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Saturday, November 21st at 4pm

THE COUNTERPARTS IN-STORE AT ACCESS MUSIC

SAN DIEGO, CA

CANCELLED

THE FIGHTING COCKS - just added to Nov. 20th's line-up!!! PAACKAAACK!!!

The 'Cocks will be joining The CounterParts, Bambu and DJ Phatrick, Rhythm Natives, Otayo Dubb, Power Struggle, Rocky Rivera (EyeASage), The Aesthetics Crew, and BWAN and Mister REY at the Beatrock Music Label Launch/CounterParts CD Release Party event:

You can also check them out EVERY first Sunday at:

SAVE THE DATE - Nov. 20th - Beatrock Music Label Launch/The CounterParts Album Release Party

Please come celebrate the launch of our new independent record label, Beatrock Music. The party will also celebrate the label's first official release, The CounterParts' self-titled debut album. We have a stacked line-up of live performances by label artists and affiliated musicians from all across California:

THE COUNTERPARTS: T-Know, BraelanB, Otayo Dubb, Gammaray and Fatgums are patnas who have been making music together since the '90's. Reunited to form The CounterParts, this allstar crew is ready to rock the mic and turntables once again. Download their album Appetizer for free:

http://www.zshare.net/download/50554513e6871707#. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/counterpartscrew.

BAMBU & DJ PHATRICK: Two-thirds of the legendary group Native Guns, Bambu and DJ Phatrick have been spending the last few years rocking stages across the globe. These dudes bring it live. For more info visit http://www.bambu.la and http://www.djphatrick.com

RHYTHM NATIVES:

Southern Cali's illest live hip hop band cooks up an organic mix of hip hop, jazz, R&B, and soul. Now in the studio with producer Asi Friedman, the 'Natives will be releasing their highly anticipated full-length album in early 2010. For more info visit http://www.rhythmnatives.com

OTAYO DUBB: After two records with acclaimed hip-hop group Co-Deez, Oakland emcee Otayo Dubb is going solo. 'Tayo defines his sound as "Blue collar hip-hop for the Joe Dubsacks out here who like to light up a fat one and get their headnod on after work." His solo debut, entitled A WOLF IN SHEEP'S MUSIC, will drop in early 2010 as a collaborative release from Beatrock Music and Hella Records. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/otayodubb

POWER STRUGGLE: Spitting grimy yet intelligent Midwest rhymes over Mister REY and Fatgums’ sample heavy score, Nomi of Power Struggle brings a new rawness to Asian American hip hop. Watch for their new album entitled Remittances, slated to drop in December of 2009 on Beatrock Music. Download the album sampler for free: http://www.zshare.net/download/65378110473f7f9b/

For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/powerstruggle

AESTHETICS CREW: In the hallowed brew-

school tradition of cup-in-hand rhyming at backyard house parties, the Los Angeles-based Aesthetics crew is here to put the fun back in the funk. Following in the footsteps of legends like the Get Fresh Crew, Native Tongues or 3rd Bass, Indi, Aidge and DJ Props fuse candid rhymes with melodic beats to create a refreshing sound in the midst of a stagnant hip-hop scene. For more info visit http://aestheticscrew.com/

ROCKY RIVERA:

Rocky Rivera (aka EyeASage) is a vicious MC from San Francisco. She dropped her hood classic mixtape, "Married To The Hustle" in 2008 and is releasing her highly anticipated debut album "Rocky Rivera" soon. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/eyeasagemuzikpage, http://www.youtube.com/eyeasage and http://www.guerillabusfare.com

BWAN & MISTER REY: The deadly combination of BWAN's spitfire lyrics and Mister REY's head breaking production make this San Francisco duo a force to be reckoned with. Together they send an arsenal of true-school Bay Area hip hop straight to the eardrums. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/mistahrey and http://www.myspace.com/bwan1

The evening will be hosted by Bambu.

Mass Movement DJs and DJ Phatrick

will be on the wheels of steel.

