Music Video: Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind feat. Alicia Keys

Jay is back with another dope video. This is for "Empire State of Mind" featuring Alicia Keys which was directed by Hype Williams. Peep it!

Lakers 2009 Championship Rings

 









Yesterday the Los Angeles Lakers received the dope rings pictured above for winning last year's NBA championship. The rings were created from a special batch of 15-karat Laker gold by Jason of Beverly Hills. It consists of 15 diamonds weighing in at 2.85 carats.

The ring is molded in the shape of Staples Center and is  said to be worth at least $10,000. Also, each player has an image of his face inscribed on the side of his ring, which is a first. These rings just get more and more ill!

Upon receiving their rings last night, the Lakers went on to win their home opener against the Clippers. Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, and Andrew Bynum all looked very impressive.

BP & Odds New Album "The Medium" is Available Today!

BP & Odds are back with their first full length album entitled The Medium. It hits stores today and can be purchased online here. Also, if you haven't already done so, click the link below for their super fresh mixtape, The Premium. Word!

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BP & Odds-The Premium Mixtape

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Music Download: Strong Arm Steady- "Get Started" featuring Talib Kweli (prob. by Madlib)

Strong Arm Steady has been putting out some heat lately. The latest joint, "Get Started" is no exception. It is produced by Madlib and features Talib Kweli. Check the link below!

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Download/Stream Here:Strong Arm Steady- "Get Started" featuring Talib Kweli (prob. by Madlib)

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Music Video: Toki Wright- "Devil's Advocate"

Over the last few years, Toki Wright has been the hype man for Brother Ali. He has now come out with his own LP on Rhymesayers entitled A Different Mirror. Peep the video below for the first single, "Devil's Advocate."Pretty dope indeed yo.

Events Around LA Today & Tonight!

WE WERE ONCE A FAIRYTALE BY SPIKE JONZE & KANYE WEST

Peep the short film, We Were Once A Fairytale directed by Spike Jonze. It's starring Kanye West, who plays himself. This short was not finished, but it was apparently accidentally uploaded by Kanye on his blog, thinking that it was already finished. His acting skills leave much to be desired, nonetheless, this is an interesting piece with a twist. The full release will debut on iTunes on October 27.

WE WERE ONCE A FAIRYTALE BY SPIKE JONZE & KANYE WEST
by teleTOC

Smokeout Festival Ticket Winner!

Congrats to Emily Salinas for winning tickets to the Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival tomorrow! She was very excited and appreciative. I know she'll have a great time!

Music Video: Raheem Devaughn- "Bulletproof" (remix) feat. Ludacris

Peep the brand new Raheem Devaughn video for "Bulletproof" (remix) featuring Ludacris. This video has got some sick visuals, and it's a pretty decent song as well. Also a link to download the song is below. Check it!

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Download Here:Raheem Devaughn-"Bulletproof" (remix) feat. Ludacris

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Hip Hop Harry: What a Joke!

My mom recently brought Hip Hop Harry to my attention. Apparently he's pretty much the Hiphop version of Barney. Wow! This is just ridiculous. The show is aimed towards kids 3-6 and airs on TLC and Discovery Kids.

Now I'm all for the use of Hiphop in education, but I'm not feeling this Hip Hop Harry character. This is on some Uncle Tom coon ish if you ask me! I could just see all the old bald head dudes that know nothing about Hiphop discussing what a great idea this is to reach out to the "urban culture."

Contrary to people's belief, not all Hiphop heads wear big baggy jeans, a sideways cap, and a huge medallion. Apparently this show has been around since 2006. I'm surprised I never heard of it. I don't have any kids, but best believe I won't be giving this to any kids in my family!

Music Video: Aceyalone- "Can't Hold Back" ft. Treasure Davis

Peep the new Aceyalone video for his joint "Can't Hold Back" featuring Treasure Davis. This song is featured on his latest LP, The Lonely Ones. I was supposed to be at this video shoot, which took place in Downtown LA a couple of months ago. However, I was given a money making opportunity that I could not pass up. I see alot of the homies up in there! Looks like everyone had a dope time! Peep it!

Daillspot.com Smokeout Festival Ticket Giveaway!!

I have a couple of extra tickets for the Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival on Friday October 23. So, I'm having a giveaway.

Please click on the link to follow on Networked blogs and leave a comment on the blog post or e-mail me at smoothj14@daillspot.com to let me know that you've done so and that you're interested in the tickets.

Your name will be entered in a drawing for 2 tickets. The winning name will be announced on Thursday evening at 8pm PST. The winner's name will be at Will Call plus one for Friday only. Please don't enter if you have no way of getting to the show or no intentions of even going.

Check out Friday's lineup below, as well as the set times!

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Gear: U-N-I HellaTight "Land of the Kings" Snapback

Peep the Land of The Kings hats designed by Hella Tight for U-N-I. It's an old school snapback style hat which references one of their songs released earlier this year. These hats could be purchased here. Also check below for U-N-I's tour dates with Warren G.

