It's now time to...Step Off March 15th!

I'm going to do something unheard of on this blog. What is it?

Well, I'll stop talking about "Battle" now.

Why? Well, the distributor (Lion's Gate) has changed the title of the movie to STEP OFF ...so please remember it!

Now you may OFFICIALLY look for it March 15th! Hopefully, it'll be EVERYWHERE like they say

Okay, here is the new trailer from Lion's Gate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPZS-dBbB4




You say "Battle" is called WHAT now?



"Step Off" man!

We'll keep you in the loop as usual.

Thanks,

Martin Kelley
Producer, 'Step Off'

The Score and Music is Set!!

Okay, we've set the music for the film. It was a task and a half.

I just want to thank all the following artists who contribute music to the film.


SAMUEL ABRAHAMSEN (Composer)
MIDICHLORIAN
MIGHTY NETWORK
DJ GRUMBLE
CONRAD "HEADROC" CLIFTON
GSHARP
GREEN TEA
CHAPTER 13
MADDMANN
SHIN B
LORD KAYOS
MR. BOZ AKA DADDY FAT CRATES
L.I.V.E.
DIRTY DOLLAR$
REIGN OF TERROR
KING KATALOGAS
DAN PEDERSEN
WES P
MARVIN “CYLENTSOUNDS” LABRANCHE
SADIYQ BOOKER
MR. MORRIS
and
DJ DAINJA
with vocal contributions from
STEVE "B-RIGHT" GUZMAN

We're proud to have had these artist collaborate with us on the film.

I can't wait to let everyone else hear their talents when the movie unspools.

More announcements will be forthcoming sooner than you think, trust me :)

Thanks for continuing to follow "Battle",

Martin Kelley
Producer, "Battle"



Sarah Cooper and Muta'Ali Muhammad approved this list (presumably).

What gives?

"What's taking so long?"

I know that's the question on many people's minds with regard to the completion of Battle.

The answer is that there's a lot going on in post that is taking longer than we expected. So, we underestimated the post-production time-table.

However, the good news is that a lot of exciting announcements will be forthcoming soon.

So, please stay tuned and you'll find out here...like, Third...but 1st and 2nd are the filters prior to posting on the blog.

Thanks for your continued interest,

Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle



"I can't believe it takes this long to put a few songs on a sound track...do you?"

BATTLE:THE MIXTAPE is Out!

Finally the Mixtape has arrived!

Hosted by DRES Tha BeatNik

Mixed by DJ Dainja

Here's the track list:



Available FREE for download from the official site:
www.battle-movie.com

Trimm & HeadRoc Demonstrate today!

Hey,

Be sure to check out two of our cast members latest release today!

Produced by our lead Conrad "HeadRoc" Clifton and performed by Cast member Trimm

The Demonstration is avilable NOW!

TRIMM: The DEMO x HeadROC

Website
www.HEADROCDEMO.com

Description:
What is "The Demonstration"?

"The Demonstration" is a series of musical projects produced by
HeadROC (Battery 5), aka Conrad Clifton. Each project is an exclusive,
original collection of songs from an up-and-coming artist.

A successful artist is always unique, in their own creative way - as this is
true - the music production should uniquely fit each artist. This is the
defining trait in "The Demonstration" series. Each project is custom
made to stand alone as a true work of art.



Be sure to check 'em out and stay ready for the Battle Mixtape coming soon!

Thanks,
Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle

Battle: The Mixtape is coming

Just a quick heads up...new stuff coming.

While we're still knee deep in the edit of battle we've got a brand new mixtape coming very soon mixed by DJ Dainja!

It will feature artists associate with Battle as well as other hot new hip-hop music.

Be on the lookout for it.

Features:
Conrad "HeadRoc" Clifton
Trimm
Green Tea
Dirty Dollar$
Rhythmlord
J-Dot
Psyche Origami
Senior Kaos
Collective Efforts
and more!

These guys can't wait:



Chris Burns and AI anxiously awaiting the Battle mixtape!

Blog Talk Radio features "Battle" Producer and Star

Monday Night at the Movies at blogtalkradio featured our fearless producer Bennie Swint and current Georgia Lottery queen and Battle's leading lady Onira Tares . The discussion surrounds short films but they talk a little about "Battle" as well.

You can listen to the podcast here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/monday-night-at-the-movies/2010/01/19/monday-night-at-the-movies

Check it out,

Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle