Damn! I didnt even know this was going on..

The final night for this special art exhibit will be going down this Saturday night over in Costa Mesa. The homies Jonas & June are showcasing their skills in artistry along with many others, with music being brought to you by Renz De Madrugada, DJ Dravidian, & Dawit Justice. Personally, I’d suggest you guys come check out the dope stuff they have at the ARTery Gallery. Starts at 6pm. MORE details down below..

Elzhi returns to Los Angeles to perform in front of a packed house this thursday night over at the Key Club. Chances are, he’ll be performing tracks off his latest (and dope) effort, Elmatic. This show is what every Elzhi fan in Los Angeles has been waiting for. Also, opening up for Elzhi will be Foci, who will be performing a few tracks off his new album, due to come out this quarter of the year. Tickets are currently on sale right now, so get them while they’re still available.

It’s been a little over a year since I’ve been introduced to Muhsinah at the Plug Research party, and to be honest, that was the last time I’ve seen her in action (I have a hectic schedule). Then, I remember Elosi sent me this link to join to help bring this lady back to LA. Well, I guess you already know who got their wishes granted (and its not just her)!

Join Norman and the rest of the cast & audience this thursday for a one night special with her band as she comes to Los Angeles to perform in front of a vibrant crowd!

Now why cant Los Angeles have a lineup like this from the RBMA? This is definitely a 3-day event no one should miss! You have the Gary Bartz Project w/Aloe Blacc & Bilal over at Yoshi’s Jazz Club, then it’s Stretch Armstrong w/Bobbito Garcia taking you back to the Squeeze Radio days at the Mighty SF, then ending it off with some house music from legends Kenny Dope & Little Louie Vega (who will be uniting for the first time) at 103 Harriet!

#RealTalk: Whoever started this event is a total genius! WE need music like this back in our lives, and everyone should support it. Some of our favorite joints that us thirty-somethings/late-twenty heads have grown up listening to (thanks to our parents) will be played here exclusively. Nothing else.

#MotownOnMondays.

If you’re not hip to the scene out in the Riverside/SGV or anywhere in the neighboring areas, then hurry up and get to it. Tonight is the celebration of both the Paid Dues candidate & David May’s birthdays. It will be a packed house tonight, so I suggest you guys get there early to get your spot inside The Vibe.

Saul Williams is back and in full effect, and ready to go on tour to further promote his latest effort, Volcanic Sunlight (which is out now). If you guys are major fans, then you know that this tour will cause a serious uproar! So, yes, I strongly suggest you get your tickets before they rise higher than the gas mileage you obtain when you’re driving. Tour dates are down below..

17-Feb Brooklyn, NY at Music Hall Of Williamsburg
18-Feb Boston, MA at Brighton Music Hall
20-Feb Hoboken, NJ at Maxwells
22-Feb Philadelphia, PA at World Café Live
23-Feb Washington, DC at Black Cat
24-Feb Chapel Hill, NC at Cats Cradle
25-Feb Atlanta at The Masquerade
26-Feb Tampa, FL at Orpheum
27-Feb Orlando, FL at The Social
29-Feb New Orleans at HOB
1-Mar Houston at Fitzgeralds
2-Mar Dallas, TX at Sons of Herman Hall
3-Mar Austin, TX at Mohawk
5-Mar Albuquerque, NM at The Launchpad
6-Mar Phoenix, AZ at Crescent Ballroom
8-Mar Los Angeles, CA at El Rey
9-Mar San Diego, CA at Soda Bar
10-Mar San Francisco, CA at Slims
12-Mar Portland, OR at Doug Fir
13-Mar Seattle, WA at Neumo’s
14-Mar Vancouver, BC at Biltmore
16-Mar Salt Lake City, UT at Urban Lounge
17-Mar Denver, CO at Marquis
19-Mar Minneapolis, MN at Triple Rock
20-Mar Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
21-Mar Cleveland, OH at Grog Shop
23-Mar Toronto, ON at Great Hall
24-Mar Montreal, PQ at El Cabaret

In support of future online communication to everyone (and each other) across the world (which will include my friends from out of the country) and also for many important sites that people go to, especially for the sake of wanting to express my point of views on anything (freedom of speech), I will NOT be using the internet tomorrow at all, nor will I be doing any form of posting on here or anywhere else. If you havent heard, then I suggest you go here for a full explanation on what can be potentially happening. Or, if you’re more of a visual person, just go and check out the video.

