Another amazing opening at the HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles, Ca. Bronx-born photographer and filmmaker Lisa Leone came of age in the 1980s with hip-hop and a camera. Her candid portraits capture iconic hip-hop artists at the early stages of their careers including Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest. [...]
HVW8 Podcast Vol. 28 Ty G and Max got together a few weeks ago to grill and play some music at the Gallery. Here is the result … Ty G – World Peace I Chase the Devil – Max Romeo Not No More – Cocaine 80′s Get Lit – ASAP Rocky Two Shots Inside You [...]
We were lucky to have our friend Steve T aka DJ Pubes, from Obey, come by the Gallery with his amazing collection of Eddy Grant Records. DJ Steven Pubes Taking Nothing For Granted Eddy Grant Mix HVW8 Podcast Vol. 27 Recorded Live at HVW8 Gallery, Los Angeles, Nov. 2011 Hosted by Ty G and Max [...]
In search of some new, Black Spade migrated out west to soak up the vibrant Southern California vibes and promptly met producer Proh Mic at the famed Do-Over. The two hit it off and began toying with music, soon bringing I,Ced, another St. Louis expat in LA, into the fold. The collective was taking shape [...]
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon here in Los Angeles. Friends J*Davey set up for an intimate set of carefully picked tracks. Those brave enough to roll through the nasty weather to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery were lucky enough to see, hear and get up close and personal with the duo. Listen [...]
Here’s Them Jeans with the perfect follow up to the last HVW8 mix with Thee Mike B. For the uninitiated, our friend Them Jeans is a DJ, producer and designer living and working here in Los Angeles. Hard to miss his quality edits of quality tracks – check for many of them in his mix [...]
Thee Mike B is a heavy hitter on both coasts. We’re lucky enough to have him on this week’s guest spot. Enjoy the mix. Sam Sever – They Don’t Know Rayvon – No Guns No Murder Terro 3000 – Gyal Dem Waah Me Squarepusher – Cryptic Motion Pase Rock – Nights (Shazam Rmx) Walter Jones [...]
Here’s a gift from Los Angeles to you – Part 2 of the recent live set with Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. You know Part 1 was excellent on it’s own but after hearing this addition, you find that it was just a warm up. In the second half [...]
With the holidays upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to drop this first installment of a two part edition of the HVW8 Int’l Podcast. Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold, performing together for the very first time. This was a highly anticipated collaboration that did not disappoint – not that there were any [...]
Computer Jay arrives at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery on a quick stop between world tours with Master Blazter and work on solo projects. We were lucky enough to catch this original mix set right in the Gallery a few weeks back. Make sure to check in with us at www.HVW8.com for future Gallery [...]
HVW8 presents The RRS Feed live set, recorded at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Amazing set with 3 DJs, 4 turntables! Back to Life (acapella) – Soul II Soul Thrill 103 – DJ Vadim I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz Killdatmutha- Dam Funk Looking up to You – Michael Wycoff Get Up – Masters [...]
Once again, we welcome DJ House Shoes back to The Gallery for an eclectic set classic selections and newer than new productions. Not much to do but let the music speak for itself! OJ Intro KnXwledge Bullion- Crazy Over You Electric Wire Hustle Horace Silver – Song For My Father Black Spade – New U [...]
Direct from Brazil and LIVE at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles is our beautiful friend Tita Lima. She was with us recently to perform some of her favorite original compositions and hand pick some Brazilian classics with another good friend, DJ Cid Hernandez. What an amazing was to spend a summer [...]
In conjunction with Rush Hour Amsterdam, HVW8 brings you an exclusive mix from Tom Trago and Cool Chris. Our friends were in town to drop and few gems. Check the exclusive edits! Listen: aquarius intro voyage – I love you dancer Barbara Norris – its Heavy Connie Case- Get down Gary Davis – the professor’s [...]
On the heels of a recent live set performed at HVW8, our friends from the band Pollyn got together to present us with a mix of influences, remixes, original material and current favorites. It’s an eclectic, yet cohesive mix of electronic, leftfield and club beats mixed with classic cuts. Definitely a mix to start the [...]
