#MajorMoves: DyHard Entertainment Demo Reel Fall 2013

2013 is winding down and alotta blessing of come the way of myself and my DyHard family! A few days ago Conviction Studios/DyHard released our Fall Demo Reel chronicling our amazing adventures and grind throughout this music ride to the public! Atlanta, XXL Magazine, New York, countless artists and executives in the music industry and tons more were on display for the masses! Enjoy! #LiveFree #DyHard #Conviction #moves #nodaysoff

2013 DyHard Ent. Demo Reel (Fall 2013)

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#MajorMoves: 2013 A3C Hip Hop Festival #Atlanta

                                                                     (A$AP Ferg)

                                                                        (Cap 1)

                                                                           (Iamsu!)

 

(Bambi)

 

(Too $hort)

The 'U' A3C Freestyle DJ TailSpin

2013 has been the year of #majormoves for myself and Team DyHard and 2 weeks ago was one of the biggest ones yet! We were invited to perform at the iconic A3C Hip Hop Festival (Sidebar-3rd largest music festival in the world) in Hotlanta and ended up opening for A$AP Ferg, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Chinx Drugs, Travis Porter and a host of others! We networked with some major executives in the music industry (XXL Magazine, RapRadar, Hip Hop Since 1987, Vlad TV, Vibe Magazine, Trill Entertainment, etc.) and crossed paths with some of the biggest names out right now like Shaheem Reid, Too Short, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, and countless others. There will be a VLog in the near future capturing some of the golden moments that took place in ATL. Enjoy the pix and freestyle video from yours truly above! And ofcourse big announcements are on the way! Stay tuned! #DyHard #majormoves #ATL #A3C

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Video Time: MoRuf - Rest Well

Havent seen or heard from my Jersey/Nigerian brother Moruf in a minute but with a new Mixtape on the way he drops some dope visuals as well as dope rhymes that will leave u feeling satisfied as always! #Jersey #Support

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#MajorMoves: XXL Magazine Though...

One of my career goals when this music ride started was to get my African face in XXL Magazine (Freshmen Cover is still on the agenda!!!) When I was informed a few months ago that XXL wanted to do a feature story on DyHard Ent I think I hit 2 backflips and a Jersey fist pump all at once! This is one of the biggest moves I've ever been apart of and to say bigger and crazier things are in store for me and Team DyHard in the coming months, would be an understatement! More pix in the link below! Stay tuned! *Harlem Shakes*

DyHard Ent. XXL Photo-shoot

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#Moves #VideoTime: Bittersweet (Whitney Peyton)

I dont know how many up and coming artists are BFF's with a Grammy Award Winner but I know I am! My home girl Whitney Peyton just dropped a vid for her new single 'Bittersweet' and thanks to some motivation from the man behind the camera Mars Troy of Conviction Studios, I made a little cameo! Just another notch on the resume no biggy! The link to the vid is below! Enjoy! #TeamUnderdog #Conviction #U #DyHard

Bittersweet (Whitney Peyton) (Official Music Video/Short Film)

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On the Lookout: JConway

I love seeing people I know from young doing their thing. Whether it be in the corporate or work world or in the sports and music arena. It's especially cool when you don't expect to see a person become a rapper and when you hear them for the first time and you're blown away.

This happened when I had the chance to listen to a few tracks from JConway, Kyle Webb as I knew him back in high school. He sent me a track via his twitter @JCBanned and on Facebook and I was utterly impressed. I'm very particular about what I listen to and very critical when it comes to people I've known for a long time who become artist (just ask The 'U'). So it says a lot when I'm giving someone a nod of approval and JConway gets that nod. 

I posted a few tracks so you guys can hear him for yourself. I'd love your feedback on his tracks too! So you guys comment on your thoughts of what you hear below. That's all for now! 

