Cali producer Ahwlee’s latest tape, [G]ist, is just what you need to chill. Ahwlee’s been on and off my radar for years and a tumble…
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Louie Zong – cozy
Musician and storyboard artist Louie Zong gets “cozy” with his 80th Bandcamp release. We Bare Bears is my favourite show of the last couple of years….
VIDEO: Caleon Fox – The Durag Song
Cali artist Caleon Fox declares his love and admiration for his durag on The Durag Song. A big shout out to Corey aka @theo_huxtable1. Caleon…
Controller 7 – Bumps (West Coast Rap Mix)
A double throwback mix from 2008, courtesy of Controller 7 and some fine Bay Area rap. Controller 7 is one of our mainstay forum regulars…
Blue (aka Isle Child) – A Boy And His Dog
Cali’s Blue aka Isle Child keeps it mellow like a West Coast breeze with A Boy And His Dog. As summer creeps away and those…
VIDEO: A. Bellez – Say That ft. Sonny C.
Straight from the West Coast, A. Bellez releases visuals for Say That featuring Sonny C. When you think of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl or Caltech…
How Did I Miss That: ESTA – Luna
We hold our hands up when we’re tardy to the party and this is one instance. Here’s The Auracle’s late verdict on ESTA’s smash jawn,…
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Funkee Phlavaz
Funkee Phlavaz, a Californian rap show from 1993 starring Adam Weissman (Stüssy) and The Alchemist, is our Saturday Matinée feature presentation. The days of Yo!…
Question – Favela EP
Grab a taste of Brazil via South California with Question’s latest bossanova-infused Favela EP. For our American brethren out in those sub zero temperatures, we…
When Facebook Does Hip Hop Snobbery: An Opinion
Sampleface’s very own Delta Ellisor expresses her thoughts on hip hop snobbery, complaining less and discovering better music. During one of my recent and ill-advised…