gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 27, 2009, 1:42 pm
The Birds & The Beats by Ghanaian emcee M.anifest adeptly rides the line between mainstream Rap and underground Hip Hop. Never going to deep in either direction but having a perfect balance between t...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 22, 2009, 3:44 pm
“There are some things money can’t buy, don’t let higher education be one of them.” Most of us here at EastofLA are students or have been students at one of the University of ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 19, 2009, 9:42 pm
One album that is receiving serious play time right now is the new Strange Fruit Project . You may or may not be familiar with these cats. The new EP ( M.A.S.K) Making Art Sound Kool was released a fe...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 16, 2009, 6:52 pm
Ever since Terry brought up this idea I’ve been feigning for a listen. This track will kill a dance floor, but I want more Bowie! I’ll reserve judgment until the full project drops Friday....
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 13, 2009, 12:22 pm
Nothing lasts forever and all things must come to an end. Those two cliches exemplify the truth of this world. In that vain down  in San Diego tonight will be the final “Soul Sauce”.  Al...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 13, 2009, 12:01 pm
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Reebok Pump Packer Shoes has commissioned the 5th Platoon’s Vin Roc to produce a special mix for this occasion. Also on personal note Vin Roc has mad...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 6, 2009, 12:04 pm
I got another great mix by DJ Franchise. This time he lays down some mid 90’s and early 2000 Hip Hop.Not total mainstream nor underground but a perfect mixture of both. The mix includes Nas, Rak...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Nov 6, 2009, 11:59 am
Japan top Hip Hop producer DJ Honda released his new album H IV back in August and now a new video to go along the single “Let It Out” featuring Rakaa Iriescience from Dilated Peoples and ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 30, 2009, 12:16 pm
Coming out of Chicago and now residing in Tucson Arizona emcee Gregory Daggett aka Savant drops an incredible 8 song EP.Vocally and musically Savant brings back that underground feel of late 90’...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 23, 2009, 8:37 pm
Who loves that jazzy Hip Hop? I got something for that you’ll sure enjoy all weekend long. Jazzy progressive Hip Hop masters Panacea graciously released an 9 songs free EP on rare remixes,unrele...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 23, 2009, 8:19 pm
Hauntingly soulful is one description that come to mind when listening to Jennings. “She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 14, 2009, 10:10 am
A local deejay from around my way now residing in the Bay Area DJ Franchise dropped this great mix of radio friendly Hip Hop upon me. I was expecting the worst while listening but damn if Franchise ha...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 14, 2009, 12:47 am
One part rapper, two parts street entrepreneur, Dre Biggity by ways of the Murda Val (Moreno Valley, CA) co-heads the U.T.B. Life$tyle and teams up with Fashawn & Diz Gibran to leak “C.R.E.A.M.&...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 13, 2009, 11:00 am
The Good Life alum Chali 2na and Aceyalone join forces bring you a night of great Hip Hop. Hosted by Rakaa Iriscience (of Dilated Peoples) this is destined to be a great event. For tickets visit or c...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 9, 2009, 6:46 pm
Wow, talk about shocking! A industry produced mixtape that actually has mixing on it. At first my expectations were pretty low considering  Duck Down’s 2008 mixtape “Hotline” but...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 9, 2009, 1:17 pm
Houston based emcee Rob Jay has been burning the internet as of late. Gaining much love from the Rap/Hip Hop blogosphere with his Art Life Of The Prelude Rob has released a four song sampler of sorts ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 7, 2009, 6:52 pm
It’s really going down this Saturday night in Hollywood as The Applebird Music Foundation, East of L.A. & FreshMLK craft a wild night, our boy SPEAK! sums it up best! Speak, Pheo, VerBS, AFTA-1...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 7, 2009, 5:44 pm
My absolute favorite jam band from Southern California, Casxio, are heading to New York for C.M.J. Fest and would share their showcase dates with you. October 7 - The Shore - Hermosa Beach, CA Octob...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 7, 2009, 4:28 pm
San Bernardino emcee and Building Blocks host Noa James has released to the world his first album Sounds Of A Monster. When people think of a monster they normally think of a creature that is vicious...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 7, 2009, 2:17 am
Heavy rock kings Coalesce and everyone’s favorite space-rock Boston-ites Cave In are playing a FREE show sponsored by none other than Scion at the Knitting Factory this Thursday. This is an amaz...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 7, 2009, 1:54 am
Here’s the new title-track/single off of Minus The Bear’s new album Into the Mirror. A really dope combination of synth, electronic programming and straight up rock goodness. Enjoy! Downl...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 5, 2009, 12:00 pm
This Thursday Oct 8th in San Diego Armory Massive, NoSuckerDj’s, Beat Junkies Sound, Flud Watches and U-31 will hosting a Roc Raida Tribute and Benefit event. The cover charge is  only $5 and t...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 4, 2009, 11:02 am
Scion would like to show you how easy it is to consider yourself a music industry professional. No related posts.
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 1, 2009, 12:33 pm
I’ve been waiting for this for a few months and now it’s here. Producers Beatnick & K Salaam (of Common Remixed fame) has finally released their collection of remixes of classic Motown tu...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Oct 1, 2009, 12:05 pm
With the launch of their new site The Find Magazine teams up with France’s DJ Tran Bert to give you 40 minutes of jazzy Hip Hop with “A God Time With DJ Tran Bert”. Any good? Ipod w...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 30, 2009, 5:35 pm
  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 t...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 29, 2009, 1:07 pm
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...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 23, 2009, 2:36 pm
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 f...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 12, 2009, 12:40 pm
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 o...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 12, 2009, 12:22 pm
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 t...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 10, 2009, 3:55 pm
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 thi...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 6, 2009, 1:50 pm
Leaning heavily to the jazzy side this downtempo mix by Apple Juice Break and Gas’d is pretty out there musically. Featuring  Nikko Gray, Chris Young and  EOLA Artist Afta 1 most of the tracks...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 5, 2009, 12:29 pm
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...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 5, 2009, 12:12 pm
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 ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 5, 2009, 12:03 pm
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...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 3, 2009, 7:36 pm
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 Afri...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 1, 2009, 7:58 pm
The underground phenom, Chino XL, dropped a new joint off his upcoming The RICANstruction album. Not exactly one of his best tunes beatwise but the Metaphor Matador still delivers lyrically. Related ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Sep 1, 2009, 7:54 pm
Nas and Jay Z with Coldplay’s Chris Martin on the piano…sound great? Well from the vault of DJ Green Lantern and recorded back in 2006 in London this performance is everything you would ex...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 30, 2009, 3:27 am
Noel Gallagher has quit Oasis yet again. Here’s his personal statement from their website: A STATEMENT FROM NOEL 28 August 2009 “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 26, 2009, 8:16 pm
So this is what everyone was waiting for?? It’s aiiiittteee.. The beat is unoriginal & boring, apparently Drake & Weeze didn’t get the D.O.A. memo, Kanye & Em came with dope verses. siden...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 26, 2009, 4:37 pm
New release from the infamous Ghostface featuring radio Raheem. Definitely looking forward to Ghostface’s official debut, the video is grimmy, edgy and dope. (spotted by thatguyrandom) Related...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 26, 2009, 3:47 pm
Red Cafe dropped a record produced by Pete Rock with features from Talib Kweli and up and coming rapper M.A.F ( Money over fame) Nicely sampled, smoothly executed the production is prestine accompanie...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 26, 2009, 3:27 pm
Been putting in work getting this campaign and album rolled out for our man One Be Lo (of Binary Star). Today we officially announce that One Be Lo will be releasing his third full length solo record,...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 26, 2009, 1:18 pm
Another leak off the Blueprint 3 has surfaced to the shores. ” Venus vs. Mars ” bumps with the classic adage Women are from Venus and men are from Mars. Quite frankly, Im beginning to beli...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 21, 2009, 5:39 pm
Here is a great compilation of tracks that former Floetry member Marsha Ambrosius appeared on or in case of Alicia Keys “Go Ahead” she wrote. Complied by the producer formally known as Foc...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 19, 2009, 3:16 pm
Last Friday (8/14) the Zion-I Crew, People Under The Stairs, & One Be Lo of Binary Star, all shared stage in Truckee, CA for the Elevated Mind State Festival. Keep your eye on @KevChoice who drops a k...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 16, 2009, 1:06 pm
Yep this was an exciting weekend. We had pre-season NFL Football  and the return of both Roy Jones (vs Jeff Lacy) and Gina Carrano (vs. Christine Cyborg) to ring. Well to extend this great weekend a ...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 15, 2009, 6:26 pm
New + Cypress Hill. Do I have to say anything more? If you over 21 then you know or should know and if you’re under 21 then you better ask somebody. It’s Cypress Hill!!! Related posts (S...
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gopi S. posted an article on EastofLA.com - Aug 15, 2009, 1:42 pm
Where my Dilla fans at? I got something special for all you JD Fans. DJ Rasta Root of XM/Siruis show Classic Example has released a mix featuring his favorite J Dilla tunes. “I didn’t wan...
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