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.

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.

David Banner Billboard & PDN Magazine Ultimate Photo Contest Winning Image

We’ve been real busy around here lately and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down anytime soon, we like it that way. That being said, I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who provided coverage on our Billboard & PDN Magazine photo contest award. We definitely appreciate it.

SXSW (South by South West) – SXSW PHOTO OF DAVID BANNER WINS KUDOS FOR OG PHOTOGRAPHER

Ozone Magazine – Salute The OG

AustinSurReal - My Dude OG may be the most important person on the Austin Rap Scene. And he made the new Gerald G Video!!!!

FWMJ’s Rappers I Know – The true OG of Austin TX + Gerald G Video

Alternative Pick – OG Winner of 2008 Billboard Mag and PDN Music Moment

Austin Hip-Hop Scene – OG Photographer wins 2008 Billboard/PDN Ultimate Photo Contest

MEDIUM – OG of Luxury Mindz Wins Billboard’s/Photo District News Photo Contest

Those interested, can view all of the other Billboard & PDN Magazine winning images here.

I’m pleased to announce that I was recently named one of the winners of the 2008 Billboard Magazine and PDN (Photo District News) Summer Music Moment – Ultimate Music Photography Contest. The judges selected the David Banner photo featured above as one of the winning image selected out of over 2,000 submissions.

The captured moment took place at the 2008 SXSW Music Festival in Austin and is currently featured in the December issue of PDN magazine and will also be in a gallery on the Billboard and PDN sites later this month.

Being named one of the Billboard and PDN photo contest winners is a blessing. My team and I work very hard for all of the content we produce, so having our work showcased and recognized is something I am grateful for.

My latest published photo comes courtesy of The Source Magazine. The image features David Banner and appears in the June issue (pg. 17) of The Source with N.E.R.D on the cover. There is also an alternate version of the magazine that features Gnarls Barkley on the cover. The featured interview was done with Matt Sonzala and conducted by Soren Baker, executive editor of The Source, on the topic of SXSW.

For those who haven’t had an opportunity to witness a David Banner concert before and all that goes with one of his shows, here is our exclusive video footage of his performance at the Austin Music Hall for SXSW 2008…

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Here is our footage from Bun B’s Pimp C Tribute Show at SXSW 08.

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