Creator Profile: Mtendere Mandowa / Teebs

Visual artist Mtendere Mandowa also known musically as Teebs emits creatively in many ways. His vibes embody a universal feeling of calm and tranquility. The kind of feeling you get when everything aligns in your life, for a brief moment, clarity. This is the kind of music that will change your world. His amazing recipe and mesh of sounds creates a mold that cannot be matched.

Parallel to his music is his artwork. Mtendere Mandowa often uses mixed media to create his works. The mix of photographs and paint display a surreal and dream-like environment that pulls you in closer to the fine brush strokes of the artist.

TEEBS – COLLECTIONS 01

01. Just the Yellow Bits

02. Cook, Clean, Pay the Rent (New House Version)

03. Pretty Poly

04. Jahara

05. Verbena Tea with Rebekah Raff

06. Your Favorite Weekday

07. LSP feat. Austin Peralta

08. While You Dooooo (Extended)

09. Red Curbs Loop (Stuff I Dream About)

10. Yellow More New

Short documentary on the artwork of Mtendere Mandowa

Find him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/teebsio?sk=wall

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/collections/id473941648

Big Cartel: http://teebs.bigcartel.com/

Tumblr: http://mtendere.tumblr.com/



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Video: 9th Wonder: The Wonder Year Trailer + A Day With 9th Wonder Mini Doc

Check the trailer for  9th Wonder's official full length documentary, The Wonder Year, presented by L-R-G. Price Films follows 9th Wonder around for a year as he shows not only is a he a world-renowed producer, but also a husband, father, CEO, Duke University professor, and much more.

Also check the mini doc of 9th Wonder below. The video was done by The Conscious Tip and the interview was conducted by  Charles J Williams.

THE WONDER YEAR TRAILER from Pricefilms on Vimeo.



A Day With 9th Wonder (Mini Documentary) from D.E.M.O. on Vimeo.

Music Download: Blakface - Sun of The Slums / Return of The Slums

The homies from The Cov, Blakface just released their latest project, Sun of the Slums/Return of the Slums, which is loosely based on the movie, Slum Dog Millionaire.

"Blakface is one of many musicians using their star power to get attention and maintain awareness of the hardship still plaguing society. The slums are more than just a place of residents it’s a mind state that is affecting communities worldwide."

The album features 18 tracks with appearances from SeanWyze, Poetik Force, Hawdwerk, Phantom Thrett, and more. Click below to stream and download for free.

Music Video: EQ - Human Formed Heroin (Unofficial Remix)

The homey EQ dropped a sick video earlier this year, now here's another. Peep "Human Formed Heroin," featuring Monique Major Minor as 'Heroin' and Ken Katagiri as 'The Junkie.' The video was directed and filmed by Alan Mura. Makeup and hair by Annette Serrato.

Music Download: Medusa - Fade Um All

Check out the new joint, "Fade Um All" by the Queen of the LA Underground, Medusa. Click below to stream and download.
  Fade Um All By Medusa by iGroundWorks

Music Video: Freestyle Fellowship - We Are

Peep the new music video from Freestyle Fellowship for "We Are," which is featured on their new album, The Promise, in stores now. It features production from Exile, Black Milk, Eligh, and more. Be sure to catch Freestyle Fellowship and many other legendary Blowedians at the Project Blowed 17th Year Anniversary on December 16 at House of Blues Sunset and December 17 at House of Blues Anaheim.

Music Download: Rogue Venom - Dumb It Down + Economics

It's been a busy year for Rogue Venom. She recently released her latest LP, Sick Sad World, had a few collabos on Dr. Oop's The Grateful Dread and has been all over with Planet Asia and GCM. Check out Rogue's latest joints, "Dummit Down" produced by Ras G and "Economics," featuring Butta Rico and produced by the homey Hahk2.
   Dummit Down by roguevenom

Creator Profile: Dan Nguyen is DMN SLYR

Demon Slayer - Asteroid Shredder from Eye Tape on Vimeo.

"Demon Slayer is the creative identity of Dan Nguyen, art director, designer, artist, producer and DJ from Southern California who has been making music since 1999, in addition to making art since he was a small child.

