Monday August 20th 6pm
Talib Kweli >
Amoeba Hollywood
6400 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Talib Kweli plays Amoeba Hollywood to celebrate his new album “Eardrum” – out August 21st on Blacksmith Music – a polished collection showcasing his advanced lyricism and his penchant for picking music that resonates long after the song ends.
Pre-order “Eardrum” at Amoeba on Monday and get a signed CD book from Talib Kweli!! (Hollywood Amoeba – day of in-store only).
Date: Sun, Aug 19 at 7:30pm
Price:$49.50
The Greek Theatre
2700 North Vermont, in Griffith Park
Los Angeles, California 90027
After selling out their August 20 show, the Beastie Boys have added a second night at The Greek Theatre on August 19. Hip Hop masters Mike “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “MCA” Yauch and Adam “Adrock” Horovitz kicked off a summer’s worth of worldwide touring in May, which includes a performance in July for Live Earth at Wembley Stadium. The trio has created such popular hits as “Sabotage,” “So Whatcha Want,” “Paul Revere,” and “Intergalactic,” among many more.
Who would have thought that a punk band thrown together for its bass player’s 17th birthday party would evolve into one of the most influential and groundbreaking successes of its time? Certainly not the then-teenage Beastie Boys, yet the band’s 25-year-and-counting career has logged more than 40 million records sold, two Grammy awards, the MTV Video Vanguard Lifetime Achievement award, four #1 albums–including the first hip hop album ever to top the Billboard 200, the band’s 1986 debut full length, Licensed To Ill, and countless sold out world tours, magazine covers and TV appearances.
August 18, 2007
SPECIAL GUEST: Peanut Butter Wolf
New Location:
Jimmys Lounge
6202 Santa Monica Bl.
Hollywood. CA
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For our latest Issue, The Hyperspectrum, Beautiful/Decay delved into the colorful world of psychedelic inspired art, design and music. We’re excited to announce the release party this Friday, August 17th at the Royale from 9pm-2am.
In keeping with the theme of the magazine, the night will feature psychedelic feature DJ sets by Egon (Stones Throw Records), Gaslamp Killer (MHE), Carlos Nino (KPFK) and mobile VJ MC This. Open bar and free Howling Monkey cola will be provided from 9pm-10pm and the first 100 guests will receive gift bags chock-full of the latest designer swag. We are also excited to provide limited edition T-shirt giveaways, silk-screened live and on-site, by To Die For clothing. These exclusive shirts showcase one of a kind designs over-dyed on tie-dye! Judging by the success of our past release parties, the night is sure to fill to capacity quickly—so be sure to get there early!
The Royale is located at 2619 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Sound in Color – Blu is the leader of West Coast Hip Hop. Since the days of Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, and Jurassic 5, there have been few wordsmiths that have grasped the attention of listeners worldwide. Introduced to NWA and Public Enemy by his father, Blu later was captivated by the likes of Black Star, The Roots, and Common, creating a unique balance that is displayed in Blu’s personality and music.
Blu’s first full length LP, “Below the Heavens” pairs Blu with producer Exile on the Sound in Color imprint. His first single, “Narrow Path” has rocked stages across the world, as fans begin to feel the impact of Blu’s music. His delivery flows flawlessly, while the content reflects the joy and pain of working class youth everywhere. Since the release of “Narrow Path,” Blu has performed alongside Slum Village, X-Clan, Platinum Pied Pipers, Lyrics Born, DJ Houseshoes, and many others, while participating in 3 high-profile nationwide tours alongside musical family members: Ta’Raach, Aloe Blacc, and Exile.
Tracklistings:
1 My World Is…
2 The Narrow Path
3 Simply Amazin (steel blazin)
4 Juice N Dranks
5 In Remembrance
6 Blu Collar Worker
7 Dancing in the Rain
8 First Things First
9 Greater Love
10 Good Life
11 Soul Rising
12 Cold Hearted
13 Below the Heavens pt. I
14 Below the Heavens pt. II
15 I Am..
One of the most underestimated elements of live hip-hop is the importance of a dope hypeman.
Aside from DJs, producers, and MCs, an often overlooked aspect of live hip-hop is the back-up MC and party host, commonly referred to as the Hype Man. Scion’s Hype Man Contest is aimed at discovering the quintessential rhyme spitting master of ceremonies.
Are you hype? You got the skills and knowledge to capture mass appeal? Can you get the party crackin? Be the first Scion Hype Man!
Submit a DVD of your hype man skills. 30 winners will be chosen, and each will be sent to one of three contest markets in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles in mid October, 2007. All thirty heads will scrap, battle and compete in a live video taped audition program that encompasses numerous rounds of Hype Man tests and scenarios.
Each audition will be moderated by hip hop society legend Ricky Powell, who is well versed in the history of hip-hop, and has experience being in front of a crowd and a camera. Ricky will work the stage with a DJ to test the skills of each Hype Man while evoking questions and reactions from the esteemed three-judge panel comprised of DJ Clark Kent (Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls), Skillz (Jazzy Jeff’s hype man), Anthony “Ant” Marshall (Lyricist Lounge).
Each of the three regional audition/contests will produce one winner (and an alternate) that will receive $2000 and a spot on an upcoming Scion Live Metro US Tour alongside past artists such as Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, and GZA, ect…!
Log on now to http://www.scion.com/hypeman for official rules and entry information on how to submit a DVD-taped example of your hype man skills!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
PUBLIC ENEMY
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.848.5100
Tickets $25
WED AUG 15th
2K SPORTS PRESENTS
DJ Z TRIP WITH GIFT OF GAB,
LATEEF,
ACEYALONE
House of Blues Sunset Strip »
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.848.5100
price : $22.00 – $22.50 *
Sun, Aug 12. | Goldenvoice Presents:
@ El Rey Theatre | 5515 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles | CA | 90036
MF Doom
with The Gaslamp Killer,
Pacific Division
Doors @ 8pm | $25.00
Patterning his persona and logo after the Marvel Comics supervillain Dr. Doom, the man behind MF (Metal Face) Doom’s iron mask is actually Daniel Dumile, aka Zev Love X, a member of former Big Apple hip-hoppers KMD. MF DOOM’s lyrics are sometimes perceived as eccentric. With an abundant use of polysyllabic rhymes and bizarre metaphors, MF DOOM combines complex syntax with phrasing to create a rhyme flow that is both exhausting and entertaining. His songs commonly lack the typical verse/chorus structure in favor of showcasing extended rhyme schemes and strophic or repeating beats and melodies. – wikipedia.org
Fatbeats – Before heads can breathe, BCC comes back with a brand new crew album. With Dru Ha and Buckshot at the helm, you know its legit. Featuring production by 9th Wonder, Nottz, Marco Polo, Coptic, & more.
Release Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Tracklistings:
1 Intro
2 The Hustle
3 Bubblin Up (prod. Nottz)
4 What You See
5 BK All Day
6 My World (prod. Marco Polo)
7 I Need More (prod. 9th Wonder)
8 Jail Song
9 A-Yo
10 Casualties of War
11 I Want Mine (prod. Marco Polo)
12 Everyday Sh*t
13 Words from Tek
14 Yesterdasy
