Welcome to T3 The Movement

T3 started when King Teddy brought together Superstar Carmine, Superproducer/rapper Jae Griff, and the King of Rap, Ghetti. If you dont know by now T3 stands for To The Top and that's where we headed. Right now on the lineup we got Carmine, Jae Griff, Get City, Linz-Prag, and Ny$E doin big things right now. T3 is not just about music. Its a whole movement. Were showing the world something new and giving them a taste of how were living and where we come from. Whether it be music or film, rapping or acting, T3 represents diversity and the ability to accomplish the impossible. Check out our Videos, Listen to our Music, Check the blogs to see what's going on in the life of T3.Support us, Spread the word, Join the Movement as we bring our life to you. T3 ALL DAY!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Weezy Busts his ASS!!!! WELL DAYUM!



Funny quotes from the comments on this video "this nigga just did the fred flintstone", "WTF THIS AINT STARVING ASS ARAB EATING THAT CATFISH PLATTER WITH 4 SODAS, AGREEING WITH SOLJA BOY JUST BECAUSE HE BOUGHT THE MEAL!!", "YO WTF I STARTED DOING THE WTF THIS AINT THAT DUDE THAT BE ASKING FOR MAX B,,,, NOW EVERY BODY ON MY DIK DOING IT STOP SUKING YOU FUKIN CORN BALLS START YUR OWN AND GET OFF MINES", "He was runnin to baby to give him a kiss lol" and "Lmao he fell like tha muh fucka on Soul Plane"

This shit too funny. Play the fall over and over again in I promise youll laugh for a good 10 mins straight. It happens though.

*Peace and Happiness*

Monday, December 29, 2008

Friday, December 19, 2008

A Year In Review

Of course 2008 was a critical year for music. From the Britney charades to the FOX station protests. From the Obama-inspired renaissance in black America, including music, to the federal indictments of some of today's biggest stars. It's safe to say we've seen the best, and the WORST music has to offer in 2008. So without further or due, I, Carmine the Composer bring to you the T3 Awards of Achievement for '08.

The Award for the Single Hardest Working Man in Music goes to...
None other than Weezy F Baby, Lil Wayne. When word got to me that this man officially has more songs on record than 2pac....I almost fainted. No joke. Now whether the herbal essences I was enjoying had anything to do with that doesnt matter. NOBODY has the quantity nor quality that Weezy has been putting out thus far and he has the Platinum records to prove it, records which he earned in 1 WEEK. Dogs lie, people lie, but good sir Numbers do not.


Breakthrough Artist of the Year

Gucci Mane La Flare! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Unh. If you havent heard one of Gucci's "Wilt Chamberlain" or "So Icy Boy" mixtapes you must live under a rock. Gucci has more mixtapes than I can even count. Personal favorite "DJ Drama & Gucci Mane Presents: The Movie". If the freestyle videos dont win you over, your not human.

Best R&B Album
Whenever you need to get your grow-man riding around or chillin with a woman, get T-Pain's "Three Ringz". Hate on the autotune all you want but every song on this cd is a hit. Close contender Ne-Yo "Year of the Gentleman".

Best Non-Rap Cd of 2008
N.E.R.D's "Seeing Sounds" is the type of album that makes you sit back and think.....Damn Virginia must be a sick ass place to produce guys like this. Diversity is an understatement. By now everyone in the world knows the futuristic sounds of Pharrell and co. fall short to none. And guess what..their live show is even better!

Rap Cd of the YearLeading a protest against the corrupt propaganding FOX news was probably the most under-appreciated event in hip-hop in a long time. Nas' Untitled delivered, but also is a rude awakening. Like clockwork Nas drops classic album that actually challenge your brain and make you think. Untitled to me is Nas' best cd to date.

DMV STAND UP !!!Tabi Bonney is that guy you havent heard. Excuse me, that "Fly Guy" you havent heard. Or maybe you have. 2008 Introduced me to Tabi Bonney courtesy MTV2. When I saw his "Cool and Fly" video I couldnt help but want to hear more. On top of that he runs his own clothing line at www.bonneyrunway.com For more on Tabi Bonney check out his myspace.com/tabibonney Download: "Beat Rock ft. Dj Flexx"

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Fear God???

