Up Above Records Hip-Hop Blog

Free Show: Aceyalone/Blame One/Dannu in Carlsbad, CA 1/19/12

2012-01-18T21:15:00.000-08:00

Wow! A hell of a free show is going down this Thursday, 1/19/12 at Boar Crossn in Carlsbad, CA. Aceyalone will be headlining the night with Blame One, Dannu of Visionaries and many more opening up!

San Diego City Beat: Mr Brady

2012-01-18T21:09:00.000-08:00

Mr. Brady has a full page article in the new San Diego City Beat on newsstands now!

When most 9-to-5ers are brushing their teeth before resting for the next workday, Brandon Crowel is just punching in. A rapper and producer better known as Mr. Brady, he sits in his makeshift bedroom laboratory late into the night, poring over stacks of records, chopping up samples, tapping out drum parts on his samplers and writing rhymes on a notepad.

Read full article here.

And be sure to cop Mr. Brady's new EP today!

Welcome To The City by Mr Brady & Abjo

Blazing 45's at The Echo in Los Angeles: 1/19/12

2012-01-18T20:54:00.000-08:00

Head down to the Echo this Thursday, January 19th 2012 for Blazing 45's with Rich Medina, Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Rhettmatic and Shortkut, who was just added!

DJ Schedule:
Inside:
9 to 9:20.................JENKINS
9:20 to 9:45..............INKA ONE
9:45 to 10:15.............DJ EXPO
10:15 to 10:45...........SHORTKUT
10:45 to 11:15...........RHETTMATIC
11:15 to 12:30...........RICH MEDINA
12:30 TO 1:45............PEANUT BUTTER WOLF

Mr. Brady & Abjo "Welcome To The City" EP

2012-01-17T23:10:00.001-08:00

Mr. Brady & Abjo just released the "Welcome To The City" EP today! The 6-track EP features guest spots by LMNO & Just Brea (of Deep Rooted). Cop it now!

Welcome To The City by Mr Brady & Abjo

Review: LMNO "Overtime" by Steady Rock

2012-01-16T20:32:00.000-08:00

Big ups to the good people at Steady Rock who reviewed the latest LMNO LP Overtime. If you haven't copped it yet, it's free!

Over the past few years, LMNO has really taking hip hop's "hustle harder" mantra to a awe inspiring level, releasing volumes of quality music for fans to enjoy. He worked with some of the scene best and brightest names in front of and behind the mic, but I think this collaboration with producer LD is definitely one of his best projects so far. These two have a great musical chemistry, one that is arguably on-par with some of hip-hop's best emcee-producer combinations. Hopefully these two will continue to create amazing music together and keep "pushing that work" that the fans enjoy.

Read the full article here.

Overtime by LMNO

FREE LP: Theory Hazit - Thr3e

2012-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

Our good friend Theory Hazit just dropped his latest LP today for FREE. Featuring production by Dert, this is a great way to start the year off.

Click here to download THR3E.

And don't forget to cop that LMNO & Theory Hazit LP Determined To Fly here.

Free Download: LD - Move Your Ass Vol. 2

2012-01-09T21:06:00.000-08:00

LD (DJ/Producer) aka LDonthecut aka the dopest DJ you better get familiar with just blessed you with a 1 hr mix of club joints feat Chris Brown, Kanye West & Jay Z, Mac Miller, Niki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Skrillex, Will.I.am, Flo Rida, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, Major Lazer, Kid Cudi, B.O.B., Trey Songz, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Junior Reid, Baby Cham and more.

Click here to download.

And be sure to download LMNO's latest LP OVERTIME for free. The entire album is produced by LD!

Overtime by LMNO

Shift Podcast 001: Houseshoes

2012-01-09T20:55:00.000-08:00

DJ Rhettmatic & Plann.B have been running Shift for a long time now, but at their first show of 2012, the guys recorded the night and are letting the world hear and download it. Special guest Houseshoes on the 1's & 2's!

Video: Georgia Anne Muldrow on Beat Making

2012-01-06T20:38:00.001-08:00

Acclaimed producer, singer, and lyricist Georgia Anne Muldrow gives a rare glimpse into her beat making philosophy and how she came to the decision to make music her life passion.

Album Review: LMNO "Overtime" by Scratched Vinyl

2012-01-06T20:34:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Scratched Vinyl for reviewing LMNO's latest (and free) LP OVERTIME.

After the ambitious project of releasing ten albums in 2010, it would be completely understandable if LMNO took 2011 off. The Long Beach emcee wasn’t content to rest on his laurels, though, and dropped Overtime right at the end of December of 2011. Produced entirely by LD, they team up to bring us yet another collection of solid hip hop in the Visionaries member‘s catalog.

Read the full article here.

Overtime by LMNO

Shift w/ DJ Rhettmatic in Santa Ana, CA: 1/5/12

2012-01-03T21:02:00.000-08:00

DJ Rhettmatic & Plann.B will be throwing the first Shift event of 2012! This time the special guest is none other than DJ Houseshoes! Head on over to The Crosby in Downtown Santa Ana, CA, you can't miss this one!

2Mex Video Blog: 1/3/12

2012-01-03T20:58:00.000-08:00

2Mex is just updating you on his life...

