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- Hailing from Phoenix Arizona, but currently residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, Arhythmatik (pronounced “arithmetic”) is one of underground hip-hop’s most prominent up-and-coming artists.Arhythmatik has gained a name for himself as an innovative producer and emcee in the underground hip hop scene through several independent releases. Involved in the hip hop culture since age 8, Arhythmatik is no stranger to hip hop. He combines clever, substance-filled rhymes with solid, uniquely-sampled beats, which he produces entirely by himself. He has been noted for his extremely witty verses and musical creativity, while still keeping an ear to the street. In the spirit of artists like The Visionaries, Swollen Members, and Mars Ill, Arhythmatik comprises the truest elements of hip-hop in his style, as he remains loyal to rap as an art form.A devout Mormon, Arhythmatik's clean lyrics and lifestyle are a breath of fresh air in today’s depraved hip-hop industry. Arhythmatik has garnered a large following of fans throughout the country and continues to gain advocates from all areas of the hip-hop community with each track he releases. With his insightful lyrics and inspiring ballads, Arhythmatik is leading the movement towards positivity in hip hop. Arhythmatik releases his music on independent label Modurn Languaj Asosiashun (pronounced ‘Modern Language Association’).The future of hip hop is here. The future of hip hop is Arhythmatik.To contact Arhythmatik, email:arhythmatik@mlahiphop.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Well- now that you think I'm this dope, popular underground hip hop artist, below is basically how my real life has gone. Below is everything you never wanted to know about me (or didn’t care to know about me- or didn’t know that you cared to know about me- or didn’t care to know that you cared about me. Wutevers- read on.)1976- I was born Clayton Douglas Call in Provo Utah, September 7, 1976 to Doug and Gale Call, the first of four children (the freshness begins). I think I was caught running down the street with no pants on at one point during this year.1980- Given the nickname “Cocoa” because when asked what my name was, I couldn’t pronounce “Clayton” and responded with “Cocoa.”1979- My family moved to El Paso, Texas where I lived until 1982 (word 2 big bird- big ups to my El Paso creeps).1981- Moved to the big city of Cortez Colorado (yes, a hip hop mecca).1984- Got really into B-boying and breakdancing- mostly popping. Almost won the school b-boy battle or "breakdancing contest" as it was called haha. I would break during every recess on the cardboard box we would set up. Now I completely suck because I'm old and my body disagrees with dancing.... and I'm ok with that ;)1989- Performed my first "rap" show for our Jr. High with my homey Korby Lee. It was Cortez, Colorado’s first introduction to hip hop. We did a battle-type rap back and forth with no music. When we were done, people just sat there looking at each other and didn’t clap or anything. They had no idea what we just did.1990- My friend Korby and I started a mobile DJ'ing business and began trying to record some music.1991- My family moved to Bloomfield, New Mexico and I started developing a great appreciation for the Southwest culture and my Mexican heritage.1992- Me and my cousin, Taylor (T-rix or Skrappy) recorded a bunch of corny hip hop songs… really, really corny. But it was dang fun.1993- Realized I was the only Mormon, part-Mexican, hip hop artist on the planet. That meant I was pretty weird to most people... especially in the big city of Bloomfield, NM. (You gotta remember- ALL hip hop was still viewed as gangsta music on the fringes of society at this point.)1994- Me and my best friend Lee Atcitty (aka CharLee Brown) started a group called “1/2Breedz” cuz I was part Mexican and Lee was part Navajo.1994- Parents got divorced. Gave me all sorts of fun issues.1995- Graduated high school from Bloomfield High School.1995-Tell Tale Music, a small artist management company out of San Francisco expressed interest in “1/2Breedz” and paid for us to record several songs in the studio.1995- Reported to the Missionary training center Sept. 20th to start my 2-year American Sign Language LDS mission.1996- After 3 months in Ontario California, I got transferred to Baltimore Maryland with another sign language missionary- Wesley Joe Maynard. (ASL missionaries get transferred all over the country)1996- Baltimore was ILL. I loved it there. We lived deep in the ghetto. I loved the people there and just fell in love with the east coast inner-city culture and sharing the gospel with everyone there.1997- Got transferred to the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. It was WAY different there but it was mad fun. My first area was Dekalb Illinois (NIU campus). Then I got transferred to the southside of Chi-town. That was dope. Except for the gangs (GD's and Blackstones) that harassed us... oh yeah and the racism from all angles. Wack.1997- Returned home from the mission back to Bloomfield, New Mexico on September 22. The mission was the greatest experience of my life.1998- Went to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I recorded two more songs with Charlee Brown and started putting the moves on my future wife, Jessica.2000- Realized Utah sucks. Moved to Arizona where