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.
Evidence - 10,000 Hours (Prod. by DJ Premier) [Official Video]
“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"
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Nimsins - Avenue (Video) Prod. By Ovrkast.
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
Moe Green - Meadows Drive (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
One of DNA's favorite, Vallejo California's Moe Green continues to evolve into one of 707's most consistent MC's. "Meadows Drive" represents Green's latest output since last winter's "Green - EP". We look forward to sitting down with Moe Green in the near future for a in depth one on one interview. Keep Moe Green on your radar.
Directed by: Joseph Sutherland @OCJizzle Produced by: Chris "The Incredible" Toliver
Moe Green @MoeGreen110
Wiki - Mayor (Official Music Video)
We've been too busy at DNA listening to Wiki's latest release "‘No Mountains in Manhattan’ that we forgot to post it. Check out Wiki as he scours the streets of NYC in a search for support of his campaign for "Mayor". Check out "No Mountains in Manhattan" out now!
DiALECT - 3 AM (Video)
Oceanside's DiaLECT drops his latest single 3 AM [prod. Dre Native x Dj Wes]. Do yourself a favor and pick up his latest project "RIVERVIEW SPRINGS" AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ---https://itun.es/i67c6P8
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
Buddha Avenue "Clock In" (Official Video)
Oakland MC/Producer Buddha Avenue pushing that Town Hip Hop line with new video "Clock in" off of his latest release "Wonderful". Purchase his album HERE