Ty G and Max got together a few weeks ago at the Gallery and grilled like old times.

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 - Dam-Funk
Teleport - Hawthorne Headhunters
The End Of Summer - Pools
The Devil's Dancer - Andie Oppenheimer
The Model - Kraftwerk
Masta Blasta - Dillion Francis
Golddigger - SBTRKT
Runaway - Del Shannon
Always See Your Face - Love
Dead Moon Night - Dead Moon
Three Imaginary Boys - The Cure
Pools

Just Max -

The Drums (Craft Spells Remix)
Frenic
Knxledge
Los Rakas
Leewise Edit
Still Corners
Jacques Dutronc
Jelly Jels
Oregon Bike Trails
The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band
Paul Mills & The DT6
BADBADNOTGOOD
Thundercat

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

Get the full tracklist HERE

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 in on the session with us...

More from J*Davey at www.wearejdavey.tumblr.com

More on this and other events at www.hvw8.com

Photos and audio production: www.solidstatelosangeles.com

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 recorded live at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

Them Jeans - Balloons (James Pants Remix)
Twin Shadow - Castles In The Snow
Health - USA Boys
Mr Flash - Couscous
arcade fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
Proxy - 8000(Diplo Remix)
El Guincho - Bombay (catz n dogz instrumental)
Kanye - Runaway (Them Jeans remix)
Cosmic Kids
Bag Raiders - Snake Charmer
Drake - Fireworks (Deadboy Slo Mo House Edit)
Cassius - I Love U So
Secret Track 1
Secret Track 2
Flying Lotus - Do the Astral Plane (Them Jeans house Remix)
Roska & Untold (Myth)
Mumdance ft Esser - Battle
Guido - Mad Sax
Girl Unit
Aaliyah - RU That Somebody? (Deadboy Edit)
Active Child - When Your Love is Safe (Classixx Remix)

Do not sleep. Them Jeans has track here: http://soundcloud.com/themjeans

Keep up with all of our upcoming music and art events over here: www.hvw8.com

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 - Keep On Loving You
POOLS - The End Of Summer
Dr Dunks - No P's
Neighbour vs Spiltmilk - Get This (Opiuo Remix)
NERD - Hypnotize U Instr
Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Thee Loving Hand Remix)
Eli Escobar - Oslo
Phenomenal Handclap Band - 15 to 20 (Glimmers Rmx)
Para One - Toadstool (LOL Boys Rmx)
James Chance and The Contortions - Incorrigable (Liv Spencer + Spun rmx)
Toni Tony Tone Lee - Last Love (Todd Edwards Remix)

Stay up on everything Mike B at http://djmikeb.blogspot.com/

www.hvw8.com

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!

Photos and video from this session, plus information on the next live recording at HVW8 can be found at www.hvw8.com.

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 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 it's way soon.

Special thanks to the players and the standing room only crowd.

Photos from this session and information on the next live recording at HVW8 can be found at www.hvw8.com.

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 events.
And if you're in Los Angeles, please visit us at 661 N Spaulding Ave. LA, CA 90036

For more from Computer Jay, check him at http://soundcloud.com/computerjay.
Photography and production by www.solidstatelosangeles.com

HVW8 2010
www.hvw8.com

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 at Work
It's Yours - First Touch
Keepin' the Faith - De La Soul
Plastico - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Mensa- Afrodisiac Soundsystem
Feel the Horns - Red Astaire
That Sound (Quantic S.O. remix) - Ohmega Watts
Party Groove - Showbiz & A.G.
Uprising - Antibalas
Senor Blues - Beat Conductor
Canto de Osanha - J5
Magic - Robin Thicke
Hey Mr. DJ (acapella) - Zhane
In the Morning - Natural Self
Dwyck (Little Kids Remix) - Gangstarr
Manwomanboogie - Q-Tip
Bailalo (Quantic Mix) - DJ Angola
Che Che Cole - Antibalas
Oil is Thicker Than Blood - Savarah Soul
Mama (Metro Area Bday Dub) - Hugh Masakela
Flute Loop (Shock edit) - Beastie Boys
Hot Music - Soho
No Nos Pararan - Charanga 76
I'm So Glad - Legacy
I Know You, I Live You - Chaka Khan
Family Free - Family Tree (Norman Cook Disco Edit)
Jam the Groove (B.Cause Edit) - Ralph McDonald
Dancing into the Stars - Logg
T.S.O.B. - Master Jay & Michael Dee
Million Dollar (remix) - Whitney Houston
We Can Change This World (Yoruba Soul mix) - DJ Spinna ft. Heavy
Copacabana (DJ Eleven remix) - Barry Manilow
New Morning - Tangoterje
Hellen Samba - Gerardo Frisina
Sunshine Love - Electrons
Toda Hora (ft. Nina Miranda) - Troubleman
When She Was Bad - Diesler
Night Sky - Alex Valentin
El Musica - Osulande
Just a Breathe Away - Nadirah Shakoor
Nos Vida (MAW Mix) - Louie Vega ft. Anane
Rock With U (Dub) - Erro & Osunlande
Soul Fever - Simbad
Dance or Die (ft. Saul Williams) - Janelle Monae
Kalimba - Mr. Scruff
Got to Get a Job - Life Boogie
Sunshine - Earth Wind & Fire
Apache - Incredible Bongo Band
Warm It Up Kane - Big Daddy Kane
A Bit Patchy - Switch
Pass That Dutch (instrumental) - Missy Elliot
J.J.D. (Afrodisiac Soundsystem remix) - Rhythm Roots Allstars

Thanks to Shred One, DJ Roza and DJ Raichous - The RRS Feed!
Keep up to date on all they do at: www.therrsfeedsound.com

Additional thanks to PBR for the support.

Production and photography by solidstatela.
www.solidstatela.com

As always, hosted by Ty G and Max.
www.hvw8.com

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
AfroBlue
Kev Brown
MNDSGN-sabequeamores
StyleP/PharoaheMonch- My Life
Notti
Dibiase - Price is Righteous
KnXwledge
MoeDirdee - Let It Fly
FlyingLotus-Camera Day
DannyBrown-Contra(OG version)
RasKass - Heatwave
Pharaohe Monch - Shine
GuiltySimpson- Brenk rmx
BlackMilk/DannyBrown - Black and Brown
DannyBrown-Demons and Angels
Black Milk - Gospel Psychedelic Rock
ElectricWireHustle
KnXwledge
Madlib - BrokenDreams (Live)
Jay Electronica - Song for Erykah
Kanzulu

Special thanks to PBR on the assist during recording.

Gallery art by Freegums

Check for current and upcoming events at www.hvw8.com.

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 day in LA! Enjoy it again with us on the HVW8 International Podcast.

1. Jardim (live vocal) -Tita Lima

2. Uma Rosa Pra Dita - Os Incriveis

3. Ta Tudo Ai - Rubinho e Mauro Assumpcao

4. A Festa Dos Deuses Afro Brasilieros - Sabrina

5. Pra Swingar - Som Nosso

6. Vendendo Saude e Fe (live vocal) - Ocote Soul Sound

7. Nao Chora Meu Amor - Explosao do Samba

8. You've Gotta help yourself - Bongos Ikwue & the Groovies

9. Smile (live vocal) - Tita Lima

10. Quer Queira Quer Nao Queira - Tim Maia

11. Take your soul - The Sahara All-Stars

12. Sou Da Pesada - Jorge Ben

13. Pandeiro e viola / Na Beria Do Mar / A Danca Do Meu / Pecado Capital - Various Artist

14. Vai Pro Lado de La - Explosao Do Samba

15. Armagideon Time -Willie Williams

16. Secret Track

17. Secret Track

18. Secret Track

19. Pra Oxala - Jazzconductor

20. Barrinton Levy - Murderer

21. Non Non Non - Melaaz

Look for new releases from Tita very soon.. Make sure to keep up with her at www.myspace.com/titalima

HVW8 will feature more new mixes soon. BTS Radio and The RRS Feed are on deck! Keep your subscriptions current and keep checking in at www.hvw8.com.

Follow us at www.twitter.com/hvw8

Until next time...

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 here
Super Value edits - Going up in Smoke
Tom Trago - Use me again
Bohannon edit
Floating Points - Peoples Potential
Can-Vitamine C
Through the Rabbit Hole
Moxie edit
Russ Gabriel - Just a Man
Awanto 3 - Get That Bee dee Bee
Runaway-Brooklyn club jam
Tom Trago - dekmantel anthem
Wings - Goodbye tonight

Special thanks to Rush Hour Amsterdam for the support
http://www.rushhour.nl/

We'll be back soon with the return of the BBQ!
Upcoming guests include Tita Lima, BTS and the RRS Feed.

Check www.hvw8.com for more info.

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 summer off with!

Portishead - Strangers (bootleg remix)
Pollyn w/ Guilty Simpson- Take Me Away (demo)
Polar Bear - Bap Bap Bap
Gold Panda - Yeah
Flying Lotus - Quakes
Michoacan - In the Dark of The Night
Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (Pollyn's Re-Edit/Remix)
The Creatures - Manchild
Barrabas - Wild Safari
Fourtet - Angel Echoes
House of House - Rushing To Paradise (DJ Harvey Streets Remix)
Rhythm & Sounds - Troddin
Magnus International - Undulat (Original Mix)
Fern Kinney - Angel on the Ground
Pollyn - Falling Out of Place (Remix Instrumental)

Thanks to Adam on the mix

Keep up with Pollyn shows, news and releases at http://pollyn.com/

The HVW8 International Podcast series continues soon with guests Tom Trago and Cool Chris. Stay tuned...

www.hvw8.com

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

www.hvw8.com

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 in store at The Do-Over.
Grab a sangria.

Indigo Jam Unit - Be
Moodymann - Rectify
Aloe Blacc - If I
Theo Parrish - Secondary Darkness
Floating Points - Peoples Potential
Great Weekend - Lets Do It Again (Do Over)
Theo Parrish - Ugly Edit 10
Aloe Blacc vs Frou Frou
Joy Orbison - Hyph Mngo
Steve Spacek vs Hudson Mohawke
Dam-Funk - Killdat
Starblazers - Dangerzone

Thanks to Jamie Strong, Aloe Blacc and Haycock!
These guys make the party what it is - fun. Please check them out (along with secret guests) Sunday afternoon/evenings, Spring through Fall in Hollywood.
Check http://blog.thedoover.net for specifics.

Of course make it through to see us at HVW8, in LA or online here: www.hvw8.com.
Keep in touch for more music, art and good times...

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N Spaulding Ave
LA, Ca 90036

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. While we know he loves it out here in the sun of Southern California, we can also tell that his head is back in Amsterdam. Just listen...

