"The Good Word"

New Mixtape: This Clap!

2012-01-24T17:19:00.000-08:00

Check out this new mixtape showcasing all the hottest slaps in Young California right now for FREE!

Young California presents: This Clap! The Golden State Mixtape

New Event: Block Party SF w/IAMSU! 1.28.12

2012-01-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

Been working on this party for a couple months now and it's finally coming up this weekend! It's going to be rockin! Come through!

New Slap: Rick Ross & Diddy

2012-01-24T10:59:00.000-08:00

Just got back from a 48h hour hype in Vegas and Rickey Rozay's latest mixtape Rich Forever was the official soundtrack. Just incase you guys haven't already downloaded the whole project here's a quick snippet of some real disrespectful slap aka track number one! lol!

Rick Ross feat Diddy - Holy Ghost

New Event: Starting Six @ Fluid SF 1.28.12

2012-01-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

Coming to SF this Saturday!

New Slap: Arkaydion

2012-01-16T11:49:00.000-08:00

My boy DJ Looney from Los Angeles always sends me hot records early and this is definitely one of them. Check out the homie (via LA by way of the Bay) Arkaydion's new DJ friendly slap! Obviously the sample in the record is what will grab the listener initially, but this record has been in constant rotation for the last couple weeks. Remember where you heard it first...

Arkaydion feat DJ Looney - Drop It Low

New Slap: E40, IAMSU, YG, & Problem

2012-01-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

E40 is back with plans to drop his TRIPLE album the Block Brochure in March of 2012! He just shot over the first leak featuring the young California homies Problem, IAMSU, and YG! Slap this over the weekend and get ready for 40+ new tracks from Uncle Water coming in the next couple months!

E40 feat Problem, IAMSU, YG - Function

New Slap: Roach Gigz

2012-01-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

My homie and Thizz City representative Roachy Balboa (or RGZE if you ask him lol) leaked this joint to me about a month ago, but with the video dropping later this week and his tour starting in a couple days, I wanted to blast it all off the right way with another Dj Amen world premiere! The kids are for sure about to lose it to this one! Turn it all the way up and T.I.P. to the Mac D R E!

Roach Gigz - Wasabi

New Slap: Jay-Z

2012-01-09T10:36:00.000-08:00

Hip Hop first couple had their first born. Blue Ivy Carter is here and so is this tune for her from pops, the Jiggadad. Jay posted this today on his site with the words "Life just got REALLY good".

Jay-Z - Glory feat Blue Ivy Carter

Word: Dj Amen in Jan issue of Source Magazine!

2012-01-08T11:09:00.000-08:00

Damn, just woke up this morning and picked up the new January issue of The Source magazine and turned the page and was like "yo that's my shirt, wait, that's me!!!" Shoutout to Larry Howard and the staff at The Source for highlighting radio DJ's across the map. That's big for a small guy like me!

New Slap: Tyga

2012-01-06T17:17:00.000-08:00

Young Money's westside representative has been going extra hard to promote his new album dropping at the end of the month. Get a dose of these stand out DJ friendly slaps and catch him on tour in your city very soon! Warning Parental Advisory!

Tyga - Make It Nasty

Tyga feat Lil Wayne - Faded

Event: Sin Saturdays 1.14.11

2012-01-06T17:09:00.000-08:00

Every 2nd Saturday we take over our home town for the 21+! Come out and rock with us!

World Premiere! Big Von "Up!" Remix

2012-01-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

Big Von, 50 Cent, TIP, Young Jeezy - Up Remix!

That's right. We ended 2011 with a bang. Big Von, 106KMEL, & three of the biggest names in Rap right now... Official version coming soon... Stay tuned!

New Slap: HBK Gang

2011-12-31T23:30:00.000-08:00

After the success of Up, Swaggin, and 50+ other HBK slaps to drop in the last year here's a new one to enjoy while your getting over your hangover in the AM! Something new from the Bay's go-to crew the HBK Gang! New album coming soon! Stay tuned!

The HBK Gang - She's Ready!

