Calidad Entertainment

Joe Arroyo "Yamulemao"

2011-07-29T14:18:00.001-05:00

One time for the God, Joe Arroyo.

11.1.55 - 7.26.11

AV to DJ f/Campion Bond

2011-07-21T21:45:00.003-05:00

I will be DJ'n for the homie Campion Bond (formerl known as B.E.Z.) next week. Pretty excited to be taken the stage with my man. The kid produces and spits too. Just peep his "Fire" track with Tre Bishop.

Hometown Heroes Concert

7.28.11

8 pm - 12 am

286 Arnetic

2826 Elm St.

Dallas, TX

Pre-Sale Tickets

A.Dd+ " Jumper Cables f. Tunk"

2011-07-21T21:23:00.002-05:00

"Jumper Cables" is the latest single to be released by A.Dd+ Picnic holds down the boards as always and he blacks out on this track. If you have read my previous reviews of other songs, then you know that I am a drum fiend and Picnic comes through on that end with the strings to compliment the beat knock too. The homie Sober holds down the cuts; while Paris, Slim & Tunk represent D Town with the bars. Other media have compared A.Dd+ to Outkast and I have to agree with the comparison. These young brothers paint pictures with their bars. This is tune is officially one my Summer 2011 anthems. Shout out to their manager Rosalinda.

"Jumper Cables"

Bless,

Jon Connor w/Lou CharLe$ & More 7.23.11

2011-07-21T21:16:00.002-05:00

We posted an earlier version of this flyer a few weeks ago. Well, the show just got realer with the addition of Jon Connor as the headliner. So yeah, I am dumb excited for this show.

7984 Presents

Jon Connor

Ni Taylor // K.MC // Lou CharLe$

2826 Arnetic

2826 Elm St.

Dallas, TX

FREE

18 +

Orquesta Madison "El Bravo Soy Yo"

2011-07-20T05:16:00.003-05:00

This song takes me back to my youth. Been in a salsa mood as of late. The track makes me remember meeting up with family at my grandparents spot on 177th and GrandConcourse in the Bronx.

Wannabees Ft. Tom Hardy

2011-07-19T08:14:00.003-05:00

"Bad Chics and dope kicks is the life we live // Ill verses and vivid pictures my life to live"

These are one of many lines that stick out to me on this track. Shot out to the kid Kiddo 2240 A.D. for posting. The opening guitar rip sets the tone for the track as the beats and rhymes take you on a journey. Happy to see all the hard work that the new generation of young artists are putting into there craft. Too often, people knock them or pass them over as immature or irrelevant, but the youth got something to say.

Wannabees Ft. Tom Hardy

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New Time f/Decent Something Radio

2011-07-19T08:08:00.005-05:00

Our bredren Cokni O'Dire has moved his "Decent Something" ustream show from Sunday's to Thursday's (5 pm - 7 pm CST). Cokni plays the best in roots, reggae, culture, dancehall and soca. He always manages to drop the right tunes and keep the vibes right. I always feel like I am back in Corozal, Honduras chillin on the beach eating some fresh Red Snapper. So tune in and get your passa passa on.

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Live video by Ustream

The Official TXSMC Mixtape

2011-07-19T08:00:00.002-05:00

The homie JMack recently had the opportunity to perform at the Texas Summer Music Conference this past weekend. His single, "You Won't Forget" is featured on the Official Mixtape. This track is about 130 BPM and is a definite club banger. Big up to JMack for staying on his grind.

JMack also performed with Lou CharLe$ and myself last Friday in Ft. Worth. His energy and vibe definitely complimented the show.

Official TXSMC

Parts of this story were taken from Da' Hitman

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Lou CharLe$ - Your Son (Prod. BeRigh

2011-07-19T07:51:00.002-05:00

A new single by man Lou CharLe$ I am really feeling this tune. Lou bears his soul and is very honest about his life experiences on this track. Whether he's referencing growing up in a "Cosby Show" type family or having bad grades in college and thinking about dropping out; Lou lets the listener into his world.

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AV

Lou CharLe$ - Watch'em Work

2011-07-19T07:47:00.002-05:00

Lou CharLe$ drops a freestyle over Soulja Boy's beat. My man does his thing on this re-interpreatation of a staple Down South beat.

Thank you to everyone that came out to Ft. Worth last week to see us perform. There was a lot of love and good vibes in the building. I am definitely a fan of Ft. Worth.

Bless,

AV

French Montana - Shot Caller

2011-07-19T07:44:00.004-05:00

So this song is my official summer anthem. The beat knocks so hard and French Montana does his thing with the bars. Makes me wish I was back in NYC for the summer.

