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KAWS INTERVIEW IN BLAST MAGAZINE | Aerosol Fiends

2010-09-29T03:02:00.000-07:00

KAWS Museum Exhibit Opening from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.

KAWS INTERVIEW IN BLAST MAGAZINE | Aerosol Fiends

Creep Machine | Blog Archive | Drawn From the Well book by Greg "Craola™" Simkins

2010-09-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT 2 | THE REVENGE | Aerosol Fiends

2010-09-27T17:16:00.000-07:00

Push It To The Limit II from I Love Graffiti on Vimeo.

THE 4TH ANNUAL ESTRIA INVITATIONAL GRAFFITI BATTLE | Aerosol Fiends

2010-09-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

THE 4TH ANNUAL ESTRIA INVITATIONAL GRAFFITI BATTLE | Aerosol Fiends

Mister Cartoon interview | YRB Magazine

2010-09-27T17:13:00.000-07:00

EVERFRESH BLACKBOOK LAUNCH | Aerosol Fiends

2010-09-27T17:12:00.000-07:00

EVERFRESH: BLACKBOOK Teaser from Callum Preston on Vimeo.

CONCRETE IMMORTALZ X ELITE GUDZ X COPE 2 COMIC BOOK | Aerosol Fiends

2010-09-27T17:10:00.000-07:00

CONCRETE IMMORTALZ X ELITE GUDZ X COPE 2 COMIC BOOK | Aerosol Fiends

"Paint the World" - Interview with John Regan - NEW HIP-HOP

2010-08-04T03:52:00.000-07:00

Recently, RYMEdesign blog and myself, Grey Matter, were invited by the Wil Loesel and the rest of the great people at Culture VI records (NY) to produce promotional artwork for new music off up-and-comer John Regan's new album, as well as present the good hip-hop people of the web with an exclusive interview.

John Regan is an artist who actively projects the elements of hip-hop in his music and even further, through his very essence. According to Culture VI, his work ethic and networking skills are up to challenge anyone in his quest for musical dominance on college radio stations and blogs around the world. His collaborations are solid in hip-hop and places him in high hopes for fans with guests on his upcoming album ranging from Joell Ortiz, PackFM, & Skyzoo to Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and more.

As a lyricist, family man and newly appointed President of the Culture VI label, this former graffiti artist is determined to follow the path he has set out for himself and accomplish whatever it is that crosses his motivated mind.

Speaking of mind, you can get into John Regan's by reading the following interview. Don't forget to peep the artwork for the new song "Paint The World" featuring PackFM.

So tell the people your name and where you’re coming from…

A couple of years ago you might have called me Poizun and caught me hanging on an exit 1 mile ahead sign while you're driving. But now, my name is simple: John Regan. And to clear the air - no I am not related to the 40th president. I grew up in a suburban Baltimore neighborhood and now live a half of an EP ride away from downtown Baltimore. You follow me right…?

How long have you been involved in Hip-Hop, or music in general and how did you get involved in the first place?

I’ve been dealing with H.E.R. for quite some time - sometime before this century began. I’d hate to bore you with the old "rhyming in the lunch room cliché", but there really isn’t a hallmark story tale here.

Who or what were the biggest influences on you while developing your style and who inspires you to write your rhymes nowadays?

Well I’m a mid-eighties baby, so traditionally Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, Nas, et cetera, but I branched off to a lot of your old school Sam Cook, Etta James, & Sara Vaughn - you know, that golden age of music. I felt in order to understand today’s music, you had to learn what and where it was influenced by.

NOW - I’d have to say my manager Wil and my producer, YZ. The folks I mentioned above gave me my influence, but these guys TEACH me, its like Danielson times 2, lol.

YZ spent his career working with the world's biggest artists - Mary J. bilge, Lil Wayne, Pattie LaBelle, Chucky Thompson, Fat Joe, Young Guru, Rich Harrington. And he doesn’t hand out beat CD’s. He's actually WORKED with these artists. Most producer today never even met the artists they claimed to have "worked with".

Lemme sum up YZ like this. Thanks to Wil, I have beat CDs from almost all my favorite producers - with a green light to record on whatever I like --- and i STILL had YZ produce over half the album! That's real shit right there. If i told you the producers who we recorded with that DIDN'T make the albums, you'd flip.

Oh and Wil? Pfft, he’s like the guy on the couch on Half-Baked, lol. Nah, he’s incredible. He’s like the most easy going guy, and a great, positive person to be around. Yet he yields results. He walks into meetings like he's Suge Knight. He has a reputation of being an asshole - and don't get me wrong...he definitely is! But it's because he works his ass off and expects a lot in return. He pushes me, which I'm thankful for. He's a results guy. Very genuine - you always know where you stand with him. You can’t even give him a title, he could just walk around with a name tag that says “Done”. Both of them, long-term thinkers. Together, the results are amazing.

So, tell us a little about this track “Paint The World”. What’s it about and how did it come together?

Ah, this is like my love song right there! Nah, like I said earlier, I use to be heavy into the graf world, so it was only right I touch on the topic. I had mentioned to Wil & YZ that I wanted to make the record, so they went into the studio, and when they came out, OMG - what they created was so, so…perfect. A hard hitting, Premo-influenced drum track that was so spot on and just truly amazing.

