The Spliff L.A. continues its infamous monthly series over at The Roxy on Sunset this Friday, October 2nd. This month’s bill is blessed with some of the Inland’s freshest up & coming talent. Moreno Valley comes fully represented as U.T.B. Life$tyle  (Dre Biggity, Pheo, Stevie Crooks) takes stage performing alongside Red Bull Big Tune winner J.Bizness & poetry scene staple, Gaknew Roxwel of Fresh City.

$5 in Hollywood? The Spliff is a great night out for those looking to enjoy and get involved with Southern California’s bustling independent hip hop scene.

Links:
Stevie Crooks - Myspace | Download: CSTC Mixtape (zShare, 52mb)
J Bizness - Myspace | J.Bizness L.A.’s Champion Producer (youtube,  stream)
Dre Biggity- Myspace | Download:  Smiley Face & Heartache (zshare, 66mb)
Pheo - Myspace | Download: Word To Your Blogger (sendspace, 74mb)
Gaknew Roxwel - Myspace

 

 "Shook Ones Pt 2" (CTSC Remix) - Stevie Crooks: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 "Turn It Up" (prod. Afta-1) - Pheo: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Well as you can see from the flyer above it’s going down in San Bernardino on October 1st. The Dilated Junkie himself DJ Babu will be laying it on down on turntables this Thursday along with DJ Ickee. There will also be performances by Info Discard, Afterdark, Grand Angel, Tree Dwellers and a special performance by Southern Cali’s infamous, 2 Mex. It’s an all ages show so all youngstas be sure to come out and experience a genuine Hip Hop event.

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The second annual and surely epic, “Common & Friends” Benefit concert rolls through the City of Angels with the help of the hip hop’s cognac of choice, Hennessy. The concert raises funds for the Common Ground Foundation and will be hitting the marquee at the newly renovated Hollywood Palladium this Saturday September 26th, 2009.  Common, The Roots, De La Soul, Ludacris, & Nas are all featured guests, and this show is known to bring some jaw dropping surprises as well. If your not here on Saturday night, stay away from your social networks, you’ll be envious of your friends status updates.

The Common Ground Foundation is committed to the empowerment and development of urban youth in the United States. The Foundation’s vision serves as an inspiration for equality, opportunity and hope among youth in underserved communities. For more information, please visit CommonGroundFoundation.org

Tickets are $100 for general admission and $200 for VIP Balcony seating. All proceeds will benefit the Common Ground Foundation.
UPDATE: Live Nation’s “No-Fee” Wednesday is in effect today (8/23) - get an ALL-INCLUSIVE ticket for $30 @ LiveNation.com

Where they coming from? ..

 

 "Southside" Common ft. Kanye West: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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I’m taking you back to school with this mix by the incredible DJ Books. One of the best deejays who produce “Best Of “ mixes Books knows how to lay it down right and tight in terms of song selection and mixing. This mix of early 90’s Classic Hip Hop from a stylisticly and musically great duo  is just the primer you need to discover the goodness of Das Efx.

Download Here (Rapidshare 151 MB)

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Well since EOLA got a little shine from the local press yesterday I decided to repost the mixtape that was mentioned in the Vanessa Franko’s article (Read the article HERE)

And after you read the article shoot Vanessa a message in support of her coverage of the independent Hip Hop scene throughout the Inland Empire region! Twitter: @PECom_AudioFile

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California Hip Hop stand up!!! This is the message behind this collaborative mixtape by DJ Gabe Real. This mix features many notable Inland Empire artists such as Magnificent Ruffians, S.O.P.’s Jynxx ,EOLA artists Speak & Pheo, Building Block’s very own Noa James and Brother DVOOA. As well some more well known emcees like Trek life, Elzhi and Oddisee (Yeah I know he’s from DC/Sudan not Cali). With a line up like that and mixed by Gabe Real you know this mixtape will make your head nod. For more info on the Co-Op series visit MusicCultureFreedom.com

Tracklisting:
1. NOE ft. Oddio - 11, 12 (Prod. by Ro Tone)
2. Noa James - My Bars, My Life - 3:53
3. Speak - Persian Disco - 7:41
4. Skeem Price - Star Struck (prod. by J.bizness) - 9:50
5. Jynxx - J.Y.N.X.X (My Story Chapter II) - 14:07
6. Prophit PAN, Craze, B Boy - I Ain’t Hearin It (prod. by J.bizness) - 17:48
7. Tomorrow, Yesterday - Ladies Say - 21:37
8. Lagos vs. New York (The Garfield Adams Suite remix) - 24:23
9. Pheo - Turn It Up (prod. by AFTA-1) - 29:23
10. Prophit PAN, Craze, B Boy - 15 Minutes (prod. by J.bizness) - 32:06
11. Trek Life & Oddisee - Enjoy Yourself - 35:34
12. Reverb, Trek Life, Dvooa - Get This Money - 39:16
13. Elzhi, Willam S., Focus - My City (prod. by Rick Hughes) - 43:38
14. Magnificent Ruffians & Eno - Krazy (prod. by DJ Gabe Real) - 47:53
15. Gritty Bop (DeanLemm Remix)- Percee P. - 51:31

Download: Cali Co-Op Vol. 1 (Direct, 100 MB)

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Don’t be mistaken, the date says Sunday September 13th, 2009! The Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) presents Old School Jams Live, a concert featuring legendary hip-hop and R&B stars who pioneered this urban culture you’re living. Lisa Lisa, Ready for the World, Klymaxx, Soul Sonic Force, Kurtis Blow, Peanut Butter Wolf and Egyptian Lover are all scheduled to perform.

Young goons, this is a great opportunity to take your “rich uncle” to a show he’ll love and it may pay dividends later, trust me! To the disengaged parents out there, take this as an opportunity to show your relevance to a young generation your trying oh so hard to figure out. What better way to bridge the generation gap than bickering with your mom or dad on who gets to wear the dookie gold chain or Cazal frames for the night. If you can get pops to wear a pair of Super Skinnies be sure to send us a picture =)

Alongside the classic styled flyer comes a retro promo video:

Tickets: $35.00 ( Ticketmaster )

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Now I know we have alot MF Doom fanatics out there and this is especially for you. Fellow Blogger (and DJ) Pipomixes has produced a great mix of Doom joints for you all to enjoy. Personally I can feel Zev Love X way more than Doom but sadly Zev’s forever gone.

Download Here (Zshare 58 MB)

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In these days of declining music sales Hip Hop heavyweight Jay Z has decided to leak his entire album (via Rhapsody). Try before you buy as it were. I don’t know if this marketing strategy will work for such an established artist but hey it’s free music. So you can’t argue with that.

“It’s a preview. I’m excited for people to hear the album. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done, so enjoy it.”
Jay Z - MTV News

Listen To The Blueprint 3 Here

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Brooklyn’s emcee Fresh Daily has complied an assortment of futuristic themed remixes and tunes in his new “mixtape” entitled “Tomorrow is Today”

Personally not my cup of tea but I’m sure many of you will enjoy it.

Download Here (Mediafire 77 MB)

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A.R.M. (M.anifest & Kru Kid with Budo) has done it again! Produced another great song that is.

“Heaven Only Knows” the second single released from the upcoming Uprising album has the African Rebel Movement teamed up with Brother Ali on this funky soulful tune. But unlike Blame my Ego or I Shine they also released a video to go along with the single. Still no word on when the album is expected to be released however it should be soon.

 

 Heaven Only Knows - A.R.M. ft. Brother Ali [3:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Blame My Ego - A.R.M. [4:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 I Shine - A.R. M. ft Supastition (Kam Moye) [3:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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