I had a few friends and could make some good $$ sign language interpreting.2000- Realized Arizona sucked cuz I had no Jessica. Went back to Utah and married Jessica in the Salt Lake City temple on July 22.2000- Realized marriage with Jessica sucked, but decided I was going to do anything to make it work.2000- We moved back to Arizona where I started working at and taking classes at Arizona State University and where Jessica started her master’s degree in social work. I also started working at ASU’s campus radio station as a DJ assistant to one of the stations only hip hop DJ’s, the legendary Fabel.2001- Started hosting my own hip hop radio show called “The Hip Hop Life Show.” I began recording some more songs, including “The Way of Life”, “Southwestylez”, “Undaground Elite”,and “Rock the Beat” (featuring Span Phly, which made it to #2 on the mp3.com charts. Woohoo! if you remember mp3.com you are old skool like me). "Undaground Elite" even got played on a few mainstream FM radio stations in Arizona and Florida.2001- Fabel and I released a compilation album called “Scorpion Kingz: Southwest Hip Hop Collection Vol. 1”. The album was pretty popular and was featured in The Phoenix New Times and The State Press. The album featured my song “Southwestylez” and a bunch of other AZ artists.2001- Released “Classic” (an EP of all the songs I had recorded to date) under the artist name COCOA LOCO2002- Changed my name to “ARHYTHMATIK”. I was much more of a conscious artist at this point and the name "Cocoa Loco" just wasn't fitting the style of hip hop I was creating. Wanna know how I came up with that name ARHYTHMATIK? Yeah, me neither. But I’ll tell ya anyways. The concept behind the name “ARHYTHMATIK” is derived from the word ‘arithmetic’. Everything in the world is created and based on mathematics- especially hip hop music. Math is an absolute truth. It never changes. This represents the morals and gospel that Christ taught. I decided to spell it differently and incorporate the word “rhythm” in there cuz I'm clever like that.2003- Started MODURN LANGUAJ ASOSIASHUN with some good friends I met on Sphereofhiphop.com-- Scott Allen and Paconaut. Jessica and I also moved into our first house in Avondale, AZ.2004- Me and Jessica had our first kid on May 3rd, 2004. Alexander Aliseo Call and I never knew I could love something so much until he was born!2004- Performed with The Procussions in Phoenix, one of my favorite groups.2005- FINALLY finished the Pre-Algebra EP!! Which was actually just a re-make of my “Classic” EP and a few extra songs.2005- Performed with The Shapeshifters, LA Symphony, and Future Shock in Long Beach, California. This was really my first big out of state show.2006- MG! The Visionary joined the MLA roster. Did a GRIP of shows all over AZ, NM, and CA as well as a few mini tours.2006- Started a monthly event at ASU called “FINAL FRIDAY FUNDAMENTALITY” which would run for a full year and 3 months straight.2006- Sold our house in Avondale and moved to Goodyear, AZ. MOVIN ON UP…(or so I thought)2007- Realized I could no longer justify to my son leaving at night to perform at clubs with alcohol. So I committed to not do any shows where alcohol is present. Shut down my Arhythmatik MySpace page for the same reasons. (Yeah MySpace was a big deal back then. Remember those days?)2007- My second son Camden Cancio Call was born July 5th. He is an amazing individual and lights up the place with his laugh and smile! I love being around that kid! Love him so much!2007- Hooked up with a fellow LDS hip hop artist, DJ Ry-Know to do a show at the Glendale Boys N' Girls Club (thanks to my step-brother Stephan). It was the most fulfilling show I’ve done.2008- Having kids had really taken it's toll on music. Marriage was really on the rocks. I just didn't have the time and energy like I once had. I was still plugging along trying to finish up my "Equations" album. It's all done-- just need to put a few finishing touches on it.2009- Shiz hit the fan with my marriage and it all came crashing down. I also lost my job at ASU as a sign language interpreter because they closed the interpreting department due to budget cuts.2009- We all decided to move to Utah. The hardest decision I ever had to make in my life up until this point. I love AZ.2010- Lost the house in Goodyear, AZ.2010- Divorce was finalized in September.2010- In August, I started a monthly hip hop jam called "Life Elevated" with Anthony Ambriz (Urban Media Lab Productions) and DJ Shawn Phillips. We focussed on showcasing the positive aspects of the 4 elements of hip hop culture- MC'ing, DJ'ing, B-boying, and graffiti art.2010- Began releasing 1 song each month.2011- Really beginning to dig Utah, especially the hip hop scene. Some of the dopest, down to earth cats are here in Utah.2011- You thought there was going to be some grand finale to this story where I got signed to Corporatemusicrulestheworld Records and I am now on my way to the top? Well, sorry to disappoint you. I’m just a normal cat like you trying to make it. Each year, I plan to release one album, and put out 1 free song each month. I am planning on marketing these albums to a national audience via college radio, touring, etc. Currently, the songs I am releasing each month will become the "Equations" album.So what are you waiting for? Join the Arhythmatik bandwagon and cop some music! Had enough boring stuff?? I hope so, cuz I sure have.
