Music Video: Hopie - It's Beautiful feat. LuckyIAm

Check the new video from Bay Area MC, Hopie for "It's Beautiful." This joint is featured on her new LP, Raw Gems and features LuckyIAm of Living Legends. The video was directed & edited by Stretch.

Music Video: Miki Vale and Kandi Cole are 50/50 - Black

Wow. I can feel the power in this joint. I first saw Miki Vale and Kandi Cole rock an all female show in LA a few years back. The turnout was madd thin, but they did their thing regardless. They have been grinding for a while now on the solo tip, also as members of the all female crew,The (S)istem. So check out their project, 50/50 and peep the new video for "Black." It's pretty fresh yo.

Music Video: Murs - Remember To Forget

Check the new music video from Murs for "Remember 2 Forget", off of his forthcoming album Love & Rockets Vol.1: The Transformation. It will be dropping on October 11, 2011. The song is produced by NY beat legend Ski Beatz, who produced the entire L&R album, and the video is directed by Shruti Parekh. The Hip Hop & Love Tour kicked off last night in Tempe, AZ featuring Murs, Tabi Bonney and the rest of the DD172 roster. It will make its way around the country before wrapping up in Tucson November 26. Check below for remaining tour dates


9-27 - Tempe, Arizona - Clubhouse Music Venue
9-29 - Dallas, Texas - House of Blues - Cambridge Room
9-30 - Austin, Texas - Antone’s
10-2 - Houston, Texas - Fitzgerald’s Upstairs
10-4 - New Orleans, Louisiana - The Parish at House of Blues
10-5 - Ybor City, Florida - Crowbar
10-8 - Atlanta, Georgia - A3C Festival
10-11 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Local 506
10-13 - Washington, D.C. - DC9
10-15 - Brooklyn, New York - Music Hall of Williamsburg
10-18 - Boston, Massachusetts - Brighton Music Hall
10-19 - S. Burlington, Vermont - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
10-20 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Wrong Bar
10-21 - Buffalo, New York - Broadway Joe’s
10-22 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Mr. Small’s Theatre
10-24 - Cleveland, Ohio - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
10-25 - Detroit, Michigan - Magic Stick
10-26 - Columbus, Ohio - The Basement
10-28 - Chicago, Illinois - Reggie’s Rock Club
11-1 - N. Minneapolis, Minnesota - Fine Line Music Café
11-3 - Ames, Iowa - Maintenance Shop
11-4 - Lawrence, Kansas - Granada Theatre
11-5 - Boulder, Colorado - Fox Theatre
11-6 - Colorado Springs, Colorado - The Black Sheep
11-8 - Salt Lake City, Utah - In the Venue
11-9 - Boise, Idaho - The Neurolux
11-10 - Seattle, Washington - Crocodile Cafe
11-11 - San Francisco, California - Fillmore
11-12 - Bozeman, Montana - Avalaunch Festival
11-14 - Portland, Oregon - TBD
11-15 - Arcata, California - Jambalaya
11-16 - Reno, Nevada - Sammy’s Showroom
11-17 - San Luis Obispo, California - Cal Poly - Day Show
11-18 - San Francisco, California - Fillmore
11-19 - Santa Cruz, California - Catalyst - Atrium
11-20 - Visalia, California - Cellar Door
11-22 - Bakersfield, California - Fishlips Bar and Grill
11-23 - West Hollywood, California - House of Blues
11-25 - San Diego, California - House of Blues
11-26 - Tucson, Arizona - Club Congress

Gotham Green Remix Contest

Remix GothamGreen & Quickie Mart's "Game Change" featuring Planet Asia, "Tell Me Something" featuring Freddie Gibbs & Jes Hudak, or "LA to JFK" featuring El Prez at a chance to win these prizes:

-vintage out-of-print Quickie Mart vinyl and CDs

-a pack of exclusive and unreleased Haze Diaries 1,2,&3 acapellas 

-exclusive download of Haze Diaries Vol. 4 before it is released to the public in November. 

-your remix posted on Quickie Mart and Gotham Green's web and social media sites, as well as a   blast of the remix by Dunn Deal PR to DJs all around the world.

CONTEST RULES:

Just download the "Game Change", "LA to JFK", or "Tell Me Something" from the link, then just submit your entries entitled "Haze Remix" via the Quickie Mart Soundcloud dropbox below.

Gotham Green and Quickie Mart will decide a winner!

