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Pomona native Lj Savvy has been crafting a sound a bit different from what is popular today. The multi-talented musician, engineer, artist, and lifestyle brand ambassador always seems to impress with his offerings. In this latest drop “#TSFIL” which stands for “Think She Fell In Love” the artist shows his ability to be a complete visionary. Writing and recording himself for several years now has produced a unique presentation and sound one that is unique enough to separate himself from other artists of his caliber but not so unique you can’t relate to it. The video was shot by Beans Production and the beat was produced by frequent collaborator Prod.Sky.
Pomona Drey’s grind is something to watch. The Pomona native has made a name for himself producing, and rapping, making some of Pomona’s most memorable street anthems. The Pomona vs. Everybody artist has been focused on his brand as of late FlyM, providing apparel and music, the soundtrack to Pomona Drey’s lifestyle—the “Past Due Vol.2” mixtape is one of PD’s most complete projects. To date, he has dropped several singles along with a Debut album “Who is Pomona Drey” that was well received. His ability to stay consistent and independent funding, producing, recording, and distributing his own works and catalog. Is something to be respected. Check the tape out!
AD best known recently for his role as co-host on the popular YouTube Podcast platform No Jumper, is returning back to what he really is dope at which is being a dope artist. Throughout the early 2010s AD made a name for himself by dropping consistently well-received mixtapes. With one of his songs, “I Got the Juice” hitting the radio. The Compton artist would take a break from music and move his talent to No Jumper. Gaining popularity quickly as Adam22’s co-host and eventually landed his own show on the platform and co-hosted another. Things would take a turn several weeks ago as several others and AD would split from Adam 22 and No Jumper over betrayal, and sheisty business moves.
This new single shows AD’s diversity as an artist, something we haven’t seen in a while. You can check him out weekly on his own platform Cuhmunnity on YoutTube something he and his current manager Pun host together.
Big INLAND! as Noa James would say! the DIY’ers who pride themselves on Doing It Yourself, grind it out independently and intentionally reject some of the negative aspects of the mainstream rap game, pop back out on “It’s Inside You” the track servers as motivation, inspiration for those looking to do the same and build their own lane.
Please make no mistake though, These two are wordsmiths with a passion for Hip Hop and its unique expression of independence and individual style. What makes what they are doing cool is just that nobody sounds like either artist it’s authentic music based on their daily lives and hustle.
JasonMartin fka Problem carved out his own way crafting several underground classic mixtapes and writing records for legendary artists like Snoop Dogg. JasonMartin never gave up, he successfully launched his own indie label Diamond Lane Music Group, and dropped several classic songs like “Like Whaat”, ” Don’t Be Mad at Me”, “Say That Then (feat. G Malone)” and more.
This recent rebrand and move to JasonMartin began after a 10 Year anniversary of the Mollywood mixtape series. With guest appearances by EastSide K-Boy, RjMrLa, Damar Derozen, Wallie The Sensei, and more. Which was a night of celebration but more of a closing of chapters and the launching of JasonMartin.
The new album is definitely different and feels creative, introspective. The substance and topics are relative and relatable. You can feel JasonMartin who in my opinion has matured and is open to a wider variety of conversation and topic points within the music. This transition is appropriate and hats off to JasonMartin for having the gull to evolve and add something special and personal to the game. Give the album some play time!
Pomona icons Suga Free and Kokane have worked together before on other West Coast classic songs we all know and love. The SugaKane album has been talked about for a few years. Many thought it was a unicorn and would never manifest. But! it’s here and it’s everything we hoped it would be.
Suga Free is masterful as usual with his pace heavy flow and game-laced wordplay. Kokane adds the silk to each song and delivers with his signature hooks and adlibs. This combination with no interruptions is something to be celebrated. The production is perfection with several remakes to 70’s and 80’s funk classics the Pimpish duo effortlessly glide over.
All in all, this is a win for West Coast Hip Hop and Hip Hop en-general. When two players meet oh what a treat. Check this album out!
Bay Area artist and Thizz Nation representative J Diggs just dropped a bombshell on culture commentator and artist manager Wack 100. This isn’t the first Wack 100 diss song, but to date, it is proven to be the most heard. Diggs held nothing back on the diss everything from the beat selection to the lyrics and the video itself, are sharp and meant to deliver a hefty blow.