LMNO - Born Again - Limited CD [Import] Available Now

2012-01-02T20:10:00.000-08:00

In 2011, LMNO (Visionaries) released an LP with French Producer Kyo Itachi. The album is available now through all digital outlets, but the physical CD has only been available in Europe. Until now.

We got our hands on 20 (!!!) CD's today and they'll be available to you on a first come first served basis. Only one copy per customer - we will not restock on this item.

Purchase here: Up Above Store

Live Show: 2Mex in San Diego, CA - 1/4/12

2012-01-02T20:00:00.000-08:00

Catch 2Mex (Visionaries/Look Daggers) in San Diego at The Kava Lounge Wednesday, January 4th, 2012.

DJ Rhettmatic in San Francisco, CA for NYE!

2011-12-29T19:48:00.000-08:00

**NEW YEARS EVE** Spend it with the homies! Bring you and yours to 330 Ritch in SF as we bring in 2012 with legendary DJs from East to West: MASEO of De La Soul, DJ RHETTMATIC & SHORTKUT of the Beat Junkie Sound, Miguel Escobedo aka MR.E of Papalote Hi Fidelity & Prince Aries Nuñez of the D2S crew. Reserve your table now and come kick it with the homies with good music, vibes and bring in the new year RIGHT!

Tickets: http://330ritchnye2012.eventbrite.com/

Live Show: 2Mex in Eugene, OR - 12/29/11

2011-12-29T19:42:00.000-08:00

TONIGHT!!! 2Mex (Visionaries/Look Daggers) will be taking the LA Underground to the Northwest as the emcee will be headlining the Oak Street Speakeasy! Only $5!!!

Where: 15 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401

Mr. Brady - Let It Go [Music Video]

2011-12-27T21:36:00.000-08:00

Mr. Brady just dropped the music video to his latest single, Let It Go, produced by Abjo.

Be on the lookout for the new EP coming in January.

Follow Mr. Brady on Twitter.

LMNO - OVERTIME [FREE LP]

2011-12-22T00:58:00.000-08:00

The man with the endless workethic, LMNO of the Visionaries, who brought you 10 albums in 2010 & a banger of a follow-up with Born Again in 2011 presents OVERTIME, entirely produced by LD.

After his epic 2010 run, LMNO went right back to the studio with LD creating this 11 song testament to the duo's progression, chemistry and creativity. If you thought it couldn't get any better than Push That Work and P's & Q's, the saga continues as OVERTIME proves to be one of LMNO's greatest Lp's to date!

"Peace! Thank You for adding OVERTIME to your music library! We're giving you this gift guilt free, free from having to illegally download this Lp! A few weeks after the release of the 10 Pack, LD & I found ourselves recording OVERTIME... Again this free Lp is a way of saying "Thanks For All The Support Over The Years!"Peace & Blessings-James K LMNO

Overtime by LMNO

Listen: LMNO - Frequent Styler Miles

2011-12-19T23:42:00.000-08:00

This Thursday, December 22nd, Christmas is coming early as LMNO will be releasing a FREE full-length LP titled OVERTIME. The album is completely produced by LD & features Mr. Brady of Deep Rooted.

Make sure to check back here to get the free album on Thursday - it'll be available on LMNO's Bandcamp Page.

For now, here is a sneak peak! Frequent Styler Miles produced by LD.

Photos: Visionaries at 2Mex X-Mas Show

2011-12-19T23:17:00.000-08:00

The 7th Annual 2Mex Christmas show went off without a hitch last night. From OMD to the Shapeshifters, everyone rocked the packed house full of great vibes and LA Hip-Hop! Here are a few photos from the night.

Dannu

LMNO

Rhett couldn't make it so KeyKool was going to DJ & Emcee

DJ Rhettmatic makes it RIGHT BEFORE they go on!

Check out the Law Of Gravity Blog - Good Hip-Hop only.

OG's Mr. Brady & Pigeon John

A huge thank you to our gracious host 2MEX! See you at the next show!

Visionaries Headline the 7th Anny 2Mex X-Mas Show: 12/18/11

2011-12-14T21:42:00.000-08:00

Visionaries will be headlining the 7th Annual 2Mex Christmas show going down this Sunday, 12/18/11 at The Airliner in Los Angeles, CA. Also performing is the Shapeshifters & Of Mexican Descent!

You can buy Presale Tickets @

MIDCITY MEDS - 5076 1/2 PICO BLVD L.A CA 90019

Radio Futura - 2881 W VALLEY BLVD ALHAMBRA, CA 91803

COVERT SHOP - 1915 w BADILLO ST West Covina Ca, 91790

THE BASEMENT - 14516 VENTURA BLVD SHERMAN OAKS, CA

G.C.S 168 W. 3rd Street - Pomona, CA 91766 - 909.620.2772

OR ONLINE: http://vor.us/91e
$15 PRESALE / $20 @ THE DOOR (IF ANY)

Dannu Live at House of Blues San Diego: 12/15/11

2011-12-14T21:33:00.000-08:00

Dannu of the Visionaries has a solo show tomorrow, Thursday, 12/15/11 opening up for The Breax in celebration of their album release. Peep the flyer below for information.

yU - The Earn

2011-12-14T21:22:00.000-08:00

Our brother on the East Coast, yU of Diamond District, just dropped his sophomore solo album The Earn and it is a banger! Go to your local mom & pop's and cop it!

