07/08/07 | WC Readying "Guilty By Affiliation"
   As rap has become ubiquitous, its artists have moved slowly but steadily away from the street-centered mentality that made the music so potent in the 1980s and early 1990s. Realizing that rap has lost its edge and intensity, Los Angeles rap icon and Westside Connection member WC returns rap to its creative roots -- exemplary lyricism, conceptual greatness, bone-crushing production -- on his masterful new album, Guilty By Affiliation.

Examining the reality of ghetto life in America has long been a staple of WC's work, a trend that continues with his new collection. "Growing up in a gang-related area, I realized that you can get caught up in the justice system, and I saw how it easily becomes the injustice system for us," WC explains. "I wanted to call the record Guilty By Affiliation for that reason. Also, being from the West Coast, there's been so many uphill battles just to get noticed."

WC details the pitfalls of life in Los Angeles ghettos and his struggle to ascend to music industry stardom on the intimidating "West Coast Voodoo," the confrontational "This Is Los Angeles" and the Butch Cassidy-assisted "Dodge Ball." Elsewhere, the title track details how being black isn't a job, but an adventure -- with police, rival gang members, drugs and other forces waiting to derail you.

WC then references the famous fairy tale on "Jack & The Bean Stalk," which signals the awakening of a sleeping giant -- WC, in this case. On this monstrous cut, WC flexes his visually arresting lyrical skills: "I'm harder than Michael Jackson's dick in a day care…I beat a rappin bitch up, too, 'cos I don't play fair." The piano-propelled "Paranoid" further showcases WC's twisted humor: "I'm nothin' nice, like Fantasia without no makeup on, on the mic I'm a ugly ass sight."

By documenting his own struggles with society and the still harrowing aftermath of America's institutionalized racism, WC has created music that is important and thought provoking as it is entertaining. "I'm dealing with being black, just having a jacket thrown on me for being black," he says. "Once that jacket is on you, there's so much that comes with it, from just stepping outside to what people expect you to do if you've had some success. It's like an ongoing rollercoaster. It takes a strong individual to not crack or break down."

Since appearing on the Ice-T-backed Rhyme Syndicate compilation in the late 1980s, WC has remained rock-solid and has established himself as one of rap's most important voices. He was the visionary behind Low Profile and the political WC And The MAAD Circle. With supergroup Westside Connection (Ice Cube, Mack 10, WC), WC flexed his gangster rap heritage to the hilt.

One constant throughout his distinguished career has been his uncanny ability to draw attention to his high-octane rhymes through his varied inflection, his wide-ranging delivery patterns and his constantly shifting rhyme speed. Long-time partner-in-rhyme and childhood neighbor Ice Cube has also been a constant in WC's career and is releasing Guilty By Affiliation on his Lench Mob Records. "Cube's not just a feature," WC says. "He's a part of the record now."

And it's a record that will send shockwaves throughout a rap community that has become too comfortable with its own success. "There's still problems in the ghetto that exist," WC says. "They're not over with. Until they're dealt with accordingly, there's going to be a lot of chaos out here. And I'm a product of that." Guilty as charged.

Hit the links below to download Dub C's latest street singles from "Guilty By Affiliation":

» WC - Addicted To It Feat. Ice Cube
» WC - West Coast Voodoo Feat. The Game

05/15/07 | Mistah F.A.B.'s "Da Baydestrian" Out Now!
   His latest single "Ghost Ride It" has been lengthly discussed, highly controversial, and the video was pulled off TV because of the "Ghostbusters" logo being used. Mistah F.A.B.'s buzz in the meanwhile has been steadily growing, as he just released his new album on Faeva Afta/Thizz/SMC Recordings, "Da Baydestrian".

"Da Baydestrian", which dropped today May 15th, is the prequel to his upcoming major album "Da Yellow Bus Rydah", which will be dropping through Atlantic Records later this year. "Da Baydestrian" features Too Short, Keak Da Sneak, Fabo (D4L), Messy Marv & Spice 1, as well as production by Rob-E, Sean T, Traxxamillion, Young L amongst others.

A new track off the album has been leaked, "Get This Together", and has been starting to get some spins on West Coast radio stations. You can download the song, along with the new single "Goin Crazy", by clicking on the title below:

» Mistah F.A.B. - Get This Together
» Mistah F.A.B. - Goin Crazy

05/15/07 | C-Bo To Release "West Side Ryders 3"
   The last 12 months have been huge for West Coast Gangsta Veteran C-Bo. After dropping his independent album “Money To Burn” last August, C-Bo was scooped up by G-Unit clean up man Young Buck as the first artist signed to G-Unit South records. Since then, C-Bo has been touring the country with Young Buck, G-Unit and The Outlawz (recently signed as well) and recording the third part in his "Westside Ryders 3" trilogy. This time, the bangers are here!

