I would like to take the time out firstly to say thank you to the first videographer to contact me and contribute some footage towards the upcoming film ‘KING OF THE BEATS – LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT BEAT’. Julie Schabel hailing from Cleveland was introduced to me by Marlon Williams, one of the main characters in the film. I had put a post up asking for film makers, photographers if they could help by contributing some footage towards the project. Street shots of NYC, Sky Lines and urban symbols and architecture. Marlon recommended that I should get in touch with his friend.
Whilst we was out in NYC last year we didn’t have much time to capture these shots. I thought in preparation for my next and final trip to NYC to shoot for this film this would be a great way of collecting vital footage and also getting people involved at a very grassroots level. For the last 20 so years Ive been plugging away at building a reputation within the hip hop community as a film maker and activist. This is the largest project I have ever taken on. If you measure success on how much money you made then Ive not been very successful. Now into my 40s I can think back to when i was in my early 20s and started making my films and going into NYC shooting. I still feel I have the very same energy and hunger I did back then, but the reality is that time is working against me, so maybe getting a bit of help is not a bad thing.
Hip Hop Culture was always about the underdog to me, that is the story. The one all the odds are stacked up against, but comes out on top. Hence I’m talking about the battle. the challenge I have always faced is that I did everything my self. Im still hungry and I desire to show others that you can take out all these other corporate funded projects through sheer hard work and determination. This is not a funded project, So far its been very organic, funded by my self and those who supported it believing in me so much so they payed their own way to come out to NYC to shoot this film.
I’m very grateful that there are people like Marlon and Julie who can see the bigger picture. Julie her self has been involved in film for some time too. This is what she had to say about her self.
‘I got into music photography in high school when all my friends were in punk bands in Cleveland. I would go to shows with my little cameras (mostly disposable or cheap digital ones I managed to get my hands on) and shoot the shows and my friends at the shows. In college in Chicago I started going to the ghetto house/juke party’s and came up when Cool Kids, Flosstradamus and Kid Sister were doing mad shows and throwing parties. I was really influenced by that but wasn’t really going out to shoot at the time, I just have some shitty cell phone pics of parties at sub-t and Town Hall. I started to take music photography seriously when I went to NYC for CMJ in 2011 where I shot ASAP, Danny Brown, Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire, Main Attrakionz, all artists I continue to work with today. We were all just breaking ground that year and its been cool to see how we all grown in this industry. Now I am shooting videos for artists, working with a few production companies and doing freelance coverage of events and shows related to hip hop and electronic music primarily’.
If you feel that you would like to donate or contribute some footage towards the project, feel free to contact me below.
Calling all film makers / videographers, Im looking for your kean filmmakers who would like to contribute some footage towards the film ‘King of the Beats –Looking for the Perfect Beat’.
April last year the crew went over to nyc to start shooting the film conducting interviews. 8am start, finishing 3am. Running out of time we couldn’t take the time out to do the New York /Torontoscenery shots that we liked to.
If you would like to contribute towards the film and take some shots of NYC / Toronto, which would be used exclusively only for this project please feel free to get in touch.
This is non-paid project, but your contribution will get credited. I have added a link below for some of the shots we are looking at. Areas that would be ideal to get shots off, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Toronto(city). Skylines, busy streets, buildings, signs, shopfronts. Traffic, people.
Footage must be H.D. Steady, it does not have to be edited. 10 second shots, unless your doing time lapse.
If you would like further info please feel free to contact me.
Tha4orce returns with Show number 2, playing a selection of the months finest releases. Pushing new music tune into this months show. Feel free to share the link help push new music.
