MAKESHIFT- No Doze Mixtape Vol.2

Please listen to these 2 leaks from my upcoming mixtape titled No Doze Mixtape Vol.2 at therealmakeshift.com (bandcamp)


Thanks,

--

Makeshift
therealmakeshift.com
myspace.com/makeshiftism
facebook.com/makeshiftism
twitter.com/makeshiftism

Refused Art Culture Magazine Issue 8

Refused Art Culture Magazine Issue 8 includes art, interview, and photos from Dare, Krush, Swet, Loomit, C215, Nychos, Alex Pardee, Randy Brisco, and Victor A. Malagon. Contact Refused Art Culture Magazine at:
www.REFUSED.nu
www.myspace.com/refusedmagazine
www.facebook.com/refusedzine
And for full distribution list so you can purchase the magazine look under:
blogs.myspace.com/refusedmagazine

To submit art work of for promotion inquiries contact at:
Refused Magazine
P.O Box 518922
Modesto, CA 95358

Refused Art Culture Magazine is published by:
Independent Thinkers- Behind The Scenes 2010

GIGIO-CULTURE SHOCK ALBUM

REAL DOPE ALBUM ALL THE WAY AROUND. HAILING OUT OF FAIRFIELD , CA, GIGIO CORDOVA IS KILLING THE MIC.
CLICK HERE~> CLASSIC HIP HOP!!!!!


PEACE,
CRUSHCONGREGATION@GMAIL.COM

CONTACT & BOOKING:
GORILLASMOKE@GMAIL.COM


WWW.TWITTER.COM/GIGIORAPS
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GIGIO
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GIGIOCORDOVA

The Vibeout :SD Invasion#2 Summerline Pre-View/Art ,Music& Fashion Showcase

BEAT CLUB CO-OP CLOTHING&GORGEOUS WEAR PRESENTS:

The Vibeout :SD Invasion#2 Summerline Pre-View/Art ,Music& Fashion Showcase

Live performances by Smalls Uno (High Society/SD),Broken Dreams(SD) ,O-Phrap&5Th-p w/inDJnous (www.myspace.com/on5c),Universal Greetings (SD), Fifthyfathms,Rock Bottom (SD,OC)

Live Beat sets by Mac Digi(SD),HI-Res+ more to be announced

Art installations by :Are One (all day krew /SD),Sesoe ( L.I.T CREW/OX), Kenos One(1992),Runo 701,Ayler ( Battlegroundz,L.I.T Crew),Muter(LTS,KOG),CLOS,Risk (CMR),Sums,Chale,Arest,D.Castr,

+ more live artists to be announced !

Dj's: Zole(O.C.)& Deprave(SD),&W.Steele(Sleeping Giant Music/SD) announced !!! stay tuned

going down @

The Beauty Bar
4746 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92115-4517


7$ before 10:30,

10$ after that

21 and up

9pm-2am










Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist

Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
www.myspace.com/on5c


Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

Jump Up and Battle!!!!!

Jump Up To Get BeatDown

7/17/10..CLUB 6 ..S.F...IN THE DARKROOM...9PM...$5 DOOR...21&UP..LIVE PERFORMANCES BY.. ALL SOUL...MAKESHIFT...SEVEN DAY...O-PHRAP & 5TH-P..DJ-ZOLE ON THE 1's & 2's..PLUS 8 PERSON BEAT BATTLE..B.Y.O.B..$200 CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST PLACE..4 HRS OF STUDIO TIME FOR 2ND PLACE.. FOR ENTRY FOR THE BATTLE SEND ENTRY NAME AND SUBMIT 1 MP3 TO .... YORZTRULYPRODUCTIONS@YAHOO.COM .... SEE YOU THERE..

KJ- Repeat (Slakah the Beatchild Remix)

http://www.divshare.com/download/11684582-0a1





Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist

Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

O-Phrap- Million Dollar Dreams Prod. by Dibiase ( mp3)

http://www.divshare.com/download/11684469-986

Alright yall, this cat Ophrap is the man. He keeps me in tune with more music than I can listen to. He has the dope hip hop blaps and handles Fullerton on the daily. Don't
sleep on this O-Phrap- Million Dollar Dreams Prod. by Dibiase joint for FREEZY (means free).
Thank O.

