SNOOP DOGG 40TH C'DAY PARTY (PHOTO RECAP)

A few photo highlights of where I was at last night.  Guests like Far East Movement, Daz, Warren G, Slim the Mobster, Tyrese, DJ Battlecat, Terrace Martin, Baron Davis, AB, Russell Westbrook, Matt Kemp, and Dr. Dre to name a few.  Chaka Khan was also there and sang Happy Birthday to Snoop, and Bootsy Collins performed for Snoop.  Snoop even kicked a live freestyle over during their performance.  An eventful night.  Shouts to Huffington Post for the pics.

SNOOP DOGG - DOGGISODES ep.10 (VIDEO)

DJ Battlecat, 1500 or Nothin', DJ Quik, and more in the studio with Snoop...well the last one showed them all getting together in the studio.  Now you get to see what they started working on.  This will be brutal once completed...

SNOOP DOGG - DOGGISODES ep.9 (VIDEO)

Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, DJ Pooh, Battlecat, 1500 or Nothin, Gift Reynolds and more all in the studio together about to do work as well as put in work for DETOX.  Snoop is ready to create something great and you can see his passion for the music still with over 20 years in the game.  Enjoy.

ILL CAMILLE f/ BREVI - ALL I KNOW (prod. DJ BATTLECAT) [MUSIC VIDEO]

A visual to the track I dropped from Ill Camille awhile back...directed by Calmatic, DJ Battlecat on the beat and some usual suspects in the video.  Peep it out, #SKILLZSTILLAPPEAL

Ill CAMILLE F/ BREVI - ALL I KNOW (PROD. DJ BATTLECAT)

I'll let them explain...because you need to KNOW about it:

As she embarks on the release of her first solo project, The Pre Write Ill CAMILLE is setting the pace to solidify her place amongst LA's most promising new emcees. "ALL I KNOW",the first single from The Pre Write is a partnership with one of her "favorite producers of all time" DJ BattleCat and singer/songwriter Brevi. Combining rhyme and rhythm effortlessly, ILL CAMILLE shows her appreciation to family, friend and fans alike.

All I Know f/ Brevi (prod. DJ Battlecat) - Ill Camille

SNOOP DOGG TALKS NEW PRODUCERS & SUGE KNIGHT/DEATH ROW DAYS (VIDEO)

Snoop talks giving new producers a chance, some industry insight on loyalty, giving people their credit...and of course how Suge Knight was the complete opposite.  Some real game to be soaked up right here...enjoy. 

BEATS AND ART PRODUCER SHOWCASE: DJ BATTLECAT'S LIVE SET (VIDEO)

Beats & Art - Special Set By Dj BattleCat from BrickToYaFace on Vimeo.

Here is footage from the homies at BrickToYaFace of DJ Battlecat getting in his showcase of beats.  Classics right here so pay attention.  Don't forget he was the producer being honored here.  Shouts to Dae One again for the idea of putting this together.  It was a dope night...got to meet DJ Battlecat and it was a definite memory for me.

MYKESTRO f. THE HORSESHOE GANG - MYCRAFONE MURDAH (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Mykestro makes a quick offering from a new project entitled The Bar-Mittzpha with a leak for the song with The Horseshoe Gang (you may know them as kin to Crooked I).  Well it's safe to say A LOT of lyrics will be showcased here.  The project will be dropping this weekend I believe on the Skillz Still Appeal bandcamp.  Also you can catch Mykestro at the Regal Tenant x El Mercado jumpoff on Saturday.  It's going to be dope so be there...for now though, download this track.  Oh yeah it's produced by Battlecat.

Mycrafone Murdah f. The Horseshoe Gang - Mykestro

DAE ONE INVITES YOU TO BEATS AND ART: BEAT CASE (VIDEO)

Alright this is the last producer profile video to promote the hip hop event that will be taking over Artwalk tomorrow at Crewest Gallery.  As you know some of L.A.'s rising producers will be on hand showcasing beats and celebrating the legendary DJ Battlecat.  Come through...more info here.

LET THE BEAT BUILD: MEL AND D PRODUCER PROFILE (VIDEO)

Here is another producer profile for some more participants in the Beats and Art: Beat Case going down tomorrow.  This is footage of Mel and D putting together a beat with not just chopped samples and plug-in sounds but actual live Bass Guitar.  Check it out.  Tomorrow at Crewest Gallery, be there.