Wack 100 has been attempting to make a name for himself outside of music management by talking on the once-popular mobile app Clubhouse. Clubhouse sprung to popularity during the height of the pandemic when most were stuck in their house or on long vacations around the world. Wack seemingly took this as an opportunity to be heard. But instead of using it to drive business and raise the western region to its once-prominent music industry dominance, Wack decided to take the Ricky Lake, and Wendy Williams route.
There have been many disappointing and embarrassing moments sense. The West Coast can definitely benefit from getting back to making music that influences the world. But for now, we will put this “3 Finger Wack” track on repeat. The track pulls from the 50 Cent mega-hit “In Da Club” from the early ’00s and was produced by Sean T. Digg’s brings out what looks like the entire Bay Area for this video, which was shot and edited by Bub The SOP.
The Killer Inc. CEO has lost a step and in fact, has shifted into another gear. This newest street single “Started From Scratch” Snoppy Badazz holds no punches. The track is a stark reminder of how tricky this game can get and how Snoopy Badazz has been able to maneuver through all the hate and toxic politics that still plague the west coast, keeping the region from its once dominate reign in music and culture.
SeeFor Yourself, Poseyedon, and Burger, have released their latest animated music video titled “Armpits”. The music video features the three emcees rapping about their experience of getting high. As the song progresses, they start experiencing hallucinations and strange sensations, including sinking into the carpet and losing the feeling in their armpits.
The music video is a creative and humorous depiction of the experience of getting high and losing oneself in culinary fantasies. The emcees rap about their cravings for ice cream sandwiches, and low-fat snacks. The video is produced with high-quality animation and vibrant colors, making it a visual treat for viewers.
Spottie WiFi, the groundbreaking CryptoPunk rapper, is set to release his new single “Buy the Dips” featuring Jim Jones on April 12th, 2023, via digital music agency Flourish & Prosper Music Group.
Jim Jones, a highly respected and influential rapper, is well known for his many accomplishments in the web3 industry. He was the first mainstream rapper to sell an NFT, a 3D artwork of his necklace, in 2021. In addition, he has his own line of cryptocurrency ATMs, which shows his dedication to the world of digital assets. In 2022, Jones released a NFT video for “We Set The Trends” featuring Migos that featured a Spottie Wifi cameo and many other popular NFT collections.
Showtime.xyz x Spottie Wifi
Spottie has recently partnered with Showtime.xyz, a startup digital collectible platform, to offer an exciting opportunity to fans. Fans who pre-save Spottie’s upcoming album on Spotify through Showtime.xyz’s platform will now have a chance to win exclusive digital collectibles on Showtime.xyz.
Spottie WiFi’s “Buy the Dips” single is expected to build on his previous success and set the stage for his upcoming album, “The Kings Alpha” dropping April 28th. This highly anticipated album is set to continue Spottie’s trend of groundbreaking innovation in the music industry.
Performance at Gramercy Theatre with Styles P
In addition to the release of “Buy the Dips,” Spottie WiFi will be performing at the Gramercy Theatre with Styles P on April 12th, 2023. This highly anticipated event is expected to draw a large crowd and showcase Spottie’s unique style of CryptoPunk rap.
Styles P is a well-respected artist in the hip-hop industry with a long history of success. He has been active in the music scene for over two decades, releasing hit albums and collaborating with other major artists like Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and The Notorious B.I.G.
The Gramercy Theatre, located in the heart of New York City’s Gramercy neighborhood, is a historic music venue that has been entertaining audiences for over 80 years. The Gramercy Theatre has since become one of the most popular and iconic music venues in the city, hosting a variety of shows from up-and-coming artists to legendary performers.
Tech N9ne released a new single and music video titled “Things I Like” on his Strange Music label. The track features a jazzy guitar lead and Tech’s signature cadence as he raps about his favorite things. The accompanying video shows him performing with a full band, and hints at the dawn of another season for Tech N9ne and Strange Music. Last month, Tech made headlines for his appearance at the Super Bowl and for representing the Kansas City Chiefs as a team ambassador. He performed at the victory parade and thanked the fans for their support.
Recently West Coast emcee Vicasso spoke about his music and its recent spread across Compton and the rest of LA. Bringing a true sense of lyricism and devotion to the craft of making music, Vicasso has embodied the essence of rappers like Nas, Mausberg, and Nipsey into a sound that’s his own.
