Word Is Bond has selected Mickey O’Brien’s “Gina” to be on their Weeky Top 10 Videos for this week…
Word Is Bond has selected Mickey O’Brien’s “Gina” to be on their Weeky Top 10 Videos for this week…
“A faixa capta a essência de um amor passageiro, refletindo a habilidade de O’Brien em transformar experiências pessoais em música impactante.” – Roadie Music
Some new coverage of Mickey O’Brien’s “Gina” from Roadie Music…
“Mickey O’Brien prouve une fois de plus son talent pour raconter des histoires qui résonnent profondément, sur une bande-son groovy et vibrante.” – Extravafrench
New coverage of Mickey O’Brien’s “Gina” by Extravafrench…
“Gina” was also added to their Extravarap playlist on Spotify:
“Mickey O’Brien’s latest single, “Gina,” is a captivating narrative wrapped in the nostalgic embrace of hip-hop’s birthplace.” – Folded Waffle
A brief review and write-up on “Gina” from Folded Waffle.
The first single from Magick Show’s upcoming Samhain EP…
“Massacre” is the first single from Magick Show’s long-awaited second EP, Samhain, scheduled for release just in time for Halloween. This single not only signals the return of the Nickel City horrorcore super group, but also introduces to the fold new member Johnny Bizness, who produces this uptempo, sample-heavy funk beat on which the trio of MCs—Mickey O’Brien, Max Moon, and Johnny B—trade bars in a bloody orgy of horror-inflected punchlines and murderous metaphors. A minimal vocal hook is given heft by machete sharp cuts from DJ Uncle Fester. The result is a bouncy boom bap track bound to get the heads nodding and the monsters mashing on the dance floor.
Written and performed by Mickey O’Brien, Max Moon, and Johnny Bizness
Produced by Johnny Bizness
Cuts by Uncle Fester
Mastered by Dorc
The second single from Mickey O’Brien’s Post Cards EP is “Gina”, a love-at-first-sight story set in the birth place of hip hop. On a trip to the city, Mickey and Gina encounter each other, feel the mutual electricity, and decide to explore the feeling despite the limited time they have together. The soundtrack for this tale of romance is a groovy boom bap beat by Fresh Kils beefed up with live keys by Zachary Clement throughout, a guitar solo by Petr Balaz for the outro, and a soulful blues hook courtesy of Sarah Craig and Annie Q. “Gina” is an excellent rap song for anyone who has ever been in love, no matter how fleeting.
Written and performed by Mickey O’Brien
Produced by Fresh Kils
Keys by Zachary Clement
Guitar by Petr Balaz
Remix by Uncle Fester
The accompanying video was filmed on location in New York City by Dan Jardine for Boom Shoal Enterprises. It’s an accurate visual depiction of Mickey’s story while also perfectly portraying the giddiness experienced in those early days of love.
Epic and the crew over at Saskatoon Folk Rap Records are organizing a beat battle in Edmonton, AB during which they will also be rapping. Some heavy hitters are in the beat battle, and it looks like an excellent lineup for the rap performances. Should be a good one!
The interview Fortunato did with Indie Music Discovery a short while back has now been published by them to their site. It’s short and sweet, and somewhat informative. Check it out!
Ultra Magnus is going to be playing a pair of back-to-back shows in Toronto on September 20 and 21, 2024. The first is for the album release party for two albums from The Mighty Rhino, and the rest of the bill includes B1 the Architect, Skizza, and of course, The Mighty Rhino. The following night is the release party for Es & Shark’s Reflections album featuring a bigger line-up of performers, including The Legend Adam Bomb, the Sons of Boom Bap All-Stars (Mark Jordan, B1 the Architect, Skizza, Thronethief, The Mighty Rhino and Ultra Magnus), Es & Shark, and a producer showcase. Take note: both are early shows!
Skratch Bastid is returning home to Halifax, NS with his Bastid’s BBQ event on September 7, 2024, and Tachichi & LXVNDR will be joining a stacked bill of performers that also includes Jorun Bombay and Skratch Bastid. There’s also a breaking battle showcase and delicious food! What? What? Win! Win!
Get tickets here.
