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EMERGENCE Invades SXSW

Presenting DXSW (Detroit Hip Hop showcase) and The Revival: SXSW (Women in Hip Hop showcase).

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EMERGENCE is presenting two groundbreaking showcases at the 2010 South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin: DXSW (Detroit Hip-Hop showcase) and The Revival: SXSW (Women in Hip-Hop showcase). Curated by Invincible, who will perform at both events, these showcases aim to build unity and a stronger spirit of cooperation within the music movements in which EMERGENCE is rooted.

These showcases are generously sponsored by SplinkMe.com, marking the launch of this innovative company and website which aims to link small businesses with musicians and other influencers towards successful sponsorships.

DXSW features a dozen of Detroit Hip-Hop's finest, headlined by the legendary Slum Village, in their first ever SXSW appearance. Black Milk will also be performing along with live musicians AB and Daru. Detroit is known internationally for its unique musical innovations, most recently spread by super-producer and artist Jay Dilla, who joined the ancestors nearly 5 years ago. Dilla's younger brother Illa J will be hosting the event along with Marv Won, with musical interludes provided by DJs/Producers House Shoes and 14KT.

The Revival: SXSW will highlight a wide spectrum of regions and styles throughout the women in Hip-Hop movement, and is headlined by veteran Philadelphia emcee Bahamadia making her SXSW premiere. Other performers featured include Tiye Phoenix, Chicago's own Psalm One, Toronto emcee Eternia, as well as Diamond, best known for her work with Crime Mob. The event will be filmed for a follow-up short documentary in EMERGENCE's The Revival series, which gives viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the growing Women in Hip-Hop movement. The first documentary in The Revival series can be viewed here, with follow-up interviews with the featured artists here.

Event dates, set times and location after the jump..

Presenting DXSW (Detroit Hip Hop showcase) and The Revival: SXSW (Women in Hip Hop showcase).

View a larger version of this flyer.

View a larger version of this flyer.

EMERGENCE is presenting two groundbreaking showcases at the 2010 South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin: DXSW (Detroit Hip-Hop showcase) and The Revival: SXSW (Women in Hip-Hop showcase). Curated by Invincible, who will perform at both events, these showcases aim to build unity and a stronger spirit of cooperation within the music movements in which EMERGENCE is rooted.

These showcases are generously sponsored by SplinkMe.com, marking the launch of this innovative company and website which aims to link small businesses with musicians and other influencers towards successful sponsorships.

DXSW features a dozen of Detroit Hip-Hop's finest, headlined by the legendary Slum Village, in their first ever SXSW appearance. Black Milk will also be performing along with live musicians AB and Daru. Detroit is known internationally for its unique musical innovations, most recently spread by super-producer and artist Jay Dilla, who joined the ancestors nearly 5 years ago. Dilla's younger brother Illa J will be hosting the event along with Marv Won, with musical interludes provided by DJs/Producers House Shoes and 14KT.

The Revival: SXSW will highlight a wide spectrum of regions and styles throughout the women in Hip-Hop movement, and is headlined by veteran Philadelphia emcee Bahamadia making her SXSW premiere. Other performers featured include Tiye Phoenix, Chicago's own Psalm One, Toronto emcee Eternia, as well as Diamond, best known for her work with Crime Mob. The event will be filmed for a follow-up short documentary in EMERGENCE's The Revival series, which gives viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the growing Women in Hip-Hop movement. The first documentary in The Revival series can be viewed here, with follow-up interviews with the featured artists here.

Event dates, set times and location after the jump..

EMERGENCE presents: DXSW (Detroit Hip Hop Showcase)
sponsored by SplinkMe.com.
Thursday, March 18. Victory Grill, 1104 E 11th St, Austin, TX.

