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New HVW8 Videos

Jean André ‘Gauloise’ interview at HVW8 Gallery, music by Pedro Winter.

adidas Originals and HVW8 presents ‘Bits and Pieces’ at Miami Art Basel featuring Kevin Lyons, Jean André, Erin Garcia and Dam-Funk.

Atiba Jefferson ‘Sorry For Not Showing Art’ at HVW8 Gallery

Kevin Lyons interview during his ‘Shits and Giggles’ exhibition.

OFFICIAL adidas x Snoop Dogg x HVW8 present: The Dogg House

Here is the Official adidas x Snoop Dogg x HVW8 wrap up video of the Dogg House featuring Dam-Funk and Warren G, with artwork by Joe Cool, additional artwork by Gene Pendon, Brian Armstrong, Dan Buller, Mark Ingram and Skypager.

The exhibition is now back on display for the next 2 weeks. T-shirts and prints available soon.

View photos from the opening night and the unedited Snoop Freestyle of Dam’s beats Here.

Dogg House opening night Photos – Snoop X Dam-Funk Video

Photos from the opening night of the adidas/HVW8 Dogg House along with video capturing Snoop freestyling over Dam-Funk beats (with a Warren G cameo), and then Dam toasting Snoop over a Hawthorne Headhunters track played by Computer Jay. A Classic night! Special thanks to Joe Cool (Original Snoop artist). The Dogg House reopens to the public this Saturday, Feb 26th.

Read more about the Dogg House opening night on the LA Times Blog.

Snoop Dogg x Dam-Funk x HVW8


Thanks to everyone who came through last night to the Dogghouse and were treated to impromtu live session with Snoop Dogg and Dam-Funk.

also thanks to adidas, Computer Jay and Joe Cool.

Video and Pictures coming soon.

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photos Max

video from askdrew

HVW8 Int’l Podcast Vol. 23, Part 2 – Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka TI$a

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 we’re hit with rhymes from special guest Krondon and sax and keys from friend Terrace Martin. Special indeed.

Bump this well into the New Year!

Download the full recording here.

Or subscribe free on iTunes.

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold – Gallery Music Series – Video and Podcast

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold Live at HVW8 Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.

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 at the HVW8 Gallery Music Series. This was a highly anticipated collaboration that did not disappoint – not that there were any doubts. The two heavyweights were joined by Thunder Cat, Major, Terrace Martin, Krondon and others on a funk adventure that builds and evolves. The final jam will blow your mind.

There’s just no way we could cut this audio down to fit one show! Take a listen and don’t forget that Part 2 is on its way soon. Special thanks to the players and the standing room only crowd.

Photos from this session HERE.

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Gallery Music Series – Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold – photos

Thanks to everyone who came to the Gallery Music Series this Sunday featuring Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold. A good crowd collected on a sunny LA afternoon at the HVW8 Gallery and were treated to an all-star improvised session.  Dam and Taz lead the way and Terrace Martin, Thunder Cat, lil Thunder Cat, Major and Krondon joined in. Truly a positive LA experience.

Podcast and video will be posted later this week. Keep an eye out and make sure to come check the next Gallery Music Series.

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka ti$a at HVW8 Gallery this Sunday

HVW8 Gallery Music Series – Vol. 3

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka ti$a

This Sunday we’re proud to present 2 of LA’s finest – Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold – coming together for a live improvised music set. Expect the unexpected from these 2 champions of funk.

The HVW8 Gallery has held host to numerous performances over the past few years, where bands such as Master Blazter and the Hawthorne Headhunters were created during live music sets. On alternating Sunday afternoons with residents Ty G and Max, you might find DJs or musicians such as Mayer Hawthorne and The County, Aloe Blacc with Jamie Strong (Do-Over), Black Spade, Twilite Tone, House Shoes, Computer Jay, Dam-Funk, Pollyn, Daz-I-Kue, Them Jeans or thee Mike B recording live for HVW8’s International Podcast.

Nov. 21s,t Live 2 – 5pm

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave
LA, CA 90036
323 655 4898

Master Blazter LIVE at Troubadour – Photos

On Friday 7/2, a packed house at the landmark Hollywood club The Troubadour was treated to an amazing show from Master Blazter, featuring Computer Jay, J1 and D-F. The extra long set included Dam-Funk and Master Blazter originals as well as guest appearances from JimiJames, MC Eiht and Jody Watley. Opening the show were Peanut Butter Wolf, Devonwho and Monalisa. Aloe Blacc and Krondon both made it on stage as well!! If this is the future, we’re ready.

MASTER BLAZTER: BLAZT OFF Mix by Kutmah – Podcast

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 hitting tracks built upon moog, rhodes and personally tweaked electro systems.
J1 provides the backbone of rhythm on drums, while equally being comfortable producing quality funk laced beats.
D-F adds his signature vocals and provides layers of deep funk with his own keyboards and keytar.

The countdown has begun….

Three musicians with their own distinctive styles have come together to form Master Blazter. Each individual is an integral part of the whole – each one necessary to keep funk music alive, taking it to unforeseen heights.

Strap yourself in…

3, 2, 1…

BLAZT OFF with MASTER BLAZTER!

:::TrackList::::

1. Water – J1
2. Funktronic – Computer Jay
3. Feel in The Blank – J1
4. Just Wanna Ride – D-F
5. Rescue – J1
6. Show Me The Way – D-F
7. She Lights Me Up – D-F
8. Slang Talk – J1
9. 44th Chamber – J1
10. I Dont Just Do Beats..I Do music – D-F
11. Thunder Horns – Computer Jay
12. I was Wrong..I Take It Back – Computer Jay
13. Maintain – Computer Jay
14. Visa Stamp – Computer Jay
15. Whip – Computer Jay
16. Sunny – J1
17. Bearclaw – Computer Jay
18. Phantom – Computer Jay

Mixed By::::: DJ KUTMAH :::::
Recorded @ :::THE GREEN VAULT::: Los Angeles, CA
All Trax Produced by (((MASTER BLAZTER)))
J-1 COMPUTER JAY D-F

Listen here on hvw8.podomatic.com

Or subscribe free on iTunes.

More on Master Blazter HERE.

HVW8 Records Austin Showcase

It’s Just begun ….

HVW8 Records Austin showcase featuring:

Master Blazter with Computer Jay, D-F and J-1.

Hawthorne Headhunters with Coultrain, Proh Mic, Black Spade and Ced No

Hosted by Imani (of the Pharcyde)

Computer Jay (Live set)

Dj’s Chicken George, Prince Klassen, Ty g and Max

March 17th, 2 – 8pm

Beso Cantina, 307B W5th St, Austin, TX 78701