Ty G will be holding it down in Calgary, Dec. 29th, for Al Testa’s Saturday party at Velvet. Who says there’s no basketball in Canada?
Gene’s custom painted Sarao Jeepney for Goods of Desire/Delay No Mall in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
Shots from the HVW8 Holiday party. Download the Holiday mix recorded live from the party. Photos courtesy Frolab. DOWNLOAD HERE iTunes
Black Spade ATL HVW8 CREW DSTRBORich Medina and Cash Money Phila Ty G and Black Spade MORE PHILLY MORE ATL MORE ATL from KAOS
Ty G ‘s Dirty Disco Erykah Badu – Honey Izza Kizza – Back To Miami Caron Wheeler – I Adore You Casbah 73 – Pushin Forty Stoney Rock – Across 110th street (instrumental) (HVW8 exclusive) Roy Ayers – Chicago (Language re-edit) C-Brand – Wired For Games Chic – I Want Your Love (terje edit) Stevie [...]
Gamble and Huff by DSTRBO Rich Medina and Black Spade Kaos, Applejac and H20 Jazzy Phe Daz-I-Kue and Black Spade DSTRBO Atl More photos HERE
Hebru Ron Trent Ty G and Sonia hi-Fi
Shepard Fairey Shepard Fairey and Anthony Kiedis Tyler Gibney and Michael Kenneth Williams (Omar Little) Eric Bailey Addison Liu and Ty G of HVW8 Usugrow G.Starship More photos onFrolab flickr
Roger and Zapp P-Funk Rick James Earth, Wind and Fire Cameo Boosty Space Bass Solo
Ed Ruscha The art form has long been given up for dead, but just because New York no longer dominates the scene doesn’t mean it’s failing. Young artists in L.A. help it thrive. …… Painting gets a broader brush An interesting piece about the history of painting in L.A, the beginning of the “Cool School, [...]
A car drove through our neighbor’s store front the other day and freaked everyone out, but my favorite recent HVW8 L.A. Gallery car crash madness was a couple months ago there was a loud bang outside; somehow this guy drove his car straight into a tree across the street without a soul in site (it [...]
This Saturday, Ty G makes the yearly pilgrimage up to chilly Chicago for a warm night of Art and Music, celebrating Jean-Michel Basquait’s birthday with Ron Trent and Sonia H.
Dam-Funk messaged this on stage shot of Erykah Badu with PB Wolf Yesterday in NYC. More Flicks Here
Prints now available at the HVW8 Gallery Los Angeles : Grotesk Geoff McFetridge Brent Rollins Numbered and signed. Each print 150$. Will be in the HVW8 Online store soon. HVW8 Gallery Wed-Sat., 1-5pm. 661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90036 323 655 4898 for appointment.
The Grown Folks Podcast is now online featuring Max, Ty G and the funky drummer J-1, this one is strictly for the heads!
Some new entries on Noah Davis’Febmag.com. Have a look.
Shots from the Site and Sound exhibition last month in Montreal, put together by Mossman and Barry Walsh, featuring artists G. Starship, DSTRBO and Roadsworthy to name a few.
Rostarr at Turntablelab Parra x arkitip parra, ty g, pres, brent rollins
Juxtapoz Magazine
I just showed up at the Studio and this is what I saw. Our oh so smart neighbour invited a local unnamed crew (they didn’t want to say but I think it was VSP) to paint his wall, in so doing they went over our piece. When I asked them why they covered our piece, [...]
Here’s a BIG UP to the homies — 1st : Arkitip No. 0043 Featuring the artwork of Parra packaged with Loomstate Organics Presentation of issue, installations Artist will be in attendance Saturday 17th of November 2007 7 – 10pm smart house 1319 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice Beach, California 90291 Music provided by Damon Way Drinks [...]
More Photos All Photos courtesy of Max from Solid State LA .
Some shots from the amazing revolutionary artwork of Emory Douglas, on now at MOCA.
Cool collage of the Gallery courtesy ? (post comment if you know thx!)
Photos from this years Candelafest in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, by G. Starship. Year 5 for HVW8.
HVW8 was invited to play in StonesThrow/Nike’s ZOMBIE WAR: 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT. Noah, Proh Mic, Leon (Ced’s cousin) and Ty G held it down for HVW8 and made it to the playoffs! In the end UNDFTED remained that ….. man I think everyone was still sore today but good times all around. Check FroLab for more [...]
More Pic on Frolab’s Flickr
Frolab Listen Up Pics Some More Links: High Snobiety TY G on Hypebeast
Illustration Geoff McFetridge Brute Force Experience was a High Roller (high school band from 1988 to 93 – see above illustration) side project featuring Ty G (Bass), Marvin Kee (Guitar/rap) and Micheal Warner (Drums/Vocals). Check out this little live recording bootleg that just came into fruition of a version of Rick James’ “Loosey’s Rap” circa [...]