Lets just make it a point to say that the most random blogs will prolly be by me (Tony). How yall doin anyway? I always like to ask cuz I mean its always good to know...even if I cant hear yall answer back lmao. Carmine you a beast with the blog and layout. Is it straight if we bounce off each others posts?? Fuck it I already did so oh well. Just so everyone knows Carmine has been the other blogger so far. The other members will be bloggin too so no worries, in fact one will be bloggin reeaall soon....

ANYWAY on to topic Ive been thinkin about somethin. The term "Fear God". Lets think about that for a second. Hold up first lemme tell yall my religion. I happen to be a Rastafarian. Now I know what yall thinkin. "Oh you just say that cuz you smoke a lot of bud and listen to Reggae music", well your right I do smoke a lot of bud and listen to Reggae music, but thats not really the reason I became Rasta. The main reason is because Ive always been about peace and happiness (aint yall seen my sig??). Ever since I was a lil kid Ive wondered what it would be like if everyone got along in the world and all that. Then when we went to war it kinna fueled me to want to strive for peace all over even more. This is kinna funny if you know me personally cuz Ive taken about 4 different martial arts in my life so far and one of which is a killin art. Like I mean brutal killin (Kendo). Not that Ide ever use it on anyone, but Ive been interested in the Samurai for a while now. Also I did it because last year round Oct. my life took a lot of turns that I had not experienced before and it made me realize things about my life and life in general. So in short my savior is Jah Almighty Haile Selassie I.

Damn my ADD is kickin in, now back to our regularly scheduled program lmao. "Fear God" troubles me cuz check this... history shows fear leads to hate and hate leads to war and war leads to destruction. Dont take it from me just look at history, and no Im not gonna give a history lesson just do the research. So in turn unintentionally "Fear God" is sayin "I hate God", and on a deeper level its also sayin "I hate myself". Now Jah is essentially the reincarnation of God. As Rasta I know (when it comes to Jah we dont believe, we KNOW) Jah is within me and everyone else that chooses to take him in no matter your religion. I mean no matter who or what you believe in you should also believe/know that your savior is within you, you know? Now personally I love Jah and you should love who you believe in too. Never fear your savior cuz they wouldnt wanna rule you by fear. Hitler and Stalin ruled by fear, so dont put your savior in that same category...unless those are your saviors lmao. Am I makin any sense?? Anyway this has been another random blog by your as truly Tony Battle. Pkakakaa (my laugh...if you know me youde know thats how it actually sounds get used to it cuz Ima use it more often).

Oh btw I figured Ide tell yall what Im listenin to on every blog since Im always listenin to music. Currently Im listenin To Charles Hamiltons ALBUM(its not a mixtape) The Pink Lavalamp. IMO this is the BEST non T3 Album released this year, along with Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak. Im not gonna give it a detailed review just know that I think its the best and that you should get it. OH did I mention it was FREE?!?! Yes people this album was realsed BY CHARLES HAMILTON for free!!


you can get it here. Take care and Bless.


*Peace and Happiness*

Monday, December 15, 2008

Music News 12-15-09


Warning this will be a Meg-Drop. Random Music Biz News just to keep you updated on, what im updated on ya feel me? Okay first things first. Now I know a lot of people see hiphop as a loud foul-sounding nuisance, but i mean its not like its torture.....Or is it?