Available Now @
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-earn/id476733648
CD Available @
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/yu-the-earn/MMG021CD/
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/yu-the-earn-cd

LMNO & Kyo Itachi - Born Again [LP]

2011-12-13T20:23:00.000-08:00

As the year comes to an end I wanted to revisit an album that might have stayed under the radar but definitely should be on your iPod by now - LMNO & Kyo Itachi's BORN AGAIN LP.

Featuring a "who's who" of underground emcees from Montage One, Sapient & Visionary brothers KeyKool & Dannu (and more!), LMNO's follow up to his 10 albums in 2010 finds the rapper exploding with creativity and energy. Another certified classic in the hip-hop chronicles.

Cop the LP on iTunes: http://bit.ly/nsT8AE

Theory Hazit: Thr3e

2011-12-13T20:13:00.000-08:00

Our good friend Theory Hazit is dropping a new album in the coming months and has dropped a few promo videos in anticipation. Check the first two videos below!

Follow Theory Hazit on twitter: @Th3oryHazit

LMNO & Theory Hazit "Determined to Fly" - #5 of 10 LMNO album releases in 2010 out now!
ITUNES: http://bit.ly/bGFujX
AMAZON: http://amzn.to/cATG59

LMNO Live in Los Angeles, CA - 12/10/11

2011-12-05T22:28:00.001-08:00

LMNO of the Visionaries will be performing live at The Airliner in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, 12/10/11. Also performing is the legendary DJ Swamp!

Get tix --> http://fla.vor.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=108731

Free MP3: Free Moral Agents - Dead Hearts

2011-12-05T22:23:00.001-08:00

Our good friends Free Moral Agents (Ikey Owens of Look Daggers) just put up this free new track, Dead Hearts. They also have residency at The Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, CA for the month of December. Download the track & go see them!

dead hearts by Free Moral Agents

2Mex Video Blog: 12/5/11

2011-12-05T22:19:00.001-08:00

2Mex has a new video blog up. Filmed and uploaded today! Catch up on his life, and what he's eating today.

Free Download: DJ Nu-Mark - By My Side

2011-11-30T22:23:00.001-08:00

DJ Nu-Mark just dropped this free gem for the DJBooth and Event Electronic’s 20/20 Music series.

Download DJ Nu-Mark's By My Side feat. Illa Jay here.

Driven by Life: Exclusive Interview w/ Dannu of The Visionaries

2011-11-30T22:15:00.001-08:00

Dannu of the Visionaries has an interview over at The Hip Hop In Her. His debut album Virgo Summer is out now, go cop it!

Excerpt:
Dannu's debut solo album Virgo Summer (which dropped early this year) gave us the chance to experience a season of laid-back vibes with an intelligent and analytical yet straight-forward individual. Nevertheless, this poet's talent sure as hell ain't seasonal and has been keeping fans musically fulfilled for years. The Visionaries MC and co-founder provides TheHinH with an in-depth look at his journey through Hip hop and what continues to drive him.

Read the entire interview here.

SonGodSuns (2Mex & Nobody) - Fallin Angels

2011-11-29T22:13:00.001-08:00

LA Underground OG's 2Mex & DJ Nobody aka SonGodSuns just released a new LP today, Fallin' Angels. If you have any smarts, you'll cop it on iTunes now (Click).

Peep the music video for Do That Trick below.

SONGODSUNS - Do That Trick from SGV FILMWORKS on Vimeo.

Listen: Swiss Precise & Bunty Beats feat. LMNO & Dizzy Dustin

2011-11-29T22:08:00.001-08:00

Our good friend Swiss Precise just dropped this new track featuring Visionaries own LMNO! Listen & support below!

Three Emcees Digi Single by Swiss Precise // Dizzy Dustin // LMNO // Bunty Beats

DJ Rhettmatic at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA | 12/1/11

2011-11-29T22:05:00.001-08:00

DJ Rhettmatic & Plann.B will be rocking the Holiday Edition of Shift, live at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA. Peep the flyer for details.

Photos: LMNO @ The Detroit Bar - 11/22/11

2011-11-29T21:50:00.001-08:00

The LMNO & Aceyalone show WENT OFF last week at The Detroit Bar. It was seriously packed and both artists killed it. I didn't take too many photos because I was filming and as my luck has it, the audio was off when I was filming. Sooo, all I have are these few pictures below. Enjoy!

Live Show: LMNO & Aceyalone in Costa Mesa, CA - 11/22/11

2011-11-21T22:30:00.001-08:00

Some of the illest MC's of our generation will be rocking the spot at The Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, CA this Tuesday, 11/22/11. There will be giveaways all night and entry is only $5!

Slidebar TV: 2MEX!

2011-11-16T23:21:00.001-08:00

2Mex interviewed on Slidebar TV.

DJ Rhettmatic in Palm Springs: 11/17/11

2011-11-15T22:26:00.001-08:00

DJ Rhettmatic, Plann B and DJ Day will be spinning at The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, CA this Thursday, 11/17 and best of all, it's FREE!

Click here for more info.

