Subject: Fresh Breath Committee

• Friday Rap-Up: On Point, Lil Wayne, Scarface, Common

  October 24, 2008

• Friday Rap-Up: Catch Lungs, The Roots, 50 Cent

  LOCALS ONLY Colorado rapper Catch Lungs started get his name buzzed about in the local scene when he started working with producers SP Double and Flawless as part of the Boostwell Crew last year. After separating from Boostwell this summer, he began working on his own mixtape, Food for the Famished, which became available last month. We caught up with Catch Lungs for a quick Q&A session. How did you know you wanted to give rapping a shot? I used to have my own radio show on late nights where

  November 21, 2008

• Rap-Up: Fresh Breath Committee.... who?

  In speaking with Westword's Rap-Up recently, On Point's Flawless announced the formation of a new crew called the Fresh Breath Committee. The crew consists of former Boostwell group On Point and solo artists Catch Lungs, Purpose, Kontrast, singer Crystal, and DJ Skip Ripken. They've done some shows together but we're not sure if there's a full-fledged album in the works. However, they have leaked their first song together as a collective called "Right Direction," produced by up and coming beat m

  December 4, 2008

• Denver greats pay tribute to hip-hop's greats at Get Down Wednesdays

  Gotta love Denver, man. At the risk of sounding like a homer, the creativity here is invigorating. It seems cats are constantly striving to come up with compelling ways to put on shows, Stand By Your Band at the hi-dive, Denver Does Denver and now Hip-Hop Bites Back, an idea whose time has truly come: On June 10 at the Get Down Wednesdays at Owsley's, more than a dozen local hip-hop acts, including Fresh Breath Committee, Whygee and Sunken State, among others, are getting together to pay tribute

  June 4, 2009

• Singer charleyBRAND leaks "emo(tional)" track

  Although Denver soul singer charleyBRAND has released a few projects on the jazz/blues/R&B side of things, he's also been hopping around the city recording with producers and rappers from the Colorado hip-hop scene. In the last year and a half or so, he's done tracks with SP Double, Flawless (of On Point) and Whygee, with whom he's also working on an entire project with currently. But the latest track making its way across the web has CB connecting with Flawless once again and Fresh Breath C

  April 1, 2009

• Fresh Breath Committee, Boom Unit, tapped for Mighty 4 Colorado event

  Last year, the Mighty 4 Colorado event at Beta Night Club (19th and Blake) saw hip-hop heads and b-boys from all over Colorado and surrounding states converge on downtown Denver. The day consisted of intense b-boy battles, and performances from Infinite Mindz and the Break EFX dance crew. This weekend the event returns, now as a two-day throwdown at Skyline Park on Friday and again Beta Night Club on Saturday. Veteran Denver b-boy crew Lordz of Finesse organized the event and have tapped the Fre

  May 14, 2009

• Meet the Pirate Signal, one of Denver's most compelling hip-hop acts

  June 11, 2009

• MP3 Freeloader, Showcase Edition: The Fresh Breath Committee

  THE FRESH BREATH COMMITTEENOMINATED IN HIP-HOP - GROUP12:00-12:45 P.M., VINYL ROOFTOPPersonnel: On Point; Kontrast; Catch Lungs; Purpose; Crystal; DJ Skip RipkinDiscography: CPR (2009)

  June 10, 2009

• Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Vinyl

  Brian Landis FolkinsFresh Breath Committee kicked things off at Vinyl. See more photos from Vinyl at westword.com/slideshow. Fresh Breath Committee, 12:00 p.m. The day started off nice and sunny and Club Vinyl's rooftop, but I was a bit late in catching the set from the Fresh Breath Committee. The collective was rocking a decent-sized crowd and ended their set on their song "Soul Music," with Flawless displaying his versatility by blowing on the saxophone. The entire crew -- Flawless, Fo-Chief

  June 15, 2009

• Fresh Breath Committee's Purpose getting his 'Idol' on

  While Fresh Breath Committee holds its breath for the results of the Westword Music Showcase, one member of the collective is participating in another contest. Purpose, aka Mykal Hudson, is a finalist in FOX 31's Denver Idol competition.Yes, he sings as well as raps. Who knew? He performed for local judges who placed him among the top three finalists to win an audition with the American Idol judges when they come to town this summer. There is one caveat, though. The winner is decided by fan vote

