Wednesday, July 23, 2008
DJ LORD RON x C-RAY Z WALZ
Party People! Hip Hop Heads abroad check out my mellow DJ LORD RON. Check out Ron's production on video of C-Rayz Walz Live on Stage rippin "Datz My Word"
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
THE 2008 CROTONA SUMMER PARK JAMS: TOOLS OF WAR
"And I say New York City" Come Out to the Crotona Park Jam each week in July and another series through the month of August. Big Up RANE & Serato and all who participate. "Used to Do It Out In The Park"
At The Jimmy's & Westbridge Records Present Chief Rocker Busy Bee & DJ ICE
That's right ya'll we are heading over to Denmark to rock the STENGADE 30! Peace to the At The Jimmys, & WESTBRIDGE RECORDS fam hosting us. AUGUST 8th. 
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
The Los Angeles Beat Swap Meet Sunday JUNE 22nd.
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The Los Angeles BEAT-SWAP-MEET is a Record swapmeet consisting of over 20 invited vendors & collectors from the LA and surrounding areas vending music genres of a wide array, but more-so focusing on Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Soul, and World 12" and 45 Records. An event considered to be the 1st of it's kind in the LA area, The Beat Swapmeet hopes to reunify LA in a way that is long overdue. Come through, listen to Beats, Swap records & Meet some new people.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Do Over Season 4 x Backyard Boogie every Sunday!
This weekend kicks off SEASON 4 for THE DO OVER! By far LA's best OUTDOOR "Backyard Boogie" Event.
It's finally upon us folks.
A few short days away from the fourth season of The Do-Over!!! That's right, it is once again time to get your Sunday fix of heavy tuneage, sweet sangria and sunshine.
This Sunday, we kick it off at 2pm sharp with some very special mystery guests getting on the decks EARLY, joining residents Haycock, Strong & Blacc.
Don't sleep!
This season we welcome Adidas Originals & Cerwin-Vega as the official presenters of season four of The Do-Over.
"The Do-Over returns for another caliente season of beats, BBQ, and signature sangria.
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Flavorpill
"Under a hot sun that melts into silvery night, smoke rises, bodies writhe and beats boom.
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Los Angeles Times
"There are few things in my life that I look forward to as much as the Do-Over. Seriously.
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Campus Circle
"The laid-back house parties and grill-fests at Crane’s on Sunday afternoons are kind of like church, but with a better wine list. The free weekly event brings together perhaps the most ethnically diverse crowd in town.
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Metromix. com
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LA. com
"So your weekend was a snoozer? Request a do-over!"
Going. com
Do-Over's & Don't Over's (A guide for enjoying your Sunday):
Do-Over: Arrive early.
Don't-Over: Show up expecting to instantly get in at 7pm.
Do-Over: Respect the ratio.
Don't-Over: Show up with four of your best dudes and plan to get in.
Do-Over - Be nice to your hosts at the door.
Don't-Over - Upset the door staff or your ass ain't coming in.
Do-Over - Tip your bartenders
Don't-Over - Be that girl / be that guy.
Do-Over: Plan on sangria stains.
Don't-Over: Let a little spilled wine ruin your day.
Do-Over: Eat delicious BBQ.
Don't-Over: Try to make it through the day on an empty stomach.
Do-Over: Get ready for mystery guest DJ's.
Don't-Over: Assume you know who they might be.
Do-Over: Enjoy the music.
Don't-Over: Make requests.
Do-Over: Dance.
Don't-Over: Stand around on the dance floor.
Do-Over: Drink responsibly.
Don't-Over: Booze it up 'til you pass out underneath a table.
Do-Over: Smile.
Don't-Over: Frown. The Do-Over is back and its time to get down.
What'cha Wanna Do? Do-Over!
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District Video Feature: Tech N9ne FIRE & ICE TOUR on Danny Boy's Daily Dose on KUSH TV
DANNY BOY'S DAILY DOSE ON KUSH TV
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wilshire District Event: Russell Robinson & Friends x Chief Rocker Busy Bee x Liberty Hall x Lawrence, Ks x May 17th
Mammoth Live & Wilshire District Present:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
District Video Feature: Grandmaster Mele Mel M3 The New Message
Real Flava dope rhymes! That's why I say Mele is one of the all time greatest! That's my brotha and I will always support this brotha! Hip Hop Icons are with us and are bring real Hip Hop to this day! Don't Sleep just peep!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
District Club Night: DJ SPINNA {MJ v. Prince} LA SHOW Hosted by Footlong Development.
If you had read the blog prior to this you would see the mix into the next. like being on the 1'&2's you dig...Anyhow The Legendary DJ Spinna made a visit to Los Angeles MAY 2nd in a Downtown Location. This event was put together by Footlong Development Crew! Always bringing the right elements together. Below are some foto's I found on a myspace bulletin. I wanted to share how much fun this event was. Its all in the photo's. PEACE
found foto's on myspace bulletin.
FOOTLONG_DEVELOPMENT.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
DISTRICT FEATURE :: Timeless JOC MAX Interview on Vinyl Athletes Blog
Planet: For those who don't know who Joc Max is, tell the people who you are, where ya from, and most importantly what you do..
Max: I'm a husband, father, son, brother who does production, has a love for music of all kinds. I'm a disc jockey and I'm from Kansas City, Kansas.
Planet: You've had a long career of making beats, mostly under the radar productions wouldn't you say? So tell us how you got started in production. Was there someone in your life-a mentor maybe that inspired you to get into making beats, or was it just a natural progression from buying records? This was all before meeting Spinna right?
Max: Yes, it was all prior to meeting spinna. The People that influenced my making music were my mother and my father. I got into making music from making tape loops, as well as, from just digging the whole concept of extending the break and other funky parts of records that were played around my home and places I would go to hear music. My mother is really the most responsible person for my getting into production, because of her I've had my own records for as long as I could remember. Her embracing the changes my taste has gone through musically, as well as, her encouraging me to explore, made it a natural progression from DJing.
Planet: You're definitely one of my favorite producers/MCs for obvious reasons. So let me quote a line from one of your songs for a second so we can talk about your sound. You say, "You'll feel it like an earthquake splitten the ground, with no played out Zap claps & keyboard sounds-strictly raw soul loops from raw soul groups-the kind that give flashbacks to Vietnam troops..". That line is from the song, "Joc Max Preface" from DJ Spinna's album, "Heavy Beats Volume 1". So lets' talk about that for a second. How much does diggin for breaks play a role in your sound? It's got to be huge right? Who did the production on that one?
Max: Spinna did production on that song. We both loved the song it was sampled from, so we just decided to rock it. Yes, digging for breaks, as well as, grooves is imperative to my sound being what it is.
Planet: How often do you dig for dusty records? Do you think prices have gotten out of hand for old records cause I see a lot of common Bob James records going for $20 or more when a few years ago they were never priced for more than $2 a piece? So do you think dealers are exploiting the culture or was all this bound to happen?
Max: I don't dig as much as I would prefer to, but whenever I'm able to steal the time to do so, I do. Yes dealers are exploiting the culture some, yes prices have gotten out of control. With things like ebay and books that list what people have used, it's like hey so and so used this and all of a sudden it's a $100-$200 dollar record. Supply and demand also play a big part, most records were never pressed in large quantities anyway, so that also has to be factored into the equation. But to me, a dollar record will always be a dollar record, no matter who exposes it.
Planet: Do you have any interesting stories of scoring a rare record for really cheap?
Max: I do , but I feel like I'm braggin when I talk about those experiences, and that's a pretty yucky feeling , so I'll refrain from showing the world how much of a Geek I am (ha ha).
Planet: Ha ha, fair enough
Planet: Lets talk about beats for a minute. I love sampling. There's nothing like the raw sound of old samples, so how much do you think strict sampling laws has had an effect on the sound of Hiphop? Do you think it has killed the art form?
Max: YES, YES, YES!!!! It has somewhat destroyed it! Hip Hop was born to the proud parents of Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B, and Disco( I know that's 5 and not 2) so elements from old records have got be included in order for hip hop to be hip hop!
Planet: What do you think about producers who strictly use sample CDs', keyboards, or computer programs to make beats? Do you think it's laziness or just producers trying to avoid sample clearance laws to hold onto their money?
Max: I think that right now in hip hop there's a spirit of open experimentation, and people are like use whatever's accessable to you. Personally I appreciate this new wave of "use what you've got to get what you want" because these kind of movements are always coupled with artistic inovation.
Planet: DJ Spinna: How did you guys meet and how much of an influence has he had on your sound?
Max: I worked in a record store in KCMO. Spinna had a friend who live in KC, so he would come to visit her from time to time. On one of those visits he found his way to my place of employment. Upon speaking with each other we found out that we shared a mutual love for funk, rock, breaks and grooves, as well as, pure-traditional well-produced hip hop.
