Here at the GoodLifeCampaign it is Mixtape Monday!!! We are taking Mondays as an opportunity to highlight a mixtape folks should be checking out if they haven't already. This Monday is no different!!!
Ajax Stack's Flyer Than Before marks the third official release for the Grand Rapids native. Flyer than Before has been playing in the deck since the holiday season. What I like most about the mixtape is the snapshots into the artist. Never underestimate the power of spoken word, and the way it can connect to people, or better yet helps people connect to the artist. But please don't think the mixtape is only for folks that appreciate that steez, Stacks made sure to keep something on there for everybody, even the Ignorant (Track 3).
Stacks stays pretty clever with the wordplay and gives his audience a wide variety of tracks. HUH! (Track 2) is club track that has that hype factor that can get you moving whether you are in the whip or in the club. Looking for something a little more laid back then check out Talkin Bout (Track 15) feat. Nate Paulson and Vaughn G. The entire mixtape is filled with great features that fit, but my favorite is Promethazine feat. Dreamer and Duke Greene.
Another great thing about this mixtape is Stacks also blessed it with several great visuals to get a better view of the vision he is giving you. Below are a few videos to some of the tracks on Flyer Than Before. This Mixtape is more than worth the listen, matter of fact make sure you download!!! Stacks will be heading to the SXSW music festival in Texas. There is a kickstarter account to help him make it down there. Help him rep GR on the national stage!!! Link for that is also below!! Good Peoples, Good Music, GoodLifeCampaign approved!!!! High Rise!!!
The Beginning is always a great place to start. I say that because many artists feel entitled to certain privileges at their beginnings while not wanting to pay the dues others have to get them. Most are so worried about the finish line that lose focus on the starting blocks. Getting out of the blocks cleanly is just as if not more important than the lean at the end.
One thing is certain about B Jamon's "The Beginning" is that there was more than enough attention payed to getting out of the starting blocks clean. This mixtape was handled with a lot of care and attention to detail. There is something for everyone on this mixtape. Jamon blends Hip Hop with R&B and the transition doesn't seem forced or choppy. I can't really say he is a rapper and I can't say he is a singer, both of which he does extremely well. He is simply an artist. A very versatile artist. He displays his versatility well on Black Rose (Track 4) and Hard for the Money(Track 2).
"It builds character when shit doesn't happen overnight.. " -B Jamon
One of my favorite lines on the entire tape. There are several great punchlines and pictures painted in this mixtape. Some target women(please listen to Number 2 Track 14), men, or the entire community as a whole. If this is "The Beginning", you can be sure that the GoodLifeCampaign will be keeping an eye out for the entire journey. #GLC
Reppin: D.O.M.G (Digital Olds Music Group) Grand Rapids, MI
The GoodLifeCamp had the opportunity to get to know a little more about Kalamzoo, MI artist SKITZO. SKITZO will be opening for Hopsin @ The Intersection Tonight along with The Space Crew!! S/O MikeG Productions for putting together a great show!! Below is the entire conversation along with links to his videos and social media outlets. Michigan has talent!! #GLC
Here is A Video From Skitzo Shot By DouieFunz Films
Here is a Look into a Show SKITZO in Kalamazoo With Ritzz of Strange Music and Jarren Benton.
Well we have another one. I know we have been gone for a minute, and it's just because we have been focused on the music with our artist by the name of J.Rob. We have released his mixtape titled A Leader Chasing A Dream II or ALCAD II digitally on the internet.