1:15 a.m. - 1:50 a.m. - Slum Village
12:45 a.m. - 1:05 a.m. - Black Milk
12:20 a.m. - 12:35 a.m. - Finale
12:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. - Invincible
11:35 p.m. - 11:55 p.m. - Monica Blaire
11:10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. -Vaughan T feat. Crown Royale
10:45 p.m. - 11:05 p.m. - Miz Korona
10:20 p.m. - 10:40 p.m. - Marv Won
9:55 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. - Ro Spit
9:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. - Mae Day
9:05 p.m. - 9:25 p.m. - Now On
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and between sets - Houseshoes & 14KT

EMERGENCE presents:
The Revival: SXSW (Women in Hip Hop Showcase)
sponsored by SplinkMe.com.
Friday, March 19. Victory Grill, 1104 E 11th St, Austin, TX.
1:20 a.m. - 1:55 a.m. - Bahamadia
12:50 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. - Tiye Phoenix
12:20 a.m. - 12:45 a.m. - Invincible wsg Waajeed
11:55 p.m. - 12:15 a.m. - Psalm One
11:25 p.m. - 11:50 p.m. - Eternia
11:00 p.m. - 11:20 p.m. - Miz Korona
10:40 p.m. - 10:55 p.m. - DIAMOND
10:20 p.m. - 10:435 p.m. - Mae Day
9:55 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. - Boog Brown
9:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. - 50/50 (Kandi Cole+Miki Vale)
9:10 p.m. - 9:25 p.m. - Perseph1
8:50 p.m. - 9:05 p.m. - Staci Russel
8:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. - Eyeris
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and between sets - DJ Skeez

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Metro Times: Invincible's "Motor City Five"

Metro Times Blowout-edition cover photo by Doug Coombe.

In anticipation of her headlining performance at the Blowout, the Metro Times did a quick five question interview with Invincible.

INVINCIBLE

1. What musical accomplishment of yours are you most proud of?
Completing and self-releasing my first album, ShapeShifters, independently, instead of signing a bullshit deal earlier on in my career. It was a longer scenic route but was worth it. I'm proud to be able to build off of that foundation as well as share the model I'm developing with other artists.

2. Favorite local band/artist (other than yourself!)?
A tie between Underground Resistance and Slum Village

3. What do the words "YouTube sensation" mean to you?
T Baby's "It's So Cold In The D"

4. Who is the greatest Detroit musical export of all time?
Stevie Wonder. Funkadelic, J Dilla, Aretha and Juan Atkins as runners-up.

5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still living in Detroit while exploring parallel universes, taking quantum leaps both musically and with my communities.

Invincible plays Thursday, March 4, at midnight at the G of C Hall.

Metro Times Blowout-edition cover photo by Doug Coombe.

In anticipation of her headlining performance at the Blowout, the Metro Times did a quick five question interview with Invincible.

INVINCIBLE

1. What musical accomplishment of yours are you most proud of?
Completing and self-releasing my first album, ShapeShifters, independently, instead of signing a bullshit deal earlier on in my career. It was a longer scenic route but was worth it. I'm proud to be able to build off of that foundation as well as share the model I'm developing with other artists.

2. Favorite local band/artist (other than yourself!)?
A tie between Underground Resistance and Slum Village

3. What do the words "YouTube sensation" mean to you?
T Baby's "It's So Cold In The D"

4. Who is the greatest Detroit musical export of all time?
Stevie Wonder. Funkadelic, J Dilla, Aretha and Juan Atkins as runners-up.

5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still living in Detroit while exploring parallel universes, taking quantum leaps both musically and with my communities.

Invincible plays Thursday, March 4, at midnight at the G of C Hall.

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MAR 4: Invincible @ the Metro Times Blowout in HAMTRAMCK, MI

The Metro Times Blowout is the largest local music festival in the U.S.

Invincible is the festival headliner for Thursday of the Blowout. Her set time is midnight, March 4, at the Gates of Columbus Hall. Invincible will perform with a full band.

More details and ticket information here.

The Metro Times Blowout is the largest local music festival in the U.S.

Invincible is the festival headliner for Thursday of the Blowout. Her set time is midnight, March 4, at the Gates of Columbus Hall. Invincible will perform with a full band.

More details and ticket information here.

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Real Detroit Weekly: Invincible is "Best Female Hip-Hop Artist"

Invincible was named "Best Female Hip-Hop Artist/Group" of 2010 in Real Detroit Weekly's annual "Real Best of Detroit" reader pole. Thanks to Real Detroit and to everyone who voted for Invincible!

Here's the write-up:

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist/Group: Invincible
Not too long ago, while blissfully driving through downtown Detroit, we heard this piece on Invincible on NPR. We subsequently drove past the building we were looking for when they played the beat to what we would learn later was her badass song “Shapeshifters” that was produced by Waajeed. We were mesmerized. This woman is powerful and undeniably owns her rhymes with a confidence of ownership on par with MCs like Black Thought, Ghostface and early Eminem. Experience her talent, power and gritty grace.

