Real simple and fly. Check out mellomusicgroup.com for all the flyness!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Video: Jean Grae “R.I.P. (prod. Ski Beatz)” feat. Talib Kweli & Styles P
OH This HarD!!!
Jean Grae released the official video for her Cookies or Comas track “R.I.P.” featuring Talib Kweli and Styles P with Ski Beatz on the production. Video directed by The ICU. Cookies or Comas is coming soon.
Jean Grae R.I.P from BLACKSMITH on Vimeo.
Jean Grae released the official video for her Cookies or Comas track “R.I.P.” featuring Talib Kweli and Styles P with Ski Beatz on the production. Video directed by The ICU. Cookies or Comas is coming soon.
VIDEO: Highimpact multimedia-2880 Frames Demo Reel
Highimpact has been providing some very very very fly video for people in the ATL. The proof is in the reel fam!!!
This Demo Reel contains samples of editing, motion graphics, compositing and visual effects. Everything was edited in Apple Final Cut Pro. The motion graphics, compositing and visual effects were created in Adobe After Effects. High impact multimediaalso filmed all of video footage that was incorporated using my Panasonic HMC-150.
Music by Lex Boogie. "Here With Me" from the "Lex in Space" project. http://lexboogie.bandcamp.com/album/lex-in-space
This Demo Reel contains samples of editing, motion graphics, compositing and visual effects. Everything was edited in Apple Final Cut Pro. The motion graphics, compositing and visual effects were created in Adobe After Effects. High impact multimediaalso filmed all of video footage that was incorporated using my Panasonic HMC-150.
Music by Lex Boogie. "Here With Me" from the "Lex in Space" project. http://lexboogie.bandcamp.com/album/lex-in-space
Bobby Creekwater "You And What Army" MUSIC VIDEO
Dude keep repping the ATL tough!!
Bobby Creekwater "You And What Army" music video. "You And What Army" is the first single from Bobby Creekwater's debut album REVENGE. REVENGE is coming May 3rd, 2011. http://ibobbycreek.com
Bobby Creekwater "You And What Army" music video. "You And What Army" is the first single from Bobby Creekwater's debut album REVENGE. REVENGE is coming May 3rd, 2011. http://ibobbycreek.com
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
VIDEO: Erykah Badu aka LO DOWN LORETTA BROWN
NIIICCCEEEE!!!
The legendary Erykah Badu, aka Lo Down Loretta Brown, tears down a DJ set at Bardots Miami. She was joined onstage by Dead Prez and Supa Nova Slom.
LO DOWN LORETTA BROWN from Creative Control on Vimeo.
The legendary Erykah Badu, aka Lo Down Loretta Brown, tears down a DJ set at Bardots Miami. She was joined onstage by Dead Prez and Supa Nova Slom.
THE-5IVE - "Hands Down" Music Video
lawd!!! if this don't wake you up this morning you might need to just stay in bed
"Hands Down" music video from Atlanta indie supergroup, THE-5IVE (Jawz of Life, BIGREC, Snub Zero, Shred The Verbal Tongue, KP). Produced by D.R.U.G.S.
Learn more, see more, and hear more:
www.thefivehiphop.com
Twitter:
@thefivehiphop @bigreczilla @jawzoflife @snubzero5 @shredtvt @kpizzle5
"Hands Down" music video from Atlanta indie supergroup, THE-5IVE (Jawz of Life, BIGREC, Snub Zero, Shred The Verbal Tongue, KP). Produced by D.R.U.G.S.
Learn more, see more, and hear more:
www.thefivehiphop.com
Twitter:
@thefivehiphop @bigreczilla @jawzoflife @snubzero5 @shredtvt @kpizzle5
Monday, March 28, 2011
DOWNLOAD: Big K.R.I.T. – ReturnOf4Eva [Free LP]
This is str8 Southern Comfort for your ears right here. We phux with Big K.R.I.T in the jungle
The album has features from David Banner, Joi, Big Sant, Chamillionaire, Raheem DeVaughn, Ludacris, and Bun B.
DOWNLOAD: Big K.R.I.T. – ReturnOf4Eva [Free LP]
The album has features from David Banner, Joi, Big Sant, Chamillionaire, Raheem DeVaughn, Ludacris, and Bun B.
DOWNLOAD: Big K.R.I.T. – ReturnOf4Eva [Free LP]
DJ KOOL HERC - ATLANTA FATHER OF HIP-HOP FUNDRAISER RE-CAP
No Doubt!
