06/30/05 | Damizza With New Album (Exclusive Audio)
       Damizza is gearing up for the release of his "Guilty By Association" mixtape and album, two of the year’s most anticipated West Coast releases. The Los Angeles-based beatsmith is in high-level talks with distributors to release the "Guilty By Association" album in Jan 2006. Before the album drops, Damizza will release the "Guilty By Association" mixtape. Artists appearing on both versions of Guilty By Association include Nate Dogg, Knoc-Turn’Al, Mariah Carey, Bishop Lamont, DJ Quik, Strong Arm Steady’s Krondon, Spitfya, Latin Froz’s Hen G, Butch Cassidy, Fingaz, O’ Shay, Sediva, Tri Star, Logik, Bronek and more TBA.

After laying-low the last part of 2004, Damizza is eager to get back into the musical mix. “I'm so glad to be back in Los Angeles working with the next generation of talent, as well as all of the OGs,” says multi-platinum producer Damizza, who has produced songs for Mariah Carey, Korn, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, among others.

Even though Damion Young “took the year off,” 2004 was another successful year for Damizza. He released Volume 3 of his acclaimed "Damizza Presents" mix tape series. The acclaimed release featured new material from Mariah Carey, Eminem, P. Diddy, Ashanti, Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Young Buck, Jermaine Dupri, Ice Cube, Mack 10, DJ Quik, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Butch Cassidy, Knoc-Turn’Al, Jayo Felony, Boo Ya Tribe, Bear and TQ. Earlier in 2004, Damizza released "Damizza Presents: The Baby Ree Mix Tape Volume 2", a mix tape hosted by Pamela Anderson that featured new music from Jadakiss, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Butch Cassidy and Jayo Felony.


Westcoast2k would like to premiere the first single off "Guilty By Association". The track is called "My Life" and features Mariah Carey with production by Damizza himself. Knoc-Turn'al is helping out on the catchy hook which adds a lot to the track. Hear it for yourself:

» Damizza feat. Mariah Carey & Knoc-Turn'al - My Life


For more information on Damizza, visit www.damizza.com. Damizza is on www.myspace.com/damizza1

06/30/05 | DJ Quik Mixtape Info
       I wanna thank everybody for supporting the DJ Quik "Trauma" mixtape. The mixtape is making a lot of noise and it's moving fast, so if you ain't got your copy yet and wanna know what all the talk is about pick it up from our online store. Exclusive new Quik tracks along with a nice ass artwork, what more can you ask for.

If you wanna send cash or a money order, please send to the address below. All mixtapes usually ship within 48 hours.


P3 Entertainment
1317 San Fernando Blvd
Suite 345
Burbank CA. 91504


Coming up next, The SLY BOOGY Mixtape!

06/23/05 | DJ Quik's "Trauma" Mixtape Is Here!
       It's here! The long awaited DJ Quik mixtape that he's been working on is now available! The "Trauma" mixtape will set the stage for the forthcoming "Trauma" album dropping later this year. It features new & unreleased tracks, as well as Quik classics such as "Tonite" & "Dollaz & Sense". The mixtape is hosted and mixed by Quik himself. Only 10,000 copies of the limited edition mixtape were pressed up, so make sure you save yourself a copy right now!

Purchase the official "Fandango" sticker for $7.99 (plus shipping) and get this mixtape for FREE. They are ready to ship (we ship worldwide).

CLICK HERE TO ORDER (with PayPal).

This is the tracklist along with the artwork on the left which was done by Mr. Cartoon (click 2 enlarge).


01. Terrorist Homesteader
02. Total Auto
03. Loked Out Hood feat. Chingy
04. Easier Said Than Done
05. Sweet Black Pussy
06. Skanless feat. 2nd II None, AMG, Hi-C
07. The Maze
08. Tonite
09. Dollaz & Sense
10. Does The Goodlife Exist feat. Shawn Anthony
11. Pitch In On A Party
12. Droopy Jr.
13. Total Auto Instrumental
14. Doughe
15. Westside Radio Interview feat. Julio G
16. Fandango feat. B-Real

06/22/05 | The Game "You Know What It Is Vol 3 " (Audio)
       Nu Jerzey Devil & DJ Skee Present Game's new mixtape "You Know What It Is Volume 3". The mixtape just came out and is sure to stir some controversy. The mixtape is filled with G-Unit disses from front to back, including "300 Bars & Runnin" and a Street Remix of "Hate It Or Love" where you got Game remaking all the verses.

The mixtape is 22 tracks deep and has guest appearances from Techniec & Eastwood as the MOB, W.C., Sheek Louch, Charli Baltimore, and many more.

