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Many people are unfamiliar with all of the local hiphop talent we have here in Tacoma. In January I set out with the help of BlakFace Music to put together a free digital download sampler of some of the best MCs and Producers in the area. What you are going to hear through out this sampler is nothing but love for Tacoma and a huge sense of pride these individuals have for Tacoma.

People constantly compare our local hiphop music to whats on the radio. Do yourself a favor and give this sampler a try and who knows maybe you will become a fan.

Enjoy!

http://253hiphop.com/thetasteoftacoma

Artists involved on this project include:
Block Repp, Clemm Rishad, John Crown, D.I.V., Kalen, Les’sonz, Todd Sykes, Rockwell Powers, Tae, Rogar, Josh Rizeberg, Island Trybe, Bruce Leroy, Gangsta Lok, Johnni Boy, Can-U, EvergreenOne

Hiphop Saves. When the local hiphop community found out that a favorite venue of its was going to get shutdown by the city of Tacoma for some new regulations now requiring a sprinkler system it quickly began planning a benefit to help raise awareness and money. Numbers going around for a sprinkler system it at around 60k. This is an outrageous number for a small live music venue here on 6th avenue.

Artists John Crown, Can-U, Todd Sykes, Evergreenone, Puget, Auras, SK, and DJ Reign have all donated their talent for the night. If your looking to support a good cause while listening to some extremely talented local artist be sure to stop by hells kitchen tomorrow. The cover is $5 but feel free to donate more.

Keep live music in Tacoma!

Last Wend was yet another amazing night for Fresh Blends at hellskitchen. One of my favorite performances of the night was Othello who came up from Oregon just for the night. His performance was so high energy and his passion for his music shined through. Checkout the video I took:

Also another favorite was the SK/Spaceman set from sportinlife, its really nice to see Hellskitchen to have a dedicated night for local underground hiphop that’s actually gaining momentum in the scene.

Fresh Blends of Hip Hop is proud to bring you Fresh Blends. Tonights lineup at Hells Kitchen is Dblack, Grynch, and John Crown, hosted by Can-U. 21+, $5 cover. This night is not to be missed if you enjoy underground hiphop.

For more information visit:
http://253hiphop.com

Weather could not have been any better for this years Urban Arts Festival. Located at Firemans Park in downtown Tacoma hippies, goths, rockers, drunks, kids, grandmas, and even stilt walkers converged. It was an event that truly brought together people who care and love Tacoma. The stages this year looked amazing, I thought the greenery worked really well. Next year I would like to see more local food establishments taking part though. Sure the taste of Tacoma was the same weekend but the quality of the carnival food that is offered at the Taste is terrible. Great job everyone who helped make this festival a success.

It is not very often Hells Kitchen puts together a lineup like this:
Can-U & DJ REIGN(253), GRYNCH(206), CANCER RISING!!!(206). If you have wanted to experience a hiphop show but have never made it to one, this is a all ages show that is guaranteed to not let you down. I’ve gotten about 20 emails from people saying they are going to bring like 6 friends each so this is going to fill up really fast. Be there!

Get Familiar with the lineup them:

Cancer Rising

http://www.myspace.com/cancerrising

Grynch & Nphared

http://www.myspace.com/grynchmusic

Can-U & REIGN

http://www.myspace.com/can_u

Last Thursday Jazzbones held a show for hiphop artists, Can-U, D Black, and Macklemore. Even though the turn out was not as large as I was anticipating for such a great lineup it was an amazing show and it’s good to hear Jazzbones plans on holding more shows of other genres then just blues. For those of you who didn’t get to make it out as promised here are some videos

Can-U at Jazzbones from Intacoma on Vimeo.

Yet again another amazing event going on tonight at Jazzbones. Can-U, D Black and Macklemore are all going to be performing… it’s going to fill up fast so make sure you get there a little early.

It starts at 8pm, $7 cover, all ages. I’ll try to shoot a little video for those of you who can’t make it… see you all there

Jazzbones – 2803 6th Ave, Tacoma

Check Out Their Music

• Can-U
• Macklemore
• D Black

I can’t believe I didn’t hear about this till today. If you have any interest in hiphop then the show at Hells Kitchen Friday is a must.

The show starts at around 5pm $10 at the door.

See you all there

You can download the Can-U Mixtape at: http://can-u.net/