1 - Parra - Can't stop the douche
2 - Veeman Janssen - Put The .... on
3 - Le Le - Number One Girl
4 - Parra Soundsystem - edit nr. 11...D.R.I.N.K
5 - Rimer London - Intercity
6 - Le Le - Disco monster
7 - Naif Orchestra - Check Out 5 - parra edit
8 - Crysalis - i never dance - parra edit
9 - Mya and the Mirror - Hesitation - parra edit
10 - Stelee Up - Waiting for you - Parra edit
11 - Secret Ties - Dancing in my sleep - Parra edit
12 - Le Le - Disco monster - Marco Solo (aka Young Marco) remix
13 - Klaus - My Emotion - Parra edit
14 - Android - Skydancer - Parra edit
15 - Rimer London - Go Away
16 - Le Le - Ich Clack Dick - Marco and Orpheo Remix
17 - Double - Woman of the World - - Parra edit
18 - Mark Tower - You aren't fall in love - Parra edit
19 - Azoto - Anytime Or Place - I Never Dance edit

Keep up with Parra here: http://www.rockwellclothing.com/parra/

And with us over here: http://www.hvw8.com/
And here: http://www.solidstatela.com/

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 kicking it off for us right now in his classic style - full of smooth soul blends, classics mashed with the newest in new and party rockers to keep your ass shakin'. He's rocked the show in the past, so let's do it again.

The Staples Singers - Let's Do It Again
Flowering Inferno - Make Dub Not War
Come Over
Nina
Dr. Delay - Pity
Jodeci - Freekin U (Wu Tang Clan Remix)
Ghostface Killah - Greedy Bitches (Stereo MCs mash)
Pablo - The Story of Sampling
The Bamboos - Move On (feat. Paul MacInnes)
Dephazz & The Radio Bigband Frankfurt - Jeunesse dorée (Dub-Mix)
Soopasoul - Lookin' For Freddie
yU - Almost Time
Linkwood - Tears
Swingkid feat. Kissey Asplund - I'm Right
Leroy Hutson - Lucky Fellow
Brainstorm - Everytime I See You I Go Wild
DJ Day - A Place to Go
Dam Funk - Hood Pass Intact
Above the Law - VSOP
Shot - Main Thing (Dub Mix)
Soul Mekanik - Go Upstairs (Maurice Fulton Mix)
George Duke - The Good Times
Marvin Gaye - Heavy Love Affair (The Revenge Rework)
Sir Mix a Lot - Beepers (Trotter - Le Magnifique blend)
Debra DeJean - Goosebumps
Funky Constellation - Street Talk Instrumental
audited beats - The One Rockin
Hole in the Wall Gang - Brown Soul
Ice - Time Will Tell
Neighbour - The Future Is Now
RAH Band - Messages from the Stars
Hawthorne Headhunters - Manifest Station (Osunlade's Way Back When Interpolation)
Aswad - Corruption

Regularly scheduled mixes to follow.
Check www.hvw8.com for more info.
More music and photos from Max at www.solidstatela.com

*Cover photo of Max used courtesy of Milton Campbell

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
Law - Winning Hand
"The Legend" of Omar - The Grand Master Lover edit
Hawthorne Headhunters - Manifest Station (Osunlade's Way Back When Interpolation)
Coco Steel & Lovebomb - Feel It
Busy Signal - Da style deh (Douster Dagga Remix)
Fever Ray - Seven (Crookers Remix)
Zero 7 feat. Eska - Medicine Man(Trackademicks Remix)

Max's Down Side of Up,

Andres - Express
Pal Joey - Runaway
Side On - Magic
Champagne - Can You Find The Time?
Dolle Jolle - Balearic Incarnation
RBL Posse - Don't Gimme No Bammer Weed (blend)
Amplified Orchestra - Hot Muffin (AO Remix)
Babylon Warrior - LA Girls Dub
Lighthouse Family - Question Of Faith (Idjut Boys Mix Edit)
Le Cellule - Roucoulade

Always check for current and upcoming events through:
www.hvw8.com

Photos and podcast production:
www.solidstatela.com

Special Thanks to PBR:
www.pabstblueribbon.com

Mixed by Ty G and Max for The HVW8 International Podcast

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 pass up - and we were right!

An outside patio, booming system and homies from all over made the day complete. The dudes throw down.
Listen and enjoy as Ty G and Max join Even Ian, TK Disko and special guest Conor trade short sets. It's hard to tell where one end and the other begins.
Killer.

Check photos from the event at HVW8.com
http://www.hvw8.com/site/2009/08/24/hvw8-hot-biscuitwolfmother/

and at www.solidstatela.com

Find the Hot Biscuit crew on facebook, and join them at EL Cid in LA every first Saturday night of the month.
http://www.facebook.com/hotbiscuit?ref=ts

www.hvw8.com

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 a year ago. Here we are for round 2.

In the mix we hear full tracks from the current Hawthorne Headhunters EP release along with bits of solo material, inspirations for future work and, until now, unreleased works being refined for future projects with HVW8 Records.
You heard it from us first.

Full track listing available soon.

The highly anticipated debut release from Proh Mic, Ced No and Stoney Rock (aka Black Spade) - The Hawthorne Headhunters - on HVW8 records has dropped. It is available digitally through itunes now and on limited edition 12" vinyl in the HVW8 Shop now - internationally in September.
Hawthorne Headhunters. HVW8 Records.

www.hvw8.com
www.hvw8shop.bigcartel.com

www.myspace.com/hawthorneheadhunter

on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=317949041&s=143441

Special thanks to:
Jimi James - www.myspace.com/rahrahgirl
Coutrain - www.myspace.com/coultrainmusic
TeLuv - www.myspace.com/teluvproductions
Stopha - www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaGk59JE2W0&feature=related

Kenny Fresh for the help out - www.freshselects.net/

Always to Pabst Blue Ribbon!
www.pabstblueribbon.com

Photography and podcast production by Solid State Los Angeles
www.solidstatela.com

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 Trunk
5. Keak Da Sneak - Oakland
6. J Stalin - Millionaire Status
7. Trackademicks feat. Teedra Moses - Face The Music
8. Sa-Ra - Bone Song
9. Bjork - I Miss You (Dobie's Sunshine Rub)
10. Spank Pops - Beautiful Noise
11. She's Always In My Hair
12. Andre 3000 - She Lives In My Lap
13. Discovery - Orange Shirt
14. J*Davey - Hi Sun
15. ?uestlove/Foreign Exchange/Zo!/Carlitta Durand - Purple Flip
16. Teedra Moses - Say Lil Mama
17. Dam Funk - Nyghtryder
18. Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin'
19. P.Y.T. (Demo Version)
20. 1-O.A.K. - Me & You
21. Give It Up (Trackademicks Edit)
22. Aurra - Baby Love
23. Stacy Lattisaw - Dynamite!
24. Surface - Falling In Love

Our DJ for this set, DJ Tap.10 is here - www.myspace.com/djtap10
Find the whole Honor Roll crew at www.myspace.com/honorrolling

Thanks to Pabst for keeping the party rolling.
www.pabstblueribbon.com

Up Next: Hawthorne Headhunters LIVE at the BBQ

www.hvw8.com

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.

Last Sunday, Mark de Clive-Lowe set up some keys and an MPC. Chris Bailey sat in on drums. Nia Andrews and Laurnea took turns on vocals. The result was yet another not-to-miss performance at HVW8.

No rehearsals. No set lists. All live. Super Session.

We cannot thanks the artists enough for gracing us with their talents.
Please continue to support them.

Mark de Clive Lowe
www.mashibeats.blogspot.com

Contact HVW8 for more information on Chis Bailey (drums), Nia Andrews (vocals), Laurea (vocals)
info@hvw8.com

Special thanks to Pabst for keeping everyone happy!
www.pabstblueribbon.com

Up next: Trackademicks/Honor Roll and Computer Jay

www.hvw8.com

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 - Field
Computer Jay - Epiphany
Mos Def (feat. Slick Rick) - Auditorium
Black Spade - New African (HVW8)
Clipse feat Pharrell - I'm Good
J-1 - Stevie (HVW8)
o1o - Beat Datazz
HVW8 Sound System feat. Computer Jay - Bump rendered (HVW8)
Hawthorne Headhunters - Manife Station (HVW8)

Max's Summer Funk mix

Imagination - Changes (Dimitri from Paris Is Nightdubbin')
Joubert Singers - Stand On The Word (Hot Coins Remix)
Armenta - I Wanna Be With You (Part 2)
Montana Sextet - Heavy Vibes (Club Mix)
Raashan Ahmad - Cornbread
Umbo & Pips - Bee Sting (Onur Engin Remix)
Quincy Jointz - La Dub Musica
Eddie Kendricks - California Woman
yU - Almost Time
Smith & Mudd - Ninety Three

As we move into summer here in LA, there will be more and more chance to BBQ at HVW8. Look for our "Live at the BBQ" series to return twice a month with the same top notch guests we've brought you in the past. If you're in LA on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, check us out at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery for the live recordings. We'd love to have you.
Of course, we'll have the mixes posted for the world to enjoy.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N Spaulding Ave
Los Angeles, Ca
90036

www.hvw8.com

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)"
hudson mohawke "polkadot blues"
fulgeance "rusbicube"
j todd "ghetto attachment"
letherette "in july focus rite"
steve spacek "this one feels allright"
steve spacek "look"
negghead "blast"
aqeel "rock hard"
the parallel dance ensemble "pizza turtle cadillac"
detroit experiment "think twice" henrik schwarz remix

Keep up with Mr. French and his weekly radio spot:
KCRW 89.9 FM
FRIDAY MID TO 3 AM
www.mathieuschreyer.com
www.kcrw.com/onthecorner

Keep up with all we do:
www.hvw8.com
www.myspace.com/onthecornerradio

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 - Reachin' (BOP Reprise Mix)
Dreamer G - I Got That Feeling (Original Extended Mix)
DJ Asparagus vs. Wipe The Needle - Ur Daddy Loves U
Clifford Nyren - Keep Running Away (Egon's Edit)
Tropical Treats - Afrikan Riddim
Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper (Heartipella)
DJ Krush - Meiso (DJ Shadow Remix Instrumental - DJ Asparagus Battle Edit)
Restless Soul - Turn Me Out (DJ Asparagus Rub Down Dance Floor Edit)
McNeal & Niles - Summertime (DJ Asparagus Edit)
Might Generation - The MG Beat (DJ Asparagus Edit)
B Boyz
Manwomanboogie (DJ Asparagus Breakdown)
Hygher Baby feat. Aaron Phiri - Struggle (DJ Asparagus Old Skool House Bump)
Lady Alma - Running For Nothing (Simbad Remix)

Support Dj Asparagus and check him out over here:
rawfusionrec.com
myspace.com/djasparagus
fromsoultosole.blogspot.com

And us over here:
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

... and get ready for part two of this mix from Mr. French - recorded on the same day with DJ Asparagus, back to back. Coming soon!

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 proud to have him come through for a show - always classic.

Along with Daz on the scene is Black Shakespeare. You may know him from his sublime remake of Fleetwood Mac's Dreams a couple of years back. Quite possibly, you've also heard the sounds booming from his converted ice cream truck at an outdoor event. If not, the experience is not to be missed!

Let's check what they have in store for us:

Aswad - Back to Africa
Phyllis Dillon - Midnight Confessions
Super Beagle - Dust a Sound Boy
Dennis Brown - Revolution
Mr. Vegas - Lean With It, Rock With It
Hot Sexy Punkie
Spragga Benz - Heaven Sent
Sizzla - Dem Ah Try Ah Ting
Althea and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
Dennis Brown - Cold Hearted Fool
Dead Prez - Hip Hop
The Roots - Star
J-88 - the Look of Love
Big Pimpin
Undeniable
KRS-One - Black Cop
Dilla - Love
Eric B and Rakim - Eric B is President
PRT - Shakyla
Funky Drummer Break
In Time
Mavado - Dying
Erup - Ignorancy
JR Cat - Example
Spice - Whoa
Queen Ifrica - Dancefloor
InI Kamoze - World-a-Music
Forever Loving Jah

Dope Dope Dope

Check for more from DJ Daz on his long running mix series:
http://dazdillinja.podomatic.com/

Look for Black Shakespeare's music near you, or online through:
www.myspace.com/blackshakespearemusic

More music, art and good stuff coming from:
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

Of course!

