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Check HVW8′s Youtube Channel for new videos in the upcoming days.        

Matt Barnes stopped by with Melrose Atelier 360. More on HVW8 tumblr.      

  Thibault Choay from Classic Paris  stopped by the Gallery to show some of his latest projects, including the No Way Out exhibition with Eric Elms and new books Le Team Manger and Deliciarum.        

Miles Davis – Montreal –  2001  New York - 2003 Donny Hathaway – Los Angeles – 2003 Exhibition Poster for Parco Gallery, Japan, 2002   Boxer – Montreal Jazzfest – 1999 Toots – Montreal 2005  Las Vegas 2006 Serge – Montreal 2001 Before the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, the principle project of HVW8 was the [...]

Bone, Thugs n’ Typography by Kevin Lyons.    

Saturday, Feb. 11th at HVW8 Gallery Thoughts to Whitney      

Stop action movie of Geoff McFetridge installing his art at Cal Poly University Art Gallery.   Geoff was a part of the We Was We Kids Exhibition.        

Scientist – Scientist meets the Space Invaders (1981)   Scientist – Scientist rids the World of the evil curse of the Vampires (1981) Scientist – Scientist wins the world cup (1982) Scientist and Jammy – Scientist and Jammy strike back (1983) Youtube Playlist of Scientist.     A few album covers with amazing artwork and [...]

As we begin the New Year, here’s a quick look back at a few of the highlights from HVW8 in 2011, and what’s upcoming in 2012. Exhibitions: Marc McKee Seen/UnKnown We started the year off with Mark McKee’s Seen/Unknown. This exhibit consisted of a selection of Mark McKee’s personal favorites from over 20 years of [...]

Some early Master Blazter footage from when we had the HVW8 Music Studio in downtown LA, from 2010. Featuring Dam-Funk, Computer Jay, J-1 and Groweyez.      

Start the new year off with some World Peace. New HVW8 Podcast with Max and Ty G, recorded a few weeks ago during a cook out at the Gallery … listen HERE. Or subscribe free via iTunes. follow HVW8 at @tyghvw8 on instagram      

‘Premiere, Q-Tip, Nas, Large Professor’ ‘Wu Tang Clan’ ‘Fugees video shoot – East Harlem’ ‘Marisa Tomei’ Photographs from Lisa Leone.  Look for her inaugural exhibition at HVW8 Gallery in early 2012.    

  A few photos from last Thursday’s HVW8 Sound System take over of Dance Right, featuring Gemini Twin, Ty G, Max and Alfred Hawkins.    

A photo from this weekend’s Holiday Party. Happy Holidays from HVW8. All the Best in 2012.        

This Saturday we’ll be having our Annual Holiday Party and Print Sale from 1 to 7pm. Featuring prints and pieces from past HVW8 Exhibitions. Please come by and have a drink and maybe get a piece from one of your favorite artists. If not in the Los Angeles area make sure to check our online [...]

  HVW8 Sound System featuring Gemini Twin  (G.F.F. / Galactic Funk Federation / Funkmosphere), Ty G and Just Max (HVW8 / SSLA) and Alfred Hawkins (Firecraker / Townhouse) takes on Dance Right  this Thursday. Come through! RSVP: http://www.danceright.net/rsvp.html          

New Print by Brent Rollins is now available in the HVW8 online shop. First come, first serve basis, limited to 25. For additional work by Brent Rollins please email info@hvw8.com.      

 J-1 tribute piece by HVW8 (Dstrbo working on portrait) Keith Haring detail Sister Corita Basquiat detail  Freegums in front of Richard Serra Roy Lichtenstein Andy Warhol  Raymond Pettibon J-1 aka the Deer Tribute piece by HVW8 Art Installation. HVW8 headed down again to this year’s Art Basel in Miami, which was amazing. Art, parties, performances, [...]

HVW8 Records release party – El Cid, LA HVW8 Holiday Party at the Gallery  2010 Snoop Dogg – Wonder What It Do video shoot (prod by HVW8) with J-1 and KRS-1 HVW8 Music Showcase with Master Blazter and Hawthorne Headhunters in Austin TX. Condolences to the family and friends of The Deer aka J-1/Jovan Coleman, [...]

  New HVW8 Podcast from our man DJ Steven Pubes is now posted. Steve T takes us on trip with his tribute to Eddy Grant, recorded live at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in W. Hollywood, California. Lot’s of hard to find vinyl on this mix! Listen HERE  or subscribe free to the HVW8 International Podcast [...]

Geoff McFetridge is featured in this week’s LA Times Magazine  for his upcoming collaboration with Heath Ceramics. See more of Geoff’s work at this Friday’s ‘We Was Them Kids …” Group Exhibition.

“We Was Them Kids …” Group Exhibition Kevin Lyons Parra Geoff McFetridge Matt Irving Winston Tseng Yogi Proctor Charles Munka Brent Rollins Alvaro Ilizarbe A collection of works from friends of the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Curated by Tyler Gibney Opening Friday, Nov. 11th, 7pm to 10pm Exhibition runs through Dec. 20th, 2011 rsvp [...]

New work from our friend Alvaro Ilizarbe The focus of this installation was about the relationship between space and energy. Comfort and tension. I painted a black and white pattern on a large piece that hung on the outside of the space. This same pattern was photographed and made into wallpaper that was plastered on [...]

Had a chance to stop by the Pulse Art Fair today and visit with Jen Stark at the Show and Tell Gallery booth. Her work is amazingly detailed layered cut outs from wood and paper, that are labored, intricate and often take over a month to complete. The work puts you into a hypnotic state and have a [...]

Thanks you to everyone who attended The How Original Show by Parra. All pieces have now sold but the show is still on display until Nov. 6th. Please come by or call the Gallery for an appointment to view. Parra’s next exhibition with be at the SFMOMA in the spring of next year. More links from [...]

HVW8 took part in this year’s Fresh Start Festival at Ted Watkins Memorial Park in Watts this past Saturday. The kids created the background the for a piece of Ted Watkins that will hang in the community center. Thanks to Wyatt Closs at the SEIU-ULTCW.  

Anthony Lister For Frank151 Anthony Lister talks to Frank 151 as he prepared for his upcoming exhibition at HVW8 Gallery.

HVW8 is currently updating its website. Thanks for the support over the past 13 years. We have a wide range artwork available from past exhibitions. As we update the online shop, the previous online shop. is still active or call 323 655 4898 to inquire about available artwork from Anthony Lister, Geoff McFetridge, Michael Leon, [...]

Here’s the new Snoop Dogg “Wonder What It Do” Feat. Uncle Chucc video produced by HVW8 with Direction by Soupbone. Featuring Snoop-Dogg with Anwar Carrots, Taz Arnold, dstrbo, le connecteur, Stamp’d, Billy Goods, Computer Jay, J-1, Battlecat and Uncle Chucc. Photos by Max Meuleveld and Tyler Gibney More Photos and about the shoot Here.

HVW8 Gallery alumni, Brent Rollins and Kevin Lyons each have in Billboards up currently in Los Angeles. Kevin Located at the Space 15 Twenty near Sunset and Vine, and Brent on top of Union at 1st and La Brea. A nice touch to the LA skyline. Brent Rollins Kevin Lyons  

Tyger and Political Minded part of the HVW8 Collection now being distributed through 101 Apparel. View the HVW8_tshirt_catalog PDF. Featuring T-shirt designs by Charles Munka, Tyler Gibney, Parra, Noah Butkus, Kevin Lyons and more.  Also featuring a collaboration with Dub legend Scientist.  

HVW8 Co-Founder Tyler Gibney was featured in the international adidas commericial All Orginals, Iconics ad with Big Sean, Dwight Howard, Snoop Dogg, Odd Future, Jeremy Scott, Sky Ferreira, Pusha T. Here are a few behind the scenes shots.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the HVW8 produced Video Shoot for Snoop Dogg’s ‘Wonder What It Do’  featuring Uncle Chucc, filmed Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles. We were also treated to a surprise appearance by KRS-One that brought about an impromptu performance with Snoop that covered all the BDP classics, as well as [...]

Photos Max SSLA Thank you to everyone who came through to the opening of Anthony Lister’s Junk Food Art House on Friday. It was an amazing night. The Exhibition will run until Aug. 29th. Please Call 323 655 4898 to schedule an appointment to view. Work is available for purchase. Read more about the opening [...]

Images from the past week of Anthony Lister getting ready for Friday’s opening. photos Max SSLA and Ty G HVW8

  JUNK FOOD ART HOUSE PRESENTS ANTHONY LISTER Junk Food Clothing is pleased to announce Junk Food Art House Presents Anthony Lister, celebrating the launch of its innovative new platform Junk Food Art House. Following a 3-week teaser campaign of poster art throughout Los Angeles, this unique gallery exhibition at famed HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, [...]

  The first single from the Hawthorne Headhunters is now out via Plug Research. The Hawthorne Headhunters debuted at the HVW8 Gallery back in 2007 after an impromtu Live at the BBQ podcast which you can still download. HVW8 and the Hawthorne Headhunters have grown through the years and now it’s about to manifest in full length [...]

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery alumni Charles Munka has a show in Hong Kong this June 24th. “Episodes” by Charles Munka Friday, June 24th, 2011 6:00pm – 10:00pm 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

  Filter Delay by Charles Munka from his HVW8 Art + Gallery exhibition ‘Double Knock Out’. For inquiries about Charles Munka and other available work email info@hvw8.com.    

Thanks to those who came out for last week’s Computer Killer show for the closing of Kutmah’s ‘Two Soups and a Honey Bun’. Hit and Run provided the live silkscreening. We’ll have a podcast from the event posted soon. Kutmah prints, CD’s and t-shirts available online.    

Thanks to everyone who came by the opening for Kutmah’s ‘Two Soups and a Honey Bun‘. This Sunday we will be having a closing party with a special DJ invite, live silkscreening, food and drinks. 3 – 7 pm HVW8 Art + Design Gallery 661 N. Spaulding Ave. L.A. Ca 90036 Photos by Todd Hickey and [...]

“L.A.” 18″ x 24″ (45.75 x 61) edition of 150 Giclee Print Signed and numbered by Kutmah Now  available.   Compilation of Kutmah’s drawings completed in 2010 while detained in a New Mexico prison before being deported to the UK. 44 pages . 11″ x 13″ Now  available.

The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery recently contributed to Japan : Rising to benefit the survivors of the Tohoku earthquake and tsumani disaster. The benefit auction featured the work of renowned and emerging artists and photographers. All proceeds will help support the Japan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. An online auction continues, please support.

Thank you to Juxtapoz for naming the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in it’s Top 100 Galleries and Museums. The Gallery was also favored in the reader’s top 5. The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery will continue it’s current mandate to present cutting edge Avant-Garde Graphic Design and Fine-Art, as well as promote community based [...]

Artwork from Joking Victim is now on display featuring work by Dust La Rock, Angela Boatwright, Kareem Black, Bruce La Bruce and JK5. An exclusive 7” vinyl single featuring a new version of Jokers Of The Scene’s “Joking Victim” along with a remix by Vin Sol and a HVW8 ‘Joking Victim’ T-shirt is also available [...]

Thank-you to everyone who attended the opening of  Dust La Rock’s ‘Joking Victim‘. Music was provided by Jokers Of The Scene, drinks courtesy Bushmills. Exhibition conties until May 8th. View Artwork HERE. Photos: Todd Hickey

  Bruce LaBruce is a Toronto-based filmmaker, writer, director, photographer, and artist. He began his career in the mid eighties making a series of short experimental super 8 films and co-editing a punk fanzine called J.D.s, which begat the queercore movement. He has contributed his stories and photography to a host of magazines ranging from Vice, [...]