Invincible was named "Best Female Hip-Hop Artist/Group" of 2010 in Real Detroit Weekly's annual "Real Best of Detroit" reader pole. Thanks to Real Detroit and to everyone who voted for Invincible!

Here's the write-up:

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist/Group: Invincible
Not too long ago, while blissfully driving through downtown Detroit, we heard this piece on Invincible on NPR. We subsequently drove past the building we were looking for when they played the beat to what we would learn later was her badass song “Shapeshifters” that was produced by Waajeed. We were mesmerized. This woman is powerful and undeniably owns her rhymes with a confidence of ownership on par with MCs like Black Thought, Ghostface and early Eminem. Experience her talent, power and gritty grace.

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FEB 9: Phat Kat, Big Tone, 5 ELA, Fatt Father, Miz Korona, One Be Lo, Finale, Invincible, Fat Ray and more in DETROIT

5E Gallery Presents Ma Dukes is The Foundation - Celebrating Women in Hip Hop

Tuesday February 9, 2010 @ 5E Gallery. 2125 Michigan Ave, Detroit (Corktown Area). 8pm-2am / Donation $10

This event is the first fundraising event for the J. Dilla Foundation. It will include live performances from Detroit's finest, Phat Kat, Big Tone, 5 ELA, Fatt Father, Miz Korona, One Be Lo, Finale, Invincible, Fat Ray and more. Sounds will be provided by DJ's; Dez, Sicari, LA Jedi and Mel Wonder. There will also be a special Awards Ceremony honoring Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of J. Dilla.

The entire door goes to the J. Dilla Foundation so please come out and support you own!

5E Gallery Presents Ma Dukes is The Foundation - Celebrating Women in Hip Hop

Tuesday February 9, 2010 @ 5E Gallery. 2125 Michigan Ave, Detroit (Corktown Area). 8pm-2am / Donation $10

This event is the first fundraising event for the J. Dilla Foundation. It will include live performances from Detroit's finest, Phat Kat, Big Tone, 5 ELA, Fatt Father, Miz Korona, One Be Lo, Finale, Invincible, Fat Ray and more. Sounds will be provided by DJ's; Dez, Sicari, LA Jedi and Mel Wonder. There will also be a special Awards Ceremony honoring Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of J. Dilla.

The entire door goes to the J. Dilla Foundation so please come out and support you own!

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Michigan Radio: Invincible's three-step process for community-led solutions

Michigan Radio’s Morning Edition host Christina Shockley is asking artists, politicians, business owners, teachers, and people from all walks of life to give their three ideas for things each of us can do to revive our state.

When interviewed for the "three things" series, Invincible took the interview as an opportunity to discuss a three-step process for crafting community-led solutions to Michigan's problems.

Listen to the interview here.

Michigan Radio’s Morning Edition host Christina Shockley is asking artists, politicians, business owners, teachers, and people from all walks of life to give their three ideas for things each of us can do to revive our state.

When interviewed for the "three things" series, Invincible took the interview as an opportunity to discuss a three-step process for crafting community-led solutions to Michigan's problems.

Listen to the interview here.

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FEB 5: M1 of Dead Prez, Black Milk, One Be Lo, Invincible, Buff1 and more in ANN ARBOR

Hip Hop Congress and MESA Present the 6th Annual Midwest Hip Hop Summit

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY February 5th, 2010

Concert featuring performances by: M1 of Dead Prez, Black Milk, OneBeLo, Buff 1, Invincible, The Reminders, DLabrie and DJ Good Peoples

WHERE: Michigan League Ballroom (911 N. University Ave.)
TIME: 9PM [Doors open @ 7PM]
COST: $10

Tickets available @ Ticketmaster.com and Michigan Union Ticket Office

SATURDAY February 6th, 2010

Workshops on all four Hip Hop Elements: Break-dancing, Graffiti, MC and DJ, including:

The Detroit Summer Live Arts Media Project (LAMP)
A youth-led education arts and media model in which ideas are developed for long-lasting creative solutions to problems in the school system, the city, and their lives. They then use art and media to express those ideas and incite dialogue and action throughout the city and beyond.