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 Lay Together
Love Interlude
Make It Funky
Freestyle Interlude
Children of the Light
Beat Interlude
Your Body
Soul Interlude
So Much Greater
Guitar Interlude I
Guitar Interlude II
Ballad of Dorothy Parker

Here's a rundown of the equipment Erik used:

Mackie D4 Pro production console/DJ mixer
M-audio trigger finger
M-audio Axiom 49 midi controller
Apple G4 powerbook
Digitech RM 80 guitar multi effects pedal
Fender Telecaster guitar
Abelton live 7.1 software
+ various hand percussion

For more info on Erik:

www.myspace.com/erikricomusic
www.m-audio.com/artistpage/erikrico

Erik Rico and HVW8 would like to thank:

DJ Cid Hernandez/SoulPeopleLA
Joel @ Lifenotes Music
Mackie
M-Audio

www.lifenotesmusic.com
www.MackieProdj.com
www.m-audio.com

Thank you for your support!

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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 Cut 3
The SoulJazz Orchestra - Parasite (Dr. J RMX)
Kaidi Tatham - Could I Ever Know
D-F Rhythm tracks - Gold
Leo's Sunshipp - I'm Back For More
Sylvia St. James - Motherland
Don Blackman - Loving You, Holding You

9 World Class Tracks from Max

Esthero - Superheroes
Felt - Dirty Girl
Professor Oz - Waves and Skunk (Grant Phabao Remix)
George Schearing - Aquarius
Cold Heat - Max' secret 7"
I Level - Give Me
Daniel Wang - Berlin Sunrise (Mehr Acid Mix)
Sarah White - Dance on Mars
Serge Gainsbourg f/ Brigitte Bardot - Bonnie and Clyde (DJ Apt One Edit)

Look for a Live set from Erik Rico coming up next!
Check www.hvw8.com for more information.

Also, join our new facebook group at:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45554182805

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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
2. For What It's Worth - Destruments
3. Funkdown - Cameron
4. I Just Wanna Ride - Dam-Funk (HVW8 exclusive)
5. It's The Music - Leroy Hutson
6. Robo Tussin feat. Lil Wayne - Flying Lotus
7. Noboy's Got Time - Eddy Grant
8. Raw Cuts 4 - MCDE
9. There's a Woman - Gino Soccio
10. Chemistry feat. Stoney Rock - Theo Parrish
11. I'm High - Kaidi Tathum

New Old Favorites from Max

1. The Quick - Zulu (instrumental)
2. Afternoons in Stereo - Return of the Puma
3. Blue Magic - See Through
4. NYC Peech Boys - On a Journey
5. Milez Benjiman - Hold Your Head High
6. George and Gwen McCrae - The Rub
7. Wes Montgomery - Bumpin' on Sunset
8. The Spam Allstars - Ochimini
9. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince - A Touch Of Jazz
10. Jazzanova - Soon (Jazzy Jeff Remix)
11. Clara Hill’s Folkwaves - Everything

Stay tuned in 2009 - more big things on the way!

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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 Dam Funk, Computer Jay and J1 took their places.

What came next is what you'll hear on this podcast - pure, live future funk inspiration. Dam, Jay and J got DOWN, just vibin' off of each other and the friends in the party. As you'll hear Dam Funk say in the session, "jazz funk, with more funk than jazz"!

Here's a run down of what the boys were using to perform:

Computer Jay -
Fender Rhodes- mark X (Customized.. One of a kind)
Moog Opus
Micro Moog
And the Moogodore (Custom piece- It's a circuit bent Commodore 64 designed to have controls like an analog synth.. Then it runs it thru several MoogerFooger pedals. Hence the name Moogodore.)

Dam Funk -
Mirco Korg synthesizer
Roland Juno synthesizer
Sequential Circuits Drum machine
and his voice...

J1 -
His basic drum kit, but oh so nice.

We know it will blow you away as much as it did us.

Enjoy the set.

Please support the artists:
www.myspace.com/damfunk
www.myspace.com/computerj
www.myspace.com/dafunkydrumma

Happy Holidays from HVW8, solidstatela and Gravis!

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on to '09...

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 this one on at your next party and see more than just heads movin'. Don't forget to turn those subs on.

Welcome to Max's Sound System

Stratus - Footprints
J Boogie's Dubtronic Science - Suga Deadly
Rollmottle - Take a Break (Maurice Fulton Remix)
Sunburst Band - Dusk
Crazy P - Lie Lost (Hot Toddy Dub)
Alessandroni, Paul & Honesty - Welcome (Maurice Fulton Rmx)
Patchworks/Antibalas/Knee Deep Mash - Celebration/Che Che Cole/Cowbird
The Haggis Horns - The Traveller Pt. 2
New Mastersounds - One Note Brown (Lanu Mix)
Diplomat's of Solid Soul - Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro Mix)
DJ Audit - Roots and Culture
All Good Funk Alliance - REC
Cosmic Rocker - Hubert Von Filter (Spaceflight Orchestra Remix)
Thomas Blondet - No Dibby Dibby Sound
Beatfanatic - Jogando Capoeira
Nomumbah - Latin Lover
Ski Oakenfull - Heavenly (Yam Who Mix)
Secret Stealth - Stealth 1
Mateo and Matos/Koom.h - Can't Live Like This/Song for Mozambique

Thanks for hanging out with Max this time out.
Thanks for the support.

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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 to the archive. No changes to your subscription needed. just sit back and check the sound.

This introduction will come in two parts. First we have Ty G with a full hour and more of recently acquired tracks.

Ty G's New Directions

Red Intro
Menahan Street Band - Make The Road By Walking
Odetta - Hit Or Miss (RIP)
Sa-Ra - Fantastic Vampire
PPP - Ain't No If's Or Maybe's
Jesse Boykins III - Tabloids (Vicious Beat Remix)
88 Keys - Stay Up (Stoney Rock Remix)
Christopher 'Stopha' Vasquez - Love Is the Conquerer Mix VI
I, Ced - Angel (She's Like Magic)
U-N-I - Beautiful Day (rmx) f. Evidence, Big Pooh, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn, Mikey Factz, Theo & Kas Koas
Going Under Ground - There You Go Again
Outkast - Da Art Of Storytellin Pt. IV (Stoney Rock remix)
Dam-Funk - Come On Outside
Munk - Down In L.A. (Shazam Remix & Instrumental)
Heaven 17 - Penthouse and Pavement (Eli Escobar Edit)
Moodyman - Freaky Muthafucka
Red - I Should Tell Your Mama On You

Thanks Ty G!
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14KT, Buff1, DJ Haircut 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 set. Enjoy!

A-Side Worldwide at the BBQ!

Haircut on the mix:

A-Side Intro
John Foxx- Plaza
14KT- The Waiting Room
Mayer Hawthorne & The County- Maybe So, Maybe No
Black Milk- Try
Now On- For You (Prod. by Houseshoes)
14KT- I'm On It (2U)
Buff1- Real Appeal
Pacific Division- Wake Up Young Man (prod. by Haircut)
Guilty Simpson- Chief Pat Pockets (prod. by Haircut)
Now On- Weight Up (M-Phazes Rmx)
Now On- Tomorrow Already Instrumental
Now On- All You Ever Knew

14KT on the mix:

14KT- Miss U. *R.I.P MC BREED*
MC Breed- Just Kicking It
Mayer Hawthorne & The County- Just Ain't Gonna Work Out
Athletic Mic League- Xoom
Now On- The A feat. Buff1
Buff1- Moving Along feat. Tiffany Paige *LIVE PERFORMANCE*
Danny Brown- D.A.N.C.E (14KT Rmx)

Haircut back on the mix:

Dam Funk- Chocolate
Buff1- Stellar (prod. by Astronote)
Now On- Right Back feat. Shawn Jackson
Buff1- The Shift
Buff1+ TiRon+Ayomari- Def 82' (prod. by Cook Classics)
Here Outro

Thanks fellas!
www.asideworldwide.com

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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 months back. We've officially endorsed Barack Obama for the Presidency of the United States of America.

Ty G and Max now carry on HVW8's grand tradition with exceptional sets highlighting what's not only moving the body, but the mind and heart as well.
Here, Ty focuses on our the newer incarnations of musical politics, while Max takes a bit of a trip back. Both bring it home in the end to inspire the vote! on Tuesday.

We hope you're there with us!

Ty G 's Political Minded Obama Mix

Black Spade intro
O Bama a mille - A.p.t.
Funky President
Black President
Brave and Strong
Black President - Fela Kuti
You Haven't Done Nothing
black man (phdj eugene joe mojo edit)
A More Perfect Union - Barack Obama
You're the Man (Alt Version)
We Fight/Love
Change the World - Stoney Rock (HVW8)
Obama - Black Spade
Vote Obama - Ti$a
A Brighter Day - Ronny Jordan featuring mos def

Max says Help is on the Way:

By the Time I Get to Arizona
Hard Times
Eek-A-Mouse - Terrorist in the City
Wailing Souls - Divided and Rule
Freddie McGregor - I'm a Revolutionist
President
Ike Turner - Thinking Black
Wendell Harrison - Farewell to the Welfare
Generation Gap - War
Blue Magic - Clean Up Your Act
Donald Byrd - Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)
The Whatnauts - Help is on the Way

Don't forget - Tuesday is our day! Get out there and VOTE!!! And make sure everyone you know does too! that's what makes us who we are!

Help is on the way!

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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 play where ever you are in the world.

Listen!

Ty G's 20min workout.

Arabian Prince Intro
U Roy & Hopetown Lewis - Tom Drunk
Alton Ellis (RIP) - Joy In The Morning
Barry Styles - Brazil Soul
Move
Shawn J. Period - Os Cara La
diplo - brew barrymore
BSTC - sexyness feat. Yaw

DJ Chicken George - HVW8 HEATERZ

The Liquid Crystal Project - A Tribute to the Beatnuts
Take - L.A.T.
Ali Shaheed Muhammad feat. Chip Fu - Lord Can I Have This Mercy
4Hero feat. Jack Davey - Take My Time
Guilty Simpson - Blow the Horns on 'Em
Kutiman - No Groove Where I Come From
People Under The Stairs - Step Bacc (Instr.)
Trus'me - Brown's
Zo! & Tigallo - Something About You
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Shh Rmx)
Go! (King Most Rmx)
Trus'me - Drilling

For more Vibes + Positive Rhythms visit:
www.DjChickenGeorge.com

Max gets gritty:

Deborah Bond & Fort Knox Five - Don't Waste Your Time
Flow Dynamics - Kinda Beat
Gum Drop - Step by Step
Red Astaire - Come Down
Qdup - Cosmic Soul
Chuck Womack - Ham hocks and Beans (quantic Edit)
Zhigge - Toss it Up
Lord Finesse - Yes You May
The Grunt
Pete Rock and CL Smooth - Good Life
Platinum Pied Pipers - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

Whew!

