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Free EP from Supastition

1/28/2013

North Carolina’s own Supastition releases 'The Blackboard EP', a free 8-track digital EP. The project serves as a “thank you” to the listeners who continued to support his music after his sudden departure from the music business in 2010. The Blackboard is about returning to the basics of emceeing and rediscovering that vintage sound that Supastition has been known for since his debut album in 2002.

The project features the critically acclaimed, Yada Yada, the conceptual Best Worst Day, and the boom bap inspired “Indestructible”. The only guest appearances on The Blackboard EP are the DJ duo, Faust & Shortee, and German-based vocalist Dominique. Production on the EP is handled by longtime producers Marco Polo, M-phazes, Veterano, the Mighty DR, and Croup as well as Rik Marvel and Dirty Art Club.

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King RA Da Almighty interview by Justice Born

1/11/2013

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King RA Da Almighty

Raw and Aggressive is what comes to mind when I think of King RAs style. Like the Egyptian Sun God RA bursting with energy! I would highly suggest you all get familiar with this MC coming from Jersey City, NJ to represent at The Formula 10 in Quincy MA on Saturday, January 12th, 2013.

The first time I heard of King RA was about 6 months ago while watching videos of other New Jersey artists on youtube. We've been building bridges with some amazing talent from New Jersey since 2012 and after coming across King RA I knew he would make a good fit at The Formula showcase some time in the future.

With a few projects out over the past few years featuring some dope producers like so and so he's definitely worth checking for if you're not already tuned in!

Check out "Raid" off his most recent project
"Foot On They Necks"

Justice Born: Peace King! I just want to say thank you for taking the time to do this interview and we look forward to seeing you perform at The Formula 10! I'm feelin the music, the energy and you have some great videos! I'm really diggin the visuals in those.

I know you got a few projects out too such as The RA EPic, The Last Dragon EP and Foot On They Necks mixtape. What can the people expect from you in 2013?

King RA: Yeah, The RA EPic is the first project I ever released (2010), Foot On They Necks V.1 was the second (2011) and The Last Dragon EP is my third and most recent release (12/12/12). In 2013 the people can expect some quality videos to represent my singles off "The Last Dragon EP", they can expect Foot On They Necks V2 The Album, they can expect a LP produced by M.W.P. Beats titled "The Power Of RA", they can expect a year full of surprises because I'm not letting up.

Check out "Acclaimed Critically"
off his most recent project "Foot On They Necks"

Justice: Who can we expect to hear on the production tip?

King RA: I'm working with a gang of talented producers mainly from overseas that will be the new names to check for to have tracks produced by: DJ Brans, Bunty Beats, Red Ang, Sci Fi Stu, Verse All, Junior Makhno, Trilian, Astro Vandalist and the list goes on.

Justice: Will you be touring any time soon?

King RA: Touring is definitely part of my plans this year. Nothing set up yet but I am open to rock abroad whenever wherever. Promoters can book me for shows @ kingramanagement@gmail.com.

Justice: Speaking of shows, have you ever performed in Mass?

King RA: No, this would be my first time performing in Massachusetts so I'm excited about the opportunity.

Justice: Are you familiar with any Hip Hop coming out of Mass and if so, are there any Mass artists or producers you'd like to work with?

King RA: I'm familiar with Reks, Termanology, Akrobatic MC, Crumbsnatcha and a few other MC'S who rep the Bean. I'd like to collab with the homie Stu Bangas, he got them fire tracks, I could hear that collab happening.

Justice: Being from New Jersey can you tell me what the scene is like there? Ya'll got any Open Mics, Showcases or Ciphers?

King RA: Actually, the scene out here in Jersey is dry, doesn't have enough ciphers, open mics, and showcases. For the most part it's elsewhere I have to travel to get busy. There's a bunch of talented artists in NJ but without a doubt there is a lack of outlets for artists to rock. Thinking I'm gonna put together a monthly event out here to help the Jersey scene this year.

Check out "Scenario"

Justice: Word! I think that would be a great idea. Who are some artists or producers from NJ that you'd like to see get more shine?

King RA: Out of fairness to all the talented MC'S and Producers I do know out here in Jersey I don't want to name any names. I wish all the artists and producers who are dope and striving to breakthrough in NJ much success, they deserve more shine .

Justice: I respect that. On another note, but in all relevance I noticed your name associated with a relief effort event for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Were you personally affected in any way?

