An-Mag.com | Art Nouveau Magazine | Art, Culture, Style, Music, Ideas » Al K!ng http://www.an-mag.com Art Is Everywhere Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:09:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Few PBRs, Joint Passes & Laughs At CMYK Show At the Basement http://www.an-mag.com/cmykshow/ http://www.an-mag.com/cmykshow/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:50:58 +0000 Myles Johnson http://www.an-mag.com/?p=12400
As a child, I always loved stories. My favorite ones were the ones like “The Wizard of Oz” or “Alice In Wonderland”. A child escaping her humdrum town and landing in a magical world of the bizarre and mystifying all while having the absolute time of their lives with some seedy and unique characters. Fadia Kader’s CMYK show hosted by Atlanta based musician, Bosco was just that for me, except I’m not sure if Alice or Dorothy were offered PBRs during the duration of their adventures.

I walk into The Basement venue and instead of a yellow-brick road, I was confronted with assortment of colors on the floor paving a strategic path, streamers hanging from the ceiling and balloons swallowing the room, leading through the venue into a backroom filled with Fresh.i.Am merchandise. It felt like I was in East Atlanta’s answer to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I definitely wasn’t in Kansas, anymore.

Vacant of cowardly lions or mad-hatters, the artists lit up the stage and really set the high-intensity for the night. Premiere indie brands like Art Nouveau and Slumerican kept the night like something out of an underground fairytale. Al-King rocked the stage with his infectious sing-a-long raps accompanied with a violin player that intensified the performance. Micah Freeman got the crowd hype with crowd favorites like “The Elephant” and Ben Carson could have been mistaken for a black Kurt Cobain with his grunge-y ballads of love and loss. The host, Bosco, even felt compelled to perform some jazzy, soulful material with quite the rocker’s edge after Atlanta’s wheelchair-bound hero, Ethereal, took the stage with his special brand of hazy, psychedelic Hip-Hop that can more profoundly be found on Abstractica.

 

 

Despite the great performances that really can define Atlanta’s independent scene, the night really belonged to two people, the crowd and the DJ. Slumerican’s vixen of a DJ Speakerfoxxx, handled the ones and twos like a pro. Melting together dope boy hood classics with 60′s and 70′s standards all while scantily clad, legs bare, and wearing a blazer and tie like a lost member of the Soprano family, just more funky. The crowd filled The Basement with weed smoke, the unmistakable stench of spilled alcohol, sweat, and friendliness that is not often seen in Atlanta’s indie scene. For a few hours, Atlanta’s coolest elite came together sans ego or stiffness. Everyone was there for a common goal; to hear some good fucking music and get a bit sloshed.

A few PBRs, joint passes, and laughs and I finally find my ruby shoes. Greeting the attendees was a large ice-cream truck filled with frozen (legal) goods. There were shorts, meshed patterns, beautiful woman, charming men, laughs, and Djarums suffocating East Atlanta. There’s no place like home.

 

Photos by GREATeclectic

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/cmykshow/feed/ 0 Much Ado About Color, ‘CMYK’ show to feature Art Nouveau picks Ben Carson & Universal Kingdom http://www.an-mag.com/cmyk/ http://www.an-mag.com/cmyk/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:21:27 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=12024

I see in color. And all my artist friends see in color too. So Bosco‘s upcoming ‘CMYK’ monthly design & music showcase makes much sense. We were asked to pick two artists to represent Art Nouveau. We chose Ben Carson & Universal Kingdom.

About Our Artists:

Ben has been down with Art Nouveau since it began, starting as our Music Editor and then performing and releasing his own project Melodic Monster last Summer. Ben is currently working on the double EP follow up to that project.

You may remember 1/2 of Universal Kingdom, Macon GA based rapper/producer/singer Al K!ng on his show stopping performance on ‘Higher’ from Art Nouveau’s 2010 music compilation ”Noise Porn.’ Now a part of a collaboration duo, which features violinist D.Sharp, expect musical orgasms.

Take a closer look at this video below shot by Dukarus, which features a unexpected and cute shoutout to myself and editor of Greedmont Park, Myles Johnson. My summer nights are bound to fruitful.

The CMYK show hosted by BOSCO
feat performances by Ben Carson & Universal Kingdom (Art Nouveau), The Dreamer, KeithCharles, Megan Thomas, Micah Freeman & more.