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AV

Business Class Mix by Sober & Prince Klassen

2011-07-14T11:56:00.003-05:00

New mix by the homie Sober, & Prince Klassen. I finally got a chance to give it a listen and this mix is "TOUGH" The mixing and programming are dope as always, and they play a nice selection of original tracks and remixes. It is the kind of mix you could throw on at a kick back with friends.

Click Here To Dowload "Business Class"

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Shape Up

2011-07-14T11:37:00.004-05:00

Got shaped up by barber Red at Elite Kutz for tomorrows show with Lou Charles. Red has been holding me down on the shape ups since 1995.

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DJ Select feature on ScratchWeddings.com

2011-07-14T11:27:00.003-05:00

Our bredren Select who relocated to New York City last year was recently featured on scratchweddings.com It contains a nice bio write up, photos and video. We are definitely excited to see Select's progression in the DJ game.

View Feature --> Click Here

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Anita Tijoux at SOB's on 8.1.11

2011-07-14T11:14:00.002-05:00

So if you follow the blog, then you know that I am a die hard Anita Tijoux fan. Briefly, Anita, formerly of Grupo Makiza, is a Grammy nominated female M.C. hailing from Santiago de Chile. She will be performing at SOB's in New York City on 8.1.11 and will have her full band in tow. If you are in the Tri-State area, this is a show you wanna check out.

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7984 Presents Ni Taylor, K.MC & Lou Charle$

2011-07-14T11:07:00.003-05:00

I forgot to mention this, but my M.C. J.Quest recently changed his name to LouCharles.

Okay, so we have another show coming up next Saturday, 7.23.11 at Arnetic. K.M.C. & Ni Taylor will also be performing that evening. Definitely come through and check us out if you are not busy. Dallas/Ft. Worth has a lot of good things brewing in the hip-hop scene.

For more info & tickets --> Click Here

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KillaByte - "Unreal" ft. Timmy Dixon (Official Video)

2011-07-14T10:52:00.002-05:00

I recently connected with the kid KillaByte, a young M.C. out of Ft. Worth who just released the video for his new single, "Unreal" featuring Timmy Dixon. The tune is definitely on a party vibe. KillaByte's delivery is on point and Timmy Dixon holds down the vocals on the hook.

Having studied film in undergrad at UT Austin, I was pretty impressed with the narrative arc and shooting techniques executed with this video. The house party scenes took me back to my high school/college days of DJ'n parties. Yeah, yeah, I'm showing my age a little. Definitely be on the lookout for more things to come from KillaByte.

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AV

The Takeover in Ft. Worth w/J.Quest

2011-06-11T09:54:00.002-05:00

As I mentioned previously, I am now DJ'n for the homie J.Quest. We have another show coming up on 15 July 2011 in Ft. Worth. The show is being put on by J Lo Promoter. Stay tuned because J.Quest and I will definitely have more things brewing in the future.

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"Fresco" Mix by DJ Select

2011-06-11T09:51:00.004-05:00

New mix by our bredren DJ Select. The mix is on a latin tip and very groovy. This is the type of mix you throw on for your house party and just let it ride all the way out.

DJ Select's "Fresco" Mix

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J. Rhodes "Uber" Video + The 80's Bunch

2011-06-08T09:42:00.003-05:00

Had the chance to attend J. Rhodes "Uber" video premiere last Thursday with my niece. Having assisted on camera with the shoot, it was cool to watch the final product come to fruition. Before the video, the crowd was treated to a brief documentary on The 80's Baby Ent team. Respect due to J. Rhodes and the 80's Baby Ent camp.

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AV

The 80's Bunch from Justin Rhodes on Vimeo.

PANAMA - "The 507 Flow" Mixtape

2011-06-08T09:36:00.003-05:00

New mixtape from our dude Panama.

"The 507 Flow" Mixtape

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AV

PANAMA VIDEO INTERVIEW W/ KARMALOOP TV

2011-06-08T09:30:00.002-05:00

New interview with our dude Panama on Karmaloop TV.

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AV

Frank Ocean - "Novakane" feat. Panama (remix)

2011-06-08T09:27:00.004-05:00

Our dude Panama lends his interpretation to this Frank Ocean tune.

Frank Ocean - "Novakane" feat. Panama (remix)

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New York City Salsa Experience

2011-06-08T09:15:00.003-05:00

Gonna be dropping tunes alongside my dude Colombiano on June 18, 2011 at Excuses in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas. We will be dropping some tough salsa, mambo and bachata.

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The Andy Candy Invasion

2011-06-08T09:13:00.003-05:00

As always I will be rocking at Carolina's in North Dallas this Saturday. Mambo Dallas will be hosting the after party for their Andy Candy Salsa workshop. You definitely wanna come through.

