Inside Deep Flow Studios
When it comes to Baltimore hip-hop, nobody reps it like Amotion (pictured).
The 27-year-old founded Deep Flow Studios, which includes a recording studio, online radio station, cable access TV show and event promotions.
She's a pioneer in the city's hip-hop community. Here's a link to my profile of her, which ran in today's paper.
"I'm doing really well," she said. "In the scheme of other 27-year-olds who went to college, I don't know about that. But they're probably not having as much fun as I'm having."
Ace Sun photographer Monica Lopossay shot some seriously awesome photos, too.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
I've heard of Amotion and she's definitely on the ball...but in my book, the rep for Baltimore Hip Hop is Al Shipley (City Paper, Government Names). If it's hip or hop and going down in Bmore, Al knows and he tirelessly spreads the word.
Posted by: Jeff Mewbourn | October 14, 2008 4:04 PM
Jeff -- you're right, Al Shipley (who I quoted in the piece) is a huge proponent of Baltimore hip-hop. But he primarily covers the news, and Amotion primarily generates it. Both help the scene tremendously.
And my wording is over the top in the lede to this blog post. What I was trying to say was, Amotion is one of the movers and shakers of the local hip hop scene. I think I just got a little carried away.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | October 14, 2008 4:16 PM
The full article is great! Maybe it'll open the eyes of the people who don't even realize there's a growing hip hop scene here in Baltimore.
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!!!!!!
Posted by: Jade Fox | October 14, 2008 6:19 PM
I like your article but I've seen Amotion, the pictures used don't do her justice.
Posted by: JP Believer | October 15, 2008 2:46 PM
Thank you so much for the article, Sam! It was the best to ever cover myself and my company! And thank you for your comment to, JP Believer
Posted by: Amotion . | October 16, 2008 11:18 PM