High Times Cannabis Cup 2015 | Los Angeles | BREAL.TV

B-Real aka Dr. Greenthumb takes a stroll around the 2015 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in San Bernardino, California for a few on the spot interviews.



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Knxwledge & Ahnnu Debut Juke EP | DGM​.​VOL​.​1_VATOGATO&CAKEDOG

Los Angeles producers Knxwledge and Ahhnu adopt new aliases, delivering a new juke-influenced EP called DGM.VOL.1_VATOGATO as Vatogato and Cakedog. Running in at six tracks total, the newly released project pays homage to late footwork pioneer DJ Rashad, creating a chaotic, futuristic, enjoyable mix of mashups and original records with familiar samples. Stream DGM.VOL.1_VATOGATO below.

HouseShoes Presents | The Gift Volume 10 | DRUGS BEATS

Houseshoes drops the final installment of “The Gift” series. Volume 10.



"It's been a minute.
But I'm back at it again with the final installment of The Gift series.
DRUGS BEATS hails from North Carolina and has had placements with 50 Cent, Ludacris, Lloyd Banks, Big Boi and many more.
Enjoy, and get ready for 2015.
Street Corner Music has MAD shit on deck for y'all..."

-Shoes

Ghostface Killah | Boiler Room | Los Angeles Live Show

Ghostface Killah | Boiler Room | Los Angeles Live Show

Michael Uzowuru ft. Vic Mensa & Donnie Trumpet | April 13th

Out of nowhere, producer Michael Uzowuru has shared the full version of “April 13th,” after teasing the track over a year ago. Recorded in Los Angeles, the song features young Chicago duo Vic Mensa and Donnie Trumpet, who formerly played together as Kid These Days, keeping the vocals soft above a sweet electric guitar, piano, trumpet and complimenting drums. If you feel like treating today like a Sunday, this one’s for you.



Written by: (M. Uzowuru / V. Mensa / N. Segal / J. Gitelman / O. Keith)
Produced & Arranged by: Michael Uzowuru for BEYONDCATEGORY

Electric Guitar: Jeff Gitelman
Mellotron Piano: Om'Mas Keith
Fender Rhodes: Simon Sverdolv
Drum Programming: Michael Uzowuru
Trumpet: Donnie Trumpet

Engineers: Jordan Jones, Om'Mas Keith & Michael Uzowuru
Assistant Engineers: Rich Gonzales & Toby Mbelu
Recorded @ Whitelines, (Hollywood, CA)

Mixed by: Jordan Jones (@JDNJNS) & Michael Uzowuru

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KR | Dearly Beloved | Produced by IAMNOBODI

Los Angeles Artist KR finally delivers a dope new track titled "Dearly Beloved" Produced By Soulection Artist IAMNOBODI



Assisting Vocals:
Phantom Thrett
Jasmine Nichole
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Engineer Credit:
Ross Vega

Dj Lean Rock X Cha Cha | Rebel

Peep that new Lean Rock!

Four to the Floor: Ep. 4 | Soulection | Channel 4 London

About a month ago London's Channel 4 included a small feature on us during one of their recent episodes for their new forward thinking series called 'Four to the Floor'. This series focuses on unique music performances, intimate artist films, videos and animations.



▶ Soulection ~ The Sound of Tomorrow
▶ http://facebook.com/soulection | http://twitter.com/soulection

Learn more about Four to the Floor - Channel 4 (London):
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Special thanks to Jason Mbala & Lemonade Money TV Productions http://lemonademoney.tv

Discover ~ http://soulection.com

Rocky Dawuni | African Thriller

"African Thriller" is the first single from the African star Rocky Dawuni's new album "Branches of the Same Tree," which will be released in March 2015 on Cumbancha.



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"African Thriller," sung in West African pidgin English, embodies Rocky Dawuni's unique "Afro-Roots" sound, a funky blend of soul, pop, Afrobeat and reggae grooves that have made him a household name in his native Ghana and earned him a wide following across the globe. Jeremy Sole, a DJ, producer and host on the taste-defining Los Angeles radio station KCRW, remixed the single version of "African Thriller". Sole has previously remixed tracks for Femi Kuti, David Bowie, Thievery Corporation, and Quantic, among others.

Shot in Los Angeles, the highly polished music video, directed by Glen Wilson, and choreographed by Kara Mack, offers an explosion of West African inspired dance moves, rich colors, and a celebratory atmosphere. Wilson, who directed Dawuni's earlier "African Reggae Fever" video, was inspired by one of his favorite documentaries, When We Were Kings, which documented the famous Ali/Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" bout that took place in Kinshasha, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) on October 30th, 1974. The video also references Afro Funke', Rocky's world renowned cross cultural dance club in Los Angeles, and offers visual tributes to Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.

According to Rocky Dawuni, "'African Thriller' is a persona, a concept and a vision of what contemporary beauty and excitement will emerge from the confrontation and collision of cultures. The video hints at historical and cultural signposts in a metaphoric expression of how the dance floor is one of the ultimate and most colorful places for global unity, celebration and liberation."