MASTER BLAZTER: BLAZT OFF BLAZT OFF, a mix by Los Angeles’ own DJ Kutmah, showcases the individual styles of Computer Jay, J1, and D-F. Collectively, they are known as Master Blazter. Individually, each is accomplished in his own right, and as a group, there is no stopping the funk they create. Computer Jay develops hard [...]
What began as a simple afternoon get together, bringing friends together to play good records, has grown into one of the most notorious good times in LA – The Do-Over. The guys are here with HVW8 this week making sure the vibe is right to kick off this season’s parties. Here’s a taste of what’s [...]
One of our very first guests, from the humble beginnings of our little show, has returned from Amsterdam to add a new mix to the archive. Welcome Parra back to the stage! He’s titled this one The Drank Mix in honor of a couple of crazy weeks we had with him recently here in LA. [...]
HVW8 is back for 2010! We took a short winter hiatus to focus on some art and music projects, but now it’s on once again. Get ready for the quality mixes and amazing guests you’ve come to expect. We have some incredible music lined up for you this year. Seriously, get ready… It’s Just Max [...]
Ty G and Max take you on another ride through some of their current playlists. Ty G’s the up side of down, Black Spade Feat. Coultrain – Untitled The New Holidays – Maybe So, Maybe No Mayer Hawthorne – Green Eyed Love (Classixx Mix) Hawthorne Headhunters x Dam-Funk – PCH WH – Million Dollar Bill [...]
When our buddies TK Disko and Even Ian from the Hot Biscuit party here in LA asked us to join them for a day-to-evening event during the Sunset Junction Street Fair, we jumped at the chance. These guys specialize in club foundation tracks and deep disco, so we knew this would not be something to [...]
Once again gracing the HVW8 stage, originally coming from that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles (Hawthorne, Ca), we have the Hawthorne Headhunters! The crew, including the additions of Jimi James, Coultrain, Stopha and TeLuv on vocals, are all on hand to give us more of what they started on the podcast about [...]
Good friends from the Honor Roll crew of the Bay Area are here this episode with a perfect summertime mix. HVW8 approved! 1. J Sands & Flying Lotus – Mages Sages (Light A Dub) (Instrumental) 2. Muhsinah x Jake One – You (Jetboat)/Boozina Remix 3. The Nonce – Mixtapes 4. Too $hort – In The [...]
The hot LA summer is officially here and HVW8 kicks it off with serious heat! Get ready for the latest edition of HVW8 Super Sessions. We get good friends together for a live set at the Art + Design Gallery on the Melrose Strip in Los Angeles. The result is usually unexpected and always amazing. [...]
The HVW8 International Podcast returns with a new set sure to keep your summer moving! Thanks for tuning in and keep checking back for more. Ty G’s Witness the Thickness Mix Champion Dub – Toxic 2000F & J Kamata – You don’t know what love is Wavelength – Funk Dreams Steve Spacek presents Black Pocket [...]
Limited Edition 7″. Original Version b/w Dam-Funk Remix, released by Stones Throw and HVW8. The song “I Should Tell Ya Momma on You” was originally recorded behind the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in December 2008. This raw video was posted on YouTube and became an instant online phenomenon. Equal parts G-funk, California Soul [...]
Mathieu Schreyer, aka Mr. French, drops by the Gallery to mix a set of exclusives, advances and general craziness. Listen and enjoy! jazzsteppa “taylor rain” evs “let it go” floating point “shangri la” suzi analogue “son” morgan zarate feat eska and ghostface killah “sticks and stone” zo aka la chauve souris “moon (ghetto love night)” [...]
At long last… The HVW8 International Podcast is in full effect with our friend from Raw Fusion Scandanavia, DJ Asparagus. The selection is full of exclusive mixes and edits from his legendary sets. If he’s ever in your neighborhood, check him immediately! DJ Asparagus: DJ Asparagus – DJ Asparagus Will Get You! Kenny Bobien – [...]
Download from iTunes HERE. The Hawthorne Headhunters is a project made up of the individuals Stoney Rock (aka Black Spade), Ced No and Proh Mic and was conceived in 2007 at Ced’s recording studio in that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles – Hawthorne, California. Black Spade’s music is a melting pot of sounds [...]
