Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Takeover The Novo Tomorrow in LA

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Takeover The Novo Tomorrow in LA

The dynamic duo that brought us two of hip-hop’s best albums of the last 6 years is coming back to LA. If you have not heard their latest masterpiece “Bandana” yet, you need to wake the fuck up and fire up Spotify imediatly (you can do that by clicking right here).

Madlib has been once of my favorite producers since I discovered hip-hop for myself in 1998. While I had always been a fan of the stuff on the radio, it was Stones Throw records and the group Lootpack that really elevated me to another level as far as my hip-hop fandom was concerned. Over the years, Madlib has essentially produced the soundtrack to my life. His collaborations with artists like MF Doom, Jay Dee, and Talib Kweli are all time honored classics and his work with legends like Dilla pushed the envelope for todays young producers who seem to obsess over the sounds these guys created.

As far as Freddie Goes, I have covered him on this site since he started gaining traction on the blogosphere in 2007. I had first heard his raps from friends on message boards around 2004 or 5 but it wasn’t until he started touring that I really got a taste of his skill. A true lyricist with a flow and cadence all his own, Freddie got people talking about Gary Indiana for the first time since Michael Jackson emerged from the small midwestern hub.

So now that I have completely dated myself, it’s time to talk about the present. “Bandana” right now has a legit shot at being hip-hop’s album of the year so when I saw that the guys were playing in LA, I made sure my tickets were secured. You should do the same by buying yours from the link below for god’s sake listen to this album if you haven’t yet. You’re ears and brain will both thank you later.

Get your tickets here.

Waka Flocka Flame Is @ Avalon This Friday – 1/26/2018

Waka Flocka Flame Is @ Avalon This Friday – 1/26/2018

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One of my favorite hip hop talents / personalities (waka Flocka Flame) is coming back to Avalon in Hollywood this Friday for what will surly be another crazy night of moshing on the dance floor. While I hope to be safely chilling back stage, you cannot deny the energy that Waka brings to any venue and after seeing him destroy this place twice already over the years, you can be sure that all hell will break lose once he gets into some of his hits. The infamous G-Unit Dj Who Kid will also be hitting the decks so make sure you grab a ticket before they sell out!

Get tickets here.

Spotify Playlist: LiveInLA

Spotify Playlist: LiveInLA

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SO I have finally just given up on Soundcloud… While I understand that I will always need it for certain songs, I can no longer humor myself by using it as a music discovery platform. There is just too much fuckery going on with all the reshare and fake users so I have finally aligned myself with Spotify. Last week I started a new playlist for DoLA.com where we feature the best bands and artists playing live in Los Angeles on any given week! Our first playlist is below and these will start dropping every Monday!

Enjoy!

DoLA is looking for a few GOOD interns.

DoLA is looking for a few GOOD interns.

‪#‎FunFact‬ – Many of my previous interns have gone on to do amazing things including working with Dr. Luke, Producing instrumentals for Drake and producing The Red Bull Sound Spaces for The World Famous KROQ. Now it’s time to make some magic happen at DoLA . We are looking for 3 new interns for next year who are in need of college credit / experience in the entertainment industry.

THIS IS NOT JUST A MUSIC JOB – We do everything here from content creation & marketing, to throwing events with major sponsors & brands, to promoting concerts and shows of all genres and you may even get some sales experience if that’s what you are interested in.

Some of the perks do include tickets & access to amazing shows & events, crazy networking opportunities, & the experience of working with one of the biggest event listing networks in the US.
Please feel free to tag your friends in the comments or you can reach out to me directly if you have any questions. More information can be found below.

Click here for more info.

Nap Girls Int’l Present: #NapTimeLA – 10/28/2015

Nap Girls Int’l Present: #NapTimeLA – 10/28/2015

As promised, here is the official info on the Nap Girls first LA event.

Get Your tickets (for free) right here.

Clear your calendars and schedule your naps accordingly, the first Nap Girls party is coming atcha and promises to be an unforgettable night of dance music, friendship, kickball, checking my Soundcloud fam, and feminism. All but two of those are true.

The party will take place at Mid City Arthouse – we’ll provide the chunes, and libations, while you hit us with your lovely face/body combos by showing up and…that’s it. Just come by, have a rad time, and be a part of the movement promoting equality in the dance music industry (and beyond!).

Entry to the event will be Free.99 (YAY!), with optional donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation – because what better way to celebrate and support women than to fight back at a disease that affects so many of us and our loved ones? There will also be options to donate at the bar, so many opportunities to give!

Musical guests will be abundant and include -but are not limited to -humans who are DJs, DJs wearing black, DJs with faces, DJs with hair, DJs with talent, and special guest Abi Getto on the kazoo.

We can’t thank you all enough for your support in our endeavor to enlighten, educate and fight gender inequality in our society. This is an issue that stems way beyond the dance music industry, but by giving our voice we hope to inspire women all over the world – in all industries – to speak out against institutionalized injustices.

Thanks again, and hope to see you all there!!
xxx and zzz