Dr. Dre, Eminem, Others Used As Torture Music December 15th, 2008 | Author: Omar Burgess The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that declassified Army documents approved soldiers to use various forms of popular music as torture devices for known terrorism suspects. The documents approve "yelling, loud music, light control: used to create fear, disorient detainee and prolong capture shock." Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, who served as U.S. military commander in Iraq, authorized the torture technique in September of 2003. Binyam Mohammed who was held at the "Dark Prison" in Kabul, Afghanistan says U.S. forces bombarded him with repeated listens of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nine Inch Nails and Metallica, which left inmates screaming and smashing their heads against prison cell walls. "There was loud music, [Eminem's] 'Slim Shady' [click to read] and Dr. Dre for 20 days. I heard this nonstop over and over," says Mohammed. "The CIA worked on people, including me, day and night for the months before I left. Plenty lost their minds." While few are sympathetic to the plights of alleged terrorists, despite the fact that many of the practices violate Geneva Conventions, some of the artists whose songs were used are quite upset. Tom Morello, whose work with Rage Against the Machine was also used, has joined with a group of other musicians to protest the use of their music as a weapon. "I suggest that they level Guantanamo Bay, but they keep one small cell and they put Bush in there...and they blast some Rage Against the Machine," Morello said. (source www.hiphopdx.com)

Now if that wasnt enough to get your brain twisting...fathom the number 92 Million...dollars that is. Even in a recession thats still a whole lotta f**king money. But to someone like..Madonna, thats pocket change..

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Madonna has paid her ex-husband British director Guy Ritchie up to 60 million pounds ($92 million) to settle their divorce after eight years of marriage, her spokeswoman said on Monday.She said that sum includes the couple's English country estate, Ashcombe, which is valued at about 20 million pounds ($30 million).The couple's combined wealth has been estimated at about $525 million, but Madonna accounts for most of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you one of the most lucky men in the world




Okay all the marriage talk is making me scared. Scared like the kindergarten class who knows Micheal Jackson is there for Career Day!!! Yayyy another Micheal Jackson molestation joke. But no honestly I know that Micheal Jackson is and will forever be the Greatest Entertainer in the world but come onn.. this is just....weird.





You want more dont you. Yeh you sicko, fortunately cameras snapped about 6 photos of this freaky ensemble here


Now on a lighter note...


See what happens when Max. B aka Biggavelli aka Boss Don aka iCreated Jim Jones, visits none other than....Jim Jones.

Carmine's 1-word response to recent music headlines:

"Kanye's New Album to be called Winter-Spring-Summer-Fall" - depression.

"Eminem unveils his own Air Jordan shoe" - tool.

"G-Unit performing Get Up live at 2008 VGA Awards" - camo?
"N.E.R.D. Video Sooner Than Later" - VIRGINIA

Speaking of Virginia, Carmine and T3 ripped their last venue performance of the year. Pics and Video proof are available.

Thursday, December 11, 2008



Just got me thinking, Kanye just might be the best entertainer alive right now.....Just a thought

Okay this post will be fun. It is currently 2:03 on Thursday. Then again it's no ordinary Thursday. Me and T3 guys have our finale show slash party tonight and everything seems good to go. Im listening to Gucci Mane "Big Cat LaFlare"and this shit is getting me amped as fu**. Im always inspired by music and I often use it to assist in a situation. If Im feeling broken maybe like my chick just left me, that Heartless from Kanye West is going to hit like twice as hard. But now im just getting into the mind state of a lyrical assassin. To get on the stage and kill is the only thing on my mind. And i know for a FACT that the rest of the T3 family will do the same tonight.

Fav Gucci Vid Drop


Okay on a whole other note, Im thinking of releasing this collection of songs I entitled "Only In America". Im testing a few songs out tonight at the show and im excited to see how they respond. Anyway I got 2 diff covers in mind for the cd, their like ...
well...Ill let you see





Idea 1....








Idea 2...........














There just a couple ideas Im fooling around with. The cd is came from a time when i was writing a lot more about political stuff and kinda had this big conspiracy against....alotta things. I know some questions will arise about why this city of choice for the background. Some might even ponder on the font choice for the 2nd idea....Oh well, it will be done and delivered to the masses pretty soon, but dont call it a conspiracy!! Peep the flyer for the showww below @@
*@%&#$&

Sunday, December 7, 2008

T3 Finale Show @ Si Dec. 11th


T3 shutting down the old Starr Hill once again! Thursday Charlottesville's "Is" venue will hold T3's last performance of the year, and what better way to go out. DJ Select will be on the 1's and 2's and of course the whole T3 family will be in the building.