Rocky Dawuni and his team are excited for this video to inspire others to "shake it till it go be hot, hot!" Rocky is asking fans to post their “African Thiller” inspired dance-videos to his Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/rockydawuni) and will soon be announcing an upcoming remix contest. Sign up for the email list for more details: http://eepurl.com/bKNe

Rocky Dawuni is a musician and humanitarian activist from Ghana, West Africa. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, his recordings and thrilling live performances have attracted thousands to his concerts around the world at top festivals and prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Dawuni has collaborated and performed with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monae and John Legend, among many others.

Dawuni's eloquence, cultural diplomacy and successful melding of music and activism have led him to become a passionate spokesperson for various global causes. He has joined forces with Product (RED), UNICEF, the Carter Center and the UN Foundation. In 2012, Dawuni was appointed the Tourism and Cultural Ambassador of Ghana and World Ambassador for the Musicians Union of Ghana. The same year, he was named a United Nations Foundation Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, alongside actress Julia Roberts and chef José Andrés.

Influenced by the soulful beats of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, the positive messages and deep grooves of Bob Marley and the infectious, sing-along anthems of Michael Franti, K'naan and Matisyahu, Rocky Dawuni's songs straddle the musical boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the US to create a universally appealing sound that unites generations and cultures.

CONNECT WITH ROCKY DAWUNI:
http://www.rockydawuni.com
http://www.facebook.com/rockydawuni
http://www.twitter.com/rockydawuni
http://www.youtube.com/rockydawunimusic

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http://shop.cumbancha.com/releases.html/
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Ben Baller Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Complex’s Joe La Puma takes Ben Baller to RIF LA to shop for sneakers and talk about how reselling has changed.

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Pyramid Vritra | Rhythm Roulette

We’re back with another episode of Rhythm Roulette, featuring Stones Throw producer and emcee Pyramid Vritra. We took PV over to Mount Analog in Los Angeles, where he immediately got down to business. After making his picks, we headed to the studio so he could get to flippin’ his selections. The final result is a hazy, hard-hitting jawn that you can easily vibe out to.



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Return of the BBoy | Interview with Poe One

Before his workshop at the HipHopHuis in Rotterdam, Poe One had a little talk with the guys from Return Of The Bboy. Check what the man had to say and try to understand what it means to represent for this culture.

Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" Having One-Night Only Screenings

Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" film is set to be screened in Chicago, Atlanta and Houston as part of one-night only screenings.

Nas’ Nas: Time Is Illmatic film is slated to released theatrically October 1 in New York and Los Angeles.

Distributed by Tribeca Film, the movie is also scheduled to be screened at 29 American cities October 2 as part of a one-night only screenings. The full list of the cities and venues is below, as is a poster for the film.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is scheduled to be available on demand, iTunes, and other VOD providers October 3.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic focuses on the making of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 acclaimed debut album.

The film features Nas "returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences — from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning Hip Hop scene in New York City — and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 19,” according to a press release. "Featuring interviews with his Illmatic producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a thrilling account of Nas' evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC."

Atlanta, GA AMC Phipps Plaza

AMC Southlake 24

Austin, TX Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Baltimore, MD Charles Theatre

AMC Owings Mills 17

Charlotte, NC AMC Carolina 22

AMC Concord 24

Chicago, IL AMC Loews Crestwood 8

Music Box

Dallas, TX Angelika Film Center

Denver, CO AMC Highlands Ranch 24

Sie Film Center

Fairfax, VA Angelika Film Center Mosaic

Fort Worth, TX AMC Grapevine 30

Houston, TX Sundance Cinemas

AMC Studio 30

Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park

Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park

Jacksonville, FL AMC Orange Park 24

Miami, FL O Cinema Wynwood

AMC Aventura 24

Milwaukee, WI AMC Mayfair Mall 18

Minneapolis, MN Undergound Film Festival

Nashville, TN Belcourt Theatre

Oakland, CA The New Parkway Theater

Orlando, FL AMC Altamonte Mall 18

Phoenix, AZ AMC Arrowhead 14

Plano, TX Angelika Film Center

Portland, OR Cinema 21

Sacramento, CA Tower Theatre

San Antonio, TX AMC Rivercenter 11

San Diego, CA Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14

San Francisco, CA Roxie Theatre

Seattle, WA Sundance Cinemas

AMC Pacific Place 11

St. Louis, MO AMC West Olive 16

Toronto, ON TIFF Bell Lightbox

Washington, DC Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

Winston-Salem, NC a/parture Cinema

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Trash Talk | G-Pen Free Tour

Trash Talk | G-Pen Free Tour in Los Angeles

AIR JORDAN 6 RETRO | FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP

WRITTEN BY: KEENAN HIGGINS/Green Label

Back in 1991, Michael Jordan took home his first NBA Championship when he and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a game-changing Finals showdown. Jordan Brand pays tribute to that iconic moment with a special pair of the Air Jordan 6, appropriately titled the “First Championship” edition.

Aside from the crisp white base, these truly stand out for the icy sole and subtle speckled accents. Check out a few pics below, and let us know if you'll be checking for these when they drop later this year.

