Philly has some amazing murals, including this one I caught on my way in. Lovely day.

Lali’s going to be working with me this summer on conrazón projects…we met in a recording studio in the Bronx randomly {but I believe purposely} and completely clicked.  I’m so happy to have her on my team – we have a lot to learn from each other {plus having her around reminds me about being … Read More

This is amazing!  Footage from the band’s show in Colorado last month.  Keep up with the band and their tour adventures here.

Sharing my little update email I send out to friends so you know what I’ve been working on: Los Rakas crushed NYC last week during LAMC, winning the Discovery Prize award from LAMC/Jack Daniel’s and some cool stuff from SHURE, Gibson and more!  When the guys weren’t doing press or playing shows {they played Que … Read More

So this week was spent running around NYC w/ Oakland-based by way of Panama phenoms and comedians {i came to get to realize more}, Los Rakas.   They won the LAMC {Latin Alternative Music Conference} ‘Discovery Award’ prize (Gibson, Shure, Blank CD prizes – yay!) and have been rocking all over town painting the town RAKA:  … Read More

Please visit: http://www.thesoundstrike.net for more info on how you can get involved with one of the most important artist-led movements in a long time bringing attention to the polarizing, tragic politics of attack against human rights in Arizona: Jan Brewer & SB 1070. Read Bob Lefsetz take on The Sound Strike: “Ever since Natalie Maines … Read More

NEW:  Blitz just made an amazing video for his Black Stars Anthem,  yɛ da mo ase (Thank you):  http://www.vimeo.com/13010025 || Download the track: http://blackstars.bandcamp.com Peep Blitz on conrazón-favorite Friends We Love: Blitz the Ambassador raps for his brothers on Black Stars squad w/ percussive instrument, the koshka.  The squad have reached World Cup Quarterfinals after … Read More

*foto by Shinobi Shaw i love summer in nyc: bk bbqs, old friends, new friends, free shows, sandals, blades of grass between toes, rumbling trains transporting tunnels to tans, sunshine, eye contact, sweat, empire, music, music, music {!!!} To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie – True Poems … Read More

I’ve switched coasts for the summer and enjoying every ounce of New York City, haven’t had the time to update as much. Wanted to share this video of an amazing artist I’ve admired for about 4 years now:  Mima.  I think a peer of mine who is Puerto Rican posted a link about her, and … Read More

“I think that the common thread that connects us is that we’re all kind of seeking through sound,” Mr. Ellison said. “Seeking the perfect beat, trying to find ourselves, trying to understand God through the sound, that seeker sound. You can hear people looking for more.” Very nice read about Flying Lotus &  the LA … Read More