Planet: How long after meeting Spinna did Beyond Real manifest?
Max: About 2-3 years
Planet: Talk about Beyond Real recordings for a second. How did Beyond Real form? Was it formed because the majors didn't give shit?
Max: It was formed because the majors have not been connected with what's relevant musically in this country for years, as well as, because the music that was coming out of the B.R. camp was too important to us to be placed in the hands of those who never could truely understand and appreciate it for what it was.
Planet: You did a remix for Das EFX the (Domecracker Remix) right? Give us the story behind that?
Max: The Basement Khemist were introduced to Rick Posada by Spinna, in turn a demo deal with Elektra ensued. On one of those trips to KC, Rick heard that track that would become the Das EFX remix, Liked it, and decided that we should submit it and see what happens.
The Basement Khemist
Planet: At one point you were signed to Elektra records right? Between what years?
Max: Yes, between 95-98
Planet: Were there any recordings that were done for Elektra that have never surfaced? The Domecracker album right? What happened with that? Was it during the time when Elektra had a management change and they were dropping groups from right to left? Give us the lowdown...
Max: Yes, there's a Basement Khemist album. The Domecrackers album is a work in progress that will have a 2006 release. The B. K'.s were dropped after being shelved for a year. Personally I was glad, because during the recording of the album, I was priveledged to receive a copy of the INI album (on cass. tape, 95.) and felt that we needed to overhaul what we were doing to uphold the kind of quality that was put into the INI effort.
Planet: You had a Domecracker 12" single release that dropped in 2004. Will there ever be more singles or an album release for the Domecrackers?
Max: Yes, 2006- new album, Two new singles that will not be on the album, as well as, various other treats.
Planet: I want to get into some of my favorite recordings for a minute so break these down for me. The first one is the Domecracker Mix for J-Live's "Braggin Writes" that was originally released on GAP back in 96. I love that one. Was it a collaborative effort between you and DJ Spinna on production-how did this come about?
Max: Spinna new George Summers, who ran Raw Shack , which J-Live was on. Spinna also new J-Live, we hooked up (Spinna and myself) played a few records for each other, did the beat. Spinna gave it to George and J, George wanted the drums changed , so we obliged, and as a result they were kind enough to release the song.
Planet: The next one is the remix you did for Thrust on a song called, "EMCEE" released on Blueprint in 98. That one is dope. You flipped an O'Donnel Levy sample on that one. How did you hook up with Thrust?
Max: I had the custom of trying to obtain as many numbers of independent lables as I could, call them and solicit my production. One of those calls landed me in contact with JR(Musically Insane) and Samatha from Blue Print. I was a fan of Thrust's work anyway, so going to canada working with thrust was trully a great exjperience.
Planet: Basement Khemists "Everybody" released on Beyond Real recordings in limited quantities right? I love that one. The beat on that record is extremely nice and you guys get a little deep and spiritual on the vocals. Tell us about that.
Max: I'm a spiritual person, Jay Lee had a very spirtitual upbringing, so that's just us giving thanks and praise to the most high God, Jehovah. That record was supposed to have all the Khemists on it, but Kaliq(Taha) was not able to be on it. We're not thugs, gangstas, drug dealers, killers, etc. We're God fearing people, so putting out a record praising Jah, and exposing the devils plot to destroy us all, was-and is the right thing to do!
Planet: There's one last record I wanted to ask you about. There is a record that I have on a UK label called Sole Music. The release is under the artist name, Jayigees and it's called "Across The Globe". You did the remix for that. What's the deal with that project? I know the single was for a compilation on that label, is there a Jayigees album that we don't know about?
Max: In the B.R vault lies many hidden treasures(lol). That's just something Spinna urged me to do ( the "Across The Globe" remix), so i did it, it came out and was buried immediately. But to answer you questions, there's many Jay-i-gee's cuts that will most likely never see the light of day.
Planet: A few more short questions. Are there any producers that you always check for and why?
Max: PeteRock- His ear, his funkiness, his drums!!!, his layers, and because he's the reason produciton sounds like it does today.
Jay Dee- The future is now and it's name is DILLA!!! He's the king of the beats right now. No one steps out on a limb and BODIES IT!! everytime like him.
Spinna- Ambidextrous, the most versatile producer in the game. He's naturally funky. I've never witnessed anyone make a keeper with the same speed and skill as him. He's able to deal with feeling while making music, not hearing the music, but feeling it to the depths of his soul. He' s also able to get the music he hears in his head out, but using records, that's not easy!
