This is the typical case of an under the radar emcee, which translates well in the way he uses social media. Co$$ is Leimert Park's finest.

Celine sent me over this video made by a friend of hers: Natasha Zohra Banon. A few images of what's going on in LA on the Occupy USA front. Shouts to all the supporters.

Great video (directed by Jerome D) and great track by Jay Rock. Incidentally just watched: Blood & Crips Made in America on Hulu ( I recommend it HIGHLY exec produced by QD3). The moral of the story here supported by Jay Rock, is that you are really missing out and limiting yourself by not being able to reach out to people who are ...just like you. In the film, one interviewee's eyes lights up when he says how much he enjoys being able to go everywhere now. Imagine the mental prison some of these gangbangers put themselves into, having never left their turf they haven't even seen the ocean! Anyways, it's a great track. Props to Top Dawg Ent, we all watching.

The West Coast Enigma speaks to LA Stereo.TV on the spiritual reason The Roots sought him, his first label release and album credits that'll "be worth reading," (Samiyam, Flying Lotus, Exile, Cherry Pop, Sa-Ra Creative, U-God...) and why he chooses to be part of the electronic hip-hop genre.

Shoutout to Stephanie Rennie, Phil Davis, Inka One, Bianca G, Mainframe, J. Kevin Swain. Also a BIG shout out to Jasmin from takingyouover.com for her invaluable contribution.

Yes I love those making-of-pictures and we have tons. This one was taken by Perfecto at clothing store Regal Tenant. This is actually the second we post of Devi Dev whom we interviewed over a year ago about the L.A. scene (video)! 

Today was one of our last interviews for the special feature we have coming up in January #TheRevolutionWillBeTweeted on the changes in the music industry and how hip hop artists are using the internet, social media in particular, to further their cause, reach out to their fan base, distribute their music, etc. Featuring in it are: Wiz Khalifa, Blu, Talib Kweli, Lil B, Yelawolf, Pac Div, Tanya Morgan, Skyzoo, DJ Jab, Foreign Exchange, Devi Dev, A-Trak, Dibia$e, Black Milk and many others... You may have caught snippets here and there with some of the videos that we posted online.

Make sure to carry on checking out for us to find out more about it, and we look forward to your feedback and comments.

hahahah this is great, from Blu's upcoming No York album I'm guessing. This is the LA scene crackin' right here.

Watch out for the LA Stereo interview, dropping sooner than you think.

Spotted this pic of Jasmin on Oddisee 's L.A. flickr pics. This is to announce our next collab featuring DMV's Diamond District, shot at Regal Tenant (behind). And yes Jasmin always has a game of Connect 4 in her bag.

Speak by Matt Fisher

There's some very dope pics by Matt Fisher of last Bananas event at Kaos Network, Leimert Park. Bananas: every 3rd Tuesday of the month...

LOL Noa James & the IE crew repping hard!! Production by Captain (featured earlier here), also featuring multi-talented CurtiSS King. Video by Brick To Ya Face.

Shout out to the Common Ground keeping it down, expect to see us sooon.

Cali-raised artist Aloe Blacc discusses with us his musical influences growing up as a first generation African-American, his definition of soul music, his upcoming collaboration with Exile, his record label Stones Throw and how they are pushing the envelope and finally his success with " I need a Dollar" now featured on HBO's series "How to Make it in America" . New album "Good Things" dropping in September. Something else to look forward to...

Shoutout to Nu-Soul, Downtown Unplugged the new event put up by Sketch the Specialist & B-52 for facilitating the interview.

-photography by kasey stokes

Check out Flying Lotus' stunning new video MmmHmm featuring the sounds of Thundercat.  This track is from his latest effort, Cosmogramma, which, to me, is beautiful and otherwordly from beginning to end.

"Those at the forefront of independent urban music are already familiar with the sounds of E.Super. As individuals, they've powered the sound of Los Angeles's indie-rap resurgence, producing standout tracks for Nocando, Busdriver, Casual, Oh No, Prince Po, Dumbfoundead, Open Mike Eagle, Sahtyre and many more. Now as a unit, they stand poised to bring a much-needed thump to a beat scene that's garnering attention the world over. E.Super members Maestroe, Kuest1, Alwayz Prolific, and Alpha MC are South LA-bred, Project Blowed pedigreed instrumental wizards, composing soundscapes that push the envelope while remaining grounded in trunk-rattling funk."

 - - - Direct from Alpha Pup Records

E-Super releases their full-length instrumental project this week! Here's a stand out track from the project, entitled "Embedded in Me"

Strong Arm Steady + Planet Asia & Tri-State come to drop "In Search of Stoney Jackson" at Fats Beats with J. Rock. Hawdwerk interviews them about their collaboration with producer Madlib. They discuss the organic process behind the making of the album and the several meanings of the album's title. Check them out also performing "True Love".  Shot and edited by yours truly.

We are proud to present Vann Clayton in our first webisode featuring a producer. He's behind many of the Spliff alumni's hits and we used his beat "Get Large" for our intro directed by Phil Davis. I've been a fan since. You can usually catch him at the bi-monthly BANANAS event organized by VerBS where he's produces mean beats live.
Vann talks us through some of his collaborations with H.O.P.E, Kail, VerBS and CP. He also tells us about his relationship with acclaimed producer Warryn Cambell and his school years with Nipsey Hussle.
A big shout out to Stephanie Rennie who did a great job editing the webisode.

Right now this is on my mind...I took this video a few months ago and I'm calling out to all the jerkin crews, I wanna film you guys lol.