I do a lot of things besides update this little site right here. In case you were curious about my other work…
BrooklynBullshit.com: Owner, founded in July 2012. Content covers exclusive interviews and music, video, photos, and written editorial pieces which span many topics such as news, food, music, sports, and more.
HipHopDX:
I have been a Blogger and Contributing Writer at HipHopDX since September 2007. During that time I have written hundreds of blogs, interviews, news stories, features, and album reviews. Below are some of my favorites:
Mixtape Review: Elzhi “ELMatic”
Feature Interview: Immortal Technique
Album Review: Capone N Noreaga The War Report 2
Album Review: Royce Da 5’9 Success Is Certain
TheWellVersed:
You’ll catch me at TheWellVersed with the occasional album review, news story, or participation in a “Tens” list, but more often than not I end up doing interviews over there. I think you might like these:
Interview: DJ Premier Part 1, and Part 2
Interview: Torae Part 1, and Part 2
theBVX:
Though I’m not contributing over there anymore, I had fun while I did! theBVX was the first place to let me review mixtapes…
Review: Donnis’ “The Invitation”
DallasPenn.com:
I contributed at Dallas’ site before I was even legally old enough to drink or get into good clubs. This was where I started to learn to develop my attitude in written form into a wit that was knowledgeable, aggressive, entertaining, and yet not overbearing. It has been some years since I wrote at his site, but you should definitely keep an eye on his blog in the present day, as his content is top notch.
The War on Terror = 190 Pairs of Nike Dunks
XXLMag.com:
From time to time you’ll catch me writing magazine-ish things for their paperless counterpart to the publication I grew up on.
Album Review: Atmosphere The Family Sign
Album Review: Kidz In The Hall Occasion
ThatsEnuff.com:
News and interviews, and basically anything dealing with original content, is what you’ll find from me at DJ Enuff’s website.
Pharoahe Monch Prepares for Upcoming Album Release
The 2012 Heavy Hitters Calendar
Director Jessy Terrero Speaks to ThatsEnuff
DJBooth.net:
I serve as the columnist for their “In the Mix” interview series.
Interview: “In the Mix” with DJ Neil Armstrong
Global Grind:
Dropping my opinion on a bunch of topics…not just Hip Hop.
The American War On Drugs: It’s Not The Solution To The Problem, It’s The Creation
5 Cool Things To Do To Keep Cold During A Heat Wave
How Young Is Too Young To Be A Professional?
Radio appearances:
“Funkadelic Freestyles” with jbenok via George Washington University’s radio station, WRGW
RS Radio alongside actor Dennis White in October 2008
2doperadio with host Meka Soul
Brooklyn Bodega Radio and The Company Man Show with host Justin Hunte aka The Company Man
I assist with hosting duties on “The B Side Show” at A-List Radio with DJ Quiz and DP One of the Heavy Hitters. The show goes live Wednesdays from 10pm-midnight EST.
Interviews: I have interviewed Black Rob, Chiddy Bang, David E. Beats, DJ Neil Armstrong, DJ Premier, DJ Revolution, Donnis, Donny Goines, Freekey Zekey, Get Busy Committee (Apathy, Ryu, and Scoop Deville), Get ‘Em Vega, Gunplay (of Triple C’s), Immortal Technique, J. Arch, Jamilah Creekmur, Jessy Terrero, Kno, Livin’ Proof, Malcolm and Martin (KB Imean and Styliztik Jones), Reef the Lost Cauze, REKS, Sha Stimuli, Torae, Wale, Young Chris, YC the Cynic, and more.
Publicity: Publicist for Immortal Technique and Wyclef Jean’s All Handz On Deck Records. I also do freelance publicity and marketing-relating work like blog outreach, promotional email blasts, etc. and have worked with independent artists such as Drew32, Black Lung and Borgata MOB, and more.
Artist Biographies: I have written artist bios for DJ Enuff, DP One, DJ GI Joe, DJ Abel, Immortal Technique, J. Scrilla, Joell Ortiz, Robo Robb, Triple Threat, Skyzoo (via Duck Down Records), Sammy Needlz, and more. I take requests for bios at all times – please contact me for rates at untitledtype@gmail.com
Music Video Appearances:
Mohammad Dangerfield “The BBQ Joint”
J Scrilla feat. K-Beta, XO, Oddisee, RAtheMC, Wordsmith, Judah, and Teflon “No Love”
Brown Bag All Stars “The Agenda” (Marco Polo remix)
Magazine Articles:
The Source: Oct./Nov. 2010, Interview with Jamilah Creekmur
XXL: Dec.’11/Jan.’12, Album Review for Kidz In The Hall
Press Releases: I have done press releases on a freelance basis for Skyzoo (via Duck Down Records), YoYouHeard, K-Beta, DJ GI Joe, Immortal Technique, Viper Records, and more, which have been re-printed on some of the industry’s leading news and blog sites.
Panel Discussions: Featured panelist on Words, Beats, & Life’s discussion entitled “Blurring the Lines: Journalists, Scholars, and Fans” in conjunction with the screening of the film The Furious Force of Rhymes by The Smithsonian Channel in Shirlington, VA, January 29, 2012. Watch the footage here.
Freelance Work: I do various types of writing and editing work on a freelance basis, at an affordable rate below the industry standard. Please contact me for pricing and general inquiries at amanda.bassa@gmail.com
