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In this first Video/in-person episode of This; That; & the Third Ammbaataa sits with the group Barbaydose (Bsidez, Hiright and WeInTheCloud) out of the Bay Area. Fresh off of their latest video offering "SEASONS" (HERE) the crew breaks down their upbringing, influences, and how coming up under the tutelage of The Hieroglyphics has shaped and informed them on how to move. Barbaydose describes what it was like adjusting to the Pandemic as artists and how they used the shutdown to their advantage. See what's next for Barbaydose and more. Filmed at the Fairfax Studio in East Oakland, CA. Follow them:...

Bay Area hip-hop group Barbaydose is a trio featuring WeIntheCloud and Bsidez on the raps with Hiright creating the sonic canvas for the emcees to paint on. Every member contributes to the overall vision and aesthetic of each piece created. Barbaydose has been recording together for a few years and dropped their first record Future Reminiscent in June 2020 during the onset of the pandemic. Barbaydose met through the love of music. Bsidez and WeintheCloud met via the Hieroglyphics crew and Hiright and WeintheCloud met through family and the love of Hip-Hop. All being students of the art it was...

For the third consecutive month Macarthur Maze shares another visual- “San Pablo Dam” produced by DJ D Sharp and Directed by NOBL. This time around we hear from members Champ Green, D.Bledsoe & Blvck Achilles. The video highlights Downtown Oakland as Macarthur Maze continues to exhibit their intent to put on for the Bay. With this momentum it’s safe to assume a full length project is probably not far off. But for now, enjoy “San Pablo Dam” along with “First Friday” & “Thank You Have a Nice Day” all on Youtube now! Follow The Crew: @MacarthurMaze

MacArthur Maze's Blvck Achilles releases his latest visual for the DJ Basta produced ‘Extra Dirty’- Featuring Ian Kelly, Champ Green, Roux Shankle & Bryan C. Simmons.  "Extra Dirty" is the 3rd Single from The Blvck Achilles & DJ Basta project  ‘Friendly Neighborhood Demigod’ out now, listen HERE. Released as cross promo for the upcoming MacArthur Maze "Blvck Saturday" project produced by DJ D Sharp Produced by DJ Basta w/ Bryan C. Simmons on keys. Mixed/Mastered by Scott “SK” Kaminski  Shot & Edited by Nobl  @blvckachilles @rootanbranches @firstnameian @rouxshankle @champgreen @bryancsimmons @noblphotos @sk_slapwagon @djdsharp @macarthurmaze

The Drums & Ammo Show "Unda" featuring Champ Green, D.Bledsoe with DJ D Sharp at The Complex (San Francisco). Check out Champ Green's latest project "Adult Contemporary Playeristic Love Diaries" and D.Bledsoe's "Rich & Saucy" both produced by  @noblmusic4997  as well as MacArthur Maze "First Friday" out NOW. Ⓜ️Ⓜ️ #dna @imdbledsoe  @champgreen  @DJDsharp www.DrumsAndAmmo.com Filmed at The Complex Recording Studio, SF #DNA