Posted by aaronon August 19, 2010 album, download /
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If you live in LA, you have seen this cat VerBS. Rocking shorts, a backpack, and the signature red beanie he’ll break out a flow if the mood is right… which is most of the time you see him. VerBS is a real chill and down to earth guy. The other day I got an email with some info and a link to The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn, and I’ve been rocking ever since. It’s a collection of collaborations, remixes and some unreleased material by VerBS. SLik d,Sevenday, Versis, Nocando, Alpha MC, Cloud, Vann Clayton, and L.Scatterbrain just to name a few folks featured on The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn. Trust me, I would have bought this if he was selling it. Download VerBS – The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn on BandCamp and check him out on MySpace. BIG thanks to VerBS for making the music. Keep at it man.
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VerBS – Sing my Song ft. Brezzy Love Joy (prod. Block Cheddar)
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Posted by aaronon August 16, 2010 event, update /
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“FIVE – A conceptual art show that will feature five forms of art: spoken word, music, art/graphic art, photography and dance. Providing a full house artistic environment, an event that brings together lovers of all types of art & vision.” — Mykisha
Friday, August 20th is going to be an exploration of the arts hitting all your senses. Nothing but good times. There’s going to be performances by Trek Life, J. Bizness, Mykisha Thomas, and on the 1′s & 2′s DJ Buddy just to name a few folks. At FIVE there’s going to be something for everyone, so bring your fun loving souls and your dancing shoes to Gallery 1018. Click here to buy tickets. BIG thanks to Mykisha for the heads up.
When Exile released Radio, I ran out to get it. Radio is back and titled AM/FM. Every track is remixed or features a guest vocalist, you can’t go wrong with an Exile project. Your Summer Song, a remix featuring J. Mitchell, adds to how dope this track is. Music video director Jerome D. takes the track to a visual level that I wasn’t expecting. A nice country side drive in a Chevy Impala with 4 different versions of J. Mitchell, while Exile is wandering through the brush switching stations on his radio, you’ll be hooked watching it again and again. Jerome D. does a great job visually representing a retro radio feel with the color section, screen distortion, and yes a retro radio. Go pick up a copy of Exile Radio – AM/FM on Plug Research and the freeBONUS tracks on Dirty Science.
Posted by Data Oneon August 05, 2010 beat tape, download /
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When I used to live in Long Beach, Krispy Kreme had the ingenious idea of opening a location adjacent to the East Division station of the LBPD. It’s been a minute since I’ve called Long Beach home, but I’ll bet good money that this Donut Shop has weathered the recent economic storm.
The most visible Donut Shop in the LA area is clearly Randy’s Donuts, off the 405. However, it’s Donut Man, a little shop quite a few miles outside the city proper (Glendora…just Google it) that inspires my actual Donut cravings. Kelis’ Milkshake got nothing on a limited edition, (ie. seasonal) Strawberry Donut from Donut Man.
Speaking of limited edition releases, this six-pack of unreleased & re-mastered tracks from the Dilla archives was pressed & packaged into the first J Dilla Serato release back in May. As a big thank you for everyone that supported this project, Stones Throw let them loose today. You can download it here.
Posted by aaronon August 02, 2010 event, update /
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THIS IS A MUST…AUG. 7THBoombox Producer Showcase Vol. 8. I have never felt so strongly about going to an event before. I just have to say, if you don’t go to Boombox: Producer Showcase Vol. 8 you must be trying to save your house from a fire. The lineup the Boomboxcrew has put together is ridiculous. Ras-G, 14KT, Dert, MNDSGN, F.A.M.E. and DJ sets from D-Fib & GroWeyez. If you haven’t seen or heard about these folks google them, ask a friend, search Beats+Crates, but do what you have to do to understand this show is going to be EPIC. BIG thanks to the Boombox crew Inka One, Ben Diggin, and One Man Jazzfor putting on dope events. And I’ll see you all there.
