Elliott Ashby

February 20, 2013 / Faith, Wordsmiths /

Losing Me. Finding Me.

Losing my marblesLosing heart Losing my religionLosing sight Losingmy wayLosing ground Tonight I was reminded of a song by Chicago MC Add-2 called Losing Me. The song chronicles a personal journey of man who at odds with himself. Through his own personal battles he is fighting to keep sight of his identity and purpose. The song begins like this.. I’m trying to find peace, in every line between my rhymes and beats/Between my God and Momma, I’m just trying to honor each/I more »

December 12, 2012 / Uncategorized, Wordsmiths /

Elliott featured on Ebony.com

When it comes to Black American expatriates, we usually get visions of Josephine Baker taking Paris by storm—we never think of South Korea. I felt that way myself when I moved there in the Aughties. Fresh out of law school, I wanted a couple of years to live abroad and travel. With South Korea, I knew I was going to a country where I wouldn’t run into a lot of people who looked like me. To read the article please more »

December 12, 2012 / Uncategorized, Wordsmiths /

The Hounds

Download the mixtape for FREE at http://eli-a.bandcamp.com/ Directed and shot by Sonny of iWonder & Sonny Side Films Assistant Director – Heather Nicole Production Assistant – Michael Elmore Titles by Dan Adams The Hounds featuring Pinnacle TheHustler & Jake Pains is the first single off of Eli A.’s Twelve The Tape. The track is a reinterpretation of TGNT’s Higher Ground. For more information on the featured artist of Eli A., follow us on twitter @elliottashby @jjang_jake @IamPinnacle

December 12, 2012 / Uncategorized, Wordsmiths /

Eli A:Twelve The Tape

Eli A. is 1/2 of the Hip Hop collective Odd Eli. His music is an extension of spoken word poetry he enjoys coloring outside the lines. For information about Eli A. the artist or Elliott Ashby the man please visit his website at www.elliottashby.com Twelve the Tape is the first solo venture from Eli A.The mixtape was structured around the number twelve. Twelve songs, twelve artists and the projects comes out on 12/12/12. Though there are no references to the number more »

May 30, 2012 / Wordsmiths /

Odd Eli: Abstract Prose

Abstract Prose is the debut EP from Odd Eli. Odd Eli is comprised of Elliott Ashby aka (Eli) and Rogelio David aka Odd Insyte. The duo came together out of a mutual love for music and the need to create. Hailing from Arizona and Toronto respectively, they’ve combined their musical talents to form the group. Abstract Prose is a collection of past, present and future experiences of the duo. Although condensed in 9 tracks, they touch on a range of more »

May 18, 2012 / Poetry, Wordsmiths /

A Drama

Because I love you, burn me Ashes Because I love you, cut me Gashes Rip my heart out Only the Grand Weaver can stitch me Patchless But why do all dramas end tragic? Holding on to one page Out of many chapters Switch scenes, wardrobe & actors But it seems we can never get back ta The time Blinded by the now It’s shrunken in the shroud Yet somehow, everything but me knows its place The reason I love comedy, cause I know they end Smiley face

May 10, 2012 / NightVibe, Wordsmiths /

Musiq SoulChild on Night Vibe Pt. 1

Check out our interview with Musiq Souldchild as he talks about his Philly roots. Part 2 & 3 coming soon.

March 28, 2012 / Race, Wordsmiths /

2Cents: Episode One

My first episode of my new web series is finally out. Check out the video, leave your 2 cents on the content and make sure to subscribe to the channel. I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

February 13, 2012 / NightVibe, Wordsmiths /

Big Shot on Night Vibe

Check out Big Shot & Da Notez on Night Vibe 101.3. Pinnacle and I sat down to chat and rap with emcee and marketing consultant Big Shot aka Don Marco. Among other things Big Shot raps in English, Spanish and Korean. Check out this freestyle with Pinnacle TheHustler, Elliott Ashby, Big Shot and beatboxing Da Notez. For more information on Big Shot follow him at twitter.com/bigshot83

January 11, 2012 / Wordsmiths /

Mykian on Night Vibe

Check out Night Vibe’s first interview of the 2012. We welcomed DJ Mykian to join me in the studio for a live set and battle of the horns. Mykian is more than just a DJ, he is also a trumpet player and producer. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him live in action on a number of occasions and he never disappoints. For more information on Mykian check him out at twitter.com/mykian

December 28, 2011 / Audio Clips, Wordsmiths /

Boyz II Men Concert Tickets

Check out Night Vibe’s Boyz II Men ticket giveway! Night Vibe, hosted by Pinnacle & Elliott, is first and only urban music show in South Korea. Tune in every night from 10-12 as we bring you the best in Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, R& B & Indie Music. You can tune in online, through your smartphone or on the radio. TBS efM 101.3

December 28, 2011 / Audio Clips, Wordsmiths /

Honors English w/ Night Vibe + NEW VIDEO!

First off, shout to the homie Courtney Askins for putting me on to Honors English. After I checked out Flying High I had to have him as a guest on our radio show.Check out our exclusive interview with Honors English (Also check the NEW VIDEO below). I call it exclusive because this was aired back in May, making it his first radio appearance. Honors English is the first artist signed to multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning producer Needlz production company Dry more »