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Aaron Koenig’s New Single “Death” Turns Mortality into a Funky Celebration
Who says death has to be a downer? Musician and spiritual artist Aaron Koenig is here to flip the script with his latest single, “Death”. This funky, guitar-driven rap takes the ultimate topic and transforms it into an empowering, groove-filled anthem, showing us that death isn’t the end—it’s just the next step on your hero’s journey.
With a catchy hook that goes, “This is not the end, death can be your friend”, Aaron’s take on death comes straight from his Buddhist practice and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. He’s all about shaking off the fear and embracing the idea that life keeps on going—just in a different outfit.
Musically, “Death” is a certified bop, built on punchy beats, slick synth bass, and funky guitar riffs that’ll make you want to move. It’s the perfect track for anyone who loves their music with meaning and a killer groove.
And the music video? A visual feast inspired by Mexico’s lively Day of the Dead celebrations. Aaron dons skull face paint (courtesy of Swedish artist Filippa Levemark) and dances through a post-production world filled with vibrant Mexican imagery. It’s a joyful, colorful tribute to life and death that’ll have you celebrating both.
Ready to dance with death? Hit play, and prepare to see the afterlife in a whole new light.
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Lo-Life General Thirstin Howl The 3rd has dropped an official video for new single “Feet On The Gas.” The track/video features Brooklyn neighbor (and Flipmode Squad member) Rampage The Last Boy Scout (AKA Ramp Lo) and was produced by Zay Skillz. The video was filmed at NBA hall of famer Kevin Garnett’sContent Cartel Studios and was Directed by Thirstin Howl The 3rd for Skillusions Films andDirected by Stephen Box Lo Gonzalez for Gold Box Film Studios with first assistant director Dana Dane (of “Nightmares” fame).
Garnett also has a cameo in the video in addition to a number of Thirstin Howl’s other famous friends. Other cameos include DJ Muggs, Dwight Howard, Affion Crockett, Paul Pierce, Smooth B, King T, Psycho Les, Mellow Man Ace, Dana Dane, Young Hump and Caviar.
Watch official video for “Feet On The Gas”:
This track appears on the new Thirstin Howl The 3rd LP, The Last Shall Be Thirst out now via Skillionaire Global Enterprises on digital and CD format. In addition to this track guest features and producers on the album include DV Alias Khryst, Young Hump (Digital Underground), Tash (Tha Alkaholiks), Snaggapus, Dana Dane, MC Supernatural, Psycho Les, Varona, Rebecca Billips, Beme Mystique, DJ Muggs, Statik Selektah, DJ Heron, Stu Bangas and Giovane Platone & OG Bigg Dabb.
Another video from the album “Ultra Ill Magnetic Street” (featuring Young Hump) previously dropped (link below). The track/video pays homage to Ultramagnetic MC’s and Kool G Rap.
Watch official video for “Ultra Ill Magnetic Street”: https://youtu.be/tkCLQrWwtoo?si=8WwCJDFfVD0ojKff
“Ultra Ill Magnetic Street” is taken from the forthcoming Thirstin Howl The 3rd LP entitled The Last Shall be Thirst to drop this June via Skillionaire Global Enterprises.
Also coming this year is the long awaited short musical film Don Chicharron which also features Latin Hip-Hop legends Hurricane G (RIP, who was the first female member of EPMD’s Hit Squad), TMP AKA The Microphone Prince (the first latin emcee to sign to a major label),DJ Exes (also of Grupo HNE) as well as Lo-Lifeaffiliate/emcee Luey The 4th.
More info: https://thirstinhowlthe3rd.com/
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