Recap: Dannu at The Ruby Room in San Diego

2011-11-15T22:13:00.001-08:00

Was in San Diego this past weekend so I stopped by to see Dannu perform at The Ruby Room. It was awesome seeing him perform all his new tracks off of Virgo Summer (out now!) - it sounds and feels ten times better live.

Peep a few pics and video of Dannu performing On The Left below.

Nug Magazine: What Is Hip Hop? “Access Hip Hop”

2011-11-15T22:00:00.001-08:00

Nug Magazine has a dope article about our good friends over at Access Music in San Diego. If you're ever in the San Diego area, check out one of the best hip-hop shops on the West Coast!

Article excerpt:
I chose Access Hip Hop as my first feature in the series for having played an indispensable role in the progression of the hip hop scene in San Diego and California as a whole for well over 10 years. Located at 1537 Garnet Ave., in the center of Pacific Beach’s bustling shopping district, Access (as it’s often referred to) is unparalleled as a platform where music lovers can pick up releases from local and national artists. From Orko, Black Mikey, Atmosphere and Illogic, to Blame One, Gonjasufi, DJ Shadow and DJ Qbert, Access has you covered. Their shelves are simply stacked with sublime music. To put it in simple terms, they carry all of the hip hop that should be on the mainstream airwaves, but isn’t.

Read the full article here.

Live Show: Dannu (Visionaries) in Logan, CA 11/15/11

2011-11-14T23:39:00.001-08:00

Dannu (Visionaries/Writer's Block) will be taking his fierce live show to Logan, CA where he will be performing at The Roots Factory. If you haven't already, be sure to pick up his debut solo album Virgo Summer out now!

DZTLA @ XLARGE: 11.10.11

2011-11-09T21:57:00.000-08:00

Come welcome Dissizit to Los Feliz! Free drinks, free gift bags for the first 100 guests and of course, DJ Rhettmatic, Babu, Phoreyez and more spinning all night!

Xlarge Store
1768 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, California

Songodsuns (DJ Nobody + 2Mex) premiere 'Do That Trick'

2011-11-08T20:57:00.000-08:00

SonGodSuns premiering their debut single Do That Trick on the LA Times Blog.

Though they've frequently collaborated, Nobody and 2Mex had never cut a full-length record until now. Slated for release on Nobody's own Nobody's Home imprint (distributed by Alpha Pup), "Fallin' Angels" finds the duo getting weird and turning pro.

Read The Full Article and download the track here.

LMNO Interview w/ TheBeeShine.com

2011-11-08T20:48:00.000-08:00

LMNO sat down with TheBeeShine.com to discuss what inspires him, upcoming releases and more!

Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark: Another Day Another Dollar

2011-11-08T20:43:00.000-08:00

Slimkid3 & Dj Nu-Mark got together to drop this free EP Another Day Another Dollar. What a combination! Free download below.

Bobo Meets Rhettmatic: The Cypress Junkie Mixtape / EP

2011-11-04T16:59:00.000-07:00

DJ Rhettmatic & Eric Bobo just dropped their free Mixtape EP The Cypress Junkie Mixtape. The Mixtape EP features guest spots from Rakaa Iriscience and Noelle Scaggs.

Download: Bobo Meets Rhettmatic: The Cypress Junkie (FreEP)

Listen: SonGodSuns - Armageddon It

2011-11-01T20:57:00.000-07:00

SonGodSuns (2mex & DJ Nobody) give you a glimpse into their upcoming LP Fallin Angels coming soon!

ARMAGEDDON IT (Instrumental) by (DJ)NOBOD¥

DJ Breeze: Latch Key Kid Chronicles

2011-11-01T20:54:00.000-07:00

Our good friend DJ Breeze just release a new album featuring a large portion of the LA Underground family including Visionaries members LMNO & Lord Zen. Peep the tracklist below and cop the LP!

1 L.K.K.C. Intro
2 The Light (feat. Lord Zen)
3 Burn (feat. Ld & Ariano)
4 Get It Clear- Remix (feat. Toquan)
5 Here Right Now (feat. Rakaa Iriscience)
6 Battle For Self (feat. Pawz One)
7 Poker Face
8 Those Who Pose Lyrical (feat. Amad Jamal)
9 Raised On The Real
10 Smash On (feat. LMNO)
11 The L.K.K.C. (feat. Prince Po)
12 Righteous Kill (feat. Bambu)
13 Peace At Last
14 On Par (feat. Trek Life)
15 The True (feat. Scarub)
16 Occur To You (feat. Mike The Poet)

Cop the LP here (click)

DJ Q&A: DJ Nu-Mark

2011-11-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

DJ Nu-Mark interview!

While the legendary hip-hop group Jurassic 5 no longer exists, the talents and musical contributions of each member are still going strong today. DJ Nu-Mark, formerly a disc jockey of the group, is best known for his inventive improvisations and impressive record collection, which is estimated at over 35,000. Currently putting the touches on his debut production album, he has been keeping busy working with all different types of artists, including SNL’s The Lonely Island. We catch up with him about all the above. He plays a rare all Brazilian set this Friday November 4th at SOM.

READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE (CLICK)

FREE SHOW: 2Mex in Fullerton, CA | 11/3/11

2011-11-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

2Mex and our good friends Free Moral Agents will be performing live at Slide Bar in Fullerton, CA on Thursday, 11/3/11.