King RA: I actually ended up not performing because I lost most all my belongings including flash drives, an external hard drive, and laptop with all my music on them. Yes, I was definitely affected by Hurricane Sandy. My apartment got flooded by 6 ft of water, lost a lot. Been staying at a hotel since November courtesy of FEMA and I'm still trying to pull myself together after Sandy. It's rough but I'm rebuilding my world better and stronger than it's ever been.

Justice: Sorry to hear about your loss. It's great however to see such a positive attitude shine through after all that and while you're still going through it. I know music certainly helps a lot of people get through lifes ups and downs. As far as music you listen to, who are some artists that have been catching your ear lately?

King RA: I listen to everybody from 2 Chainz, Trinidad James, Joey Badass, ASAP Rocky, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Sean Price etc etc nobody in particular really. Doesn't mean I'm a fan of all I listed, it just means I'm listening.

Turn ya speakers up and listen to "Focus"

Justice: No doubt. Who were some of your musical influences coming up?

King RA: When I was growing up my moms used to play nothing but R&B so before I was properly introduced to hip hop I was a fan of Earth, Wind, & Fire, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Patti Labelle, etc. Once I realized Hip Hop was who I was of course Kool G Rap, Rakim, BDK, KRS 1, Nice n Smooth, Public Enemy, Wu Tang, (too many to name) heavily influenced me.

Justice: That sounds like a lot of great musical influences. As an artist and just as a person, where do you see yourself 5 years? Do you have any non music related goals?

King RA: 5 years from now I will have made major contributions to music and the Hip Hop culture. Rhyming is only one thing I do. A big part of what I will be doing 5 years from now is focusing more on humanitarian works.

Some of my goals in the near future include the start of a record label, film making invention, production, clothing lines, and other ways to diversify my brand.

Justice: What's one thing people probably don't know about you?

King RA: People probably don't know I'm gonna be one their favorite MC'S/Emcees in 2013.

Justice: Word! That's what's up! I'm sure you'll make quite an impression at The Formula 10. Once again King, thank you for doing this interview for the Raw Report and we look forward to seeing to rock the stage on Saturday!

King RA: Thanks for the opportunity. Looking forward to rocking out at Formula 10.

Check out King RA's most recent video
"Verbal Assault"
w/ production & cuts by DJ Brans

Check out music from King RA over at bandcamp: kingra.bandcamp.com or get in touch with him at facebook.com/radaalmighty or follow him on twitter @RaDaAlmighty

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The Formula 10 in Quincy, MA - Jan 12th, 2013

1/5/2013

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Saturday, January 12th, 2012- Wreck Shop Movement is bringing you to "The Formula 10" Hip Hop Showcase in Quincy Mass at Club 58. (58 Ross Way).

Featured performances include; local legend Professor Shuman along with A.Period, Haze, Josh Bliss Lighten from MAIN AIM, Knowbodies, Oblivious from Starving Artist Ent and Du Karan and New Jerseys own King RA. Performances are scheduled to begin at 10pm and will be hosted by Justice Born and Big Brotha Sadi.

At 9:30pm there will be a Beat Showcase by Jon Glass of Glass House Productions and a freestyle session w/ surprise guest MC's! DJ Xpress and DJ G7 will be holdin it down on the 1's and 2's while Brand Rockwell paints live!

The doors will open at 8pm and admission is $10. This is a 21 plus event. Come experience Hip Hop at its best! If you've never been to The Formula Showcase
check out video hi-light clips and photos from past events here. For more information you can visit us on Facebook or follow us on twitter @wreckshop101

Also, for our friends, family and supporters across the world we'll be broadcasting segments of the show live. You can view our channel on Ustream by clicking on the Wreck Shop logo above. For exact times for the broadcast, sign up for our newsletter by submitting your email address in the box below.

Check out Haze, A.Period & Josh Bliss
of MAIN AIM at The Formula 10!

Here's are some hi-lights from The Formula 9!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 8!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 7!

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Apollo Knox Interview by SLiM PiCKENS

1/2/2013

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This 18 year old MC and Beat Maker known as Apollo Knox from Salem, MA has made some major noise in a short amount of time. Since spring of 2012 his name has been buzzin among many circles as a result of his talent and drive... and for sounding a lot older than he is.

Put on the radar by Justice of the Wreck Shop Movement as one of Massachusetts up-n-coming Hip Hop artists, Apollo, only 17 years old at the time has since had the opportunity to be interviewed on radio and perform at various events and cyphers along side legends and seasoned vets which has led to numerous collaborations. Some of those events include The Formula showcase, the Freedom Cypher, the Unity Cypher and Salems annual Bridgin G.A.P.S. concert.

