Cypher Adikts is not just a jam it’s a movement born out of a necessity in today’s community to bring balance in our culture. Away from the competitions and music interruption this jam is all about keeping it raw and representing to the fullest. There’s not much more to say, the name speaks for itself…
East3: Break down a little about your self and what you represent? Bonita: What up! My name is Bonita Lovett aka “Bgirl Bonita”, originally from Phoenix, AZ, and now residing in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been dancing since I can remember, coming from a very soulful & musical family full of singers, dancers and performers.…
EAST3: Describe the moment you were introduced to Hip Hop and decided this is the lifestyle you wanted to be a part of and why? LEANSKI: The funny thing is we did not know any movement was happening we were living it, for us it was a way of life. Where I grew up we…
One East Bay Community In Oakland, California is taking action against taggers who deface public property. Some of the best Aerosol Artist in the World are replacing those tags with some beautiful images. On 15th St. between Webster/Franklin in Downtown Oakland was the target of spray can taggers. Art gallery owner Jaime Galindo and his…
Q: At what age did you start getting into Hip Hop and why? A: I was hip hop the day I was born. It wasn’t really a choice. It all happened naturally, and I thank my family for that. My dad “Leanski” and my uncle “Noz” are pioneers in the hip hop community over here…
Headed to the Paddock to finish the Illest x Transformers production created by Kraze1 (Crown Works Garage) and myself. Kraze is rocking ‘Jaz’ (Porsche Autobot) and it coming out super fly! The character is rendered based of the Illest release of the classic rendering of Jaz in collaboration with Transformers. Stay tuned…
Love, Light and Blessings to my fam “Gabe Yuen”. This dude is a good soul and will be missed by many! The Ancestors have a higher purpose for him. My sincerest condolences to the family. Rest in Peace an we will Celebrate your Life! June 15, 1980 – Nov 13, 2012
Love n Light HEAVY D aka Dwight Arrington Myers! Your music made a positive impact in my life growing up. Thank you for your musical contributions to Hip Hop, we lost a legend one year ago today, but he will not be forgotten! Rest in Peace HEAVY D 1967-2011! Aloha ʻOe to our Ancestor!