Dust La Rock Presents “Joking Victim” At HVW8 Art + Design Gallery Opening Reception April 14th, 2011, 7:00-10:00 p.m. On View April 14th – May 8th RSVP : rsvp_jokingvictim@hvw8.com LOS ANGELES – April 2011 – Joshua Prince, aka Dust La Rock, makes his Los Angeles gallery debut with the new exhibition Joking Victim, an intimate, [...]

Remembering two of the Greats – Serge Gainsbourg and Marvin Gaye.   Marvin Gaye – Heavyweight Art Installation – 2005 Serge Gainsbourg – Heavyweight Art Installation Live Piece with Shantel at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2001    

  We were lucky to have the talented and amazing duo J-Davey stop by the Gallery one rainy afternoon and bless us with an intimate and personal performance of original material for the HVW8 Podcast. Here it is …. Enjoy! Subscribe free via iTunes More HVW8 Podcasts here. photos Max SSLA/HVW8      

photos Max/SSLA/HVW8 Thanks to everyone who came by the Opening for Marc McKee Seen/Unknown at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. We were also able to raise funds for Red Cross Japan. The Exhibition runs through April 10th. A limited number of signed Books, Decks and Prints are now available online.  

  First there was adidas presents Mayer Hawthorne at HVW8 then followed by the Dogghouse which now has lead into the Snoop Dogg’s Funk N’ Soul Extravaganza at this Year’s SXSW. Snoop, Mayer and Dam-Funk stopped by the Gallery to give their thoughts on the upcoming concert as well as some insights into their Funk [...]

MARC MCKEE EXHIBITION AND BOOK RELEASE at HVW8 ART + DESIGN GALLERY MARCH 19th, 2011 Show Runs March 19th to April 10th. Book signing from 7:30-8:30pm. RSVP : Marc_McKee_Opening@hvw8.com Marc bio: In 1989 Marc McKee started creating skateboard graphics for World Industries and many of its subsidiaries, like Blind, 101, Menace, A-Team and Almost. Spearheaded by [...]

The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is listed on Artnet.  For any information on inquiring pieces from past HVW8 gallery shows please email info@hvw8.com Next exhibition opens March 19th. For more information or to sign up the the HVW8 mailing list please go here.      

Here is the Official adidas x Snoop Dogg x HVW8 wrap up video of the Dogg House featuring Dam-Funk and Warren G, with artwork by Joe Cool, additional artwork by Gene Pendon, Brian Armstrong, Dan Buller, Mark Ingram and Skypager. The exhibition is now back on display for the next 2 weeks. T-shirts and prints [...]

Photos from the opening night of the adidas/HVW8 Dogg House along with video capturing Snoop freestyling over Dam-Funk beats (with a Warren G cameo), and then Dam toasting Snoop over a Hawthorne Headhunters track played by Computer Jay. A Classic night! Special thanks to Joe Cool (Original Snoop artist). The Dogg House reopens to the [...]

“The Crazy 8 Illustrations” produced by HVW8 for adidas, filmed in Montreal. The paintings provided the back drop for this weekend’s Adi-Hoop tournament in Santa Monica, featuring teams from local luminaries including Undefeated, HVW8, The Hundreds, Girl Skateboards and the West Coasters with Chris Brown, Snoop and the Game to name a few. Hosted by Ken [...]

A ONE NIGHT ONLY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE LONG AWAITED ALBUM “ ARMS & HAMMERS ’ FEBRUARY 24TH 2011  FROM 6PM – 11PM AT- HVW8 ART + DESIGN GALLERY – 661 N. SPAULDING AVE. LA CA (ON THE CORNER OF MELROSE & SPAULDING ) FEATURING ART BY MUNK ONE AND A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY STRONG ARM [...]

Thanks to everyone who came through last night to the Dogghouse and were treated to impromtu live session with Snoop Dogg and Dam-Funk. also thanks to adidas, Computer Jay and Joe Cool. Video and Pictures coming soon. Sign up here for our mailing list so not to miss HVW8 events! photos Max video from askdrew

x HVW8 x Snoop Dogg present: THE DOGG HOUSE An exhibition of Snoop and his collaboration with adidas Music by Dam-Funk and Computer Jay Drinks courtesy of Colt 45 Food by Dante’s Fried Chicken Wed, Feb 16th, 6 – 9pm HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave LA, Ca 90036 RSVP at dogghouse@hvw8.com [...]

Photos from the HVW8 Gallery alumni Kevin Lyons’ current is exhibition now on display at Colette. A small run of Kevin’s Bone, Thugs and Typography t-shirts were reprinted for his exhibition. Available at Colette or on the HVW8 online shop.

  A full inventory catalog of works from past Exhibitions the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery will be posted soon. Original Artwork will be available from Charles Munka, Bill McMullen, Kevin Lyons, Micheal Leon, Tyler Gibney, Parra, Freegums, Raif Adelberg, Lance Mountain, Skypager, HVW8 Art Installation and more. Please check back for details.

  photo max ssla/hvw8 Upcoming Snoop x adidas x HVW8 project coming soon ……

A limited edition print from Skypager x HVW8 x Standard is now available online and at the Standard Downtown. You can view past HVW8 Murals for the Standard here.

Here’s Them Jeans with the perfect follow up to the last HVW8 mix with Thee Mike B. For the uninitiated, our friend Them Jeans is a DJ, producer and designer living and working here in Los Angeles. Hard to miss his quality edits of quality tracks – check for many of them in his mix [...]

Black Spade and Coultrain from the Hawthorne Headhunters begin a European Tour this Feburary. Check back for more dates and album release coming soon.      

Our friends at Mondette recently did a portrait on HVW8 founder Tyler Gibney. Read the article for some tips on where to go in Echo Park and opinions on L.A. here.

HVW8 Art Installation‘s MLK piece.

Vol.24 Thee Mike B Thee Mike B is a heavy hitter on both coasts. We’re lucky enough to have him on this week’s guest spot. Enjoy the mix. Sam Sever – They Don’t Know Rayvon – No Guns No Murder Terro 3000 – Gyal Dem Waah Me Squarepusher – Cryptic Motion Pase Rock – Nights [...]

Photos from Saturday’s Melrose Showdown Birthday event with Lumumba ‘Sweet Lu’ Mosquera and Alejandro ‘Prince Puma’ Jarpa. Music by Aton Adair (Baby Grand). Special Thanks to Métl Tequila and Dante’s Fried Chicken truck.

HVW8 Gallery started a collaboration with American Rag Cie to curate their store on La Brea in Los Angeles. Currently on display is work from Raif Adelberg from his recent Gallery Exhibition. If in the area stop by and have a look.

Album’s Done 2 June 2009 / NYC (11×14) – new $60 MD Tribute to MJ Sept 2009 / San Francisco  (11×14) $60 MD + Banda Black Rio Dec 2009 / Sao Paulo Brazil (8×10) $40 Photographer and friend, Cognito of Frolab returns to HVW8, making more photos from his Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments Exhibition available in [...]

Recent Artwork by Tyler Gibney with Mark Ingram for UNA.

Here’s a gift from Los Angeles to you – Part 2 of the recent live set with Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. You know Part 1 was excellent on it’s own but after hearing this addition, you find that it was just a warm up. In the second half [...]

OCTAGON by Charles Munka from FLIPMOOD on Vimeo. New video from of Charles Munka’s one week Work in Progress at Naço gallery. View past work of Charles Munka at the HVW8 Gallery here. Email info@hvw8.com if interested in purchasing work by Charles Munka.

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold Live at HVW8 Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo. With the holidays upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to drop this first installment of a two part edition of the HVW8 Int’l Podcast. Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold, performing together for the very first time at the HVW8 Gallery [...]

GALLERY MUSIC SERIES an afternoon of live music collaboration J*DAVEY ROB ROY NOIRFANCY FRANK OCEAN JUST MAX HOSTED BY LE CONNECTEUR AND TY G WITH GOMEZ WARREN IV SUNDAY DEC. 19. 2- 5PM HVW8 ART + DESIGN GALLERY 661 N. SPAULDNG AVE., LA, 90036 *bring out can goods to support the LA food bank for [...]

Photos from this year’s Art Basel in Miami. This year’s highlight’s included Marco Brambilla’s ‘Evolution (Megaplex)‘ at the Standard Hotel, Friends with You’ Rainbow City, The Island at the Mondrian Hotel, Nada Art Fair, the Wynwood Walls, the Rubell Gallery  and just being in Miami and hanging with your favorite people and artists. Can’t wait [...]

HVW8 x Skypager     HVW8 x Charles Munka HVW8 x Noah Butkus HVW8 x Bill McMullen Skypager continues the HVW8 Mural Series at the Standard Hotel Cowntown Los Angeles with his recent ‘California’ piece.

Computer Jay arrives at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery on a quick stop between world tours with Master Blazter and work on solo projects. We were lucky enough to catch this original mix set right in the Gallery a few weeks back. A few photos of Jay live are posted. Make sure to check in with [...]

Noah Davis’ Gray Day reviewed by Christopher Knight in the LA Times. ‘Look Mom, No Talent’ – Gray Day satellite now showing at HVW8 Gallery.

Thanks to everyone who came to the Gallery Music Series this Sunday featuring Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold. A good crowd collected on a sunny LA afternoon at the HVW8 Gallery and were treated to an all-star improvised session.  Dam and Taz lead the way and Terrace Martin, Thunder Cat, lil Thunder Cat, Major and Krondon [...]

HVW8 Gallery Music Series – Vol. 3 Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka ti$a This Sunday we’re proud to present 2 of LA’s finest – Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold – coming together for a live improvised music set. Expect the unexpected from these 2 champions of funk. The HVW8 Gallery has held host to numerous performances [...]

Thanks to everyone who came out for the opening of Inner City Avant-Garde featuring Ulysses Pizarro, Darnell Prince and Noah Davis. Work is on display until Dec. 15th. Please email info(at)hvw8.com or call 323 655 4898 for further inquires. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday. 1 to 6 pm.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery & Inner City Avant-Garde present… “LOOK MOM, NO TALENT” November 11 – December 15, 2010 A satellite show to the Gray Day exhibition curated by Noah Davis at the Roberts & Tilton Gallery, HVW8 Art + Design Gallery along with Inner City Avant-Garde are proud to present “LOOK MOM, NO [...]

  The Raif Adelberg exhibition closes this week as we get ready for the Nov. 11th opening of Noah Davis’ curated Inner City Avant-Garde. Here are a few photos from our last event at the Gallery. Make sure to RSVP for the upcoming opening. RSVP to innercityavant-garde@hvw8.com

Thanks for those who stopped by this past Sunday to hear some great music at the HVW8 Gallery by our friends Thee Mike B and Them Jeans. Here are a few photos from the day. Their podcast will be posted shortly. Please check back and  if in the Los Angeles area make sure to join us [...]

Stopped by Noah Davis’ studio in East L.A. to talk about his upcoming curated show “Inner City Avant Garde” at the HVW8 Gallery. Make sure to visit Noah’s upcoming “Grey Day” this Saturday at Roberts and Tilton to see his new paintings.

A few vistors to the Gallery this week. Dam-Funk stopped by with his new CD, Adolescent Funk, now out on Stones Throw records. Michael Frenke, sound engineer for the likes of Sly Stone, George Clinton, Prince, KRS-One and currently working on the new Hawthorne Headhunter album. Wyatt from SIEU with his recently aquired Charles Munka [...]

