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SMKA featured story in Jezebel Magazine (Feb 2012)

SMKA — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:53:07 +0000

“these inspired young music producers are staging an industry takeover…”

thanks to Jezebel for the kind words and support.

Featured Story on CNN: “Classical Meets Hip-Hop” – SMKA x Aleon Craft x ASO “Hip-Hop meets Classical” with SMKA, Aleon Craft & The Atlanta...
XXL MAG: Young Scolla featured in Oct/Nov XXL Magazing Young Scolla featured in XXL’s Oct/Nov Issue CONGRATS to our...
[Creative Loafing] 13 predictions for Atlanta’s music scene(s) in 2012 ATL IN 2012: Atlanta musicians, promoters, DJs (like DJ Speakerfoxxx...

Aleon Craft – “Terrified” (Prod. SMKA) off Cosmic Valentine EP [Feb 13th]

SMKA — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:15 +0000

This is the first leak off Cosmic Valentine EP.. produced by SMKA…which lands on on Feb 13th, a day before V-Day. This is the first Valentine’s Day EP Craft has done, but he has been in the loving mood these days, so we only thought it was right for him to put this project out.

7 Stories of Pain, Joy, Happiness and Love.

RELEASE PARTY is going to be on Feb 14th at Apache Cafe, so come out.

[SINGLE] Aleon Craft – “Make It Out” (Prod. SMKA) The release of Aleon Craft – Mothership Decatur hosted by...
1st LEAK: Aleon Craft – “Look Twice” (Prod. SMKA) [Mothership Decatur hosted by DJ Smallz] Aleon Craft’s Mothership Decatur (hosted by DJ Smallz) will be...
Aleon Craft – “Wonderland” (prod. SMKA) // NEW LEAK Wonderland by Aleon Craft The Prologue Pt. 1 (out Monday,...

Pick the best Shut Up Bitch remix for Freebasing With Kevin Bacon

SMKA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:47:09 +0000

With over 50+ remixes submitted in the Shut Up Bitch Remix competition submitted in January we decided to narrow the playing field to 5, and have the fans vote on their favorite.

To vote for your favorite Remix, simply DL the MP3 from bandcamp. Yes, you can DL more than one.

We will end voting on Feb 29th and announce a winner.

Its pretty cut an dry. Spread the word and help support your favorite remix.

Congrats to DUBWELL, COLLINCOOL, JETPLASTICA, MACAJVAR, & DISC JOCKEY NAPPY… and thanks to all the DJs who spent their time working on the the track, there were a lot of great remixes.

Shut Up Bitch (Remix) by Jarren Benton

Coming soon…

Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato) off Freebasing With Kevin Bacon [Feb 2012] Jarren Benton – Shut Up Bitch (Prod. Kato) by SMKA...
[Remix Competition] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” presented by The Freak Beat & DJBooth.net We are looking for DOPE ASS remixes for Jarren Benton’s...
[Music Video] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato) This is the Official Music Video for “Shut Up Bitch”...

Aleon Craft’s “Cosmic Valentine” Album Release Party on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) @ Apache Café

SMKA — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:46:26 +0000

If you have a valentine, bring him/her here!!
If you don’t have a valentine, Craft will either be your valentine, or find one fore you…

Bout Dat Lyfe Concert Series Presents “Hip Hop Is My Valentine” on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14 2012) @ Apache Café (Doors open at 9 pm)

Benefit Concert/Cell Phone Drive for Women’s Resource Center To End Domestic Violence, AND…Aleon Craft’s “Cosmic Valentine” Album Release Party

Starring Aleon Craft
…and Featuring Amante Da Prez, Preston Banks, Athena Renee, Nefertiti aka Neftunes, Stanza, Dukes of DaVille

Hosted by David Freeman Jr.

