Brooklyn Brawl. Super Middleweight Champion
So proud of Omowale. We go back some years as friends and comrades by way of G.A.ME. Today he is the Super middleweight champion of Brooklyn Brawl. Congratulations O!
“Swollen hand, bloody nose, shoulder injury, etc. Still none happier than me for being knocked down to come back and win unanimously. I teach perseverance because I live it. This is for all the fighters in and out of the ring. #dontgiveup” Omowale
Brown Bag Allstars Video Shoot
Today I visited the Brown Bag Allstars video shoot. Shout out to @J57 & the rest of the fam. Got to see SK & Monsta X today too. Today Was a good day
TShirts coming soon
TShirts coming soon
Wu-Tang Forever
19 years ago today, this album changed history and lives, mine included. Much respect to Zo Silva for the heads up. much respect to the homey Vernon that had the hand drawn cassette tape from Jamaica Ave prior to the official joint dropping. “Method Man” & “Protect Ya Neck” changed history. 1 of the most powerful forces created and existing in this lifetime. Much love to ODB. Without Wu-Tang, I do not exist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Wu-Tang_(36_Chambers)
I am grateful that the 20 year reunion album has been actualized!
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Vega’s Trick or Treat!?
the homey Angel with an early Halloween Trick or Treat for Street Fighter & Ryu Black aka MeccaGodZilla …really sick costume! Thanks Angel!
NYCC Photo Recap
Click the image for more photos! I had an amazing time this year and was happy to help my friend Ron Wimberly sell out all of his copies of the brand new book, “Prince of Cats”
(MeccaGodZilla, The Legendary Pete Rock, Ron Wimberly, Chris of AUE Magazine)
Prince of Cats ?
I’m excited about Ron Wimberly’s “Prince of Cats” by way of DC/Vertigo Comics. I am one of the character models in this new Graphic Novel. For more info visit: http://princeofcats1.tumblr.com/
Imagine Brooklyn, Hip Hop, Shakespeare, Samurai Sword Play and the unexpected…. available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and some of your favorite comic book stores. Written, Illustrated and Art Directed by Ron Wimberly
RYU BLACK – Metsu Ansatsuken (暗殺拳) ft Ruby Red – Street Fighter 25th Anniversary「US Ver」
This one’s for Capcom’s 25th Anniversary of Street Fighter…enjoy
RYU BLACK’s Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Music Tribute: Sakura-chan
Originally a collaboration piece between Ryu Black & Mio Soul via RYU BLACK’s debut musical “PERFECT 天,” this instrumental was recently submitted to Capcom’s SF25th Anniversary competition.
Websites:
http://www.streetfighter.com/SF25Music/
http://www.streetfighter.com/SF25Art/
http://www.ryublack.com
ENJOY!
In Memory of Trayvon….
In Memory of Trayvon….
I wrote this song because of my feelings for all of the young men that have been harassed by cops and it makes me sick that a Toy Cop in Florida was able to murder a child and get away with it. Thanks For Nothing USA!
“Why is it when I walk with a Bop /
That I’m detected by detectives Instant Target for the cops/
On the train I might see an uncomfortable face staring at me so hard/
They trying to figure my ways/
My dress code is throwing them off/
I’m on that hip hop shhhhh yes /
They instantly turned off man /
I come from High Top Fades and African Medallions /
8 ball jackets Crooks wildin…shhhh stop the violence /
My long arms looking like a monkey from what I was told OR /
Damn he so black man his skin looks like coal /
Highly educated trips to paris 10 years old/
Got a lil bit older fell in love with Nihon/
But I stay coming back home to stereotypes/
Before I was too black, now I’m acting too white/
Proper english the magnet for attacks /
I never got bullied i was too ill for that… ”
YOU THINK YOU KNOW BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA
WHAT IT TAKES FOR THESE WARRIORS TO MAKE IT OUT HERE
SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA TEST YA MIGHT
AND OTHER, & OTHER TIMES STAND THE TEST OF TIME
YOU THINK YOU KNOW BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA
WHAT IT TAKES FOR THESE WARRIORS TO MAKE IT OUT HERE
FUJI YAMA UNMOVABLE MOUNTAIN
FOUNDATION’S GOTTA BE SOLID AND GROUND
Yama ft Dashah on the “PERFECT 天” Musical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYoYhOVqsIY
Hoodgrown Magazine features RYU BLACK
Catch MeccaGodZilla (RYU BLACK) in the January issue of Hoodgrown Magazine. This feature is iPad & iPhone only so please get the app and enjoy the issue!