“Running and Gunning” by Black Spade [OFFICIAL VIDEO] from DMNDTV // Ryan Powell on Vimeo. Longtime HVW8 contributer and member of the Hawthorne Headhunters, here is Black Spade‘s new video for “Running and Gunning” (prod. by Stoney Rock). Enjoy! from the album Build and Destroy Listen to the whole album here

HVW8 presents The RRS Feed live set, recorded at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Amazing set with 3 DJs, 4 turntables! Back to Life (acapella) – Soul II Soul Thrill 103 – DJ Vadim I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz Killdatmutha- Dam Funk Looking up to You – Michael Wycoff Get Up – Masters [...]

Thanks to those who attended the Gallery Music Series this weekend with a Live performance by Computer Jay and opening set by Ty G. Our next live show will be on Oct. 31st, 2 – 5pm. Thanks to PBR for the support. Look for the recording to be posted shortly, or subscibe via iTunes.

Photos from the installation and opening of Raif Adelberg’s ‘Fuck I Love You Los Angeles‘. A good time was had by all, and we’re happy the artist didn’t get arrested! (inside joke for those who were there!) Thank-you to Asahi for providing drinks for the VIP preview. And thanks to American Rag and PBR for support on [...]

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery represents and facilitates the spirit and collaboration between art, music and design. In 1998 Tyler Gibney founded HVW8 in Montreal and in 2005 he and Addison Liu opened HVW8 in Los Angeles. With a focus in supporting avant-garde graphic design, it soon became the premier underground gallery in Los Angeles [...]

Today we had the Hawthorne Headhunters record a live set at the HVW8 Gallery for an upcoming podcast. Good times by all, look for more photos and music to be posted shortly. We also filmed a few Q&A’s with the legendary Michael Frenke across the street at the Atlier 360 Barbershop. Michael who is currently [...]

Mos Def, Naughty By Nature, J Cole, Dwight Howard, 9th Wonder and countless others were all at the EA Sports Triple Double while we created the piece of Kevin Durant. Thanks to Mark Lowyns, Mike Klein, Dustin Undercrown,  EA Sports and Sarah for the support and for making it happen. Next Day got to be about [...]

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery presents: Original Installation and Work by Raif Adelberg F**K I LOVE YOU LOS ANGELES October 2, 2010- November 1, 2010 Opening Reception Saturday October 2nd 7:30 -10pm HVW8 Art + Design Gallery 661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, California p. 1 323 655 4898 www.hvw8.com www.raifadelberg.com www.fuckiloveyoushop.com with Support from [...]

HVW8 is a full service creative agency specializing in: Art Direction and Production for Print, Web and TV Campaigns, Event Production, Music Licensing and Supervision, Music Videos, Art and Graphic Design, Mural Production, Curation and Fine Art collaboration, Marketing, Consultation and Illustration. Recent Clients/Partners include: adidas, Gravis Footwear, MGM, Zune, Dwindle Distribution. For questions please [...]

On itunes Direct from Brazill and LIVE at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles is our beautiful friend Tita Lima. She was with us recently to perform some of her favorite original compositions and hand pick some Brazilian classics with another good friend, DJ Cid Hernandez. What an amazing was to spend [...]

Last Saturday night, our friend Alvaro Ilizarbe/Freegums opened his amazing ‘Celestial Beings’ Exhibition with us at our Art + Design Gallery. He literally transformed the space, making it his own. Old and new friends from LA, up and down the West Coast and all the way from Miami came out to support and admire. Special [...]

DISCOVER DISCREET BILLING 38″ x 38″ Wood Panel $1500 HERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS MINE 26″ x 36″ Wood Panel $1800 CHECKS CASHED 25 3/4″ x 25 3/4″ Wood Panel $1200 QUIET AS KEPT 33″ x 33 1/2″ Wood Panel $1800 DREAMKILLERS 30″ x 30″ Wood Panel $1800 TOO MUCH PRESSURE 25 3/4″ x 25 3/4″ SIlkscreen on Paper $900 Pieces [...]

Bill McMullen’s exhibtion ‘Check’s Cashed‘ continues this weekend at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

Images of the Noah Butkus’ Artwork currently on display at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

On Friday 7/2, a packed house at the landmark Hollywood club The Troubadour was treated to an amazing show from Master Blazter, featuring Computer Jay, J1 and D-F. The extra long set included Dam-Funk and Master Blazter originals as well as guest appearances from JimiJames, MC Eiht and Jody Watley. Opening the show were Peanut Butter Wolf, [...]

Master Blazter, born at the HVW8 Gallery, performs with Dam-Funk tonight at the Troubadour. More on Master Blazter HERE.

Photos from Saturday’s Noah Butkus opening. Thanks to adidas, Stussy and the Standard for their support.

Dam-Funk stops by the Gallery to preview the Stussy x HVW8 x Noah Butkus t-shirt available tonight in white and black. Online Monday.

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy our transformed pop up parking lot extravaganza. Our biggest event at the gallery to date. Great food, good people, art, drinks, sunshine and Music courtesy of Hawthorne Headunters, Crown Royale and Mayer Hawthorne and the County. It was an amazing night! Thanks to adidas originals for making [...]

Thanks to everyone who came by the Mayer Hawthorne event last night. Photos and video will be posted shortly.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the one night art event tour, One Way Or Another to witness some of skateboardings’ top artists and artwork.

Images from last week’s Installation of the One Way Or Another exhibition featuring artwork by Eric Anthony, Todd Bratrud, Mark Fos Foster, Greg Pnut Galinsky, Ben Horton, Matt Irving, Andy Jenkins, Michael Leon, Geoff Mcfetridge, Travis Millard, Donny Miller, Mat O’Brien, Dennis McNett, Andrew Pommier, Michael Sieben. Look for prints from the show now posted [...]

Andrew Meza rocks a HVW8 Parra sweat in Shibuya.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is starting a collaboration with the Standard Hotel Hollywood and the Standard Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. The first in this series is with artist Charles Munka.

Thank you to everyone who came by the opening of Charles Munka’s Double Knock Out at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Show runs through June 13th.

Photos of the friends of Kutmah that got together last weekend in his support at the HVW8 Gallery. All the best to Kutmah!

Latest HVW8 Podcast Vol. 17 featuring the Do-Over crew. Exclusives from Jamie Strong and Aloe Blacc. Recorded live from the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Get more information and tracklisting HERE. Subscribe free on iTunes.

A few photos of the newly renovated HVW8 Gallery shop. Please come by and visit Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 6pm.

S.A.C.E. by Skypager Skypager original featured in the Heel Bruise/Disaster Zine show at HVW8. More information here Mixed Media on Wood Four 23 x 23 inch squares. $4000. Never Give Up Doughboy by Lance Mountain Lance Mountain’s iconic Doughboy character hurling bombs from the sky. A classic quote from Winston Churchill adds the message. Mix Media [...]

The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is now listed on Artnet.com You can view pieces from Parra, Kevin Lyons, Geoff McFetridge, Michael Leon and the HVW8 Art Installation. Look for updates soon.

Heel Bruise/Disaster/Skypager Sticker Pack Highly collectable sticker pack offered during the Disaster Zine/Heel Bruise art show at the HVW8 Gallery. Designs from Skypager, Thomas Yu and more. Check Lance Mountain at 16 years-old! 6 stickers for six bucks! Heel Bruise Pin Support your local skateboarder. Heel Bruise lapel pin.

HVW8 Logo Tee by Skypager – Artist Series HVW8 Logo Tee by Parra – Artist Series Disaster Zine Official Tee/Zine Pack Heel Bruise/Disaster Exhibition Tee Suicidal Skull/Suicidal Skater Print Set by Lance Mountain New T-shirts and prints exclusive to HVW8 now available.

HVW8 T-shirt Artist Series – Parra Heel Bruise/Disaster Zine New Tees Heel Bruise/Disaster Zine exhibition T-shirt Come by the Gallery or check online for new products.

Photos Thomas Yu Installation photos from yesterday. The Disaster exhibition featuring Lance Mountain, Thomas Yu and Skypage opens tomorrow.

Photos Max SSLA/HVW8 Photos from the SXSW event last week featuring Master Blazter and Hawthorne Headhunters.

It’s Just begun …. HVW8 Records Austin showcase featuring: Master Blazter with Computer Jay, D-F and J-1. Hawthorne Headhunters with Coultrain, Proh Mic, Black Spade and Ced No Hosted by Imani (of the Pharcyde) Computer Jay (Live set) Dj’s Chicken George, Prince Klassen, Ty g and Max March 17th, 2 – 8pm Beso Cantina, 307B W5th [...]

HVW8 takes part in Manifest Equality. Shirin Ebadi by piece by the HVW8 Art Installation.

Distant Relatives piece by Gene Pendon for HVW8.

Last weekend of the Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments exhibition.  Guided tours by Ty G.

Photos Max HVW8/Solid State Photos from Wednesday’s Strictly Social with N’Dambi and Coultrain

“Auditorium” Mos Def Photo by Cognito “Loafers and Lyrics” Mos Def Photo By Cognito “Backstage Township” Mos Def Photo by Cognito “Quiet Dog 3″ Mos Def Photo by Cognito “Cape of Great Hope 1″ Mos Def Photo by Cognito Mos Def photos by Cognito now available online.

HVW8′s Gene Pendon contributed to this year’s Syracuse Cultural Worker’s Peace Calender. Royalites are paid to the originator of the written quote, Kiari Day a single-mother living near Pittsburgh. http://syracuseculturalworkers.com/ About SCW Peace Calendar: http://syracuseculturalworkers.com/calendar-2010-peace-calendar About Artwork and Quote, from SCW: Gene Pendon’s thoughtful tribute to the election of Barack Obama uses words from Pennsylvania [...]

Mos Def yesterday at  ‘Ecstatic Moments‘. The exhibition at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is now extended until Feb. 14th. The Gallery is open Tues through Sunday, 1pm until 6pm. Further information at 323 655 4898.

Official t-shirt from the Mos Def ‘Ecstatic Moments’ exhibition is now online in the HVW8 Shop. Collaboration with Union and Frolab.

event photos Max ssla/hvw8 Thanks to everyone who came by the opening of Mos Def ‘Ecstatic Moments’, photos by Cognito. The exhibition is now on display during regular hours. More photos from Frolab HERE.

Some HVW8 Political Minded bootleg shirts were spotted in a Bangkok. Political Minded was a series of artshows/ installations done by HVW8 artists Dan Buller, Gene Pendon and Tyler Gibney in Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Fransico and Munich from 2003 to 2006. The idea was to promote political awareness through art and music [...]

ONE WEEK PHOTO EXHIBITION CELEBRATES MOS DEF’S TWO GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR “THE ECSTATIC” Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments – Photographs by Cognito, Opens Jan. 30, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Jan. 25, 2010) – HVW8 Art & Design Gallery, Union LA & Frolab present a photo exhibition entitled MOS DEF: ECSTATIC MOMENTS. Photographer, filmmaker, visionist Cognito showcases [...]

Dust La Rock stopped by the gallery today, while earlier in the week House Shoes and J-1 filmed a one-on-one for beatsncrates and LA Stereo TV.

Benji B drops PCH and a nice shout to HVW8 for the upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters x Dam-Funk out soon on HVW8 Records. Listen to Benji B’s Soulful Beats BBC show and view his tracklist HERE.

Limited Megane, Ed Templeton and HVW8 T-shirt now available.

The artsist have arrived from Japan, checked out a bit of Los Angeles and are getting ready for the show tomorrow.