Vol. 23 Live at the BBQ – The Dream Sequence Takeover with Blu and Exile. Download at hvw8.podomatic.com or subscribe free from iTunes, photos from Max solidstateLA
Brent Rollins Tyler Gibney Parra Willo Perron Adrian Nyman Grotesk Geoff McFetridge Photos by: Frolab Coleman Ty G Max
The Bike Show this Saturday, 7 – 10 pm. Beer, Bikes and B …..
Mandrill Live “Hang Loose” (Soul Train) 1973
Dilla with the Revolution/Evolution gold T in the “Move” video and Gwen rocking the adidas hvw8 Jamaica/kingston jacket.
Here’s an upcoming show that Moss and Barry are putting on at Off the Hook. Part of proceeds of art sales are going to:http://www.alphaboysschool.com/
photos by Frolab.com
Friday Night is alright to BBQ! Fri. Sept.21st special event. Special Last minute LATBBQ Friday Night Edition with Kon and Amir. The record drops on sept. 25th. It’s called off track volume 1: the bronx. It’s the first of a five album series thru BBE. We’re doing a listening party and Podcast.Free Beer. Giveaways. Good [...]
Download Now from hvw8.podomatic.com or Subscribe free via iTunes 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. [...]
Done Live in Montreal in a classic HVW8 Style.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL SHIRTS $10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! first ever HVW8 sample sale! All tshirts $10 …. first come first serve — This Sunday 12pm to 6 pm at the Gallery.
This Sunday Dam Funk holds it down with boogie funk set at Live at the BBQ 2 – 5pm HVW8 Gallery Located at 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles CA, 90036, the gallery is open Wed. thru Sat. 1 – 5 pm, or by appointment at 323 655 4898. Live at the BBQ live sessions [...]
Parra interview on fecal face
Photos by Kiwamu Omae
More photos on: frolab Brent Rollins at HVW8 Fatlace Brent Rollins at HVW8
Pase Rock will be Djing at the Gallery tomorrow during Brent’s Show, and the after party will continue at Firecracker.
Live sessions with JT Donaldson, Kutmah and Computer Jay. Photos by solidstatela. Download at hvw8.podomatic.com Subscribe free thru iTunes.
HVW8 x Parra shirts available at Turntable lab. Support!!
Check out the new photo site Feb Mag, curated by part time HVW8 contributer Noah Davis. All images ©Febmag 2007, photos by Hernan Kahs, Noah Davis, Faith, Bron Daniels, Ulysses Pizzaro. More at Febmag.com
Can you spot Hernan? …. and if you got the time check, zeitgeist movie.
Taking photos of and for Warhol, Graffiti in 1970, Knoll furniture catalogs, portraits, sustainable living book, John Naar did some amazing work. Jon Naar
House shoes came by and killed it at the BBQ this Sunday. Have a Listen: HVW8 Podcast or subscibe on: iTunes Photos by solidstatela
Come down to the Gallery and check the HVW8 Live the BBQ 2pm – 5pm. This Sunday, live session with guest House Shoes. Music+Art = 1love HVW8 Gallery/Studio661 N. Spaulding, Los Angeles, 90036 (corner Melrose, 2 blocks east of Fairfax)p: (1) 323 655 HVW8 (4898) Download Vol. 16 Live at the BBQ in LA: Jazz [...]
LA is obsessed with ED BANGER — and they do throw great parties. It’s the new age of disco! Parisian style. The artwork is from SO ME.
Jim Crow Injustice in Jena, Louisiana. From NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12353776
Download Vol. 16 Live at the BBQ in LA: Jazz City and Beyond free from iTunes 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 [...]
You be the judge : http://frolab.com/?p=208
Chuck D. by DSTRBO and G. Starship for HVW8
Download free from iTunes. Check the playlists at hvw8.podomatic.com
New article on the HVW8 Gallery in Vapors Art issue.
Still Keeping it Live at the BBQ. Special Canada Day set. Have a Listen! Subscibe (free) thru iTunes photos by Max
The Brasilintime fiesta start next week! Brasilintime
Party at KICKS in LA. Here’s some photos from last time ….. gravis Presents: Kick’s L.A. Party July 12th, 2007 Dj Pubes (dance right) Dj No MSG DJ Ty G (hvw8) Live Art by DSTRBO (hvw8 – montreal) at Kicks 7 – 11pm3938 W. Sunset BlvdL.A. CA 90029323.644.1272 drinks and gifts!
Canada Day in LA shots from LA nd Do Over. Seen – Recloose, Jamie Strong, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Damon Bell, T’raach and Bob and Doug. Make sure to check out the latest Canada Day podcast.
New album artwork/design for Ron Trent by Ty G.
