LA beat scene pioneer Ras G has died
Los Angeles hip-hop and funk producer and Brainfeeder co-founder, Ras G has died aged 39. Brainfeeder confirmed the news paying tribute to “one of the most important figures in the Los Angeles Beat Scene.”
Nipsey Hussle investigated posthumously by LA police
According to a recent report published yesterday (15 July), authorities in LA have been investigating Nipsey Hussle for gang ties, long before his death in March this year. The on-going investigation is to determine whether a strip mall owned by the rapper is a hub for gang activity.
20 Questions:
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NTS launch Los Angeles studio
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Get the first look at Bricc Baby’s trippy visual for Pull Up
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Ableton share Team Supreme documentary
The new mini-doc follows LA beats collective Team Supreme Ableton have shared a new short film that…
Dam-Funk:
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The Wavves x Cloud Nothings album is out
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HEALTH have been brewing up new magic
The LA noise mongers are back
Health share video for New Coke
LA’s noisiest electronic foursome are back. Health have just shared the video for their latest…
Tyler, The Creator shares ‘Cherry Bomb’
Odd Future’s defacto leader has dropped his new album Cherry Bomb is Tyler, The Creator’s…
The Garden – This Could Build Us A Home
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Girlpool
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White Fence
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J Fernandez
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Thurmon Green
Thurmon Green has an effortless swagger which we love. Smooth and sultry, the LA-born, NY-based…
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Schoolboy Q‘s murky past
The Black Hippy affiliate comes of age