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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

Yesterday there was such a positive energy everywhere so after work I decided to checkout the celebrating. First stop was the Redhot which I figured was going to be nice and quiet so that I could relax and enjoy a hotdog. Wrong. It was packed! I was able to grab the last seat and people kept coming in. While I was there I had a chance to eye the new bike they plan on giving away. Check it out:
(So awesome)

Then I had a buddy preforming over at the Swiss so I decided to go over there and see what that was all about.

If you were 40-60, white, and a democrat you were probably there. It was ridiculous dancing everywhere, Obama signs, huge line at the bar, pins, more old white people.

I didn’t let that stop me from having a good time though, I enjoyed my pint and snapped a few photos of the crowd and the cover band.

Next up on the stage was Josh Rizeberg,

Took a few cool photos of him too.

What did you guys do?

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.