Out Da Box TV - ROC MARCIANO Interview

Good interview with Roc Marc right here. I didn't know he was working with Q-tip for the reloaded album. Do the math with that then! Check out the previously unreleased 7" joints he's got coming out this year too. I would personally love to hear a more aggressive delivery from him for time to time. Some flipmode/UN type shit but that's me. I'm still feeling the new features. Maybe I need to start smoking again.

Part 1

"Out Da Box TV is extremely proud to bring you a special new interview with the unique and talented NY Emcee "Roc Marciano". After pursuing an interview with Roc for almost 2 years, we finally got the chance to speak with him, during his recent visit back to his hometown of NY. We captured quite a bit of interesting convo with Roc about his neighborhood upbringing, his music career, writing process, his love for the old NY and much more. This interview was so extensive that I actually had to split it into 2 parts. In this first part, Roc speaks more in detail about his creative writing approach and how growing up in NY helped to shape his sound. He also speaks on his successful solo album "Marcberg" and what inspired the creativity behind the project. Without a doubt, Roc is one of our favorite Emcees in hip hop today! So it was extremely a pleasure and an honor to build with the man himself. Please take the time to view this truly in-depth interview piece on the creative Hempstead, Long Island Emcee"



Part 2

"As promised Out Da Box TV is happy to bring you Part 2 of our in-depth interview with NY Emcee "Roc Marciano". In this segment, Roc gives us some insight on his move to Cali, and provides advice to up and coming NY Emcees. He also speaks on his aspirations for his forthcoming album "Reloaded", the experience gained in working with Q-Tip and meeting J. Dilla for the first time. The interview concludes with Roc listing a number of upcoming projects he plans to release and some optimistic closing words for his fans. It indeed was a special fulfillment to finally work with Roc for this interview. We give much respect to the brother for being humble enough to build with us on such an extensive level. Please take the time to enjoy this segment of the interview and definitely be sure to check out Part 1 if you haven't yet. We hope you are inspired! Enjoy!"

SHOWBIZ: "THE CLOTH" music video (D.I.T.C)

BIG TWINS - DO IT FOR THE HOOD (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Ever Pleasing Artwork Part 1.

Flicking through some of my LP's the other day my eyes passed over the ever pleasing artwork by Brian Life from Smut Peddlers - Porn Again. Classic album with a perfectly complemented cover. Got me thinking, you dont see much in the way of atrists colaborating together to bring you some visually pleasing cover art. These days it seems to be somewhat of a chore, no forethough whatsoever, just another run of the mill portrait in front of a wall or some shit. Granted the proof is in the pudding but why go the half measure. I love looking / experiencing artwork, reading the liner notes etc.. basically appreciating the fact that one artist has reached out to another etc.
Anyways here's a few albums that spring to mind that have colaborated with the contemporary and illistrative touch to bring you some classic covers. Some have great music on them and some not so great but thats not the point here.
After tweeting the idea peoples hit me with  a few classics I may have missed and it was bought to my attention that XXL ran a similar article. But fuck em. These are some of my personal faviourites

Beastie Boys 86 release - licensed to Ill
Artwork by World B. Omes

"EAT ME"!!



Celsius - Kicking it to Hell and Back
Artwork by Dash

Without question Dash has done some incrediable artwork for the SBX camp but this album for Sydneys Celcius is one that always sticks out in my head coming up as a kid. Dope shit.

Aint noting on You Tube from these guys and I couldnt be arsed ripping my wax the this post.

Cage - Depart from Me
Artwork by Alex Pardee

Cage went off even more left of feild on this 2nd Def Jux release after parting EC Records. I dont care much for for the music on this album but the watercolour artworks killer. You may have seen some of Alex Pardee's designs feature on SF clothing label Upper Playground. Cage's earlier release Movies for the Blind cover by Brian Life that should also get a mention while were on the topic of old Chris Palko.

I wont let your ears be subjected to any of this.


Ice. T - Home Invasion.
Artwork by David Halili

I remember seeing this shit on a t-shirt back when I was a kid and was fearful of it. This was back when this kinda stuff was a contrevery..Warner wanted to Drop the cover so Ice T released it on Rhyme Syndicate.

Ski masks and Shotgun butts to the dome. These kids are getting brainwashed by Ice mother fucking T! ha!



Immortal Technique – Revolutionary Vol. 2
Artwork by Alton Fletcher

Fist glance you wouldnt even give this artwork a second look but what is revealed once the inlay is opened out is bullet pepperd heads slumped around the white house office. I think Tec clearly made his point.



Part 2 will come when I could be fucked

Half Price Sale

Yes, you guessed it. We're doing 50% off eveything minus artist merch and music for a limited time.
Enter code: ALLHALF on checkout to get your discount and take advantage of this shit before it ends.
All new stock, hats, jumpers, tees, button downs...The price is right so everything must go (Ian Turpie voice) R.I.P Ian Turpie. Props to the 1/2 man with door hinges for stems too. 

Prodigy "Has Something to Say"

A very misleading blog title. P really has fuck all to say other than "I'm tired and been up for 4 days straight" Turn off after the 1st minute. Whatever the intro track is at the start is the reason for me posting this. That shit is fucking fire! If HNIC 3 is on some shit like this then I think I speak for the majority, we'll all be happy. The complex HNIC 3 mixtape was fucking straight garbage minus 1 or 2 joints. French Montana & Wokka foka or whatever he goes by can go get fucked. Shit was a complete backwards step from the 1st mix he dropped when he got out. Drop the bullshit and stick to the script.

Ka - Summer

That latest installment to KA's Grief Pedigree. This is one of my favourite cuts from the LP. I thinks as far as visuals and editing goes this would have to be a standout for me. Perfect.

Seventh Letter Spring

Four new designs from the Seventh Letter Spring collection now available via http://www.runroyal.com/

Galileo iOS Motion Controll

A cool little tool I found over Kickstarter. Id like to use something like this with a Go Pro once they release an adapter and sort out the connectivity. They certainly cracked a market gaining well over their projected goal of $100k with still 18 days left.

The Galileo is a revolutionary, iOS-controlled robotic iPhone platform with infinite spherical rotation capability. Just swipe your finger on the screen of your iPad or other iOS device and Galileo reacts, orienting your iPhone or iPod Touch accordingly. With applications in areas of photography, cinematography, social networking, and video conferencing, Galileo gives iOS devices endless possibilities of remote-controlled motion. Capable of infinite 360° pan-and-tilt at speeds up to 200° per second in any orientation, Galileo is an invaluable tool to everyone from an amateur photographer to the professional cinematographer, and vastly improves the experience of video chat for anyone needing to stay connected.

Jake Biz "Commercial Hell" Update

Shits about to get real.