#SOPASTRIKE.

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Continuing with their tour, Zo! & Sy Smith will be in town thursday night to shake up Little Temple bar for the Nu-Soul regulars & newcomers that will be in the house that night! It’s going to be a soulful night, trust me! Get the details down below.. and just so you know, this is an event you dont want to miss! Special guest of the evening will be Nia Andrews!

PS: Sy Smith was lookin’ fine when she came out to the Phonte/9th Wonder show not too long ago. Ooooh-wee!

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Truth be told, I’ve never heard of the group Rebelution before, but I’m just now hearing their material for the first time and they’re not bad at all. Then I found out that they’re touring with The Bay’s own Pep Love & The Grouch, so this ought to be an interesting tour (ALL AGES)! If you guys are interested, please check them out on tour (dates are down below)! Also, go stream their music. They have music in both acoustic AND dub versions (NOT dubstep).

-w/sg THE GROUCH & PEP LOVE

1/18/12 7:00 PM The NorVa (All Ages) Norfolk, VA
1/19/12 7:00 PM The Fillmore (All Ages) Charlotte, NC
1/20/12 8:00 PM Mavericks (All Ages) Jacksonville, FL
1/21/12 8:00 PM Hard Rock Live (All Ages) Orlando, FL
1/22/12 7:00 PM Revolution (All Ages) Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/25/12 7:00 PM The Ritz (16+) Ybor City, FL
1/26/12 8:00 PM Music Farm (16+) Charleston, SC
1/27/12 7:30 PM Masquerade (All Ages) Atlanta, GA
1/28/12 8:00 PM Cannery Ballroom (18+) Nashville, TN

-w/sg THE GREEN & PEP LOVE

2/08/12 7:30 PM House of Blues (18+) New Orleans, LA
2/09/12 7:30 PM House of Blues (All Ages) Houston, TX
2/10/12 7:30 PM Stubb’s (All Ages) Austin, TX
2/11/12 8:00 PM House of Blues (All Ages) Dallas, TX
2/12/12 7:30 PM George’s Majestic (18+) Fayetteville, AR
2/15/12 7:00 PM Sunshine Theater (All Ages) Albuquerque, NM
2/16/12 7:00 PM Marquee Theater (All Ages) Tempe, AZ
2/17/12 8:00 PM Palladium Hollywood, CA
2/18/12 7:00 PM Fox Theatre Oakland, CA
2/19/12 7:00 PM The Catalyst (16+) Santa Cruz, CA
2/22/12 7:00 PM Senator Theater (All Ages) Chico, CA
2/23/12 7:30 PM McDonald Theatre (All Ages) Eugene, OR
2/24/12 8:00 PM Roseland Theatre (All Ages) Portland, OR
2/25/12 8:00 PM Showbox SoDo (All Ages) Seattle, WA
3/14/12 7:00 PM House of Blues (18+) Las Vegas, NV
3/15/12 7:30 PM The Depot (21+) Salt Lake City, UT
3/16/12 7:00 PM Mesa Theater (All Ages) Grand Junction, CO
3/17/12 7:30 PM The Fillmore (16+) Denver, CO
3/20/12 7:30 PM First Avenue (18+) Minneapolis, MN
3/21/12 7:00 PM People’s Court (All Ages) Des Moines, IA
3/22/12 7:30 PM Pabst Theater (All Ages) Milwaukee, WI
3/23/12 7:00 PM The Pageant (All Ages) St. Louis, MO
3/24/12 8:00 PM Congress Theatre (17+) Chicago, IL
3/27/12 7:00 PM St. Andrews Hall (All Ages) Detroit, MI
3/28/12 7:00 PM Madison Theater (All Ages) Covington, KY
3/29/12 7:30 PM Newport Music Hall (All Ages) Columbus, OH
3/30/12 7:30 PM House of Blues (All Ages) Cleveland, OH
3/31/12 8:00 PM The Orbit Room (16+) Grand Rapids, MI