New Ya Boy - I Don’t Give a Fuck [AUDIO]
So Ya Boy’s mixtape I’m about to Murda This Shit was supposed to be released yesterday. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. I’ve been assured that it’s coming this week so keep your eyes open for it. I’ve got a new track from the tape today called I Don’t Give a Fuck. I like the track but it [...]
Snoop Continues the Johnny Cash Look
The success continues. After we chose Snoop Dogg’s new single, it seems that Snoop is really running with the decision. The Doggfather recently recorded a remix of a Young Buck and Outlawz called Riding Down the Freeway. The fact that Snoop is recoding a remix isn’t news, it’s the outfit he’s wearing. Check below for [...]
The Game - Pain ft. Keyshia Cole [AUDIO]
Whoa this came out of nowhere! So a new Game track leaked today called Pain featuring Keyshia Cole. It’s a summertime heater. I have no idea if this is going to be on L.A.X. or if it was an authorized leak. All I can say is the record is superb and I can’t wait to [...]
West Coast Artists Need Business Plans
I love starting businesses. It’s my hobby. Some work, some don’t. You would be surprised how much money you can get selling a fledgling business with potential. One thing this has taught me is the importance of a business plan. Those who fail to plan, should plan to fail.
I see a lot of [...]
New Damani Video: Damn
Rap News Blog just posted this new Damani video entitled Damn. Like damn near everything Damani does, it’s superb. Check it below and drop you comments.
It’s on iTunes: Turf Talk Ft E-40 - I’m Mannish [AUDIO]
So E-40 just put out the second installment of the Sic Wid It Umbrella series called The Machine. I was talking with producer Infra Red about the CD and he let me know that he produced the third single from the album called I’m Mannish by Turf Talk and E-40. Infra Red has been on [...]
Ya Boy 100 Bars of Death Video
Tight Video. Check out KushTV for more Ya Boy video! This is just the kind of street video the West Coast needs. It’s obviously not big budget, but its quality music and it tells a compelling story! Music produced by Infra Red
Lyay.net Chooses Snoop’s Next Single!!
Success. After being open for a little more than one month, Lyay.net has had an official and measurable impact on popular music. If you recall, March 6th 2008, we wrote a post called: Snoop Would be Crazy NOT to Service Country Stations With My Medicine. Long story short, we discussed how Snoop Dogg should send [...]
Ya Boy - Murder this Shit [AUDIO]
So Ya Boy has a new mixtape coming out 4/20/08 called I’m Bout to murder this shit. Producer Infra Red sent over the intro track just minutes ago and we’ve got it up for you. Be sure to check out Infra Red’s and Ya Boy’s on MySpace and keep it locked on Lyay for the [...]
Lessons to the New West from Ego Trippin
So Ego Tripping has been out for a month and people have had a chance to digest the album with its strengths and weaknesses. Some aspects work very well, some didn’t. New West artists can learn from this album if they play close attention. Below I’ve compiled three main observations from Ego Trippin.
Take chances [...]



