Kingz of the street Aug 3, 2012

  I was in attendance at the Kingz of the street show at the 12052 Event Center in Amarillo, TX on Aug 3, 2012.  Why is this review so late you might ask, well I went to the Gathering of the Juggalos and didn't get time to post it prior to leaving!  Anyway the show turnout was much better than the last few shows I have attended, but that was due to it being a different promoter.  The promoter seemed to have done a great job getting people out to the show.

First up on the stage was a new young rapper named Pastor J.  He put on a good stage show even though he was really young.  The set was enjoyable but not memorable. 

Next we had Concrete Connection, otherwise known as Mr. 806 and his crew.  They did their normal set and the crowd really seemed to dig it.  I was indifferent as it was not my genre of choice.  But that being said they always are enjoyable to watch.

The next group I cannot remember their name and honestly cannot remember their performance.  I guess that says all you need to know about it.

Then we got to Ill literate Productions and the Balaholic family.  They had issues with to many people talking on the mic at once.  They tended to walk over each others vocals which made for a disjointed and kinda annoying set.  When they were not talking over each other they did well.

After that we had a little down time before getting to our hosts for the night Worldz Kollide.  Rezerect and his crew absolutely killed it.  They got the crowd hella hype and definitely made the show pop from that point forward.

Second to last in the night was Black Project.  They performed old classics and a few new tracks.  One of the new tracks was called Dig Your Grave and it was dope as hell.  They had some audio problems but overall it was a good show.

The night ended with Sir Johnson and his crew on the stage.  To be honest I had to leave to get home so I missed a majority of their performance.  But knowing Sir Johnson the show ended on a high note.

  Thats it.  For the first show I have attended by this promoter I have to say I am looking forward to working with them again.  The show was dope and I had a really good time.

MMFWFL,

Juggalotus

Southwest Rap and Hip Hop

What's up people!  It is Sunday and that means it is time for a new post on this page!

  Before coming to New Mexico my exposure to rap and hip hop in the southwest was limited.  But since coming down here I have found a hidden gem of artists that are doing things totally fresh and new to the music world.  With the huge influence of latin flavor down here I have found a huge community of spanish rappers.  You can definitely feel the West Coast influence but this area is also heavily influenced by the south.  So you have a unique sound coming out of this part of the country.  I don't think many of you that are into Rap and hip hop could name one artist doing their thing down here and that is ok.  With my new company Wicked Butterfly Entertainment I hope to change the face of Hip Hop and Rap forever!  We are about to explode on the scene in a way not done since the invsion of the dirty south.  As many of you know I just put together my first ever rap and hip hop show featuring T.O.N.E-Z and Mars.  Those who were lucky enough to come out to the show were treated to a variety of what we have to offer from this region of the world.  T.O.N.E-Z brought that East Coast hip hop, Mars brought the West Coast flavor, Draztik brought a new brand of horrorcore, Mickey Mangles and his groups Tierrosos and S.M.K. hit us with Mexican rap, Worlds Kollide Records and Black Project Productions brought the Amarillo flavor, and the S.K.S.CC crew brought a mix of dirty south and SW.  It was a good cross section of the influences from all over the country. 

  As we move forward I can tell you that there is no way anyone will know what to expect from us.  We have a huge mixtape coming out soon that will expose the country to all of these artists and what they are bringing to the table.  I have never known any artists that are willing to work harder or hustle greater than these people down here.  That is a major reason I feel like they deserve the attention.  So if you haven't yet heard from anyone down here hit up youtube!  Search for these artists and let me know your thoughts:

Draztik the Terrible
S.M.K.-Sik Made Killas
Tierrosos
806 Outlaw and Narkotixx
Worlds Kollide Records
Tripola Boyz
Dmize
Born Wicked
Mickey Mangles
S.K.S.CC

So check em out so you know what is coming.  Southwest rap and hip hop is about to blow everything you know out of the water!