$5 for everyone 18+ to party All Night

This year has been a crazy adventure for the T3 boys and anybody who knows us, knows you would NOT want to miss the finale....
See you there!!!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

T3 The Takeover

T3 Video Update!!!!

Sit Back And Enjoy




Carmine In "Flyy Ass"



Jae Griff and Carmine talk business


Search "CarmineT3" on YouTube for more T3 Videos

Sunday, November 23, 2008

the randomness of Tony...

What up everybody, this Tony again. First I wanna say congrats to Carmine for the radio play. I know yall thinkin "you prolly see that nigga everyday why dont you just tell him" well I dont. In fact I havnt been face to face with ANY of the T3 members for almost 6 months. To make a long story short I dont live in Cville anymore (not by choice), BUT IM COMIN BACK SOON!! Anyway thats not the purpose of this blog... This mornin around 11 or so I was eatin some apple pie (God damn it was good too!) and I was thinkin about how it would be sick to start a band with none other than Charles Hamilton. It came to me clear as day too. The band would be called "the Scorpio Kings" since we're both Scorpios. Now after havin that idea I was lookin through some of Charles Hamiltons old blogs and discovered he was tryna start a band a year ago called SEGA. I donno if he still is or not, but I feel like Ide fit the bill perfectly. From what Ive seen we arnt too much different from eact other. Neither of our dads were there for us; both November 80s babys; both have some of the weirdest musical influences among majority of the black community; both of us are dropouts (yes Im now a college dropout); and neither one of us cares about what other people think about us, and just do our own thing. Sounds like a match made in musical heaven to me...no homo. Its just a random though I felt I should share with you all. Bless

*Peace and Happiness*

"Richmond" featured on Priceless Swagg

Fans of clothing line, website, AND radio show "Priceless Swag" were in for a treat when featured "Richmond" by T3's Carmine, on their live radio @ pricelessswagg.com/radio/.


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Direct Download "Richmond" Here
Richmond Lyrics

Friday, November 21, 2008

Little Known Rappers that I enjoy and that you should too...

Hello everybody this is Tony Battle aka Tone B. This is my first real blog I guess so bare with me here. This is a little blog I like to call...well its in the title. Anyway, so in this blog im gonna single out 4 of my favorite rappers who currently dont have the shine that I believe they deserve(not includin T3 memebers of course). Btw Im listenin to Lynyrd Skynyrd as Im writin this... you gotta exand your mind, and branch out. Oh yeah shout out to Chipotle for makin some of the best burritos Ive ever had, and if you cant tell Im eatin one as I type..

First up is G* Two representin the DMV (for those that dont know thats DC, MD, and VA. All of which I have lived in one point or another in my life btw). First off Ide like to shout out G* Two for showin us mad love. Aside from that G* Two's mixtape One Man Army is one of the best mixtapes I have heard all year. YES I JUST SAID THAT! Its better than most mainstream artist's mixtapes Ive heard this year and thats real talk. I must first give credit to my boy Pax for referrin me to G* Two. If not for him I would have never shot him a friend request on myspace nor would have even be blessed to hear his music. Within the first few songs of One Man Army I knew the mixtape was FIRE. In fact even if I didnt listen to the whole tape (which I did actually LISTEN to the whole thing) I would have still been a big fan of his. He spits with fury and even spit over the NWO wrestlin theme song...and it was CRAZY!!! With all this said everyone need to download this tape right NOW!

Download this mixtape here http://www.zshare.net/download/5021830714565c6b/ Its DEF worth it. G* Two should be on everyones radar from now on and especially in 09.