Stick with us for more!

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com
www.gravisfootwear.com

... and don't forget Chicken George!

www.DjChickenGeorge.com

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... Luckily, we hit record and can send it out to you!

When the BBQ comes out, you know it's money in the bank!

Ty G:
Nyghtryder - Dam Funk
Alll Reddaayy - Adad/Keys
Watermelon Man (Kenny Dope extended Mix) - Herbie Hancock
Butterfly - Azymuth
Things Change - Stoney Rock
Stop Actin' So Cool (Jus Get Your Groove On!) - Dam-Funk Vox Re-Freak of James Pants " I Choose You"
Tribute (bonus dub) - Erik Rug feat Dynamax
Do It – Romeo erotic remix – The Bar Kays

Max:
Lagos Calling - Shawn Lee
Get the Pieces - All Good Funk Alliance
Kalimba - Mr. Scruff
Trinidad Bump - Cosmic Force
Death of the Revolution - Flowering Inferno
The Little You Say - Revolution of St. Vincent
Olufeme (Natural Self remix) - Oscar Sulley
Backtalk - 2nd Amendment Band
Answer Me - Ticklah and Victor Axelrod
Scum - Hardkandy
Funkalicious (Slowly Remix) - Mike de Vellis
Nuthin' To Do

Support!
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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 here. It's when we record these sounds at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in LA. It's what we look forward to after a long hard week. Maybe our Sunday sessions are helping you as well?

We hope the sounds that get us through do the same for you... Enjoy!

Ty G's Sunday Salvation:

Can't Hide Love - Glen Adams
Browns - Trus'me
4 moms feat. Spanky - ATCQ
Massage Situation - Flying Lotus
Jazzie's Groove (Piano Version) - Soul II Soul
Just A Memory - 6th Borough Project
The Rink - Theo Parrish
Good God - Trus'me
Hide n Seek - The Douglas Sound (Black Disco)
Dreamer - D. Bell re-edit
Man should be free - Taz-Ra-Mu-El$

Max's Salvation Sunday:

Distant Star - Heliocentrics
195lbs - Nightmares on Wax
Love is Radiation - The Black Seeds
BSBV - Oh No
Alright - Unforscene
Fortune Favours The Bold - TM Juke and Jack Baker Trio
Wicked Funk (feat. Fela Kuti) [Right Tempo Live Mix] - Kwanzaa Posse
Secret Sun - Jimpster
Work That Body - Rodney Hunter
Da Feelin' - Nightmares on Wax
Talkin' All That Jazz (Dominoes Instrumental Remix By Daddy-O)- Stetsasonic
New Horizons - Dam Funk
Vôo Sobre O Horizonte - Azymuth

Well that should tide you all over until the next... And don't forget, there's tons of music archived. Take a trip back through time and check some past shows if you don't have them already. If you do, spread the word!

Peace!

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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 a bit of what these guys are getting ready to release on the world. You heard it here first and you won't find it anywhere else.

Most tracks are joint production but a few solo cuts from each member are floating through the mix. Too much in there to list.
Ruff, rugged, raw and only Live at the BBQ!!!

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Podcast production and photos from
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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 him back for the BBQ. He's known for putting music from around the world together in incredible sets of head nodding, rump shaking rhythms. As usual, Ty G sets it off and Max rounds it out at another week of Live at the BBQ.

We also can't forget two incredible talents lost in the week leading up to this recording - Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac. Love and respect deserved - they will be missed...

*note photos from the Got Tell Mama/Got Next! in the enhanced podcast

Ty G's simple pleasures:

Give It To Me (RIP)
You've Made Me So Very Happy
Mandre - Third World Calling (Opus ll)
Spirit Level - Everybody
Black Spade - La La (Ced's edit) HVW8
secret track

Jeremy Sole's world:

Timmy McNealy - What's Going On
Leo's Sunshipp - I'm Back For More (instrumental edit)
Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
You Belong To Me
Natural Self - In The Morning
African Connection - Tiembelema (12" Long Version)
Dutch Rhythm Combo - Cartagenera
Future Loop Foundation - What's Your Name (Quantic remix)
Plunky & The Oneness of Juju - Every Way But Loose (12" Version)
Wganda Kenya - Tifit Hayed
Moon, Turn the Tides, Gently, Gently Away
Rabbits & Carrots - Romeo y Julieta
Cross Country - Just a Thought
The Ansley Dunbar Retaliation - Watch'n Chain
Drifting
The Polyversal Souls - Sad Nile
Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Followed Path
The Apples - Killing Dub
Bobby Lyle - Night Breeze

Max's House Full of Girls:

Billy Mersey Band - Soul Kick
The Black Seeds - Good People (Get Together)
Everything
Madrid de los Austrias - Para Don Alonso (Yam Who? Rework)
Miles Bonny - Closer Love
Darling Dear (Muro remix)
House Full Of Girls

A very special performance from the Hawthorne Headhunters is up next so stay tuned!!!

For now, visit all of this week's players though the following:

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com
www.gravisfootwear.com
www.myspace.com/musaics
www.gotellmama.org

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 we're quite happy with the set he dropped over the weekend.
Check his label at: http://lotuslandrecords.net/

Enjoy!!

Ty G Sets it off:
I, Ced feat. Coultrain - Love .... Meaning (Bossa Nova remix)
Hawthorne Headhunters - Shining Star
Funky Space Reincarnation (Instrumental)
Aloe Blacc Coffy Remake

Disco Tom Noble! (www.myspace.com/discotomnoble)
Leon Davis - I think they call it love
Sky - No Need
Casual T - version
Danger Zone -TN instr.
June Evans - If You Want My Lovin'
Goldie Alexander - Spend My Life With You
Thunder Flasher - Reach Your High Tonight
Leprechaun - Reach out and Touch Someone
FF Yellowhand - Can You Feel It
Disco Tom's Secret Track
Sunburst Band - The Easton Assassin
Majestics - Class A
Manujothi - Shake Your Body
Flight - Flyin High
Cash - Hot Thang
Holt Bros. Band - Dance With Me
Angelo Tinsley - Get Down With Me
Prophet - You Really Turn Me On
Disco Tom's Secret Last track!

Max finishes things off with:
Eurofunk - Dynomite
The Limit - She's So Devine
Voyage - I Love You Dancer Edit
Just Max - Uptown Downtown Edit

So we'll all get back together in a couple of weeks and do it all over again!
Until then, keep it Live!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 mix of new, old, classic, rare and unheard of yet. Another summer soundtrack (aka something to keep our Southern Hemisphere friends warm as well).

We all hope you're turned on to a little something this week!

Ty G's summer madness mix

Solar Madness – Ty G and Ced No
Dr. Carter – Lil Wayne
Superman Lover – D’angelo
Straight To Hell – the Clash
Rare Type - Computer Jay
Gemini - Pilooski
Blacktro – J. Syndenham
Dancer - Gino Soccio
Nasty Girl – Vanity Six
Get Up and Do It Again (12”) - Suzy Q

Max's summertime mix-up

Here Comes That Sound - Love De-Luxe
Hubert Von Filter Spaceflight Orchestra Remix - Cosmic Rocker
No Dibby Dibby Sound - Thomas Blondet
Green Season - Suspect/Cleon
Flight to Jamaica - The Crashers
Bobby and Whiney - Kraak & Smaak
Phreek Party - Phreek Plus One
Voice of Q - Q
Second to None - HardKandy
Turn Me Out - Restless Soul
Monster Jam (Dam Funk Synth Edit) - West Street Mob
Deeper Waters (Frost & Wagner Remix) - Recloose
Step Forward (Mr Frazier's Mix) - Jamie Finlay
Unity Is Strength Version - Don Carlos and Gold
N 2 Deep - Compton's Most Wanted

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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!

We had a great day at our table, running into tons of friends and making many new ones. It was all about original vinyl so that's what your going to hear at this BBQ Session. We plugged in and just recorded a few of the many, many DJs that came through during the day.

DJs Counterstryke and Expo make up most of the set but there were so many throughout the day, and the music was so good, that everyone was worthy of the spotlight. Regardless of that, we hope that inspires you to dig out your old tracks and maybe go out to dig for some new ones. The Beat Swap Meet and Live at the BBQ will give you another chance real soon!

(sorry but track listing was impossible at this event)

Support the Beat Swap Meet and check in for upcoming dates at www.myspace.com/beatswapmeet.

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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 then launches Noelle straight into what she knows best - soul, soul and more soul. Most of the tracks here are exclusive, advance material that may, or may not be included in future Noelle projects. You'll hear Rhettmatic on the mix throughout.

Who knows? This may be the only spot you ever hear the versions included here... Thanks Noelle - you rocked the BBQ!!!

Chords
Pressure (produced by Evidence)
Love and War
Let Go
U and I (accapella)
Chaos (produced by Rhettmatic)
Think
Dialed Up
Evil Vibrations

Unfortunately, we have no track list for Rhett's mix but we know he'll be back soon to do his own solo guest spot on Live at the BBQ.... Looking forward to that too!

Thanks to everyone who made it out on Sunday and thanks to you for the support!!

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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 it coming so hard - mix after mix after mix.

Let the boys know you like it!

Ty G!

Santogold - Your Voice
Sly and Robbie - Side Walk Docter
kID SUNDANCE & Ulita - Crazy
on kong - Mother nature
Theo Parrish - Soul Control
Flying Lotus - Dance Floor Stalker
Larry Heard - Lamentation
Michna - Triple Chrome Dipped (12" Version)
TiSa - Vote Obama
Sa-Ra - U Nasty
Jeru the Damaja - Me or the Papes
Sylvia Striplin - Give me Me Your Love

Max!!

Abstract Truth - We Had a Thing
B.d.i. - Pucci's Re-rub
Eddie Bo and Inez Cheatham - Lover and a Friend
Mantecao y Su Combo Gitano - Achili Funk (Blackbeard Re-Edit)
Basement Freaks - Street Assassin (Rephrase Remix)
Rayvon vs Afrodisiac Soundsystem - No Guns No Murder
Palov and Mishkin - Brothers
Johnny Osbourne - We Need Love
Gil Scott Heron - It's Your World
Mo'Horizons - Sunshine Today

Right. Right!

Cool. Cool!

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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 was straight to the studio... Luckily, he's a good sport and we got him to drop a little set on us. For some reason he had some records with him - we got lucky on that one!

He always comes with amazing tracks that we can pretty much guarantee you'll not find on other mixes out there! I think you'll agree the stealth mission was quite worth it. You're welcome... Don't turn us in.

Here now for you, doing it as only he can:

Prince Language and his Sloppy Slap Mix

1. Inari Gadda Davida
2. Jarvis Cock Her
3. Began (Pills & Ski Edit)
4. Wax The Junior
5. Justin’s Time & Space
6. Andrew’s Haircut
7. Holly Dolly
8. Prime Time Dreams
9. Banjee Effect
10. You Don’t Send Me Flores
11. You Don’t Know It

After that, we know you need to know more about what Prince Language is doing. Check him here:
http://www.thenocomprendo.com/splash3.html
http://www.myspace.com/princelanguage

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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), Le le (Parra), Mr. Supreme, Sureshot, Dam Funk, Eric Rico! Enjoy the music and support our peoples!