Madlib- It must feel beautiful to be that free musically. He's in a league, world, solar system of his own.
Kev Brown- Landover, Stand UP! He's great. I love his chops and oh yea, of course those Bass lines. Whew Weeee!!!!!!!
Planet: Wurrrd- I would strongly agree on those picks. Those are definitely some of my favorite producers for obvious reasons.
Planet: What's your favorite record at the moment? Your favorite Hiphop record or records? Could you give me a few of your favorite Soul, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Lounge, or whatever titles too?
Max: Phil Moore Jr. "Right On". So many hip hop records changed my life and became the soundtrack to my existence, who could answer such a question? (lol).
Kool and the Gang- "Kool And The gang"
Nightlighters-"Nightlighters"
Ohio Players- " Pleasure, Pain, Climax, Ecstacy"
James Brown- Come on man, it's the Godfather, who could name all those classics"
Planet: What's your favorite piece of production equipment? Why?
Max: SP1200- put the funk in that machine and it still comes out Funk. The greatest grit ever.
Planet: So what's next for Joc Max , DJ Spinna and Beyond Real Recordings?
Max: New records, New sneakers, and hopefully new fans.
Planet: Any last words of wisdom, shout outs, websites?
Max: Praise Jah you people, fear God and give him Glory, for that is the whole obligation of man. Thank you to all who have supported my art, I love you all, and may Jah bless you.
And we're out!
Interviewed by: DJ Planet 2005
Found on http://www.vinylathletes.blogspot.com
Max: I'm a husband, father, son, brother who does production, has a love for music of all kinds. I'm a disc jockey and I'm from Kansas City, Kansas.
Planet: You've had a long career of making beats, mostly under the radar productions wouldn't you say? So tell us how you got started in production. Was there someone in your life-a mentor maybe that inspired you to get into making beats, or was it just a natural progression from buying records? This was all before meeting Spinna right?
Max: Yes, it was all prior to meeting spinna. The People that influenced my making music were my mother and my father. I got into making music from making tape loops, as well as, from just digging the whole concept of extending the break and other funky parts of records that were played around my home and places I would go to hear music. My mother is really the most responsible person for my getting into production, because of her I've had my own records for as long as I could remember. Her embracing the changes my taste has gone through musically, as well as, her encouraging me to explore, made it a natural progression from DJing.
Planet: You're definitely one of my favorite producers/MCs for obvious reasons. So let me quote a line from one of your songs for a second so we can talk about your sound. You say, "You'll feel it like an earthquake splitten the ground, with no played out Zap claps & keyboard sounds-strictly raw soul loops from raw soul groups-the kind that give flashbacks to Vietnam troops..". That line is from the song, "Joc Max Preface" from DJ Spinna's album, "Heavy Beats Volume 1". So lets' talk about that for a second. How much does diggin for breaks play a role in your sound? It's got to be huge right? Who did the production on that one?
Max: Spinna did production on that song. We both loved the song it was sampled from, so we just decided to rock it. Yes, digging for breaks, as well as, grooves is imperative to my sound being what it is.
Planet: How often do you dig for dusty records? Do you think prices have gotten out of hand for old records cause I see a lot of common Bob James records going for $20 or more when a few years ago they were never priced for more than $2 a piece? So do you think dealers are exploiting the culture or was all this bound to happen?
Max: I don't dig as much as I would prefer to, but whenever I'm able to steal the time to do so, I do. Yes dealers are exploiting the culture some, yes prices have gotten out of control. With things like ebay and books that list what people have used, it's like hey so and so used this and all of a sudden it's a $100-$200 dollar record. Supply and demand also play a big part, most records were never pressed in large quantities anyway, so that also has to be factored into the equation. But to me, a dollar record will always be a dollar record, no matter who exposes it.
Planet: Do you have any interesting stories of scoring a rare record for really cheap?
Max: I do , but I feel like I'm braggin when I talk about those experiences, and that's a pretty yucky feeling , so I'll refrain from showing the world how much of a Geek I am (ha ha).
Planet: Ha ha, fair enough
Planet: Lets talk about beats for a minute. I love sampling. There's nothing like the raw sound of old samples, so how much do you think strict sampling laws has had an effect on the sound of Hiphop? Do you think it has killed the art form?
Max: YES, YES, YES!!!! It has somewhat destroyed it! Hip Hop was born to the proud parents of Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B, and Disco( I know that's 5 and not 2) so elements from old records have got be included in order for hip hop to be hip hop!
