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About Von

Baltimore City - Station North A&E District

Von Vargas is a multi-faceted Music Creator. He is a Hip Hop artist, multi-genre music producer, songwriter, musician, DJ, music educator, and music curator. Von is currently preparing to release "Cocked Crowns (MB pt 2)" slated for Mar/April. 2023 and a groundbreaking body of work in late 2023 “My Hopappella Concerto” which will be a full-length musical a cappella album, extending the boundaries of what has become commonplace in Hip Hop.

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Third.... Here are Videos & Content from Metropolis Binocular (Von Vargas' Full Length Album) (All Videos except " Look Up and Concrete" were Co-shot &. Edited by Von Vargas)

About Metropolis Binocular (Released 2017)

The latest Album Metropolis Binocular by Von Vargas is some of Von's most transparent work to date. It features the woes of childhood in underprivileged environments, losing family members to the trap "Oceans Fade", with honest and heartfelt lyrics.

The album is well balanced with "Thought Provoking" and "Introspective" songs such as "Red Lips", "Cry A Tear", and "One Thing". Expressions that are reminiscent of growing up such as the title song: "My Metropolis" and "Fit Out". Other songs like "Frozen Cupz", "Penned Pola" and "Good Day" pay homage to urban life while helping to change one's outlook on it. "Symphonious Maxim" reveals Von's vital points of life as he declares his thoughts of wanting to give up on his dreams.

All in all Metropolis Binocular is a solid piece of work.

Link to Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/metropolis-binocular/1237312213

Tracklist:

1 Last Shall Be First (feat. Marijah)
2 Penned Pola
3 Frozen Cupz (feat. Naimah)
4 Oceans Fade
5 No Wins
6 My Metropolis (feat. Naimah & Bryan Davis)
7 Symphonious Maxim
8 Look Up
9 Concrete (Still I Rise) [feat. Michael J.R. & Fairin Moon]
10 Fit Out
11 Good Day (feat. Dre Thompson)
12 One Thing (feat. HTK)
13 Cry A Tear (feat. Sho)
14 Red Lips

Von Vargas' Metropolis Binocular Album Cover Artwork

This is my Album Cover for my latest album Metropolis Binocular released March 2016.
Von Vargas Metropolis Binocular digital Album Booklet

This is my iTunes Digital Booklet for the album Metropolis Binocular. The booklet includes: Song Titles, Lyrics to each Song, Writing, Production, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Credits and Thank You's. Please feel free to read or download.
Von Vargas "One Thing" Video Snippet from Metropolis Binocular

"One Thing" off of the album Metropolis Binocular is a song dealing with one's insecurities and flaws. This song is about me looking into the mirror and wishing to change something about my self that I can't.
A Penned Pola - Von Vargas

Penned Pola Full Music Video from the album Metropolis Binocular. Produced, Recorded, and Written by Von Vargas. Featuring Female Vocalist Ronika.
Von Vargas "Frozen Cupz" ft Naimah

This is the full music video for "Frozen Cupz" Written & Produced by Von Vargas from the album Metropolis Binocular
Von Vargas ft. SHO "Cry A Tear"

This is the music visual to a song off of Von's album Metropolis Binocular. The song details the honest and sympathetic regret of losing a family member whose lifestyle was difficult to accept.
Von Vargas - "Look Up" Full Video from the Album Metropolis Binocular

This is a full video for a song from Von Vargas titled "Look Up" off of the album Metropolis Binocular. This video was directed by Grasshopper Philms, Edited by Bryan Grasshopper Robinson , and Von Vargas The song is about how I have look up or (keeping my head to the sky) to keep from allowing my surroundings and what goes on in my neighborhood to contaminate me.
Von Vargas "Red Lips" Full Video

About Red Lips (From The Album Metropolis Binocular) For years now, sexual assault/domestic violence awareness has been on my heart, mainly because I've witnessed the act as well as know survivors and victims first hand. My goal is to do my part by bringing attention to the issue, especially through music. My passion for creating awareness provoked me...and so, I have prepared a short music visual accompanied by my song, titled "Red Lips”. A part of my purpose as a music artist and as an advocate for justice is to use music to speak out and speak up for those who feel like their voice has been silenced. This video was prepared for DV Awareness Month (October 2017) and was used in partnership with a few DV/Sexual Assault Awareness organizations.
Von Vargas Concrete (Still I Rise) @ In My Own Lane

This video features footage of Von Vargas originally performing his song "Concrete (Still I Rise)" from the Album Metropolis binocular. The footage was shot at Von's Live Curated Experience: In My Own Lane.
Von Vargas "Oceans Fade"

This is the music visual to a song off of Von's album Metropolis Binocular. It details the consequences of family members choosing the wrong paths and washing away those mental processes.

