Artist Spotlight: Jay Electronica

Reasons Why?
He’s a dope Emcee!
He has progressive and positive content..
He is working with some of the best producers in the game…
He lives in Brooklyn..lol
He’s about change!

Artist Spotlight: M.Island

A brother who continues to maintain his integrity while on a mission to live to “change” the reality in HipHop with honesty. Gotta respect that! More to come from M.Island (Mislandmusic.com) …

M.Island – “Shut Up!” Official Video:

B.E.T. Spit Ya Game:

Coup d’etat Brooklyn Presents: “BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN 2010″ Event

UNIVERSAL LOVER .. Raye 6

BURNING .. Dynasty Electric

Live To Change Something: Molaundo Jones

Molaundo Jones gives us some behind the scenes insight on his creative process.

LTCS Artist Profile – Molaundo from coup d’etat Brooklyn on Vimeo.

Live To Change Something: Lichiban

While preparing for the Coup d’etat Artshow, Lichiban explains her creative process & how she lives to change something.

LTCS Artist Profile – Lichiban from coup d’etat Brooklyn on Vimeo.

DJ Hard Hittin Harry Wears CDTBK on Good Day NY

Monday morning, our brother and one our favorite Dj’s Hard Hittin’ Harry, who was the DJ for the NYE Punk -n-Paint Ball, was showcased for your listening (and viewing) pleasure On Good Day New York. He could be found this morning reppin the coup, wearing our Paradise shirt. What other brand gets there logo represented on Good Day New York (see the sticker on his laptop,) we see you brother SALUTE!!!!!

DJ Hard Hittin Harry poses to flick it up with Good Day anchors Greg Kelly & Rosanna Scotto

You can also check out DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry every Friday at the Gansevort Hotel in the Meatpacking District or online during his weekly web jam session- The Global Jam Session- on Tuesdays 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. He Also spins Rhythm -n- Bounce every thursday @ Katra 217 Bowery & Sundays @ Deity 368 atlantic ave. in Brooklyn at the Unity Sound Reggae party.

Rave With Us At The 2009 Afro-Punk Block Party!

“Afro-Punk became a touchstone of a cultural movement strongly reminiscent of the early days of Hip-Hop. Alternative urban kids across the nation (and across the globe) who felt like outsiders discovered they were actually the core of a boldly innovative, fast-growing community.” – Afro-Punk (www.afropunk.com)

Peace! We know you’ve heard about the 5th Annual Afro-Punk Festival and the amazing performances thus far (i.e. Game Rebellion, Saul Williams, Jonelle Monae), the mosh pits, the crowd surfing and the CDT Art Collective. All and all, this year has been amazing! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, join us tomorrow from noon to 8PM. To find out more about the 2009 Afro-Punk Block Party click HERE. In the meantime, you can watch these amazing videos…
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Thi Chien + Addiction = Dynamic Art

“I want to motivate people to ask themselves why… Why is it that the simplest things we place little to no value on, is something someone else looks at as a luxury item?” – Thi Chien, My Slated Vison

In fear of becoming a social network junkie, I spend as much time as possible, doing something other than being online. Nah, the connection in Honduras is inconsistent. ::Laughs:: But seriously, the Internet can be a gift and a curse. I’m excited today- the Internet was my friend! After writing on the Facebook wall of an industry “friend,” I received a friend request from photographer, Thi Chien. Come to find out, he’s “friends” with CDT Art Collective’s Fly Lady Di- the dopest visual artist to ever be in The Daily Bread section of Format Magazine. I knew he had to be dope. AHLOT was right. As a matter of fact, I’m a fan. With an extended resume, an impressive work ethic and the ability to capture reality, my latest amigo presents: Addiction.

“ADDICTION: a state of physiological or psychological dependence on something… For educational and pleasurable reading, I wish to create a book series titled ADDICTION. Within the series, there will be an in depth view on power, money, sex, and drugs… This drive of trying to educate people on this topic comes from seeing too many people fall down the wrong path. I believe that knowledge is the key to prevention… After release of the series I would ambitiously donate the proceedings to Action on Addiction. Action on Addiction is a charity which provides education, intervention, and research on addictions.”

Philadelphia native, Thi Chien’s project “Addiction” is up for voting in the “Name Your Dreams” Contest. Vote for our new friend, Thi Chien, by clicking HERE.

Click HERE to see several shots of the drug portion of the “Addiction” collection.

(All photos were taken from the My Slated Vision website).

-AHLOT (A Higher Level Of Thinking)

New Music: Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Chester French And M. Island

“If there’s a movement that we stand for, it’s about breaking down barriers.” D.A. Wallach of Chester French, HopHipDX.com (2007)

NUMBER 1: CHESTER FRENCH
Need new, quality music? Good. Let me introduce D.A. and Max of the unclassified duo, Chester French. Chester French is a tag team straight from the hallways of Harvard University. With the skill, experience and talent that reflects musical fusions and universally dope sounds, the StarTrak duo is debuting their first album, Love the Future this upcoming April. In the words of Rah Digga, they are “lyrically inclined and inclined to be lyrical.” Check out my 2007 piece on the group by clicking HERE. Click HERE to see their new video, “She Loves Everybody.” I’m sure you’ll love it. Also be on the lookout for their upcoming Mixtape, Jacques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance featuring Janelle Monae and Talib Kweli.
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Dahkil Hausif’s Reel

Oftentimes individuals draw inspiration from and celebrate people outside of their immediate circle. However, at this moment coup d’etat Brooklyn would like to pay homage to one of our own – Dahkil Hausif. Dahkil is a member of the coup d’etat Brooklyn/Sunshowah creative camp which is known for producing fashion, events, films, and art.

A man of many talents, Dahkil effortlessly rocks many hats including: Co-Owner, Director, and Writer of Sunshowah Films, and Editor at one of New York’s leading Editing Suites, Spotwelders. His impressive resume includes two award-winning short films, and editing of professional commercials for household names such as EA Sports, NFL, Converse, & Target to name a few. Check out his body of work below.

Peace.

Dahkil Hausif's Reel

Dahkil’s Professional Reel