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.
THE ARCHITECT X BYRD LAND "HALAL CHOPAZ"
Get a quick 23 minute fix of blunted funk from producer The Architect. All bars & breaks. Get a dose. #DNA
Drums & Ammo "Architects" Interview with ZION I
DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion/Zumbi of Zion I for an in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL, to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area and World wide. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a brief stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into a cool conversation with homies discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene as a whole has evolved. #DNA
MHz featuring The Architect
The Bay Area's "The Architect" blacks out on 60 back to back productions creating a sublime soundscape filled with dusty Soul Psychedelic loops. Stay tuned for the DNA X The Architect interview/collaboration coming soon. #DNA
Drums & Ammo "Architects" Mahershala Ali
D&A's DJ Ammbush talks to D&A Original and star of the new Netflix series Luke Cage Mahershala Ali about growing up in the Bay Area, his early Hip Hop roots and his journey as a Actor.
Check it out. DNA
Caleborate “[Carter Flow] 08” Video
Berkeley, California MC Caleborate is prepping to release his sophomore full-length 1993 later this month as he drops the new video for "08 (Carter Flow)."
In a message on his YouTube channel shared along with the new video, Caleborate wrote, "I've been gone for a bit. And uploading sporadically. I kind of hate that fact, since this channel is where I really got my start. Fresh at 23 that I'm ready to take what we started in 2012 to a new level."
Watch the video for "08 (Carter Flow)" above, and look out for Caleborate's upcoming 1993 album is due out August 29.
D&A "Architects" Interview with Nio tha Gift
Drums & Ammo "Architects" with Richmond, California MC/Vocalist Nio tha Gift. Nio talks about his upbringing in Richmond, influences and his next project "Energy" dropping 11/11/15. Listen here. #DNA
The Jealous Guys "Continuation School"
SF's The Jealous Guys return after a brief hiatus with their first album "Continuation School". Executive produced by Ammbush/Drums & Ammo. With production from Hidden Faces, Sir Veterano, Jesse Jamez, Jake & the Phatman and Drums & Ammo artist/producer Ammbush.