The album features C-Bo, The Realest (Formerly of Death Row), Young Bleed, Spice 1, The Outlawz, Lil Cyco and more.

Tracklisting & Audio of the single "Street Life":

1. Street Life - C- Bo & Realest (prod by Marvin Page)
2. Hurtin' Ya Self - Young Dice (Prod by Money Large Ent)
3. Off the Rip - Tha Outlawz
4. BTK - "Woodpile" (Crisis,Critical, Ether bunny) (prod by Crisis)
5. SomeTimes - Mob Figaz (prod by Rob Lowe)
6. The Real- Gangsta Drayster
7. 100 MPH - Eyes Low & Benny Blanco (prod by Symph & BB)
8. Ice Shock - Laroo (prod by traxx)
9. Whut it due - Young Chaz (prod by wysh master for WCM)
10. My Shine - "B'nezha" (Omar "Big O" Gooding, ½ wit, Meazy) feat-Stylie Ray(prod by Track 1)
11. Heavy - Marvelous (prod by Fats)
12. He So Hood - 151, Lil Cyco, & C-Bo (produced by funk Daddy)
13. When We Mob-Young Bleed Feat J-B (from Rich Mind REC)(prod by Southern Society&Y.Bleed)
14. Still Dippin- Spade (Prod by Angel)
15. Got Dough - C - Thug (prod by Khrys)
16. Supa Fly - Spice 1 -
17. New York City - Domination & D.M.A.C. (prod by Gator Ent)
18. Kicc Down Tha Door - Kavio feat C-bo & Brotha Lynch Hung
19. Around Here- X Mob (prod by Averexx)
20. Front & Back - Pizzo,Young Streets, C-bo, Homie, AC, T-Nutty, & Marvelous (prod by Pizzo)
21. Up in Da Morning- Fire (prod by Raw Beats)

Fore more info visit myspace.com/cbothemobfather

05/15/07 | Turf Talk Is The "West Coast Vaccine"
   Anticipation for the new Turf Talk album West Coast Vaccine (The Cure) has been tremendous and the wait is finally over. E-40, Sick Wid It Records and Turf Talk are set to release "West Coast Vaccine (The Cure)" June 5th. West Coast Vaccine is the powerful follow up to Turf Talk The Street Novelist and Turf Talk Brings The Hood Colabilation.

Turf Talk is unique with his California connections representing all areas from the gangsta life of Los Angeles all the way to the Bay Area hip hop scene. Turf Talk was born Demar Bernstein, in Vallejo Ca in 1979. He spent his early years in Pomona (an area outside of Los Angeles) where he led a life of gang involvement and hustling. In his late teens, Turf Talk reconnected with his roots moving back to his hometown of Vallejo. He has taken his experiences and created a style to appeal to all of California and beyond.

"West Coast Vaccine (The Cure)" features appearances by E-40, Too $hort, Yukmouth, Freeway, B-Legit, and more. Production was handles by Rick Rock, Droop-E, Nick Fury, Jake-1, and Dow Jones.

Click below to download the lead single "I Got Chips" featuring E-40:

» Turf Talk - I Got Chips Feat. E-40

Fore more info visit myspace.com/turftalk

05/15/07 | M-Dash "Keep Smoke Alive" New Album
    Platinum Bound Entertainment Presents M-Dash "Keep Smoke Alive", The Highly Anticipated Sophomore release from the Bay Area artist who brings a much more mature sound this time around, showcasing his strong lyrical content, but also speaking on real life issues and stickin to his smooth smoking charisma.

This Hot album features dominant West Coast rap artist like The Game, Mistah Fab, Jacka, Husalah, Sean T and more and provides well rounded production from Tatem 1, Remy Remaq, Davey D, BC, and The Nephews. "Keep Smoke Alive" will definitely make major noise in the streets, and give the fans the solid product they have eagerly been waiting for.

The first single was the street hit "Mainey Musik" produced by BC, which was followed by the "Mainey Musik" Remix featuring Mistah Fab. The second single from the album is "Girlfriend" produced by standout producer Remy Remaq. M-Dash provides a definite banger for music consumers and "Keep Smoke Alive" will be CD you will constantly be hearing about thru out the year.

Please visit M-dash at myspace.com/mdash707 to hear music, leave comments and get up-close and personal with M-Dash.

