Jank comes up with another brilliant cover, this time an analog ipod.

Jonwayne’s Cassette 3 – the last in a trilogy of cassette releases – is the Marion Morrison Mixtape, featuring Captain Murphy, Jeremiah Jae, Zeroh and Oliver the 2nd. Some of the beats are by Jonwayne, others recycled from the Gods of Rap. The original Cassette (R.I.P.) and Cassette 2 were both cassette releases only. This time around there is a free download of the album. The cassette version is slightly expanded, containing a bonus track. Running time: 37 mins. Mastered by Daddy Kev. Artwork by Jeff Jank

Download | The Marion Morrison Mixtape (Zip)

About the title: Jonwayne’s real name is Jon Wayne. Marion Morrison is the real name of the Hollywood cowboy guy John Wayne, who took his screen name from Jonwayne’s great-great-great-great-great uncle. What comes around goes around.

straight copied from Stones Throw.

OBEY x COPE2 Collaboration from OBEY CLOTHING on Vimeo.

Shepard & COPE2 detail what lead to their collaboration.  Pieces from the collection available here.

RT: Cali’s @planetasia & @RasKass put their soul on ice with the visuals for “Kings” – http://bit.ly/1bdtaE3 S/O @Numonics on production!

A Fela Kuti celebration in both SF and LA featuring Tony Allen & Rich Medina. Click the flyer for more info/presale tickets.

Also, here is Art Don’t Sleep’s latest podcast featuring an Afrobeat mix by Rich Medina:

“The mix is a segment of an entire night of Jump N Funk at Martinez Gallery (RIP) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn from 5/17/03. Before Serato, and no CD’s, this is strictly analog Afro Heat for y’all. Love Afro Life!” – Rich Medina

Feat Josh Kalis, Karl Watson, Tommy Sandoval, Jordan Hoffart, Kellen James, Nick Tucker, Derrick Wilson,  & Larelle Gray…

Oooh, this 45 Live is shaping up to be a good one!  This Friday at Mighty SF.  Click flyer for tickets.

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Our folks at Artdontsleep have organized a slew of cool events for the next few weeks, starting with a free 4th of July Block Party in Grand Park.  Click the image for event info.

Art/Animation: Chris Gliebe

Atmosphere‘s new song “Bob Seger” is now streaming on Spotify. Click HERE to listen. (yes, you have to enter your email or sign in with Facebook to hear it).

On Tour This Summer

July 10, 2013 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
July 11, 2013 – Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
July 12, 2013 – Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
July 13, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV – Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan | Buy Tickets
July 14, 2013 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl | Buy Tickets
July 18, 2013 – Stateline, NV – Montbleu Outdoor Stage | Buy Tickets
July 19, 2013 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre | Buy Tickets
July 20, 2013 – Chula Vista, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheater | Buy Tickets
July 24, 2013 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
July 25, 2013 – Boise, ID – Idaho Center Amphitheater | Buy Tickets
July 26, 2013 – Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewery | Buy Tickets
July 27, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Salt Air | Buy Tickets
August 1, 2013 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom | Buy Tickets
August 2, 2013 – Kansas City, MO – Crossroads | Buy Tickets
August 3, 2013 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove | Buy Tickets
August 4, 2013 – Des Moines, IA, Simon Estes Amphitheater | Buy Tickets
August 8, 2013 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavilion | Buy Tickets
August 9, 2013 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summerstage Lot | Buy Tickets
August 10, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier @ Penn’s Landing | Buy Tickets
August 11, 2013 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion | Buy Tickets
August 14, 2013 – Richmond, VA – Pocahontas State Park | Buy Tickets
August 15, 2013 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues | Buy Tickets
August 16, 2013 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater | Buy Tickets
August 17, 2013 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
August 21, 2013 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle | Buy Tickets
August 22, 2013 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre | Buy Tickets
August 23, 2013 – Cocoa Beach, FL – Cocoa Riverfront Park | Buy Tickets
August 24, 2013 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Amphitheater | Buy Tickets

They’ll also be in Birmingham, AL on August 19th with Brother Ali and Get Cryphy. Buy Tickets.

CREAM OF BEAT
REUNION PARTY 2013 PART 1
4TH OF JULY WEEK CELEBRATION

Featuring Brooklyn’s Own & Hip-Hop Legend
SPECIAL ED
Performing Classics Hits “I Got It Made”, “I’m The Magnificent”,
“The Mission”, “Think About It” & More!
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The Bay’s own
THE WHORIDAS
Performing Classic Hits “Shot Callin Big Ballin”,
“Talkin About Bank” & More!

Featuring Music By PIRATE DJs…
MIND MOTION * IVAN * ROLO 1-3 * DARK MONEY

ALONG With Special Guests…
APOLLO * SHORTKUT (Video Mix) * FUZE
D-SHARP * BIG VON * DJ 4REAL (L.A.)

Hosted by: CHUY GOMEZ, FRAN BOOGIE, THE LOVE MOVEMENT, TRUE SKOOL, MR JE + More!

@ Mezzanine 444 Jesse St. San Francisco
BUY LIMITED EARLY BIRD & VIP TICKETS!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ http://ticketf.ly/136sOX6

All Early Bird Ticket Buyers will receive a FREE CREAM OF BEAT Reunion CD mixed by Mind Motion! CDs will be given out at the door.