#revenge of the dreamers III

[autoneurotic]

—that’s the end of the song, this the end of the session we goin home, i just called my lyft i just wanna call the- i mean hit the blunt- i mean- lemme try one more time!

[mezmer]

tagged by @hallusionima to list my five all time favorite films and have people vote on which one matches my vibe. Oh God. Without further ado...

@meowmiaomiau @sewercentipede @sakuramom @officialannanicolesmith @uncomfortablecliche @tussive@regurgitater @gardenofdelete998 @buryyourfaceinyourhandsandcry your turns

The Urusei Yatsura film is extremely surrealist and not characteristic of the franchise.

[valkyries-things]

ARI LENNOX // RAPPER

“She is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Washington, D.C. She is the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole's record label, Dreamville Records. Her album Revenge of the Dreamers III in 2019 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earned Lennox a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album.”

[thelensofyashunews]

Mez and Isaiah Rashad Collab for Soulful Love Song "Hot Spot"

Mez's elite pen game and strong sense of visual creativity has endeared him to some of the biggest names in rap history. Teeing up his latest high-profile connection, Mez shares "Hot Spot," his new song with Isaiah Rashad. Produced by Monte Booker, Phoelix & Cam O'bi, "Hot Spot" is a Southern-fried slow jam, populated with sensually spindly guitars and a soulful choir bringing the emotion home. Mez works a sing-song flow, sliding between the snares with double-time pledges of devotion: "I'm the plug and you're the outlet, and I really love your outfit/But that sh*t would look much better on the floor," croons Mez. Isaiah Rashad takes a different perspective, reflecting on all the connections he might have missed while living life on the road. Together, the two rappers create a cerebral and yearning anthem for those who haven't yet given up on modern romance. "Hot Spot" is Mez's second high-quality song of 2024, following the vibrant "Call On" ft. Kurtis Wells and its inventive music video.

Mez's upcoming EP is the culmination of his long journey through the music industry. Emerging out of Raleigh in the early 2010s, Mez was a leading light in a fertile NC rap scene that birthed underground and mainstream stars. Mez's sharp lyrics and assured artistic vision helped convince some of music's biggest stars to trust him with their creative visions. Then known as "King Mez," the rapper was one of the driving forces behind Compton, Dr. Dre's long-awaited third album, appearing on nine tracks and writing on several others–his efforts drew praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Vulture, and many others. Mez has been a regular affiliate of his friend and fellow North Carolinian J. Cole, and has contributed several verses to Dreamville compilations, including Revenge Of The Dreamers III and last year's Creed III: The Soundtrack. Mez is also a renowned video director, stepping behind the camera for clips like J. Cole's "Middle Child" and "a m a r i," Dreamville's "Sleep Deprived" (on which he also raps), plus videos for Ari Lennox, Isaiah Rashad, and more.

Now, Mez steps back into the forefront, armed with his own message and more than enough talent to make it known. Stay tuned for much more from the multi-talented artist in the near future, including the Mez's self-directed video for "Hot Spot," coming next week. 

[mrscorpio]