M-1 Presents: From the Ghetto to Gaza
Dead Prez member and Hip Hop activist M-1 drops knowledge on his experience in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

WHERE: Michigan Union (530 S. State Street)
TIME: 12:30PM-6:30PM
COST: Free

Free registration can be completed online @ www.hhcmidwest.com/summit-registration

Hip Hop Congress and MESA Present the 6th Annual Midwest Hip Hop Summit

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY February 5th, 2010

Concert featuring performances by: M1 of Dead Prez, Black Milk, OneBeLo, Buff 1, Invincible, The Reminders, DLabrie and DJ Good Peoples

WHERE: Michigan League Ballroom (911 N. University Ave.)
TIME: 9PM [Doors open @ 7PM]
COST: $10

Tickets available @ Ticketmaster.com and Michigan Union Ticket Office

SATURDAY February 6th, 2010

Workshops on all four Hip Hop Elements: Break-dancing, Graffiti, MC and DJ, including:

The Detroit Summer Live Arts Media Project (LAMP)
A youth-led education arts and media model in which ideas are developed for long-lasting creative solutions to problems in the school system, the city, and their lives. They then use art and media to express those ideas and incite dialogue and action throughout the city and beyond.

M-1 Presents: From the Ghetto to Gaza
Dead Prez member and Hip Hop activist M-1 drops knowledge on his experience in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

WHERE: Michigan Union (530 S. State Street)
TIME: 12:30PM-6:30PM
COST: Free

Free registration can be completed online @ www.hhcmidwest.com/summit-registration

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DJ Graffiti presents free mixtape for the 6th Annual Midwest Hip Hop Summit

Check out this mixtape DJ Graffiti recently put together in preparation for the big show on Friday, February 5th. Recorded live, the 11-track project features songs by M-1, Black Milk, One Be Lo, Buff1, and Invincible. If you haven’t yet, be sure to buy your tickets for the show from Ticketmaster.

Tracklist + Download Link below

1.       M1 (of Dead Prez) – “I Am I’m Not”

2.       One Be Lo ft. Decompoze – “What It’s All About” [Rmx]

3.       Buff1 – “The Shift”

4.       Black Milk – “Give The Drummer Sum”

5.       One Be Lo ft. Mike Posner – “Pigs”

6.       Buff1 – “Beat The Speakers Up”

7.       M1 (of Dead Prez) ft. Ghostface Killah – “Been Through”

8.       Invincible – “Sledgehammer!”

9.       Black Milk – “Keep Going”

10.     Invincible & Finale – “Don’t Sleep”

11.     Dead Prez – “Hip Hop”

Check out this mixtape DJ Graffiti recently put together in preparation for the big show on Friday, February 5th. Recorded live, the 11-track project features songs by M-1, Black Milk, One Be Lo, Buff1, and Invincible. If you haven’t yet, be sure to buy your tickets for the show from Ticketmaster.

Tracklist + Download Link below

1.       M1 (of Dead Prez) – “I Am I’m Not”

2.       One Be Lo ft. Decompoze – “What It’s All About” [Rmx]

3.       Buff1 – “The Shift”

4.       Black Milk – “Give The Drummer Sum”

5.       One Be Lo ft. Mike Posner – “Pigs”

6.       Buff1 – “Beat The Speakers Up”

7.       M1 (of Dead Prez) ft. Ghostface Killah – “Been Through”

8.       Invincible – “Sledgehammer!”

9.       Black Milk – “Keep Going”

10.     Invincible & Finale – “Don’t Sleep”

11.     Dead Prez – “Hip Hop”

> > > Download HERE

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FEB 4: Invincible w/ ANOMOLIES, Mala Reignz, Dante, GNU, True Daley, Bless Roxwell in BROOKLYN

Wutup fam...i'll be in NYC soon and would love to see you east coast heads at my birthday celebration Feb 4th at Sputnik. I'll be performing with my sisters ANOMOLIES and many other fresh emcees who happen to be female.
Instead of gifts I am asking people to donate to some projects and orgs i deeply believe in: Detroit Summer, Palestine Education Project, and Mobile Homecoming.

(Both Detroit Summer and Palestine Education Project are accepting donations through Allied Media Projects: CLICK HERE TO DONATE and then email info@alliedmediaconference.org saying if your donation was for DS or PEP.)

Thanks in advance and much love and respect,
invincible

J.A.G. Music and Media presents...She's So FRESH! Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:30pm at Sputnik, 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY. $8.

featuring performances by: Mala Reignz, Dante, GNU, True Daley, Bless Roxwell, and ANOMOLIES. Hosted by TastyKeish. Music by DJ Mocha Sunflower.