122 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832-1909
(714) 871-7469

Bobo Meets Rhettmatic in Santa Ana, CA | 11/3/11

2011-10-31T21:08:00.000-07:00

DJ Rhettmatic & Eric Bobo will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming EP by blowing minds on Thursday, November 3rd at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA.

Video: Look Daggers - Call U Later

2011-10-31T21:00:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween. Here's a little throwback video by the Look Daggers. 2Mex & Ikey as the Talking Heads.

DJ Rhettmatic in Australia [10/26/11 - 10/30/11]

2011-10-24T20:30:00.000-07:00

DJ Rhettmatic will be down under in Australia this week for a few shows with Dilated Peoples' own Rakaa Iriscience as well as our good friend Tassho Pearce. See below for info.

FREE DOWNLOAD: LMNO "The Obvious"

2011-10-18T22:17:00.000-07:00

LMNO just posted this exclusive heater on djbooth.net. Produced by Theory Hazit, LMNO brings to you, The Obvious.

Listen & download free here.

Booth readers, I rarely find myself at a loss for words, but today I’m just not sure how to proceed. On the first feature from LMNO, “the beats and the rhymes speak for themselves,” so anything I could say would be stating The Obvious. Not that I’ve ever let redundancy, repetition or sheer irrelevance stop me before. Making its world premiere on our homepage as entry number seven in The DJBooth and Event Electronics’ ongoing series, this retro-informed cut finds beatsmith Theory Hazit and DJ LD coming together to craft a retro-informed blend of gritty samples and authentic cuts, which the West Coast spitter proceeds to lace with gimmick-free (and occasionally paradoxical: “I’m doper than the headliner even when I headline the show.” ) lyrical braggadocio. As for the final product… well, a listen is worth a thousand words, so I’ll shut my figurative trap (Since I don’t actually type with my mouth hanging open.) Those who like what they’re hearing can keep it locked for further entries in the Event 20/20 Music Series throughout October and November, as well as heading over to Event’s official site for information on their new 20/20BAS Monitor Speakers.

Live Show: Lord Zen at Thai Bay Cafe in Riverside, CA | Fri. 10.14.11

2011-10-13T22:44:00.000-07:00

Lord Zen of Visionaries & Writer's Block will be doing a special solo set this Friday, 10/14/11 at Thai Bay Cafe in Riverside, CA. Zen doesn't do a lot of solo show's so don't sleep!

Thai Bay Cafe
7549 Arlington ave.
Riverside, California

Interview: Hey Mr. DJ Rhettmatic

2011-10-13T22:27:00.000-07:00

The art of deejaying has evolved over the years since the days that Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Kool Herc founded hip hop music. Hip hop is a microcosm of society and has always been about creativity and self-expression. Different ethnic groups have impacted and have made positive contributions to hip hop culture.

Filipinos have long been involved with hip hop and have made their imprint on the culture through their contributions mainly in deejaying and b-boying. DJ Rhettmatic is a Filipino hip hop DJ and is widely recognized as being one of the top DJs and turntablists in the world.

iHEARTDilla recently had an opportunity to speak with the Beat Junkie and the Visionaries DJ crew member on his thoughts about Filipino culture as it relates to hip hop and what he thinks about deejaying today.

Ryan: What was it about turntablism that a handful of Filipino DJ’s in the 80′s and 90′s gravitated towards? What drew you to becoming a DJ?

Rhettmatic: Filipinos are more into deejaying because I found that, growing up, Filipinos were not very outspoken. There weren’t a lot of Filipino emcees back then let alone Asian emcees. Filipinos have always been enriched with music and it has been the backbone of Filipino culture. We’ve always been into music. I guess, in many ways, it’s what we all gravitate to.

picture-1 After having someone like Q-Bert, being the first non-African-American, the first non-Latino; just an Asian and let alone a Filipino to win a major championship and break the mold; I figured that if someone who looks like me can do this, why can’t I do it? That’s why there’s a lot of Filipinos that are into deejaying.

In reality, we didn’t have our own idols or heroes to look up to. Everyone had their own Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson. Most of the time, our heroes were our parents. To have someone in our generation and culture win something prestigious like that…that’s why I think a lot of Filipinos are attracted to deejaying.

Before I was a DJ, I was a popper and a graf artist. Back then, you’d do at least two of the four elements so I was poppin’ and taggin’. I’ve always liked deejaying and was always intrigued by it. I’d see videos and stuff and hear records and tapes. When my man, Curse, a Beat Junkie…he’s one of the original members…when I saw him actually scratch, I figured that’s what I wanted to do.

When I was growing up, it was like “ok that’s the in-thing” to do. Filipinos were just very involved with it period. This is on top of seeing Grandmaster DST on Saturday Night Live with Herbie Hancock and that’s when it stuck with me that’s I wanted to do. As time went by, I found deejaying was part of my calling.

Read the rest of the Rhettmatic interview at iheartdilla.com

10.13.11 Beat Junkies Newsletter

2011-10-13T22:15:00.000-07:00

New Beat Junkies newsletter just hit the stands with updates including shows from just about all the Junkies, new releases from Babu, DJ Rhettmatic & Eric Bobo aka Cypress Junkies and so much more.