[Electronica/Beats] MrScorpio's HOUSE FIRE Podcast #294 - 12 Year Anniversary Edition 03 Mar 2023 Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/Mixcloud294 D/L: http://bit.ly/DL-HF294 Shows: http://bit.ly/ScorpioPodcasts Feat: Name/Artist/Album Anais (Radio-Edit)/Carlo/Dewax Let's Make Music/Terrence Parker/Love Forever (Songs for My Beloved Sheryl) Old School (Original Mix)/ŠTRACE/Tech House Rumours, Vol. 29 Eclipse/Sabrina Bellaouel/Al Hadr Ultramagic/Abdul Raeva/Slumped, Vol. 1 Meet Chu In My Dreams/Katerina/Acid Sampler What If/Kerri Chandler/Lost & Found EP, Vol. 2 Regulate (Extended Mix)/Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Redlight/Regulate Heavy Water (D. Tiff's Floating To The Top Mix)/Anoesis/Heavy Water Dynamics (Original Mix)/Joe Scimò/Vaults 03 Lost in Nowhere (Original Mix)/MAAND/Melodies & Harmonies, Vol. 34 Swivel (From The Album Mirrorland)/Dreamville & J. Cole/Revenge Of The Dreamers III: Director's Cut I'm Done/Grieves & Mouse Powell/WHY NOT Suicide feat. Lukey Cage & Conway the Machine/Rome Streetz & Big Ghost Ltd/Wasn't Built in a Day Last Joint Of The Night/ChasBeats/Empty City Lights Check Point/Young Roddy/Days Ones Fairy Tales (Blend) feat. Rome Streetz & Daniel Son/Benny the Butcher & Apollo Brown/Plugs at the Apollo Acrid Futures/Son of Saturn/A Pocket Full Of Posies St. Jerome In His Study/Hell Razah and RoadsArt/Renaissance Art Heart Full Of Sorrow feat. Bloo Azul/UFO Fev & Spanish Ran/Painting Houses Queens Get $$$ feat. Meyhem Lauren/Flee Lord & Abat But Lbag/RammellFlee Old Man Strength ft DJ Robert Smith/Supastition/Every Last Word Notts Mindstate Feat. Jah Digga/ J Littles & Stan/SHORTEE BLITZ/Unafraid To Fall Let's Make a Deal feat. Mach-Hommy & Your Old Droog/Tha God Fahim/Iron Bull Blue Elephants feat. Murs/Sunspot Jonz & A-Plus/Stoney Hawk 2 Die For You/The Weeknd/Die For You Energy/Sly5thAve & JSWISS/Somebody's Gotta Do It Send me your tracks at Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/mr_scorpio Check out all your tracks on my show THE HOUSE FIRE/ every other Friday @6-8 PM GMT on InvaderFM: http://invader.fm Stream the podcasts at my Mixcloud: bit.ly/MrScorpiosShows Friend me up on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mrscorpio247 Look me up on Tumblr: http://mrscorpio.tumblr.com Shoot me your videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrScorpio Peace, Scorp

[ahopefulbromantic]

Please please please tell me more about Dziady

Okay this took me waaay to long and it will be several far-too-verbose posts (i'm really sorry but that's what you get for asking about my special interest lol). So anyway fasten your seatbelts, my man, cause you're in for a ride, you'll love this one!

1. Cultural/Historical/Political Context

Dziady, or Forefather's Eve, is an ancient (?) Slavic ritual held on October 31st. It was originally Pagan and had to do with summoning with the dead. Since Poland is a Christian country (I'll die on this hill), the very beginning of its existence being its baptism, after Poles became Christians, the Pagan rituals naturally got ✨Christified✨. Dziady, then, as All Hallow's Eve, became about helping souls in purgatory reach Heaven. Seems all fine and good, right? The only problem was, it still was spiritual seances and magic basically, and it wasn't held by a Christian priest but instead by a Guślarz (for some reason translated as "Wizard" in English versions??? lol), who was kinda like a Slavic shaman.

Now for the history, in XVIII and XIX century Poland was partitioned by Russia, Prussia (Germany) and Austria. It meant that formally it didn't exist as a country, it was erased from the maps - but as a nation it continued to live in the hearts of its people for over a hundred years before we regained our independence after WWI. The four part Dziady play was written in XIX century, Polish Romanticism, a time of bards, prophets, dreamers, and revolutionists, and in itself it was an act of defiance to the occupants.

2. Summary (yes the order is weird, no one knows why)

Dziady II

People of the town hold a Dziady ritual. A few spirits come and state their needs - two children who never experienced anything difficult in life get a bitter mustard seed, an evil lord who made poor people die of hunger and now is torn apart by them in the form of wild birds doesn't get anything as he's beyond help for now, and a girl who selfishly rejected every boy who loved her and never made any meaningful human connection (i'm giving the author the benefit of doubt here) gets a reassurance that after two years she will reach Heaven. With Dziady nearly finished, suddenly there comes a weird, spooky spirit who doesn't act like he's supposed to, doesn't obey commands, and follows one of the girls...

Dziady IV

In this one we find out the spirit's name is Gustaw, he's a young poet from the town in unrequited love with the girl he followed, Maryna. Due to being so dead inside and to a suicide attempt (it's a little unclear how it ended?) he's in between being dead and alive and thus can attend Dziady as a spirit. He visits a priest who used to teach him when he was a child to wallow in his woes and whine that all women are evil (he's cringe in this one but we still love him) and to ask the priest not to fight the Dziady tradition. The Church condemned it as a Pagan ritual but Gustaw insists it's one of the things that keep Polish nation together during the occupation.

