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 12/28/04
| Exclusive
DJ Quik Interview
In the words of Dub C, "everybody get yo ass on the floor its
going down!". Well most of you guessed it by now, those hints killed it anyway.
The one and only DJ Quik has arrived! It's only right that we finish the year
off with hip hop's finest. Westcoast2k reached out to the legendary DJ Quik for
an exclusive interview. All that shine like glitter aint gold, and Quik been through
it all. We spoke to the super producer about his past and what went on behind
the scenes, and of course his upcoming album droppin next year. Click
here to check it out.
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12/28/04
| New
Release Date For Messy Marv
Messy Marv's upcoming album "Bandannas Tattoos And Tongue Rings"
has a new release date for February 15, and the tracklisting will have some minor
changes too.
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12/28/04
| Spice
1 New Album Tracklisting
Here is the tentative tracklisting for the upcoming Spice 1 album
"Dyin' 2 Ball" which is set to be released February 15 on Triple X Entertainment.
Click
here to pre-order this album. Check back for more information on this.
1. Dyin' 2 Ball
2. It's A Shame
3. Gangstaer As I Wanna
Be
4. She Got Hydraulics On It
5. Rude Boy
6. Fake Ass Gangster
7. Character
8. Thug In Me
9. Candy
10. She's So Fly
11. Gangsta Girl
12. Da Ghetto
13. Cold Of The Streets
14. Thug
Thang
15. Give A Dog A Bone
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12/28/04
| Makaveli
Branded First Annual Fashion Show
2Pac's official clothing line Makaveli Branded is holding their
First Annual Fashion Show on New Years Day 2005! Its going down at the Century
Club, with special invited guests including Omar Epps, Lisa Raye, Jon B, Digital
Underground, The Outlawz, and more. 10131 Consolation Blvd. Century City, CA 90067.
Call 866-90-THECO X85. Doors open at 9pm. 21 and over. Click on the thumbnail
for a bigger version of the flyer.
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12/26/04
| Westcoast2k
Is The Name
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas. Check back not "tonite"
but tomorrow for a little gift from Westcoast2k for all you all out there. No
matter "what they think", I can safely say that most of "y'all
gon feel dat" in more than "50 ways". Anyway, "whateva you
do", "don't walk away" and make sure you check in tomorrow cause
this should cause some "trouble"!
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12/26/04
| Messy
Marv Release Date For New Album!
Oh shit! Messy Marv is back and droppin bombs on his upcoming album
entitled "Bandannas Tattoos And Tongue Rings". The album title sounds
interesting, will he be taking shots at artists in the industry again? He has
guest features from people like Yukmouth, E-40, San Quinn, Suga Free, Too Short,
Lil' Flip, Dead Prez, and Rich The Factor. Its distributed by Navarre and droppin
on the 25th of January.
Tentative Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Feel Me Mama
3. That There
4. Tycoonin'
5. The Struggle Feat.
Dead Prez
6. We Still Ballin' Feat. Lil' Flip
7. Wannabe Yours
8. Don't
You Say That Feat. San Quinn
9. That'll Never Be Right Feat. E-40 & Yukmouth
10.
Sexy Thang Feat. Suga Free & Too Short
11. 2 To Tha Neck
12. Turf Love
13. Tell Yo' Mama Feat. Nicole Wray
14. Outro
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12/26/04
| New
Game Track & More
Peep this new Game track that DJ Whoo Kid premiered on his radio
show. Its the Kanye West produced "Dreams"
featured on "The Documentary". Credits go to the person who put in the
work to record this song from the radio. The album will be in stores January 18th,
you can pre-order it here.
Also check out the 5 minute trailer for the album's accompanying DVD by clicking
here.
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12/26/04
| Max
Julian Album Audio
Here are 3 tracks from the Max Julian album I was talking about
the other day. "C'
Mon People" and "This
Is How We Get Down" are 2 West Coast bangers. Max is expressing his
love to the rap game on the slow jam "I'm
In Love". The album "Smoke N Roll" is out now, order it
here
if you're feeling the tracks.