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JMack performs "Pretty Big Ass Bag" at the Yelawolf concert!

2011-05-23T14:50:00.002-05:00

Peeped this on the homie J.Quest's blog. It is video of another homie, JMack performing "Pretty Big Ass Bag" at the Yelawolf concert at Trees in Dallas, TX a few weeks ago. The tune is catchy and JMack has a dope stage presence and does a good job of keeping the energy up during his performance.

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AV

THE BODEGA BROVAS (HEADKRACK / KEYNOTE / TRAVII) "NO GIMMICKS"

2011-05-23T14:35:00.002-05:00

This is a video by The Bodega Brovas (Head Krack & Keynote). They are flowing over the "Beats To The Rhyme" instrumental by Run-DMC. The video contains shots of The Bodega Brovas in different locations they have toured. It is shot in black and white which compliments the throwback beat. Oh yeah, the rhymes are tough too.

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AV

Taylored Rhodes - Daily

2011-05-23T14:27:00.003-05:00

First single off of J.Rhodes and Ni Taylor's collaboration project, "Taylored Rhodes" You already know J. Rhodes holds it down on the beats and lyrics. Ni Taylor's flow is the illest I have heard from a femcee out of the D/FW. They way she belts out her triple time cadence over J. Rhodes is ridiculous. Be on the look out for more from these two.

Taylored Rhodes - Daily

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"The Calling" Vol. 2

2011-05-23T14:08:00.004-05:00

I am pleased to announce that I recently established a working relationship with J.Quest out of Ft. Worth, TX. We featured his "Kool-Aid" video on the blog a few months ago. If you have not already, be sure and check out his "Rehab Is For Quitters" album. The production is clean and the lyrical content stays true to J.Quest's form.

Our first performance will take place on June 17, 2011 at "The Calling Vol : 2" at Giley's in Dallas, TX. The show will feature a whole list of Dallas/Fort Worth area hip hop artist's. I am really excited and looking forward to this show.

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J. Rhodes "Uber" Video Premiere

2011-05-06T11:03:00.002-05:00

Mark your calendars because on June 2, 2011, the homie J. Rhodes will be premiering his "Uber" video at The Magnolia Theatre in Dallas. It is sure to be a fun event and as Rhodes says, "We Going Hollywood"

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Me Gusto (NickNack Cinco de Mayo Remix)

2011-05-06T10:59:00.003-05:00

New jam my mi bredren Nick Nack. He did a remix of Mexicans With Guns "Me Gusto" Happy Bleated Cinco De Mayo to all my Mexican peoples.

"Me Gusto"

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Inertia - Who am I

2011-05-03T09:31:00.002-05:00

Here is a new video by the homie Inertia. He goes hard on this beat.

Bless!

AV

More Housewarming Party Pics

2011-05-03T09:29:00.002-05:00

House Warming Party

2011-05-03T09:23:00.003-05:00

So International Stro and I's friend Alejandro had his housewarming party last Saturday. It was quite a fun affair. Alejandro kept it real Dominican and even busted out his guira. Good times dancing to salsa, merengue, bachata, reggae, & reggaeton. Felt like we was at a basement party back in NYC. Respect due to Ashley, Celina, Miguel, Wiz, and everyone else in attendance that evening.

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AV

Swizz Beatz - Everyday (Coolin') ft. Eve

2011-05-03T09:20:00.001-05:00

I posted the audio to this jam the other week. The official video dropped on Sunday. Owww!

Bless!

AV

Estelle - Break My Heart feat. Rick Ross

2011-05-03T09:19:00.001-05:00

I am really feeling this new jam by Estelle. TOUGH.

Bless!

AV

Carolina's Saturday Latin Affair

2011-05-03T09:10:00.003-05:00

So it's been a minute since I had a weekly. I am pleased to announce that I will be playing alongside DJ Evolution on the patio of Carolina's starting on May 14, 2011

Carolina's
3950 Rosemeade Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287-2403
(469) 568-0988

9 am - 2 am

Bless!

AV

Black In Latin America

2011-04-27T12:33:00.003-05:00

PBS has recently started a 4 week special titled "Black In Latin America" We actually posted the teaser last year. The series is long over due and very informative. As the son of Afro-Honduran immigrants, I am really excited to see a series like this come to fruition. Bellow are the first two chapters of the series. Enjoy.

Bless!

AV

Full Episode: Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided

Watch the full episode. See more Black in Latin America.

Full Episode: Cuba: The Next Revolution

Watch the full episode. See more Black in Latin America.

Cam'ron & Vado "Hey Muma" Video

2011-04-27T12:29:00.002-05:00

Peeped this on 57th Ave. The song is so tough. As V12 would say, "HUUUUHHHHHH!"

