CMJ - WEDNESDAY 20, 2010: Quality Control Marketing Presents The Official CMJ Showcase

And ya don't stop! (I'm loving the rap cliche/sayings today)

Catch Spanks and myself once again over at Southpaw in Brooklyn representing the most studious crew in rap music. We're gonna be doing a somewhat different set than the previous night's party, so it'd be beneficial to your life for you to check both of these showcases out, if you're in the NY area on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here's the press release on this event:

"Quality Control Marketing Presents The Official CMJ Showcase – CMJ Music Festival, Brooklyn, New York
October 20th 2010!

The Official Showcase is sponsored by FWMJ’s Rappers I Know

Quality Control Marketing in conjunction with FWMJ’s RappersIKnow.com present the Official CMJ HipHop Showcase. Live at the Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. in Brooklyn NY. The diverse power packed lineup includes Tanya Morgan (Brooklynatti), One Be Lo (Michigan), Grillade (Bay Area), Magestik Legend (Michigan), Neek The Exotic f. Large Professor (NYC), Honor Roll (Bay Area), DaVinci (San Francisco), Truthlive (Bay Area/LA), YC The Cynic …(NYC), Jah C (NYC), The Problemaddicts (Massachusetts) and Fresh Vetz (NYC)

If you are in or around NYC for CMJ be sure to come out and support as we host a wonderful night at Southpaw in Brooklyn."

Mike Baker the Bike Maker

CMJ - TUESDAY 19, 2010: CROOKS & CASTLES' BK LIVE SHOWCASE

WHERE BROOKLYN AT!??!?! (Fatman Scoop voice)

Myself and Spank Pops (HNRL represent!) will be rocking along with a buncha other dope up-and-coming artists, as well as some surprise guests!

It's gonna be hella fun, and hella dope music, so come on out!!!

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Mike Baker the Bike Maker - "Food For Thought" video

Mike Baker the Bike Maker - Food For Thought from HNRL on Vimeo.

Back at you once again with another video off my mixtape Body Of Work

Like "Strut" off of Now Or Never, "Food For Thought" is one of those instances where I felt like I needed to wax poetic on something I was feeling hella much. In this case it was Larry Heard/Mr. Fingers' contemplative classic "Can You Feel It".

Shot, once again, by Rob Critical of HA Critical, and assisted in the camerawork department by Charles Yi of The Mighty Fifty, this video was shot in Downtown LA during the summer at "magic hour" - that perfectly complementary time of the day when the sun decides to match the tone of this video we shot right here. It makes things a little more special for you, the viewer, to experience, as well as me, the artist, to provide.

Hope you enjoy!

Check it out on youtube as well if you have problems viewing Vimeo - HERE

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F.A.M.E. - Nightcap feat. Mike Baker the Bike Maker

The good homies Teeko, Max Kane & Malaguti of F.A.M.E. (Fresh Analog Music Experience) asked me to rock with them, and before you know it, this joint was born.

You may have heard it on Body Of Work already, but this is the whole shebang! Peep Mugpush on the geeeeeeee-tar at the end!

Check it on out over at Blind I For The Kids for today's exclusive track, or even right HERE.

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Mike Baker the Bike Maker - BODY OF WORK is out now!!!

Download full mix as separated tracks HERE

Mike Baker the Bike Maker: BODY OF WORK Mixed by Capski

1. Refreshing
2. Golden Girl feat. Trackademicks & 1-O.A.K.
3. Food for Thought
4. Nightcap*
5. Automatic feat. 1-O.A.K.
6. Lovely Feeling
7. Air it Out
8. La La La*
9. DJ Eleven - Every Freakin'* (DJ Ayres Remix)
10. Ronson EVR Intermission
11. Kenna - Say Goodbye to Love (Trackademicks Remix)
12. Affirmation
13. Do the Dew* feat. 1-O.A.K.
14. Humdinger*
15. I Excel
16. Weapons
17. Modern Love
18. Mile High*
19. HNRL feat. MoxMore, Trackademicks, Whiz, Spank Pops & Josie Stingray
20. Wanting Things
21. Out the House* feat. 1-O.A.K., Whiz and Vinroc on scratches