HVW8 welcomes LA’s DJ Daz to the set this week. Daz has been a staple of the LA scene for over 15 years, from the days of the original Brass crew to now with Umoja Hi-Fi. He’s played everywhere and done it all for the love of the music and the people around him. We’re [...]
Recently, we were lucky enough to have good friend Erik Rico come down to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery to perform. He blessed us with an intimate set of classic and new material. This is amazing soul and broken beat – not to be slept on… Enjoy the set! Erik Rico: Forever Too High [...]
Let’s keep it movin’ for 2009 – shall we? The boys are doin’ it in style with this world class set. Ty G’s World Class 10 Som Três – O Telefone Tocou Novamente Moon Starr – Broken Bossa Zed Bias & Jenna G – Let Change In Your Mind (Phill Asher Remix) MCDE – Raw [...]
Happy New Year from HVW8, solidstatela and Gravis We kick off 2009 with a nod to the past and eyes + ears focused on the future. Glad to have you with us, enjoy. Ty G’s New Old Favorites (a mix of new tracks and a digging session at Recordland, Calgary) 1. Jungle Fever – Chakachas [...]
On Sunday Dec. 21st, 2008, HVW8 held it’s annual Holiday Party at the Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles. Everyone in attendance anxiously held their breath as three friends set up a a room full of drums, keyboards, synths, modules, computers and more. The stage was set for something big. When it was time [...]
This week we have a a second dose for you from the guys! Now it’s Max’s turn to stretch it out with a full length mix. This Live set bumps the tempo up to the midlevel, bubbling along at about 112 to 114 bpm. It’s just the right groove to keep your head nodding. Throw [...]
HVW8 looks ahead to 2009 with the introduction of a new podcast series – HVW8 International. Fans of our Live at the BBQ and Music is My Art shows will certainly feel the vibe here. We’ll be focusing on tons of new tracks in the year to come and adding more and more live recordings [...]
14KT, Buff1, DJ Haircut (aka Mayer Hawthorne) and Jax, all members of the A-Side Worldwide team, come through to bless us with a set this week at the BBQ. The connection between Michigan and Los Angeles continues to strengthen and if you weren’t up on A-Side before now, you’ll be a solid supporter after this [...]
As one of the most important decisions of our collective future approaches here in the US, we thought it only proper to help provide a little voter inspiration. The HVW8 position is all to clear – from our Political Minded painting series to our involvement with the Manifest Hope Gallery at the DNC a few [...]
This week we have a good friend of ours from Austin, Texas stopping by with a bag of beats! That’s right! You guessed it! Chicken George is here! We think you’ll find his selection perfectly in tune with our Sunday afternoon sessions here in LA. And, we know this mix is going to get heavy [...]
Here you are – another sure shot of tracks from HVW8 friends, unreleased material, advance copies and personal classics. Recorded on a Sunday afternoon, live at the HVW8 Gallery with a few friends, including Proh Mic and My Man Henri. We know many more friends out there wish they could have come to hang out… [...]
Sunday’s have grown on us over the last year and a half, that’s for sure! We’re happy to say they’ve grown to include an extended family of people around the world. You, dear friend, are part of this just by reading these words and listening to these sounds! Yes, Sunday has become our salvation around [...]
They’re back – and in full effect! This is a special return engagement of our boys Ced No, Proh Mic and Stoney Rock… The Hawthorne Headhunters!!! The set was recorded, as always, at the HVW8 Art+Design Gallery in Los Angeles with a full set up of MPCs, keyboards, modules, turntables, mixers and more. It’s just [...]
We’ve been hoping to get Jeremy Sole in the Gallery to play some records for a while now. We finally worked it out and you get to listen in! Jeremy came through to DJ for our mutual friend CRO and the Go Tell Mama/Got Next!* art show last week at HVW8 LA, so we asked [...]
Get ready for some of the rarest boogie, funk and modern soul cuts you’ve heard! Here’s Disco Tom Noble, the man behind Lotus Land Records. Check the playlist and you’ll know why this cat is the man many look to when researching rare boogie. His collection of private press cuts is second to none and [...]