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Panama - "Dear God" Prod. by Austin Millz

2011-04-25T09:46:00.003-05:00

Another new joint from our dude Panama. The kid Austin Millz did his thing with the production. Very soulful and the drums knock.

If you are in the Tri-State area, Panama has some upcoming shows you should check out. Bellow are the flyers.

Get "Dear God"

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AV

Floyd Don't Want It W/Pacman

2011-04-25T09:41:00.003-05:00

I came across this photo on Allhiphop this morning and had to re-post it. As an avid boxing fan and form amateur fighter, I gotta say that Pacman is the truth. He is the only fighter I have seen go up in weight and still maintain his punching power and speed. Manny has already greed to do drug tests before, during, and after the fight; so the only hold up is Floyd. Hopefully the fight will happen sooner than later.

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Panama - "Blow Up" Prod. by Black Jab & MTV2 Sucker Freestyle Video

2011-04-24T10:40:00.004-05:00

Another joint from the homie Panama.

"Blow Up"

Panama recently had the chance to drop a freestyle on MTV2's Sucka Free. Peep the video below.

Sucker Free - MTV Shows

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AV

DJ Select "PURE VIBES VOL. 1 HOLIDAY MIX"

2011-04-24T10:35:00.004-05:00

New mix from mi bredren DJ Select. If you like nice reggae vibes, then this mix is definitely for you. Took me back to my youth chillin at the beach in Corozal, Honduras.

Download Mix

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Dancehall Fusion Class Warmup Mix

2011-04-10T23:22:00.002-05:00

My man Select put me on to this Dancehall mix last week. Lets just say it has been heavy in the iPod. If you are not familiar with Black Gold, you need to check 'em out. Definitely my favorite Dancehall Dance Team.

Download Mix

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Salva Vida

2011-04-10T22:56:00.004-05:00

So in case you didn't know, IntlStro and myself are of Honduran ancestry. There are three major beers in Honduras, but our beer of choice is Salva Vida. In the years since our family has come to the D/FW area, we have never been able to find our native lager. Recently I stumbled into Mr. G's. Not only did they carry Salva Vida, but they also carried Port Royal. Lets just say the kid was happy.

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AV

More Pics f/When Pigs Fly Release Party

2011-04-10T22:50:00.001-05:00

When Pigs Fly Release Party

2011-04-10T22:38:00.003-05:00

A few weeks back, Intl Stro and I got to attend Add+'s "When Pigs Fly" album release party. It was quite a fun affair. I was impressed with the breadth of people in attendance. Thugs, hipsters, and straight up hip hop heads. These kids definitely got next. If you have not copped the album already, you need to get on it. The homie Picnic did his thing on the production tip. My man Sober also has a track on the album that is butter. Here are some shots from the party.

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AV

Musiq Soulchild - Anything ft. Swizz Beatz

2011-04-10T22:32:00.002-05:00

So yeah, I been a Musiq fan for a minute too. This single is definitely knocking and on some grown and sexy type stuff. Big up to the kid Musiq.

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AV

Swizz Beatz Feat. Eve - Everyday

2011-04-10T22:23:00.001-05:00

Heard DJ Camilo drop this tune on Hot 97's "New At 2" The bars are so, so but as far as being a club banger, this track knocks.

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AV

WizKhalifa and Sway premiere J.Rhodes video UBER on MTV Rap Fix

2011-04-10T10:34:00.003-05:00

Last week, the homie J. Rhodes had the teaser for his "Uber" video featured on MTV's RapFix. Rhodes also flew out this past weekend to compete in 9th Wonder's Beat Battle. Although he did not win, all the competitors will be featured on a compilation, so he is still winning. The kid is definitely making moves and the Calidad Ent fam is happy for his success.

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AV

PANAMA - "RETRO GANGSTA" PRODUCED BY DJ BOY WONDA

2011-03-22T21:37:00.003-05:00

Another banger from my man Panama.

Retro Gangsta

Also peep his Grapevyn interview bellow.

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AV

GRAPEVYN INTERVIEWS PANAMA from GRAPEVYN on Vimeo.

Pics f/J. Rhodes "Uber" Video Shoot

2011-03-15T21:47:00.005-05:00

Panama - Better Than Most

2011-03-15T21:11:00.005-05:00

Another one from the kid Panama. Remember to cop that "Something About Panama" mix hosted by Angela Yee and DJ Enuff on 3.29.2011

"Better Than Most"

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AV

J. Rhodes "Uber" Video Trailer

2011-03-15T21:08:00.002-05:00

I had the opportunity to participate in J. Rhodes video shoot for "Uber" this past weekend. It was dumb fun. Here is a teaser that Rhodes released today. Stay on the look out for the full video coming soon.

