This; That; and The Third: The Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) interview

DJ Ammbush sits down with Psychedelic Soul Brother #1 Kelly Finnigan, lead man/Producer of the Bay Area based band Monophonics. Kelly breaks down his role in the band as well as the history of Monophonics. Question: what Actor did Kelly produce for before said Actor went on to win a Oscar? #Producers, if you sample you need to look into the Monophonics catalog. Kelly explains the ins and outs of being on opposite end of sampling and how Monophonics works with producers who sample them. Ill convo, tune in.

PLANET ASIA f. AZ "Fast Not Slow" (prod. by izznyce)

Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’ will be released on Jan 19th 2018 via Brick Records Pre-order Planet Asia’s The Golden Buddha now from iTunes: http://apple.co/2AfyoOb Pre-order The Golden Buddha on CD: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-cd Pre-order The Golden Buddha LP on Vinyl: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-vinyl-lp-record Watch Planet Asia’s “Fireworks” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNg20nLUiiI Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career. He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records). In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the ‘First Round Draft Pick’ and ‘Independent Album of the Year’ awards for How the West Was One, which was recorded with fellow CA rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents. This landed him a deal with Interscope Records, where he was signed until 2003 without releasing an album. Planet Asia was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for his feature on the song "W" by Mystic and was later signed to Avatar Records, which released his official debut album, The Grand Opening, in 2004. It earned him another ‘Independent Album of the Year’ award from The Source. Later, he started his own imprint Gold Chain Music, on which he has churned out multiple projects. He has also collaborated on albums with the likes of DJ Muggs (Pain Language), Evidence (The Medicine)and Madlib (Cracks In The Vinyl) among others and released songs with artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah. The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs (Dirty Planet) and Apollo Brown (Anchovies). For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project, The Golden Buddha, sure to be considered the next classic in his vast catalog. The Golden Buddha was produced entirely by izznyce (producer for Superstar Quamallah and more) and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect. Today, Asia releases the first visual from the project, “Fireworks,” which was premiered by Hiphopdx. Speaking on the project, Planet Asia says: “This album represents the foundation of what Planet Asia is about and that is ‘balance’. Me and izznyce also took our time with the record, and had a chance to really vibe out and make the type of music we personally like that will stand the test of time!” Checkout the Hiphopdx Premiere: https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.26430/title.dxclusive-planet-asia-preps-for-chinese-new-year-in-fireworks-video Tracklisting For Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’: 1.) ‘Magnetic Lord’ 2.) ‘Fireworks’ 3.) ‘Hood Legends’ feat Cuts by The Architect 4.) ‘Smart Too Late’ 5.) ‘You Are King’ feat Xiomara 6.) ‘I Climb’ feat Marvelous Mag, Xiomara & Hus Kingpin 7.) ‘Shots At Your Highness’ feat Turbin 8.) ‘Pieces Hittin’ 9.) ‘Salute My G’s’ feat Marvelous Mag 10.) ‘Black Egypt’ feat TriState 11.) ‘Royal Blood’ feat Killa Kali 12.)’ Siddhartha’ 13.) ‘Take It Higher’ feat Xiomara 14.) ‘Fast Not Slow’ feat AZ 15.) ‘Fly Writtings’ (CD Bonus Track) Previous: Listen to Planet Asia’s “Hood Legends”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-hood-legends-prod-by-izznyce-feat-cuts-by-the-architect Listen to Planet Asia f/ Turbin “Shots At Your Highness”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-shots-at-your-highness-feat-turbin-prod-by-izznyce

"Fast not Slow" featuring AZ is the next single from Planet Asia’s forthcoming album, The Golden Buddha solely produced by San Francisco beatmaker izznyce, due tomorrow (January 19) via Brick Records. Fresno City go crazy. #DNA

This; That: and The Third: The Kaz Kyzah Interview

DJ Ammbush sits with Kaz Kyzah, 1/3 of one of the Bay Area's most consistent groups The Team. Kaz breaks down the beginning of his rap career as well as The Team's start as a crew. Sit back and get a peak behind this Oakland hit writer's process.