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12/26/04
| New
Videos Of The Week
We got not 1 but 2 new videos of the week. The first one is to celebrate
Ras Kass' release from jail earlier this week. Its the Razzy classic "Soul
On Ice" from his '96 "Soul On Ice" album. The second is something
I found in my video collection, the DPGC crew back in the day on the posse cut
"Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto" from the '96 "Christmas
On Death Row" album . The video files are 9 MB & you need Windows Media
Player to watch them.
» Ras
Kass - Soul On Ice (Video)
» Snoop
Dogg - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto (Video) Ft. Nate Dogg, Daz, Tray
Deee, Bad Azz
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12/26/04
| Soundscan
Sales
The first week sales for Xzibit's new album were kinda low considering
the promotion he received with his recent media appearances. "Weapons Of
Mass Destruction" came in selling 81,561 units. Fuck whatcha heard, everyone
support X and pick this up! The 2Pac album "Loyal To The Game" was last
week's highest selling record, moving 331,521 units. Snoop Dogg is still moving
with 132,229 copies last week. "R&G: The Masterpiece" has already
been certified platinum.
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12/20/04
| New
Heat From The Cali Untouchable DJs
Crooked I hooked up with DJ Warrior & DJ Hideo from the West
Coast mixtape kings Cali Untouchable DJs to finally drop the mixtape "Cali
Untouchable Radio Pt. 4". The mixtape was available for download earlier
this summer, and is now available for purchase. They team up and offer you the
chance to get a copy of this masterpiece, 19 new freestyles from Crooked I featuring
The Horse Shoe Gang, Dynamic Certified, Young Zee, and more. Just a little Xmas
special for you and yours. Once again it dont stop, Crooked I & Cali Untouchable
DJs, changing the games around the West. Click the thumbnail for a full size front
& back cover along w/ tracklisting. Click
here to order this mixtape from our online store.
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12/20/04
| DJ
Warrior On MTV's "Mixtape Mondays"
In related news, DJ Warrior is mentioned in the latest MTV "Mixtape
Mondays" report. He's listed in the "Recognized, Respected And Reliable
DJs" category holding it down for Cali. During the second half of 2004, Warrior
kept the market on fire with countless mixtapes. Click
here to check this article out.
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12/20/04
| 3rd
Brigade / Max Julian
Remember not too long ago we hit you with a heater from The Swat
featuring The 3rd Brigade. That was a Remix of Game's "How
We Do" from the Swats upcoming mixtape "Jack'n 4 Beats Volume
2". Anyway, one of The 3rd Brigade just put out a slept on solo album. He
goes by the name of Max Julian and was part of The Regime with Yukmouth.
His
solo album came out a few weeks ago and its called "Smoke N Roll". On
his debut solo album, produced by the legendary Lonnie Simmons and Maestro Maine,
Max's unique sound has been said to have "the flavor to bring the West back."
With encouragement from his friends Yukmouth and Phats Bossi, Max began to write
songs. He writes about true-life experiences like losing friends, about living
in the harsh streets, and about poverty.
Click
here for a full tracklisting and clips to every song.
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12/20/04
| New
Homeless Nation Song
Peep this brand new song from the Homeless Nation called "Survivor".
YunA, Sage & Lunch spit on this raw track. Have an eye out for the the new
Homeless album "Eat or Defeat" featuring the whole family. Check out
I.E.'s finest!
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12/20/04
| Tha
Dogg Pound Gangsta LP
Daz is scheduled to release his next album "Tha Dogg Pound
Gangsta LP" on January 25. Below is the tentative tracklisting, it comes
with features from Nate Dogg, George Clinton, and Shorty B. Hit up DPGRecordz.com
for some sound samples and pre-order
a copy if you like what you heard. Also look out for the "So So Gangsta"
album droppin next year on So So Def.
01.
That's The Way We Ride Feat. Shorty B
02. Do
U Think About?
