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DNA Album Spotlight by Shann Bajwa   Brother Ali & unJUST Bring The Love & Service Written by Shaan Bajwa The latest full length album from Brother Ali since his collaboration with Evidence, Secrets & Escapes in 2019, is Love & Service. This time he's teamed up with unJUST, which looking at it written out, feels like an equal opposite to the tape he did with Evidence, but not just in name. On that album, the tone was much more serious and almost ominous, whereas this time around, he's a bit more peaceful sounding. Not to say that Brother Ali is...

 DNA Album Spotlight by Shann Bajwa    Gizzle McFly - Bosses Always Get Paid Last Gizzle McFly’s latest release, Bosses Always Get Paid Last, boasts 10, smooth self produced tracks from the Richmond California native. Throughout the project, Gizzle takes us through the progression from a worker to a boss, with a bigger focus on the day to day of a boss. There's always work to be done and things to be taken care of, even on your days off. As a boss, you want to make sure that everyone working for and with you are being taken care...

 DO D.A.T. is a pillar in the community pushing Hip Hop through education as well as traditionally tearing down performances on the mic. He's got solo albums and albums with his former "The Attik" crew. As far as seeing MC's live and direct, you won't find too many sharper than DO D.A.T. We've been DO D.A.T. supporters for years so linking up for his latest release is an honor, catch the album "The Skinny 3: Skeleton K3y" on the way way. Let's hear some more direct from Dat. 1. Artist name/Influences:  DO D.A.T. AKA DATAMEN AKA Silky Socks Simmons AKA...

  The reason the Drums & Ammo platform exist is to amplify those whose art/ lifestyle /ideas inspire Us. For over a decade I've personally been connected to the Bay Area raised San Diego born The Fresh Yard and the individuals who are the key components to The Fresh Yard Label/Brand. Home to some of the best artists the West Coast has to offer: producer Sir Veterano alongside MC's Fashawn, Flii Stylz, Mitchy Slick and T.A. The Handful. We had in depth interviews with Sir Veterano and Flii Stylz on the DNA podcast "This; That; and the Third"  (listen here Sir...

We're setting off this 420 weekend in proper fashion with "Roll The Fuel", the latest offering from DNA Family Barbaydose! Barbaydose has been tucked away in the Legendary Slap Wagon Studio (Oakland, CA) putting the finishing touches on their upcoming project (to be announced soon.) Let's get some more info directly from the Barbaydose Crew, Happy 420!   1. Name background Influences. Barbaydose crew repping the Bay Area and beyond. We are a rap trio featuring Bsidez, WeIntheCloud and Hiright. The weight of the production for the group is handled by Hiright with Cloud and Bsidez holding down the bar...