The folks over at Potholes In My Blog collaborated with Prefix magazine to put together a dope summer compilation. I’ve had this bad boi on repeat throughout the week so figure I should share the wealth.
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I can remember hitting up my public library as a youngster scanning through the monthly Lowrider magazine and being amazed with the culture, style, and beauty of Lowriders. It was this fascination that drove my interest in the arts, both audio and visual, as well as in automobiles. Came to find out later on that the Lowrider culture started out of the south Bay, in San Jose. All stemmed out of the Story & King intersection! My how far you’ve come.
“SA Studios was commissioned by Twentieth Century Fox to produce videos promoting the film “Machete” starring Danny Trejo. The first lifestyle video features Mister Cartoon and Danny Trejo lowriding through East LA. This video, directed by Estevan Oriol, begins the series. “
Big ups to SA Studios.
Optimistic art show & benefit sale for Ras Terms tonight in Emeryville.
It’s pleasant when life’s commotions come to a still and one can regain balance in life. Now that I’ve situated myself, I am back in the groove of running. Gots ta’ stay healthy, too many things I’m trying to do in this short time on this planet. This week’s choices were selected for their ability to supply that reserve energy. Stay Hungry! Get Active.
For those of you who are interested and able, the above image will direct you to Optimistic’s art show tonight in Emeryville that will also serve as a benefit sale for Ras Terms, an Oakland-based artist. Health matters folks, unfortunately it ain’t cheap.
Ras Terms was very recently involved in a car accident. The car he was in along with his partner was struck by a speeding car that was evading the police. The right side of his body was completely swollen. Terms is a full time artist and thus receives no benefits or insurance. You are the only community there is to help him pay for his medical bills and to assist him while he is not able to work.
Cookin Soul ft. Lil’ Cease & Cardan – “Ten Crack Commandments”
Danked Out ft. Ice Meez, Pody Mouf, AG Cubano, Shill Macc, Roach Gigz – “Generation X”
Young Gully – “Definition of Gas”
Organic Design
As of late, transition with the new day job has been keeping me occupied. Nonetheless I understand the need to keep updates consistent, and I’m a firm believer in actions speaking louder than words. However in this case the artists in this week’s I Got Five On It do a great job of using words, along with sound, to paint interesting perspectives.
Exile – “It’s Coming Down” (DJ Rhettmatic Remix)
Roach Gigz ft. Jay Ant & Young Bari – “Gold”
Bay Area freshman, Roach Gigz, drops his anticipated mixtape Roachy Balboa. Unique high pitch voice and all, the kid has talent. An acquired taste without a doubt, the drugged up Roach is grindin’ away at his debut solo album, set to drop soon. Be that as it may, the kid is currently bringing a different sound to the chemically-enhanced turf party music. Also, keep your eyes & Reader peeled for DJ Amen’s Bay Freshman 10 for 2010, where Roach has made the list along with nine other Bay Area artists set to blow. Get Active!
Davinci droppin’ the visual treatment to his track “Ben” off of his free album The Day The Turf Stood Still. If you havn’t done so already, you know the name of the game.
Now just so we get this straight, the shoes themselves don’t produce music. Sorry to burst your bubble. This is however attempting to display just how flexible these running shoes really are. Oh Nike, how will you market next? Regardless, the Japanese duo HIFANA team up with the shoe beast for this visual treatment. I bet you shoe heads are wetting your pants over them nike shoe box speakers. Am I right?
Murs & 9th Wonder’s album Fornever hits stores and the interwebs April 13th, but you can listen to it now for free via your favorite rapper’s Myspace page.
This is where you’ll find me Friday night. Been waiting a while for a show like this. SWTBRDS along with Distorion 2 Static make this event possible. Presales are goin’ quick. I got mines. You better get yours.