03. Everybody Givin' It Up
04. 'N Tha Yard (Skit)
05.
Nuthin' Can Stop Us Now Feat. George Clinton
06. Do U Know
07. Tha Funeral
(Skit)
08. Fucc Dreamin' Tha Same Dream
09. My Mama Said...
10. My Ambitionz
Az A Ridah 2005
11. Hey, How Ya Doin'
12. Come Close Feat. Nate Dogg
13.
Rocc Wit Daz
14. Bomb Ass Pussy 2005
15. Nigga Gotta Hustle It Up
16.
Gittin' Buccwild!
17. Gitt A Dose Of Dis Hot Ish
18. Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta
19.
Fucc Tha Police 2005
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12/12/04
| New
Music From The Likwit Junkies
Peep the new single from Defari & DJ Babu as The Likwit Junkies.
This beautiful joint is called "One
Day Away" and will be featured on the self-titled Likwit Junkies
album droppin March 1st, 2005. The single will be out in stores this January.
Pick this up!!!
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12/12/04
| Order
Now: "Armed & Dangerous"
The "Fahrenheit 12/9 - Armed & Dangerous" mixtape
is finally available for purchase from our online store. Dow Jones of the Cali
Untouchable DJs and Mr. X to the Z dropped an all exclusive mixtape featuring
world premiers from Xzibit and the Strong Arm Steady Gang. Click
here to order.
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12/12/04
| E-White
"48 Hours: The White Album"
I must admit I been sleepin on the new E-White album "48 Hours:
The White Album", but once I checked it out this CD slapped some sense into
me. I still have the red spots on my ear but after hearing it I wasnt really surprised
how good this CD was since it had Foesum overseeing the project. Anyway, I suggest
you order the copy now if you havent already. Top notch West Coast/G-Funk album,
from the production & flows all the way to the guest appearances. Order
it here.
01. Intro
02. Life's A Biyaach Feat. Cigar Lee
03. Same Shit Different Day Feat. XL Middleton, Foesum
04. Put Your Handz
Up
05. In the Middle of the Night Feat. MNMSTA, KAM
06. Life in the Big
City
07. Ghetto
Luv
08. My Time to Shine
09. Street Life Feat. Bam, RELM
10. Nuthin' But Luv Feat. The Family
11. U Don't Want None Feat. Bo-Rocc
12. All in The Family 2004
13. All in The Family Feat. The Twinz, Rick D,
Cigar Lee, Breeze
14. Outro
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12/08/04
| Exclusive
Planet Asia Video Interview
We sat down with Planet Asia, one of
the West Coast's most talented Hip Hop artists, for an exclusive video interview.
PA speaks on his projects from the past & future, and his foundation of music
that has millions of fans across the world recognizing his name. Watch this video
interview by
clicking here!
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12/08/04
| "Fahrenheit
12/9 Armed & Dangerous"
Dow Jones of the Cali Untouchable DJs brings you "Fahrenheit
12/9 - Armed & Dangerous", the official mixtape for Xzibits new album
"Weapons Of Mass Destruction". An all exclusive mixtape featuring world
premiers from Xzibit and the Strong Arm Steady Gang with new production from DJ
Kahlil & Jellyroll as well as the classic Xzibit tracks and features from
best MCs in the game. The mixtape will be available in our online store on Friday,
so check back to place an order. The cover for the mixtape is posted on the left,
click on it to see the back cover and a bigger version of the front cover.
Tracklisting:
01.
Dow Jones & Xzibit Terror Alert
02. Xzibit ft. Krondon & Mitchy Slick-Klack
(World Premier)
03. Xzibit-Hey Now
04. Xzibit ft. Snoop Dogg-Bitch Please
05.
