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Flavors 2

ROB ONE — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:20:04 +0000

Another great event coming soon…Footlong Development and Keistar bringin’ back ‘FLAVORS’ on December 11th at the Echoplex in Los Angeles. This time the all-star lineup consists of DJ Scratch (Scratchvision), DJ Spinna (BBE/Highwater), and J.Rocc (Stones Throw/Beat Junkies) with an opening set by Dubs One (Proper Audio). Bringin’ to you the best of Hip Hop and R&B from the 90’s. Ohh the Golden Era of Hip Hop…how I miss those days. Definitely take time out to turn back the clock and reminisce over the good ol’ days. Pre-sale tickets are sold on www.going.com/flavors2 for $10. More detail after the jump.

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Beat Making 101

THE EARL — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:35:46 +0000

Back at you with another music inspired rant, but always with a BBJ flavor mixed in. This month I will be discussing the traditional essence of making Hip Hop beats. Now production on a whole can be done in a slew of ways…from live instrumentation to using keyboards for your beats or even computer programs, however this session involves getting those fingers dusty. Using records and a drum machine has been a formula that over the years has produced countless number of classic Hip Hop songs. So I decided to pull out a few records from the crates and assemble a beat for y’all. In this particular case, a total of 6 records were used to piece together this joint (check the pic). Here are the records I used: Fleetwood Mac, Terry Callier, The Undistriputed Truth, Ferrante & Teicher, Elliot Randall, and The J. Geils Band. I got the main groove from one record, but also found a nice snare on a different song from that record, then used another record for the vocal snippet, and so on. The whole fun in being able to make beats, in my opinion, is to be able to use pieces from different records and splice them together to come up with your own collage. Check out the beat below. Any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up…thespearl@AOL.com…Enjoy!

Wonder-Full LA3: Recap

ROB ONE — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:13:35 +0000

Last night, BBJ had the opportunity to roll up to Wonder-Full LA3 thanks to Asad at Footlong Development, and let me tell you…that place was bangin’! The night was spent listening to tracks that were either written, produced, sampled from, remixed or sang by Stevie Wonder. Bobbito Garcia and DJ Spinna were both holdin’ it down (as they always do) and provided a combination of joints that got the crowd moving. During some moments throughout the night, the place turned into a huge karaoke club where everyone in the place was singing their asses off. The club was filled with a positive vibe with a little over a thousand heads in attendance. Upstairs they had live screen printing being done by Hit+Run, where people were able to pick and choose 3 out of 6 designs that were available and have them printed anywhere on the shirt. It’s a great concept! There was also live painting being showcased in front of everyone. Lastly, we were able to link up with Bobbito really quick to show him some of the new Bball Junkies gear for Fall 08/Winter 09 that will be ready to drop this week (stay posted), and he rocked one of the new joints immediately the rest of the night. Next stop for Bobbito and Spinna is The Do-Over. Check out some of the photos from Wonder-Full LA3 (Damn, I wish I had my other camera)! By the way, it’s because of this event last year, Asad was able to give Bobbito the BBJ logo tee (Thanks brotha).

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Wonder-Full LA3

ROB ONE — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:31:07 +0000

Alright y’all…Here’s another opportunity that can’t pass you by. Wonder-Full is coming back to the west coast again, this time at the Echoplex in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 18th from 9 - 2:30am. Presented by Footlong Development and Keistar Productions with some special screen printing by Hit+Run. The show is featuring DJ Spinna and my man Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love, with an opening set by DJ Rashida. I can’t hardly wait for it. Peep out the flyer below for more details.

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Keep Diggin’

THE EARL — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:44:29 +0000

What up ya’ll? Let me get you up to speed with a few new Hip Hop releases that I’m sure will be worth your money. Jake One “White Van Music”, Termanology “Politics As Usual” and Diamond D “Huge Hefner Chronicles”. All these releases are due for a late September/early October release date.

