Pop stars = Products. Artists are something totally different. I definitely hear the word "artist" thrown around WAY too much that literally don't compose or create anything from scratch. Recording songs that are already written or have hooks and concepts to them is not artistry. That's product placement to me. Shouts to you Kelis. Always respected her for work.
STEPHEN REDHEAD
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
"The Schemata" by Redhead...new mixtape w/ videos?
It's been a LONG journey for me in the past few months, but now is that time. I'm putting together a new project to be released on October 30, 2011. It's called "The Schemata". It's an autobiographical mixtape where I wanted to discuss aspects of my life for a change. I feel it's important to talk about these things because it allows me to really show that I am who I am, and I don't want to change what makes me special. When you're in the music industry, a lot of times people become skeptical about ideas that are not conventional. They become confused on its meaning, its effectiveness, and if it will translate to others. I'm not concerned about how I'm perceived to others as much as I'm concerned about my own sanity. There's a lot of times where I've done records "because it fits what's going on" (in the music industry), but doesn't necessarily reflect my personality or my talent. I want to atleast have for 1 project, while I'm an unsigned independent artist, that shows that there is still a piece of me that lives on. Everybody talks about a brand that they're pushing, but I'm nobody's slave. A person can't own me. I provide a service, but I'm not the product. My music is the product. As a black man in 2011, I feel that I don't have to explain that difference too much.
What I also learned during these times is revisiting my past skills, such as video directing. I've directed EVERY video that involves this project, recorded and mixed every song, as well as helped in the artwork. I have associates that can help out, but everyone is trying to win, so I learned to be on the same pace and not become dependent. Here are a few of the things released so far:
"Talk White" featuring Malik-16
Redhead - Talk White (Feat. Malik-16) by 2wordsthetop.comThe first trailer for the project
The second trailer:
Not bad, huh? :)
Shoutout to ALL the blogs who have been posting my material in support of this project. More to come, especially more to come. I plan to be a lot more proactive than I once was. Also, be sure to visit my Tumblr page at http://redheadpg.tumblr.com. I can be able to update that with my phone more easily on the go. As more press rolls around, I'll be able to update this page as well.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Akir shows Redhead some love
Akir, world renowned underground lyricist (see Immortal Technique), gives props to Redhead
[Flash 10 is required to watch video]
[Flash 10 is required to watch video]
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
New Joint: "Marvin Ain't Home" (Answer to Drake's "Marvin's Room")
Something I did for fun...what if I was the current boyfriend that was getting hated on like Drake was doing in his new song? I've been in THAT situation many times. Might as well make a song about it. Wanna hear it? Here it go...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Misunderstood - "In My Zone" music video (Dir. by Redhead)
This is my homie @Misundersto0d aka Maurice. He's from Hawaii and is a producer/engineer that I've worked with in the past and occasionally the present. In his spare time, he likes to rap and talk about partying. Before he took the trip to DC, he called me up to say that we should shoot a video for his song "In My Zone", and I accepted. I've done videography in the past from school work and CBS News, but never in a music video fashion. I was happy to take the task to polish my skills. We shot the video this past Friday in 6 hours, and I took HELLA hours in editing it the next day on my laptop. Directing the video was an interesting task because Maurice was tired and apathetic from the gate. He doesn't drink or smoke, but after I gave him a cranberry/vodka and a Blue Moon, he was hype enough to be his goofy self and for me to capture his personality.
So on that note, here you go!
P.S.: Shoutout to Melanie Fiona, who we randomly ran into outside of a CVS Pharmacy as we were getting a new memory card. She's so bad. I like her looks.
So on that note, here you go!
P.S.: Shoutout to Melanie Fiona, who we randomly ran into outside of a CVS Pharmacy as we were getting a new memory card. She's so bad. I like her looks.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Freestyling about Light Bulbs?
