RELEASE: Hip-Hop @ Mission Tobacco Lounge in Riverside, CA

“Goldyn Chyld II” Ras Kass ft. DJ Rhettmatic

@RasKass “Goldyn Chyld II” ft. DJ @Rhettmatic (Video) « The Audio Hustlaz

Black Cloud Music Presents: Noa James’ Take You Higher (Acoustic) - Video

Black Cloud Music Presents: Noa James’ Take You Higher Acoustic Version Video « Brick To Ya Face

Deph One painting @ Black Book Sessions 8

Here is a message from another artist friend of mine from back in the day, Deph One, regarding the upcoming Blackbook Sessions in Ontario, CA. If you are down with graffiti, illustration and art in general, here is a way to bring that into a positive light with some fantastic artists, many of which inspire me to do what I do.

"Ill be painting LIVE at this years Black Book Sessions 8 on July 10th, 2010 at the Killer Distribution Warehouse in Ontario, Ca with artists Maxx242, Jeff Soto, Craola, OG Abel, Risky, Retna, Dire one, Munk One, and many others. This event is brought to you by FMS and The Wild Ones. Black Book Sessions is a non-profit organization committed to supporting and acknowledging young artists to reach their highest potential in their lives and communities. Their Long term commitment is to contribute to the education of talented youths and their careers. Come watch your favorite artists paint LIVE, also check out the custom cars, food and music." -Deph One





So check out Blackbook Sessions. More info at the links below.

Official Blackbook Sessions site

The Art of Deph » Blog Archive » Painting @ Black Book Sessions 8

Maxx242 - Pearl Jam poster prints

I've had the pleasure of knowing Maxx for some time and although I don't say hi as often as I should or could, I always follow his work in illustration, murals and whatever else he may be doing. This is a great artist and I hope you all can appreciate his dedication to his style and cleanliness in conception to production.

Peace Maxx. Keep doing what you do.

Buffalo, NY


Auckland, NZ


maxx242.com - Pearl Jam Prints Now Available!

Vinnie Paz talking about Kill Devil Hills (DJ Muggs & Ill Bill project)

Here is a great clip of Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks speaking on the Kill Devil Hills project collaboration between DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill and Ill Bill of La Coka Nostra. Take a peak!



Soul Assassins

Paul Barron's Oscar Grant Posters - Oakland, CA

Paul Barron's Oscar Grant Posters - Oakland, CA on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Legalize It 2010 - Slightly Stoopid and Cypress Hill

If you are a fan of Cypress Hill (or Slightly Stoopid) you are bound to enjoy these free mp3s as part of the promotion for the Pass the Joint Tour, a Legalize it 2010 music tour featuring the 2 bands. Just follow the link, share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter and get your SMOKE on!!!


Legalize It 2010 - Slightly Stoopid and Cypress Hill: Pass The Joint

OZONE 50 MC's: OZONE 50 MCs available for download

I personally checked out this mixtapoe recently and was happily surprisesds with the project and concept completion. Basically, 50 MCs on a variety of classic hip hop instrumental tracks and WOW, do these guys come with heat. Check out the fire with the link below for download.



OZONE 50 MC's: OZONE 50 MCs available for download

Eminem's "Recovery" at Billboard No. 1

I myself have been enjoying this album, loving the lyricism, but to be honest, I do not agree with so many who are saying this is his best work ever. I think it is refreshing to hear him come back after the Relapse album (although, this MC loved 3AM), I am not so accepting to the commercially backed pop singing on the album. All in all, great project and I will be listening. For more on this story, check out the BallerStatus.com link below.

BallerStatus.com » Album Charts: Eminem Splashes The Billboard 200 At No. 1 With ‘Recovery’