Demon Slayer has shared the stage with Daedelus, Stevo Aoki, the Gaslamp Killer, Villians, D-Styles, Tokimonsta and many other internationally recognized performance artists. Currently on tour in Asia until November 2011.

Nguyen has had art exhibitions with Barry McGee, Raymond Pettibon, the Clayton Brothers and Jeff Soto along with other world renown visual artists.Dan has held exhibitions and painted permanent murals in Los Angeles, Shanghai, Panama, Beijing, Mexico, Canada, Indonesia, New York, Vietnam, Japan and Costa Rica." -via http://dan-nguyen.com/

After spending a great amount of time in Asia creating murals and touring he is on his way back to the states and looking for stops. Contact him via - mail@dan-nguyen.com

Upcoming Stops:

11/10 - Hanoi

11/11 - HRC

11/19 - Zero Station

11/29 - Beat Cinema

12/1 - San Diego

12/3 - San Diego

12/11 - Beat Swapmeet

12/12 - More Fire

12/13 - Beat Cinema

12/17 - Fly Ball

12/27 - BC

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Music Download: P.U.D.G.E. - OHMazing Grace

Check the new beat album from the homey P.U.D.G.E., OHMazing Grace. Many people have seen the viral Youtube video that this LP is named after. Click below to stream and download for the very low price of $2.22.

Music Video: Dr. Zodiak - Wicked Moves=Death + Alien Takeover

These are two very interesting music videos from Dr. Zodiak. Though there is no nudity, "Wicked Moves=Death," is not exactly safe for work, so take watch check it when you can. "Alien Takeover" is a sci-fi horrocore track. Check it!

Music Video: Raekwon - Rich and Black feat. Nas + Kool G Rap - In Too Deep

Sometimes I wonder how certain music videos come out that I miss. Well, here's one that I had no idea existed until last night. But then I realize that I only occasionally visit other blogs, primarily the popular ones that all share the same info, and also life is madd hectic. So yea..here's Raekwon's "Rich and Black" featuring Nas and "In Too Deep" by Kool G Rap.

Music Download: Hawdwerk & Jansport J - Bars & Noble feat. General Monks

Check the recently released 4th single, "Bars & Noble" from Hawdwerk and Jansport J's latest LP, Blackballs. It features the General Monks (Planet Asia + TriState). Stream and download the track below. Blackballs is now available on iTunes. Also Werk and Sport will be having the official Blackballs Record Release Party this Saturday, November 20 at Little Temple in Los Feliz.

Music Download: Drummer Boy -Reverse Psychology Mixtape + Music Videos

I recently came across this kid Drummer Boy's mixtape, Reverse Psychology at a local skate shop. I decided to check it out because of the BadFame logo on the CD.  It turned out to be pretty nice with some cool laid back tracks.

Click below to stream and download for free. Also check out the videos for "Champion" and "My Girl Sports Diamonds," both directed by BadFame Media.

You can catch Drummer Boy performing at Da Ill Spot: Mixtape Edition this Friday in his hometown of Pomona, CA.

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Download: Drummer Boy - Reverse Psychology

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Music Download: C-Kwence Tha Kid - Uncle Kwency

A few weeks ago the homey C-Kwence Tha Kid dropped an ill new track, "Uncle Kwency." Click below to stream and for free download.

Music Download: Magnificent Ruffians and Owbese - Tentatively Thinking Mixtape + Sewer Water Music Video

The Magnificent Ruffians are some of the hardest working brothas out there. They consistently release solid projects. Check the latest one with Owbese, Tentatively Thinking. It is available for stream and free download below. Also catch the lead music video, "Sewer Water."

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Press Release:
The Magnificent Ruffians and Owbese present: Tentatively Thinking featuring production by Owbese, DJ Ad-Seg, Captain, Lazy G, Dizmemberone, M Padron and more. This album was inspired by the need for dope hiphop. No radio, drop it like it's hot, do the duggie dance type songs on this album. If you want that, all you have to do is turn on the radio. But if you want real hiphop music, then you will need to dig and download this album. The title Tentatively Thinking was brought about because at first, we never intended to do an album. The chemistry was just so dope that before we knew it, we had 15 joints and then decided to go ahead and put them out. The Thinking was added to reinforce the importance of thought provoking lyrics. Not just some easy ABC raps that some artist come with. We wanted our fans to think deeper and at the same time have fun with it. So, with that said, we hope you enjoy the album!
Peace and Respect!