Music by Dj Majestik aka Skenny Kravitz

Aleon Craft – “Terrified” (Prod. SMKA) off Cosmic Valentine EP [Feb 13th] This is the first leak off Cosmic Valentine EP.. produced...
Aleon Craft @ Apache Cafe // Live Photos Aleon Craft beamed down to join his fellow ATLiens at...
Aleon Craft – “Donkey Kong” Live @ Apache Cafe // Video Unreleased SONG KILLS Live What happens when you have a...

[Music Video] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato)

SMKA — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:01 +0000

This is the Official Music Video for “Shut Up Bitch” by Jarren Benton off his upcoming project Freebasing With Kevin Bacon. There is currently a REMIX COMPETITION for Shut Up Bitch, hosted by The Freak Beat & DJBooth.net, for more details and how to enter CLICK HERE. The winner will have their song featured on Jarren’s upcoming project as a bonus track.

Enjoy the video.

[Remix Competition] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” presented by The Freak Beat & DJBooth.net We are looking for DOPE ASS remixes for Jarren Benton’s...
Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato) off Freebasing With Kevin Bacon [Feb 2012] Jarren Benton – Shut Up Bitch (Prod. Kato) by SMKA...
[BTS Photos] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” Video Shoot We are currently shooting the next video (after Skitzo) for...

[Mixtape] Super Market Knife Attack 2011 (Instrumentals)

SMKA — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:14:14 +0000

For the first time in SMKA history we are releasing an instrumental project… or any instrumentals for that matter. We have selected 11 of our favorite tracks from 2011, and made the instrumentals available for FREE. We have also added a Premium version of the project with 5 addition tracks for $4.99. This project is Exclusively available at DJbooth.net (HERE)

“In 2011 music collective SMKA (aka Super Market Knife Attack) helped reshape the sound of hip-hop, venturing into uncharted sonic territory without losing a grip on their rap roots. After projects with the likes of Aleon Craft, Young Scolla, Jarren Benton and more, their longstanding The 808 Experiment series, The Report compilation and a host of singles, SMKA looks back at their best work from 2011.” – DJBooth.net

DL/Listen to Super Market Knife Attack 2011 [Instrumentals]

[Mixtape] Super Market Knife Attack 2011 We have selected 11 of our favorite SMKA tracks from...
Tracklist & Cover… Super Market Knife Attack 2011 Some of our favorite SMKA produced tracks from 2011. Project...
Coming Soon…. Super Market Knife Attack 2011 [Mixtape & Instrumental] We have decided to put together 11 of our favorite...

[Music Video] Scolla – “Losin Myself” (Prod. By SMKA)

SMKA — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:20:47 +0000

This is another music video of “Young Scolla meets SMKA: Seconds Away”… Losing Myself is a smooth song, and the visuals help tell the story. Thanks to Richard and all the folks who came out an kicked it for the video…

AND Young Scolla is now “Scolla”… no more young.

Buy Young Scolla meets SMKA: Seconds Away on iTunes

Young Scolla meets SMKA: Seconds Away by SMKA

[Music Video] Young Scolla – Reflections (Prod. 7King) off Young Scolla meets SMKA Buy “Reflection” on iTunes off Young Scolla meets SMKA: Seconds...
LEAK: Young Scolla – “Losin Myself” (Prod. SMKA) Seconds Away is produced entirely by SMKA, and written by...
[Video] Young Scolla Meets SMKA “Seconds Away” (Album Release Party) New video from the SECONDS AWAY Release Party… cop it...

[ATL Event] Juicy J, Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs & Jarren Benton @ the Quad (Thus, Feb 2nd)

SMKA — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:24:16 +0000

2012 is about to get started in a major way. Rarely do we get excited about a hiphop show coming to Atl, but this is one of them. We actually liked the line-up SOO much, we had to get involved. This will be one of the best hiphop shows of the year, so don’t miss it.

Starring: Juicy J, Dom Kennedy & Freddie Gibbs
And…. Jarren Benton

We have actually worked with all these artists in the past and can’t wait to see them share a stage together.

