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Dumbfoundead on NPR, listen to a story that’s as serious as can be about the MC in LA. “Sketchy mustache.” Nice. (NPR – Dumbfoundead)
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Wan Joon Kim sold some of the earliest works by Easy E at the Compton Swap Meet. He just passed away at 79. Listen to the NPR story. He started by trying to make a buck on the music since “long lines” formed for it elsewhere. Perhaps it really grew on him and it sounds like the musicians really liked him. So cool and he’s a GR Underdog. (NPR – Wan Joon Kim)
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The greatest 12. Includes Chops! (Gumship – Greatest Asian American rappers of all time)
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An extensive article about Jin, the rapper who is now only 30 has had a long career in the music industry. He’s now based in Hong Kong and is a success story. This article serves as a primer, you’ll hear the downs and ups to being a born again Christian. (WLRN – Jin)
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See our twitter for the tickets. From the LACMA site: In the world of underground of hip hop, Medusa has been called the High Priestess, Godmother, Queen, and Gangsta Goddess. She’s earned all those titles with her soulful sound, putting her at the top of female-rapper lists and a two-time LA Weekly hip-hop artist of the year winner. Dumbfoundead’s rise to prominence includes collaborations with Project Blowed, Thirsty Fish, Swim Team, and several solo releases, making him one of L.A.’s hottest freestylers. Gizzle aka Lady G (da Real Deal) opens the show as she gets ready to drop the follow-up to her mixtapeWhile You Were Sleeping. BP Grand Entrance $10 LACMA Members | $15 General Admission | 323 857-6010 or purchase online
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