Hear Him Roar: Lou Tully & His Fresh New Mixtape.

Sticking with the year of the tiger theme, it was only fitting to highlight Lou Tully as my first local artist. He currently resides in Richmond but is a native member of the district (Alexandria more specifically). As a member of the hip hop crew Bugs Raleigh, Lou Tully has attacked the scene as a charming yet fierocous MC. His unique voice sets him apart from other MCs in the area. It is rough, edgey, and definitely a suprise.

Encounters is the debut solo mixtape for Lou Tully and features run-ins with: Feist, edIT, Loefah, Department of Eagles, Kode 9, Flufftronix, Passion Pit, Ratatat, The Who, Iggy Pop, Joker, Washed Out, Nosaj Thing, Flying Lotus, and The Presets. My personal favorites are the third track Reeling & Stumbling and the ninth track Sorry Darling. They both highlight his raw talent as an MC and also his ear for mash-ups. Below I have included a link to his mixtape so you can check out one of dc's brightest new talents. He is a king amoung is pack.




Lou Tully - Encounters

New Decade. New City. New Blog.

"Music is the air I breathe, the prayer I leave
Rippin' in the atmosphere up there in the breeze
Stronger then the revolution that you wear on your sleeve
It's all I know not an idea you believe" - Talib Kweli

According to the Chinese calendar 2010 is the year of the Tiger. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. Tigers live dangerously which often leads to trouble. They take risks and are always searching for excitement. I am going to live 2010 as a tiger. As of January 1st I will be a resident of the district and eager to start a new adventure. To top off this exploration I am starting a blog. It will focus on local artists and friends, more specifically musicians. The district is exploding with new innovative art and I think its time to expose it. To wrap up my 2009 music experience here is the list of my top DC artists thus far:

Bluebrain
Lou Tully (Bugs Raleigh Crew member)
Educated Consumers
New Rock Church of Fire
US Royalty
Laughing Man
Fffever
K-Beta
Dave Nada

Hold onto your jorts 2010!