New Slap: TI & Jeezy

2011-12-31T14:46:00.000-08:00

TIP is coming back to get his issue and his new mixtape is finally here. Check out the title track and do your best to burn your city down tonight for NYE! Good to see these fellas supporting each other.
TI feat Jeezy - F*** The City Up
C/o Nahright

New Slap: Dj B-ez's Clap City DJ Pack

2011-12-20T11:50:00.000-08:00

In the past year and some change there has been a lot of light shed on up and coming Bay Area artists and I can honestly say that the Clap City mixtape series had a lot to do with it. The homies Mike Dash E & Dj B-ez asked me to join the team with the project and I am blessed to have been a part of history. B-ez took the liberty of making a DJ pack for the intro to the last tape since Rack City & The Motto are now outta here. So here's something for the DJs.

Clap City Dj Package

Clean, Dirty, Acca, Motto Blend, Clean & Dirty Transitions

New Slap: T-Pain

2011-12-18T16:05:00.000-08:00

Usually we don't drop two records by the same artist in the same week but our homies Tha Bizness have done it again. Fresh off the success of Chris Brown's "Strip" single, here's their latest joint off Teddy P's new album. An ode to the mixed girls all over the world. "Ohhhh i can't believe it!"

T-Pain - Mix'd Girl

New Slap: Bobby Brackins

2011-12-18T15:56:00.000-08:00

This record has been in rotation over here for a couple weeks but we just got word that young Bob just got nominated for this year's edition of XXL Mag's Freshmen Ten. Congrats to Mr. Pimp Hand Strong, and we hope he stays coming with the mixtapes, videos, and anthems! Check out this laid back slap, vote for Mr. Brackins, and stay on it!

Bobby Brackins - Stay On It

New Event: Fluid SF 12.30.11

2011-12-18T14:00:00.000-08:00

Them Imperial Guard boys are going to warm up NYE weekend in SF. Come thru!

New Slap: Aka Frank

2011-12-16T14:09:00.000-08:00

Known as 1/4 of the Diligentz fam, Aka Frank has been creating a stir with his latest attempt to end racism. His upcoming project The Boycott is slated to drop in a couple months and he wanted me to give the people a dose of this most outstanding slap! This one is for all the players out there. Download it and recognize handsome!

Aka Frank - M.O.P. (Most Outstanding Player)

Event: Andre Nickatina & Brotha Lynch 12.16.11

2011-12-13T16:00:00.000-08:00

Bay Area Legends.

Get tix here.

New Slap: Loverance Remixes

2011-12-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

Hands down the biggest record to break inside the Bay Area this year had to have been the HBK Gang's "Up!". While exposing the record from it's first spin at radio I had the opportunity to connect a lot of dots and watch the progression from the Bay Area and beyond. Here's a couple remixes that came out of the work we put in. The first, a major co-sign from everybody's favorite bad guy Mr. Curtis Jackson. The second, a uptempo flip by the Bay's hottest remixers my homies the Rock-It! Scientists. With a video and more Remixes on the way, I'll make sure to keep y'all updated.

Loverance feat 50 Cent & Skipper - "Up!" Remix

Loverance feat IAMSU! & Skipper - "Up!" Rock-It Scientists Remix

New Slap: Tyga & Travis Porter

2011-12-05T19:15:00.001-08:00

I was just looking at the blog and realized I never posted this joint when it came out a couple months back. Since we were the first in the country to play Rack City on FM radio I hope I get a pass lol. Anyways check out the latest bunz shaker from Tyga being added to mixshows across the country.

Tyga feat Travis Porter - Ayyy Ladies

New Slap: T-Pain feat R.Kelly & Bei Maejor

2011-12-05T18:50:00.001-08:00

Teddy Pain's new album Revolver is about to drop and here's a little taste of what to expect. I got to talk to Bei Maejor while he was in SF last night and he said this song was a dream come true to be able to work with both of the living R&B legends. A little something smoother with a freaky twist.

T-Pain feat R.Kelly & Bei Maejor - Center of the Stage

Event: Sin Saturdays 12.10.11

2011-12-03T23:21:00.001-08:00

We will be returning to Chrome Lotus in the North Bay every 2nd Saturday! Come out!