Contest Ends October 31st, 2011

DOWNLOAD HERE:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "GAME CHANGE" FT. PLANET ASIA (ACAPELLA)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "LA TO JFK" FT. EL PREZ (ACAPELLA)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "TELL ME SOMETHING" FT. JES HUDAK & FREDDIE GIBBS (ACAPELLA)

SUBMIT HERE

http://soundcloud.com/djquickiemart/dropbox

Music Video: Hawdwerk & Jansport J - Respect

Peep the new video from the homies Hawdwerk & Jansport J for the joint "Respect," off of their upcoming full length album, BlackBalls. shot by my cousin Trescher Tha Vision Chambers of Triple Double Productions.

Music Video: Malkovich - Palms

Peep the latest video from the homey Malkovich for "Palms," an ode to his city of residence. Palms is located on the Westside of Los Angeles. The video features Jesse the Parking Lot King and was directed, filmed and edited by Malkovich. The beat was done by X-Man.

Music Download: Are And Be - abe thelone RANGER

Peep the recenetly released track from up and coming Los Angeles duo Are And Be, "abe thelone RANGER." It was produced by A.t.n.d. Click below to stream and for free download.

Video: Stevie Crooks: I Am Art

Peep the small documentary of Los Angeles MC, Stevie Crooks. It features behind the scenes footage of him from a couple of his shows and he speaks on his upcoming mix tape Vlns Nvr Die.

Music Video: Planet Asia - "Black Frost" + "Boiler Makers"

So I just came across some dope Planet Asia videos that I missed from earlier this year. Apparently he's been putting out madd videos from his latest LP, Crack Belt Theater. Check out "Black Frost," directed by DirtyDiggs, and "Boiler Makers," which was produced by Madlib and directed by Wade Wilson. If you're local, be sure to catch Planet Asia rocking Da Ill Spot 2 Year Anniversary on October 21, 2011!

Video- Estevan Oriol Presents: LA Woman

This is a sick video capturing world renowed photographer Estevan Oriol during the making of 2010 photo book, LA Woman, in which he captured stunning photos of some of the most beautiful Latin women that LA has to offer. Click here to purchase the book!

Music Video: Dregs One- Go Harder

 Peep the new music video from Dregs One for "Go Harder" from his latest release, The Wakeup Call Mixtape. The video was shot by Big Pauly in the Lakeview section of San Francisco, where Dregs spent a lot of time while growing up. "I wanted to give the viewer the authentic feel of what San Francisco hip hop is about, to show people the underground culture that exists in my city."
DregsOne "Go Harder" Official video from BIGPAULYFILMS on Vimeo.

Music Download: John Anthony - Down To Earth: The Mixtape

Check the new mixtape from John Anthony, Down To Earth. He's representing out of LA Mirada, CA. Also peep his video for "Away From Me," in which he rocks over a 9th Wonder Beat. The video was directed and produced by Mario Larios and David Ascencio of FMF Productions.

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Download: John Anthony - Down To Earth: The Mixtape

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Movie Trailer: The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique

Be on the lookout for The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique. It documents his rise from prisoner to world renowned MC and activist. It screened on September 7 at the Harlem International Film Festival. There is no target date, but hopefully it will be hitting stores soon. It was directed by Cary Stuart. Check the trailer below!

This Saturday: Evidence + Planet Asia @ Soulstyce Fest(Pico Rivera, CA)

"The Medicine is an album by West Coast hip hop artist Planet Asia, released on October 3, 2006 through ABB Records. The album is the third installment of Planet Asia's 'Medicali series', following The Sickness and The Diagnosis. The Medicine is produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples, and features guest appearances from Krondon, Phil Da Agony, Black Thought, Jonell, Prodigy, Defari and Evidence and Rakaa of Dilated Peoples. The album's lead single is "Thick Ropes" b/w 'On Your Way 93706'" -via wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Medicine

Both artists will be performing at the 2011 Soulstyce Fest. Tickets are $40 get 'em at TicketFly here or $50 at the door.

Evidence - 5:20pm; Saturday, Sept. 17th (Day 1)

Planet Asia - 2:40pm; Sunday, Sept. 18th (Day 2)

"The Medicine Prod. Evidence"

"Over Your Head feat. Black Thought - Prod. Evidence + Alchemist"

"Dilated Agents - feat. Rasco Prod. Evidence"

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Rock The Bells Boston Cancelled

Just last week Rock The Bells Boston was postponed two weeks. Well, now it has officially been cancelled. Check the press release below:

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The Boston-area date of the ROCK THE BELLS 2011 FESTIVAL SERIES, which was recently rescheduled for Saturday, September 24 at the Comcast Center from September 10, has been cancelled. Refunds for tickets purchased for the original and rescheduled dates will be available immediately at point-of-purchase.
“We are very disappointed that our Boston Rock The Bells Festival stop had to be cancelled this year. Unfortunately, we will not be able to execute the festival to our standards and apologize to the fans who have supported Rock The Bells and quality Hip Hop,” stated Guerilla Union’s Chang Weisberg. "We've had many challenges with this show including numerous scheduling conflicts, bad weather and logistical challenges but hope to come back to Boston with Rock The Bells soon."