Hailing from Compton, Vicasso’s music is heavily influenced by his personal experiences living in Compton and what life is like in LA. His songs are often uplifting and inspirational, offering hope and encouragement to those facing challenging times.
If you’re looking for music that will motivate and inspire you, look no further than Vicasso who has his own lane of music that the world needs.
“I know that my lane of making conscious music isn’t the fastest way to getting to where I want to go with this music, but I’m more focused on the lyricism aspect of this music and I’m looking to really have an impact as far as how my lyrics are taken and used by the listeners,” Vicasso said.
In addition to spreading positive messages about health and wellness, Vicasso’s music is also uplifting and inspirational. His songs often tell stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success. The messages in his music have helped many people through tough times in their lives – including himself.
Vicasso was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and given six months to live. However after researching alternative treatments, he found the work of Dr. Sebi, an herbalist who developed a natural plant-based diet and lifestyle regimen that has been used to successfully treat numerous diseases. He incorporates that way of living and treating the body into his music to this day.
“I didn’t want to accept the doctors’ prognosis so I began to research alternative treatments and came across the work of Dr. Sebi, a natural healer who developed a plant-based diet and herbal remedies to treat diseases,” Vicasso explained.
Dr. Sebi’s teachings on natural food and medicine have had a profound influence on Vicasso’s music. His music is full of positive messages about staying healthy and taking care of your body. He encourages his fans to eat right and exercise..
Now Vicasso is sharing his story with the world in hopes of inspiring others to heal themselves through natural foods but also through the way people think and move in the world.
Vicasso’s message is simple: “Food is medicine. By eating the right foods, we can prevent and heal disease. My story is proof that these teachings work. For anyone looking to improve their health or heal from an illness, I’m showing fans the way.”
This is an inspiring example of how even the most dire of circumstances can be overcome. His story has shown us that a healthy lifestyle and natural remedies through Dr. Sebi’s teachings are powerful tools to beat cancer, no matter what type it is.
Vicasso hopes his story will continue to inspire others who have been diagnosed with cancer to believe in themselves and make positive changes for their health and well-being.
Los Angeles artist Lil Sodi recently sat down with Big Court of the Holdin’ Court Podcast, and discussed a few things. He speaks on His time with Atlanta artist Jeezy, being confronted by Monster Kody, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, and more.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have teamed up with renowned tattoo artist and creative Mister Cartoon for an exclusive player t-shirt series to coincide with Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. The reimagined t-shirt series features three players, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Julio Urías, and will be available for purchase starting Thursday, the first day of the 2023 regular season.
Dodgers-Mister Cartoon Shirts Sold in Two Colors
The Dodgers-Mister Cartoon shirts come in two colors and will be sold exclusively at Dodger Stadium. In a promotional video shared by the team, the shirts look impressive and are likely to be a hit among fans.
Past Dodgers Merchandise Collaborations
In the past, the Dodgers have collaborated with Undefeated, Union Los Angeles, Born X Raised, and Bricks and Wood, among others. However, this latest partnership with Mister Cartoon is expected to stand out from previous collaborations due to the unique designs and creativity of the famed artist.
Mister Cartoon’s Impressive Portfolio
Mister Cartoon has made a name for himself in Los Angeles by creating a wide range of murals, album covers, logos, and well-known tattoo designs. He has also worked with several big corporations, including Apple, Nike, Model, Disney, and T-Mobile, on various collaborations.
Mister Cartoon’s Previous Work with Dodgers
Mister Cartoon previously worked with the Dodgers on a limited-edition 2020 World Series champions card for Topps, which sold out quickly. His creative contribution to the team has been well-received by fans, and this partnership is another example of the Dodgers’ commitment to delivering innovative merchandise to their supporters.
Dodgers Opening Day Details
Julio Urías will make his first career Opening Day start and follow in the footsteps of Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler. Kershaw holds the franchise record with nine Dodgers Opening Day starts, and like with Buehler last season, is equally excited to watch Urías receive the honor this year.
The Dodgers’ Opening Day at Dodger Stadium will be a night game, which is a rarity for the team. In the past 47 years, they have only played night games on Opening Day in 1995, 2011, and 2020. While their 2022 home opener was also at night, it was not the first game of the season.
In the newest episode of “In the News,” Doug and I discuss the aftermath of Vibe and Billboard’s “50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time.” Specifically, we delve into comments made by Hip-Hop legend Melle Mel and attempt to bridge the gap between this art form’s pioneers and today’s artists.