On the record, I talk about growing up in the graf world and then converting over to hip-hop, but still having that “thing” for the krylon. DJ Pain came thru and gave it that real hip-hop feel with the scratches. And the hook? Getting my dude PackFM to do the hook was fucking perfect!

"Paint The World" is going to be the first single we release off "Sorry I’m Late". It’ll be available on iTunes August 3rd and the video will follow. We hope to turn that into a movement!

Tell us about Culture VI and what kind of work has been coming out of that camp…

Culture VI is like a fraternity. Just great musicians who can always count on each other. We've been around since 1999 - though Wil actually had his rap crew Culture VI way back in 1994. I've been working with them since i was 15! In 2004, we released the group’s debut album “Elite”. Being a part of that album was amazing - traveling back and forth to NYC, performing, recording in real studio’s like Chung King. A humbling experience. Then being involved in Wil’s album “ninety-four”, I got more in depth with the groundwork of the album, the relationship building, all the stuff that makes the music a product.

Both Albums are available now. On "Elite", I appear on numerous songs, and "Ninety-Four" I partner up with Wil & Royce Da 5’9” on “Never Had A Clue”.

Are there any other projects that we should look out for soon?

Oh, yeah. Only the reason I’m sitting here with you now!. Were going to be releasing my debut album, “Sorry I’m Late” in October. Let me just say, the music on this album, the quality, it's just truly amazing.

How about collabs? Are you working with anyone else that we should be paying attention to?

Man, let me tell you Grey Matter, the people that I got to work with on this album are just amazing. Marsha Ambrosius, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli, Nottz, Needlz - who did 3 tracks - 88-Keys, PackFM, Dub B, YZ, Jaiden, Meylin - I couldn't have had a better team around me.

Anything you want to say to the fans or the hip-hop community in general?

If you’d like to reach out, I’m not very hard to find. For anything business related, you can hit my manager, Wil via twitter @CultureVI, or shoot him an e-mail at culturevi@gmail.com. If you want to just say hi, you can find me on twitter at @Getatpoizun.

Any Shout Outs?

Nah, I don’t really run around with a pre-rehearsed list half crumbled up in my back pocket. I guess I'd like to thank all the folks I got to work with on the album, though. The experiences we had together throughout the process I will never forget. All the folks, including you Grey Matter, that give us up-and-coming artists the platform to speak and present what we create.

Thanks!

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

2010-07-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

“Goldyn Chyld II” Ras Kass ft. DJ Rhettmatic

2010-07-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

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

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

2010-07-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

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

Deph One painting @ Black Book Sessions 8

2010-07-01T18:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-01T15:57:00.000-07:00

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)

2010-07-01T15:53:00.001-07:00

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

2010-07-01T15:53:00.000-07:00

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

Legalize It 2010 - Slightly Stoopid and Cypress Hill

2010-07-01T15:44:00.002-07:00

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

2010-07-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-01T15:43:00.002-07:00

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’

Risk meets with City Attorney Carmen Tratanich Live at KABC

2010-06-30T16:34:00.000-07:00

Known Gallery :: Risk meets with City Attorney Carmen Tratanich Live at KABC

R.I.P. hip-hop pioneer Rammellzee | Music | Newswire | The A.V. Club

2010-06-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

R.I.P. hip-hop pioneer Rammellzee | Music | Newswire | The A.V. Club

REST IN POWER

@Dirt_Nasty “Nasty As I Wanna Be” (Video) « The Audio Hustlaz

2010-06-30T15:29:00.000-07:00

@Dirt_Nasty “Nasty As I Wanna Be” (Video) « The Audio Hustlaz

Follow Estria's Graff/Mural Flickr account

2010-06-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

Flickr: E S T R I A's Photostream

Peter Tilden, KABC Radio, Interviews Risk Rock

2010-06-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

OG Risk One being interviewd by ABC Radio.

OG Slick x Gears of War 3 on Vimeo

2010-06-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

OG Slick x Gears of War 3 from SA Studios Global on Vimeo.

World renowned graffiti artist, OG Slick and his Los Angeles based clothing brand DISSIZIT! were commissioned for the exclusive tee for the gameplay debut of Gears of War 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.

SA Studios Global and the creators of Gears of War 3 teamed up to produce this video which highlights the collaboration.

GearsofWar.com

For more information on the artist check out DISSIZIT.com

For more information on SA Studios Global, contact info@sastudiosglobal.com

OG Slick x Gears of War 3 on Vimeo

Juxtapoz Magazine - New Jeff Soto Mural in Chelsea | Current

2010-06-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Juxtapoz Magazine - New Jeff Soto Mural in Chelsea | Current: "While he was in town for the opening of his current exhibition—Lifecycle, Jeff Soto (Juxtapoz #99) painted a striking piece in NY’s artsy Chelsea district. In our recent interview with Soto about the show, we asked him about this new mural."

Read the whole story @ Juxtapoz here.