Evidence - 10,000 Hours (Prod. by DJ Premier) [Official Video]

Buy "Weather or Not" Now : https://rse.lnk.to/WeatherOrNot Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/RhymesayersYT "10,000 Hours" is the third single from Evidence's forthcoming album "Weather or Not" releasing Jan. 26th, 2018! Pre-order today from iTunes, Amazon or FifthElementOnline.com and receive instant digital downloads of "10,000 Hours", "Jim Dean" and "Throw It All Away".

“10,000 Hours” is the third single from Evidence’s forthcoming album “Weather or Not” releasing Jan. 26th, 2018! Written & Performed by Evidence Produced & Mixed by DJ Premier. CA all day!

Keak Da Sneak - Dawlas "video"

Withdrawl Download/ Stream: http://empire.lnk.to/withdrawl iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/withdrawl/id1292964607?uo=4&at=1001l3Iq&ct=888915430101&app=itunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kJoTDWAKusPuk4maIu9om Official Music Video by Keak Da Sneak - Dawlas. © 2018 Zoo Entertainment / AllNDaDoe / EMPIRE

The latest from the album "Withdrawl",  Keak Da Sneak drops a video for “Dawlas” produced by The Mekanix. The album features additional appearances from J. Stalin, Kool John, and others. Withdrawl, is currently available for stream and purchase. Check out the video for “Dawlas” and if you haven’t done so already, you can get Keak Da Sneak’s Withdrawl album right here.

Cam The Underacheefer X Left Arm (Prod By Hunter Beatz) SHOT BY SIG

Cam The Underacheefer Left Arm Official Video Available Everywhere!!!

New dope from Cam The Undercheefer. Cam is 1/2 of G.O.D., the Oakland based duo with fellow MC Hamza. Catch this crew rock live if you can, you won't be disappointed. Oakland City Gritty Committee stand up. #DNA

This; That; and The Third: Ian "I.D." Davis Interview

DJ Ammbush sits down with Ian "I.D" Davis for a trip down memory lane in this Part One interview covering his beginnings as a DJ in Santa Rosa to becoming a go to A&R for prominent Bay Area labels such as ABB & Heiroglyphics. With so much history in his career (signing Little Brother to their first record deal, A&Ring the first installment of the Murs/9th Wonder collab's "3:16")we had to make it a 2 Part jump off, stay tuned!

For our first blast off of the new Podcast name (This; That; and The Third) DJ Ammbush sits down with Ian "I.D" Davis for a trip down memory lane in this Part One interview covering his beginnings as a DJ in Santa Rosa to becoming a go to A&R for prominent Bay Area labels such as ABB & Heiroglyphics. With so much history in his career (signing Little Brother to their first record deal, A&Ring the first installment of the Murs/9th Wonder collab's "3:16")we had to make it a 2 Part jump off, stay tuned!

DiALECT - Seduction (prod. Schadillac)

Track #3 off DiALECT's " RiverView Springs " mixtape video shot/edited by Bobby_midas RiverView Springs available on All platforms . iTunes . Spotify . Etc . Link available below. https://t.co/P6ACIYKLKh

New visuals from DiALECT's latest EP release "RiverView Springs". As far as West Coast Emcee's go, DiALECT has held his own dropping 2 projects 6 months apart (RiverView Springs & Andrew Lemonz). Download the the project at https://dialectd2a.bandcamp.com/album/riverview-springs. Tune In

Evidence - Jim Dean (Official Video)

Buy "Weather or Not" Now : https://rse.lnk.to/WeatherOrNot Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/RhymesayersYT "The first Dilated Peoples Video, "Third Degree", was directed by Jason. My first solo video "Mr Slow Flow" was directed by Jason, he's always been a part of my team, not just some guy for hire.

West Coast staple Evidence sets it off again with his newest visuals from his forthcoming album "Weather or Not” due to hit land 1/26/18. The MC/Producer stays constantly in the mix, most recently handling all the production for Likwit Crew member Defari's latest "Rare Poise"album also out now (dope shit, don't sleep).

