Crooked I is the latest artist to be featured on SKEE Live’s “Off The Top” segment which takes a different act every week and showcases an original music video. In episode three, the Long Beach native steps up to the microphone decked out in Raiders gear and proceeds to drop memorable bar after bar. Check out how it all went down in the video below and be sure to tune into AXS TV every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST).
Crooked I is back with part two of his break down for his new Apex Predator LP. The Skee 24/7 Radio host discusses the concept behind “Lady Fell In Love” and describes the honest track as an audio collage constructed of experiences the Long Beach native has shared with a number of different women in his lifetime. Next up, Crooked talks his hard-hitting intro track titled “Apex Predator (My Gun Go)” and its powerful message. The Slaughterhouse MC explains how the track addresses the division of social classes in America and expresses his desire to bring listeners together to stand up and fight for worthy causes such as equality. Crooked I also shares his interest on-the-air in bringing together independent music label Strange Music and C.O.B. group Horse Shoe Gang for a collaborative project.
Be sure to tune in every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (PST) for C.O.B. Radio which broadcasts live from Hollywood’s Skee Lodge only on Skee 24/7 Radio.
After giving the Skee TV cameras an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the makings of his new music video for, “YODO”, the Long Beach native turns around and drops the completed visual. Featured on his upcoming Apex Predator LP, the lyrical wordsmith kicks some introspective rhymes and cautionary tales about getting caught up in the deadly traps of the streets. Watch the latest offering from the C.O.B. head honcho and be sure to pick up Apex Predator dropping on July 30.
Rapper Crooked I delivers a new track off his forthcoming album, Apex Predator, called “No Sleep Gang”. Produced by Dallas, Texas native Cardo, the new slapper finds Crooked I droppin’ bars about puttin’ in work and chasing money at all cost; including lack of sleep. Take a listen to the latest offering from the C.O.B. Radio host and Slaughterhouse MC below.
Long Beach native Joey Fatts drops off a new track with “For The Bitches” featuring A$ton Matthews. The cowbell, laid-back production provided by Sledgren gives Fatts and Matthews the perfect platform to spit that gangsta shit and “take ya bitch” raps over. In order to appropriately vibe out to this one, it’s highly recommended you roll somethin’ up before pressing play on the audio stream below.
Artist, producer and member of the band The Pricks, Tito Rodriguez, delivers a new promo trailer for his upcoming debut solo LP The Message. Tito has been lacing tracks for some of the biggest names on the west coast for years and is now taking the opportunity to step up to the microphone and spread his positive message. Follow Tito through the east side of Long Beach, California as he gives words of encouragement and brings cameras through his old hood and speaks on his humble beginnings. The Message is set to drop sometime in July.
Long Beach, California indie hip hop artist LuRocK delivers a new song and music video for “If Only”. The Stax produced track will be featured on his upcoming album Top of The Town which is currently in the works. Take a ride with the Speakin’ Real emcee through the streets on the north side of the LBC. Over a smooth sample based instrumental, LuRocK laces the track with hard-hitting lyrics and puts it down for the top of the town.
Speakin’ Real Music Group. 2013.
Long Beach, California emcee Crooked I finally releases the official artwork and release date to his highly anticipated LP Apex Predator. The Slaughterhouse member and Treacherous Records artist took to instagram and twitter today to reveal his latest project will be available to the masses on July 30. Crooked I has also been busy as the host of his C.O.B. Radio show which broadcasts live from DJ Skee’s Skee Lodge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.
Artist and producer DāM-FunK liberates the original 1993 version of Snoop Dogg’s classic “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)” record featuring Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt. Via his official soundcloud page, DāM-FunK delivers the ripped audio from a cassette tape he purchased from the L.A. Slauson Swapmeet back in 1993. He also points out that this was the original version of the song distributed to the public before Dr. Dre was even in the picture. Take a listen below to hear Long Beach’s 213 along with Kurupt put it down with that real vintage and classic ’90’s west coast sound. Throw ya dubs up on this one.
Slaughterhouse rapper Crooked I opens up about his time at Death Row, and shared a story of Federal Agents busting into his house while the label was being investigated. Despite the shocking incident, Crooked I revealed that he had a great relationship with Suge Knight, and learned a lot from being around the powerhouse label exec.
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