DaVinci is hitting you with hip hop so effin raw it doesn’t matter what coast or side you’re from. I’m just glad he’s from Frisco, finally reppin that cold calm rap shit from a west coast perspective. Big up to the SWTBRDS COLLECTIVE GET UP ON MAGIC!

DaVinci debut album: THE DAY THE TURF STOOD STILL. Out now.

Song Produced by Ammbush

Director + Cinematographer: Marcus Ubungen

Editor/Post: Ralph Buado

Recently I had the privilege of cruising to Los Angeles with DaVinci and the SWTBRDS posse to the famed Soul Assassin’s studio for his radio appearance on Dj Muggs’ Shade 45 radio show along with a few stops to swoop up some bangin’ ass beats from Tycoon and J-Thrill. It was awesome being able to document the ride. GET UP ON MAGIC!

via: Distortion2Static

Dj Amen’s Bay Area Freshman 2010 (a play off of XXL’s Freshman Top 10) have been garnering some buzz. It’s great recognition in my opinion. So many dope Bay Area artists make music day in and day out with out having an organization that will shine a light on their collective works. That’s what makes this past Thursday so important for Bay Area hip hop talent. The Oakland Tribune organized a photo shoot with the group for an upcoming piece. Only time will tell what comes next for this exceptional group of artists. Check it out.

Freshman 10 (standing left to right) : DaVinci, P.Child, Nio The Gift, Cousin Fik, Roach Gigz, IMSU!, Moe Green, Jay Anthony, Truth Live, DB The General.

Nio, Cousin Fik, & DaVinci

Jay Anthony about to tell you how he really feels.

Damey of the Dilligentz was low key chillin.

Check out the Oakland Tribune for it’s upcoming feature on the Freshman 2010.

Shots: Cp

Two of the Dj Amen’s Bay Freshman 10 for 2010, DaVinci and Moe Green rocked out at Get Live’s “Made You Look PT 2″ event held at 111 Minna. I really wish that spot would put in more bass traps because the live sound in there is a muddy hot mess. Still the spot was packed and Moe and DaVinci did more that hold down their respective sets. Get up on LIVE SHIT.

BTW. There’s another chance for you to check DaVinci w One Be Lo tonight @ The Rockit Room in SF.

Photo: J.Colombo

Download Here: DaVinci “The Beginning” Feat: Big Krit

I don’t want to be on my own high horse or nothing but fuck it, it’s late. So if I may say so. First time I ever did an interview with DaVinci was 4 years ago. Some time around the time the photo above was taken. To see his progression as an artist to now getting nation wide recognition is astonishing to see. It’s hard a mutha fucker to make good music and harder still to get it recognized. DaVinci is doing both. GET UP ON MAGIC!

Here is the second video from Frisco’s chosen son DaVinci! This song is dedicated to that disloyal friend we all have, “BEN”. Seen more than a couple of the homies in this video! GET UP ON MAGIC!!

This weekend 24KMilkCrate.Com was invited to accompany DaVinci and SWTBRDS on his press tour including an appearance on Dj Muggs’ Soul Assassin’s Radio Show on Shade 45. In between the meetings and amazing stories we also got time to try some awesome food and talk with cool folks. 24KMilkCrate.Com will be bringing you some exclusive behind the scenes looks of DaVinci from his trip next Monday! It’s a very exciting time for him right now. Also DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT DaVinci’s SOUL ASSASSIN’S RADIO APPEARANCE TONIGHT @ 10pm RIGHT HERE ON—>WWW.SIRIUS.COM/SHADE45

This corner Taco spot on Pico and Manhattan has a $4 for 4 tacos X 1 horchata deal, that’s delicious and unbeatable.

It was @Al_Jieh’s call

Mamita’s had the killer Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Mamita’s fried seafood appetizer is so off the chain DaVinci broke his no squid/octopus policy.

Ambush from Swtbrds Collective swooped up on the Peruvian Teriyaki which he gave two thumbs up. I guess that’s one of the benefits of having had a Japanese president. Solid latin/japanese fusion right there.

Had lunch @ LuLu’s with DaVinci and our gracious hosts Ni Ni and Johnny,

Here’s my little homie 626. Yup that’s right his name is a number like he’s locked in the pen. LOL…He’s an awesome pure bred papered up mini French Bulldog. He’s up to sire if you Paying holler @ me!

We were all good until I joked that he smelled like food. He wasn’t feeling that.

DaVinci leaning into the convo.

The homie Aaron who’s been a big SWTBRDS supporter on his cool LA based website BEATS + CRATES

Letting that Korean BBQ beef cook @ Tahoe on Wilshire

All types of nasty pork products I’d never touch.

One of the best things about Korean is the sides.

Hite is COOL AND FRESH it says it right there on the label. The perfect way to wash down all that good food. Stay tuned!!! As I’m sure there will be more odds and ends from all the traveling 24kmilkcrate.com has been doing lately.

AND DON’T FORGET TO STAY WITH US AS WE CONTINUE TO PUT U UP ON MAGIC!

Beats + Crates Radio is on the money with this mix by Teeko n Max Kane. Downloading this will spare you from having to touch your playlist for 30 minutes.

“The fam went all out on this one. J1 aka THE DEER got heavy hitters Max Kane & Teeko, and they killed it. I met these cats a while back and they have changed my whole outlook on live performances. It’s some other level-ish. Max & Teeko are 2/3 of F.A.M.E. (Fresh Analog Music Experience), and half of 4OneFunk. BIG shout to my man Malaguti (of F.A.M.E.). Space.Mind.Grind is Beats+Crates Radio’s latest installment. Space.Mind.Grind has tracks from JimiJames to Black Spade, so you know you have to crank up the volume on this one. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve played Space.Mind.Grind before writing this post. Download B+C Radio Episode 002: Space.Mind.Grand here. Read more for tracklist. Also check out F.A.M.E. -TruthPics. BIG thanks to Max Kane & Teeko for killing this one.”

The Smoking Section demonstrates once again why they are one of the most relevant hip hop sites by featuring San Francisco’s Fillmore District representative  DaVinci. DaVinci is one of the realist, if not the realist artist to drop on 2010. Check him out as Cory Bloom takes you on a day in the life  and GET UP ON MAGIC!