My friend Tah Phrum Da Bush asked me to perform alongside him at a Japan Society event this past summer. Humbling as it was, I had no choice but to do what I do on stage and I invited Mio Soul with me.
We did our thing! It was my honor to do this because I've been dying to link with NYC's Japan Society in some way shape or form!
A month later, we teamed up with Conscious, TastyKeish and quite a few other friends that visited Japan & we created the Domo Arigato Festival in the Bronx! We raised close to $1000 and below is the donation information...
We aren't making millions yet as solo artists and entrepreneurs...it's tough at times being an indie artist but all of that aside, Japan needed us and I am happy to have done something to assist a country that shows me a lot of love as a solo artist! Much love to Japan!
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MIO SOUL TITLES NEW EP “IN MY SKIN” AND RELEASES DEBUT VIDEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tokyo singer, songwriter and now current resident of NYC, Mio Soul, announces her Debut EP titled “IN MY SKIN” will be released later this year via MANAFEST VISION MEDIA LLC.
Mio Soul reveals that her EP is an account of experiences she’s dealt with as a woman, artist, and foreigner in the “Big City of Dreams.” The former biologist and cheerleader turned songstress mentions the title truly connects the heart and the music properly.
The announcement comes packaged with a vampire(esque) video for her song "I Wish." The Gil Scott Heron inspired instrumental produced by MeccaGodZilla features one of Japan's brightest guitar heroes, Kappa Tanabe. Mio Soul gives us a dose of neo soulistic flair to an uptempo rhythm showcasing one of her many, song writing styles.
The video features NY resident artists Raye 6, Ness (Eye 2025) of A-Alikes, MeccaGodZilla, Los Angeles implant NC Abram, ER and Shep of RichSonz and more. The audio visual is a tribute to romantic thrillers, nosferatu and hope.
WATCH THE VIDEO - Mio Soul - I Wish ( Music Video / のデビュー【 PV 】)
The 14th Annual Black August Hip Hop show was nothing short of incredible as Cavalier, myself and Faro Z set the tone for an incredible night! Enjoy the photos, video coming soon!
(Cavalier was the 1st to touch the stage that night.. he tore that mofo apart!)
2nd to the stage.. THE MECCAGODZILLA! Was not playing NO GAMES on my debut at SOBs
my partner in rhyme Majesty joined me to really heat it up!
Prolific and incredible poet from Long Island, helped close my set! Thank you Pro!!
This show is very important to my people.. So what does Black August mean?
"The Black August Hip Hop Project strives to promote human rights though supporting and influencing the global development of Hip Hop culture. By facilitating exchanges between international communities where Hip Hop is a vital part of youth culture, we promote awareness about the social and political issues that affect our global communities. "
(Trezure of NRO.. setting the stage ablaze)
(Microphone master, Faro Z)
(Life Long reppin!)
(Divine in the middle of the Bartendaz)
(Me in the middle of Munira and Mio Soul)
(Kalae with a MASTERFUL performance)
(K-Salaam)
(Rodstarz, Divino, Eye2025)
(bonjour, como ca va?? - Les Nubians)
(Hasan Salaam and Baron of Red Clay - Jersey meets Brooklyn)
(Hasan's set was INCREDIBLE.. you already Know Baron blazed it w/ the vocals!)
(Shake your afro ladies!!!)
(yes.. a packed house!)
(reppin with Megaciph and Omowale of G.A.ME the Grassroots Artists MovEment)
(amaka, monifa, purple pill babies and justin I see yall)
It was an honor to rock the stage with one of the most incredible artists born in NY.. much love to Majesty
see yall at the next Black August!
it's all love!
(Les Nubians with Mio Soul and MeccaGodZilla.. Black August 2011)
many thanks to Monifa!
(Kalae All Day with Mio Soul and Baron with MeccaGodZilla)
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