
Here's some pics.







07-05 Tampa, FL - Crowbar *
07-08 Miami, FL - Liv *
07-11 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live *
07-13 Phoenix, AZ - Club Red *
07-14 San Diego, CA - Voyeur ^
07-16 San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
07-17 Portland, OR - Rotture ^
07-18 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey *
07-22 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards ^
07-23 Calgary, Alberta - Hi Fi *
07-24 Edmonton, Alberta - Star Lite Room ^
07-30 Ottawa, Ontario - Ritual Nightclub *
08-01 Montreal, Quebec - SAT *
* with A-Trak and Treasure Fingers
^ with A-Trak
Cali-based emcee and producer Jason Soto aka CookBook is proud to announce his newest release and romp through the past, "I Love the 80's". CookBook weaves movie references, synthesizers, techno dance sounds—alotta the greatest elements of the 80s—to create a celebration of a time known for aerobics and “The Breakfast Club.” Believe me when I tell ya that you're gonna recognize the tracks and samples. (Probably the reason that this is being given away for free if you ask me.)
Most people know CookBook as a member of the super rap collective LA Symphony. In 1999, the group’s critically acclaimed debut album, "Composition No. 1," thrust them into the national spotlight. Since then, they’ve released five full-lengths, and two EPs. The last release they had was "Unleashed" in 2007. And though the group is still together, CookBook and fellow LAS member UNO Mas have been busy in the studio working on several projects of their own.
"I Love the 80's" is far less a thug-homage to the decade than Prodigy’s recent "Product of the 80s"…CookBook’s style is lighter and quirkier, and the rhymes effortlessly weave in and out of 80s nostalgia. With tracks like “Die Hard,” “Molly Ringwald,” “Inner Space,” and “Growing Pains”, Cookbook uses colorful 80s-inspired samples and clever rhymes to successfully declare his love for the 80s. Slap on your neon and jogging suits, lace up your Reeboks, and get ready for a trip back in time—CookBook style! For fans of Pigeon John, the 80's, and good hip hop!!
The real dope thing about this release is that Cookbook is giving the whole thing to you for FREE!!!
sphereofhiphop.com has "I Love The 80's" available for free download right now. Go over there and check out this record! Do this IMMEDIATELY!!! Tell 'em kicks-n-jams and DJ lazy sent ya!
Keep BAMBU (of Native Guns) on your radar because I think this cat is gonna do big things.
Download: "Quit"
The Blue Lobster Dunk SB will be bagged, tagged and sealed in a HAZMAT foam container. Each pair will be joined by an official Nike SB tee, hang tag and lace lock. The first 200 pairs will come with 1 of 2 Concepts x Alien Workshop skate decks, with a release scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 11:00 am, at $250.00 USD. Concepts will also be raffling off a pair of the original Red Lobster from 2008. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 each and the drawing will be held immediately following the release on June 20th.
Thanks to hypebeast for the news.
After 2 years of bringing the most innovative content to the Tampa dance sub-culture PULP will be celebrating its two year anniversary in the Imperial Theatre @ Czar. Dim Mak frontman and international assassination target Steve Aoki will be headlining the PULP 2 Year Anniversary with Pauly Crush, The Crate Brothers and PULP newcomer Drop Dead George. NOTE: This event takes place in the Imperial Ballroom at Czar and is NOT part of Filthy Richard or other Friday night promotions at Czar. You will need to buy tickets in advance or at the Imperial Theatre Door. Tickets Available @ The Reax Space or Online
The new PLIES single "BECKY" will probably be one of the biggest records in the streets. The new album "GOON AFFILIATED" will be in stores nationwide September 2009. Dude seems to drop an album every six months!!