Tuesday, June 08, 2010
New Music: Mickey Factz - Paradise
Well the kid finally did it. After signing to Jive Records, long time friend of the site and ace MC, Mickey Factz dropped what looks like is gonna be his first official major label single. Apparently this leaked end of last week and the homie DJ Enuff is already killin' it on Hot 97. For all y'all who already got a copy of this, be clear: this is the fully MASTERED, explicit version that just got delivered last night so click play, crank it up and check it out 'cos its a HEATER!
Mickey Factz - Paradise [mediafire mp3 download]
Shout to my peoples, Sledge and Jared at Jive on the mp3 love!
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Music Video: Mickey Factz - Alpha
Congrats to the kid, Mickey on signing to Jive Records. After the cryptic tweet earlier, he called me tonight with the news although its already online too.
Previously on The Kitchen: Mickey Factz - "Alpha"
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Mickey Factz Santos Party House Video Flyer
From Mickey:
"This Thursday (April 1st) at Santos Party House (96 Lafayette Street, New York) in conjunction with MeanRed Productions, I'll be bringing back my band, The Red Pillz for a performance of "thedarkphoenix#ALPHA" and other fan favorites. Truthfully, this will be an epic performance to be remembered - don't miss out!"
Win FREE tickets for this show HERE.
Or also click HERE for more show details.
Follow - @MickeyFactz
[via GFCnewyork]
Labels: Contests, GFC, Mickey Factz, Parties and Events
CONTEST: Ticket Giveaway for the April 1 Mickey Factz Show at Santos in NYC
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As I said the other day, The Kitchen has been a long-time supporter of Mickey Factz and thanks to the good people at Meanread Productions, its time for us to give back by giving away a pair of tickets for his show this Thursday at Santos Party House with openers, Telephoned and Machinedrum.
A winner will be selected from entrants who can prove they have bought "Alpha", the first official, commercially-released single by Mickey. Screen shots of your itunes paid page or fwd confirmation emails or equivalent will work. Send your proof by email, subject line: 'Mickey Factz Ticket Contest'" until 11:59:59AM EST on Wednesday March 31. The winner will be selected at random and notified by email.
Note: you must be able to make your own way to the show. NO transportation can or will be provided.
Get show details here....
WHEN: Thursday, April 1st 2010
SHOWTIME: 7pm – 11pm
AGE: 18+
WHERE: Santos Party House – 96 Lafayette St
TICKETS: $10 advance tickets
Follow - @MickeyFactz | @Telephoned | @builtbymeanred
Labels: Contests, GFC, Mickey Factz, Parties and Events
Friday, March 26, 2010
New music: Mickey Factz - Alpha
Long-time Kitchen readers know I was an early, early supporter of Mickey when he was hustling his In Search Of... mixtappe. Now look where he is!
It's been a long time coming but if you can believe it, "Alpha", his first offically, commercially-released single in finally out so GO SUPPORT IT! You can cop it on iTunes HERE. If you're that cheap, feel free to click the Mickey tag below to access all the free, GREAT music he's given you over the past few years but show some support for an artists who's gon a that extra mile to cultivate your support by giving you all htat music. For those that do, I've got a special treat: I'm giving away a pair of tickets for his March 30 show at Santos in NYC but you have to prove you bought the "Alpha" single to be eligible to win. Details coming soon.
#Alpha - the movement. Follow - @MickeyFactz
[via GFC New York]
Labels: Contests, GFC, Mickey Factz
Thursday, February 25, 2010
When did White Town's "Your Woman" become the go-to Hip Hop sample?
First off, Wiley feat. Emeli Sande - "Never Be Your Woman":
Click HERE for more info.
Then...
Nakim - "Swervin" (Prod. By FKi) [usershare mp3 links: stream | download] - from Nakim's forthcoming F*ck Em project.
Who's White Town? Click HERE (and then here).
[Nakim via GFCNewYork | Wiley video via fellow Connoisseur of Culture, Stone of The Couch Sessions]
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Click HERE for more info.
Then...
Nakim - "Swervin" (Prod. By FKi) [usershare mp3 links: stream | download] - from Nakim's forthcoming F*ck Em project.
Who's White Town? Click HERE (and then here).
