Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag

DOAHD behing the Music: Sincere (Ineffable Music Group)

2010-07-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

DOAHD behing the Music: Ineffable Music Group

2010-07-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag' stars Joseph Ruzer and Bobby Weiss interview Ineffable Music Group Founder Igor Katz, along with resident IMG artist and Hieroglyphics member Pep Love and epic Producer Nima Fadavi.

Lil Blood, HD, and Lil Goofy- Final Destination

2010-07-27T15:53:00.000-07:00

Follow Joseph Ruzer on Twitter!!! THE Hollywood Douchebag

2010-07-27T12:05:00.000-07:00

Follow all the actions of this Douchebag all day and night long..

http://twitter.com/RUZER1

Cam'ron and Vado- Gettin Money Baby

2010-07-27T11:49:00.001-07:00

Look at these douchebags.... Cam still killin shit!!

Young Gully, Roach Gigz & Stik Gilatine- Sugar Coated and Watered Down

2010-07-27T11:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this new video from our fellow "douchebags" Chris Morocco and Stik Gilatine...

Artist: Young Gully, Roach Gigz & Stik Gilatine - Director, DP, Photographer, Editor, VFX: Chris Morocco - Producer: Julie Jones - Additional footage by Kreayshawn

Sugar Coated And Watered Down from Chris Morocco on Vimeo.

Heartfelt Clothing

2010-07-27T11:20:00.000-07:00

Heartfelt twitter
http://twitter.com/live_heartfelt

http://twitter.com/Iamheartfelt

Heartfelt Blog
http://liveheartfelt.com/

Heartfelt Store
http://wearheartfelt.bigcartel.com/

Heartfelt Fan Page/ Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartfelt/141360815155

Please support our good friends over at HEARTFELT... and make sure you check out our latest piece of art with them... DOAHD x HEARTFELT T Shirts coming real soon...

Heartfelt LLC was officially founded in 2009 by two ambitious entrepreneurs, with the goal of ultimately getting their own clothing label out to the public via their own media source. Amongst the success of many other online lifestyle magazines Liveheartfelt.com has found its niche within fashion through a global yet local approach that you have to experience to understand.

JULY 31st DOAHD Party in SF.. "HOLLYWOOD STYLE"

2010-07-27T11:17:00.001-07:00

nettie Promotions | Nightlife Ent. | DOAHD | sugar beats present
our grand event "HOLLYWOOD Style" @Horizon

Featuring TV Show "Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag"
Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhvPXOfXm2E
...Performing live around midnight!

VIP Booth w/Bottle Service
$175 Bottle Special!...includes 5 FREE express admissions per bottle, mixers, & VIP booth!
Reservations: nettiePromotions@gmail.com

Birthday Bashes for: Paolo, Cindy S, Mike T, Our Jap, Our Felix, & others...
For FREE B-day Package: party@nightlifesite.com

2 Rooms | 2 Dance Floors | Fully Stocked Wrap-around Bar
DJ Spam | Rob T | Guest DJs spinnin' Hip Hop, Top 40s, Mash-up, Club Hits
Sexy GoGo Dancer: Meme Miles

GUESTLIST: FREE b4 10:30PM | $10 After, 'til 11:30PM
Signup: www.nightlifesite.com

Photo coverage by our Jap Santos will be up on www.nightlifesite.com the week after. Bookmark us...

VIP Hosts: Kathleen, Karen, Limberlain, Richie, Ron, Elmer, Rhea, Adrian, Jap, Josh, Kat Z, My, K-ma, Tri'llion Squad, Delano (Rukus Ent.), Party Bus Tours, Perfect Party Plans, Orbit SF, Sutra, & others...

21+ w/ID (25+ Preferred) | No Sports Attire or Tennis Shoes

DOAHD on Facebook

2010-07-27T10:57:00.000-07:00

Check us out on facebook.. for all the most current updates on everything douchebaggish...

Facebook Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DOAHD/143608174243?ref=search

Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144629185749&ref=ts

Dubb 20- 20/20 The Preview

2010-07-27T10:38:00.000-07:00

Dubb 20 is one of the best artist right now coming out of the Bay Area... check out his newest mixtape and some of his previous works... Be on the lookout for the Dubb 20 and DOAHD collaborations in the future..

Download the new Dubb 20 mixtape here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1089661

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/dubb20

Twitter
http://twitter.com/DubbTwoZero

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubb-20/168484331138?ref=search

Lil Rue- Ready or Not

2010-07-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Lil Rue/ DOAHD

2010-07-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

For those who don't know yet Lil Rue is one of the top artist coming out of the bay right now... Go check him out and get ready for the takeover..

http://www.myspace.com/bearfaced

http://twitter.com/RUELIVEWIRE

Young Murph/ Spader Clothing

2010-07-27T09:15:00.000-07:00

Be on the lookout for our folks YMTK.... doing big time shit. L7 L7 L7 L7

The Douchebags were in the house that hot ass July day on Melrose for the Spader Clothing event.. check out some highlights and other shit..

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag Presents: Ruzer in Miami Vol. 1

2010-06-24T13:51:00.000-07:00

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag: Travels of Ruzer and Collins

2010-06-23T16:02:00.000-07:00

Joe Ruzer on a secret trip from his usual stomping grounds in Hollywood, CA. This week Joe travels to the Sunshine State of Florida ..... Stay tuned to see what "hijinks" ensue... Another fellow "douchebag" named Chris Collins joined Joe on this journey of the exotic as well...

Follow Joseph Ruzer on Twitter!!! THE Hollywood Douchebag

2010-06-23T15:53:00.000-07:00

http://twitter.com/Ruzer1

Douchebag Shoes- Eggplant and Cranberrys

2010-06-23T15:40:00.000-07:00

Holiday 2010 is going to be pretty intense for the footwear world. Nike has quite a few crowd favorites set to release during that time and one of those favorites is the Nike 1/2 Cent Eggplant and the Cranberry. We managed to get our hands on some new images, and I thought it was only right to share them with the douchebag audience.

Both the Eggplant and the Cranberry give the Nike 1/2 Cent a very distinct look that is going to turn heads like crazy. That part that hurts the most is that we still don’t’ have a release date, but we do know that they are slated for the Holiday season. If you thought this summer was hot, wait until we hit November/December.

Keak Da Sneak- Rims on Everything

2010-06-23T15:37:00.001-07:00

Big Sean- High Rise

2010-06-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Douchebags on Twitter????

2010-06-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

Stay up to date with everything douchebag related... and not.

http://twitter.com/DOAHD

Gucci Mane ft. the Cataracs- Vibrator

2010-06-23T12:23:00.000-07:00

Vado- Large on the Streets

2010-06-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

Curren$y- King Kong

2010-06-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Music Video from the DOUCHEBAGS

2010-06-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Heartfelt x DOAHD coming real soon...

2010-06-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

check out our folks at HEARTFELT!!!

http://liveheartfelt.com/

DOAHD live event in SF

2010-06-17T16:52:00.001-07:00

Lil Rue- Self Made

2010-06-17T16:42:00.000-07:00

HD ft Lil Rod - I Get Down

2010-06-17T16:38:00.000-07:00

2eleven- Slow Down (remix)

2010-06-17T16:12:00.000-07:00

Kafani- Cranberry Directed by Chris Morocco

2010-06-10T09:09:00.000-07:00

Stunnaman ft Cryano- Never Find Love

2010-06-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

Check out video from fellow DOUCHEBAGS..... Directed by a very good friend and DOUCHEBAG Jonathan Singer Vine.. ENJOY!!