Back in 2007, I was a part of a competition called Verbal Armageddon. Not only did this competition test you out in battling, but also sharpened your freestyling and writing skills. Shoutout to Shak-C, Nelson, K-Ruck, and the rest of the crew for putting this together. In this clip, I'm in the Object Freestyle portion where I'm chosen to freestyle about an object given to me and rock the crowd.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Redhead Interview & Freestyle
This was taken awhile ago, but somehow I forgot to post it. Strange, haha. I'm a terrible blogger. Shoutout to HotBoxFiles
Monday, April 11, 2011
Shouts to 88.1 WMUC Radio: The Blender
University of Maryland's own The Blender radio show on WMUC 88.1FM premiered my record "Steady Building". Much love to DJ Tony Drake (@djtonydrake) and Miss DJ Gemz (@missdjgemz) for the support. I'm a fan of their program. I'm gonna shoot the video for the record soon so stay in touch.
For more info on The Blender, catch them at www.blender-radio.com
For more info on The Blender, catch them at www.blender-radio.com
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Google Me Baby! (Haha)
Shouts to all the blogs that have posted coverage of my record "Spell It Out". The new project is coming soon!! Shouts to DJ Heat of Big Tigger's Morning Show and WPGC 95.5 as well. Thanks to WOW Radio for adding it to their playlist. Also shouts to SPATE Magazine for posting a linkback for my CBS videos. Much love to everyone!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Redhead on "Jericho Countdown" on CBS, part 5, and FULL VIDEO
Here is the 5th and final installment of my appearances on "Jericho Countdown" for CBS. The videos posted here are the 5th installment, as well as a clip of all 5 combined into one half-hour video (Just in case you're a person like me who wants to see everything all at once instead of pieces). Enjoy! Great times indeed, hopefully more to come. My acting debut for a major network :)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Redhead on "Jericho Countdown" on CBS, part 3
This is the 3rd installment of the Jericho Countdown show. Here you go. *Fixed the conversion*
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Redhead on "Jericho Countdown" on CBS, part 2
Here is the 2nd installment of my appearances on the CBS series "Jericho".
Monday, January 24, 2011
Germany love for Redhead
This is an old interview that I did for a website called Streetcorner.ch. The website is defunct at the moment and the interview was transcribed into German. Here is the transcript
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Redhead on "Jericho Countdown" on CBS, part 1
This is part 1 of a series of videos that I worked on for the Internet edition of the television series "Jericho", which was on CBS every Sunday before it got cancelled. I was hired by CBS to be a production assistant as well as an actor in the videos. I played the lead character, Robert Hawkins. He's a spy that traveled to Washington DC to investigate an ongoing conspiracy of terrorism that is taking over the United States. In these videos, you do not see my face because the story is a prequel to what was going on in the television series. Got a nice check though! :)
Enjoy! More videos to come...
Enjoy! More videos to come...
Saturday, January 22, 2011
My First Paying Gig
Opened for Masta Ace and Wordsworth in Baltimore. It was one of the most amazing times of my life. I had to sneak out of the house to drive out there. Good times.
Later on in life, this show manifested to me doing a show for the mayor of DC, Adrien Fenty...
Want a concert? Hit me up...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Zodiac Adds a 13th Sign...
According to Time Magazine and various news outlets, that the Earth has shifted its axis recently and the re-emergence of a new sign called Ophichicus has arrived. It is known as the snake holder and the 13th sign of the Zodiac. Now I don't really believe in astrology, for I don't understand how the Earth can change my behavior, let alone create it. However, for those who want to know if their lives have been changed forever, here are the new dates:
Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16.
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11.
Pisces: March 11-April 18.
Aries: April 18-May 13.
Taurus: May 13-June 21.
Gemini: June 21-July 20.
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10.
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16.
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30.
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23.
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29.
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17.
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20.
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11.
Pisces: March 11-April 18.
Aries: April 18-May 13.
Taurus: May 13-June 21.
Gemini: June 21-July 20.
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10.
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16.
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30.
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23.
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29.
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17.
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20.
So I guess I'm a Virgo huh? I hope they do it big as I do....
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Four Loko Being Turned Into Auto Fuel
I'm just glad they're using this nasty drink for something productive. I tried the Cranberry Lemonade one night, and the only thing it did was give me a bad stomach. I don't see how folks deal with it.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
New Year, New Remix....
Happy New Year everyone. Just to start it off, my first recording of 2011....
Diddy-Dirty Money's new single "Ass On The Floor". Swizz Beats, holla at me!!!!!!!
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