WHY I LOVE RVA TODAY: BRIAN MCDINOSAUR’S LEDBURY VIDEO
Shout out to the homie Brian McDaniel. When I started The Cheats Movement, Brian was one of the first people willing to meet up and chat about blogging in RVA – that was about three years ago. Since that time, I’ve watched him, and his projects, grow to unbelievable heights. His Tumblr Dirty Richmond killed the game for over two years – then he made the move to Ledbury to further his passion for art, fashion, and creativity. His Tumblr: BRIAN MCDINOSAUR is definitely a weekly read. And he just recently drop his first featured Ledbury video: Renovating Richmond: 14th Street Showroom. #WESEEIT
Renovating Richmond: 14th Street Showroom from Ledbury on Vimeo.
WHY I LOVE RVA TODAY: NEW VIDS FROM NATURAL TALENT Co. AND DIRTY RICHMOND!
If you’re not familiar with the brothers over at Natural Talent Clothing – please get familiar. These young cats are on the rise and slowly gaining ground in RVA. They just released a quick video of their Summer Heat Lookbook. I really love young people that work hard and are doing positive things with their creativity. Check it out – and Yo, the Soul of Mischief with the Eric Thomas audio is on point – I see you fellas:
The next clip is the season 1 finale of, “What’s Your Deal.” This is a collab project between my dude Brian (Dirty Richmond) and my dude Hugel (HIT / PLAY Productions). For this clip Brian goes out to the South of the James Farmers Market. I still need to get out there and check it out. My only issue with these videos (all of them) is that I like them too much. The need to be longer because they are that good. Check it out for yourself.
THE EPIC FEST PHOTO VAULT IS NOW OPEN [VAULT PHOTOS OF DAY 1]
The Epic Fest photo vault is now open! This is only photos of Day 1. Photos of Day 2 are done but I need about 10 more likes of Facebook before I post them. So make sure you CLICK HERE to like the Cheats Movement on Facebook. Please share these photos online. I got some real special photos from a very special night. Enjoy – and like the FB Page. I can only keep this blog going with your support and support for content I’m posting.
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS FROM DAY 1 OF EPIC FEST! #WE SEE IT!
WHY I LOVE RVA TODAY: DIRTY RICHMOND VISITS THE MARTIN AGENCY AND DOE THE PAPERBOY DROPS A CLASSIC!
This defiantly a cool edition of, Why I Love RVA Today. I’m posted two amazing videos: The first is directed by my dude Robert Roby. He is doing his thing with Soul Live Media. He hooked up with Doe The Paperboy a while back and together they have killed 2012 with music and visuals. Rob dropped a tweet a few weeks ago telling RVA that the Picasso visual was going to be a game changer. He did not lie. It’s one of the best videos I have seen from any RVA artist. I’m looking up at it myself and shaking my head. Well done to both Doe and Rob on this instant classic.
The second video is courtesy of my friends over at Dirty Richmond. It was created by Bree El over at Style on the Move. I don’t make any bones about it – I’m a huge fan of Dirty Richmond. Brian’s site was once again voted the Best Blog/Tumblr in RVA by the readers of Style Weekly. It is very cool to see him grow and see how Dirty Richmond had grown in the last 2 years. This video is great example of how much of a force Dirty Richmond is in RVA. Both Brian and Bree have been featured on The Cheats Movement before and I am sure we will continue to work together in the future.
VIDEO: SHADROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LESS THAN 2…
The Shadrock Music Festival was awesome! Check out this quick video of my time. Thanks again to Style Weekly and all my friends that made this rainy day amazing. LIKE THE CHEATS MOVEMENT ON FACEBOOK!
THE CHEATS MOVEMENT CRUSHES THE SHADROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL!
First and foremost – a huge shout out to Don Harrison, Toni Stevens, Jason Roop, anyone and everyone at Style Weekly for granting The Cheats Movement Blog press access to let me do what I do yesterday at the first ever Shadrock Music Festival. It really gives me a good feeling that my blog (one guy with a camera) can really start to grow something positive in RVA. I can’t put into words how great everything is going for The Cheats Movement Blog this year…
With that – The Shadrock Festival was really dope! Here is what’s going to happen – a few years from now, everyone is going to say they were there for the first Shadrock Music Festival and De La Soul. That’s what’s going to happen but the truth is….poor weather made a significant impact on the attendance. Not just the rain – which it rained really hard in pockets – but it was cold. It was a bad weather day – no way around it but Style Weekly did an amazing job with the bill. The bill was fantastic! And the decision to headline the show with Yo La Tengo and De La Soul was perfect.