Soundcloud: JConwayBMG
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Be better than yesterday, 

Sidanii

The Verse Heard Round the World

If you haven't heard this song you've probably been under a rock. That's fine and all but if you're reading this it means you're no longer under that wrong so now would be a good time to open up your ears and listen to one of the most talked about verses of the year. I'm talking about Kendrick Lamar's slaughtering of the track Control. We could get into all the specifics but 'd rather have you listen for yourself. If you've heard it already, listen again. The verse and song overall. To top it all off... the ever elusive jay Electronica appeared and graced is with his presence on it as well. Listen to it after the jump.

 Be better than yesterday,

 Sidanii

UPPR MGMT

It's been a while since I've done a music related post and it is long overdue. I love giving up and coming artist and producers their shine and this is one of those times. This past year I spent some time in North Carolina getting my masters and I met some really interesting characters. Two guys I met were a little bit more interesting when it came to their love for music.

One guy a quiet, unassuming, witty Ohio native who graduated form Indiana State University. The other a Maryland guy, a Stanford graduate, and an alpha, who had a northeastern attitude with a Cali flair. Two guys, who if you met them in passing you wouldn't believe that they make one of the most dope producer duos this side of the hemisphere. Wesley Lenear (@Cnwizz) and Matthew Ashton (@AshtonGold301) make up UPPR MGMT (Upper Management).

Both true hip hop heads who bring their own style of production to the music they make together. Wes a midwesterner with smooth melodic take on beats with a trap undertone. Matt a backpacker with Cali and underground hip hop influences. I've sat and watched these guys make beat after beat and its come out magnificent. They are quite the producing tandem and to only have known each other a year and have so much chemistry in a small time frame is a true testament to their love and dedication to the craft.

Not to mention Matt's lyrical ability to boot. They are also quite the producers on their own. I had the opportunity to sit in on a couple sessions and even jam with these studio masterminds and what transpired was nothing short of ILL. I expect you'll be hearing a lot more from UPPR MGMT pretty soon. Their stain and legend grows and when you listen to what they have done you'll know why. Below I'll post links to their sound clouds and some tracks they've produced. That's all for now!!

Matt and Wes

Wes

Twitter

Sound Cloud

Matt

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Tracks to checkout:

Be better than yesterday,

Sidanii

#MajorMoves: Fred The Godson & DyHard Ent. In #NY

>>(Pix From Top To Bottom: Fred The Godson, Crisis, The 'U', feverCEZER, HD Tha Future, Y$L)

Major, Life-Changing Moves on the way for myself and The DyHard family within the next few months!! But in the mean time enjoy some of these visuals from the private B-Day party for Warner Bros Executive Anthony Jones in #NY where the DyHard team linked up with XXL Freshman Fred The Godson. And as always Mars Troy of Conviction Studios behind the camera making us all look gorgeous!! #DyHard #MajorMoves #NY

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#FoodForThought

Introducing a new blog section entitled #FoodForThought With the absurd, yet predictable verdict of 'Not Guilty' coming in for the Travon Martin case recently; these funny yet insightful words from the great Chris Rock definitely make sense as well as sum up the irony regarding Mr. Zimmerman. Take it as your minds receive it folks! #RIPTravon

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Poster Boy

We are all quite sad because of the lack of major sports that ESPN has been showing. The wait for the 2013-2014 seasons for the NFL and NBA is excruciating. But as we wait we do have the little things that get us excited for the upcoming season.

The NBA summer league is in full effect. The guys fighting to make the team along with the new rookies that are trying to find their grove in the faster pace of the NBA. Every now and again we see a glimpse of an ESPN top ten worthy highlight. Former Duke player turned Brooklyn Net Mason Plumlee had one of those highlights. He posterizes former Georgia player turned Detroit Piston Kentavious Caldwell Pope. It was a pretty sick move and pretty disrespectful slam. It's one of those little things that gets you think about all the great posters you will see in the new NBA season. For now, we will replay this highlight until the next one comes along. Check out the dunk on the like below 

POSTERIZATION!!

The Last Thirst

Last year on this day me and my closest group of comrades put together one of the most epic cookouts in NewJersey. 