Jake One is a producer out of Seattle who has been on the grind for the last few years. Coming up in the late 90’s with the Conmen tape series featuring samples, Jake has always had deep crates and over the last few years has shown his beat expertise, as he has cooked up some classic shit. Among those are De La Soul’s Rock Co Flow, John Cena’s The Time Is Now, and my personal favorite Arcee’s Super Educated. The album features a slew of mainstream and underground artists from Busta Rhymes to Posdunos to Freeway down to Brother Ali. A definite pick up.

Termanology’s “Politics As Usual” is perhaps one of the most anticipated album’s of the year. Besides the fact that Term is nice on the mic, the production roster is like the assembly of the original Dream Team (there is my basketball reference). From the likes of Primo, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, the Nottz, Easy Moe Bee, the Alchemist, Large Proffessor, Havoc, damn I just lost my breath writing that down. Another definite pick up.

Last but not least is the veteran outta the Bronx, Diamond D. This is Diamond’s third full length album and will feature production from the likes of the Nottz to Jake One to Illmind and himself. Being part of the world famous DITC crew, Diamond has always prided himself on using nothing but the finest beats, and I’m sure nothing will be different on this record.

Go out and support all these artist and all that they participate in. Peace, the EARL

Staple’s 1-2-1 w/ Bobbito Garcia

ROB ONE — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:21:38 +0000

Check out this dope 1-2-1 interview of our man Bobbito Garcia. This interview was conducted for an editorial piece that Jeff Staple did for URB Magazine; which is the first of more interviews to come. Well done! Two of New York’s Finest.

Pete Rock X Karmaloop

ROB ONE — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:07:45 +0000

Here’s an interview with hip hop pioneer Pete Rock, which he talks about some of the tracks he produced and some of the dopest artists he worked with. Here at Bball Junkies, we are definitely fans of Pete Rock’s work…The Earl even wrote about his album as his first post with BBJ. Peep out the video.

The Earl vs BBJ: Jumpball

ROB ONE — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:24:52 +0000

Introducing The Earl vs BBJ mixtape entitled Jumpball. This is the first of a series of mixtapes that will be released as part of the Overtime Edition set forth by Bball Junkies. The outcome of this project was to provide to the listener a raw, nonstop, uncut mixtape that contains break beats and uptempo hip hop tracks that gets your blood boilin’ as you get ready to prepare for a basketball game. If you ain’t hyped up and ready to play after listening to this mixtape, you might as well stay home or sit the bench. This promotional album is free with any purchase of BBJ products. Hit me up if you listened to last week’s show on CAS and I will send you a link to download the mixtape (expires soon). Stay tuned for an update of the shopping cart. Check out the CD cover.

Cerritos All-Stars - Monday Mixshow

ROB ONE — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:45:28 +0000

Last week, I was able to roll up to Cerritos All-Stars live, interactive mixshow with The Earl and watch him spin a special set. It was the last time CAS was broadcasting from the Yuco Entertainment Studios, so I felt it was a great opportunity to stop by. Big ups to DJ Redline for holdin it down for CAS (Happy Birthday and Congratulations!! - my boy proposed to his girl on his birthday…she said yes). The Earl played some beats from original artists, and then played the hip hop songs where the samples were being used. It’s amazing to think that most of today’s songs are being sampled by artists that many people don’t know of. One could argue about originality, but I think it’s pretty damn creative if you ask me. I love hearing how producers take snibbets of beats and turn them into somethin’ bangin’! In case you missed the mixshow I can send you a link to download the set with The Earl, just hit me up at rob@bballjunkies.com. Check out some of the photos at the mixshow.

