"I tend to want things in life I can't grasp, Sky's the limit for who? My name's Mars! So I'm thinking out of this world, Somewhere Far..." - Mars Hoffa
Moustapha Sylla better known by his stage name Mars Hoffa, originally from Newark, New Jersey & the tri-state area with Senegalese roots (West Africa) is an artist whose realities and visage are portrayed in his music, lyrical style and alter ego. Gifted with versatility as an artist, Mars Hoffa is very compassionate when making music and unexpectedly always delivers something "new" while experimenting with his craft yet still paying homage to the many different sub-genres of hip hop which have helped formed his own lane. He's very determined as an artist and after receiving great feedback from his fan base & international listeners, Mars Hoffa is set to release an anticipated project titled "LOVEtoWAR" which is an acronym for "LIVING OFF VIGOROUS EFFORTS TO WIN AND RULE."
Besides working with many artists & producers, Mars Hoffa has a broad network and is an upcoming artist to keep your eye on and will break through in the near future. His career was helped shaped by many of his influences, trials & tribulations & personal life. There's been many instances in life where he decided to reroute many situations and will continue to find a way until success. The story goes on so let's go to "Mars" and mute what the World Says..."
One Brooklyn night plus one random Connect... BAAAM Adam fu**ing COST and the official KRT Crew Tee is born. Humble giants, COST & REVS
are the globally acclaimed graffiti tag team that built a name in New
York slapping stickers and scaling new heights to notorious fame;
creating a spot in the streetart world never to be forgotten. Shoutout
to all crew across NYC and beyond... True Kings Runnin' Things! ... since the 1990's muthf****!!!
Limited Edition, 6.0z Heavyweight Black S/S Tee with large metallic silver KRT handstyle print by KRT crew Cassius Fouler
ELEMENT TREE (ART BASEL 2012)
Feat. DISTORT x MR. MUSTART
Filmed and Edited By: SERRINGE
Powered By: ART PRIMO X FLAME
New Jersey based graffiti art collective The ELEMENT TREE Team take a trip to Art Basel 2012 to flex some skill. The collaborative effort between DISTORT and MR. MUSTART resulted in a wall that combined Classical art with the likes of graffiti. The video was powered by ART PRIMO and FLAME. It was also fueled by dedication and pure love. Enjoy.
ELEMENT TREE
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ART PRIMO
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Having begun writing and performing rhymes as a young girl, the New Haven, CT (USA) born Akua Naru, began crafting in her early years what would later reveal to be a great talent for profound lyricism and extraordinary musical performances. Known as a traveler, as chronicled throughout her Jan. 2011 debut release, The Journey Aflame, this female wordsmith has garnered attention by trotting the globe, recording her experiences and fusing musical genres with her brand of hip hop. Formerly based in Philadelphia, there have been many stops along the way, from traveling West Africa to touring China, Naru moved to Cologne, Germany where she currently resides and creates music.
Since the January 2011 release of her debut album "...The Journey Aflame", Naru has in a short time solidified herself on the scene as a model for what women can be in hip hop. The album has been written about in several countries and deemed a classic hiphop contribution by hip hop and jazz critics, as well as, academics from New York to Moscow. Placing at number one on the US college radio charts, with the JR & PH7 produced single "The World Is Listening", in rotation on various national radio stations in France and Germany and appearing in record stores from Paris to Tokyo, "...The Journey Aflame" has definitely proven to do just that; make the world listen.
Naru has performed with the world renowned Afro Beat pioneer and Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen, toured with classic Hip Hop group Lords Of The Underground, & shared the stage/collaborated with artists Patrice, Tete, Ursula Rucker, Blitz The Ambassador, german production powerhouse JR &Ph7, Detroit emcee Elzhi, Wax Tailor, Uk rapper TY, Voice Of Germany soul singer, Mic Donet, and recently featured on a new Red Hot release along side Tuneyards and legends Angelique Kidjo and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the legendary Roots crew. Not just an emcee, Naru has also recently teamed up with one of the nation’s leading scholars.
In "Freedom," ZAKEE sings and performs
his genius lyrics over a creatively blended, eclectic mix of self
produced beat. He strives to re-invent the possibility of music,art
and culture with this new sound that is hip-hop, alternative, afro-beat and electroglobal.
"Joey BadA$$ (@ogswank) stopping by at the KANEK Loft Downtown Newark. He also shot a video his ProEra Prodies with the help of Creative Control. Looks like he's having a wonderful time with Jazze The Pitbull."
Ngu Asongwed (@BlazeGlorious) also know as the backbone of the KANEK
"Pre459 & Statik Selektah (@StatikSelekt) who is an East Coast-based DJ, producer and CEO of Showoff Record. He stopped by, had lunch and made an appearance in Joey BadA$$ Video"
"New York Knicks inspired KANEK T Shirts Available at the Kanek"
"Bottom Dollar located at the KANEK"
"Artwork By Poor Kingz, located at the KANEK"
"Jazze The Pitbull getting her Beauty Sleep at the KANEK, Follow her on Instagram (@JazzeThePitbull)"
OUTCOME: Watched Sons of Labour Confidant Lucky Jones of RMU kick up at the game vs Long Island University at the WRAC in Brooklyn. Robert Morris University closed the game in style with a wonderful defeat.