ZULU NATION & TEMPLE OF HIP-HOP THROW A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FATHER OF HIP-HOP IN HOPES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE LIVING LEGEND'S MEDICAL BILLS . ALL FOOTAGE SHOOT BY : PRINCIPAL GREEZY
ZULU NATION & TEMPLE OF HIP-HOP THROW A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FATHER OF HIP-HOP IN HOPES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE LIVING LEGEND'S MEDICAL BILLS . ALL FOOTAGE SHOOT BY : PRINCIPAL GREEZY
Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
#WINNING is more than a word
by Heidi Grant Halvorson
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.
1. Get specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight," because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you'll "eat less" or "sleep more" is too vague — be clear and precise. "I'll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights" leaves no room for doubt about what you need to do, and whether or not you've actually done it.
2. Seize the moment to act on your goals. Given how busy most of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, it's not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.
To seize the moment, decide when and where you will take each action you want to take, in advance. Again, be as specific as possible (e.g., "If it's Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, I'll work out for 30 minutes before work.") Studies show that this kind of planning will help your brain to detect and seize the opportunity when it arises, increasing your chances of success by roughly 300%.
3. Know exactly how far you have left to go. Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress — if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior or your strategies accordingly. Check your progress frequently — weekly, or even daily, depending on the goal.
4. Be a realistic optimist. When you are setting a goal, by all means engage in lots of positive thinking about how likely you are to achieve it. Believing in your ability to succeed is enormously helpful for creating and sustaining your motivation. But whatever you do, don't underestimate how difficult it will be to reach your goal. Most goals worth achieving require time, planning, effort, and persistence. Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the odds of failure.
5. Focus on getting better, rather than being good. Believing you have the ability to reach your goals is important, but so is believing you can get the ability. Many of us believe that our intelligence, our personality, and our physical aptitudes are fixed — that no matter what we do, we won't improve. As a result, we focus on goals that are all about proving ourselves, rather than developing and acquiring new skills.
Fortunately, decades of research suggest that the belief in fixed ability is completely wrong — abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable. Embracing the fact that you can change will allow you to make better choices, and reach your fullest potential. People whose goals are about getting better, rather than being good, take difficulty in stride, and appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
6. Have grit. Grit is a willingness to commit to long-term goals, and to persist in the face of difficulty. Studies show that gritty people obtain more education in their lifetime, and earn higher college GPAs. Grit predicts which cadets will stick out their first grueling year at West Point. In fact, grit even predicts which round contestants will make it to at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The good news is, if you aren't particularly gritty now, there is something you can do about it. People who lack grit more often than not believe that they just don't have the innate abilities successful people have. If that describes your own thinking .... well, there's no way to put this nicely: you are wrong. As I mentioned earlier, effort, planning, persistence, and good strategies are what it really takes to succeed. Embracing this knowledge will not only help you see yourself and your goals more accurately, but also do wonders for your grit.
7. Build your willpower muscle. Your self-control "muscle" is just like the other muscles in your body — when it doesn't get much exercise, it becomes weaker over time. But when you give it regular workouts by putting it to good use, it will grow stronger and stronger, and better able to help you successfully reach your goals.
To build willpower, take on a challenge that requires you to do something you'd honestly rather not do. Give up high-fat snacks, do 100 sit-ups a day, stand up straight when you catch yourself slouching, try to learn a new skill. When you find yourself wanting to give in, give up, or just not bother — don't. Start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur ("If I have a craving for a snack, I will eat one piece of fresh or three pieces of dried fruit.") It will be hard in the beginning, but it will get easier, and that's the whole point. As your strength grows, you can take on more challenges and step-up your self-control workout.
8. Don't tempt fate. No matter how strong your willpower muscle becomes, it's important to always respect the fact that it is limited, and if you overtax it you will temporarily run out of steam. Don't try to take on two challenging tasks at once, if you can help it (like quitting smoking and dieting at the same time). And don't put yourself in harm's way — many people are overly-confident in their ability to resist temptation, and as a result they put themselves in situations where temptations abound. Successful people know not to make reaching a goal harder than it already is.
