based writer, educator, DJ, and radio show host obsessed with vintage Black glamour, hip hop, soulful music, good conversation, reading, sweet tea, and hope. Always evolving, she considers herself most fearless when she is being creative behind a pen, podium or set of turntables. Connect with Nobi on her favorite vice, Instagram – @nobidelon.

 

 

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The Night Drive with Nobi De Lon

December 29, 2017 by embassyinteractivellc Leave a Comment

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Part of the Newark Radio Co-Op – Newark’s brand new, Black-owned radio station – The Night Drive airs every Thursday from 7pm – 10pm on http://Newark.FM.

“Following the funked up path forged by The Mothership, The Night Drive journeys deeper into space propelled by the sounds of r&b, funk, hip-hop, house, jazz and more. Serving fresh conversation and impossibly deep crates, we break new tunes, rinse classic jams, spotlight the latest innovators and bring joy to every ride. We combine black music with tastemakers, creatives, and everyday influencers from across the diaspora to translate the core of the culture.” – Karas Lamb

Recent Airings:
Episode 1: Special Guest Daniel Jackson of Embassy: Interactive, LLC  (http://www.embassy730.com)
Episode 2: Special Guest Numa Perrier (http://www.houseofnuma.com/)
Episode 3: Special Guest Stacey Angela (http://staybystaceyangela.com/)
Episode 4: Special Guests The Sable Collective (http://thesablecollective.com)
Episode 5: Special Guest Angela Pilgrim (http://angelapilgrim.tumblr.com/)
Episode 6: Special Guest Kim Wilson (http://espnmediazone.com/us/bios/kimb…)
Episode 7: Special Guest Pia Wilson (http://www.piawilson.com/)

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The iLL Fated Natives – Exodus (Bob Marley & The Wailers Cover) (Video)

January 11, 2017 by embassyinteractivellc Leave a Comment

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Preparing to release the much anticipated follow up to their debut EP Savages, The iLL Fated Natives first kick things off with the live recorded version of the cover of the Bob Marley & The Wailers classic “Exodus”. The video was recorded in Philly at Hi5 Studios last summer by we here at Embassy: Interactive during the amazing trio’s Electric Church session. If you missed out not only are more videos to follow, but also the continuation of Electric Church on Jan, 24th 2017 – 8 PM – at The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave, Phila, PA). Don’t miss out on this one.

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Hezekiah – GODS EP Promo Video

January 4, 2017 by embassyinteractivellc Leave a Comment

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Producer/artist Hezekiah gives us the first offering from his upcoming production EP GODS with the project’s first single “Shorty Wanna Chill” featuring Peedi Crakk. The track is definitely a knocker, perfect for cruising around or being dropped in the strip club, but I don’t go to strip clubs because they are houses of sin lol. BUT IF I DID GO, I’m sure this would be perfect in one. “Shorty…” is not even the best track on the EP, and you can trust me on this as I’ve been playing an early version of the EP all weekend. Also featured on the project are Bilal, Freeway, Blu, T3 of Slum Village, Queen Jo, The Bul Bey and more. Watch the video below and click here to pre-order the EP via Bandcamp before its official release on 1/20/17.

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Speaker of the House – The Campaign Trail After Party @ Coda (Phila, PA) (Video)

December 27, 2016 by embassyinteractivellc Leave a Comment

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Photo by The Kenz Variety, LLC

DJ and Los Angeles native (by way of Philly) Speaker of the House brought the after party of the Philly stop of his “Campaign Trail” tour to the Coda nightclub. The Kenz Variety, LLC and I were on hand to capture the high energy experience and have some fun filled visuals of the incredibly dope night. Set to Speaker of the House and REMMI’s single “Awake, Asleep”, watch the video below and prepare to feel like you were in the crowd and on stage with us while witnessing SOTH tears the roof off the building. Enjoy!

Video is of The Kenz Variety LLC. Directed by Kenzie Black. Videographers are Daniel Jackson of Embassy: Interactive, LLC & Kenzie Black. Video editing is by Kenzie Black.
CONTACT KENZIE BLACK Facebook – Twitter – Soundcloud @notcoolkenz kenzievariety@gmail.com www.thekenzvariety.com

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