2MORROW NITE: TREEHOUSE CLUB LIVE at DRAGONFLY

You already know where u should be tomorrow...details above.  Physical copies gettin' thrown at lucky fans.

LADY G DA REAL DEAL f. BAD LUCC - GIRLS (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

For the holiday weekend Lady G dropped me a new track with the good homie Bad Lucc.  You all ready know you can get the house parties turnt up if these two together...and you'll get some bars in too.  Enjoy.

Girls f. Bad Lucc - Lady G

WIZ KHALIFA x LA STEREO TV INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

The homies of LA Stereo TV catch up with Wiz on his Pomona tour stop.

HALL OF FAME x HUF - "HELLA FAME CAPSULE"

This drops tomorrow at Hall of Fame in LA or HUF in San Francisco.

PICASO f. THR33ZY MCFLY & A.T. - WHERE MY HOMIEZ (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Another leak from the Artz Dealer mixtape that Picaso will be dropping on his bday aka June 1st.  I can't wait to see how the video for this came out.  Yeah a video...I was there so I know.  You've been warned.  Artwork preview is right here.

Where My Homiez f. Thr33zy McFly & A.T. - Picaso

NIPSEY HUSSLE, JAY ROCK, GLASSES MALONE & more "THE SOURCE PHOTOSHOOT"

My boy D. Gold of Get Noticed Media hit me up as he just uploaded this behind the scenes footage he caught of The Source doing a photoshoot for a New West article.  Nipsey, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Menace, the Slauson Boyz and more were on hand.  Check it out.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : GAME WINNER BY...RON ARTEST?

I usually show the video highlights but none of that really matters as much as this outcome right here.  I think after last night, Ron feels like he is a part of this team.  Redemption...thanks Ron, QB whattup?

KILLER MIKE f. T.I. - READY SET GO (prod. NO I.D.)

It's slow on the internets today but I'm posting this because as you can see here and by what I give you later, the boy T.I. is working.  This can also be found on the mixtape that T.I. just dropped.  Enjoy.  Shouts to Matt

Ready Set Go f. T.I. (prod. No I.D.) - Killer Mike

MORE 2010 ROCK THE BELLS PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS (VIDEO)

We've got more highlights from the RTB Press Conference earlier this week. In this clip Chang discusses how they came up with the "Full Album Performance" theme and why Lauryn Hill isnt on the bill. - via Hip Hop Official

PLAY CLOTHS SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION

On some Memorial Day ish...

“The line offers a nice assortment of button ups in solids or plaids, ripstop cargo shorts and the Big Jack polo in their newest colorway Imperial Blue. As always they have taken there Jack logo to a new level with “The Motion Jack” t-shirt. Since its Summer they offered up their accessories in a nice red faux ostrich. Lastly what would Memorial day be with out the beach and Play Cloths has you covered with a massive “Gamma Rays” beach towel.”

You can find it here at midnight.

RAS KASS f. ROYCE DA 5'9 - ATTITUDES 2012

Ras drops a video for a track off A.D.I.D.A.S...peep it out.

DR. DRE, DIDDY & BEATS by DRE (VIDEO)

I feel like I've posted this video already...I might be wrong.

THE FRESHMEN - DREAMIN' CALIFORNIA (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

I dropped some stuff from them awhile ago and now they're back with a new summer anthem here...shoutout to THX aka "a DAMN BEAST ON THEM BOARDS", ON MAMAS.  Enjoy this track.

Dreamin' California - The Freshmen

DJ ORATOR's B.I.G. TRIBUTE

DJ ORATOR Notorious B.I.G. Dj Tribute Set. from Dj Orator on Vimeo.

DJ Orator paid respects to B.I.G. on the ones and twos last week in celebration of the hip hop icon's bday.  Check it out and learn a few things.

HUGH AUGUSTINE the MC - RUBBER SOULS (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Upcoming emcee Hugh Augustine sent me this for ya'll to check out.  He's on his grind and has already shared the stage with the legendary Pete Rock.  A part of the KPL family get ready to hear and see more from him.  Enjoy.

Rubber Souls - Hugh Augustine the MC

S!CWEST - TAKE ONE

Fly or Die Gallery's flagship artist hits with his new video Take One and is seen in the vid rocking some gear by the homies at Tradition.  Check dude out, the video was also produced by Fly or Die.  More talent bubbling from the locals.

H.O.P.E. f. Y-O : BLISS (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

H.O.P.E. jumps back on the scene with a new track featuring his Inglewood bro Y-O of UNI.  Check it out and enjoy.

Bliss f. Y-O : H.O.P.E.

PAC DIV x NIKE: DON'T MENTION IT RELEASE (PHOTO RECAP via LENSLEY)

A couple of the 100+ photos that Lensley Automatic took last night at the Pac Div x Nike event.  Right on the rooftop of the Montalban Theater.  A great time, a lot of support from the local hip hop community.  Oh and there was an open bar and plenty of beautiful ladies.  When the link for the pics is available I'll let you know...don't ask how I got to them.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 FALL 2010

Not bad, premium leathers and simple yet intricate design on both.  You can pre-order here if you'd like.

MELANIE FIONA - THE COME UP SHOW INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

Because I've developed this "thing" for her over the last six months or so...

SERIAL KILLAZ - IT'S WHATEVER (G-MIX)

I've put you up on the newly formed trio, well they have some newness to offer the people.

The Serial Killaz (comprised of Xzibit, B-Real and Young De).  The dynamic treo has jumped on the Jadakiss/DJ Green Lantern song to create their own remix called "It's Whatever (Serial Killaz G-Mix)" featuring Uncle Murda.