Morning bro here is my write up for the blog, I’m about to start sharing the show
What’s up people, it’s that time of the month again when Mind Tha Gap and People Under Pressure Musicbring you the best in brand new illest & realest Hip Hop,
First and for most we would like to thank everybody for the amazing response from last months show, much respect to everyone that shared or posted the show for their people to enjoy and spread the word!
we were overwhelmed with all the support we received, proving what we already knew that there are so many like minded people that still have love and passion for this culture we call Hip Hip and are more than interested to hear brand new Joints instead of the same old joints most so called Hip Hop DJ’s play to stay safe ;(
Big respect to our sponsors Aerosoulclothing (www.info@aerosoul.co.uk) and King Of The Beats (www.kingofthebeats.com) make sure you check out their sites!
also Ryan proctor@ old to the new who helped us promote, THANK YOU!
Look out for People Under Pressure Music’s new blog, which will be the go to place for all Hip Hip DJ’s as just like our radio show, you won’t find NO weakness on their only dopeness (see sidebar for direct link)
Again I am very proud of the show and feel it is another BANGER so please feel free to share and spread the word again so we can continue to build!!
Enjoy Mind Tha Gap Radio 02- February 2014 and we will reconnect in 30 days for your next installment, much love and respect Steven ‘Tha 4orce’ Ellington Mind Tha Gap Radio.
It official from the man him self Diamond D, About to release new album titled “DIAM PIECE’ . Art work designed by Pritt Kalsifounder of King of the Beats. The Image shows behind the star status, Diamond Drepresents quality and hard work. He is a man that sticks to his roots and is passionate about his craft. When its time to get your hands dirty and get to work Diamond Dis all business.
For almost 2 weeks we was working daily, selecting images and fine tuning. Believe me even though we are oceans apart Diamondwork ethic is very precise and clinical. Brings me back almost 20 years ago after the first Diamond D album dropped. It was the best thing in the world to me then. I saw as a fan of the music this is the mark and standard I need to be at. I wonder If Juice Aleem remembers walking from DJ Sparra’s house to the bust stop in kings Norton. I explained why I think Diamonds music is the pinical , why DITCis where I need to aim for as the Bar. One Day I said I’m gonna work with him. 2o years later its happened. Right now I’m happy.
I’ve been waiting for something like this from them for a while. The name fits The Unsung Heroesappeared in my first film, the original King of the Beats. Bradand Shiver I’ve known for a while and as long as i known them these guys are notorious for collecting the 45’s. Long before it got cool again. So when I saw this today online I had to share this. Enjoy this soulful mix from the guys.
Look forward to more posts and shows from the guys.
Get your pre Exclusive gear. Looking for the Perfect beat.
KOTB would like to proudly release our all-new varsity jackets. The official stamp from the original challenge, created and found by Pritt Kalsi almost 20 years ago
King of the beats has grown and stands for the culture of digging for records, the preservation of vinyl and hip hop music. Through films, events, workshops King of the beats has traveled far and wide spreading its message and planting its seed. This was a labor of love. For the last Year Ive been working on my new film along side Jazzy Jay and JFK Aman, with the help of Film Crew Steven Ellingtonand Andy Higgs we have been really working hard unfunded to make an epic piece.
If you are passionate about this music and culture. Collecting records, making beats, sampling and drum machines please show your support. 2014 looks like a very promising year. Hopefully dropping the new film alongside new events plus the relaunch of the record label. Unlike the ‘legenday grandmaster Jay and the many other fakes this is the real deal for people who are the real deal.
This is a show from the man who has the Greatest show in Hip Hop right now, air tight performance from start to finish!! Check out Lord Finessedirect fromTokyo.
We got together I think after his tour there If I remember rightly. For all those who are performers or artists seeing him perform live is a must. A great lesson from one of the best ever to do it.
Du Heng took a deep breath and said, Forget it, now that I m gone.He would suffer some losses and take three households, while Lu Zhongjiang and Wang Lili would take two households each.
The man continued to apologize. You can t make a scene if you re too angry.Back outside, the two parents were afraid that their children would be tired, so they asked their 20 year old son to get on the trolley.
And with such a simple two puffs of powder, washed down with mineral water, the person wakes up Amazing, right When the police first came over, Du Heng didn t move.Didn t you just say that Yang Yuansheng has a daughter She is also in school That s just a white eyed wolf.
