THURZ, Rich Kidd and Rocki Evans collaborated on a soulful, life-inspired record assisted with production by both Junia-T and Rich Kidd. “Keep the Faith” will be featured on the upcoming mixtape 517 W Queen Tape by Thurz, and We On Some Rich Kidd Shit vol.6 by Rich Kidd.
I wrote a song that gave the first person account of what Rodney King experienced before his infamous beating by officers Powell, Koon, Wind and Briseño. With the help of Mister Whitmore and Ed Cañas, we also created a visual piece time-lapsing the mutilation of Rodney’s face. I released this piece on the 20 year anniversary of his beating last year, March 3rd, 2011. This year on April 29th, 2012, marked the 20 year annivesary of the Los Angeles Riots, the most historical event in Los Angels history. The Riots were sparked by the acquittal of the officers who beat King, which caused 6 days of pandemonium in the city. This event marks Rodney King as a figure with direct influence on our culture showcasing the unjust relationship between LAPD and the South Central community, racism, the legal system, and everything society was and still may be. Rodney King and the Los Angeles Riots also served as inspiration for the rebirth of my solo career, and with him passing yesterday I felt it was necessary to revisit the song and visual before releasing new videos and music.
Rest in Peace, Rodney King (April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012).
Download: THURZ – Rodney King (Audio)
Buy L.A. Riot on iTunes.
THURZ sits down with Dumbfoundead in a Honda Civic for the latest episode of “The Hotbox.” THURZ discusses his artistry, L.A. Riot, collaborating with Black Thought of The Roots, and provides a live performance of the unreleased, insane record, “Who Stole My Swim Trunks.”
This past weekend LAUNFD headed over to COLORS on Pico for the release of THURZ’s limited edition hat to commemorative the 1992 LA Riots.
Since we can’t embed it on the site, you can watch the recap at LAUNFD.
Lastest visual off of Thurz‘ L.A. Riot.
Directed by Super Official.
Plain and simple, this record is hot as fuck. DOWNLOAD THIS SHIT! Shout to Thurz, Ro & London!
Download: Thurz – BIGTINGSAGWAAN (Snippet)
For some reason my iPhone didn’t catch lighting until the second half of the song so I decided not to leave y’all in the dark and show the last half of the video. Moving on, Thurz brought out BJ The Chicago Kid to perform “Hell’s Angel” at his show at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles last night. Great track! Shout out to Dream Urban for throwing a dope show!
L.A. Riot and Pineapple Now-Laters on iTunes now.
Dream Urban Clothing presents Pac Div & Thurz live in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre, March 9th, 2012. The last Dream Urban event I heard about was pretty much history. Yeah, it was the show where The Game passed on the west coast torch to Kendrick Lamar. Anywho, don’t miss out on this one. 16+.
Get your tickets here!
This video is dope! Definitely lives true to its title. Check out the black-and-white visual for “Dope,” produced by THX, found on Thurz‘ album, L.A. Riot.
Directed by Mister Whitmore.
If you haven’t picked up L.A. Riot, CLICK HERE!
Ro Blvd links up with THURZ for the first official single off his album “HEART POUNDING PANIC,” scheduled for a January 2012 release.
Download: Ro Blvd ft. Thurz – Great Going Good
So happy for my guy, Thurz. I know how much work he put into this and how much it means to him. Congrats on a GREAT project, bro-shot! Purchase on iTunes below.
Purchase on iTunes: Thurz – L.A. Riot