9. Focus on what you will do, not what you won't do. Do you want to successfully lose weight, quit smoking, or put a lid on your bad temper? Then plan how you will replace bad habits with good ones, rather than focusing only on the bad habits themselves. Research on thought suppression (e.g., "Don't think about white bears!") has shown that trying to avoid a thought makes it even more active in your mind. The same holds true when it comes to behavior — by trying not to engage in a bad habit, our habits get strengthened rather than broken.
If you want change your ways, ask yourself, What will I do instead? For example, if you are trying to gain control of your temper and stop flying off the handle, you might make a plan like "If I am starting to feel angry, then I will take three deep breaths to calm down." By using deep breathing as a replacement for giving in to your anger, your bad habit will get worn away over time until it disappears completely.
It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Even more important, I hope are able to identify the mistakes that have derailed you, and use that knowledge to your advantage from now on. Remember, you don't need to become a different person to become a more successful one. It's never what you are, but what you do.
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. is a motivational psychologist, and author of the new book Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals (Hudson Street Press, 2011). She is also an expert blogger on motivation and leadership for Fast Company and Psychology Today. Her personal blog, The Science of Success, can be found at www.heidigranthalvorson.com. Follow her on Twitter @hghalvorson
by Heidi Grant Halvorson
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.
1. Get specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight," because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you'll "eat less" or "sleep more" is too vague — be clear and precise. "I'll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights" leaves no room for doubt about what you need to do, and whether or not you've actually done it.
2. Seize the moment to act on your goals. Given how busy most of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, it's not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.
To seize the moment, decide when and where you will take each action you want to take, in advance. Again, be as specific as possible (e.g., "If it's Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, I'll work out for 30 minutes before work.") Studies show that this kind of planning will help your brain to detect and seize the opportunity when it arises, increasing your chances of success by roughly 300%.
3. Know exactly how far you have left to go. Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress — if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior or your strategies accordingly. Check your progress frequently — weekly, or even daily, depending on the goal.
4. Be a realistic optimist. When you are setting a goal, by all means engage in lots of positive thinking about how likely you are to achieve it. Believing in your ability to succeed is enormously helpful for creating and sustaining your motivation. But whatever you do, don't underestimate how difficult it will be to reach your goal. Most goals worth achieving require time, planning, effort, and persistence. Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the odds of failure.
5. Focus on getting better, rather than being good. Believing you have the ability to reach your goals is important, but so is believing you can get the ability. Many of us believe that our intelligence, our personality, and our physical aptitudes are fixed — that no matter what we do, we won't improve. As a result, we focus on goals that are all about proving ourselves, rather than developing and acquiring new skills.
Fortunately, decades of research suggest that the belief in fixed ability is completely wrong — abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable. Embracing the fact that you can change will allow you to make better choices, and reach your fullest potential. People whose goals are about getting better, rather than being good, take difficulty in stride, and appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
6. Have grit. Grit is a willingness to commit to long-term goals, and to persist in the face of difficulty. Studies show that gritty people obtain more education in their lifetime, and earn higher college GPAs. Grit predicts which cadets will stick out their first grueling year at West Point. In fact, grit even predicts which round contestants will make it to at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The good news is, if you aren't particularly gritty now, there is something you can do about it. People who lack grit more often than not believe that they just don't have the innate abilities successful people have. If that describes your own thinking .... well, there's no way to put this nicely: you are wrong. As I mentioned earlier, effort, planning, persistence, and good strategies are what it really takes to succeed. Embracing this knowledge will not only help you see yourself and your goals more accurately, but also do wonders for your grit.
7. Build your willpower muscle. Your self-control "muscle" is just like the other muscles in your body — when it doesn't get much exercise, it becomes weaker over time. But when you give it regular workouts by putting it to good use, it will grow stronger and stronger, and better able to help you successfully reach your goals.
To build willpower, take on a challenge that requires you to do something you'd honestly rather not do. Give up high-fat snacks, do 100 sit-ups a day, stand up straight when you catch yourself slouching, try to learn a new skill. When you find yourself wanting to give in, give up, or just not bother — don't. Start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur ("If I have a craving for a snack, I will eat one piece of fresh or three pieces of dried fruit.") It will be hard in the beginning, but it will get easier, and that's the whole point. As your strength grows, you can take on more challenges and step-up your self-control workout.
