Freddie Gibbs - Str8 Killa No Filla (Mixtape)
As one of Fred's earliest supporters--before all the blogs/sites/mags/industry jump on the bandwagon--the SWTBRDS fam is proud to see Gibbs Family (Fred, Josh, Archie, & Lambo) drop kick the rap scene with no nonsense hardcore music, forcing folks to accept that all that glitz & glamour aint shit.
Download the new mixtape right now, and cop the EP Str8 Killa.

DJ Muggs & Bambu collabo? Soul Assassins x Native Guns?
via [24kmilkcrate.com]

EvenOdds - Grind House (Mixtape)
The homies EvenOdds (Money Alwayz & D.E.O.) just dropped a new mixtape. Hit the link above to download.

The good folks at Blind I For The Kids dropped a dope compilation album called Quality>Quantity earlier this week featuring all new original music by artists such as: F.A.M.E., House Shoes & Danny Brown, Noahdeeakili & Sulaiman, Onra, The Bangerz, & many more.
Of course, we've chosen to feature an exlcusive cut by DaVinci called "Runnin Wit Us" produced by Merk S. Villain. Be sure to download the entire compilation here.
New Freddie Gibbs video for "The Ghetto" off his upcoming mixtape, Str8 Killa No Filla. Catch him live in LA on Saturday at Spaceland alongside SWTBRDS' own, DaVinci.

Album cover of the year?
Tags: Mixtape, So Cal, Instrumentals

We're a week late on posting this (a week is like a year in terms of internet time), but SF's True Clothing dropped a new 4/20 pack that includes a dope mixtape featuring DaVinci.
The mixtape, Fly The Friendly Skies, was put together by our good friends Get.Live.Ro and DJ Boogie Brown from Get.Live.SF. You can download the mix at Mixcrate, or yodel at one of them on Twitter for a hard copy. (I'm pretty sure the True packs are sold out at this point.)
B+C Radio Episode 002: Space.Mind.Grind (Mixed by Max Kane & Teeko)
LA's Beats + Crates just dropped the 2nd installment of their B+C Radio series, curated by J1 aka The Deer. For the series' latest mix, SF's Max Kane & Teeko (of 4OneFunk and F.A.M.E.) have rounded up some of the hottest new funk, soul, and hip-hop music out on the scene.

The Jealous Guys are a young Bay Area duo consisting of 20 year old Ayinde & 19 year old Casa. They recently dropped their first mixtape, and it's clear these two young bucks have potential.
DaVinci and StreetMedia (DJ Ammbush & E.L.S.) stopped by the Distortion 2 Static studio in downtown San Francisco the other night to film these quick promo spots for Top Billin. The show will sell out. Buy your tickets now!
Bonus: Download the 2 songs above, both featured on Rock The Dub's 4th Anniversary compilation The Four Horsemen.
Tags: News, StreetMedia, Bay Area, Mixtape, DaVinci, SWTBRDS, Drums & Ammo, Ammbush

DJ Boogie Brown of SF's Get Live click is set to release his latest mix, paying homage to the numerous musical talents who have passed away, as well as the artists and music with whom they've continued to influence.
Visit his Mixcrate page for more info. Shout out to Ro for putting us on this.
Btw, Shortkut and Jazzy Jeff be cosigning it, so you know it's good!

Today, we celebrate the life and achievements of MLK.
As a bonus, DJ Haylow is sharing his Influence N Inspiration mixtape in dedication to Dr. King. Download here.

DJ B.Cause - Playin Kinda Ruff (The Troutman Legacy)
The 4OneFunk veteran drops a quintessential Zapp & Roger mixtape. Brothers Roger, Terry, and Larry Troutman would be proud.
Download the mix above, but we suggest purchasing a high-quality CD copy directly from B.Cause himself over here.

DJ Shortkut - James Brown Tribute Set @ Good Foot
It's been three years since we lost the godfather of soul, James Brown, but his legacy and music lives on. A couple of weeks ago we had the one and only DJ Shortkut grace us with a special James Brown tribute set at our weekly event Good Foot.
Every week Distortion 2 Static, Good Company, and SWTBRDS presents Good Foot -- a weekly party that's all about connecting with creative people who grind on the daily to elevate themselves and their communities. Ease into your weekend at a stylish new venue, and relax your mind with an eclectic crowd who will always make you feel welcome.

The Spliff LA Presents: Taste Buds Vol. 2 - Mixed by Val The Vandle
Val and his squad at The Spliff LA dropped this mixtape over the summer. The tape includes a mix of up-and-comers and vets, from Nipsey Hu$$le to The Luniz.
If you didn't get it then, download it now! Also, check out his recent interview on End Of The Block.

Freddie Gibbs - Labels Trying To Kill Me (Mixtape)
Gibbs, DJ Skee, & The Smoking Section drop 80+ tracks of rap music. Peep game.
Our old friend Josh The Goon, aka the Menace from Venice, shot us the new Freddie Gibbs infomercial for his latest mixtape, The Labels Tryin To Kill Me!
At about 0:58 seconds in it transitions into Fuck Rap II, a song we debuted first back in July.