EVENT INFO:

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Dakota Lounge (formerly Temple Bar)

1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

(310) 393-8200

http://www.dakotalounge.com/

Doors open at 8pm - $12 at the door, $10 pre-sale (available at http://www.beatrock.com)

Pre-Sale Ticket/CounterParts CD and Ticket/CounterParts CD/Limited Edition T-shirt combination deals will also be available at

http://www.beatrock.com

If you're in New York City...

Go catch the homie Ali Wong at Gotham Comedy Club THIS TUESDAY!

Ali Wong, SF Weekly's pick for "Best Comedian of 2009" and a SF Bay Guardian's winner for "Best of the Bay", returns to Gotham Comedy Club to host another night of quirky stand-up comedy.

For her second NY production, Wong has handpicked personal stand-up heroes, to perform for the show. “What's exciting about living in New York, is that I have access to the people who inspired me to do stand-up comedy” Wong said. “This show is my comedic all-star fantasy.”

Come see Ali Wong perform a 30 minute set, and host an all-star show featuring Rob Cantrell, Sheng Wang, Kevin Camia, Baron Vaughn and special surprise guests.

ALI WONG PRESENTS WHAT'S CRACKIN' NYC?

Tuesday, Oct 20th 8:00 PM

$12 Cover + 2 Beverage Minimum per Person

FOR RESERVATIONS AND/OR

INFORMATION CALL 212.367.9000

UPCOMING EVENTS

First up, THIS SATURDAY is another Beatrock x Alfie Numeric legendary artshow:

The "Pound For Pound" Group Art Show!

Come thru for good art and music, but more importantly, come out to support a good cause! The show is a benefit for FilAm Arts AND a donation drive for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.

FEATURED ARTISTS:
phloe
Manila Ryce
Anthony Montemar
Aidger
HEX ONE
Patrick Strand (my Brother!)
Mike Virata
Chris Tuason
Meca Isa
Rheavell
Ryan Spence
Christopher Rafie
Mark Canto
stuter
David Araquel
Larsen Garma
DATAA
Ryan Magno
Alfie numeric

Mass Movement DJ's (your boys Fatgums and ET) will be rocking the turntables all night.

The Park’s Finest will be servin' up BBQ plates for purchase.

"Pound For Pound" Group Artshow

Saturday, October 10, 2009

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Beatrock Flagship Store

4158 Norse Way

Long Beach, CA

Then, next week we'll be spittin' FIGHTIN' WORDS:

Tino and I will be repping The CounterParts Crew at The October 22nd Coalition's monthly open mic, Fightin’ Words.

Other performers include:

Myk Mansun

Piseas (Bash Bros)

Peklatm

ReVision (The Committee)!

Hosted by Aidge34 of the Aesthetics Crew, with music by DJ Starchild of Divine Forces Radio.

Fightin’ Words is in support of the Oct. 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality. Fight the system, not each other...

Thursday, October 15, 2009

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Chuco's Justice Center

1137 E. Redondo Blvd

Inglewood, CA

A Song For Ourselves - Hawaii Premiere/Concert Recap

Long Beach, LA, Seattle and The Bay all showed up to rock Honolulu's Chinatown last week for Tadashi Nakamura's A Song For Ourselves Hawaii premiere. Big shouts to Honozooloo for documenting us "cultural activists" at Next Door! Double big shouts to Tad for putting Power Struggle on!

The evening started with a screening of A Song For Ourselves:

The film, as always, moved the crowd. It's a tear-jerker that leaves you crazy inspired. What more can you ask for from a movie! Here's the man of the hour himself, in 3-D:

Following the film was the show:

Nomi and me from Power Struggle led off the party rockin' (we'll get you there next time Mister Rey!). Check the Beatrock website soon for those super crispy Beatrock Music shirts.

Next, the crowd fell in love with your girl EyeAsage. Look out for her new Rocky Rivera album coming out soon (featuring production from your boy Fatgums!).

And finally, Bambu and DJ Phatrick rocked it like they always do:

The venue, the crowd, the film, and the performances were all fantastic, but the highlight of the night, hands down, was my family showing up! Even my 80+ year old auntie came out!

You can check out the rest of the photos at honozooloo.com

UPCOMING SHOW: Power Struggle in Honolulu!