[Nakim via GFCNewYork | Wiley video via fellow Connoisseur of Culture, Stone of The Couch Sessions]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Video: The 808 Experiment Freestyle Series (Part 1) feat. FKi & Dreamer of Hollyweerd
Here's another one from SMKA, again shot by The SP Agency, and the homies at GFC New York. In case what you;re wondering what this is all about:
"2 Weeks ago we got 15 of the artists (from Atlanta) on The 808 Experiment: Vol 2 together for a full day of shenanigans. We filmed the “WTF is SMKA” & “In Your Own Words” videos…but we also filmed artist profiles and some freestyles. We have 3 freestyle videos ft: Hollyweerd, FKi, Tom P, The Canz & Jay West. We will be leaking the videos over the next week or so. This first video features Dreamer (of Hollyweerd) and FKi. For Your Viewing Pleasure."
FIYA sh-t....
Labels: GFC, Holly Weerd, Independent Hip Hop
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New music: Big K.R.I.T. - 2000 & Beyond
Real talk!
"Cinematic Music Group presents "2000 & Beyond" the 2nd leak off of Big K.R.I.T.'s debut Project, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here droppin April 5th 2010 in conjunction with Creative Control & GFCnewyork. Also be on the lookout for "Home Town Hero" Video coming soon Directed By Creative Control."
Big K.R.I.T. - "2000 & Beyond" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
[via GFC New York]
Labels: GFC, Independent Hip Hop
Monday, February 15, 2010
New music: Mickey Factz - My Name Is Mickey Factz
Track prod. by FKi.
Mickey Factz - "My Name Is Mickey Factz" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
Bonus:
Check out the the FKi - Blue Steel 2.0 Mixtape:
"Atlanta natives, Raye Rich & 1st Down of FKi release their new mixtape, Blue Steel 2.0. The new project is an update from their previous release, featuring old classics as well as new songs with Slim Thug, Rick Ross, Mickey Factz, Rob Roy and more."
BlueSteel 2.0 Tracklisting:
1. 808 (Prod. By FKi)
2. Turn It Up feat. Nakim, MumsFP, and Siya (Prod. by FKi)
3. That'll Work feat Juicy J
4. Kirby Feat. XV (Prod. By Seven)
5. What's Goin On feat. Mickey Factz (Prod. By FKi)
6. B.O.B feat. Sean Famoso (Prod. by FKi)
7. Tungmarshallartz (Prod. By Beezr & FKi)
8. Satisfaction
9. Problematic feat. Slim Thug /Interlude
10. Ultimate (Prod. By FKi)
11. Phli High (Prod. By Justin Rose)
12. Go For The Gold (Prod. By Sp33k)
13. Is What It Is (Prod. By Neenyo)
14. Sell Drugs Remix Adam Tensta feat. FKi
15. Fur In My Cap Remix Rob Roy feat. FKi
16. Mr Ajax Retro Su$h! feat. FKi (Prod. by FKi)
17. FineFuckItDoneFin feat. Rick Ross
18. Clap Ya Handz (Prod. Fully Fitted)
19. About Me (Prod. by FKi)
20. Bonus: My Name Is Mickey Factz (Prod. by FKi)
Get the BlueSteel 2.0 artwork HERE: Front Cover | Back Cover
[via GFCnewyork]
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz, mixtapes
Thursday, February 04, 2010
New music: Cory Gunz - The Ultimate feat. Curren$y, Mickey Factz, Smoke DZA & Nakim
Cory Gunz - "The Ultimate" feat. Curren$y, Mickey Factz, Smoke DZA & Nakim (Prod. By Precize) [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
[mp3 via GFC New York]
Labels: Cory Gunz, Curren$y, GFC, Mickey Factz, Smoke DZA
Friday, January 22, 2010
Mickey Factz - Amnesia Promo Video
I missed this one when it was sent out as I was out of town. Shout to my dude mickey and the GFC crew....
Previously on The Kitchen:
Mickey Factz - "The Dark Phoenix #ALPHA" [download]
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
Monday, January 04, 2010
New music: Mickey Factz - The Dark Phoenix #ALPHA
New 8-track project from the kid, Factz:
"While the world awaits the sun to rise to begin life, we await it to fall to become alive. The shadows is our solitude and catalyst for true art and thought. Amongst it, we are not damned nor idolized. Therefore we can only be true to ourselves. And from that, the world will eventually seek light and understanding. - The Dark Phoenix"
Mickey Factz - "The Dark Phoenix" [usershare zip file download link]
Click HERE for a synopsis on each of the tracks at the GFC New York site.