What you are going to get from this extraordinary mixtape is, "A Good Feeling." J. Rob hails from Michigan and has been at this hip hop thing for a couple of years now. He has released three other mixtapes titled "The Rob Report," "Words From the Wise" and "A Leader Chasing a Dream". You can download these mixtapes along with ALCAD II on datpiff.com. We here at GoodLifeCampaign take our time when we listen to music, meaning we don't just skim through it. If you listen to J. Rob from day one, you will appreciate his come up. His skills just keep on getting better and better with each and every song. This mixtape opens up with a theatrical intro and from there, stories being told. You have to listen to this talented emcee, as he takes you through trials and tribulations, happiness, being a good father, partying, and everyday life situations. It truly is a GOOD mixtape that needs to be heard by the world. So here is the link to the mixtape ALCAD II, its free to download and we appreciate your support here at GoodLifeCampaign. Here's a video from the mixtape also. Enjoy the Greatness, and we will be hitting you with much more soon. #GLC
If you are a follower of our site, you know that we are avid sports fans. Boxing happens to be a sport we follow closely because it serves two purposes for us. Excellent entertainment and an opportunity to continue showing what is the best in our state. It just so happens that the best fighter in the game is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whenever we get the opportunity we try to become apart of this unique experience. Whether it is going to Vegas for the fights, supporting basketball showcases, or in this case, going to the press conference.
Floyd Mayweather made Grand Rapids one of the stops on his 11 city press conference tour to promote the super-fight between himself and Mexican megastar Canelo Alvarez aptly named "THE ONE". Both fighters are undefeated and the winner will be considered mostly likely boxing's best. This fight is projected to push astronomical numbers and threaten the PPV all time record number for any fight. That record of 2.4+ million buys belongs to Oscar De La Hoya and Mayweather. It was quite funny to see Grand Rapids in the mix along with cities like New York, Chicago, Miami, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, but Floyd Mayweather insisted on bringing this press conference back home.
Grand Rapids is a fight city, and it was a treat for all fight fans that came out to support the hometown kid, or the Mexican challenger(when you watch the video that will make more sense). Not only were the two combatants on display, but it was also an opportunity to meet another big names in the sport. Oscar De La Hoya was also in attendance, along with the World Middleweight Champion, Grand Rapids native Peter Quillin.
While waiting in line for the event(no we haven't tried to use the media card yet) we met a cool kid that was in line right before us. When we got there, he was one of maybe 10 people in front of us. Soon the line was around the block. As we waited in line, I started to poke fun at the kid for wearing Beats by Dre headphones. The point I was trying to make was that kids nowadays just want things because other kids have them and don't know the origin or history of them. I often use Jordans, or Beats by Dre headphones as a prime example.
I tapped the kid on the shoulder to quiz him a bit. I asked him his name and what does he know about the creator of his headphones. His name is Ulysses Campos, and he proceeded to tell me about Dr. Dre's first album and how Dr. Dre helped put on Snoop Dogg and Eminem. I was proved wrong, but it was pretty cool!! Found out that Ulysses is an aspiring boxer and a huge Floyd Mayweather fan. He trains at the same gym Floyd began his boxing career at, MGGA gym. Seeing the excitement in this young man's eyes was something I wish the entire world could have seen. He was proud to be there. Proud to be from Grand Rapids, home of the best pound for pound boxer in the world.
I see a lot of hate, or people that discredit the things that Floyd does, because he is from here(Grand Rapids). They always want to speak on some of the wrong they may have seen, or say that he doesn't do enough to give back to this area. I didn't see any of those people here at this FREE event. I seen a community of people supporting the champ, along with some rooting for the challenger. I also seen so many young people soaking up the entire experience. From the inflatable events, to the music, to the prime seating, Mayweather focused on showing the youth of Grand Rapids that he cares. You never know what spark he may have ignited that Wednesday morning at Houseman Field. Sometimes all it takes is to really see someone from your hometown do it, in order for you to know that you can do the same. Floyd spent some extra time after the press conference to sign autographs for those that stuck around. I was happy to see that not only did Floyd Mayweather sign Ulyssess's gloves, he also brought him up on stage and gave the young teen some words of encouragement.
This is one of the reasons why the GoodLifeCampaign will always support Floyd Mayweather Jr and all endeavors he is associated with. Is he without fault, no. But he is real. To be honest, Floyd Mayweather is just another guy from Grand Rapids. What is different about him is that he seen his dream and did everything in his power to make it happen. He did not let anything hold him back and he became as successful as he wanted to be, despite being from a conservative Western Michigan city. I see him as motivation not only for boxers in the area, but artists also. Anybody that wants something, do not let where you are from define you or your success. Make it happen!! Thanks for the added motivation. #GLC
Below is the video we took from the fan perspective at the press conference. Enjoy!!
