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.
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!
Kaz Kyzah - ILL FT. SAN QUINN
The Team's Kaz Kyzah connects with Drums & Ammo artist DJ Ammbush for a mixtape titled "Deadly Operation". A tribute to Gangstarr's album "Daily Operation, Kaz Kyzah & Ammbush pay homage to DJ Premier and Guru. Guests include DaVinci, San Quinn, The Team, R.O.D. and Raphael Saadiq. #DNA
Alert: Major Black Panthers Documentary Drops Today
"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,"* the latest documentary by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, will open in NYC this** evening at the indie flick-centered Film Forum. Featuring reflections from former Panthers Kathleen Cleaver and Flores Alexander Forbes among many others, the film takes viewers inside the philosophy, organizing, mythology and political turmoil of the revolutionary group. Stay updated by visiting theblackpanthers.com and watch a clip above.
*Race Forward, the racial justice organization that publishes Colorlines, is a partner in the release of "The Black Panthers."
**Piece has been updated since publication to reflect the timing of the release.
Happy Born Day: 93 'Til Infinity turns 22 (Words by ABNG)
Shout out to the mighty Souls of Mischief. 22 years ago today the group released their debut album. This album spoke to me at a time where not a lot of Bay Area artists did. I grew up around a lot of the artists and things that inspired a lot of the street/gangsta/player rap the bay was known for. However, Hieroglyphics represented an alternate view. Their music was refreshing, raw and definitely musically relatable. Definitely a breakthrough album, 93 Til Infinity is still one of the best hip-hop albums of the past 25 years. (And all-time in my opinion)
Years later, as time went on, I've had the pleasure of meeting and performing with most of the crew. Special shout out to Adam A-Plus Carter. via George McCrudden-Cook aka EMC
Video: Main Attrakionz - My Story
Main Attrakz are back with the 3rd visual off their latest release "808's & Dark Grapes 3". Directed by Avery Clifton.
KEAK the SNEAK MEGAMIX
The unauthorized 'Keak da Sneak" Ammbush mix. With some unheard/exclusive cuts, Ammbush blends and creates a soundscape for the 3xKrazy member aka "Mr. Sickaluffa". Tune in.