Elke Mermis, who I believe is the new Music Editor over at the Pitch, hit the nail on the head about this promotional video for Lupe’s new album, L.A.S.E.R.S, when she simply wrote, “What?” The video is pretty dumb, but if you liked any of Lupe Fiasco’s previous records, you’ll surely want to attend his performance with B.O.B. and “guests” at the Midland Theater on April 18 in KCMO.
cover designed by Justin Whedon
cover designed by Adam Hoffsette (IndyGround Entertainment)
So we finally went to print today with the new issue…whew. On the covers are Mac Lethal on the front side for 500 copies and DJ G-Train & DJ Shad on the front of the other 500 copies.
Here’s the editor’s note:
First and foremost, I would be remiss to write this editor’s note without mentioning the late local rap artist, Sliccs Gotcha, who lost his life just about two weeks before we went to print with this issue. One of our writers actually completed an interview with Sliccs which appeared in the winter/spring 2009 issue of Demencha, after suggesting to me that Sliccs was very well known on the street rap side of Kansas City’s music scene. I had the pleasure of meeting Sliccs a few times, and most recently saw him at the Taste of Troost festival last summer.
Not to go into too much biographical talk, but Sliccs was a part of a very close-knit family/collective of rap artists from Kansas City’s North Side, Major Factor Records. When I first heard about Sliccs’ death, my first reaction was shock. I can only imagine how somebody, like his co-workers who I occasionally visit, would handle this.
Soon after hearing about his death, I found myself listening to a copy of his album, Prince of Whales, in the car one night. I suppose it’s common for people to celebrate an artist’s work when they pass. I also suppose that it’s natural to hear that music like you never have before in that moment. When I took the disc out of my CD booklet in the car that night, I looked at the album art behind it and remembered that Sliccs had actually signed it for me. My heart goes out to everyone who knew him better than I did.
On a much lighter note, and a much different topic, I’d like to briefly talk about what’s inside this new issue. On our dual-sided covers are Mac Lethal on one side and DJ Shad and DJ G-Train on the other. In Mac’s interview, he said some things that could potentially make heads explode. If you thought Murderbot’s story in the last issue was intriguing, Mac’s interview is probably the most essential reading that we’ve put out since our first issue. Even Shad and G-Train’s story is much edgier than anything you’re going to read in the music section of “The Ink.”
To summarize the rest of the reading in here, we’ve got Dougie Fresh aka Nightlife Jones’ advice on how to start a new legendary weekly dance night in KC, Kalie’s thrashing of Lady Gaga, A:42’s take on why troubled youths are the backbone of sub-culture, and why one local guy is putting together the makings of a local music website that could make others obsolete. Trust in Demencha.
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Mon E.G (KCMO) is apparently making some serious moves in the rap industry, beyond the seemingly short ceiling of possibilities that KC can offer. A while back, we posted the “Chevy Anthem” remix, which featured Mon E.G and Rick Ross. That one actually got quite a bit of play on BET, if I remember correctly, and was shot in South Kansas City with a kind of car wash theme in mind. As for this track, which features Philly rap icon Freeway, I guess it’s alright. But the beat kinda sounds like it was made in 1998. Either way, we’ll support Mon E.G and his industry endeavors. Anyone’s who’s ever picked up one of his mixtapes knows the dude can rap.
via credentialshiphop.blogspot.com
DJ P and DJ Platinum at The Highlife in Springfield, MO
So last night I went to Springfield, mostly to visit a friend of mine, but also to catch the legendary DJ P at the Highlife, downtown. I approached P early in the night, while DJ Platinum was up for his turn in their tag session, as they do every Tuesday at the Highlife, introduced myself and gave him several copies of Demencha, bound by a rubber band. I knew that he would appreciate this issue with Gear & Scribe on the front cover, because in P’s last mix CD he released, Dee J Pee’s Big Adventure, he shouted out the whole Flavor Pak crew.
DJ P dropping a record…yes, a real life vinyl record with original music on it, at the Highlife
P then invited me and a friend of mine up to his studio just a couple of blocks away after the show was over at the Highlife. He talked a lot about his experiences DJing in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand and other places. His relationships with DJ Z-Trip, DJ AM, DJ Premier and others. He also talked about why he’s finally going Serato soon. And about how he basically blew up the “mash-up” style to the world several years ago.
Remember these???? Sorta?
More of DJ P’s records at his studio in downtown Springfield
DJ P, Demencha’s newest fan
And finally, here’s a 15 minute interview I did with DJ P at his studio last night in Springfield. You can hear my friend, a metal-head at heart, ask P a question about hip hop records about halfway through, so don’t be alarmed. CLICK!
Untitled from Chris Mills on Vimeo.
Brent Tactic & DJ SKU @ Czar Bar (KCMO)
Brand new for this Tuesday afternoon, is DJ SKU’s Yeeeah Buddy Radio Vol. 3, which I just got in my e-mail inbox a few hours ago from Sku Dizzle himself. I would’ve had this post up earlier, but this mix prompted me to go download a couple Wiz Khalifa mixtapes. Ha!
Click the link below for to see the tracklisting and download the mix.
Download here:
http://www.djsku.podomatic.com/
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