Dziady I

Another Dziady ritual is held but this time it's Gustaw's turn to be visited and followed by a spirit of a mysterious, spooky girl. Unfortunately, this work was never finished so we don't know who the girl is, what happens next, or even when it all falls in Dziady timeline :(

Dziady III. Poema

Okay this is the longest one and the only one i've seen translated to English so i'll try to be brief and also focus on Gustaw's arc. We have a timeskip, Gustaw is in prison because Russians hate Polish people and want them all dead, gone, and unable to make an(other) uprising. It's in here that Gustaw transforms into Konrad - a new name, a new identity, a whole new self. He talks with his cellmates, they're buddies, they tell each other stories, news from the town, they sing songs. Konrad is hit with ✨bardic inspiration✨, he sings about becoming a vampire and taking revenge, then goes into the (Little) Improvisation about becoming an eagle and battling a black raven - he's in a prophetic trance but faints before he can finish his vision. He's left alone. When he comes around, oh hohoho, he goes into the Great Improvisation!!! It's Hamlet's Soliloquy for Poles, maybe even more than that. In it he achieves the heights of his poetic power, feeling, and love, so he metaphysically flies before the throne of God to plead for his people. He wants to rule over souls like God does to make the world a better place. Not receiving an answer, he starts blaspheming out of desperation. He faints just before speaking the worst offence and is then possessed by the devil and exorcized by the prison priest, Fr. Piotr, a bernardine monk. The demon tells the priest about another prisoner who is heavily tempted and needs his help, Jan Rollison. It's also revealed that it was Mother Mary who saved Konrad from offending God because he'd defended Her in an earlier scene ❤️ Then we have three other visions: a little patriot girl gets a sweet and cutesy one about flowers (it's got a beautiful line about St. John), Fr. Piotr gets a prophetic one in which he sees Poland crucified as the Christ of Nations that will resurrect eventually and by its suffering bless all other nations, along with a hero through which it will come - the mysterious Fourty-and-Four, and lastly the Russian Senator gets a haunting nightmare from demons about his falling out of grace with the Tsar. Then there's the Warsaw Salon and the Ball at Senator's, scenes filled with conversations about politics and revolutions, more stories, and a lot of Russians' hypocrisy. We find out Janek Rollison is tortured and was nearly killed by his tormentors who claimed his defenestration was a suicide attempt. His mother comes with Fr. Piotr to plead for him, but the Senator is cruel and unyielding, even the priest's warnings of divine punishment don't sway him. During the ball one of Senator's evil subordinates/"friends" dies, struck by lightning attracted by silver Russian coins (a Judas reference). Senator is prophecised to die, too. Just then Konrad is lead by two soldiers to be banished, his worst fear becoming reality. Though he doesn't remember Fr. Piotr, his heart recognizes him and so he bids him farewell and gives him a ring to sell and give money for the poor. In exchange he receives a prophecy. The last scene is another Dziady ritual, in which we see spirits of Senator and his subordinate, punished by God. Maryna tries to find Gustaw's spirit again but cannot summon him by his old name. At last she sees him in a wagon, his chest riddled with deep, piercing wounds, with a tiny wound on his forehead.

Epilogue to Part III

Now i don't know this one as well as the others, it's also more of a narrative poem than of a play, but from what i remember it follows a mysterious Pilgrim character on his adventures in foreign lands. To my (and my Polish teacher's hehe) interpretation the pilgrim is Konrad who lost his name and identity after his banishment and now roams the world as a mere no-name pilgrim, unable to create poetry in his language no one understands 💔

3. An English version for you to enjoy!

It's only part III and it's not perfect but i really encourage all of you reading this to give it a go!

