David Ruffin Theory – Space & Opportunity / Somethin Out Of Nothin (Download)

SAO945772_10151561282755095_401311795_nSt.Louis Hip Hop heavyweights Tef Poe and Rockwell Knuckles have finally decided to give us a sneak peak of their collaborative EP titled David Ruffin Theory. As solo artists Tef Poe and Rockwell Knuckles have both embarked upon respectable paths, releasing critically acclaimed mixtapes and solo projects. Independently, they have worked with GLC, Tony Williams, Killer Mike, Royce Da 5’9,  and Nick Hook. After years of collaborating and featuring one another on their respective solo projects, they‘ve decided to combine forces and create a unique landscape of music which merges their diverse styles and creative influences.

Today they give to you two completely brand new records from this duo as they move closer and closer to releasing David Ruffin Theory in its entirety. The first offering is “Space and Opportunity” produced by Trifeckta and features Saint Orleans, Aloha Mi’sho, and Theresa Payne. As a special bonus, they’ve also decided to include “Somethin Out of Nothin” produced by KT The Terrible featuring Corey Black and Nick Menn. This is your official notice that the “David Ruffin Theory” EP is finally on the way.

Riverfront Times 2011 Showcase Line-Up Announced!


Kiernan Maletsky
posted the line-up earlier today for this year’s RFT Music Showcase. Here are the basics:

Saturday, June 4
[2p-9p] FREE Outdoor Stage
[Open @ 7p] The Dubliner, Copia Urban Winery & Market, Flamingo Bowl, Hair of the Dog, Lucas Park Grille, Rosalita’s, Lola, The Over/Under Bar & Grill, Anmesia, The Side Bar and Rue 13.

The line-up:

CommunityService, .e, 18andCounting, 40 ’til 5, Aloha Mi’Sho, Beth Bombara, Bo & The Locomotive, Borean Dusk, Bradd Young, Britches, Bunnygrunt, Buz
Cassie Morgan & The Lonely Pine, Celia Shacklett, Dave Black, Dead or Pregnant, DJ Needles, DJ Nune, DJ Skeletal for Rapture, Dogtown Allstars, Doom Town, Dots Not Feathers, Dubb Nubb, Earthworms, Ellen the Felon, Everything Went Black, Flaming Death Trap, Fresh Heir, Funky Butt Brass Band, Get Serious, Headquarters, Illphonics, Indiana Rome, Jay Fay, Karate Bikini, Kentucky Knife Fight, Langen Neubacher, London Calling, Luca Brasi, Machree, Magic City, Morgan Nusbaum, Mo’Tre, Nato Caliph, Prairie Rehab, Pretty Little Empire, Ra Cailum, Rockwell Knuckles, Rough Shop, Scripts ‘N Screwz, Sleepy Kitty, Syna So Pro, Tech Supreme, Teddy Presberg, Tef Poe, Teresa Jenee, The Blind Eyes, The Blind Nils, The Breaks, The Conformists, The Disappeared, The Haddonfields, The Humanoids, The Jump Starts, The Skekses, The Wrek Sessions, Theodore, Theresa Payne, Tight Pants Syndrome, Troubadour Dali, Union Tree Review, Warm Jets USA, We’re Wolf.

… Looks like the RFT has once again done a great job of selecting a good mix of artists. So, no matter what type of music you’re in to, you will most likely hear something you like at the RFT Showcase. Who knows? You may even discover an artist or two you enjoy and aren’t yet familiar with. Last year’s showcase was a blast and this one should be too – don’t miss out!

Don’t forget to VOTE for St. Louis’ best music as well!

And check back at the Riverfront Times as they are still confirming even more acts for the showcase.

William H. rocks Chinos and Chucks

William H. dropped this a few weeks back [late pass]. It features production from In-House Productions, Urban Legendz, and Davy Jones. Chinos and Chucks also has a long list of guest appearances: Arvin Mitchell, Aunyae, Aloha Mi’Sho, JUSU, Family Affair, Stuey Rock, Bryant Stewart, and G.O.D. Jewels. FREE DOWNLOAD courtesy of stlmixtapes.com.