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1190223465 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Dubcnn is back with two hot new exclusive interviews for you today!
We recently caught up with the CEO of B.Y.I. Entertainment, Lulu, for an exclusive feature about the music industry. As owner of the label that is home to Omar Cruz and producer Rome, Lulu made headlines earlier this year by signing a 50/50 joint venture deal with Geffen & Interscope Records for Omar Cruz’s upcoming debut album “The Sign Of The Cruz.” In this interview, Lulu tells us about how he first formed his company, his motivation behind doing so, and the steps he took to make it happen.
He lets us in on many secrets about major label tactics, and also gives detailed advice to young artists on how to get the attention of record companies. If you are interested in the music industry at all, this article is a must-read. Check it out below.
Exclusive Interview With Lulu of B.Y.I. Entertainment [September 2007]
You can also catch Lulu with Omar Cruz on the latest episode of Skee TV. Click on the link below to watch behind the scenes footage of their recent trip to Las Vegas and to see Omar perform his new single "Hang With My Dogz" at a private Interscope party.
Omar Cruz, Lulu, and B.Y.I. on Skee TV [Youtube]
If you haven't grabbed the street single "Hang With My Doggz" yet, stop sleeping on it and download it below!
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Produced by Javie Lopez]
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Omar Cruz and B.Y.I.
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1190674540 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Omar Cruz and the rest of the B.Y.I. Family will be attending the DUB Car Show in Los Angeles this Sunday, September 30th. Stop by the Joker Brand Booth between 2 and 4 PM for the opportunity to meet Omar, get a free autographed poster, and obtain a hard copy of the street single "Hang With My Dogz." Check out this flyer for more information.
To buy tickets now, head over to the DUB website. Attendees will also be treated to an all-star concert featuring performances by Fabolous, Lil Scrappy, Soulja Boy Tell'em, Lloyd, Rich Boy, and many others.
Here is a link to "Hang With My Dogz" in case you haven't heard it yet. Head over to O. Cruz's Myspace and drop some feedback for him after you check it out.
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Produced by Javie Lopez]
Enjoy the music, and stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Omar Cruz and B.Y.I.
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1196191125 - January 1, 1970 By : Omar Cruz is currently hard at work putting the finishing touches on his major label debut, "The Sign Of The Cruz." During breaks from the studio, Omar is working on promoting his project, and that's what we're here to update you on today.
O. Cruz is featured in this month's "Murder Dog" magazine. We've got the entire article for you to read today, so check it out below!
Omar Cruz in "Murder Dog" Magazine (Scan)
After we were the first to break Omar's single "Hang With My Dogz" back in July, the West Coast anthem has steadily gained support from various radio outlets. This slow burn effect is coming to a boiling point this week as Omar and the B.Y.I. camp prepare to film a music video for the song. The video will be seen on every major outlet, including MTV, MTV2, MTV3, MUN2, LATV, and SITV. Everybody here at Dubcnn would like to extend our congratulations to Omar Cruz, LuLu, and everyone else at B.Y.I. for this major accomplishment! It's moves like these that will put the West Coast back in a national spotlight, and we're very happy to see B.Y.I. at the forefront of this new wave of success.
The video will be directed by Estevan Oriol, who is Mister Cartoon's partner. We have also received word that there will be plenty of surprise guest appearances in the video! Dubcnn will be in the house to take pictures during the shoot, so keep checking back for more coverage on the video.
If you haven't heard Omar's "Hang With My Dogz" single yet, jump on board as part of the movement and download it below.
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Produced by Javie Lopez]
To help tide fans over until the release of his album, Omar also recently recorded a freestyle that he posted on his Myspace page. We're featuring the song on Dubcnn today as well, so check it out below!
Omar Cruz - The LLA Freestyle
Make sure to add Omar Cruz as your friend on Myspace, and check his page out for more music and videos! Also stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Omar Cruz and B.Y.I.
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1197480845 - January 1, 1970 By : As we reported earlier in the month, Omar Cruz recently shot a video for his street single "Hang With My Dogz." The video will be premiering on Thursday on television outlets such as MTV3. Today we're bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot, which comes courtesy of B.Y.I. Entertainment's new video channel - "B.Y.I. TV." You can look forward to many more video features on this channel in the future, so make sure to bookmark this page to keep yourself updated. Check out the behind-the-scenes video by using the link below.
Omar Cruz "Hang With My Dogz" Behind The Scenes Video [Youtube]
Here is an MP3 of the single in case you don't have it yet.
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Produced by Javie Lopez]
Make sure to add Omar Cruz as your friend on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest updates, and look out for the video to premiere on TV tomorrow!
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1198178916 - January 1, 1970 By : That's right, it's finally here today! Omar Cruz's first official music video, "Hang With My Dogz," is now available for you to watch. The fast-paced video was directed by Estevan Oriol, and it's West Coast to the fullest! Look out for cameos from LuLu, Rome, Mister Cartoon, Glasses Malone, DJ Skee, and many other special guests! Every West Coast fan needs to check out the video below.
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Video, Youtube]
Make sure to add Omar Cruz as your friend on Myspace. Enjoy this video over your holiday weekend, and expect much more to come from Omar Cruz and the whole B.Y.I. camp in 2008!
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1198535990 - January 1, 1970 By : Just in time for Christmas, B.Y.I. Entertainment and Omar Cruz have made all of their classic street albums - "City Of Gods," "Blow," "The Cruzifixion," and "2007 B.C." - available for you to download for free! Consider it a holiday gift for all of you Omar Cruz fans, new and old, that have supported B.Y.I. over the years. Visit Omar Cruz's Myspace Page right now to download all of the projects!
We're also pleased to announce that the "Hang With My Dogz" video has garnered over 50,000 views since it premiered online just a few days ago! The video will drop on MUN2 on December 28th, and on MTV3 on January 2nd. In case you haven't seen the high-energy clip, check it out by following the link below.
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Dogz [Video, Youtube]
Expect plenty of big moves from the entire B.Y.I. camp in 2008. Keep it locked on Dubcnn for the latest on Omar Cruz.
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1208323033 - January 1, 1970 By : 
It's Tuesday, so that means we're back with another edition of Dubcnn's radio show that's got everyone talking: "The West Coast Grind" with Young De & Eddie. This week, we reached out to one of the most promising record labels in the industry, B.Y.I. Entertainment, and got Omar Cruz, Rome, and B.Y.I. CEO LuLu to drop by the show as our guests.
This is an exciting week, since we've got an MC, a producer, and an industry executive on board to truly give you all angles of "The West Coast Grind".
In addition to discussing his latest records like "Gangsta Music" with The Game, "Hang With My Dogz", & "Born & Raised On The Westside", Omar speaks about being overlooked both as a Latino and as a West Coast artist. He tells us more about his debut album "The Sign Of The Cruz", and also goes into his future goals as an artist.
Rome talks about his compilation "Welcome To Rome", which will be dropping for free download on April 22nd. You'll get to hear a couple of records from the project, and Rome will tell you more about his production style along the way.
LuLu discusses the B.Y.I. movement, his vision for the label, and his motivations for forming the company. He also walks us through a typical day in his life as a record label owner.
All of this and much more is on this week's edition of "The West Coast Grind". Whether you've been curious to see what the B.Y.I. movement is all about, or you're a die hard fan already, you'll be in for a treat. Download the podcast below!
"The West Coast Grind" with Young De & Eddie
B.Y.I. Edition - With Special Guests Omar Cruz, Rome, & LuLu [Podcast]
Make sure to add Young De, Omar Cruz, Rome, and the B.Y.I. Entertainment page on Myspace. We've also got the artwork for the "Welcome To Rome" compilation for you to check out today. Click to to the left to see it!
We've got two preview tracks from "Welcome To Rome" as well to hold you over until the release of the project on April 22nd. Check them out!
Rome ft. Rick Ross, Joe Hound, C-Ride, & Dre of Cool & Dre - I'm Rollin
Rome ft. Omar Cruz - Born & Raised On The Westside
Also don't forget to pick up the Platinum Edition of Young De's "Audio Hustlaz" project, executive produced by B-Real & Damizza. Be on the lookout for a new video feature with De to drop later in the week, where De will walk you track-by-track through his favorite records from the acclaimed street album.
Young De - Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1: Platinum Edition [Street Album]
Come back next Tuesday for another dose of "The West Coast Grind"!
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1098868924 - January 1, 1970 By : YinSumi Press, the world's first publishing house dedicated to documenting the political and social aspects of the Hip Hop sub-culture, in conjunction with www.lyricalswords.com , is proud to announce the release of Adisa Banjoko's highly anticipated book "Lyrical Swords Vol. 1: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix" on November 2nd 2004.
"Lyrical Swords" is a collection of essays and interviews on Hip Hop culture and the political, social and spiritual trends within it. Hip Hop culture's political effect has been a highly discussed topic in this Presidential election year.
While new to most of America, this arena has been Adisa's stomping ground for over 15 years. Under the pen name "The Bishop of Hip Hop", Adisa Banjoko has entertained and educated many on Hip Hop culture, Eastern philosophy, Martial Arts, Islamic culture, and African American social issues.
His new book "Lyrical Swords" however, has garnered much attention in various media circles. Recently, Adisa Banjoko has been seen on KRON with Isabel Duron, Phil Matier and SF Mayor Willie Brown discussing the potential power of the Hip Hop vote. He was also featured on KPIX with Barbara Rogers. Hip Hop Historian Davey D featured Mr. Banjoko as a guest for "Hard Knock Radio" on KPFA radio. He was also a recent guest on Air America's radio show "Unfiltered", hosted by Hip Hop political icon Chuck D of Public Enemy. You can also find his book getting an honorable mention in the new issue of The Ave Magazine.
"Lyrical Swords" features intervews and essays with some of Hip Hop's greatest icons including Russell Simmons, Q-Tip, Everlast, Martial Arts Legend Royce Gracie, Paris, Mystic, Dilated Peoples Rakaa, Encore, Shamko Noble, Shaolin Monk Shi Yan Ming, and many others. He is easily one of the most respected, hated and loved people in the Hip Hop community.
Mr. Banjoko’s knowledge has earned him countless invitations to lecture at prestigious universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, U.C. Santa Cruz and San Francisco State, just to name a few. He has shared the stage with political and cultural icons such as S.F. Mayor Willie Brown, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich, Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambataa, rap legend Chuck D, and pioneer b-boy Crazy Legs.
"I'm trying to get the young people of the world to arm themselves mentally and politically" stated Mr. Banjoko. On November 2nd after you go to the polls, vote for yourself and get 'Lyrical Swords'. I'm gonna be touring the continental U.S. the next few months.
Before the official tour, I'll be holding Bay Area book jams at Future Primitive Sounds in SF with Champion DJ Kid Dragon and my man B-boy Remind. On the Nov. 5th I'll be at Marcus Books in SF w/ MC Shamako Noble and AK Black. On Nov. 6th I'll be at the Rumi Bookstore in Fremont w/ MC Shamako Noble and Inspector Dbl. Negative. I will also have a mixtape dropping with my man Rob Flow from Spin Dynasty. I plan to change the way we all view Hip Hop and politics."
"I sold out of all of my pre-order books at Hip Hop events and political events here in the Bay. I sold them from the back of my Ford F-150. I learned how to hustle watching Short Dog, Master P, Andre Nickatina and E-40 do their thing. People will find me all over the streets of the Bay, LA, NY, the ATL and Philly with this wisdom. Wherever people are getting boxed outta the game by these snakes and fakes, I'm gonna be handing out these swords to liberate minds."
People looking for a glimpse of "the swords" can go to www.lyricalswords.com (designed by graf legend Scape Martinez) and get 3 complimentary chapters of the book sent to them via email.
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1109547876 - January 1, 1970 By : Oakland native Opio, member of legendary Bay Area group Souls of Mischief just dropped his debut album "Triangulation Station" Tuesday, Feb 22. Below is the full album tracklisting.
1. Viva Main Vein!!!
2. Dream...But Don't Sleep (with Amp Fiddler)
3. Confederate Burning (with Casual/Rasco)
4. Things Do Change (with Amp Fiddler)
5. Fisful (with A-Plus)
6. Granite Earth (with Pigeon John)
7. What's Wrong With This Picture (with Del The Funky Homosapien)
8. Take My Changes (with Amp Fiddler)
9. Roxxanna (with Amp Fiddler)
10. For Those Who Don't Know
11. Mind, Body, And Soul
12. Drivers Wanted (with A-Plus/Tajai/Phesto)
13. Talk Dirty (with Pep Love)
14. Perseverance
15. Soundtrack To My Thought Process
16. The Grassy Knoll (with Planet Asia)
17. Puppet On A String
OPIO'S RECORD RELEASE PARTY IN SAN FRANCISCO MARCH 17TH!
WHERE? DNA Lounge, 375 11th Street, San Francisco
WHEN? March 17th (that's St. Paddys day to all of you believers!)
21+ over with ID, $12 advanced tickets, available at:DNA LOUNGE
Doors open at 9 pm
Comfirmed Performances on this momentous evening: Opio, Pep Love, ZionI and D.U.S.T. Who knows who else will show up....?
Souls Of Mischief NorthwestTour!
Various
2/22 Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
2/23 Breckenridge, CO Sherpa & Yeti's
2/24 Steamboat Springs, CO Levels
2/25 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater
2/26 Jackson, Wyoming Mangy Moose
3/1 Missoula, MT The Other Side
3/2 Bozeman, MT Zebra Cocktail Lounge
3/3 Salt Lake City, UT Lo Fi Café
3/5 Portland, OR Berbati's Pan
3/6 Bend, OR Domino Room
3/7 Olympia, WA Barcode
3/8 Eureka, CA Rumors
More Souls Of Mischief Shows!