Xzibit ft. Jellyroll & Krondon-Saturday Night Live (World Premier) Prod. by
Jellyroll
06. Xzibit ft E. Sermon & Tha Liks-Alkaholik
07. Xzibit ft.
Ras Kass & Saafir-Harder (Prod. by Jellyroll)
08. Krondon ft. Phil Da Agony
& Mitchy Slick-Size Aint Shit (World Premier)
09. Mitchy Slick-Ice Cream
Muzik (World Premier)
10. Xzibit-Focus (Exclusive Dow Jones Blend)
11. Xzibit
ft. Defari & Kokane-L.A. Niggaz
12. Xzibit ft. Jayo Felony & Method
Man-Pussy Pop
13. Xzibit-Front 2 Back
14. Xzibit ft. Krondon & Phil
Da Agony-Beware Of Us (World Premier) Prod. by DJ Kahlil
15. Xzibit ft. Kurupt,
Mc Ren & Nate Dogg-The Hardest
16. Eddie Griffin-Bitch Azz Niggaz
17.
Xzibit ft. Phil Da Agony, Krondon, Mitchy Slick & Jellyroll-Get Cha Bars Up
(World Premier) Prod. by Jellyroll
18. Krondon ft. Mitchy Slick-Niggaz Know
(World Premier)
19. Phil Da Agony-Long Time Ago (World Premier)
20. Xzibit
ft. Krondon, Phil Da Agony & Mitchy Slick-Hood Life
21. Xzibit-Papparazzi
22.
Xzibit-L.A. Times
23. Xzibit-X
24. Xzibit-Whats The Difference
25. Xzibit
ft. Jellyroll-Muthaphuka (Prod. by Jellyroll)
26. Ras Kass-Check In
27.
Xzibit ft. Ras Kass & Saafir-Bounce, Rock, Golden State (Prod. by Battlecat)
28.
Get Ready For The War-Outro
+ Exclusive Bonus Track
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12/08/04
| "Weapons
Of Mass Destruction" Out Now
Speaking of Xzibit, his latest effort "Weapons Of Mass Destruction"
has already hit stores in selected regions like Japan & most countries across
Europe. There are 2 different versions of the album, one being the Limited Collector's
Edition with the cover you see on the left. This version comes with different
artwork and a DVD featuring exclusive interviews & behind the scenes footage,
plus the "Hey Now" video. Another quality DVD right there produced by
Janky & Fortress DVD's Devin DeHaven. The other version of the album is the
one with the regular cover, but doesn't come with the bonus DVD. Whichever you
choose to pick up, you will not be disappointed. It has guest appearances from
the Steady Gang, Jelly Roll, Busta Rhymes, Suga Free, Butch Cassidy, and more.
You can tell that this was an important album to Xzibit cause he had a lot to
say on there. And again, X proved to be one of the most consistent MC's in the
game. Click
here to order the album.
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12/08/04
| Wing
- "Uh Oh"
Check out this new song by this 18 year old young gunner, he goes
by the name of Wing and is from Compton, CA. Wing is a lyrical beast and is reppin
for Galaxy West Entertainment. This track is called "Uh
Oh".
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12/08/04
| Official
Bad Azz Forum Launched
The official Bad Azz forum is finally online. This is THE spot to
discuss anything concerning Bad Azz, The Low Lifes, his label Double Dolla Sign
Records, or the Dogg Pound Clique in general. Make sure you hit that up because
Bad Azz will be posting soon, you dont wanna miss that opportunity! The board
has exclusive brand new audio for all the forum members to download too. Its a
brand new song by Bad Azz & The Low Lifes called "A Million Different
Things" so make sure to check that! You can access the board by clicking
here.
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12/05/04
| Back.
So you thought it was over? Yeah its been a while, we took a little break
but we're back in the mix and here to stay. Wanna shout out the homies at WcRydaz
and Dubcnn for keepin it crackin! Now on to the recap...
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12/05/04
| New Feature: Noah
Jones
We caught up with independent artist Noah Jones. Noah introduces
himself and speaks the real about the music industry, radio politics, working
on his projects and more. Hip Hop fans and independent artists make sure you read
this interview by clicking
here.
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