Convinced - "Miss Memory" [LIVE]

The FCC Representer Convinced spits a fly love song live in our HHO lounge. Shout out to DJ Spintelect for holding down the turntables. This tracks is off his debut album Refreshing, which is available now.

[NEW] The Dropouts (DNEZ x El Prez) - "Cop Trees"

"This is strictly for my Cali Kush Smokers & Medical Card Holders" (c) El Prez

Inglewood's own El Prez & DNEZ, also known as The Dropouts, have returned with a blazin (see what I did there?) smoker anthem just in time for the summer months. This joint (hahaaa I did it again!) is produced by Jansport J. It's the 1st leak off of El Prez upcoming mixtape Animal Style which drops this July.

FCC All Day. Respect my conglomerate.

[DOWNLOAD] The Dropouts (DNEZ x El Prez) - "Cop Trees"

Follow all these cats on Twitter: El Prez | DNEZ | Jansport J

[NEW] Basicali - "Fuck Pluggin That Dumb Shit"

If the title doesn't grab you, the beat will. If the beat doesn't grab you, then the message will. If the message doesn't grab you, then you don't have a pulse.

The FCC presents one of L.A.'s homegrown talents, Basicali. The independent artist has been holding it down for Cali since before most of you were even listening to hip hop music. 1999. He's a staple in the L.A.'s independent music scene, and everyone and their momma seems to know him. Shit, I think even my Mom has met him. Having worked with the likes of , Basicali represents for you: the common man, woman, and child.

Here's the first track from his upcoming EP, I Choose You, presented by Acrylick Clothing, which drops May 19th for free download. Thumbs Up!

DOWNLOAD: Basicali - "Fuck Pluggin That Dumb Shit"


Follow my man Basicali on Twitter.

Tonight.

The homie Eazee is throwing his 1 year anniversary party. And since his site started last April, and my site started last April as well, I'm gonna piggy back this party and say it's my 1 year co-anniversary. Yep, I can do that. It's FCC all day, everyday. Roll through, and catch performances from U-N-I and Chris Focus. And catch me representing for Hip Hop Official and The Notorious B.L.O.G.

The back of the club, sipping Moet is where you'll find me.

El Prez (ft. U-N-I & Dale Danja) - "Uaintuponthis" [LIVE]

Here's an older performance of the FCC's finest getting down at the Lift Off Show a few months back. We forgot to post this up in January. Our bad. It happens. Shout out to El Prez, Thurzday, Y-O, Dale Danja, DNEZ, Spintellect, Eazee, Chris Focus, Convinced, Tunji, Inverse, E-Dub, Ophrap, Brother Dvooa, and the lovely Erica Jade. In fact, shout out to everybody in the building that night for showing love. Except the sound guy. He sucked.

FCC presents: CONVINCED - 2 for 1 Tuesdays.

Convinced is back! Say Word? Word. Vince steps out of the shadow of his mini-hiatus to bless the internets with another 2 for 1 Tuesday affair. These two are leftovers from his upcoming project called Versatility. Except that in your iPods around the same time the weather heats up and the ladies start wearing less clothing. Sounds like a match made in heaven Los Angeles. FCC!

[DOWNLOAD] Convinced - "Temple Of Soul"
[DOWNLOAD] Convinced - "Love the Dough"

FCC Presents: DJ Spintelect - "The Terminator Mixtape: Rise Of The Mc's "

*hands in late pass*

My apologies to Spin for lagging on posting this joint. If you're not familiar with DJ Spintelect, he's the resident FCC disc jockey. And you know how the FCC rolls. Nothing but the finest talent, so his resume is guaranteed legit. Download this one and see for yourself. I'm gonna stop talking because a dope mixtape is worth a 1000 words.

[DOWNLOAD HERE.]

[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"

Inverse - "So True" (EP)

Sometimes I forget stuff. True story. It's rare, but it happens. This is one of those occasions. I thought I posted this already, and never did. I thought about it. I wanted to. I don't know why I didn't. I've been listening to it all week, and realized I never posted it up. My bad. Blogger FAIL. But yo, better late than never.

You're going to like this. The homie Tunji is in a group called Inverse with his boy, Toby. They rocked the FCC show last Saturday. These cats make real good music. I wouldn't lie to you. Download this now, and enjoy it sooner than later. And don't be mad at you for holding out so long.

DOWNLOAD HERE.

FCC EXCLUSIVE: FCC - "Floss Angeles" [LIVE]

Here's the first taste of the footage we shot at the FCC Lift Off show this past weekend. Hip Hop Official sponsored the event and captured all the freshness on camera. The FCC fam performs their song "Floss Angeles" live on stage. Featuring El Prez, Convinced, Dale Danja, C-San, and Chris Focus. Stayed tuned for more performances.

El Prez - "Hammerman" [LIVE]

Inglewood emcee and FCC representer, El Prez, slid through the HHO studios to perform his song "Hammerman" in which he flips a classic Hammer track. Don't get it twisted, this one bangs. Off the Perfect Strangers EP, which is available for free download here.