More Pics from May 2010 of DOUCHEBAGS...

2010-06-02T14:19:00.001-07:00

Check out these pics from the "epic" Douchebag events of May 2010

2010-06-02T14:03:00.001-07:00

D. Willz- This How We Do It

2010-06-02T14:01:00.001-07:00

Check out our folks D. Willz!!!! He is a real douchebag... LOL

Artist: D.Willz
Song Title: How We Do It
Director: Aris Jerome
Album: The Bounced Check EP
Label: 2Fresh Entertainment

How We Do It Music Video:
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhBnid9bjzr8i85Qxx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve6cNypy7Tk

How We Do It MP3:
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/play/s/f16876b-33509/

DOAHD LIVE IN BERKELEY MAY 21st!!!!

2010-05-19T13:43:00.000-07:00

Joe Ruzer and Bobby Weiss aka Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag will be performing LIVE this Friday Night at The Shattuck Down Low....We will be filming for Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag the TV Show as well...

COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!

This is a 21 and up event. Only $10 admission...

The following artist will also be performing live:

Boobee
Sliggitay
D Willz
Loggy
and
Young Murph Tha Kidd

DOAHD SHOOTS IN LOS ANGELES

2010-05-12T15:23:00.001-07:00

This past weekend, DOAHD embarked on a shoot that will go down in history as one of the douchiest pieces of digital picture ever to be made public. DOAHD filmed with a cast of characters, including Hip Hop star Bobby Brackins and DJ Nic Nac, and Tiffany 'New York' Pollard, who is by far one of the funniest women in the business today.

DOAHD wants to thank everyone that made this weekend possible, and look forward to wrapping up principal photography of the 1st Pilot episode within the next two weeks. We'll see you at the Premiere!!!

DOAHD Staff

DOAHD SHOOTS IN LOS ANGELES

2010-05-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

DOAHD x 2Eleven pics from Video Shoot

2010-05-05T12:11:00.000-07:00

The Hollywood Douchebags were live on the set of the a new video from CTE artist 2Eleven. Big Shout out to everyone who was there... phantoms, bottles, and smoke...

Check Out New Mixtape from 2Eleven- The Hard Drive

2010-05-05T11:35:00.001-07:00

Check all new mixtape from our "fellow douchebag" 2Eleven. Another west coast drop from Digital Product as he brings to you Inglewood, California's own 2Eleven(CTE West) This tape features a few new freestyles,remixs & songs and also included classic material off of previous 2eleven mixtapes.

To download the mixtape here is the link:

http://www.datpiff.com/Digital_Product_2_Eleven_The_Hard_Drive.m114330.html

Check out New Mixtape from Peanut and Dev- We Active

2010-05-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Download the new Mixtape from Peanut and Dev. Some guest appearances on the tape include: Nio the Gift, Beeda Weeda, Matt Blaque, Shad Gee, XSF, Remy Red, Philthy Rich and much more....

Here is the link:
http://www.keepnit100tv.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=617:dev-tha-chaser-a-peanut-qwe-activeq-mixtape&catid=14:mixtapes&Itemid=26

GMK ft Royce the Choice and Young Murph the Kidd "Yesterday was Nice

2010-04-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Check out new video for "Yesterday was Nice" by GMK ft Royce the Choice and Young Murph the Kidd.... Shot and Directed by Cali King of L7 Dummy (My folks Calvin Gaskin)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIlCXn2kO4E

Young Murph will be performing with DOAHD in Santa Monica at Zanzibar on May 16th, and Young Murph the Kidd will be performing alongside DOAHD and many others on May 21st in Berkeley, CA at The Shattuck Down Low.

May 16th Show in Santa Monica!!!

2010-04-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

NEW ARTIST ADDED TO THE SHOW!!! J-BOY!!! This event is going to pop off, if you are in Southern Cali please stop by and show your support...

Sunday May 16th @ZanziBarLive the "We Out
Here" B-Day Party with live Performances by "Diary of a Hollywood
Douchebag", J-Boy and Young Murph. Come have fun with us as we get all
t...he way Tuuuurnt Up on a Sunday Night..

DOAHD Disturbing the PEACE!!!

2010-04-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

DOAHD filming at Berkeley High School

2010-04-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Check out Joe and Bob and Chris filming at B High... Heartfelt was there too.. lol..

DOAHD Goes to School

2010-04-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

Pics from the DOAHD Set

2010-04-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

Joe and Chris live on set for DOAHD....

Young Jeezy ft Plies- Lose My Mind

2010-04-27T09:24:00.001-07:00

The official video for Young Jeezy's "Lose My Mind" featuring Plies from his upcoming Thug Motivation 103 album dropping in June. The video was directed by Taj and edited by Colin Tilley. Big Shoutout to Riveting Entertainment and CTE.. LETS GET IT!!!

Stunnaman- Glitter

2010-04-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

Video for GLITER off the new mixtape "Legendary"

J Stalin ft 2Eleven and G Malone- Stop My Shine

2010-04-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

RIP GURU

2010-04-20T09:47:00.000-07:00

Legendary emcee and producer Keith "Guru" Elam passed away Monday (April 19, 2010) in a New York City hospital. Just over six weeks since the former Gang Starr front-man was publicly reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest and been hospitalized, he died due to complications from undisclosed cancer after having been diagnosed with Anoxia.

The controversy surrounding Guru's hospitalization, visitation rights, and recovery with present musical partner Solar led to limited information being released to press. What is known is that the 43 year-old Guru had suffered a heart attack, gone into a coma, and despite reports of strong recovery, ultimately lost his battle with what has now been revealed as cancer.

"The world has lost one of the best emcees and Hip Hop icons of all-time," said Guru's producer Solar in a statement confirming Guru's death. "Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius." The producer referred to Guru as his "loyal best friend, partner and brother" additionally in the statement.

In a letter released to fans, Guru (who is said by publicists to have written the statement) acknowledged being survived by his son. The emcee also acknowledged his non-profit charity foundation, Each One Counts. "I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting," reportedly wrote Guru.

Those wishing to read the full letter, may do so here.

Born and raised in the Boston area, Guru relocated to Brooklyn in the late '80s, where Gang Starr released its first singles with 45 King as producer. By 1988, the group evolved as a duo with Premier, and released their 1989 full-length debut No More Mr. Nice Guy on Wild Pitch Records. The duo would go on to release classic albums on Chrysalis/Virgin/EMI, such as 1994's Hard To Earn and 1998's Moment Of Truth. Gang Starr's last album, 2003's The Ownerz featured Jadakiss, Fat Joe and longtime affiliate Freddie Foxxx. The platinum group toured the world and released several greatest hits collections, most notably Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr in 1999. The duo announced their split in 2004, reportedly due to creative and personal differences.