Original songs produced by:
#4 - F.A.M.E.
#8 - Vinroc
#9 - DJ Ayres
#13 - A.D.D. Productions
#14 - Doctor J
#18 - 1-O.A.K.
#21 - Sophomore
Mixed by Capski - http://lightcommand.tumblr.com/
Cover concept - Mike Baker the Bike Maker
Cover photography - Sisilia Piring
Cover design - Cheryln Quan

Enjoy!

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Mike Baker the Bike Maker - La La La (NSFW) video

Mike Baker the Bike Maker - La La La from HNRL on Vimeo.

***BRAND NEW HNRL EXCLUSIVE (NSFW)***

Mike Baker the Bike Maker “La La La”.

The first single from my mixtape “Body Of Work” (9/6/10).

Song produced by Vinroc (Triple Threat).

Conceived by Mike Baker the Bike Maker.

Directed & edited by Rob Critical (HA Critical).

http://www.honorrollcrew.com/

An homage with scenes from “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls” directed by the Bay Area’s own(!!!) Russ Meyer.

A NSFW sing-a-long that pays homage to the swingin’ good times of yesteryear!

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PARTY TIME! EXCELLENT! Saturday 9/21/2010

DJ Tap.10, myself, you and everybody you know.

Leave your inhibitions at home.

Let's get CRAAAAAZE!

Eve Lounge
575 Howard St.
San Francisco, Ca.

9pm-2am

21+

NO COVER!

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DJ Eleven - "Every Freakin'" feat. Mike Baker the Bike Maker

My homie DJ Eleven, got me to lace some vocals over something he was cooking up, and BOOM!

Here you have it, "Every Freakin'" was born.

Something fun, and a bit naughty to get you moving on the dance floor.

Here's what Eleven has to say on the project:

"Over a year after starting on the project, the song that I did with the homie Mike Baker The Bike Maker has finally hit the (digital) record stores (and their virtual shelves)! Vancouver's Kutcorners contributed a great bassline for the original version. Mike2600, Illo + Keam, and DJ Ayres all flipped really good remixes. And, Kalani did a fantastic job bringing the artwork for it all together. Click on any of the links to buy buy buy! Turntable Lab or Gigacrate or Juno or Amazon or iTunes"

Enjoy! Have fun with it! And please believe there's more where this one came from, and way sooner than you know!

Mike Baker the Bike Maker

HNRL in SF Weekly

The HNRL has been profiled in SF Weekly this week. It's a dope piece on my fam and I.

Check it out HERE.

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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo tomorrow night at "Cinco De Mike-O"!!!

I'll be hosting the shenanigans while Tap.10, Max Kane and Willie Maze supply the sounds to help you get down.

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West Coast Casual & HNRL present - GOOD LOOKS

I’m performing in LA on Saturday night (5/1/10) at the new monthly GOOD LOOKS party, so come through and party with myself, Whiz Kid, Lambo, Capski and DJ Phatrick.

We gon’ get it in, and help you lose yourself in the process.

A West Coast Casual x HNRL collaboration

Come one, come all to E. 3rd Lounge (734 E. 3rd St. in Little Tokyo).

10pm-2am

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Trackademicks - The [Re]Mixtape Vol. 3

It's finally here - the third and final installment in Trackademicks' [Re]Mixtape series!!! Go ahead and download it HERE.

Mixed by DJ Tap.10, it features the likes of J*Davey, Phonte, Zero 7, Little Dragon, Wale and whole host of others, as well as your's truly.

So check it out party people, and let the Cool Collar Scholar help make your life better through sound.

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Rockin' with The Park at their Wednesday Night Sessions at Mojito in SF

LIVE BAND SHIT, YEEE!!!!!

I'm a be rocking with some of the Bay Area's finest tomorrow night, and you should most definitely roll through!

