"Brighter Pasture" (Official Music Video) by K.I.N.G Kronos, his bandcamp project, and show at Inferno

Don't be fooled by the production value on the video-- K.I.N.G Kronos is a true poet and a huge contributor to Madison's Underground Hip-Hop scene. Check out his project:

 http://kingkronos.bandcamp.com/ - Download Rings Of Saturn Volume #1 : Tangible Metaphysics


Also don't miss K.I.N.G Kronos' show on 6/13/12 at 9PM at Inferno in Madison!

"It's the Kid" Music Video

I don't own any of these clips but they are arranged by yours truly to fit the title song of my upcoming album "It's the Kid." Tweet me what you think @KIDMELOCO!

-KMC

Datpiff Link to Ted Park's mixtape "Broadcasting Live"

http://www.datpiff.com/Ted-Park-Broadcasting-Live-mixtape.353386.html

Madison Hip-Hop Heads,

In all the excitement I forgot to post the download link to Ted Park's mixtape "Broadcasting Live" hosted by Dj Pain1. Over here at Kid Melo Company we apologize for all the pain it caused you.

-KMC

Exclusive KMC Interview: Ted Park talks the Fall Mixtape, Get Your Buzz Up interview, and Upcoming Performances

KMC: "What's the most recent state of your come up?"

TP: "Ted Park is rocking solo now. Going in with Pat and Fable though. It's gonna be a crazy summer."

KMC: "That's for sure, any idea what's in store after opening for Future on the 21st?"

TP: "Yeah we got a showcase in Rockford and we're opening for Juicy J, Chip the Ripper, and Smoke DZA in July."

KMC: "That's whatsup, any album prospects post-mixtape?"

TP: "Lowkey... I'm working on a fall tape."

***Parts of this interview could not be included for confidentiality reasons. Let's just say this: look for mention of Ted Park's fall tape, "Ambition," in big places.***

TP: "Also getting an interview in getyourbuzzuptv who interviewed Techn9ne, Diggy, and Big Sean."

Shoutout to Ted Park for being part of the Third Exclusive Kid Melo Company Interview! Look out for the second part of the two-part review of Park's mixtape "Broadcasting Live" hosted by Dj Pain1 and coverage of the Future show at the Rave including vlog posts.

Ted Park's Vlog: Opening for TECHN9NE and Machine Gun Kelly

Ted Park and Patrick Swift rocked the Rave in Milwaukee, WI not once, but twice! Starting with opening for Yo Gotti on May 26th and a week later opening for TECHN9NE and Machine Gun Kelly June 3rd, these two Madison artists are starting to sprout wings (in light of the "overnight success" feeling being experienced though, "ignite" is probably a better phrase). Upon disbanding his group Arkanoid, Park started a personal come up mission and will be opening for Future with Patrick Swift and Gabe Burdulis June 21st at the Rave. NEXT POST: Kid Melo Company interviews Ted Park about Summer and Fall 2012; big things coming for Madison rap.

-KMC

PART 1: Review of Ted Park's "Broadcasting Live" Hosted by DJ Pain1

     Dj. Pain1 (Pacal Bailey) hosts Ted Park's Mixtape "Broadcasting Live," and introduces himself as a Coast-to-Coast DJ representing 608 Music and Ted as repping Arkanoid in an echoey intro that segues into the second track, "Goodmorning," with vinyl scratches and shouts from Mark "ShaH" Evans AKA Mr. Get Your Buzz Up. "Goodmorning" is a sparse sample-and-hi-hat beat with staccato dial tones. Ted talks about baking up in the morning and drops a FIFA reference between DJ shouts and alludes to his balls at least three times before the scratches transition back into the sing-song hook. Park is torn between criticizing the industry that he feels represses young artists and smearing other young artists that don't walk the walk and continue to try to dampen his "come up."
     In "Dat Ass," which sounds like a transposed version of "Goodmorning" with some hot snares, Park recants and says "no disrespect to the other Madison cats that I work with... just these gimmicky dissin'-ass rappers that can't get on my level and shit." The beginning is him ripping on the rest of his competition though, describing what he sees as the "rap Special Olympics." Park vents about kids in his school who knock his credibility because he's not hood. Park just replies at 130 miles per hour: "Stop the nonsense like fat people calling people fat drinking chocolate shakes" and goes on flowing.
   "Go Home" is a hi-pass, autotune ballad with emotional synths that float across the track as Park sings about a girl he once had who wants to return to him now that his career is panning out ("Now she at my door because she see me counting money"). He launches into a bitter, distorted flow, sarcastically declaring "I guess no one else can be successful if you aint," and then explains that he found a good girl and is afraid of other people ruining what they have together. The hook softly ushers the song out and is interrupted by the transitional vinyl, which explodes into "Lights please."
     Suddenly a chipper, head-bobbing drum loop and a chopped horn stab enter, and J. Cole greets "Broadcasting Live" listeners before ShaH's "DAMN THAT HURT!" war cry reverberates into bar one, verse one. Ted starts with some sound advice over the piano chords that replaced the horns: "Now listen bro, never fall in love on the first date, these hoes just want a trending topic..." The rest of the verse is almost a rehash of Park topics; mistrust, killing beats, social confusion, girls, and success are analyzed and allegorized. Hook. Golden. Singing, not forced. The second verse is equally refreshing and deepens the scope of the song, especially when Park expresses frustration at his dad working overseas and mom not supporting his music.

"Payphone" new video by Ted Park

Ted's sorrowful falsetto cuts through on the intro talking about family and then launches into a lightspeed flow about eviction, alcohol, alienation, and struggling to "come up" in the music business. He promises "not to take a hit until he makes a hit," and sits by the lake contemplating whether his work will pay off. The vocals in the hook are pretty processed, but still strong. Park's flow is good and his lyrics are meaningful but sometimes I feel like the beat is too pop-infused to support it (it is, after all, a cover of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa). The pain, however, gets across perfectly. Park straining his voice into the phone and spitting rapidfire lakeside like he's trying to come up with explanations makes the song seem very confessional. He even appears to be crying during the verse when he adjusts his glasses.

Cheer up Ted, you've got a new mixtape!

-KMC