As a solo artist, Guru released four volumes of Jazzmatazz, Jazz-inspired recordings with legendary genre artists such as Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers. Guru has launched two labels in his career, Ill Kid Records and 7Grand, where he and production partner Solar worked alongside artists such as Talib Kweli, Damian Marley and Jean Grae.

NEW MUSIC Sliggitay- J.A.P.

2010-04-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

Check out new music from Sliggitay- J.A.P.... Sliggitay will be performing live along side Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag, Young Murph, D Willz, Boobee and Loggy at the Shattuck Downlow in Berkeley May 21st...

here is the link to download J.A.P

http://usershare.net/h1v3lvldz1fr

find out more information about Sliggitay at:

http://sliggitay.tumblr.com/

or

http://twitter.com/sliggitay

Cam'ron ft. Vado- Ric Flair

2010-04-12T16:12:00.001-07:00

Young Murph Live at the Waterfront- March 2010

2010-04-12T16:10:00.001-07:00

DOAHD Live SF Show Video!!!!

2010-04-12T15:17:00.000-07:00

211- Show Me What You Got Freestyle

2010-04-12T15:16:00.000-07:00

twitter.com/macb510

2010-04-08T13:05:00.000-07:00

twitter.com/ruzer1

2010-04-08T13:04:00.000-07:00

moving mean out here...

2010-04-08T13:02:00.001-07:00

yaaaaa....

2010-04-08T13:02:00.000-07:00

DOuchebags....

2010-04-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

MAY 21st ZANZIBAR in SANTA MONICA.....YOUNG MURPH THE KIDD AND DIARY OF A HOLLYWOOD DOUCHEBAG WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE!!

2010-04-07T16:38:00.001-07:00

Come check us out... Hollywood Douchebag and Young Murph the Kidd will be honoring All Star Legend L7 Dummy man of the year Jeff Smithfor his Birthday... DONT MISS OUT!!!

DOAHD Will be performing 5/21/2009 in Berkeley at the Shattuck Downlow

2010-04-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag and L7 Dummy Presents: Young Murph the Kidd, Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag, Sliggitay, D Willz, Loggy and Boobee!!!!

This will be an event to remember!!

$10 to party 21 and up!!!

Lets Get it!!!

New Video from Stunna featuring Gata - Paper don't fold no mo

2010-04-05T10:43:00.000-07:00

DOAHD Official Video

2010-04-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

On Location with J Stalin/ 211/ G Malone

2010-03-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

These pics are from a new music video J Stalin featuring 2ELEVEN and G Malone Directed by Niko Philipides and Vinnie Hobbs. We shot outside the Inglewood Swap Meet and at the world famous DO IT FLUID.... The DOuchebags were in the house with a lot of other people... enjoy the flicks!!!

211- Where I'm From Directed By Jonathan Singer-Vine

2010-03-22T11:00:00.000-07:00

SXSW 2010

2010-03-17T16:18:00.000-07:00

In their sixth year as a group, Berkeley, California's The Pack remain instrumental in connecting the youth culture of Northern California to catchy, radio-ready Rap. The quartet consisting of Young L, Stunnaman, Lil B and Lil Uno is made up of two friendships from neighboring high schools: Berkeley and Albany.

With their 2007 skateboard-inspired hit "Vans" gaining a strong regional buzz, Oakland Rap pioneer Too Short brought The Pack to Jive Records, and Short's own Up All Nite imprint. Subsequently, The Pack released an EP Skateboards 2 Scrapers later that year. The full-length came shortly there after, Based Boys, giving the regional sensation national recognition. Along with Lupe Fiasco and Murs, The Pack has been instrumental in bringing skateboarding culture to Rap.

Now signed to SMC Recordings, The Pack is working on their 2010 follow-up album. Managed by Los Angeles
' Indie Pop group, the album boasts production by The Cataracts and in-house member Young L.

The group released The Pack Is Back earlier this year.

Joell Ortiz (Feat. Jim Jones) - Nissan, Honda, Chevy

2010-03-15T10:51:00.001-07:00

2Eleven- The Redprint (Free Download)

2010-03-09T13:11:00.000-08:00

http://rapidshare.com/files/360874559/2Eleven_The_Redprint.zip

After boiling anticipation, 2Eleven’s The Redprint finally drops! This has been one of the most anticipated mixtapes of 2010 for good reason. CTE’s young soldier, 2Eleven, teams up with DJ Whoo Kid to deliver West Coast flame over classic Jay-Z beats. Pass the word and enjoy this free download courtesy of Young Inglewood himself: 2Eleven.

2Eleven
www.TheReal211.com
www.usda2day.com
www.myspace.com/211thabizness
www.twitter.com/2eleven

DJ Greg Street X The Cataracs - I Thought They Were Black

2010-03-05T16:21:00.000-08:00

CHECK OUT NEW MIXTAPE FROM THE CATARACS- DJ Greg Street X The Cataracs - I Thought They Were Black

http://limelinx.com/files/7af52f6d4768cbe51c8e123af1f739ea

* NEW VIDEO FROM LIL HYFE FT. LEE MAJORS AND KLEET THE BANGER- POUR UP*

2010-03-04T11:21:00.001-08:00

Stunna ( The Pack) - Legendary

2010-03-04T10:54:00.001-08:00

Check out the newest shit from "legendary" rapper StunnaMan... He is also a real big DOUCHEBAG..LOL..

CHECK IT OUT!!!!

http://limelinx.com/files/2ea3ed49c4d1ead6135cf69ae5e4db3d

INTERVIEW WITH NIMA FADAVI AND SINCERE (via www.d-structured.com)

2010-03-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM

About a month ago I was given the opportunity to Interview two up and coming stars in the underground hip-hop scene, Sincere and Nima Fadavi. They came by the store, we went to the bar next door, and for the next hour and a half had a very in depth interview about their beliefs, ideals, goals, and overall view of hip-hop. I was also able to get a deeper understanding for who they are as people. I was also able to find out a lot about their upcoming album, “The Calm Before the Storm.” Because the interview was so long and in depth, I felt it was better to leave the conversation transcribed rather than do a write up. Here is that transcribed interview.

Paul B- What is your name and how did you get your alias?

Sincere- My name is Sincere and I got my name back in ‘97 or ’98, from my good friend Germs, or Germaine. I was in a group with him for a few years. He actually named me Sincere One first, but we eventually cut out the one, but it was to describe my style, to describe who I am as a person, and it just stuck.

P- It says in your bio that you’re from Watsonville. Do you still live in Watsonville or have you relocated?

S- I’m actually back and forth between Watsonville and the Bay Area. Right now I’m out in Berkeley staying with a few friends, just doing the back and forth thing, networking here in the bay area. But I go back cause I still have a lot of producers that I work with out in Watsonville too. I’m back and forth but all my of my stuff is in the bay right now, so yea, I guess technically I live in the bay.

P- Do you plan on fully relocating to the bay or always staying in Watsonville?

S- I mean I’m always about the grind, so I’m probably always going to be moving and chasing something out here. I came out here to work with a bigger tank of fish. So I’m out here just doing it like that, but probably eventually I will move down to LA, make it down there, maybe New York, I don’t know man, just bigger places and bigger things you know what I’m saying?

P- How old were you when you started listening to hip-hop? And when, and why, did you decide to start rhyming?