Various
3/10/05
Souls of Mischief
ZOE nite club
417 S. First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
3/12/05
Souls of Mischief
Venue: El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles 9:00pm-2:00am
All Ages
3/18/05
Tajai @ 2232 MLK in Oakland!
All Ages
"The Small Seyss Massacre" dropping soon.
Opio and Casual added to Handsome Boy Modeling School Tour!
various
(only the dates in capitals are confirmed at this point...)
Mon-Mar-28 LOS ANGELES, CA HOUSE OF BLUES
Tue-Mar-29 SOLANA BEACH, CA BELLY UP TAVERN
Wed-Mar-30 OFF
Thu-Mar-31 ANAHEIM, CA HOUSE OF BLUES
Fri-Apr-01 SANTA CRUZ, CA THE CATALYST
Sat-Apr-02 SAN FRANCISCO, CA THE FILLMORE
Sun-Apr-03 PORTLAND, OR BERBATTI'S PAN
Mon-Apr-04 SEATTLE, WA THE SHOWBOX
Tue-Apr-05 OFF
Wed-Apr-06 BOULDER, CO FOX THEATER
Thu-Apr-07 OMAHA, NE SOKOL AUDITORIUM
Fri-Apr-08 MINNEAPOLIS, MN THE QUEST
Sat-Apr-09 CHICAGO, IL HOUSE OF BLUES
Sun-Apr-10 BLOOMINGTON, IN BLUEBIRD THEATER
Mon-Apr-11 ANN ARBOR, MI BLIND PIG
Tue-Apr-12 CLEVELAND, OH HOUSE OF BLUES
Wed-Apr-13 Toronto, Ontario The Phoenix
Thu-Apr-14 Montreal, Quebec La Tulipe
Fri-Apr-15 BURLINGTON, VT HIGHER GROUND
Sat-Apr-16 PHILADELPHIA, PA TLA
Sun-Apr-17 WASHINGTON, DC 930 CLUB
Mon-Apr-18 NEW HAVEN, CT TOADS PLACE
Tue-Apr-19 BOSTON, MA THE PARADISE
Wed-Apr-20 NEW YORK, NY IRVING PLAZA
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1110777242 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Dubcnn's own DJ F Sharp presents his latest mixtape California Love Pt.1 featuring new and exclusive west coast hip hop joints. And let me remind you this ain't some fake DJ pause tape shit, all the joints are mixed, real DJ skills on this one!
This mixtape is comin to stores March 18th in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and different mixtape spots across the Midwest and East Coast. I will reveal all of the locations later this week. Also you can pick it up before anyone else at the Xzibit/Ras Kass/SAS concerts @ The Fillmore in SF on March 18th and @ The Catalyst in Santa Cruz on March 19th. Dont fear, people in remote places and across the world can still pick it up cuz it will be available online at various mixtape sites (ie: Mixunit, MixtapeUSA, MixtapeAllStars, etc) and I will try to stock it in some European spots if possible. If you know of any music stores that stock mixtapes where you live feel free to email me at djfsharp@dubcnn.com
DJ F Sharp - California Love Pt.1
1. F Sharp Intro
2. Outlawz – Don’t Get It Fucked Up (World Premier)
3. Rass Kass – Caution (Prod. Rick Rock)
4. Daz – Bird In The Hand
5. Kam ft Damizza – Killa
6. 40 Glocc- Runnin
7. Kurupt – Drop It Like Its Hot Freestyle (Dissin Daz & Snoop)
8. Rass Kass ft Dr. Dre & Busta Rhymes – The Whoop
9. B-Real – Hold You Down Freestyle
10. Roscoe, Kurupt, Y.A. – Westside Story
11. Daz Speaks on Lil E
12. Lil E ft Notorious BIG & 2Pac – Me Against The World
13. Layzie Bone ft Snoop Dogg – Smokin on Information
14. Outlawz – Real Talk (World Premier)
15. Tech9ne – Strange
16. Planet Asia Freestyle
17. Crooked I – Gotta Get That Paper (World Premier)
18. Daz – Disco Inferno Freestyle
19. Keisha Cole – I Just Want It To Be Over (World Premier)
20. Nick Cannon ft E-40 & Bosko – Shes Mine (World Premier)
21. Young Gunz ft Daz – Tonight
22. Baby Bash ft Akon – Im Back
23. 40 Glocc, Jayo Felony, Petey Pablo – Shame
24. LIVE @ 50 Cent & Game Make Peace Press Conference
25. Game ft G-Unit – Hate It Or Love It Rmx
26. Kurupt – Stalkin (World Premier)
27. Rass Kass – Deformed Pretty Boys (World Premier)
28. Bishop Lamont ft Tyrese – Change The World (World Premier)
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"L.A. Gave Birth To A God Emcee, It's Me, Double L-A, Blunts With The AK, Off To Pass Me Off As Another Regular Ese, You Couldn't Be Further From The Truth, I'll Single Handedly Make Your Label Roster Vamoose" - Blunts LLA aka Omar Cruz
You know where you heard it first Blunts LLA aka Omar Cruz is going to blow in 06. As we advertised earlier, B.Y.I Entertainment proudly presents the highly anticipated digital Mixtape entitled "Blow: The Final Chapter" which is Hosted by DJ Dow Jones along with a special appearance from both famed Tatoo artist Mister Cartoon, but reknown Photographer and Video Director Estevan Oriol from JokerBrand.com.
You'll get 5 original songs, with 4 of the tracks being laid down by by Rome for BYI Entertainment and the other being provided by another one to watch in 06, Javie Lopez. "Blow, the Final Chapter" can be downloaded for free in full EXCLUSIVELY here at Dubcnn.com. Don't sleep on this shit, download the 15 track soundtrack for the streets right now!
Now, you may be asking, what's up with the AKA of Omar Cruz? Well Blow is indeed the final chapter for the name Blunts LLA, he is now welcoming his new moniker, Omar Cruz. You'll be hearing all kinds of rumors as to why he's made the name change, but you'll soon see in 2006 and you can expect to hear it here first!
You'll also hear Blunts talk on a certain track about Dr. Dre and Jay-Z trying to sign him, which is why I said in 06, Blunts IS NEXT. He's got much on his plate than just Dre and Jay. Thanks to BYIEntertainment.com we have a couple tracks for to preview before you download the whole Mixtape. Find them in the Tracklisting below.
Tracklist:
1. Blow / Intro
2. I Reminisce (Produced By: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
3. See The Colors
4. Mister Cartoon Speaks (Exclusive)
5. L.A Wolves (Produced By: Javie Lopez)
6. Estevan Oriol (Speaks)
7. Directors Cut - Ft. Knapsack
8. The Odyssey
9. It's Lonely At The Top
10. Just When I Thought I Was Out... - Ft. J.Ortez (Produced By: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
11. The 44 Flow
12. Mr. Clutch (Produced By: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
13. Life As You Know - It Ft. J.Ortez
14. Farewell Blunts LLA (Produced By: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
15. Bonus Track - Termination
Now that you've read about it and previewed those two tracks, download the Mixtape. Bump it, burn it, share it with everyone. And, for you fans who'd rather have a real copy, there are some Mixtapes pressed up, we'll let you know when and where you can cop it.
BYI Entertainment Presents: Blunts LLA - Blow: The Final Chapter Hosted By Dow Jones
Thanks to:
Huge Shouts to go to LuLu, Blunts LLA aka Omar Cruz, Rome, ElusiveOnline.com, Dow Jones and WestCoastLivin.com, MisterCartoon, EstevanOriol, Javie Lopez and BYIEntertainment.com for making this possible. Also, to get more on Blunts and to download single tracks from the Mixtape.
It's BYI Bitch!
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1180779095 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Since making his online debut right here on dubcnn back in June 2005 the MC formally known as Blunts LLA has steadily been climbing the ladder of success. Although the name he goes by may has changed; the ethos, work ethic and unarguable talent he possesses remain the same. Omar Cruz is finally getting ready to unveil himself to the world.
Following the string of mixtape releases he has put out since 2005, including "Blow: The Final Chapter" and more recently the DJ Skee collaborations "The Cruzifixion" and "2007 B.C. (Before Cruz)" [see; Omar Cruz - 2007 B.C. (Before Cruz) Mixtape Download], Omar Cruz has earned recognition and finally a 50/50 record deal with BYI/Interscope/Geffen to release his debut album; "Sign Of The Cruz" due later this year.
Today we are back with a recently released video clip of Omar Cruz and fellow Geffen labelmate The Game in the studio knocking out a track for the his debut album. The clip, which can be seen by clicking here, is the first in a line of promotional material that will be shown leading up to the release of "Sign Of The Cruz." As ever stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on Omar Cruz over the coming months.
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1185993221 - January 1, 1970 By : We already told you that Dubcnn's Summer Of Heat Interview Series was going to be full of surprises, and today is no exception. We've got a new exclusive interview with Omar Cruz, and we've also been blessed with the privilege of giving you the world premiere of his new single, "Hang With My Doggz!"
Dubcnn recently sat down with Omar Cruz for a new exclusive interview before any other media outlet could get ahold of him. This extensive feature covers many different topics.
First, we talk about his new street single “Hang With My Doggz,” which is about to blow up all over the radio. We’re giving you the world premiere of the finished track as well, so you can listen to it after reading about the creation of the song!
We also go into detail about Omar’s new album, “The Sign Of The Cruz.” Mr. Cruz explains his situation over at Geffen/Interscope, which is allowing him to have the album sound exactly the way he wants it to. We also speak about the concept behind the album, and the surprises he has lined up for it. In addition to this, we cover his perspective on West Coast unity, and he recalls his experience in the studio recording the “Powerhouse Anthem" with WC and The Game.
Exclusive Interview With Omar Cruz [August 2007]
Head over to our forum to drop some feedback, and don't forget that we've got new interviews coming on Dubcnn every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Now, on to the new single "Hang With My Doggz." Omar best described one's experience listening to this song: "it just socks you in the fuckin' mouth!" So with that being said, here is the explicit, mastered version of Omar Cruz's new single, "Hang With My Doggz." Don't forget where you got it first!
Omar Cruz - Hang With My Doggz (Produced by Javie Lopez)
Attention all DJs: If you want a hard copy of the track, along with the clean version, instrumental, etc., please send an e-mail to Lulu at lulu@byientertainment.com, and he will be happy to hook you up!
Come back on Friday for another exclusive interview, and keep it locked on Dubcnn for the latest updates on Omar Cruz and the B.Y.I. camp.
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1189548860 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Another day, another free mixtape download on dubcnn! Dubcnn & Caliroots Retail Stores have teamed up with Los Angeles DJ's DJ Ill Will and DJ Rampage, as well as German DJ DJ Maaleek to bring you the new "Rap Or Die Vol. 2" Mixtape.
The mixtape features all the latest hits that have been premiered on dubcnn or by the respective DJ's, including tracks by The Game, Snoop Dogg, WC, Hot Dollar, G Malone, Ya Boy, Jay Rock, Spider Loc, Omar Cruz, Roccett, Bishop Lamont. The CD is Hosted by L.A. rapper Mr. Don't Know.
You can pick up "Rap Or Die" in all Caliroots Retail Stores throughout Europe, or download it for free right here on dubcnn. Click below for the download:
DJ Ill Will, DJ Rampage & DJ Maaleek - Rap Or Die Vol. 2 (Mixtape) (73MB, ZIP)
Tracklisting:
1. The Fixxers - So Good feat Rich Boy
2. Daz - Caught Up feat Jagged Edge & Joe Budden
3. Bishop Lamont - Feel On It
4. Eastwood - West Really feat The Game & Jay Rock
5. MDK - Perfect Body
6. Spider Loc - Summertime
7. Scipio - The Way I Move
8. Ya Boy - Aquaman
9. Hot Dollar - Liquor is Gone
10. Dubb - 26'z
11. Lil Eazy E - I Got That feat Timbaland
12. Yung Joc - Cut Throat feat The Game & Jim Jones
13. Hot Dollar - Can't Tell Me Nuthin Remix
14. G Malone - Certified feat Akon
15. The Outlawz - Ridin' feat Young Buck
16. BIAS - I'll Be Fine
17. Guerilla Black - Hood Rich feat Top Dogg
18. Omar Cruz - Hang With My Doggs feat WC
19. Dino West - Circus Show (No Limit West)
20. WC - Dodgeball feat Snoop & Butch Cassidy
21. Terrace Martin - To The Top feat Snoop Dogg, The Game & Uncle Chuck
22. MDK - Stop Snitchin' feat The Game
23. Marquez - Wouldn't Be L.A. feat Roccett
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1085557499 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Awww shit! The time has come! After the project was first announced back in November 2003, the highly anticipated Dubcnn.com & Westcoastaftershock.com Present... West Coast Unified Vol. 1 is finally here for ya'll to pre-order right now!
We brought you a cover for it a while ago, well, we've picked a different one, you can see it to your left, to enlarge it, simply click on it! That's Mr. Bad Azz right there on the cover, the person who's gonna take you through the CD, commenting here and there and introducing songs. The tracklisting has changed a little too, we added an exclusive drop fron the incarcerated Ras Kass, we have a brand new cut by Young Lucky on there, and some other minor changes.
