March 13, 2008
Little Ax LLC and Elastic Brand LLC have partnered to release the first music video off the Troublemakers album, by Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch.
The song, "Don't Be Afraid", has been in heavy rotation on college radio nationwide since mid-January, and the album has been floating up the CMJ Hip Hop Charts, currently peaking at #2.
Producer/Director Arjen Noordeman (Viacom, Nick Jr.) gave birth to a mixture of cutting edge animation and eye popping visuals, which vividly incorporates the song's controversial theme without disturbing the balance of the lyrical content. Dirt E. Dutch the Cowboy and Gangsta Gear Breez add the comic relief to some very serious material. The video was shot by Steve Dasass in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and BK's own Methods NYC Clothing provided the wardrobe for the shoot.
Here's the video!
High Res: http://clients.elasticbrand.net/breez/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaGyVsqMhog
Please contact Eric Bassriel if you would like to talk about this project:
littleax(at)gmail(dot)com
Album Briefing:
Troublemakers, a collaborative effort between Dirt E. Dutch (IndieFeed Hip Hop) and Breez Evahflowin (Stronghold) is a personal yet accessible statement on how music can shape a man's life and cultural views. The album features 12 quality tracks surrounded by colorful sound bites serving as a harsh narrative to the reality ridden rhythms. The Troublemakers LP takes a mature approach to covering various topics: politics, relationships, loss, and good times. The lead single, "Don't be afraid", is carried by a soulful hook and the verbal warnings of the current cost of fame. Spot dates and tours will begin spring of '08 into the summer, while Dutchman and Breez break ground on the album's follow up, TMII.
Don't Be Afraid (MP3):
http://littleax.com/radioroom/dontbeafraid_album256.mp3
No Room 4 Growth ft L.I.F.E. Long (MP3):
http://littleax.com/radioroom/noroom4growth_album256.mp3
Website:
http://troublenetwork.com
YouTube:
http://youtube.com/breezevahflowin
Myspace:
http://myspace.com/tmakers