Here's a few words for Ev:

"The first Dilated Peoples Video, “Third Degree”, was directed by Jason. My first solo video “Mr Slow Flow” was directed by Jason, he’s always been a part of my team, not just some guy for hire. Being that he moved to LA from NY recently, we knew it was time to work. The new video is jumping all over LA to narrate the lyrics through still and moving images. Jason came up with an amazing way to have it all transition together through SSUR t-shirts coming to life. The locations in the video are personally important to me -the alley where I grew up, Alchemist’s studio etc…” -Evidence

“Jim Dean” is the second single from Evidence’s forthcoming album “Weather or Not” releasing 1/26/18! Pre-order today from iTunes, Amazon or FifthElementOnline.com and receive a instant digital download of “Jim Dean” and “Throw It All Away". Album available digitally, on CD and double custom blue colored vinyl. #DNA

GQ - Can't Run (video)

From the Jamla Records release "E 14th". 2017 Jamla Records.

GQ is the artist 9th Wonder calls his “secret weapon” at Jamla Records. Over the past few years, the Bay area native has released several records (including 2014’s Rated Oakland) as part of the label roster that have cemented his reputation as an artist with fine lyricism and a clearly defined voice

De La Soul - Royalty Capes (Video)

Royalty Capes featuring Gina Loring is from De La Soul's 2016 No. 1 Rap Album 'and the Anonymous Nobody' Order Here: https://delasoul.lnk.to/andtheanonymo...

Royalty Capes featuring Gina Loring is from De La Soul's 2016 No. 1 Rap Album 'and the Anonymous Nobody'

MEYHEM LAUREN & DJ MUGGS - Hashashin ft. Conway (Video)

HASHASHIN - Directed by David Sakolsky The New Single from the DJ Muggs & Meyhem Lauren album "Gems From The Equinox" featuring Conway ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW at https://soulassassins.com Copyright 2017 Soul Assassins Records

Queens rapper Meyhem Lauren and Cypress Hill producer DJ Muggs have teamed up for a new collaborative project, Gems From The Equinox. 

Packed with 11 fresh tracks, the album features some of the usual suspects, including Action Bronson, Hologram and B-Real. Roc Marciano, Conway, the late Sean Price and Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire contribute some colorful verses as well.

True to form, the album retains a strict East Coast Hip Hop vibe and a raw grittiness typically found throughout Lauren’s catalog. His last album, Piatto D’oro, was released in 2016 and featured a couple of the same contributors such as Bronson and Hologram.

As a bonus, the duo has also rolled through with a video for “Hashashin” featuring Conway. Directed by David Sakolsky, the visual finds the trifecta hitting dark alleyways while delivering their signature brand of ’90s-flavored Hip Hop.

DNA "Architects" with Hamza (G.O.D.)

DJ Ammbush sits down with Oakland MC Hamza for a break down on his beginnings on the mic device as well as other things poppin.  Click Clack HERE for the interview. Follow the guy, @Hamzaofficial95

Nimsins - Avenue (Video) Prod. By Ovrkast.

Nimsins new album "me vs me" avalible now at https://lofiction.bandcamp.com/album/me-vs-me Also on Itunes Music, Spotify, Amazon, & Google Play. New group tape https://lofiction.bandcamp.com/album/lo-fiction-friends-vol-1 https://soundcloud.com/nim-one/avenue?in=nim-one/sets/mevsmeprod-ovrkast https://soundcloud.com/lofiction510

We stumbled on the Lo-Fiction crew over the past summer at a art gallery party/performance featuring them and some of their fellow MC's. Lo-Fiction's Nimsins latest project "Me vs Me" represents the 2nd release from Lo-Fiction Records (Founded in 2016) according to the labels Bandcamp page. Nimsins latest visual for "Avenue" takes you through East Oakland, twist and turns included. Definitely looking forward to what the Lo-Fiction crew has in store for the future, stay tuned. Follow them at  @nimsins  @lofiction @ovrkast