You could call Bambu an anarchist, but truthfully, he’s simply putting his nouns and verbs down for a cause he feels is worth fighting for. And I’m not talking fisticuffs in a sleazy bar fight. How appetizing does marching to the state capital with a case of Molotov cocktail and a round of bullets to wash the aftermath down sound to you? Read the rest of this entry »

Just because music is basically free nowadays doesn’t mean you can’t still give back to Hip-Hop. Here’s one small way you can chip in to a very worthy cause that uses our favorite art form to make a positive impact on the community. It’ll make you feel better about the twenty albums you downloaded this week, I promise. Read the rest of this entry »

Bambu bring his Flipino P.S.A. to visual life in at Venice Pier’s Temple Street Market, located in Echo Park. Directed by Estevan Oriol, the beautifully shot clip vividly details the blue-collar sector that earns it pay by providing the community with proper nourishment for the body and the mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Comedy, Auto-Tune and The Office are not necessarily the first things that come to mind when one thinks of our favorite Left Coast freedom fighter, Bambu, but they combine like Voltron on “Rashida Jones,” the latest release off his new collaborative project with Geo of the Blue Scholars, Prometheus Brown And Bambu Walk Into A Bar. Read the rest of this entry »

Frank151′s latest chapter is dedicated to the hardened and proud culture of the Philippines and Bambu gladly stepped in to be their musical ambassador this go ’round. His personalized dissertation, “Fish,” finds the Native Gunner giving a rawer-than-sushi report on the harsh realities swept under the rug by your local news channel. Read the rest of this entry »

Swag. Sex appeal and marketability. Producer credits. All the above have become liabilities masked as proprietary essentials to blow up in rap music. I ain’t buying it. TSS ain’t having it. And Rocky Rivera refuses to sell it or give away. Already proficient in the art of LP-making with her 2010 self-titled debut landing a coveted spot in stores, the Cali-bred lyricist is challenging the pop culture standard and slipping it poison for supper with her new tape, Pop Killer. Read the rest of this entry »

As “Just(Us)” began, I could feel the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Just by sending a sample of a little girl reciting the Pledge of Allegiance crackling through my headphones, Bambu and DJ Phatrick turned something familiar to anyone who’s spent time in a classroom into an eerie, haunting introduction. Read the rest of this entry »

Usually, our brother Bambu delivers political punchlines, leaving listeners with a full course meal to digest as a result. But for Drums & Ammo’s “U Funnystyle,” Bam takes an animated, rambling wreck approach with his words. 6Fingers’ production might be the cause since the beat has a bouncy, hard-hitting appeal with every instrument from the beatsmith’s tool belt being put to use. Read the rest of this entry »

Bambu must have “fearless” tattooed inside his eyelids because he’s always dabbling in topics most rappers wouldn’t dare to tackle out of worry of being blacklisted or shunned before they have a chance to make it big. Last month, he informed the bulk of us that March was indeed Women’s History Month and Read the rest of this entry »

One of Bambu’s many strengths as an emcee is the ability to provoke emotion.The plainspoken power in his words is special, and whether his aim is to make the listener raise a fist to the sky or reflect on violence in the home, the man consistently hits straight in the gut. Adele has the same ability, and “Someone Like You” is a great example. Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to constantly penning highly-charged declarations that move the mind, body and soul, Bambu also churns out great videos. Gearing up for a revolution and to re-release his 2009 opus …exact change… to a remastered and boosted treasury, the special, limited edition project will feature a eight-track bonus disc like a Stereo 8 and to set it off, Bam and Strong Arm Steady’s Krondon are staring you down, making you uncomfortable right where you stand. Read the rest of this entry »

If some rappers can represent virtual unreality 24/7, how about giving an artist who represents the real some burn for a change? Bambu owns his dual-citizenship as keyholder to both the Philippines and The City of Angels and together with DJ Muggs, he’s down for some soul assassination on the lyrical tip with a heaping platter of food for thought on Los Angeles, Philippines. You either ride with them or collide with them, folks. Read the rest of this entry »

Because my version of Hip-Hop still packs a pistol for revolutionary purposes, we’re proud to highlight two tremendous tracks by Bambu and Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick. Both songs will be featured on Trackstar’s upcoming mixtape, Pressure, where music and Molotovs will come together in the name of civil disobedience done to a beat. Read the rest of this entry »

After weeks of buildup, A3C is set to kick off tonight & we’ll be hosting our West Stage with performances by TiRon, Diz Gibran, El Prez, Rocky Rivera, Ayomari, Pac Div, DaVinci, Surf Club and a whole bunch of other folks. So if you’re in Atlanta right now, take your ass down to The Masquerade and come holla!

Special shout out to Fadia Kader & the whole Perfect Attendance crew.

In addition to golden thought-provoking, rebellion raps, Bambu is now a perfect four for four with his videos from …paper cuts... This particular episode finds the Native Gunner rolling with the Stunt Squad in the cleanest of rides and planning the grand scheme with Chace Infinite. Read the rest of this entry »