The highest level of being f*cked up and doing
anything and everything unimaginable if you were sober... done mostly by
white guys with alcohol and/or other drugs. This is the Urban dictionary definition. The City of Grand Rapids offered up its definition Saturday night at Rocky's Bar on Ottawa. Grand Rapids duo Neighborhood Kid and E Dub released their second joint mixtape under the Trump Tight Music Group label aptly named "Still Buzzin...Whiteboy Wasted 2". Every person that came through the door was given a FREE copy of Still Buzzin, and enjoyed a showcase of great homegrown talent.
Neighborhood and DJ Dean Martian
DJ Dean Martian set the vibe for the night, and many from around the city came out in support of the T.T.M.G duo. The night was about releasing the mixtape, getting the first live listen to it's content, and also enjoying some great performances from a loaded roster of performers.
B-Flippa and E Spellz
Buggy Billz and Kwase
The night of performances started with GR rappers E Spellz and B Flippa coming out the gates strong to help get the party hype. E Spellz new mixtape I Do It 4 Hip Hop is available now. Then came another T.T.M.G labelmate Kwase to add more fuel to the fire. Kwase came through and shared a few singles off his next project. Back 40 also represented and made sure the crowd knew what that Loud is about. GoodLifeCampaign's own J Rob also blessed the stage Dolo, Yeah Dolo (Reference: A Leader Chasing A Dream mixtape on Datpiff) and held it down. Grind2$hine came out with the team and shared a few solid singles folks need to be on the lookout for this summer. Then came the Neighborhood Kid and E Dub to put the finishing touches on the night in unmistakeable Whiteboy Wasted fashion.
The mixtape is hype and fun, many songs you can hear played in several different party scenarios. Certainly holds true to the theme of the mixtape. Bottom of My Cup, a crowd favorite, shut down the night of performances making sure everybody left satisfied.
Nych G and Elevate
One other unique thing about tonight was the crowd present. Several other great performers were also in attendance showing support and taking in a night of good entertainment. Nych G of High Rise Records, Elevate of Black Spade Ent., and of course T.T.M.G's own A.N.T all came through to get Whiteboy Wasted.
The entire night lived up to the party name and was great look for the city. Another successful Hip Hop event thrown with nothing but drinks, laughter, and entertainment being the only things folks left for home talking about. Starting to notice more and more that several artists and labels are starting to work with one another, for the sake of bringing quality shows to the people that want them. Time will tell the outcome, but we should be encouraged with the direction. Special thanks to the T.T.M.G camp for putting this event together. #Salute #GLC
Nothing wrong with a little verbal warfare from MCs. It wouldn't be Hip Hop without cats taking their craft seriously and being willing to make an example of any MC claiming to be better than. Not exactly sure how this battle started, but it has made its way to the visuals.
We posted Ajax Stacks "5AM in Athens" video where Stacks made clear whom his target was. Elevate. Now there is a response to the "5AM in Athens" record.
Elevate counters with "Foreign Dictatorship" Here it is.
Be sure to also Check out Ajax Stacks "5AM in Athens", and you tell us who looks to have the edge in Round 1!!! (I know this is just a trailer, but I am interested to hear the rest of the song)
Grand Rapids Michigan's own Action Figures are currently on a European Tour, but that didn't stop them from dropping some fire on the hip hop world. Their latest single Jumanji features T3 from Slum Village. Just like the first single "Russell Westbrook", these cats are bringing a familiar title to the game and making it their own. Check out the video that is setting the net on fire!!! GoodLifeCampaign Approved!!!
We are out in Vegas enjoying Cinco De Mayo weekend exactly the way it should be celebrated. Patron, Coronas, and supporting two of Michigan's own take center stage of the sporting world for tonight. #MayDay.