LA in the summertime…. Could there be any place we’d rather be? Well, maybe off on some island somewhere I guess. Short of that dream vacation though, we’re content to hang out BBQing to the sounds of Max and Ty G at the HVW8 Gallery in LA. They pulled through with a back to basics [...]
This week, the BBQ takes a field trip over to Echo Park in Los Angeles for the Beat Swap Meet. This is a record show/sale held a few times a year here and it’s like no other in town. It’s a virtual who’s who of the local DJ scene – all buying, selling and DJing! [...]
My oh my!!! The BBQ is back in full effect and it’s LIVE!!! Our friend Noelle Scaggs and DJ Rhettmatic were here n Sunday to get down with one of the most amazing events we’ve ever had at the HVW8 Gallery!! Rhettmatic starts us off with a nice little mix as only he can and [...]
Now things are really kicking…! Straight off of a fresh mix with Prince Language, our boys come back with a patented HVW8/SSLA mix of things new, classic and a bit of the unheard. This is the kind of thing we’ve all come to recognize in the show, but it’s hard to know how they keep [...]
On a recent trip out to LA from NYC, our friend Prince Language was snared by the HVW8 kidnap sneak-attack. He was loungin’ at one of the local theme parks and we came with the bum rush. I threw the potato sack over his head ad Ty brought the van around back. From there it [...]
It’s back to basics for Ty and Max right now – good records and a nice afternoon at the gallery with a few friends. Speaking of friends – check out the line up going on this week. Friends of HVW8 and SSLA all over the place – The Hue (Damon Bell, Tim K and JT), [...]
Nice to know everyone’s back in town safe and sound… Ty G was out to Miami for WMC. Max was up in Portland for the Night Owl Record Show as well. Maybe some of you out there checked in on their associated events? Well, if so or if not, they got you covered right here, [...]
Oh! We needed a show like this! Didn’t we need a show like this? Don’t get us wrong, we’re quite proud of every one that’s come out. Sometimes we all just need to get back to basics though. A few friends hanging out on a Sunday afternoon playing exactly what we all want to hear [...]
He’s baaaaack!! This week we take a little trip back to Shoe’s House by way of the HVW8 Production House! Amazing what comes together when we get together. The show this week is full of exclusives, originals, CD-Rs and you won’t hear this anywhere elses. Get ready, cause here he comes! Direct from Shoes House: [...]
Days in Los Angeles are heating up this time of year. It seems like the scene picks up right as the sun comes out. Nice how that happens. Max and Ty seem to be right in step with the LA vibe! Check how their day is going…. Ty G’s A Day in L.A. Beautiful Club [...]
Music Is My Art – back at it for week two of the newest series. As you must know by now, our friends have been good enough to bless us with some mad mad sets. Opening ears, open minds around here. We knew we’d get nothing less from the homies this time around. Crazy party [...]
Music Is My Art!! Yes, yes, the new podcast series from HVW8, solidstatela and Gravis Footwear has arrived. Not much has changed musically – all the nice sounds you’ve come to know us for are still flowing. Tons more guests are lined up. All you need to do is press play! Are you ready? Here’s [...]
Welcome back to the BBQ! Head’s Up! We’ll be starting a new series soon so this will be the last Live at the BBQ show in this series (for now?) Look forward to “Music is My Art” from HVW8 and solidstatela. You won’t need to do a thing. No changes to your subscription needed. So, [...]
My oh my! It’s been a minute since we last touched base… We’ve been working hard on all things HVW8 and Solid State. How’s about you? Let us know the haps. Speaking of haps, we present you with a happening little set from our own Ty G. Hope you like it – here it go. [...]
Our buddy J1 made it through last week with a nice little set of what we’ve come to call “Grown Folks Music”. Of course, everyone can appreciate it but its really that vibe that comes from years of diggin, djing, playing live and just appreciating music. Ty and Max round out both ends with there [...]
