Mear One x Alicia Keys

Legendary LA writer, Mear One featured in Alicia Keys' new music video "New Day." I'm happy to see Mear still doing his thing! Check it out.....

Quinto Sol live at Irie Sundays

This past Sunday Night two of my favorite reggae/cumbia bands played live Irie Sundays. Let me just say, if you missed that show you missed a GREAT one. The video clips don't do them justice, but I'll share anyways, enjoy.....

Rumbankete live at Descarga

Just wanted to send a quick shout to everyone who came out to Descarga this past Saturday! If you missed it, here's a snippet...

Ghetto Dreams

Heard the snippet when it was floating around the internet, but I'm just now hearing the song in it's entirety and.... Wow, I'll just say, I'm stupid excited about hip hop again! Much much respect to Nas & Common!!!

DJ Nu-Mark Toy Set

Wow!!! I've always heard about DJ Nu-Mark's DJ Toy Set, and I'm not sure what I thought, but I didn't image it to be this DOPE!!! Much much respect to DJ Nu-Mark, thank you for the inspiration! Make sure you keep up with this cat at unclenu.com

The Light Of The Sun

Jill Scott's new album drops June 28th. I've been a fan of her's since the beginning of her career, when I discovered she wrote the hook for The Root's "You Got Me." & first heard her singing it on "The Roots Come Alive."

I'm already feeling the first single "So In Love" featuring Anthony Hamilton. Peep the video

Stone Rollin'

Raphael Saadiq's new album, Stone Rollin' in stores now. Please go out & support, you know you can't go wrong with Saadiq! I'm especially feeling "Good Man" Peep the video featuring Yaya DaCosta.

"Unmatched" by Perennial Skills

Sunny Rothmiller & DJ Doleak or better known as Perennial Skills are an LA based group about to get it in! Be on the look out...

After Midnight

Steven Lopez at it again...

Billie Jean by Aloe Blacc

Aloe Blacc was always one of my favorite guest performers at Root Down, but this performances here gives me the chills! Check it out & if you like what you hear, pick up his new album Good Things

Quantic Interview

Digging for breakbeats is definitely what exposed me to other genres of music. Quantic says it best, "There comes a time when you stop looking for break beats.... there's not a funk beat there, but I love it. You're taste deepens." Much respect to Quantic. If you haven't heard his music, you're missing out! Check out this interview he did a few years back.

It's A Man's World

This performance always gives me the chills! Speechless...

I Need A Dollar

Aloe Blacc's new single, also happens to be the theme song for HBO's new show "How To Make It In America." Check out Aloe perform the track live at The Do Over (Winter Music Conference 2010) with Jeremy Sole.


*Taken from http://www.giantstep.net

Frosty Freeze (R.I.P.)

On April 3rd 2008, we lost a true legend and pioneer of Hip Hop culture. Wayne "Frosty Freeze" Frost, member of the Rock Steady Crew was known for his inventive acrobatics and comedic style. His character inspired so many bboys & bgirls. It is without question, the dance world would not be where it is today without Frosty Freeze and his contributions!

Peep; Frosty Freeze Tribute arranged by Popmaster Fabel. You can also see Frosty in some of Hip Hop's classic's documentaries/flims; Flashdance, Wild Style, Style Wars & The Freshest Kids!

*Rock Steady Crew performance at The Common Ground; photographed by Martha Cooper (1981)


My first love, my introduction to Hip Hop was through bboy culture. I started breakin' in 1993, paid a lot of dues and eventually I was recruited into the Rock Steady Crew. Frosty Freeze was there the day I got down and he welcomed me with open arms. He made me feel like I was part of the family and he reinforced that feeling when I ran into him again in San Jose about a year later. Frosty never forgot a face and always treated you like a real person. For that I will never forget him!

*Photographed at Easy Rock's house with Frosty Freeze & Ice Man the day I got down with Rock Steady (2002)

East3 (Rock Steady Crew)

Most people think of Rock Steady Crew as just a bboy/bgirl crew. Let me remind you, we represent all elements of hip hop culture. If you don't already know East3, allow me to introduce you to Hawaii's finest.

Born in San Francisco and raised in Hawaii, East started painting at the age of 14. In 1994 he met Crazy Legs and was recruited into the Rock Steady Crew. Since then he's work with Q-Bert, Tony Touch, Rawkus Records, GQ Magazine & many more. Check out this time lapse video featuring some of East's most recent artwork...



For More Info; http://www.east-3.com/

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" by Exile & DJ Day

If you've never been to Root Down, here's what you've been missing...

Steven Lopez's After Midnight Soul

I first met Steven Lopez at Easy Roc's legendary backyard parties in LA. I usually DJ'd and Steven along with Easy Roc, Taz Rock & Laten would provide some of the amazing art displays. I got to know him and his art a little better through a mutual friend. Steven never fails to impress me with his art. Check out his latest project titled "After Midnight Soul"

After Midnight Series: Erykah Badu "Amerykahn Promise"
Erykah Badu Featured in Limited Edition Print by Steven Lopez

For more info;
http://ikeepmoving.com/
http://aftermidnightsoul.com/shop/