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DownloadI wrote the lyrics to this track in the months proceeding the Virginia Tech shootings in April of 2007. The debate that came out of this incident turned to the media the shooter was consuming-- full of violence. This was also the same time when radio talk show host Don Imus made derrogatory remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team. He was then fired for his comments. The debate surrounding that incident also turned to lyrics in hip hop. The beat behind this song was made when I got into a really serious fight with my wife at the time. I felt hopeless. I felt discouraged. I felt alone. I felt anger. I felt confusion. So this song is the result of all the chaos in the public discourse, and chaos in my personal life. The past preys on last place.-
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DownloadThis album chronicles my journey through life becoming a father, losing my job, my home, and eventually my marriage. This album also contains my opinions regarding the political landscape that has emerged in recent years, as well as my thoughts about the state of mainstream media and hip hop culture. - 1 tracks (00:00)
Buy*AS SEEN ON THE NFL NETWORK* Tim Tebow has taken the world by storm, defying all critics in the sports world and leading the Denver Broncos back into the hunt for the playoffs. This is a tribute song to him, his athleticism, his leadership, his positive attitude in the face of hatred and adversity, and his faith in God, which has led to the phenomenon of "Tebowing". Be sure and watch the video here:-
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DownloadThis track talks about how music, and especially the genre of hip hop, has become such a cesspool of filth and degenerative behavior and language that it becomes barely tolerant. Especially because the filth and negativity is so widely consumed by children and young people. It has a detrimental effect on our society, and the societies of other countries as well, for generations. Somebody has to take a stand and go against the current, and try to re-direct the ship from going over the waterfall. That somebody has to be me and you.-
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DownloadThe concept behind this track is that liberal ideologies were born out of the idea that oppression is institutionalized into our American society. Well, since these ideologies have become so widespread, the reverse has actually happened. Liberalism is now embedded into every facet of American society that every institution bares the framework of a liberal ideology. Even to the point that radicals who were determined to overthrow America's constitutional framework 40 years ago now hold key positions in the US government. How did this happen? The media. So in the 2nd verse, you will hear my take on the media and its role in shaping our society, even down to the effects it has within the walls of our own homes. So I took a sample from a book on radicalism and applied it to radicalism. Now conservatives have taken the role of being the underdog and the oppressed. But the difference is that history and human nature side with conservatives. Socialism and communism have failed every time, and will continue to fail. They are at direct odds with human nature. Hence the title "Subversion." Learn more at-
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DownloadI used a dope sample from this group named Oedipus for this track. I have always been a fan of Redcloud and have rocked several shows with him. I thought he would fit well on this track, so I asked him to drop a verse for me. He set the tone for the track with his lyrics referencing different rock bands, so I continued that tone and threw in a bunch of metaphors referencing rock bands, albums, and song names. I thought it would be dope to have Spoken Nerd on the same track as Redcloud and he came in and killed it with the 3rd verse. The concept behind this song is that when rock music was born, it was such a huge phenomenal movement that it encompassed the entire world's youth. As rock music evolved, much of the music was used for evil and promoted things that were contrary to what Christ taught us. In my opinion, the exact same thing has happened with hip hop. When hip hop hit the mainstream, it became a global movement. But unfortunately today, we see how it is often used to promote values and teachings that lead us away from God and towards spiritual death. A bullet is rarely fired, and few get physically hurt, but the teachings in much of today's music leads us to destruction... peacefully. Hence the name of the track "Peaceful Destruction." Check out-
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DownloadBalances was produced by my homey Life Rexall (of The Shapeshifters and $martyrs), one of underground hip hop's most well known producers, hailing from Los Angeles. I worked with Life Rexall to develop a classic hip hop sound that allowed me to lyrically use a variety of cadences and rhyme schemes, while still maintaining a driving and intense head-nodding tone to the track. The result is "Balances"- a track that engages the listener in an intellectual journey into the complexities and oddities of life while I offer my words of wisdom on how to maintain a balanced life in an unbalanced world.-