July 7, 2011
at The Basement at The Graveyard
1245 Glenwood Ave SE (East Atlanta Village)
Atlanta, GA

Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/cmyk/feed/ 1 Watch The Entire “Noise Porn” Show http://www.an-mag.com/watch-the-entire-noise-porn-show/ http://www.an-mag.com/watch-the-entire-noise-porn-show/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:05:34 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=5827

Finally, footage from Art Nouveau & GreatEclectic’s “Noise Porn” show at Studio 1-5-0 in Atlanta. Check out video footage featuring live performances by RAHBI, Corinne Stevie, theDOLLDAZE, Ben Carson, Nemo, Sye Spence, Al K!ng, & Naira. The-Socials.com was also there to capture footage and interview singer/songwriter Sye Spence, blogger Scarlett Spade & producer Savvy Society. Check out the entire show below! And if you haven’t click here to download Noise Porn and the Noise Porn: Remixes album.

The-Socials.com Recap

Guy Anthony

Sye Spence

Ben Carson


Al K!ng

Nemo

Naira

theDOLLDAZE

Corinne Stevie

RAHBI

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The most anticipated show of the Spring season has finally come and gone like most great things do. Noise Porn debut last Thursday at Studio 1-5-0 off of Marietta St. in Atlanta, GA. Headed by Kendrick Daye Aka Great Eclectic through his online magazine,  Art Nouveau Magazine, Noise Porn has transformed from a mass musical mixtape to a grand concert that included the best artist found in Atlanta. The list can go on for days starting with Rahbi, Corinne Stevie, the Doll Daze, Sye Spence, Al K!ng and even myself, Ben Carson. Even if you didn’t come for the music, just the energy and vibes of the show was enough to be in attendance for.

Free beer was being passed out in the house party form of white Styrofoam cups giving everybody a chance to get let there hair down for the upcoming weekend. Everyone was dressed in their own creative fashion form from the performers to the attendees which made this a true red carpet event. If you happen to drive by the studio, you would have definitely have gotten a few inspirations on your nest outfit. Hosted by 102.5 radio personality Zamir aka “Green Tea,” Noise Porn was ready to bring out the forces that everyone had been waiting for…

First up was new artist Guy Anthony who performed his song “Banger” and his Noise Porn offering song “G.L.O.W.” Shining in a sparkling red shirt laced with a red bowtie with matching red Nike sneaks and Fresh Printz shades on, Guy Anthony along with yours truly danced across the room in true glow fashion. Being his first time performing, I am glad to have been a part of Guy’s performance because he is bound to come off the ground faster than a GI Joe strapped to a bottle rocket.
Next up was rock star diva Sye Spence who dominated the audiences attention from their eyes to their ears. Her energetic yet soulful singing filled the room as her black, leather dress draped with silver chains caught the eye of everyone who dared to look. I had the pleasure of playing guitar to her track song “A Merican Dream” which is on her debut EP, Mad Mad World due out August 28.
For this being one of my first performances, I must say that it felt good to bring a song I made in my room out to the world. “Temptiation” is a song that I made some time ago which was featured in Art Nouveau Magazine. I took a few hints from the late Jim Morrison and did a short intro poem verse before the bass dropped for the song. I also performed one of my first songs called “Apple Tree” with the help of Sye Spence who added magical adlibs to the song.
After my performance,  I called Macon, GA star Al K!ng to the front to perform our Noise Porn song “Higher” which features me on the hook, this time singing in an R&B twist lending a hand for Al K!ng’s awesome verse. Al K!ng has an energy unlike no other and he definitely shows it through his music with songs like “Arts & Crafts” and “Beer in a Wine Glass.”
Next, Nigerian representer Naira stepped to the microphone and broke out with her Noise Porn contribution which was her seductive song “Nightmares.” Ready with her back up singers, Naira also performed her song “Overdrive” which offered a more faster vibe than “Nightmares.”
As if dressed for a Victorian funeral, the Doll Daze appear in the midst of the darkness with her band as they broke out with her song “Let It Blow” after she downed the inside contents of her flask. “Let It Blow” appears on her EP ACID REPORT: the missing peace along with another song that she performed titled “The Hard Way.” She ended her grand performance with her live rendition of her Noise Porn song “Illuminate the Sky.”
The show continued with Nouveau Music’s long running artist, Corinne Stevie. Dressed in true art fashion with the most shiniest, embroidered jacket on this side of the Mississippi with her trademark yellow Docks laced and ready for combat. She started off her set with her song “Cristal on the Moon,” produced by Miami resident Y Diz. She then went into her remixed Noise Porn rendition of her song “Grace Jones” which is more upbeat than its original version. Corinne even performed an old classic of hers, “Club Kidz” which is off of her first album Space Oddity.
After her performance, it was time to perform the Noise Porn’s album titled track “Noise Porn” which played through the first verse due to the absence of Khool Cardi. After the first verse, it was time for me to reappear to rap my verse on the title song (yeah, I rap too). In true rock star/gangsta fashion, I ran out on stage bare chested with baggy Girbaud jeans, and boxers completely visible. It was funny to actually rap again in front of a crowd as I had not done that since high school. The memories. Corinne Stevie came back to the stage with me to smash the end of the song with a hot verse where she says, “how the hell you drunk off fame and you only had a little sip?” Classic.
Last but definitely not least was the Hollywood star Rahbi who caught the attention of every eye in the room and outside of the room as he sported a bare chest with African tribe markings all over and wearing fur pants that I’m sure Animal Rights would have a fit about. You never know what to expect from a Rahbi show and he definitely entertains your every sense. Backed by an African drummer, dancers and even a guitar contribution by Brandon Thomas who performed with Anthony David. The sex poised musician performed his hit songs seducing the crowd after being escorted to the stage by Madame CJ. Rahbi is definitely the new Prince of the decade.
If you were looking to see the best of what Atlanta has to offer musically, the Noise Porn concert was definitely the place to see them… for free. From new artists to the ones you already love you couldn’t have gone wrong with this one. From Sye Spence’s daring attire, the Doll Daze’s boisterous performance, Corinne Stevie’s hypnotic vibe, to Rahbi’s sexual healing, there was every bit of a reason to be excited about this event. Through Art Nouveau Magazine, Kendrick Daye has always put on a good show, but I must say that this one tops them all. Not only because I performed (hehe) but the energy that was composed at Studio 1-5-0 was felt from the outside of the venue to the inside. Be on the lookout for Noise Porn II… I know you won’t want to miss it.
Check out photos courtesy of PicassosWay.
]]> http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-concert-in-atlanta/feed/ 5 Reefa Madness (Download) http://www.an-mag.com/reefa-madness-download/ http://www.an-mag.com/reefa-madness-download/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:00:23 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=4623