DEPH X CRAOLA X MAXX242 X MONTANA GOLD

2010-04-04T15:42:00.000-07:00

Now, here is some graffiti that can be appreciated by all. Deph and Maxx242 are chums I used to run into and paint with occasionally in the Inland Empire. Today, they are both successful in painting, illustration, clothing graphics and more. Craola is an artists whose styl I have and will always admire. Chcek out this Montana Gold production they recently painted @todiefor HQ.

UP CLOSE VIEW

ARIAL VIEW OF THE WALL

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Original post here

"Bay to Taipei" - Optimist DE crew solo art exhibit

2010-04-03T16:31:00.000-07:00

My good homie Optimist DE is having a solo art show in San Francisco in a couple of weeks. If you are in the Bay Area, definitely check this out. You will not be disappointed.

Erykah Badu faces misdemeanor charge for nude walk - CNN.com

2010-04-03T16:08:00.000-07:00

Felt-Glory Burning (Video)

2010-04-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

I have been bumping this album all month! Love Felt and glad they added Aesop to the production.

Felt-Glory Burning (Video): "

Here’s the latest video from Felt (MURS & Slug) & their project A Tribute To Rosie Perez. Aesop Rock on the beat.

FOUR G's Magazine - Interview

2010-04-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of communicating with Andy Souza, creator of FOUR G's Magazine, a fresh graffiti mag that focuses on a little more than the competition does. Andy's hustle makes this magazine stand out in the graff community, but it also reaches across market boundaries and dares to spread into the California sub-culture realms of Marijuana, fine Cali women and get this - firearms. That's right, the Four G's are - well, Andy explains this in the interview, so I'll let him tell you.

Staying true to it and keeping fans wanting more, here is an interview with Andy and some images from issues that will have you begging for more:

How did Four G's magazine get started and who was involved?

  Four G's was started by me, Andy Souza in Northern California back in 2007. I do work with some local writers and photographers, but for the most part I'm running the show. I have been a fan of the ganja and graffiti culture all my life due to growing up and living in Santa Rosa, a mid-size city between the Emerald Triangle (Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity counties), known for its Marijuana production and the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose) well-known for the graffiti arts scene. Four G's is a product of this environment.

Why were the Four G's chosen to represent California culture?

The Four G's equals Graffiti, Guns, Girls, and Ganja. I chose these subcultures to highlight in Four G's because they're basically my favorite hobbies here in California. I also knew that magazines for each of the "G's" already existed, so this would be like a compilation of existing working ideas, all slammed together into one dope magazine.

Who is your target demographic and how do you reach out to them?

Four G's target demographic is likeminded individuals, male or female, of all origin, whose interests coincide with some or all of Four G's content. We don't limit our market to just the Four G's, we also feature tattoo artists, musicians, illustrators, skateboard companies, clothing companies, and may even feature types of martial arts, lowrider cars and bikes, pit bulls, and other topics that are related to the culture of the Four G's at some point in the future.

What is the current status of the magazine and where do you see it going in the future?

Four G's Magazine is a biannual (two issues per year) publication, with a distribution range of 10,000 world-wide. We have distribution companies here in North America and deal with individual shops and persons all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and even select parts of South America and Africa.

 Any shout outs you want to give?

Thanks to RYME for taking the time to check the magazine and to all the loyal fans that love Four G's and demand more. For any magazine to continue it's all about the advertising so if you're interested in ad space please contact us today - http://www.fourgsmagazine.com/contact.html

And here are some other ways to get in touch with or do some business and support this great Cali culture mag:

Four Gs online store @ Big Cartel

Four Gs official MySpace

Follow Four Gs on Twitter

Four Gs on Facebook

Urban Development - Askew

2010-04-03T00:51:00.000-07:00

Amazing graffiti style and captivating piece by Askew, rocking a really fresh wall. We're glad to bring it to you.

Original article here

RISK piece for Tribal

2010-03-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

I found this video of Risk painting on Revok1.com, but I also follow RiskRock.com/blog/ for all Risk's great posts. This is a must see for fans and graff writers.

RISKY « Revok

AIO Pac-Man graffiti production - GreatBates.org

2010-02-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

Video Part 1

Video Part 2

DJ Babu of Beat Junkies, Dilated Peoples Beat Tape Vol. 2 release party

2010-02-27T17:03:00.000-08:00

Black Cloud Music video "Choppin Heads"

2010-02-23T22:35:00.000-08:00

REBEL8 — New Posters, Limited Editions

2010-02-23T22:12:00.000-08:00

NEW Mike Giant posters! Visit Rebel8.com to cop these, they wont last!

REBEL8 — New Posters, Limited Editions

Slaine NEHH Interview

2010-02-23T21:44:00.000-08:00

Slaine of Special Teamz, La Coka Nostra fame in a featured interview by New England Hip Hop. This is truly an amazing interview. I felt him on so much of what he said about appreciating his position in the music scene and his contribution to Soul Assassins, La Coka and Hip Hop in general. He also goes in depth about his film roles and his director-actor relationship with Ben Affleck. This was way more interesting than I thought at first, good shit. Check it out.

Slaine Interview with New England Hip Hop

I.E. Hip-Hop artist, Art Barz "Setting The Bar LP" Released - Free download

2010-02-22T22:20:00.000-08:00

Art Barz, representing Black Cloud Music straight from the Inland Empire, back with his "Setting The Bar Lp", with production and features from Curtiss King, Noa James, Jynxx and more! Be on the look out for more Black Cloud artists releases being featured right here on RYMEdesign.

