New Orleans Union Of Entertainment All Stars return with their fifth installment in less than 120 days, “Da Independents” featuring Corner Boy P, Da U Boys, Tim Smooth, TNC Boys, Partners N Crime, Devious, Fiend, Jay Jones, Big Ramp, Bruce-Lee Roy, KG Boys, Marcy, Redd, Mz. Wizdom, EazyMoney, Magnolia Shorty, Konfo, Majesty Sozey, Young Torrento, and more. This mixtape exhibits the rawness and lyrical prowess of New Orleans and will definitely become a favorite of true heads and “snap backs.”
Scheduled to release on October 18th, Da Independents is a highly awaited mixtape being released on the heels of Da U Boys’ “Tha Shut Down”, Corner Boy P’s “Limitless”, and Fiend/Don Cannon mixtape. “NOUE tries to stay aligned with what’s hot in the streets of New Orleans so we can keep things moving consistently.” Da Independents will be available at most major mixtape sites, blogs, and forums. Follow the New Orleans Union For Entertainment @NOUE1.
According to Webster’s dictionary, the word deploy means to spread out for a deliberate purpose. In the world of urban music, the purpose is to collectively advance and overcome unwarranted obstacles says the New Orleans Union Of Entertainment All Stars. In memory of the tragic invasion that occured on September 11th in 2001, another great body of work has been created. “The Deployment” features Jay Da Menace’s “A Soldier’s Story” which is a tribute to America’s troops. Timely and appropriate, New Orleans Union Of Entertainment All Stars assemble some of its seasoned artists such as Ghetto Twiinz, Fiend, UNLV, Devious, Mista Meana, Cheeky Blakk, Ms. Tee, the late Tim Smooth, Sporty T., and Soulja Slim. Be sure to add this memorable anthology to your personal collection as the Crescent City’s finest batch of talent delivers poetic creativity while recalling the incidents of September 11 and Hurricane Katrina. As ”The Shutdown” by Da U Boys approaches its release on September 20th, they are also featured along with a cast of young guns like The Show, Majesty Sozey, Young Torrento, and AMG. ”The Deployment is a special project centered around our soldiers in music and it pays homage to our common American soldier and citizens who have been affected by unforeseen events in our lifetime.”
As September 20 approaches, the will of a man grows stronger. The will of Da U intensifies as they continue to overcome hurdles in the wavering music industry. The hardwork will bear its fruits because this group has become a mainstay in New Orleans rap. It’s much easier to quit when the battle seems tough, but this group is relentless. Check out Da U Boys on NOUE mixtape series as we anxiously await “Tha Shutdown”.
Press the play button and enjoy nonfiction rap from “Da U Boys.” The imagery of the video fits the flow perfectly as the waters flow and remind of us “Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay,” but ironically not wasting time…
Unity is something lacking in a lot of areas of art, and sometimes that pertains to music as well. The newly formed New Orleans Union For Entertainment, or N.O.U.E. as it is known, is the exception to that rule. Together with some of the younger artists, quite a few legendary artists are affiliated with the N.O.U.E. and are the driving force behind its advancement. Devious, Partners N Crime and the Legendary DJ Erv are several of its principals, who are helping to push the envelope of entertainment, where New Orleans music and entertainment is concerned.
In a city known for being one of the music capitals of the world, discord and loosely formed cliques have, in the past, plagued the rise of what could one day be the strongest force in the music industry. Awash with raw and polished talent, the New Orleans area has produced some of the most well known artists, especially in the genres of hip hop and R&B. It was not until now that a majority of the talent pulled together to help put New Orleans on the musical map for real.
Poised to release its third various artists mixtape in as many months, the N.O.U.E. presents “Real Recognize Real”, featuring the late Tim Smooth, Ice Mike, Black Menace, PartnersN Crime, Devious, Da U Boys, Cheeky Black, Mia X, Kunta Fly Snooka, Majesty Sozey, TheRap Pack, Ms. Tee, and many more more artists. The 25 song mixtape maintains consistency as it follows the Essence Festival and Alliesmixtape releases.
