evo Times Infinity Gallery Presents: Shepard Fairey (Obey)

If you've ever been to The War Room in Capitol Hill, then you're more than familiar with the artwork of Shepard Fairey. Or, if you've never been to the venue, then you're sure to have seen the recognizable "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign turned Obey Giant. Tomorrow night, before you hit that annual spot that you may be viewing one of several fireworks in the city and outside of it, hit up the timesinfinity art gallery at evo in Fremont.

What: Obey Giant Shepard Fairey Signed & Numbered Original Prints

In support of SOS Outreach and Fremont First Fridays Art Walk, the timesinfinity gallery at evo will play host to a collection of over 50 original Obey Giant Shepard Fairey prints guaranteed to spark dialogue and emotion. SOS is a national snowsports youth charity that partners with many organizations including ski resorts like the Summit at Snoqualmie, to create a mountain adventure-based program for underserved youth.

Come down before the fireworks for some drinks, art and conversation!

Where: evo Seattle - 122 NW 36th St. Seattle, WA 98107

When: Friday, July 4th from 7 to 9:30pm (if you can't make it, we're hosting another SOS fundraising party on July 19th)

*Because this is part of a private collection, art pieces will not be for sale nor will Shepard Fairey be in attendance.

*For more information about the SOS Outreach event and how to find out how you can donate please visit SOSoutreach.org

Common Market - Tobacco Road MP3

Click here for the lead-off single off Tobacco Road by Common Market which drops this fall on September 9th, 2008.

In the wake of critical acclaim for their fervid spring release of the Black Patch War EP, Common Market and HYENA/ MassLine (RA Scion and Sabzi [Blue Scholars]) present the new Common Market Full Length Tobacco Road, available September 9th 2008

DJ 100 Proof - Backyard BBQ, Vol. 2 MIXTAPE

Click here to download the soundtrack to the beginning of summer courtesy of DJ 100 Proof!

Steelo on KEXP Street Sounds w/ DJ B-Mello

Steelo recently were on KEXP Street Sounds with DJ B-Mello. Check out the video clips below. They kick game about having your music tracked on the airwaves.

Part 1


Part 2

via SteeloSquad

Zach Bruce - Be With You MP3

Red Bull Big Tune Behind the Scenes w/ Brainstorm & Young Buck

Check the videos below of behind the scenes footage of the making of I Got You with Brainstorm of Dyme Def and Young Buck!

Segment 1

Segment 2

Segment 3

Segment 4

h/t to MTK of Raindrop Hustla

Dope Emporium TODAY!

If you've been hearing about Dope Emporium over the last few weeks, but didn't know what it was, where it was at, or how you can check it out, be sure to jot down the following notes. Also, just got word that Sneke will be spray painting a whole truck as his canvas. A sight to see for sure. So make your way down to Dope Emporium, part of Artopia, and enjoy the local scene on this bright day in Georgetown!

WHO: Alpha P/Knox Fam, Amp Fire, Anthony J. Shears, B-Girl Bench, Brotha Brown, Butler Boi, Candidt, Chelsey Richardson, Cyphallince, Dimmak, G Khan & DJ Pheloneous, Gloria Medina, Khingz, Knuckleheadbanga, LaRue f. Yiddim Seck, Orbitron, Speedy, Stahi Brothas, Southern Comfort, T-Love, Waves of the Mind, Willie Will, Xperience, Young Soprano

Dope Emporium features: music, art, fashion, spoken word, turntablism, film, a producer and graffiti art challenge, a panel discussion, b-boy/b-girl showcases, and a marketplace.

WHAT: Dope Emporium - Seattle's only hip-hop festival

The Dope Emporium is a community owned and operated “storefront” into the thoughts, creativity and vision of the Northwest Hip Hop scene. Featuring two stages and eight hours of live entertainment, Dope Emporium spotlights the multifaceted talent and ingenuity of local Hip Hop Culture.

WHERE: 5628 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98108 (ZONE 3, Airport Way S. in between S. Homer St. & S. Nebraska
WHEN: TODAY 2PM-10PM

Fearce Villain - Fulla Myself VIDEO

Dyme Def - 3 Bad Brothaaas MIXTAPE

This past weekend Dyme Def had a release party for their 3 Bad Brothaaas mixtape which is now available for all on the internets. I've heard various thoughts on this release, and I can't wait to listen to it. Mixed by Fourcolorzack with production from BeanOne. I just downloaded it and you can too by clicking here. Also check out the "new" and still "in development" Dyme Def website.