"Join us this Wednesday February 24, 2010 for one special show with some surprise Guests. Rock with The Park (live band) + Host Wonway + Featured Guests/Open Session for MC's + DJ Whooligan for theeee vibe of your favorite house party every Wednesday Night.

Wednesday February 24th The Park features:
HNRL Mike Baker the Bike Maker, Siaira Shawn, Truthlive, and many more... stay up at twitter.com/thepark with who will be coming through.

Hungry? Eat $2 Tacos with us at 8:30 pm, Mojito has a tasty menu, show is free99. say WORD?!?

theparkmusic.com
twitter.com/thepark"

Mojito
1337 Grant Ave @ Green
San Francisco, CA

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Mike Baker the Bike Maker performing at Splash!

Catch me at my first show of the year, performing alongside Rob Roy, Pance Party, J-Phlip and Just at this dubFrequency shindig, Splash! (not to be confused with the Jnash hit of the same name,) in San Francisco.

Free with RSVP to sf@dubfrequency.com until 11pm. $5 after.

Come through, and have hella fun!!!

Mike Baker the Bike Maker

Off the Wall Sessions Ep. 8 - Mike Baker the Bike Maker

Off The Wall Sessions Ep.8 Mike Baker The Bike Maker from OFF THE WALL SESSIONS on Vimeo.

Back in October when myself and the rest of the Honor Roll crew were in New York for CMJ, I did this Off the Wall Sessions interview with good folks of Homebase NYC and Hot Mop Films.

It was a fun interview to do, especially after I found the place. LOL.

Please watch and get to learn a lil' bit more about me - Mike Baker the Bike Maker

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PARTY TIME: Friday Dec. 11th - ROLL CALL

Honor Roll invites you to...
ROLL CALL
Friday, December 11th @ Som Bar SF
every 2nd Friday

Resident Selector
DJ Tap.10
(Honor Roll)

Hosted By
Mike Baker The Bike Maker

Come party with The Honor Roll this month as we celebrate the release of the homies League510's new project "Invasion Vol. 1" and website launch. See why these dudes took home the mtvU freshman prize their "I'm On" video! We got some CD and clothing giveaways courtesy of Stash Magazine, Upper Playground & Clear Label Records too. It's gonna be a major rager!!!

::BIRTHDAYS/SPECIAL OCCASIONS/RSVP::
HonorRollCall@gmail.com

Som Bar SF
2925 16th St (S. Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA

Mike Baker the Bike Maker

Honor Roll presents ROLL CALL | 2nd Friday's @ Som SF

Honor Roll Invites you to...

ROLL CALL
Friday November 13th @ Som SF
every 2nd Friday

Resident DJ
TAP.10

Guest DJ
TD Camp (Hella Records)

hosted by myself & Trackademicks

Celebrating the Release of
"Beautiful Noise" by Spank Pops (Honor Roll/Hot Box/Hella Records)



*HNRL & HELLA RECORDS giveaways*

***FREE Before 11pm w/ RSVP***
HonorRollCall@gmail.com
(First & Last Names)

SOM
2925 16th St @ South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA

http://www.som-bar.com/
http://www.honorrollcrew.com

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"Now Or Never" reviewed on Okayplayer.com!!!

They got me on the front page!!!

For the full review, click HERE!!!

I'm hella juiced!!!

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Perfect Attendance in Atlanta this weekend!!!

Wassup Dirty South, Mike Baker the Bike Maker here.

Myself, and a whole buncha artists are gonna be doin' our thing in your fun spots this weekend, and it's gonna be GRAND! The West Coast day (Saturday!) will be hosted by LAX Paperboys. Here's the flyer with all the artists, so you know I'm not fibbin':



And it's all brought to you by Fadia Kader, SMKA and The Smoking Section!!!

Learn about the whole shebang HERE.

Discounted 3-day passes can be purchased HERE.

Come one, come all. Let's have a ball!!!

Mike Baker the Bike Maker