Planet: What do you think about producers who strictly use sample CDs', keyboards, or computer programs to make beats? Do you think it's laziness or just producers trying to avoid sample clearance laws to hold onto their money?
Max: I think that right now in hip hop there's a spirit of open experimentation, and people are like use whatever's accessable to you. Personally I appreciate this new wave of "use what you've got to get what you want" because these kind of movements are always coupled with artistic inovation.
Planet: DJ Spinna: How did you guys meet and how much of an influence has he had on your sound?
Max: I worked in a record store in KCMO. Spinna had a friend who live in KC, so he would come to visit her from time to time. On one of those visits he found his way to my place of employment. Upon speaking with each other we found out that we shared a mutual love for funk, rock, breaks and grooves, as well as, pure-traditional well-produced hip hop.
Planet: How long after meeting Spinna did Beyond Real manifest?
Max: About 2-3 years
Planet: Talk about Beyond Real recordings for a second. How did Beyond Real form? Was it formed because the majors didn't give shit?
Max: It was formed because the majors have not been connected with what's relevant musically in this country for years, as well as, because the music that was coming out of the B.R. camp was too important to us to be placed in the hands of those who never could truely understand and appreciate it for what it was.
Planet: You did a remix for Das EFX the (Domecracker Remix) right? Give us the story behind that?
Max: The Basement Khemist were introduced to Rick Posada by Spinna, in turn a demo deal with Elektra ensued. On one of those trips to KC, Rick heard that track that would become the Das EFX remix, Liked it, and decided that we should submit it and see what happens.
The Basement Khemist
Planet: At one point you were signed to Elektra records right? Between what years?
Max: Yes, between 95-98
Planet: Were there any recordings that were done for Elektra that have never surfaced? The Domecracker album right? What happened with that? Was it during the time when Elektra had a management change and they were dropping groups from right to left? Give us the lowdown...
Max: Yes, there's a Basement Khemist album. The Domecrackers album is a work in progress that will have a 2006 release. The B. K'.s were dropped after being shelved for a year. Personally I was glad, because during the recording of the album, I was priveledged to receive a copy of the INI album (on cass. tape, 95.) and felt that we needed to overhaul what we were doing to uphold the kind of quality that was put into the INI effort.
Planet: You had a Domecracker 12" single release that dropped in 2004. Will there ever be more singles or an album release for the Domecrackers?
Max: Yes, 2006- new album, Two new singles that will not be on the album, as well as, various other treats.
Planet: I want to get into some of my favorite recordings for a minute so break these down for me. The first one is the Domecracker Mix for J-Live's "Braggin Writes" that was originally released on GAP back in 96. I love that one. Was it a collaborative effort between you and DJ Spinna on production-how did this come about?
Max: Spinna new George Summers, who ran Raw Shack , which J-Live was on. Spinna also new J-Live, we hooked up (Spinna and myself) played a few records for each other, did the beat. Spinna gave it to George and J, George wanted the drums changed , so we obliged, and as a result they were kind enough to release the song.
Planet: The next one is the remix you did for Thrust on a song called, "EMCEE" released on Blueprint in 98. That one is dope. You flipped an O'Donnel Levy sample on that one. How did you hook up with Thrust?
Max: I had the custom of trying to obtain as many numbers of independent lables as I could, call them and solicit my production. One of those calls landed me in contact with JR(Musically Insane) and Samatha from Blue Print. I was a fan of Thrust's work anyway, so going to canada working with thrust was trully a great exjperience.
Planet: Basement Khemists "Everybody" released on Beyond Real recordings in limited quantities right? I love that one. The beat on that record is extremely nice and you guys get a little deep and spiritual on the vocals. Tell us about that.
Max: I'm a spiritual person, Jay Lee had a very spirtitual upbringing, so that's just us giving thanks and praise to the most high God, Jehovah. That record was supposed to have all the Khemists on it, but Kaliq(Taha) was not able to be on it. We're not thugs, gangstas, drug dealers, killers, etc. We're God fearing people, so putting out a record praising Jah, and exposing the devils plot to destroy us all, was-and is the right thing to do!
Planet: There's one last record I wanted to ask you about. There is a record that I have on a UK label called Sole Music. The release is under the artist name, Jayigees and it's called "Across The Globe". You did the remix for that. What's the deal with that project? I know the single was for a compilation on that label, is there a Jayigees album that we don't know about?