DEVIOUS
“One of the main dilemmas New Orleans has faced over the years as it relates to hip hop is structure. We have always had a ton of talent but only a small amount of industrial structure. NOUE is addressing this concern because most hardworking artists echo this opinion.” – Devious
The N.O.U.E. is an action based collective that features artists in its own blog, on its internet radio affiliate stations,Robgradio.com and Hitzinternationalradio.com,TheHeatMagazine, Dtv, Ramp Tv, Phat Phat n All That, and other avenues. In addition, the N.O.U.E. is equipped with professionals who offer their services at reasonable rates. As a result, several artists have leaped over the obstacle of rejection and are now making progress in the advancement of their career regardless of their musical style. The beauty of the N.O.U.E. can be likened to “a pot of gumbo,” because the collective supports all genres and levels of hip hop.
The mixtapeseries consolidates New Orleans rap and allows industry professionals to be able to observe a variety of relevant music all at once, in contrast to finding New Orleansartists in a scattered fashion.
We had an opportunity to interview Devious so we could learn more about the up and coming N.O.U.E., along with its mission, what it seeks to accomplish, and much more:
NOUE: What’s the mission of the NOUE and your vision for it?
DEVIOUS: The mission is to advance collectively. In the past, our advancement has been limited because of lack of knowledge, opportunity, structure, and rejection. The vision is one of many: to see New Orleans in an active and professional musical industry environment. It’s limited thinking to believe that only one form of music is credible. Imagine if rap music was never given an opportunity, where would we be? So don’t tell me all genres can’t be or won’t be showcased. If that is the case, then New Orleans Union for Entertainment is at odds with any media organization that censors or streamlines our music into a uni-sound genre.
NOUE: Tell us about the mixtape series and how well it’s doing in terms of exposure and downloads.
DEVIOUS: The New Orleans Union Of Entertainment All Stars is off to a great start. Exposure is within the U.S. and overseas. The whole idea is to create a movement and cement the name and work of New Orleans rap music. Thousands of downloads between all the sites, blogs, and forums that our series appeaars on – it’s a unified movement in music.
NOUE: Who are some of the artists who’ve appeared on the mixtape?
DEVIOUS: Partners N Crime, BlaqnMild, Ms. Tee, Fiend, Da U Boys, Mr Magic, Black Menace, Devious, Utp Skip, Cheeky Blakk, Young Torrento, Sess 4 5, Majesty Sozey, Kunta Fly Snooka, Serv-On, Six Shot, Big Ramp, Magnolia Chop, and more.
NOUE: :Some of the veteran members have been in the game literally decades – tell us about that.
DEVIOUS: Music is universal, timeless – no such thing as time when it comes to the creation of music. With that being said, greats like the Nevilles, Charlie Wilson, and even our rap vets from New Orleans can maintain consistency in music creation. As far as what’s up with New Orleans Union for Entertainment, we are making sure our music is represented in a proper fashion. We cannot let our music be streamlined to one particular genre. The whole idea is to create a multicultural industry in New Orleans as it relates to music. It’s not coincidental that the majority of basic rap tunes are credited to vets from our city. Like Jeezy says, The Real is Back.
NOUE: Where do you see the city’s music 5 years out, now that we are seeing unity and involvement from all different aspects of the industry.
DEVIOUS: In five years, I’m not certain. I know that New Orleans music will prosper to higher heights. More opportunities will come our way. Fifty Cent says New Orleans rappers are active. I plan on intensifying that activity, hustling in a slightly different way, and carrying the torch for my homies Tim Smooth, Sporty T, DJ Baby T, and DJ Kenny D. Rest in Peace to all the fallen musicians. So if we play our cards right, stay busy and maintain a level of quality, creativity, and determination, we will conquer some of the giants that have blocked us in the past. New Orleans will return to its hotbed era with focus. In five years, we should have a new movement in music with worldwide notoriety. We should make millions with our God-given talents by then.
With unity and perseverance comes success – and so it is with the N.O.U.E.
New Orleans Union Of Entertainment All Stars present their third various artists mixtape, Real Recognize Real, which features the late Tim Smooth, Ice Mike, Black Menace, Partners N Crime, Devious, Da U Boys, Cheeky Black, Mia X, Kunta Fly Snooka, Majesty Sozey, The Rap Pack, Ms. Tee, and more. This 25 song mixtape maintains consistency as it follows the Essence Festival and Allies mixtape releases. As the New Orleans Union For Entertainment continues to flourish, structure begins to form for New Orleans hip hop.