There were an abundance of drinks, food, and friends. I figured why not do a nice little throw back for one of the dopest events  we've ever put together. So here are so random photos from that epic night. That's all for now! 

Be better than yesterday,

Sidanii 

Jam of The Week: August Alsina - "I Luv This Sh*t" (ft. Trinidad James)

Been a goooood minute since we had a JOW up but there was no way I was not gonna make this one happen! This August Alsina bloke is new on the scene but I heard this joint while I was in studio earlier this week and its on repeat. Mr All Gold Everything is featured and u can peep it on the Soundcloud link below!
#AugustAlsina #James

I Luv This Sh*T (August Alsina feat. Trinidad James)

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Growth

*Squints off into the distance* Is that.. Nooo it can't be! *Surprised look* VOQ readers!? IT IS! 

All jokes aside, I've missed you guys dearly. Yes, the prodigal son has returned. It's been quite some time since I've done anything in even the most remote capacity with the blog. I may correct a post here or repost a link there but I have been MIA in it's essence. Plenty has occurred in the time since. I've gotten a second degree, I've started my own business, I've moved and come back, I even found God. 

So much has happened but I don't want to sit here and bore you with a run down of all that's been going on in my life. This post is more about me getting reacquainted with our readership. I know it's gone through some changes and shifted and I look forward to hearing from you guys! I want to get to know who the average Visions of Quest reader is! 

This post is also for a little clarification. We started this blog with the intent of bringing an alternative view of music, fashion, sports, pop culture etc. In my mind, I boxed in the blog and if I had something that I felt didn't fit into that scope (or if I was just too lazy). I didn't post it. I've come to the realization that this is our blog and we can do with it what we please (I DO WHAT WANT *cartman voice*. Don't get me wrong, we aren't about to commit some sort of blogger anarchy. I've just realized that allotting more freedom with the things that we post will help to expand our readership, allow for more activity on the blog and give you guys something to enjoy on a regular basis. 

It's a way for us to get back to the original intent of the blog while also allowing it to go into a new and more active direction. We love our core readership but expansions important! I want us to experience some growth. As the members of VOQ grow, so should our brand. So expect more post on more things. Music on a large scale, small scale, sports news that may interest us, funnies, Insta-videos, concerts, business and whatever else I deem noteworthy on the blog.

I'm back. You guys will see more of me. Get use to it. That's all for now! 

Stay RURF... Wait... I'm not 20 anymore.

Be better than yesterday, 

 

Sidanii 

P.S. 

I have to thank The 'U' for doing an amazing job of keeping the blog alive while the rest of us have dissipated. 

The 'U' Meets Anne Hathaway

With this being the official 400th post here at Bloggin' Out, this one had to be both special and epic! And with that said yesterday was lovely. I hung out all day with my little brother Eddie Heartthrob while making some major moves for the DyHard Family in NY and at nite partied with my homie Mars Troy. We made our way to the official Wrap-Party of the film 'Song One' and had the honor of meeting the lovely, talented, Oscar-Winning Anne Hathaway! She and her husband Adam (sent him #NoDaysOff via email as he requested) were funny, delightful, and very enjoyable. No big deal, just hung out with one of the best actresses in the world! #AnneHathaway #Rockstarlife #NY #DyHard

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#LOL: Pic

Congrats to The Heat for repeating (Knicks got it next year) Drizzy's gotta new album dropping in September and these Hip Hop Memes continue to be out of control lol #OVOXO #LBJ

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New Mixtape: 'Eddie Heartthrob'

Been a minute since I did a post and you guys know the reason, 2013 is all bout making moves and trust me, me and the DyHard fam have been making major ones behind the scenes. The newest addition to the roster is young Eddie Heartthrob He's the younger cousin of my right hand man Mars Troy who does all the visuals for DyHard and has a bright future ahead of him. He dropped his first unofficial self-titled mixtape today (2 features from yours truly) and I promised my little brother I'd hook em up with that free promo and I'm a man of my word! His official tape is definitely on the way and is flames! Link below! Enjoy! #Heartthrob #DyHard #A$APThrob