Click here for the full newsletter.

One Year Ago Today: LMNO's 10 Pack

2011-10-10T22:37:00.000-07:00

One year ago today, LMNO dropped the 10 Pack. Having released one full-length album per month on digital outlets only since the beginning of 2010, all 10 albums were released together in a limited edition box set on 10/10/10. Let's look back at LMNO's epic year.

LMNO 10 PACK
Limited Edition Box Set: http://bitly.com/98xlnn

LMNO PUSH THAT WORK
Produced by LD
iTunes: http://bitly.com/9MMZhi

WORKING [Music Video]

LMNO fOnk garden
Produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow
iTunes: http://bitly.com/cD5SQu

psychOmicrOcOsmic [Music Video]

LMNO NEXT IN LINE
Produced by Dert
iTunes: http://bitly.com/9q4o7x

SEE YOU LATER [Music Video]

LMNO & KEV BROWN SELECTIVE HEARING PART 2
Produced by Kev Brown
iTunes: http://bitly.com/cC0seR

YA KNOW [Music Video]

LMNO & THEORY HAZIT DETERMINED TO FLY
Produced by Theory Hazit
iTunes: http://bitly.com/bGFujX

PARTY PEOPLE [Music Video]

LMNO & MR. BRADY BANGER MANAGEMENT
Produced by Mr. Brady
iTunes: http://bitly.com/cfIDJK

BANGER MANAGEMENT [Music Video]

LMNO TRIPPING ON THIS JOURNEY
Produced by Astronote
iTunes: http://bitly.com/cNIoft

OPENING STATEMENT [Music Video]

LMNO, KEYKOOL, & 2MEX BLESSING IN DISGUISE
Produced by KeyKool
iTunes: http://bitly.com/aI7uBz

HIATUS [Music Video]

LMNO & DJ BABU NO APOLOGIES
Produced by DJ Babu
iTunes: http://bitly.com/dejiHG

NO APOLOGIES [Listen]

LMNO LMNO is dead.
Produced by KeyKool
iTunes: http://bitly.com/hdkYtZ

LMNO IS DEAD [Listen]

Visionaries "CALI" Tee On Sale Now

2011-09-26T22:43:00.000-07:00

The new Visionaries "CALI" tee's went on sale in our online store a few days ago, so, you're a few days late. Get them quick, I heard they're going quick!

Click here to be directed to our online store

New Visionaries Shirts On Sale at Soulstyce Festival

2011-09-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

New "Cali" Visionaries shirts available at the Visionaries Booth this Sunday: New color Cali Vishia tee. Black and White. LRG "RESEARCH" gift with purchase while they last. Don't Snooze!

Get'em this coming Sunday 9.18 at the Soulstyce Festival, Pico Rivera Arena - VISIONARIES SET TIME: 7:00pm

Dannu Live in Carlsbad, CA | 9/15/11

2011-09-15T21:48:00.001-07:00

Dannu of the Visionaries will be performing live at Boar Crossn in Carlsbad, CA tonight!

The Beat Junkies in Las Vegas | Wed. 9/14/11

2011-09-12T20:38:00.000-07:00

LAS VEGAS - THIS WEDNESDAY 9/14: "THE CUT WEDNESDAY" with The BEAT JUNKIES: Dj Babu, Melo-D, & Rhettmatic. At SAVILE ROW - THE LUXOR!

11pm-3am. RSVP: rsvp@savilerowlv.com SPREAD THE WORD!

FREE ALL NIGHT!

Obey Radio x Shift present DJ Rhettmatic in Santa Ana, CA | Fri. 9/9/11

2011-09-07T22:54:00.000-07:00

Obey Radio x Shift present DJ Rhettmatic, Plann.B, Roam and Urthworm at The Crosby in Santa, Ana, CA. 21+, No Cover, see you there!

DJ Nu-Mark live in San Francisco, CA | Fri. 9/9/11

2011-09-07T22:50:00.000-07:00

DJ Nu-Mark will be blessing your ears in San Francisco, CA at Public Works this Friday, September 9th. Get there while you can!

Video: 2Mex - Press Your Luck (produced by DJ Nobody)

2011-09-06T20:18:00.000-07:00

2Mex just dropped the music video to this gem from his latest solo album My Fanbase Will Destroy.

Press Your Luck produced by DJ Nobody.

DJ Rhettmatic w/ Melo D at The Crosby - 9/1/11

2011-08-29T20:50:00.000-07:00

Shift is back this Thursday with DJ Rhettmatic, Plann B and this month's special guest is DJ Melo D of The World Famous Beat Junkies!

FREE ALL NIGHT!

FREE DOWNLOAD: LMNO 10 Pack Mixtape by Dubs One

2011-08-16T23:40:00.000-07:00

Dubs One of the Turntable Addicts just released the official LMNO 10 PACK Mixtape free for download on his mixcrate page.

