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Fridays Soundlessons & Fusicology Present:

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BRINGING FUN BACK TO FRIDAY NIGHTS!!
NEW VENUE BUT SAME QUALITY SOUNDS!!

@ Skinnys Lounge in NoHo Arts District

4923 Lankershim Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA 91601

(Free before 11pm just say “PAUSE” @ Front Door)

w/ your Dj/Host 

J-Logic (Soundlessons | Modern Audio Collective M.A.C.) with many weekely special guests

 

 

DON’T SELL YOURSELF SHORT.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!!!

Stones Throw Records Celebrates 15 Years – December 22, 2011

On December 22, Stones Throw marks its 15th anniversary at the Exchange LA. The line up – featuring DJ sets by Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, and Dâm-Funk, performances from veteran MCs like Wildchild (Lootpack), M.E.D. and Percee P as well as newcomers Hom…eboy Sandman and Jonwayne, and live sets by reggae ensemble The Lions, multi-instrumentalist Jonti and many, many more – celebrates the past and future of a visionary label.Stones Throw Records was founded in 1996 by DJ/Producer Chris Manak a/k/a Peanut Butter Wolf. Started as a means to release Peanut Butter Wolf’s now-classic debut album with rapper Charizma, Stones Throw has grown over the past decade and a half to become one of the most venerable record labels and leading tastemakers in music.

The diverse roster speaks for itself: producing hip-hop classics including Dilla’s Donuts, Madvillain’s Madvillainy, and Quasimoto’s The Unseen; current retro soul superstars Aloe Blacc and Mayer Hawthorne; and new, breaking acts including psychedelic soulsters the Stepkids, post-punk influenced chanteuse Anika and boogie funk visionary Dâm-Funk. Throughout the years, a legion of devoted fans has come to depend on Stones Throw to introduce them to fresh, innovative artists and deliver the highest quality sounds.

618 Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90014
9PM-2AM // 21+ // $30 at the door
LIMITED DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE – http://www.ticketfly.com/event/79903 

The Legends of Hip Hop – Monday, December 12, 2011

Spread the word, DMC and Bua are having a panel discussion about Bua’s book “The Legends of Hip Hop” at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). This Monday at 7PM! Any help spreading the word would be dope!

Groundbreaking artist Justin BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters–The DJ being one of the most popular prints of all time. Born in 1968 in NYC’s untamed Upper West Side and raised between Manhattan and East Flatbush, Brooklyn, BUA was fascinated by the raw, visceral street l…ife of the city. He attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts and complemented his education on the streets by writing graffiti and performing worldwide with breakdancing crews. BUA went on to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he earned a B.F.A in Illustration. Starting in the world of commercial art, BUA designed and illustrated myriad projects, from skateboards and CD covers to advertising campaigns. He developed the look and feel of the opening sequence for MTV’s Lyricist Lounge Show, EA Sports video games NBA Street and NFL Street, and the world of Slum Village’s award winning music video “Tainted” among others. He designed the BUA line of apparel and a limited edition shoe line with PF Flyers that sold out completely. Currently, he teaches figure drawing at the University of Southern California, while continuing to be a leading innovator in both the fine and commercial art worlds. BUA’s energetic and vocal worldwide fan base ranges from former presidents, actors, musicians, professional athletes, and dancers, to street kids and art connoisseurs. In his first book, The Beat of Urban Art, BUA lays out his unique vision, melding urban rhythms, graffiti, and classical art training. This visually arresting book is about his life, his work, and the birth of Hip-Hop. As we follow BUA through his turbulent youth, navigating the streets and underground worlds of the urban jungle, we recognize the powerful evolution of BUA’s distinct style—“New Urban Realism.” Following in the footsteps of the great masters, BUA represents the lives of both the revered and the marginalized, the heroes and the underdogs of his time—New York City during the 1970s and ’80s. With an autobiographical narrative illustrated with photographs, drawings, sketches, studies, and explanations of how many of his paintings were created, The Beat of Urban Art takes you into the head of the modern-day Toulouse-Lautrec.

Project Blowed 17th Anniversay Show – Friday, December 16, 2011

Once again it’s time to celebrate the legacy of Project Blowed & L.A. Hip Hop @ the world renown House Of Blues – Sunset Strip. This year there will be performances by M.C.s & producers from every generation of the Blowed + surprise guests!!! 

Friday December 16, 2011 // 8:00 pm – 1:00 am // 18+

Cover: $22.50

Music: Classic Hip Hop

Aftermath: Steppin’ Out

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Aftermath: Hold Up Art

I only had my iPhone on me at the time I visited the gallery, so these pics were taken from my iPhone!  Not the best but it’ll do!

Currently on display Homo Riot presents “Fist Pump” now through Nov. 18, 2011

Past exhibit – Boys and Dogs, a collection of works by world renowned photographer Sunny Bak. Her photos of the Beastie Boys and the “Licensed to Ill” tour solidified Sunny’s place as a serious rock and celebrity photographer. Simultaneously, her love of animals, especially dogs, led to the creation of the best selling People Magazine parody, Pupple. These two diverse collections of images represent the work that have defined Sunny’s career.

Hold Up Art | 358 East 2nd Street; Los Angeles, CA 90012 | ph: 213.221.4585

Gallery Hours: Sun, Tues, Wed 12pm – 8pm // Thurs, Fri, Sat 12pm – 10pm

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Aftermath: Occupy LA – October 16, 2011

I took my son last weekend to experience the movement in which different individuals/groups are organizing for various causes.  We walked around, took pictures, spoke and listened to organizers and then had our own discussion about what was going on in our world today.  It appears that the main point in all off this is that people are demanding change.  Change, which is highly needed today… NOW.  However, one needs to remember that you can’t be the force of everyone’s change if you yourself  do not reflect that change.  Walk the talk!  Bring your beliefs to life… of moving beyond words to practice what you preach. “Do the right thing” and draw upon your character, your commitment, honesty, accountability, respect, courage, trust, ethics and responsibility.

Teach your children to be leaders not followers!!!!

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Aftermath: Don’t Sell Your Soul & Dublab 12th Anniversary – October 15, 2011

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CicLAvia + Emortal – October 9, 2011

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