Perksun - Crush Congegation - JteLords

Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist

Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

R u not CONVINCED yet??????

http://www.divshare.com/download/11684468-7db

New Freestyle I just did tonight over the Conglomerate beat...mp3 attached.....also a new blog photo is attached



New Album
"Lucid Dreams" coming in August 09

--
http://areyouconvinced.wordpress.com
http://myspace.com/jtraxthebeast
http://vimeo.com/convincedmusic

Be on the look out for Willie Be

http://www.mediafire.com/?miyd5nnnm0f

And another one from the dude OPHRAPADELIC!!!!!! Here he enlightens us with the cat named Willie Be. DOWNLOAD SOME FREE MUSIC!!!!!!





Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist

Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

This is how we chill :O.C.Summer Jam/Tee Shirt Launch +Aliso Black fundraiser

This is how we chill :O.C.Summer Jam/Tee Shirt Launch +Aliso Black fundraiser

Start Time:
Saturday, June 11, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, June 12, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: The Tropics Lounge
Street:
1842 w. Commonwealth ave .

City/Town:
Fullerton, CA 92831


Description


Beat Club Co-Op Clothing & Goregeous Wear Presents:

"This is How we Chill "O.C. Summer Kick-Off /Omar's B-Day performance/ 12 man Beat Battle for cash prize

Performances by :

Universal Greetings
(www.myspace.com/universalgreetings), O-Phrap, Omar "Big Oz "Azizi
+more
Live Canvas Art by Oathe
Exclusive beat set by Dj Zole w/ special performance by host of the night Aliso Black


Dj's:Zole &Stereotype on the 1's&2's
18+
10$ all night
9pm-2am

Contact: (714)612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
www.facebook.com/beatclubclothing
www.facebook.com/gorgeousqueenzcouture
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

Need Gear. I got gear for sale!!!!

Your boy has bills to pay so I am getting rid o some stuff. Hit me up with any questions at crushcongregation@gmail.com







M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 monitor speakers with stereo RCA to large headphone jack cable and power cord - $80



Zoom MRS-1266 with power cord - $250



Mbox 2 with MIDI cable, USB, Protools LE and original manual - $250



MicroKontrol with original software CD, manuals and cables in factory box - $225.00



MicroKorg with power cord - $250



MPC 1000 with printed manual, power cord and 2 (2 gig) CF cards - $480.00

Flying Heads ( Ruff Mix ) -FEAT. Mike Nova prod.by Dibiase -On5Th Coalition ( O-Phrap&5Th-p )

Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist

Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

A message from PhillipDrummond about the upcoming beat battles

What up folks...I wanted to let you know about 4 upcoming beat battles/events which I'll be organizing (there will be two beat battles at BAPC so it's actually 5 upcoming battles). I've attched fliers for some of these. The first is BART Series Beat Battle (BYO Beats) on Friday June 11th at Club 6. It is a fundraiser for a program that works with at-risk youth using Hip Hop called "Beats, Rhymes and Life." It's a $15 entry fee which generates the prize and covers a BRL tshirt Here's the concept: producers from Oakland/East Bay/San Jose who rep the Oakland A's will get green tshirts with yellow print that say "Beats, Rhymes and Life" and will battle among themselves in a bracket and the same will go for those reppin the Giants and the winners of each of those groups will battle each other in the final round for the cash prize. The fliers for this one are BART cards (see attached) and will be the size of BART cards...should be ready Tuesday. We're expecting a good turnout for this one, so please get at me and let me know if you want in.

The second is my "All Over the Map Throwback Beat Battle" Thurs July 1st @ Element Lounge, in which contestants will do a different regional style each round (boom-bap/east coast, dirty south, west coast g-funk, Bay Area Hyphy/Mob) for a cash prize. Also a canned food drive for Glide Memorial. Non-competitors/your folks can get up to +6 free guest list by RSPV'ing on going.com/alloverthemapbeatbattle

The third is the Bay Area producer conference at which FLO and I will be hosting and helping with the main battle (you must read the directions in the further down in this email on all entry rules etc. and/or watch this video where FLO explains) and also a sample flip battle during the break. I have discounted tix for $65 (standard price is $80) for all past winners of my beat battles. Get at me ASAP!

The fourth Beat Battle is the Oldies Beat Battle on Thursday July 29th @ Element Lounge, in which producers will be flipping oldies (50's/60's) head to head for a cash prize and gear.

BAPC Main Beat Battle (Submissions & Guidelines)

PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TRACKS
We are only accepting tracks from CONFIRMED BAPC REGISTRANTS who purchase a ticket. Emails will be discarded if guidelines are not followed.