DOWNLOAD HERE

TRACKLIST:
1. Banger Management
2. In Love
3. Introducing
4. It's Time
5. Rhyme Animal
6. Make A Diffrence
7. The Oneness
8. James Brown
9. Good Gawd Ft. Hassan Mackey
10. Sound The Horns
11. No Jam No Dj
12. It's True
13. Party People
14. Time To Run
15. All Seeing
16. Down In La
17. Dubs Dublate
18. Born Again
19. Clay Feet
20. Under The Influence

Photos: 2Mex @ The Roxy [08.11.11]

2011-08-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

2Mex and his laptop DJ'd for himself. Lots of "this guy sent me this beat, let me rap over it"

2Mex also preceded to walk into the crowd "blindfolded" while rapping

Existereo came on stage to do a crazy ass song w/ 2Mex

Busdriver was moving this quickly for his entire set

Of course, Busdriver & 2Mex finished with Minors Into Fire

Sole & The Skyrider Band closed out the night and murdered it

Video: 2Mex @ Sundaze

2011-08-16T23:26:00.000-07:00

2Mex killing shit at Sundaze this past Sunday.

Mr. Brady Live in Long Beach, CA - 8/6/2011

2011-08-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Get to the Blue Cafe in Long Beach this Saturday, 8/6/11, Mr. Brady will be opening up for the one and only EDO.G!

Video: LMNO talks Rakim

2011-08-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

LMNO of the Visionaries talks about Rakim in this short quick on Welcome to the Neighborhood. Expect more videos from this interview soon!

LMNO on WTTN from DJ Klyph on Vimeo.

Video: Visionaries Breakbeats & Rhymes Radio Drop

2011-08-01T22:53:00.000-07:00

Just a little shout to the Breakbeats & Rhymes Radio crew! Thanks for always supporting!

2Mex @ The Roxy in LA, CA: 8/12/11

2011-08-01T22:50:00.000-07:00

2Mex w/ special guest(s) opening up for Sole & The Skyrider Band and Busdriver.

Cop tickets here: http://tktwb.tw/l6UQDe

2Mex keeps posting these videos with a little "hint hint"

LMNO x Kyo Itachi "Born Again" LP out now

2011-07-19T22:03:00.000-07:00

LMNO of the Visionaries teams up with French producer Kyo Itachi to bring you the BORN AGAIN LP. The 14-track album only available overseas is now available on iTunes in the US. The album features guests KeyKool & Dannu (Visionaries), Montage One, Sapient, LD, Dubs One and more.

iTunes: http://bit.ly/nsT8AE

Video: LMNO at The Terrace

2011-07-19T21:23:00.000-07:00

Same day 2Mex had his show (check the previous post!), LMNO was murdering The Terrace in Pasadena. Check the video, it explains a lot.

Video: 2Mex at Urban Underground

2011-07-19T21:20:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen 2Mex live, this is only a portion of what you're missing.

LMNO & Evidence in Pasadena, CA | 7.8.11

2011-07-07T22:27:00.000-07:00

LMNO will be performing at The Terrace in Pasadena, CA Friday night, July 8th. Also performing will be Evidence of Dilated Peoples. Two shows in the LA area featuring Dilated & Visionaries members? Holy smokes!

Rakaa/2Mex/Dannu & more in Los Angeles, CA | 7.8.11

2011-07-07T22:15:00.000-07:00

Rakaa Iriscience, 2Mex, Dannu, Xololanxinxo and so many more at The Airline in Los Angeles, CA for Urban Underground. All of this going down tomorrow night, Friday, July 8th, 2011. Probably one of the hardest lineups representing LA underground hip-hop.

DJ Rhettmatic at The Crosby - 7/7/11

2011-07-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

DJ Rhettmatic and Plann.B will be at The Crosby tomorrow to celebrate the release of Madlib's Medicine Show #9. The guest of honor for the night is the Medicine Show's number one subject, Frank Nitty!

Check the flier for details.

DJ Nu-Mark at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA: 6/30/11

2011-06-29T21:13:00.000-07:00

DJ Nu-Mark will be spinning at Afro Funke at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA this Thursday, June 30th. Bring toys Nu!

Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted soul music from around the world.

AFRO FUNKE' @ ZANZIBAR
1301 5TH STREET
Santa Monica, CA

J.Rocc in Denver, CO - 6/30/11

2011-06-29T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Funky President J.Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies will be spinning at The Beauty Bar in Denver, CO this Thursday, June 30th. Best of all, IT'S FREE!

The Beauty Bar Denver
608 East 13th Ave.
Denver, Co. 80203

DJ Nu-Mark Toy Set on KTLA News

2011-06-28T22:25:00.000-07:00

DJ Nu-Mark was on KTLA 5 news this morning doing his DJ Toy Set. Check the piece below.

LMNO at Malone's in Santa Ana, CA - 7/1/11

2011-06-27T21:48:00.001-07:00

LMNO of the Visionaries will be performing live this Friday, July 1st at Malone's in Santa Ana, CA. With 10 albums in 2010 and a new release coming out tomorrow, you will witness greatness.

LMNO x UP ABOVE x LRG 10 PACK - HIDDEN CAMERA

2011-06-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

Watch LMNO seeing his epic 10 Pack for the first time, captured by a hidden camera. LMNO of the Visionaries recorded and released 10 albums in 10 months, commemorated by the limited edition LMNO x UP ABOVE x LRG "James Kelly" 10 Pack.