With multiple music videos filmed and edited by 16 year old Ankit Bagchi of Delta 9 he's made sure his presence is known on the web and among the Hip Hop community. In this interview you'll find that he sparked enough interest of another talented local artist known as Slim Pickens to want to interview him for the Raw Report. And it goes a little somethin like thiiiiis.....

Slim Pickens: Who are you, where ya from and where are you going?

Apollo Knox: Apollo Knox, Salem, MA. Currently residing in Revere, Ma. Hopefully goin down in history as one of the best.

Slim Pickens: Tell me what inspired your song Never the Less?

Apollo: Once I heard that beat it just spoke to me. I felt I had a lot to get off my chest just from seeing my generation get fixated on all this music meant to keep them narrow minded. Also wanted to make it crystal clear where I'm representing. Being 17 at the time it was definitely a pivotal point of my career.

Check out Apollo Knox in "Never The Less"
filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

Slim Pickens: You sound like you're straight out the 90's Golden era MC, and being that your 18, what are u a reincarnate or something? What you know about the Golden Era of Hip Hop? Do you have any influences pre 2000?

Apollo: The majority of my influences are directly rooted from the Golden Era. They range from Boot Camp Clik, Mobb Deep to AZ, It was Written Nas. Trust I've done my homework, older heads I build with are usually surprised when they find out I ain't got any older siblings.

I got put onto the Wu when I started 7th grade got hooked once I seen the video for "Da Rockwilder" by Meth & Red. Youtube had JUST came out, so I took it to my advantage by just digging through as many related videos as I could find.

Slim Pickens: Aight so I listened to 2 of your tracks Never The Less and Brain Storm, and I can say I wanna hear a lot more from you, kind of feel like when I 1st heard Nas A breath of fresh air!!!

Talk to me about Brainstorm, you just have this presence and flow that is pure expression, true Hip Hop essence. Whats your inspiration behind this track?

Apollo: Actually after listening to emcees like Nas run through entire beats, delivering 3 verses without a single flaw. I felt as though I had something to prove, happened to hear that Lord Finesse beat and it was the perfect canvas.

Check out Apollo Knox in "Brainstorm"
Filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

Slim Pickens: So with these joints under your belt, I know you got MuthaFunkers knockin down your door. Tell me about your relationship with Jus/Wreckshop movement.

Apollo: Justice is one of many older heads I've been blessed to have around me coming up in the local scene. Wreck Shop has opened countless doors of opportunity for me, nothin short of a strong movement.

Slim Pickens: Have you attended the Freedom Cipher? How many ciphers have u blessed?

Apollo: I've only been in one. We had Ripshop, Paranom, Haze, A.Period, and Oblivious in there.. Man, it was colossal.

Check out Apollo goin in at the Freedom Cypher
over one of A.Periods beats!

Slim Pickens: I hear your working on an EP with Paranom & Evill Dewer, is this true? Tell me a little about the project.

Apollo: Really looking forward to everyone's reaction once it's finished, there's no doubt that it is a sound that MA has never heard before.

Slim Pickens: Also a project with Mass Appeal? How did that come about and when will it release?

Apollo: Kicked a verse over one of his beats for a raw footage video for Wreck Shop, then met the homie at an open mic I rocked in Beverly. Due to technical difficulties with the couple beats I had brought wit me, he grabbed his gear so I ran through about 7-9 of his beats in a row. We currently have an Ep's worth of material recorded, I ain't in a rush so it'll be released when I feel as though my fans are ready and know what they should expect.

Slim Pickens: Where do you see yourself this time next year? 3-5 years?

Apollo: I'm an emcee who is consistently reinventing my style, I've also moved each year of my high school career. Since my life usually involves constant change, I can't quite say. But hopefully touring and working with legends.

Slim Pickens: So you are in High School. In what ways do you bring the culture to your school?
Have you performed at your school, basket ball games, football games, talent shows? Do you play any sports? Will you perform at you prom or your graduation?

Apollo: A main aim for my music is to bridge a generation gap that has been formed from the media saturating the perception of our culture. I'm here to be the clear contrast among all this fraudulent fake shit. Haven't performed at any the schools I've been to or played sports since I was younger.

Check out Apollo Knox at 17 years old in "Joe Jackson"
Filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

Slim Pickens: How long have you been producing?