Stay high with this 4-20 mixtape “Reefa Madness” presented by Art Nouveau Magazine & GreatEclectic. The album art was designed by Corinne Stevie.

Download: Reefa Madness

Tracklisting:
1. Ekua – Green Is The Color
2. Amy Winehouse – Addicted
3. Three Six Mafia – Where Is The Bud?
4. Corinne Stevie, Richelle L. Brown & Khaos Da Rapper – Next Extreme
5. Ben Carson & Al K!ng – Higher
6. Chester French, Bun B., Talib Kweli, & Mickey Factz – I’m So Tall
7. Mike Posner – Drug Dealer Girl
8. Lil’ Kim – M.A.F.I.A. Land
9. $$$ – Red Eye
10. Solange – ChampagneChroniknightCap
11. Kid Cudi – Hyyerr
12. Or, The Whale – Toxic
13. Devin The Dude & Odd Squad – Til It’s All Gone
14. N.E.R.D. & Malice – Am I High?

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/reefa-madness-download/feed/ 10 “Noise Porn” Concert Apr. 22 in Atlanta http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-concert-apr-22-in-atlanta/ http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-concert-apr-22-in-atlanta/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:18:38 +0000 Art Nouveau Magazine http://www.an-mag.com/?p=4158

Art Nouveau Magazine + GreatEclectic present “Noise Porn”

4.22.10 at Studio 1-5-0
1000 Marietta St
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Show starts at 9:30 PM

Featuring live Performances by RAHBI, Corinne Stevie, Ben Carson, theDOLLDAZE, Al K!ng, Naira, Sye Spence & Guy Anthony.

#Free Entry all Night!
#Free Beer by Asahi

#Sounds by GreatEclectic
#Hosted by Zamir Green

Visit www.an-mag.com for more information and to download “Noise Porn.”

Limited physical copies of “Noise Porn” will be available at the event for $10.
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Here’s another track from Atlanta born, Macon raised emcee and designer Al K!ng. This one is called “Galaga.” All my 8-bit 80′s babies will love this one. Download it from Al K!ng’s bandcamp below.