DJ Khalil - GTA Chinatown Wars Beat Tape
Soul Assassins dropped this ill DJ Khalil beat tape yesterday. Worth the download!
Tags: Mixtape, So Cal, Instrumentals

Stash Magazine & DJ Arts Academy Present: Now U Know! Volume One - Mixed by DJ Strategy
The good folks over at Stash Magazine & DJ Arts Academy dropped a new mixtape, available for free on Stash Online.
The mix features songs by DaVinci & StreetMedia, and also a diverse lineup of artists including by U-N-I, Ras Kass, Trackademicks, Lyrics Born, Beetiki, Dex Beats, REL, San Quinn, Xzibit, & more.
Tags: StreetMedia, Bay Area, Mixtape, So Cal, DaVinci, Drums & Ammo, Ammbush, AL JIEH!

E.L.S. of StreetMedia - New West (produced by Veterano)
The homie Veterano recently dropped a new project called The Latest & Greatest, Vol. 1. The project features recent releases with artists such as Planet Asia, Slaughterhouse, Kool G. Rap, Chace Infinite, Ras Kass, Roccet, and Sweetbreads' own E.L.S. (the vocal half of StreetMedia).
Download the mixtape at Stash Magazine.
Tags: StreetMedia, Bay Area, Mixtape, So Cal

Manifest Presents - Noise In The Hood: Mixed by DJ Ammbush
Ammbush (one of our resident masterminds) just dropped a new mixtape with Manifest, all while juggling new projects on SWTBRDS with his Drums & Ammo cohorts.
Show the Oakland Fader DJ some love, and download this early 90's throwback tape featuring songs by Too Short, Ice Cube, Eric B. & Rakim, Compton's Most Wanted, Tony Tone Toni, Kool G Rap, & more.
Full tracklist after the jump.
Tags: Mixtape, Drums & Ammo, Ammbush
REL of Distortion 2 Static is dropping his instrumental album Orchestration on July 27th. Get it next week!
Tags: Bay Area, Mixtape, Instrumentals

Terry Urban & Gold Coin Present - Southerngold (Mixtape)
Even after Santigold's label tried to shut it down...ha. Gold Coin wins (and Terry Urban).
For those of you who missed the previous post, this is a mixtape of Santigold & dirty south remixes brought to you by Terry Urban and our family at GC.

The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs
We've been posting a lot on Freddie Gibbs lately, for good reason. Check the old posts, and download this mixtape he put out through TSS.
Shout out to the homie Josh The Goon for sending this to us. We posted an early exclusive leak he produced that's on the mixtape. He got beats!
Our bredren at Gold Coin are dropping a mixtape with Terry Urban. The tape is a mash-up of Dirty South and Santigold...should be interesting.
Terry Urban & Gold Coin Present: SouthernGold will be available for free download on June 1st @ the GC blog and The Press Play Show.

This new DaVinci track featuring San Quinn and Matt Blaque off his upcoming mixtape is classic Bay Area rider music. (Thorobred till I'm dead.)
And look out for his his official album, The Day The Turf Stood Still, coming out soon on Sweetbreads Creative Collective.
Rate the song at The Bay Is Back.

DJ Revolution Presents: Malcom & Martin - Movement Music
The Wake Up Show's DJ Revolution mixes a collection of the most classic of classic breaks. Interspersed within the mix are songs by newcomers Malcom & Martin (Styliztik Jones and KB iMean).
Via [Soul Assassins]

Brilliance Makes Billions II - BMB
There's a lot going on in Bay Area hip-hop...way more than you'd think if you only followed certain trends, blogs/mags, etc.
Rae Rosero and his click, otherwise known as BMB (Beautiful Music, Baby), drop their latest mixtape, Brilliance Makes Billions II. Featuring some of your fav beats to come out in recent years ("They Know"), the East Bay crew's mixtape delivers.

T.I.M.E. - Finale (mixed by King Most)
Bay Area DJ don King Most mixes a collection of songs by Detroit emcee Finale. Stay up to date w/Most at his new blog.

URB Magazine features our latest Sweetbreads Creative Collective release, "Adrian Champion Presents: Stars & Stripes - The White Stripes Reimagined."
Read it here.
Tags: Adrian Champion, Mixtape


Head over to Adrian Champion's personal blog to check out The Making of Stars & Stripes Pt.1 where he posts the 2 original songs, and then flipped version.
In Pt.1 he features the song "Got Yourself A Cannon," a blend of The White Stripes' "Cannon" and Jay-Z's "The Takeover."
Tags: News, Adrian Champion, Mixtape, SWTBRDS

Mista B & B.Cause Present: Record Haterz
Mista B & B.Cause of San Francisco's now legendary 4OneFunk DJ crew release an all vinyl mix of Bay Area rap classics and rarities. The mixtape features tracks by local dons San Quinn, E-40, Spice 1, Mac Dre, RBL Posse, 11/5, etc.
More info and full track listing after the jump!

Gold Coin & The Fingerbangerz Present: The Music Machine Mixtape
Our friends at Gold Coin and The Fingerbangerz dropped this mixtape not too long ago. The Music Machine is a party that Goldenchyld, Cutso, and the rest of the Fingerbangerz crew throw every month in downtown San Jose at Voodoo Lounge. If you haven't been to one, you're missing out!
Hit up Gold Coin and Fingerbangerz blog for some bloggin' goodness.

"Adrian Champion Present Stars & Stripes: The White Stripes Reimagined" is here!
More info and download info after the jump!
Tags: News, Adrian Champion, Mixtape, SWTBRDS
Adrian Champion's Stars & Stripes video trailer. More info after the jump!
Tags: News, Adrian Champion, Mixtape, SWTBRDS
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