Hosted by Maurice Garland
Sounds by DJ Dibiase

Buy PRESALE Ticket Here

ATL EVENT: Str8 Killa No Filla Concert @ 529 in ATL w/ Freddie Gibbs, Jackie Chain, Aleon Craft, PRGZ and many more // TONIGHT Live Performances from: Freddie Gibbs, Jackie Chain, Aleon Craft, PRGz...
Freddie Gibbs ft. Juicy J – “St8 Slammin” (Prod. SMKA) off Cold Day In Hell A couple days ago (on Halloween to be exact) Freddie...
Str8 Killa No Filla Concert @ 529 in ATL w/ Freddie Gibbs, Jackie Chain, Aleon Craft, PRGZ and many more This is a must event coming up on Tuesday, June...

Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato) off Freebasing With Kevin Bacon [Feb 2012]

SMKA — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:35:37 +0000

Jarren Benton – Shut Up Bitch (Prod. Kato) by SMKA

[Music Video] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” (Prod. Kato) This is the Official Music Video for “Shut Up Bitch”...
[Remix Competition] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” presented by The Freak Beat & DJBooth.net We are looking for DOPE ASS remixes for Jarren Benton’s...
[BTS Photos] Jarren Benton – “Shut Up Bitch” Video Shoot We are currently shooting the next video (after Skitzo) for...

[Mixtape] Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Mothership: The Decatur Connection (Presented by SMKA & Funkprobosci.com)

SMKA — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:10:02 +0000

We are proud to present this amazing project. Please download and read the info below. #savefunk and support George Clinton as he fights for justice.

TRACKLIST
01. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Copyright Trolls
02. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – No Strings Attached
03. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Places To Fly
04. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – On The Air
05. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Yoga Flame
06. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Look Twice
07. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Ghetto Dope
08. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Make It Out
09. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Donkey Kong
10. Aleon Craft & George Clinton – Ball Of Confusion

Mothership: The Decatur Connection is a collaborative project between funk legend, George Clinton, and hip-hop artist, Aleon Craft. This is the first time George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) has linked up with a hip-hop artist for a complete, new project. George Clinton recorded to 3 new records for the project, however, Mothership: The Decatur Connection consists of elements from… Aleon Craft’s Mothership Decatur (2011 Mixtape), the Parliament-Funkedelic catalog and original recordings from both Aleon Craft and George Clinton.

Paul Forrest & Justin Padron, SMKA-affiliates, are the chief producers behind the project and were tasked with taking all of the pieces from Craft and Clinton and creating something unique that reflected their style and vision. Mothership: The Decatur Connection is an exciting mash-up project combining two very different artists, both with an exceptional creative process. The project is presented by SMKA & Funkprobosci.com.

Craft’s 2011 project, Mothership Decatur, paid homage to Parliament’s 1975 release, Mothership Connection, fusing southern hip-hop and funk into his own brand of music called, Solar-Hop. P-Funk, one of the most sampled groups in hip-hop history, has amazingly never seen most of the money generated from sampling due to copyright (sample) trolls and questionable legal representatives. After discussing the project in more detail both artists felt that this would be a perfect opportunity to create a unique project, and possibly help P-Funk and hundreds of other funk artists in their constant fight with copyright infringement.

#Savefunk

George Clinton is currently engaged in major court cases that could critically impact the future of copyright laws for the entire music industry, as well as motion pictures and related media.

Aleon Craft & George Clinton – “Places To Fly” off Mothership: The Decatur Connection (12/20) Mothership: The Decatur Connection is being released during a crucial...
[Video] Aleon Craft x George Clinton – “Make It Out” off Mothership: The Decatur Connection (Dec 20) We are proud to announce the release date for Mothership:...
PRESS RELEASE: Aleon Craft Announces a Collaboration Project with George Clinton, “Mothership: The Decatur Connection” to be Released in 2011 & MP3: “Donkey Kong” (Atlanta, GA – Sept 28, 2011) Mothership: The Decatur Connection...