Music Video: Common - Sweet + Blue Sky

Peep the new music video from Common for "Sweet," off his upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. It is slated to release on December 20, 2011. This joint is hard and the video, which was shot in Haiti, is well done. Also peep Common's previously released video for "Blue Sky."

Music Download: Phaizrok - The Southern Caliban ft. Hochii, C4mula, inDJnous, Mesidge and Los Vegas

Check the new joint from the homey Phaizrok, "The Southern Caliban," featuring Hochii, C4mula, inDJnous, Mesidge and Los Vegas.Phaizrok is on vocals and production.Click below to stream and download for free. You can catch Phaizrok and his Wasted Talent affiliate Los Vegas rocking Da Ill Spot this Friday!

New Music: Tomorrow Kings - On The Throne Vol. 2 + Gilead7 - Club Paradise Remix

Check the new release from the Chicago collective, Tomorrow Kings. The crew is comprised of Skech185, Gilead7, Il.Subliminal, Lamon Manuel, Malakh El, and Jyroscope. Click below to stream and support with a download for $5. Also check out Gilead7's track, "Club Paradise Remix," which is available for free download.

Music Download: David May - On Target

Check the new joint from the homey David May, "On Target," produced by Custom. May was formerly known as Logic and also formerly known as ImlogicIrap. He is currently working on a new EP. Click below to stream and download for free.

Heavy D Tributes: DJ Premier, Marly Marl, and DJ Quik

I was so busy during the week that I did not get around to posting about our loss of Heavy D at the young age of 44. Hev was definitely one of my favorites in the 90's.Check out tributes from DJ Quik, Marly Marl, and DJ Premier. I'm sure there are some other dope tributes  from others as well.
DJ Quik - Heavy Mr Big Stuff by DJQuik
MARLEY MARL HEAVY DEE TRIBUTE MIX FOR WBLS by DJ Marley Marl

Heavy D Tribute Mix by Dj Premier Blog Radio on Mixcloud

Video - Bua: Legends of Hip Hop Preview

Today Jusin Bua's new book, The Legends of Hip Hop, was released in stores. It features fifty key figures from the history of Hiphop. Bua contributes unique art and a personal write up and biography on the likes of Run DMC, Jay-Z, Queen Latifah, Barack Obama, and many more. Watch the video below to see why you need this book! Also Bua is currently preparing for a short California tour with Q-Bert and Mixmaster Mike. Check the schedule below for your shot to get your book signed and to see some of this art work up close. 

Appearance: Nov 10, 2011
Time: 9PM PST (21+ to get in)
Location: The Independent
Address: 628 Divisadero Street - San Francisco, CA 94111
Spinning: DJ Qbert, DJ Shorkut, Apollo and more... - FIRST TIME TOGETHER in OVER 10 YEARS!!
Link: http://www.theindependentsf.com/event/66883/

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Bua "Legends of Hip Hop" Book Tour w/ DJ Q-bert & Mixmaster Mike

Signing: Nov 11, 2011
Time: 6PM PST
Location: Booksmith
Address: 1644 Haight St - San Francisco, CA 94117
Featuring: DJ Qbert (featured in the book and signing along side of me)
Link: http://www.booksmith.com/event/bua


Radio: Nov 12, 2011
Time: 10AM-12PM PST
Show: SEDGE THOMSON’S WEST COAST LIVE!
Website: www.WCL.org
Location: Freight & Salvage Coffee House (Berkeley)
Streamed: Live at www.KALW.org and many NPR stations around the country


Signing: Nov 17, 2011
Time: 6PM
Location: Amoeba - Hollywood
Address: 6400 Sunset Blvd - Los Angeles, CA 90028
Featuring: DJ QBert signing along side of me.

