Jesse Boykins III – Light To Dark (A film by Street Etiquette) (Official Music Video)

Jesse Boykins III & Joshua Kissi of Street Etiquette collaborate to make his directorial debut of “Light to Dark” off of the #WayOfAWayfarer EP come to life. NYC sets the scene for a Wayfarer on his journey to find his true self fueled by Love.

The Afflictions I have witnessed has me on edge,
with a memory of a nightmare, a nightmare I blend,
in with realism though I’ve chizzled the dreams in which I web.
Where can I catch the falling hearts to help me make amends,
Learning forgiveness , holding on to the climate, til its ready to Reign.
The absent minded take the lead, driven blinded by what they don’t need,
Zealous query for themselves , endless worry on everyone else.
I see things different light towards the dark, culture creator I make it with my heart.

written by Jesse Boykins III
produced by Gold Panda

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Video: Nakim on MTV Mixtape Daily

“When it comes to hip-hop, Harlem has a rich tradition. Aside from breeding some of the game’s best spitters, the famed New York City neighborhood has also birthed some of rap’s flashiest artists.

From Doug E. Fresh in the 1980s to Diddy and Ma$e in the 1990s, Harlem rappers have kept fans up on the latest fashions. Even during Dipset’s street reign in the early 2000s, the certified gangstas still kept things fly. Now, Harlem is producing a new crop of talent, with rappers like A$AP Rocky, Smoke DZA and now Nakim looking to carry on that tradition.

“You can’t be from Harlem and not be flashy. It’s almost like an oxymoron,” Nakim told MTV Mixtape Daily.

Download his new mixtape “FUK EM” HERE

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Ludacris ft. Waka Flocka – Rich & Flexin [Prod. by FKi] [Official Music Video]

Check out Ludacris’ “Rich & Flexin” video featuring Waka Flocka produced by our very own FKi off of 12.1 Gigawatts – Back To The First Time

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Nakim “FUK EM” Artwork & Tracklist + YHCLIFE [Episode 1] [Video]


Directed By Slick Jackson

“I walk up in this bitch and let the light hit me” - Nakim

During dark times comes a dark voice willing to go to extreme measures.  Those that rep that Black, this Friday, Nov 25th, “Black Friday” will receive the message as Harlem & YHCs own Nakim will be releasing his debut project, “FUK EM” to the public raw & uncensored.  As he would say, “I’m just telling it how it is, and I’m not sorry if I offend you.  Fuk Em All.”

Pledge Allegiance to the Black

Tracklist

1. Fuk Your Intro [Prod. by FKi]
2. Fuk You Officer*
3. Swervin [Prod. by FKi]
4. Drunk As Shit (Po’d Up)*
5. Tommy Lee x Ice T x Rick James*
6. We Need Jeezy**
7. Debra & The Kids ft. iFFY The Badman*
8. Fuk EM*
9. Parental Advisory**
10. Who The Fuk Are You?**
11. K Fukin C*
12. Hol Up Hoe [Prod. by Justin Rose]
13. Fuk My Life*
14. No Sukka Shit [Prod. by A. Chal]
15. Light**
Bonus: Swervin ft. Jadakiss [Prod. by FKi]

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Smoke DZA feat. Dom Kennedy – Pow Wow (Official Music Video)

Check out the official video for “Pow Wow” from Smoke DZA & Dom Kennedy off of DZA’s Rollingstoned album. Pow Wow was inspired by Jay-Z’z “Dead Presidents”. You can catch cameos from big K.r.i.t. & Corey Gunz as well and Directed by 3 Little Digs.

Rollingstoned in stores now http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rolling-stoned/id454621429

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Jesse Boykins III – B4 The Night Is Thru (A.CHAL REMIX)

Alejandro Chal formally known as the producer Precize, has added his flare to the Love Apparatus single with his remix of “B4 Night Is Thru” .

Click HERE To Download.

Phot By Mel D. Cole

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Mara Hruby – Character [Official Music Video]

Shot and Directed by Melinda James. “Character” is a video displaying a day in Mara Hruby’s shoes to get a closer look at what makes her happy; Creativity & Music. It was filmed in The Attic Of Love and features a 1964 Porsche Classic, all centered in The Bay Area.

“It’s important to know who you are as a person, all around, so you can take your creativity beyond the ordinary. This video will show a side of me that only a close few have seen. It’s all about doing what you love and finding what makes you happy.”-Mara Hruby

Featured at the end of the video is an unreleased song entitled “The Love Below.” This song will be on her upcoming album.

Also be sure to watch Ms. Hruby perform in either NYC, Philadelphia, and/or DC this coming November on her “Night With A Muse” Tour following the release of the December issue of ESSENCE, which she is featured in.  The tour begins Tuesday, Nov 15th in NYC.  Be sure to check www.marahruby.com for further details & updates.

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Jesse Boykins III – I Can’t Stay [Official Music Video]

Jesse Boykins III releases a visual for “I Can’t Stay” produced by Gold Panda. Its the second visual from his latest release #WayOfAWayfarer. The video stars Coco & Breezy , Fola Sade , & Dan Cathcart . It was shot by David Laven & Gregory Stefano for Cooler Than Menthol & edited by @DrWooArt . enjoy #Schwaza

“The more you learn who you are as an individual, the more you are able to sense who really values your love & that’s why I couldn’t stay.” – Jesse Boykins III

“We Are The Reawakening Of The Romantic Movement”

Next Show in NYC , Nov 4th At The Apollo, Invite after the jump

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Smoke DZA – He Has Risen [Official Music Video]

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Nakim – We Need Jeezy (Prod. By Lex Luger) (Official Music Video)

The last video Nakim released he stated,

“Dao sat me down and told me that we needed leaders. The way these niggas movin, I feel like they need Jesus. I just needed Jeezy, so I became Jeezy, cuz when you talkin real shit this rap shit EASY”

This time around amid the news that TM103 is pushed back yet again, he felt the need to let the game & world know what the streets been asking for. “We Need Jeezy” is the single off of Nakim’s debut project “FUKEM” coming soon. #YHCLIFE

Directed By Slick Jackson

@NakimYHC
www.nakimyhc.com

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