Blow My High Video Premiere - K Street

Some of the most memorable and successful music videos haven’t involved luxurious cars, cruise ships, and expensive jewelry, but rather a deeper look into an artist’s personal life.

K Street’s new video for his hit single “Blow My High” achieves just that as the Boston bred emcee brings viewers back to a mid 90s type of vibe with shots of his illustrious city and scenes of him and fellow DC FAM member Suits the Role Model laying down their lyrics in the studio,.

Add to the video a young version of K Street listening to tracks as a child, then fast forward to a scene with the present day artist getting ready to record his next hit and you have the perfect recipe for proving to Nas another reason why Hip Hop is far from dead.

“Blow My High” is a dynamic track that showcases the upcoming artist’s versatile flow and is bound to be the next feel good jam of the summer out in Boston, so Jammin' 94.5 DJ's better have their rotations ready.

The fast paced rhythm of the song compliments K Street’s creative punch lines and charismatic delivery to perfection, as he breezes over the beat, delivering elaborate prophecies of him conquering the rap game with a Jay Z -like hustler’s aura surrounding him.

K Street’s major inspiration for this hit single was his struggle with bridging the gap between pop and hip-hop without losing his cherished street savvy.

However, don’t you dare make the mistake of trying to call it “hip pop.”

The single has already captured the ears of clubbers and street hustlers alike, while allowing DC FAM’s prodigal son to stay true to himself and his urban persona at the same time.

“Blow My High” further proves that nobody, haters and executives alike, will ever blow K’s musical high or shine.

Call his style on the track suede, because the ambitious rapper has already mastered what most rappers refer to as swagger.

UPCOMING ARTISTS - K STREET

Boston is one of few major cities in the United States without a definitive hip hop artist to represent the city’s lifestyle and coming of age stories properly.

That will all be changing soon with the emergence of K Street, one third of Boston’s hottest rap group DC Fam.

Hailing from East Somerville, MA, the ambitious young artist combines charismatic street swag, compelling punch lines, conscientious social commentary, and an unparalleled determination to change the landscape of rap music, as we know it.

Growing up in a single parent home on the outskirts of Boston, MA he was into sports at a young age and did well in school, making the honor roll. It was, in fact, in High School, where he first adhered to rap music.

He would see best friend and fellow DC FAM member Real Wil performing in battles in the hallways between classes and really fell in love with the art. Wil, who by then had begun forming the group, sensed K Street's passion and took him under his wing, teaching him the ins and outs of the verses, bars, hooks, and rhyme schemes.

Since the age of 14, K Street, whose real name is Kenny Neff, has been jotting down rhymes on the back of brown paper bags and scratch paper, scribbling them in his notebooks, and reciting them off of the top of his head when they cross his mind, then locking them in his mind’s vault of pure genius, to which only he holds the combination.

K Street was a quick learner and began crafting out his own style and now has his sights on carving out his own space among rap's elite with brilliant word plays wrapped around a dynamic flow.

From his first recorded song “Brain Me Up,” to his debut performance at Good Times Emporium in 2005, and branching out to December 2010’s performance in which he and DC FAM opened for Styles P and rocked the crowd, K Street is looking to quickly make a household name for himself and become a mainstay in the industry.

His stage presence is electrifying, often times switching attire between songs and sometimes even verses, all while spitting every bar on point and engaging the crowd.

Originally formed in the East Somerville streets and local basketball courts, K Street’s group DC FAM got their crew’s name from the film “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.” The Chinese gang in the film was named Dark Cloud, hence the DC acronym and the FAM portion stands for Family And Money, the two most cherished things by the three members of the group.

That’s how philosophical these guys are, oddly similar to a new age Wu Tang Clan, and any hip hop head can recall the shockwaves the Wu sent through the industry upon their entrance, DC FAM is looking to go above and beyond that.

Aside from all the musical endeavors he and DC FAM have played their part in, they’re also constantly doing free shows for the community to give back to the neighborhoods that helped raise them, a commendable effort that most rappers in our society are so quick to stray away from, because they only care about the cash they’re raking in for themselves.

K Street’s lyrics and style are the epitome of hip hop, he embodies the soul of a hustler, and if all his hard work keeps up, he will undoubtedly become one of the industry’s most respected artists. Tune into his music and you’ll never be disappointed.

DC FAM’s HIT VIDEO IS POSTED BELOW – K STREET IS THE THIRD VERSE, 3RDDY SPITS THE OPENING VERSE AND SUITS THE ROLE MODEL DROPS FIRE ON THE 2^nd VERSE.

DC FAM - LOAD ME UP OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

DC FAM AND WU TANG - 11/01/10

Last Monday night was absolutely amazing. I got the pleasure of covering my boy K Street's concert with his group DC FAM at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.

DC FAM opened for Masta Killa and Inspectah Deck from Wu Tang Clan and the night was purely hip hop at it's finest. The underground rap group performed their hits "Load Me Up" and "Definition Of Suede" along with their hit single known to many in Boston area as the city's newest anthem "B Fitted."

Meanwhile, Deck and Masta performed a variety of their solo hits as well as Wu Tang Classics such as "C.R.E.A.M," "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'," "Glaciers of Ice," and "Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit."

Kevin Coughlin took the above photos of DC FAM and Wu Tang, working his magic with the cameras in what was a very dark venue that many have labeled a photographers' nightmare around Massachussetts. However, Coughlin did a tremendous job getting some exclusive shots of the on stage performances along with some splendid backstage shots of DC FAM preparing for their performance.

DC FAM had a live band backing their vocals, showcasing their talents to the fullest and doing nothing short of proving that they just might be the breakthrough rap group that Boston has been waiting for.

The group consists of three emcees from the greater Boston area..... 3rd Degree, K Street, and Suits the Role Model and their upcoming single "Throw It Up" is currently one of the most anticipated tracks in the city and the group is hoping that it gets mainstream play on local airwaves.

Their recent video "Load Me Up" is comparable to early 90s rap videos, bringing back the street vibe that seems to be forgotten nowadays amongst all the glamor and glitz in the genre.

If the group stays consistent with recent efforts, they're sure to have their shot at fame sometime soon, but breaking through in today's music industry is always a difficult task. However, DC FAM is committed to their music's success and have an extremely bright future if they're able to build upon their recent success.

Masta Killa's performance was nothing short of brilliant, but Inspectah Deck involved the crowd more and even had local emcees get onstage to freestyle battle each other, with Deck later laying down a freestyle of his own and embarrassing the local emcee's for their subpar efforts.

The concert reminded me of the good old days of hip hop, when the music didn't rely heavily on beats with thunderous bass or catchy hooks, but rather the lyricism and storytelling that was so prevalent in the late 80s and early 90s.

However, music changes with times, for better or worse.