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Top Ten
My album “A Toast” comes June 12- my first at bat. It’s a tribute to the Hip Hop on which I grew up. In honor of that, I’d like to walk you through my Top Ten influences (in no particular order) on...
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A Toast: Album Release
Champagne Duane would like to propose “A Toast”! That’s right. The debut album is upon us, with features from names like Talib Kweli, Rapper Big Pooh, Jonny Cool, Saeeda Wright, Nehemiah Booker, Elin...
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A Toast
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Willamette Week
Willamette Week Music Stories If you’re a basketball fan, you and millions of others have already seen the work of Portland-via-Miami transplant Champagne Duane. His shoe designs have been worn by the...
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Right To Survive Graffiti Contest
Come enjoy this fundraiser event for Right To Survive. $5-$20 at the door (sliding scale) At 6:00pm the contest for the best GRAFFITI ARTIST will be held. The top 3 winners, voted by the people at...
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The Takeover
Champagne Duane and Free Thought Takeover have been surprising crowds in Portland for a few months now. If you haven’t had a chance to catch the show, today is the day. They’ll be taking over Holocene...
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Friday Night Fights
Come see me perform at the Curious Comedy Theater Friday, Aug 7 2015. What happens when two experienced improv teams go head-to-head in this intense cagematch-style fight? Weirdness, insanity, and...
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The Toast: All White Everything
You’ve been tanning all summer and Labor day is around the corner. That can only mean one thing… ALL WHITE EVERYTHING party! Drink specials for those dressed in white. Good music. Good people. Good...
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Live at The White Eagle
Live at The White Eagle. Another night of amazing music. Described as “LL over Primo beats,” clever and charismatic only begin to capture Champagne Duane’s approach to Hip-Hop. With sophisticated...
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Back in The Neighborhood
Aug 15. Hosted by DJ Klyph on XRAY.FM, Welcome to the Neighborhood (WTTN) Radio is bringing the best from the Northwest. This episode highlights Champagne Duane, his debut album “A Toast” and upcoming...
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Slim’s
Free Thought Takeover (w/ Champagne Duane and Jonny Cool) Elton Cray & The Pariahs Subconscious Culture Saturday, October 24, 2015 Slim’s Restaurant and Lounge 8635 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203...
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Lessons in Fresh
Lessons in Fresh. Lessons In Fresh is a monthly event showcasing Portland’s incredible but often under-appreciated Hip-Hop scene. Aiming to display the 4 elements of Hip-Hop (Emcees, DJs, Grafitti,...
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CLASSIC MAN
I’m a Classic Man! The minute I heard this song I was hooked. And then I saw the video! I’m excited because it means there’s a lane for the vision I’ve been trying to execute. The irony is that “Pink...
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TOP TEN
My album “A Toast” comes out June 12 – my first at bat. It’s a tribute to the Hip Hop on which I grew up. In honor of that, I’d like to walk you through my Top Ten influences (in no particular order)...
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GIRL ON FIRE (SHINE REMIX)
Had to be done. “Shine” struck a chord with a lot of people, especially women. So I decided to clash it with another female empowerment song and a hit I love from Alicia Keys, “Girl on Fire.”
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FREESTYLE FRIDAY
Fab’s Freestyle Friday series inspired me to jump on a classic. “David Blaine” is a hat tip the 90s Hip-Hop we all love so much. “Nas is Like” was a monumental track- from the production to the poetry.
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BE FREE
Cee Goods has been inspiring me to make the songs that matter. So in an effort to push the culture forward, we collaborated on “Be Free,” insightful food for thought. Happy Birthday, Goodies! (Vegas...
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COME HOME (ft. ALANA)
From “Victory in the Making” to “Need,” Jonny Cool has always produced the tracks to the ‘realest thing I ever wrote.’ With an amazing feature from singer/songwriter Alana, “Come Home” is another...
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HERE SEATTLE
THE CLASSIC – Holiday Social from Here Seattle Special thanks to the folks at HERE Seattle for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing event. Can’t say enough about Free Thought Takeover’s support...
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THE TAKEOVER
What started off in April as me unsure of how to read a music sheet turned into the most enjoyable part of the music journey. Incorporating live instruments in my live show has added to my maturation...
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