Music Video: Malkovich - What I Know feat. Sum

Peep the dope new music video from the homey Malkovich for "What I Know" featuring his BLX crew member, Sum. The joint wasnproduced by BecomingPhill and the video was directed by Ivan Ives. Click below the video to download the single

Music Download: JRoz - Life Notes Vol. 1

Check the new project from, JRoz, Life Notes Volume 1. It features 12 tracks with some old and some new; appearances from Destruct, YG, Kemst, and more. Be on the lookout for the upcoming release from JRoz and Destruct's collabo project, Quiet On The Set. Click below to stream and download for free.

Music Video: Azma - Let Me Show You featuring Planet Asia, Phil The Agony, and DJ LimeGreen

Peep the new music video from Azma for the joint, "Let Me Show You" featuring Planet Asia, Phil The Agony, and DJ LimeGreen. It was produced by Deville Slim and is off Azma's latest LP, Thought You Knew, with appearances from Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, Tash, Sadat-X, Opio, Krondon Copywrite and others.The video was directed by James Wade.

New Video: "Greatest" by Os One and J Hook feat. Sin Dodie

Official music video for the IE's own Os One and J Hook feat. Sin Dodie - Greatness.

Music produced by Sparaza.

Directed and edited by Zac Dugan for Dirty Model Movement.

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New Video: "Usual Suspects 2" by The Dirty Suspect Division

"A dope rap group for your ears, coming out of Riverside CA , [...] [consisting] [...] QWA, Nappy and Thrive. If you're down wit the gutta gutta meets great minds and good HipHop is the collective sound you expect than don't fear anymore. Listen to us and you'll love it ! Peep us!" -TheeDirtySuspectDivision Facebook page

If you're looking to see them live they'll be performing with OZ, Stutta Boii, Jumpship, Ha Dub, and Unspoken Words w/ a special DJ Set from Talib Kweli on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Pre-sale tickets are $20 and available now and moving fast. Contact me [at] imjimruby@gmail.com for more details. Free delivery for tickets!

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.

New Video: "Still At It" by Stutta Boii aka Flo Sika

Check out the latest video from Riverside hip hop head, Stutta Boii aka Flo Sika titled, " Still At It". He touches on infatuation, lust, the corruption of people all in a days work. These are some of the many issues he feels affected by in his day to day life and likely these are some of the same issues that affect us. His wordplay brings to light these issues in our society so take a second and hear what he has to say.

If you're looking to see him live he'll be performing with OZ, Jumpship, Ha Dub,Unspoken Words, and The Dirty Suspect Division w/ a special DJ Set from Talib Kweli on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Pre-sale tickets are $20 and available now and moving fast. Contact me [at] imjimruby@gmail.com for more details. Free delivery for tickets!

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 Download: Phantom Thrett - Loose Leaves LP

The homey Phantom Thrett just dropped his latest project, Loose Leaves. It features him rapping, singing, and producing; with appearances from Keon Supreme and his OSA affiliates Andre Damar and Waju. Click below to stream and download for free.

Music Video: Rebels To The Grain - Harvest Season

Check the new video from Rebels To The Grain for "Harvest Season," off the album of the same title. RTTG are known for very creative videos, and this one keeps up the tradition. Be sure to check the entire album out and support with a download below. Also catch the Rebels' radio show, Breakbeats & Rhymes, every Saturday night from 2-4am, as well as archived shows, here.

Music Download: Keon Supreme - Be Still LP

The homey Keon Supreme just dropped his new album, Be Still, yesterday. It was primarily produced by Ben Bauer but also features production from Jansport J, Asa B, and Bleezy Beats. There's 10 tracks with guest vocals from Phantom Thrett, Valerie Velarde, Truth, and RawT. Click below to stream and download for free.

Music Download: Hawdwerk & Jansport J- Alive feat. Ina Williams

Peep the new joint from Hawdwerk and Jansport J, "Alive," featuring Ina Williams on the hook. Click the link to stream and download for free. This is the second single from Werk and Sport's next full length, Blackballs, dropping on November 10.

Music Video: Dumbfoundead - BRB feat. Andrew Garcia

Check the new video from Dumbfoundead for "BRB" featuring Andrew Garcia on the hook. It's featured on his new album, DFD, which dropped today! Cop it on iTunes. The video was well directed by Casey Chan and the joint was produced by Duke Westlake. Be sure to check out Knocksteady. They put in work.