11/15/2008
Vote for Big Quarters in the Jake One Beat Contest...
The track they submitted has been named in the finals of of the Rhymesayers/Jake One contest. The song is a brand new cut called "Do It".
Follow the link below or Click HERE:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/contests/id.176/title.jake-one-single-contest-you-pick-the-winner
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Support them for me. They are my friends and I am biased but damn if they haven't earned their spot. In the contest, and in the game, these guys are doing it right. All other rappers should take notes.
You can quote me on that.
- LUCIO
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10/21/2008
Palabristas Performance...
Me and members of my poetry famila, Palabristas, have been invited to perform at 6:30 PM in Metro State's Educated Pallette Café on Friday, October 24th, 2008.
I.C.E. Open Mic Proudly Presents: Palabristas
Who: Palabristas
What: Poetry Performance (Feature) & Open Mic
When: 6:30 PM CST - 10/24/2008
Where: 700 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN
Metro State's Educated Pallette Café
Why: Sponsored by CHAT & The ASO of Metro State
Come check out some very good poetry and even better people this weekend. CHAT does great work. And we're decent too;)
Peace,
- LUCIO
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10/20/2008
The Zero Element projects are thematically oriented towards the revolving themes of various PeaceJam & youthrive events, typically decided upon together by both Youth Leaders and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.
The project's Art Direction is handled by Adam Garcia (The Pressure), a world class designer known for history making work with the like of MF Doom, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, and the Twin Cities Celebration of Hip Hop.
Lucio Communications, with the sponsorship of youthrive, has recently finished the most recent offering in the series entitled Zero Element: Actions Speak Louder Than Words (2008).
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AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD ON OCTOBER 27TH, 2008.
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Zero Element: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
(Lucio Communications, LLC. / youthrive.net (C) 2008-2009)
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Zero Element: The Reclamation Project
(Lucio Communications, LLC. / youthrive.net (C) 2007-2008)
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10/17/2008
ICONOCLASTS: Tutu + Branson (Sundance Channel)
In this original series, leading innovators and creative visionaries meet to discuss their passions and creative processes, providing an inside glimpse into the inspiration and motivation that made these iconoclasts who they are today.
Nobel-prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu devotes himself to ending injustice worldwide, fighting HIV and serving as an outspoken advocate for youth at risk. He's also chairman of the Elders, a peacekeeping group that intervenes in conflict areas around the globe, established in part by Sir Richard Branson. Branson, Virgin founder, entrepreneur and renowned adventurer, pledges his time and considerable resources to environmental and humanitarian causes. Join these surprisingly playful spirits and extraordinary allies as they reveal their inspirations and shared belief in the power of the individual to change the world.
Click HERE to watch 3 video clips of the Tutu + Branson episdode!
The Sundance Channel came to St. Paul, MN to film Desdmond Tutu while he attended the 2008 PeaceJam Slam. I work for the Upper Midwest affiliate of PeaceJam International so I was there during most of that portion. Though I am not certain how much footage will make the final cut.
Peace, peace, y'all...
- LUCIO
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09/29/2008
"Speaking out about a bicultural life". -MPR FEATURE
My spoken word crew & family, Palabristas, were featured on MPR (Minnesota Public Radio). Follow the link to read the story, stream the MP3, or download the podcast.
Also you can check out more audio, images, and video at The Official Palabristas website here: www.PALABRISTAS.com
- LUCIO
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09/17/2008
MTV's Coverage of PeaceJam (feat. Youthrive)
We were in Los Angeles the second week of September at Loyola Marymount. This is a link to the MTV News Coverage of PeaceJam's Global Call To Action.
Taylor
and Frederick, the youth they interviewed, were 2 of the young people
from Youthrive. If you look closely, with about 1:14 left in the
video, you will see my ear and face on the right side of the screen
next to Taylor. It was filmed during the Rigoberta Menchu Tum
session. This is the 2nd time the side of my face has been on MTV.
The first was when Toki was on MTV Made. I'm so proud of our young
people but I'm really most proud of the side of my face for being so
poised during filming.
- LUCIO
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08/15/2008
I just found out that Nappy Boy's mobile director approved my edits of T-Pain's ring tones for the official T-Pain MySpace Page. In other words my edits for the world's most downloaded mobile artist will be live on his actual site in the immediate future.
Another one for the portfolio.
- LUCIO
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08/14/2008
The purpose of this site is to maintain an easily navigable online base where my clientèle and community can keep abreast of my life and travels. Here you will find LINKS to my Business Ventures and Creative Expression. This site is BETA which means it is being refined every day, but in the mean time, please have a look around...
I am currently completing my Bachelors Degree in Music Business at McNally Smith College of Music and further developing Lucio Communications to encompass Consulting, Art Education, and Civic Engagement.
Although it would be a true statement to say that my expertise revolves around Hip Hop Culture, a wise man once said, "It's Bigger than Hip Hop". Underestimate at your own peril.
Indeed.
- LUCIO