Some footage of Dam-Funk with Master Blazter from last week’s show at cinespace. There’s also photos from the night HERE.

photos max ssla/hvw8 Thank-you to everyone who stopped by our HVW8 Holiday party. Coultrain, I Ced, Computer Jay, Jessica (TeLuv) and J-1 performed live while people enjoyed some pabst  beer and the Kogi Korean BBQ truck. A live podcast recorded at the party will be posted online shortly. Happy Holidays and New Year from HVW8!

photo Max SSLA Computer Jay gets down with I Ced at the HVW8 downtown rehearsal space. Watch out for new Master Blazter and Hawthorne Headhunter combinations in 2010.

HVW8 Holiday Party featuring Coultrain, Computer Jay, J-1 and I Ced. This Saturday, 2- 6pm at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave, 90026. Beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Gallery photos including the Michael, Kevin and Geoff show up until Dec. 20th. HVW8 Gallery open Tuesday through Sunday, 1- 7pm.

Photos Max hvw8/ssla Photos from Saturday’s parking lot party behind HVW8 Gallery with Stamp’d featuring Mike Flo (Dead Prez), Rob Roy, Coultrain and the Keyishe.

Finally received a couple copies of the “Art Of Obama” book featuring artwork in support of Obama for the 2008 Presidential election including work from the HVW8 Art Installation. 100 percent of the proceeds go to charity. You can order directly from the publishers website. There’s also a few of the HVW8 Obama prints left in [...]

Video shot by Culture King from Dam-Funk’s release party featuring Master Blazter, Hawthorne Headhunters and Peanut Butter Wolf.

  $1,200.00 Bomb Artist Kevin Lyons 36″ x 57″ original gouache painting on paper.   Original Kevin Lyons painting added to the online shop.

The Parra Ice Cream truck will be parked in front of the HVW8 Gallery today from 2 – 5pm. Follow Stone Throw twitter for more locations. The Rockwell Ice

photo from Kitsune Noir photo Star Graphics The current show Michael, Kevin and Geoff, received a lot of blog attention. Below is a sampling of photos and reviews. The show continues through December 20th, at the HVW8 Art+Design Gallery. Purchase artwork HERE. Blog Roll – Just Breathe Stages 09 Atmosphere Slamxhype Kitsune noir Hustler of [...]

Photos Max ssla/hvw8 Photos from Dam-Funk’s release party for Toeachizone with Master Blaster, Hawthorne Headhunters, PBWolf, Kyle Hall and Jimijames.

Pink Dot (2009) Artist Michael Leon 23 1/2×33″ Acrylic and screenprint Original Artwork More info Here.   $800.00         Germs (2009) Artist Michael Leon 23 1/2×33″ Acrylic and screenprint Original Artwork More info Here.   $800.00   Gold Dot (2009) Artist Michael Leon 23 1/2×33″ Acrylic and screenprint Original Artwork More info Here.   $800.00 [...]

Dam-Funk rehearses at HVW8′s downtown LA studio with Master Blazter for his Toeachizown release party tomorrow at the Echoplex with Kyle Hall, Hawthorne Headhunters featuring Coultrain, JimiJames and the Funkmoshere Djs. More info HERE

Photos from Saturday’s opening night party for the Michael, Kevin and Geoff exhibition. The artwork will up on view at the HVW8 Gallery through Dec. 20th. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday. Artwork from the show will be posted on line Wednesday for purchase. Thanks to everyone who attended as well as PBR and [...]

Set-up in progress for tonight’s exhibition. Opening night shots as well and pieces from the show posted shortly.

Zosen from Barcelona, gets down behind the HVW8 Gallery.

Opening this Saturday, Nov. 7th at 7pm. RSVP at  MichaelKevinGeoff@hvw8.com. Music will be provided by Danny Holloway. Wine will be courtesy of Bear Flag Wines and beer courtesy of PBR. Danny Holloway has over 30,000 45s. He’s been collecting them since the age of 5. In the 70s, Holloway worked in the inner sanctum of Island [...]

Recent works by Geoff McFetridge. More information: www.championdontstop.com www.solitaryarts.com www.pottokprints.com www.thedirectorsbureau.com

Recent work by Kevin Lyons. More info: www.bonethugsandtypography.com www.anomaly.com

Recent work by Michael Leon. More info: http://michaelleonstudio.com http://www.commonwealthstacks.com/

Gallery Murals get covered with a fresh coat for preparation of the upcoming Michael, Kevin and Geoff exhibition.

This Oct. 22nd to 26th, HVW8 artist Gene Pendon takes part in the Toronto International Art Fair with Yves Laroche Gallery. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, North Building, Exhibit Hall A & B , Booth # 238. http://www.tiafair.com/

Congratulations to Dam-Funk on the his Fader cover story. His album Toeachizown is now out on Stones Throw records. Look out for a Master Blazter mixtape coming out soon. Also we still have a few HVW8 x Dam-Funk shirts left in stock.

Black Spade (Stoney Rock) takes part in Disco Social with Waajeed, JT Donaldson, Geology and Amir this Wednesday in Brooklyn.

Photos from The Site of NOW exhibition now on display at Royal/T Gallery. This Sunday, October 11th, 3-6 pm, we will be hosting a closing party with Artist Q+A. There will be champagne, hors d’oeuvres and a live performance by Coultrain. Coultrain Royal-T Cafe 8910 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232-2326 (310) 559-6300 Also here [...]

Sat. Oct 10th ACD ADULTCONTEMPORARYDISCO tk disko (hot biscuit) dj jun (Umoja Hi-Fi) nitedog (black disco) dj pubes (obey/dance right) ty g (hvw8) free daytime/outdoor 2 – 8pm at El Cid 4212 W Sunset Blvd 90029 food + drink specials

A few photos from the opening of the Site of NOW exhibition and pop-up shop. Thanks to Royal/t, Coultain, TheeMikeB, Sharifa & Eduardo Burillo and everyone who came out. Show run’s through Oct. 15th. Exhibition photos will be posted shortly.

At tomorrows ‘The Site of NOW’ show there will be a small section on display from the “Barnstomers vs. Heavyweight”  Live painting session that was done in Montreal in 2001. It featured Montreal artists from Heavyweight; Gene Pendon, Tyler Gibney, Dan Buller with the NYC based collective Barnstomers; featuring David Ellis, Rostarr, Mike Ming, Jose ‘Ease’ Parla. [...]

The SITE of NOW Opening Oct. 3rd, 7 to 11 pm “The SITE of Now” exhibition will be a “Best of” collection from the past two years of artists from the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Select pieces from the past ten years of HVW8 Art Installation and exclusive private collections will also be on [...]

Here’s a free download of Stoney Rock‘s track ‘Things Change’. Things Change by Stoney Rock

“LaHoya vs. Pac-man” by Gene Pendon 2009. Part of the “Rise” exhibition in Toronto which Dan Buller and Gene Pendon contribute. Also featuring Nunca (Brazil) and Roadsworth. more info: http://www.themanifesto.ca/

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, open 1 – 6pm, Tuesday through Sunday. 661 N.Spaulding Ave. LA, Ca 90036

“Allegory of Venus” Giclee Print 29 x 21 inches Edition of 10 Signed and numbered “Pierced” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches Edition of 30 Signed and numbered

Hawthorne Headhunters vinyl now available at ameoba, Fat Beats and Dusty Groove.

Tonight – 1st 250 guests receive a limited tee + 7″ @ 999 Closing Party. Starts at 9:09pm. 9 DJs. 715 Hampton Ave Venice 90291 artwork by HVW8 (Brian Armstrong and Tyler Gibney)

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HAN CHOLO, LOVEMADE, BIJULES, & HVW8… SAMPLE/ART SALE DJ’S AND DRINKS 2-8PM HVW8 GALLERY 661 N SPAULDING, LA 90036

HVW8 takes part in SEIU-ULTCW’s Healthcare Reform in America event in downtown LA this Labor Day. More information HERE.

Out Now! Hawthorne Headhunters EP vinyl record. Limited pressing of the Hawthorne Headhunters self-titled EP on HVW8 records. side a U Say She Wanna side b Do 4 U A Song About Her (Ced No Remix) Manifest Station Listen on iTunes! more on Hawthorne Headhunters For distribution inquiries contact max (at) hvw8.com

ABCLA:Tyler Gibney of “HVW8″ from Kevin Boston on Vimeo. Our neighbor Cottrell, from Joyrich, made this video on Ty G and the HVW8 Gallery. Featured are some scenes from the enjoi Gallery show and also highlightes from the recent Hawthorne Headhunters podcast. More HERE.

  – Hawthorne Headhunters EP out now. Download on iTunes! - Red – the Man without The Machine, “I should tell ya momma on you”, out now! Dam-Funk and CHOPS remixes. - Hawthorne Headhunters limited TEST pressing available. - Hawthorne Headhunters T-shirt - Red – the man without the Machine – T-shirt - HVW8 / Stones Throw RED – I should tell [...]

Dutch artist Parra is set to emark on his very first exhibition and pop-up shop initiative in Germany later this month. An artist who’s style has come to be known for his eclectic mix of type fonts, iconic colors and sexualized imagery, the Amsterdam-based creative will look to have his work displayed first via an exhibition [...]

Master Blazter get down tonight with Gary Wilson, James Pants and others at the Bootleg Theater. More info HERE.

  HVW8 International Podcast Vol. 12: Hawthorne Headhunters Part II Once again gracing the HVW8 stage, originally coming from that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles (Hawthorne, Ca), we have the Hawthorne Headhunters. Recorded live at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. The crew, including the additions of Jimi James, Coultrain, Stopha and [...]

photos max ssla While outside the HVW8 Hot Biscuit party, Sa-Ra laid it down at Sunset Junction.

Max’s photos from yesterday’s HVW8 Hot Biscuit during Sunset Junction at El Cid with a surprise performance by Wolfmother.

Ty G and Max will be spinning at Unique Los Angeles.

Thank you Tatiana. HVW8 Gallery is seeking interns for fall. If you would like to intern at the HVW8 gallery please email tyg@hvw8.com More information on internships at the HVW8 Art & Design Gallery  HERE.

Come thru this Saturday for the HVW8 Hot Biscuit Sunset Junction Podcast Party where we’ll be recording the HVW8 Podcast Live.  Free at EL Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd., 2 – 10pm. Enter in Back to avoid Sunset Junction cover. More info on Facebook.

Hawthorne Headhunters EP Test pressing vinyl record. Very limited number of test pressings of the Hawthorne Headhunters self-titled EP on HVW8 records (only 25 left) is now online. signed and number 1/50 side a  U Say  She Wanna side b  Do 4 U  A Song About Her (Ced No Remix)  Manife Station Listen on iTunes! more [...]

photos by JT Donaldson Our man Dam-Funk dropping the Red 45 at the Trophy Bar in Brooklyn this past weekend. Dam-Funk T’s and Red T-shirts & 45′s are still available in the online shop or at the gallery.

Gene Starship works on new HVW8 artwork for Waajeed and Coultrain in the Montreal studio.

More Hawthorne Headhunters photos from Kiwamu at the latest gallery Super Session. Podcast will be posted shortly.

RED’s single ‘I should tell ya momma on you’ gets a review on pitchfork

    New Gallery window. Thanks mark.

    HVW8′s Gene Pendon artwork is featured at the Montreal Official Launch and Art Exhibition of Sarah Linhares’ “Messages from the Future”. More info HERE.

photos max ssla Some photos from this past Sunday’s live recording at the Gallery for the HVW8 bbq/podcast. The new HH podcast will be posted this week along with some YouTube footage of the recording.