More info: http://UPABOVE.COM/10PACK

DJ Nu-Mark in North Hollywood, CA - 6/24/11

2011-06-23T23:42:00.001-07:00

DJ Nu-Mark will be spinning at The Federal in North Hollywood, CA this Friday, 6/24/11. bring some toys Uncle Nu!

Mr. Brady Live at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA: 6/22/11

2011-06-21T22:47:00.000-07:00

Mr. Brady (of Deep Rooted) will be performing live at The Crosby this Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Unless you've been living under a rock, the homie has been killing it.

2Mex in Carlsbad, CA - 6/16/11

2011-06-15T21:58:00.001-07:00

2Mex will be at Boar Crossn tomorrow night ripping the house down. If you haven't seen 2Mex live yet, you are missing one hell of a show.

Bobo Meets Rhettmatic in Los Angeles, CA - 6/16/11

2011-06-13T22:40:00.000-07:00

Eric Bobo and DJ Rhettmatic are at it again! This time check them out at Little Temple in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, June 18th, 2011.

VIDEO: Declaime - Quartz (prod. Georgia Anne Muldrow)

2011-06-13T22:27:00.000-07:00

The OG Declaime just dropped this new self directed music video. This is the first single from the new Declaime album Self Study, coming out July 12th on SomeOthaShip Connect/E1

J.Period w/ DJ Rhettmatic in LA: 6/11/11

2011-06-10T23:52:00.000-07:00

DJ Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies/Visionaries will be spinning at a truly epic event tomorrow, June 11th, 2011. J.Period LIVE MIXTAPE with Black Thought of the legendary Roots Crew at The Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA. Get there!

Video: DJ Babu – The Turntablist

2011-06-10T23:45:00.001-07:00

DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples and The World Famous Beat Junkies has a dope interview on coining the term Turntablist.

DJ Babu: The Turntablist from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

Video: DJ Nu-Mark Toy Set

2011-06-01T22:43:00.000-07:00

Check out DJ Nu-Mark's incredible toy set from his shows all around the glove. This is so dope!

DJ Rhettmatic at The Crosby - 6/2/11

2011-06-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

You know what it is. DJ Rhettmatic & Plann.B will be rocking the house at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA this Thursday, June 2nd. Get there!

2Mex Freestyle with Face Candy - Soundset 2011

2011-06-01T22:33:00.001-07:00

Check out this freestyle by 2Mex at this year's Soundset Festival.

Dannu Live in Los Angeles, CA - 6/4/11

2011-05-30T19:39:00.000-07:00

Dannu (Visionaries/Writer's Block) is performing live at the 2nd Street Jazz Club in Los Angeles, CA.

Dannu is supporting his debut solo album "Virgo Summer" (out now!) and doesn't have solo shows often so don't miss out!

Bobo Meets Rhettmatic in Los Angeles, CA - 5/29/11

2011-05-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

Eric Bobo Meets DJ Rhettmatic at the Mountain Bar (473 Gin Ling Way - Chinatown) this Sunday 5.29.11 $5 COVER!

Dannu at House Of Blues San Diego - 5/22/11

2011-05-22T17:10:00.000-07:00

Dannu of the Visionaries will be performing live at the House of Blues San Diego, tonight, May 22nd, 2011.

Tickets: http://bit.ly/dZwMko

Also performing: Bambu, Odessa Kane, Old English, King D & Black Ran of LPSD

Listen: Kyo Itachi & LMNO - The New Ways

2011-05-16T21:33:00.001-07:00

After a very long 2010 for LMNO, the Visionaries member doesn't stop as he prepares a new LP for 2011. Check out the lead single from Born Again, available June 27th.

Kyo Itachi & LMNO - The New Ways by WordIsBond.com

Wonderlove: A Tribute Mix to Stevie Wonder (Mixed by DJ Rhettmatic)

2011-05-10T21:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday goes out to our beloved DJ Rhettmatic! He just dropped this FREE mix in tribute to Stevie Wonder: DOWNLOAD

I was thinking of doing a mix on James Brown, but I realized that no one can do a James Brown mix better than my brother & fellow Beat Junkie, J.Rocc, so scratch that. I thought of doing one on Ghostface Killah, but I already did one a few years ago for the Ghostface Killah doll. Strike number 2! Last but not least, there’s the legendary Stevie Wonder. I know that Dj Spinna & Bobbitto Garcia aka Cucumber Slice are the masters when it comes to Stevie’s catalogue, but I actually made a mix that was a birthday gift for a good friend and was a big Stevie Wonder fan. I listened to the mix again a few weeks ago and I actually like how the mix came out. So I thought to myself, why not share it with people and also celebrate Stevie’s birthday….I just added an intro to the mix, and what you have now, is “Wonderlove”.

FREE SHOW: 2Mex Live in Fullerton, CA: 5.10.11

2011-05-09T21:02:00.000-07:00

2Mex (Visionaries/Look Daggers) will be performing live on Tuesday, May 5th, 2011 at The Commonwealth Lounge in Fullerton, CA. FREE SHOW!

Mr. Brady & Sha Dula - Lava Lamp EP

2011-05-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

Check out this new EP Mr. Brady dropped with Sha Dula produced entirely by Terem. The 8 track EP features LMNO and Moka Only. Support by listening & purchasing below.

Listen to The Struggle feat. LMNO

Lava Lamp Ep by mr brady