Max: In the B.R vault lies many hidden treasures(lol). That's just something Spinna urged me to do ( the "Across The Globe" remix), so i did it, it came out and was buried immediately. But to answer you questions, there's many Jay-i-gee's cuts that will most likely never see the light of day.
Planet: A few more short questions. Are there any producers that you always check for and why?
Max: PeteRock- His ear, his funkiness, his drums!!!, his layers, and because he's the reason produciton sounds like it does today.
Jay Dee- The future is now and it's name is DILLA!!! He's the king of the beats right now. No one steps out on a limb and BODIES IT!! everytime like him.
Spinna- Ambidextrous, the most versatile producer in the game. He's naturally funky. I've never witnessed anyone make a keeper with the same speed and skill as him. He's able to deal with feeling while making music, not hearing the music, but feeling it to the depths of his soul. He' s also able to get the music he hears in his head out, but using records, that's not easy!
Madlib- It must feel beautiful to be that free musically. He's in a league, world, solar system of his own.
Kev Brown- Landover, Stand UP! He's great. I love his chops and oh yea, of course those Bass lines. Whew Weeee!!!!!!!
Planet: Wurrrd- I would strongly agree on those picks. Those are definitely some of my favorite producers for obvious reasons.
Planet: What's your favorite record at the moment? Your favorite Hiphop record or records? Could you give me a few of your favorite Soul, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Lounge, or whatever titles too?
Max: Phil Moore Jr. "Right On". So many hip hop records changed my life and became the soundtrack to my existence, who could answer such a question? (lol).
Kool and the Gang- "Kool And The gang"
Nightlighters-"Nightlighters"
Ohio Players- " Pleasure, Pain, Climax, Ecstacy"
James Brown- Come on man, it's the Godfather, who could name all those classics"
Planet: What's your favorite piece of production equipment? Why?
Max: SP1200- put the funk in that machine and it still comes out Funk. The greatest grit ever.
Planet: So what's next for Joc Max , DJ Spinna and Beyond Real Recordings?
Max: New records, New sneakers, and hopefully new fans.
Planet: Any last words of wisdom, shout outs, websites?
Max: Praise Jah you people, fear God and give him Glory, for that is the whole obligation of man. Thank you to all who have supported my art, I love you all, and may Jah bless you.
And we're out!
Interviewed by: DJ Planet 2005
Found on http://www.vinylathletes.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
District Feature: Ric-Hard ALL MY LIFE video
Peace Fam! I wanted to reach out to you and share my man's video with you.
Yea, I can appreciate this clip from beginning to end. The song is nothing but true story and no one has quite put it down like my mellow RIC HARD! Its his video titled ALL MY LIFE showcases a glimps in the history of his life from KC to LA. Lyrics that are inspiring and are real, every word is the truth.
RIC HARD grew up near me in (Wyandotte County)Kansas City literally his moms lived across the park from my grandma's house.
I love me some Ric always have always will!!!Don't take my word on it.
as in the words of Bishop Don Juan 'Richard is the hardest working player in Hollywood, He stay on his grind nonstop...He knows nothing comes toward him sleeping!!!!''
Yea, I can appreciate this clip from beginning to end. The song is nothing but true story and no one has quite put it down like my mellow RIC HARD! Its his video titled ALL MY LIFE showcases a glimps in the history of his life from KC to LA. Lyrics that are inspiring and are real, every word is the truth.
RIC HARD grew up near me in (Wyandotte County)Kansas City literally his moms lived across the park from my grandma's house.
I love me some Ric always have always will!!!Don't take my word on it.
as in the words of Bishop Don Juan 'Richard is the hardest working player in Hollywood, He stay on his grind nonstop...He knows nothing comes toward him sleeping!!!!''
Monday, April 21, 2008
Video Feature: "NASTY GIRL" From Dennis Deft Martinez & Kool Kieth
New Video "NASTY GIRL" from DENNIS DEFT MARTINEZ & KOOL KIETH
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
MIND FRAME ON RAZOR BLADES: CADALACK RON [director Evan Romoff]
Yeah! You always hear it first in the WILSHIRE DISTRICT. From my Blunt Boogie Fam, Cadalack Ron visually takes you on his journey's!!!PEEP the great work from Director Evan Romoff. TSL WILSHIRE DISTRICT BLUNT BOOGIE Connect Game! Look for Cadalack Ron on the new WILSHIRE DISTRICT: MIRACLE MILE COMPILATION Coming this summer!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Cheers to the film "WILDSTYLE" Celebrating 25th Anniversary!