New Slap: Sir Michael Rocks

2011-12-03T23:08:00.001-08:00

If you know The Cool Kids from Chicagos music, you know that their boom-bap sound is very easy on the ears of us Bay Area folk. On his latest project (Premiere Politics), Mikey dropped a banger saluting the Oakland legend Todd Shaw. Check this joint out below and bang it in your jeeps.

Sir Michael Rocks - Too Short Back

Event: Too Short Live 12.9.11

2011-11-28T22:34:00.001-08:00

Just In! Too Short performing live! Come check me out in the mix plus tons of special guests! Going down 12.9.11 at Fiesta Nightclub in San Jose! For more info hit 408.595.6815!

Vote: Dj Amen chosen for Flavor Battle!

2011-11-26T17:12:00.001-08:00

Complex Media and McDonalds launched their annual Flavor Battle last month and I was chosen as one of 24 DJ's across the country to compete! As one of the 8 DJ's in the West Coast bracket, if chosen, I could be on my way to Miami for a chance to win over $10,000 in cash and quite a bit of exposure. Log onto FlavorBattle.com today and vote for your favorite 3 DJ's and you two will automatically be entered to win a trip too! Vote here and hopefully I'll see you in Miami!

Listen to the Flavor Mix HERE!

Word: Young California Photos

2011-11-25T17:23:00.001-08:00

Last week we brought together over ten of the hottest acts in "Young California" to perform on one stage for the first time. Artists came from all over the state for the same cause, uniting the West Coast. The event was crazy and was the talk of the Bay Area the whole night. Check out some of the pics courtesy of Julian Edwards and thank you to everybody who helped make the event possible.

Dj Amen presents: Young California Pics

New Slap: TI

2011-11-21T17:59:00.001-08:00

TI is trying to make his way back into the winner's circle and has been dropping remixes and tracks steadily since his latest release from the brig. Check out his latest leak that will be on the upcoming Trouble Man album. It's the Kaaaaaaaaaang homie!

TI - Pyro

Event: New Year's Eve w/Kreayshawn 12.31.11

2011-11-18T20:32:00.001-08:00

Just announced! We are about to celebrate what a big year it has been for the Bay this NYE with none other then 2011's breakout uber-sensation Kreayshawn! Also on the bill my homies the Starting Six hambots, Wallpaper, and my brother Roachy Balboa! Come out as I rock the Bay into 2012 and you know more acts will def be popping up! This show is ALL AGES and it's ONLY $35!

Get Tix Here!

New Slap: Young Jeezy, Jay-Z & Andre 3000

2011-11-18T20:27:00.001-08:00

The latest leak from Jeezy's forthcoming album features a couple heavyweights that are definitely post worthy. Just in time for the holidays, the Snow Man, the Jiggaman and 3 stacks.

Young Jeezy feat Jay-Z, and Andre3000 - I Do

FREE Mix: #YoungCalifornia presents: CA All Day!

2011-11-15T09:24:00.001-08:00

To celebrate the festivities going on with the Young California show this weekend, I linked up with a couple other DJ's that have been working hard and breaking new West Coast records in the streets, on the radio, and of course in the clubs. Shoutout to the homies Dj KayRich (B95 Fresno) and Dj Carisma (Power106 Los Angeles) for putting this together for all the fans coming to the show this Saturday! For more info or to buy tickets online click HERE.

Free Download:

#YoungCalifornia Presents: CA ALL DAY!

(The #GoldenState Tape)

New Slap: Bobby Brackins, iAmsu, & Roach Gigz

2011-11-11T13:16:00.001-08:00

The Young California show is a week away and to celebrate we are droppin 3 of the hardest working Bay Area artists on one slap! Young Bob, Sudan, and Roachy Balboa saluted their soil! The homie Trev Case flipped the Drizzy shoutout and made a new Bay anthem. Check it out here and see you at the show!!! #YoungCalifornia 11.19.11!

Bobby Brackins feat iAmSu & Roach Gigz - Golden State

New Slap: Meek Mill & Hella Homies

2011-11-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

Meek Mill had a national hood anthem with his Rick Ross assisted "I'mma Boss" and now he leaks the official remix with an all star lineup: Swizz Beatz, Dj Khaled, TI, Rick Ross, Birdman, & Lil Wayne. Check it out here:

Meek Mill - I'mma Boss Remix

New Slap: Pac Div

2011-11-09T12:50:00.000-08:00

Pac Div's latest project "The Div" just dropped and it's in extra heavy rotation at the crib right now. You gotta go grab it off iTunes today and just take in this Cali boom bap rap. They never let a homie down. Here's a little taste of the slap.

Pac Div - She feat Tiron

New Slap: Soulja Boy

2011-11-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

This is for the young homies rolling around on Friday/Saturday nights feeling a little disrespectful. Soulja represents the young generation of what has been coined "dumbed down" Hip-Hop, but as you can tell with all the artists he has influenced making major moves today, he might go down as Uncle Soulja of this new generation.

Soulja Boy - Tear it Up

New Event: Sin Saturday 11.12.11

2011-11-03T11:09:00.000-07:00

Back in the North Bay for all 21+ fam Saturday November 12th with my partner in crime Dj Enfo and special guest our buddy Lorenzoe! Come out and have a good time and see what the bunz do!!!

New Slap: iAmSu! & YG

2011-11-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

New music from the young homie iAmSu and YG, both will be rocking live at Young California at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma Saturday November 19th! Get your tickets HERE!

iAmSu! feat YG - Igloo

New Slap: Drake & Lil Wayne

2011-11-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hopefully somebody from the Bay starts making biger records that translate soon lol, until then here's Drizzy's Mac Dre shoutout appropriately dropped on the anny of his passing...

Drake feat Lil Wayne - The Motto

New Slap: Ty Dollasign & YG

2011-10-31T17:18:00.000-07:00

Fresh of the interwebs a brand new joint from our Southern California homies Ty Dollasign and YG. Shoutout to the homie Dj Mustard rockin too. Check this laid back slap and let us know what you think...

Ty Dolla feat YG - Overtime

Event: Young California! 11.19.11!

2011-10-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

Here it is folks! We are bringing together Northern and Southern California for one HUGE event! Tickets go on sale online at 10pm Friday at The Phoenix Theater's website! Stay tuned for more info!

New Slap: Too Short & E40

2011-10-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

Last night the OG Too $hort shut the North Bay down at TKE's annual Freaky Tales Pre-Halloween Bash. So in our appreciation we give you his latest effort already gaining steam in Southern California as well as on 106KMEL. Here's another ode to heavy basslines and bunz droppin low everywhere.

Too Short feat E40 - Money on the Floor

New Slap: Drake & Lil Wayne

2011-10-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

A lil something smoother leaked from Drake and Lil Wayne while you were sleeping last night... New album coming next month and from the looks of it I doubt Drizzy is going to let his fans down. Check it out here...

Drake feat Lil Wayne - The Real Her

New Slap: C.F.O.P.A.

2011-10-20T11:23:00.000-07:00

The homie Kool John and his Shmoplife brand have done it again. Introduced from his S.NA.C.K mixtape, the C.F.O.P.A. is a whole new project of "posse cuts" from the Bay's hottest up and coming stars. All tracks so far over 7 minutes long this one in particular a smooth 12 lol. Check it out and let it soak in for a minute. A lot more to come.

C.F.O.P.A. - Go

Word: A Day In The Life with DJ Amen x Thizzler

2011-10-17T16:45:00.000-07:00

We caught up with 106.1 FM KMEL All Star DJ, DJ AMEN, and followed him through a typical day. As one of the Bay Area hip-hop scene's most prolific young movers and shakers, one day with him took us from Amoeba Records in San Francisco to legendary burrito spot Papalote to the Clear Channel building where KMEL is located and more. We also linked with The Cool Kids, spent a minute chopping it up with Dorrough Music on how DJ Amen broke him as an artist, met DC from KMEL's Damn It's Late Show, and last but not least, hit up the TeamBackPack Summer Series cypher at 330 Ritch, where we linked with tons of up and coming artists and other Bay Area staples. A busy day from a busy man. What's coming up next from Amen? I heard he's going to be getting his Vitamin Water with Thizzler On The Roof pretty soon with a special season of "Under The Bay: On The Rise"! Click here or image above to watch the video! -The Thizzler

New Slap: Drake & Nicki Manaj

2011-10-13T22:04:00.000-07:00

The latest leak from October's very own featuring his homie with the extra booty...

Drake feat Nicki Manaj - Make Me Proud

New Slap: Roach Gigz, Danny Brown, & DB

2011-10-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

Roachy Balboa reaches out to another super dope unique sounding MC in a collab that makes perfect sense for fan like me. Throw in Oakland's DB tha General and it's a done deal. I rock with all three of these cats off top. Hope to see more from them in the near future. Roach is on his way to the top...

Roach Gigz feat Danny Brown & DB tha General - Drugs (Remix)

Video: Official Clap City Video

2011-10-07T15:08:00.000-07:00

We shot this video for the intro song of the Clap City 3 mixtape last night and turned it around in less than a day. Shoutout to all the homies that came out and everybody who did their part to make it happen. Watch it HERE.

New Slap: The R3jectz

2011-10-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

The R3jectz are riding the Cat Daddy success all the way to the bank and decided to make a statement with their latest leak "CREEZ" before they let go of their next round of mainstream hits. Check out this urban leaning slap below and peep one of their many interviews online for the whole story on the "Swag is dead" campaign. Westside.

The R3jectz - CREEZ

Event: SIN 2nd Saturdays @ Chrome Lotus 10.8.11

2011-10-07T11:43:00.000-07:00

Headed back to the North Bay for my first appearance at Chrome Lotus in downtown Santa Rosa with some old friends. Come out and have a good time and listen to some great DJ's do their thing.

Event: Clap City Video Shoot

2011-10-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

This Thursday night in SF. Clap City, Clap, Clap City...

New Slap: Mike Dash E, Jay Ant, & iAmSu!

2011-10-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

To keep the hype of the Clap City mixtape series rockin here's a joint from 3 young Bay Area artists on the rise that we premiered yesterday at Thizzler.com. Download it, slap it, and be on the lookout for a Clap City album coming soon.

MIke Dash E, Jay Ant, & iAmSu! - #Main.

New Slaps: T.I.

2011-09-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

TIP's home and back on his grind. Just in the past couple days he has went right back to feeding the streets heavy. Checkout all these tracks that have hit the net and see if the King's still got it...

T.I. feat Big K.R.I.T - I'm Flexin

2 Chainz feat T.I. - Spend It Remix

Young Jeezy feat T.I. - Fame

Future feat T.I. - Magic Remix

New Slap: Chris Brown

2011-09-29T15:11:00.000-07:00

Most likely the next single off CB's latest mixtpe, this new banger produced by my longtime homies Tha Bizness is currently picking up steam on the Westside right now. Good energy for the DJ's as well on the radio. Check it out and slap it a couple times while your out this weekend.

Chris Brown Feat Kevin McCall - Strip

New Slap: Vell & YG

2011-09-28T14:32:00.000-07:00

Since we are all about connecting the young Bay and young LA artists over here at DjAmen.com here is a street banger and ode to the West Coast legend Too Short from the homie Vell (of Tha Outfit) and YG! This is another Dj Amen Woooooorld Premiere!

Vell feat YG - Too Short

Word: Amen x Unscripted Collective

2011-09-26T13:19:00.000-07:00

Had a chance to start working with Unscripted Clothing last week and got to know the whole crew. Awesome people doing awesome things. Check out their cool post about me by clicking the link below.

Unscripted Collective - "Amen to that"

Word: Clap City 3 Release Event

2011-09-26T00:28:00.000-07:00

Amen & Dj Jack

The Unscripted Ladies

Moe Green

LoveRance

Symba, Amen, & Mike Dash E

We forgot to post some pics of the Clap City 3 mixtape release event from last month so here's a couple and huge shoutout to all the artists who came out to support up and coming artists in the Bay!

Download the mixtape for free HERE.

2011-09-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

New single from Pliiiiieeessss Baaaaabbbbbaaaaayyyy! Just 2-3 pumps lol.

Plies feat Ludacris - Just (The Tip)

Link c/o The Leakers

New Slap: Genasis & Dorrough

2011-09-18T02:22:00.000-07:00

A couple years back I was fortunate enough to help the homie Dorrough Music out of Dallas TX find his way to platinum with the record "Ice Cream Paint Job". Fast fwd to the Fall of 2010, I crossed paths with a young Genasis who's record reminded me of young Dorrough. I was able to organize them meeting each other in San Francisco last October, and a lot has happened since then. This week they finally released the song they did together as well as the video. I am happy for the both of them and can't wait to see what the future holds.

Genasis feat Dorrough Music - I Stunt (Jackie Chan) Remix

New Slap: 1O.A.K.

2011-09-18T01:22:00.000-07:00

One of my new favorite Bay Area joints. Part of the Honor roll collective, and all around talented young artist, 1-O.A.K is definitely somebody to look out for in the near future. Check this joint out and enjoy the rest of your day.

1-O.A.K - Rewind

New Slap: Drake

2011-09-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

With Weezy already out, it's only a matter of time before Drizzy goes full steam. Another group of leaks from October's very own.

Drake - Club Paradise

Drake feat Rick Ross - Free Spirit

Waka Flocka feat Drake - Round of Applause

Event: Hella Fresh Fest 9.16.11

2011-09-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

We are taking over the historical Fillmore in San Francisco with some of the Bay's dopest Hip Hop acts. So many special guests it's going to be nuts! Get your tix online now!

New Slap: Roscoe Dash

2011-09-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

Brand new from the hook killing kid. Check this one out and slap it before you go out this weekend!

Roscoe Dash - Good Good Night

New Slap: Goaplele

2011-08-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

It's not often the queen of Bay Area R&B drops singles so you already know what time it is. Peep the new record from her forthcoming fourth album Break of Dawn when it drops.

Goapele - Play

Event: Dj Amen x Adapt Release Party

2011-08-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

If your in the Bay Area & I've ever supported you, return the favor on "Good Thursday". 9/15/11 @ Horizon on Broadway in SF. Help me celebrate the launch of my tee collab with Adapt Advancers hosted by TonicLive and Ashley Vee! Tons of special guests...

New Slap: Estelle, Swizz, Jada & Busta

2011-08-29T23:26:00.000-07:00

This... is... the... remix...

Estelle feat Swizz Beats, Jadakiss, & Busta Rhymes - Break My Heart Remix

New Slap: Casha Monet

2011-08-29T22:52:00.000-07:00

This just dropped on The Dream's mixtape last week and I had to share with the homies...

Casha - Silly

Event: The Boom Boom Room 10.1.11

2011-08-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

The grand opening of a new Thursday night spot in the NorthBay for all the SSU/SRJC homies!

New Slap: Rayven Justice

2011-08-26T15:06:00.000-07:00

This song has been slowly growing on me the last 5 months or so and now a lot of ladies are asking me for it. We world premiered it inside Damn It's Late on 106KMEL and you might have heard it off of the Clap City 3 mixtape. Support this young Bay Area artist working hard and check out the song.

Rayven Justice - Settle for Less

Event: Official Back 2 School Jumpoff Afterparty! 8.26.11

2011-08-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

The official afterparty! S6OYB!

Event: The Back 2 School Jumpoff 2011! 8.26.11

2011-08-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year and we are setting the school year off with a BANG! Tix are almost sold out this event is ALL AGES! See you there!

New Slap: Lil Wayne & T-Pain

2011-08-24T19:43:00.000-07:00

You heard "How to Love" well here's the other side of things off Weezy's new album The Carter IV featuring Teddy Pain on the auto-tune.

Lil Wayne feat T-Pain - How to Hate

Event: TKE "TEKE-E Island Party" 8.25.11

2011-08-22T11:19:00.000-07:00

The homie Dj Shabazz hit me and asked to come rock at Sonoma State Univ for a epic Back 2 School college bash, and of course, the mission was accepted. I'm bringing the homie LoveRance with me and it should be GREAT times!