Welcome back friends and relations! We’d like to introduce (or re-introduce) you to a few friends. You may have gotten to know them recently over here at the BBQ. We did have Black Spade through for a set a while back…. We needed more! We’ve dubbed these guys the Hawthorne Headhunters and the crew is [...]
Heat! That’s what we’ve got! In more ways than one! As most of you out there know, it’s been a little hectic out here in Southern California for the last little bit. We’ve all been busy dodging embers and spraying down roofs! Don’t worry though, everyone’s fine here at the BBQ. It just took us [...]
Welcome back to the BBQ!! How lucky were we to be able to snag the dynamic duo of Blu and Exile fresh off the release of the acclaimed album, Below the Heavens? Well, let’s just say they did us all a favor by coming through – dudes are in major demand these days! You’ll see [...]
If you’re like most of us, you’ve always had that one friend that will hook you up with the fresh mix tapes from time to time. You know, those tapes filled with tons of records you’ve never heard and they all have that nice snap, crackle and pop? The ones everyone asks you about when [...]
Dãm-Funk!!! This week’s set is from a man that’s almost single-handedly brought the Boogie scene to life here in LA. Dude’s got the modern soul thing on lock down! You may know him from his mix of Baron Zen’s “Burn Rubber” out now on Stones Throw. It’s become an instant classic! You’ll find that one [...]
We caught JT while he was in town last weekend, just before his sets at the King King and DoOver here in LA. Of course, JT is well known worldwide for his house sets and production skills. Luckily, we know him as a friend and as someone with a deep love for the foundations of [...]
This week out we welcome friends Computer Jay ad Kutmah to the BBQ. Don’t be fooled by the name, Computer Jay doesn’t spend all of his time looking at a screen. He’s got a studio full of Moogs, Rhodes and all sorts of other old ass analog sounds. We got him to set a fraction [...]
HVW8 and Solid State Los Angeles present to you: Detroit 2 LA with DJ House Shoes. Here’s the playlist: House Shoes – Castles (CDR)*D Guilty Simpson – For the D (CDR)*D Jay Electronica – Victory is in My Clutches (CDR) XXXXXX – Gangsta Boogie *D Blu – No Greater Love (Sound in Color) Kev Brown [...]
Ty G’s Jazz City and Beyond Set: mandelas dream – soil & “pimp” sessions Trans Europa Express – Christian Prommer´s Drumlesson Leave Them All Behind – Whitey Prism #1 (Prince Language Rmx) Instr. – Stateless Prism #1 (Prince Language Rmx) – Stateless Still Love, Still Happiness – Theo Parrish The Game (Feat. DJ Premier) – [...]
Ty G bumps: Let Me Know – DJ Dusk Into I Choose You – Willie Hutch We Must Be in Love – The Impressions Sun Ruff mix – 80′s Babies Didn’t You Know – tha rayne Musiq – Marvin Vs WJK Uno Esta – The Mizell Brothers phase1 – Yann Kesz XXXXXXXXXX When She Smiles [...]
Ty G’s Canada Day in LA: Bob and Doug McKenzie intro Woman – Barrabas You Can’t Go — Prince Language edit Bamalama – edit de Lee Douglas Night Of Music – Savannah Carino – T-coy Space Love – Cro Magnon Ugly Edit #5 – Theo Parrish Never Never (MdCL remix) – Real Tolambo Funk – [...]
An exclusive Ty G selection! XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXX – XXXX on the Run XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Restless Soul feat Zansika – Everytime Instr Restless Soul feat Zansika – Everytime, vocal XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX James and Bobby Purify – Im Your Puppet Lighter Shade of Brown – I’m Not Your Puppet Baron Zen – Burn Rubber (Dam Funk Remix) Monie [...]
The friends from the BBQ are starting to get deep! This week, live and direct from St. Louis is our main man Black Spade, aka Stoney Rock!! He blessed us with some exclusive beats, laced up some recent picks as well as some classics. Our boy manned the mic all day and had some fun. [...]
Good people support good people and good music just speaks for itself! This week, The Twlite Tone comes through the BBQ to prove this beyond a shadow of a doubt. All we can say is that, beyond the supreme music selection and mixing ability, he’s just one cool ass guy. We just had to give [...]