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AV

Gigacrate SXSW

2011-03-13T21:48:00.003-05:00

If you are gonna be in Austin next week, be sure and check out Gigacrate's Unofficial SXSW showcase. There will be a slew of hot mc's and dj's. You definitely wanna peep both nights.

RSVP Here

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AV

50 Cent "Ghetto Like A Mother F#$%^#@" Produced by J. Rhodes

2011-03-13T21:39:00.003-05:00

So 50 Cent released this track with just a simple kick drum and asked interested producers to finish up the track. 50 will announce the winner of the competition. My man J. Rhodes completed his submission for the track. All I can say is my man blacked out on this one.

Listen to "Ghetto Like A Mofo"

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AV

J. Quest "Kool Aid" Official Video

2011-03-13T20:57:00.002-05:00

New video by the homie J.Quest. Had the chance to build with this kid over the Holidays. He is definitely an up and comer; plus he is mad humble and keeps his content true to what he knows.

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AV

PANAMA - "LEBRON JAMES" PRODUCED BY JERZ & THE FATMAN

2011-03-13T20:52:00.003-05:00

New music from my dude Panama. Be sure to peep his new mixtape dropping on 29 March 2011. This one will be hosted by Angela Yee and DJ Enuff.

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AV

Joan Soriano Performs "Mujeres Ajenas" at LCC

2011-02-23T21:36:00.002-06:00

So this past Saturday I caught Joan Soriano at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. All I can say was that the show was incredible. Joan and his band were flawless. The crowd went bananas. Half way through the performance it turned into a party as the crowd jumped out there seats and began dancing. Joan and his band fed off the energy from the crowd too. His sister Griselda was one of the best dancers I have seen. She could have easily passed for Garifuna the way she moved. I bet she would have no problem getting down to Punta music. Anyway, here is some footage I shot at the performance.

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AV

PANAMA - 'PANAMA LOVES U" (PRESENTED BY RAWEMAG & SCOOP MAGAZINE & HOSTED BY EB THE CELEB & DJ BOY WONDA)

2011-02-23T21:18:00.004-06:00

New mix that just dropped by my man Panama. Be sure to peep his write up on BET too.

Download "Panama Loves You"

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Joan Soriano at Dallas LCC on 19 February 2011

2011-02-11T06:24:00.003-06:00

So Joan Soriano will be performing at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas next Saturday, 19 February 2011. I am really excited to catch this performance being put on by the Dominican Society of Dallas. Joan is referred to as the "Duke of Bachata" Here is video of him performing. Next weeks show is one you definitely don't wanna miss.

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AV

Datahowler "Get Over (Live)" - Akai MPD26 + Ableton

2011-02-11T06:18:00.001-06:00

This is a video of my man Datahowler performing his "Get Over" jam on Ableton and his Akai MPD26. I can't front, this is pretty amazing stuff.

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AV

PANAMA - "THE TIMES" FEAT. MARQUITA DELGADO PROD. BLACKJAB

2011-02-11T06:15:00.003-06:00

Another jam for the ladies by my man Panama.

Stream

Download

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R.I.P. BIG PUN, DILLA, & BOB MARLEY

2011-02-08T06:25:00.002-06:00

As you all know, we recently celebrated the birthday/death anniversary of these 3 artists. God Bless The Dead.

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AV

PANAMA - "IGNORE BUTTON" FEAT. JUSTIN LAY PROD. KING MIDAS

2011-02-08T06:21:00.003-06:00

New single by my dude Panama. This one is for the ladies, just in time for Valentines Day next week.

Stream

Download

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Super Bowl Weekend

2011-02-06T19:23:00.002-06:00

So after the great blizzard thawed out in Dallas yesterday, me and my cousin Stro decided to step out for a bit.

First we hit up Urban Taco for some tacos and ritas. Then passed by Centre and Atama to check out the threads. From there, we headed over to H & M at NorthPark Mall to check our dude Sober doing an in store dj gig. We then headed back to Mockingbird Station to catch DJ Merk do an in store. Finally, we ended up at Nori Sushi for my friend Sheri's event with her crew the NS Models. Not a bad Saturday.

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Yung Texxus Ft. Thee Tom Hardy "The Blue Dream" Prod. by K.O.

2011-02-06T10:28:00.002-06:00

I recently had the chance to build with Yung Texxus out of Killeen, TX. He and is camp are mad humble and definitely making moves. If you haven't already, definitely cop his most recent mixtape sponsored by allhiphop.com, "Yung Texxus - Throw-Aways 3: The Final Chapter"

Bellow is one of the bigger tunes off the mixtape titled, "The Blue Dream" featuring Thee Tom Hardy of 9th Wonder's IWWMG

"The Blue Dream" - Stream

"The Blue Dream" - Download

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PANAMA - ITZ YOURS FREESTYLE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP)

2011-02-06T10:25:00.001-06:00

Final freestyle by my man Panama off his "Sumtin like 96" series.