Below is a little preview for the laid back banger "All I Need" featuring W.C.. Make sure you pick this up if you see it!!


01. Nu Jerzey Devil & DJ Skee Present: The Game - Intro
02. The Game - 300 Bars & Runnin'
03. The Game - Down
04. The Game - Poison Bananas (featuring Rockstar &
05. The Game - I'm A King (featuring T.I.)
06. Olivia - (Debut Single)
07. G-Unot - Skit
08. The Game - Play The Game
09. The Game - Lil' Bit (Remix)
10. M.O.B. - Freestyle
11. The Game - Why You Smell Like Dat (featuring
12. The Game - Street Muzik (featuring Sheek Louch)
13. The Game - Lyrical Exercise (featuring Rockstar)
14. The Game - Where I'm From (featuring Dr. Dre)
15. The Game - Never Be Friends
16. The Game - Swallow That Slug (featuring Charli
17. The Game - Hate It Or Love It (Street Remix)
18. The Game - All I Need (featuring W.C.)
19. The Game - Playa's Only (featuring R. Kelly)
20. The Game - Lay Low (featuring M.O.B.)
21. The Game - Dreams (featuring Notorious B.I.G.)
22. Justo Faison - Tribute

06/22/05 | New Music From Binky Mack
       AllFrumTha I's Binky Mack is already back in the studio workin on his next project tentatively entitled "Xplosive", only weeks after dropping the AllFrumTha I group project "Larger Than Life" earlier this year.

There is no release date yet, but we got a little sneak preview from the new album, it's a new track called "Change The Game" and features Squeak Ru, Bad Azz, and Brotha Raheim. Hear it below and check back for the latest on the I.


» Binky Mack feat. Bad Azz, Brotha Raheim, Squeak Ru - "Change The Game (Remix)"

06/22/05 | E-40 & Third Degree Do Their Thing On LP
       Bay Area hiphop veteran E-40 will be featured on L.A. hiphop artist Third Degree’s upcoming single, “Do My Thang.” The highly anticipated track is slated to appear on Third Degree’s upcoming debut album, “The Pedestrian,” which had originally been scheduled for release late last year until legal negotiations held the album up. The disc will hit retail outlets on August 2.

Third Degree (Wayne Gillory) walks it like he talks it on this hook-laden, jeep ready album. Third, who hails from South Central Los Angeles, grew up living right around the corner from Dub C of Westside Connection. Says Third, “I went to Hiphop High. Washington High School was where I came up. A lot of hiphop artists went there, like Dub C, Crazy Tunes from The Maad Circle, YoYo, DJ Alladin, and Sir Jinx, who DJ’s for Xzibit, and more. Crenshaw High may have had all the sports people locked up, but Washington has had the music people.”

Third’s album is jam packed with 21 serious tracks, including the single “Do My Thang,” featuring E-40. “I like real writers who have subjects and topics,” Third proclaims. “I’m a purist kind of guy.”

While the intersection pictured on the album’s cover is the corner of L.A.’s Imperial and Western, Third’s songs reflect hiphop sensibilities emanating on corners in areas all over the country, so his rhymes hit home with those who are both near and far. Wherever you are when you listen to this album, you’re still at the intersection of hiphop beats and masterful rhymes, as the Pedestrian makes his way through your speakers.

The long awaited album is slated for release on Blak Ice Records.

06/22/05 | Lee Majors "Scraper Muzic"
       Oakland, CA artist Lee Majors is dropping his album entitled "Scraper Muzic" on June 21st on Yield Records. It features tracks with The Team, San Quinn, Keak da Sneak, Knumskull (Luniz), The Jacka, Husalah, Fed-X (Mob Figaz), Side Insutry, and many more. The tracklisting is below.


01. Intro
02. It's Major
03. In the Streets f/ The Jacka (Mob Figaz)
04. Scraper Muzic f/ Keak da Sneak
05. Riden Siden f/ Husalah (Mob Figaz), BA (3xkrazy)
06. Twamp Sack A Twerk f/ P-Dot, Wick
07. Yahts We Never Mention f/ Fed-X (Mob Figaz), Roblo
08. Scrape It Out f/ The Team
09. More Than Just Muzic f/ T-Luni, Verstyle (Dope Game)
10. Hot Round Here
11. We Rock f/ Husalah (Mob Figaz), Ten Til
12. Built Like That f/ San Quinn, Rahmean (Side Industry)
13. Scrape Thirsty
14. We Got Everything f/ Knumskull (Luniz)
15. Game f/ Side Industry, Tha Jacka (Mob Figaz)
16. Coke Pitchin
17. Gas, Brake, Dip f/ Ike Dola (Farm Boyz), O.A.K. (RBG'z)