Ty G’s classic jamdown: Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss Triston Palma – Sandra Barrington Levy – Poor man style Denis Alcapone “Cassius Clay’ Yami Bolo – When A Man’s In Love” Alton Ellis – Joy In The Morning’ Al Brown and Skin Flesh & Bones “Here I Am Baby” Linval Thompson – School Girl Barrington [...]
Ty G’s Style: Eddie Kendricks – Intimate Friends James Ingram/Quincy Jones – One Hundred Ways Lafayette Afro Rock Band – Darkest Light Monty Alexander – Love and Happiness XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Jackson Jones – I Feel Good(Pilooski Edit) The Alfred Hawkins Tribute to Mothers: Blackbyrds Spinners XXXXXXXXXX Bill Withers MAH’s Secret Beat Frank n Dank Goodie [...]
HVW8 Ty G: Hollywood (Redux) – Sa-Ra XXXXXXx – XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX – XXXXX XXXX Technologystolemyvinyle – Moodymann Sunshine – Break Nugroove Money in the Bank remix Daz-I-Kue (doin our best to guess here): Secret Track #1 Ring the Alarm – Tenor Saw Strange Games and things – Barry White Secret Track #2 Secret Track [...]
HVW8′s Live 45′s : Common Touch – Willie Smith Jr. Back Stabbers – O-Jays Physical Love – Bootsy Collins Time Slips Away – Ohio Players Family Affair – XXX & XXX XXXXX Me and Baby Brother – War In The Bottle – Brother To Brother Peace and Love – Brookyln People Weya – Manu Dibango [...]
Ty G and HVW8: New Birth – You Are What I’m All About XXXXXXXXXXXX Mc Lyte and DJ K Rock – Stop, Look and Listen Grand Puba feat. Mary J Blige – Check It Out – SD50 remix The Kane Gang – Don’t Look Any Further – Francois K & Alan Gregorie remix Small Arms [...]
this time out… Ty G’s feelin: Gino Vannelli – Getting’ High Ray, Goodman and Brown – Another Day The Jeff Lorber Fusion – Rain Dance J-Davey shout Donald Byrd – Hit Parade J-Dilla – The $ (madlib remix) Extra Prolific – Brown Sugar Beat Conducta – Chrome Dreams Kano – I’m Ready James Pants – [...]
Ty G’s (HVW8) Mix: Marvin vs. WJK – musik Sylvia Striplin – Give Me Your Love Herb Alpert – Rise Platinum Pied Pipers feat. Sa-Ra Creative Partners Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing Womack and Womack – Love Wars Patrice Rushen – Feels So Real (Won’t Let Go) Blu – mixtape Black Spade – True Friends [...]
HVW8 Selects: Roy Ayers – King George (from Coffy) Walter Murphy – Afternoon of Faun Milt Jackson and Ray Brown – Enchanted Lady J Dilla – Crushin (Yeeeeaah!) Consequence – Callin’ Me Herbie Hancock – Stars in your Eyes XXXXX Tony Allen – Road Close (Dance Dub) Bugz in the Attic – Erotic Move Aside [...]
HVW8 Ty G and Max from Solid State LA are coming together every week over some BBQ and beers at the HVW8 Gallery to play some records. Everyone’s invited to stop by on Sunday afternoons to listen in as friends play some tracks from their current playlists. A lot of incredile guests and exclusive material [...]
Includes almost entirely exclusive tracks from top acts/producers like Osunlade, Plantlife, Seiji, & groundbreaker buzz cuts from Radio City and Owusu and Hannibal. Both CD and LP feature exclusive fold-out artwork from the HVW8 Art Installation crew. Compiled by the HVW8 Art Installation crew “Music Is My Art” is an album of next level electronic, [...]
Exclusive unreleased music features on this 12” produced in conjunction with the HVW8 art collective, who designed the cover art. This fall Ubiquity will release a compilation in conjunction with HVW8 (pronounced “heavyweight”) design group. The collective made their name with paintings of icons like Fela Kuti and Afrika Bambaata, but now want to spotlight future music icons. This 12″ features [...]