ARTIST OF THE WEEK: DJ Muggs

He's also one of the most respected producers in the game. Also one of the most underrated. DJ Muggs is an original member of the famed Cypress Hill and Soul Assassins movement. He's been the man behind the boards for some classic hip hop music. You've heard the name, but you might not be familiar with his legacy and impact on the game. Now's your chance to rectify that situation. This is DJ Muggs...



And we got an extra clip that we couldn't fit into the original interview. Christmas comes early on HHO...

WESTCOAST WEDNESDAY.

Long before Xzibit was Pimpin' Rides or hunting aliens, he was making dope music. Before he was rapping with Dre and Snoop he was making moves with the Likwit Crew alongside King Tee, Defari, and Tha Alkaholiks. His first album, At The Speed Of Life, dropped in 1996 and produced his first hit single "Paparazzi" and one of my favorite X-to-the-Z songs, "The Foundation" (below).

Not only is the beat off the chain (it was produced by DJ Muggs), but I love the message in the music. The concept of the song is Xzibit rapping to his 2 year old son - telling him what to expect in life, how to act, what to watch for, and how to be a man. You know, laying the "Foundation."

[VIDEO] Soul Assassins (ft. Sick Jacken & Evidence) - "Classical"

Yo Muggs, I love this beat. So dope. This one is from their upcoming album, Intermission in stores June 23rd.

[BONUS] DOWNLOAD: Soul Assassins (ft. Sick Jacken & Evidence) - "Classical"

Planet Asia's Birthday Party.

The homie Tunji from Inverse just shot me this flyer. Tonight is Planet Asia's birthday party and it's going down tonight at Busby's East in Los Angeles. It's going to be off the hook, featuring performances from Strong Arm Steady as well as Planet Asia and Muggs. If you ever wanted to attend a rap star's birthparty, here's your chance.

Planet Asia & MJ Muggs Live on HHO.

In case you missed the live webcast with Planet Asia & DJ Muggs performing on Hip Hop Official, here's your late pass. The Cali duo performed 3 songs from their new album, Pain Language. This was the first time they performed any of these songs live...so this in your extra-exclusive exclusive. The title track, "Pain Language" is the above video, 2 others are below.




"That's What It Is"


"Lions In The Forest"

DJ Muggs & Planet Asia LIVE Webcast on HHO.

it went down today, if you missed it you can check out the replay HERE.

Hip Hop Official x Planet Asia x DJ Muggs

This Thursday, Hip Hop Official is proud to present a live webcast with Pain Language (aka Planet Asia + MJ Muggs). We'll be conducting a live interview, and they'll perform a couple songs. We'll also have a live chat room popping off so you can go on there and ask the fellas your own questions, and we'll ask them on air.

It's coming to you all the way live at 3PM ET/12PM PT @ www.hiphopofficial.com/live.

[VIDEO] DJ Muggs & Planet Asia - "Pain Language"

Here's a new video for the title cut off of the DJ Muggs & Planet Asia project titled Pain Language, which drops Sept 16th.