[NEW] Diz Gibran - "Dark End Of The Street"

Since the release of his Soon You'll Understand tape, Diz's buzz has been steadily increasing. Most recently, he opened for the Clipse at Club Nokia in downtown L.A. (footage of that coming soon). Diz N Moon are back with another heater for you, "Dark End Of The Street."

[DOWNLOAD HERE.]

Clipse Ticket Giveaway [Club Nokia L.A. 6/13]

So the folks over at Grassroots Productons have laced us with 3 pairs of tickets to pass out for the June 13 Clipse show at Club Nokia in Downtown LA. Also on the bill: Pac Div, Diz Gibran and Bobby Ray aka B.O.B.

So....lets do a trivia, shall we. You only have to answer 1 of the 3 questions correctly and you win a pair of tickets. Mad easy. Just email your answers to: hiphopofficial@gmail.com with the subject: CLIPSE TICKET GIVEAWAY. First 3 people to respond with right answers wins the tickets.

1. What label is B.O.B. signed to?
2. Who’s riding in the back seat on the cover of The Clipse’s Lord Willin album?
3. What’s the name of the crew that Pav Div, Diz Gibran, Blue Collar and Ben Kartwright belong to?

So what are you waiting for? Send those emails, win free tickets! GO!

[PHOTOS] Method Man x Redman in L.A.

Meth Tical and Funk Doc da Spot smashed LA last night at the Highlands. On top of the new joints off the Blackout! 2 album, you know they had to drop some of the classics from the 90's. In fact, when "Da Rockwilder" came on it completely destroyed the building. I think the Highlands might need to call in some contractors to rebuild that muthafucka.

Mad people were in attendance last night including Erick Sermon (who blessed the stage with "Music", The Rza (who tore it down with Meth doing "Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck With", Yo-Yo, Affion Crockett, DeRay Davis, Diz Gibran, Tri-State, Planet Asia, DJ Drama and of course, Gio Basicali. Method Man did his usual crowd surfing, Redman did his usual shit talking. Check the flicks and then hate yourself for missing such a dope show.

[MIXTAPE] Diz Gibran - "Soon You'll Understand"

Presented by Crooks & Castles. Produced by Moonshine. Intended for your eardrums.

I've been listening to it all morning, and it's doper than Amy Winehouse's blood stream.

GO GET IT RIGHT HERE.

L.A.U.S.D. Presents "Curly Tops and Nautica Jackets" (FREE DOWNLOAD)

The Los Angeles Unified Sound District presents a new project that reminds us of the golden days of Nautica Sport jackets (we all had one), and greasy ass hair. For me, it's high school. For you, maybe it was middle school. Maybe it was grammar school. Shit, it might even be pre-school for some of ya'll. Regardless, this album features a plethora of dope westcoast artists who you probably have heard of, including Blu, U-N-I, Pac Div, Diz Gibran, J*Davey, and more. Download it and stick it in your iPod.

[DOWNLOAD HERE.]

Vimby and Uponthingz Present : The New Classics Mixtape

Mario from VIMBY and Cook Classics put together a pretty dope mixtape for ya'll to ride to. They premiered the stream last week, and here's the official download. It features the likes of Pac Div, Sean P, and U-N-I, as well as some BONUS TRACKS from Diz Gibran, Fashawn, and the now legendary "Mass Appeal 2009 Remix."

[DOWNLOAD HERE.]

[NEW] Diz Gibran - "Stereo"

New Dizzy! This one appears on the VIMBY Mixtape that dropped last week as a stream, and drops Wednesday as a download. Bet your bottom dollar you'll be able to download that joint right here. This is one of my fav Diz tracks. If you're wondering why it sounds familiar, it's because you heard Diz perform it live for HHO first. That's right, we stay breaking new artists. Call us the new Unsigned Hype.

[DOWNLOAD] Diz Gibran - "Stereo"

[NEW] DIZ Gibran - "Once Again"

Here's somme new fire from the homie Diz Gibran, produced by Moonshine. This one will appear on his upcoming mixtape presented by Crooks N Castles. I'm still upset I missed his show at the Spliff last Friday night. That's life as an HHO producer!

I found this joint at the FCC stomping grounds run by Eazee. Act like you know.

DOWNLOAD: Diz Gibran - "Once Again"

The Lever 2009 Mixtape by DJ Sean G.

Featuring the likes of Pac Div, Diz Gibran, Kanye West, Common, Clipse, Jay Elctronica, and more. Basically more hip-hop than you know what to do with. So Fresh and So Clean.

DOWNLOAD: HERE.

The New West.

U-N-I. Shawn Jackson. Diz Gibran. Dom Kennedy. Say hello to the New West. Gone are the lowriders, drive-bys, and crack raps of the 1980's gangsta rap movement set in motion by artists like N.W.A. There is a new wave of hip-hop representing the Left Coast that is invading the nation and raising the creative bar.

The good people at Vibe magazine have finally realized the dope music that the westcoast, L.A. in particular, have been putting out in the past year. All this week, they are running a whole feature called New West of 5 different, but very fresh Los Angeles acts. Every single one of them has gotten shine on this blog and Hip Hop Official in general. So it's only right that they continue to blaze on. Check out the articles and learn a little something.

New West: U-N-I

New West: Shawn Jackson

New West: Diz Gibran

New West: Dom Kennedy

Check back tomorrow, for Friday's feature.

Diz Gibran Interview with C'est La Vie.

Diz is one of the FCC's favorite artists and stay reppin' the crew, so we always show him L-O-V-E. Check out the interview he did with C'est La Vie where he talks about his beginnings and future projects. What he doesn't know his he going to be collaborating with me very shortly too, haha. He'll find out soon enough.

Diz Gibran Takes Over.

The homie Diz Gibran is guest blogging over fellow FCC spot: Knowxone's Business. Go over there and check it out, he's posting some of his music, thoughts, and what have you. He'll even have some exclusive music lined up for us real soon.

Diz Gibran - "Stereo" [LIVE]

Live from the HHO Lounge, the homie and Great Wall representer, Diz Gibran, performs his bangin future classic, "Stereo."

L.A. in the building.

[NEW] Diz Gibran - "Calypso Flow"

Another smooth one from the homie Diz Gibran. I'm feeling this joint. For real, for real.

DOWNLOAD: Diz Gibran - "Calypso Flow"

Diz Gibran on VIMBY.

VIMBY - Diz Gibran

Dope piece on the homie Diz.

Diz Gibran - "Smooth Criminal" [LIVE]

Diz came threw the spot to throw down a live performance for Hip Hop Official. You know the drill. L.A. in the building.

[BONUS] DOWNLOAD: Diz Gibran - "Smooth Criminal" (mp3)

Artist of the Week: Diz Gibran

Diz Gibran was crowned Hip Hop Official's Artist of the Week. You might not be familiar with Diz's music, but his impact on the culture is unmistakable. This world traveler is a true Renaissance Man: Business man, fashion guru and emcee. From the Westside of Los Angeles, Diz grew up spraying painting walls, rhyming and skateboarding. He made a splash in the L.A. underground scene through such venues as Project Blowed. From there he stepped away from music and delved into the world fashion and streetwear, making a name for himself as co-owner of the Fairfax staple skate shop, Diamond Supply Company.

He's since moved on, and his main focus is his music. And it shows. With connections to all the up and coming local L.A. talent, Diz is part of a collective called "The Great Wall" (which includes Pac Div), and he's starting to make a name for himself...

Peep the interview, and some bonus downloads below...


[BONUS] DOWNLOAD: Diz Gibran - "City Lights"
[BONUS] DOWNLOAD: Diz Gibran - "Truly Yours"