S- I started listening to hip-hop probably around the “36 Chambers” era, Wu-Tang, that was probably the first thing I ever picked up. I don’t even know when that was, early nineties? I don’t know, I just saw how powerful it was and how much I was influenced by the music and eventually I wanted to start doing that. I started writing little rhymes, not even to beats, just poetry kinds of things, and eventually just started recording by myself. Eventually I started showing my homies and it just progressed from there. But it was definitely the influence of the music and the influence it had on me, so I wanted to be able to invoke that.

P- Did you start with writing? Or did you start with ciphers and freestyles?

S- I started with writing. I can do the freestyle thing, I’ve always been into freestyles, especially back when I was younger, with freestyle battle contests and all that shit. I’ve always been versatile but I’m definitely more poetic and more of a writer for sure.

P- If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you now, and how has your style changed over the years and how you make your music?

S- I’m 26 now, it’s been about 10 years that I’ve been rapping, probably about five or six of actual solid grinding out. When I was younger I was on some straight kind of lash out, angry stuff. Last album I put out was about 2008, so this new record I’m doing with Nima Fadavi, I definitely look at as more grown folk or its not so much anger you know? A lot of my stuff was just angry, youngster type of stuff you know? The beats that I got from Nima for this album has definitely put me in a different style of writing, made me really think about my concepts a lot more, really made me take the time to flip concepts. We are almost finished with the project so I’m really excited to see how it ends up.

P- Yea man, the first single, “Calm Before the Storm,” came out really nice.

S- Thank you, man. You know shit is crazy right now with the economy and everything so I wanted to put something out there that was a little more up-tempo. It’s still about that raw shit and still about that pain that we’re going through right now, but really its like ten steps forward and no steps back. So that’s what we are trying to do with this album, a little perseverance.

P- You have a very unique vocal tone and style, did that just come naturally? Or was it something you worked on?

S- I don’t know man, I mean I have tapes of me when I was younger and my voice isn’t nearly as deep, I have smoked A LOT of blunts though, (Laughs), maybe that had something to do with it?

Nima Fadavi- I’ve smoked a lot of blunts in my life and my voice is still high as shit.

S- (Laughs) Then I don’t know man. They say the deeper your voice, the more you’ve been through. I’ve seen hell and back. Maybe that had something to do with it. I think I just got lucky, man.

P- Going back to what you said about having been through a lot, there is a definite theme and subject matter in your lyrics. What makes you choose this subject matter and not something else?

S- It’s my life. A lot of it is just ventilation and now that I’ve gotten older I’ve seen the power of it all. And I don’t want to say I’m on a more “worldly” tip but I’m talking about things that everyone is going through. And the rawness and stuff that I talk about is 100% the type of stuff that I’m on. It’s from my days of growing up. It’s just something that’s always been a part of me, and something I want to put out in my lyrics, I want people to know there are places like this, that are like the central coast. I’m out in the bay area a lot but I represent the central coast to the fullest. I just want people to take notice of that energy and that type of rawness.

P- So would you say that the biggest influence are things that you have experienced yourself, or do you also take from outside influences of things that you have no experienced yourself?

S- I think that as I’ve gotten older I’ve definitely taken from more of an outside influence of what is going on in the world. As you grow up you get more of an understanding of what is going on outside of yourself. And to be able to leave where I’m from, which not a lot of people get to experience, so me being able to do that has taken me out of one situation and put me in a place where I am really able to soak in what’s going on and really take the time to look at it. I don’t have to worry about as much and the things that I talked about on past records are not necessarily the things that I am going through now. So I believe it is a lot deeper and more poetic in a sense.

P- You talk a lot about the poetic tone of your music, do you feel that there has been a change in hip-hop as far as there being a difference poetically between hip-hop and rap? And do you feel that there is actually a difference between hip-hop and rap?

S- I mean when you hear a song like, “Stanky Leg,” or whatever, that’s not hip-hop you know what I mean? I mean I’m sure there are people that would say that is hip-hop is some form cause people are dancing or whatever, but I feel hip-hop should be used to make some kind of point. I’m not the person to say what’s hip-hop and what’s not, but more content is what I like. I mean I’m not much of a dancer. (Laughs)

P- You’re lyrical content is based a lot around your experiences growing up in Watsonville, which from reading your bio and the songs you have, is not the best or easiest place to grow up in. Do you feel that rhyming about these experiences perpetuates that lifestyle or do you feel that it helps it by bringing to light these kinds of conditions?

S- I would like to think that it helps people be more aware. I would like to think it helps people with their problems if they don’t have any one else to school them. I like to think it reaches the people who live there because we don’t have a lot of big rappers out there and I want them to know that I feel their situation, and that I know their situation. But with anything im sure it can be twisted, music is power, if it’s in the wrong hands it’s going to be used negatively or in the right hands it will be used positively. I want to think of it as a learning experience so that you don’t have to go through anything like that. And if you do go through these things, I want you to know that I do understand and do know what you are going through. I don’t put anything on blast, and I don’t promote gang violence, nor do I believe that my music is considered gangster rap though some people may think that it is. It’s just raw.

P- Your new album that is coming out is titled, “The Calm Before the Storm,” what is the significance of the name, and what kind of response are you hoping to receive from this album?

S- Calm before the storm is relevant to us just starting to bubble, the calm before the storm, and hopefully if everything goes well and the album does well, and people are feeling it, we can keep moving up and keep bringing the type of music we like to do. I hope that people see it as much more adult compared to my last few albums and that they see it as a lot more poetic.

P- What made you want to work with Nima Fadavi? And what can we expect from the album due to his influence?

S- Nima is definitely one of the hardest workers I have seen in the last few years. That’s how we kind of linked up, was ending up at the same studio right around the time he was doing rise the revolution type stuff and I was doing warlord stuff. It was way back in the day right as we were both coming up. We were always doing shows together. He is definitely a grinder, and he is a dope producer. We ended up actually living together a couple years ago. Us, and a couple of homies, rented a house, and pretty much ever since then we have been doing tracks together and making the same career moves with Ineffable Music Groups. We were eventually able to get in the studio together and decide to lay down tracks to get this album together. But the thing that I’ve always liked is that me and Nima both have patience, we aren’t trying to just throw together something, we are on the same level when it comes to waiting for something to get mixed and mastered properly. This is the first time everything is going to be 100% done, and I just knew it would be that way with Nima. And the other thing is that me and Nima are like night and day. Nima is a lot more chill and a lot more out there, so I think the way that we mixed up is really nice.

P- When is the album release date?

S- The release date hasn’t been decided yet but we are hoping to have it some time in spring. We will definitely have a party for the release, probably in a couple different cities. We keep pushing it back to make sure that it is perfect, we never set a definite release date, just the ones that we personally were hoping to make. It will be coming out on Ineffable Music Groups.

P- You helped to co-found that label correct? How did it come about? And do you feel that you needed to start your own label in order to get your music out there?

S- Definitely thing I needed to do that. In order to get your music out there you need to have a team of people, even if it’s only five people. It’s a very hard thing to do on your own. So I met up with a lot of like minded people and we wanted to put something together, so we started a group and we did a bunch of things, like I was in a group called The Warlords, we did that and we also started putting on a bunch of shows, and we did that for a while and just tried to figure out any way to promote our music. Nowadays you can’t just be a rapper, you have to be everything, promoter, artist, everything. No one would let us get on any shows so we had to do our own shows, and when that started catching on we were able to start Ineffable Music Groups for real.