Much love,
  Juggalotus

T.O.N.E-Z and Mars in Lubbock, TX

Whats up fam!  I am here with my official play by play of last weekends T.O.N.E-Z and Mars show at Jakes in Lubbock, TX.

  Friday my cousin CJ and I drove into Lubbock to pick up T.O.N.E-Z and Big Ian from Faygoluvers.  Once we finally met face to face it was like we had been homies for ever.  Fri night we chilled out and ate at this bomb Mexican place called Mar Y Tierra.  It was some of the best mexican food I have had to date.  Then we headed back to the hotel and chilled out.  On a side note the folks at the Red Roof in are the bomb!  So we chilled out all night just waiting for Sat and our hella busy schedule.
 
  Saturday finally came and we were up and at the breakfast by 8:30!  It was really good.  Had some fruit waffles and OJ.  Then we got dressed for the day and headed to the mall for more Promo.  We spent about 2 hours at the mall passing out flyers and having CJ filming T.O.N.E-Z meeting and taking photos.  While out we decided it would be a great idea to have my cousin shoot a music video for T.O.N.E-Z new track "Spotlight" off his High Voltage album.  We spent a little time at the studio that me and Draztik do our music at.  T.O.N.E-Z was able to meet our music producer Scott and get to see where the magic happens.  Then we had to go back to the hotel and pick up my boy Jay and my wife.  We all went out to lunch and had steak and seafood.  We dropped T.O.N.E-Z off at the hotel so he could catch a nap and it was off to Jakes for soundcheck.  All the openers were there and soundcheck went well.  Back to the hotel to get T.O.N.E-Z for the meet and greet.  It was a very intimate meet and greet with a few people there. Took T.O.N.E-Z back to the hotel so he could get ready for the show.  I went back to Jakes cause it was showtime.  We delayed the start about 30 min so people could trickle in.  Finally at 8:30 pm Worlds Kollide Records hit the stage for a devistating 20 min set.  After them came my homies Black Project Records, 806 Outlaw and Narkotixx, theyhit the stage and left nothing off.  After that the SKSCC crew hit it followed by Sikone aka Mickey Mangles and both of his groups, Tierrosos and S.M.K., the crowd was live.  Then my artists Draztik hit the stage for his first ever appearance.  He seemed nervous at first but once he fell into a comfort zone he killed it.  DRP was supposed to be next but fell ill and was replaced by Leaders of the Lost.  They did a really good set and had the crowd prepped for T.O.N.E-Z.  Once T.O.N.E-Z hit the stage it was obvious he was in his zone.  He killed old tracks, new tracks, and everything in between.  I overheard some in the crowd saying it was the best live show they had ever seen and I can't say I disagree.  After he left the stage the club cleared out.  Not sure why everyone left cause Mars was still having his set.  We got the people that had gone out for fresh air back in and Mars hit the stage.  He did his set and killed it for the 30-40 remaining people (much love to him for that).  The show was over.  I had finally had my first show and while financially it was unsuccessful there was a lot of good things that happened.

  So the show was over and all of the remaining audience and all of the openers still there were able to hit the parking lot and be in the T.O.N.E-Z video!  We hope to get that released the next few weeks so be on the look out for that.  Thank you to all the Fam that came out and supported the show.  I appreciate all of you and love each and every one of you.  Thank you to all the acts that performed without you I would have had no show.  Mars and Mastamind is next so be on the lookout for that info!

  All in all it was a good show.  Some things on the horizon for me, well I have 2 more groups that might possibly fall into the Wicked Butterfly Family, Mars and Mastamind will be in Lubbock July 12 to kill the underground scene, and Draztik has his album we need to finish and get out to you guys in Dec of this year!  So it will be a busy summer for your boy Juggalotus.  Be on the lookout as I post new info here and please go show any shows here in the Lubbock/Amarillo/Albuquerque area  underground scene some love.  The promoters around here hustle hard to make this area a viable stop on any Psychopathic tour and if we can't show them how strong the family is here we might never get any of our big family here.

Peace til later,

Juggalotus