Warren G and the "G Files" Tour w/ U-N-I

10/27/2009 Austin TX Emo's Alternative Lounge (Outdoors)

10/29/2009 Dallas TX Granada Theater Dallas

10/30/2009 New Orleans LA House of Blues

10/31/2009 Nashville TN Haunted Valley Festival

11/03/2009 Charleston SC Music Farm

11/04/2009 Asheville NC The Orange Peel

11/05/2009 Charlotte NC Amos'

11/06/2009 Brooklyn NY The Music Hall of Williamsburg

11/07/2009 Harper’s Ferry Allston, Massachusetts

11/10/2009 New York NY The Bowery Ballroom

11/12/2009 Indianapolis IN The Vogue

11/13/2009 Chicago IL The Metro - Chicago

11/14/2009 Madison WI Majestic Theatre

11/16/2009 Council Bluffs IA Whiskey Road House

11/18/2009 Boulder CO Fox Theatre

11/19/2009 Ft. Collins CO Aggie Theatre

11/20/2009 Belly Up Aspen, Colorado

11/22/09 Neumo’s Seattle, Washington

11/23/09 The Roseland Theatre Portland, Oregon

11/24/09 The Independent San Francisco, CA.

Video: Felt- "Get Cake"

This is not a music video, rather a promotional video for the upcoming Felt album, Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez. Murs and Slug talk about how making this album along with Aesop Rock has been easier than the past two which were with The Grouch of Living Legends for the first and Ant of Atmosphere for the 2nd album. The new LP is set to release on November 17,2009.

Video: Justce/Lenny Kravitz - "Let Love Rule"

Keith Schofield has made some pretty dope and creative videos. This video is no exception. It's very entertaining! The song, "Let Love Rule" by Lenny Kravitz was remixed by Justice. Check it out!

Justice / Lenny Kravitz "Let Love Rule" from Alanedit on Vimeo.

Video: DOOM - Unexpected Guests Trailer

This is a teaser video to promote Doom's latest project, Unexpected Guests. It's a collection of unreleased tracks and collaborations. So for those of you that avidly surf the internet for Doom tracks, there will be some joints that you're already familiar with. It's set to release on November 10, 2009 on Gold Dust Records. Check the artwork and tracklisting below as well.

1. Get ‘Er Done feat. DOOM – Jake One
2. Fly That Knot feat. DOOM – Talib Kweli
3. Sniper Elite feat. DOOM – Dilla Ghostface DOOM
4. Trap Door feat. DOOM – Jake One
5. Sorcerers feat. DOOM & Invizible Handz – John Robinson
6. Da Supafriendz – Vast Aire
7. Quite Buttery – Count Bass D feat DOOM
8. ? – DOOM featuring Kurious
9. All Outta Ale – DOOM
10. E.N.Y. House – Masta Killa
11. Bells of DOOM – DOOM
12. My Favorite Ladies – DOOM
13. Street Corners (Remix) – Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck & GZA

Video: Amazing 23 Foot Snake!

Check the video below of a 23 foot snake found in a rural part of Indonesia. This video is from 2003, so I'm not sure if it is still alive. This is far from the largest. They previously captured a 32 foot snake years before. And in 2004, it was reported that a 49 foot snake was captured in Indonesia, however it was never proven. Personally, I love snakes, but for all of you with snake phobias, this has got to be your worse nightmare!

Music Video: Kev Brown-Another Random Joint

Peep the new video from Kev Brown for his latest offering, "Another Random Joint." The song is featured on the Low Budget crew mixtape, The Budget is Low. Click the title for a free download of the mixtape. But, also check out the video below!

Another Random Joint - Kev Brown from Humble Monarch on Vimeo.

RZA appers on The Colbert Report

The RZA recently appeared on the Colbert Report to promote his new book,The Tao of Wu, which explains the philosophies and the ways of the Wu-Tang. Peep the video below and also stop by your local bookstore and check the book out!

Shyheim - Disrespectfully Speaking (3 Videos In 1)

Wow, I haven't seen Shyheim in madd years! Back in the day, he was the Shyheim aka Tha Rugged Child representing as part of the Wu-Tang family. He's long cuts ties to the Wu. I'm not exactly sure why, but word, he's got a new album coming out, entitled Disrespectfully Speaking which drops on October 27. The video below is a medley of 3 different songs off the album. He's still got a raw flow. I'm gonna check the album out to see if it's worthy. Ch-check it!

Happenings Around LA Tonight!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses question about himself on Celebrity Jeopardy

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made a fool of himself on Celebrity Jeopardy the other day. He was given what was supposed to be a very easy answer. It was a quote that he'd made in the movie Airplane. Check it out..very funny!

New Music: BP & Odds- "Ultra Magnetics"

BP & Odds are about a week and a half away from releasing their second LP, "The Medium." It drops on October 27. Check out the super fresh single, "Ultra Magnetics." There is also a link for download of the track and the instrumental. If you're in the greater LA area, come on out to the show in Pomona tonight and check em out! Peace!