Got to goto a screening, q+a and Live Performance by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars last night — an amazing movie and groupl! Everyone should see ….. the healing power and triumph of music over such hardships.
On urban canvas, 2 art forms collide. from the LA Times, June 18th. Art, Money, Shepard Fairey, Banksy, and the Quest for Clarity from ArtBuisness.com I like the first article where it states about the first sign real estate agents look for of a neighbourhood being gentrified is when wheat pasting starts replacing graffiti. Time [...]
From LA With Love
Max and Ty g hosted the LATBBQ session this week with V. Money aka Black Spade aka Stoney Rock. Dowload the fruits of the labor at http://hvw8.podomatic.com/.
The Imfamous Twilite Tone Blessed us with a beautiful set this week at the Live At the BBQ Series. Check Ca, HVW8.podomatic.com
Check the new Stoney Rock track, A Song About Her, for HVW8.
Pubes! Twilite Tone Burning Spear …. DSTRBO …. and outta nowhere show up these guys, that I like to call The Wind Breakers!
big ups!! .. Seen ….. check the visuals and the Jah Cutta shout out. 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 [...]
Pubes, No MSG and Ty G ……. and DSTRBO will be down from Montreal to do some painting !! Will be a fun night openbar … giveaways rsvp to events@gravisfootwear.com
Big Up to our friends from Puerto Rico, Candela, along with Nickodemus & Quantic with their new iPod ad.
New HVW8 Shirts now sold in Japan at BEAMS T.
New Live At the BBQ Vol. 8 – Fight Night podcast online with tracks by Leon Ware, 4hero with Jack Davey, Karizma and Moodyman to name a few. The LATBBQ sessions are recorded live every Sunday at the HVW8 Gallery, 2 – 5pm …. roll thru!!
This Week Daz-I-Kue rolled thru the BBQ and blessed us with a In-Da-Rain set. Have a Listenhttp://hvw8.podomatic.com/
This week we kept it old school with a strickly 7″ set. Enjoy!! hvw8.podomatic.com
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Some more Parra flicks from the opening night courtsey of our friends at frolab. Gas Lamp Killer behind the wheels of steel.
New Photos will be in the Album soon.
photos coming! happy easter
New Live At the BBQ, vol. 4 Mix now up. Special DJ invite Parra.
New Miami photos in the Photo Gallery
Now Online! http://hvw8.podomatic.com/
Tonight Ty G at Afro Funke AFRO FUNKE’ | 3.8 | DJ TY G (HVW8) + SOULICO CREW + ROCKY DAWUNI IN GHANA 3.6!! AFRO FUNKE’: Thursdays @ Zanzibar1301 5th St. Santa Monica, CA. 904019pm | 21+ | 310.451.2221 | $7www.myspace.com/afrofunkewww.zanzibarlive.com
Just posted our first “LIVE AT THE BBQ” session podcast from the HVW8 gallery. Goto http://hvw8.podomatic.com/ and download the podcast. Easiest way is to hit subscribe for those with itunes. Or come by the gallery on Sunday afternoon while we record, drink beer and bbq.
SSUR CHANCE DOGS THAT DRIVE EXPENSIVE CARS non stop
Lost the photos of David “The Hoff” Hasseloff and T.I. …..but heres a few vegas shots …..
From HIT+RUN : HIT+RUN has been invited by The MAGIC Marketplace to hold three very special events on February 13th, 14th & 15th in the Streetwear section of the convention in Las Vegas. The H+R Crew has reached out to a number of brands and asked them to participate by contributing an exclusive design. A strict [...]
Yeofi (a race of angels) Daz Hernan Kim, Jaz, Brent Rollins, Ty G Osunlade Valida and Daz
Tuesday | Feb. 6th ******************* Daz-I-Kue (Bugz in the Attic, U.K.) *************************** @The Standard Hotel (Purple Room) ***************************** 8300 Sunset Blvd. 10pm-2am 21+ NO COVER Bugz in the Attic member Daz-I-Kue might occasionally get lost in the shuffle of the U.K. collective (its members currently total eight), but this man is a hard person to [...]
Running around ASR and Agenda tradeshows in San Diego this weekend, along with hosting a party for comedians (a funny crowd – literally!) at the HVW8 LA gallery. No photos, but luckily Tobias from Sweden walked through the door and introduced me to his SSON bikes. Hopefully a collab in the near future. Also have [...]
This past Saturday Ty G was painting with Suntzu Sound and DJ Riz at the baltic Room in Seattle. Lot’s of fun!!! Big ups to the Vancouver Canucks who made the drive down to snuggle up with Shawn Kemp.
Got a major treat last night with Mark de Clive Lowe and Landy Shores (from Ramp) doing a live set of Daylight at the Mountain Bar in Los Angeles, on their Free Soul Sessions Tour. Aloe and Blu were in the house – watch out for those cats! On Wednesday from DJ Nuts from San [...]
