Drake’s debut album “Thank Me Later” can be purchased on iTunes here.

If you didn’t know, the incredible Janelle Monae released her new album “ArchAndroid” earlier this week. An amazing talent, her artistry is certainty unique. Some have described her as a female version of B.O.B..

I’ve had the opportunity to photograph several of her live shows. Her creative passion carries over to her performance which results in an experience you are guaranteed to not forget. Janelle Monae’s “ArchAndroid” can be purchased on iTunes here. 

Below are a couple of Live Portraits of some of those performances.

We would like to send a big congratulations to B.O.B. for having his first album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, debut #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts. B.O.B. is an extremly talented artist who’s not afraid to be himself. As a result, his music has been received with open arms by many across the world.

Below are two visual project we did with B.O.B. last year.

The first is a photo project. – On the Go: B.O.B. aka Bobby Ray

The second one is a video project of B.O.B.’s 2009 SXSW Showcase. -

I’m pleased to announce the launch of my South by South West Hip-Hop online photo exhibition featuring Roc Nation artist J. Cole. For this project I had the opportunity to document the rising MC’s dynamic experience at the 2010 SXSW music festival.

Other artists included in the project are Nas, Bun B, Chamillionaire, Killer Mike, YelaWolf, DJ Quik, Talib Kewli, Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Krayzie Bone and others.

In addition to the online exhibition, optimized iPad and iPhone digital spreads have been prepared for those on the go or away from their computers.

The entire SXSW Hip-Hop photo project can be viewed at http://SXSWHipHop.com

Our SXSW Hip-Hop 2010 Online Photo Exhibition will launch next week on 04.27.10 at SXSWHIPHOP.COM. The photo project features J. Cole and a number of other Hip-Hop artists who took part in the 2010 SXSW Music Festival.

Here’s a preview of our 2010 SXSW Hip-Hop Photo Spread project. The above image features Hip-Hop royalty Nas who performed twice during SXSW. In addition to viewing the project online, optimized iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch versions will also be available. Last years SXSW photo project featuring Asher Roth, B.O.B., Janelle Monae and many others can be viewed at http://sxswhiphop.com.

Previously unseen photograph of Chamillionaire performing for 18,000 plus supporters.

Opening Party & Reception

Sept 19th 7-11PM

Exhibition Open
Sept 19th – Oct 15th

The 5th Gallery
205 E 5th St. Austin, TX

Devin the Dude, Jean Grae and others put it down last weekend at the Scoot Inn. Big thank you to Matt Sonzala for putting together a great show.

Matt Sonzala

Eyeris

Staci Russell

Invinsible

Jean Grae

Devin The Dude