F*ck with me.

Pause.

My favorite weekly in L.A. is The Do-Over on Sundays at Crane’s Tavern in Hollywood. Every Sunday, it’s free & the party starts at 2 p.m. and goes until you’re debating with your friends about who’s sober enough to drive.

What makes this shit volatile is its mix of music, ambiance and libations. The place is decked like a dusty, island dive, and the BBQ at the front is often just as packed as the dance floor in the back. Hosted by Stones Throw’s Aloe Blacc, guest DJs lace The Do with everything from roller skate funk to head-nodding bangers. But what really sets it off… what really drives it home…

Pic By Azul

…is the sangria. The crowd favorite. You buy it by the carafe, drink it straight with a straw, and wonder why you did so come sunset.

Recommendations for the day:

1. Bring women. Or you probably won’t get in. Period.
2. Get there early. Unless you enjoy waiting for upwards of an hour.
3. Don’t wear white. White-tees not allowed… and sangria be a-splashin.

This shit used to be the best-kept secret – back when the DJ booth was at the other end and you could move around adeptly – but now it’s just the best damn day with some of your favorite emcees and musicians milling about, carafe in hand.

If you live or are staying in the area, come give the girl a dap-and-dip, word to C. Bloom. I’ll be the chick by the yellow wall arguing with someone about Hip-Hop and winning. Always.

http://www.thedoover.net

Loosies

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Missy Elliott – Best, Best (Prod. By Danja)

LL Cool J Feat. The Dream – Baby

Mickey Factz – Machine Gun

Curren$y – Blown

Tyga Feat. Lil Wayne – I Am (iTunes Bonus)

Ya Boy – Shoebox

Fashawn – F.A.S.H.A.W.N (Prod by Soul Professa)

Boyz N Da Hood Feat. Lil Wayne – Mask On

T-Pain Feat. Flo-Rida – Wine Slow

Yung Joc – What’s Really Good

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