This Saturday: Redman @ The Soulstyce Fest (Los Angeles, CA)

Mr. Reggie Noble also known as Redman. One half of Blackout! 1, 2, and 3 brings rawness and comedy to one musical platform. Redman will be performing this weekend on the 1st day, September 17 @ The Soulstyce Fest. His set time is scheduled to be at 10PM. He will be performing the 96 release titled, "Muddy Waters". Check out the joints below off the album.

Check out the promo video for Soulstyce Fest 2011. Get your 2-day tickets now here on TicketFly.

"Whatevea Man"

"Da Bump"

"Rock Da Spot"

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Music Download: Yello Blac- Everything's Cool feat. Planet Asia and Sahtyre

The homey Yello Blac has been coming with heat all year. Check his latest offering, "Everything's Cool" featuring Planet Asia and Sahtyre.

   Everything's Cool feat. Planet Asia and Sahtyre by Yello Blacness 

Music Video: DJ Swamp - B Girls Invasion + Aliens Are Coming

Peep the new videos from DJ Swamp for his singles, "B Girls Invasion" and  "Aliens Are Coming," off his latest LP, Vinyl Disciple. If you've yet to see a DJ Swamp show, do yourself a favor and check him out if you've got the opportunity!

Da Ill Spot Tonight feat. Trek Life!

DA ILL SPOT!

Presented by Daillspot.com &  The Noise Academy

September 15, 2011

9:00PM-2:00AM

The Drink at Fox Theater
150 W 3rd St.
Pomona, CA 91766

Hosted by MC EWOK One 

Ill Cuts by DJ Equip 

 

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Open Mic 9:30-10:00PM

All Ages

$5 before 11pm, $8 after

Food & Drink

Full Bar 21 +

Free Parking

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Featuring:

Trek Life

 EIG The Abstract 

Pheo 

 

Andre Damar
Birthday Set!

 
Turtle

 
J Melencholy
 

G King

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Body Art by Pops 

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Creative Agents: Brent Rollins

Brent Rollins is an, "Artist. Art Director. Designer. Author. TV Producer. ego trip co-conspirator. A libra. & always fashionably late." (www.brentrollins.com) If you are reading this blog you are already well familiar with his work. Rollins is the super hip hop hero graphic designer that has created some of the most iconic hip hop art ever.

His portfolio includes memorable logos for the films, "Boyz N The Hood” and “Dead Presidents" and "created his signature collage art for popular album covers (Spank Rock, Gang Starr, Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s Black Star), for apparel (Stussy), and also murals (Nike, UNDFTD, The Contemporary Arts Center of Cincinnati, HVW8 Gallery, Brecht Forum Gallery and South Korea’s R16 Festival)." (http://brentrollins.tumblr.com/About)

VIDEO: Brent Rollins “Gasface” Interview

Here are some of my selected packaging favorites from Rollins.

Gang Starr - Full Clip (1999)

Blackalicious Nia (1999)

Freeway & Jake One - The Stimulus Package

This is one of the dopest packaging designs I have yet to see and my all-time favorite

Find Brent Rollins:

Tumblr - http://brentrollins.tumblr.com/

egotripland.com - http://www.egotripland.com/about/

Thanks for your time. My name is Jim Ruby, a new contributor to Da Ill Spot. Contact me [at] imjimruby@gmail.com for submissions, stories, sponsored blog spots.

Music Video: Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans/Video Games

Wow..Lana Del Rey! I was not up on here until I came across her video for "Blue Jeans," which was posted on On Smash last week. Both videos display several Hi8 clips of Los Angeles history. Originally from New York, and now living in London, Lana is  a 50's throwback with a really lovely voice. She describes her music as Hollywood pop /Sad core. Her debut album, Blue Jeans/Video Games, is set to release on October 16, 2011 on Stranger Records. Check the videos out and click her link for more!

