Checking out the new kid from the Avenue of the Arts (AOTA). Mouse Powell is nice and with a few more shows could be someone to look out for in AZ.

“Don’t Do It” is the first single from Damu’s upcoming EP, “Supply For Demand,” available on VINYL/CD/MP3 in late 2010 on Redefinition Records.

“I just got back from an amazing tour in France where I met alot of good folks, heard lots of great music and got lots of inspiration! I was especially struck by the DJ’s who played lots of great funk and party music which I love! I wanted to share some rare party joints in [...]

During February 2010, Stussy launched a series of videos as a documentary on the legendary Dilla that are a testament to his work, how he interacted with his surroundings and the impact he had on all of us. I only wish it was 2 hours long because Dilla was so good and so rare, that [...]

A little glimpse in to the smooth funk / hip-hop band Simple Citizens, who are rocking tonight at The Blunt Club.

“You were only fly a long time ago like pterodactyls…”

“Your Boombox Better Form A Union”

“An actual B-Boy Brainiac that will smack you out your mittens”

The Chicharones, composed of Sleep of Oldominion and Josh Martinez, have kept fans, tour action, sales, and respect during a 3 year group hiatus, between solo releases. Since releasing their last album When Pigs Fly (Camobear Records 2006), they have toured the world ten times over, collaborated with the who’s who of underground pop, released [...]

I have been totally in awe of Edan for a couple of years now. I have copped every 12″ i can find, and have honestly thought about boot-legging some Lewis Recordings shirts for myself. His off the wall composition and hell storm approach to lyrical content is top notch. He steady pushes the envelope in [...]

Hail Mary Mallon is Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz. “D-Up” is available now on the – Definitve Jux Presents 4 – compilation.

From The Vancouver Sun
The music world is in mourning after it was announced by hip hop artist Busta Rhymes that his personal DJ, Roc Raida, is dead aged 37.  Raida, an avid mixed martial arts devotee, had injured his back while training at a gym, and had received back surgery twice in the time since [...]

Mac Lethal dishing it out for the frattys, dude-bros and guidos. Talking $hit is an artform, and Mac is the best.

Lyrics Born – “Pushed Aside, Pulled Apart” feat. Lateef The Truthspeaker. from World's Fair on Vimeo.
The video was directed by Raphael LaMotta from ApSci and features cameos by Joyo Velarde, Zion I, Pigeon John, Trackademicks, Kat Ouano, DJ D-Sharp and ApSci.
The track is available as a free mp3 download at lyricsborn.comand also appears on The [...]

Moss graffiti is a mixture of found moss, beer, and sugar. The mixture will grow into living moss, right off the wall!

From sketches, to murals, to stained glass The Mac’s style is undeniable, and in demand. His local contributions in the Phoenix area blossomed into his worldwide showings and installations. If he does something in your town, you need to see it in person. I am breathless every time i see anything if his. Follow up [...]