Steam

Download

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PANAMA - BLOODY MONEY FREESTYLE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP)

2011-02-06T10:21:00.002-06:00

Another freestyle by my man Panama.

Stream

Download

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PANAMA - GLAMOUR LIFESTYLE FREESTYLE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP)

2011-01-27T06:28:00.003-06:00

Freestyle # 3 off my man Panama's "Sumthin' like 96" series. This instrumental is personally one of my favorites too. R.I.P. Big Pun.

Stream

Download

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PANAMA - YOUNG G's FREESTYLE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP)

2011-01-25T20:30:00.001-06:00

Freestyle # 2 by man Panama off his "Sumthin' like 96" series.

Stream

Download

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PANAMA - G.O.D PART 3 FREESTYLE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP)

2011-01-25T20:25:00.002-06:00

New freestyle by my man Panama off his "Sumthin' like 96" series.

Download

Stream

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The Producers Union II

2011-01-17T19:39:00.002-06:00

My dude J.Rhodes started a meet up called The Producers Union last year. The Producers Union is a forum for local producers in the D/FW area to link up and break bread. Last Tuesday was the 2nd Producers Union which featured S1 and Picnic. Bellow is some footage that was shot at the event. Shot out to the kid J.Rhodes for putting the event together. It's nice to see the positive energy being promoted amongst the D/FW producer community. Hopefully 2011 will see more events such as this one in the D/FW area.

Bless!

AV

Copyright Criminals

2011-01-02T00:32:00.003-06:00

This documentary covers the debate of sampling in Hip Hop culture. As many of you know, for the longest time, hip hop was sample based. The documentary is very thorough and enlightening. Bless!

Sheek Louch - Party After 2 ft. Jeremih

2011-01-02T00:14:00.000-06:00

I am really feeling this track. It is super TOUGH.

Bless!

AV

Centre + HOB + Beauty Bar=Good Times

2010-12-31T16:53:00.003-06:00

Stepped out last night for a bit in the beautiful city of Dallas and had a really good time. Good to see so much positive energy going on in the D/FW area.

Started out at Centre & Atama for their grand opening party. My man Sober was holding it down on the 1's & 2's. Shot out to Hance and the team at Centre & Atama for hosting a dope event.

Next, headed over to House of Blues to catch my man J.Rhodes performance with his band. The performance was super on point. Everyone in the band held down their respective instruments. J.Rhodes killed it with his performance too. You should definitely try and catch their next performance. They do not disappoint and it is more than apparent that J.Rhodes and his band take their craft very seriously and put in mad work.

Finally ended up at Beauty Bar to catch my man Sober's "Big Bang" weekly. Once again, he held it down with the tunes. Dropped a really nice B-More Club set. Had me feeling like I was actually in Baltimore jamming 92Q.

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Leon The Professional feat Karon Donnelly"A Man's World"

2010-12-30T00:30:00.002-06:00

Here is a new track by the homie Leon The Professional. Loving the drums and the vocal harmonies at the end too.

Bless!

AV

Viva Panama

2010-12-24T12:25:00.001-06:00

So my man Panama just dropped his "Viva Panama" mix. Definitely peep the hot new flows by mi pana. Bless!

Decent Something

2010-12-17T17:39:00.003-06:00

So my man Cokni O'Dire has a ustream show on Sundays called "Decent Something" He drops the best in roots, reggae, culture, dancehall, and lovers rock. You can tune in every Sunday from 7 pm - 9 pm Central Standard Time. If you miss the show, he leaves an archive up of the sets for your listening pleasure. Trust, my man does not disappoint.

Bless!

Anita Tijoux "1977"

2010-12-17T16:45:00.006-06:00

2010 has proven to be a breakthrough year for Anita Tijoux. Her album 1977 received a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Latin Rock, Alternative, or Urban Album." Amazon also recently ranked her album number one in their, "2010 Best Latin Music of 2010" list.

I was put out to Anita during my undergrad years at The University of Texas at Austin. My roommate Gabe had went off to Santiago de Chile for a semester to sharpen his Spanish skills. He returned with an assortment of cd's from various Chilean hip hop artists. I must say that I was initially surprised being that I had not previously thought of Chile as a bastion of hip hop. What caught me about Anita was her clever word play, use of funky production, and her breath control (knowing how to ride the beat). What impresses me even more, is that she experiments with other sounds while still keeping it hip hop. So a toast to the one they call, Anita Tijoux.