MSGR 13th Anniversary Show!
RYU BLACK & Ron Wimberly are headed back to Japan for the MSGR 13th Anniversary Show!
MSGR 13TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
2012年 遂に開催決定 !!! 13年の時を経て全ての“MESSENGER” 達に捧げる、HIP HOP, R&B, HOUSE プレミアムコラボナイト ! 日本が世界に誇る、キング オブ ストリート ブランド “MSGR” ことMESSENGER。その記念すべき13周年プレミアムパーティーが、MUSK & THE Voodoo Lounge 2会場同時開催スペシャルプライスで遂に実現 !!!
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http://eplus.jp/sys/T1U14P0010163P0108P002070752P0050001P006001P0030001
Live Show – TAG TEAM DELUX feat MeccaGodZilla, Coole High, Tah Phrum Duh Bush, Ciph Diggy & DJ M-tri
Ladiiiiiiies and Gentlemen… In this corner… Underground Heavyweights… Coole High and Tah Phrum Duh Bush…. in that corner… Those other lame cats… Let’s get ready to Rhymebllllllllllllllllleh!!!!
1st Concert of the year is gonna knock you flat as Tah and Coole bring to NYC the style they originated in Philadelphia at a crunch time concert back in 2004 at the Independent Music Conference. They have done this style of back and forth concert everywhere but in NYC… and no… if you went to see them in Future Insomniac, it is not the same deal. New Yorkers, you have not seen what these cats do when they tag team it. So don’t miss out.
THIS SHOW WILL START ON TIME!!
2 full 30 minute sets. 9:30pm and 10:15pm
Opening Performance by MeccaGodzilla at 9pm
Doors Open at 8:30pm
Hosted by Ciph Diggy
DJ M-Tri on the Decks
Tah Phrum Duh Bush “Hym” T-Shirts will be on Sale for 10 measley bucks!
$8 in Advance, $10 at the door. Tix go on Sale on January 9th at 12 noon.
http://TahOnline.com/
http://CooleHigh.com/
We are expecting this show to sell out. So don’t wait!
RYU BLACK featured on Emjaeworld
RYU BLACK aka MeccaGodZilla is this week’s Artist Of The Week at Emjaeworld.com. “Mecca Godzilla’s work ethic is unmatched and tends to make people around him better. He is definitely an artist I look up to and this week’s Artist Of The Week…”
THANK YOU EMJAE!
RYU BLACK’s Annual Recap
Absolutely THE TOUGHEST year of my LIFE.. BUT below are some of the things that I accomplished..enjoy I rap, I make beats and more… God willing you’ll see in time…Enjoy the below year in review. I am RYU BLACK aka MeccaGodZilla… OSU!
January 2011
I register my company MANAFEST VISION MEDIA LLC.
MeccaGodZilla featured in Glitter Magazine alongside Chu Sei via Armani Exchange’s Opening Party Kobe!
February 2011
Introduced model Sakiko to Coogi for photoshoot! She later featured on their site
MeccaGodZilla interviews Kojoe for Hoodgrown Magazine (the 1st Hip Hop Magazine on Ipad)
March 2011
MeccaGodZilla collaborates with Kojoe and Cavalier
MeccaGodZilla creates Japan Benefit Tshirt
April 2011
MeccaGodZilla joins the Expose The Industry Tour with Game
MeccaGodZilla collaboration on the song “Hitotsu” with Taiga and more for Japan Charity. Shouts to Atsuya!
May 2011
RYU BLACK ALBUM DROPS ON 5/17/2011 and lands in The Japan times
The Japan Times covers the RYU BLACK Musical!