New Slap: David Banner

2011-08-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

David Banner shows you he is still a beast on the beats and wants you wise up...

David Banner - SWAG

Via NahRight.

Event: DC's 106KMEL ALL STAR BDAY! 8.25.11

2011-08-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

Probably the only party in 2011 with a ALL STAR DJ lineup this big in the Bay Area! Come out and celebrate our boy DC's Bday at Impala in SF! Big Von, Mind Motion, Scotty Fox, Amen, Mere, Lexx Jones, Da Boy Dame, Etc... in the mix!!!

New Mixtape: Clap City 3 "Clap Season"

2011-08-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

The mixtape is here! Click the image above for FREE download or click here. Shout out to all the young Bay Area artists who came together for this project!

New Slap: Future & Drake

2011-08-17T01:22:00.000-07:00

Swear I thought I already posted this, but since it hasn't peaked out yet I'm putting it up anyways. One of the hottest records coming out of the South right now, peep the infectious ode to everybody's favorite cult fick gangster.

Future feat Drake - Tony Montana

New Slap: Pusha T, Kanye West & Young Jeezy

2011-08-15T21:44:00.001-07:00

C'mon. Had to post it.

Pusha T feat Kanye West and Young Jeezy - Amen

Via Nahright.com

Event: Waka Flocka @ Recess SF 8.20.11

2011-08-15T15:09:00.000-07:00

If there has ever been a job for Team Burn It Down, this might be the one. Get there early.

Event: "like My Bass" video release party 8.19.11

2011-08-15T10:11:00.000-07:00

This Saturday night you can catch me in the mix from 1am to close at Liquid Sacramento for Tha Outfit's "Like My Bass" video shoot afterparty! Special guests The R3jectz, the HBK gang and more! Come out and party with the Bay in Sac town!!!

Event: Livewire Takeover 8.19.11

2011-08-15T02:02:00.001-07:00

The biggest names in the streets of the Bay are taking over the 707 for one night! All ages, doors open at 8pm! Get your tickets here!

New Slap: Laza Morgan & Mavado

2011-08-15T01:54:00.000-07:00

This slap has been on my Summer playlist for months now, but I feel like people are still sleeping on it. I usually don't post too much music with the island vibe but everybody loves when I drop this so check it out and let me know if your feelin it too!

L aza Morgan feat Mavado - One By One

Event: Dj Shabazz's Bday Fluid SF 8.13.11

2011-08-12T21:31:00.000-07:00

Need we say more...

New Slap: Lil Wayne & Drake

2011-08-12T10:56:00.000-07:00

The fourth track to be pushed from Weezy's upcoming "The Carter IV" which drops Aug 29th is a collab between tattoo Tunchi and OVO's Eybrows lol. This joint is pretty smooth and I'm sure will dominate the airwaves till the album drops. Check it out.

Lil Wayne feat Drake - She Will

Via HotNewHipHop

Word: The Team Back Pack Summer Cypher Series!

2011-08-10T12:08:00.001-07:00

The homies from TeamBackPack.Net are dropping a cypher everyday this week online for the Summer Cypher Series I hosted! Check them all out online right HERE!

Word: Andre Nickatina x Black Scale Event Recap

2011-08-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

Last week I was asked to help coordinate an event for Bay Area legend Andre Nickatina so we teamed up with the new Black Scale LA, Hennessy Black, Dj Sourmilk of Power106 and myself and put together a video release/meet & greet for all the LA homies. We had a bunch of friends and fans roll through (J.Valentine, Kreayshawn, Etc...) and it turned out to be a beautiful thing. I am glad I was able to help out and check out the video above for the quick recap.

Event: Clap City 3 Release Party 8.14.11

2011-08-09T13:14:00.000-07:00

The official Clap City 3 mixtape release party in San Francisco! 18&Up!

New Slap: Young Bari & E40

2011-08-08T15:44:00.000-07:00

Picked as one of this year's Bay Area Freshmen 10, Bari has been rocking the Bay Area youth for year's now. This time he links up with the Ambassador and drops a straight ignorent Bay slap. Most likely an acquired taste to those outside of the Bay, but believe it, this is gonna hold the kids out here over for rest of the summer.