8. Don't tempt fate. No matter how strong your willpower muscle becomes, it's important to always respect the fact that it is limited, and if you overtax it you will temporarily run out of steam. Don't try to take on two challenging tasks at once, if you can help it (like quitting smoking and dieting at the same time). And don't put yourself in harm's way — many people are overly-confident in their ability to resist temptation, and as a result they put themselves in situations where temptations abound. Successful people know not to make reaching a goal harder than it already is.
9. Focus on what you will do, not what you won't do. Do you want to successfully lose weight, quit smoking, or put a lid on your bad temper? Then plan how you will replace bad habits with good ones, rather than focusing only on the bad habits themselves. Research on thought suppression (e.g., "Don't think about white bears!") has shown that trying to avoid a thought makes it even more active in your mind. The same holds true when it comes to behavior — by trying not to engage in a bad habit, our habits get strengthened rather than broken.
If you want change your ways, ask yourself, What will I do instead? For example, if you are trying to gain control of your temper and stop flying off the handle, you might make a plan like "If I am starting to feel angry, then I will take three deep breaths to calm down." By using deep breathing as a replacement for giving in to your anger, your bad habit will get worn away over time until it disappears completely.
It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Even more important, I hope are able to identify the mistakes that have derailed you, and use that knowledge to your advantage from now on. Remember, you don't need to become a different person to become a more successful one. It's never what you are, but what you do.
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. is a motivational psychologist, and author of the new book Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals (Hudson Street Press, 2011). She is also an expert blogger on motivation and leadership for Fast Company and Psychology Today. Her personal blog, The Science of Success, can be found at www.heidigranthalvorson.com. Follow her on Twitter @hghalvorson
VIDEO: Goldi Gold: I Work After Work
AGGHHHH!!! Appreciate the support from my Dude Fluxwonda Lex boogie for the track and throwing it up on his blog with also 84area.com & freshlyserious.com flux is a director now. hahahaha
School of Sharks "D.R.E.A.M (Conversation with David)
Your day has officially started!!!!!
The School of Sharks Network is at it again,with another Banger. They have consistently been making waves through the Internets and on radio with their bi-weekly "Shark Sightings".This week is no different.The current release,D.R.E.A.M.,(Conversation with David),is a controversial, yet thought provoking song about the ills of the music industry and how the beast infiltrates the airwaves whether the people are conscious of it or not.
This Banger feat. Point God & Lexboogie,who also produced the track.
The wait is almost over the School of Sharks Mixtape,hosted by DJ OP is coming soon.
Thanks to All the DJs,Bloggers,Websites and Radio Shows for their continued support of the School of Sharks Network.
Peace
School Of Sharks by LexBoogie
The School of Sharks Network is at it again,with another Banger. They have consistently been making waves through the Internets and on radio with their bi-weekly "Shark Sightings".This week is no different.The current release,D.R.E.A.M.,(Conversation with David),is a controversial, yet thought provoking song about the ills of the music industry and how the beast infiltrates the airwaves whether the people are conscious of it or not.
This Banger feat. Point God & Lexboogie,who also produced the track.
The wait is almost over the School of Sharks Mixtape,hosted by DJ OP is coming soon.
Thanks to All the DJs,Bloggers,Websites and Radio Shows for their continued support of the School of Sharks Network.
Peace
School Of Sharks by LexBoogie
Saturday, March 26, 2011
VIDEO: Dillon & Batsauce Featuring Lady Daisey - "CHAROITS"
NIIIICCCEEEEE!!!!
Dillon & Batsauce Featuring Lady Daisey
"Charoits"
On Their Way
Directed by Chad Hess
www.chadhess.com
Dillon & Batsauce Featuring Lady Daisey
"Charoits"
On Their Way
Directed by Chad Hess
www.chadhess.com
Friday, March 25, 2011
viDEO: Big K.R.I.T. - Dreamin | Returnof4eva.com
ALL DAY!!
Big K.R.I.T. releases visuals for his record "Dreamin" off his new project "Returnof4eva" which drops for free download on March 28th. for anything Big K.R.I.T. check out his offical site Returnof4eva.com
Big K.R.I.T. releases visuals for his record "Dreamin" off his new project "Returnof4eva" which drops for free download on March 28th. for anything Big K.R.I.T. check out his offical site Returnof4eva.com
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Boog Brown - "U.P.S." Music Video
If anybody you know mention there isn't any female emcee out there. play them this video please
Photo and video by Will F
Photo and video by Will F
Boog Brown - "U.P.S." Music Video from Will F on Vimeo.
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