Ty G's Gallery session -

Ronnie Laws - Tidal Wave
The Hue - Steppin
George Levin - In My Car
Moodyman - Ya Blessin' me
Theo Parrish - I Can't Take It
Manhead - Show Me The Way (TyG refix)
Chocolate Milk - Time Machine
Weirdo Raido edit
Tommy Stewart - Fulton County Line
The Hue - Prize
Le le - Breakfast
Mr. Supreme - Love Exchange

Max's Gallery Session -

Danny Massure - Sweet Miss Rae (Tal M. Klein Remix)
Space People - All Night Long
Dam Funk - Sureshot Symphony's Galactic Disco Fun
Erik Rico - Forever
Skymark - Disturbed Sky Theme
Modo Solar - Natural (Patchworks remix)
Star Quality and Class - Gotta Dude on the Side, Girl
Seven Dub feat. Lone Ranger and Angelique - It Doesn't Matter
Sofia Rubina - Hello Hello (Sofia's Skit)
Kissey Asplund - With You

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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, right now - more serious selections from the boys. This time they have friend and associate DJ Jun along for the ride with a HUGE set of tracks sure to get you up and out of your seat. Check it!

Ty G's Hit List:
Sly Stone -- Small Talk
Erykah Badu - The Healer
Fela - solo
Jay-Z feat. Fela - Roc Boyz (MikeLove's Nigerian Gangster remix)
Dubble D - Would You? Instrumental
Om'Mas Kieth - Trouble Girl
James Pants - Future Delights
Dâm-Funk - Galactic Fun

DJ Jun's Selection:
Joe Lewis - Love Of My Own
Jave Meyer - Agua
Rick Wade - Prime Expansion
Eddy Grant - California Style
Jesse Rose and Oliver $ - Wake Up
DJ G - Lower 8
Zomby - Spliff Dub
12th Planet - Tonka
Daru and Rene - Lonely Nights
Flying Lotus - Green Tea Leaf Dancers
Spirit - Other Song
Holger Czukay - Persian Love
Jessica Lauren - The Name of Fela Will Always Stand for Freedom

Max at it again:
Fort Knox Five - Blowing Up the Barrio
Poor Righteous Teachers - Holy Intellect
Subway Tracks - Space Jam
3 Foot People - Simply Fresh
Aswad - I a rebel Soul

Thanks again to our friend DJ Jun for coming through this week! You can find him holding it down at the Hollywood Ameoba Music, what seems like 24/7. He's also a regular at just about every nice club and/or night that appreciates good music and dj skills. Check for him!

... and check for us!

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www.solidstatela.com
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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 right at that time.

This is your window into just that type of day with your homies at HVW8.
Ty G, Max and our boy Damon Bell. Thanks all.

Ty G:
Telephone -- Erykah Badu
Do4U -- Hawthorne Headhunters (HVW8exclusive)
I Ain't Trippin - Too Short (James Pants remix)
Stoney Rock (HVW8 exclusive)
Ghost

Max:
No Equal - Kastaway
Day One - D.I.T.C.
Keep On (Daniel Wang & Brennan Green's Vas Deferens Mix) - Crazy Penis
The Nautilus - DJ Cam
Black Is The Night - DJ Vadim
Eve (Dilla Mix) - Spacek
I Miss You (Guru Remix) - Bjork
Robot's Return - Talc

DJ Damon Bell:
Loving You - Jennifer Lara
Trippin Out - Curtis Mayfield
Serious Serious Sax Party - Ednah holt
Novela das Nove intr. - Wally Badarou
Fusion Beat - The Hue
Touch My Soul - Osunlade
Used - Soul Phiction
Brothers on the Slide - Patchworks
Full Dose of Dub - Harry Moodie meets King Tubby
Its My House - Black Rose
Be Thankfull... - William DeVaughn
Stars in Your Eyes - Herbie Hancock

Again, thanks all! That was quite nice.

Look out for Ty G and friends this weekend in Miami at WMC. Max is headed to the Northwest soon for a few shows coming up - watch out. Damon is a fixture in the San Francisco scene. Find him out and about from SF to Oakland and beyond - often with another HVW8 guest, JT Donaldson.

More from us:
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www.gravisfootwear.com

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:
Frank Cunimundo Trio - feeling Good
No Won
Guilty Simpson - Chief Pat Pockets (Haircut Prod.)
Khrysis
Ca$h I$ King - Fiyah Ring (Exile Prod)
Fat Ray + Black Milk - Take Control
Solidier Blend to...
... Real Thang on the fly
Nobody Better (Sniff D Prod)
J*Davey - La La
Invincible feat. Finale - The Locust (House Shoes Prod)
Kool G. Rap - On the Rise Again (Premier Prod)
Roc Marciano - MC's (Roc Marciano Prod)
Big Tone - Paid Laid and Played
House Shoes - Murder
Paul White (CDR)
Paul White (CDR)
14KT - The Meaning (CDR)
14KT - Chinese Connection (CDR)
Pete Rock w/ Royal Flush - Questions
Do My Thang
Fatt Father - For the Hood (www.myspace.com/fattfather)
Danny Brown w/ Big Herk and Phat Kat - What Up Doe (Nick Speed Prod)
R. Dawson
Wasted Youth w/ Baatin - VS
Snowman - Drum Language
Frank Cunimundo Trio - We've Only Just Begun
Dillalude (R.I.P.)
Portishead - The Rip

Not much else to say but thanks for another banger Shoes!
(We'll buy the bottle next time!)

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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 - squares edit
JT Donaldson - Honey remix
Hawthorne Headhunters - U Say (HVW8)
Hawthorne Headunters - She Wanna (HVW8)
If I Was Your Girlfriend
Junie Morrison - Super Spirit
PPP - Ridin High
Brand New Orleans (instrumental)
Beautiful Club - I Rock Well (Black Spade and Proh Mic Shouts)
Class Action and Larry Levan -- Weekend

Max's L.A. Day

Tangoterje - Computer
Sly Mongoose - Snakes and Ladder (rub n tug mix)
Lanu - Dis-Information
Recloose - Dust Feat. Joe Dukie
Marschmellows - Swoundosophy
onili - 'ave a New Games Featuring Ndv
West Street Mob - Monster Jam (D-F Boogie Edit Interlude)
SSLA Edit #1
SSLA Edit #2
Alessandroni, Paul & Honesty - Welcome (Maurice Fulton Mix)
Charme - Georgy Porgy
Hi Tension - If It Moves You

Ooohhhh - heat! Let's hope more days like this are on their way!

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Keep an ear out for more from our friends the Hawthorne Headhunters! Big things on the way from Black Spade, Proh Mic, Coultrain and Ced No!

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 rockers come through...
...and we're off to the races with Pubes and Blu Jemz!

DJ Pubes in the house:
Lovefingers - Astroturf
Pubes' secret track shhh!
ABSkhy - Trackin Shoes
Claudja Bary - Love For The Sake Of Love
This Is Me
Anna - Systems Breaking Down (Dance Version)
Drum Machine - Drum Machine
B.W.H. - Stop
Imagination - Just an Illusion (Lindstrom dub)
Dennis Parker - Like an Eagle
Tempest Trio - Do You Like The Way It Feels
Barbara Roy - If You Want Me
Guy Cuevas - Obsession (Nassau Mix)
Jamie Principle - Your Love

Blu Jemz over here!:
Nami Shimada: Sun Shower (Larry Levan Mix)
Virgo: Ride
Steve Pointdexter: Computer Madness
Mr. Fingers: Technical Ecstasy
Cut Copy: Lights and Music
Jermaine Jackson: Burning Hot
Hugh Meskela: Don't Go (Lloyd-Ski Edit)
Giorgio Moroder: I Wanna Love You
In Flagranti: Affective Placebo Effect

This has been another incredible edition of Music Is My Art from HVW8, solidstatela and Gravis Footwear!

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www.solidstatela.com
www.gravisfootwear.com

special thanks to....
These dudes... Those guys... Them oneseses...
DJ Pubes and Blu Jemz
www.pubelog.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/blujemz

Cool. Next?

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 the debut of the Music Is My Art series with your guides, Ty G and Max. Enjoy.

Ty G's Music Is My Art mix

Calling All Girls - Switch
Actioneer - Black Spade (Waajeed Remix)
A Song About Her (Cedric's Remix) III - Stoney Rock (HVW8 Exclusive)
Reach For It - George Duke
Stay - Controllers
Pull Up To The Bumper - Grace Jones (Larry Levan Garage remix)
Who Do You Love - Bernard Wright
Sunshine Love - Patryce 'Choc'let' Banks
Just A Groove (SDC Re-edit) - Glenn Adams Affair

Max's Music Is My Art

Should've Been You - Pure Filth/NeGrove
Soulpower (Jazzanova's Straight Dub Mix) - Marschmellows/Jazzanova
All That She Is - Escort
Rappin All Over - Marvelous Three/ The Younger Generation
It Just Began In Africa - Kei Kobayashi
Shaft In Africa - Johnny Pate
West Coast Drive - VIP Connection
3 Play It Cool - Crazy Penis
Hood Pass Intact - Dam Funk
Y'all Don't Hear Me Dough - KAM
Jackin For Beats
Hector Beats
I Like Movin', I Like Groovin' - Sureshot Symphony

... and this is just the beginning! So much more to come.

Pay special attention to the enhanced features of the show. You'll find new HVW8/Gravis shoe designs, classic HVW8 paintings and new Music is My Art designs!

And if you're in LA, come check us live in the Purple Room of the Standard Hotel (Sunset Strip) every Monday night. We're doing our funk/soul/disco/house thing with our friends Computer Jay and DJ Sureshot. Ron Trent was our guest last week so big things happening out here! You can also visit us at the HVW8 Gallery on Spaulding Ave, just off Melrose in Los Angeles.

for more online, always visit:
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www.gravisfootwear.com

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, as a way to close out the BBQ series, Ty G and Max thought they'd look back at their roots in the Acid Jazz movement of the early 90's. The following are hand picked classics, all original records.
You'll certainly be able to tell where these two came from by the individual styles reflected - Ty from Montreal and Max from the West Coast, US. Geography won't matter in the mix though. Sure to bring back memories!

Ty G's Classics and the Montreal style:
Jamiroquai - Too Young To Die
Brand New Heavies - Bonafied Funk (Featuring MainSource)
Big Cheese All-Stars - Prawns (12" Remix)
Olde Scottish - Wildstyle (The Krush Handshake) (MoWax- Headz)
Jungle Hala -- Number One Arbi (Flute Mix) instrum.
Kruder and Dorfmeister - High Noon
Mighty Bop - Freestyle Linguistique
The Brand New Heavies - Sometimes Feat Q-Tip (Ummah RMX)
Innerzone Orchestra - People Make The World Go Round - J88
Jessica Lauren - Couldn't Take To Missing You

Max and the West Coast vibe:
Omar - There's Nothing Like This
Opaz featuring Ray Hayden - I Don't Want It
Subterraneans - Taurus Woman
McKoy - Family
Push - Escape
Corduroy - You're a Great Way to Fly
New Jersey Kings - Solid
James Taylor Quartet - Breakout
The Night Trains - Street Chase
Exodus Quartet - Oye Rene!
Up, Bustle and Out - Dance of the Caravan Summer (hip hop interpretation)
S-tone inc. - Agua Azul
The Sharpshooters - Pork Pie Stride
Izit - everywhere pt2 (delta freestyle jam)
Solsonics - This is How We Do (scratches by DJ Greyboy)
Young Disciples - Step Right On

Nice!