The CD is dropping May 11th, online, in Australia, in New Zealand, in Norway, in Sweden, in Finland, in Denmark, and it will drop a few weeks later in stores all over the United States, and hopefully Japan and England. Yup, an independent release by a website that's gonna have distribution ALL OVER THE WORLD! Goes to show how hot the CD is. Now ya'll know like I know how it's a pain to drop 18 bucks on a CD, or whatever stores charge nowadays... That's why West Coast Unified Vol. 1 is gonna cost you only $8,99 plus shipping, and that for 25 tracks!
Okay enough advertising, let's get to it. You can either order through Paypal, through our online store with your credit card (gonna be up next week), through a Money Order, or just send cash.
To order the CD through PayPal, click Here.
To order the CD through Money Order, send $8,99 plus $2,99 for shipping to: (IMPORTANT: Please Include Your Mailing Adress So We Know Where To Send The CD To, Or Else You Won't Be Able To Get It!!)
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The same adress goes for people who want to pay Cash, $8,99 plus $2,99 to the adress above.
Our online store is gonna be up next week for everybody who doesn't have a paypal account and wants to pay with their credit card.
The CD is diverse, there's something for everybody on there, theres smooth laid back smoke tracks, party tracks, etc. And with production by the likes of Warren G, Dj Battlecat, Scott Storch, Damizza, DJ Quik, E A Ski, Big Saccs, Prodeje, Davey D, tha chill, Fredwreck, Meech Wells, Chag G, Baka Boys, Dj Mark 7, Mike Smoove & Mecca Music, Dj Slip, CL Cutz & More, and tracks by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Nate Dogg, Xzibit, Ras Kass, Scipio, Bad Azz, Knocturnal, E-A Ski, Daz Dillinger, E-White, South Central Cartel, Young Lucky, Daddy V, Chag G, Kay9ine and many many more, you know it's gonna be hot!
If you slept on the ALBUM SAMPLER we posted a few weeks ago, make sure to download it right now:
-=| West Coast Unified Vol. 1 Album Sampler |=-
And here is the completed tracklisting again:
01. Bad Azz Intro
02. Big Saccs - Intro
03. Sean T, Mista Cane & Arsen - West Coast Unified (Stand Strong)
04. Bad Azz Presents Crooked I - Everyday
05. Tha Chill - The Truth
06. Ras Kass - Exclusive Drop From Jail
07. Scipio - City Of Angels
08. Bad Azz Presents Daddy V & Bad Azz - Weed Blowin'
09. Neshay ft. Neb Luv & Roscoe - Play That Song
10. The Game Presents Young Lucky - Strike Back
11. Bad Azz Presents Moss Maja - Gangsta Stroll
12. Warren G ft. Chuck Taylor - Turn It Up Now
13. Balance - Way I Am Remix (Ft. Knoc)
14. Chag G ft. Lil HD, Ecay Uno, Cee Wee 3, 2 Man Loc - West Coast Streets
15. Bad Azz Presents Kay9ine - Kay9ine Is Back
16. Frontline ft. E-A Ski - What Is It
17. Mc Ren Presents Xzibit, Tash, Defari - Cali Kings
18. C-Bo Presents Young Lucky ft Jay Tee & FJ - Fake Homies
19. Bad Azz Presents Lifestyle - Gotta Be The Music
20. Damizza Presents Nate Dogg, Roscoe & Sixx John - Nasty Gurl
21. Neb Luv (5 Footaz) ft. Crisstyle (IV Life Fam) - Road Rage
22. South Central Cartel - Bang Like A Bitch
23. Yukmouth Presents DJ Quik & Playa Hamm - Come Together
24. The Prophet - My Bizzness
25. Warren G Presents Snoop Dogg, Warren G, E-White, Bad Azz, Kokane, & Daz - After Dark
26. Bad Azz Outro
May 11th! It's going down ya'll! Spread the word!
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1085558263 - January 1, 1970 By : The homie Extra Large aka XL was recently forced to change his name to XL Middleton. Here is the full explanation he posted in our dubcc message boards:
" What up famm,
So here's the deal - basically my rap name "Extra Large" is an infringement on a trademark held by DJ Extra Large, some cat that maybe a few of yall might have heard of, if you have you probably know he's worked with a few dudes but whatever. Last week I received a cease-and-decist letter from his lawyer (that's right his lawyer!!!) ordering me to stop using the name because I was infringing on his trademark and they could bring legal action if I didn't stop. My first thought was, this is hip hop and in hip hop, whoever blows first with the name should be the one who can lay claim to it, running to a lawyer is like snitching to the police as far as something like this is concerned. I'm mainly pissed because he sent me a vague and threatening e-mail telling me "the name needs to change or there's gonna be problems", to which I responded cool and asked why we couldnt both have the name, he's DJ Extra Large I'm just Extra Large. I never got a response, not until his lawyer stepped in, what a bitch move. Not only that but his lawyer tried to say I couldn't shorten it to just "XL" which I know is bullshit because there's a Chino XL out there so why not sue him? I'm just like, okay I cant really do shit because I dont have the money to afford a lawyer at this point, so as of today I'm changing my name to XL MIDDLETON. Of course yall can feel free to call me XL or Extra Large if yall want just like people still said Biggie Smalls even after he had to change it to B.I.G. I just dont get it, we supposed to be bringing the West back and unifying is obviously the only way we can do that, but how when everytime you try to do something positive like putting out dope music somebody gotta turn around and try to bring you down? Fuck that prepare for my response song coming this week "Call Johnnie Cochran" and also the remix by Big Saccs cuz the big homie Saccs aint feeling this whole situation neither.
Holla back
XL Middleton fka Extra Large.
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1085559573 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Ya'll probably heard about the up and coming MC Ren & Paris album project that is in the works, where Paris will be producing an entire MC Ren album. Apparently, it's gonna be on some Shock Of The Hour type of shit!!! MC Ren left a message on his site about the project, here it is:
"due to a lack of real music in the game and fake ass niggas wit they played out throw backs and wack ass lyrics,me and the black panther of rap are gettin together to drop a classic mc ren album.this album will be from the heart to bring about a NEW revolution in hip hop for the upliftment of black people and to destroy this bubblegum ass industry.it might hurt alot of feelings but who cares.it will drop on guerrila funk and be a monster.go to guerrillafunk.com for the info.somebody got to stand up and make some real shit in the purest form.these companies out here like innerscope are colonizing our culture the same way they did africa,now they want to do it to are music puttin out anythang and not promotin people that speak the truth.its time for a real movement to tear it down.so spread the word that all this bullshit is about to come to an end once the album drops.all these big shot white ceos are in for a surprise.they rape our music and only put out fools wit no lyrical value now its time to rep red black and green to the fullest.its time to take our artform back.stay tuned............its mayday all over again....long live the revolution"
Stay tuned for more info on this project as we get it.
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1085560294 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Oh my god! Two of the Bay's hottest up and coming cats getting together for a duo album! Arsen & Mista Cane, mostly known for their infmaous mixtape series, have recently completed their group album called "High Risk High Reward" dropping July 6th on Alliance Music.
We briefly caught up with both Mista Cane and Arsen, and they talked to us about this album, how they hooked up in the first place, hooking up with The Game, West Coast Unified and much more.
So to get the whole scoop on the Arsen & Mista Cane album make sure to check out the interview by clicking here.
1.High Risk High Reward
Produced By: One Drop Scott
2.Take A Look featuring Black-C (RBL Posse)
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
3.An That's Why
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
4.Close 2 You featuring Killa Keise
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
5.Changes featuring Sean-T
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
6.Holla At Me
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
7.Fall Back
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
8.Breakin Me Down featuring Prohoezak (Chorus)
Produced By: Sean-T
9.In Here featuring The Game
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
10.When We Slide Thru featuring NBD
Produced By: Sean-T
11.Talk A Lot featuring The Jacka
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
12.Dyin 2 Live
Produced By: Rodzilla & Adon
13.Don't Hold Back (Mista Cane Solo) featuring Prohoezak (Chorus)
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
14.Signed Hype featuring Young Dru
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
15.Where Our Heart Remains featuring Trench Town Hustlaz
Produced By: Rodzilla & Adon
16.Contact (Arsen Solo)
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
17.Respect Our Grind featuring G.A.S.
Produced By: E.Q.
18.I Miss You featuring Jt The Bigga Figga
Produced By: Davey D (D.Cohn)
Executive Producers: Arsen & Mista Cane. Make sure to cop the album July 6th!!
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1085586412 - January 1, 1970 By : 
DJ Vlad, who won numerous awards for his mixtapes lately, is back with a new mixtape in collaboration with Don Diva magazine. It's called "Old Gangsters, Young Gunz", and by the looks of it, it's heated! Check out the tracklisting below, there's 2 new 213 tracks on it, aswell as the first DPG-Unit song, and features many more hot artists.
The CD is hosted by ex-Drug Kingpin Little Melvin
1. Little Melvin - 'You Have Been Accepted'
2. DPG-Unit (Dogg Pound & G-Unit) - Gun Up In Your Mouth (World Premier)
3. 2Pac & Kurupt - Welcome to the West Coast
4. G-Unit - Eye for an Eye (Butcher remix)
5. Xzibit - Ride n Smoke (Butcher remix)
6. Little Melvin - 'Hierarchy of Drug Distribution'
7. 50 Cent - Back Down (Butcher remix)
8. 213 - Gangsta Music (World Premier)
9. 213 - Takin a Ride (World Premier)
10. Little Melvin - 'Labeled a Kingpin'
11. Notorious BIG & 2Pac - Runnin (Butcher remix)
12. DJ Vlad f. Bun-B & Paul Wall - We Movin Weight (World Premier)
13. Snook - Sunshine
14. Petey Pablo - Gangsta
15. Little Melvin - Changes in the Drug Laws
16. Sly Boogy - That's My Name
17. Done Deal Family - 16's With Me
18. Kaos Brought - Bust Shots
19. Saigon - Color Purple
20. Little Melvin - Snitching on your Family
21. Jadakiss - Brand Nubian freestyle
22. Jadakis - Games People Play freestyle
23. Rakim - Run freestyle
24. Little Melvin - Blowing Your Cover
25. DJ Rondevu f. Unpacino, Hogg Brando - Baby That's It
26. Ka - Freestyle (646.337.6422)
27. Flawless - freestyle
28. Little Melvin - Government allows drugs into the country
29. LG & Crooked I - Follow Me (917.826.0547)
30. Balance & EA-Ski - Come See Us (www.balanceskillz.com)
31. Contact Info
32. Mobb Deep - Got It Twisted (DJ Razz remix)
33. Little Melvin - Riots
To order the mixtape, click here
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1085948876 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Dubcnn.com sat down with the controversial rapper Bizzy Bone who is a member of the group Bone Thugs n Harmony, one of the few rappers who has sold gold albums as a solo artist.
He talked to us about how people think he doesn't show up at shows while the reason being he isn't told where to be, He gave us the exclusive real deal about Ruthless records, future plans, he told us he quit drinking and cut down on smoking weed, how he produced most of the songs on "creepin on ah comeup", Eazy E, his new Movie and much more stuff!
Click Here to checkout our Exclusive Indepth Interview with one of the greatest rappers who changed the game with his fast flow.
Visit Bizzy Bone's Official Website by clicking here .
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1085957095 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Dubcnn.com once again brings you a controversial interview. This time, we talked to Kokane, who now goes by the name of Jerry Long, about his change, him turning to God, changing his whole life up, making Gospel music now, people saying he bites George Clinton, and about the negativity in the game. We also talked about Eazy-E, the old Death Row Ruthless beef, Jerry Heller, God/Devil, and much much much much more.
Don't sleep on this one, make sure to check out the interview by clicking here!
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1086468693 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Now if that's not a hot lineup for a song I don't know what is. Tray Deee, Jayo Felony & Kurupt are featured on a song with Tha Floc on the upcoming "Big Prod Presents: Hood Music Vol. 1" compilation dropping soon. The song is called "Well Respected" and it's off the hook!
Jayo Felony lays down one of his best verses ever, he KILLS it! He's no doubt THE most skilled rapper on the west right now along with Crooked I & Sly Boogy. Also, ya'll are probably surprised to see Kurupt and Tray Deee on the same song. Well judging by the quality of Tray Deee's voice, it sounds like it might have been recorded from jail, so it must be new. We reported before that Tray Deee recorded with Kurupt too before he got locked up, so it looks like things are straight between Young Gotti and him.
We have this song up for you, make sure to download it, and check out the tracklisting of the compilation below, make sure to cop it when it drops!!
Tha Floc ft. Kurupt, Tray Deee & Jayo Felony - Well Respected
Tracklisting:
1 Intro
2 Well Respected / Floc feat. Kurupt, Jayo Felony, Tray Dee
3 Famous Remix / S.C.C.
4 Da Zoo / The Zoo Babies
5 California / Floc
6 Da Gangsta Way / S.C.C.
7 I'll Take / S.C.C.
8 Cold Thang / Da Floc
9 P.B. Skit
10 Police Bitch / NME
11 Percolate / Young Prodeje
12 Freeway Mode / Floc feat. Suga Free
13 Bangin' And Swangin / Mr Wesside
14 Skit
15 Thug Disease Remix / S.C.C. feat. C-Bo, Spice 1 & Profit
16 Bucket Naked / Convict feat. Micc Multiee
17 Ooh Daddy (Original) / Young Prodeje feat. DVS(Young Murder Squad)
18 So Quick So Fast / Young Prodeje feat. Micc Multiee
19 Till I Hit / Droop feat. Bad Azz, Spice 1
20 Cali Days / Young Cali
21 Jungle / S.C.C.
Enjoy!
