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.
So my man Wu and I had the opportunity to check out the highly anticipated solo exhibition of legendary artist Futura on Saturday and we were not disappointed by any means. We were both in amazement from the get go as we walked through the doors and saw the 20-foot Pointman Figure painted on the wall. The entire collection that was presented was something you had to check out up close. The attention to detail involved in each piece got you scratchin’ your head and wondering how the hell did he do that in that short amount of a time. The gallery setting was totally perfect as it provided an atmosphere that had an industrial-type feel to it in the middle of Downtown LA. Overall a great experience and the people from KRUNK were definitely cool. I leave you with some words from the man himself which sums up the whole exhibit…”I consider it my best work. When I started on it, I could feel myself about to explode: it reflects my growth and evolution. I want this work considered on its merits…and in that sense I’m going right back to the beginning of the story” - FUTURA.
In the midst of football season, I’ve been jonesin’ for some basketball action. So I finally had the chance to rent a film that I’ve been wanting to see for awhile. “Something to Cheer About”, which was released in 2002, is a documentary that is based on the 1950’s high school basketball team at Crispus Attucks in Indiana. In 1955, the Tigers were the first all black high school team to win a state championship. They where coached by the lengendary Ray Crowe and had some great players like Hallie Bryant, Willie Gardner and the “Big O” Oscar Robertson. This is definitely a must see film for all you Bball Junkies. They paved the way for how we play basketball today..Uptempo and High-Flying with high scoring games.
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
FUTURA will be in town this weekend, so make sure to check out his solo exhibit in LA. Check out the press release: Krunk presents, “Strategic Synchronicity” - an incredibly rare four day event featuring the first ever LA-solo show by the internationally acclaimed graffiti artist and true pioneer of the American Urban Art Movement - FUTURA. This once in a lifetime event starts on Thursday, September 18th through Sunday, September 21st (in a secret location in Downtown LA). Then it’s gone. For more info log onto www.madkrunk.com. Peep the trailer. This is one event that can’t be missed.
Just this past weekend Toronto International Film Festival premiered the documentary by Kristopher Belman “More Than a Game”. The film documents the journey of Lebron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, Willie McGee, and Sian Cotton and their incredible run at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School that concluded with a national title in 2003. “More Than a Game” has not been purchased by a studio yet, but word is Lionsgate is interested in it. We’ll keep you posted on the latest news and hopefully a trailer soon.
Check out the conclusion of LeBron James’ contest, LeBron’s Trick Shot Challenge as competes against the final contestant David Kalb in a game of Horse. Check out some of the crazy shots this dude makes. Bananas!!