Nomi and I will be joining Bambu and DJ Phatrick to perform at Tadashi Nakamura's A Song For Ourselves Hawai'i premiere! Please tell your Hawai'i cuzo's and friends to come thru.

EVENT INFO:

SEPT. 24, 2009 @ 7pm

NEXTDOOR - Honolulu (43 N. Hotel St in Chinatown)
ADDITIONAL SCREENING - SEPT. 24, 2009 @ 5:30pm UH Law School

To purchase tickets and get more info please visit: www.iijimafundraiser.blogspot.com

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and, if you haven't downloaded the mixtape:

Click HERE to download.

Tracklist:

1. Iijima, Miyamoto, Chin - "We Are The Children" (Intro)
2. Blue Scholars - "Cornerstone"
3. Native Guns - "Slave Thinking"
4. Native Guns feat. Geologic - "Agitation Propaganda"
5. Iijima, Miyamoto, Chin - "Jonathan Jackson"
6. Bambu - "When Will The Time Come?" prod. by Will Bracy
7. Kiwi - "Gaza 2 Oakland" prod. by DJ Phatrick
8. Blue Scholars - "Back Home"
9. Chris Iijima - "Vietnamese Lament"
10. Iijima, Miyamoto, Chin - "War Of The Flea" (Senz of Depth Remix feat. Bambu)
11. Bambu - "Chairman Mao" (Paper Planes edit)
12. Blue Scholars - "Fire For The People"
13. Kiwi - "Cause"
14. Native Guns feat. Geologic - "Said It" (Asi Remix)
15. Iijima, Miyamoto, Chin - Divide & Conquer (Fatgums Remix feat. Geologic, Kiwi, & Bambu)
16. Chris Iijima Soliloquy
17. Kiwi - "Imagine"
18. Bambu - "Seven Months"
19. Blue Scholars - "Life and Debt"


Your boy Fatgums produced the tracks highlighted in red!

FPAC: September 12 & 13

It's that time of the year again! FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture) is just around the corner. Power Struggle and T-Know of The CounterParts will be perfoming LIVE at 1pm on SATURDAY, September 12th. Please come out for great music, art, and food. When you're there, make sure to check out the BEATROCK booth for all of the new goodies from Beatrock Music. We'll be selling ...A Peaceful Riot... ON VINYL, The Samples Mixtape, Beatrock Music slipmats and Beatrock Music t-shirts. Hope to see you there!

FPAC INFO:
September 12 & 13
Point Fermin Park
Southern end of Gaffey St at Paseo del Mar
Los Angeles, CA 90731
http://www.filamarts.org/fpac/

You can pick up FPAC pre-sale tickets this Saturday at Beatrock in Long Beach during the “You Want to be Startin’ Something” Group Art Show Opening Reception.

THIS WEEKEND AT BEATROCK - “You Want to be Startin’ Something” Group Art Show

Beatrock and alfie numeric present:

“You Want to be Startin’ Something” Group Art Show Opening Reception

Artwork inspired by the King of Pop

Featuring the art of:
AIDGE
Anthony Montemar
Arty Perez
FELICIART of JAZMIN
Jerrel Conner
Kyle Kyte
Larsen Garma
Manila Ryce
Michael Virata
Nic Cowan
phloe
Simbulan
Stuter
Timoi
alfie numeric

and many more…

The Park’s Finest will be servin' their delicious BBQ and your boy Fatgums will be servin' all the best of MJ.



Price: Free!

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009

Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Beatrock 4158 Norse Way Long Beach, CA

End of Summer FUNK FUZZ

Say goodbye to summer in true FUNK FUZZ style!
THURSDAY AUGUST 27
FREE before 10:30pm, $5 after.

DJs:
KRISSFADER
ET
ROOTS
ReVISION

Ali Wong presents: What's Crackin' LA?

The homie Ali Wong will be in LA August 30th! Don't miss out on her crazy ass stand-up comedy.
Tickets are available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

Ali Wong presents: What's Crackin' LA?
August 30, 2009 9:00 PM
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
1323-A 3rd Street Prominade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

On another note, download this crazy ass freestyle mixtape if you like crazy ass freestyle music:

SUMMERTIME IN THE LBC

Come join us this Thursday at QUE SERA in Long Beach!

