DIZ GIBRAN x MOONSHINE - THE RETURN EP (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Yeah the homie is back...this L.A. Hip Hop thing continues to grow, dominate and more.  It's good to hear from this duo as well.

The Return EP - Diz Gibran

DIZ GIBRAN & MOONSHINE - SLICK (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

I don't really have to say shit else do I...?

Slick - Diz Gibran & Moonshine

DIZ GIBRAN x MOONSHINE - THE RETURN (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

All I can say is...WELCOME BACK BROTHERS!!!

The Return - Diz Gibran & Moonshine

MR. CARTOON x NIKE SPORTSWEAR x DIZ GIBRAN & MOONSHINE (VIDEO)

L.A. is officially representing with this video here...and it's dope to see that Nike is the platform.  Words via Nike below:

The man's hand style is recognized around the world and is both menacing and beautiful. Bred in Los Angeles, Mister Cartoon's art work can be seen on the arms of our time's most lauded musicians. His work is steeped in the East Los Angeles Chicano culture of low riders and graffiti.

Nike Sportswear chose Mister Cartoon as the American artist for the True Colors Artist Collaboration.. In this video Cartoon breaks down the creative process behind the logos and mascot he created. Nike Sportswear will be holding events to launch the collection in New York, Boston, and Chicago next week. Come out to see the collection and Mister Cartoon in action.

New York - Nike Sportswear @ 21 Mercer, April 27th at 8-11pm
Boston - Bodega Gallery, April 29th at 7p-11pm
Chicago – Six Points, May 1st at 7-11pm
Filmed and edited by 13th Witness. Music provided by Diz Gibran and Moonshine.

CROOKS & CASTLES 2010 SPRING COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

The Crooks & Castles crew are set to drop their new Spring line and I'm really feeling it.  It's ever evolving without really losing sight of it's roots.  The nautical themes are there but the streetwear feel is not lost.  Shoutout to Moonshine...I see you fam.

LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL | MATTHIEUX REED x EAZEE STREET PHOTO RECAP

Here are some pics that Matthieux took at the infamous Leaders of the New Cool show.  I posted some of his pics of El Prez and the FCC during Prez' set.  These pics are from the rest of the show.  You can see the other pics here.

FOR THE ROAD: DIZ GIBRAN - TRULY YOURS (MUSIC VIDEO)

Posting it again so you are reminded to watch all weekend and you make sure to spread it around to your friends.  My fam Diz Gibran's video is everywhere right now and for good reason, it's dope!!!  OnSmash posted it yesterday so I'll post their player this time around.  BJ the Chicago Kid on the hook, Moonshine on the beat and Jerome D. behind the lens.  Enjoy and make it a weekend theme song.  Thanks.

DIZ GIBRAN - TRULY YOURS (MUSIC VIDEO) WORLD PREMIERE (AGAIN)

Diz Gibran- "Truly Yours" Ft. BJ The Chicago Kid from The Brolly Group on Vimeo.

Enjoy this video and track so much I had to post it again.  It's my brother from another's first video so it's a celebration above all.  So watch it, post it on your facebook and myspace pages and spread it around to all your friends like the flu (no swine).  The album is available here.

DIZ GIBRAN - TRULY YOURS (MUSIC VIDEO) WORLD PREMIERE

Diz Gibran- "Truly Yours" Ft. BJ The Chicago Kid from The Brolly Group on Vimeo.

Like I said, Diz Gibran's music video is here today.  Enjoy and expect this to make your day better.  Directed by Jerome D.

DIZ GIBRAN - TRULY YOURS (MUSIC VIDEO) DROPS TOMORROW

So as a heads up Diz Gibran will release the Truly Yours music video tomorrow.  The song is a people's favorite and features the talented BJ the Chicago Kid.  Jerome D (Carter's videos, Dom Kennedy's Of All Time video) is handling the visuals so expect something dope.  If you're not familiar with the track it's below.  This postcard, designed by Crooks & Castles, is to serve as a reminder that the video will drop tomorrow.  Though you may have seen this notice somewhere else saying that the NMC homies will be premiering it, please not that Eazee Street will also be premiering the video.

