Blockhead’s new album Free Sweatpants will be out January 18, 2019 on Backwoodz Studioz. The first single, “Kiss the Cook” teams him with his old partner in crime, Aesop Rock. The album also features Open Mike Eagle, Armand Hammer (ELUCID & billy woods), Homeboy Sandman, Breezly Brewin, TREE, Vic Spencer, Hemlock Ernst, and MarQ Spekt, amongst others. Backwoodz has some packages up for pre-order.
Rob Sonic’s long awaited Defriender is out now. Cuts & scratches by Mr. Dibbs. Background vocals by Milk Gold. Dave Correia absolutely killed it with the artwork.
It was recently the 25th anniversary of Del’s No Need for Alarm, and he chopped it up with David Ma and Nate LeBlanc for Wax Poetics’ inaugural podcast to recall the recording of the album.
Here are our recommended dates for placing your order for arrival by December 21, 2018. This is the last regular business day for delivery before the Christmas holiday.
For International Orders: Place orders by December 4, 2018.
Please factor in transit time and Customs delays.
For U.S. Orders: Place orders by December 14, 2018.
Please factor in transit time and weather delays.
These dates are for reference purposes only and are NOT a guarantee of arrival times.
Package theft occurs in every neighborhood. Please ship your package to a secure location where someone will be able to receive and/or sign for it.
This Saturday, the Life is Living Festival returns for a FREE celebration of Oakland. This is a people-powered, community-coordinated effort to model a more sustainable, compassionate, creative and just world for all. It is reflective of the beauty, struggle and spirit of our communities. Come dream, dance, create and play! Learn more about what to expect:
1. CAL SHAKES THEATER STAGE | FUTURISM: AFROS & BEYOND
Cal Shakes and Youth Speaks are teaming up to curate a theater stage celebrating FUTURISM: AFROS & BEYOND. With a pulsing through-line spun by DJ Slum B & MC’d by Lisa Evans, we’re featuring a mixtape of local artists conjuring liberatory futures through word, music, and movement.
12:00 pm | DJ Slum B & MC Lisa Evans | Theater Stage Opening 12:30 pm | Cal Shakes | black odyssey 12:50 pm | LAVEAU project | Laveau 1:10 pm | RYSE | Lead With Love 1:30 pm | Lower Bottom Playaz | Protection Shields 1:50 pm | TeAda Productions| Master of the Currents 2:10 pm | Dimensions Extensions | See Something, Do Something! 2:30 pm | Afro Urban Society | What Had Happened Was – Bakanal de Afrique 2:50 pm | Claudia Alick | The Revolution Will Be Accessible 3:10 pm | La Mezcla | Pachuquismo 3:30 pm | The Global Street Dance Masquerade| #AFRQM8 Dontuntrah
2. THE CRUCIBLE | ENTER A RAFFLE TO WIN A KIDS BIKE
Be sure to check out The Crucible for a chance to win these dope wheels! In addition, The Crucible will be hosting *free* hands-on activities like copper stamping and leather cuff making AND a kids’ bike raffle. You don’t want to miss this interactive, all ages experience.
3. MARKETPLACE | SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL OAKLAND ENTREPRENEUR
With holiday season around the corner, we got you covered with a Marketplace filled with local vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, artisanal soaps, essential oils, apparel, textiles and much more. Support your local Oakland entrepreneurs, creatives and makers!
They also have an IndieGoGo campaign to help to pay for the expenses associated with putting on the festival. Please donate here.
11th Annual Life Is Living Festival Saturday, October 13th De Fremery Park | 1651 Adeline Street West Oakland 10am-7pm FREE
It’s been 25th years(!) since 93 ’til Infinity came out, and the documentary,”Til Infinity” is releasing a special 25th Anniversary Limited Edition cassette-shaped USB. It is packed with the film, extended & deleted scenes, promos, shorts & production stills. Scoop on their site: www.tilinfinitydoc.com
Lyrics Born just released his 10th album featuring collaborations with Aloe Blacc, Del, Galactic & Kelly Finnigan, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na and Joyo Velarde. LB and his band are currently out on the road in support of the release. You can find the new album on his PledgeMusic site , which also has a lot of rarities and fun opportunities.
Hiero Day is this Monday. Tickets are $19.93 now (but go up on Monday). The festival returns to its 3rd Street location (entrance on 3rd & MLK) in Oakland near Jack London Square. In addition to music, there will also be a variety of food, vendors and a Kids’ Zone with reading every hour presented by Akira’s Book Club.
And it don’t stop…RSVP now for a free ticket to the after party presented by Wax Poetic x Beat Culture and hosted by Pep Love.