Bless!

Dallas Stars Game, 16 December 2010

2010-12-17T16:41:00.002-06:00

I had the opportunity of attending my first Dallas Stars game and hockey game for that matter last night. Shot out to my friend Brent for the ticket. I am not well versed in the rules of hockey or that familiar with the sport, but I must say that I really enjoyed the action last night.

Bless!

Mambo Dallas 2 year Anniversary

2010-12-17T16:22:00.004-06:00

Tomorrow night, I will be joining my man DJ Colombiano to play Mambo Dallas' "2 Year Anniversary" party. It will be a fun night of dancing and a farewell of sorts as Frederic, one of the co-directors of Mambo Dallas will be moving to Cincinnati next week. If you were at the "Mambo Luau" party in July, you already know this Saturday will be even more fun.

Bless!

2ND MAMBO DALLAS ANNIVERSARY

SATURDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2010

9:30 PM UNTIL LATE

W/DJ'S AV & COLOMBIANO

SALSA // BACHATA // MERENGUE

CHI STUDIO

807 FLETCHER ST

DALLAS, TX 75208

214.557.6408

$10 OR $7 WITH A TOY DONATION

Patwa (Female MC) - If I Ruled The World / Sky's The Limit Freestyle

2010-12-16T09:09:00.003-06:00

My man DJ Select posted this video of Patwa on Twitter the other day. I peeped it and was thoroughly blown away. She flows over Nas' "If I Ruled The World" and Notorious B.I.G.'s "Sky Is The Limit" Good to see female M.C.'s repping.

Bless!

Datahowler's "Slowdrifter" - Scifi space music at its finest

2010-12-16T08:58:00.002-06:00

The homie Datahowler started his Kickstarter campaign for his "Slowdrifter" album. If you are not aware, Kickstarter is a way for artist to raise $$$ for their projects. They set a pledge goal and offer different gifts at each pledge level. I think this an ingenious way to empower musicians and keep good music alive. Datahowler is a beast on the production tip. He has toured with bands, done remixes for countless artists, and is just an overall good dude. I just made my pledge and you can too.

Bless!

AV

RapFix Live With David Banner, 9th Wonder, & J.Rhodes

2010-12-15T08:24:00.005-06:00

So the homie J.Rhodes whose "Hello" video we posted the other day was blessed with the opportunity to be on MTV's RapFix. The show is hosted by Sway and guests David Banner and 9th Wonder gave the kid positive feedback on the track. Once again, I am really happy for the kid. Dude is mad humble and on his grind. He will be performing

Friday, 17 December 2010

The Prophet Bar
2548 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
214.742.36

$8 over 21

$10 under 21

Bless!

AV

MTV Shows

PANAMA - NO LOVE FREESTYLE OFF "VIVA PANAMA" (1ST OFFICIAL LEAK)

2010-12-10T16:55:00.001-06:00

My man Panama just dropped this Freestyle to Eminem's "No Love" instrumental. Be sure to catch the second installment of his mini-mixtape "Viva Panama" dropping on 17 December 2010. Bless!

ROSEMARY ORDÓÑEZ-JENKINS Recognized

2010-12-08T09:22:00.002-06:00

Big up to my cousin Rosemary on her nomination as one of the "25 Bronx Influential Women" This is a good look for the Garifuna and Honduran community worldwide.

Bless!

AV

A.Dd+ When Pigs Fly: A National Campaign for A.Dd+'s 1st Album

2010-12-02T12:36:00.002-06:00

The kids A.Dd+ have been pushing their campaign to raise funds for their new project with Picnic. I have listened to leaks of cuts from the album and I gotta say, it is very refreshing material. I made my pledge the other day. You can too as the campaign has 6 days left.

Bless!

AV

Panama "Never Cold In Panama" Mini-Mixtape

2010-12-02T12:11:00.004-06:00

My dude Panama just recently dropped his mini-mixtape, "Never Cold In Panama" My man been on the grind for a minute doing his thing. Be it on HBO's "The Wire" to his up and coming music career. Dude puts in work.

Download Mix

Bless!

J. Rhodes - Hello (video)

2010-12-02T12:02:00.004-06:00

The homie J.Rhodes just released the video for his single, "Hello" I gotta say that the treatment on this video is ill (that's the undergrad in film degree coming out). The production and flow are ill too.

I met J.Rhodes back in 2008 when I had just separated from the U.S. Army. He engineered studio sessions for my cousin and I at The 808 Studio. Dude is mad humble and cool. He has been on the grind with this music thing for a minute. Whether racking up iStandard Producer awards, dropping ill verses, or producing, mixing, and mastering tracks; the kid J.Rhodes is definitely putting on for The D and one to watch out for. Bless!