:::CHIEF ROCKER BUSY BEE:::::
Learn a little more here : www. jayquan. com/busy_bee. htm
Alright folks.. for all you who know your history we don't have to explain who Busy Bee is. For those who don't know... Just a brief summary...Busy Bee was one of the founding fathers and pioneer of the Hip-Hop movement, who's also have worked with legends such as Melle Mel, Furious 5, Scott La Rock, and Afrika Bambaataa, just to name a couple. Busy Bee, was also featured on what is known to be the first Hip-Hop motion picture, "Wild Style".
All those who would like to celebrate with Busy Bee the 25th Anniversary of the movie WILDSTYLE.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
District Video Exclusive: JOHN ROBINSON / I'm Not 4 Sale
No Doubt! I love what this cat drops, JOHN ROBINSON
some may know from Lil Sci is always kickin' flava! Peep the new Video"I'm Not 4 Sale" Directed by Rick Foy of DVID Films (www.dvidfilms.com), off his new album John Robinson "I Am Not 4 Sale" releasing later this year on Fat City Recordings in Manchester, UK. For more info please log on to www.beatvizion.com or hit me on myspace.com/thejohnrobinsonproject.
John Robinson "I'm not 4 sale"
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
District Features: Instrumental DJ Agency // KC's Innate Sounds Crew
I am proud to announce (DJ ICE)Wilshire District, Has been added to the INSTRUMENTAL DJ Booking Agency roster!
INNATE SOUNDS CREW NEW RELEASE "ALPHA"
CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.
INnatesounds Recordings presents Alpha, featuring the vanguard in hip-hop and soul music from Kansas City and regions beyond.
http://www.innatesounds.com
1 Intro ( Miles Bonny )
2 Raise Up ( Stik Figa, Godemis, Ubiquitous, Smoov Confusion )
3 Gone Away ( Reggie B, TE1 )
4 The Numbers ( Stik Figa, Brother of Moses, beatbroker )
5 Take Control ( Ubiquitous, Miles Bonny, Leonard DStroy )
6 Real Close ( Brother of Moses, Daru )
7 Recipe ( Smoov Confusion, beatbroker )
8 Three Rings ( D/Will, beatbroker )
9 The Grind ( Stik Figa, beatbroker )
10 Gotta Get Thru ( Brother of Moses, Reggie B, Leonard DStroy )
11 Your Favorite Song ( Smoov Confusion, Reggie B )
12 Rest of My Life ( Godemis, Smoov Confusion, Reggie B, Leonard )
13 Police State ( Ubiquitous, Godemis, Brother of Moses, Leonard )
14 Runnin Back Words ( Miles Bonny, Daru )
15 Money To Burn ( SG, Ubiquitous, Stik Figa )
16 Without You ( Smoov Confusion, Leonard DStroy )
17 Soon We Will Rise ( Reggie B, Daru )
18 The Anthem ( Stik Figa, Smoov Confusion, Ubiquitous, Godemis + more)
INNATE SOUNDS CREW NEW RELEASE "ALPHA"
CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.
INnatesounds Recordings presents Alpha, featuring the vanguard in hip-hop and soul music from Kansas City and regions beyond.
http://www.innatesounds.com
1 Intro ( Miles Bonny )
2 Raise Up ( Stik Figa, Godemis, Ubiquitous, Smoov Confusion )
3 Gone Away ( Reggie B, TE1 )
4 The Numbers ( Stik Figa, Brother of Moses, beatbroker )
5 Take Control ( Ubiquitous, Miles Bonny, Leonard DStroy )
6 Real Close ( Brother of Moses, Daru )
7 Recipe ( Smoov Confusion, beatbroker )
8 Three Rings ( D/Will, beatbroker )
9 The Grind ( Stik Figa, beatbroker )
10 Gotta Get Thru ( Brother of Moses, Reggie B, Leonard DStroy )
11 Your Favorite Song ( Smoov Confusion, Reggie B )
12 Rest of My Life ( Godemis, Smoov Confusion, Reggie B, Leonard )
13 Police State ( Ubiquitous, Godemis, Brother of Moses, Leonard )
14 Runnin Back Words ( Miles Bonny, Daru )
15 Money To Burn ( SG, Ubiquitous, Stik Figa )
16 Without You ( Smoov Confusion, Leonard DStroy )
17 Soon We Will Rise ( Reggie B, Daru )
18 The Anthem ( Stik Figa, Smoov Confusion, Ubiquitous, Godemis + more)
District Video Feature: Mr. Holloway on the 90008 Block!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
District Exclusive: NEW ROC C featuring GLASSES MALONE & CROOKED I
Just added to the Miracle Mile Compilation, new resident to to the Wilshire District family! Give a WestCoast Toast to ROC C! Back in 200Great with HEAT!
