BOOMBOX is back [SAT.4/6] celebrating the release of BLU & SHAFIQ HUSAYN‘s new LP “Out Of The Blue” with special guests BLU + SHAFIQ HUSAYN + EXILE + LIKE + INKSWEL!! You read that right, we’ve got some absolute legends coming through to rep for this amazing new album!
One of LA’s favorite MCs for the better part of 20 years, we’ve been down with our brother BLU since we threw the release party for his debut “Below The Heavens” LP with the legend EXILE in 2007. His relatable storytelling, witty wordplay, & undeniable flavor have cemented him as one of the most important MCs to come out of Los Angeles in the 21st century!
Certified triple OG SHAFIQ HUSAYN has been changing the game since the early 90s. His early production with the legend Ice-T, his game-changing work with the seminal Sa-Ra Creative Partners, his plentiful Erykah Badu credits, not to mention his undeniable solo material…30+ years later, he’s still blessing our ears with next-level heat!
Boombox regular EXILE is a 1 of 1 producer/DJ who’s carved out a niche as not only one of this generation’s most talented beatsmiths, but also one of our most important talent scouts, having introduced the world to the likes of Aloe Blacc, Blu, Fashawn, & countless others…all while creating one of the more impressive solo discographies in recent memory!
Our brother LIKE is somehow still one of LA’s best kept secrets. the 3x Grammy-nominated producer/MC/DJ got his start with the legendary Pac Div crew, but may now be even more well-known for his production work with some heavy hitters you may be familiar with…Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Joey Bada$$, Earthgang, Phonte, & more!
If all that wasn’t enough, we’re hyped for the Boombox debut of Aussie heavyweight INKSWEL, whose storied career includes credits longside legends like Moodymann, Spacek, Amp Fiddler, & Blu!
Needless to say, this lineup is one for the books. make sure to RSVP for discount! This is bout to be a wild one! Do not sleep, Los Angeles!
**BOOMBOX • 1ST SATURDAYS • EST. 2006**
**HIP HOP, BEATS, BREAKS, & BEYOND**
**SATURDAY APRIL 6TH**
Special Guests:
BLU & SHAFIQ HUSAYN [“Out Of The Blue” Album Release Party | Nature Sounds]
EXILE [DJ Set | Dirty Science]
LIKE [DJ Set | Pac Div]
INKSWEL [Inner Tribe | BBE | Australia]
Boombox Soundsystem:
INKA ONE [Beathackerz]
BEN DIGGIN [Aztlan Monks]
ANALOG [Beathackerz]
MANTRON [Electric Relaxation]
Live Visuals:
SICK DELICIOUS
BOOMBOX | 1st Saturdays
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chinatown
9:30pm-2am | 21 & over
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Since September 2nd, 2006, Boombox has provided a home for Los Angeles hip hop lovers to gather every first Saturday of the month and celebrate the genre’s most respected DJs and producers. Celebrating their 15-year anniversary in 2021, they’ve gained a faithful following of music aficionados who all share one common trait: the love of hip hop culture.
Residents Inka One, Ben Diggin, Analog, and Mantron have created a signature sound and energy that is authentic, inclusive, and fiercely committed to promoting the culture and artistry that hip hop has blessed us with. For the past 17 years, Boombox has given Los Angeles a home for hip hop connoisseurs who understand the importance of the DJ. Since its inception, their mission has remained pure: to provide an honest hip hop/DJ-centric night that caters to the working-class crowd. No frills, no shiny aesthetics; just the music and DJ skills speaking for themselves.
Boombox has made an indelible impact on Los Angeles’ rich music culture and has helped introduce audiences to some of Los Angeles’ finest, such as Flying Lotus and Blu, while simultaneously giving Angelinos an opportunity to catch hip hop legends like Pete Rock, DJ Quik, Ali Shaheed Muhammed, 9th Wonder, Marley Marl, Stretch & Bobbito, Mix Master Mike, & countless others. Boombox is a destination for the world’s best hip hop DJs to come play the music they love; it’s as simple as that.
In a time fraught with division, Boombox stands tall as a Los Angeles staple where old friends unite, where new ones are made, and where all are welcomed and invited to experience a special night where the hip hop DJ shines.