The SMKA Experience

Aleon Craft – The Prologue Pt. 1 // Official EP

SMKA — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:52:28 +0000

Written by Aleon Craft

Produced by SMKA

Art by Esperanza

The Prologue is a two-part introduction into Aleon Craft (the artist) and The Solar-Hop Chronicles (a collection of his music to be released in the future). The Prologue Pt. 1 (Released Monday, March 15th) is the first installment of the 2 part project (Part 2 out Monday, April 19th). Independently, The Prologue Pt. 1, and Pt. 2, is an incomplete representation of Craft. Part 1 & 2 are two sides of the same coin. Each project depicts a different side of Craft, and together they represent the range of music that he creates. The project is split into 2 parts so that the listener can properly digest the music, and ideally have a better understanding of Aleon Craft, the artist. Aleon Craft’s The Prologue will be release, in full, on April 26th.

Rewind a few years ago, Craft was better known as “Big Marc,” of Da Backwudz. The southern rap duo was signed to a major label (Universal/Rowdy Records), and he was working with some of the biggest producers and artists in hip-hop (ex. Nas, DJ Toomp, George Clinton, Organized Noise, Slim Thug, Dallas Austin, and many more). Fast-forward to today, Aleon Craft, now a solo artist, has recently joined forces with SMKA (Marketing/Music Producers) and Esperanza (Branding/Visual Artists) to chronicle his work and life stories. Craft has spent the past few years navigating the galaxy as an independent artist, and experimenting with music. The Prologue Parts 1 & 2 are a collection of song that showcase the re-creation and re-introduction of the independent artist, Aleon Craft…and the project he is currently working on: The Solar-Hop Chronicles.

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Aleon Craft @ Apache Cafe // Live Photos

SMKA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:52:01 +0000

Aleon Craft beamed down to join his fellow ATLiens at the “We Put the A in Austin” SXSW Fundraiser. On Friday night at Apache Cafe, Atlanta’s finest rocked the stage to raise funds to send an Atlanta music collective to Austin, TX for the SXSW Music Festival. “We Put the A in Austin” represents the full spectrum of Atlanta’s underground/indie music scene and will include a range of acts from Aleon Craft, Donnis, and Pill to Ocha La Rocha, The 54, and Brittany Bosco.

The A-Town love was apparent throughout the night as collaborations and guest appearances were frequent. Aleon Craft closed his set with “Donkey Kong“, joined by most of the artists there. He commanded the stage solo for most of the set backed by the spaced out funk production of SMKA. Along with Esperanza, Fadia Kader, Stadium Dan, and 4th Ward Heroes, SMKA is part of the team sending this collective to Austin.

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B.o.B Interview with BET 106 & Park // Video

SMKA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:27:02 +0000

Bobby Ray has one of the fastest growing singles in the country w/ “Nothin on You.” He is about to be on tour with Lube fiasco (w/ 7King on Guitar) and his album comes out in April. big ups!

bob 106 int
by yardie4lifever2

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Yelawolf x B.o.B x Whynatte // Live Video

SMKA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:50:36 +0000

Yelawolf performs “Good To Go,” and B.o.B plays “Bet I” featuring Playboy Tre for the Whynatte show at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta.

Love this video…Motion Family is the BEST live video production crew in Atlanta/The World.

Yelawolf x B.o.B x Whynatte from Motion Family on Vimeo.

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Music Video // Bobby Creekwater – “Exhibit B.C.” (Directed by Visual Vinyl)

SMKA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:57:21 +0000

Bobby Creekwater was just added to the SXSW We Put the “A” in Austin…and Atlanta show @ Apache Cafe Tomorrow. COME OUT!!

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We Put the “A” in Austin @ Apache Cafe TOMORROW // Fundraiser Show

SMKA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:48:12 +0000

WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR LAST MINUTE SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERSHIP to HELP PUT THE “A” in AUSTIN >>> contact (MIKE) @ smkaproductions@gmail.com

But also come out to the show tonight and Send your favorite ATL artist to SXSW!

March 12 , 2010 Friday
10pm-until

Apache Cafe

64 3rd Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30308

Performing Live!

Hollyweerd
Sean Falyon
FKi
ALeon Craft
Gripplyaz
Senor Kaos
The 54

Hosted by
Dres tha Beatnik

Sounds by:
Dibiase

18 to watch
21 to drink

$10

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Vistoso Bosses Ft. Waka Flocka – Tatted (w/ 7King on Guitar)

SMKA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:26 +0000

Here is a new diddy with Waka Flocka & Vistoso Bosses called Tatted. 7King of SMKA is rocking out on the guitar on this track, enjoy.

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Pill – Hear Somebody Comin’ // Music Video

SMKA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:38:40 +0000

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We Put the “A” in Austin 2010 // Official Mixtape

SMKA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:50:38 +0000

Fadia Kader, SMKA, Esperanza, Mindzai and The Stadium present: We Put the “A” In Austin

Friday, March 19th @ The Light Bar (2-7pm)
Austin, TX (SXSW Music Festival)
408 Congress Ave

Open Bar Provided by Belvedere
Media Partner: 2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com
Media Partner: www.onsmash.com

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Big Boi ft. George Clinton & Too Short – “Fo Yo Sorrows” // Music Video

SMKA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:22:35 +0000

Looks like Big Boi’s video budget has gone down significantly. But this song and all of the songs he has leaked off his project have been funky as shit thus far!

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