Young Bari feat E40 - This Clap (Remix)

New Slap: Jay-Z & Kanye West

2011-08-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

As Watch the Throne dropped at midnight (EST) last night, the tweets poured in about how big the production sounded from the beginning. When everybody got to track three, some bugged out from the infectious head nod joint "Ni***s in Paris" others just sat back and let it all set in. Two of the biggest rap stars in history made a slap with a Will Farrell sample lol.

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni***s in Paris

New Slap: Meek Mill Feat Rick Ross

2011-08-05T19:52:00.000-07:00

Already blown up on the East Coast and slowly making it's way out West, Meek's single is a anthem in the streets. Over 3k spins at radio and the video is on it's way. Meek is one of Maybach Music's next up to bat. Keep your eyes on him and peep it...

Meek Mill feat Rick Ross - I'mma Boss

New Slap: Tyga

2011-08-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

Last couple weeks this has been in heavy rotation while in a disrespectful mood. Produced by the young homie Dj Mustard, this one has been slappin in the streets of Southern Cali heavy. Check it out here:

Tyga - Rack City

New Slap: Drake

2011-07-31T12:32:00.000-07:00

Drizzy is back on the scene and setting up for what looks like another holiday release. Check out this warm up joint he just blasted out on his site.

Drake - Headlines

Event: GLO North Bay High School Party 8.13.11

2011-07-30T22:06:00.000-07:00

We are giving back to all the high school kids in the North Bay on a Saturday night!

Amen loves the kids...

New Slap: 50 Cent

2011-07-27T10:45:00.000-07:00

New 50 Cent leaked yesterday and although it wasn't Fif approved it hit the airwaves of 106KMEL and spread across the net faaaaasssssttt! Check out this new joint produced by the Bay Area's own The Cataracs and let us know if it slaps!

50 Cent - I'm On It

(Updated Master)

Event: Andre Nickatina x Black Scale LA x Amen 8.4.11

2011-07-26T11:35:00.000-07:00

SF in LA. It's going down for King Nicky's "Still Gon Ball" video release party. Hosted by Andre Nickatina and J. Valentine, Clothing/Location by Black Scale LA, Music by Dj Sourmilk & Myself, and a Open Bar by Hennessy Black. Come out and kick it with us from 6-9pm.

Event: Good Friday Pt.1 7.29.11

2011-07-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Friday July 29th, Rapture Nightclub, Santa Rosa CA, for the 18 and up!

WORD! DJ Amen x Adapt Drops Sunday Morning!

2011-07-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

This Sunday morning before you go to church make sure you go grab one of our new tee shirts! I am proud to announce my first tee collab ever with the homies over at Adapt clothing! We came together last month to design and produce 2 cool new tee's in 2 of my favorite color ways. I feel truly blessed to watch these become a reality and hopefully you guys love them as much as I do! Get yours online first at www.adaptclothing.com this weekend!

Bay Slap: Nolan Rashawn

2011-07-20T17:56:00.001-07:00

I have been up on Nolan for a year or so now and have also been waiting patiently for him to shoot me a official single. Fresh off of graduation from UC Davis last month, and living in the 707, he gave me the word that it was time to get it poppin and introduce him as the Bay's next to blow. Check out this track with his partner in crime, and our homie, Smoovie Baby, and tell us what you think!
Nolan Rashawn feat Smoovie Baby - Leavin With Yo Girl

New Slap: Jay-Z & Kanye

2011-07-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

Watch the Throne is coming online Aug 1st, in stores on the 5th. These cats better deliver! Ha! I'm happy to see this one actually is going to see the light of day and hopefully we get an epic tour to see too!

Jay Z & Kanye West - Otis

Via IllRoots

Event: Team Back Pack Summer Cypher 7.28.11

2011-07-18T13:15:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to hosting this amazing event with some of the Bay Area's hottest up and coming MC's! It's going down Thursday July 28th at 9pm sharp inside 33o Ritch SF. You have my word this is going to be a very special night in Bay Area Hip Hop history. Checkout all the latest info at TeamBackPack.net!