06/13/05 | New Balance "Right Here" (Audio)
       Oakland's Balance got a new single heating up radio airwaves right now. It's called "Right Here" and features Aquanetta. Balance is spittin' heat over a tight club track produced by The Team's Sho'nuff. This gonna be featured on B's upcoming album "The Day Kali Died" dropping later this year. Check out the cut right here:


» Balance - Right Here Feat. Aquanetta

06/07/05 | Flixx "Politics & Pimpin" (Audio)
       Flixx, representing the city of "Gardena", Westside South Bay has the hood buzzing with the single from his new album "Politics & Pimpin". Hooking up with Likwid Crew member and producer J Wells, Flixx blessed the streets with his anthem "Tha Dubb". Paying tribute to all of the westcoast riders that paved the way for the new talent of today. Flixx also pays tribute to the late Brooklyn MC The Notorious B.I.G.. Flixx is one half of the LA underground group Hostyle Zone (C.E.S Man) who dropped there album "Westcoastn" Independently in 2004. Flixx is the CEO of the label Infirmiry Records which features Young Ant, Bobby Bang, Q,Ball, and spoken word sensation Dietra Walker. The album also features Stylistic Jones, KB-I Mean, J Capone, Dj Invisble Man, Famine, and D.E.X. The album will be released late 2005. Here is a tentative tracklisting along with 2 tracks.


» Flixxx - Bullshit (produced by Best Paul)
» Flixxx - Tha Dubb (produced by J Wells)


Tracklisting for "Politics & Pimpin":

Intro
1.My Hood
2. Bullshit (produced by Best Paul)
3. We F..kn
4. Baby mama Drama
5. Freestyle
6.Here No Mo
7.Tha Come up
8.Lil Cuz
interlude
9.The Po-Po
10.Politics & Pimpin
11.To Hostile
12.Tha Hustle Pt.2
13.Tha Dubb (produced by J Wells)
outro

06/06/05 | Oowee Feat. Snoop Dogg "Why Cry" (Video)
       We got a new video of the week which is the new video from ATL rapper Oowee who has been making noise the last couple of months with his single "Why Cry" featuring Snoop Dogg on the hook. The song is a "remake" of Snoop's classic "Gin & Juice", and not only did he remake the song but the entire video, almost every scene is based on the "Gin & Juice" music video. Check it out and judge for yourself, but Oowee most definitely got Snoop's stamp of approval as the Top Dogg is appearing in the video for his part of the song.


» Oowee feat. Snoop Dogg - Why Cry (Video)   (8 MB)

06/04/05 | Audio / Comments On Nate Dogg Album
       After endless delays, Atlantic Records finally managed to let the Dogg out...in a way or another. Atlantic is currently offering Nate Dogg's self-titled album from 2003 for download on their official website ($0.99 a download). Looks like that was the easiest way to get it out after all, so collectors will be happy to finally get a hold of the album. It's not a masterpiece but still a satisfying album - although somewhat dated in some places. My only beef is that the album lives off of the high amount of guest appearances (from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Warren G, DJ Quik, Knocturn'al, Redman, Eve, Rob Stricklong, Memphis Bleek, Freeway, and others).

Westcoast2k got 2 full length tracks up for download. These are the amazing "There She Goes" featuring Warren G & DJ Quik (produced by Dj Quik), and the second being the Fredwreck produced "Next Boyfriend" featuring Knocturn'al.

» Nate Dogg feat. Warren G & DJ Quik - There She Goes
» Nate Dogg feat Knocturn'al - Next Boyfriend


If you're feeling them feel free to spend a couple dollars and download the entire (copywritten) thing at Atlantic (hit the link).

06/04/05 | New Album From The Team
       The Team returns this summer with their new album "World Premiere". After a few delays the album should be available in stores August 16th. The Bay Area group had with 2004's "Negro League" one of the best debut efforts to come out in a while. The current single for the new album is the club joint "Show Me Ya Nasty" which has been getting radio play on KMEL for a couple weeks now. Check back for more information and hit the link for the audio.

06/02/05 | Tha Dogg Pound In The New Source
       The reunion of the Dogg Pound Gangstas is going strong with shows, public appearances, and new tracks coming out on a regular, as well as the new DPGC album in the works. On top of that you can see Snoop, Kurupt, and Daz grace the cover of the new issue of The Source Magazine (July issue). They got the main story in there so make sure you give this a read (or actually buy it for a change) when it hits newsstands.

Click the thumbnail for the full size of the cover.