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Smif-N-Wessun Revisit "Dah Shinin" For NPR Tiny Desk Concert

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Smif-N-Wessun Revisit "Dah Shinin" For NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Smif-N-Wessun have joined the growing list of Hip Hop artists to perform on NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concert series. The duo of Tek and Steele took it back to 1995’s Dah Shinin, performing “Bucktown” and “Stand Strong” from their classic debut. Smif-N-Wessun also premiered a new song, “One Time,” from their upcoming album with 9th Wonder. Smif-N-Wessun’s Tiny Desk Concert appearance comes amid an exciting time for the duo. The All, Tek and Steele’s collaborative effort with 9th Wonder, was completed in July. The Boot Camp Clik members just dropped its lead single, “Let It Go,” last week. The All...

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This; That; and The Third: The Z-Man Interview

• 2 chainz • 916 • anderson .paak • art • bay area • big Krit • Biz Markie • blackmoon • cee lo green • colemine records • da beatminerz • dapper dan • detroit • Dilated Peoples • DJ Premier • Eminem • eric b • Evidence • fashion • Fresh Prince • funk • gangstarr • Gucci • Hieroglyphics • hiphop • JAke one • Jay Electronica • Kendrick Lamar • krs one • ll cool j • lord finesse • Louie Vuitton • lowrider • Mike Tyson • mobb deep • monophonics • music • Nash Npire • oakland • pete rock • philly • portishead • prhyme • Producer • production • protools • psychedelic • public enemy • rakim • rapsody • Royce da 5'9 • Run DMC • Sac • Sacramento • san francisco • soul • Too Short • transistor sound studio • yelawolf

This; That; and The Third: The Z-Man Interview

In this episode of "This; That; and The Third" Dj Ammbush sits with San Francisco MC/Artist Z-Man. Z-Man breaks down his early influences and gives insight on his transition from being a independent artist to being signed to a major label. The guys talk Bay Area Hip Hop, veganism and Z-Man's first love: Art. Z-Man also exposes his partner in crime "The Gingerbread Man" and explains his introduction to the Hip Hop scene. Tune in for a wild interview with one of the Bay Area's illest. TTT3

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Zell-Self Vibe (Video)

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Zell-Self Vibe (Video)

Shout out to Drums & Ammo Affiliates The Jealous Guys for the alley oop and passing on this video of Hunters Point MC Zell. Not too much info on Zell but this video is all we need to know about right now. The video has Zell vibing out with introspective bars dealing with friends, family and everything in between. Special cameos from The Jealous Guys, Shot by @studiofive10, stay tuned for more from Zell on Drums & Ammo dot com. @zell_dmr

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This; That; and the Third: The Balance Interview

• 2 chainz • 916 • anderson .paak • art • bay area • big Krit • Biz Markie • blackmoon • california • cee lo green • colemine records • da beatminerz • dapper dan • detroit • Dilated Peoples • DJ Premier • Eminem • eric b • Evidence • fashion • Fresh Prince • funk • gangstarr • Gucci • Hieroglyphics • Hip Hop • hiphop • JAke one • Jay Electronica • Kendrick Lamar • krs one • ll cool j • lord finesse • Louie Vuitton • lowrider • Mike Tyson • mobb deep • monophonics • music • Nash Npire • NYC • oakland • pete rock • philly • portishead • prhyme • Producer • production • protools • psychedelic • public enemy • rakim • rapsody • Royce da 5'9 • Run DMC • Sac • Sacramento • san francisco • soul • Too Short • transistor sound studio • yelawolf

This; That; and the Third: The Balance Interview

In this episode of This; That; and the Third, DJ Ammbush talks with Bay Area recording artist Balance. The guys talk Organized Konfusion, the "New Bay" movement, Hyphy and of course Bay Area Hip Hop. Balance gives us a run down on his early days on the mic as well as his newest endeavors as a Film maker. Tune in and get inspired by the fire. DNA

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This; That; and The Third: The Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) Interview

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This; That; and The Third: The Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) Interview

DJ Ammbush sits down with Psychedelic Soul Brother #1 Kelly Finnigan, lead man/Producer of the Bay Area based band Monophonics. Kelly breaks down his role in the band as well as the history of Monophonics. Question: what Actor did Kelly produce for before said Actor went on to win a Oscar? #Producers, if you sample you need to look into the Monophonics catalog. Kelly explains the ins and outs of being on opposite side of sampling and how Monophonics works with producers who sample them. Ill convo, tune

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