Download Here

Gravel DE

2010-02-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

This is the homie Gravel DE crew, hitting the walls hard in the windy city, Chi-Town to the West Coast. This writer will be featured in the upcoming art show, Dedicated Eternally, celebrating 15 years of the DE crew. Although a newer member, his dedication, hard work and definitive talent will be sure to allow this writer to leave his mark well recognized in California.

Gravel DE

LA LEAKERS PRESENT : CYPRESS HILL – LEAKERS OF THE FUNK (MIXTAPE)

2010-02-20T23:56:00.000-08:00

The LA Leakers put this together in preparation of Cypress Hill’s upcoming album Rise Up, which drops April 6th on Priority Records…….1 – Download 2 – Listen 3 – Roll it up 4 – Spark it Up 5 – Smoke It Up and repeat steps 2 through 5…..

http://usershare.net/cdxt46038xy3

Xzibit, Phenom feat. 40 Glocc, IE to LA

2010-02-19T18:24:00.000-08:00

Soul Assassins

NEW TRACK by Audio Hustlaz own, Young De - "Blaze of Glory"

2010-02-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Dedicated Eternally: Dark Empire crew 15 Year Anniversary

2010-01-31T12:59:00.001-08:00

This post is a truly exciting one for me because it marks the beginning of the countdown to the 15 year anniversary of my graffiti crew. Also, I did the graphic design on the flyer, with some help from my friend Calder who designed the title lettering "Dedicated Eternally". The art show and after party are in Pomona, CA @ GCS Clothing and Joey's BBQ respectively. Join us in celebration; there will be many artists featuring work beyond graffiti and typical street art, I assure you. These men are my brothers and they are talented in a variety of art forms.

Sick Jacken "Kings In The Game" feat. B-Real

2010-01-23T18:46:00.000-08:00

From the album Sick Symphonies Presents: DJ F.M. Street mixes -

YouTube - Sick Jacken "Kings In The Game" (feat. B-Real)

Good Graffiti (Mixed Batch) «

2010-01-23T16:02:00.000-08:00

Dope mix of "Good Graffiti" on the Jersey Joe Art site.

Good Graffiti (Mixed Batch) «

Headbangaz Jan. 23rd, 2010 - feat. DoGooders, Black Cloud Music, Ghetto.D, Ickee

2010-01-23T15:19:00.001-08:00

Refillable CMYK Spraycans « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

2010-01-03T14:25:00.000-08:00

Refillable CMYK Spraycans « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

Marking in L.A.: An Interview with François Chastanet — AIGA | the professional association for design

2009-11-18T18:21:00.000-08:00

Writing: Latino Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles

Cholo writing is the style of graffiti used by Mexican gangs in Los Angeles. Unlike its bulbous comic counterpart on the East Coast, Cholo has roots in curiously formal calligraphic and black letter traditions.

More....

Marking in L.A.: An Interview with François Chastanet — AIGA | the professional association for design: "Writing: Latino Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles"

Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter

2009-10-20T22:14:00.000-07:00

If you're on Facebook, become a fan of the new "The Art of Grey Matter" Fan Page! The link is at the bottom of this post.

Help Me, Grey matter, kick off my new adventures as an illustrator and artist, while I leave the design community in my back seat. Graphics and coloring pretty pictures is the life for me - Oh yeah, NEW graffiti coming soon, too!

Until next time.

PEACE

Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter

La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I'm An American

2009-10-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes

2009-10-16T02:07:00.000-07:00

This story is one of the amazing realities that has come about in our culture of graffiti/hip hop. This person, an amazing human being, known in my world as Tempt One has been through a great deal, but is here to discuss his ailment and his art, which now go hand in hand.

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes

Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition

2009-10-16T01:10:00.000-07:00

I was really happy to find out one of the instruments, the great Bible of graffiti, Subway Art is having a 25th Anniversary edition released. Check out this video featuring interviews with Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant, the authors of the book and two names who should stand out to anyone involved in the worldwide graffiti movement.

YouTube - Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition

Graffiti artists do battle at DeFremery Park – Oakland North -- North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events.

2009-10-15T20:31:00.000-07:00

Graffiti artists do battle at DeFremery Park – Oakland North -- North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events.

Black Keys coming Black Friday

2009-10-14T14:57:00.000-07:00

An album featuring the Black Keys and some of the biggest names in hip-hop will be released Nov. 27 2009 (the so-called “Black Friday” day after Thanksgiving) under the name Blakroc.

The project was spearheaded by rapper Jim Jones and also sports contributions from Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, Nicole Wray, Billy Danze and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

Soul Assassins

Independent Hip Hop Artists: MAGNIFICENT RUFFIANS | IndieHipHop.net

2009-10-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

Independent Hip Hop Artists: MAGNIFICENT RUFFIANS | IndieHipHop.net

Jeff Soto | Creative Tempest

2009-10-09T18:56:00.000-07:00

This man is a huge influence on me originally as a graffiti artist and now as a successful Inland Empire and beyond, all around talented artist.

