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.

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.

Opening Party & Reception

Sept 19th 7-11PM

Exhibition Open
Sept 19th – Oct 15th

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

I recently had to opportunity to take part in the 2009 South by South West music festival. SXSW is one of the largest music festivals in the world. Thousands of artists, groups and supporters of various music types migrate to Austin each spring to take part. The Hip-Hop aspect of the 2009 festival was the largest its ever been. Below is a link to photo documentation of some of the Hip-Hop happenings that took place as seen by myself.

Featured artists for this project include Bun B, B.O.B. aka Bobby Ray, Mistah Fab, Big Boi, Janell Monae, Balance and Asher Roth.

The SXSW photo project can be viewed online at…

http://sxswhiphop.com

B.O.B. aka Bobby Ray was in town a few weeks ago for SXSW. He performed a total of six times throughout the week. Below you can watch his main SXSW Showcase at the Austin Music Hall. I had the opportunity to meet B.O.B. and his team a while back and immediately became a fan of what they are doing. As you can see in the video, he isn’t lacking passion.

Be sure to also check out his drummer “Alien”, in the footage. Another talented individual.

I was recently was interviewed by Mimi on Hot 93.3 in Austin. She wanted to discuss the recent DestinyByDesignProject.com documentary we produced. You can hear the audio below.

Additional DestinyByDesignProject.com coverage…

AltPick.com – Photographer OG’s Destiny by Design

AustinSurReal – Destiny by Design is Growing Strong! Word to the Youth!

MEDIUM – Destiny by Design Documentary

AustinHipHopScene.com – Video: Destiny by Design Project

The Incoherent Geek – Destiny by Design – Engaging Kids

Destiny by Design - Click to Watch

I recently completed my latest documentary. This recent vision focuses on the Destiny by Design junior high after-school program. Originally, I planned to create a photo-only project documenting the Fall 08 semester, but this time around I chose to merge my photo work with video to better communicate this amazing story. I was blessed to have the opportunity to be involved with this program yet again and single handedly witnessed the inspiration music is capable of providing.

Destiny by Design, in cooperation with Citizen Schools, focuses on culture and career development opportunities within hip-hop. Teaming with volunteers, the Destiny by Design kids were able to utilize their creativity to produce, write, and record their own song.

The Destiny by Design media project can be viewed online at…

http://destinybydesignproject.com