Second...Here are Videos & Content from 3220 (The Soundtrack) a Full Length Album [Co-Written, Recorded, Mixed, and Co Produced by Von Vargas] (All Videos were either Shot or Co-Shot & Edited by Von Vargas)

ALL Songs In This Portion are Co-Written, Recorded, Mixed, and Co-Produced by VON VARGAS.
All Videos are either Shot or Co-Shot & Edited by VON VARGAS

About 3220: The Soundtrack to Baltimore City College (Released 2019)

A collective group of “City Knights” spearheaded and executive produced by recording artist, and City alumnus, Von Vargas, will raise money through new album ‘3220: The Soundtrack (to Baltimore City College)’. Proceeds from this album will provide college scholarship awards for students pursuing music in the entertainment field who graduate from Baltimore City College. The album is dedicated to celebrating the heritage of Baltimore City College and is set to release in Fall 2017.

“3220” is named after the address of Baltimore City College (BCC), and its development was cultivated
by Von Vargas, along with the great help of other BCC alumni listed here: BenJamin Banger, Michael
Miller, Josh Lay, Lee Mo, Rufus Roundtree, Kia Miller, The Boy Blesst, Kidd Savage, and Sheri Booker.

“Creating this body of work is something that has never been done before in the 177 years of
Baltimore City College.” - Von Vargas

Album Available Here: https://3220thesoundtrack.bandcamp.com

Tracklist:

1 Castle On The Hill

2 Rings To The Sky

3 Get Acquainted

4 On The Wall

5 Knight In Shining Armor

6 Get Up Knights

7 One and All (City Forever)

8 Good Knight

9 We Will Not Be Defeated

Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved Executive Producer: Von Vargas // Associate Producers: Josh Lay, Mike Miller BenJamin Banger
Album Recorded and Mixed by Von Vargas at CD Studios, Baltimore, Md.
Castle On The Hill Recorded and Mixed by Joshua Lay
Album Mastered by Randy Leroy at Tonal Park Studios Takoma Park, Md
Artwork & Design by Shuna Smith for Crea+ive Development Studios
For more info about Project 3220 and Affiliated Artists: [email protected]
For more info about The Baltimore City College visit www.baltimorecitycollege.us
For more info about The Baltimore City College Alumni Association visit www.cityforever.org
For more info on Von Vargas visit www.vonvargas.com

3220 (The Soundtrack) Album Cover Artwork

This is the album cover artwork for 3220 the Soundtrack to Baltimore City College. The project will help raise $10,000 for music scholarships.
"Good Knight" ft. Von Vargas, The Boy Blesst, Dre Thompson & Josh Lay

"Good Knight" in Studio Music Visual ft. Von Vargas, The Boy Blesst, Dre Thompson & Josh Lay Composed by BenJamin Banger from the album 3220 The Soundtrack to The Baltimore City College. Album Available Now on Most major Streaming Platforms. Video Shot & Edited by Von Vargas, Shuna Smith
On The Wall ft. Rufus Roundtree, Josh Lay

On The Wall (In Studio Music Video) ft. Rufus Roundtree, Josh Lay Song Written By: Von Vargas, Michael Miller and Joshua Lay Composed By: BenJamin Banger From the Album 3220 The Soundtrack to The Baltimore City College Available Video Shot & Edited by Von Vargas
Video Clip of Knight in Shining Armour Performed by Lee Mo

Knight in Shining Armour Performed by Lee Mo Written by, S. Mosher, Von Vargas, Josh Lay, Michael Miller, and Q. Randall. Composed By: Von Vargas & Q. Randall From the album 3220 The Soundtrack to Baltimore City College Video Clip Shot & Edited by Von Vargas
"Rings To The Sky" Josh Lay x Von Vargas from 3220:The Soundtrack

The first official music video and single for 3220: The Soundtrack Shot by Von Vargas, Kyle Pompey and Bryan Grasshopper Robinson Edited by Von Vargas Rings to The Sky Produced by Von Vargas Written by Josh Lay & Von Vargas
Von Vargas x BenJamin Banger "GET UP KNIGHTS" ft. Make It Hott, Dre Thompson, kiddsavage, from 3220 the Soundtrack

Music Video from 3220 The Soundtrack. This video was Shot by Von Vargas & Bryan Robinson. Edited by Von Vargas Get Up Knights Written By Von Vargas BenJamin Banger Make It Hott, Dre Thompson, kiddsavage Produced by BenJamin Banger
Von Vargas x Josh Lay "Oh My City" 3220 Behind The Studio

This is a "in" studio video of Von Vargas x Josh Lay performing "Oh My City" off of 3220 The Soundtrack which will help raise a $10,000 Music Scholarship.
One & All (City Forever) ft. Kia Miller, Mike Miller & Josh Lay

One & All (City Forever) (In Studio Music Video) ft. Kia Miller, Mike Miller & Josh Lay Song Written By: Von Vargas, Mike Miller, Joshua Lay From the album 3220 The Soundtrack to The Baltimore City College Video Shot & Edited by Von Vargas
Get Acquainted ft Mike Miller

Get Acquainted (In Studio Music Video Clip) ft Mike Miller Song Written By: Mike Miller, Von Vargas, and Joshua Lay Composed By J. Hamilton from the album 3220 The Soundtrack to Baltimore City College
Josh Lay x Von Vargas x Mike Miller "Rings to The Sky" Live

This is a snippet of Von Vargas, Josh Lay, and Mike Miller performing "Rings to The Sky" at Baltimore City College's Mid-Knight Madness Battle of the Sexes Game.