Jeff Soto | Creative Tempest

Learn 101 Photoshop Tricks in 5 Minutes (Video) | Photoshop Tutorials

2009-10-08T00:50:00.000-07:00

For anyone who uses Photoshop, you have to watch this for its 101 tips in 5 minutes and its hilarity!

Learn 101 Photoshop Tricks in 5 Minutes (Video) | Photoshop Tutorials

M.O.P. In-Store - Thursday, 10/8/09, 6PM - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Blog

2009-10-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

For the Boston Mass heads, this is a great opportunity to catch some real MCs at the UGHH in store performance featuring M.O.P.

Peep the details here:

M.O.P. In-Store - Thursday, 10/8/09, 6PM - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Blog

Here's a video treat, my favorite M.O.P track, "Cold As Ice" on YouTube:

Sneak Peeks of new works by NORM… | Upper Playground News

2009-10-04T23:04:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peeks of new works by NORM… | Upper Playground News

ESTRIA BATTLE FINALS « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

2009-10-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

ESTRIA BATTLE FINALS « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

Venice Skate Park - Now Open!

2009-10-04T13:17:00.000-07:00

Will there be graff there? Not like today, but like back in the day. I haven't been to Venice in a while, but I used to be there nearly every weekend and I lived 60 miles away! Skate or Die!

Soul Assassins

A Spray of History in Cyberspace « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

2009-10-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

This is a reprint of an article about graffiti and it's transition to the internet, circa 1999...Enjoy!

A Spray of History in Cyberspace « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

SPECIAL FX - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

2009-10-03T03:12:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL FX - Bates - 12ozProphet.com: "Special fx aka Thomas Herodt with the bandana!
together with Storm at Freestyle viva tv"

Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1- Flashback

2009-10-02T17:39:00.000-07:00

Check out the first video from the up and coming Del & Tame 1 album, "Parallel Uni-Verses" with graffiti by big time MC, graff writer & pro-skater, Bukue One!

YouTube - Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1- Flashback

Judge tags ‘Utah’ graffiti woman with six months « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

2009-10-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

Sucks about the jail time, but this girl is definitely down as fuck. I checked out some of her graff and shes basically a bomber - WHICH I TOTALLY RESPECT! She goes on a Euro tour and when she gets back, BAM!, busted on some graff charges. Read the story and spread the fame. For doing time on a graff bid, you gotta get some fame. So blast this!

Judge tags ‘Utah’ graffiti woman with six months « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

MR.MAGIC WILL LIVE FOREVER « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

2009-10-02T13:42:00.000-07:00

REST IN POWER MR. MAGIC

MR.MAGIC WILL LIVE FOREVER « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

Flickr: The Japan Dark Empire Pool

2009-09-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

This boy right here is one of the greatest, most dedicated graffiti writers alive on the West Coast today and a friend who I respect very much. Enjoy.

Flickr: The Japan Dark Empire Pool

A FEW PHOTOS FROM THE RETNA/MAC OPENING VIA KNOWN | Upper Playground News

2009-09-27T23:35:00.000-07:00

A FEW PHOTOS FROM THE RETNA/MAC OPENING VIA KNOWN | Upper Playground News

FATCAP MAGAZINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

2009-09-27T03:52:00.000-07:00

FATCAP MAGAZINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

KRS-ONE SPEAKS ABOUT DEF JAM

2009-09-25T18:34:00.000-07:00

KRS-ONE SPEAKS ABOUT DEF JAM

High Times > HT News Hit - California Leading The Way

2009-09-24T15:31:00.000-07:00

Marijuana legalization initiative on California ballot. WE NEED SIGNATURES!

High Times > HT News Hit - California Leading The Way

MR CARTOON IN SFO - Los Montana - 12ozProphet.com

2009-09-24T14:36:00.000-07:00

Mr. Cartoon x MTN x UP from MR. PERFECT on Vimeo.

MR CARTOON IN SFO - Los Montana - 12ozProphet.com

GRAFFITI COLORING BOOK - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

2009-09-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

GRAFFITI COLORING BOOK - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

Graffiti Girls - Art - Interview Magazine

2009-09-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Cool little interview.

Graffiti Girls - Art - Interview Magazine

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Piecing with DC5 in Chicago

2009-09-24T02:11:00.000-07:00

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Piecing with DC5 in Chicago

YouTube - Cheech and Chong talk about the Smokeout!

2009-09-23T12:40:00.000-07:00

Cheech & Chong talk about the "Smokeout" in San Bernardino on YouTube!!!

YouTube - Cheech and Chong talk about the Smokeout!

ChinoXL - Nahh | Hip Hop Songs > HipHopDX.com

2009-09-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

New Chino XL track "Nahh", exclusive from the man himself: @chinoxl

ChinoXL - Nahh | Hip Hop Songs > HipHopDX.com

DF crew

2009-09-22T22:39:00.000-07:00

This is really dope graffiti crew from the East Coast, I believe. Check out East, Dalek and T-Dee especially; my favorites from this talented group of writers and artists.