Can some one say BLOW! I don't mean Cocaine crew!
Let me tell ya first again, ROC C will blow the F%*K up!
Now CHURCH, ya cups up and TOAST!
ROC Mutha Fuc'n C is here! So Lets Break Bread!
OX NIZZLE FA'SHIZZLE OFF THE HIZZLE! SO FIZZLE TO THIS THIZZLE!
new ROC C w. GLASSES MALONE & CROOKED I at http://rocc.podomatic.com/
CLICK IMAGE to listen to some exclusive heat from the WESTCOAST!
CLICK CLACK Picture!
Fans of West Coast underground hip-hop know Roc C for his debut mic appearance on the 2004 Oh No single "Move Pt. 2", produced by J Dilla... Rocs stand-out verse and cameo in the songs video lead to his own deal with Stones Throw Records. As the latest MC from the prolific Oxnard, CA crew (Lootpack, Dudley Perkins, Oh No, M.E.D.) to join Stones Throws roster, Roc made a lot of noise right out the gate. His first single, "Dont Stop", an Oh No-produced slab of infectious trunk funk, was used for EA Sport’s Fight Night Round 3 video game. "All Questions Answered" featured production by Oxnard family member and longtime Roc C collaborator Oh No, as well as DJ Romes and Kan Kick. The diverse list of guest MC’s included Oh No, Dudley Perkins, Pok Dogg, Glasses Malone, J Ro, Chino XL, Bizzy Bone and Aloe Blacc. Roc recently signed on with management company Massbaum Music. He has been busy working on his second solo project as well as several group projects... Be on the lookout for new music and tour dates... The movement has begun...
www.myspace.com/rocthisway
Be on the look out for the NEW ROC C / OHNO project
TEAM GET'EM project coming soon on LOOK RECORDS!
www.myspace.com/teamgetem
For any bookings and press inquires for ROC C
contact: wilshiredistrict@hotmail.com
Can some one say BLOW! I don't mean Cocaine crew!
Let me tell ya first again, ROC C will blow the F%*K up!
Now CHURCH, ya cups up and TOAST!
ROC Mutha Fuc'n C is here! So Lets Break Bread!
OX NIZZLE FA'SHIZZLE OFF THE HIZZLE! SO FIZZLE TO THIS THIZZLE!
new ROC C w. GLASSES MALONE & CROOKED I at http://rocc.podomatic.com/
CLICK IMAGE to listen to some exclusive heat from the WESTCOAST!
CLICK CLACK Picture!
Fans of West Coast underground hip-hop know Roc C for his debut mic appearance on the 2004 Oh No single "Move Pt. 2", produced by J Dilla... Rocs stand-out verse and cameo in the songs video lead to his own deal with Stones Throw Records. As the latest MC from the prolific Oxnard, CA crew (Lootpack, Dudley Perkins, Oh No, M.E.D.) to join Stones Throws roster, Roc made a lot of noise right out the gate. His first single, "Dont Stop", an Oh No-produced slab of infectious trunk funk, was used for EA Sport’s Fight Night Round 3 video game. "All Questions Answered" featured production by Oxnard family member and longtime Roc C collaborator Oh No, as well as DJ Romes and Kan Kick. The diverse list of guest MC’s included Oh No, Dudley Perkins, Pok Dogg, Glasses Malone, J Ro, Chino XL, Bizzy Bone and Aloe Blacc. Roc recently signed on with management company Massbaum Music. He has been busy working on his second solo project as well as several group projects... Be on the lookout for new music and tour dates... The movement has begun...
www.myspace.com/rocthisway
Be on the look out for the NEW ROC C / OHNO project
TEAM GET'EM project coming soon on LOOK RECORDS!
www.myspace.com/teamgetem
For any bookings and press inquires for ROC C
contact: wilshiredistrict@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Brasil In Time!
Loved this movie...Would have it on play around the house and would watch it on repeat for 8 hours and glance at throughout the day! Great film to work to. Always felt like I was listening to some brazillian drum mix.
Shout to B+ and Coleman.
Shout to B+ and Coleman.