Again, no subscription changes needed to get the new "Music is My Art" series. Just download our next show and enjoy!

Make sure to check the enhanced podcast for some classic images from the BBQ series. You'll find J*Davey with an original Parra, Black Spade on the mic, JT Donaldson hiding behind an album cover, House Shoes ponderin', Coultrain chillin' and Blu rockin'. Ahhh good times!

Also check out the new look of the HVW8 Gallery at 661 N. Spaulding Ave. 90036, 2 blocks east of Fairfax, Los Angeles.

Back soon with Music is My Art!

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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.

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 Wonder - All I Do - (U-turn disco edit)
Trus'me - Working Nights
Police - When The World Is Running Down
Roxy Music & Brian Ferry - Angel Eyes (Serge
Santiago's Experimental Edit)
Parliament - I've Been Watching You (Move Your Sexy
Body)

Tons more music to come from us between now and year's end. Don't think we're slowing down for a second!

Peace and Happy Holidays
Back in a minute.

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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 picks for the week and we've got another edition of the BBQ in the bag.

Give thanks!

Ty:
Q-Tip featuring ANDRE3000 Thats Sexy
Grand Puba - I Like It
Blue James - Think 2007
Patchworks Ginger Express - Brothers on the slide Philly soul mix
Yasuko Agawa - LA Nights
Michael Longo - Like a thief in the night
The Escorts - Disco Party
Mid Air - Ease Out

J1:
Jr. Parker and the Allstars - What Does It Take
The Meters - Cissy Strut
Bernard Purdie - Heavy Soul Slinger
Jimmy Smith - Can't Get Enough
JC Davis - A New Day
Melodie En Sol - Black Knight
George Duke - Percussion Interlude
Eddie Hazel - Frantic Moment
Moondog - Bird's Lament
Nino Moschella - Moved On
Sugar Pie DeSantos - Git Back
J Rawls - A Tribute to T.R.O.Y

Max:
Sureshot Symphony - Jah Makes the World Go Round
Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band - Ease Back
Mother Earth - Time of the Future
Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators - My 4 Leaf Clover (Dynamics Remix)
Border Crossing and Ricky Ranking - City of Love
Yam Yam - Bittersweet

Ahhhh.... Strictly for connoisseurs, only the best my friend!

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Live at the BBQ with Max, Ty G ad special guest J1.
Make sure to check out dj and drummer J1 at:
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www.myspace.com/dafunkydrumma

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www.hvw8.com

Give thanks to gravis footwear as well!
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Peace!

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 made up of Coultrain, Black Spade, Ced No and Proh Mic. All four have been working hard to make sure nothing but the finest productions come to your ear. We've never experienced a dull moment with them around so we felt we'd share the vibe!

So, without further ado... we present to you The Hawthorne Headhunters!

Runnin' - Coultrain & Black Spade
Beat Break I - Black Spade
Beat Break II- Black Spade
No Bullshit - Black Spade f/ Coultrain
Green - Coultrain
Heavy (Get My Soul Back) - Coultrain
Give Me Peace - Coultrain & Spade
20's Love Song - Black Spade
Soul On Ice - Soul Rebel
Love...Meaning - Coultrain
Someday
Lavish Life - Black Spade
??? -Gotta Be Karriem
??? - Gotta Be Karriem
The Look Of Love (Said's Remix)
The Pain - Ced No
Lylack Tree - Coultrain
???
Serenade- Coultrain and Black Spade

...with a little help from Proh Mic!
Goin Down
Smile
Girl
Homesick (wetlands)

Wow, even with the weather gettin a little cold over here, our friends are still keeping it hot at the BBQ! More to come - can you believe it?

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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 an extra week or so to get our heads straight, make sure all's good and get the latest mix out....

And so, on to that latest mix - Ty and Max get down with some recent favorites, classics and a big dose of their own productions. Check it!

Ty G's Selection:
Dream Warriors - My Definition Of A Boombastic Jazz Style
Beep Me, Find Me
Proh Mic - gettin hi - HVW8 exclusive
Whats going on (shh edit)
Jerome Prister - say you ll be
Dennis Mobley & fresh taste - Superstition [Original 12_ Mix]
Henderson & Whitfield – Dance to the Beat (instrumental)
Savannah - The Right Time
Chelsea Rodgers
Ty G and Ced No — Funk Dub – HVW8 exclusive

Max's Edits:
African Violets
Conscience
Everybody Wants Some
All Your Kissin
Miracles
Is It Love?
Crazy
Killowatt Bombs
Rhyze to the Top
Inna-Gadda-Da-Vida
Put the Freeze On

So, looks like we've come through alright, tunes are tight. We know you paid attention to that new track from Ty G and Ced. Look for more! Max is also gettin down to business with those edits. Tons more where these came from - be on the look out for more releases!

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www.gravisfootwear.com

Tons of guests lined up for the next few weeks so stay tuned!

Cool.

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 why in their mix. It gives us a little insight into why these two work so well together, with Blu on the mic and Exile workin the beats - and some rhymes too! They obviously have a good time while gettin down to some serious business.

So here it is, a mix hand picked by Exile and Blu. Get ready for classics, exclusives, alternative takes, friends and relations - all with a little comedy thrown in to keep it Live.... at the BBQ that is.

mr. rogers intro/ exile beat
do you wanna go to the liquor store/ mix master spade and toddy tee
dream sequence/ emanon 1995 (the blue refrence was b4 he met blu)
call me Emanon/ Emanon
Deadly venom/ exile 1995 (blu wasnt supposed to play this)
the circle/ Aloe Blacc 1995
6 million ways/ Exile
Narrow Path (OG) / blu
the real war/ Dr. oop /produced by Exile
How time flies/ blu and Exile
Hold back/ Ray Charles singers
the real ambasaders and XXXX Live mash up/ exile
boy your life (exculsive) / exile
so amazin/ blu and exile
summertime in LA / Exile feat. Miguel Jontell
Pay the Coss/ Exile feat. Co$$ aka cashis King
Count your Blessings/ Emanon
Spittin Image/ Exile feat. Aloe Blacc
I dont rock parties/ Ta' Raach Feat, blu and Co$$
Spell Casting/ Blame produced by Kan Kick
Lyrics Geometric/ Blame produced by Kan Kick
pearly gates/ blu and exile
XXXXX produced by Exile
algea/ exile
XXXXX Jurrasic 5 produced by exile
Clepto (not mixed)/ Exile (comin 2008)
some shout outs
Fly/ Exile and blu

Check them at these links:
myspace.com/alexile
myspace.com/bluthemc
www.djexile.com
www.blu-belowtheheavens.imeem.com

And, then on to us over here:
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com
www.gravisfootwear.com

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 they hear them?

Well, here at the BBQ we've found one of those friends and he's on the next level! Amir was here last week to pass us a quick mix of some of his top shelf 45s. Some you may know, most you won't. Regardless, this will be one of those your friends ask you about... please share the wealth and let 'em know where to get more - over here at the BBQ!

Here's Amir's mixtape:
Funkhouse Xpress - Get into Funky Music
Lee Moses - Time and Place
Mack Rice - Three People
Julius Brockington - This Feeling (freedom) pt 1
Ohio Players - Ecstasy
Lee Dorsey - Lover was Born
Hank Ballard - from the Loveside
the Chosen Few - We are the Chosen Few
Creative Source - You Can't Hide Love
The Continentals - Straight Ahead
Fela - Chop and Quench
Fela - Black Man's Cry
Willie Colon - Jazzy
Willie Colon - the Hustler
Louie and Ramirez - Yo No Se Nada

Be sure to check for more Amir, with his partner Kon, their projects and more over here: www.myspace.com/konandamir

We'll check you next week at the BBQ.

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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 in the mix along with some other original material - exclusive to this show!

The sounds are fresh all the way around and the cat is one of the nicest to ever come through the BBQ. Let's get into this!

All joints spun were from the 'original wax' pressings.
(*except where indicated.)

1.dãm-funk - "Zone" (HVW8 Exclusive) ~ *CDR promo / '07
2.State Of Grace - "Touching The Times" (instr. ver.) / '83
3.Silver, Platinum & Gold - "SPG Theme" / '81
4.Leroy Hutson - "Paradise" / '82
5.Tomorrow's Edition - "A Song For Everyone" / '82
6.Burgess Gardner - "Nice 'N' Greasy" / '83
7.Baron Zen - "Burn Rubber" (dãm-funk Remix) / '07
8.U.K. Players - "So Good To Be Alive" / '82
9.Shadow - "Sinister Way" / '81
10.Civil Attack - "One Love" / '83
11.Billy Jones - "I Can't Wait To Break" / '84
12.First Love - "Party Lights" / '82
13.Verticle Lines - "Theme From Beach Boy" / '82
14.Sound Troupe - "Can You Really See Me" / '82
15.Circle City Band - "Magic" / '83
16.Superior Movement - "Wide Shot" / '82
17.Electric Smoke - "Freak It Out" (instr. ver.) / '83
18.Rah Band - "Messages From The Stars" / '83
19.Phoenix - "(Live, Love, Laugh) Be Happy" / '8?
20.General Caine - "Don't Stop" (special 7" version) / '82
21.The Family - "Yes" / '85
22.Cojo - "Play It By Ear" / '8?
23.Wynd Chymes - "Baby You're The One" / '80
24.Glenda Mcleod - "No Stranger To Love" (instr. ver.) / '83
25.Glenda Mcleod - "No Stranger To Love" (voc. ver.) / '83
26.Index - "Starlight" (The Break) / '81
27.Jonnie Baby - "Special Things" / '86

Here's a message from the man himself, dãm-funk:

This set I dropped was based in the Boogie, Funk & Modern-Funk music genre's respecfully. This style was first broken and played in a continuous basis (all nite with no filler) @ Funkmosphere (L.A.). This early to mid 80's sound has been respected in the UK & Europe for years, while virtually being ignored here in the states...unfortunately (headz prefering 4 on the floor house sounds, and hip-hop only). After years of myself & others being into this sound and diggin' for this wax, L.A. is now @ the forefront (here in the U.S.) of this emerging scene of Funk & Boogie soundz. Let's keep diggin' ya'll!!

Amen.
It was our honor to be apart of YOUR creative vision dãm-funk! 1!

Check for dãm-funk over here : www.myspace.com/funkmosphere
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Same Time/Same Channel/More Heat!

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 dance music. His crates are equally deep and there's way more to his sets than just the straight ahead house bangers...

We got him to throw down this set of some of his personal favorites, classic material and cuts he feels we all need to know about. No four on the floor here - this turned out to be the perfect end of summer soundtrack!

Here you go!

