I take my kids, every year, hoping to instill underground Hip Hop, into their lives. “Hip Hop in the Park” is an annual event, in Berkeley, that features various components of the Hip Hop culture. Showcased are Graffiti artists, break dancers/pop lockers, DJ’s, and musicians. … Read More →
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Stones Throw Records 4.20 Recapped.
Greetings to all. Getting lifted to old school grooves, reggae, funk, boogie 80′s, and hip hop never dulls the night, especially on 4.20. Last Friday, I attended Stones Throw Records 4.20 party and Groove Theories 1 year Anniversary! The audience stayed lifted, and gigged to … Read More →
The National Museum of Hip Hop Presents: The Congressional Black Caucus Graffiti Exhibition
Recently Omar and I were blessed with the opportunity to attend an event at the famous Quad Recording Studios in Times Square. Combine that with The National Museum of Hip-Hop, and the exhibition of a huge ingredient to the culture itself, Graffiti Art, … Read More →
Supply&Demand x DJ APlus
Check out this dope mix in our latest Supply&Demand Mixtape Series. One of the original DJ’s of the Mixed Nuts. With nearly 15 years of experience under is his belt, DJ A-Plus brings hip-hop, house, electro, mash-up and the freshest remixes to every performance. Spinning … Read More →
Hip Hop: According to Hopie.
“The thing is that I seriously love being on stage – I’m usually at gigs impatiently waiting for my intro – And, I hope that that’s what I bring to the stage. I have a lot of energy, and I love to connect with my … Read More →
Common, I could never stop listening to. Rock The Bells-SF 2011
I’ve seen Common perform live a bunch of times, and it always feels like the first time. He has a way with the mic that captures your senses, and initiates that positive feel good vibe. Always been a fan of Common, and will remain. Check … Read More →
Paid Dues and 36 Chambers at Rock the Bells SF 2011
If your in New York, Rock the Bells is in Town and If you know, what I know, then you know, that I know, its going to be Mad-ness. Check out Fashawn, and Black moon. Womp, Womp, Womp…As soon as I pulled out the camera, … Read More →
Rocked with Hieroglyphics at Rock the Bells SF 2011!
Souls of Mischief is the true definition of Bay Area Hip hop. Bringing that smooth, conscious and lyrical word play, that never fails to grips your attention, and please your mind. We made our ways to the Shoreline amphitheater early for Souls of Mischief. “93’til … Read More →
Rock The Bells 2011 in San Francisco.
Updated Nas video, after the pic gallery. Last Saturday, we headed towards Mountain View to The Shoreline Amphitheater and attended Rock the Bells 2011. I think its pretty dam funny that Mountain View is considered San Francisco, since it doesn’t resemble “SF” one bit. Either … Read More →
Gift of Gab, Dnaebeats,Ras G, Dibiase.
Another great night of beats. Last Friday we headed out to Temple to see Gift of Gab. Some will recognize the heavy hitter as Blackalicious, a Bay Area underground Hip Hop duo. Truly a legendary lyricist live and literally spitting on stage. Check it out … Read More →
Introducing Azure-Illusions of Oasis
Hello, Hello. My deepest apologies to you all. Nevertheless, I am back on the grind, so come with me! With the overwhelming music submissions, I thank you, and promise to get to them all. I listen to the albums in its entirely, rather then just … Read More →
RJD2+Zion I= Last Friday!
RjD2 performed live on 4 turntables for the first time in years, and definitely pleased the crowd. Fusing Trip hop, electronic, jazz, rock,soul and of course hip hop, RJD2 was ready to rock the audience. I became a fan of RjD2 when I heard “Work … Read More →
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Shad @ The Studio in Webster Hall
Holy shit…Macklemore is on FIRE! It was a sold out crowd last night in the basement of Webster Hall aka The Studio in NYC. I literally walked in the door 10 minutes before Shad hit the stage, the timing couldn’t have been better. Unfortunately I … Read More →
5Pointz “Institute of Higher Burnin”
In my recent travels to New York, I had the opportunity to catch up with the curator/founder of 5pointz! Meres One also known as Johnathan Cohan, has been the heart and soul of this MAD-ness. 5Pointz is seen as “graffiti mecca,” as well as the, … Read More →
MURS : Road to Paid Dues Tour
So the PAID DUES FESTIVAL is going down in Cali soon, April 2nd to be exact. The line-up for the festival looks packed with 3 stages of all day live music! And what better way for the event founder and organizer Murs to have a … Read More →
GHOSTFACE KILLAH LIVE!
1015 Folsom and Universal Grammar Presents – 12 Reasons to Die Tour – GHOSTFACE KILLAH w/ LIVE BAND with ADRIAN YOUNGE’S VENICE DAWN and support from SAKE-1 and ASABASS 1015 Folsom Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10:00 PM – Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2:00 … Read More →