SAN FRANCISCO - Luis talks about how Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong started Giant Robot as an Asian/American pop culture magazine, leading to a franchise of retail stores selling artist goods, vinyl toys, and much more. www.gr-sf.com
LOS ANGELES - Rick Ross of Delicious Vinyl takes us on a tour of the legendary LA hip hop label. Literally and figuratively. Check out the inside of the Delicious Vinyl offices and hear the stories behind classics from Tone Loc, Young M.C., Fatlip, J Dilla, and more.
www.deliciousvinyl.com
NEW YORK - The Delicious Vinyl Showcase is one tasty dish with Verb just killin' it on the freestyle, Mr. Vegas gettin' crazy, Aaron LaCrate representin' Baltimore, and so much more celebrating the launch of Aaron's new label. Get on it son cause this piece is too hot to burn out. www.deliciousvinyl.com www.myspace.com/aaronlacrate www.mr-vegas.com
SAN FRANCISCO - James and Gregory, the owners of STRANGEco, gave us a tour of their office where they talk about their passion for designer art toys. www.strangeco.com
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 - DJ's, producers, and emcees, including J-Rocc and Gaslamp Killer, come together at the LA Beat Swap Meet to buy, sell, and trade their best vinyl.
www.beatswapmeet.com
ATLANTA - Hang out with the boys from the catchy metal / rock band, Uncrowned, as they take you to their recording studio and for some sushi. Get a copy of their latest CD titled, Devils and Angels, now available on iTunes. www.myspace.com/uncrowned www.myspace.com/shockandawepro www.vinylatlanta.com
LOS ANGELES - Gallery 1988 recently did an exhibition called, Toys!, and also celebrated the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels by giving the top 40 world-wide emerging artists VW Hot Wheels Vans. www.nineteeneightyeight.com
LOS ANGELES - Tone Loc and Peaches perform a remix of the rap classic "Wild Thing" at the Delicious Vinyl 20 year anniversary and URB Magazine 150th issue celebration at club Avalon. www.deliciousvinyl.com www.urb.com www.going.com