Mass Movement's FUNK FUZZ - THIS THURSDAY NIGHT in Long Beach!!!

THIS THURSDAY, MAY 28TH!!


Shouts out to the graduating CLASS OF 2009!
Come celebrate at the freshest party in the LBC!

Come early to hear ReVISION's 1ST EVER LIVE DJ SET and get in FREE!!!
You don't wanna miss this...

plus KRISSFADER, ET, and ROOTS spinning that new Long Beach sound..

Que Sera
1923 E 7th St, LBC
FREE BEFORE 11
$5 after

MASS MOVEMENT TV: ...A Peaceful Riot... Release Party/Mr T. Art Show Video

Another dope MASS MOVEMENT TV installment from Tadashi Nakamura and Eric Tandoc:

Peace to Bambu, Beatrock, Alfie Numeric, The Park's Finest, Mass Movement - THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SUCH A GREAT EVENT!!! Let's do it again for the POWER STRUGGLE record!

THANKS TAD (aka Mr. 30/30)!!!

MUSIC DOWNLOAD ...A PEACEFUL RIOT... Release Party - DJ TANNER - LIVE AT BEATROCK MIX

click to download:

In his Beatrock shirt w/ Common:

Upcoming Event - Heart and Sole

Join the California Heart Center Foundation in efforts to advance the science and treatment of heart disease, which continues to be the number one cause of death in the U.S. today. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Foundation’s research, education, & patient care initiatives. As a community we can truly make a difference – not only in the quality of care, but in the quality of life of patients suffering from this disease. For more info on the Foundation please visit http://www.calheart.org/

Date & Time: Sunday, July 19, 2009

Location: Westwood - Corner of LeConte & Broxton - 10928 LeConte Blvd.

Registration Closing Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 11:59 PM

More Pictures from the Release Party: NiomieSoulfly's Slideshow

photo slideshow by niomiesoulfly.

Thanks Leslie!

More from the ...A PEACEFUL RIOT... Release Party

Ain't No Future In Your Frontin' 2009

(song produced by DJ Phatrick)
Fatgums x Bambu - ...A Peaceful Riot... CD Release Party from yeahmanh on Vimeo.

Everybody is cheesing in this one - sometimes I think Bam should do stand up:

The Committee kilt it:

...as did The Aesthetics Crew:

...as did Power Struggle:

The good folks at Beatrock peddlin' t-shirts:

Venise and Eseel in front of their childhood hang out (next door to Beatrock!):

DJ Tanner saying "please buy the album!"

...A PEACEFUL RIOT... Release Party Recap

The Fatgums X Bambu X Beatrock X The Park's Finest X Mr T Art Show extravaganza was a HUGE success!!! Thank you to everyone who came out and to all of those who were there in spirit.

Some highlights:

Eating deeeeeelicious BBQ from The Park's Finest:

Being able to share the turntables with some of my favorite DJ's (DJ Tanner, Gammaray, ET, Krissfader, and Phatrick):

Having the whole CounterParts crew together (T-Know, BraelanB, Otayo Dubb, Gammaray, Fatgums):

Watching the Jem Girls' dance party:

Learning that I am horrible at interviews (Sorry Tad! Thanks Eseel!):

Meeting and chopping it up with this dude named Chris Rafie who turns out to be a UCLA Med School applicant as well as a dope-ass photographer. Here are some of the pictures he took:

Seeing my brother walk in with seven OE 40's (and seeing Josie!):

Trading CD's with the homie Aidge from The Aesthetics Crew, just like old times on Bruinwalk:

Finally meeting the Great Alfie Numeric:

Seeing Mr. T like you ain't never seen him before:

Catching up with Nomi of Power Struggle and planning our Fatgums X Power Struggle record:

Feeling love and support from everyone that night and finding a new family in the folks at Beatrock:

The CD is now available at http://www.beatrock.com/. PLEASE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT HIP HOP!!!