Chachi Carvalho — “Pick Up The Books” [VIDEO]

This is a new video brought to you by Brittany Taylor, the local film-maker/photographer whose name has been circulating a bit around town. The video featuring local lyricist Chachi Carvalho is part of a series Taylor is calling “Stripped” — a name that reflects the her bare-boned, yet crisp and intimate recordings of the various [...]

“How The Grouch Stole Christmas”

Last year I was able to catch one of the best hip-hop shows I’ve ever been to when I scoped out the 4th annual “How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour” in San Diego. That line-up included opening acts named Los Rakas (who did their set entirely in Spanish, yet the predominately English-speaking crowd never lost interest), [...]

90.3FM WRIU — Underground Sound x The Echo Chamber

For those of you not in the know, I had the opportunity to get up on 90.3 WRIU yesterday afternoon for DJ Primitive’s “Underground Sound.”  It was my first time in the studio and I definitely enjoyed my time as a host.  I know some of the TECB fans out there weren’t able to catch [...]

Michael “Eyedea” Larsen

From the early Scribble Jam years to his final release with Abilities, I was always a huge fan of Eyedea.  A gifted writer, impeccable freestyle rhymer, and amazing live performer — he was everything that most hip-hop artists are not.  On October 16, 2010 news came of his accidental death, which blindsided his family, friends, [...]

Chachi: “My Tank’s on E” feat. Nadia (prod. Paul Lowe Jr.)

New tune from Mr. Carvalho: Also new from Chachi is the weekly event he’ll be hosting every Tuesday at PVD Social Club (formerly Jerky’s), called The Bridge.  Last week kicked things off, and tomorrow — with performances from Swann Notty, Freddie Black, and whoever wants to grab the open mic — will mark the second [...]

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