The timeless phrase “breaking up is hard to do” is the basis for Donwill’s newest video for his song, “Can’t Shake It Easy.” The fourth visual to come from the Cincinnati-born, Brooklyn-based MC from Tanya Morgan stays true to the concept of his debut solo album, Don Cusack In High Fidelity, which is Donwill’s musical interpretation of the cult classic film, High Fidelity. “The album is based on being in a state of perpetual pre-mid-life crisis,” says Donwill. “Nothing in life will give you all the answers, but this album will help people find some of the answers they might be looking for.”

Donwill explores the personal turmoil and regret of breaking up with his video for “Can’t Shake It Easy.” Following the release of his optimistic video for “Breathe,” he enlisted the talents of Queens-based 5846 Productions to capture what a lonely guy does after leaving his girl. With the chorus questioning “Tell me what I need to take/ Cause maybe I need a drink, or two,” Donwill is seen tossing back shots and gulping down Buds to try and numb the pain. But as he realizes in the video, sometimes burning all the depressing memories in an alley way is the only way to cope.

01.20.11 Seattle, WA
01.21.11 Portland, OR
01.22.11 Bellingham, WA
01.23.11 Bend, OR
01.25.11 Santa Cruz, CA
01.26.11 San Francisco, CA
01.27.11 Sacramento, CA
01.28.11 Santa Ana, CA
01.29.11 Phoenix, AZ
01.30.11 Los Angeles, CA

For additional information on tour and ticketing, check out TanyaMorgan.net.

Tanya Morgan heads west again to perform some of their most beloved joints from Moonlighting, Brooklynati, Don Cusack In High Fidelity, The Sandwich Shop, the forthcoming Pea’s Gotta Have It & more.  Check them out in your city!

Here is the latest outing from two-thirds of the Brooklynati group, wrapping rhymes around

The Roots’ Sandwiches EP.

Download Here

http://donwill.bandcamp.com/album/the-sandwich-shop

L to R: Sarah Love, Donwill, Von Pea, Spec Boogie, Alex Damashek

Tanya Morgan kicked off their UK Tour in London yesterday, rocking The Plaintain Party at Favela Chic after stopping by the world-famous Wyld Pytch Records for a quick in-store.  If you’re in the area, catch TM at any of their remaining UK shows this week:

Thursday 5/13
Rasploitation Sessions presents Tanya Morgan, Bodega Brovas, 3rdi, and DJs Ill Inspired, Paulo, Muddle, Jimmy Green
The Swan
King Street
Ipswich (UK)
8 PM – 11 PM
No Cover
18+

Friday 5/14
Cardiff Arts Institute & Starving Artist presents Skunkadelic’s Album Release “Musically Drifting” Party
Featuring Skunkadelic, Tanya Morgan, Bodega Brovas, Metabeats, Abstract Soundz, Don Leisure
Cardiff Arts Institute
29 Park Place
Cardiff (UK)
9 PM – 4 AM
£2 before 11 PM (Free w/ Regulars Card)
£4 after 11 PM (£3 w/ Regulars Card)

Saturday 5/15 Dynamite presents Tanya Morgan, Bodega Brovas, Booda French aka TRUTH, DJ Louis J, Boogaloo Dee
Club 2K
Branwells Mill
68 Market Jew Street
Penzance (UK)
11 PM – 4 AM
£5 in advance (http://www.tanyamorgan.eventbrite.com)
£7 at the door
18+

Another video from Donwill of Tanya Morgan. This time, the song is “P**** Rules The World” (go ahead and fill in the “*” ’s yourself). This, along with “Love Junkie” will appear on Donwill’s upcoming solo album, “High Fidelity”, which drops 3.23.10.

Stay tuned for more from Donwill including release parties in NYC and SF and his release of DON CUSACK IN HIGH FIDELITY on March 23, 2010.

“Despite a 10-year gap since their last release (2000’s Train of Thought), Reflection Eternal’s influence remains. Last year, rap trio Tanya Morgan—which consists of Brooklyn MC/producer Von Pea and Cincinnati natives Don Wil and Ilyas—decided to name their latest album Brooklynati, a term originally coined by Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek…”

Check out the article and video here

Tanya Morgan live at S.O.B.’s backed by Revive Da Live.

“Yeah.” © drake.

Thats us in The Underground…doing it big? Yes! If I’m not mistaken that’s the name of the mall. This trip to Atlanta was a blast and I hate to see it come to an end so soon. We were in the hotel with Da Beatminerz, The Reservoir Dogs, Finale, and I think the rest of Duck Down was here too. But THE GOD just checked in. I could name everyone I’ve seen perform here but that would involve me not being lazy so…it will not happen! I do know that we are going to miss Rakim (THE GOD), Killer Mike, Primo, and all the west coast portion of the Perfect Attendance showcase. And we just heard it’s the Clark homecoming weekend too? Ah well, back to New York in the rain! I have Netflix waiting for me though. “#kragenoff” © kev brown

On Tuesday we will be at SOBs with Black Sheep and a live band so we have to go get ready for that. We have a few dates this week; go to myspace.com/tanyamorgan to check the other dates in DC and Baltimore. I made it sound like we had mad shows coming up didn’t I? Haha….

We also have some shows coming up in FEBRUARY when DONWILL’S SOLO ALBUM COMES OUT. Plugplugplugplug…..

Ok yall Im outta here…one!

-Von Pea