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LIVE From Freiburg: Hip-Hop Session | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/3/2025

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Freiburg is typically known for its stunning medieval architecture, the famous Black Forest, and being Germany's sunniest and greenest city - but there's also a thriving underground Hip-Hop scene! 🎤 FREIBURG HIP-HOP SESSION 🇩🇪 The Local Live Stream Tour lands in one of Germany's most beautiful cities for a massive showcase featuring the city's finest! 15+ Live Performances 3 Live Beat Sets Special Dance Performance by NoLeadersCommunity

📍 Freiburg, Germany
⏰ Friday, Feb 7th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live on YouTube/FokisTV

LIVE From Nuremberg: Beats, Art & Wine | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/1/2025

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Growing up, Big Daddy Kane was my favorite rapper. On Tuesday, February 4th, The Local Live Stream Tour makes a special stop in Nuremberg for a unique fusion of art and hip-hop! BEATS, ART & WINE: NUREMBERG SESSION Visual artist Sylvia Harris will create a live painting of Hip-Hop Legend Big Daddy Kane while we craft beats, perform live music, and dive deep into Nuremberg's hip-hop history. Watch as visual art meets beat-making and live performance in this special edition of The Local Live Stream Tour.

FEATURING:
- Live Painting of Big Daddy Kane by Sylvia Harris Born in East Germany, Sylvia discovered hip-hop through BDK's "Daddy's Home" album. She's since painted for numerous hip-hop legends including Smif-n-Wessun, Masta Ace, and Devin The Dude.
- Beat Making & Performance by Fokis
- Live Set by Galv A dope MC with collaborations including Torch, Samy Deluxe, and Morlockk Dilemma.
- Special Conversation with Nuremberg O.G. Mad Rush

📍 Nuremberg, Germany
⏰ Tuesday, February 4th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live on YouTube/FokisTV 🇩🇪

Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session: LIVE From Luxembourg|The Local Live Stream Tour

1/29/2025

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Join us for The Local Live Stream Tour's Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session! 🇱🇺
Traditionally, Luxembourg is known for its banking and steel industry but beneath the surface lies a thriving underground hip-hop scene. On Thursday January 30, we'll be hosting a Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session featuring live performances and beat sets from some of Luxembourg's dopest artists and producers. Be part of this groundbreaking digital experience as we showcase Luxembourg's hip-hop culture to a global audience.

📍 Luxembourg
⏰ Thursday, January 30th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live at YouTube/FokisTV

ELCH SESSION: Featuring Classic Der Dicke, Fenton KPR & More | Live From Basel, Switzerland

1/22/2025

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The Local Live Stream Tour is a groundbreaking digital experience bringing hip-hop to a global audience, live-streaming performances directly from record stores, clothing shops, tattoo parlors, recording studios, and other cultural spots across Europe.

FEATURING: Beat Session by: Classic Der Dicke. | M.U.S.A
Live Performances by: M.U.S.A | Venti | Fokis | Fenton KPR | LAB | Corpus Delicti & More
PLUS: Open Mic Cypher - All Local MCs Welcome! 📍
Elch Records, Basel ⏰ 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST

The Local Live Stream Tour - A Groundbreaking Digital Experience

1/19/2025

The Local Live Stream Tour is a groundbreaking digital experience where Fokis travels through European cities, live-streaming performances directly from record stores, clothing shops, recording studios and other locations. Each event runs for approx two hours and features live performances and beat sets from local artists and producers, culminating in an energetic open mic cypher that's open to all.

This isn't your typical tour - it's a real-time cultural exchange bringing authentic hip-hop to a global audience while showcasing Europe's diverse local scenes. Every stop connects local talent with worldwide viewers through live streams on FokisTV, creating a unique platform where artists can represent their city and viewers can experience hip-hop culture across borders.

First show kicks off in Basel, Switzerland Friday January 24th, starting at 20:00 CET / 2PM EST. Be sure to follow @Fokeezy on Instagram and Facebook for full schedule as we roll it out.