P- Well thank you a lot for letting me interview you, but now Nima it is your turn. So you go by Nima Fadavi, is that your alias or your actual name?

N- Nima Fadavi is my actual name. (Laughs). I get asked that all the time actually.

P- (Laughs) I just wanted to get that squared away. So what would you say it was that attracted you to working with Sincere?

N- We’d both been good friends for a really long time but had always been doing our thing separately. We were always around each other in the music scene and were always kicking it but it really started when I started kicking him some beats to see what he would do with them and I really liked what he ended up doing with them. We had always kind of mentioned doing an album but it just finally solidified and we finally did it.

P- Did you make the beats on this album with the intention of fitting his style? Or did you have an album already in mind for these beats and you gave them to him?

N- It was a little bit of both. A lot of the time I would be making a beat with a sample that I thought would really work for Sincere and then flip it in a way that really fit him. And sometimes, I just have a catalogue of beats, so sometimes he will just be over and we will be chilling or smoking or something and I will just play him something and he will say, “Oh I want that one,” and it will be something that I didn’t even imagine him liking. I think what I really like about it is that his skill and his style is not necessarily something that most people see me working with. But I am a really big fan of emcees with his style, kind of like gangster rap, and I would say that it is something that I really like listening to but have no actually worked with. I also like that I am able to bring him out of his element and his style that most people know him for having.

P- I was reading your bio and I didn’t notice it saying where you are from. Where are you actually from?

N- I don’t really put that out there too much. (Laughs)

P- Oh, well if you don’t want to talk about it that’s fine.

N- (Laughs) No, no, no, it’s fine it’s just not something I am trying to throw out there. It’s cause I’m not actually from on specific place. I was born in Virginia, pretty close to Virginia Beach, but I moved and went to high school in Mountain View, CA, and then moved to Santa Cruz, CA, when I was about 19 years old, lived in Santa Cruz for a long time, and then I moved to Berkeley. So I’m kind of all throughout the Bay Area. All of my friends from those places will say that I am from those places, but generally I just say that I am from the Bay Area.

P- How old were you when you started listening to hip-hop and what made you want to start listening to beats?

N- I don’t really remember, I was really young when I got into hip-hop. I want to say that it was in middle school when I got into non-commercial hip-hop. It was back when I started listening to people like Dilated Peoples and Cali Agents. I was always into graffiti and break dancing, I was in a graffiti crew and a break dancing crew when I was growing up, and I was playing piano during all of this, and that had me kind of grow into making beats in high school. At first making beats was just a fun thing to do with friends and eventually as I got older and went to Jr. College, I started to realize what I wanted to do and ended up taking a recording class, and that made me realize that I wanted to do it as my career.

P- How did you make the change from commercialized hip-hop to more underground stuff?

N- Skateboarding. I was really big on skateboarding and I had a friend who was sponsored by DC back then, he was always making these tapes of music that we would skate to, and one of those tapes was Cali Agents, and another was a Beat Junkies tape, and another one was a Dilated Peoples tape. And from there I started snowboarding a lot and that got me into Swollen Members, and Living Legends, and Hieroglyphics cause they were always in the snowboard videos that I was watching.

P- So did you start initially making music because of hip-hop or did piano have a lot to do with it?

N- Hip-Hop. I mean I guess it was piano, I was 6 years old when I started piano, so back then it was a lot of classical piano, but it wasn’t something that I was drastically into. So I started off with classical piano as a child and as I got older I got really into hip-hop and actually making beats and music.

P- How old are you now and would you say that your style of making beats is different?

N- I’m 24 now, and I’ve always been on some hip-hop, make it as real and raw as possible kind of stuff. I kind of picked a style that I really enjoyed making and stuck with it and over the years I have tried to perfect that craft and style. There are a lot of people that are all over the place and kind of just make random things, or they choose to keep jumping on to whatever is hot at the moment. I don’t think that there is anything wrong with that, but rather than half-assing a bunch of things and a bunch of styles, I just stuck with the sample and MPC style of beats. So over the years rather than getting bored with that I just perfected it.

P- So is it safe to say you started with MPC or was it tables??

N- I started with MPC. I don’t actually DJ that much. I got thrown into DJing because one of my good friends, Pep Love, needed a DJ, and being a producer and working on a lot of production for him, I just sort of took over that role. I’ve worn many hats (laughs). And I DJ for Sin now, and that is because of all my time DJing for Pep. But I am definitely a producer first and a DJ second.

P- So what would you say your biggest influence is when it comes to making a beat? Do you take from outside influence of is it something that you feel at the time that you try to put into a beat?

N- I think that a lot of it is a feeling that I have at the time. It also depends a lot on the sample that I am using at the time. A lot of it is a sample that I have and I flip it a certain way that I feel at the time, and then I will wake up the next day and not like it as much, and think that it sounds off, and then flip it again and really feel it then. So I think a lot of it has to do with how I’m feeling at the time. It also has to do a lot with what I’m listening to at the time. Maybe I will be listening to a lot of up beat kinds of music and I will have that influence on me at the time.

P- With a lot of the beats that I have heard from you, there is definitely a sound that you can tell is yours. Is that something that came naturally or did you work on it?

N- It kind of came naturally, and I just went with it, and then I started to try to perfect that. There’s a lot of stuff that I like but that I’m not necessarily going to try it because it’s not really my style. So I just stuck with the style that I did best and the style that I had the most fun doing.

P- You mentioned that you like gangster rap as well as liking non-commercial hip-hop, when you approach a beat do you plan on making it for a certain genre? Or do you plan on making for a certain artist such as Sincere or Pep Love?

N- Sometimes yes, and then sometimes no. I have this problem of making a beat and not really taking into consideration the rapper. I make a beat and I try to make it just sound tight to me, and I don’t think of like a certain rapper rapping over it. Like two days ago I was making a beat and recording a new track for Pep on his new album and was like, “Man, I really like this beat, but you just went way too crazy with it.” (Laughs.) I think that happens quite a bit. So I just try to do what I do best and have fun with it, and then I will play it for whoever I think would sound best over it.

P- When I noticed in your bio I noticed that you have worked with a lot of people, such as a lot of the members of Hieroglyphics. Who, besides Sincere, is your favorite person to work with and why?

N- Besides Sincere I would definitely have to say Sunspot Jonz from Living Legends. (Laughs.) He’s a character man, that’s for sure. He would be a good stand up comedian. He’s very loud and out there, and he just does not care. I would say that if he came in here right now he would already be talking to half the people in the bar, banging on the bar trying to get a free drink from the bartender. Just making a scene, but it’s all in fun. He is definitely a good dude to be around. He’s one of those people that when you first meet him he is already your best friend. He’s one of those people that are definitely good to be in the studio with.

P- Do you have any solo albums of just instrumental beats? Or have you only done stuff with other people?

N- I’ve only done stuff with other people, but I will have an instrumental album out in April called, “The Instrumental files.” It’s done but I’m just waiting on the design to be finished. But that will also be under Ineffable Music Groups.

