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
R.I.P Hector Macho Camacho
One of the most powerful men in boxing history has unfortunately passed away. I grew up hearing his name quite a bit. Wishing his family the absolute best….Rest In Peace Hector Macho Camacho
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
Capcom’s 25th Anniversary Box Set!
My Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Box set made its way to my home today. Thank you so much @Streetfighter & @yoshi_onochin. My song as RYU BLACK is #18 on the fan CD. Special thanks to Mega Ran & DJ Tomoko!
I am grateful to feature and be apart of 25 years of Street Fighter by Capcom. Like, I used to save my lunch money and after school go to Merrick Road’s deli on the corner of Guy Lombardo and Merrick, to Jason’s Deli, to the cut on Merrick Road the Video Rental Spot, to the laundromat near Hunan Palace, to the Laundromat near Jamal’s house on archer and I’d spend my $1 – $1.25 on Street Fighter after school.. getting my a$$ WHOOPED by Jamal who seemed to be the best at EVERYTHING!
We even had a Street Fighter Bootlegga Mugen console at the Deli near the duck pond near Freeport High School..where Ryu had blue skin and his dragon punch took 99% of your life..in SUPER SLOW MOTION TOO.. took 10 seconds for him to complete the punch and if u got caught it was OVER!!!!! As an artist, all you strive to do is put out the best art you possibly can and hope that it sticks or resonates with someone else. All the time though, we do it for ourselves…to get the energy out. To have the same energy praised and validated is extremely humbling. Mega Ran, again, thank you for all of the encouragement and belief and Capcom, thanks for giving a ninja a shot.
DC Nation: Bat Man of Shanghai: Bat Man
I REALLY like the animation in these although I am not the biggest fan of DC Comics… I aspire to have this for the RYU BLACK Arena one day! Gotta Ante UP!!!!
DC Nation: Bat Man of Shanghai: Catwoman
DC Nation: Bat Man of Shanghai: Bane
DC Nation: Bat Man of Shanghai: Bat Man
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
Street Fighter Monopoly Now On Sale
I just can’t see anyone losing by purchasing this game. I have to get it!
http://kotaku.com/5941731/these-are-the-six-playing-pieces-of-street-fighter-monopoly
RYU BLACK to feature on Capcom’s Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Box Set!
The song “Satsui No Hadou” off of RYU BLACK (aka MeccaGodZilla)’s “Perfect ” produced by @djtomoko will featured on Capcom’s Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set due out this fall! Below is a Sneak Peak
Haven’t heard the song yet!? Listen here…
A message to Japan from RYU BLACK (MeccaGodZilla)
“ファンの皆様、初夏のグズついた日がつづいている中いかがお過ごしですか。僕はこの夏をNYCや Long islandで満喫しています。
さて、そんな中僕がとてもエキサイトしていることがあります。なんと、僕RYU BLACKのアルバム “Perfect 天(ten) ” からの一曲 “Satsu no hadou ” がCapcomのストリートファイターズ25周年記念コレクターズセットに収録されることになりました。
Capcomはストリートファイターズシリーズでとても有名なビデオゲーム会社です。 みんな子供の頃にhadooooken!!!と叫びながら戦いごっこをしたこと間違いなし！？僕もニューヨークで同じことをしていましたよ。笑
きっかけは、僕の友達のMega Ranの勧めでCapcomの一般公募に応募し、たくさんの応募の中から僕のトラックが選ばれました。
ストリートファイターズのファンで小さい頃からゲームをしてきたので、このことはとても嬉しく言葉に言い表せないくらいの思いでいっぱいです。
この曲 ” Satsu no Hadou ” は僕のデビューアルバム ” Perfect 天(ten) “の中の一曲でDJ
TOMOKOによってプロデュースされました。
今、カナダの国立卵巣癌協会への寄付の手続きが遂行中です。これらのRYU BLACKの楽曲は、CDのネット販売、またitunesでデジタル配信を行っています。その売り上げの一部が協会に寄付されるのです。
僕の友達がサバイバーであるだけでなく、最近僕の身内にも癌を克服した人がいます。癌はとても恐ろしい病気です。特に女性にかかりやすい癌もあります。
大切な人を守りましょう。そして人生を楽しく過ごしていきたいですね！
いつも応援ありがとうございます。
メカゴジラ aka RYU BLACK”
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25th anniversary, @djtomoko, box set, capcom, dj tomoko, featured, hip hop, japan, long island, Manafest Vision, manafest vision media, MeccaGodZilla, NY, ryu black, Street Fighter, video game,
My Thoughts About “I Am Bruce Lee”
“Energy flows where attention goes”
Bruce Lee to this day is amazing to me. The way he dealt with discrimination from both his own Chinese people and then from Hollywood itself was great. He made the distinction that he is beyond being a color…he is human. I watched a documentary called “I Am Bruce Lee” where he acknowledges the idea of racism but didn’t empower it….he didn’t even say the word either..he mentioned… I know what it is and if I felt it I’d say “oh so that’s what that is” but he really didn’t give power to it. He seems to give folks the share benefit of the doubt that they are all positive until they prove otherwise. It is a lesson I learned well again this summer about opportunity and making your own opportunities regardless of what folks might feel… Let’s continue to push for our dreams and not be statistics for the various folks who wish ill will.
Love, Peace and Harmony…let’s keep going..
RYU BLACK featured in Emjae’s New Video
I had a lot of fun at this video shoot.. I’m in the cut behind Day on the far right.. rocking Applebum gear nah mean.. peace..enjoy!
EMJAE Feat. DAY – SWAGG ON
Directed and Edited by D’Alia Salvatore
www.vimeo.com/dalia
First, Emjae shared his first professional video with his closest peers, Day and Prestige in a heavily favored “Dream On” music video. Now he follows up with “Swagg On” Featuring Day a version from Soulja Boyz song “Turn my Swag On”. Emjae and Day’s Chemistry together is unparalleled and gives us this sound that you all came to love today. Swooop Gang Nation started by Day embraced Emjae to be apart of the movement as they both give there 100% as solo artist but go even harder when collaborating together. This video showcases different types of swag. Everyone has there own swag, swag meaning style, and this video gives them a chance to express it in their own way. The next video will feature Emjae’s first single as “Dream On” and “Swagg On” are songs to get you warmed up to what is to come. We hope you enjoy…… #Swooop! Special thanks goes out to Day, he’s been like a brother to Emjae and a continued influence, Thanks to D’Alia Salvatore and his team, great producer of both “Dream On” and “Swagg On”. Thanks to ABDC’s Rhythm City’s Poppin Loz for being in the video, Japan’s Own RnB singer Mio Soul, Model Kayla Tilton, Model and Belly Dancer Lucy Travaglino, Ravage the Mecca Godzilla, and the rest of the Swooop Gang Nation. Much love and 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!
Phantom Punch Friday
Try NOT to scare a black man… usually this is the end result LOL
Phantom Punch Friday – The Man With The Iron Chin
This Shaolin Monk is The Man With The Iron Chin! 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
Osu! Philmore shouts out RYU BLACK
check the 3rd verse of this video promo by RichSonz‘s Philmore