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DownloadI produced this track in a few hours when I was visiting some friends in Texas. I was originally going for a completely different sound with the sample, but the way it turned out was great. Especially because people tell me this song is one of my most liked songs. The song is about taking the listener on a journey back to the early days of hip hop when it was a cultural phenomenon in the streets of New York City. The album cover was a PAIN to create, but it captures the essence of what the song is all about perfectly.-
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DownloadThis track has an interesting story behind it. I was sitting in church one day and I literally heard this beat in my head. I went home and made the beat exactly how I heard it in my mind. Kinda trippy. I wrote the lyrics to this track years ago while I was in the middle of a troublesome marriage. The concept behind the song is that there are so many things that we start in life, but then the going gets rough. Really really really rough. And we question whether we made the right decision. Do we stick with the choice we made? Or do we recognize it as a mistake and try to get on the right path?-
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BuyAcadeMICS is a track I produced using a dope string sample I flipped. Once it was recorded with my vocals, my fellow MLA crew member DJ 501 came in and put the icing on the cake with the cuts. The very end has a sample from one of my favorite movies. If you can figure out what it is, hit me up at arhythmatik@mlahiphop.com and I'll send you a free download of my "Equations" album! The concept behind the song is based on the fact that many people who listen to hip hop today know little, if anything about the history behind hip hop culture. In order to create more quality music and advance the art form, we need to learn about the roots of hip hop culture and educate ourselves on its beginnings. Plus I threw in a few good ol' fashioned wordplay rhymes in the song for old times sake. What better way to educate ourselves about hip hop's history than through MICS (hence the emphasis ;)-
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DownloadPre-Algebra is a collection of my first tracks I ever recorded as Arhythmatik. Most of them were made when I was host of a radio show at Arizona State University's campus radio station "The Blaze 1260." Another radio show host and fellow hip hop artist, Fabel and I, were the only hosts of hip hop shows at the station. We had Friday night freestyle sessions live on the air and put out several compilation albums featuring some of the local Arizona artists that would frequent the radio station.
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- May 16, 12
So I have a new song out today. All my music is free, so this one is no different. This is a FREE DOWNLOAD! I wrote the lyrics to this track in the months proceeding the Virginia Tech shootings in April of 2007. The debate that came out of this incident turned to the media the shooter was consuming-- full of violence. This was also the same time when radio talk show host Don Imus made derrogatory remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team. He was then fired for his comments. The debate surrounding that incident also turned to lyrics in hip hop.
The beat behind this song was made when I got into a really serious fight with my wife at the time. I felt hopeless. I felt discouraged. I felt alone. I felt anger. I felt confusion. So this song is the result of all the chaos in the public discourse, and chaos in my personal life.
"The past preys on last place." Think about that.
- May 16, 12
So the season is over. The Broncos got embarrassed in their last game against the Patriots. They didn't make it to the super bowl. They didn't make it into the history books. BUT.... something happened during their season. A young, inexperienced, and allegedly untalented quarterback named Tim Tebow came in and utterly changed, not only their season around, but the entire sports industry. How? This wasn't supposed to happen. Just ask every sports commentator in America. Pretty much every sports mind, except for Skip Bayles, was convinced Tebow was going to flop. So how did this happen? Miracles.
If you follow sports at all, what occurred during the Denver Broncos season once Tim Tebow became the starting quarterback was simply put, miraculous. After watching the highlights of this past season, any casual sports fan would see that what occurred just doesn't happen. It just doesn't. Not only did it happen once or twice, it happened over. And over. And over. And over. It captured the attention of the entire world. But why? How? I contend that God had something to do with it. No, I don't believe God likes Tebow more than any other sports player, but God works upon natural law.
Tim Tebow has structured his life in a way that he relies on God for everything. He integrates his faith in God into every aspect of his life, including his conversations with other players and his play on the field. How many of us actually do this to the level that Tim Tebow does? Sure, some of us may pray in our hearts throughout the day, but we don't have the guts to kneel and say a vocal prayer in front of thousands of people watching us. Tim does. Sure, some of us may say "God bless" when we're finishing a conversation with someone, but Tim brings up God with others regularly in conversations. So when most of us would be thinking about the goings on around us, Tim's mind is thinking about God and what God wants to occur in that situation. This makes his mind more keen on very specific little insights that may come to him as thoughts because he is focussed on God at those times. Those little insights are what help him throw a pass here, run there, move that way-- all the things that, at the end of a game, helped him and his team win .... just barely. And he shares those thoughts and feelings with others around him, so they become more aware of it. And that develops hope for an entire team. Hope that amazing can happen. That miracles do occur and that they, as a team, can achieve great success... again, and again, and again. So here is the message I think we're supposed to take away from it all.
GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING. IF WE LIVE OUR LIFE IN A WAY WHERE WE SEEK TO GOD'S HIS WILL IN ALL THINGS, ON A CONSTANT BASIS, MIRACLES WILL HAPPEN. THE WORLD WILL BE CHANGED. CRITICS AND ALL LOGIC WILL BE DEFIED. OUR ACTIONS WILL INSPIRE OTHERS, AND THE WORLD WILL BECOME A GREATER PLACE. Now... excuse me while I Tebow cuz that's how we roll! - May 16, 12
In case you missed the Facebook and Twitter updates, my latest song "Tebow Time" will be featured on the NFL Network this Friday night (January 13th) at 8pm EST during the program "Tim Tebow: Season In Review"! Pretty cool. The video for the song now has over 112,000 views on YouTube. It truly is amazing what Tim Tebow has done this season. His impact goes far beyond the football field. I'll have another post about my take on the entire season and its meaning, once the season is over... but as of now, the Broncos season isn't over yet!!! GOOOOOO BRONCOS!!!! In case you haven't seen the "Tebow Time" video, here it is again for ya:
- May 16, 12
What's up y'all! The past few weeks have been madness! Lots of attention from my latest song Tebow Time, which now has 56,700 views and counting. Thanks to all the supporters! And Timmy is still making miracles happen! There have also been quite a few requests to see the lyrics to the song, so here they are after the break!
*UPDATE: The video now has over 112,00 views!*
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Now point to the clouds/ and put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ cuz that's how we roll/
Now point to the clouds/ and put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ up in the C-O
Well first and foremost he thanks his lord and savior/ former legend- Florida gator/ His name is Timmy/ he amazes for a living/ boomboomboom/ hash mark winning/ ever since he was drafted/ in the first round/ people like to talk talk talk talk smack/ he's a great rushing quarterback but can't throw a touchdown/ but true fans knew/ he finds a way to win/ you can't get around it/ that's just what he do/ Kyle Orton couldn't survive past week five/ Tim Tebow named the Broncos starter/ then it began/ haters hating/ ESPN constantly debating/ degrading tim/ Merrill Hoge you bout to get served/ take a nice big gulp and swallow your own words/ (appreciate that)
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Now point to the clouds/ and put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ cuz that's how we roll/
Now point to the clouds/ and put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ cuz that's how we roll
Week 7 2011/ the Miami Dolphins thought they had the game locked/ with 5:23 left on the game clock/ it was Tebow time/ turn out the lights cuz he was bout to shine/ he was about to find/ the end zone/ 3 different times/ Broncos win! Broncos win!/ miracles happen/ when Tebow's in/ 3 more weeks and 2 more dubs/ then they played the Jets/ and look out cuz/ winning man- that's what he does/ rock solid defense/ set the Broncos up/ for a game winning drive/ and *huh* guess what-- its Tebow time!/ 25 yard TD run/ when all is said and done/ he's 4-1/ and the haters keep hating/ and the critics keep complaining/
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Everybody point to the clouds/ now put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ cuz that's how we roll/ uh oh!
Everybody point to the clouds/ now put your knee to the ground/ we bout to Tebow/ that's how we do it in the C-O
Born in the Philipines/ His father said/ Lord give me a son/ I'll name him Timothy/ Hard work beats talent/ when talent doesn't work hard/ Overcoming/ all of the odds/ Hey John Elway- you need to give it up/ there ain't no way you're getting Andrew Luck/ so don't be thinkin/ you can trade Tim at the end of this season/ in a few more years/ he'll be leadin /the Denver Broncos back to the playoffs/ all you sports writers need to quit your day jobs/ Kris Jenkins/ you need to be laid off/ we all tebowin/ and we all be goin/ down on one knee/ thankin the L-O-R-D/ for a great QB/ with passion and drive/ the chosen one he has arrived/ no matter what's going on around him/ he tebowin/ cuz faith in God is what grounds him/ there's no changing him/ people making fun of his faith and devotion/ and his throwing motion/ we don't care if he's running/ we don't care if he's throwing/ at the end of the day--- we all Tebowing! - May 16, 12
- May 16, 12
This video which details Congressional insider trading is SHOCKING. It is unbelievable how bad it is!! The thing that pisses me off the most is that all this does is give socialists and Occupy Wall Street protestors more ammo for their anti-capitalist movement. John Adams said "We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." Acts like this by our American Congress are destroying our nation, and will continue to lead to the downfall of this nation. - May 16, 12
Well this is it folks! I've been having fun these past 2 weeks making this song about the Tim Tebow saga. If you follow football at all, then you know all the drama that has surrounded Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow. I grew up in Colorado and have been a die hard Broncos fan since I was 5. So it was only natural that I had to put together my two loves-- Broncos football and hip hop-- into this song. I love Tim Tebow for the courage, discipline, leadership, and positive attitude he always displays, even when people say the most hateful things about him on a national level. His faith in God is inspiring and I love seeing him defy all the critics. The act of "Tebowing" is what we all need to do a little more of in our lives. This is my little tribute to Timmy so post it up and spread the word! Go Broncos!
You can purchase the song on iTunes, Amazon, or get it for only .79 cents below! - May 16, 12
Check out the Urban Media episode featuring my homey Young Sim! There's a brief cameo by yours truly. Mad love and respect to the Urban Media Show and Young Sim and the whole Feel Good Music Coalition! Be sure and subscribe to Urban Media on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/UrbanMediaShow - May 16, 12
Here is a really interesting article about electronic artist Kaskade in the NY Times. It's interesting to me because he's LDS like me, and he went to BYU, like me. It's also very interesting he felt very out of place at BYU, like me. And he left BYU in part for that reason, like me (I moved to Arizona and went to ASU). Now that I'm back in Utah, I think BYU has changed a bit. There's quite a few electronic and hip hop heads at BYU now. But because we're both old cats and attended BYU back in the day, urban music was pretty wacky stuff for the folks here in the mountains of Utah back then. It's very interesting because he has survived in a drug-filled industry while still maintaining his morals. Now that to me is AWESOME. Myself and other LDS artists like Shawn Phillips have always tried to walk that line of maintaining our values, while at the same time thriving in an urban music culture that promotes behaviors that conflict with our values. That is just amazing and I give mad props to Kaskade for maintaining his moral standards, regardless of the nay-sayers on both sides of the fence. That's mad inspiring.
Perhaps the most fascinating part is that he attributes his success to the general rise of electronic music, which is in part because of "hip hop fatigue". I have lamented here on my blog before about how "Hip Hop is Boring Me" and "Has the Demise of Hip Hop Actually Arrived" but this is fascinating because it seems to be a nation-wide epidemic. Hip hop is played out. I have talked to several friends in the past month who used to produce or MC and all of them have fallen out of love with hip hop. I dunno what it is-- there's just nothing new that really gets you excited anymore with hip hop. And it's true with me too. I listen to more electronic music now than hip hop! What is it?? What's wrong with hip hop??? Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller?? Bueller?? - May 16, 12
America has some serious problems that have affected, and will continue to affect the entire world. We all are going to have to make a choice. We largely agree on the problems. But we are being presented 2 different choices to solve these problems. Do we want to completely alter our entire system of government to solve these problems? Or do we want to return to the principles that founded our current system of government to solve these problems? History has shown us the results of each choice, yet that choice still remains before us to make. In the upcoming months and years, you will be forced to make a decision as to what side you're on. I've already made my decision. - May 16, 12
This track talks about how music, and especially the genre of hip hop, has become such a cesspool of filth through degenerative behavior and language that it becomes barely tolerant. Especially because the filth and negativity is so widely consumed by children and young people. It has a detrimental effect on our society, and the societies of other countries as well, for generations. Somebody has to take a stand and go against the current, and try to re-direct the ship from going over the waterfall. That somebody has to be me and you. Listen and download below. Please share. - May 16, 12
The concept behind this track is that liberal ideologies were born out of the idea that oppression is institutionalized into our American society. Well, since these ideologies have become so widespread, the reverse has actually happened. Liberalism is now embedded into every facet of American society that every institution bares the framework of a liberal ideology. Even to the point that radicals who were determined to overthrow America's constitutional framework 40 years ago now hold key positions in the US government. How did this happen? The media. So in the 2nd verse, you will hear my take on the media and its role in shaping our society, even down to the effects it has within the walls of our own homes.
So I took a sample from a book on radicalism and applied it to radicalism. Now conservatives have taken the role of being the underdog and the oppressed. But the difference is that history and human nature side with conservatives. Socialism and communism have failed every time, and will continue to fail. They are at direct odds with human nature. Hence the title "Subversion."Oh yeah- and the best part is... THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD!!!!
- May 16, 12
Well, after a short-lived website re-design, I've resurrected my blog. I just have too much to say to be silent. Plus frequent blog posts make me look like I'm an active artist doing tons of things (which I'm.... kind of.... not.... sometimes... maybe). So anyways- hope to hear your comments on some of the upcoming posts I have planned! Warning: there will be a lot of political content on here! - May 16, 12
These guys are 2 of my favorite artists. Both have their own unique style that just cannot be duplicated and I love their music. To gear up for my next track featuring these 2 fellas, peep my favorite videos from Red and Nerd below.
- May 16, 12
My next track I'm putting out is called "Peaceful Destruction" and features Redcloud and Spoken Nerd. It's a really dope track with a rock sample and TONS of dope metaphors throughout. I'm going to have a contest to see if you can pick out 4 or more metaphors for names of rock groups, songs, and albums and if you can, you will get a free download of the track.
- May 16, 12
IF you can guess the sample used at the end of my track "AcadeMICS"! DJ 501 cut up a sample from one of my favorite movies at the end of my song "AcadeMICS." If you can guess what movie the sample is from, I'll give you a free copy of my entire album "Equations"! Comment on this post or email me at arhythmatik@mlahiphop.com with your guesses! If you can't figure out what it is, you can still download my track "AcadeMICS" free below ;)
- May 16, 12
Check out the latest episode of the Urban Media Show (Episode 16)! The show is all about Arhythmatik hip hop music. I talk about how I got started rhyming back in the big city of Cortez, Colorado, the story about how we started the Modurn Languaj Asosiashun, and the Life Elevated hip hop jams. Hope you enjoy it! Be sure and share it with someone you know!
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And it don't stop! Life Elevated is rockin Provo again Feb. 19th! This time we're going to have an MC freestyle competition, and a b-boy cypher battle where the judges are hidden in the crowd! Should be another dope event! $5, all ages, 8pm Feb. 19th at Muse Music Cafe (151 N. University Ave) Provo, UT.
- May 16, 12
Here it is! The illest battle since we started Life Elevated. Blow Up Kingz (yellow shirts) vs. Abstract Disciples Crew, hosted by yours truly. Abstract Disciples won. Hit that play button and see some of the sickest b-boys in Utah work their magic! Big ups to Slinky for posting the video!
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PART 2 - May 16, 12
Well, kinda. All my music is now only .50 cents per track! That's right. Every song you purchase right here on the "Music" page of www.arhythmatik.com (or arhythmatik.bandcamp.com) is only .50! I wanted it to be easy to access good, fresh, positive hip hop, so this I hope this helps.
- May 16, 12
The time has come! My latest track "Balances" produced by Life Rexall of $martyrs and The Shapeshifters is finally here! Life Rexall is one of my favorite artists. He is one of the few artists who produces and rhymes, like me. I have had this beat from Life Rexall for a while, but it took some time to craft the hook for the song. Lyrically, this track is one of my more descriptive songs about my religious and moral beliefs, but it’s also one of my more aggressive tracks. The beat set the vibe so it ended up being a dope blend of lyrical wisdom without the corniness. When I wrote for it, I actually intended to take the song in an entirely different direction, but the lyrics all kinda just seemed to fall into place and fit naturally. Take a listen and let me know what ya think! Be sure to share this with your friends and spread the word! SUPPORT POSITIVE HIP HOP!
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- Just got an ill verse from Marcanum X on a track!
- Ill new Arkaik Clothing design goes on sale tomorrow at www.arkaikclothing.com! http://instagr.am/p/KWhYsZsGs9/
- Just posted a grip of new beats up for grabs! They are listed at $50 each but if I know you, I'll give you the homey discount and you can have any you want for free. Peep them here: http://arhythmatik.bandcamp.com/album/arhythmatik-beats
- Dang- Beastie Boys MCA Adam Yauch is dead.