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1088000759 - January 1, 1970 By : 
I would like to Introduce you to a up and coming R&B artist (Unsigned) out of Southern California, "KROOK". Krook has been around for awhile on the underground circuit working with artist such as Kurupt, Roscoe, Bad Azz, 40 Glocc, Latin artist Capone', Nite Owl, Snapper, Kid Frost and many more.
But Krook has branched out on his own with a completed album, album cover and ready for press under his cousins Independent label Soulyric. I'm not going to hype him up, I'll let the music speak for it self. Krook's looking for a warm R&B label that's self contained, artist to work with, meaning writting, appearing on tracks and just networking with artist period. Most of you will ask the question "why isn't this cat out, his music is off the chain"!!, well Krook has been overlooked, but also things happen for a reason, and we hope that a label will have the ears and eyes to realize that. Krook has been spoke on in New York alot lately and he's getting radio spins in Syaracuse New York!!!! top mix show, that's a start but not enough!!!!!
I don't want you guys to read a book, so let me send you to krooks E.P.K. site for you to view, we're adding things daily so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy Krook, and the definition of Krook is "DON'T LEAVE YOUR LADY UNATTENDED" Think about it!!!!!!!!
Check out the site by clicking HERE.
There you can check out his bio and much more, and listen to three songs. You can download the three songs directly by clicking below too:
Krook - Passion
Krook - What Would You Do
Krook - Shake That Thang
Enjoy, and look for much more coming from Krook soon!
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1088535771 - January 1, 1970 By : The Pedestrian is walkin’ it like he talks it on this hookladen, jeep ready album slated for release by Blak Ice Records. Third Degree, who hails from South Central Los Angeles, grew up living right around the corner from Dub C of Westside Connection. “I went to Hiphop High,” says Third. “Washington High School was where I came up. A lot of hiphop people have gone there, like Dub C, Crazy Tunes from The Maad Circle, YoYo, DJ Alladin, and Sir Jinx, who DJ’s for Xzibit, and more. Crenshaw High may have had the sports people locked up, but Washington has had the music people.” Third Degree is destined to be the next hiphop alumni to speak with authority.
With rhymes constantly flowing out of every pore of his being, Third is definitely at no loss for words. The album, which is largely produced by the musically eloquent Yabie, is tightly packed with 21 serious tracks, including the runaway single “Do My Thang.” This quotable album is consistent all the way through, with no fillers or throwaway tracks. “I like real writers who have subjects and topics,” he professes. “I’m a purist kind of guy.” Third points out that Yabie’s work “sounded like music, it didn’t just sound like beats. He had a whole band of people available to play guitar, bass, all that. He thinks in a very musical way.” In this manner, he compares Yabie to DJ Quik. “He’s got a unique style. I can’t quite figure out his formula.” The single, "Do My Thang," will be out soon.
The battle-ready rapper’s name came his basketball days. “We called ourselves the Burn Unit,” he says. “We had names like Thermostat, Third Degree and Lava Rock.” Third’s government name is Wayne Guillory. “Like guillotine. It’s French,” he explains. “All my people come from Louisiana.” Either way, the world is his. It’s Wayne’s world, as he’s young, gifted and black, and prolific to an extreme.
His father was a coach, who lost his life to cancer. “My mom was real concerned about me after he died. That year, she asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I told her. Had my father lived, I would have definitely not gotten those turntables!” he reminisces, shaking his head with a smile. Third became obsessed with hiphop with gospel-like devotion, and he began interpreting the world through the mind of a rhymesman. It seemed that every event in life was suddenly transformed into a searing rhyme by the verbal prodigy.
The prolific Third notes, “The single “Do My Thang” is a way to introduce me to people. I felt it was representative of where I was coming from. It lets people know a couple things about me, and I feel it describes me,” explains Third.
“My raps give people another view of Los Angeles. People who don’t live here think it’s all either gangbanging or Hollywood. L.A. is not all about being a gangsta. I just wanted to make this record about the regular person in L.A,” he concedes. Third believes there’s a lot of pressure to rap about banging, because some of the earlier great L.A. rappers before them. “People who don’t even gangbang,” he points out. “I think rappers should talk about what they do. If you gangbang and you rap, talk about gangbangin’ in your rap. If you sell crack all day, talk about selling crack all day. Whatever it is that is you. That’s what “Do My Thang” is all about. Just be yourself. If it’s you, do it. If not, don’t do it.” He adds, “Some of my best friends bang. But that’s them. It just never occurred to me to do that.”
As far as his home front, Third’s neighborhood is well-known for being Crips territory. “NHC, Neighborhood Crips. Them and Watergate Crips. They’re kind of borderline,” he observes. “Slip from Comptons Most Wanted, he stayed in the Watergate for a while. As far as the NHC, Dub C, Cube and Crazy Tunes stayed there.” He comments that there’s just one little street that separates everybody.
The intersection on the album’s cover is the nearby corner of Imperial and Western. However, in many ways, Third’s songs reflect corners all over the country, so his rhymes hit home with those who are both near and far.
Jay Z and Ice-T may have “99 Problems,” but Third says he has “Problems” of his own. “The reason I wrote the song “Problems” is that for some reason, people always come talk to me about things they need to get off their chest. So I listen a lot. One day I was arguing with my mother, and that was one of the things that came out. I’m not saying don’t talk to me about your problems. I’m just saying come back in a while, because I have mine to figure out.” Some of Third’s own deepest, personal predicaments are revealed in the song, including the fact he has a handicapped brother.
The inspired “Stylistic” is one of Third’s favorite tracks on the album. “I was listening to “Betcha By Golly Wow,” and I like to make up words to songs, so that’s how that came about. It’s basically telling people I have a new style here in L.A.,” says Third. “I studied niggas’ style and found what not to do, it’s the total opposite, I rock it better than you, whoever you are niggas bite and get trophies, a Grammy for their best Tupac on Karaoke.”
“Hit This 40” is a party song, and it’s also an anti-gold diggers song. Its 40 proof melody came about much in the same way, but it comes from a Chaka Khan song called “Night In Tunisia,” which Third used that part for the song’s chorus. Going even deeper, he explains, “It’s actually a remake of a Coltrane song or something like that she was doing.”
Observes Third, “The culture of Los Angeles is gangs, and people get influenced by it a lot, like the white t-shirts and all, so it definitely isn’t all hip hop here. However, I can take you to places here that are definitely hiphop. But yes, a lot of it is gang culture here. People in the parks out here aren’t breaking and rapping against each other; it’s probably drinking and smoking weed, and a fight is going to break out any minute. But still, there is definitely a hiphop community in this city.” The disc’s determined track “The One” is Third’s way of saying, “I’m entirely here for hiphop.”
With “Favorite Shade Of Brown,” it’s all good, and love comes in all shades to Third.
“Eye Candy” features Pupa Don, one of the illest West Coast dancehall cats.
There are a slew of other radio driven songs on the album, and the Pedestrian is no doubt, walking tall. You’re now at that intersection of hiphop beats and masterful rhymes, as the Pedestrian is making his way through your speakers.
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1088941869 - January 1, 1970 By : Yeah that's right.. the next release isn't the game over album (which is still coming next..) but in fact a collabo album with Tha Eastsidaz! damn this been hard to keep quiet!
Big slip just posted some advertising for it here on the IV Life forum's!
here is the current tracklist! This may change to include another 3 possible tracks including appearances from snoop and bad azz
01. California (Tha Eastsidaz, Too Cool, Crisstyle)
02. Dueces, Tray's and Fo's (Tha Eastsidaz, Too Cool, Young Buc, J-Dog Feat. Butch Cassidy)
03. Right Place Wrong Time (Goldie Loc, Crisstyle, Young Buc, J-Dog)
04. Splurge (Tha Eastsidaz, Crisstyle, Young Buc, J-Dog Feat. Cocaine)
05. Eastside Thang (Tha Eastsidaz, Too Cool, Crisstyle)
06. Talk U Out Ya Draws (Tha Eastsidaz, Young Buc, J-Dog Feat. Boki)
07. Big Homie (Tray Deee, Young Buc, Feat. Boki)
08. Cold Chillin (Goldie Loc, Crisstyle, Young Buc, Baby Laid)
09. Bin Laden (Goldie Loc, Too Cool, Young Buc, J-Dog)
10. Roll Out (Goldie Loc, Too Cool, J-Dog Feat. Ju-L)
11. I Like (Tha Eastsidaz, Too Cool, Crisstyle, H-Class)
12. We Dont Love U No Mo' (Too Cool, Crisstyle, J-Dog Feat. Ju-L)
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1089312012 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Mac Dre surprised everybody when he released 2 albums at the same time, and thereby beating Nelly, who had the same plan, to the finishline.
"Dreganomics" and "The Genie Of The Lamp" was both released July 6th, under Mac's Ronald Dregan alias, and can be bought here and here, or from Friscostreetshow.com
Production comes from Tone Capone, Sean T, Rob Lo, Syko, Gennesee, Swampkat, The Gov, and One Drop Scott.
Guestspots by Suga Free, Keak Da Sneak, Rappin 4-Tay, J Diggs, Dubee and more.
"Dreganomics" tracklist:
01 Fellin' Myself
02 Fa My Niggaz
03 Jump it
04 Witme??
05 Me Damac
06 Dreganomics
07 Since '84
08 That's Wusup
09 On the Run
10 Get Stupid (Remix)
11 2 Night
12 Don't Snitch
"The Genie Of The Lamp" tracklist:
01 Genie of the Lamp
02 She Neva Seen
03 Early Retirement
04 Out There
05 My Alphabets
06 Err Thang
07 Non Discriminant
08 Hear Me Now?
09 I Feed My Bitch
10 Not My Job
11 Hotel, Motel
12 2 Times & Pass
13 Make You Mine
14 Crest Shit
15 Bonus Track
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1089830026 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Compton artist Guerilla Black is dropping his debut album in September on Virgin Records. As we told ya'll afew days ago, he just shot the video to his first single, called "Compton" and features Beanie Man last week.
A gang of people were there, veterans such as Daddy V and newcomers such as Compton sensation Spitfiya and Big 2da Boy, Mr. Jimmy, J-Dog, Fila, Feti and more.
If you haven't heard those names yet, remember the faces cause you WILL be hearing about them soon!
Here go the pics:
Crowd at the video shoot
Compton Tattoo
OG Daddy V
Lowrider at the shoot
Guerilla Black Signin Autographs
Another one of Black
Beanie Man Doin' His Thang
Another Lowrider
Big 2da Boy, Mr. Jimmy & J-Dog
Kay9ine str8 out the I.E.
CPT Newcomer Spitfiya with Big 2da Boy & Bios
Enjoy the flicks and look for more soon!
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1090352262 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Houston emcee Chamillionaire is dropping a 3CD Mixtape. 3 DAMN CDS!!! Over 60 tracks. Very heated. Features a crazy amount of disses and shots at fellow H-Town native Mike Jones. This is easily one of the illest tapes that has dropped all year. You will not be dissapointed with this. Chamillion is an amazing emcee, but is very slept on. He's getting many offers from Majors and according to himself, he got over 15,000 pre-orders for this Mixtape, ALREADY. The tape features Bun B, Lil' Flip, Rasaq, Color Changin' Clique, Slim Thug, OG Ron C, and others. It also features Freestyles and original tracks, with some HILARIOUS skits. I can't stress enough, this is NOT to be slept on. This is rarely done. About 20 songs on each CD and for the most part, it's ALL quality. Not a whole bunch of filler. To top it off, it's only 15 dollars to pre-order. That means 5 bucks for each CD. Not a bad deal, AT ALL. 5 Pre-Orders will be chosen at random and those people will recieve prize packages. Click the link at the bottom of this update for more info. Wake up ya'll!!
Go here to Pre-Order
For those not familiar with Chamillion here's a track with him, Aftermath's Stat Quo and Kanye West Ooh Drama (Remix)
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1090545723 - January 1, 1970 By : The folks of Nomadic Sound Systems, which is the home of L.A. Undergound artists: Slowrider, Re.4m, Acid Reign, JRoz and more, sent me this heads up.
The Pink and The Almighty, first issue hits the streets in August.
Pink & The Almighty is a magazine focusing primarily on the underground. Underground culture influences the mainstream of which we are always one step ahead. It is the all-preview source for the Los Angeles alternative lifestyle: music, art, movies, sports, fashion, clubs, nightlife and anything else relevant. We’re creating an informative and entertaining magazine that provides a thorough listing of events, spotlighting “hot” bands, art openings, movies, theater, action sports, and misc. oddball happenings. Our Magazine also provides a forum for various mediums of expression including profiles, compelling fiction, political essays, and the like. The magazine is actually a two-parter, making it two physical magazines in one.
Clubs and promoters
- The Almighty is the ultimate listing for events in greater Los Angeles.
- Your ad will make your event stand out in a sea of line listings of hundreds of other that same night.
- Ads are cheep and can be bought in any size to suit your event.
Record companies
- Because first and foremost, Pink & The Almighty is a music magazine.
- We will be featuring your bands, reviewing your records, and listing their shows.
- We will have the eyes of a very large market of record consumers.
Retail Shops
- Are you seeing fewer and fewer new faces walk in to your store? That’s because no one knows where you are or what you do. We can change that for you with an ad in Pink & The Almighty.
- Great way to publicize sales, in stores and other events!