04/12/07 | Exclusive "Digital Smoke" Preview
    Look out for the forthcoming collaboration album, "Digital Smoke" from Kurupt and J. Wells. With both Kurupt, sounding like his classic self, spitting fire throughout the album and J. Wells rapping, it is set to be a sure classic.

Produced entirely by J. Wells, an official Likwit Crew Member, who has already produced for Snoop Dogg, Goodie Mob, Ne-Yo, Angie Stone, Keyshia Cole, Dead Prez, Planet Asia to name a few.

The album features guest appearances from Styliztik Jones, Gail Gotti, Roscoe, Kokane, Butch Cassidy, Knoc-turn'al, Goodie Mob, James Debarge and Tha Liks.

It also features hit singles "All We Smoke" and "Get It" Feat. Goodie Mob, a southern banger for ATL and the South.

Digital Smoke is set to be released on June 5th 2007 through Bonzi/Fontana Records. With J. Wells being an Official Likwit Crew Member and Kurupt from The Dogg Pound, it will be an official Dogg Pound Alkaholiks Release. There is no doubt that this will be a must-have West Coast Classic.

Today we bring you an exclusive cut from the album. It's the aforementioned B-Side "Get It" featuring Goodie Mob and Roscoe. This is a heater!!!

You can stream it by clicking the link below:

» Kurupt & J. Wells - Get It Feat. Goodie Mob & Roscoe

04/06/07 | Snoop Dogg's Wife Is On The Hunt!
    Shante’ Broadus, founder and head of Boss Lady Entertainment, is making some very special young people happy this Easter. Saturday, April 7th 2007, she will host the First Annual Boss Lady Entertainment Easter Celebration at Dorsey High School from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. During this free, fun-filled event, participants will be treated to face painting, food, arts and crafts, video games and more. There will be an Easter egg hunt and Easter baskets will be distributed. The Boss Lady is even making sure the children look their best for Easter with haircuts for the boys and hair styling for the girls. The school is located at 3537 Farmdale Ave. The participating youth are from the KARMA Foundation. This non-profit agency works closely with youth living in foster homes.

Broadus, a mother of three, has a soft spot in her heart for disadvantaged children. “I’ve been holding a back to school event for kids for several years and I decided I wanted to start doing something in the spring too. Easter can be a special time in a child’s life, but only if someone else plans to make it special. I want to be that someone,” says Broadus. “Some of these kids have been through so much and this is an opportunity for them to have a good time and take home some treats,” she adds.

The area surrounding Dorsey High School is the first neighborhood selected for the Easter Celebration, but Broadus plans to shift it to different areas each year. The neighborhoods selected will coincide with the ones where she and her husband, rapper Snoop Dogg, have teams participating in the Snoop Youth Football League. There are currently 10 teams.

Boss Lady Entertainment is the newest phenomenon in entertainment management. Headed by Shante’ Broadus, this company is designed to bring integrity back to the entertainment industry. Her client list currently includes rapper/actress The Lady of Rage and Broadus’ female clothing line Co Co Ri.

04/03/07 | Wes Indeed Newest Group On The West?
    "You say you a G, started banging in 2003 / let's see, that's like 20 years after me"

Dresta Da Gangsta is back to speak the truth, and he didn't come alone: He brought his partner in crime BG Knocc Out with him, along with Young Maylay, Young Dre The Truth, Killa Polk, and Compton Cavie.

These 6 rappers are not here for no reason, as they want to put the word out that they are in talks of forming a group called Wes Indeed.

Nothing is official and confirmed yet, but the combination sounds definitely right. Not to mention that it's bringing the OG's together with the young guns of the West Coast.

Wes Indeed doesn't just look right on paper, because a sneak preview is already here to prove that the chemistry is there. They've already recorded songs under the collective, one of them being the self-titled track "Wes Indeed".

We'll see what comes out of this, but the song is a banger and we're here to bring it to you exclusively:

» Dresta, BG Knocc Out, Young Maylay, Young Dre, Killa Polk, Compton Cavie - Wes Indeed

02/01/07 | Doctor's Advocate Tour Special
    The Game recently wrapped up his Doctor's Advocate European Tour, before heading back for a mini US Tour starting this week. The Compton rapper and his Black Wallstreet entourage were on the road almost the whole month of December touring different European countries like the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, and many others.

We were in the house to cover the shows in Hamburg (Germany) and Zurich (Switzerland). We also got to speak to Black Wallstreet members Juice, Game's tour DJ Kris-Stylez, and BWS video producer TayDoe and get some words on camera for you guys.