Email Submission & Guidelines
Each ticket purchased allows for one submission to the beat battle
In order to submit you must register for the BAPC and have a valid ticket or
registration code
When submitting you will attach 3 Beats or Beats w/Hooks in MP3 form to bapcbeats@gmail.com (Please note upon submission, BAPC is not liable for the music sent via email)
Deadline to submit for BAPC Showcase is June 30th 2010
6 Producers will be selected and will be notified via email by July 20th 2010
A Follow up phone call from a member of the BAPC Staff will be made to the six finalists by July 14 to review specifics and answer questions and concerns. If you do not receive a call by then, try again next year.
Once you have registered, submit your tracks for the 2nd Annual BAPC Producer Showcase at bapcbeats@gmail.com
EVENT DETAILS:
BAPC Showcase Specifics

Time allotted (60 Minutes)

Saturday July 24th, 2010
at the Fort Mason

The Selected 6 Producers will present their material in front a panel of Producers, A&R's, and Industry Execs, by playing 3 beats or beats w/hooks from a CD. They are only allowed a maximum of ONE - MINUTE AND A HALF EACH for each track. (Total CD no longer than 4.5 minutes)
ORDER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM. Out of the 6 Producers, ONE will be selected to win the prize package
The judge panel (TBA) will provide feedback for all 6 producers in the showcase
and select the BAPC winner



Winner Walks Away with a prize package from sponsors including



$1,000 Guitar Center Gift Certificate

plus other prizes to be announced soon!!!!!!


PRODUCERS PLEASE NOTE:



Hooks can be on your beats, but ABSOLUTELY NO SINGING OR RAPPING ON THE VERSES.



You will be judged 1-10 (10 being the best) on the following categories:

Originality (something new and fresh, doesn't sound like anything out there)
Marketability (can the song be on the radio or on an album? Can you hear someone spitting over it?) - We will be emphasizing this category especially
Quality (sounds are crisp, separation in the mixes, low end is thumping, good arrangement and transitions, etc.)
Overall Potential (does this producer have what it takes to get to the next level?)

The GROUCH in Modesto June 18th

THE GROUCH of LIVING LEGENDS!!

+ EQUIPTO & BORED STIFF

FRIDAY JUNE 18TH @ THE FAT CAT MUSIC HOUSE & LOUNGE IN DOWNTOWN MODESTO!

+ PERFORMANCES BY
COB@LT, SQUALD THE TROLL, JUSUM ONE, TRONIKFUQ, ENZYME DYNAMITE & DJ TRU JUSTICE, THA THURD & DJ Q, TALK TO STRANGERS, FOURCAST, PHATRAXXX, MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES,JABBERJAWZ & MORE!

DJ PERKSUN ON THE 1'S & 2'S

DOORS OPEN @ 9:30PM and show starts at 10pm!(SHARP)
21+ $15 presale & $20 at the door

presales available at www.tickets.com OR
at fat cat (930 11th st) modesto 209 524-1400

Bring your sketchbooks out !!!!

Sketchbook Battles / OPEN MIC for MC'S every Thursday at The Underground inModesto 516 McHenry ave next to End Of Trail Tattoo & Running Iron 6:30till 9:30 pm FREE!!!

crushcongregation@gmail.com

This is how we chill :Summer Jam +Mellowdramatics Album Release Party

This is how we chill :Summer Jam +Mellowdramatics Album Release Party

Start Time:	Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2:00am
Location:	2nd street jazz club
Street:	366 e. 2nd street
City/Town:	Los Angeles, CA
	View Map

Description

Beat Club Co-Op Clothing & Goregeous Wear Presents:

"This is How we Chill "Summer Kick-Off /O-Phrap's B-Day Bash /Mellowdramatics Album Release Party

Performances by : O&5th Coalition ( O-Phrap&5th-p ), Symmetric& Intention w/Dj E-Knox ,Rock Bottom ,Exclusive set by West Coast Bay Area Legend L'Roneous ( Roller Coaster EP out now )

free Download link here:
http://lroneous.bandcamp.com/album/roller-coaster-ep?type=email&sig=88b7f0b93cadfdac0a0f9aa3e40e83fc&auto=mp3-320&payment_id=3687198637


+more
Live Canvases & Body Art
Exclusive beat set by Elephant Gerald w/ special performance by host of the night Cleen


Dj's:Zole &Stereotype on the 1's&2's
18+
10$ all night
9pm-2am

Contact: (714)612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
www.facebook.com/beatclubclothing
www.facebook.com/gorgeousqueenzcouture
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

Mike Nova Tape Download

www.knownasnova.com

OPHRAP IS THE BESTEST!!!!!!

He always hooks it with the dope FREE DOWNLOADS!!!!!