Music Download: Poetik Force - Elevens

The homey Poetik Force has been prepping us for Elevens all year long. It has now been released and includes ten dope joints. It features appearances from Blakface, Dae One, Rianna Divine, Spok Beats, and more. Click below to stream and for free download.

Music Video: Planet Asia - Last Air Benders

Check the new video for Planet Asia's joint "The Last Air Bender," off his latest album, Crack Belt Theater. It was directed byKassim Norris. Be sure to check out Planet Asia rockingDa Ill Spot's 2 year anniversary show on October 21st!

New Music: Besatree & K_Serious

One part Besatree + one part K_Serious make up a full recipe of DIY, do-it-yourself grinding. These guys got their feet to the pavement, cameras on record, and rhymes on the mic...all the time. Besatree also known as Jon May has roots in graphic design. He is the sole designer for all artwork, web design, and print they produce. K_Serious, Kevin Allen Bicknell, has a background in film having attended school in the bay area. Both now reside in the Inland Empire area still on their hip hop grind with shows coming up, one in particular is a spot on the 2011 Soulstyce Fest line-up. See the flyer below.

Besatree was, "[t]uned in to music from an early age, [he] has tastes spanning the board. Raised and presently residing in Southern California, in his early teens, a fall into the hardcore/crust/thrash scene soon became a headfirst dive that would become a love for music and sounds. Coming up in this area taught him the value of DIY music making and promotions, causing him to develop a love for all aspects of the musical process from the actual writing and performing of the songs to designing his own album artwork and flyers." via- Besatree Facebook

K_Serious was, "[r]aised on punk rock. Grew up in folk shops. Earned some film school docs. Now writes, spits and lives hip hop. Besatree and Kserious are always ready and willing to play your shows, house parties and any other events that are cooking!" via- K_Serious facebook

There newest release is titled, "Hello, goodbye and all the jazz". Check out the rest of their work at www.besatree.com

Video release: "Drowing" Directed by Kevin Allen Bicknell

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Music Video: Josiah Deadflowers - All Rise feat. Eyedealr

Peep the latest video from Josiah Deadflowers for the joint "All Rise," featuring Eyedealr. It's featured on Josiah and Spok's 2010 LP, The Guard's Den. It was directed by Carlos Vasquez. Be sure to check out the Chamber Records page to download plenty of dope music!

Music Video: Curtiss King - Sinbad

The homey Curtiss King just released his new video for the track, Sinbad, which is featured on his latest LP, DIY. The video was produced and edited by Pasqual Gutierrez. Check it out!

Creator Profile: Clay Patrick McBride

"New York-based photographer Clay Patrick McBride began his visual Training in the South of France, where he spent his late teens and early twenties studying painting and art history. He eventually turned his focus to photography, and moved to New York City in the early 1990s to attend the School of Visual Arts. While earning his BFA, McBride developed a style of portraiture that celebrated and empowered the subject with humor and honesty. His arresting portraits of top athletes and musicians like LeBron James, Allen Iverson, Norah Jones and Kid Rock have appeared in the pages of countless magazines, including Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Parade and XXL." -via http://www.claypatrickmcbride.com

RESPECT. Self Portrait Series: Clay Patrick McBride Part 1

RESPECT. Self Portrait Series: Clay Patrick McBride Part 2

Converse by John Varvatos - video created for Antenna magazine directed by Clay Patrick McBride

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New Music: Marion Write - The Sunlight (prod. by SB)

"Marion Write takes a step back to remember the terror that happened 10 years ago. In a 1st person perspective of the choice at hand made by hundreds of people who were trapped above the impact zone. 'Tribute songs aren’t really my forte, but this song is more of remembrance made for those who had to make that final decision on that day. Would you be able to decide?' says Marion. This song, produced by SB, will not appear on any upcoming projects but Illustrated Example will set to release January 2012. Stay tuned for more details and enjoy the song." via - Flo Deep Music

Also check out:

Latest mixtape titled, "Write History" here

...and latest album release, "It's My Time" now available on iTunes and for streaming on DjBooth.net here

Find Marion Write here:

Follow @MarionWrite

Facebook - Flo Deep Music

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Reflect: 9/11

10 years ago the United States was working towards recovery from the worst national tragedy since Pearl Harbor.



On that same unfortunate day artist Jay-Z released his latest album titled, "The Blueprint".




The album and 9/11 hold one thing in common, they mark a shift in the mindset of American's and hip hop. In light of the memories of today, take the time to reflect about the impact and significance you have on those around you and the world you live in.

Jay-Z - Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)



Empire State of Mind NY 9/11 Commercial (directed by Spike Lee)





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