MANDRE - SOLAR FLIGHT
CODEK- TIM TOUM
XXXXX - MAGIC SAYS
EIGHTIES LADIES - TURNED ONTO YOU
JOE THOMAS - FLAME
TAANA GARDNER - WHEN YOU TOUCH ME
NIGHTLIFE UNLIMITED - PEACHES & PRUNES
STEVE PARKS - MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
MANDRILL - IT'S SO EASY LOVING YOU
RARE SILK - RED CLAY
MORNING. NOON & NIGHT - MOVIN' ON DOWN THE LINE
BT EXPRESS - HERBS
CHAKA KHAN - WHAT YOU DID
PLASTIC BERTRAND - STOP ENCORE
PATRICK ADAMS PRESENTS PHREEK - MAY MY LOVE BE WITH YOU
POSITIVE FORCE - WE GOT THE FUNK
BROTHER TO BROTHER - CHANCE WITH YOU
PIECES OF A DREAM - MT. AIRY GROOVE
TULIO DE PISCIPO - STOP BAJON
BOOKER T - FLAMINGO

Thanks JT - You're always welcome at the BBQ!

You too are always welcome at the BBQ. If you haven't checked all the shows, take a look back. We've got some incredible material in the archive. It's all available - free! No strings attached!

There's way more to us than just the BBQ sets too. Check these links for art, design, licensing, other radio, blogs, shoes, gear, on and on and on...
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com
www.gravisfootwear.com

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 of it up at HVW8 on Sunday for a live set! This one is definitely Live at the BBQ...
Check the original tracks by Computer Jay -
Inveinn
Maintainn
64 Ways to Slice
Flutter
Simply Complex
Zapp Back
Bounce
Choppin in the Crates
1000 Fold instrumental
Magnitized

Jay's got a track on the new From LA with Love comp, and even plays with the Pharcyde! Do not sleep on this cat!

Now, on to our man Kutmah....
Kutmah's been around the LA scene for a while now, doing his thing at clubs Firecracker and Soundlessons, Dublab and anywhere else interesting sounds are flowing. And don't think he's restricted to just turntables, no, no no. Kutmah's got production skills and his art is fresh too!
Just check his site: www.kutmah.com
Here's what we could decipher from the hieroglyphics that made up his playlist -
Thomas 2 Thousand
Oh No
Oh No
Grooveman Spot
Secret Shit!! Bullet!!
Shuggie Otis
JR Bailey
Shuggie Otis
Slum Village
Groove Man Spot
Heralds of Change
Mr Oizo
XXXXX
Kraftwerk
Pursuit Grooves
Chris Prolific feat. Ta'Raach
XXX
To fill the Heart Shaped Box
XXX XXX instr.
Jaime Lidell
XX-XX
joe Montana
XXXXX XXX
Detroit Experiment
Dam Funk

thanks Kutmah!

So, that's it. Enjoy this one and we'll be seeing you this weekend in LA for another BBQ! Get ready, because we got some heavy guests comin' your way in the weeks ahead!

Never forget who we are:
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www.solidstatela.com

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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 - Randon Joint (LowBudget)
Waajeed - Proud (Bling 47)*D
House Shoes - Newports (CDR)*D
Dabrye feat. Guily Simpson - Special (Black Milk rmx) (CDR)*D
Quelle - Special Ingredient (CDR)*D
Qeulle w/ Denmark Vesey - Deal Widdit (CDR)*D
Snowman Jack - Street Corner Music (CDR)*D
X.X.X. - Sharks
Marv Won - Back Like I Never Left (CDR)*D
House Shoes - Dorothy's Look (CDR)*D
Marv Won - Happy Birthday (CDR)*D
14 KT - Gee Whiz (CDR)*D
Black Milk - Get Down (CDR)*D
House Shoes - It's On (CDR)*D
Phat Kat - True Story Pt.II (Look)*D
Waajeed - Dusk (Bling 47)*D
Jay Dee - Fresh for 98 (CDR)*D
Illa Jay - Me and My Brother (CDR)*D
J Dilla w/ Ta'Raach - Say It! (Operation Unknown)*D
Guilty Simpson - Get Bitches, Get Rides (Stones Throw)*D
Phat Kat - My Old Label (Look)*D
14 KT - Without Dilla (CDR)*D
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X'XXXXXX - Fantastic (CDR)
XXXXX XXXX - Didn't Cha Know
(*D reps Detroit to the fullest, as if you didn't know...)

You know, we'd been thinking about doing another full hip hop show since Black Spade came through a few weeks back. The right cat just never came through - that is, until now. Listen to this mix and know just who the right cat is!
House Shoes!
Showin us all what Detroit (and beyond!) has to offer.
We can't argue. Can you?

I guarantee you'll be digging this mix out of the archives in a year or two sayin - "I heard it here first!"

Just plain nice. Thanks for rocking the whole set homie!

We do our best to support good people so you need to as well.
Hit him up for more: www.myspace.com/djhouseshoes

As for us, you can find Ty here: www.hvw8.com

and Max here: www.solidstatela.com

Never forget Gravis Footwear on the helpout: www.gravisfootwear.com

Back next week! Craziness for days!

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) - Common
Nas remix – Quantic
Summer Tyme Mix 2 - 80s Baby
What’s the T? - Roy Ayers
Tell Everybody – Herbie Hancock

Max's Latin flavored Jazz/Funk breaks:
Southern Fried Funky Love Song - Mo'Horizons
Pussy Footin' - The Bamboos
Smoke on the Water - Senor Coconut
Melô dos Dois Bicudos (Harmonic 313 Remix) - Azymuth
Fruit Sugar - Kid Sublime feat Yinka
Shakiyla (jrh) - Poor Righteous Teachers
Funky yeh Funki (Mek It) - Young Disciples
Ella Fue - Fania Allstars
Tu Fiesta Personal - Mo'Horizons
Untitled 1 - Aloe Black
Do You Feel It? - Joe Cuba Sextet

Ah yes - super summer time rolls flowing from the HVW8 Gallery every Sunday. Ty and Max continue to amaze with the new, the old. It's the fresh, fly, wicked - however you want to say it... These shows are DOPE!

Big ups and shout outs continue to pour in - thanks for the good word friends! Keep checking the BBQ over here with HVW8 and Solid State LA. The heat continues, in more ways than one. Glad to have you along.

www.solidstatela.com (more music)
www.hvw8.com (more art)
www.gravisfootwear.com (more shoes, bags and alladat - Support!)

More to come!

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
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When She Smiles (She Lights The Sky) - The Plant Life
I Want To Thank You - One Way

CED Beats:
French II - CED
This Life 2007 Instru - Chantay Savage (Ced beat)
The Look Of Love (Ced's Remix) - XXXXXX
A Song About Her (Ced’s Extended I) - Stoney Rock

Max's records:
Kant hold Us back - 3 Foot People
Underground - Curtis Mayfield
I Remember I Made You Cry - The Headunters
High hopes - SOS Band
Get Up to Get Down - Brass Construction
Rollalong Songs - Vaughn Mason and Butch Dayo
Hair of the Dog - Wax Romeo
Ay Y N'Ama (Barrio Katz Rework) - Mo'Horizons
Pick Up - Patti Drew
Cosmosis - Big Bear
We Fix NT Party (instr.) - Solomon King of Rap
The Big Beat - Spoonie Gee

Man oh man! our friend Ced has been keepin his abilities a secret - until now that is! He's been makin some beats. Check his stuff out in the middle of our BBQ set this week for your own sneak peek. Dopeness. That's why we asked him to come along on Sunday. Thanks homie!

As for Ty and Max.. The fellas are still keepin things goin on Sundays. Maybe stop by next week between 2 and 5, Spaulding and Melrose in LA. Check things Live!, at the BBQ.

www.solidstatela.com
www.hvw8.com
www.gravisfootwear.com

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 - Brigth Engelberts
Menyeckse - Atomic Bomb Zigoto

Max's pre-BDay bash mix:
Planet Rock - Breakout
Disco Africa (XXXXXX mix) - Ogyatanaa Show Band
What's Your Number - Ian Pooley (Jazzanova Renumber)
Leaving this Planet - Damn!
The Big Score - Fort Knox Five
If I Don't (Wookie mix) - Amp Fiddler/XXXXX XXX XXX
Spread Love - Al Hudson
Butterfly (Cedar Remix) - Today's Mathermatics

Sooo, sounds like Ty and Max had something to celebrate! These cats aren't always rockin the full uptempo numbers but this week was a little different. No one's complaining though, right?
Ty comes up first with his Canada Day set, a little help out from Doug and Bob too, eh. Next, Max gets ready for his birthday with some old and new party rockers.

Tough stuff - all Live at the BBQ!

Check out more material from HVW8 and Solid State LA

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

Oh yes! Gravis is definitely on board. Support!
www.gravisfootwear.com

An exclusive Ty G selection!
XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXX - XXXX on the Run
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Restless Soul feat Zansika - Everytime Instr
Restless Soul feat Zansika - Everytime, vocal
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James and Bobby Purify - Im Your Puppet
Lighter Shade of Brown - I'm Not Your Puppet
Baron Zen - Burn Rubber (Dam Funk Remix)
Monie Love - It's a Shame
The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt
James Pants - Kash
Mombasa - African Hustle
Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman
Octet - euro vs dollar (pilooski edit)
Heartbeat demo
Fela Ransome Kuti & The Africa '70 - Expensive Shit
Seven Grand Housing Authority - Love's Got Me High
Robert Hood Vs Henrick - Henrick Edit
The Clash - The Further Adventures Of Futura 2000
Zapp & Roger - Computer Love

With Max out of town last week, Ty really had a chance to stretch things out at the BBQ. He definitely comes through with a full spectrum of influences! All that music and he can paint too. Raise your hand if you also knew he plays bass and once recorded his own album of break-up songs. Ah, that's some inner circle type info right there!

Just in case y'all were worried though, the the full crew will be back in effect this upcoming weekend. Looks like we may have yet another friend come through with a mix. In case you've forgotten, past friends have included Daz-I-Kue, The Twilite Tone, Alfred Hawkins and Parra.

You'll be hearing from us again soon....

If you just can't wait check us at:
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

..and don't forget about our friends at Gravis Footwear
www.gravisfootwear.com
Thanks for the support mates!

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.

Luckily, I hit record just in time to make an hour of history...

Live at the BBQ with Black Spade, HVW8 and Solid State LA.
The summer's just begun...

www.myspace.com/blackspade
www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

special thanks to gravis Footwear for their support!
www.gravisfootwear.com

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 him the full slot... let the man play!

And so we bring you our friend from Chicago - The Twilite Tone.
Can't really say what all of the tracks are but you will hear everything from the XXX, X-XXX, Spacek and Dilla to Linda Clifford and XXXXXXXXX. There's a ton more jazz, funk and soul thrown in for good measure - all done with that super smooth style.

Thanks Tone!!

Max and Ty are back next week for more BBQ madness direct from the HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles. Recorded live on Sunday afternoons.

For more art, music and info from HVW8, check www.hvw8.com
For more music from Solid State LA, check their weekly podcast through www.solidstatela.com

Special thanks to Gravis Footwear for the support.
www.gravisfootwear.com

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 Levy - Under Me Sensi
Wayne Smith - Under Me Sleng Teng
Yellowman - Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt
Barrington Levy - Murderer
George Faith - To Be A Lover
Steak n Prawn
Papa Finnigan & Junior Ranking - The Bomb

Max's modern roots stylee:
The Dynamics - Music
Eyesight Project - Eyesight (Jugoe Remix)
Ralph Myerz - Savannah
ZilverZurf feat. Desmond Foster - The Moment Is Gone (7 Samurai Disco-Reggae Mix)
George Clinton - U Ain't Runnin Shit (Grant Phabao Skank)
Selassie I Soldier - General Inna Penitentiary Version
Mungo's Hi-Fi - Ing feat. Brother Culture
Butch Cassidy Sound System - Burning Sun
Mega Banton - Sound Boy Killing (Salaam Remi Remix)
Thievery Corporation - Until The Morning (Rewound by Thievery Corporation)
Beatconductor - Black Enuff
Oku + AK7 - Pressure Drop
UB40 - Signing Off
Butch Cassidy Sound System - Brothers and Sisters
Three Generations Walking - Midnight Bustling
The Silvertones - African Dub
Ayo - I Love You(McJazz Riddem)

Big it up my selecta! A shot like this coulda neva miss!
Big ups from the BBQ crew - felt we needed a whole lot of vibe this time...