ALL OVER THE MAP THROWBACK BATTLE

Phillipdrummond Presents
All Over the Map Throwback Beat Battle + canned food drive for Glide Memorial Food Bank

Contestants create beats in the following four regional styles/genres and go head to head for a cash prize and gear:

East Coast/Boom-Bap
Dirty South
West Coast G-Funk
Bay Area Hyphy/Mob

$7 w/can of food, $10 w/out
Hosted by FLO
with Phillipdrummond on the 1's and 2's

for more info, to get in, etc.:
philthybeats.com
philthy@philthybeats.com
facebook.com/philthydrummond
@philthydrummond
Official Site: http://philthybeats.com

JettDee Bohemian Rhapsody Flip

CONVINCED- A TRUE DOPE MC!!!!!!

Who is Convinced?…..Convinced is a Southern California native with
an ear and passion for music in all forms and genres. Raised in a
single parent home by his mother for nearly half of his life as an
only child, Quentin gained an interest in music at an early age by way
of his mother who was a collector of 60's & 70's music at that time.
Born in the early 80's, Quentin was at the center of the musical shift
that took place with the emergence of Glam Rock & Hip Hop which would
play a pivotal role in his life.
As he grew older, his love affair with music became his main source of
happiness and occupied most of his time. He began rapping, or as
Convinced would like to call it, "Story Telling" in 12th grade with a
group of friends from his High School. He then realized that not only
did he think of himself as a good lyricist but other's also enjoyed
hearing him express himself lyrically. This motivated him to work on
mastering his craft. During this time he worked with various
producers, but none of them could satisfy Quentin's hunger for a
fresh/unique sound that would separate him from the typical "rapper".
Quentin's obsession with standing out has pushed him to be more
creative and diverse than what you'd be accustom to hearing in the
world of Hip Hop. As the years passed he went from battling people in
his High School Cafeteria to performing at various venues, winning
several competitions and battles, and now for the past few years
composing & producing songs himself. His chest pounding, head rocking,
one of a kind production has pushed the boundaries of not only hip hop
but music in general. Convinced infuses hip hop, jazz, & soul with
touches of futuristic electronica, rock, and rhythms from all over the
globe. He thrives on standing out and creating music that is not of
the norm.
Along with his production talents, "Convinced" is an excellent song
writer who captures the essence of the music with his words. His songs
don't feel like regular songs, they feel like mini compositions out of
a scene from a movie or Broadway musical.
Along with his personal endeavors, Convinced has managed to work
vigorously with multiple artists who are in tune with the vision that
he has for the future of music. He continues to step over the
boundaries of music with his artistic imagery and creative soul.
Quentin "Convinced" Reed is a sight for sore eyes and a beautiful
sound for closed ears, if you aren't convinced yet, all you have to do
is listen.


Convinced on Myspace: www.myspace.com/convincedmusic
Convinced on Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/convincedmusic
Convinced on Imeem: www.imeem.com/convincedmusic

So you need something new to listen to!!!!!!

After Midnight Lp
download link :

http://www.mediafire.com/?dmz0jmdzonk

COPY AND PASTE LINK TO DOWNLOAD



Contact: (714)612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
www.facebook.com/beatclubclothing
www.facebook.com/gorgeousqueen
zcouture
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

Beat Club&Gorgeous Wear Santa Ana Invasion

May 20th Special Engagement 2 :Beat Club&Gorgeous Wear Santa Ana Invasion Spring Release Party/12 man Beat Battle@Malones

Public Event


Beat Club Co-Op Clothing & Goregeous Wear Presents: Special Engagement #2 Springline Collection Launch Party

live performances by Lost Art , Rock Bottom , Symmetric&Dj E-Knox,O&5Th Coalition , A&D boyz&Tha Coalition,Avant Garde,Special Guest appearances by Maestroe Montana& International Artist Balti hosted by Maylay Sage

Live Body & Canvas Graf Art +Blubber Paint demos as well
12 MAN BEAT Tournament for cash & prizes
Beat Club & Gorgeous Wear's Springline Collection will be on display @event booth as well as many other vendors
Dj's :Zole &Da Blenda on the 1's and 2's spinning Hip-Hop , Funk, Reggae, Soul & Breaks


When:
Thursday, 20 May 2010 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM PDT
Where: 604 E. Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana CA 92705

9pm-2am
10 bucks all night
21+
www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic

www.facebook.com/beatclubclothing
www.facebook.com/gorgeousqueenzcouture

contact :(714) 612 -0595
beatclubclothing@gmail.com

California Beat Battles and The National Scope!!!

AS someone who generally loves music I find it to be dope when I can enter a battle, network and grow. I currently throw a Beat Battle myself once every other month or two ( CRUSH CONGREGATION PRESENTS ).

