Pharcyde – 1995. On the set of Spike Jonze’s classic video “Drop”. Fugees 1994 New photo exhibition documents hip-hop’s moments of truth. Before hip-hop was an industry, it was a community. THEN, a new solo show from photographer Lisa Leone, is a deeply personal portrayal of the last days of hip-hop’s innocence, of a culture ...

The How Original Show by Parra. The How Original Show opens tomorrow, Parra's last show before his debut exhibition at the SFMOMA next year. Dutch artist Parra returns to Los Angeles’ HVW8 Art + Design Gallery with The How Original Show. An exhibition consisting of all new work in the form of drawings and ...

(Artwork By HVW8) Looking forward to this doc coming out. Today we get part 3 of many clips leading up to the final. Watch frolaborator Rich Medina & Dj Premier  drop jewels about the legendary man vibist Roy Ayers. (via Dj Haylow) "The Roy Ayers Project is proud to release our third trailer, and ...

Via:HVW8 "In search of some new, Black Spade migrated out west to soak up the vibrant Southern California vibes and promptly met producer Proh Mic at the famed Do-Over. The two hit it off and began toying with music, soon bringing I,Ced, another St. Louis expat in LA, into the fold. ...

The good folks @hvw8 got together with @snoopdogg to celebrate the colab sneaker the Doggfather is releasing with adidas. The gallery was transformed into the album artwork from Snoops first album "DoggyStyle" by cover artist and Snoops 1st cousin Joe Cool. LA's own Dam Funk & Computer Jay funked up the spot with top choice selections ...

On newstands now! Photos by FROLAB

Sorry for the lack of post the past couple of days as we have been busy installing this exhibit for all you Mos Def fans in town for the Grammys. Here's a sneak peek! Opening Reception RVSP HERE

Hawthorne Headhunters: Coultrain: Jimi James: Masterblazters (Computer Jay, Dam-Funk & J1): Video Dj Set by Peanut Butter Wolf:

Ced No, Stoney Rock (aka Black Spade) and Proh Mic are "Hawthorne Headhunters" Download the Hawthorne Headhunters EP from iTunes HERE via HVW8

DOWNLOAD HERE Tracklisting: 01. Proh Mic - Cosmic Beauty (Intro) 02. Black Spade - Hater (feat. Coultrain & Jada Avenue) 03. Jada Avenue - Heartbeat (prod. Ced No) 04. JimiJames - Still In Your Heart (prod. Proh Mic) 05. Stopha Vasquez - Damn (prod. Ced No) 06. Proh Mic - Bang Smooth 07. Black Spade - Loose Bars 08. ...

“Is that a Gun My Friend?” New Works by Parra. The opening party is Saturday, April 4 and the exhibit runs through May 9. HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is located at 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles CA, 90036; open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 - 6 pm or by appointment. ...