Check out this exclusive Doctor's Advocate European Tour special feature with a review, photos and video of the performance as well as the exclusive video interviews with the BWS crew.

Stay tuned for the Doctor's Advocate European Tour DVD directed by TayDoe. He collected footage from all over Europe, the shows and behind the scenes. Expect to see the DVD coming your way early 2007!

» Exclusive Doctor's Advocate Tour Special

01/11/07 | The Wacsta Is Back With New Projects
       South Central Los Angeles born and raised The Wacsta aka Wacy Loco hit the scene in 2004 with an impressive debut album called "West Coast Resurrected". Wacsta got the stamp of approval from some of the big dogs on the Coast with featurings from WC, C-Bo, Spice 1, Jayo Felony, Tash, Kokane, Too Short, and others. "I had some West Coast legends on there so that was a thrill for me" Wacsta told Westcoast2k.

Two years later the Wacsta is ready to release his sophomore album which serves as an introduction to his crew the We Whit It Rydaz. The album is called "Warning: This Is Not A Mixtape" and The Wacsta took some time out to explain the concept to Westcoast2k:

"We're dropping it to let the world know that we got some originality coming up out the game" The Wacsta said. "A lot of cats is doing mixtapes because they feel like that's gonna get them to where they need to be if they rap over these dudes beats. No disrespect to the mixtape rappers and DJ's, but I just feel like we need to introduce some new beats and bring different aspects to the game."

They are waiting for the right distribution deal to come through the door, but the album itself will be released independently.
"We're coming independent so we're doing everything solo" Wacsta continued. "It's hard when you're independent but it's gonna be worth at the end, because you're really making a stamp in the game with your own stuff if it's hot. Everything I do is selfmade just like the "West Coast Resurrected" album; with that one I'm a little bit over 55,000 sold right now, so we're doing pretty good to begin with that project."

The Wacsta laced Westcoast2k with 3 exclusive songs from the album. On top of that we have another exclusive that he recently recorded with Katt Williams called "Get At Me Dawg". All 4 songs can be downloaded below. After "Warning: This Is Not A Mixtape", Wacsta is scheduled to drop his second solo album which he has already started working on. The album is set to have guest appearances from Roscoe, Goldie Loc, Kurupt, Jayo Felony amongst others.

The Wacsta also spoke his mind on the current state of West Coast Hip Hop and addressed the situation about new and established artists networking with eachother. "It's a fine line between this new West Coast and the old West Coast, but really, it's all old West Coast. I grew up on all of the legends like WC and Cube, so I gotta show respect to them cause that's where we learned the shit from. But at the same time I feel that the vets who got the plugs and the avenues, why won't y'all help these hot West Coast niggas get in the game though? Especially if a nigga is hot!
Go check on Westcoast2k every now and then and see what these up and coming artists talk about. Ride him to your studio, fly him down! See if he can get down how you want him to get down. That's how I look at it. But when niggas ain't looking out we're getting hungry cause we're trying to get where y'all at right now. It ain't no disrespect to the OG's cause I love them. Like Dub C, he is my family, that's my uncle, that nigga raised me. We go way back before the rap game so that's my main nigga, he knows how his boy Wacy Loco get down. I respect my elders. If you look at the "West Coast Resurrected" album, I brought all the OG's on there."

Wacy Loco can also be heard on the Spice 1 "Bossed Out" compilation which was released in 2005. Wacsta was all over the album and stole the show on a lot of tracks, such as "Crazy". The compilation also came with a accompanying DVD which had Spice 1, Wacsta, Katt Williams and the rest of the crew kicking it behind the scenes and bossin up on stage.

"Spice 1 is a legend. I deal with this cat on a regular basis" Wacsta said about Spice 1, "but where is his respect? Where are the niggas in the game that can pick him up and put him on a Dre beat? Quit being stingy like that! Put him on a hot ass track and let him get down. If they can bring Rakim back to life, come on man! So I just feel like people need to open up their doors and network."

A two minute video segment from the "Bossed Out" DVD can be watched by downloading it below:

» Spice 1, The Wacsta, Katt Williams - Bossed Out Video Clip (Windows Video, 11 MB)

Last but not least, hit the links to download the aforementioned songs:

» The Wacsta - Get At Me Dawg Feat. Katt Williams
» The Wacsta - Rydin High Feat. T.C. & Big Tree
» The Wacsta - Land Of Funk Feat. T.C. & Big Tree
» The Wacsta - Savy Connect Feat. T.C.

For more info visit The Wacsta's We Whit It website or his MySpace page.