Scoop DeVille – Suavecito [LISTEN]

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New music from our homie, Scoop Deville, with some extra spices from DJ Quik on the mix! Scoop is also working with LA based clothing line, SSUR, to re-create a small collection of LA RAZA merchandise as a tribute to Scoop’s father, Frost. Frost is an integral part of the roots and cultural history in Los Angeles. The record, LA RAZA, meaning “The People”, was a groundbreaking song and video in for the hispanic community and culture. The collection, consisting of t-shirts, hoodies, coach jackets, snapback hats and beanies, is available in limited quantities at SSUR.COM and in store at SSUR Los Angeles.

Decoded: DJ Quik Breaks Down “Justify My Thug” (Video)

In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of “The Black Album”, artist and producer DJ Quik sits down with JAY Z’s Life + Times to discuss his production on “Justify My Thug”. Quik talks his inspiration for the record, the relationship between a producer and the rapper, and Madonna’s involvement in the making of the song.

Video: Amoeba’s “What’s In My Bag?” with DJ Quik (@djquik)

DJ Quik stops by Amoeba Hollywood and shares his music purchases while shopping at Amoeba. He also talks about jazz, soul, Broadway, Sgt. Pepper’s, how rap and comedy go hand in hand, and a lot more. Watch the video above then check out Quik’s full shopping list here.

Video: Jonathan Mannion’s Classic Art Gallery ft. Swizz Beatz, DJ Quik & Dom Kennedy

Since 1996 Jonathan Mannion has displayed his love for Hip Hop by letting us experience it through his eyes. Classic Art Gallery, presented by Reebok, brings you Mannion’s photography of legendary and up-and-coming celebrities. The event also includes performances and special guests Swizz Beatz, DJ Quik, Dom Kennedy, Big Daddy Kane, and more.

Reebok threw a great event for Jonathan Mannion at Milk Studios in Hollywood. Open bar, great music, live performances and amazing audience. Check out the recap above!

Video: Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat, DOC, & 1500 or Nothin In The Studio For Dre’s ‘Detox’

The title pretty much sums up the videos. We have Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat, DOC, & 1500 or Nothin in the studio listening to unreleased music, creating beats and working on Detox, the album you thought would never see daylight. Looks like this dream may become a reality.

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Video: Studio Session with Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat, DOC, 1500 or Nothin & DJ Pooh

Recently Snoop reunited with his West coast fam in the studio to make some stuff for the highly anticipated Detox and we have very exclusive footage of the session. Check it out as Snoop, DJ Quik, Battlecat, DOC, 1500 or Nothin’ and DJ Pooh get together to make some real West coast music.

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