TRACKLISTING
1. Intro
2. 3 Bad Brothaaas
3. Come Follow Me
4. Super 9O DS f/ SS Fresh
5. My Nuts
6. Rude Boys
7. The Game Needs Me (Remix)
8. To The Limit
9. Swagger Jackin’
10. Bring It Back f/ OneBeLo
11. Journey f/ Darrius Willrich
12. Full Of Myself
13. The Shits Knockin’
14. Brains Theme
15. Juiced
16. Conscience
17. Dont Ever Go f/ Choklate
18. What Can I Say
19. I Got You f/ Young Buck

Zach Bruce - Be With You Promo

Zach Bruce of Firm Official got a song that's gonna drop on Seattle radio this Friday. The track is produced by Firm Official and Jake One entitled Be With You. Also, Rich Brown of X104/Hot Jamz will be interviewing Mr. Bruce on the airwaves, so be sure to tune in to 104.5 on the FM dial or via the stream at hotjamz.org. To learn more, click here for Zach Bruce's MySpace page or here for his IMEEM and show the kid some hometown luv!

On a side note, word is Firm Official and company have been in some meetings with major heads. Once we find out what business deals come about, we'll be sure to let y'all know! In the mean time, be sure to keep Zach Bruce on your radar.

Gems Sneaker Shop

The new kid on the block is Gems Sneaker Shop located at 615 Western Ave just off of Western & Yesler in Pioneer Square. Jovi over at Soy Clothing has more insight and some flicks about the store's opening. Damn it's exciting to see sh!t like this pop up! Gonna have to drop by soon and check it out.

Gems
615 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
206/624-GEMS

Mac Dre & Syko

Video footage just hit the internets of the late Mac Dre and Syko enjoyin themselves and spittin a little somethin somethin. via 70smebbin

Digiwaxx Presents: Hip-Hop is Green, Vol.1 - Solar Heat

Alice over at Digiwaxx hit me off with a new mix which I'm sure y'all will enjoy. Click here to listen or download it to your Zune. Hip-Hop is Green, Vol.1 - Solar Heat is mixed by DJ GetLive and hosted by Ant Marshall of Lyricist Lounge and Current TV bringing awareness to the environment through this mixtape. Seattle's own Four Color Creative Fresh Daily had a hand in the text for the album artwork. Click on the image above to view the tracklisting.

Chop Suey SOLD to Japanese Company!

img src Eagle Rock Ventures, musicentropy
Homegirl Katelyn brought to attention of Chop Suey being sold (via MTK). Word is spreadin fast and from what I hear, a press release of the purchase is in the works, or at the least, should be! This is some big news and will be interesting to see how this all develops. Who could this unnamed Japanese company be? Hmm... Like I said, word is spreadin quickly.

Seattle Weekly - Reverb: Breaking News Chop Suey Sold
Seattle Metblogs - Chop Suey sold?
Raindrophustla - Chop Suey Sold!
Sound on the Sound - Chop Suey Sold?!

UPDATE:
The Stranger - Lineout: Chop Suey Sold: Update

K’s Dream, a nightclub based in Chiba City, Japan, is in the process of acquiring Seattle nightclub Chop Suey. Bookings and staff will remain the same. More info to come as everything becomes solidified

2 Glowsticks & a 40 oz.

J. Pinder for President

The Bear Party is ridin for J. Pinder!

Young Buck - You Don't Know Me (The Taped Conversation)

I'm sure that everyone has heard the taped conversation between Young Buck and 50 Cent within the past 24-48 hours where the big sis (nuna), Miss Info first broke the news. With the release of the tapes, you knew that Buck had to retaliate. He does so in a track called You Don't Know Me or The Taped Conversation aka the 50 Cent diss. Thanks to Raindrop Hustla bringin to light that the beat that Buck rides over was produced by Seattle's own Black & Brown Inc. of Sportn' Life Records. In the words of Nphared, Young Buck is "not afraid to fcuk with Seattle producers." Great look for the town. Click here to listen and be sure to stop by Black & Brown's MySpace as well as Sportn' Life's.

Crooked-I @ Chop Suey July 5th!