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NEW AT LA2THEBAY! we're proud to present our artist skateboard section! Sick of seeing skateboard decks at record stores for like $200? Well, get them here. Affordable. Our current line is available from Soundclash Sticks & Sounds which we're now an official dealer and online distributor.

Dealer inquiries welcome! staff@la2thebay.com

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Rolling Stoned ZigZagaZine:

Interviews, Info and other freshness.

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Prince Po "Food For Thought"

Our new column by 1/2 of legendary rap duo Organized Konfusion.

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INTRODUCING THE LA2THEBAY DIGITAL 7" SERIES!

ALL WILL BE LIMITED TO 100 DOWNLOADS! Once the link expires, that's it.

THIS EDITION: PRINCE PO "Pretty Black/ Ask Me" feat. 2Mex Produced by Prince Po & CJ

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Giovanni Marks does it again with "Black Adam"

Giovanni Marks, better known to the connoisseur as Subtitle has returned as mixtape uber-hero "Black Adam". Although this project is called a "mixtape" it looks, feels and plays like a new album. Check it out, and call it what you want. This Album is available for free here on la2thebay (by request with any order) or you can download it for free from hiphopcore.

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Patiently Awaiting Look Daggers....

Thanks to the people at upabove records, now there is a special EP appropriately entitled "The Patience" available (includes a track which will not be released on the full-length). Pick it up here on la2thebay or from upabove.com OR if you catch 2Mex or Look Daggers live you can get it from them. The buzz grows stronger so keep your eyes open for them when they come to your town!!!

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Die & M Fusion Return as "Dead Air"

Die and M.Fusion have finally released "Possession", the follow up to 2002's surprise hit "The Dead Air Project". A year in the making and darker than ever, this cd is guaranteed to make you either rock out or feel slightly uncomfortable. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

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Akuma & Factor's "Dawn Of A New Era"

Akuma has recently traveled to Canada to record his second full-length album "Dawn Of A New Era" produced entirely by Factor (Producer of Awol One's "Try").The album features special guest appearances from Die Young, Liferexall, Xololanxinxo, Awol One, Radioinactive, Doc Lewd, Matre and Nolto. AVAILABLE NOW!

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No Comply: Skateboarding Speaks On Authority

"Due to conflicts with police, property owners, security and everyday civilians, skateboarders inevitably develop a unique perception of authority..." Rudy Bazorda, author of Manifesto -- Truth About Skateboarding and our friend Travis Jensen aka The SF Masher, author of Left-Handed Stories have joined forces and are collaborating on this long overdue anthology book about skateboarding. AVAILABLE NOW @ LA2THEBAY!!!!

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2Mex aka SonGodSuns "Over the Counter Culture"

2Mex has completed his new album for 2005 under the name SonGodSuns, entitled "Over The Counter Culture". Released on Up Above records April 19th. Features a stellar cast of producers and guest appearances. For more info visit the Up Above Records Website. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO "MINORS INTO FIRE"

Visit 2Mex on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/songodsuns

 
       
 

The Shapeshifters "Circuit City" Video

The 'Shifters recently filmed a video for the single to their new album "Was Here".

Visit The Shapes on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/shapeshifters or at www.theshapeshifters.net

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Lab Waste: Scientists? Fashion Gurus? Both?

Subtitle & Adlib aka Thavius Beck...These guys are doing too much to even start talking about. Just pick up the last 4 issues of URB magazine or the new Saul Williams single and you'll know all you need to know (for now). Their debut group album "Zwarte Achtegrond" is scheduled to drop January 10th, 2005 on Temporary Whatever records.

Also, you may visit Lab Waste on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/labwaste

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW VIDEO "DOPE BEAT"

 
       
 

The Visionaries "If You Can't Say Love" Video

The Visionaries new video "If You Can't Say Love" Has hit the air on MTV-U! Be sure to vote for it, the votes on 2Mex's video really worked! Also, you may visit The Visionaries on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/visionaries

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE VISIONARIES ON THE MTV WEBSITE

 
       
 

Sach "Sach 5th Ave" Album

Before the release of the album there was a little bit of talk that the new project by Sach (produced entirely by Omid) was a rumor....WRONG! In fact, you can buy it here on vinyl or CD. The new rumor is that The Nonce "World Ultimate" will be re-issued soon on Vinyl and CD. There's another rumor going around that Sach will be re-releasing "7 Days To Engineer" and a 2 volume set of unreleased Nonce material. AVAILABLE NOW!

 
       
 

2mex "The Return of Fernandomania" Video

2mex's new video "The Return of Fernandomania" recently hit the air on MTV-U. Be sure to request the video on the MTV-U website, it will guarantee rotation on MTV-2. Just put the name of your nearest university or the university you attend. Keep the votes coming! It's working!

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The Shapeshifters, Subtitle, Xololanxinxo & Deeskee hit Europe

Awol One, Radioinactive, Akuma, Die, Liferexall, Existereo, Circus, Subtitle, Xololanxinxo and Deeskee would like to thank everyone we met on our mission for all of their support.

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