Eddie Heartthrob Mixtape

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#LOL: Pic

Hopefully, Ross learns from his experience with Reebok but with that being said I couldnt resist hahaha #LOL

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Rutgers University Radio Interviews The 'U'

Apologies for the hiatus ladies n gents! Been making some major moves behind the scenes as of late and this post is proof! This was my 2nd radio interview in the last month or so, not to mention my first in my home state of Jersey! Big thanks to my home girl Adrianna for setting it up and much love to Rutgers (Newark Campus) for inviting ya boy! Listen to the entire interview in the link below and ofcourse big announcements on the way stay tuned! #U #DyHard #Rutgers

The 'U' RU Keepin It Real Interview

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#LOL: Harlem Shake Miami HEAT Edition

LeBron's face though...dats all Imma say this was hilarious! Enjoy! #Heat #LBJ

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#LOL: Harlem Reacts to 'Harlem Shake' Videos

I've been waiting for Black people from Harlem to react to this Harlem Shake stupidity and the time has finally come hahah! Enjoy #HarlemWorld

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Video Time: Harlem Shake (Matt and Kim Edition)

This new Harlem Shake craze is pretty dumb to me but when 2 of my fav people on the planet do one its very acceptable! This made my year! And no I will never do one so everyone stop asking me! #Enjoy #Matt&Kim

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#LOL: SNL presents DJESUS UNCROSSED

Sunglasses and Advil, last nite was mad real>>> Dat sums up my Ciroc-filled b-day party last nite but dats for another post lol I missed SNL while celebrating being 25 yrs young but this skit with one of my fav actors Christoph Waltz who hosted was gorgeous! Enjoy! #SNL

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Jam of The Week: J. Cole - Power Trip ft. Miguel [CDQ]

J. Cole has been MIA for a bit but after dropping a new EP in preparation for his new album 'Born Sinner' he hooks up with new Grammy Award winning Miguel to create a brand new gem for his Sophomore LP as well as this week's JOW! Sidebar-Tomorrow is my 25th B-Day and aside from Ciroc and wild times, I will be bumping this joint in heavy rotation! Swag Swag! Enjoy! #ColeWorld #25

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Jam of The Week: Curren$y - Choosin (ft. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross) [New Jet City]

This may be my favorite Spitta track ever! He dropped his 1,000th mixtape earlier this week New Jet City and him and the Jets continue to fly high fool! Enjoy! #JetLife

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#LOL: The Lonely Island - YOLO (feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)

K-Dot & Adam Levine lit up SNL last nite and ofcourse they couldn't leave without a Lonely Island banger hahaha I love these guys! #LOL

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Jam of The Week: Suit & Tie (Official Lyric Video)

Been a minute since Mr. Timberlake dropped something new, but then again Jessica Biel can keep a man bizzy! Go Justin! GO Justin! Anyway this joint was worth the wait and I just might go cop a new suit for no reason! Enjoy! #Grown&SexySwag

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Jam of The Week: Pink Matter (Remix) - Frank Ocean Ft. Big Boi & Andre 3000

Do not adjust your laptop/desktop screens, this is indeed and Outkast reunion over a Frank Ocean track! Not to mention Frank used Majiin Boo in a line! 2013 is looking lovely! Enjoy! #FrankOcean #Outkast

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Jam of The Week: Wale - H20 (Folarin)

The first JOW of '13 had to be one of my fav trax from my big brother Wale's new tape Folarin! For all the thirsty dudes and chix out there....Drink up! Enjoy! #MMG

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Video Time: Kendrick Lamar "Backseat Freestyle"

First & foremost Happy New Year from the VOQ fam 2013 is gonna be absolutely marvelous! Anyway, we're gonna kick off the new year with a vid that re-affirms the fact that K-Dot is runnin' rap rite now! This vid speaks for itself! Go cop good kid MAAD city! Enjoy ya bish! #Compton

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