DF crew

Plan B Del LTD Black Deck 8 x 31.75 at Skate Warehouse

2009-09-22T15:04:00.000-07:00

Get the NEW LIMITED ED. Heiro/Del skate decks from Plan B! SkateWarehouse.com

Plan B Del LTD Black Deck 8 x 31.75 at Skate Warehouse

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation Blog

2009-09-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

I came across this blog just by browsing around for some Hip-Hop news. It's amazing in that it combines Hip-Hop, chess and martial arts into a blog and spreads positive vibes by showing the fusion in these aspects of life. To me Hip-Hop, chess and martial arts are needs for the youth. Yup, I was in chess club in junior high, what?!?

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation Blog

Graffiti videos from Spain and Australia...Some real nice burners here

2009-09-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Here are some graffiti videos just sent to me, hope you enjoy.

First is Style Fighters 2: Spain 2009

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Second is "Melbourne Graffiti at its Gritty, Grimy and Stupendous Best! Directed By: Rock The Boat Produced by: INFX Music By: Evil Nine"

Sean Wan featuring Chino XL "Sumthin They Can Feel"

2009-09-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

This track is sick! Listen at the link or download for free.

Originally received by @chinoxl on Twitter!

"Sumthin They Can Feel"

PEACE!

Dood Computer & Stir Crazy feat. Dez

2009-09-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

This is one BAD ASS track. My moms name is Rachel though, so - Go figure =\

Soul Assassins

2009-09-20T23:49:00.000-07:00

I thought this was pretty tight, DJ Solo of Soul Assassins does his first tattoo ever - ON HIMSELF! If you love tattoos, Soul Assassins, Black Flag or self mutilation videos, check this out!

Soul Assassins

BallerStatus.com » Horrorcore Rapper Charged With Murder Of Virigina Pastor — Other Murder Charges Expected

2009-09-20T22:36:00.000-07:00

BallerStatus.com » Horrorcore Rapper Charged With Murder Of Virigina Pastor — Other Murder Charges Expected

RYME clothing: Zazzle.com Store

2009-09-20T18:17:00.000-07:00

Check out the new RYMEdesign | RYMEclothing online shop with art from Grey Matter featured as merchandise you can buy, wear, show off to friends and family members!

RYME clothing: Home: Zazzle.com Store

Check out the new RYMEdesign | RYMEclothing online shop with art from Grey Matter featured as merchandise you can buy, wear, show off to friends and family members!

RYME clothing: Home: Zazzle.com Store

Del the Funky Homosapien and Bukue One @ 28th & B Skate Park, Sacramento

2009-09-20T14:29:00.000-07:00

Del the Funky Homosapien and Bukue One @ 28th & B Skate Park, Sacramento, CA

September 26th, 2009 12pm-4pm

Featuring Chase Moore, Cawzlos, Verbalistic

DJ Roc Raida Is Dead | RAPWEEKLY.COM

2009-09-19T20:20:00.000-07:00

DJ Roc Raida Is Dead | RAPWEEKLY.COM

REST IN POWER

Another Sactown art walk-or-A continuation of this weeks Art walks!

2009-08-22T16:49:00.000-07:00

Another Sactown art walk-or-A continuation of this weeks Art walks! from Grey Matter on Vimeo.

I really enjoy taking these walks. I go out with my camera and just shoot the craziest, coolest and sometimes scariest things I see out and around town. I do not get too far, because I like the quality that comes out of Midtown. My favorite Sacramento area. So, I will also be shooting some skaters and creating actual skate videos instead of just slideshows...but I love slideshows with music, so those will keep coming. Music="Protagonist" off of FELT 3; FELT=Slug & Murs. PEACE

Midtown Sacramento Art & Graffiti photo walk

2009-08-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

Midtown Sacramento Art & Graffiti 8-19-09 from Grey Matter on Vimeo.

My room mate and I took a walk through Midtown Sacramento and captured the murals, street art, graff, stickers and tags of the area. Check it out! Music courtesy of Sweden via Promoe of Loop Troop, These Walls Dont Lie.

Cali Style and Hood League Records Present: THC Smoke Shop

2009-08-05T19:32:00.000-07:00

Demand Education art show: Mr. "S"

2009-06-07T01:16:00.000-07:00

Demand Education art show in San Francisco w/ Del & Bukue

2009-05-17T14:39:00.000-07:00

Demand Education is an art show featuring and dedicated to the DE crew from the United States. Although based in Southern California, this graffiti crew has provided traditional street bombing, piecing, freights with a touch of mural, graphics and urban Design Elements throughout Chicago, Hawaii, the Bay area and more. Artists representing the crew have traveled the world over, with trips to Italy, Amsterdam, El Salvador, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

With performances from Del the Funky Homosapien and BukueOne (whattup Bukue!) as well as the Colton/Riverside crew of The Do-Gooders, this show definitely has its benefits. Peep it June 5th 2009 in San Francisco at Culture Skate shop!

Click post title to see entire flier!

3-Day Hip-Hop Awareness Festival - Sacramento

2009-05-07T13:07:00.000-07:00

THIS IS A RE-POST FOR UBO MAGAZINE

Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA, Community Chapter to Formally Introduce Themselves to the Community as a Whole With a Three-Day Hip-Hop Awareness Festival, Including a Music Business Panel, DJ and B-Boy/B-Girl Battles, Live Music and Art Performances and so much more.

Sacramento, CA, March 27, 2009 – Hip-Hop Congress, a national and world-wide collective of young people dedicated to preserving, growing and uplifting local hip-hop communities through non-profit efforts brings forth Sacramento’s Community Chapter with a worthwhile three-day festival, starting May 22 with the help of the three co-chairs, Aman ‘Wyzdom’ Smith, Vanessa ‘Lady Vex’ Amaro and Wes Kuruhara.

The project will take a lot of effort as several people will be involved. At this time, the Sacramento Chapter is looking for emcees, DJs, B-Boys and B-Girls as well as spoken word artists and freestylists, artists and independent businesses to participate in this community educational effort.

This three-day event will allow artists, dancers and businesses publicity as the Sacramento Chapter will be marketing this event via radio, TV, publications as well as a strong online presence and street marketing.

Day one will begin with a key-note speaker followed by performances by DJs, spoken word artists and hip-hop dancers from several crews including Floor Raskals [Zulu Nation, affiliated with Hip-Hop Congress]. Artists such as Mic Jordan, Verbal Venom, Cawzlos and Chase, Tribe of Levi, MLS, 241, Skurge, Bueno and more will perform on stage. The second day will begin with a DJ presentation followed by a music business awareness panel ran by Aman Smith and Eric Chun, a professional in creative music services and cultural showcase. The third day will have an open-mic, gritty ciphers as well as booth set-ups for local businesses associated with hip-hop culture.

For additional information on Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA Community Chapter’s Hip-Hop Awareness Festival and how you can contribute, cover the festival and even sponsor this event; including having your banner, booth and product at this event, please contact Aman ‘Wyzdom’ Smith at (916) 548-8890 or focusdaylee@gmail.com. Media Kits are available via EPK or hardcopy.

CONTACT:
Aaris A. Schroeder
UBO Public Relation Services / HIP-HOP CONGRESS
(916) 548-8391
ubomag@gmail.com
http://www.hiphopcongress.com/category/chapters/sacramento-community/
Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA Chapter First Annual Hip-Hop Awareness Festival

ABOUT UBO PUBLIC RELATION SERVICES – UBO Promotes underground, unsigned and independent artists through media. For more information about UBO Magazine, P.R. or Promotions, contact Founder and Editor-In-Chief Aaris A. Schroeder at ubomag@gmail.com or (916) 548-8391.

Sacramento Graff & Murals 2009

2009-01-19T14:33:00.000-08:00

Message for 2009 from BukueOne

2008-12-05T13:57:00.000-08:00

Peace. Bukue here, Del's stead in the lab so I'm manning the page for now. Below are some updates, music and vids you may or may not know or have :)

Deltron 3030 Pt. 2
It's in the works, slowly but surely already mostly written and conceptualized.
perhaps to be release in late 09 or 2010
Del's new album Funkman Spring 2009
This album will be a joint release with A-Plus' new album Pleewater.
We are working very hard to work the right avenues to be able to release these FREE to the fans!

Lookout for Del "L.E.D" Del's EP produced by A-Plus ( c7)
FREE SOON!
Funkman/Pleewater tour Spring 2009, Yep nationwide so if you haven't seen your market up in these latest posts or blogs, hold tight ! ;)

December 19th - Del show in Petaluma, CA, Phoenix Theatre
December 20th - 19 Broadway - Fairfax CA
Now the goods

*Del's music site ( free leak packs)
delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.mu

Del- g4 commercial

souls /bukue tour dates jan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Moss Maja w/ "Short Winded"

2008-10-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hood League Records artist Moss Maja's first video, "Short Winded", was released today on YouTube and MySpace and right here at HoodLeagueRecords.com. So, here it is featuring other HLR artists/producers ABomb, Kevin "22" Johnson and homie Joe Pype:

Sacramento Graff & Murals 2008

2008-07-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

Short for words lately, things have sucked, but I still had it in me to take a few strolls around town and flick whatever graffiti I could, however, I am still in need of a working digi-cam! Seriously! Anyways, I managed to flick a few - few less than I wanted.

Oh, and if you are a graffiti writer from Sacramento, you should seriously consider painting more or posting that shit online - it has a great collection of writers from clever taggers to all out bombers and of course the legendary fr8 killers! But let's face it, someone rolls through town, they aint gonna see much of any graffiti - unless they go to 2nd Saturday arts walk. I just call em how I see em folks!

...but here they are, enjoy.

NUVETHAD - Sounds from the Empire!

2008-06-30T17:03:00.000-07:00

Nuvethad is an MC with tremendous Bi-Lingual Lyrical Skill!

With Spanish and English as his armory and politics, partying and pushing Hip-Hop to new levels as his ambition, Nuvethad has proven himself in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. With a variety of shows, collaborations with L.A. underground rapper Rhyming Riddlore of CVE fame & most recently, his distribution/promotion deal with Voodoo Nation Records, there's no stopping him!

Here's a pic of the Super-Star and a link to his Official MySpace page:

MySpace.com/NUVETHAD

GRAVE MATTERS the album by Grey Mattter - DELAYED ETERNALLY!