P- How has the response been to the music you’ve done in the past? And what do you think the response will be to your music that is coming out in the future?

N- I think that the response from the work I have done with other people in the past has been really good but I’m definitely very unknown. And with Sincere I am really looking forward to finding out what people are going to think because it is such a different style than I am used to. But I have a really good feeling that it will be well received.

P- How did you get associated with Ineffable Music Groups and the Hieroglyphics crew?

N- I was actually in a group in Santa Cruz and they were putting on shows and putting me and my old group on shows, and as my old group started doing less and less, I just went on the path of doing stuff solo and since I was still friends with IMG it was a natural progression to join up with them. My connection with Hieroglyphics came from my old group doing a lot of shows with Pep Love. After seeing them around so much I kept giving them beat CDs and after being around them so much we became friends. And one time Pep ended up calling me and asked me to come over to his place, so I went there with my friend Igor, and Pep ended up playing me this track that he had recorded to one of the beats I had given him a long time ago, which luckily was available. (Laughs) And that ended up being the song, “Changes,” and Pep ended up giving that one away for free on Inauguration Day. And after that, just after being around him so much, we ended up becoming really close friends.

P- So what are your goals you hope to achieve with your music?

N- Honestly, I just want to make a living doing what I love to do. I think it’s very important to set goals, both short-term and long-term, but for me it’s nothing crazy. I just want to live in a decent house and make a decent living doing what I love to do and be stress free.

P- Well, I think you are going to be able to obtain that goal. Thank you very much for giving me the time to interview you and Sincere. I hope to hear from you guys soon and be sure to keep us up to date on what is going on with your album release.

New Stevie Joe (LIVEWIRE) - BEAMER, BENZ, OR BENTLEY

2010-03-04T10:27:00.000-08:00

Check out new song from Oakland Rapper Stevie Joe-"BEAMER,BENZ OR BENTLEY(FREESTYLE)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/73291741867dbe35/

iLL-Literacy x Blind I For the Kids presents "Doyoudonotsee?" a Collaborative Music Project

2010-03-04T09:55:00.000-08:00

Check out the homies at Ill-Literacy... doing big shit once again... check out there sites for all the new info on what they are up to...

Site: http://see.ill-literacy.com
Song: http://see.ill-literacy.com/hear
Video: http://vimeo.com/9734230
Image: http://see.ill-literacy.com/image.jpg

Also, we're going to be at SXSW....
http://sxsw.ill-literacy.com

2eleven- The Redprint

2010-02-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

On the eve of The Blueprint III Tour starring Jay-Z & Young Jeezy and the invite to join the tour, 2Eleven decided to pay his respects to one of the greatest of all time by dropping The Redprint mixtape and take you along the ride.. Kicking off 2010 with this flaming hot mixtape, 2Eleven spits fire over your favorite Jay-Z tracks of the past. Backing up to where it all started with The Jigga Man, Reasonable Doubt, 2Eleven stamps his westcoast swag and gangsta reality all over this mixtape. Leading up to the drop date on 2/11 (February 11th) you'll also be in for a surprise when the Host Dj is announced. Check in with www.USDA2DAY.com for leaks and more press.

NEW VIDEO FROM HD AND G DIRTY- GAS ONE

2010-02-11T11:28:00.000-08:00

NEW SINGLE FROM PEANUT AND DEV THE PAPER CHASER FEATURING MATT BLAQUE

2010-01-18T18:14:00.000-08:00

CHECK OUT NEW SINGLE FROM PEANUT AND DEV THE PAPERCHASER FT MATT BLAQUE- SHE THE ONE

http://twiturm.com/ae7ao

IMG PRESENTS: DEAD PREZ, UMI, PEP LOVE, NIMA FADAVI

2010-01-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

Ineffable Music Group presents...
DEAD PREZ x UMI x PEP LOVE x NIMA FADAVI
February California tour

Show dates & info below. Facebook event links for each individual show also included below.

Thursday February 11th
@ Downtown Brew (San Luis Obispo, CA)
1119 Garden St. - Ages 16 and up
Tickets @ http://www.downtownbrew.com
Facebook event link: http://tinyurl.com/ybcejwy

Friday February 12th
@ 4th & B w/Murs & Phife Dawg (San Diego, CA)
345 B St. - Ages 21 and up

Saturday February 13th
@ The Catalyst (Santa Cruz, CA)
1011 Pacific Ave. - Ages 16 and up
Tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/yk5hrlv
Facebook event link: http://tinyurl.com/yddw2tw

Sunday February 14th
@ Shattuck Down Low (Berkeley, CA)
2284 Shattuck Ave. - Ages 21 and up
Tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/ykykbt8
Facebook event link: http://tinyurl.com/ycolb6f

Dead Prez:

Dead Prez is an American underground political hip hop duo composed of stic.man and M-1. They are known for their confrontational style combined with socialist and pan-Africanist lyrics. These lyrics tend to focus on revolution, veganism, institutional racism, critical pedagogy, police, capitalism, education, prison systems, religion, activism against governmental repression, and corporate control over the media, especially hip-hop record labels. Dead Prez made their stance clear on their first album, declaring on the lead song, "I'm a African" that the group is "somewhere between N.W.A. and P.E."

www.deadprez.com
www.bossupbu.com

UMI:

UMI from P.O.W./PEOPLE’S ARMY/RBG FAM was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. His rebellious nature helps remind people everyday that their true independence is still waiting to be claimed. He continues to show listeners that music can be used not only to get money, but also to mobilize and motivate the people. UMI is a creative musician with an insightful sound that has been practicing and performing since 8 years old. He has brought forth numerous works with Prisoners of War and The People’s Army/RBG FAM (Dead Prez) and now introduces his solo works.

www.umirbg.com

Pep Love:

Pep Love, rapper and founding member of the legendary Oakland, California-based underground hip hop collective Hieroglyphics. As a teenager, he partnered with fellow DJ/producer Jay-Biz to create the group, The Prose. The Prose was later incorporated into Hieroglyphics in 1995. In 2001, he released his debut solo album, Ascension. Pep has over a decade of touring and music under his belt and is widely recognized as a lyrical monster. Pep Love is preparing to release is highly anticipated sophomore album, The Reconstruction.

www.peplovemusic.com
www.hieroglyphics.com

Nima Fadavi:

Nima Fadavi heads the class of new generation Bay Area producers. Exemplifying a blue collared work ethic, he has recently landed production on projects with Andre Nickatina, The Grouch, Pep Love, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Sunspot Jonz. Renowned for his relentless promotion and versatile production style, Nima Fadavi has been creating a frantic buzz positioning himself as a regular on the West Coast live performance circut. Juggling several projects at a time including his untitled solo debut album, Nima Fadavi has accumulated an impressive array of original production.

www.nimafadavibeats.com

CAMPA (THE CATARACS) - SHORT STORIES

2010-01-18T17:24:00.000-08:00

CHECK OUT THESE SONGS BY CAMPA... FREE DOWNLOAD... HE IS ALSO A "DOUCHEBAG"

http://limelinx.com/files/18abb925067895fd23d33c5b2f0a90cb

Short Stories by Campa

1. But I Ain't Talkin' Bout A Woman

This song is about the word "Bitch".