Doja Cat | Purrr! | EP

Doja Cat Drops Her New EP Purrr!

Doja Cat first caught our ears with “So High,” an eastern-influenced ode to the drug called love. Today, the Los Angeles singer releases her debut EP Purrr!, featuring a new relaxed standout “Control,” a breezy seaside joyride built on slow builds and wavy echoes. The EP features production from MNDSGN, and other aspirational LA beat nerds we’re checking for. Fans of Kali Uchis will dig Doja’s spacey singing style, but its when she dips into straight-laced rap that her project gets particularly ambitious. Stream her new EP below or cop it on iTunes today.

American Apparel fires controversial CEO

American Apparel founder Dov Charney was ousted Wednesday by the company in the wake of allegations of misconduct against him. In a statement on its website, the board said that it notified Charney of its intent to terminate his employment as president and CEO. He is expected to be fired following a 30-day period, the statement added.

John Luttrell, the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will step in as interim CEO. The board named Allan Mayer and David Danziger as co-chairmen to replace Charney as chairman of the board.

According to the statement, the "decision to replace Mr. Charney grew out of an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct." "We take no joy in this, but the Board felt it was the right thing to do," said Allan Mayer,"Dov Charney created American Apparel, but the Company has grown much larger than any one individual and we are confident that its greatest days are still ahead."

Charney's tenure at American Apparel has been less than drama-free: In addition to various allegations of misconduct, AA's former CEO has faced a sex-slave lawsuit, undergone an immigration investigation, been threatened with bankruptcy, and has been long criticized for running the company's notoriously "racy" ads.

When asked in an interview with CNBC back in 2012 about the many lawsuits against him alleging inappropriate behavior, Charney said it was all par for the course: "That's also a testimony to my success, though, the fact that I'm a target for baseless lawsuits ... All the lawsuits that have been levied against me are baseless ... I'm not going to sit here and go through thousands of pages or something, but the allegations that I acted improperly at any time are completely a fiction."

According to the Los Angeles Times, a source familiar with the matter says, “[Charney]’s going to fight like hell to get this company back, but he won’t succeed."

Clint Dempsey of the U.S. soccer team recorded a hip-hop album.

Professional athletes have been recording albums for years now, with mostly horrific results. Clint Dempsey of the U.S. soccer team hopes to change that.

The Wall Street Journal, has the details:

Unbeknown to his fans and teammates, the 31-year-old Mr. Dempsey spent two weeks in Los Angeles during the off-season recording a 13-track album, “The Redux,” which he and his friend, the rapper XO, plan to release in the months ahead. Using his artist name “Deuce,” Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player raps about going from rags to riches, “banging Gs” (scoring goals) and being “Captain America.”

“We just were having fun with it and it ended up being an album,” said Mr. Dempsey, who collaborated with rappers and producers from his hometown of Nacogdoches, Texas. One of them, Mike Chehadé, said that if nothing else, the record could help make the U.S. team seem a little more intimidating.

“We’re not known as a soccer powerhouse—we’re almost known for being soft. But Clint has this edge,” he said.

This is no celebrity-athlete lark, apparently. Dempsey has been rapping for years. “He’ll just call you sometimes and start free-styling—he doesn’t even say hello,” Chehade told the Wall Street Journal.

The first single off the new album, “It’s Poppin,” drops Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT at Deuceandxo.com, the Wall Street Journal reports. But for now, here’s Deuce’s 2006 efford, “Don’t Tread.”



BY MATT BONESTEEL/The Washington Post

BANKS | GODDESS

Banks announces debut album, Goddess, streams title track

Building on the momentum and success of her 2013 London EP, Los Angles songstress Banks is currently putting the final touches on her debut album Goddess for Harvest Records, due out on September 9th. Today she premiered its title track and lead single on BBC Radio 1xtra.

No stranger to shadowy netherworlds populated by sticky beats and even sultrier vocals — see the sweaty, Shlohmo-produced “Brain” — Banks weaves together yet another tantalizer for the late-night crowd with the help of London producer and SBTRKT affiliate Lil Silva. While it’s shrouded in dark atmospherics, the inspiration behind the song tells a more empowering story, one that according to Banks, permeates throughout most of her forthcoming LP.

“It’s so important for women to embrace themselves and feel like goddesses,” she said at a UK concert last month, right before debuting “Goddess” live. “The song’s called ‘Goddess’ because every woman is a f*cking goddess.” Amen to that. Listen in below (via NPR).



And catch Banks live on tour this spring:

Banks 2014 Tour Dates:
05/24 – Vancouver, BC @ TBA
05/25 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
05/26 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
05/28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
06/04 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
06/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts at the Wolf Building
06/08 – New York, NY @ Governor’s Ball Music Festival
06/10 – Toronto, ON @ The Hoxton
06/12 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival
07/18 – Dublin, IE @ Longitude Festival

Worth | Brooklyn Made Custom Motorcycles | BUILT TO WORK

Dickies x Karmaloop connect with urban motorcycle builder Tim Harney at his workshop in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Tim builds custom bikes and works with inner city youth to transfer tangible creative & mechanical skills as part of our Built To Work series.