Both Yo La Tengo and De La Soul brought completely different sounds and fan bases to the festival but there is something special about RVA that made it work well – it was such a RVA experience last night and it was perfect. 
Also, Shabazz Palaces and Dum Dum Girls both did an amazing job. I first heard of Shabazz Palaces about a week ago from a friend. I downloaded their album “Black Up” and love it. They performed a great live show with some serious improv and just crazy beats and flow. 
Dum Dum Girls, made the biggest impression on me – I can’t deny they are very easy to look at but beyond that – their live show was great. Much better than the albums songs that I heard leading up to the festival. They were so great – they took so many photos after the show (including one with yours truly) and they stood in the crowd to enjoy the rest of the headliners. They were just mad cool rockstars – I loved it. I also got to chat with Plug 1 (Pos) and Plug 2 (Dave) after they tore down the stage. Unfortunately, Maseo couldn’t make the show last night but it didn’t slow down the fast pace show. De La’s music catalog is so amazing – every song they played was a hit (Grind Date, Potholes in my Lawn, Saturday, on and on) and I walked away thinking of so many songs they still could have played. Funny story – after De La got off stage all they were talking about was the Knicks loss to the Heat. They are NYC through and through. Loved it. They were very gracious and glad to be back in RVA. Pos (who’s voice was gone after the show) said they hadn’t been to RVA in about 10 years and loved the vibe. I have so many photos…I will be posting all week.
Last but actually performing first was Cheats Movement Fam, Photosynthesizers…don’t worry – I’m working on something special in regards to their amazing performance.
I’m sure moving forward everyone will have amazing coverage from last night — visit it all – view it all – it’s well worth it but keep checking the Cheats Movement this all this week — I have so much stuff coming. Also – Like the Cheats Movement on Facebook!!!
THIS IS RVA HOT SAUCE [EPISODE 1]
On October 21, 2011, RVA HOT SAUCE was introduced to the city of Richmond. The Cheats Movement, Just Plain Sounds, and The Shop brought together some of the hottest talent in RVA for a night of entertainment, diversity, and fun. RVA HOT SAUCE [Episode 1] features: Brian McDaniel, Black Liquid, The New Juice Crew, The Richmond Comedy Coalition, Ankh Trinity, and more.
RVA HOT SAUCE is how “we” see RVA. Our town is filled with creative talent and positive people. HOT SAUCE had some of the most gifted Richmonders in one room, in-front of a live audience, performing for free. Please support this series. Episode 1 will be the first of at least 3 videos in this series.
RVA HOT SAUCE – The Web Series – December 2011
On October 21, 2011, RVA HOT SAUCE was introduced to the city of Richmond. The Cheats Movement, Just Plain Sounds, and The Shop brought together some of the hottest talent in RVA for a night of entertainment, diversity, and fun. The RVA HOT SAUCE web series is scheduled to debut in December 2011.
INSTANT CLASSIC RVA HOT SAUCE PHOTO! [www.JohnnyHugel.com]
RVA creative blog maestro Johnny Hugel took this photo at RVA HOT SAUCE last Friday night. This photo really captures the vibe of the night: Brian McDaniel (Dirty Richmond Blog) freestyle rapping with The Honorable Sleaze (Just Plain Sounds) – In the background D. J. Williams (Def poet), ManlyMan (amazing comedy duo) and the young entrepreneurs from AUK/NT – and YES that is the one and only Mikemetic on drums. So much RVA talent – and everyone is together – under one venue – having a blast. What a great shot! Check out Hugel’s site HERE (Johnny was also a guest at RVA HOT SAUCE talking about the amazing project Feast RVA). Please if you have more photos or video sent them my way – Cheatsmwc@gmail.com.
THIS IS CRAZY: RVA HOT SAUCE IS THIS FRIDAY!
RSVP by clicking HERE!!! We just landed Chris Ryan too. All kinds of interviews will be happening!
The Vault: Random Photos From RVA Music Fest
Click HERE to see NEW RVA Music Fest photos — not yet posted. Click HERE to see RVA Music Fest photos of Best Coast and Girl Talk. Click HERE to see photos from RVA Music Fest Hip-Hop Hooray.
RCC’s Richmond Famous Featuring Brian McDaniel (Dirty Richmond)
Last week, I listed Dirty Richmond as, “The blog we are all trying to catch.” I stand by that statement – Brian, I’m coming for your #1 spot. As it turns out, Brian is a really nice guy and did a great job telling hilarious stories that the RCC turned into great fun. Check out all the photos from Richmond Famous by clicking here. And though Dirty Richmond doesn’t need any help – be sure to check the site. Brian really deserves the credit he gets.
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