Thursday equation. Skate team + stickers and camera = this around the neighborhood (or in cdn: neighbourhood).

HVW8 Block logo T – $24 Hawthorne Headhunters T – $24 Red – the Man without the Machine - ”I Should Tell Ya Momma on You”  T – $24

Thanks to Culture King for posting a couple video’s from Thursday’s Hawthorne Headhunters/HVW8 party.

photo Dustin Ross Big UP to Dâm-Funk , Sa-Ra and Hawthorne Headhunters all getting some love on Benji B’s BBC 1xtra show . Be on the Look out for Osunlade’s Hawthorne Headhunters remix’s out soon.

We got the DJ Tap .10 (Honor Roll/Trackademicks) LIVE with the bay area flavor at the HVW8 Gallery podcast now posted. It’s the perfect ‘Summertime Mix’ 1. J Sands & Flying Lotus – Mages Sages (Light A Dub) (Instrumental) 2. Muhsinah x Jake One – You (Jetboat)/Boozina Remix 3. The Nonce – Mixtapes 4. Too [...]

Thanks to everyone who rolled through the Hawthorne Headhunters/HVW8 records debut show last night at El Cid. Here are a few photos from MAX …. more to come. Today its the instore at Turntable Lab LA from 2 – 6pm, and then Sunday the full BBQ Live session at the HVW8 Gallery. Come thru!

Make sure to come out and check the show tonight at Root Down LA. Upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters Shows in Los Angeles : Aug 6th at Root Down at El Cid. Full band featuring Black Spade, Ced No, Proh Mic with Coultrain, Jimi James and Teluv. Aug 7th at Turntable Lab, 6 to 9pm Aug 9th HVW8 Gallery/Live at the [...]

Hawthorne Headhunters rehearsing ‘She Wanna’ for their upcoming L.A. shows. Featuring Black Spade, Coultrain and Jimi James.

Somehow our mural from last year’s adidas house party landed as the background in the Mistah F.A.B’s Hit Me On Twitter Official video. The piece is still standing in downtown L.A. Follow HVW8 on Twitter HERE.

PCH is a collaboration between Hawthorne Headhunters and Dam-Funk — an example of the new L.A. funk movement also championed by the likes of  SA-RA and Master Blazter. Download PCH HERE. Also some video from the session – More info on Hawthorne Headhunters, Master Blazter and upcoming on HVW8 Records HERE.

Original Music is My Art cover painting now on display at HVW8 Gallery.

Come out and check the Hawthorne Headhunters Live Full band! Upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters Shows in Los Angeles : Aug 6th at Root Down at El Cid. Full band featuring Black Spade, Ced No, Proh Mic with Coultrain, Jimi James and J-1. Aug 7th at Turntable Lab, 6 to 9pm Aug 9th HVW8 Gallery/Live at the [...]

    photos Max and Pixel Flip. Thanks to J. Justice, TK Disco, Ian, Barry Pixel Flip, Jimi James, Kiwamu, dj Jester the filipino fist, the HVW8 skate team and everyone else who stoped by Sunday’s bbq. Next up Daz-I-Kue. Also the Trackademics podcast will be posted this week.

The Gallery gets a feng shui and some new/old records. We also got a hot new little ‘zine called “Disaster” by Heel Bruise, features Lance Mountain, Sky Page and Thomas Yu.  Come by …..

HVW8 and Stones Throw records collaborate on a 45 for Red. Features original version and the Dam-Funk remix. More information HERE Also available on the HVW8 Online shop and at the physical gallery. Recent Red links: Red on The Fader Justin Timberlake shows Red some love.

A 2002 piece of U Roy by HVW8 Art Installation still stands in the Hollywood Hills yesterday. 8′ by 24′.

A few shots from max/ssla of the HVW8 Sound System feat. J-1, Ced No and Ty G with Computer Jay.

Revolution of the Mind – Tyler Gibney $70 framed Bullies of the Block – Kevin Lyons $150 framed. Is that a Gun My Friend Sweatshirt – $45 Gallery summer hours – Tuesday through Sunday, 12 – 6pm. Directions HERE

Artist Dash Snow dies at age 27. Dash Snow’s Poloroids on Tiny Vices

A few shots courtesy Max from the Honor Roll BBQ podcast yesterday. Podcast will be posted soon.

  HVW8′s gluten loving Max aka MaxTraxx aka Just Max aka SolidStateLA just celebrated his birthday this weekend! On top of seeing Max on the regular managing the HVW8 Gallery and co-hosting the Podcasts with Ty G, you can also check out his music blog Maxtraxx and his photo/podcast site SolidStateLA. Happy Born Day!

Mad Mondays Family Affair.

Thievery, 1999 (70″ x 58″, 178 x 147cm) Lovely, 1999 (64″ x 65″, 163 x 165cm) Soul Makossa aka “Nightmares”, acrylic on canvas 2000 Serge (Montreal), acrylic on canvas, 2001 Donny (Los Angeles), acrylic on canvas, 2003 Herbie (Atlanta), acrylic on canvas, 1999 (69″ x 65″, 175 x 165cm) Starting in 1999, the HVW8 Art Installation; made up of artists Gene “Starship” [...]

A Few HVW8 x Dam-Funk Tee’s in Stock HERE

  The song “I Should Tell Ya Momma on You” was originally recorded behind the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in December 2008. This raw video was posted on YouTube and became an instant online phenomenon. Equal parts G-funk, California Soul and Hobo Street, the song features full musical accompaniment created only by Red. The [...]

Review of Hawthorne Headhunters in Rolling Stone’s Hype Monitor HERE. Download the album from iTunes HERE.

Download from iTunes HERE The Hawthorne Headhunters is a project made up of the individuals Stoney Rock (aka Black Spade), Ced No and Proh Mic and was conceived in 2007 at Ced’s recording studio in that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles – Hawthorne, California. Black Spade’s music is a melting pot of [...]

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HVW8 RECORDS x FRESH SELECTS present… Hawthorne Headhunters Mixtape Mixed by DJ Needles 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. [...]

MdCL drops a bit of info about the Super Session on his Blog HERE. Photos, video and recording will be up shortly.

  TUESDAY JUNE 30th 2009 BREAKING ATOMS & PAYDAY! presents ONRA (France) Performing Live on his First US Tour!!  + COMPUTER JAY (Live Performance) + HVW8 SOUNDSYSTEM (The Premiere & Live Performance) introducing members:  TY-G, J1, Ced No of The Hawthorne Headhunters + JA$1000 (DJ Set) w/ Resident DJs: JON DONSON (tRUEradio) SWASS (MHD) T-Shirt Giveaways by CIVIL Clothing $5 B4 11pm / [...]

  A few shots from today’s bbq/podcast courtesy Max. Check back for the Live recording in the  next few days.

      Max has posted some downloads on Maxtraxx. Enjoy HERE

Mark de Clive-Lowe Live in Japan Hawthorne Headhunters LIVE at HVW8 Gallery Master Blazter LIVE at HVW8 Gallery This Sunday is the return of the Super Session featuring Mark de Clive-Lowe with nia andrews + special guests. The LIVE podcast recording will start at 2 and goto 5pm. Drinks and bbq will be available. Come [...]

Dam-Funk drops his remix of Red’s (the man without the machine) I Should Tell Ya Momma on You, LIVE at Hollywood’s infamous back-yard Sunday afternoon party – The Do Over. Red – I Should Tell Ya Momma on You (Dam-Funk remix) drops in July — on HVW8 records. 45 single on Stones Throw records.

“Gino” by Parra 2008 Stencil Print 17 x 12.5 inches Edition of 35 From Winston Tseng’s exhibition at “enjoi just another skateboard art show” at the HVW8 Art and Design Gallery. March 2009. Exclusively available through HVW8. 36″ x 24″ Giclée print 1 of 10 Political Minded Print By Tyler Gibney from the HVW8 PM [...]

The HVW8 International Podcast returns with Vol. 9, Closet Funk with back to back sets from Ty G and Max. Ty G’s Witness the Thickness Mix Champion Dub – Toxic  2000F & J Kamata – You don’t know what love is  Wavelength – Funk Dreams  Steve Spacek presents Black Pocket – Field  Computer Jay – Epiphany  [...]

Mark you calendar !! 

  Max’s latest diggs’ in HVW8′s Trunk of Funk at the Gallery. The above are just a few of the many new additions available this week. HVW8 Art + Design Gallery 661 N Spaulding Ave Los Angeles California 90036 open Tues – Sun., 1 – 6pm. A top shelf selection from our Trunk of Funk [...]

A snippet of the session recorded Saturday night at Ty G’s place in Echo Park. HVW8 Sound System feat. Computer Jay – Bump rendered

Red – The Man Without the Machine’s first single, I should tell ya momma on you, with remixes by CHOPS and Dam-Funk, will be out July 23rd on iTunes. Check back for more info.

HVW8 Sound system makes its debut June. 30th

HVW8′s Gene Starship was responsible for the And 1 mixtape illustrations for the first 5 tapes (1999-2002). The HVW8 Art Installation also went on the tour with the ballers to N. Philly, Chicago South Side, Rucker’s in Harlem and Venice, California, and painted pieces under the net during the games. Some wild times. The first [...]

J-1 drops the You-Tube EP with beats made from various You-Tube clips. You can see the clips on J1 Beats. Download the You-Tube EP HERE

Some photos from the Dam-Funk with Master Blazter show at the Natural History Museum this past weekend. photos Max SSLA/HVW8

Benji B drop’s the D-F Remix of Red’s I Should Tell Ya Momma on You on his latest show. Listen HERE and be on the look out for a HVW8/Stonesthrow collab release out soon!! More to come.

Master Blazter will be backing up Dam-Funk tonight at the Natural History Museum.  More info on tonight and interview with Dam-Funk  HERE.

Tonight they’re  celebrating K-Pook’s birthday at Firecraker. Some limited HVW8 “free kpook” canvas will be available in support of our friend. More info on K-Pook and tonight’s event HERE.

Computer Jay, J-1 and Ty G working it out in the studio ….. more to come, stay tuned!

Prints and photos from enjoi artists Winston Tseng and Jerry Hsu with Gallery assistant Tatiana and interns Alex and Wazy. More works HERE

Aubrey Hart, from LA’s Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, does an impromptu performance at the HVW8 Gallery. Aubrey was known to collaborate with Horace Tapscott.

After the last post thought I’d sneak a few photos of Sister Corita’s prints from the amazing collection at Immaculate Heart College Art Department. All religion isn’t bad. Prints circa 1968.

The Hawthorne Headhunters self titled EP will be out July 7th. Check back for details.

HVW8 t-shirts available HERE.

Hawthorne Headhunters – Never Give Up feat. Coultrain Sample track from the upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters mixtape. The EP drop’s July 7th! on iTunes More to come …. Download from Fresh Selects HERE

Red (the man without the machine) get’s a nice nod in the most recent Wax Poetics article on Roger Troutman. Look for Red’s single to drop shortly, with remix’s by CHOPS and Dam-Funk. Check back for details.

“Scratchin’” Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches 2009 Edition of 30 $250.00   “Yes/She” Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches 2009 Edition of 30 $250.00   “Tin Tin” Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches 2009 $250.00   “Fight till Death” Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches 2009 Edition of 30 $250.00   A few of the most popular parra [...]

Download the HVW8 podcasts free to your iPhone from iTunes.

