Behind the Boards: Romo
If there were a “King of Sampling” in LA, Romo would take the crown. Whether it’s revisiting soulful classics on songs like Rucci's “Wishing on a Star” or tracks for…
Behind the Boards: Ron-Ron
“Ron-Ron Do That Shit!” You cannot think of the new LA rap scene without the man who made the blueprint for much of it — Ron-Ron the producer. The 21…
Meet MaZhe, the one-of-a-kind creator who just wants to be great
The suburban city of Glendale offers a rather calm atmosphere, serving as the home to massive shopping malls and nearby hiking trails that keep their residents occupied. For the promising…
Behind the Boards: Yike Mike
Yike Mike grew up in the I.E., but by now he's been making noise all across California. Already, he's worked with artists such as SOBxRBE and Joe Moses, and at…
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Prince Kofi Tells the Story of his Five Years in LA
A lot can change in five years. Move to a new city as well and it’s likely your life will become even more different, especially when you settle on Los…
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Why Do Sound Engineers Matter More Than Ever? We Asked a Few to Find Out
The importance of having a quality sound engineer work on your project can’t be stressed enough. For those looking to explore new sounds and textures in their music, finding the…
“EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE WAS ON THIS STREET”: KEE RICHE$ DESCRIBES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ‘RAISED OFF ROSECRANS’
In all the years Kee Riche$ has lived at his Compton home just off Rosecrans Avenue, his block hasn’t changed much. The houses are the same, and for the most…
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“I Was So Shy I Didn’t Know I Was Funny”: KYLE Breaks Down Toxic Masculinity
KYLE knows all too well what it means to feel crappy about feeling like men aren’t allowed to express themselves. Before earning success with his early mixtapes and later rocketing…
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INTERVIEW: Music isn’t the Answer for Jetpack Jones, it’s Step One of the Pyramid
Jetpack Jones doesn’t look at music as the be-all and end-all of his artistic journey. In fact, Jetpack Jones doesn’t look at any specific medium as the be-all and end-all…