By Jay | August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am | No comments
Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Annie was raised in a family heavily involved in art and other forms of creativity. Gaining an appreciation for all forms of visual art at a young age, Annie was encouraged and inspired artistically by her Uncle Mike Taylor, a well known...
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By Jay | August 5, 2012 at 10:30 am | No comments
The last time Shabazz Palaces were in Los Angeles was July of last year 2011. Since then, us city dwellers have been somewhat lacking in the established conscious, self-aware Hip-Hop department. On July 20th at The Echo in Silverlake, that thirst was finally quenched....
Posted in: Featured Post, MUSIC, Recaps
By Jay | August 2, 2012 at 3:00 am | No comments
Boombox... Hip hop, Breaks, & Beyond. Saturday August 4th, 2012. With guest selectors: Al Jackson [Soul Children], Endo [Beat Swap Meet], Antiq [The Backspin] and A1 [No Name LA]. Holding down the boombox soundsystem: Inka One [Beathackerz], Ben Diggin [Soul.Scienz] and...
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By IllSocietyMag | July 16, 2012 at 10:26 pm | No comments
Artdontsleep Presents: Shabazz Palaces, Gonjasufi, Ras G, Samiyam, Sonnymoon, Thavius Beck, The Log. Os, Elephant & Castle on July 19th, 2012. Live at The Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. 90026. From 8pm-2pm 18+ 20$ General Admission. Hosted by: The Hawthorne...
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By Jay | July 8, 2012 at 10:11 pm | No comments
On Friday June 29th history was made at the HVW8 Gallery with the debut of "New Exchange" featuring Brainfeeder's own Mtendere Mandowa "Teebs" alongside with the globe trotting Charles Munka. An eclectic (as you can imagine) crowd of people flooded the gallery and socialized...
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By Jay | July 5, 2012 at 9:32 am | No comments
BOOMBOX: Producer Showcase Vol.13: Saturday July 7th, With SCOOP DEVILLE [Get Busy Committee], TEEKO [4onefunk | Starship Connection], KONE [Alpha Pup], FREDDIE JOACHIM [Mellow Orange | Organology]. Holding the Boombox Soundsystem:INKA ONE [Beathackerz], BEN DIGGIN...
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By Matthew M | July 2, 2012 at 11:19 am | No comments
This past Saturday was electrifying seeing a sold out show at the famous El Rey Theater. Peas and Carrots worked hand and hand with Goldenvoice to bring us youngins a dope hip-hop show that will not be forgotten. Casey Veggies headlined with friends Niko G4, C-San, and...
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By Jay | June 26, 2012 at 7:24 pm | No comments
NEW EXCHANGE
Collaborative Works from Mtendere Mandowa ‘Teebs’ & Charles Munka
Opening reception Friday, June 29, 2012 7-10pm
please RSVP : newexchange@hvw8.com
June 29th – August 1st, 2012
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles,...
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