Truly Yours f. BJ the Chicago Kid - Diz Gibran

DIZ GIBRAN LIVE at A3C FESTIVAL

Trust me when I say there will be steady flow of clips coming from this Festival throughout the week as the city of LA and other places were WELL REPRESENTED out in ATL this past weekend. Here is a clip of Diz & Moon getting it in out there. Peep it out.

DIZ GIBRAN'S DR. JAYS INTERVIEW

Diz sits down with Dr. Jays.com and talks about him...when I say him that encompasses Diz the person, his music and the acclaimed Soon You'll Understand project and his streetwear ties, example his relationship with Crooks & Castles. But if you know Diz then you knew all this. Enjoy the interview.

DIZ GIBRAN & MOONSHINE - DISTORTION TO STATIC INTERVIEW

My fam Diz and Moon sit down and have a nice chat with Distortion to Static. Enjoy and if you haven't downloaded from over here yet...go play in traffic.

DIZ GIBRAN - SHOW N PROVE (NEW MUSIC)

Diz told me he was going to leak a new track to the nets on Tuesday, but some things held it up. Well it's here today so download it now and enjoy. Another Moonshine track and Diz doing what he does. Can't wait til he drops the one I was in the studio for...this is just a small holdover until then. (photo credit: Mel D. Cole)

Show N Prove (prod. Moonshine) - Diz Gibran

KRONDON - EYES ON ME f. CHACE INFINITE & CURT@!N$ (prod. by MOONSHINE)

Just got word that this doozy I spotted over at Shake's spot was produced by Moonshine, you know of Soon You'll Understand fame...so peep it. CurT@!n$ also makes his way onto the track...so peep it out.

Eyes On Me f. Chace Infinite & CurT@!n$ (prod. Moonshine) - Krondon

BROCCOLI KUNG PAO x THE SPLIFF

Tomorrow night Broccoli City and The Spliff decide to let the producers get some shine, so all ya'll rappers should go and listen to some goodies. And singers, managers, and all around good people who love good people you need to be here too...soaking it all in. Look at that roster and tell me it ain't gonna be LIVE!!!

DIZ GIBRAN - DARK END OF THE STREET

Fresh off the Soon You'll Understand project (getting rave reviews) Diz teams up with Moonshine for yet another banger.  Diz says he's back to work but not saying if there is a particular project in the works and if this song is from that.  Either way it's a hot track and if you rocked with Soon You'll Understand then you'll rock with this here.  Enjoy.

Dark End of the Street (prod. Moonshine) - Diz Gibran

CROOKS & CASTLES SUMMER 2009 COLLECTION

That new Crooks' ish is dropping...and they got the summer threads looking fresh...I'm with it.  The designs, cuts and color schemes are all dope.  And if you didn't know, that's Moonshine (producer of Soon You'll Understand) right there with the hats on.  Head over here to get yours.

DIZ GIBRAN & FRIENDS x VIPER ROOM

In case you forgot, Diz Gibran celebrated his release of Soon You'll Understand album by rocking the Viper Room with some talented friends named Tunji, TiRon (who brought Ayomari) and Bleu Collar.  Drew caught some footage and sent it over to me, since I decided to take the night off.  Check it out to relive the night or see what you missed.

DIZ GIBRAN - ONCE AGAIN (prod. by Moonshine)

Here goes some crazy good newness from my fam Diz Gibran...the track is called Once Again and is produced by Moonshine.  This will be off of Diz' forthcoming mixtape presented by good ol' Crooks & Castles.  Get ready to be impressed.  The mixtape should be a go by the end of the week.

Once Again (prod. by Moonshine) - Diz Gibran