2008-06-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

Well, maybe not eternally. The album Grave Matters has been through several incarnations and beginnings, but ultimately it will be smaller than originally perceived and released later than expected, which was Spring 2008. Summer is now in full swing, so my hope is that I may be able to add a few more tracks/collaborations on this album with a release in the Fall, with a quickly followed EP, as of yet "Untitled", with Producer DJ Sangre from the great state of Ill-Noise!

Stay Tuned!

RYME Design - Hip-Hop, Graffiti, Music & Urban Subculture blog

KAWS INTERVIEW IN BLAST MAGAZINE | Aerosol Fiends

Creep Machine | Blog Archive | Drawn From the Well book by Greg "Craola™" Simkins

PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT 2 | THE REVENGE | Aerosol Fiends

THE 4TH ANNUAL ESTRIA INVITATIONAL GRAFFITI BATTLE | Aerosol Fiends

Mister Cartoon interview | YRB Magazine

EVERFRESH BLACKBOOK LAUNCH | Aerosol Fiends

CONCRETE IMMORTALZ X ELITE GUDZ X COPE 2 COMIC BOOK | Aerosol Fiends

"Paint the World" - Interview with John Regan - NEW HIP-HOP

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

“Goldyn Chyld II” Ras Kass ft. DJ Rhettmatic

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

Deph One painting @ Black Book Sessions 8

Maxx242 - Pearl Jam poster prints

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

Paul Barron's Oscar Grant Posters - Oakland, CA

Legalize It 2010 - Slightly Stoopid and Cypress Hill

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

Eminem's "Recovery" at Billboard No. 1

Risk meets with City Attorney Carmen Tratanich Live at KABC

R.I.P. hip-hop pioneer Rammellzee | Music | Newswire | The A.V. Club

@Dirt_Nasty “Nasty As I Wanna Be” (Video) « The Audio Hustlaz

Follow Estria's Graff/Mural Flickr account

Peter Tilden, KABC Radio, Interviews Risk Rock

OG Slick x Gears of War 3 on Vimeo

Juxtapoz Magazine - New Jeff Soto Mural in Chelsea | Current

DEPH X CRAOLA X MAXX242 X MONTANA GOLD

"Bay to Taipei" - Optimist DE crew solo art exhibit

Erykah Badu faces misdemeanor charge for nude walk - CNN.com

Felt-Glory Burning (Video)

FOUR G's Magazine - Interview

Urban Development - Askew

RISK piece for Tribal

AIO Pac-Man graffiti production - GreatBates.org

DJ Babu of Beat Junkies, Dilated Peoples Beat Tape Vol. 2 release party

Black Cloud Music video "Choppin Heads"

REBEL8 — New Posters, Limited Editions

Slaine NEHH Interview

I.E. Hip-Hop artist, Art Barz "Setting The Bar LP" Released - Free download

Gravel DE

LA LEAKERS PRESENT : CYPRESS HILL – LEAKERS OF THE FUNK (MIXTAPE)

Xzibit, Phenom feat. 40 Glocc, IE to LA

NEW TRACK by Audio Hustlaz own, Young De - "Blaze of Glory"

Dedicated Eternally: Dark Empire crew 15 Year Anniversary

Sick Jacken "Kings In The Game" feat. B-Real

Good Graffiti (Mixed Batch) «

Headbangaz Jan. 23rd, 2010 - feat. DoGooders, Black Cloud Music, Ghetto.D, Ickee

Refillable CMYK Spraycans « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

Marking in L.A.: An Interview with François Chastanet — AIGA | the professional association for design

Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter

La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I'm An American

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes

Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition

Graffiti artists do battle at DeFremery Park – Oakland North -- North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events.

Black Keys coming Black Friday

Independent Hip Hop Artists: MAGNIFICENT RUFFIANS | IndieHipHop.net

Jeff Soto | Creative Tempest

Learn 101 Photoshop Tricks in 5 Minutes (Video) | Photoshop Tutorials

M.O.P. In-Store - Thursday, 10/8/09, 6PM - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Blog

Sneak Peeks of new works by NORM… | Upper Playground News

ESTRIA BATTLE FINALS « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

Venice Skate Park - Now Open!

A Spray of History in Cyberspace « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

SPECIAL FX - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1- Flashback

Judge tags ‘Utah’ graffiti woman with six months « WHATYOUWRITE.COM

MR.MAGIC WILL LIVE FOREVER « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

Flickr: The Japan Dark Empire Pool

A FEW PHOTOS FROM THE RETNA/MAC OPENING VIA KNOWN | Upper Playground News

FATCAP MAGAZINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

KRS-ONE SPEAKS ABOUT DEF JAM

High Times > HT News Hit - California Leading The Way

MR CARTOON IN SFO - Los Montana - 12ozProphet.com

GRAFFITI COLORING BOOK - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

Graffiti Girls - Art - Interview Magazine

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Piecing with DC5 in Chicago

YouTube - Cheech and Chong talk about the Smokeout!

ChinoXL - Nahh | Hip Hop Songs > HipHopDX.com

DF crew

Plan B Del LTD Black Deck 8 x 31.75 at Skate Warehouse

Creep Machine | Blog Archive | Drawn From the Well book by Greg "Craola™" Simkins