[n1essofficial]

DISCOGRAPHY

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.1 1.王子の冒険 (カエルの為に鐘は鳴る より) The Prince's Adventure (from "For Frog the Bell Tolls")

2.ピラプト王国 (スーパーマリオランド より) Birabuto Kingdom (from "Super Mario Land")

3.Eyes On Me (ファイナルファンタジーⅧ より) Eyes On Me (from "FINAL FANTASY Ⅷ")

4.ビコーズ・アイ・ラブ・ユー (MOTHER2 ギーグの逆襲 より) Because I Love You (from "EarthBound")

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.2 1.ポリアンナ (MOTHER より) Pollyanna (from "EarthBound Zero")

2.憩いの町 (不思議のダンジョン2 風来のシレン より) Mountaintop Town (from "Shiren the Wanderer")

3.クロノ・トリガー (クロノ・トリガー より) Chrono Trigger (from "Chrono Trigger")

4.Time is changing (ダーククロニクル より) Time is changing (from "Dark Chronicle")

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.3 1.Snakey Chantey（スーパードンキーコング2 より） Snakey Chanty（from "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"）

2.Escape From The City（ソニックアドベンチャー2 より） Escape From The City（from "SONIC ADVENTURE2"）

3.サラダロアの町/サラダ町奉行所（サラダの国のトマト姫 より） Saladoria/The Prison（from "Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom")

4.レイトン教授のテーマ（レイトン教授と不思議な町 より） Professor Layton's Theme（from "Professor Layton and the Curious Village"）

5.タイトル（どうぶつの森 より） Title（from "Animal Crossing"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.4 1.あさってCOLOR（スプラトゥーン2 より） Fresh Start（from "Splatoon 2"）

2.Historic Soldier（グラディウス より） Historic Soldier（from "Nemesis"）

3.Radical Dreamers ～盗めない宝石～（クロノ・クロス より） Radical Dreamers ～Unstolen Jewel～（from "Chrono Cross"）

4.Sagat Stage（ストリートファイターII より） Sagat Stage（from "Street Fighter II"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.5 1.Hopes and Dreams（UNDERTALE より） Hopes and Dreams（from "UNDERTALE"）

2.愛のテーマ（ファイナルファンタジーIV より） Theme of Love（from "Final Fantasy IV"）

3.UNTAMED HEART（風のクロノア door to phantomile より） UNTAMED HEART（from "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile"）

4.Dreams Dreams（ナイツ NiGHTS into Dreams… より） Dreams Dreams（from "NiGHTS into dreams…"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.6 1.海ステージ（星のカービィ スーパーデラックス より） Sea Stage（from "Kirby Super Star"）

2.ひまわりとまぼろし／おかあさん？！（MOTHER3 より） Sunflowers and Illusions／Mother?!（from MOTHER3）

3.君と二人で～ある新米鍛冶師の場合～（サモンナイト クラフトソード物語 より） Together With You ~A Certain Rookie Blacksmith~（from "Summon Night: Swordcraft Story"）

4.ヨッシーのうた（ヨッシーストーリー より） Yoshi's Song（from "Yoshi's Story"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.7 1.おおぞらをとぶ（ドラゴンクエストIII そして伝説へ… より） Heavenly Flight（from "Dragon Warrior III"）

2.剣入手前フィールド（ゼルダの伝説 夢をみる島 より） Sword Search（from "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"）

3.FLASHMAN STAGE（ロックマン2 Dr.ワイリーの謎 より） FLASHMAN STAGE（from "Mega Man 2"）

4.Stickerbrush Symphony（スーパードンキーコング2 より） Stickerbrush Symphony（from "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.8 1.作戦～ラストバトル オープニング（スプラトゥーン2 より） The Plan ~ Last Battle Opening（from "Splatoon 2"）

2.フライ・オクト・フライ Fly Octo Fly

3.フルスロットル・テンタクル Ebb & Flow

4.フレンド・フロム・ファラウェイ Into the Light

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.9 1.風に誘われて (Twin memories)（Pop'nツインビー より） Calling for the wind (Twin Memories)（from "Pop'n Twinbee"）

2.THEME OF ROCKMAN EXE（バトルネットワーク ロックマンエグゼ より） THEME OF ROCKMAN EXE（from "Mega Man Battle Network"）

3.ワイルドウインド（Napple Tale Arsia in Daydream より） Wild Wind（from "Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream"）

4.MOVIN' IN CIRCLES（R4/RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 より） MOVIN' IN CIRCLES（from "R4/RIDGE RACER TYPE 4"）

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music LIVE 1.風の憧憬／クロノ・トリガー Wind Scene／Chrono Trigger

2.Hopes and Dreams／UNDERTALE Hopes and Dreams／UNDERTALE

3.運河要塞／ロマンシング サ・ガ2 Canal Fortress／Romancing Sa・Ga2

4.Stickerbush Symphony／スーパードンキーコング2 ディクシー＆ディディー Stickerbush Symphony／Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