Bonus:
aSmash x Mickey Factz - "New Words" (remake of Kanye's "Two Words") [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
#ALPHA coming soon....
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Video: Ski Beatz - I Got Mine feat. Stalley, Nicole Wray, Ras Kass, Tabi Bonney
Shot by Creative Control. These dudes got more blog buzz than most rappers out right now!
"Stalley’s working on his black belt over at the 24hr Karate School, as he’s been in the studio heavy with the legendary, Ski Beatz. Here’s some footage of him during the making of “I Got Mine” produced by Ski, also featuring Nicole Wray, Tabi Bonney, & Ras Kass. There’s a lot brewing behind the scenes, so stay tuned for more on Stalley in 2010."
Online:
Stalley | GFC New York | Creative Control | Cinematic Music Group
Labels: GFC, Ras Kass, Ski Beatz, Tabi Bonney
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Video: DD172 Sessions: Stalley, Currensy & Javelin Jam Session
I know this is old. I was in NYC living life when this dropped so sue me! Dame Dash is doing the most interesting stuff in hip hop right now though. Yeah I said it!
Related:
Mea Culpa: How We Probably Got Dame Dash's Under 100 DIY Concert Venue Shut Down. Cos of this article (I think). [Village Voice]
Labels: Curren$y, Damon Dash, GFC
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Black Apple Profile: Brandon Hines (Video)
New artist from my peoples at GFC New York, the people who brought you Mickey Factz. Meet Brandon Hines:
"Cultivated in Motown, and refining his chops at Howard University, Brandon Hines and his refreshingly natural singing talent are campaigning for legendary status. His smooth, baritone vocals command the attention of the ladies and his relatable lyrics are magnetic for the gentlemen. His independently released album, Love Music: Fallin in Fallin Out has sold over 7,000 copies."
[via GFC New York]
Labels: GFC
Thursday, December 10, 2009
GFC New York Presents The Black Apple Showcase at SOB's in New York December 15
GFC is my dudes, Mickey and Steve O's crew. NYC heads: check this out.
Bonus:
"Hailing from Flatbush Brooklyn, Melo-X is a staple of the NYC nightlife. A renaissance man who writes, takes photos and does much much more, Melo-X is an unstoppable DJ who has worked with many artists, including Mickey Factz. Also an emcee and a producer, Melo-X is the revered producer who remixed Amy Winhouse's Back to Black album to rave reviews."
Watch the Black Apple Profile on MeLo-X HERE. [Vimeo video By Creative Control]
Online:
GFC New York
Labels: GFC, Jesse Boykins III, Melo-X
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
New music: Mickey Factz - The Lost Exhibit: #ALPHA
Mickey Factz - "The Lost Exhibit: #ALPHA" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
"How can you think out the box? How can you ever get OUT the box, when your life is lived IN a box? Prepare... 010110 www.gfcny.com/ALPHA"
I think that means click HERE on Jan. 1.
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
New music: Smoke DZA - Bucktown (Freestyle)
Smoke DZA - "Bucktown (Freestyle)" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
From the Substance Abuse project (mixtape?) coming Dec. 1st.
Bonus:
"I'm Good (Freestyle)" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
"Living Proof (Freestyle)" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
"Remember Those Days" feat. Nipsey Hussle, The Kid Daytona, Nephew [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
Thanks to GFC New York.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Video: Jade<3 - Webisode 2: Cookie Cut
From jade<3:
"We wanted to give a little heads up to those who have been supporting us especially on the heart cookie EP. im really blessed to have good people in my life and i hope i make you as happy as you make me..."
Online:
jade<3 - website | twitter | GFCnewyork
Labels: GFC
Video: Interview with GFC's Saint and Steve-O
"Steve-O and Saint stop by the loft and chop up some stories and thoughts on their humble beginnings and their accomplishments."
What accomplishments you might be asking? Well meet the guys who brought you Mickey Factz.
Online:
GFC NY blog
Labels: GFC, Mickey Factz