El Prez & Dale Danja - Perfect Strangers EP

Here's a free download of the new project between El Prez and Dale Danja called the Perfect Strangers EP. It features appears from FCC fam, including Convinced, Tunji, Chris Focus, Shawn Chrystopher, DNEZ & C-San, as well as the song the world is talking about, "Hammerman."

HHO will be dropping an exclusive live performance of that song later today. So come back for your FCC fix.

DOWNLOAD ALBUM HERE.

Tomorrow Night.

Hip Hop Official is sponsoring the FCC Lift Off event featuring Convinced, El Prez, Chris Focus, and Inverse. It's going to be off the hook, we'll be there covering all the festivities. The event marks the official launch of the Fresh Coast Collective, the Mass Appeal 2009 Remix, and DJ Spintellect's Terminator Mixtape, and El Prez and Dale Danja's Perfect Strangers Ep. I'm telling you, too much to cram into one night, but we're going to make it happen. And in case you don't know, E-Dub has the rundown on the dress code. Yes, fools, wear a collar and leave the fitted at home.

Mass Appeal 2009 Remix.

One of my favorite Gangstarr tracks of all time gets a make over by some of the westcoast's finest crop of new emees: Convinced, El Prez, Shawn Jackson, and Tunji from Inverse. The internets having been waiting for this joint for a long time. The wait is over. The FCC is knocking down doors.

DOWNLOAD: Convinced ft. Shawn Jackson, El Prez, Tunji - "Mass Appeal 2009"

Here's the order:

1. Shawn Jackson
2. Tunji
3. El Prez
4. Convinced

Let the debate begin on who had the best verse...because they are all fire.

Below check out El Prez talking about how the project came together.

New U-N-I.

You've probably already heard it because the world's most famous blogger, Kanye West, already threw this up on his spot. But Yeezy and his ghostbloggers ain't got nothing on the FCC. Besides, U-N-I is fam, and spread love is the FCC way. These tracks will appear on the Before There Was Love mixtape presented by Mick Boogie.

DOWNLOAD: UNI - "Castlevania" (Remix) ft. Black Milk (Produced By Dibiase)
DOWNLOAD: UNI - "Run Son" ft. El Prez, Three 1 Zero, C-San & Casey Veggies (Produced By Ro Blvd)

FCC presents: CONVINCED - 2 for 1 Tuesdays.

Better late then never. The blog suffered today because of the MLK day off yesterday and Obama's inauguration. I'm not complaining. Everyone knows this is Obama's Tuesday, nothing else even matters. But Convinced is still letting the hip-hop world that he gets it in every Tuesday. Here is his latest 2 or 1 Tuesday...

DOWNLOAD: Convinced - "It's Just Music" (Produced By J Trax)
DOWNLOAD: Convinced - "Think Large" (Produced By J Trax)


Don't forget about the FCC Liftoff show that's going down Saturday, Jan 1st and will feature Convinced, El Prez, Chris Focus, and Inverse. I'll be there. You better be.

1000.

"It was all a dream..."

This is my 1000th post. When I first started this blog, I didn't know if I would last past 10 posts. Now I'm sitting on a grand. Not to divert the attention towards me, because this blog is about the music and culture of hip-hop, but I'm pretty proud of this accomplishment. I've met a ton of dope people through these here posts, and formed a collection of like-minded hip-hop fans (FCC) dedicated to bringing you that Freshness on a daily basis. Thank you to all of you who read this blog on a daily basis, or those who just check it out periodically. It would be nothing without you.

In commemoration, check out the my all-time feel good song. And since this in the Notorious B.L.O.G. it would only be right for it to come from Christopher Wallace himself....it's all good, baby baaabyyy.


The Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"

FCC presents: CONVINCED - 2 for 1 Tuesdays.

Convinced is back on his hustle for 2009. Here is the latest from his 2 for 1 Tuesdays series featuring two brand new joints. last year, 'Vince would drop songs from the archives for this series, but 09 will be all new material. Gotta keep it progressive, you know how the FCC does. Stay tuned, 2009 is our year. Yes indeedy.

DOWNLOAD: Convinced - "Damn My Eyes" (Produced By Los)
DOWNLOAD: Convinced - Dilla Freestyle

FCC EXCLUSIVE: Chris Focus - "Success"

The homie Eazee just unleashed this new track from Chris Focus, who plans to come with a new tack every week as part of his brand new series, Focused Fridays. Damn, the FCC stays making music. If you're not familiar with Chris Focus, it's time to learn something. He's is an up and coming emcee from the City of Angeles who is starting to make a name for himself in this brand new wave of dope LA music. Yessir.

So peep this joint, and stayed tuned for some more...

DOWNLOAD: Chris Focus - "Success"

FCC EXCLUSIVE: El Prez - "Hammerman"

FCC representer El Prez flips a super dumb classic record and turns it into a banger. Who would have thought? Hammer never sounded so good. This one will appear on the Perfect Strangers EP featuring Dale Danja. And in a few weeks I'll have an interview and live performance from Prez himself, you don't want to miss that one.

DOWNLOAD: El Prez - "Hammerman"