5.エリア1／ドラゴンスピリット AREA1／DRAGON SPIRIT

6.メタナイトの逆襲：エンディング(友と夕陽と…)／星のカービィ スーパーデラックス Revenge of Meta-Knight Ending Theme／Kirby Super Star

7.Darker Than Midnight／東方風神録～Mountain of Faith 運命のダークサイド（Dark Side of Fate） Touhou Fuujinroku～Mountain of Faith

8.タイトル／どうぶつの森 Title／Animal Crossing

9.POLLYANNA(I BELIEVE IN YOU)／MOTHER POLLYANNA(I BELIEVE IN YOU)／MOTHER

▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.10 1.果てしなき世界(ドラゴンクエストII 悪霊の神々 より) Endless World(from "Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line")

2.Bein' Friends(MOTHER より) Bein' Friends(from "EarthBound Beginnings")

3.夢は終わらない 〜こぼれ落ちる時の雫〜(テイルズ オブ ファンタジア より) Yume Wa Owaranai ～Kobore Ochiru Toki no Shizuku～(from "TALES OF PHANTASIA")

4.「Reset」(大神 より) 「Reset」(from "Ōkami")

5.ICO -You were there-(ICO より) ICO -You were there-(form "ICO")

6.Still Alive(Portal より) Still Alive(from "Portal")

7.妖魔夜行(東方紅魔郷　〜 the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. より) Apparitions Stalk the Night(from "Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil") ▼Ultra Hyper Grooving Game Music Vol.1１

新世界をかけぬけて(星のカービィ ディスカバリー より)　Running Through the New World(from "Kirby and the Forgotten Land")

グランディアのテーマ(グランディア より)　Theme of GRANDIA(from "GRANDIA")

Isle of Giants(ロスト・ワールド ジュラシック・パーク より)　Isle of Giants(from "The Lost World: Jurassic Park")

ハテノ村(ゼルダの伝説 ブレス オブ ザ ワイルド より)　Hateno Village(from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild")

ソラミミ(ライザのアトリエ ～常闇の女王と秘密の隠れ家 より)　Solramimi(from "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout")

Les Hypnonautes(ヒュプノノーツ より)　Les Hypnonautes(from "Yumeiri")

さくらいろの季節(塊魂 より)　Cherry Tree Times(from "Katamari Damacy")

[theartofsupafly]

Inside the Magic of J. Cole’s Camp Dreamville: #ROTD3 Sessions, Day 3 – DJBooth

[fmhiphop]

Red Bull 1520 Red Bull Spiral Drops Another One

A month ago, Red Bull kicked off the newest hip-hop offering on its Red Bull 1520 platform, a space dedicated to lovers of hip-hop. In the first episode, Coast Contra broke it down on Red Bull Spiral. This week Red Bull Spiral is back with new and exciting artists, KenTheMan, Baby Tate, and Kalan.FrFr. It’s a fight to the finish as the performers come fully prepared to demonstrate what they are working with.  Free Style Red Bull Spiral is the latest outlet for hip-hop heads’ listening pleasure. Artists are flown out to Red Bull’s LA Studio and given the opportunity to show their ability to deliver rapid-fire freestyle. And there is no let-up and no breaks. It is just ready, action, go. And this time, Ken the Man, Baby Tate, and Kalen.FrFr is center stage. Red Bull Spiral Performer #1: KenTheMan KenTheMan is a female emcee from Texas, credited as an artist who broke out in 2020.  As Preview notes, “The release from her debut EP "4 da 304’s” upped her profile in a big way, soaring past 10 million streams on Spotify. " KenTheMan is also known for her and Two Chainz collaborative work, “Rose Gold Stripper Pole.” https://youtu.be/umCqqV5rnww   And just over a month ago, the up-and-comer earned quite an honor. She was chosen as one of nine emerging performers for the First on SoundCloud 2022 class. Positioning herself as one to watch, she comes to deliver a little something for the people on the most recent episode of Red Bull Spiral. Red Bull Spiral Performer #2: Baby Tate   Baby Tate, who also comes in as one of the freestyle contenders on Red Bull Spiral, is another rising Female Emcee. Lyricism runs like blood through Baby Tate’s veins, as Tate is the offspring of Dionne Farris, a Grammy-nominated songwriter. However, it’s not just raw talent that undergirds Tate’s ambition. The Georgia native has taken the time to fine-tune her abilities. As Billboard notes, even in her earlier years, “She explored classical music, experimented with sound independently, and sharpened her songwriting and production skills.” Since those earlier years, her craft has continued to blossom. In 2021 Tate signed with a major record label. And one of her tremendous boasts is, as Billboard continues , her collaborative work with J. Cole on Dreamville’s "Revenge of the Dreamers III. "For those unfamiliar, tune in to see Baby Tate step up to the mic giving fans a taste of her talent. https://youtu.be/MUjXEBrJ40s Red Bull Spiral Performer #3 Kalen.FfFr Kalan brings his skill straight from California, his native soil. Like his compadres on the Red Bull stage Kalen, too, has been nurturing his gift for years, beginning earnestly in his teenage years. Kalen continued to pour into that passion throughout high school and college. In 2016, after graduating, Kalen released “Bandz” and “21”. https://youtu.be/z_ieoWXBOOM But it wasn’t until 2021 that he began solidifying his presence with the release of the project "Twofr 2." According to AllMusic, Roc Nation picked him up as an artist on its label that same year. 2021 was a massive year for Kalan as he also launched his breakout tour. Now Kalen is showing listeners exactly how he unleashes his raw inner beast on the Red Bull Spiral platform. https://youtu.be/pV-cZ07wzvk In Closing The newest episode of Red Bull Spiral dropped on April 5th. And it’s a sweet drop that fans of freestyle want to be sure to check out, Most amazingly, it only takes four minutes to catch up on the non-stop flow. Written by: Renae Richardson Read the full article