AV

Nick Nack's "Dearly Departed Remixed"

2010-11-17T15:25:00.002-06:00

My good friend and mentor Nick Nack released his "Dearly Departed Remixed" album today. If you did not peep the original version, you should check that out too. Nick enlisted The Are, Datahowler, and Ayres just to name a few of the producers on board for the remix. Bless!

"Dearly Departed Remixed"

Holla Back Sunday

2010-11-15T13:41:00.003-06:00

Just wanted to say thank you to DJ SOI and Mutemor for letting me come and rock with them last night for their Holla Back Sundays weekly. The vibes were good and the crowd was real cool too. My apologies for not posting the gig earlier. Been dumb busy lately. Bless!

Happy Veterans Day

2010-11-11T08:03:00.003-06:00

As a 4 year enlisted Veteran of the U.S. Army I gotta say Happy Veterans Day to all those that have served. It says a lot for an individual to sign their name on a contract and taking an oath to defend the U.S.A. against all enemies of the state, foreign and domestic, and at the behest of the President. So to all of my Veterans, I say, SALUTE!

Roc Raida Tribute

2010-11-01T19:02:00.002-05:00

Just peeped this Roc Raida tribute done out in L.A. on www.hiphopdx.com Raida's passing last year hit me pretty hard. I started D.J.'n in 1995 and a two videos that really influenced me were the 1995 DMC World Championship (which Raida won) and Jon Carlucio's X-Men documentary. I probably burned out 2 VHS players watching these tapes over and over again. I definitely learned a lot from those videos as I am sure many other DJ's did too. God bless the dead and big up to the one they call, Grandmasta Roc Raida. Bless!

AV

FULL SCREEN
The Sounds of VTech / Roc Raida Tribute Final

Mysonne - Tape Rock

2010-10-31T00:34:00.002-05:00

This tune is so TOUGH. It is heavy in the iTunes.

Bless!

AV

Dorrough - Get Big Remix Behind The Scenes

2010-10-10T19:49:00.002-05:00

Peeped this video on N.O.R.E.'s page. Happy to see Dorrough doing his thing. He got some heavy hitters from Uptop and Down South for this remix. I had the chance to meet Dorrough at his Hood Chick Fetish video shoot and dude was mad cool and humble.

Bless!

AV

French Montana feat Fat Joe + Show TuFli feat Vado

2010-10-08T06:58:00.003-05:00

Peep these videos on Miss Info's page. The first video is by French Montana featuring Fat Joe. I found this one dope is because they have a lot of shots of popular places in the Bronx. What caught my attention was the shot of Crotona Park where the Honduran/Central American Parade is held every September and also known to be a main meeting ground for the Garifuna community. Also, there was a shot of the Happy Land Social Club and Fat Joe even says a line about the club. Happy Land was a club mostly frequented by Garifuna immigrants that burned down because a jealous boyfriend through a cocktail bomb through the front because he was mad at his girlfriend who worked the door.

The second video is by Show TuFli and Vado. You already I been bumping Vado heavy. Don't forget to cop the Slime Flu album next week.

Bless.

AV

Bartnedaz

2010-10-06T08:57:00.001-05:00

I remember seeing this video back in 2007 and being like, "Dag!" Having done amateur boxing for 3 years and serving in the U.S. Army for 4 years; I always believed that one does not need a gym to get Hard Body. This video speaks for itself. Bless!

AV

R.I.P. Kazzabe Agrupacion & Chicas Zamba

2010-10-05T14:23:00.002-05:00

So this morning mi Tia Nanda asked if I had heard about the tragic bus accident that occurred in between Progreso and Tela Honduras to nights ago in which members of Kazzabe Agrupacion & Chicas Zambat were involved. I told her know. Truth be told, I have been dumb sick with stomach flu the past 5 days and out of commission I can't front, the news hit me kind of hard. One, I have Kazzabe in concert mad times. I was even on a plane with them in 2001 from Houston to San Pedro Sula in route to attend my first Carnaval in La Ceiba. God bless the souls of the deceased and may they rest in peace. Bellow is a video that Teofilo Colon posted on his blog. Bendiciones.

AV

Garifuna Community Civic Meeting with New York City Mayor Bloomberg

2010-10-05T14:18:00.002-05:00

This is video shot this summer at a Gairfuna Community meeting held with the Honorable Michael Bloomberg of New York City. My father, Jose Francisco Avila was the moderator of the forum. Big up to Mayor Bloomberg for taking the time to hear out our community. SALUTE to all my Garifuna bredren making moves in the Tri-State and abroad. Garinagu Wagia!

AV