Fokis On Hip-Hop | Interview with Sadat X

12/30/2024

Fokis On Hip-Hop is an interview-style show delivering raw, unfiltered conversations across the hip-hop spectrum, from legendary artists, DJs, and producers to newcomers and seasoned veterans from all over the world. No gossip. No drama. Just hip-hop.

In this 2012 interview at Krystal Clear Recordings, Brand Nubian's Sadat X shares authentic insights about, getting his start in the music business, his first Brand Nubian performance, creating the second Brand Nubian album without Grand Puba, the importance of being persistent and being accountable for your actions.

No Chaser Ft. Raze, Hot Rod & Killah Priest (2002 Video) Flashback

12/27/2024

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Originally released in 2002 as a vinyl-only single, "No Chaser" is now available digitally on all DSPs, for the first time as part of Loyalty Digital Corps, "Da Vault Collection". The song produced by Fokis also features, Raze, Hot Rod & Killah Priest and was filmed back in 2002.

Directed by: Neil Moreno
© 2002 Loyalty Digital Corp.

About Da Vault Collection: A series by Loyalty Digital Corp. dedicated to preserving and presenting rare and unreleased Hip-Hop gems from the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s.

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I WANT TO MIX YOUR SONG FOR FREE [Submissions Closed]

12/23/2024

What's up! I recently started a new segment called The Control Room on YouTube.com/FokisTV where I've been mixing records down in Pro Tools, live on YouTube. I've been a recording & mix engineer for over 20 years and have worked with and mixed for artists such as Kurtis Blow, Kool G Rap, Fat Joe, Joe Budden, and many more.
To celebrate this new adventure, I want to offer someone a FREE Mix Down!
Submission Guidelines:

Song must be Hip-Hop/Rap or R&B/Soul
Fill out the form below
Submit your song
If selected, I'll mix it live on YouTube
You might even get invited to join the session!

The winning song will be mixed professionally during a live episode of The Control Room, giving you both a pro mix and exposure for your music.
Submit your track through the form below. Good luck!! 🎚️

Hello, My Name is Fokis: Docu-Album [Now Streaming]

7/15/2024

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/QM3WARHqsZw?si=Fj3sE056KqkWHUFr

"Hello, My Name is Fokis" is a groundbreaking docu-album that redefines the music experience, inviting viewers on an intimate, globe-trotting journey with independent hip-hop artist Fokis. This visual odyssey isn't just an album you listen to – it's a cinematic adventure you watch, feel, and experience alongside its creator. Fokis, a seasoned artist from NYC's Lower East Side with collaborations ranging from Big Daddy Kane to Olu Dara (Nas’ Father), takes us on a journey from New York across Europe. The project seamlessly blends performance, documentary, and music video elements, creating a multi-layered narrative that's as engaging as it is unique. Witness the creative process unfold as Fokis collaborates with producers, plays live shows, and showcases what it means to be a working musician.

This visual odyssey blends polished performances with raw, behind-the-scenes footage, giving you a genuine glimpse into the life of an independent artist. From packing bags in New York to performing on European stages, Fokis shares the passion, challenges, and triumphs of a musician fully committed to his craft. Exploring themes of perseverance, age in hip-hop, and the power of connecting directly with fans, all set to a soundtrack of fresh, compelling music. Whether you're a hip-hop aficionado, a lover of independent music, or simply someone who appreciates a good story of artistic pursuit, this docu-album offers a viewing experience like no other. It's an invitation to not just hear a story, but to see it, feel it, and be inspired by it.

Written, Directed & edited by William “Fokis” Heredia
Co-directed by Benjamin Hensel
Produced by ‪Loyalty Digital Corp., Will 2 Win Media, Inc. & William “Fokis Heredia
Executive Producers: William “Fokis” Heredia & Carmelo Pagan
Score by: William "Fokis" Heredia
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DJ 600V x Fokis - "Get Funky" (Single)

7/12/2024

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Legendary Polish producer 600 Volts connects with Fokis on their new single Get Funky. A throwback to the 60's soul era, Get Funky captures the feeling of something reminiscent of James Brown. The single is from the duo's upcoming album I Kinda Like It Here which is slated for release, later this year.