Grand Rapid's own Floyd Mayweather is not only a boxing superstar, but a mainstream cultural icon that can demand the world's attention when he puts his craft to work. There has to be some pride in knowing the kid from Grand Rapid's Michigan you watched through Golden Gloves, you watched compete in the Olympics, and you watched at the start of his pro career at the Van Andel Arena, has risen to such heights following his dream. Makes you feel some comfort in knowing there is someone from the same region, same state, has had some of the same issues as you have faced, found a way to push through everything to achieve his goals in such a manner that the whole world for a moment has to pay attention.
Tonight Floyd takes on Robert Guerrero, in a World Championship Title Boxing affair!! The World will be in attention as the best in the game steps through the ropes to put his claim as one of the greatest fighters ever back in the public eye. Mayweather boxing events have been become not only a one day affair, but must see TV for a month before the fight. So much so that CBS and Showtime has inked him to a deal that could make Floyd the highest paid athlete ever!!! Some love him, and some hate him, but ALL will watch.
Floyd is also showing a lot of love to the younger generation and the sport of boxing as well. He is helping expose the world to some of the brightest, future legends to come after his 30 month retirement timeline comes up and he hangs up the gloves for good. The Sport of Boxing will thrive. #MayDay will highlight The Money Team. All of Floyd's fighters in his camp will be on display. That includes another Michigan homegrown talent in Inkster's own J'Leon Love, who will be also fighting on the main PPV card. GoodLifeCampaign has been following J'Leon for a minute. His Vision will come true TONIGHT!!
Coming out to watch this happen in person has been such an unreal experience. Meeting several World Championship Boxing Superstars, and getting a chance to see some things that can only be experienced by coming out to Vegas Fight Weekend, is something we recommend everyone put on their bucket list. It's living, getting a chance to be at the parties and events you have watched on TV for years as a kid and throughout the rest of your life, no matter how old. I could imagine being in Vegas during the Tyson years. Who would you have met if you could have been at an Ali fight?? Going to support the hometown kid that has reached that same level, and being at such events is something we will remember for the rest of our lives. So many stories.
Due to advanced technology we are able to share some of these smaller stories better with you. While waiting in line at the weigh in, we met a ton of pretty cool people from all of the world. This older couple was next to us and let us take a picture after talking a bit. Just another example of how far Mayweather's star has risen. People love to come see the experience. The couple came decked out in "Ghostbusters" T shirts in support of Grand Rapid's finest. I asked the husband a few questions. Why is he a fan of Mayweather?? Why the Ghostbuster's T's?? What do you think about Guerrero and his father's pre-fight taunting of Floyd calling him a women beater??
Husband said simply that Floyd is the best boxer he has EVER seen. He wants to see him live. It's History. His favorite fighter. Both the husband and wife are fight fans. Both say they understand how relationships go, and how certain things may look. Relationships will have their peaks and valleys and would never wish upon anyone that their life issues are put in the public eye like Floyd Mayweather's issues. Floyd still being able to be the best at his craft even with all of life's distractions and imperfections is unreal. He still seems to be the him, regardless of who likes it or not. Floyd is Floyd and they love that and will support him! Husband also said if this picture goes viral, I gotta pay him!! LOL!! Technology!!
Great perspective. Good People. Living their GoodLife. GoodLifeCampaign.
outside the weigh in
outside the weigh in
Grand Rapids also has another homegrown boxing World Champion.
Kid Chocolate Peter Quillin
Grand Rapid's Own Champ Peter Quillin and GLC's Mechie Davis
NBA star Andrew Bynum
World Champion Danny Garcia S/O Genius Minded Clothing
! Be on the lookout!!
Champ Austin Trout and GLC's Drey Thrash
Mechie Davis and Danny Garcia
Money Team Fighter and World Champion Ishe Smith
DarkHeart Entertainment made the trip to Vegas too!!
Ajax Stack's Flyer Than Before marks the third official release for the Grand Rapids native. Flyer than Before has been playing in the deck since the holiday season. What I like most about the mixtape is the snapshots into the artist. Never underestimate the power of spoken word, and the way it can connect to people, or better yet helps people connect to the artist. But please don't think the mixtape is only for folks that appreciate that steez, Stacks made sure to keep something on there for everybody, even the Ignorant (Track 3).
