Jose S. Gutierrez Jr. is an editor, writer and producer. A graduate from Washington State University, he writes and edits the Pacific Northwest section of OZONE Magazine and hosts and produces Live From I-5 Radio every Friday at 3pm on jose@devastatorgroup.com
Archives
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt will appear and give a talk at Pierce College Puyallup tonight as the inaugural speaker in part of the college’s 2009-2010 lecture series. Hurt’s acclaim comes from his lauded documentary, Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes. He will speak and show his film at 7
Archives
Since 1973 KAOS 89.3 FM has been a forerunner in the realm of independent, creative and democratic public/community media. As an 11-year-old boy I had the opportunity to listen live as KAOS continued that trend and expand it into the world of hip-hop as DJ Nancy G graced the airwaves
Archives
Rest In Peace: The legendary DJ, Mr. Magic of the world famous rap attack on WBLS-New York Wow. This is the first generation of hip-hoppers to experience their pioneers, founders and OGs passing away of natural causes and health issues. We have lost those who we admire and have watched blossom,
Archives
Rest in Peace Dj Grand Master Roc Raida Iconic legend on the 1s and 2s, DJ Roc Raida passed away last week of undisclosed complications, rumored to be related to a freak spinal injury after his mixed martial arts practice according to The EUR Report. The New York native and son
Archives
Hip-hop and community have always been tied together and Lacey’s Black Sam Entertainment in association with Du 4 Self Records continues the tradition with a benefit this Saturday to raise proceeds for the Thurston County Food Bank in Olympia. “I just wanted to do something to help people,” says
Archives
He smiles with a smirk both charming and skeptical. He captures the bulk of attention in any room he walks into — especially that of the ladies, but fellas respect him upon introduction. His vocals capture the attention and inspire awe of the most critical ears. He survived the tumultuous ‘80s in
Archives
He smiles with a smirk both charming and skeptical. He captures the bulk of attention in any room he walks into — especially that of the ladies, but fellas respect him upon introduction. His vocals capture the attention and inspire awe of the most critical ears. He survived the tumultuous ‘80s in
Archives
Sweatshop Union plays Olympia tonight The award-winning Canadian Hip-Hop group, Sweatshop Union will rock the crowd at Olympia’s Royal Lounge (311 Capital Way, downtown Olympia) tonight combining conscious lyrics, crowd-rocking tactics and a long and rich history of representing the best of hip-hop straight from the ‘much-slept-on, vastly beautifully land of
Archives
Massive Monkees join MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew The Pacific Northwest is known for many sights, sounds and features in this rich and green pasture of the United States. However, the entire nation will soon bear witness to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most prized gifts when the Massive Monkees attack
Archives
Massive Monkees join MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew The Pacific Northwest is known for many sights, sounds and features in this rich and green pasture of the United States. However, the entire nation will soon bear witness to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most prized gifts when the Massive Monkees attack
Archives
DJ B-Mello no longer part of KEXP’s Street Sounds Longtime host of the legendry Street Sounds radio show on KEXP FM-Seattle, DJ B-Mello has been unceremoniously let go from his position as host/producer. The hip-hop legend and pioneer known for his knack to mix records, rock parties and greet
Archives
OK, this week I have a commentary that I get to share and it is very near and dear to the hip-hop community. This week I am reporting on location from Warm Beach, Washington where more than 80 students, mostly Native American, are participating as members of the Native American
Archives
“Another … brotha … dead … dead …” – Ice Cube Rest in peace to East Tacoma’s Alrick Hendricks I did not know this young man, Alrick Hendricks, but I do know and am quite familiar with the problem of youth of color (and youth in general) committing cowardly and ignorant violence.
Archives
I did not believe it when a text from DJ Travisty showed up on my phone at 2:50 on Thursday June 25, 2009: “Michael Jackson is dead.” I texted back: “Shut up.” It was real. For some, Michael Jackson was more than the greatest entertainer to grace
Archives
Reggae legend Junior Reid in Olympia tonight The ageless icon and master vocalist of the reggae music scene, Junior Reid, is scheduled to hit the stage and cause the crowd at The Royal Lounge (311 Capital Way, Olympia) to go berserk! You may remember the prophet-esque vocalist’s haunting hymns
Archives
Female hip-hop community fund-raiser Recognition for female hip-hoppers has a tendency to require the association of sexuality rather than skill and creative substance. Let’s not get it twisted — male and female relations have always had complex dynamics, it’s just part of humanity. However, in hip-hop there once was a rich
Archives
The Fresh Blends Finale …? The cats from Fresh Blends officially ended their reign in Tacoma as the premier Hip-Hop/Rap show promoters with last night's final bang at Hell’s Kitchen. This is a sad day for Hip-Hop in The 25360 as Fresh Blends and the Homeland Security (Olympia) based
Archives
Real 25360 music heads know that Tacoma/Lakewood has always had a foot in the door when it comes to tastemaking and trendsetting for music in the Pacific Northwest. From the ’80s and ’90s era of Penny Lane Records on Bridgeport to the presence of Nastymix Records (former home to Sir
Archives
Fresh off of tour with Too $hort, Equipto will come from The Bay to Olympia for the Toast To The Grads Celebration at The China Clipper in downtown Olympia Saturday, May 30. Equipto, renown for his underground presence as an elite MC and his acclaimed collaborations with Bay
Archives
Fresh off of tour with Too $hort, Equipto will come from The Bay to Olympia for the Toast To The Grads Celebration at The China Clipper in downtown Olympia Saturday, May 30. Equipto, renown for his underground presence as an elite MC and his acclaimed collaborations with Bay Area legend