MeccaGodZilla cameo in Green Street “Time Won’t Change Us” video
MeccaGodZilla features on JP State Of Mind Vol 4.
MeccaGodZilla features on DJ Husky’s
June 2011
Wrote the treatment for Mio Soul’s video shoot
Birthplace Magazine Top 3 in NY
MeccaGodZilla films Mio Soul “Pray for Japan” editing by Mio Soul
MeccaGodZilla features on “Tokyo Driftin” w/ Jazzy Sport’s SICK TEAM
July 2011
MeccaGodZilla / RYU BLACK debut PV hits the Internet Featuring Ruby Red!
FINALLY I MEET KOOL HERC!
RYU BLACK Screening in Japan
August 2011
MeccaGodZilla performs at the Legendary Black August at SOB’s
MeccaGodZilla and Domo Arigato put on a Tribute Festival in the Bronx
Best Man at my Best Friend’s Wedding in Vegas
September 2011
MeccaGodZilla helps release Mio Soul’s I Wish
October 2011
MeccaGodZilla participates in the ReMix Panel
MeccaGodZilla and Domo Arigato Donate to Japan
Special Guest appearance in Coby Kennedy’s upcoming film
MeccaGodZilla goes to NYCC
November 2011
MeccaGodZilla puts out Mio Soul’s In My SKin..debut R&B EP
Feature in Black Enterprise for Kickstarter Victory
MeccaGodZilla features on Blunted Monkey Fist Posse Cut “Seven MCs”
December 2011
MeccaGodZilla models Mural’s “Evangelion” Tshirt
MeccaGodZilla features on BeatKnock’Az International Presents “UNIFIED” album
Finish up the year with this!
I pray that 2012 is fruitful and super fulfilling and a lot less crazy than 2011. This is the year legend speaks of..so I am present for every moment of it and loving life as best I can. I am grateful for 2011 despite it being extremely difficult. It was the year of wealth.. a wealth of information
RYU BLACK & The Bee Shine
Shouts to The Bee Shine and Bryan. I really appreciate yall!
Alter Ego MeccaGodZilla features on BeatKnock’Az International Presents “UNIFIED” album
DOWNLOAD BeatKnock’Az International Presents “UNIFIED”
http://www.mediafire.com/?iz5zw7561k0ckqf (BeatKnock’Az International – Unified)
With the state of mainstream hip hop going astray, Beatknock’Az International seeks to bring balance back to the force, so to speak. This international crew was assembled in 2006, and launched a campaign in early 2007 to unify hip hop worldwide and set precedence among aspiring artists/producers alike. With the help of many underground and mainstream artists, they are set to release an album to the masses that shows what “Real Hip Hop” should indeed sound like. They all vary in styles but collectively have an indescribable sound of their own.
These 4 producers hail from North America to across the pond in Europe bringing diversity in sound, melody and showing how profound hip hop music has been rooted in different regions across the globe.
BeatKnock’Az International includes:
Chicago, IL (USA) – Diaz Millenia
Braga, Portugal – Blastah Beatz
Paris, France – Saikness
Canary Islands (Spain) – Jim B
The Sanskrit Symphony feat Krohme, MeccaGodZilla, Rasul Allah & Mez (Produced by Blastah Beatz)
FOR MORE INFO.. VISIT HERE
Evangelion and RYU BLACK!? yup!
I am grateful for Mural and my really good friend here in NYC that is showing me a lot of Love. I really appreciate Japan because a few great friends and many of the companies and brands have been giving genuine support. I really appreciate that!
Learn – Vordul Mega prod by MeccaGodZilla by meccagodzilla
Crazy Al Cayne interviews Ryu Black
CrazyAlCayne interviews RYU BLACK at NYCC (NY COMIC CON) 2011′s artist alley: http://www.cac-tv.com/2011/12/ryu-black/ (visit there for a detailed written response from me)
RYU donates to Japan Society NYC
RYU BLACK (aka MeccaGodZilla)’s recent donation to Japan on via THE JAPAN SOCIETY IN NYC. CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS