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Record Show Convention

THE EARL — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:51:08 +0000

This past weekend was the monthly Orange County Record Show in Buena Park, a record lovers paradise. Just as is the case when you find that shop or event like the Dunkxchange for all you sneaker addicts; the record show can be a vinyl enthusiasts chance to fill up the stock in their collection. With this event, you have a chance to meet some record dealers and other vinyl heads that are down for the same cause, VINYL. Serato users need not apply for this show, strictly vinyl. Along with the vendors, you’ll might be lucky to bump into your favorite local Hip Hop producer: Dj Numark, Madlib, Cut Chemist, Evidence, Alchemist, J-Rocc, Dj Babu are just a few of the many that will attend these events. EBAY is always an easy alternative on buying records, but the record show allows for inspection of the vinyl and there is always the $1 bins that are waiting to be picked through, to find that gem that you have been waiting for. For upcoming shows visit www.asavinyl.com. Until next time, keep diggin’…

CAS X The Earl X BBJ

ROB ONE — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:35:23 +0000

Tune in to the live interactive radio show www.cerrritosallstars.com for a special set with The Earl on Monday, July 28th around 9pm (Pacific Time). If y’all don’t know about The Earl, he’s the only cat I know that’s got a grip of dope vinyl. He also got a wicked jump shot so you gotta guard him close. Oh yeah, he also blogs for BBJ too! Tune in to the show as The Earl will be droppin’ beats and spittin’ commentary at the same time, something that’s never been done previously on CAS. Also, there’s an exclusive promotional album release of The Earl vs. BBJ mixtape entitled Jump Ball. The album will be available on www.bballjunkies.com and will be free with any purchase of BBJ products. Don’t worry we’ll keep you posted.

Keep Diggin’

THE EARL — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:51:45 +0000

What up ya=ll! Quick intro… the EARL…B-Ball Junkie…Crate Digger…overall music fiend. Gonna bring you my views on what=s good out there in the music game. This month, Pete Rock=s ANY=s Finest@. This album is yet another quality piece of Hip Hop brought to you by one of the best to ever do it, Pete Rock. With samples taken from soul, reggae, jazz and ez listening records, Pete shows his diverse selection and brings out the SOUL in each production. Some of the highlights to the album are AQuestions@ ft. Royal Flush and AThe Best Kept Secret@ ft. The Lords of The Underground. These tracks alongside the 16 tracks in total display that true essence of Hip Hop that is so desperately desired from Hip Hop fiends. With money tight these days, this is definitely a piece that should be added to your collection. Peace, til next time…the EARL…official B-Ball Junkie…Keep Diggin‘!

Happy Feet Review

ROB ONE — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:07:28 +0000

If you haven’t gone to one of these parties, y’all are missin’ out! I had the opportunity to check out Happy Feet at the Echoplex last night and it was off the chain. Bobbito Garcia and Rich Medina laced us with those ill tracks that kept everybody’s feet movin’. They provided us with that feel good music and I can’t wait for the next one! Their tour continues up in the bay area tonight at the Mighty nightclub in San Francisco. Big ups to Asad from Footlong Development. Special shout out to the 4 Horsemen (Wu, The Earl, Krispy & G-Money), Nate, and Buddhabong who was at the event. Mad props go out to my man Bobbito who was rockin’ a never before released royal blue BBJ New Era Cap last night. Thanks Bob.

Happy Feet

ROB ONE — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:10:30 +0000

Next week my man Bobbito Garcia along with Rich Medina and DJ Rashida will be in town for an event called Happy Feet on June 6th at the Echoplex in Los Angeles. They’ll be spinning a combination of Afro-Beat, Latin, Jazz, Dance, Breaks, progressive Hip Hop, and soul. They got that feel good music that will make you walk outta there with Happy Feet! For more detailed information, check out the flyer below. There is a $10 guest list RSVP available on www.frolab.com/happyfeet. Presented by Footlong Development and Frolab. More detail about the event on the next page. Yo Bob, I’ll be there brotha.

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Uprock Battle: Bobbito X Ease

ROB ONE — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:12:18 +0000

Just saw this posted on Bobbito’s website Bounce Magazine and wanted to post it here on Bball Junkies. It’s a friendly uprock battle between my man Bobbito Garcia and Jose Parla aka Ease when they were at Genoa, Italy for Jose Parla’s Art Opening. Just in case you guys don’t know about these two they are living legends. Look them up! If you haven’t seen Jose Parla’s stuff, check it out on www.joseparla.com.