Ultimately, we conclude that everyone has their formative years, and the metrics of those times are the ones we often carry. However, every era is different, and it’s not about hating but educating so that everyone can appreciate the music based on how people judged it at its time.
Covina’s IamBillyDee returns with a new fresh look and a dope video. “Double Tap” is a mini movie production that follows up the YeloHill & Suga Free single “Or Nah” where at the end you will catch Billy Dee taking a break from his intergalactic work and travel. “Double Tap” picks up from there as Billy Dee returns to his ship and falls asleep only to be awakened by Bar Manager and friend O. Suga Free lends his classic vibe to the track with a fire verse. Overall it looks like Billy Dee is set to continue to deliver R&B and dope vibes. Check the new visual out!
Larry June & The Alchemist make for a power duo when connected. The Alchemist has some classic Hip Hop production under his belt and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Coupled with the smooth wordplay of Larry Jue the two collaborators make for dope beats and rhymes. check this new drop out!
West Coast rap veteran and Inglewood legend Mack 10, returns from his hiatus with a new single. “King Of Chevy’s” and it sounds like he hasn’t missed a beat. Vintage Mack 10 vibe with a new twist has made for a high demand. The results are in with a heavy street buzz this new single has already racked up over 200k views on YouTube. Mack was out of the music scene for over a decade. It’s good to see him back and pressing forward. The chicken Hawk has more on the way and is repping a new label Compound Interest.
Yog Westwood and Bookie do it #4DaCulture in a new visual. The lead single from a compilation project Yog and Bookie two Arizona staples in the rap game came together and put on for their city. I met with Yog and Bookie, the energy is real and so is the music. They have been on a serious promo campaign hitting most if not all, of the major radio shows. Yogwestwood has been on a mission to restore the feeling of good music and quality substance in the city of Phoenix for a while now. He has worked with and brought out some of Hip Hops’ most notable artists and legends. #4DaCulutre is packed with talent and dope music. If you want to see what it looks like to put a city on your back keep watching Bookie and Yog just getting started with this lead single.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Spottie Wifi, the world’s best and only CryptoPunk rapper, has announced the exclusive drop of his new music video for “The King’s Alpha,” the title track of his highly anticipated sophomore album. The album, titled “The King’s Alpha” is set to release in April. It promises to be a biographical underdog story of Spottie Wifi’s reignited passion for music due to the COVID pandemic.
“The King’s Alpha” is a powerful and introspective track that tells the story of everything that has happened in Spottie Wifi’s life since his debut album “I’m Spottie” dropped. The song highlights his collaborations with legends like Bun B and Jim Jones, opening for Lil Wayne and Eminem at ApeFest, and even helping Snoop Dogg and his son Champ develop the NFT strategy for Death Row records and helped generate $44 Million dollars in Web3 for the revamped label. It is a testament to Spottie Wifi’s vision of becoming a mainstream artist and entrepreneur.
With the release of this music video, Spottie Wifi invites his fans to join him on this journey and witness the story of his life unfold on screen. The video was mostly filmed at Snoop Dogg’s main compound in Los Angeles. Spottie Wifi has always been known for his creative vision and ability to push boundaries, and this music video is no exception.
Spottie Wifi’s unique sound and style have made him a rising star in the music industry, and “King of Punks” is set to solidify his place as one of the most influential artists of our time. With its deeply personal and relatable themes, this album promises to resonate with audiences across the globe and become a timeless masterpiece.
In anticipation of the album’s release, Spottie Wifi has been working tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience for his fans. The music video for “The King’s Alpha” is just the beginning, as he plans to continue pushing the boundaries and delivering innovative content that sets him apart. To help him with this, he tapped the first ever Bored Ape to produce a Music Video, Francis Bored Apela. They met over a year ago while filming for a Bored Ape Documentary.
Spottie Wifi’s exclusive drop of “The King’s Alpha” music video is a momentous occasion that marks the beginning of a new era for the artist. With the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, “King of Punks,” Spottie Wifi is set to make his mark on the music industry and leave a lasting legacy. Fans can expect a journey that is deeply personal and relatable, with a sound that is unique and unforgettable. The release of this music video is just the beginning, and we cannot wait to see what Spottie Wifi has in store for us next.