Next up is my is my favorite on this list and one of my favorite musicians (hes not just a rapper, people), Charles Hamilton. Theres not enough I can say about this dude so Ill try to keep it as short as possible. CH (his initials of course) has been puttin out mixtapes every 2 weeks for a couple months I think, and I HATE WHEN HE PUTS OUT A NEW TAPE. The reason why I hate when he puts out a new tape is because after I listen to the newest one I then realize I have to wait another 2 weeks for another one to drop. Its like literally crack callin me sayin "Tony, Tony, listen to me over and over". This dude is THAT crazy on the tracks. His ideas are on genius level to say the least. He as an affinity for Sonic the Hedgehog and what comes with that are a lot of songs cleverly made with samples from the various Sonic games. This dude is sure to blow up in 09 so be on the lookout for him.
This is the cover of his second mixtape American Gangster V.2.0 (Where Is Charles Hamilton?)
I wouldnt say this is his best mixtape, but this just shows you how looks can be deceiving. You can download most of his mixtapes here http://itsaworldpremier.blogspot.com/search/label/charles%20hamilton


Third on my list is Curren$y. Some of yall might remember he was signed to Lil' Wayne's label Young Money for a while up until earlier this year. He has since left Young Money and is now with Fly Society and is still doin big things. He was puttin out 1 mixtape a month for mojority of this year, and has recently taken a hiatus from the mixtape game to let people marinade on his previous ones. He IMO is one of the hardest workin rappers besides Gucci Mane (FREE GUCCI!), and Lil' Wayne. Curren$y's nick name is "the Hot Spitta" and for good reason. He has some crazy lines that are easy to miss simply because his flow is so laid back and relaxed. This may sound like a bad thing to you, but this is one of the reasons he caught my attention. Im a laid back dude myself so its easy for me to get his lines with out missin a beat. Curren$y shows with mixtape after mixtape why he caught the attention of the self proclaimed "best rapper alive" Lil' Wayne, and for that reason he should catch your attention too if he hasnt already.

You can download all of Curren$y's mixtapes at www.mixtapetorrent.com and www.datpiff.com


Last but not least is Asher Roth. YES! Asher is a white dude, but why does that even matter? Eminem proved that hip hop has no color and Asher is doin the same thing. Some people may say he sounds like Em, that may be slightly true if judgin by the sound of his voice, but he has his own unique style that puts him above most rappers. Both Asher and Em show why hip hop is so great, becasue they are minorities in the game and are some of the best lyricist the genre has to offer. Asher is so good he caught the eye of DJ Drama and has a mixtape hosted in part by him. Thats pretty big considerin Asher isnt that well known from what Ive seen, and it only goes to show you how good the man is.

Just look at that cover. If thats not reason enough to want to hear what he has to offer then I dont know what is. You can download his current mixtape here http://www.mixtapetorrent.com/drama-don-cannon-asher-roth-greenhouse-effect

Wow, I think I prolly wrote way too much, but oh well at least Im gettin my point across right? Anyway until next time take it easy. Bless

*Peace and Happiness*

Thursday, November 20, 2008

First Taste of The Pure



First released track off Carmine's The Pure. "Represent (Cville)" is the type of song that will be played throughout Charlottesville's streets for years.

Click Here to Download



http://www.sendspace.com/file/welsc2 - Spread The Download Link

Carmine and Jae Griff are headed off to the N.E.R.D concert tonight in Norfolk, VA.
Show on Fri. in Richmond @ "The Triple" Come check us out w/ our man Q*Black.





T3 Performance on Sunday @ UVA for the Women's Fashion Show. Models and T3 in the building, what more do you need?




_CarmineT3

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

First Post | T3 BLOG !

Alright finally T3 has a blog! That's right, now we're free to talk about all the women we meet, new music we hear, new music we make, everyday adventures, studio secrets, stories from the numerous gigs, and just about every and ANYthing else we can think of. This blog will be updated by various members of T3 with videos, photos, and music as well providing and overall T3 philosophy. Right now the philosophy is "T3 All Day" because literally everyday we are doing tasks to further the T3 Movement.
Now with that said, what better to start it off than a quick T3vid to set the mood?


A lot more music, videos, T3 merchandise coming soon!!!




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T3 album Coming Soon!!
GeT City Coming Soon!!
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Jae Griff Larry Legend Mixtape Available NOW Download Here
GeT's The Water Bearer Download Here
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