We have found and posted a few remaining HVW8 Gravis Political Minded shoes in the online store. These shoes feature DSTRBO’s signature camo pattern and the Political Minded logo. Purchase the shoes HERE. Read more about HVW8′s Political Minded installations and exhibitions since 2003 HERE.

Art + Design Gallery and the Parra exhibition get some lovin’ in Japan’s Warp mag.

People inquire a lot about one of our most infamous pieces; the Roy Ayers Wax Poetics cover piece from 2004. Here is the story – The Roy Ayers painting by HVW8 Art Installation was created in Montreal during a live set with Afronaught and Mark Force, from the Bugz in the Attic, during the Goods. I brought [...]

More Parra prints have arrived in the Gallery. Prints will be added online shortly. Please check back or come by the Gallery.

Hey Playboy – this one is for the ladies! We finally got the Mr. French podcast up …. HVW8 International Podcast Vol. 8 with Mr. French jazzsteppa “taylor rain”  evs “let it go”  floating point “shangri la”  suzi analogue “son”  morgan zarate feat eska and ghostface killah “sticks and stone”  zo aka la chauve souris [...]

Parra T-Shirts are back in stock, get them while you can …… HERE 

A Parra prints Re-up will soon be arriving in the gallery and in the online store. Check back for details. Current availability HERE

Berlin based photographer Alex Flach stopped by the gallery yesterday. You can see Alex’s work on the Pool Gallery’s website HERE.

Cognito stopped by, back from his recent trip to South Africa, with some footage of Mos Def at the Cape Town Jazzfest. More on frolab HERE.

Been working on some stuff for Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.

HVW8 prints from Tyler Gibney, Gene Pendon and Brent Rollins now available on TurntableLab.

Pablo (director of NEXT) is down in Brazil working on a fiction film on pixacao, and introduced me to the work of Choque. View More of Choque’s work HERE, also you can follow Pablo on his twitter.

Tonight will be spinning a few records with DJ Pubes for Cinco de Mayo at Cobras + Matadors.

What’s Going On? Oil, acrylic on canvas Napoleon Oil on Canvas Black Flag Oil on Canvas Before Kehinde Wiley there was Barkley L. Hendricks.

  Montreal being my second home, I wanted to give a nod to a cool project my old roommate Scott C has going on for the Montreal Biennale. He also sent this track from DSDQ, that accompanies the artwork. Nice work! – Ty G Claudio Marzano + Scott Clyke present SOUNDSCAPES/PAYSAGE SONORES as part of La [...]

Recent interview with Dam-Funk.

Osunlade makes a visit at the Art + Design Gallery.

With Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco and candidate for California Governor.

New projects in the works …..

photos max SSLA/HVW8 Congrats to Computer Jay who got some love this week on Benji b’s bbc radio 1 show. Listen HERE and here’s the track ….. Computer Jay – Epiphany

“Love” by Parra  2009  Stencil Print  17 x 12.5 inches  Edition of 50 $150   “I Could Be” by Parra  2009  Stencil Print  17 x 12.5 inches  Edition of 50 $150 “Tits” by Parra  2009  Stencil Print  17 x 12.5 inches  Edition of 50 $150 “Jesus Interrupted” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches [...]

photo ML Khondji

Interesting article about the Murakami/Louis Vuitton from the MOCA exhibition last year. Clint Arthur appends the action after discovering that his $12,000 Murakami prints came from repurposed materials. The company says art’s ‘ambiguity’ is part of the ‘bargain.’

  New HVW8 Podcast with Dj Asparagus from Stockholm, Raw Fusion Records. Recorded live at the Gallery a few weeks ago.  DJ Asparagus: DJ Asparagus – DJ Asparagus Will Get You!  Kenny Bobien – Reachin’ (BOP Reprise Mix)  Dreamer G – I Got That Feeling (Original Extended Mix)  DJ Asparagus vs. Wipe The Needle – [...]

http://www.myspace.com/paydayla

DâM-FunK In L.A. | Funkmosphere Lab ~ 4.09

Fashion Freak at the Gallery.  Follow HVW8 now on Twitter

Art + Design Gallery open this weekend, 1 – 7pm. Directions HERE.

“Cake” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen edition 1/10 29 x 21 inches “The Abduction of the Crazy Woman” by Parra 2009 Stencil Print 17 x 12.5 inches Edition of 50   “Untitled” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen edition 1/10 29 x 21 inches   Now online for a limited time.

Amazing photographs of Detroit by James Griffioen

“Jesus Interrupted” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches Edition of 30 “Self Portrait” by Parra 2008 Stencil Print 17 x 12.5 inches Edition of 35 “Idiot” by Parra 2009 Stencil Print 17 x 12.5 inches Edition of 50 More Parra prints online. These prints will only be available until May 9th. Purchase HERE

“Recession” by Parra 2009 Stencil Print 17 x 12.5 inches Edition of 50 “Tin Tin” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches, 2009   “Blue Tits” 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches Edition of 30   “Where?” by Parra 2009 Silkscreen 29 x 21 inches   Parra prints now available online.  Purchase HERE

photo by max ssla New African by Stoney Rock. *******Update*** April 16th …. new Stoney Rock website HERE

More to come from Master Blazter …. *******Update*** April 16th …. new Master Blazter Website HERE

Lot’s of work goes into each exhibition. Thanks to Max, Alex, Kim,  Jonathan, Tatiana, Claudio and Anthony for making the Is That A Gun My Friend show come together.  The show runs through May 9th at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

New HVW8 x Parra shirts available online.  

HVW8′s Tyler Gibney and Jonathan Cruz created this Banner for SEIU’s “Remembering King, Realizing the Dream” March and Rally in LA this past April 4th. Read more HERE.

A few shots of the Parra opening from Cobrasnake. More HERE

Few shots of Parra’s exhibition at HVW8. More to photos to come. On display at 661 N. Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles, Ca, 90036 Tues. through Sunday, 1 – 6pm

Parra show opens tomorrow from 7 to 10.

Hot Biscuit afterparty for the Parra opening night at HVW8.

Parra drawings starting to appear everywhere. Exhibition opens Saturday.

CLP making Boys Noize with Parra today during the installation.

Trackademics stopped by the Gallery earlier in the day and later caught up with him at Dam Funk’s Funkmoshpere.

  Attack of the Deer, 14 Original tracks straight from the MPC courtesy from our man J-1. Download HERE.

Waajeed, Coultrain and company from PPP stopped by the Gallery today.

  This weekend only 

Walrus TV Interview with HVW8 Production House collective Tyler Gibney, Gene Pendon and Dan Bulller. Film by Alexander Tarrant and Michael Langan for Walrus TV. Filmed last year in San Francisco at HVW8 Greatest Hits show at the Upper Playground Gallery.

A final taste …… This is the last weekend of the enjoi show at the HVW8 Gallery. There will be 20% off select boards this weekend only.

Medicated – 18″ x  24″ (45.7cm x 61 cm) – $45usd   Cat Collage – 18″ x 24″ (45.7cm x 61 cm) – $45usd Two new prints available now in the Shop. There are also a few Photos from Jerry Hsu available, call 323 655 4898 for details.

  Parra has arrived in Los Angeles and drawings are starting to appear! More to come ……

Skate deck wall International Superhero prints by Winston Tseng enjoi clothing photo by Jerry Hsu International Superhero decks by Winston Tseng Cat Collage by Winston Tseng  Medicated and Corporate Pig by Winston Tseng  enjoi decks   Outside window Gallery interior  Artwork by Todd Bratrud  photos by Jerry Hsu   The enjoi exhibition/pop up shop is on display until April [...]

We’re now taking a few of the vinyl selections from the Gallery’s “Trunk of Funk” and making them available Online. Here are few of the wax rarities hand selected by DJ Max: SSO feat. Douglas Lewis and the Sugar Sisters – Shine You Light LP   Mort Garson Plantasia LP – Moog!   Ray Bryant – Up Above [...]

  Dan Buller aka dstrbo takes part in the exhibition in/version at the Show & Tell Gallery in Toronto.  While Black Spade aka Stoney Rock takes part in Grand Ole Party of Bootleggers and Taste Makers in Austin.

“Clones” By Winston Tseng 18″ x 24″ Giclée print  1 of 25  signed and numbered by artist Buy HERE     “International Superhero #3 (Black Batman)” By Winston Tseng 18″ x 24″ Giclée print 1 of 25 signed and numbered by artist Buy HERE     “Dog Meats” By Winston Tseng 18″ x 24″ Giclée print 1 of 25 signed and [...]

Artist Flip, from Brazil, Min and DJ Asparagus from Raw Fusion, Sweden. Arthur Verocai was also in town performing for the first time in Los Angeles. More on Steady Bloggin.

HVW8 x enjoi shirts are now available! BUY HERE Check back over the next few days for more prints and pieces from the show to be available online.

Big up to Mayer Hawthorne aka DJ Haircut who got played twice this week on Gilles Peterson’s Radio one show! We were lucky to have him with his crew A- Side at a HVW8 Live at the BBQ session last year, check it out HERE or listen via iTunes.

If at SXSW next week make sure to check Parra’s band LeLe.  Parra’s exhibition: “Is That A Gun My Friend” opens at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery Saturday April 4th.

Prince Language will be at PayDay tonight. Language recorded a Music Is My Art podcast at the Gallery last year, click HERE to have a listen, or check out via iTunes.

  A message from Dam-Funk has he continues his tour through Europe.

photos Max A few photos from the enjoi opening this past weekend at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Thanks to everyone who came out. Artwork from the show will be available online in the next few days, please check back. More photos on SSLA and a write up of the show HERE. The exhibition [...]

  HVW8 artist Dstrbo, Dan Buller, and fellow Montreal artist Other, Derek Mehaffey, open their collaborative  exhibition tomorrow at Galerie Monastiraki. More info HERE.

A couple videos featuring Computer Jay live this past weekend at HVW8 at the Idyllwild Arts Academy celebrating Black History.

Here are some photos from the People’s Party event for Eric Garcetti of L.A.’s district 13. Thanks to all the DJ’s who came through, and to Eric Garcetti for his impassioned speech about L.A. and the importance of being involved in the community, and for being there despite having to deal with some serious events [...]

HVW8 w/ Computer Jay @ Idyllwild Arts Academy SOULSESSIONS w/ E REECE + TY G Pay Day this Friday. Lot’s to do in the LA area this weekend.

The People’s Party – A Special Event Supporting the Re-Election of Eric Garcetti, at the Echoplex, this Sunday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. More information HERE

DJ DAZ with Shakespeare will be recording live at the HVW8 Gallery today from 2 – 5pm. More info HERE.

  enjoi – just another skateboard art show We will be transforming the HVW8 Gallery space once again for the enjoi – just another skateboard show featuring artwork and designs by Winston Tseng, Matt Eversole, Todd Bratud and Jerry Hsu. opening reception Saturday, March 7th, 7 to 10 pm, by invitation only. rsvp enjoi@hvw8.com More info [...]

LIFE is TOUGH exhibition this Friday. More on David Perez Shadi

PayDay Thi$ Friday

Last week Erik Rico came down to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery to perform a solo live set for the HVW8 Podcast. He blessed us with an intimate set of classic and new material. If you’re into Broken Beat and Soul check this live set.

event: Montreal Jazz Festival 2000 music by: Smith & Mighty title: “Augustus Pablo” size: approx 72″ by 72″ medium: Acrylic on canvas   event: Montreal Live piece 2004 title: “Coxsone Dodd” size: approx 42″ by 72″ medium: Acrylic on canvas   location: Montreal, Studio date: December 2001 *for Parco Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan title: “03 on [...]

