Sorry I've been missing in action on the site, been workin on new projects that you will soon see come to fruition. On another note, last night was The Grasshopper, and I decided to record & release my set. We had guest performances from Hawdwerk & Jansport J - who debuted some new records, Ayomari - fresh from his tour with TiRon, & Sunspot Jonz - of the Living Legends fame. To say the least it was a good night for L.A. hip hop! I'm sure there will be footage floating around on the net soon enough. Here's my set list  & download link for the mix:

DJ Val the Vandle Recorded LIVE @ The Grasshopper 3/30/2011

1 Mos Def & Nate Dogg "Oh No" (RIP NATE DOGG)
2 Kid Cudi "Make Her Say"
3 Wiz Khalifa & Too $hort "On My Level"
4 Cashius Green & SPEAK! "Can You Accept That?"
5 Kanye West "PoWer"
6 Drake & Lil Wayne "Miss Me"
7 Richard Wright "Marry Mary Jane" (BANGER!)
8 J Cole "Lights Please"
9 DJ Quik & AMG "Can U Werk Wit That?" (Vandle-Mix)
10 Dr. Dre & Kurupt& Nate Dogg "Xxxplosive"
11 Pac Div "Mayor"
12 Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz "On To The Next One"
13 Snoop Dogg "El Lay"
14 Murs& Terrace Martin "Fresh Kicks"
15 Terrace Martin & Wiz Khalifa "Roll Up"
16 Sade "War of the Hearts" (I'm Loaded Original)
17 Droop-E & E-40 "I'm Loaded"
18 Kanye West & Jay-Z "Monster"

DJ Val the Vandle Live at The Grasshopper 3/30/11

It's a very solid showcase of Skeem's lyrical capabilities...Richard Wright, Mr. Sobers, & a few others are featured guests, with production from J Bizness, Bombay, G-Rocka, & the A3. Hosted by Chuck Dizzle & Mixed by DJ Buddy. check it out and download!

Black Cloud Music has come up with a little giveaway for all you little hip hop fiends. "12 Days On Cloud 9" is a compilation of their efforts entirely produced by Curtiss King & Jynxx (with 1 track produced by J. Bizness). Peep it bleow!

In preparation of releasing the project, they also released little YouTube clips of hilarious footage...

If your home for the holidays, this would be the best place to come out and hang with the homies - Tiron & Richard Wright are celebrating their birthdays. We've got some sick DJ's like Val the Vandle, HM Soundsystem, & DJ Haylow. What's a birthday without cake?!?! We got cupcakes for those folks that want to indulge in life. Photos will be taken all night by A Big City Died, so make sure to come fitted for that (Xmas Sweater NOT mandatory). It's FREE ALL NIGHT & their will be drink specials till 11pm.

DECEMBER 22ND 930PM - 2AM

Purple Lounge (Inside The Standard Hotel)

8300 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood

Peep some still shots from Rich's new video...it drops very soon!

This TUESDAY "The Too Cool Tour" stops through the Indie-Hip Hop-Beat Showcase-Live Band jumbalaya known as BANANAS! In the words of the host/creator VerBS,"This is a awesome show yo". As usual, the Intersection of Leimert & Crenshaw will be filled with energetic artists, trill ass hustlers, cool smooth MCs, eccentric producers, focused photographers, & most importantly FRIENDS. 

Just in case the flier is too much to take in, here are the details you need to know:

TUESDAY DECEMBER 21ST 10PM (show up on time for a change)

BANANAS - @ Kaos Network (4343 Leimert Park Blvd. LA)

Performances from: Belvi & Richard Wright, Coolroy, Cashius Green, TeaSteezy, Waju, Mic Holden, Element, & Josh Lockhart.

Sounds Provided by: DJ Blahnx, Robshot, Tyler Uppercut & ME!

Here's something you guys can bang in your soundsystem for the rest of the month!

"Players & Pea Coats"
 by Belvi & Richard Wright
The project was put together by all three of us to get the masses more familiar with them.
In an effort to reach more people I'm emailing you a link to the album.
www.belvi.bandcamp.com
www.richardwright.bandcamp.com

Standout tracks for the album:
 "Cold", "Electro Funk", "Magic Man", "Steal Away"

The album produces a uncanny cool atmosphere.
 Productions from Alpha MC, Bombay, Kuest1, Medi, Ruben Molina, RC, & Vann Clayton help highlight the superior MC skills that Belvi & Richard Wright have cultivated for many years.

BELVI & RICHARD WRIGHT'S

"PLAYERS & PEA COATS" RELEASE PARTY

w/ LITE, CASHIUS GREEN, & VAL THE VANDLE

SATURDAY DECEMBER 4TH 2PM - 5PM

REGAL TENANT 5285 W. PICO BLVD LA 90019

FREE & ALL AGES ! ! !

This Friday stop by Tradition's Grand Re-Opening of their boutique. It's gonna be a good time. The Hundreds will be debuting their holiday styles, artwork from Eyeone, & music from the fam - Belvi & Richard Wright, Lite aka Coolroy, Tiron, & More!!!

Friday November 5th, 2010 7pm - 11pm

3188 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks 91362

A lil gem to get you in the Halloween mood. Belvi, Richard Wright & Captain go in over a beat made by uber-producer J Bizness. It's a FREE Download so be sure to visit the link below:

DOWNLOAD Belvi Richard Wright &Captain - Creepers (Prod. J Bizness)

Belvi & Richard Wright having been prepping their debut collaborative project. Working with beatsmiths like - Vann Clayton, R.C., Nickahn, J. Bizness, & Bombay.  Here is a song that they have been garnering praise from, entitled "Magic Man". This is a LAStereo.TV exclusive!