Are you addicted to alcohol Probably not, I just like it.The patient s condition will not change. The lesions will remain where they should be.
Du Heng was so shocked that he didn t know what to ask.If I want one like this, I won t I m scolding you. Du Heng chuckled, You have a good eye, this thing is so interesting, look at it.
And the two have similar medicinal effects. so even if they cheat, they are not afraid of being discovered by others.You just need to go home and wait for news from the police.
Du Heng took a deep breath and asked Huo Yinhua tentatively, Doctor Huo, are you planning to perform surgery inside That s the plan.But how is this possible After a long time, Lu Zhongjiang asked tentatively, Is there no other way Yes.
Oh, it was painful. After coming out of the meeting, Du Heng still had no time to relax, and he and Lu Zhongjiang, who had arrived after receiving the news, started to deal with it.If you have a good attitude and respect yourself, then I will say a few more words.
Du Heng said it casually. They have such big faces.However, he himself has mixed hepatitis A and hepatitis B, which is contagious.
That s a good relationship. Du Heng agreed with a smile.Wang Shuqiu was surprised, One year One month. One month Wang Shuqiu suddenly sat up from Du Heng s arms.
Don t lie to me. Summer is characterized by heat, which belongs to the five internal organs and belongs to the heart, so it is suitable for clearing and nourishing.The most important thing is to stop the bleeding, but Angelica and Astragalus Decoction does not have this effect.
For example, according to the regulations of Shanghu District, if the hospital has less than 20 beds, it does not need an emergency department or a gynecology department.Zhou was in a state of panic. This shocked her even more than yellow urine.
After the medicine is ready, we ll I ll send it to your house right away.To treat this disease, you only need to soothe the liver and circulate qi, relieve stagnation and dissipate stagnation, and reduce phlegm and phlegm.
But I don t have anything to help you with. I am still energetic.Words of regret. But no matter what, we just don t talk about replacing one person or recruiting one more person.
Du Heng clicked his tongue twice. Did they think it was too easy for them to travel by car There s also the Qinghai Tibet line.Seeing that Du Heng ignored her, Deng Jia could only return to her team, repeat what Du Heng had just said, and then went to the delivery room with the nurse who followed her.
If someone can help you read it and prescribe it for you, that is already a huge favor.Okay, I will. Got it. After hanging up the phone, Du Heng knew what was going on and how to handle the matter.
Liao Quansheng was stunned for a moment, Why As I said, the child s Qi Yin has not recovered and the kidneys have been damaged.Du Heng swallowed back half of what he said, looked at these people with a little surprise and asked, Why are you here We know that today is the time for Senior Brother Du s follow up visit, and we all I wanted to come over and study with Senior Brother Du, but I didn t expect Senior Brother Du to come so early.
As I just said, if we want to develop, we must have advantageous departments and projects, and it would be a bit of a waste to leave a great person like you unused.
Du Heng blushed a little when he was praised by Lu Zhongjiang, but this feeling was very comfortable.Within two steps of walking down the aisle, Wang Juguo couldn t help but took the cigarette stick from his ear.
This was not something that ordinary people could persevere.To solve the problem, my brother can t get up now, what do you think we should do He looked Du Heng up and down, Who are you I am the director of the health center.
Sitting in the car, Du Heng laughed and shook his head.he had the urge to expel this student. He really didn t know what this student was studying.
The final result was that it would take time. This guy inhaled too many blood clots Suddenly, Du Heng asked, You said you were hit on the nose by a basketball when you were playing basketball that day, right The young man said softly, Yes, I am the school s physical education teacher.Well, there was also a head wrapped in gauze with blood oozing out.
And that word, is The writing is getting uglier and uglier, the writing is sloppy, and the hands and feet are uncoordinated, making it difficult to walk.
