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AUDIO: King Fantastic – SocioPoliticalPimpTalk EP – on iTunes Today

Posted on May 8, 2012 by troublemaker

Today we are releasing our new King Fantastic EP, SocioPoliticalPimpTalk. Stream it below or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.

Design by frank & jan
Photography by Lani Lee

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NEWS: Adam MCA Yauch (1964-2012)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by troublemaker

“If you can feel what I’m feeling then it’s a musical masterpiece,
But if you can hear what I’m dealing with then that’s cool at least,
What’s running through my mind comes through in my walk,
True feelings are shown from the way that I talk,
And this is me y’all, I emcee y’all,
My name is M.C.A., and I still do what I please.” – “Pass the Mic”

“Well I’m M.C.A., I got nothing to prove, pay attention, my intention is to bust a move.” – “Posse in Effect”

The Beastie Boys are a huge reason why I do what I do. It was them that helped influence my musical taste and production style. Their label, magazine, and recording studio, Grand Royal, used to be in Atwater Village where I live. And, MCA opened me up to Buddhism.

I have an incredible amount of Beastie Boys/MCA stories, and I am connected to several longtime friends because of them.

Death does not usually affect me, but today is a very sad day.

Mike D, King Ad Rock, and MCA
Photo by Glen E. Friedman

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VIDEO: Uprising: Hip Hop & The LA Riots

Posted on May 4, 2012 by troublemaker

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VIDEO: God Bless Kate Upton

Posted on May 4, 2012 by troublemaker

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AUDIO: King Fantastic x Zeds Dead – G Sharp (Troublemaker Edit)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by troublemaker

Artwork by frank & jan

“G Sharp” is off our upcoming King Fantastic SocioPoliticalPimpTalk EP out Tuesday May 8th on iTunes. Stream it here or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.

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King Fantastic Live at The Viper Room – Thursday May 17th

Posted on May 1, 2012 by troublemaker

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NEWS: King Fantastic SocioPoliticalPimpTalk EP Out Tuesday May 8th on iTunes

Posted on April 27, 2012 by troublemaker

Design by Frank & Jan
Photography by Lani Lee

Stream the first single “G Sharp,” or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.

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King Fantastic Live in Denver – Friday June 15th

Posted on April 24, 2012 by troublemaker

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AUDIO: King Fantastic “G Sharp” on iTunes Today

Posted on April 10, 2012 by troublemaker

This is the first song off our upcoming King Fantastic EP, SocioPoliticalPimpTalk. Stream it below or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.

Design by Frank & Jan

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AUDIO + VIDEO: King Fantastic feat. Z-Trip – Squeeze the Trigger (Ice T Cover)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by troublemaker

Photo by Heath Grout

Forward by Killer Reese One of King Fantastic:

“When I was in the second grade, I was at my Dad’s house for the weekend. He had a new record still in the plastic, it was Ice T’s ‘Rhyme Pays’ album. By Monday morning when my Mom picked me up for school, I knew every single word. That album is the blueprint for my brand of gangster rap. That album had a class that was above street level. That album was super authentic LA dopeman/gangbanger/player music. Throughout the years the singular song that has stood the test of time, and managed to speak to a new generational angst, is “Squeeze the Trigger.” The beat and the lyrics are a complete assault on the establishment, and we remade it out of necessity. These words need to be heard more now than ever.”

King Fantastic “Squeeze the Trigger” (Ice T Cover) (KHAT Video Edit)

Frank and Jan x King Fantastic Limited Edition Squeeze the Trigger T-Shirt
100% cotton tee. Available on white tee only. Machine or hand wash. $30 + S/H

Buy It

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VIDEO: Gerald Green’s Alley Oop Windmill Dunk

Posted on March 11, 2012 by troublemaker

Is this the Dunk of the Year? Quite possibly. Sorry Blake, at least you got a Kia.

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VIDEO: This Week in Music with Ian Rogers

Posted on March 10, 2012 by troublemaker

In the 29th episode of the This Week in Music Ian Rogers sits down with Cameo Carlson, Head of Digital Business Development at Borman Entertainment. The two talk about the interaction between labels and iTunes, which parts of iTunes create the most impact for artists, new cost structures for management companies, and her role and initiatives at Borman Entertainment.

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VIDEO: The New Music Industry – Part 1

Posted on March 9, 2012 by troublemaker

Interesting interview with Seth Godin. I do not fully endorse this theory, because it assumes all parts within the industry are functioning together, which is a false premise. Nonetheless, check it out…

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PHOTO: King Fantastic Cereal by Jim Mahfood

Posted on March 5, 2012 by troublemaker

As seen in our new King Fantastic video for “Bonfire Sessions” by Jim Mahfood aka Food One.

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VIDEO: King Fantastic “Bonfire Sessions” + Hoodie

Posted on February 29, 2012 by troublemaker

Today we premiered our video for "Bonfire Sessions" from our album, Finger Snaps and Gun Claps with Complex Magazine. The video was directed by Andrew A. Soria, who also directed our video for "Hollyrock Jam Session."

Download in 720p – $2.00 US

Buy it

Also, we’re offering a Limited Edition KF x Frank and Jan "Bonfire Sessions" Hoodie.

Pullover hoodie sweathshirt. Double needle sewing on all seams with twill tape on neck. 1×1 ribbing. Oversize. 330 grams. 80/20 fleece. Available on grey heather hoodie with red and yellow print. Machine or hand wash. $35 + S/H

Buy it

Lastly, for your streaming pleasure:

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King Fantastic Live at Cheetahs – Friday, March 2nd

Posted on February 24, 2012 by troublemaker

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VIDEO: This Week In Music

Posted on February 15, 2012 by troublemaker

This is the perfect compliment to my agency email yesterday. Ian Rogers speaks with Wendy Clark from The Coca-Cola Company, as well as GRAMMY award-winning artist and producer Mark Ronson.