Black Spade – The Sweetest Revenge
Now this is what I’m talking about. There are a few artists and albums that are on my phone and never get deleted… Black Spade is one of those artists. A while back I ran into him at the LA vs. War art exhibit and we got to talking about projects. After dropping some Hawthorne Headhunters [...]
Interview: Black Spade
I’m a long time fan of Black Spade, so it was a really cool to get a chance to chat with him about past projects, stuff he’s working on now, and the future of Black Spade. He put out the mixtape Build and Destroy, and most recently a beat tape called The Day We Landed. [...]
BOOMBOX: Blu & Hawthorne Headhunters
[ 2 October, 2010 9:00 pm to 3 October, 2010 2:00 am. ] Oh yes, it’s that time again. October 2nd is going to be off the hook. The Boombox crew has come up with some heat for this line up. Ced No, Coultrain and Black Spade making up the incredible group the Hawthorne Headhunters. If you don’t know them yet, this is your chance to hear their [...]
CAPTURED: U, Me & Hip Hop
[ 5 June, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
CAPTURED: U, Me & Hip Hop is a group photo exhibit of captured moments in Hip Hop. Cognito, Jewell, B+, BRASS, Coleman, Jay Three & Mike Park are just some of the featured photographers. In addition to photos, music video director Jerome D will be projecting his music videos. On the 1′s and 2′s with [...]
FREE KUTMAH!
[ 14 May, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
If you have stopped in Poohba Records, it’s possible you may have seen Kutmah digging for records. If you have ever been to Low End Theory downtown, then at one point or another you have heard Kutmah spin. If you have ever been to a random party and chatted with Kutmah, then you understand why [...]
Interview: House Shoes x J1 (part1)
B+C did a collabo project with LA Stereo to bring you a 1 on 1 interview with House Shoes and J1 aka THE DEER. Part 1: The Mayor of Detroit Hip Hop, an L.A. staple, producer, DJ, pop to lil House Shoes, and all around good dude… House Shoes. He has worked with everyone from [...]
BOOMBOX: Producer Showcase Vol. 6
[ 7 November, 2009 9:00 pm to 8 November, 2009 10:00 pm. ] Once again gearing up for Boombox, and the line up is crazy. Boombox is having their Producer Showcase (vol. 6) with some heavy hits that are making BIG waves. We got Proh Mic from the Hawthorne Headhunters, TOKiMONSTA from Brainfeeder, Devonwho rep’n Klipmode, & Snowman (Jack) who’s out right dope in my book. My man [...]
Starship 27 Listening & Release Party 9/5
[ 5 September, 2009 6:00 pm to 6 September, 2009 2:00 am. ] THIS IS THE EVENT TO BE AT!!!! For reals. Mark September 5th on your calendars now. The main event is going to be kicked off at Fatbeats to rock the compilation Starship 27. There will be featured DJ sets by J1 aka The DEER & Houseshoes. Live beat set by Dibia$e & Snowman Jack (Devonwho [...]
Animal Kingdom x HVW8 presents Starship 27
If you’re looking to take off and experience another planet, Starship 27 is for you. This compilation of beats has heavy hitters on it, and J1 aka The DEER is the master mind behind this outta space journey. With his co-pilot Weyez and trusty navigator (the man on the 1′s & 2′s) DJ Seano aka [...]
Recap: Mark de Clive-Lowe at the BBQ
What a Sunday! The HVW8′s are starting up their summer jam sessions and this past Sunday kicked it off with Mark de Clive-Lowe. Mark de Clive-Lowe and special guest Nia Andrews, Laurnea, and on drums Chris Bailey. I wasn’t familiar with Mark’s work before, but I’m a big fan now. Lots of folks came out, [...]