[lboogie1906]

Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985) is a rapper and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, His father is an army veteran, and his mother, Kay was a USPS postal worker. He gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up. He went on to release two additional mixtapes, The Warm Up and Friday Night Lights both to critical acclaim. He released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. It debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200. His next album, Born Sinner topped the Billboard 200. Moving into more conscious themes, 2014 Forest Hills Drive topped the Billboard 200 and earned him a Best Rap Album nomination at the 2015 Grammy Awards. His jazz-influenced fourth album, 4 Your Eyez Only, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. His fifth album, KOD became his fifth #1 album on the Billboard 200 and featured a then-record six simultaneous top twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100, tying with the Beatles. His sixth studio album, The Off-Season, earned him his sixth #1 album. Self-taught on piano, he acts as a producer alongside his rap career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his projects. He has developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as a non-profit organization called the Dreamville Foundation. Dreamville's compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III debuted at #1 on the Billboard200 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards. He decided to house single mothers rent-free at his childhood home in Fayetteville. He has won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, a Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Album, three Soul Train Music Awards, and 8 BET Hip Hop Awards. All five of his albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, as well as Revenge of the Dreamers III. He graduated from St. John’s University magna cum laude with a BS in Communications. was the president of Haraya. He married Melissa Heholt and they have two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAUTjgLaTt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fredcasden]

For the past few years I’ve been keeping track of every game finished over on twitch.tv/fredcasden, and here is the list for 2022. This year’s total stands at 60. How many will be repeated next year... we’ll just have to wait and see

01/07 - Pokemon Shining Pearl 01/17 - Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise 01/20 - Life of Fly 01/24 - Battletoads 01/25 - Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe 01/26 - Gears 5 01/29 - Disney-Pixar Brave 02/08 - Life is Strange: Remastered 02/13 - Life is Strange - Before the Storm: Remastered 02/15 - Kingdom Hearts III 02/19 - Life of Fly 2 02/22 - Tell Me Why 02/26 - Mortal Kombat IX 02/28 - Light Fairytale Episode 1 03/01 - Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold 03/01 - Street Fighter Zero 3 Upper 03/01 - Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix 03/07 - What Remains Of Edith Finch 03/09 - WWF SmackDown 2: Know Your Role 03/12 - Teen Titans 03/14 - Sonic Generations 03/15 - P.O.W. Prisoners of War 03/15 - Beast Busters 03/16 - Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon 03/21 - Contrast 03/23 - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition 04/02 - Apocalypse 04/19 - Mass Effect 2 04/23 - Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 05/17 - Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition 05/22 - Marvel vs Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes EX Edition 05/30 - Lego Batman: The Video Game 06/02 - Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Xbox 360 Version) 06/11- Capcom Fighting Evolution 06/18 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 06/21 - Persona 5 Royal 07/11 - Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins 07/18 - Persona 4: Arena 07/23 - Tekken Tag Tournament 2 07/25 - Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 07/30 - Persona 5: Strikers 08/06 - Stray 08/12 - My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure 08/22 - Mass Effect 3 09/02 - Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] 09/05 - LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 09/12 - Murdered: Soul Suspect 09/16 - The Quarry 09/20 - Tekken 7 10/03 - Overwatch 10/10 - The Last of Us Remastered 10/14 - Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight 10/28 - Until Dawn 11/18 - Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight 11/21- Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova 11/22 - Dragon Ball FighterZ 11/23 - Fallout 76 12/09 - Persona 4: Dancing All Night 12/13 - Games of Thrones: A Telltale Series 12/20 - Abzu

