I know you all are looking for some dope hip hop, and it is coming. THIS THURSDAY Crown City Rockers is coming to the Root Down. This is Crown City Rockers’s official L.A. album release party. Their long awaited album, The Day After Forever drops on Sept. 29! Check out the album, and get your dancing shoes on for Thursday night! See you there. For more info check El Cid or The Root Down

THURSDAY, Oct. 1st, 9PM – 2AM

age: 21+, & $10 admission

El Cid 4212 W Sunset Blvd., L.A.

tel: 323.668.0318

The Root Down knows how to bring the people out, and is always delivering the goodness. This Thursday Aloe Blacc is in the house. You may know him from Emanon (Aloe & Exile), his solo album Shine Through, or from hosting the Do-over on Sundays. Either way you’ll be glad you went.

THURSDAY, July 9th, 9PM – 2AM

age: 21+, & $5 b4 10:30 $7 after

El Cid

4212 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029

tel: 323.668.0318

For more info check El Cid or The Root Down

Are you a big fan of Nicolay’s beat makin?! You nod your head to flows of Phonte of Little Brother?! Then you must be a BIG BIG fan of The Foreign Exchange. When I bought Connected, I was hooked to that laid back easy goin sound.  The Foreign Exchange (Phonte + Nicolay) will be rockin the Roxy this Sunday with special guest YahZarah, Darien Brockington, Zo! & The ELs. End your weekend with a bang with The Foreign Exchange. Check out The Foreign Exchange on MySpace and see what Nicolay is up to on his site.

Sunday, June 14, 2009, 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
all ages, cover: $20.00

The Roxy Theatre
9009 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
tel. 310.278.9457

For more info check out Fuiscology.

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)

Just when you think your weekend is coming to a close, and you didn’t rock it like you thought. Well you’ve got the Do-Over, every Sunday! Ladies get your summer dresses on, Fellas break out your summer fedora and get your groove on. Hosted by Aloe Blacc, Strong, & Haycock and always have a special guest roll through. So turn your Sundays into your weekend highlights. BIG thanks to Fusicology for keeping the party going.

2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, age: 21+, cover: FREE

For more info click here to check out the Do-Over. If you dig the Crane’s Hollywood Tavern check them out on MySpace.

Come on out for DJ Houseshoes 34th Birthday in L.A.! It’s going to be hosted by Aloe Blacc, handful of guest DJ’s, so break out yo dancin shoes for Saturday. BIG thanks to Fusicology.

Saturday, March 28, 2009
9:30 PM – 2:00 AM, age: 21+
cover: $10.00 & $5 b4 11pm

e3rd Steakhouse & Lounge
734 E 3rd St.
just east of Alameda
Los Angeles, CA 90013