- Do I have to spell it out? Our readers have money and they need to know about your shop and what you do.
Restaurants/Coffee Shops
- Do you have a great cool restaurant that you want everyone to know about? We can get them word for you.
- The Pink features local restaurants and coffee houses. Don’t you want your ad right next to review?
Pink a full-sized 11” x 17” magazine with a clean, visually driven aesthetic with insightful, captivating feature articles written by well-informed journalists. A tasteful blend of controversial, relevant subject matter and lighthearted entertainment makes for a good read. We cover music, art, sports, politics, theater, film, fashion and LA lifestyle.
The Almighty: a comprehensive guide to all things happening in the greater LA area. Events are listed day-by-day starting on the first of the month covering concerts, art openings, theater performances, stand up comedy, independent movie showings, civic events, and everything else entertaining. We spotlight 90+ events (each month) with concise stories and sharp photos of the subjects. Shaping up at 6” x 9”, it’s the perfect size for your glove box, back pocket, or purse (or “murse”—wussy!). The Almighty is the great resource for a hot date or the cure to a dull night. It’s the definitive guidebook giving you informed, connected options on what you can experience each night.
All you hip hop artists that want to get stuff on there e-mail Joel at nssr@sbcglobal.net and he'll fill you in or mail your stuff to:
Joel Garcia
530 Colonia de las Magnolias #37
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Also, they got some shows on the way:
Jul. 22.04 @ BB King's Club
Universal City Walk, Studio City, CA 91608
8:00pm / $10 / 21 + / free gifts to the first 100 people
Artists:: Jroz & DJ Ethos(9PM) , Monte Carlo 76(9:50PM), Orixa + more
Jul. 24.04 @ Hall of Fame
195 Valley Blvd., Colton, CA 92324
9PM / $TBA / 21 +
Artists:: Jroz & DJ Ethos with Semiotics, Translu, DJ's - Chez & Metronome
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1091484009 - January 1, 1970 By : 
We all know West Coast Hip Hop has been strugglin' to get exposure for the past couple of years. This musical slump might have many different reasons, it might be the artists not putting out top notch music, or the industry intentionally blackballing the West Coast...
One thing's for sure though, we want this to change. And this is why DubCNN, the West Coast News Network, is teaming up with Enexes, your Entertainment Gateway. Together, we're going to start a new movement, and it's in motion as we speak. The A&R of Enexes, Frank Nitty, who many of you might know as THE man behind everything going on on the West Coast, is recruiting an army of soldiers, hungry to record new music. Not just the same shit you've been hearing over and over. But some FRESH music.
Dileone, the CEO of Enexes.com, is backing the movement by providing us with the studio, where Goldie Loc from Tha Eastsidaz has eagerly been recording for the past few months along with the legendary Chocolate and many more. I'm not going to disclose too much about the new projects, as it's still in the beginning stages, but we will be having regular updates, right here on DubCNN.com, so stay tuned.
Now on to the alliance between Enexes and DubCNN. We're taking HipHop on the internet to the next level. If you aren't hip to Enenex yet, hit up www.enexesartists.com and check it out. If you're an independent artist and are trying to get cracking on the internet, this is for you. Enexes offers you a website, including store and everything. With the Enexes profile, everybody can know who you are, what you do or what you're trying to do, with just a few clicks. And they will be able to buy your music, right there.
This is new age promotion. You control it, not a label. And that's how it's supposed to be. We're going to give you a more indepth view on the future developments, so make sure to check back right here on DubCNN real soon.
I know we've been kinda slow with the updates and interviews in the past few weeks, but believe me, you're not prepared for what's about to come. I'm not even gonna spoil it for you, just sit back and watch, DubCNN is gonna bring you more than just news and interviews on the West Coast. We're gonna have it in a way where you're going to feel like you're RIGHT THERE, watching every step of what's happening of the West Coast, wether you live in Australia, Japan, Russia, New York, or in L.A.
It's about to be big, oh boy!
www.dubcnn.com | www.enexesartists.com
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1092804373 - January 1, 1970 By : YinSumi Press, the worlds first publishing house dedicated to documenting the political and social aspects of the Hip Hop sub-culture, in conjunction with www.lyricalswords.com, is proud to announce the release of Adisa Banjoko's highly anticipated book "Lyrical Swords Vol. 1: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix" on November 2nd 2004. Edited by journalist Ali Asadullah, "Lyrical Swords" is a collection of essays and interviews on Hip Hop culture, politics and social issues written over the last decade. Hip Hop cultures political effect has been a highly discussed topic in this Presidential election year.
While new to most of America, this arena has been Adisa's stomping ground for over 15 years. "I was raised in my early days politically by my parents" says Mr. Banjoko. "In my young adult years I was raised poltically by panthers, rebellious artists, poltical activists and urban educators in my world. This book, is a cliff note of that journey."
Pioneer Hip Hop journalist, Adisa Banjoko, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. His articles have graced the pages of The Source, The Harvard Hip Hop Archive, XXL, Vibe, Yoga Journal, Grappling, Daveyd.com, Rapstation.com, Pacific News Service, and Allhiphop.com among others. His book "Lyrical Swords" features intervews and essays with some of Hip Hop's greatest icons including Russell Simmons, Q-Tip, Everlast, Martial Arts Legend Royce Gracie, Paris, Mystic, Dilated Peoples Rakaa, Encore, Shamko Noble, Shaolin Monk Shi Yan Ming, and many others. He is easily one of the most respected, hated and loved people in the Hip Hop community.
Under the pen name ᶴThe Bishop of Hip Hopᶴ, Adisa Banjoko has entertained and educated many on Hip Hop culture, Eastern philosophy, Martial Arts, Islamic culture, and African American social issues. Host of the critically acclaimed One Mic Radio show, his poltically charged antics got him swiflty removed from the wickedly conservative 910 AM KNEW which host radio personalities such as Mike Savage and Bill O'rielly. "I knew I was doing something right, when they booted us", Adisa laughs. Nevertheless, his online support grew globally. Downloadable at www.lyricalswords.com, it has proven to be a core bridge between the Hip Hop and Political realms. Past guests include Presidential Candidate Al Sharpton, WMD Insp. Scott Ritter, Warren G, Jackie O, Paris, MC Lyte, Daz Dillenger, DJ QBert, T-La Rock and Wu-Tang Clan's Masta Killa.
Mr. Banjoko㙠s knowledge has earned him countless invitations to lecture at prestigious universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, U.C. Santa Cruz and San Francisco State, just to name a few. He has shared the stage with political and cultural icons such as S.F. Mayor Willie Brown, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich, Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambataa, rap legend Chuck D, and pioneer b-boy Crazy Legs. "I'm trying to get the young people of the world to arm themselves mentally and politically. On November 2nd after you go to the polls, vote for yourself and get 'Lyrical Swords'. I'm gonna be touring the continental U.S. the next few months. I'll be walking all over the streets of the Bay, LA, NY, the ATL and Philly with these books. Wherever people are getting boxed outta the game by these snakes and fakes, I'm gonna be handing out these swords to libirate minds."
People looking for a glimpse of "the swords" can go to www.lyricalswords.com (designed by graf legend Scape Martinez) and get 3 complimentary chapters of the book sent to them via email.
For more information email Mieko at: PR@lyricalswords.com
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1092888008 - January 1, 1970 By : 
“You don’t have to go to L.A. to get your MC Eiht,” Lloyd Banks contended on his debut album, Hunger For More, which entered the Billboard pop chart at Number One. Banks’ assertion on his madly successful album keenly demonstrates how deeply it is ingrained within hiphop consciousness that MC Eiht is known as being the streets’ ultimate spokesperson for the West Coast. Period.
As signified by the title of Eiht’s new album, Veterans Day, slated for release on September 28, Eiht is one of the true O.G.’s of L.A. hiphop, a true veteran of the ghetto, emerging in 1989, with the debut release from Comptons Most Wanted, It’s A Compton Thang. Coming into the game, Eiht rolled along side Tha Chill, their luminary scratcher DJ Mike T and producers Slip and DJ Unknown. Cited as a select musical inspiration for producer/director John Singleton’s classic film, Boyz In The Hood, the group’s single, “Growin’ Up In The Hood” was picked as the single for the film. Eiht’s releases with CMW, Straight Check’n Em and Music To Driveby quickly became West Coast underground classics. Eiht, who has graced the cover of the Source Magazine twice, appeared in the Hughes Brothers’ feature film Menace II Society, and also achieved critical acclaim for his indelible single, “Streiht Up Menace,” which appeared on the film’s multi-platinum selling soundtrack, which held the Number One spot on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Albums Chart for eight weeks. We Come Strapped, which quickly achieved gold status, created controversy for its no holds barred attack on racist police officers, and was eventually attacked in a speech by then Presidential candidate Bob Dole. Rolling Stone Magazine was among the media outlets that joined in the frenzy to address the fact that Eiht’s record label, Epic Records, felt compelled to issue an extra warning sticker on the disc, which stated that Eiht’s lyrics were not necessarily the opinions of the Sony label.
Eiht released Death Threatz and Last Man Standing, officially ending his time with Epic, and then he signed with Priority, releasing Underground Hero, Section 8 and N My Neighborhood. Always in demand, he has accepted numerous offers to record duets on albums released by other artists, a few of which include Spice 1, Scarface and Pete Rock, but now he’s back on the solo tip with a new album, Veterans Day.
Eiht comes back for the kill with his new album, Veterans Day, released by West, Inc. Records though Native Records with distribution by Ryko’s Penalty Associated Labels. Again, as noted by the album’s title, Eiht is reveling in the light of a long career that has garnered him sheer respect from the streets, as well as countless props from other artists. On Tupac Shakur’s birthday this year, L.A.’s KWPR 106 FM re-broadcast the interview during which Pac stated that when he was in prison at Dannemora, he fervently listened to MC Eiht’s music. When Ludicris broadcast his video countdown on MTV, he opened it up with Eiht’s “Streiht Up Menace.” To Eiht, these were not just props---they were omens. “All of this just told me I needed to be working on putting an album out, to keep going. I had done some projects that were just to keep my name out there, but I realized this year that I really wanted to do a significant album, which will actually be my very first since being in the Priority situation.” Despite his heavy reputation in the hiphop world, Eiht acknowledges, “To some people, this will be my first solo album, because they weren’t around for my prior releases, and to them, this will be my first album.”
The production on Veterans Day was done by Tha Chill, who has also recently recorded tracks for Snoop Dogg’s 213. There is one exception, and that is the track, “Some Of These Thugs,” produced by Prodeje of South Central Cartel.
>From its provocative intro, “Vetz Day,” Eiht takes the listener into the streets with him. He potently explains of the album’s opening, “It’s the national anthem, but this version is our national anthem, for those that can relate to it. It’s national throughout ghettos everywhere. You’ll listen to it, and you’ll say, ‘That’s real what he’s saying there,” referring to the police violence, the people, my generation, and he’s trying to make a point.”
Among the album’s tracks is “Gangsta Smash,” which Eiht describes as “a gangsta groove song. It’s just telling gangstas to mash to this groove."
“It’s Alright” deals with the problems and struggles going on with males and females as they hustle up and do what they need to do to keep food on the table.
Being a true vet, “We Made It 2004” derives from a song CMW did on their first album. Eiht says, “We had a clean version, a radio version on that album, so we recreated it here. We made it a street version for 2004.”
Words from the wise, “Nobody Beat Us,” says Eiht, is a Biz Markie remake. “Like nobody beats the business,” pontificates Eiht, but I’m saying that nobody beat us. I’m using old school sounds on this record, using a little Biz Markie and UTFO. I think people will like this cut that features people from my era who started out with early hiphop.” It has a bit of an East Coast feel to it. It’s all West music again, however, when Eiht returns with “Streets Don’t Love You,” which Eiht describes as “more steered towards classic Eiht, CMW music. It’s that old Barry White that we’re known for. CM-Dub is known for heavy Isaac Hayes, the Meters, stuff like that. I was thinking of veteran shit, old school shit, trying to do something significant, so people would say, ‘That’s classic Eiht right there.’ It’s explaining the circumstances that we live in today.”
“I speak for the people on the streets and the underground,” notes Eiht. “I try to keep my music on that level. I don’t deal with how much money there is, or how much it’s going to cost to get a chick that is a celebrity. I can’t talk about people in Compton riding around in Bentleys and going to the clubs, messing with models. We don’t even have any clubs in Compton. My music is about being in the neighborhood, being around real people, who are stuck in the struggle of doing whatever they be doing, every day jobs, dope dealing, trying to take care of their families.”
He adds, “A lot of guys never get a chance to do what I’ve been doing, but I still stay true to where I started, still being able to connect with folks. That’s why I feel I can touch a lot of people.”
You don’t have to go to L.A. to get your MC Eiht, because instead, you can go to the nearest place where there’s a record store, and get a copy of Veterans’ Day. Geah.
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1094495186 - January 1, 1970 By : I had heard that 98.9 More FM in San Diego had been bought out and their playlist was changed to fit the usual format. So, as I got it confirmed, the homie Angel from WCRydaz posted this:
They got bought off and I don't blame it on the buyer, blame it on the seller. Dude sold out, he didn't even know how much he was helping underground artist. All day you could hear: Mitchy Slick, Jayo Felony, Bad Azz, Damu, Mr. Lil-One, Shysti, Mr. Shadow, Knightowl, Lil' Rob, Psycho Realm, Cypress Hill, Damizza, as well as Kurupt, Daz, old Snoop Dogg, WSC, Ice Cube, WC, Knocturnal, Roscoe, Quik, E-40, Sly Boogy, Guerilla Black, and so on, were also on heavy rotation.