Enjoy!

Max and Ty G

www.solidstatela.com
www.hvw8.com

We'll be off next week for the US holiday weekend. Use this as a chance to stay up on past shows you may have missed. Check you in 2 weeks!

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
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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 Mob
XXXXXXXXXXX
XX XXX
Hugh Masakela
Junior
XXXXXXXXXX
Jackson Five
Queen Latifah
Intruders
(did our best to get the tracks from Alfred)

Max's Flavor of the week:
Norman Weeks - Hold On (Dixon edit)
Ricardo Marrero - Babalonia
Spanky Wilson - Sunshine of Your Love
Rokk - Patience
Ok-Ma - Baby Blue (Original London Lick)
Groove Armada - But I Feel Good
Madness - Shame and Scandal
Israel Vibration - I'll Go Through

Mother's Day sounds from the crew, including our friend - Alfred Hawkins

I'll always love my momma, she's my favorite girl. I'll always love my momma, she brought me in this world.... You only get one. Talkin 'bout momma! Good stuff Alfred! Thanks!

We know y'all are feelin this week too. Keep comin back - in person at the HVW8 shop on Spaulding/Melrose in LA, Sunday afternoons chillin w/ BBQ and drinks....
....and keep hittin us electronically on the podcasts

Also @ the following:

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com (more of Max's mixes here)

cool.

Max.Ty G. Alfred

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 #3
Secret Track #4
Candela Allstars
Afronaught
Secret Track #5
Secret Track #6
Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
Secret Track #7
Time Warp - Eddy Grant

Max from Solid State LA:
Space Connecttion 2012 - Rich Cason and the Galactic Orchestra
Let Me Do It - Halo
Disco Illumination - Hydroponic Sound System
All Woman - Kathy Diamond
I Need Yo Now - Sinnamon
Love Endeavor (Maurice Fulton mix) - Alice Smith
Son of Sagittarius - Eddie Kendricks
Date with the Rain - Eddie Kendricks

It took a rainy Sunday afternoon to get the heads together for this show - one of our best yet! Hmmmm, maybe that has something to do with Daz-I-Kue sitting in for a little set at the BBQ. Could be. Thanks Daz!!!
Still Max and Ty were laying it down quite nice this time too. Must have been the perfect storm for vibe selecting.
Press play and let the heavens open up!

Check your friends:
www.hvw8.com
www.myspace.com/dazikue
www.solidstatela.com

another dose of LA sunshine next week at the BBQ: Volume 8
Let's just see who shows up....

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
I'll Do Anything For You - Denroy Morgan
Quiénes Que Resolverlo (Antes Ques Hacerlo) - Bronx
River Parkway
Be Thankful For What You Got - Donovan Carless
Dub 91 - The Observers

A Serious Solid State 7" Session:
Double Barrel - Dave and Ansil Collins
CLumsy Owl - Express Rising
Duel of the Iron Mic - El Michaels Affair
XXXX XXX XXXX - XXXXX XXXX
If We Get Caught, I Don't Know You - Phillip Mitchell
Go On With Your Bad Self - Consumer Rapport
She's For Real - The Dynamics
Tramp - Lowell Folsom
Agent Double-O Soul - Edwin Starr
(Hey I) Feel Real Good - Fatback Band
Keep On Bumpin (Pt. 1) - The Kay Gees
Get on Up (Get On Down) - Roundtree
Have You Seen Davy - Davy D
Simple Simon - Mantronix
Hurricane - Shuggie Otis
Saving All My Love - Africa
Abyssinia Jones - Edwin Starr
Where I'm From (7" mix) - Digable Planets
Peas Porridge Hot - H & S Lucky

Snap, Crackle to the Piz-op! No Serato for miles this week. Ty G and Max rollin heavy with 45s. Chicken grease and all!

Come hang out and see/hear for yourselves.
HVW8 Gallery - Sunday Afternoons
Melrose and Spaulding, Los Angeles California

Ty G and the HVW8 Crew have - Music, Art, Steady Bloggin' and more @
www.hvw8.com

Max's other show - Solid State Radio - and photos over here @
www.solidststatela.com

Peace!

Ty G and HVW8:
New Birth – You Are What I’m All About
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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 Fiya - Gotta Decide Demo Domu Remix
Robert Palmer – Pride
XX & XXXX – Shorty Swing My Way
Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Be Like This

Max and Solid State LA:
Foster Jackson Group - Feel the Spirit rework
Fort Knox Five - The Big Score
Heatwave - Send out for Sunshine
Sweet James Epps - Seaching
Channel Two - Soul At Ease
Limp Twins - Living Well
Superimposers - Seeing is Believing
Cee-Lo - Gettin Grown
Peter Brown - For Your Love
Foxy - Madamoiselle
Forss - Flickermood

It's hard to believe that everyone made it through the last week!

Thursday's art show at the Standard in DT LA was nuts with 2000+ coming out for a little room full of Parra's art. That's right - 2000+ for a 3 hour art gallery. Good things are happening to our boy P. Saturday took us all to another exhibit for our friend over at the HVW8 space - Max and Willow played some recs, crazy Tecates were had and things generally got nuts. Again, good things happening w/ Parra as he sold a lot of work. Make it to Spaulding and Melrose in LA to cop the remaining pieces - no sky high prices niether!
That brings us to Sunday's recurring decompression session @ the very same HVW8 gallery. Max and TY chillin out w/ some records, friends, bbq and beers. Press record and get it out to the world!!!!
(The pics included in the enhanced podcast chronicle the week's events)

Thanks to everyone makin it happen - There are too many of you to list but you know who you are. Nice to have good peeps around.

Spread the word on this BBQ thing and support good music/good people.

Ty G and HVW8
www.hvw8.com

Max and Solid State LA
www.solidstatela.com

cool? cool.

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 - BMX Rhythm trac
Bernard Wright - Master Rocker

Parra hits you with:
Frankie Valli - Beggin' (pilooski edit)
Whitey - Leave them all behind
Devo - Strage Pursuit
Liquid Liquid - Push
XXXXXXXX - She XXX Medals
Peter Bjorn and John - Amsterdam

and Max rocks:
The Kay Gees - Kilowatt Invasion
Al Hudson - I Want You to Know
Paris - Think 'Bout It
Gum Drop - Step By Step
Showbiz and AG - Party Groove (instr.)
Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat the Technique
Overton Berry Ensemble - Superstar
Deep Heat - Do It Again
Skipworth and Turner - Thinking About Your Love
Jumbonics - Down + Round
Malone and Barnes/Spontaneous Simplicity - Workin Plan

It's the 4th edition of Live @ the BBQ and we have good friend/amazing artist Parra stop by to bring a little Amsterdam to LA. Music played, art made, beers downed! Thanks brother!
Check Parra @ his show this Thursday @ the Downtown Standard in LA and/or @ the HVW8 Gallery on Saturday.
He's also @ www.rockwellclothing.com

So hey, every week we're seeing more and more friends coming through the BBQ. Everyone's welcome - most Sundays @ the HVW8 Gallery, Spaulding/Melrose in Los Angeles. See you there!

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com

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
Group Home - Supa Star
aim - cold Water Music
Apani B - Whole World

Max's (SSLA) Mix:
Ayo - Love Yourself
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KMD - 808 Man
Giant Panda - TKO
Stezo - Going for Mine
Chuck Womack and the Sweet Souls - Ham Hocks (XXXX Edit)
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The Congos - Bongo Man
XXXXX - Diamonds Dub
Sweat Band - We do it all day long
Hagis Horns - The Traveller Pt 1
Malka Family - Ciscomulkr

Crazy! what a weekend! Ty was stuck out East in those snow storms, Max has to drive 90mph back from San Diego to make it to the show - but you know, we made it and the show has gone on.... and what a show this has become - classics, re-edits, the newest in new, exclusives, friends, food, drinks and you! This is just week three of many more to come.
Thanks to the models for hanging out all afternoon, thanks to Sal for stopping by, thanks to you for checkin the show.

For more info, art, music, friends and family, check Max and Ty out through the following:
www.hvw8.com
www.myspace.com/hvw8tyg

www.solidstatela.com
www.myspace.com/solidstatela

Stay tuned...

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
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Tony Allen - Road Close (Dance Dub)
Bugz in the Attic - Erotic Move Aside (Dj Kiva Re-Edit)
Phil Asher - Little Things

SSLA Selects:
Aphletik - Bump Bump
Erik Rug feat. Dynamax - Tribute (DJ Vas 7 minutes of Boot!)
Rich Cason Galactic Orchestra - x-planetary zone
Lee Scratch Perry - Super Ape
Hydroponic Sound System - Microphone Fiend
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The Supersonics and Tommy McCook - Nehru
George Shearing Quintet and Amigos - Aquarius
Otto de Royas - Ritmo de Bump Bump (Dubben Remix)
Tullio de Piscopo - Primavera
War - L.A. Sunshine

Week 2 - We present to you what we were checking out last weekend at the HVW8 Gallery in LA (on Spaulding, below Melrose). It was literally, Live at the BBQ.
...you know is was about 85 - 90 in LA on Sunday, maybe 110+ near the grill out back! Cold Red Stripe and Vodka Cran was readliy available so no worries. Thanks to everyone that stopped by - Jasmine hung out all day. Check Aloe on the shout out!!!
This mix will have will keep you all company until next week...
Memories. Let's make some more!

You can check Ty G and the rest of the HVW8 crew @
www.hvw8.com

Max produces the Solid State LA Show that can be found through:
www.solidstatela.com

on to week 3

 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 to come! It's all live at the BBQ, baby!

HVW8 selects:
XXXX XXXXX - X Without X (Applejac mix)
Sa-Ra - dumDumdodumdodumdum
Gil Scott-Heron - Angel Dust
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J*Davey
Peven Everett - Sexy Make Up
Abdel Hamlin Hafez - Khorsara
Black Spade - To Serve With Love

SSLA selects:
Count Bass-D - Beat 4our
Red Astaire - No Mo
Low Budget Soul - You Are the One(Blackbeard mix)
The Procussions - Simple Song (Grant Phabao remix)
Freddie Cruger - Running From Love
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Oscar Brown Jr. - But I Was Cool
Gary Byrd - Soul Travelling
Spaghetti Head - Funky Axe
Patchworks Ginger Express - Brothers on the Slide (Philly soul mix)

So check these guys out each week for some of the music you just need to hear these days. And if you're in LA, the boys are going to be BBQ'ing on Sundays @ HVW8!

For more music, art, stuff, thangs and whatevers, check out the HVW8 and SSLA sites.

www.hvw8.com
www.solidstatela.com