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It’s here! The new video from Vox Merger for American Pie, directed by Patricio Ginelsa, is now premiering at voxmerger.com. Share, link, blast, tweet, shout, yelp, and tell yo mama to check it out!

Visit voxmerger.com for the full video and credits.

Illamental is goin’ straight Hollywood on y’all! The trailer for the upcoming video “American Pie” from The Vox Merger is up at voxmerger.com along with some behind the scene shots. Yes, that is THE Francine Dee in those photos – she’s a special guest star in the video. Try not to envy! *brushes shoulder*

Check back here or at the Vox Merger site for updates between now and the premiere of the video for more behind the scenes footage from the American Pie shoot.

Big ups to Francine Dee, Kid Heroes Prod., and Xylophone Films!

After a long day of shooting, the new video for Vox Merger wrapped up last night and everyone is looking forward to the finished product.

The Illamental fam would like to thank everyone that came through and made it all happen in a pleasurable fashion. We’d especially like to thank Kid Heroes Productions and their crew for their over the top work and professionalism.

Also gotta thank folks like Francine Dee and Russel Tan that lent us their acting prowess to make it all come together.

DEFINITELY gotta thank Normandie Casino for welcoming us into their establishment and giving us the perfect location along with superb hospitality (we’ll be back for some black jack action).

Got a few behind the scenes shots after the jump.  Everyone be on the look out for the video. As for us… no rest for the weary. We’re heading back to the studio.

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First track from the EP of the same title that is currently being put together in the studio.

This volume of Blaps, Rhymes & Life is dedicated to Eli Matthew Ibanga R.I.P.
Sunrise – 05.27.08 | Sunset – 06.23.09

The Blaps, Rhymes & Life compilation series continues, as the blapmaster Illmind and Dub MD bring you Volume 3 as yet another exclusive free download. Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. 3 is jam packed full of more classic !llmind production as he showcases his music with a mix of mainstream and underground artists, in this volume he collaborates with mainstream artists like 50 Cent, Scarface, Young Buck, and Marsha from Floetry, and keeps the balance with underground artists and rising stars such as Termanology, Wale, D-Black, Skyzoo and Torae to name a few. Also included is an official remake of 88 Keys’ single “Stay Up!” featuring Alchemist, Evidence and 88 Keys himself on the rhymes. Master Shake from Adult Swim’s hit TV show Aqua Teen Hunger Force also makes an appearance!

As always Illmind is working on multiple projects, as he hits the studio to put the finishing touches to the debut album with his group Fortilive consisting of Illmind, Slo-Mo and Mushmouf, which is due out sometime later next year through Myx Music, aswell as executive producing albums for Pumpkinhead, D-Black and Naturel. For more information and updates on him and the series, check out the new launch of the official Blaps, Rhymes & Life website at www.blapsrhymesandlife.com, www.illmind.biz, and follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/illmindproducer.

In addition to that lookout for Dub MD as he presents projects from various artists including the likes of Junclassic with “Southside’s Savior” out July 13th, the Nametag follow-up “Classic Cadence Vol. 2″ out August 10th and a whole host of others including Judah, Karniege, Dominique Larue and more. For more information and updates follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/dubmd84.

01.) Intro (feat. The Real “Master Shake”) (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)
02.) D-Black – Superbad (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Young Buck – Hold On (feat. 50 Cent) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Skyzoo & Wale – Freshfest (Produced By Illmind)
05.) Rapper Big Pooh – Problems (feat. Jozeemo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) Cres – Restless (feat. Termanology) (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Kaze – Dusk Til’ Dawn (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Scarface – Who Are They (feat. K-Rino & Slim Thug) (Produced By Illmind)
09.) Kida – We Made It (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Dominique Larue – Okay (feat. Kim Joyce) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Kids Incorporated (88 Keys, Evidence & Alchemist) – Stay Up! (Viagra) (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Common – I Want U (Shmoove Mix) (Produced By Illmind)
13.) MindsOne – Instinct (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Thoth – On My Terminator Shit (feat. Terminology) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Edo. G – Wishin’ (feat. Masta Ace) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Fortilive (Illmind, Mushmouf & Slo-Mo) – Cowboys (feat. 84) (Produced By Illmind)
17.) C.B. News – Bumrush The Show (feat. Torae) (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Deep Foundation – Girls (Produced By Illmind)
19.) AP – All I’ve Seen (Produced By Illmind)
20.) Vox Merger – Do Or Die (feat. The Far East Movement) (Produced By Illmind)

I’m sure I speak for the Illamental fam when I say that we have lost an inspiration and a giant that will never be replaced or surpassed. Every musician looks up to you Michael. You are the pinnacle. You are the legend.

I’m sure I speak for my father, mother, sister, and brother when I say we have lost a member of our family. I can’t explain how much the music of you and your family was a part of our lives. The Jacksons are in our blood. Your music will live but it still hurts to lose you.

I don’t know how we can continue with you gone. The world will miss you endlessly.

New music from The Vox Merger f/ Far East Movement: Do Or Die (The Catch). An ode to the city we represent, Los Angeles, just in time for the kick off of the Western Conference finals! Bump this on your way to the Staples Center for the game, yo!

Produced by Illmind. Cuts by DJ JABAone

If you’re in the San Diego area, check the Vox Merger out at UCSD at 5pm. DJ Jabaone of Homegrown Blendz on the 1s and 2s.