Apollo: Started making beats a few years before I picked the pen up, one of my homies' older brother's had FL studio and taught me how to crack it. A year or two later, same dude asked how I was getting my drums to knock how they did. Eventually I progressed into a more modern style of production, much different than the beats I choose to rap over.

Slim Pickens: Name your top 5 beats or songs. What makes these your favorites?

Apollo: Take it in Blood - Nas
A timeless track meant to be listened to 50 times in a row.

Won't Do - J Dilla
Hands down one of my favorite artists, there's just something about his production on this joint in particular that catches my ear in a different way every time I hear it.

How High (Remix) - Method Man & Redman

Hip Hop's version of a "perfect" in Mortal Kombat.

Rigamortis - Kendrick Lamar
Sounds like he had an aqua lung when he was in the booth, flawless delivery throughout the whole record.

Emeralds - Roc Marciano
One of the most listened to artists for me at the moment. (And New York State of Mind 2....)

Check out Apollo Knox in "Own Your Mind | Mind Your Own"

Filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

Slim Pickens: Are there any artists famous or not that you would like to work with? For what reason?

Apollo: Action Bronson, Raekwon, Sean Price, Ab Soul, Buckshot, Mos Def, Roc Marciano, Kendrick Lamar, the list goes on... I feel as though we all on the same page and would have some serious chemistry. As far as producers go... Alchemist, Just Blaze, Pete Rock, Madlib, Premier, RZA, Black Milk, 9th Wonder, and some of TDE's in house producers would be really dope to get in the lab with.

Slim Pickens: How do you feel about music awards? Would you like to win or be nominated for a music award?

Apollo: As much as I'd love to recieve one, ain't really a main objective of mine.

Check out Apollo Knox in "Live My Life"
Filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

Slim Pickens: What do you do besides music, hobby, work?

Apollo: The fraction of my life that isn't fixated on music; consists of a lot of good weed, freestyling, school, girls and partying. My weekly routine doesn't stray too far from the average teenager but lately I've been trying to step my reading game up. I've also picked up chess as well.

Slim Pickens: The music is impressive and I know a lot of people are gonna be blown away and so excited to embrace what you are bringin to the culture. Let the people know where they can link up with you and check out your music and upcoming shows.

Apollo: If its a first listen, I'd recommend looking me up on youtube. Got a ton of visuals. Also you can find me at....

facebook.com/apolloknox
soundcloud.com/apolloknox
twitter: @apollo_knox
instagram: @apolloknox

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Free EP from Supastition

King RA Da Almighty interview by Justice Born

King RA Da Almighty

Check out "Raid" off his most recent project
"Foot On They Necks"

Check out "Acclaimed Critically"
off his most recent project "Foot On They Necks"

Check out "Scenario"

Turn ya speakers up and listen to "Focus"

Check out King RA's most recent video
"Verbal Assault"
w/ production & cuts by DJ Brans

The Formula 10 in Quincy, MA - Jan 12th, 2013

Check out Haze, A.Period & Josh Bliss
of MAIN AIM at The Formula 10!

Here's are some hi-lights from The Formula 9!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 8!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 7!

Apollo Knox Interview by SLiM PiCKENS

Check out Apollo Knox in "Never The Less"
filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

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Free EP from Supastition

King RA Da Almighty interview by Justice Born

King RA Da Almighty

Check out "Raid" off his most recent project "Foot On They Necks"

Check out "Acclaimed Critically" off his most recent project "Foot On They Necks"

Check out "Scenario"

Turn ya speakers up and listen to "Focus"

Check out King RA's most recent video "Verbal Assault" w/ production & cuts by DJ Brans

The Formula 10 in Quincy, MA - Jan 12th, 2013

Check out Haze, A.Period & Josh Bliss of MAIN AIM at The Formula 10!

Here's are some hi-lights from The Formula 9!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 8!

Here are some hi-lights from The Formula 7!

Apollo Knox Interview by SLiM PiCKENS

Check out Apollo Knox in "Never The Less" filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi

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Check out "Raid" off his most recent project
"Foot On They Necks"

Check out "Acclaimed Critically"
off his most recent project "Foot On They Necks"

Check out King RA's most recent video
"Verbal Assault"
w/ production & cuts by DJ Brans

Check out Haze, A.Period & Josh Bliss
of MAIN AIM at The Formula 10!

Check out Apollo Knox in "Never The Less"
filmed & edited by Angkit Bagchi