Now all you hear is Usher, Lil' Jon, Ciara, Nelly, and shit they never played before.
i've personaly talked to their dj's like billy blast, seize, and yesi ortiz. they told me they arnt even allowed to play what they want and that every complaint they get they record it and show it to management in hopes that they will change back. so its not their fault.
Us here at DubCNN, Angel and so many more ask you to call (619)230-0189 or log on to their chat room 989morefm.com and if the staff is in there complain!!!!!!!
I thank Angel for the info and the write up. This was one of the few media outlets that showed love to the West Coast and now it's gone. We urge you to call and complain. They were starting a trend and it got cut short. Call! E-Mail! Anything!
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1095115549 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Crown City Rockers are a Hip Hop band with members hailing from all across the country. After meeting up in Boston, Mass. they all moved out to Cali, Pasadena more spefically. Then, they were known as Mission, after the Boston area they were from. After their first album was released, they were asked to change their name, by an older group who once had the same name and they changed it to the Crown City Rockers. Pasadena happens to be called the Crown City. Now, under their new moniker, they release their new album "Earthtones." Album features 18 tracks and appearances by Zion(of Zion I), Gift Of Gab(Blackalicious) and Scarub(Living Legends). Don't sleep, wake the fuck up! It's heat, otherwise DubCNN wouldn't let it touch the page.
Here's the tracklist:
Intro
Another Day
Balance (feat. Scarub)
Sidestep (feat. Destani Wolf)
Interlude
B-Boy
Fortitude (feat. Gift of Gab)
Maxlude
Fate
Culture
D Minor Nine
Simple
Heat
Earthtones
Without Love (feat. Zion)
Something Pt. 3
10:53
No Sense
Purchase from SandBoxAutomatic
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1095959063 - January 1, 1970 By : 
ESPN Video Games presents the Cali Comm 2004 Tour which features Del The Funky Homosapien, Haiku D'Etat, Zion I. Get fuckin' ready for one of the illest tours to come from the West in years.
Del The Funky Homosapien is back working on his new album "11th Hour" and look for Del to be a character in the new NBA 2K5, put out by ESPN Video Games. For those who don't know, Haiku D'Etat is Aceyalone, Abstract Rude & Mikah 9. That's what most people would consider a Supergroup. Well, they're back with a new album, "Coup D Theatr." This is their first nationwide tour together. And, don't sleep on Zion I, they're well known for their amazing shows.
Sun-Oct-10 S. LAKE TAHOE, CA WHISKEY DICKS SALOON
Wed-Oct-13 SANTA BARBARA,CA UC SANTA BARBARA
Thu-Oct-14 SANTA CRUZ, CA THE CATALYST
Fri-Oct-15 SACRAMENTO, CA COLONIAL THEATER
Sat-Oct-16 LOS ANGELES, CA EL REY THEATER
Sun-Oct-17 POMONA, CA THE GLASS HOUSE
Tue-Oct-19 SAN DIEGO, CA EPICENTER
Wed-Oct-20 TEMPE, AZ OLD BRICKHOUSE
Thu-Oct-21 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATER
Fri-Oct-22 SAN ANTONIO, TX THE SANCTUARY
Sat-Oct-23 HOUSTON, TX ENGINE ROOM
Sun-Oct-24 AUSTIN, TX EMOS
Tue-Oct-26 ORLANDO, FL THE SOCIAL
Wed-Oct-27 ATLANTA, GA EARTHLINK LIVE
Thu-Oct-28 CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA STARR HILL MUSIC HALL
Fri-Oct-29 WASHINGTON, DC 930 CLUB
Sun-Oct-31 PHILADELPHIA, PA TROCADERO
Mon-Nov-01 NEW YORK, NY BB KINGS
Tue-Nov-02 NEW HAVEM CT TOADS PLACE
Wed-Nov-03 NORTHAMPTON, MA PEARL STREET
Thu-Nov-04 BOSTON, MA THE PARADISE
Sat-Nov-06 TORONTO, ONT PHOENIX THEATER
Sun-Nov-07 LONDON, ONT PHOENIX NIGHTCLUB
Tue-Nov-09 DETROIT, MI ST. ANDREWS HALL
Wed-Nov-10 CHICAGO, IL HOUSE OF BLUES
Thu-Nov-11 BLOOMINGTON, IN BLUEBIRD THEATER
Sat-Nov-13 MADISON, WI THE BARRYMORE
Sun-Nov-14 MINNEAPOLIS, MN THE QUEST
Tue-Nov-16 BOULDER, CO FOX THEATER
Wed-Nov-17 FT. COLLINS, CO AGGIE THEATER
Thu-Nov-18 COL.SPRINGS, CO 32 BLEU
Fri-Nov-19 SALT LAKE CITY, UT SHAGGYS
Sat-Nov-20 PORTLAND, OR ROSELAND
Sun-Nov-21 BEND, OR DOMINO ROOM
Mon-Nov-22 SEATTLE, WA SHOWBOX
Tue-Nov-23 EUGENE, OR MCDONALD THEATER
Wed-Nov-24 SAN FRAN, CA THE FILLMORE
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1096084078 - January 1, 1970 By : Peep out the lastest San Diego album featuring the Jayo Felony diss "Real Dago Shit"
DON DIEGO - DEAD MAN TALKING
FEATURING: TINY DOO, LIL SOFT, MITCHY SLICK, & BLACK MIKEY
PRODUCTION BY: E-LOW, ECAY UNO, VMF, & CRICET
1. REAL DAGO SHIT
2. GANGSTAS DON'T CHANGE
3. I RATHER BE
4. MY REAL NIGGAZ
5. SMASH FO DA BONE
6. DEAD MAN TALKING
7. BANG 2 THIS SHIT
8. U NO HE BANGIN
9. TURF BUGS
10. THE BETTER OF US
11. GANGSTA FLOSSIN
12. FRIEND OR ENEMY
If you're interested in purchasing it hit up contactnemo@hotmail.com
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1097012913 - January 1, 1970 By : Friday October 1st found the Malibu Inn being invaded by the Project Blowed and other West Coast Underground acts. Big shouts to Brian Lewis & Juda Starr for putting on the show. Thanks for lacing your boy with some VIP acess. I got you on anything you need homie. Now, back to the show.
I showed up with LatinaBeatz(from this site, with her fine ass. LOL.) and her cousin, about half way into the first set. The first group up was 7th Sign. Seen them before, real dope group. Didn't get any pics though. They are actually a 7-8 person squad, including a drummer, but this night they only had 5 people. Not sure why. Nonetheless, I suggest peeping them out here. Preview their album on CDBaby.com. Their emcees are very powerful and don't follow that usual Compton sound. Very dope group who are yet to get the attention they deserve. They have a singer, a Reggaeton artist, male emcees, female emcees, the works. A real eclectic group with a real crazy sound and great message. Now, they're not on some preachy shit, but they're socially concious, and all of them can spit it hot. Watch for more on them here in the coming weeks. On to the next act.
Hailing from the Northside of Long Beach is the Project Blowedians Da Mon Star Mob. I've also brought them up before on the site during a few of my reviews, these cats are SERIOUS. Skarekrow on the beats, and let me tell you, this boy is a problem. He's got some of the illest beats I've heard in a minute. Jul Unique, L-Swift & Onslaught are very dope emcees, I might add, as well. They all have mad energy and spit heat for the streets and the clubs. I got a couple videos of their performance so you can see for yourself. I'll be dropping that in the coming time. I'm for sure gonna bring a lot more info on this group. They're being slept on, but it's time to change all that. They got an album dropping and another one coming sooner than you think. Check out their official website.
Next up, more Blowed members, Customer Service. This is an 8 man squad, but they only had 6 members with them. They all looked rather young, but all controlled the mic well. This group is truely breaking down the color lines, so to say, we find in Hip Hop today. They got cats of all colors and creeds and cultures in their group. I had heard their name before, but I've never seen them. I enjoyed their set. They have fun with Hip Hop, but keep it in it's purest form. But, if you're a close minded person who only wants gangsta shit, they may not be for you. Anyway, the entire crew has some real good energy. I enjoyed their set. I'll also be bringing info on them. If you don't frequent the Project Blowed events on Thursdays, you can keep up with the crew on their Official site or their page on Myspace also. Look for a video of some of their perfomance coming soon.
Now don't sleep on this next emcee. He's one of THE illest on the West Coast, hell, he's one of the illest in all of Hip Hop. I don't give a fuck, I'm big uppin' him like that. Trenseta is NOT for play. On the mic he's a beast. He's cocky, but he backs it up. He has witty punchlines, but DO NOT confuse him for a punchline emcee. Tren comes with depth, real lyrics and a great live show. On stage, he's no different that he is on CD. Anyone who heard his Uncut Vol. 1 mixtape will know what I mean. Unfortunately, my camera started acting up during his performance, I was only able to get a few pictures and the video cut off. Not to worry, I'll be bringing the scoop on Tren and his Urban Legendz crew, soon.
Planet Asia. What else is there to say? A Legend. An amazing emcee. One of the greats out here. His live show is a must see. He comes out solo. No hype man, which is a major plus. He gets the crowd very hype. He performed some old cuts and did a lot of new shit. He even treated us to a cut off his up coming Mixtape. It was tight as hell. I got it on tape and I'll be bringing that exclusively to ya'll here. Also, during his set, Asia pointed out legendary Hip Hop producer Battlecat(shouts to BC!) in the crowd. He mentioned that he and Cat will be collabing, so be on the look for that. It's gonna be major. One of the illest producers with one of the illest emcees, can't wait. Also, don't forget, As is doing a full album with Evidence of Dilated Peoples. He's working hard, so support the man damn it!
To close the show, you had the leader of the Project Blowed, Aceyalone. As always he puts on a great show, going through classics and new material. Just as with the rest of the acts, I got some video of his performance. You'll just have to keep checking back for that. It's gonna be off the hook. Ace ended his set by bringing up a bunch of emcees who performed and they all started freestyling, in classic Project Blowed fashion. Cats from Customer Service and other Blowedians like Non-Stop went up and busted. Even Planet Asia joined in on the fun. Great way to end a great show. I'll be keeping ya'll informed on the Blowed as well, too. All the artists.
Here are some pictures to keep you occupied until I get the videos ready.
Da Mon Star Mob
Customer Service
Trenseta
Non-Stop
Planet Asia
Aceyalone
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1097108447 - January 1, 1970 By : The Game recently remixed New Editions song "Hot Tonite" Produced By P Diddy.
As yall can see The Game's buzz just ain't stoppin and his first single has yet again changed according to Game himself.
He told told Mtv:
" 'Higher' is my second single, Dre put it out because by the time we get ready to shoot the 'Higher' video you know [the song].
It's gonna catch on, and it's gonna be bananas. The [first] single is a joint called 'Fresh '83.' I call it 'Fresh '83' because that's when Dr. Dre did his first beat, in 1983.
I heard [the beat to my song], and it sounds like it was his first beat. He said he did it a long time ago, back in the N.W.A days."
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1097438263 - January 1, 1970 By : Like the cars featured on his MTV show "Pimp My Ride", Xzibit's career is being made over. After suffering a career-threating injury at the hands of some eses last year, and fresh from his stint riding shotgun with the Aftermath camp towards platinum and gold plaques on his last two albums, respectfully, Mr.X to the Z's driving solo for a change.
Weapons Of Mass Destruction kicks off with a slew of George W. sound bites, leading us to believe X's political voice will be omnipresent throughout the record. Over producer Thayod's swinging drum track and church organs, "Judgement Day" finds the former Likwit Crew member spitting : "At first there was a war on Blacks, and then there was a war on crack/And now there's a war in Iraq". Then on "Criminal Set", over Battlecat's stripped-down four on the floor drum pattern, X flexes on politricks and his lyric-deficient Left Coast peers: "I run a race with the West on my back/While Ya'll the reason why they say niggas from the West can't rap" It seems all good until "Motherfucka", where X's creative wheels fall off. His tired lines like "Smoke like a chimney" and "it's not a fucking game, you know my fucking name" lose over Rick Rock's lazily swinging claps and synthesizers. Luckily, "Tough Guy" finds a revamped Busta Rhymes in the passenger seat, as both MCs spit hot mixtape-ready bars over an Oompa Loompa-inspired Hi-Tek track.
Though Xzibit's flow consistently impresses, "Scent Of A Woman" finds him sounding too formulaic and contrieved, as his mid-tempo chick rhymes are off pace with Hi-Tek's swirling violins and lagging drum track. In the end, Weapons political statements are scant, leaving him sounding as if he's trying to pimp his fans as well
XXL Dec. '04 issue.
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1097753463 - January 1, 1970 By : Zion I are on the road in conjunction with the "Family Business Mixtape".
Dates are below. If you live near any of the shows, make sure to hit it up, Zion I got a good show.