New Updates to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery Website. upcoming: March 7th – enjoi pop up shop April 3rd – Parra Exhibition 2 Subscribe to the HVW8 Mailing List for updates and invites. Sign up for our Email Newsletter

Photos: Kim and Kevin Parker Photos from the Inauguration and artwork from the Manifest Hope Gallery in Washington D.C. Thanks to HVW8 correspondents Kim and Kevin for the photos.

This Saturday, Erik Rico will be live at the HVW8 Gallery from 2 – 5pm for a Podcast recording.  For further info on Erik Rico and the event please go HERE.

    HVW8 Int’l Podcast, Vol. 4: World Class Sound Ty G’s World Class 10 Som Três – O Telefone Tocou Novamente  Moon Starr – Broken Bossa  Zed Bias & Jenna G – Let Change In Your Mind (Phill Asher Remix)  MCDE – Raw Cut 3  The SoulJazz Orchestra – Parasite (Dr. J RMX)  Kaidi [...]

Red’s rep get’s a little larger with a recent nod on the FADER blog.

The Hawthorne Headhunters got some love on Gilles Peterson’s BBC Radio 1 show this week

Photo: Veto Money (Black Spade, Stoney Rock) of Obama taking his oath today at Washington’s National Mall from his cell phone. Gene and Tyler were interviewed today on CBC Radio on HVW8′s involvement with the Obama campaign. Thank you to Bonnie for making this happen.  HVW8 Interview on CBC

The HVW8 Art installation Obama piece was featured on CNN today. It is current on display at the Manifest Hope show in Washington D.C. group show with 15 other artists. The show has received over 4000 visitors in the past 3 days. 

MLK by Dan Buller and Gene Pendon, Montreal, 2005  Acrylic on Canvas, 85” by 47”, Live Performance piece.   MLK and Obama by Tyler Gibney, Chicago 2009 Acrylic on Canvas, 48” by 72”, Live Performance piece.   Obama by Dan Buller, Los Angeles, 2008 Acrylic on Canvas, Silkscreen, 18” by 26”, Studio piece.   Hope and [...]

Omar Sosa (2008) Acrylic, spray, posca on Canvas 18″x24″ Herbie Hancock (2008) Acrylic, Spray, Posca on canvas 48″x48″ Recent pieces from Gene Pendon.

Blu passed by the Gallery today. If you haven’t checked out the Blu and Exile HVW8 Podcast you’ve been missing out. … and Red was in the studio today, trying to work it out. More to come from the G-Funk Hobo.

Dj House Shoes came by the gallery today with his new mix The King James Version.

Jan. 20th, 2009, Ty G will be Dj-ing with Bryan D at the GOOD Space for an Inauguration party. Click HERE to RSVP.

Ty G and Max pay respect to the past with a nod to the future on the latest HVW8 Podcast. HVW8 Int’l Podcast – Vol. 3 My New Old Favorites. Ty G’s New Old Favorites (a mix of new tracks and a digging session at Recordland, Calgary) 1. Jungle Fever – Chakachas 2. For What [...]

Next: A Primer on Urban Painting Now in the HVW8 Shop, Next The Movie DVD featuring HVW8, Jose Parla, Rostarr, Doze, Os Gemeos, Lee Quinones and many more artists. BUY NOW

Ty G travels up to Chicago this weekend to take part in Africa Hi-Fi’s OBAMA INAUGURATION & MLK jr B-DAY CELEBRATION.  

HVW8 Art Installation will be apart of the Manifest Hope DC Gallery, at the Irivine Contemporary in Washington D.C. in celebration of Obama’s inauguration.

Computer Jay, J-1 and Dam-Funk stepped the game up with a “more funk than jazz” Super Session recorded live at the HVW8 Holiday party. This podcast demonstrates how the LA modern funk and boogie scene is starting to bubble and come together. This was the first time that these guys played as a group and [...]

The new HVW8 x Dam-Funk shirt is now in available. The limited L.A.: Home of the Boogie and Modern-Funk, is available in Black and Burgundy (City). Dame was also cool to bless us with an exclusive track for this release. Dam Funk – I Just Wanna Ride more on Dâm-Funk: Stones Throw HVW8 – Live [...]

The real life rags to riches story is coming together for Red. His 1st youtube video, recorded by Ty G behind the HVW8 Gallery, hit a massive chord with people, with already 65 000 views on YouTube, and over 350 000 views on worldstarhiphop in 4 days! Not bad for a guy hanging in the [...]

The new HVW8 x Dam-Funk shirt will be online tomorrow. Check back for details.

Next Max’s turn to stretch it out on his Sound System with a full length uptempo mix.  Max’s Sound System Stratus – Footprints  J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – Suga Deadly  Rollmottle – Take a Break (Maurice Fulton Remix)  Sunburst Band – Dusk  Crazy P – Lie Lost (Hot Toddy Dub)  Alessandroni, Paul & Honesty – Welcome (Maurice [...]

Dam-Funk, Ty G, Computer Jay, Ja$1000, DJ Jun and Randall X get down at the Mountain Bar This Saturday for a PayDay reunion.

BIG Up’s to Max and Ced for making a couple of the Top 10 2008 lists.  Ced got on the Soulbounce editor’s YEAR-END TOP 10: Ill Mami’s Picks of 2008  for his track “Love, Meaning” featuring Coultrain. I, CED feat Coultrain – Love…Meaning(BossaNovaRemix)   And Max got on Stonethrow Peanut Butter Wolf’s  Top 10 LA DJ’s you [...]

This tee marks the beginning of HVW8′s collaboration work with legendary writer/director Charlie Ahearn. Ahearn may be best known for his film Wildstyle, a documentary known worldwide as one of the first film releases to showcase 80′s hip hop culture in it’s rawest form. Wildstyle and Ahearn really need no introduction for those schooled in [...]

Max made some cool Live At The BBQ/Music Is My Art one of a kind little trading cards, free at the Gallery. Collect all your favorite DJ’s!

Current youtube Celebrity Red came by the HVW8 Gallery today laid down some of his his beat-boxing G-Funk. We were lucky to catch him on the Gallery Mic. Red – I Should Tell Your Mama On You ***UPDATE DEC. 22 ****  The track has been taken down because Red is getting into the studio for [...]

  Veto Money aka Stoney Rock aka Black Spade got some love on Benji B’s most recent BBC Radio One Show. Also check Veto vocal’s on Theo Parrish’s new track Chemistry.

HVW8 helped kids make custom T-shirt and bag designs at the Zune LA space for the Big Brothers and Sisters club holiday party this weekend.

Listen Up by Tyler Gibney  Must Kill Tomato by Parra Funk Blot by Gene Pendon Maybe Lou Reed Was Right by Kevin Lyons Obama print by HVW8 Art Installation Revolution/Evolution print by Tyler Gibney with Gene Pendon Nu Directions print by Tyler Gibney with Gene Pendon Jennifer Jackson/Listen Up print by Tyler Gibney Prints for [...]

  Parra has an opening this Friday in Paris at Lazy Dog.

Here’s new unreleased gem from Hawthorne’s via St. Louis’ I, Ced. Angel (She’s Like Magic) Test IV – I, Ced

More Photos of the A-Side podcast recording at the HVW8 Gallery HERE. Next podcast recording this Sunday, Nov. 30th, 2 – 5pm.  

14KT, Buff1, DJ Haircut (aka Mayer Hawthorne) and Jax, all members of the A-Side Worldwide team, came through through the HVW8 Gallery for a live podcast session. The connection between Michigan and Los Angeles continues to strengthen and if you weren’t up on A-Side before now, you’ll be a solid supporter after this set. Enjoy! A-Side Worldwide [...]

Check out HVW8 at the beginning of the new adidas House Party Spot, featuring David Beckham, Kevin Garnett, Missy Elliott, Method Mad, RedMan, Young Jeezy, Katy Perry, Pharell, Mark Gonzales and a bunch of others …. with music by pilooski (first dropped by Parra at his HVW8 podcast last year). The mural was done by [...]

Brent Rollins – Summer of Lust 03 Print Brent Rollins – Summer of Lust 17 Print Here are a couple remixes by two of our favorite artists; Da Art Of Storytellin Pt. IV by Stoney Rock and a visual remix of the The Summer of Lust by Brent Rollins. Stoney Rock – Da Art Of [...]

Tomorrow live recording podcast at the HVW8 Gallery with A-Side Worldwide Featuring Buff1, Now On, 14kt and DJ Haircut aka Mayer Hawthorne They’ll be playing A-Side material from all of their artists + some DJ essential cuts. www.asideworldwide.com www.myspace.com/buff1der www.myspace.com/nowon www.myspace.com/14ktz www.myspace.com/mayerhawthorne Recorded LIVE 4 – 6pm HVW8 Art + Design Gallery 661 N. Spaulding [...]

Fashionista Supa-Ape Thomas Mapfumo Mad Professor   Now in the HVW8 art + design gallery as well as online. Gallery hours Wed – Sun., 1 – 5pm. 

Here’s new unreleased track from Los Angeles’ Boogie champion Dâm-Funk. Dâm-Funk – Come On Outside

Hawthorne Headhunters with Dam-Funk at the Hawthorne Studio. Prohbama also a Proh Mic remix  BSTC - Sexy Ft. Yaw (Proh Mic rmx)

A few Miles Davis Prints are still available in the in the HVW8 shop. Signed and numbered limited edition of 50. To view and purchase go HERE.

Tyler Gibney takes part in the Yamake Art Project in London. His last Obama piece for a while.

Dam Funk rocks the HVW8 Political Minded Gravis kicks.

Respect to Miriam Makeba

HVW8 Art Installation piece of Toots is featured on the BBTv spot on Toots and the Maytals.

Recent updates on Ty G’s Steady Bloggin’

Thanks for everyone who came by the Block Party this Saturday. Here are some photos from Solid State Los Angeles and Stevie Soul.

Rob Roy, Cottrell, Proh Mic, Black Spade and Computer Jay at the Nu America block party yesterday at HVW8. More photos to come. Photo by Stevie

New Stoney Rock remixes. Stay Up (Stoney Rock REmix) - 88 Keys feat. Kanye West (Stoney Rock Remixes) Tabloids (Vicious Beat Remix) -  Jesse Boykins III (Stoney Rock Remixes)

HVW8, JoyRich and Gravis Present : The Nu America Block Party in support of Obama’s election victory! with live performances by: HAWTHORNE HEADHUNTERS http://www.myspace.com/hawthorneheadhunter COMPUTER JAY http://www.myspace.com/computerj ROB ROY http://www.myspace.com/robroy SATURDAY, NOV 8TH, 3 to 10pm At the corner of Melrose and Spaulding (2 blocks east of Fairfax) HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. [...]

Stoney Rock – Change Change The World (Mix I) In Support of Obama. Filmed by Tyler Gibney at the HVW8 Gallery in front of a Obama portrait by Ray Noland.

  Ty g and Max recorded a special edition podcast is support of Tuesday’s election.  Have list at the HVW8 Podcast page or download free via iTunes

New Black Spade track, Obama featured on the new HVW8 Political Minded Podcast.

Dstrbo works on a Surf inspired piece at the HVW8 Gallery.

Allen Ginsberg painting, by Dan Buller with Tyler Gibney is available in the HVW8 Online Store. The piece is Silkscreen with Acrylic on Canvas, 19″ by 26″ (stretched), created in the HVW8 Gallery in 2008. The piece was recently featured in Juxtapoz. The piece is on display at the HVW8 Gallery.  