2. One Bedroom Apartment

This song is about being alone.

3. I'm A Pussy 4 Her Pussy

This song is about a boy who wants a girl.

NEW VIDEO FROM LIL RUE AND LIL BLOOD- SNITCH FOOD

2010-01-17T17:35:00.000-08:00

Lil Rue & Lil Blood - Snitch Food [Music Video] from VHNP on Vimeo.

NEW Young Murph CD!!!!!!!! Download NOW!!!!!

2010-01-14T14:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.mediafire.com/?llozwfznqzy

Stik Gilatine- The Fly Guy (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2010-01-13T17:01:00.000-08:00

Check out this CD from San Jose artist Stiik Gilatine... 408 STAND THE FUCK UP!!!

http://www.rapswag.com/2010/01/12/stik-gilatine-the-fly-guy-free-album-download/

Diary of a Hollywood DOuchebag invades the BAY AREA!!!

2010-01-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

New Malki Mixtape

2010-01-09T19:33:00.000-08:00

Download the newest shit from Malike from Berkeley, CA!!!! Fasssttt!!!!

http://www.theremixonline.com/

Who was the biggest Douchebag of 2009?

2009-12-26T22:31:00.000-08:00

A. Tiger Woods

B. Joseph Ruzer

C. Bobby Weiss

D. Pick your own Douche

Please go vote at:

DOAHD Facebook Fan Page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/DOAHD/143608174243?ref=nf

Douchebag Holiday Pics from Berkeley,CA

2009-12-26T22:25:00.001-08:00

Lil Rue and HD of Livewire Records Coming Soon

2009-12-26T22:03:00.000-08:00

New Shit droppin' real soon... Make sure you check out these Douchebag Supporters and affiliates...

2010 year of the Douchebags... We out here...

Seasons Greetings from B O B

2009-12-26T21:58:00.000-08:00

NYE 2010 Devin the Dude in Berkeley

2009-12-11T21:10:00.000-08:00

NYE 2010
DEVIN THE DUDE
Very limited $20 Sold OUT
Very limited $25 tix at http://ineffablerecords.inticketing.com

Reserve a booth - get 8 tickets to the show, a private booth and a bottle of top-shelf liquor with chasers/mixers plus a Devin The Dude autographed poster... reserve a booth for your party at http://ineffablerecords.inticketing.com

2009 is rapidly coming to a close and what better way to bring in the New Year then with Devin the Dude's classic songs and melodic flow. Based in the intimate setting of the Shattuck Downlow in Berkeley, the New Year will be brought in by Mr. Devin himself and the festivities will feature a balloon drop, champagne toast, and several very special guests. This event is expected to sell out and limited pre-sale tickets are available. Start your New Year off proper with Devin the Dude and friends.

Devin the Dude:
Known more for blunts and beer than bullets and bling, Devin the Dude has kept a smile on Hip Hop's face while most of his peers have opted for a menacing scowl. Possessing the rare ability to inject humor, sex and substance in each of his rhymes, Devin has carved his own unique niche in rap music, becoming everybody's favorite guilty pleasure in the process. Devin, who has worked with blockbuster artists like Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Andre 3000, Dr. Dre and Raphael Saadiq, released his fifth studio album, LANDING GEAR, on October 7, 2008.

Also performing:
Sincere
Of Italian Samoan decent, Sincere grew up in the streets of infamous Watsonville California, home of Martenillies apple cider, strawberries, low riders and severe gang violence. Showcasing a versatile flow with poetic lyricism he posses the unique ability to evoke raw emotion. Powered by one of the deepest voices in the game Sincere has successfully completed a mixtape with DJ Vlad the Butcher, as well as an all original production self titled, solo project. Seamlessly blending artist responsibilities and business savvy Sincere decided to take control of his career and co-founded the Ineffable Music Group. With an emphasis on the live experience Sincere is a regular on the live performance circuit representing the new generation of independent spirit. His latest release, comes as a highly anticipated collaboration album with producer Nima Fadavi entitled "The Calm Before the Storm". Set for an early fall release it will feature a sound best described as a catalog of Carnage, with guest appearances by Pep Love of the Hieroglyphics and R-Mean. For more information, upcoming shows, exclusive interviews and new music visit therealsincere.com.

Getting Money, Jason featuring San Quinn,Diezel Boss,Dasha

2009-12-11T21:06:00.000-08:00

DOAHD MUSIC VIDEO

2009-12-08T11:19:00.000-08:00

Check out the Music Video we did... this is a great look into the lives of the 2 Hollywood Douchebags...

check out the video....

* NEW * SOULS OF MISCHIEF

2009-12-08T10:55:00.000-08:00

Check out this video from the Souls of Mischief Album, Montezuma's Revenge....

Check out fellow Douchebag Lucki STa

2009-12-08T10:50:00.000-08:00

Born Dionte D. Mckenzie on March 17, 1982, Lucki Sta, a Berkeley, California native was raised in Richmond, California. As an aspiring artist he set out to create music that illustrated who he is as a person. Lucki Sta’s music is best described as “Urban Soul Rap. His interest in music peaked at age eleven, when he realized that there was a divine process in creating good, relevant music. However, despite his love and admiration for it, he put music on the back burner as he experienced some life changing events. He rekindled his flame with music and began pursuing music aggressively in 2007.

His style of music evolves from his native culture, personal experiences and influences, and inevitably his environment. Music provides the perfect platform for self expression that may otherwise be misinterpreted or misunderstood. He does not acknowledge limits when he touches the mic and simply vocalizes the thoughts that occupy his mind. The absence of limits fills a void and from this fulfillment, evolved an unfounded love and appreciation for music and the freedom it provides.

From featuring on songs with E-40 and doing shows alongside some of the most influential artists in the Bay Area, to developing his own entertainment company: FAM BAM ENTERTAINMENT. Lucki Sta is making significant progress as not only a rapper, but a talented entertainer. The future of Lucki Sta, the artist is very promising as his style is vastly different from any other artist. His debut mixtape album, RUNWAY FLY, released July 2009 provides a sample of what is to come, and is a clear illustration of the artist and his work. However, it is only a preview to the Album titled RISE & SHINE, due in March 2010. Lucki Sta is the entertainer to watch. He cannot be categorized as a “rapper” because he has pushed limits into non-existence.

DOAHD visits SACRAMENTO aka MACKRAMENTO, CA....

2009-12-08T10:25:00.000-08:00

In Novemeber the Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag guys visited the City of Sacramento... be on the lookout for more future work with Big Hollis, Lace Leno, Boobie, and $ignz... we also caught up with other fellow douchebags Lil Rue from Livewire Records and Dubb 20. Dubb 20 "Just a Rap" Music Video coming soon... Here are some pics from our adventures..

R.A. The Rugged Man (Feat. Hell Razah, JoJo Pellegrino & Blaq Poet) - Posse Cut

2009-12-08T10:21:00.001-08:00

Check out this music video... these guys are mos def douchebags.. 100 percent.. please enjoy.. LOL

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag Official Music Video

2009-11-23T07:43:00.000-08:00

You don’t need to go all the way to LA to know a Hollywod Douchebag. You could be straight up in the middle of the Ozarks and if you look hard enough (or not even hard at all) you’ll likely find a namedropper, shittalker, or hot-air-blower ready and willing to tell you why they’re the next best thing and all about slipping you some of that Gentleman’s Kool-Aid. But have no fear, Ozarkians! Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag is arriving! Think of it as a Flight of the Concords meets From G’s to Gentsmeets LOX videos from the Bad Boy era (awwwwwwwwkward in sooooo many ways right now). Me likes where this is going. Give it a whirl!