It's Whatever f. Uncle Murda - Serial KilLAz

2MORROW: WESTERN AWARENESS CONFERENCE CALL #2

Street Goddess is presenting another large West Coast Conference call.  The last one was a huge success and touched on plenty of valid points that established and upcoming people in the music game should know and learn.  Topics such as unity, selling your product, and more were touched on.  Details above.

PICASO - RIDE AROUND RHYMIN' (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Picaso dropped this yesterday but I was in the streets headed to see the Laker "game"...anyways this will be on the Artz Dealer mixtape.  Enjoy.

Ride Around Rhymin' - Picaso

FREDDIE GIBBS on THE LEFT EFFECT w/ DEVI DEV & DJ EQUE (VIDEO)

Freddie Gibbs stopped by to visit our pals Devi Dev & DJ Eque and kicked a freestyle for them and dropped off the track below as well.

Fuck the World - Freddie Gibbs

AB-SOUL: FAME (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

As LongTerm 2 gets closer Ab-Soul hits us with another track for ya'll.  This one is called Fame...enjoy.

Fame : Ab-Soul

OUT OF TOWNERS: CHOZE - DEUCEZ FREESTYLE (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

You may remember him from the J*DaVeY remix I posted awhile back...well here he is with a few bars over that Chris Brown & Tyga video I posted the other day.  His words below:

This is a track that I actually recorded a few hours ago. After seeing the video for the song, I searched for the beat, found it. & the rest is history. I'm currently planning on dropping my "LightHearted EP" next month then I plan to follow that up with my mixtape "Tired Of Waiting" which is slated for a Fall release.

Deucez Freestyle - Choze

KARMALOOP TV presents PLNDR VIDEO & EXCLUSIVE $100 GIVEAWAY

PLNDR, THE exclusive, member’s only website that offers premium streetwear brands at up to 80% off just did something pretty dope. We caught up with notorious graffiti artist Phetus. He created a mural to promote PLNDR.com—the elite, member’s only movement. The video features the mural in progress with Phetus’ iconic Phat Face logo plundering for bounty.

The vid is currently on www.karmalooptv.com and can be seen here.

Now where you come in:

Win $100 to PLNDR just by posting the video.

Enter the contest by tweeting the video link and tagging @PLNDRmembers or by commenting on the video with a link of where you reposted the video (include your e-mail address). Don't trip PLNDR will find you. On June 9th, 2010 we'll choose a lucky winner who'll receive $100 PLNDR money.

TREY SONGZ - YO SIDE OF THE BED (MUSIC VIDEO) CO-STARRING KERI HILSON

I see you Trey...the trailer gave you a good idea of what the video was about.  The video is pretty intense as he and Keri look to get their acting on here.  Good overall message though.  Check it out.

MIKE POSNER - COOLER THAN ME (MUSIC VIDEO)

I was really feeling the track Drug Dealer Girl by Mike and this one is cool too.  He definitely filmed this in LA and it's getting A LOT of attention on LA radio as that is the the first place I heard it.  My mom was bumping it, random.  The message is cool and I can definitely see this being a BIG summer song, right there with Katy Perry's track.  Check the video and enjoy.  The beat change at the end is dope.

MORE AIR JORDAN FUSIONS...??? WHY???

Ummmm...what ya'll think?

SUNDAY NIGHT: HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J w/ MORE AT CINESPACE

Southern California hip hop at Cinespace going down Sunday night...oh and there is an open bar from 9:30-10:30pm.  You have to love that.  All details are above.

GRIP PLYAZ f. ALEON CRAFT - STEP OUT (MUSIC VIDEO)

Grip Plyaz - Step Out Ft. Aleon Craft from Corey Davis on Vimeo.

The ATL homie Grip Plyaz drops his video featuring Aleon Craft and you need to be up on this so check it out.  "Purp, Wind & Fire" coming soon...cameos from some of the other ATL homies.  Whattup Kei, video presented by The Smoking Section

MYKESTRO & ILL CAMILLE on HOMEGROWN RADIO (VIDEO)

Mykestro and Ill Camille represent Skillz.Still.Appeal the only way they know how while stopping in at Chuck Dizzle's spot.

REGAL TENANT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE

You all have BBQ's, parties, or maybe the UCLA JazzReggae Festival to attend this weekend.  Some of you may even be headed out of town...if so you should go over to Regal Tenant and get you some tees...since all of them are going to be just $20.  Some of your favorite brands, so go ahead and handle that.  I was just in there this morning and they have plenty of fresh tees to choose from.  Enjoy.

KARMALOOP TV presents FREDDIE GIBBS w/ DJ SKEE (VIDEO)

Dj Skee links up Freddie Gibbs in NYC to talk mixtapes, press, and Gary Indiana. Check it out below. - KarmaloopTV

ORISUE ONLINE STORE is LIVE

After being hacked by a Russian porn site, changing web hosting companies ’cause the one we were with burnt down, and realizing that we had to renew our SSL, XPS, MAC, FTP certificates, our online store will be live fully revamped tomorrow on MAY 26 @ 10am. And for all your patience and countless emails on when the store will be up, we’re offering our loyal customers a free ground shipping code for one week! Just enter SHIP-ON-US and you’re hooked up. We love you. - Orisue

KARMALOOP TV : NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY | DISTANT RELATIVES (VIDEO)

Karmaloop sits down with one of my favorite emcees and another talented member of the Marley family.

ROCK THE BELLS 2010 LINEUP FREESTYLE by MC SUPERNATURAL (VIDEO)

MC Supernatural once again goes off the top of the head with the lineup for this years Rock The Bells Music Festival. < via HipHop Official

DOM KENNEDY in XXL's SHOW & PROVE SECTION

Dom Kennedy is featured in the XXL June issue and is definitely representing Leimert Park and Los Angeles in general.  Photo was taken by my homie Danny.  Los Angeles is on the move.