LOS ANGELES - The lines have officially been blurred between real life and CGI, as evidenced at the behind the scenes NBA Live 10 event hosted by DJ Skee. www.skee.tv www.nbalivemixtape.com
LOS ANGELES - Artist Kim West felt the pressure to take a traditional career path, but in the end, she could not shake her desire to be an artist. She followed her dreams, and the contemporary art world is better for it.
LOS ANGELES - It's been 2 years in the making but The 87 Stick Up Kids finally released an EP and had a release party at La Cita. Download the EP for free here: www.out4fame.com www.the87stickupkids.com
LOS ANGELES - Diz Gibran and producer Moonshine joined forces with Crooks & Castles for a listening party for the new album "Soon You'll Understand" You can download the album at www.diznmoon.comwww.crooksncastles.com
LOS ANGELES - Bloodbath and Fly Society met up at the Distrect 8 boutique in Long Beach, CA. We went behind the scenes for the t-shirt collaboration photo shoot. www.bloodbathproject.com
LOS ANGELES - The Ringers, protectors of rock purity and friends of VIMBY, are proud to debut the "Old Man Ron" video, directed by VIMBY filmmaker Eric Katz. Shot by VIMBY Sr. Producer Eric Thompson / Eric Katz.
Check out the Ringers performance at VIMBY's monthly music event www.myspace.com/theringersband
LOS ANGELES - It was poppin' at Tradition in L.A. cause it was the release of the Soul Assassins x Tradition collabo shirt, featuring Young De, DJ Muggs, Self Scientific, Sick Jacken, and many more. www.soulassassins.com www.shoptradition.com
LOS ANGELES - Recap time baby. We take a look at all four volumes of Dance Right. Say goodbye to the series with Blu Jemz and Pase Rock. www.danceright.net
LOS ANGELES - EXILE talks about the release of his new album, RADIO EXILE. Plus an inside look to the studio. RADIO EXILE drops January 20th 2009. www.myspace.com/alexile
LOS ANGELES - K'NAAN talks about leaving his hometown of Somalia to come to The States at age 13 and how he mixes his life into his unique music. www.myspace.com/knaanmusic
LOS ANGELES - Pacific Division, Carter, and Dom Kennedy link up with The Hundreds to produce "Everyone Knows Us." VIMBY goes behind the scenes of the music video.
LOS ANGELES J Dilla's lil bro Illa J holds it down for Detroit and keeps the legacy alive. VIMBY goes behind-the-scenes of his new music video single "R U Listenin." www.deliciousvinyl.com www.myspace.com/illajmusic
LOS ANGELES - Diz Gibran and Producer Moonshine show you on the spot recording, producing bangin beats, and what a live performance should be like. www.myspace.com/dizgibran