Monthly Archives: May 2011

Rhythm & Soul for Relief featuring Dilated Peoples & More | The Echoplex [05.22.11]

Everybody is always after their 15min of fame in LA but there are some people in life that deserve more than 15min but seem to only receive 5. This event is for the those people, for the countless people of the countries that have recently been affected by natures wrath. We might have moved on to the next big thing on the ten o’ clock news but they remain in need. So please join Dilated Peoples along with Breakestra, Very Be Careful, Boogaloo Assassins, and more for a night dedicated to helping others. All proceeds donated will go to relief efforts in Japan, Haiti, and other disaster areas around the world.

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Eternia | One Love [ELzhi remixed]

On the heels of ELzhi, Canadian emcee Eternia decided to plunge in and take a stab at the Nas classic One Love redone my ELzhi. Did you get all of that?
If you didn’t understand that first sentence, just click below to preview the track and download if you enjoy it. I’m very happy that Eternia decided to get on the ELzhi track, it only sweetens an already awesome collection from ELzhi.
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Dom Kennedy | Designer Sh*t [official video] & Key Club [07.01.11]

Yet another video release off of the much acclaimed and truly masterful mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy, which was released in early March has quickly become a fan favorite. The perfect blend of CA cruising music paired with nostalgic story telling, the release of videos has only sweetened the allure that is Dom Kennedy.

Also let me just say the theme of designer sh*t in this video just oozes with a savvy throwback dress code. So for all you fashion forward junkies out there check out that hat at 2:11!

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Alexandria Lighthouse | Blues and the Devil

Word to the wise this track is on an entire different level, not only for its nice serenity but for the sheer fact that we have never featured a track like this on our site.

Regardless of the genre you may place this track under it is beautifully composed and offers such a lighthearted message that is sure to please any musical need you may have. Coming to you from a group called Alexandria Lighthouse, a name that may bring up images of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria for some. The lighthouse which was a guide to the sailors of the dark nights and once one of the seven wonders, this group is sure to be a guide towards a little musical bliss.

Big ups to all of the members of the group especially frontman Adam Elramly for the wicked vocals and soothing lyrics.
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