54 Reality Show 7-08

"come on come on...this shit here be the bomb to me..."

Crew54 is back in full on rapper mode as we finish up some of the collab tracks and bangers for various producers we've been working with, before we shut all systems down for the Ghetto Rhapsody process. We worked on two exclusive bangers for the homies Dichter2 Productions and EP Beats.

This week, on July 12, this is a pretty dope hip-hop show coming to Austin. J-live and Homeboy Sandman will first get it poppin in Dallas, then bring the flavor to the Atx. The show in Dallas is gonna be crazy, props to Krysti(@guerillamilk), and the one in Austin will be equally off the meat rack. J-Live, Homeboy Sandman, and Feddi Man will be rocking Upstairs @ Paradise, on 6th st with ticket info on www.frontgatetickets.com. We even have an exclusive promo commercial for yall, all in this weeks episode of the 54 REALITY SHOW!!!!

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54 Reality Show 7-08

54 Reality Show 7-01

It's a new month with a new episode of the best weekly video blog showcasing the hip-hop scene from a true underground perespective. Let's get it.

The temperature around here has been stuck on "sweaty ass" lately, so what better way to enjoy the heat than to throw a BBQ and chill with family and friends. This also gave us time to reflect on a hot show we checked out earlier in the week, Talib Kweli and Strong Arm Steady putting it down.

The homies from Proper Entertainment brought another quality hip-hop show to the Austin area, they also brought along a few Austin locals to rock the bill. Bavu was the host, while Traygod, Zeale, and Cali Zack jumped off the festivities with DJ Hannibal backing them up.

Then it was time for Strong Arm Steady to rip it up, but first DJ Eque came out to get the crowd in a heated frenzy playing some classics. Then Krondon, Phil Da Agony, and Mitchy Slick, better known as Strong Arm Steady, came out to show why they were "Talib Kweli recruited." Then the man himself, Talib Kweli, came out and ran through all of his classics and a few off his new project with DJ Hi-tek.

Afterwards Bavu caught up with Kweli to talk about his recent marriage to DJ Eque, and his label Blacksmith records. Catch it all here on the 54 Reality Show...

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54 Reality Show 7-01

54 Reality Show NXNE SPECIAL!!!

The 54 Reality Show is going global, thats right ya boys repped hard in the T.dot putting it down for NXNE. We got out, hit the streets and found how hip-hop lived north of the border. WE LOVE TORONTO, and we're going back asap.

Check out this weeks blog as we hit the road, caught some legendary hip-hop, and networked on an international level. It's too hot to type much, so check it out while I go get some ice water. Oh yeah, shout out to the homie Chopsteak for being another in the line of DOPE blogs that fuc with ya boys Crew54 and The 54 Reality Show!!!

54 Reality Show NXNE SPECIAL!!!

Cross Bloginazation

Yeah, I made up a word, but I feel it was appropriate for whats going down. I wanted to take the time to let ya'll know that the long list of folks who hold us down has gotten longer, as the 54 Reality Show can now be seen on the homie Chopsteaks blog.

So while I continue to work on this massive NXNE special, do us a favor and go check out his blog for hot reviews, new music postings, and podcasts.

Holla

Cross Bloginazation

The 54 Reality Show 6-17

Where heading to NXNE this weekend, so back once again from a few technical difficulties we present you with this wonderful blog. I'm going to keep it short and sweet this week, so check it out.

1. The homies Kill City opened up for Mr. Lif, along with Willie Evans Jr. and Grieves at Red 7
2. Dubb Sicks rocked the Music Vault in Harker Heights with Stephanie Salvo and proceeded to tell all female mc's to bring their pussies on if they wanted to challenge.
3. We met Kosha Dillz back at SXSW, and he hit us up to let us know he recently won a battle at Hot 97's Summer Jam and a record contract with Duck Down, MASSIVE.

Man just check it out, we'll be rocking Club Harlem in Toronto on Friday the 19th, make sure you check it out. Holla at ya boys, I gotta run, forgive me if I missed something, peace. Oh yeah there is some confusion about fried chicken and Canada in the beginning....but you ain't hear that from me.

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The 54 Reality Show 6-02

Whats good 54 Reality Show viewers, this weeks episode is serious.  

There was a shooting outside of a popular club in Austin, related to a rap event that took place that night.  While we are thankful no one was killed, I wanted to get out on the scene and speak with a few local artist to find out how they feel this will affect the enviroment for hip-hop in Austin.  I really want to know what others think, leave me a message, comments, and thoughts below or email them to crew54@gmail.com.

Then the homie Bavu came through and showed us his interview with up and coming R&B talent Anthony David.  He's the first signee on India Arie's new imprint, and Bavu caught up with him while he was in town.  If your in the Austin area on Wednesday's from 3 t0 5 p.m. make sure you check out Bavu's Revue on KaziFm 88.7.

Finally we finish it up with footage from performances at Flamingo Cantina and Dirty Dog.  The homie Cali Zack was putting it down at Flamingo with N/A Productions, Dred Skott, and C.O.D.  Over at Dirty Dog it was the D-Madness going away party, and we all came through to show our support for one of Austin's most talented musicians.  

Check it out, and please leave your comments below, we need ya...

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The 54 Reality Show 5-26

It was a pretty chill week, blog wise but very hectic behind the scenes.  As we continue to get ready to head out to Toronto, thats right ya boys have been chosen to play NXNE music festival, we missed a few good events going on.  It's all good though, cuz lord knows not many are grinding like where are, don't believe me well just ask the Austin Chronicle.  Speaking of the Chronicle, they reviewed CREW DEEP, click here to see what they said and read some behind the scenes notes on the history of this album.

We did make time to get out and rock the mic last week.  Thats right, it was an official MusicNMind throwdown and La Zona Rosa, with Dj Notion, DJ Aspekt, and DJ Hybrid-Cut.  It was a cool night full of hip-hop and even tap dancing, props to everyone that put it down.  YOU'RE WATCHING THE 54 REALITY SHOW.

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