I’m So Appalled Video

September 1st, 2010

I had to do it.
This is the freestyle that started it all for me, in terms of you guys taking a chance, and giving the new guy a shot. I had plans to shoot a video for this awhile ago, but because I was working on 87 Dreams, I honestly never got around to it. But then when I’m out it’s one of joints people always ask me about….so this is for you, my day one supporters, my day eighty-seven supporters and everybody else thats rockin with me on this journey. That said, I present to you…


Co-Directed by Set Free
Shot and edited by Jerome White

Stromae feat. Kanye West & Gilbere Forte’ – Alors On Danse Remix

August 29th, 2010



God is great.





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Buttons Freestyle

August 23rd, 2010

Currently featured as part of the DJBooth.net Freestyle Series.





“Buttons” Freestyle over Phantogram’s “When I’m Small




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Power Plant Live (Baltimore, MD)

August 21st, 2010

Last night was the 3rd stop on this little promo run I’m on. I don’t make it to B’more as often I’d like to, but after the reception I got….I’ll definitely be back. Plus I hear they have the best seafood. :)


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SHOW DATE: Power Plant Live (Baltimore, MD)

August 19th, 2010




B’more/PG County fam come check me out tomorrow night Travie McCoy, Tabi Bonney and Shwayze at Power Plant Live.

OFFICIAL Gilbere Forte’ – Vimeo & YouTube Channels

August 17th, 2010




Gilbere Forte’ on Vimeo




Gilbere Forte’ on YouTube
*also check out the 87 Dreams playlist.




Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to both channels to stay up-to-date with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of me and my team.

SHOW DATE: MiXX NightClub @ The Borgata (Atlantic City, NJ)

August 16th, 2010


Come check me out in Atlantic City with the homey Travie McCoy @ Mixx at The Borgata.
It’s gonna be a scene.


SHOW DATE: MGM Grand @ Foxwoods (Mashantucket, CT)

August 13th, 2010



And guess who’s on the bill?


China Food.

August 12th, 2010




I know you don’t normally see posts from other artists here, but this is family. :)
Check out my homegirl Maluca‘s video for “Hector” (produced by Marcus Price) off the long-awaited “China Food” mixtape available now for DOWNLOAD -> here.

Mad Decent Block Party ’10 (Philly)

August 2nd, 2010

This past Saturday I had the honor blessing the stage of the very block party I’ve ragggeddd at the last few summers, courtesy of Diplo and the Mad Decent crew. Much appreciated.
Click the link below to peep the flicks.


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87 Dreams Release Party (Philly) – Performance Recap

July 30th, 2010





Shot and edited by Jerome White

87 Dreams Release Party (Philly)

July 30th, 2010

This time last year, if I had told you we’d be celebrating release of my debut, 87 Dreams…you’dve probably told me to go have 88. The difference a year can make, when you nevermind the opinions of others and do what feels right to you. The difference a year can make, when you put your all into achieving your goals vs. trying to ‘look’ like you already did. The difference a year can make, when you stop talking and starting doing. Last night my 88th dream came true.

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Feels good to be home.

July 30th, 2010

Yesterday was the day, and last night was the night…of my 87 Dreams Listening/Release Party in Philly.

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Let’s go PHILLY!

July 27th, 2010

HighSnobiety: 87 Dreams to 1 Reality

July 22nd, 2010




Here’s another photo recap of the 87 Dreams Listening/Release Party last night in NYC.

Click the link to check it out:
http://highsnobiety.com/columns/setfree/2010/07/22/87-dreams-to-1-reality/

87 Dreams Listening/Release Party Pt. 2

July 21st, 2010

This is Part 2 of the NYC party.

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87 Dreams Listening/Release Party Pt. 1

July 21st, 2010

Last night in the middle of Little Italy (NYC) I unveiled my debut, 87 Dreams…to quite the rambunctious crowd of industry insiders, bloggers, music journalists, DJs, tastemakers and fashionistas.

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Gilbere Forte’ x KarmaloopTV

July 21st, 2010




via KarmaloopTV

GILBERE FORTE’ presents 87 DREAMS

July 19th, 2010





LISTEN and DOWNLOAD -> here.





*This is not a mixtape…it is simply a body of work showcasing the artistry of Gilbere Forte’.
Enjoy.

Tomorrow.

July 19th, 2010




I just got settled into my hotel room.
I’m in New York City, the day before 87 Dreams releases. Well in all actuality a little less than 7hrs before it drops…I sit here in my room alone, patient. In pure silence. Quiet enough to hear my every thought. A part of me wants to jump up and down screaming with hype. The other half of me remains humble and ponders. In life you need balance. There is a time and place for everything. I’m sure I should be doing kartwheels, ready to pop bottles, and call everyone I know. Instead, I sit and think about all that has gotten me to this point. Its not me playing my songs for a friend and awaiting his or her opinion. This is me being somewhat fairly new and virtually unknown to this game and having people actually excited to hear what I’ve worked so hard on.


Thanks to the internet, I have the world as my audience, to listen if they choose.
People ask is this a mixtape, is this the album?

This is whatever your heart wants it to be….but this is…..ME.
I just turned 23 last week, and I am on verge of whatever God has mapped out for me.
This is my FIRST FULL-LENGTH PROJECT ever.


Am I nervous? Not anymore. I just feel to have gotten this far, I must be doing something right.
Do I want to be the best? Do I want to be the greatest?
I just want to be known to you as the person who “figured it out”.
I just want to bring hope and belief (in oneself) back to music, and to life.


I’ve given you enough to read.
THANK YOU to everybody reading this and riding with me.
No matter what you do in this life know that there is limitless opportunity for you be a change agent.
Its amazing when I think about today mean.
If only you knew my story…


The next chapter continues at midnight. 87 DREAMS.


I love and appreciate the support.




-g