October 13, 2004 SANTA BARBARA,CA UC SANTA BARBARA
October 14, 2004 SANTA CRUZ, CA THE CATALYST
October 15, 2004 SACRAMENTO, CA COLONIAL THEATER
October 16, 2004 LOS ANGELES, CA EL REY THEATER
October 17, 2004 POMONA, CA THE GLASS HOUSE
October 18, 2004 OFF
October 19, 2004 SAN DIEGO, CA EPICENTRE
October 20, 2004 TEMPE, AZ OLD BRICKHOUSE
October 21, 2004 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATER
October 22, 2004 SAN ANTONIO, TX THE SANCTUARY
October 23, 2004 HOUSTON, TX ENGINE ROOM
October 24, 2004 AUSTIN, TX EMO'S
October 25, 2004 OFF
October 26, 2004 ORLANDO, FL THE SOCIAL
October 27, 2004 ATLANTA, GA EARTHLINK LIVE
October 28, 2004 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA STARR HILL
October 29, 2004 WASHINGTON, DC 9:30 CLUB
October 30, 2004 OFF
October 31, 2004 PHILADELPHIA, PA TROCADERO
November 1, 2004 NEW YORK, NY BB KINGS
November 2, 2004 NEW HAVEM CT TOADS PLACE
November 3, 2004 NORTHAMPTON, MA PEARL STREET
November 4, 2004 BOSTON, MA THE PARADISE
November 5, 2004 KILLINGTON, VT THE PICKLE BARREL
November 6, 2004 TORONTO, ONT PHOENIX THEATER
November 7, 2004 LONDON, ONT. PHOENIX NIGHTCLUB
November 8, 2004 OFF
November 9, 2004 DETROIT, MI ST. ANDREWS HALL
November 10, 2004 CHICAGO, IL HOUSE OF BLUES
November 11, 2004 BLOOMINGTON, IN BLUEBIRD THEATER
November 12, 2004 COLUMBUS, OH LITTLE BROTHER'S
November 13, 2004 MADISON, WI THE BARRYMORE
November 14, 2004 MINNEAPOLIS, MN THE QUEST
November 15, 2004 OFF
November 16, 2004 BOULDER, CO FOX THEATER
November 17, 2004 FT. COLLINS, CO AGGIE THEATER
November 18, 2004 COL.SPRINGS, CO 32 BLEU
November 19, 2004 SALT LAKE CITY, UT SHAGGYS
November 20, 2004 PORTLAND, OR ROSELAND
November 21, 2004 BEND, OR DOMINO ROOM
November 22, 2004 SEATTLE, WA SHOWBOX
November 23, 2004 EUGENE, OR MCDONALD THEATER
November 24, 2004 SAN FRAN, CA THE FILLMORE
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1097893378 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz new album, Crunk Juice is coming out next month. The first single "What U Gon' Do," which features Lil' Scrappy, is in rotation, right now. The album itself will be featuring the likes of Snoop Dogg, Nas, 8Ball & MJG, Ice Cube, Suga Free, Gangsta Boo, Ludacris, R.Kelly, T.I., Bun B, Pitbull, E-40, Jazze Pha, Lil' Scrappy, Trillville, Usher, Nate Dogg, Pharell of the Neptunes and MANY more. I haven't seen a line up like that, in a LONG time. There'll be A LOT of Crunk on the album, as the title would lead you to believe. But, it does come with a Bonus disc, which will feature Reggae, with Elephant Man & Lady Saw, and Reggaeton, with Pitbull & Daddy Yankee, remixes of "What U Gon' Do." The disc is also going to feature the debut of what Lil' Jon dubs as "Crunk Rock" on two tracks. On paper, this album, seems monstererous. Many dope artists and a whole lot of different styles, all on one CD. Peep it out, November 11th, 2004.
Tracklisting:
Crunk Juice
Get Crunk (feat. Bo Hagon)
What U Gon' Do (feat. Lil Scrappy)
Real Nigga Roll Call (feat. Ice Cube)
Bo Hagon's Phone Call
Da Blow (feat. Gangsta Boo)
Contract (feat. Trillville, Jazze Pha & Pimpin' Ken)
E-40 Choppin
White Meat (feat. 8Ball & MJG)
Don't Fuck Wit Me
Chris Rock Let's Be Friends
Lovers & Friends (feat. Usher & Ludacris)
One Night Stand (feat. Oobie)
Aww Skeet Skeet (feat. DJ Flexx)
Chris Rock in the Club
In the Club (feat. R. Kelly & Ludacris)
Bitches Ain't Shit (feat. Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Suga Free & Oobie)
Chris Rock Get Lower
Stick That Thang Out (Skeezer) (feat. Pharrell Williams & Ying Yang Twins)
Grand Finale (feat. Nas, T.I., Bun B & Ice Cube)
Bonus Disc:
Vivica A. Fox
Lean Back Remix (Terror Squad feat. Lil' Jon, Eminem & Mase)
What U Gon' Do DJ Buddha remix (feat. Pitbull & Daddy Yankee)
What U Gon' Do remix (feat. Elephant Man & Lady Saw)
Let's Go remix (Trick Daddy feat. Lil Jon & Twista)
Ménage à Trois (feat. Bo Hagon)
Gasolina remix (Daddy Yankee feat. Lil' Jon, Pitbull & Noreaga)
Chris Rock Crunk Rock
Roll Call Crunk Rock remix
Roll Call Bad Brains remix
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1098696731 - January 1, 1970 By : 
It's here! The new mixtape straight out the Hu$tlehouse camp is up now for FREE DOWNLOAD. The CD is called "Who Can Fucc Wit Us?!" and features heaters from the likes of E-White, Hu$tleboy Floyd, Bo$$, Crafty, Identity, Kilo G and more.
Get it NOW by clicking on the link below:
Hu$tlehouse Presents... "Who Can Fucc Wit Us?!" The Mixtape
Below is the tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. You See Us
3. If You A Ryda
4. Chips Are Down
5. Hu$tle Hard
6. Why U Wanna
7. Rochstar Niggaz
8. Interlude
9. Smoke On
10. By Your Side
11. Roger G Freestyle
12. It's That Crafty Cat
13. For The Love Of The Hu$tle
14. Killaz On The Move
15. On The Mash
16. Poppin Dem Thangs Freestyle
17. Outro
18. Pen-Dedication (Bonus)
19. I Got That Cracc (Bonus)
20. It's All Real (Bonus)
Enjoy!
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1098991474 - January 1, 1970 By : First off, I'd like to apologize for this update taking so long. I've been have a few problems over here, so I haven't had much of a chance to update on the site. But, better late than never.
About 2 weeks ago, I hit up the Cali Comm Tour with Del, Haiku D'Etat, Zion I, Bukue 1 & Tee Double. I went to the show at the Glass House in Pomona. Nice spot for a show, they just need to change that Alcohol policy. Anyway, Bukue 1 & Tee Double were first up. First time I had ever heard of them, but they were tight. Busted some real dope freestyles and did some of their own songs. Since this was my first time seeing them, I'm not sure names of their songs, but I liked what I heard. Tee Double has his "Lone Star LP" out now. If you can find that, scoop it.
Next up was Zion I with Deuce Eclipse. They went through a lot of album cuts and including "Cheeba Cheeba." AmpLive was killin' it on the drum machine. Zion and Deuce had a grip of energy, they had everyone bouncing. Both Zion I and Deuce Eclipse got mixtapes out right now. If you get a chance, peep those out.
A bunch Project Blowed cats came out to open for Haiku. Non-Stop and Reggae artist Jah Orah, among others. They did a nice job of getting the crowd ready. Once Aceyalone, Myka 9 and Abstract Rude hit the stage, the crowd really got into it. They did tracks off the first album, as well as cuts off the new album, namely "Mike, Aaron And Eddie." On top of that, Myka was ripping acapellas like he always does. Their set ended with a huge posse cut. Busdriver and a whole bunch of Blowed cats came on stage and ripped it. Their set was real hot. Pick up Coup D'Theatre.
Del closed the show. He did cuts off of most his albums, including "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" and "Both Sides Of The Brain." He brought out Opio. Op was promoting his new album "Triangulation Station." They did cuts off of some of the Hiero albums. Overall, I was diggin' Del's set. Never seen him live before. He has some good crowd control. If this tour hits your city, peep it. Very much worth your money.
Thanks to Non-Stop, Badru and Ben for the hook up into the show.
Here's some pics:
Bukue & Tee Double
Zion I & Deuce Eclipse
Haiku D'Etat & Others
Del & Opio
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1099269124 - January 1, 1970 By : 
From the Northside of Houston, Texas comes the 6 feet 6 inch emcee named Slim Thug. If you keep your ear to the streets, you already know who he is. He's been grinding in Houston's underground, killing mixtapes with his crew Boss Hogg Outlawz, as well as Michael 5000 Watts and The Swisha House, for years. You might know him from his work with the legendary E.S.G.. But, most of you, will know him for sure now. His debut CD "Already Platinum" is on the way and will be dropping on The Neptunes' label Star Trak in conjunction with Geffen Records.
Right now, you can catch Thugga in two videos on rotation. One is "Still Tippin'", which features Swisha House emcees Mike Jones and Paul Wall. That's a single from a Swisha House release entitled "The Day Hell Broke Loose 2." The other video is Slim's first single, which features, the legend, Bun B of U.G.K. and one of the hottest emcees in the South right now, Atlanta's T.I. The track's called "3 Kings." Keep your eyes open for those. They're BOTH heaters. The album will have Neptunes production, as well as Jazze Pha. On top of all that, Jay-Z drops a guest verse on "I Ain't Heard Of That." The Neptunes are working with various producers from Houston, keepin' the vibe very Southern.
When Thugga blings on tracks, believe, he's REALLY doing it. If you've seen his spot on "You Heard It First" on MTV, he talks about his owning a 7,000 sq. foot house, a Bentley, a Record store and Real Estate. Step ya bling rap game up! Shit's about to change. I've been following this cat since 1999, it's REAL good to see him get on the map, now.
The album will be out around December, keep an eye for it. If you're disapointed by Snoop's album on Star Trak, don't shy away from this, PLEASE!
Peep the official site.
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1099529776 - January 1, 1970 By : The new release date for Snoop Dogg's new album "R&G: The Masterpiece" is now November 16th. The reason for the change of the release date is most probably the early bootlegging of most of the album...
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1100202852 - January 1, 1970 By : Waxploitation Records, a leading record label for hip hop and electronic music, is releasing a charity CD in an attempt to assist in the fight against the Genocide taking place right now in Sudan.
The CD, titled Genocide in Sudan, is slated for a November 23rd release and includes Jurassic 5, Danger Mouse/Murs, Jill Scott, Mark Farina, Thievery Corporation, Kinky, X-ecutioners, DJ Spooky, Tweaker, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra and Teargas & Plateglass amongst others. More than half the album includes exclusive songs and rarities.
According to the UN, the conflict in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with more than one million people driven from their homes and up to 50,000 people killed by government supported militias (CNN 8/31/04). The systematic rape of women and the murder of children has been widely reported.
“We’re trying to address two things with this CD,” says Waxploitation CEO Jeff Antebi, the album’s executive producer. “The first is to get the United Nations to declare the ongoing atrocities a genocide, so that real action can take effect to stop what is obviously an ‘ethnic cleansing’ taking place, in violation of the 1948 Geneva Convention. The second is to raise money for the dire relief situation effecting over 1 million innocent civilians who might die from starvation and disease if aid does not reach them right now.”
In 1994 in Rwanda an estimated 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days, in one of the worst genocides of the last century. One of the primary reasons cited for why this happened was a lack of outside intervention by the United Nations. Even with UN troops on the ground in Rwanda, they were unable to intervene because it was not legally declared a Genocide until too late.
Waxploitation will donate all of the profits from the Genocide in Sudan CD to the United Nations Refuge Agency and UNICEF (www.unhcr.ch and www.UNICEF.org ), build awareness for solutions that anyone can easily assist with, including signing the petition at (www.darfurgenocide.org/action.htm), and guide people to protests and events in their area.
The CD will be available at most major retailers as well as at www.waxploitation.com/genocide.
For more information, please check out www.waxploitation.com/genocide , www.unhcr.ch , www.unicef.org and www.darfurgenocide.org/action.htm
Tracklisting
1. System of a Down “NÜGUNS”
2. Thievery Corporation feat. Sleepywonder “Truth and Rights”
3. Kinky “Five Rooms”
4. Bad Religion “Live Again (The Fall of Man)”
5. Jurassic 5 "High Fidelity"
6. Gorillaz “Tomorrow Comes Today”
7. The Pretenders “Complex Person” (remixed by Novel & Jones)
8. Rise Against "State of the Union"
9. X-ecutioners “Don’t Believe The Hype ‘04”
10. Danger Mouse and Murs “Paint By Numbers”
11. Jill Scott “Try”
12. Angelique Kidjo “Conga Habanera” (remixed by Jez Colin)
13. Mark Farina “Movin’ Left”
14. Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra “R.O.C.”
15. Toots and the Maytals (featuring Bunny Wailer) "Take A Trip"
16. Dj Spooky that Subliminal Kid (featuring Lee "Scratch" Perry) “Dubtometry (remixed by Alter Echo)
17. Tortoise “Five Too Many”
18. Teargas & Plateglass “Arkhangelsk”
19. The Nightwatchmen “Let Freedom Ring”
20 . Tweaker featuring Jennifer Charles “Crude Sunlight”
21. ONO "Shiranakatta (I Didn't Know)" (remixed by Craig Armstrong)
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1100613006 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Last nights Vibe Awards in California seem to have been total chaos. From Suge Knight yellin' out "Fuck The G-Unit" on stage, to Dr. Dre getting attacked by somebody in the crowd right when he was getting his lifetime achievement award presented to by Snoop Dogg & Quincy Jones, to somebody getting stabbed.
It is still not too clear what exactly went on, and it looks like the media is trying to cover up some shit, as MTV.com changed their article on this after an hour, taking out Suge's name. However, I have a link for you below to check out, it is a video of what happened from the news, check it out below:
News Report On The Vibe Awards and then click on the right under "Featured Videos" on "Chaos At Award Show".
Here are some pictures from the show:
Game & 50 Cent On Stage
Snoop Dogg & Quincy Jones Presenting Award
Crowd At The Show
Here is a news article on this:
"SANTA MONICA, Calif. - One person was stabbed at the second annual Vibe awards Monday as rapper Snoop Dogg and producer Quincy Jones were preparing to honor Dr. Dre with a lifetime achievement award, authorities and witnesses said.
Dozens of people sitting near the stage Monday inside a hangar at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport began shoving each other as the show wound down about 7:30 p.m., a photographer who covered the event for The Associated Press said.
News video showed chairs being thrown, punches flying, people chasing one another and some being restrained.
"To my understanding ... the show was going on when the stabbing occurred," said police Lt. Frank Fabrega in a press conference following the fight.
It was unclear if the stabbing preceded or followed the fight. The victim, a 26-year-old man, was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition.
Police were looking for the assailant and no arrests have been made.
Witness Frank Williams told KCAL-TV that Dr. Dre was involved in the brawl.
"I saw Dr. Dre fighting somebody," Williams said. "I don't know if he was fighting back. But there was a guy taken out basically bloodied."
Andrea Ferguson, employed by a public relations firm that worked with Vibe for the awards ceremony, called the incident a "disruption" but declined to provide details. She added the show was allowed to continue but it was halted for about five minutes.
Dr. Dre, who was scheduled to receive a Vibe Legend Award for his lifetime contributions to hip-hop, had not come on stage yet when the fight erupted. Jones and Snoop Dogg stood on stage without saying anything.
"My understanding is that it was somewhat chaotic in there," Fabrega said.
About 1,000 people attended the event, some of whom scurried for the exits when the fight broke out.
"It's really important that we don't take a negative incident like this and do away with the awards," Suge Knight told reporters."
We'll keep you updated.
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1101140223 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Aw man, Arsen & Mista Cane comin' through again with some HEAT! The Bay Area duo, who are dropping their debut group album "High Risk, High Reward" soon, have provided us with two new tracks to release to the internet world! So make sure to check them both out below along with the official first single "Close 2 U" ft. Killa Keise which we premiered a few months back.
The new tracks are "Changes" ft. Sean T and "Contact". Check this shit out, and if you STILL don't know about Arsen & Mista Cane, head over to the interview section to read the interview we did with the duo a while back. Whatever you choose to do, DON'T SLEEP!
On to the audio:
Arsen & Mista Cane - Changes (ft. Sean T)
Arsen & Mista Cane - Contact
Arsen & Mista Cane - Close 2 U (ft. Killa Keise)
If you like what you hear, make sure to check out a FREE mixtape for download at servnu151.com!
Enjoy!
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1101689404 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Shoutout to the homie Dutch doin' his thang up in the big bad Bay Area. We have 4 new audio cuts for y'all to check out right here. Make sure you download them, because Dutch is definitely a skilled rapper, if you hadn't already noticed on the highly underrated "What We Do" album by his group F.E. with Mr. Kee & Dap Daniels.
Dutch is readying his mixtape, dropping real soon, stay tuned right here for that too!
For now check out the songs below:
Dutch - Mob Livin '05 Bonnnie & Clyde
Dutch - Slow Ya Roll
Dutch - Barney Rumble (ft. Syko Smig)
Dutch - New Bay Anthem
Enjoy the songs, and be on the lookout for much more coming from Dutch!
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1101773141 - January 1, 1970 By : 
What it do people, This ya boy RODZILLA of SERVN U 151/ALLIANCE-MUSIC GROUP and now a new member of the dubcnn.com clickelation !!!! haha, much luv and respect to everyone on the team. Let's do the damm thang.
New CELLY CEL is finally ready to drop. Release Date = Feb. 15th, 2005. And this time it's for real. After years of fans asking where he is, he has finally returned. The new album entitled "It's real out here", will be on Real Side Records, with features such as: Juvenile, Kurupt, E-40, W.C, Federation, Jay Tee & more. Album includes a Poster + a DVD with all new footage. NEW CELLY. oh boyeeee.
The New BABY BASH is also getting wrapped up. After his successful Gold Certified "The Smoking Nephew", he will be back and better than ever.
According the homie C-4, The new album features: Nate Dogg, Avant, Akon, Butch Cassidy, Suga Free, Richie Rich, Pitbull, Tony Sunshine, E-40, Mac Dre (R.I.P), Franky J, A-Wax, Mr. Kee, Don Cisco, Jay Tee, Bosko, Paul Wall, Rasheed, Lucky Luciano, Grim & more. oh boyeeee!!!!
Production by Akon, Fredwreck, and Happy P etc.
"This album shits on all Bay albums that came out in the last 5 years, including all of mine. 4 or 5 radio hits, top notch production, mixed in million dollar studios in New York & Miami. Real shit. A haters worst nightmare." - Playa Jay Tee.
We will bring you the cover and single as soon as they are revealed.
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1102129368 - January 1, 1970 By : 
This is a definit MUST CHECK for every single one of you. Make sure to check out this interview. We the chance to talk to Young Dre, aka The Truth. In this interview, you get the chance to hear out a real rider, a real gangsta, something alot of artists out there are fronting to be. This is a straight to the point interview with no holds barred, and it's gonna hurt some feelings no doubt. From Eminem, to Game, 50 Cent, Dipset, everybody gets mentioned. He speaks on his new mixtape, album, and movies (he's appeared in Malibu's Most Wanted and My Baby's Daddy).
This cat is hot, and for those who don't know yet, I have his official street banger right here for ya'll to download exclusively, shoutout to Dre for letting us do our thang wit it. It's called "Hood National", banging ass song, make sure to download it below, and check out the interview.
To check out the interview, click here.
To check out "Hood National", click below:
Young Dre = Hood National (MP3)
Enjoy!!
PS: The DJ Quik interview should be up tomorrow, so keep your eyes open for that, check back right here tomorrow! But for now, get to reading/listening on this Young Dre shit, cause it's hot! As always, you can email me feedback to nima@dubcnn.com.
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1102384371 - January 1, 1970 By : DubCNN.com, The Company Records & DJ Warrior Present: LatinRapWorldWide.com The Mixtape.
The world of Latin Hip Hop is about to be hit by a major Earthquake. The homie Junior of RapTalk.net and I are starting up a new Website, LatinRapWorldWide.com. It's gonna be strictly Latin Hip Hop, I'm talking only the best, beacause we're changin' the game. Bringin' everyone from Don Abusivo to Chino XL together, in one place. You'll get up to date news on Latin Hip Hop, interviews, reviews and live coverage of shows and events!
On top of all that, to introduce this website, we've enlisted the Mixtape King of L.A., DJ Warrior, to help craft a monsterous Mixtape. We've already got some heavyweight artists confirmed for the project, but I'm not going to drop any names, just yet. We also got some of the illest underground and independent Latin emcee's contributing, as well. But, that don't mean we're stoppin' there. We're sending out an open invitation to ALL Latin emcees, male and female alike, to send tracks in. Only requirement is good music! We appreciate all contributions, but anything we feel that is not up to par with the rest of the material, will not make the tape.
Mixtapes are something the Latin Hip Hop industry has not really dipped into, but we're here to change that. They are great forms of promotion. Mainstream and Underground alike, here's your chance to rep Latinos to the fullest. We ask for tracks to be sent in A.S.A.P. When you're ready to send us your work, contact me via SGV@Dubcnn.com and I'll shoot you the address and all other information needed. DJ Warrior is asking for High Quality tracks on a CD WITH an Instrumental to be sent in, so please do so.
Look out for LatinRapWorldWide.com to do big things in the future! It's time to step ya game up! LatinRapWorldWide.com The Mixtape COMING VERY SOON! Shouts to Junior and DJ Warrior for helping make this happen!!!
Peace and Thanks
SGV
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1102561981 - January 1, 1970 By : The homie Crash just dropped a heated mixtape. It's available for FREE.
Below is the tracklist:
1 INTRO
2 MR. SPADE - DON'T KNOW ME
3.50CENT - DISCO INFERNO
4.SPEEDY feat BIG WY - UNDER PRESSURE
5. GAME feat 50CENT - FRESH '83
6. PRESIDENTIAL - CHANGE MY WAYS
7. ASHANTI - ONLY U
8. D/A RIDAZ - YALL AIN'T
9. JADAKISS - U MAKE ME WANNA
10. DOMINO - WIN OR LOSE
11. SPEEDY feat JESSICA JAMES - GETTO MILLONAIRES
12. BLK DIAMOND - FAMOUS
13. BISHOP LAMONT - TRUTH SYRUM
14. MYKSTRO - FREESTYLE
15. D/A RIDAZ - THINK IT'S A GAME
16. JOKER - I'M THRU
17. MR. SPADE feat C-BO - WHERE THEY AT
18. KNEHI feat JAZZMINA - TRYING
19. XZIBIT - MEAN MUGGIN'
20. LIL WAYNE - THE CARTER
21. CRASH - FREESTYLE OUTRO
CLICK HERE to Download the mixtape!
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1104167593 - January 1, 1970 By : The Second Annual Latin Rap Conference, is taking place February 1-3, 2005 at the Harrah's Rincon Casino in San Diego, California.
The Second Annual Latin Rap Conference is being brought to you by the LRC Committee. They are a group of industry professionals who feel it is time to step forward and take control of our industry. The goal is to continue the effort of catapulting the strong Latin Rap industry into the forefront of the national media.
They began the process of change and growth in 2004. We, the Latin Rap community, were able to come together in a positive forum and discuss topics pertinent to our success as a people and as an industry. It was an incredible experience.
The Second Annual Latin Rap Conference will be the singular networking event in this industry, attracting professionals from over 60 different companies. With its high concentration of artists, labels and industry professionals, LRC will be one of the most publicized events in the Latin Rap business. Every aspect of the industry will be represented including the top innovators, artists, DJs, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors and many more. There will be nothing else like it.
Here's a list of people who are already confirmed to hit the LRC in 05. AZ Loco, Baby Bash, Bimbo, Bobby Ross Avila, Cesar Chavez, Christian Leal, Contraband Records, Digital Aztlan, Don Cisco, Don Dinero, El Pecador (Sinful), Fuerte Group, Hen Gee, Immortal Tecnique, J Dubbs, Jay Tee, Knightowl, L.A. TV, Latin Froz, Malverde, Mellow Man Ace, Monteloco, Mr. Lil One, MUN 2, Psycho Realm, Rhyme Poetic Mafia, Rich Isaacson, Riverbottom Ent., Sal Rojas of Brownpride, Sick Symphonies, Sicko Records, South West Bound Magazine, Super O, Tha Mexicanz, The Roof, Universal Records, Univision Music Group, and many more.
Be sure to register now, before it's too late. You do not want to miss out on this. It will be one of the events of the year!
LatinRapConference.com
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1105911653 - January 1, 1970 By : 
Fresno representative Planet Asia has allowed us to release a low budget video he recently shot during his tour through Germany. The video was shot in Berlin in November, and is for the song "Knowledge Power", produced by Architecht. This song is exclusive, never heard before, so this is a World Premiere at the same time! Oh boy!
For those who'd like to take a peak at how his Germany performance was, I'm also gonna have parts of his concert online for download.
Download the video below, it's in .mov format, meaning you need Quick Time Player to view it. The file is 21mb big and in good quality. This is just a little gift from Asia to the fans, some exlcusive shit for ya'll. Shouts out to Walt Liquor once again.
Planet Asia - Knowledge Power (Video) (20mb)
Enjoy, and make to be on the lookout for his upcoming album "The Medicine" coming soon, which is produced by Evidence & Alchemist. To always stay on top of thangs as far as Planet Asia is concerned, check out his official website mcplanetasia.com.
Enjoy!
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1106247375 - January 1, 1970 By : Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Layzie Bone is set to release his new album, "It's Not a Game", on March 29th through Cleopatra Records.
"It's Not a Game" features 13 all-new tracks with guests such The Outlawz, fellow Bone Thugs member Krayzie Bone, his (and Flesh-N-Bone's) brother Stew Deez and the Mo Thugs Family as well as some of Layzie's favorite past collaborations ("Midwest Invasion" with Twista, "Smokin' on Information" with Snoop Dogg, among others).
The tracklist:
01. Intro - It's Not A Game
02. There They Go - feat Aaron Hall
03. Midwest Invasion - feat Twista
04. Ain’t No Waitin’ - feat Thin C.
05. Thug Nation - feat Krayzie Bone
06. I Don’t Remember - feat Thick & Thin C.
07. Stayin’ Alive - feat Thin C.
08. Nothin’
09. Connectin’ The Plots - feat WC
10. Skit - Layzie Bone Choppin’ Game - With L. Burna
11. Way Too Many - feat The Outlawz & Stew Deez
12. Thugged Out - feat Thin C. & D.J. Dre Ghost
13. 2 Step - feat Thin C.
14. She Came Ta Party - feat Thin C. & D.J. Dre Ghost
15. Do You Want Me
16. It’s On - feat the Mo Thugs Family
17. Smokin’ On Information - feat the Mo Thugs Family, Snoop
Dogg & Joe Little
18. Run Game - feat Dogzilla & Stew Deez
19. The Movement - feat the Mo Thugs Family
20. Outro
Shouts to Zack for the news.
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