HAWDWERK -- The Graveyard Shift EPK [VIDEO]

I posted a video from the homie 'Werk awhile back and if you've been sleeping he has a new project The Graveyard Shift. Today I bring you his EPK. Hit the jump to read some words from 'Werk.

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HAWDWERK f/ Chevy Jones - "Why Can't We Smile" [MUSIC VIDEO]

Speaking of BlackCloud Music, one of their artists, the homie Curtiss King is starring in the homie Hawdwerk's new video. Check it out.

HAWDWERK -- MasterMind [MUSIC VIDEO]

If you remember, I have some potnas from the West Covina side of things and one of them is back to make sure you don't forget him anytime soon. You most likely remember him from the High Power Moves project from he and Jansport J. But if you recall I posted his first ever solo project here too. Today I share a video by the name of MasterMind. And if you need more from Hawdwerk make sure to pick up his Call In Sick EP. 

HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J ACRYLICK INTERVIEW: BLACK BALLS (VIDEO)

The West Covina duo discuss their new album out now entitled BlackBalls, as well as their 626 lifestyle and their relationship with Acrylick.  Check it out and you can grab their album off iTunes right here.

HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J - RESPECT (MUSIC VIDEO)

This video and track is plain and simple, DOPE!!!  So necessary in hip hop.  Watch it now then share it with all your friends (via Twitter, Facebook...Black Planet fu**it...BlackBalls coming soon.

JANSPORT J - WISHING (MUSIC VIDEO)

Another video from a Jansport J instrumental directed by Andrew Quesada.  These are always good so take a minute to enjoy.  And if you don't have that Save My Soul then you need to get a hold of it.

HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J - BLACKBALLS EPK (VIDEO)

Hawdwerk and Jansport J talk about their upcoming project BlackBalls as well as how they came together and their progress since then.  Peep them out ASAP, Cov whattup?

JANSPORT J - SAVE MY SOUL (INSTRUMENTAL LP)

Without further adieu the producer known as Jansport J, fellow Harlot hoarder and WCC product, presents his instrumental CD.  With the 2AM Tape and MoveMeants being dope projects I expect the same.  From what I've heard this one is one of his flyest.  Seeing Jansport flex his versatility lately has me even more excited for this one.  Presented by Kevin Nottingham.

Save My Soul - Jansport J

JANSPORT J - FOREVER (MUSIC VIDEO)

Jansport J - "Forever" from Jansport J on Vimeo.

My boy Jansport J releases a new video for a track from his forthcoming instrumental LP "Save My Soul".  The homie Phil Mao aka PHILMATIC did his thing with the visuals.  Enjoy.

JANSPORT J - SAVE MY SOUL INSTRUMENTAL LP (ARTWORK/TRACKLIST)

This is an instrumental album I'm looking forward to, to start the new year off right.  I really dug the 2AM Tape and I've seen a lot of versatility and growth in Jansport's production.  Get ready...this drops the 11th of next month as well.

POETIK FORCE F/ BLAKFACE & AVI THE MOST ILL - THE RUSH (MUSIC VIDEO)

Some new visuals and music from some of the artists over at Cov Originals.  Check it out.

HAWDWERK f. CURTISS KING & NOA JAMES - YOU SO CRAAAAZY (MUSIC VIDEO)

A new video for a track off of Hawdwerk's "unfairly overlooked" mixtape Off the Clock.  I believe he's dropping a remastered version that I'll make sure to post.  For now watch him get off some heavy bars with his Black Cloud homies Curtiss King and Noa James. 

BLAKFACE - PAST DUE (ALBUM DOWNLOAD)

Part of the Cov Original Music group, A&R'd by Jansport J and a long time coming...here is BlakFace with their new album "Past Due".  There is more talent coming from the Cov and areas just outside of Los Angeles.  They are still L.A. hip hop in my opinion and should be supported just the same.  Peep them out...I already know ya'll were grooving to the single Cov Groove so continue on.

Past Due - BlakFace

HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J GO ON TOUR

Those Cov' guys are making them moves...they're going on tour and it will take them to Nevada, Arizona and some cool places in California.  So take note of these dates and get ready to check them out.

TREK LIFE x LOS ANGELES TIMES

Courtesy of Hawdwerk I came across this article about Trek Life.  Check it out the dude has been making major moves independently and representing West Covina, Los Angeles and California in general while doing it.  Also check out this new single from his Everything Changed Nothing LP called Due West which really looks into the history of the people of Los Angeles.  The conceptual record has no hook which is unique for a single.  Enjoy and spread the word.  Once again the article is here.

Audio Bonus: Due West - Trek Life

HAWDWERK & JANSPORT J LIVE at FAT BEATS LA (VIDEO)

If you missed their performance at the legendary Fat Beats LA on Melrose then here is some footage from the event.  If you didn't know, Fat Beats will be closing at the end of the month so for up and comers like Hawdwerk and Jansport J to perform their in it's closing weeks is quite the accomplishment.  I hear there is more footage on the way.  Stay tuned.

BLAKFACE - COV GROOVE (SINGLE DOWNLOAD)

A duo out of West Covina that Jansport J put me onto a few weeks ago.  They'll be dropping an album "Past Due" through the newly formed Cov Original Music LLC label.  An introduction to the group below:

Blakface is an unique original hip hop group with sound blended live
compositions, and innovative yet conscious lyrics. Using the irony of the
blackface minstrel history, this group has set a purpose to reverse the
negativity seen in the minstrel era, to now not only look at just the
blackface surface but acknowledge the development and the progression we as
a society are trying to make. Authentic centric music created with an
hip-hop intellect Blakface is banging down borders, color lines,
limitations, and close mined boundaries while recognizing the past
generations ancestry and embracing the worlds culture today.

Cov Groove (prod. Mike Wofford) - Blakface

TREK LIFE x TAKINGYOUOVER x LA STEREO TV (VIDEO)

So Jasmin (TakingYouOver) & I went to Trek Life's album listening party. The performance was very energetic. The whole West Cov was on board: J Bizness, Jansport J, Hawdwerk + Basicali, Tommy Blak, etc. We then interviewed the man himself and were able to admire Jansport J's natural ability as a host. Trek Life goes in deep about his album, mad tour stories, Soulja Boy, how & why he got into the game, his relationship with producers Oddisse & J Biz, etc. Basically you get to spend ten minutes with the West Cov legend himself. COP HIS NEW ALBUM EVERYTHING CHANGED NOTHING that dropped yesterday. - LA Stereo TV

DICE THE NICEST f. HAWDWERK - EVERYDAY PEOPLE 2010 (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

A track off Dice the Nicest's upcoming "92.3 The Beat Mixtape".  Production by Dice and featuring Hawdwerk...West Covina stand up.

Everyday People 2010 f. Hawdwerk - Dice the Nicest

HAWDWERK - OFF THE CLOCK (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)

And like that, the homie Hawdwerk is right back with his mixtape for the masses.  Hosted by Chuck Dizzle and DJ Hed with HomeGrownRadio.  A good slew of rapping over some beats you might know.  So check that out and enjoy.  West Covina stand up.

Off the Clock - Hawdwerk | Mediafire Link