The list of classic albums has slowly expanded over the years when discussing Oxnard, California's strong hip-hop legacy. The growing list of incredible MCs and producers has developed this piece of coastline into a stronghold for underground hip hop. The latest collaboration between Ox natives Klutch Norris and Mic Bles is absolutely no exception.

This 11 track gem is truly a work of art transporting listeners to the depths of SoCal's underground culture. Lifes highs & lows playing like street cinema and lyrical word photography over a unforgettable musical score from Klutch Norris.

The project boasts appearances from ox city pillars such as DJ Romes, DJ TMB, Inzom, Pugz and Fresno's own Mc Wicks to round out a short but strong supporting cast.

In an era characterized by algorithms and musicians vying for viral fame the aforementioned album upholds tradition while still advancing the art form forward. Even in a day when the best art is measured in metrics , the most revolutionary act is to preserve art unadulterated, authentic, and most importantly, unrelentingly human.

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Mic Bles X Klutch Norris

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When discussing boombap hip hop in southern California you need look no further than Oxnard's own Mic Bles and when speaking on a global underground counterpart then you would soon discover Regensburg, Germany's Bavarian MC/Producer Maniac.

Both have continuously produced amazing bodies of work over the years with a significant contribution to the overall hip hop landscape in their respective regions. The two would eventually cross paths while on tour igniting a Hip Hop comradery, that as as result would eventually lead to their new joint EP "Artist Official Intelligence."

The Ep provides a soundscape of Maniac's fresh punchy drums and loops riding beneath Bles's signature raw vocals with a lyrically loaded delivery. Backed by the hard cuts and samples of renowned DJ Tone Spliff the project boasts collaborations from respective Mc's : Halfcut, Omega Nova, The Pure Order (Gods Gift & Nemesis) with Maniac also providing some ill bar work over a couple joints aswell. The result producing an unforgettable combination and a potent dose of boom bappery yet to be heard in 2025.

Mic Bles X Maniac
ARTISTOFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

From OxCity to Illadelphia Mic Bles and Level 13 deliver another gritty yet timeless MC / Producer boombap collaboration with their sequel project - "Still No Halos" !!

The 10 track offering boasts a hard Hitting lineup of underground rhyme heavyweights King Syze (AOTP) ETheMadAssasin, Recognize Ali, D.R.E. Colombian Raw, WRD Life, Tesla's Ghost, Coast LoCastro and Taboo. All delivering top tier bars on their respective appearances.

Including cuts and scratches from acclaimed turntablist's DJ Romes, DJ TMB, Tone Spliff and DJ Mysterons respectively.

" Still No Halos " is an audio drama that plays like street cinema .

Mic Bles x Level 13


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