- Check out my homey Spoken Nerd's new video- this is SO DOPE how they made it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVbekk71cUk
- The NFL Network just added an airing of "TOP 10 HEISMAN WINNERS IN THE NFL" tonight at 6pm MDT! My song "Tebow Time" will be featured on the show. They will also be airing it tomorrow at 1pm MDT. http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/networkschedule
- I'm featured on Gorilla Leak! Check it out http://goo.gl/qwiXQ
- Just got word that my song "Tebow Time" will be featured on the NFL Network again April 24th at 1pm (MDT) on a show called "Top 10 Heisman Trophy Winners in the NFL"! http://goo.gl/DdmH0
- Check out my homey Alex Boye's latest video. POWERFUL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FQb-cVwbKE&feature=youtu.be
- You guys seen this? It's like Kickstarter but just for musicians. Pretty interesting http://www.pledgemusic.com/
- Crazy. I had a prompting to make the song about Tim Tebow last December, and now I'm glad I did it when I had the chance. The Lord foresees things we simply can't. TEBOW TIME FOREVER BABY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc8bp4jsgKI
- Check out my homey Spoken Nerd's latest track "Big Beards" with Ceschi featured on @ugsmag- SO dope!!! http://ugsmag.com/2012/02/spoken-nerd-feat-ceschi-big-beards/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ugsmag+%28UGSMAG%29
- Check out this sick video from my homey Mega Ran about New York Knicks Jeremy Lin! So dope! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKlybeGKeCU&feature=youtu.be
- Check out the album cover I designed for my homey Kers' new album "20,000 Records Stolen"
- Some of my music is being played on Faith Broadcasting- check it out here: http://faith-broadcasting.com/?page_id=609
- NEW TRACK OUT TODAY! I wrote the lyrics to this track in the months proceeding the Virginia Tech shootings in April of 2007. The debate that came out of this incident turned to the media the shooter was consuming-- full of violence. This was also the same time when radio talk show host Don Imus made derrogatory remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team. He was then fired for his comments. The debate surrounding that incident also turned to lyrics in hip hop. The beat behind this song was made when I got into a really serious fight with my wife at the time. I felt hopeless. I felt discouraged. I felt alone. I felt anger. I felt confusion. So this song is the result of all the chaos in the public discourse, and chaos in my personal life. The past preys on last place. http://arhythmatik.bandcamp.com/track/return-of-the-repressed-single
- HUGE discount only for Arhythmatik fans over at Arkaik Clothing! You can get 30% off by using this promo code ‘ArkaikMusic’. Be sure and click 'like' on this status to get more prizes and gear! Here is one of my favorite Arkaik shirts: http://arkaikclothing.merchnow.com/products/135111
- If you didn't know, Modurn Languaj Asosiashun is the record label my music comes out on. Today, Modurn Languaj Asosiashun launched a brand new website. You might see yourself on the website if you have ever been to one of my shows or an MLA event! Check it out here http://www.mlahiphop.com
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- Just got an ill verse from Marcanum X on a track!
- Ahhhh yes- The Bachelorette. My life has meaning again!
- Awesome commentary today by @StarParker on gay marriage http://t.co/mEBQOvWI
- @BrianWGriswold what's going on next weekend?
- @DeafRyan thanks for the link man!
- @qwiet just ran into your song on http://t.co/CpfRLaO1! Dope man!
- @DeafRyan nope just catching highlights. It's not on here!
- @DeafRyan Haha! Your buddies at Goldwater
- @DeafRyan I know! I read about that!!! DRAMA
- @SHAdEDAddY send me your email and I'll email you some beats. Yeah @arkaikclothing has mad ill tees with that Native vibe
- @SHAdEDAddY word up man! We need to rock a track together! Check out the shirts at http://t.co/PsixAM3O
- @SHAdEDAddY word? You still rocking mics?
- Ill new Arkaik Clothing design goes on sale tomorrow at http://t.co/kNEz3ydM! http://t.co/rCfywrsM http://t.co/rkuhZq4L
- Beats up for grabs! Holla if you want to use any: http://t.co/OuDIMNEA
- Just posted a grip of new beats up for grabs! They are listed at $50 each but if I know you, I'll give you the... http://t.co/qKkWuywu
- @BrianWGriswold your boy Gary Johnson won the Libertarian nomination!
- Baptizing my son today. Pretty stoked!
- HAHA BYU just made it on ESPN's Friday Funnies
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