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/al-kng-galaga-mp3/feed/ 0 Art Nouveau Magazine & GreatEclectic Present “Noise Porn” (Download) http://www.an-mag.com/art-nouveau-magazine-greateclectic-present-noise-porn-download/ http://www.an-mag.com/art-nouveau-magazine-greateclectic-present-noise-porn-download/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:07:44 +0000 Art Nouveau Magazine http://www.an-mag.com/?p=3352

Noise Porn is a 16-track music compilation featuring a slew of indie artists hand-selected and directed by Art Nouveau Magazine Editor in Chief Kendrick Daye aka GreatEclectic. The compilation features appearances by Rahbi, M.E.R.C. of Kumi Hues, Corinne Stevie, Koohl Cardi, Carmine, theDOLLDAZE, KJ, Ze!, Roz Bell, Nemo, Ben Carson, Mr. Brown, Al K!ng, Zamir Green, Guy Anthony, Naira, Sye Spence, Troy Haynes, Antonio Stapleton & Jessie Davis. Listen and download the full thing below.

Download: Art Nouveau Magazine & GreatEclectic Present “Noise Porn” (Right Click + Save Target As)

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/art-nouveau-magazine-greateclectic-present-noise-porn-download/feed/ 0 Noise Porn: Al K!ng http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-al-kng/ http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-al-kng/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:33:03 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=3098

Al K!ng is a pretty dope emcee/singer based in Macon, Georgia you need to be familiar with. You can hear him on a track called “Higher” with Ben Carson on Art Nouveau Magazine & GreatEclectic’s “Noise Porn,” set to drop Feb 16. Until then download his song “Aerodynamics.”

MP3: Al K!ng – Aerodynamics

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn-al-kng/feed/ 0 Walls Are Talking At Whitworth Art Gallery http://www.an-mag.com/walls-are-talking-at-whitworth-art-gallery/ http://www.an-mag.com/walls-are-talking-at-whitworth-art-gallery/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:49:11 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=2911

On Feb 6, Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester will present “Walls Are Talking: Wallpaper, Art and Culture,” the first major UK exhibition of artists’ wallpapers. The show features work by over 30 artists including Andy Warhol, Sarah Lucas and Damien Hirst. The show runs from February 6th until May 3rd, 2010 at The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, England.

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/walls-are-talking-at-whitworth-art-gallery/feed/ 0 Art Nouveau Magazine & GreatEclectic Present “Noise Porn” http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn/ http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:12:15 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=2722

Noise Porn is a 16-track music compilation featuring a slew of indie artists hand-selected and directed by Art Nouveau Magazine Editor in Chief Kendrick Daye aka GreatEclectic. The compilation features appearances by Rahbi, M.E.R.C. of Kumi Hues, Corinne Stevie, Koohl Cardi, Carmine, theDOLLDAZE, KJ, Ze!, Roz Bell, Nemo, Ben Carson, Mr. Brown, Al K!ng, Zamir Green, Guy Anthony, Naira, Sye Spence, Troy Haynes, Antonio Stapleton & Jessie Davis.

Noise Porn will be released Feb 16th online. A version with bonus tracks will be released on iTunes in March. Track-listing and cover art below.

Tracklisting:

  1. What’s That Sound? starring Rahbi
  2. Noise Porn starring Koohl Cardi, Ben Carson & Corinne Stevie
  3. Holograms starring Corinne Stevie, Ze! & KJ
  4. #1 Fan starring Antonio Stapleton & KJ
  5. Fuck You, Pay Me starring Koohl Cardi & Carmine
  6. Grace Jones starring Corinne Stevie & M.E.R.C. from Kumi Hues
  7. Photographs starring Logik, Nemo & Zamir Green
  8. Twilight starring Ray Dolla$
  9. Anymore starring Roz Bell
  10. G.L.O.W. starring Guy Anthony
  11. Illumnate The Sky starring theDOLLDAZE
  12. Higher starring Ben Carson & Al K!ng
  13. Nightmares starring Naira
  14. Back starring Sye Spence & Troy Haynes
  15. Time Is Running Out starring Mr. Brown & Corinne Stevie
  16. Why Try To Change Me Now? starring Jessie Davis

To find out more about Noise Porn click here.

]]> http://www.an-mag.com/noise-porn/feed/ 14 Al K!ng – Aerodynamics (MP3) http://www.an-mag.com/al-kng-aerodynamics-mp3/ http://www.an-mag.com/al-kng-aerodynamics-mp3/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:55:50 +0000 Kendrick 'GREATeclectic' Daye http://www.an-mag.com/?p=2150

Al K!ng is a pretty dope emcee/singer based in Macon, Georgia you need to be familiar with. Listen and download his song “Aerodynamics” you won’t be disappointed.

MP3: Al K!ng – Aerodynamics

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