Dee-1 was recently named as the main support for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ nationwide tour, which should come as a great time since Dee is gearing up for his #TheFocusTape, hosted by DJ Drama and Mannie Fresh, set to drop 9/11/12. Here’s the first song and video from the project, “Shut Up and Grind”…something more rappers should do.
Not only is it great to see Mack and Ryan link up with my guy Nick @ Hard Knock TV (cough…SXSW HoopxHang Champions!…cough) during the Paid Dues Festival, but the interview turned out really good as well. But if you’re familiar with Hard Knock content, that’s no surprise. Peep both clips to hear the fellas talk all about their story, their upcoming album, Seattle’s hip-hop scene, and much more.
Following up on his XXL Freshmen cover, Mack releases his new video with Ryan Lewis for “Victory Lap,” showing that his rise to stardom has been in the works far longer than just the past year. Obviously everyone in Seattle knows this firsthand, but this video should help tell that story to the rest of Mack’s rapidly growing fan base. So proud of these two guys for absolutely killing it…for years!
I’m in awe.
What started out as somewhat of a novelty record has attained cult-like status, and it’s sure to grow to unprecedented heights with the release of the visuals for “And We Danced.”  I remember when we played this on Sound Session after Ryan first sent it over and we confused the hell out of our listeners.  I don’t know why though…the proposition is simple:
We’re having a hoedown…are you hoes down?
You should be.
Wow.
Yet another immaculately conceived and executed video from Mack and Ryan, this time co-directed with their “My Oh My” collaborator, Jason Koenig. We’re still witnessing Mack’s rise to stardom, but when it’s all said and done, I think “Otherside” will be his defining track. I don’t know if it will be his best (though it’s hard to beat such a heartfelt, no holds barred view into his battles with addiction), but the combination of the song’s impact/resonance with his fans and what it must have meant to him to record it make it the most notable track in his catalog…so far.
Don’t miss his performance opening for Wiz Khalifa at Bumbershoot this weekend, aka the next stepping stone in his path to stardom.
The long awaited video from Mack, Ryan, and Zia Mohajerjasbi for “WINGS” has finally been released and premiered today on XXL. Yet another great look for some of my favorite artists and homies from Seattle. Great job fellas!
You don’t have to be Irish to join in on the celebration. Straight from the Haggerty clan to you and yours.
Mitch: Much more than a song about shoes… Macklemore just let loose the first track off of his and Ryan Lewis’ upcoming album. Don’t let this one slip by ya.
Produced by Ryan Lewis
Chorus Written by Hollis Wear
Violin – Andrew Joslyn
Cello – Danah Olivetree
Piano by Noah Goldberg
Trumpet – Owuor Arunga
Bass – Zach Fleury
Vocals – Ray Dalton, Camila Recchi
Childrens Choir – Denny Middle School, West Seattle
“WINGS†photo by Jason Koenig (JKoePhoto.com)
While we patiently wait for Mack & Ryan to release the “Irish Celebration” video, they decided to shoot some quick visuals for their recently released tribute to Seattle Mariners announcing legend, Dave Niehaus. It’s tough to describe the impact that Niehaus had on any of us sports minded 80’s babies from the 206, but Mack does a great job. As with all his verses, he has a knack for talking about his own experiences in a way that instantly relate them to our own.
So where were you when you heard Dave’s famous call in ’95? I was riding in the back of a University Prep athletic van as we headed back from a soccer game (a dub, I’m sure). We didn’t get to watch the game live but listening to Niehaus’ call was all we needed. When I saw the highlights later, I already knew EXACTLY how it looked.
RIP Dave.
My guy Mack is blowing up! It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy and I’m really glad to see Ryan get the exposure as well. These two gentlemen have been some of the nicer folks I’ve befriended in our scene out here and they’re both ridiculously talented. It’s awesome to watch the world take notice.