Posted by aaronon August 02, 2010 update, video /
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Saturday I was getting back into my routine which includes checking Beatminerz Radio with Jessica (i Heart Dilla) & DJ Evil Dee. Jessica dropped a dope track from 80’s Babies, and right away I started looking them up. I found this video to their track I Wanna Talk To You. I was really digging how it was shot, the overlay of other video footage & stills, and it’s overall vibe. The track itself is dope and the album, “Sonic Music”, is worth the listen. Check it out 80’s Babies on BandCamp. BIG thanks Jessica for playing good music.
Posted by aaronon July 29, 2010 event, update /
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This FRIDAY (July 30th) it’s going down with a Tribute to one of the creators of the hip hop concert series Unity, Bigga B. It’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss. With performances by People Under The Stairs, Prince Po, The Visionaries, and many more. And DJ sets by Mark Luv & C-Minus.
“Bill Operin AKA Bigga B, embodied the very essence of unity. With his partner, Orlando, his relative/MC Chase Infinite, and Martin of Cranes’ and later Martins Records on Pico & Redondo, Unity was able to bring “underground” hip hop acts such as Wu-Tang Clan very first performances in L.A.”
“May 2, 1999 while in Arizona working with new artist Bad Azz, Bigga B suffered a heart attack. His legacy in Hip Hop lives on through the memories of the Unity Concert Series, the many artists he served as A&R for on Loud Records and all the resulting projects owed to his introduction of artists to one another.”
I’ve been waiting for this since To Serve With Love. If you don’t know about Black Spade, this is a good time to be introduced to him with his new mixtape Build and Destroy. Once you cop it, I guarantee you will be digging up everything else Black Spade makes. From St. Louis, Black Spade produces banging tracks and has a flow like no other. He’s made an instant classic with To Serve With Love (get it if you don’t have it). He is a member of the super group Hawthorne Headhunters, has contributed to many projects like Starship 27 compilation, and is now here to Build and Destroy. This mixtape is filled with crazy production by Black Spade that has a hypnotic sound that you’ll be nodding your head to. Black Spade has gathered up equally dope guests from Coultrain to El Prez for this project. This is one of those times I urge you to stop reading and download Black Spade – Build and Destroy NOW! Check out Black Spade on MySpace and Twitter. BIG thanks to Black Spade for making the music, and BIG shout to Trackstar, Union LA, & Smoking Section.
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Black Spade – Breakthrough ft. Rockwell Knuckles & Vic Mensah
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Black Spade – The Cool Out ft. El Prez & Vandalyzm
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Richard Wright – God Damn (Magic Man) ft. Belvi
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To start off, I have listened to this episode of Beats+Crates Radio 12 times (and counting). No joke. J1 has got a group of talented friends, and P.U.D.G.E. raised the bar on this one. P.U.D.G.E. is a DJ, emcee, a beat maker, and continues to crank out the projects. This episode of Beats+Crates Radio, Hanging Wit The Homeboys, covers the Hip Hop gamut in 53 minutes. I asked P.U.D.G.E. about the title and he answered, “Cuz I know and/or am associated wit everyone on the playlist.” I stopped for a minute and was like “wow,” and proceeded to go over the playlist a 2nd and 3rd time. Yes, that dope. P.U.D.G.E.’s got quite a few projects out now, but is getting ready to drop another in a few days on BandCamp. Keep your eye and ears open.Download Episode 004: Hangin Wit The Homeboys here. Check out P.U.D.G.E. on MySpace, Twitter, & BandCamp. BIG thanks P.U.D.G.E. for knocking this one outta the park. Click below “continue reading” for the tracklist.
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If you live in LA, you have seen this cat VerBS. Rocking shorts, a backpack, and the signature red beanie he’ll break out a flow if the mood is right… which is most of the time you see him. VerBS is a real chill and down to earth guy. The other day I got an email with some info and a link to The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn, and I’ve been rocking ever since. It’s a collection of collaborations, remixes and some unreleased material by VerBS. SLik d, Sevenday, Versis, Nocando, Alpha MC, Cloud, Vann Clayton, and L.Scatterbrain just to name a few folks featured on The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn. Trust me, I would have bought this if he was selling it. Download VerBS – The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn on BandCamp and check him out on MySpace. BIG thanks to VerBS for making the music. Keep at it man.