Special Guest Performances! Cupcakes and Gift Bags! We are supporting Women in Hip Hop and Urban Arts and we'll also be collecting donations for: Haiti Relief, Fighting For Futures, Detroit Summer, Palestine Education Project, The Mobile Homecoming.

Wutup fam...i'll be in NYC soon and would love to see you east coast heads at my birthday celebration Feb 4th at Sputnik. I'll be performing with my sisters ANOMOLIES and many other fresh emcees who happen to be female.
Instead of gifts I am asking people to donate to some projects and orgs i deeply believe in: Detroit Summer, Palestine Education Project, and Mobile Homecoming.

(Both Detroit Summer and Palestine Education Project are accepting donations through Allied Media Projects: CLICK HERE TO DONATE and then email info@alliedmediaconference.org saying if your donation was for DS or PEP.)

Thanks in advance and much love and respect,
invincible

J.A.G. Music and Media presents...She's So FRESH! Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:30pm at Sputnik, 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY. $8.

featuring performances by: Mala Reignz, Dante, GNU, True Daley, Bless Roxwell, and ANOMOLIES. Hosted by TastyKeish. Music by DJ Mocha Sunflower.

Special Guest Performances! Cupcakes and Gift Bags! We are supporting Women in Hip Hop and Urban Arts and we'll also be collecting donations for: Haiti Relief, Fighting For Futures, Detroit Summer, Palestine Education Project, The Mobile Homecoming.

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JAN 29: Invincible, One Be Lo, Paradime, S.U.N., Buff1, Gorilla Funk Mob, Yin in ANN ARBOR

On Friday January 29th, S.U.N. aka Santonio Hughbanks (organizer) will be bringing the Live Lyrics Reunion Concert in Ann Arbor at the legendary Blind Pig concert club. Ten years ago, the Live Lyrics showcase concert series was the launching pad for several artists’ careers in the world renowned Southeastern Michigan Hip Hop community.

Conceptually the show was built around Emcees asserting themselves and their music by performing with a live band. Live Lyrics showcased the talents of multiple artists who were up and coming in 1998-2000. Ten years later these artists constitute a who’s who of today’s most successful Michigan Hip Hop artists. S.U.N., OneBeLo, Paradime, Buff 1, Invincible, Athletic Mic League, along with bands like Funktelligence, & Phryme Numbers were all involved in the original shows. Instrumental in putting all of this together was S.U.N, who up to that moment in time had served as a mentor for many of these artists, and who again is bringing everybody back together for this special event.

On Friday January 29th, S.U.N. aka Santonio Hughbanks (organizer) will be bringing the Live Lyrics Reunion Concert in Ann Arbor at the legendary Blind Pig concert club. Ten years ago, the Live Lyrics showcase concert series was the launching pad for several artists’ careers in the world renowned Southeastern Michigan Hip Hop community.

Conceptually the show was built around Emcees asserting themselves and their music by performing with a live band. Live Lyrics showcased the talents of multiple artists who were up and coming in 1998-2000. Ten years later these artists constitute a who’s who of today’s most successful Michigan Hip Hop artists. S.U.N., OneBeLo, Paradime, Buff 1, Invincible, Athletic Mic League, along with bands like Funktelligence, & Phryme Numbers were all involved in the original shows. Instrumental in putting all of this together was S.U.N, who up to that moment in time had served as a mentor for many of these artists, and who again is bringing everybody back together for this special event.

Over the course of the last decade since the first Live Lyrics concert, many of these artists have traveled the world, winning over legions of fans, and selling 10’s of thousands of records. OneBeLo has gone on to become one of the best selling hip hop artists out of Michigan. Buff 1 has had a string of successful releases in the last 5 years, and has toured Europe and Australia extensively. Paradime has gone on to tour the world as Kid Rock’s DJ but more importantly, as a solo artist, solidified himself as one of Detroit's most touted emcees, and still holds the same respect 10 years later. Invincible has started Emergence Media, and become one of the most respected emcees the world over, earning endorsements from such luminaries as Talib Kweli. S.U.N has gone on to be recognized for his place in the pantheon of Michigan Hip Hop when the Metro Times named him among one of “only 15 artists of consummate influence in the hip hop branch of Detroit music” in their ‘Century of Sound’ illustration & cover story.

This event is sure to sell out, get there early, the bill is stocked from top to bottom.

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