Du Heng took a look and saw that it was really a big pork elbow and braised pork.The moment I stopped the car and opened the door, I heard the sound of crying and fighting outside.
In the past six months, she had visited many places for her father s illness, but she had ignored some policy matters.Although the punishment was not as severe as Du Heng s, he would also miss the opportunity to be rotated to another health center and then become the director.
Medical rescue forces from the city and district will not be able to arrive in a short time, and the situation on the scene is completely left to you.Are the anti bloating medicines ineffective No, my stomach is even more bloated than when I first came here, so I don t dare to take medicine.
If she is thrown off, her face and head will hit the ground 100 of the time, and she will be seriously injured even if she doesn t die.In which hospital and which department are you most qualified This time, Li Jun s sweat didn t ooze out, but came out directly, sweating like rain.
Wang Shuqiu s attitude became increasingly cold, That s none of my business.People are still very realistic. Wang Shuqiu is also from a rural area, so she is not surprised by the banquet scene, as everyone is similar.
No, if you have something to do, please go to Qiuqiu.Failed 7 out of 5 subjects Wang Shuqiu s aunt didn t understand, and neither did her uncle.
Neither of them mentioned registering. Wei Kaida walked in casually wearing sunglasses and holding the keys in his hand.At first, I didn t want to come. I didn t expect that this trip would be worthwhile and I could meet a young talent like Dr.
By the way, I can get the qualification for the deputy director selection this time, and that paper accounted for A large proportion.He really didn t want to stay here for a minute. The prescription was given with certainty, but something went wrong with the patient.
Mi Wu took the initiative to add Du Heng s contact information.Hey, this kid is so awesome. He won t answer me. He turned to look at Dong Yuezhang and said, Old Dong, you are just in charge of professional title matters, and you have already said it, so you must be clear about it Dong Yuezhang was mysterious.
630 3000 Seeing that in two days, April will be over, but he has not even reached a thousand, I don t know when it will end.When I got close to him, I found that the patient was unable to speak due to shortness of breath, and there was an obvious phlegm sound in his throat.
Du Heng quickly refused. Wang Zhenzhen pressed Du Heng s hand and said, Okay, I know you can drive, so just drive back.He stretched out his hand to open his mouth and began to clean the dirt in his mouth with his other hand.
If there s nothing else, I ll leave first. Then you go back, and you just need to pay close attention to what I said.As for giving medicine, just let Dr. Wu do it. No, no, I ll just feed you. The mother of the child said quickly.
Don t move, I ll feel the pulse. Acupoint, tell me how it feels.But the problem is also bigger, that is, the mountains on their side are higher, the road is steeper, there are many curves, and they are sharp.
Too fast How fast Du Heng really wanted to ask, but he was afraid that Wang Zhenzhen would be called a gangster, so he skipped the question.When things go awry, there must be monsters when people go awry, there must be a knife when things go awry, there must be ghosts.
Okay, come up with me. I don t know what you, young man, want to do, insist on running to the ward.He should be Wang Shuqiu s eldest cousin, Zhao Xinyuan.
Is she shy Xu Qi an subconsciously said oh , watched her back leave, and the bedroom door closed.He didn t entangle with the man in Tsing Yi anymore, and chose to kill the Jianghu person first.
But before that, we have to go to Yongzhou.Yongzhou Jiaoye Laodao asked back.Then, disregarding the guidance of the old monk, it twisted its body, rushed towards Xu Qi an, and crashed into his arms.
It has completely lost its soul.Xu Qi an tried not to look dignified.Everyone in the family used to say that you have good eyesight and discernment, and you have found a genius.
Yuan Yi looked around, automatically ignoring the people in the rivers and lakes.He was also looking at me.Miao Youfang s face changed suddenly.
Well, Xu Qi an, who was given the silver gong with great surprise, is a rare talent in hundreds of years.With just a light push, the kid would die on the spot.
A small city on the border of Qingzhou, Guanghan County.Xu Qi an continued Tell me about the situation of Tianji Palace.
