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"The Battle" Casual x Saafir -A Shomari Smith Short Film

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"The Battle" Casual x Saafir -A Shomari Smith Short Film

November 18, 1994 I was working at a company named ITS (Intermodal Transport Service located in Benicia, CA) where we inspected new cars being delivered by trains mostly. Job detail: check for damages caused during transport, folks living inside of the new whips etc etc. The whole day was filled with anticipation of the event jumping off that evening (as I rushed through inspecting Ford Mustangs, Explorers and some Lincoln Navi's.)  The Hiero/Hobo Junction Battle (which really wasn't a crew battle initially, find out why in the film) had garnered so much hype that it was comparable to a 87'...

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Fashawn & Sir Veterano - All Hail The King (Official Music Video)

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Fashawn & Sir Veterano - All Hail The King (Official Music Video)

New work from long time DNA friend/affiliate producer Sir Veterano and Fresno Cali MC Fashawn. From the upcoming Fresh Yard Records presents, Fashawn & Sir Veterano "All Hail The King" album featuring @aloeblacc, @elzhi, @planetasiamedallions and @djrevolution. Entirely produced by @sirveterano. Video directed by @yellownguyen.  Below check out our interview with Sir Veterano and his latest release "The Gathering".   https://www.mixcloud.com/DrumsAndAmmo/sir-veterano-the-gathering-interviewlistening-session-hosted-by-ammbaataa/ https://freshyardrecords.com/collections/music

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A-1 and Baghead - What's the Love for Then? (Official Video)

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A-1 and Baghead - What's the Love for Then? (Official Video)

New funk from Producer Baghead and fellow San Francisco representer A-1 on the vocals. This had been a DNA favorite since the snippet video clip hit Instagram. This song is a selection from Baghead's Instrumental release "Dedicated To Those Who" which is out now, but you can cop the full song with vocals on DSP's as well. Words from Baghead: "The Album brings into question the role artistry plays in community, love, and revolution." There's a lot happening in San Francisco as far as the Hip Hop output, a good majority of it has community involvement front and center. We're...

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Bryce Savoy "SEE NO EVIL" (Official Video) Ft. Marcel Allen

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Bryce Savoy "SEE NO EVIL" (Official Video) Ft. Marcel Allen

East Oakland-native & Neighborhood Diamond, Bryce Savoy further celebrates his #INDEPENDENCE by dropping his new video! "See No Evil" is Bryce Savoy's 4th visual release of the year, from his most recent project, "Neighborhood Diamonds." Shot & Directed By Chris Lein, the song features Long-Island native, Marcel Allen and is produced by Oakland-based Producer & Rapper, Ashlen Jordan. The video takes place throughout various spots in New York City and gives viewers a glimpse of a day in the life in Bryce's "Neighborhood". Be on the lookout for a string of releases from Bryce throughout the rest of this year....

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This; That; and the Third: The Flii Stylz Interview

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This; That; and the Third: The Flii Stylz Interview

On this episode of "This; That; and the Third" Ammbaataa sits with Richmond California Choreographer/Actor/MC Flii Stylz for an in-depth interview on his journey from being a member of the famed Bay Area dance crew Housing Authority to working with the likes of Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Backstreet Boys and more. Flii brings us to the moment a Too Short tape changed his life and set him on a path behind the mic. The two talk about Flii''s dance school and his latest film and music endeavors as an MC and music exec. Tune in for many jewels and...

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