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Tatyana Fazlalizadeh’s Artwork – From The Source To Your Home

Sam — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:25:55 +0000

It’s great to see true talent getting recognized, especially by a publication like The Source. Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, friend of bluntedonreality, recently had one of her pieces published in the legendary hip-hop magazine, headlining an article about the ongoing debate over Health Care Reform. The current issue is on stands right now, and has Snoop Dogg on the cover. Pick one up ASAP!

In addition, Ms. Fazlalizadeh has also begun offering prints of her work on her Etsy profile. I’m the proud owner of a print of the Barack Obama “Is He Black Enough?” painting which was also featured in the book Art For Obama: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change. She’s a tremendous talent, and let’s face it, her work would look great in your home. Go check out her Etsy page, order a print, and support great art!

Philly Foundation Photography Show – 11.18.09 @ Ms. Tootsie’s!

Sam — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:39:01 +0000

This Wednesday, November 18th, Eric Jordan presents the Philly Foundation Photography Show, featuring photography by Eric J. Henderson, Andre Wright, Jr., Thi Chien & Andrew Howard. Come out and support talented local artists!

The exhibit takes place from 9:00PM – 1:00AM at Ms. Tootsie’s, a Soul Food restaurant located at 1314 South St in Philadelphia. If you can’t make the show, rest easy… the photography will remain up in the upstairs section of Ms. Tootsie’s for a month following.

SLik D featuring Decypher – “Picture Perfect” Video

Sam — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:08:22 +0000

Yeah it’s November in Philadelphia, and temperatures probably won’t be over 60 again until May, but as a California native, this is the kind of video that keeps me in that Golden State of mind. A perfect little California summer jam by SLik D featuring Decypher. Check out the video… if you dig it, check out SLik’s EP on Bandcamp.

THIS IS HIP-HOP: Mos Def, Black Thought & Eminem – BET Hip-Hop Awards Cipher

Sam — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:47:25 +0000

Just in case you haven’t already seen it on the hundreds of other blogs it’s been posted to already, here’s a look at the cipher featuring the Mighty Mos Def/Black Dante/Pretty Flaco, Black Thought of The Roots & the one and only Eminem. I can only imagine that BET’s core audience had two questions:

1. Where’s Soulja Boy?
2. What the fuck is a “cipher”?

All jokes aside, check it out… who do you think had the best verse?

Writtenhouse Interview with DCNLive @ A3C 2009

Sam — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:25:36 +0000

Check out the homies Writtenhouse, talking about their experiences at A3C, future touring plans, and even an impromptu performance in this interview with DCNLive at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA.

Foreign Exchange – “I Wanna Know” Video

Sam — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:59:45 +0000

Check out the latest video from Foreign Exchange, “I Wanna Know”, Directed by Matt Koza. Mad cameos by friends of bluntedonreality on this joint, including Freedom Reeves, Zarinah aka Golide Jawn, DJ Aura, C-Dot & Young H. At bluntedonreality.com it’s all about good people & good music, so here’s the best combination of both!

The Roots – “How I Got Over” Video

Sam — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:38:56 +0000

From the anxiously-awaited album of the same name, here’s the new video for “How I Got Over”:

Tatyana Fazlalizadeh – Painting “Untitled” Video

Sam — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:26:05 +0000

I’m always striving to bring you some of the dopest, most original material in existence, whether it’s music, art, or videos… and this qualifies as the upper echelon of all three. Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, friend to bluntedonreality.com & IMHO the most talented artist in Philadelphia, takes a painting from sketch to finished product to Fela Kuti’s “Fear Not For Man” in this 7:51 YouTube video. If you dig this, be sure to check out more of her work on her official website & blog, and come see her work in person at the Philly Foundation Art Show on Wednesday, September 23rd. Other selected pieces of Tatyana’s work are on display at the Cerulean Arts Gallery & Studio through October 2nd.

Philly Foundation Art Show – 09.23.09 @ Ms. Tootsie’s, Philadelphia

Sam — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:08:53 +0000

Join bluntedonreality.com at the 3rd installment of the Philly Foundation Art Show, showcasing the work of some of Philadelphia’s finest artists, including Eric Jordan, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Chogrin, Philip Pilgrim, Kamilah Benjamin, Anthony Pedro, Sean Henry, Ramulas & more. The event takes place this Wednesday, September 23rd from 9:00PM until 1:00AM at Ms. Tootsie’s at 1314 South St, and will feature free food & drinks as well as some giveaways from Flüd Watches & Rocksmith Clothing. And as always, anything with the backing of two.one.five magazine is going to be the hotness. Come out, have a good time, and support local artists! Hope to see you there!

Kooley High – “Kooley Is High” Mixtape

Sam — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:59:07 +0000

You know I support nothing but the real, and Kooley High is just that. If you haven’t downloaded this yet, it’s “high” time you did (ha! see what I did there?). Hailing from North Carolina, they represent what is right about hip-hop in 2009. To download the Kooley Is High mixtape, go to the Kooley High website. For a sample of their (dope) work, check the video below.

Kooley High – Kooley is High (prod. by DeLa) from BECAUSEUS on Vimeo.