What you saw was true, but not necessarily It s a fact.The palm suddenly exerted force, and with a bang , the jade bracelet on Xu Yuanshuang s wrist was shattered, and the bronze mirror chapped.
Seeing that the surrounding monks were in chaos, he immediately put his hands together, trying to use Buddhist precepts to help his fellow monks get rid of distracting thoughts.Luo Yuheng said indifferently Short is three months, long is one year, I will go to Tianzong.
He raised his arms and said that there are not a few ministers who are willing to donate money, and no one wants to mess with this guy.She is proud like a queen, with an attitude of looking down on everything, but no one will think she is arrogant, because her beauty has the qualification to look down on everyone.
Not yet.The little fox said coquettishly.Am I wrong You are not a dish You are a disheveler, why did Princess Wan Yao send you here Xu Qi an complained in his heart.Xu Qi an s heart sank suddenly, secretly evaporating colorless and odorless poisonous and aphrodisiac gas.
After a few sips, her face flushed as if drunk, but she was a bit charming.Although it is inconvenient to exercise discipline on Chai Xing er, but as a compromise, it is no problem to ask the servants in the house.
How are you now Are you injured Have you escaped from the hunt Is that bald puppet by your side Mu Nanzhi asked a series of questions.Anyone who studies and understands the knowledge of alchemy can start researching.
Chu Yuanzhen, who had experienced the exploration of the underground palace, suddenly realized.Xu Qi an was in a complicated mood because he thought that his dream hadn t appeared yet, and he was afraid of revealing his identity before.
Xiangzhou, I am going to discuss this matter with you.What s the matter Friend Li Miaozhen was taken away by her master.
While speaking, she also used the method of a dream witch to screen the disciples of the East China Sea Dragon Palace.Will write like this.Because they were the ones who were forced to donate.
She just glanced at Li Lingsu and said, Senior Xu, these are all your guesses without evidence.Mu Nanzhi said with a gloomy face, Her man gave her away.
It s different.Although the Gui Yi sword formula in his hand was powerful, it was not like it is now, as if it had injected soul into the sword move.You.Huang s pupils dilated slightly, half guessing and half questioning You have mastered some kind of high level law of heaven and earth The so called three thousand avenues, endless trails, and countless laws between heaven and earth, there are low level laws, and naturally there are core, high level laws.
In desperation, constantly breaking through the limit, this is the best.Meng Jingzhe hadn t thought of a way yet, so he didn t pay attention, and was scratched by the sword stroke, and a layer of flesh was scraped off his arm immediately.
But just when he was about to swing the sword, his arm suddenly became uncontrollable, and his body became stiff.Who says women are inferior to men Who says women are born to embroider in the boudoir I want to become a talented woman famous in the capital, and I want to write books and compile history, so as to prove to the world that men in the world are dung.
At this time, they have already come here, and if they want to continue up the mountain, they must either return and find a way, or cross this cut off.Ye Shenglan gasped, and then said to Meng Jingzhe, It s all yours Seeing her insistence, Meng Jingzhe shook her head helplessly, and said, I ll pick one, and don t want anything else.
Instead, it pushed him to the top.Xu Qi an, who was trapped in the black hole, let his blood flow out, but he snapped his fingers in panic and anger.The most pitiful thing is Zhong Li, she is always so unlucky, she likes to look at you with weak eyes like a deer when she is hurt, who would not pity her.
Li Miaozhen glanced at the distance and continued to fight Shenshu and Buddha looked away, and said with a sneer, I went to Leizhou this time to stop you, not for personal enmity, not for fame and fortune, and not for longevity.You stay here for a few days.If I am elected as the servant of the gods, I will find a way to bring you into the main city of the gods.
Immortal Venerable Qishan felt great hatred in his heart, and after Jing and Master Jian lost the target of Meng Jingzhe, their offensive against Immortal Qishan became more and more fierce.If we fight next time, Master Shenshu will lose.Let s do it faster.
