TT THE ARTIST GOES INDEPENDENT WITH THE RE-RELEASE HER NETFLIX CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM DARK CITY BENEATH THE BEAT

TT The Artist‘s directorial debut feature film Dark City Beneath The Beat, a vibrant musical documentary that delves into the heart of Baltimore's club music and dance culture has returned to streaming platforms. Directed by TT The Artist and produced by Emmy nominated actress Issa Rae and Deniese Davis, founding partner of Color Creative, Dark City Beneath The Beat (Previously, critically acclaimed on Netflix) is an inspiring and powerful tribute to the City of Baltimore creatives.

Originally set to premiere at SXSW 2020, the film's debut was postponed due a global pandemic that led to the historic cancellation of the festival. However, Dark City Beneath The Beat continued to captivate audiences worldwide, streaming in over 40 film festivals, including Hot Docs, Black Star, RIDM, and the Maryland Film Festival. In 2020, the film earned the Best Feature Documentary award at “The Bushwick Film Festival” and a Grand Jury Prize nomination at the American Black Film Festival. Praised as a love letter to Baltimore, it received stellar reviews from critics and was featured in Indiewire, Pitchfork, Variety, Deadline, Timeout, and boasts a 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

At the height of the Hollywood writer’s strike, Dark City Beneath The Beat faced an uphill battle in finding a new distribution home. After a year of waiting and unanswered emails, TT The Artist made a bold decision to reclaim her power, choosing the path of self-distribution.

As the Baltimore and Jersey club music genres rose to dominate the urban and pop music landscape, TT knew this was a pivotal moment. She believed, with unwavering conviction, that Dark City Beneath The Beat needed to be seen, heard, and celebrated—now more than ever. By taking matters into her own hands, she ensured that this vibrant story of culture and resilience would not just find its audience but inspire the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the exciting rhythm and pulse of Baltimore club music once again. Stream Dark City Beneath The Beat on Amazon, Apple Tv, Tubi, Google Play, and Youtube Movies. 

Keep track of release dates and film news via  www.darkcitybmore.com or follow @darkcitybmore on instagram

NEW MUSIC "HAPPY" COSMO THE TRUTH X TT THE ARTIST

TT The Artist teams up with rapper, producer Cosmo The Truth for her latest single “Happy,” a whimsical melodic upbeat song with the perfect dose of vitamin happy :)

Listen to “HAPPY” Here

TT THE ARTIST HEADLINES NEW NEXT FILM FEST 2023

Late last year, the Maryland Film Festival announced they would be going on hiatus in 2023, leaving Baltimore without a major film festival for the first time in almost 25 years.

Fortunately, our sister station WYPR was able to gather enough grant money and community support to step in and fill the gap.

The New/Next Film Festival, presented by WYPR, will bring 50 Maryland premieres (20 features and 30 shorts) to The Charles Theatre Aug. 18-20 – along with opening and closing night parties at The Metro Gallery and more!

A limited number of All-Access Passes are available now. They provide access to all New/Next screenings; an advance window for film and seat selection ahead of public ticketing; and attendance to all New/Next special events, including the Opening and Closing Night parties and concerts.

The Opening Night Party will include performances by stars of Baltimore’s club and hip-hop scenes, TT the Artist and Dapper Dan Midas.

For tickets and more info click here

RITAS ENLISTS TT THE ARTIST "GIRL CODE" FOR #NEVERAPOLOGIZE CAMPAIGN

HELP MY STEP DAD FIGHT CANCER

I recently found out that my step dad who is my mother’s best friend and life partner has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. As you know, undergoing cancer treatments are expensive, so my mother and step dad have decided to go public in hopes to raise additional funds for his treatment.

You can support by sharing the link below, sending any resources or information for grants that support cancer patients, or by making a donation. Any support and positive words are appreciated!

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BIG DIPPER DELIVERS SUMMER COOKOUT FUN WITH TT THE ARTIST IN HAM AND CHEESE

Rapper and Moguls Of Media podcast super-producer Big Dipper serves up one juicy comeback with the new song “Ham And Cheese”—and a delicious music video to boot.

“Ham And Cheese” marks the Sloppy Seconds host’s first taste of new music since “Back Up Off Me” in 2020, and we’re pleased to report he’s spitting hot fire on this sizzling sandwich of a dance track.

As the party moves from the refrigerator to a picnic in the park, Dipper is joined by TT The Artist for a fiery guest verse, dropping bars from the inside of a baseball mitt. On collaborating with TT, Dipper says the rapper “sounds amazing on any track she works on, and she was so down to play around with this wacky idea we had for the video!”

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Credits and IG Tags below

Ham and Cheese starring @bigdipperjelly @tttheartist

Animations by @mrchadwork

Edited by @jrmcgruff

Shot by @zsalsman @tobindelcuore

Choreography by @mlshade

Music by @sodrove

Featuring @nicolebyer @drethecyborg @theetwercules @es.me.muah @sharleen.temple

Styling by @prettyprettypony

Custom Airbrushing by @malcolmstuart

Makeup by @fenabarbitall

Titles by @stonebluecole

Special Thanks to @spiciestmeatball @biqtchpuddin @willam

Production Assistance @elburnsy @taynoir @mariahnickolas

Stream Ham And Cheese : https://music.apple.com/us/album/ham-...

TT THE ARTIST PREMIERES SHORT FILM EBONI 8 AT THE MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL 2022

Eboni 8 is a black-sci fi comedy musical short that takes place in the near future.  Shameka “Susan” Heart, an aspiring fashion designer finds herself stuck in an entry level security guard position at SISTAH YASSS, a progressive premier, black-owned, fashion publication. Susan fantasizes of taking on the fierce Naomi Banks, lead fashion editor at Sistah Yasss. Dreaming of her big break in the fashion world, Susan shares her frustrations with her supervisor and head of Sistah Yasss security, Connie Winter. When the two women are greeted by the mysterious and finely dressed Mr. Cash, Susan’s dreams of finally getting her big break into the fashion world are close to becoming a reality.

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TT THE ARTIST MAKES DIRECTORIAL DEBUT ON NETFLIX WITH DARK CITY BENEATH THE BEAT

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TT The Artist teams up with Emmy nominated actress Issa Rae for the release of Dark City Beneath The Beat. Dark City Beneath The Beat, is a musical, feature documentary, that defines the soundscape of Baltimore city. Inspired by an all original Baltimore club music soundtrack, the film spotlights local club artists, djs, dancers, producers, and Baltimore’s budding creative community as they are realizing their life dreams.  Rhythmic and raw, these stories illustrate the unique characteristics of the city’s landscape and social climate through music, poetry, and dance. From the city’s social climate to its creative LGBTQ community, Dark City Beneath The Beat showcases Baltimore club music as a positive subculture in a city overshadowed by trauma, drugs, and violence. Watch Dark City Beneath The Beat, now streaming on NETFLIX

Director: TT The Artist

Producers: Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, Astrid Curet

Executive Producers: Tt The Artist , Rose DiFerdinando

Lead Actors: Errigh Laboo , Marquis “Mighty Mark: Gasque, Tedra “TT The Artist” Wilson, Terry “TSU Terry” Wedington

Director of Photography: Kirby Griffin

Editor: TT The Artist

TT THE ARTIST X WESTBROOK X YOUTUBE ORIGINALS NOTED: ALICIA KEYS THE UNTOLD STORIES

TT The Artist directs and co-executive produces 5 episode Youtube Original series “Noted: Alicia Keys the Untold Stories” in collaboration with Westbrook.