New Music from iLL- Literacy

2009-11-17T12:18:00.000-08:00

Check out our homies iLL-Literacy.

iLL-Literacy Releases First Chapter Of Three-Part iB4the1

Short on attention span but long in ultra-creative, psychedelic rhymes, Oakland trio iLL-Literacy has some ambitious plans for the next few months. iLL-Lit is aiming to reshape not only the way that music is made but the way it’s distributed. Emcees Drizzleton, Dahlak, and N.I.C. are gearing up for the first of three release dates for their new album iB4the1.1 (pronounced I Before The 1, Chapter 1). Confused? Don’t be. It’s just the future.

iLL-Literacy will be releasing iB4the1 in three chapters. The first, Chapter 1, will be released on November 17. Because iLL-Literacy believes that traditional means of marketing and distribution have become obsolete, they are releasing all three chapters for free on their website (www.ill-literacy.com). In an effort to further obliterate the mold, iLL-Lit has partnered with street fashion legend C+ Jewelry to create USBiLL (pronounced “Us Be iLL”), a line of custom limited edition flash drives. A convenient and reusable alternative to CDs, USBiLL will be the primary physical form of the complete iB4the1 trilogy of releases.

iB4the1 may be their debut “album,” but the members of iLL-Literacy have known each other since birth and it shines through on their tracks. They boast a fully formed vision and aesthetic that few groups, especially young groups, can match. When asked about iB4the1, Drizzleton described it as an epic. He postulates that the ideal listening context for Chapter 1 would be on “either a short car drive…or upon the back of a spiny-toothed wombat in Africa, while watching Planet Earth on mute.”

In case you were somehow still worried that the iLL-Literate trio was lacking in ambition, allow Dahlak to describe Chapter 1: “Despite its brevity, .1 is grand in its effort to bridge sampled voice and original instrumentation, experimental music and hip-hop narrative. The sound of iLL-Literacy draws character from an unusual blend of influences, spanning funk, afro beat, alternative, soul and of course hip-hop. This is iLL-Lit before the start. The prequel to the saga. iLL-Lit before the One. Take that how you want.”

NEW MUSIC FROM PEANUT (MGM)

2009-11-16T20:07:00.000-08:00

CHECK OUT THE NEW SONG FROM PEANUT FEATURING BEEDA WEEDA...

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Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag

DOAHD behing the Music: Sincere (Ineffable Music Group)

DOAHD behing the Music: Ineffable Music Group

Lil Blood, HD, and Lil Goofy- Final Destination

Follow Joseph Ruzer on Twitter!!! THE Hollywood Douchebag

Cam'ron and Vado- Gettin Money Baby

Young Gully, Roach Gigz & Stik Gilatine- Sugar Coated and Watered Down

Heartfelt Clothing

JULY 31st DOAHD Party in SF.. "HOLLYWOOD STYLE"

DOAHD on Facebook

Dubb 20- 20/20 The Preview

Lil Rue- Ready or Not

Lil Rue/ DOAHD

Young Murph/ Spader Clothing

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag Presents: Ruzer in Miami Vol. 1

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag: Travels of Ruzer and Collins

Follow Joseph Ruzer on Twitter!!! THE Hollywood Douchebag

Douchebag Shoes- Eggplant and Cranberrys

Keak Da Sneak- Rims on Everything

Big Sean- High Rise

Douchebags on Twitter????

Gucci Mane ft. the Cataracs- Vibrator

Vado- Large on the Streets

Curren$y- King Kong

Music Video from the DOUCHEBAGS

Heartfelt x DOAHD coming real soon...

DOAHD live event in SF

Lil Rue- Self Made

HD ft Lil Rod - I Get Down

2eleven- Slow Down (remix)

Kafani- Cranberry Directed by Chris Morocco

Stunnaman ft Cryano- Never Find Love

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Check out these pics from the "epic" Douchebag events of May 2010

D. Willz- This How We Do It

DOAHD LIVE IN BERKELEY MAY 21st!!!!

DOAHD SHOOTS IN LOS ANGELES

DOAHD SHOOTS IN LOS ANGELES

DOAHD x 2Eleven pics from Video Shoot

Check Out New Mixtape from 2Eleven- The Hard Drive

Check out New Mixtape from Peanut and Dev- We Active

GMK ft Royce the Choice and Young Murph the Kidd "Yesterday was Nice

May 16th Show in Santa Monica!!!

DOAHD Disturbing the PEACE!!!

DOAHD filming at Berkeley High School

DOAHD Goes to School

Pics from the DOAHD Set

Young Jeezy ft Plies- Lose My Mind

Stunnaman- Glitter

J Stalin ft 2Eleven and G Malone- Stop My Shine

RIP GURU

***NEW MUSIC*** Sliggitay- J.A.P.

Cam'ron ft. Vado- Ric Flair

Young Murph Live at the Waterfront- March 2010

DOAHD Live SF Show Video!!!!

211- Show Me What You Got Freestyle

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moving mean out here...

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DOuchebags....

MAY 21st ZANZIBAR in SANTA MONICA.....YOUNG MURPH THE KIDD AND DIARY OF A HOLLYWOOD DOUCHEBAG WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE!!

DOAHD Will be performing 5/21/2009 in Berkeley at the Shattuck Downlow

New Video from Stunna featuring Gata - Paper don't fold no mo

DOAHD Official Video

On Location with J Stalin/ 211/ G Malone

211- Where I'm From Directed By Jonathan Singer-Vine

SXSW 2010

Joell Ortiz (Feat. Jim Jones) - Nissan, Honda, Chevy

2Eleven- The Redprint (Free Download)

DJ Greg Street X The Cataracs - I Thought They Were Black

*** NEW VIDEO FROM LIL HYFE FT. LEE MAJORS AND KLEET THE BANGER- POUR UP***

Stunna ( The Pack) - Legendary

INTERVIEW WITH NIMA FADAVI AND SINCERE (via www.d-structured.com)

New Stevie Joe (LIVEWIRE) - BEAMER, BENZ, OR BENTLEY

iLL-Literacy x Blind I For the Kids presents "Doyoudonotsee?" a Collaborative Music Project

2eleven- The Redprint

NEW VIDEO FROM HD AND G DIRTY- GAS ONE

NEW SINGLE FROM PEANUT AND DEV THE PAPER CHASER FEATURING MATT BLAQUE

IMG PRESENTS: DEAD PREZ, UMI, PEP LOVE, NIMA FADAVI

NEW MUSIC Sliggitay- J.A.P.

* NEW VIDEO FROM LIL HYFE FT. LEE MAJORS AND KLEET THE BANGER- POUR UP*

Lil Rue and HD of Livewire Records Coming Soon

* NEW * SOULS OF MISCHIEF

Diary of a Hollywood Douchebag Official Music Video