VIDEO OF O-PHRAP AND 5TH-P WITH EXILE AT "THE KING OF THE MONSTERS BEAT BATTLE"



I started watching battle vids on youtube and realized, I don't have to rap or have the most myspace friends to gain respect or attention from this hip hop community, I just have to make dope beats and try to show and prove.

Once I started throwing beat battles I started making new friends in the game. One of my close Personal friends named Neal, Introduced my battles to a gentleman named PhillipDrummond. If you are throwing beat battles and you aren't aware of who he is, You need to be. Phillip got a hold of me and said he was gonna bring out a carload of the finest producers he knew. He did just that. That night at my battle, Remshot
(17 Hertz, Paper Beatz Rock) won the dough and shut down alot of valley producers.
I appeciate PD coming out and reppin.He will be throwing The Rock Beat Battle at The Element Lounge in S.F on May 6th 2010.

FOOTAGE OF PHILLIPDRUMMOND AND CACHE BATTLING IN THE PARKING LOT



There are others doing there thing on the west coast as well. O-Phrap from The Beat Club Co-Op in Southern California. He has shown mad love and ambition. Not only is he promoting but he is making beats, rapping and he has his own clothing line.He will be having a photo shoot for his clothing line on May16th in anaheim hills from 3pm to 9p.m. Running up and down the west coast, you will be sure to hear of him in the future.

FOOTAGE OF O-PHRAP WITH BOSSASURUS GIVING YOU THE INFO!!!!



Also, in the world of beat battles you have All Soul and Yourz Truely repping Vers Music Group and All Media Productions. They throw the Track Meet Beat Battle. They have a battle coming uo on May 28th 2010 at The Club Six in S.F called SIMPLY BANG.

FOOTAGE OF SELF UNO BATTLING LORD ALMIGHTY AT CLUB SIX


We are a collective effort and I will create and work towards that goal of starting a dope scene for the future. Much respect to all the producers I have battled and to the dudes that can't just live but gotta make beats and get it crackin.

Peace.
Perksun- Crush Congregation

To contact any of these promoters please contact me at : crushcongregation@gmail.com

O-Phrap and Gorgeous Wear as well As Beat Club Clothing

O-Phrap is havin a photoshoot for his Clothing line's Gorgeous Wear (womens) and Beat Club (men and womens )May16th in anaheim hills from 3pm to 9p.m. would like for you all to make it will have gear there and will be filming a trailer as well lemme know if you got any questions thanx !!! all my contact info is below :





Omah "O-phrapadelic" Ekott
Art,Fashion,Music&Events Specialist
Direct: 714.612.0595
Web: www.myspace.com/ophrapadelic
Blog: www.barworc714.wordpress.com
Twitter: ophrapadelic

Mic Fiends Tour hits S.F

Bash Bros. - Roch from ThunderHut - Reef the Lost Cause
Plus Self Uno and Mike C the Maitre D on the turntables.
May 21st in S.F - 6th street between Mission and Market
Sponsored by: Bring It Back - HQ the Change Factory

Get more familiar with the acts on there pages!!!

www.myspace.com/thebashbrothers
www.myspace.com/thunderhut
www.myspace.com/reefthelostcauze
bringitbacktour.com/

Casey Macem- Soul Glo Mix

Another of Casey Macem's mixes from the vaults. Check it out and get a hold of him at
casrok80@gmail.com

Casey Macem- Psyco Soul Matic Mix

From the vaults of my external hardrive I bring to you the first of many mixes brought to you by Casey Macem otherwise known as Casrok80.This is a mix full of 60's rock in mant fashions. Hailing out of Modesto, Ca, he has been keeping steady on his craft.

Go To FileFactory.com

Download Psyco-Soul-Matic.mp3 from FileFactory.com

Check out the podcast and contact him at

casrok80@gmail.com

There will be more to come!!!!

Peace.
Perksun- Crush Congregation- JteLords Crew 209

crushcongregation@gmail.com

C-Keys otherwise known as Infamous MC

As an artist C. Keys (Infamous MC) has once again proved that a catchy rhythm can be accompanied with dope lyrics and a seamless cadence.
The album Sophisticated Hood is set to release mid summer of 2010 and will definitely by a project to check for this summer.

Please feel free to share these tracks with friends, family, radio personalities, blog sites or Dj's in your area.

If you are interested in booking, features, guest appearances, or interviews please contact me via e-mail and someone with our staff will be in contact with you.

Below is a link for the free mix tape titled "The Reconstruction" along with links from the Sophisticated Hood Listening party.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/c4hrex Reconstruction" Mix Tape