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BP & Odds- "Ultramagnetic"

Download Here:BP & Odds- "Ultra Magnetics"
Download instrumental here.

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Video: Killah Priest- "The 7 Crowns of God"

Check the new Killah Priest video for his joint "The 7 Crowns of God." It's off his album, Elizabeth which will be released October 20, 2009. I'm feeling this track. Hopefully the whole album is ill!

DA ILL SPOT: Trek Life, BP & Odds, Poetik Prophets, L. Scatterbrain.Hosted by Rawk Phenom. Presented by Daillspot.com,The Noise Academy,51 Buckingham

Da Ill Spot is all about providing good live music to the ears of those in attendance every third Friday. In Hiphop we trust, however it is not limited to just that. We also provide funk, soul, and rock amongst other genres.

This month on October 16, it's an honor to have Trek Life, a veteran MC, on Timeless Records. BP & Odds will be performing new songs from their upcoming album, The Medium, which features El Da Sensei and Insight. It drops on October 16,2009. We also have L. Scatterbrain, a veteran of Foundation Funkollective. Hailing from Covina, Poetik Prophets will also be in attendance dropping gems off of several of their releases.

All of these artists have been very active on the Los Angeles Hiphop scene for a long time . Doors open at 9pm. Upon admission, we are suggesting a $5 donation. So come on down to Character's Sports Bar in Pomona and enjoy some dope Hiphop!
9PM 21+ $5 Suggested Donation 276 E 1st. St. Pomona, CA 91766

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Trek Life

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BP & Odds

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L. Scatterbrain

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Poetik Prophets



Hosted By:
Rawk Phenom

Music Videos- Basicali- "I Choose You" & "Nobody Cares"

Check the two recently released videos from Basicali, "I Choose You" and "Nobody Cares." Dude is madd cool and has been making moves in LA over the last year. Both videos are very entertaining with the use of the Apple Store in "Nobody Cares" and the sign spinning in the "I Choose You."

BASICALI - Nobody Cares from Reza & Co on Vimeo.

Basicali - I Choose You from Hip Hop Official on Vimeo.

Music Video: Mayer Hawthorne- "Green Eyed Love"

Peep the new Mayer Hawthorne video for "Green Eyed Love." This song is on Hawthorne's latest release, A Strange Arrangement. The video was directed by Mazik Saevitz. There is also a link below to download the track.

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Mayer Download Here: Hawthorne-Green Eyed Love (Classix Remix)

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Happy 99th Birthday Coach Wooden!

Today is Coach John Wooden's 99th birthday. The Hall of Fame coach is known to many as the greatest basketball coach of all time. Wooden was the first to be enshrined in the Hall as both a player and coach. Only two others have achieved such a feat. As coach of UCLA, he won 10 NCAA championships in 12 years.

Wooden is a master motivator and is just as popular as a public speaker. He has always been very gracious and humble. Below is Coach Wooden's famous Pyramid of Success. It has been used not only for the structure of sports teams, but also for highly successful businesses.

MUSIC VIDEO: THE CHEMIKILLZ - THE PULSE

This is one trippy ass video from The Chemikillz, which is the collaborative effort from LA MC AWOL One and producer Mascaria. The song, "The Pulse" is featured on their album Eggs of Blood. This video takes it back to Swamp Thing! Check it!

Blacktop Bio: Clyde Weems

My very good homey from college, Clyde Weems was recently featured in Bounce Mag. The story tells of his struggles through life in the hood and how he overcame the temptations of crime and destruction through basketball. Please read the article. It is very informative and inspiring.

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Here is an excerpt:

Through hard work, determination, and a focus that hails from the playgrounds, Clyde Harvey Weems, has earned his stripes on the concrete. Although born in Akron (Ohio), he has been raised as a product of the tough city of Richmond (California).

At 32 years old, he shares his experiences from college to a coast-to-coast journey that puts the rags to riches success stories to shame.

Weems moved from Ohio at the age of six years old when his great-grandfather died in Richmond, CA, and his mother decided to help Clyde’s grandmother. She also felt that it was time for a better opportunity for Clyde, noting that Ohio did not have much to offer.

Read the rest Here

Music Video: Sahtyre- "J-O-B"

Earlier this year Swim Team MC Sahtyre released this video for his song J-O-B. It was produced by Oh Boy Films is in the Venice Film Festival this Saturday under consideration for best music video. This joint is featured on Sahtyre's debut solo release, High Saht. Peep it!

People Under The Stairs- "Trippin' At The Disco"

Los Angeles' own People Under The Stairs are back with a hot new video. They've always been a throwback to the old school boom bap Hiphop, and this joint is no exception. It was directed by Chris Zamoscianyk and Thes One.Special effects were done by Ryan Fitzgerald.

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Here's the description of the video on Youtube:

In March of 1980 two young rappers from los angeles appeared on the "Chikara Kurahashi Hit Station" variety show in Tokyo. It was the first time rap music had ever been performed in Asia and here is the lost tape of that performance. Enjoy this lost performance transferred from Beta - People Under The Stairs "Trippin' at the Disco