L.A. Leakers – Shade 45/XM66 Show 04.23.11 Featuring DOM KENNEDY

The L.A. Leakers chopped it up with the West Coast’s DOM KENNEDY last weekend and he revealed that a video for “Designer Shit,” off The Original Dom Kennedy, will be or is in the works, among other things. Check out the full interview below. Videos from the interview coming soon.

Break 1: DOM KENNEDY talks about past projects and current projects.

Break 2: DOM KENNEDY talks about OGDK artwork, singles and visuals.

Break 3: DOM KENNEDY discusses West Coast exposure and LA trends.

Break 4: DOM KENNEDY talks about not being a part of XXL’s 2011 freshman class.

Check out the entire L.A. Leakers/Shade 45 show below with music from Ya Boy, DOM KENNEDY, Big Sean, H.O.P.E. and more..

Full Show

Download: LA Leakers Shade45/XM66 G Unit Radio Show (04.23.11)

Video: Dom Kennedy Discusses Trends In Hip-Hop and “Thirsty” LA Girls

I added the “thirsty” description above, because those are the LA girls I believe he’s is referencing, and I wanted to make sure to clarify that. Cause I know for sure that this LA girl (points to myself) has a solid career, a side-hustle, a better credit score, 401k, and health benefits than you. We clear? *snap, snap*

Dom Kennedy sits down with iHipHop.com to discuss becoming a perennial artists as opposed to a “buzz artist”, trends in hip-hop, and how girls in LA need to get their priorities in order.

Props iHipHop

Video: MTV News’ New West Week With Odd Future, Casey Veggies & More (Teaser)

In recent years, a new wave of hip-hop acts has emerged, awakening a newfound interest in L.A. hip-hop culture.

Starting Monday, April 18th, MTV News will be showcasing Los Angeles’ most buzzed about hip-hop talent. The week will start off with a double dose of Mixtape Monday highlighting Casey Veggies’ Sleeping In Class and Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon. The “New West Week” will include interviews with Odd Future, Black Hippy, Dom Kennedy, Pac Div and more.

All week, we’ll be bringing you interviews with these artists to watch, breaking it down into four categories: the Black Hippy, the Future, Up and Coming, the Party and the Underdog. Each day, MTV News’ Sway and our hip-hop beat team will focus on a theme and recap the following day.

It’s about damn time, right? Stay tuned.

Props to Steven Roberts.

Video: Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs & Casey Veggies At Fader Showcase (MTV RapFix)

Props to MTV News covering events that showcase independent and upcoming artists. A little birdie told me that MTV News will be airing segments highlighting LA hip hop artists in a few weeks. Yes!

The free Fader event, which took place Tuesday, had three solid acts, Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs and Casey Veggies. Gangsta Gibbs, who recently signed with Young Jeezy’s label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment, is preparing to release his next project, Baby Faced Killa. West coast MC Dom Kennedy is prepping Westside With Love 2 and is leaning toward a May release for the project. It seemed like one hell of a show. Salty I had to miss it.

Our own LA Leaker and ex-convict DJ SourMilk even had a mention in the RapFix article. Woot!

Video: Karmaloop TV – Dom Kennedy Interview

While in NYC, Dom Kennedy (hey, that rhymes) stopped by the Karmaloop offices to talk about his latest project, The Original Dom Kennedy, and why he decided to have different artworks for each single on the tape. Shout out to Jovan from PHRE$HCRU for designing each all the artwork.

Video: Dom Kennedy On MTV’s Mixtape Daily

With the West making a good amount of noise, Mixtape Daily has decided to feature Dom Kennedy‘s latest mixtape and one of my personal current favorites, The Original Dom Kennedy.

“It was a part of me that wasn’t in all of those projects, and with The Original Dom Kennedy, it was a time for me to take a stand in music. The way we grew up and our lifestyle, being kids from the inner city of Los Angeles. I just felt like that was missing,” Dom said.

Watch as Dom shares the meaning behind the project and a few standout tracks from The Original Dom Kennedy. Download it for free, here.

LA Events: 4/5 – The FADER presents LIVE with Freddie Gibbs, Dom Kennedy and Casey Veggies at The Echo

The FADER presents vitaiminwater uncapped LIVE featuring from Freddie Gibbs, Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies and Power 106’s DJ Coke-E will be mixing for the night. You know what the best part of this event besides the great lineup? It’s FREE! Yes, ladies and gents… I said FREE. You just have to RSVP and I’m sure you have to show up early as well. The show is on Tuesday! See you there!

Click here to RSVP.

DOM KENNEDY x Los Angeles Leakers – Best After Bobby (Mixtape)

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Big Shout to the homie Dom Kennedy! “Is that Kanye West up in the limo??? Nah that’s just the future of the west up in the limo!” When DJ sourMILK came to me and said…”Yo Jus…Dom wants us to do his new mixtape”…I new it was gonna be hot, But i didn’t realize it was gonna be this hot!! Dom kills every track! Download Best After Bobby now!

Download: DOM KENNEDY x Los Angeles Leakers – Best After Bobby