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Cole

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North Carolina's Mez Shares The Loading EP + "Hot Spot" Video ft. Isaiah Rashad

Making waves for over a decade for his immaculate pen game and keen visual eye, North Carolina rapper Mez has guided the creative of many of the game's biggest artists. Finally ready for his moment in the sun, the multi-talented artist comes through with The Loading EP, his first official project of the streaming era. The seven track EP covers miles of ground, following Mez's perspective as he explores the nature of love and friendship on "Around The World," with help from Leon Bridges, reflects on a cold and uncaring universe in the contemplative "Devil Is A Judge," and rattles off tongue-twisting tales about his pursuit of the bag in lead single "Call On" ft. Kurtis Wells. The diverse EP features production from talents as diverse as Los Angeles's Tae Beast, Chicago underground sound architects Monte Booker, Phoelix & Cam O'bi, hard-hitting Atlanta native DJ Mark B, and more. Featuring additional guest appearances from Isaiah Rashad, MAVI, SAINt JHN, and Childish Major, The Loading EP is available everywhere via Mass Appeal.

Says Mez about the new EP: "The Loading EP symbolizes the (Un) Loading of my thoughts. My ideas. My fears. The (Re) Loading of my love for music after so many things felt in the way. The (Down) Loading of new energy. New courage and strength. New ideas. The Loading EP is conceptualized around the way I think. Making connections between things that might not always fit together. Creating something from the void in-between. Just bossing up in general."

The EP arrives with a brand new video for "Hot Spot," the standout collaboration with Isaiah Rashad, directed by Mez himself.  Produced by Monte Booker, Phoelix & Cam O'bi, the track finds the two talented musicians reflecting on relationships they’ve had over the years, never giving up on romance despite its challenges. Mez compares his unbreakable connection with his girl to a phone’s hotspot, taking the metaphor even further in the video with his love interest's face being covered by a screen. Isaiah Rashad delivers a verse for the yearners, starting off completely separated on the screen from his love interest but slowly working his way closer to her as his verse goes on, symbolizing that modern romance is indeed possible.

The Loading EP marks the latest phase in a long and varied career for Mez. Emerging out of Raleigh in the early 2010s, Mez was a leading light in a fertile NC rap scene that birthed underground and mainstream stars. Mez's sharp lyrics and assured artistic vision helped convince some of music's biggest stars to trust him with their creative visions. Then known as "King Mez," the rapper was one of the driving forces behind Compton, Dr. Dre's long-awaited third album, appearing on nine tracks and writing on several others–his efforts drew praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Vulture, and many others. Mez has been a regular affiliate of his friend and fellow North Carolinian J. Cole, and has contributed several verses to Dreamville compilations, including Revenge Of The Dreamers III and last year's Creed III: The Soundtrack. Mez is also a renowned video director, stepping behind the camera for clips like J. Cole's "Middle Child" and "a m a r i," Dreamville's "Sleep Deprived" (on which he also raps), plus videos for Ari Lennox, Isaiah Rashad, and more. Most recently, Mez earned a writing credit on J. Cole's chart-topping surprise album Might Delete Later, contributing to the Ari Lennox-sang hook on opening song "Pricey" ft. Ari Lennox, Young Dro & Gucci Mane.

With The Loading EP out now, Mez proves that he is an artistic force to be reckoned with in the rap game and beyond. Stay tuned for more.

[coleworld248]

if they don’t know your dreams. Then they can’t shoot ‘em down.