  July 7, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, July 7 edition

  Photo by Cajun BoyMongo meets meat. Everyone form a line. Today in Cafe Society: • Hot Diggity Dog: Denver's Mongo Marquez joined the big leagues at Nathan's on July 4. • Civic Center Eats: Sweet Revenge cookies. • Tonight: Frasca wines paired with small plates from MiniBAR. • Where am I drinking? • Breckenridge Brewery: Yes they can. • Last night's "panic hour" at the Lancer Lounge. Today in Backbeat Online: • Fresh Breath Committee's Purpose getting his Idol on. • Elana Roge

  July 7, 2009

• Mile Hi-Fidelity playlist - 07.15.09

  If you caught the show last night, we played it straight again, just like the old days, you know, just two turntables (well, CD decks) and a microphone(s). No dogs, no slogans, just great beer. We also featured a gaggle of new local music from Boulder Acoustic Society, Paper Bird, Joshua Novak, Pictureplane, the Legendary Beep Beeps, the Food Chain and the Fresh Breath Committee, along with some cuts we haven't played in a while. We also started tweeting our playlist last night for the benefit o

  July 16, 2009

• After Rock the Bells tonight, make your way to Mario's Double Daughter Salotto for the Beat Cave

  Shawn KeithBoon Doc​After rocking with folks like Nas, Reflection Eternal, Damian Marley and a host of other legendary hip-hop artists at the Rock the Bells concert tonight, be sure to make a stop at Mario's Double Daughter Salotto (1632 Market Street) for the Beat Cave, an event showcasing the state's hottest hip-hop producers. Hosted by 2009 Westword Music Showcase winner F.O.E., the event features a star-studded ensemble including Red Bull Big Tune champ Boon Doc, Mass Prod of Food Chain, F

  August 6, 2009

• Fresh Breath Committee tap legendary Masta Ace for new single

  ​ Next month, the Fresh Breath Committee will be releasing their debut album, CPR, at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, October 8. In an effort to get folks hyped for the release, the crew just dropped their first single "Save the Day," featuring the legendary Masta Ace, who will be on hand for the show. The ReMINDers, 3 the Hard Way, and the Pirate Signal with DJ Skip Ripkin are also on the bill, which is being hosted by Whygee. Could you ask for a better show? Seriously. Check out the new single

  September 15, 2009

• The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 15 edition

  Photo by Nancy LevineHolly Hartnett.​It's about that time. Today in Cafe Society: • Behind the Bar with Holly Hartnett of Venue. • Under Fire: Caramel Groundhog Day. • Guess where I'm eating? • Denver's newest road trip: Interstate Kitchen & Bar. • Oktoberfest is for sale. Will someone buy it a drink? Today in Backbeat Online: • Four is the magic number for Slayer and U2. • File under: comedy gold from Monolith. • Boulder electro-savants Savoy are giving it away. • Fres

  September 15, 2009

• Q&A with Flawless of Fresh Breath Committee

  ​Back in 2008, we named Boostwell Crew the best hip-hop crew in Denver. Headed by SP Double, the crew consisted of local emcees and producers, Flawless, Fo Chief, ManDaMyth, Catch Lungs, EMB, Purpose, Procise, Kontrast and a few others. Shortly after the recognition, a number of members left the crew and launched the Fresh Breath Committee (FBC). Lead mostly by Flawless, FBC is a collective of like-minded solo artists, who, at first, came together to support each other but quickly realized the

  October 7, 2009

• The Fresh Breath Committee aims to breathe new life into hip-hop

  October 8, 2009

• Freeloader: Fresh Breath Committee CD release at the Fox tonight

  ​The other significant local hip-hop release this evening comes from the Fresh Breath Committee, who also took time to mix it up with us this week. It's pretty safe bet that all the local heads that aren't at the hi-dive will be at the Fox Theatre in Boulder for the release of CPR, the outfit's full-length debut. An all-star lineup, the show features Masta Ace, who appears on the new album, the ReMINDers, 3 the Hardway, the Pirate Signal and DJ Skip Ripkin. Before you make your way up to Bould

  October 8, 2009

• Last night: Fresh Breath Committee CD release at the Fox Theatre

  Fresh Breath Committe (Peter Haines)The Pirate Signal, 3 the Hardway, The ReMINDers, Fresh Breath Committee, Masta Ace. Fox Theater Thursday October 8, 2009 Better than: Anything you have to wake up for on Friday that would have stopped you from being there. Approaching the Fox last night for the Fresh Breath Committee's CD release show, featuring the Committee with rap royality Masta Ace, along with an all star local cast of the Pirate Signal, 3 the Hardway and the ReMINDers, it warmed my froz

  October 9, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 12, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  October 13, 2009

• Fresh Breath Committee

  November 12, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 9, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  November 11, 2009