http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0rq8vEFGA0&sns=em
I haven't blogged here in a while. I've been in New York City working on KMCNY.blogspot.com, interviewing recording engineers and designing a high school music production class. It's back to local, solo sweat now that my GN Festival show is this weekend, but I was browsing my Twitter messages when Landon DeVon hit me up with this link.
Landon DeVon got my attention because of his voice. His YouTube covers feature him harmonizing with himself over Drake, John Legend, and Frank Ocean songs, sometimes via webcam, sometimes sans webcam and with a little more production.
This video, however, is strictly rap. DeVon uses his rap debut ("Keep Pushing") as a vehicle for a more edgy persona, and bashes hopefuls unwilling to grind and all too willing to complain about the industry climate. Langston "Arcani" Elvord can be seen dancing and hyping up the video as the song progresses, and provides contrast to DeVon's casual, un-rapper-like style of dress with his sleeveless jean jacket and OBEY cap.
That's not to say his style is bad. Individuality seems to be DeVon's trademark. YouTube commenters urge him to continue be himself. One user talks about the "chills" he used to get seeing Landon perform on stage. One thing is for certain, Madison wants to hear more.
