Yes it’s that time again folks….Boombox!!!  The Boombox team has come up with a great line up as usual for March. They’ve got Mr. Rhettmatic in the house with Lefto, and P.U.D.G.E. bringing the banging tracks. And it’s always a family affair with your resident DJs Inka One, Ben Diggin, and Analog. I have been going to Boombox for a while and have always had a good time. I’ll tell you this once again, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a party.

IMPORTANT: RSVP at Going LA

BOOMBOX | 1st Saturdays
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N.Broadway Los Angeles (Chinatown)
9:30pm-2am | 21 & over

$5 before 10:30pm w/ RSVP| $10 otherwise

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Quick note, my man Jon is working overtime to get good music out. If you see that cat in your neck of the woods, thank him. Alright, on to Crown Royale…now if you were digging that EP that dropped a little while ago, then get geared up for Crown Royale the LP. Before this album  when I thought about Crown Royal, it was about drinking. Now it’s about Partying with Buff1 and Rhettmatic with the volume past 10.  Both are very talented cats teaming up to bring you Crown Royale. Rhettmatic isn’t just dope on the 1’s and 2’s, but is also a monster on some beats. And if you haven’t heard about Buff1 you’ve been sleeping under a rock. Go grab a copy of Crown Royale on Amazon.com, or roll into your local music store and demand it. BIG thanks Jon for keeping me in the know.

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Crown Royale – World Go Crazy

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Crown Royale – Testing

Just what you have all been waiting for… more Crown Royale! A video and an EP from Crown Royale, what more can you ask for?! From their self-titled LP, Crown Royale, We Gotcha takes you through some of the spots in sunny SoCal, and to our beloved Fat Beats. It also features Buff1 and Rhettmatic running around town getting into a little mischief and mayhem. Crown Royale is also making a little extra cash in Venice cutting it up. Nothing but good times with these two. Recently Crown Royale dropped their EP Crown Jewels: A (2)Dope EP. Featuring artists El Da Sensei, Kam Moye and a remix by Red Bull BIG Tune Champ 14KT. They are just giving you a little taste of what’s to come December 7^th. Yes, this is just a sneak peek on what’s to come! Enjoy the video and download Crown Royale – Crown Jewels: A (2)Dope EP here. BIG thanks to Mr. Rhettmatic and Jonathan Kim for the heads up. Keep your eyes and ears open for the Crown Royale LP 12/07.

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Crown Royale – After All f. Kam Moye

Bobo Meets Rhettmattic The Mixtape will make you want to dance, happy, flashback, & drunk off percussion rhythms all in one shot.  Not sure how this idea came about, but it works.  Eric Bobo is known from Cypress Hill, and has teamed up with world famous Beat Junky and member of the Visionaries DJ Rhettmatic to bring you this eclectic mixtape of dopeness.  With samples from the Jackson’s and Rob Base to Tito Puente, you’ll be dancing before you know it.  Download Bobo Meets Rhettmattic The Mixtape on their site. BIG thanks Rhett for twitting about this one.

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Bobo & Rhettmatic – Tito

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Bobo & Rhettmatic – Dance To The Drummer

I first heard of Buff1 years ago from my friend Dahlia when he dropped Pure. Moving Along (ft. Tiffany Page) & For U were my joints.  From then until now he’s dropped many joints, featured on ton’s of tracks, and joined forces with many heavy hitters like Rhettmatic (Crown Royale).  It’s A 1derful Life is a rundown of some projects and features that Buff1 has done, and it’s hosted by DJ Rhettmatic. It’s A 1derful Life is filled with high energy tunes that will make you dance.  In an earlier B+C post, the great folks at A Side Worldwide let us know this was coming, and it’s been in heavy rotation since.  Download Buff1 – It’s A 1derful Life here.  BIG thanks Steph for the heads up.  You’re a rock star.

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Buff1 – Do What It Takes ft. Kam Moye

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Buff1 – When The Winter Comes

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Buff1, Shawn Jackson & Diz Gibran – The Best Are Full Of Love

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If you haven’t caught up to Buff1, it’s because he’s busy cranking out projects like Crown Royale, Athletic Mic League (AML), and not to mention his solo projects but he still finds time to drop in on a show or 2. This track, Original by the Space Invadas, features Buff1 & RuC.L and will also be featured on Buff”s upcoming project It’s A 1derful Life (drops Dec 2…Buff’s B-Day). The great folks at A-Side Worldwide have been dropping sneak peeks of Buff1′s projects like The Shift (track below). I’m still not sure what project that ones coming from, but I’m sure it’ll be cool. It’s A 1derful Life got folks from Rhettmatic to Cook Classics doing production on it (click the cover for track list). So keep your eyes and ears open on December 2!!! BIG thanks Steph for the heads up.

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Buff1 – The Shift (prod. by 14kt) Download

This is Beats+Crates 100th post and it’s only fitting that it is for a special event, Jay $tay Paid. Please take the time to read about Ma Dukes battle with Dilla’s legacy and her health. If you still haven’t discovered the genius of J Dilla, think of your favorite artist, and Dilla has most likely done a track for/with them. Come out and show your support to Dilla (G.O.A.T.). All proceeds go to Ma Dukes Yancey! Jay $tay Paid in stores June 2nd on Nature Sounds Records. BIG thanks for Fusicology for keeping the party going.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
open: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM, age: 21+
cover: $5.00 & $5 before 11PM & $10 after 11PM

Grand Star
943 Sun Mun Way (N. Broadway), Los Angeles, tel: 213-626-2285

For more info email Break Atoms or head to Grand Star site.
Check out: Stones Throw, Nature Sounds, and Fusicology

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J Dilla – Reality Check (ft. Black Thought)

This Saturday – MAY 9th

Ok I know as much as you do…maybe a little more. There’s a party going down this Saturday in L.A. that has a cool DJ line up. Byze, Mr. Choc, Mona Lisa, Coleman, Rhettmatic, and Mr. Hawkins. You have to email (the one below) a person to get a password and the directions to get in.

Saturday May 9th

starts 10pm, $7 before 12am and $10 after, 21+ (so don’t try and bring yo kids)

cash only bar (Hey so bring cash!)

To get the location and password you MUST email: abeautifulpuzzle@gmail.com

Yes I know, there’s no website to get more info, so do what you can to find it. Good Luck

I haven’t been to the Root Down in a long time. I think I’ma hit this one up. This Thursday DJ Rhettmatic & Buff 1 are going to be rockin the house. FYI starting MAY 7th the Root Down will have a new home at El Cid, so check this show fo-sho!

time: 9pm, door: got me, so bring cash, age 21+

Little Temple

4519 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles 90029

For more info check The Root Down.

Stuff to do in LA is always a good time so check this event out: The World Famous Beat Junkies and special guest Pete Rock at the Echoplex! If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know who any of these people are, you really don’t need to go. For everyone else, this show is going to be dope. To get you all pumped about it check out the Beat Junkies and Pete Rock on MySpace, or just play an album you already own by any of these cats.

time: 10pm  door: $15  age: 18+

Echoplex
enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
For more info check Echoplex