Xiahou Yushu didn t dare to open his eyes, but he sensed a force that could not be resisted enveloped the entire Snake Mountain.Meng Jingzhe touched his nose, thinking that he had entered the holy land of the Jihan family, and asked Do these holy places only recognize blood Hearing this, the little boy said, In most cases, this is the case.
Originally, the two thought that Qi Feixuan said that he had friendship with the Demon Lord, but they were just covering up their inner fears.Xu Qi an took off his silk clothes with ease, and put on a silver white embroidered lotus flower bellyband, revealing a plump and plump jade like body in front of his eyes.
He brushed past Qishan Immortal Venerable.Relying on the extremely powerful concealment skills of that door, Qishan Immortal Venerable could only feel a gust of wind blowing by.A Xi was also surprised, and asked Why is there no one Did you put it in the wrong place No, I.
Already anxious, and knowing that the relationship between this beautiful woman of the Gu clan and Xu Qi an is ambiguous, of course he won t give her a good face.There are many forms of Yin Yang Dao, and this is just one of them.
Still no response.Tianzun, this disciple swears that after the catastrophe, he will cut off the fate of the world and ask with great concentration.For example, in the part of the final catastrophe, Master Kou, Asuro, Huaiqing, Li Miaozhen, etc.
From this cut off, he has learned the ability to turn his consciousness into thousands of fragments and extend it into his own tentacles, but he has not learned the method of consciousness aggregation, so Meng Jingzhe always has a feeling that he is actually a half assed person now.Dongfang Wanqing bowed and saluted Thank you, Xu Yinluo
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.Wearing a scarlet official uniform and an official hat, Wang Zhenwen climbed the steps with a solemn expression and walked towards the imperial study.
Soon, the underground space began to emit a strong air of vegetation, countless branches and leaves fell on the ground, and the result of the fight was obviously very tragic.At that time, Taoist Master had already worked out a way to advance to the Dao of Heaven through groping again and again.
Jing Si frowned.What is needed most now is rest and food.Kuai has always been cold blooded, but Zhu Jiu is a snake, especially cold blooded.
Where she is, is the end of this cave.This place is not as narrow as the other places, on the contrary, it is very open.The opportunity has come.The dark dharma form transformed by Shenshu melted in the Buddha s light, revealing his real body.
Meng Jingzhe comforted.Ye Shenglan still didn t agree, she directly broke the restriction on the bracelet with violence, and soon, all the contents inside were scattered.In his mouth, the taste of these foods was also very ordinary, but after eating, there was a warm current that went towards his limbs.
Having understood Jian Xin, is that all you can do Sixi asked in a deep voice.Long Yinjian felt a little sour in his heart, and said I saw the real Long Yin, so I should be able to help you.
Meng Jingzhe s level is equivalent to Paixiu opening the back door for him.Behind you are the servants and subordinates in the palace, all showing obvious fear at this time.
It was as if what she did today had been planned for half her life.Meng Jingzhe thought of the fast sword ahead, and then looked at the heavy sword he was facing at this moment.
It s not that he is not good at Go, but that he had already shown the characteristics of obsessive compulsive disorder at that time.Even if you don t know the specific method of practice, you can have a hunch about the general direction of progress.
Even this part of the loss has not disappeared, but has been transferred into another energy.After Meng Jingzhe was rejected by the fourth character, he was not too discouraged, and continued to sink and began to study the fifth character.
The wings of his nose twitched, and he let out a mouthful of depression.Take a look.Meng Jingzhe learned this gentle scratching technique from Meng Xiaotian.
You actually sneak attack Facing such accusation, Meng Jingzhe didn t feel embarrassed at all, but said This is just an eye for an eye.As a commercial work, as an entertainment product, it is enough to bring coolness and laughter to everyone.
Taking a deep breath, he took out the fragments of the book from the ground and passed it on in the Tiandihui The Witch God is born.
