CULTURE CONTENT — oakland
NimSins - "Sword" featuring Dreego and Nxseasxns
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"Sword", new visuals from NimSins featuring Dreego and Nxseasxns is an above the clouds stream of conscious joint covering more topics in one song then most contemporary albums: relationships, trauma, societal issues etc etc. Since Drums & Ammo has been rocking with NimSins we learned quick that he was an upcoming artist with the knack of creating new music with a classic feel that appeals to his contemporaries as well as the "OG' segment of the Hip Hop diaspora. That's exemplified in this line from his feature Nxseasxns "Blowing down dro like the Ohio Players". Stay at DNA dot com...
DNA Friendly Fire "Zumbi of Zion-i" Interview by Drums & Ammo
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DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion of Zion I for an in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into a cool conversation with homies discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene as a whole has evolved. *Interview from 2015. #JusticeForZumbi #DNA
Poo$ie - Words Don't Hurt feat. Pimping P & D. Marie (prod. OG Jarin)
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"Words Don't Hurt" is the latest visual offering from "Still Ain't Easy", the project from Oakland MC (by way of Downtown New Orleans) Poo$ie. Poo$ie's mantra "Words don't hurt but they hurtin me" is to the point and much needed in an industry that evolves and develops it seems by the minute. Musician/Producer and frequent collaborator OG Jarin always finds a path to provide the Soulful soundscape that encourages introspection and soul searching. Check out "Words Don't Hurt" and the project "Still Ain't Easy" HERE Follow them: @Poosie_Apex @OGjarin Shot and Edited: @seanietsunami300 Still Ain't Easy Album is now available on all...
DNA X Dope Only "Friendly Fire" July 29, 2022
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Catch a special DNA “Friendly Fire” tonite 9-10pm www.ADP.fm @alldayplayfm, curated by @dopeonly.marketing and mixed by @ammbaataa for Drums&Ammo. Shout out Dope Only for rockin with us #oaklandca #DNA
YARED KIFLAI - RIPPLE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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Oakland MC Yared Kiflai shows range with his latest release/visual for "Ripple". Kiflai: "What a year It’s been a month got my digits up, feeling numb since I lost my pops yea the jig is up". "Ripple" Produced by Ryan Pham, taps into the relatable feeling much of society is having at this moment in time during pandemic: loss and chaos. Words directly from Kiflai: "Ripple is a time capsule documenting this crazy year I just had". The Pham produced soundscape lends the perfect backdrop for the somber but skillful delivered Kiflai wordplay. If art is how we decorate space...