“One of the main dilemmas New Orleans has faced over the years as it relates to hip hop is structure. We have always had a ton of talent but only a small amount of industrial structure. NOUE is addressing this concern because most hardworking artists echo this opinion,” stated Devious. New Orleans Union For Entertainment is an action based collective that features artists in its blog, on its internet radio affiliate stations Robgradio.com, Hitzinternationalradio.com, Heat magazine, Dtv, Ramp Tv, Phat Phat n All That, and more. Where there is a plethora of talent in cities like New Orleans and New York, the possibility of a lack of structure is bound to rear its ugly head. However, New Orleans Union For Entertainment is equipped with professionals which offer their services at reasonable rates. As a result, several artists have leaped over the obstacle of rejection and are now making progress in the advancement of their career regardless of their musical style. The beauty of the NOUE can be likened to “a pot of gumbo,” because the collective supports all genres and levels of hip hop. “Our mixtapes and radio stations play young, old, bounce, hip hop, gangster, alternative, and more.”
The mixtape series consolidates New Orleans rap and allows industry professionals to be able to observe a variety of relevant music all at once in contrast to finding New Orleanians in a scattered fashion. Be sure to download NOUE All Stars mixtape series at HDmixtapes.com, Mixconnect.com, Mixtapewire.com, etc. According to Mista Meana of Partners N Crime, Legendary Dj Erv of Robgradio, and Devious, the mission is to advance the music and careers of New Orleans artists and businesses. This advancement can also come in the form of networking opportunities, financial empowerment, and dissemination of information that can assist artists in other areas of their personal lives. For more information on New Orleans Union For Entertainment, follow at @NOUE1.
While we’re featuring Movers & Shakers from the 504, it would only be fitting if we mentioned the NOUE’s Commander In Chief of sorts, Devious a/k/a Mr. Freestyle. Devious was one of the originators of our New Orleans sound and over two decades later, he’s still at it.
It’s been less than 6 weeks since the NOUE was kicked off and already two mixtapes have been released, both to critical acclaim and thousands of downloads. A third is in the works and will be released in the near future, along with a DVD showing off New Orleans talent at its best.
The buzz about the NOUE around the city and region is nearly deafening. Devious’ success in getting so much done in such a short time is proof positive that hard work pays off.
The sky is the limit for the NOUE and with Devious at the helm, you can bet we won’t stop there. #SALUTE
In a world with so much content, it is easy for entities of greatness to become lost in the shuffle. New Orleans Union For Entertainment has a movement inside the movement. The New Orleans Union of Entertainment All Stars mixtape series continues. With an Essence Festival mixtape release accompanied by a follow-up release, The Allies, several hot songs are gaining additional exposure across the globe. Although many artists can hold their own, NOUE’s mixtape series consolidates the latest music allowing supporters and lovers of all genres of music to muster the latest creations from the majority of their favorite urban artists from New Orleans. The third mixtape, Real Recognize Real, is on deck. Any interested New Orleans urban artists can submit their mp3 to itsdevious@yahoo.com. Feel free to send high resolution pic to be considered for the cover of the upcoming mixtape. With several thousand downloads on the first two mixtapes, NOUE All Stars have a promising future as they continue to put their stamp down in hip hop.
Download both of these mixtapes by New Orleans Union of Entertainment All Stars at hdmixtapes.com.
The Allies http://hdmixtapes.com/mixtape/various-artists_the-allies_1788
2011 Essence Festival Mixtape http://www.hdmixtapes.com/mixtape/various-artists_2011-essence-festival-mixtape_1662
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We dug way back in the proverbial crates for this one – an anthem that warned of the perils of street life. Though the song may be from way back in the G, its message still holds true today.
You can check Devious out on the NOUE’s latest mixtapes. Hit us up if you need the download link.
The tributes to the memory of Timothy “Tim Smooth” Smoot keep flowing in – the latest of which comes to us from Devious:
“Tim Smooth was a friend – my toughest competition. We met at one of my shows. He always had a passion for emceeing, and always kept it real. He was a God fearing family man, and never turned his back on me at any time during his career. It’s an honor to have been in the midst of such great talent at the start of his career. I remember him and Sporty T aggravating me by singing “Go Speedracer” at three in the morning on the way to Baton Rouge to work on Tim’s first album. He was a great writer, artist, performer, and most of all, a person with a smile and a sense of humor. We had many great experiences between Hollygrove and Kennedy Heights.” – Devious
New Orleans Union Of Entertainment presents The Allies The Mixtape, a compilation of New Orleans rap artists like Partners N Crime, Da U Boys, Devious, Young Torrento, BigRamp, Skip, Majesty Sozey, Kidd Kidd and more.