The Arabian Prince, from N.W.A. fame,  rolled by the HVW8 Gallery and did a drop on the LATBBQ podcast.

DJ Chicken George from Austin, Texas, joins Max and Ty G on the latest edition of the Live at the BBQ podcast. For more info on the show check the HVW8 Podcast page or Subscribe free via iTunes.

Gene Pendon and Brian Armstrong will be at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans representing HVW8 with a projected multi-media installation. Lil Wayne, N*E*R*D, R.E.M., Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones and the Daptones are just a few of the many performers at the 3 day festival.

Grand Opening of adidas Originals South Coast Plaza Come meet pro skateboarders Jake Brown and Rob Gonzales with special Live painting by dstrbo HVW8 who will paint a Skate inspired mural http://www.hvw8.com/ Music by the Hawthorne Headhunters Live http://www.myspace.com/hawthorneheadhunter DJ Wendy City Hosted by Love Made. Gifts, prizes and skate decks will be raffled off [...]

Actor/comedian Rudy Ray Moore, better known as Dolemite, has died in Akron, Ohio. He was 81.

Respect to Levi Stubbs, lead vocalist of the Four Tops, who passed away this week at his home in Detroit.

Here is a recent article with Dan Buller and Gene Pendon in Format Magazine.

New West Coast mixtape from our NY friends DJ Lindsey and Myles. Their weekly party, the Hump, features flyer artwork from Brooklyn based graphic designer Grotesk. Look for Grotesk and the Hump to come to the HVW8 Gallery in the upcoming year. Download the The Hump Mixtape: West Coast Edition

Here is new track from Stoney Rock in Support of Obama. Things Change – Stoney Rock

Princeton and NY Times columnist Paul Krugman just won the Nobel Economics prize. HVW8 has always been a fan of Paul Krugman and his views. We have included him in our Political Minded shows since 2004. Respect where respect is due.

Rock Steady pioneer, Alton Ellis, passed away Oct. 10th, but his music will live on. Alton Ellis – Joy in the Morning

Original HVW8 member Brian A, aka Sleepy B, is working towards an exhibition based on his recent travels to Benin, Africa. Here are a few words and photos from the artist: “Much too burned out to pack myself, running on 2 hrs sleep and failing reserves of nervous adrenaline, I made a furious break for [...]

Here’s a little unreleased gem from HVW8′s Hawthorne Headhunters.  Hawthorne Headhunters – Get Up!

Since 2002, HVW8 has been involved with Candela Arts and Music Festival in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s a great time for art and music, past performers have included; Lee Quinones, Doze Green, Dzine, Jose Parla, Dzine, Rafael Vargas-Suarez, Rostarr, Ricky Powell, Jeff Zimmermann, Bobbito, Neil Aline, Nickodemus, Tyler Askew, Dustin Ross, Karl Injex, Chad, [...]

Photos from Dam-Funk and Ty G’s shows in Steady Bloggin.

Mural painted in Toronto by Dstrbo and Gene at the Manifesto festival.

Dam-Funk with Ty G will be taking some Los Angeles sunshine to Canada’s capital this Fri.

Ced No gets slick with it on Christopher “Stopha” Vasque’s “Love Is The Conquerer” and Veto provides the beat for Jada Ave’s “Still Mix II”. Let them know what you think. Still Mix II – Jada Ave with Black Spade Love Is The Conquerer Mix VI – Christopher “Stopha” Vasquez with CedNo

Ty G returns to his second home town, Montreal, with the L.A. Boogie Maestro, Dâm-Funk, to join Scott C and Andy Williams at their monthly get down, the Goods. info below …   The GOODS present : Dam-Funk (L.A., Funkmosphere, Stones Throw) Saturday September 27th 4848 St. Laurent/coin St Joseph $12 no frills – 10:30 [...]

New HVW8 Obama limited editon (1/100) print is now available in the Online Shop. *Proceeds go to help getting Obama elected. Also the the L’Art Bizarre V-Neck.

A continuation of the Zombie series in Toronto a couple months ago.

PAY DAY! THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 12TH 2008 & EVERY 2ND + 4TH FRIDAYS SPACEFUNKBOOGIEDIRTYDISXO & MORE!! W/ ROTATING DJS: DAM FUNK (FUNKMOSPHERE) TY-G (HVW8) COMPUTER JAY JA$ 1000 + SPECIAL GUEST>>>> DJ JUN (UMOJA HI FI) **$5 GREY GOOSE SPECIALS** 9PM TILL 10:30PM 9-2AM/ 21+/ NO COVER EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS http://www.myspace.com/paydayisfriday GOING DOWN [...]

Gene with DMC filming in downtown Los Angeles yesterday.

Join TyG and Computer Jay this Saturday, September 6 for Virgo’s Birthday Bashment at Verdugo with Dâm-Funk (Stones Throw/Funkmosphere) Computer Jay (PayDay) Ty G (HVW8) DJ Max (SSLA) DJ Anop 10pm The Verdugo Bar Glassell Park 3408 Verdugo Rd, LA 90065rsvp: kimberly.parker@cbprusa.com

Gene and Dan take part in Us&Them, a 10 year reunion of Them.ca.

New Hawthorne Headhunters – Live at the BBQ mix now available on our podcast page or thru iTunes.

Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules have teamed up to present L’ Art Bizarre, a specialty gifting suite featuring the art + music of HVW8, jewelry by Bijules and bags by Gravis. This will take place in Las Vegas August 25 – 28th, 11 – 7pm. Please email lartbizarre@gmail.com to arrange an appointment.

Come by PAYDAY tomorrow !!!! PAY DAY! THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND 2008 & EVERY 2ND + 4TH FRIDAYS SPACEFUNKBOOGIEDIRTYDISXO & MORE!! W/ ROTATING DJS: DAM FUNK (STONES THROW, FUNKMOSPHERE) TY-G (HVW8) COMPUTER JAY JA$ 1000 + SPECIAL GUEST>>>> ALFRED HAWKINS **$3 MOLSON BEERS** 9PM TILL 10:30PM 9-2AM/ 21+/ NO COVER EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS [...]

HVW8 will be creating a mural in Denver at the Manifest Hope Gallery. ABOUT THE MANIFEST HOPE GALLERY Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement [...]

Jerry Wexler, the influential Atlantic Records producer who coined the term “rhythm and blues”, passed away at 91.

Our friend from Montreal, Other, is taking part in a show at the Carmichael Gallery with Flip and Hush. Here is a little Other showcase we had on the site back in 1998.

A Fafi HVW8 collaboration piece from 2003, just sold in Montreal from Yves Laroche Gallery.

Tandori Yokoo by HVW8 Art Installation, 2002, created Live at Club Milk with Toshio Matsuura of U.F.O. (note piece was lost in Japan in 2002). Here is a couple unreleased bangers …… Understand – Blackspade and Skymark Love We Had – Blackspade feat. TeLuv

More pieces from the Got Next Exhibition now posted on the HVW8 Gallery website. Also you can read about the show on the defamer. Prints will be available next week on the HVW8 online shop.

Here’s a preview of Got Next opening tomorrow at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 5 to 10 pm. Show runs through this weekend.

A couple Black Spade exclusives. LaLa (Ced’s_Edit) Lie Low (Extended Mix)

Coming next week when you order a print by HVW8, Parra, Brent Rollins, Kevin Lyon or any other artist, you will have the option of custom framing. Email Max@hvw8.com for further questions.

Record Man Disco Tom Noble rolled through the BBQ podcast sessions with Ty G and Max and graced us with some of his rare boogie and modern funk vinyl gems. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Subscribe through iTunes HERE Live at the BBQ: Season 2, Vol. 4 with Disco Tom [...]

  Here is a message from Ray Noland about Next Friday’s Got Next at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, for more information about the exhibition check the Gallery’s website…..   Greetings, Just pulled into Los Angeles after a serene ride threw Big Sur! (I could have stayed for awhile!) Will be exhibiting the GOT [...]

IG Culture’s get down with Steve Spacek, Mark Pritchard, John Robinson and Brooklyn Terry for the release of Zen Badizm at Unit Tokyo. Artwork on visuals by HVW8′s Gene Pendon.

photo Max (SolidStateLA) We got a double dose this weekend with Disco Tom Noble and the Hawthorne Headhunters both recording sets with Ty G and Max for the Live At The BBQ Podcast recorded live at the HVW8 Gallery. The shows will be posted on Wednesday. More photos from the sessions HERE.

HEY Y’ALL – It’s a 1 – 2 weekend for you. Tonight its Payday at Vine bar then tomorrow we’re doing a special Live at the BBQ Saturday edition with disco Tom Noble (http://www.myspace.com/discotomnoble). The podcast recording will be 2 to 5 pm at the HVW8 Gallery. It’s Dam-Funk, Computer Jay, Jas 1000, randell and [...]

Axel   Jonathan – Gallery assistant   Alex If you live in the Los Angeles area and would like to intern at HVW8 contact tyg@hvw8.com. More info on HVW8 opportunities HERE.

image Gene Pendon (HVW8) Pablo Aravena will be curating a 6 film series at the Tate Modern in London, UK, August 16-17th. Films will include NEXT: A Primer on Urban Painting (featuring HVW8, RoStarr, Jose Parla), Bomb it, Inside Outside, Writers, Rash and KROONJUWElEN.

image: “Day Dreamin’” 2007 Acrylic/Canvas by Gene Pendon Here’s a nugget by Ced with Coultrain. I, CED feat Coultrain – Love…Meaning(BossaNovaRemix)

Max blessed us with some re-edits …. have a listen and let him know what you think. Sunlight Baby – Max re-edit Itchin – Max re-edit Almost Forgotten – Max re-edit

Single Mother   Sea Sick   Basic Training   40 acres and auni Here is some recent work from our man, Noah Davis. He used to help out around the HVW8 Gallery and now is moving up in the art world. To view more of Noah’s work, have a look at Roberts and Tilton’s website.  Excellente!

    Live at the BBQ: Season 2, Vol. 3 Summer Madness Ty G’s summer madness mix Solar Madness – Ty G and Ced No (HVW8 exclusive)  Dr. Carter – Lil Wayne  Superman Lover – D’angelo  Straight To Hell – the Clash  Rare Type – Computer Jay  Gemini – Pilooski  Blacktro – J. Syndenham  Dancer [...]

painting by Gene Pendon Two new remix’s of PPP’s “On A Cloud”. On A Cloud (I,CED Remix) the HUE – On A Cloud (remix)

Brent Rollins Originals are now in the HVW8 Shop 48″ by 36″, Silkscreen on Plexiglass and wood. Or stop by the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery and view the pieces in person. Wed. to Sun., 1 – 5pm, or by appointment, 661 N Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles, CA - (323) 655-4898‎  

Special gift from the Hawthorne Headhunters ….. Download She Wanna HERE

Check out the latest from Proh Mic: Here’s a rmx I did for Imani of Pharcyde. He goes by Uncle Imani. It’s off his “Blaque Starrdust” Mixtape. His myspace is /citizenstrange. The website is pharcyde.com Do My Thang (Proh Mic remix)

Ty G and Ced No recorded this lil joint called ‘Solar Madness’ a couple days ago at the Hawthorne studio. Check it out and bump it on the July 4th weekend. Ty G and Ced No – Solar Madness

Today is the 400th birthday of Quebec City. HVW8 Was born in Montreal and have painted a few prominent Quebecers in our day …. Romeo Dallaire Rene Levesque Pierre Trudeau Charlie Biddle

  A salon style of work currently on display from past HVW8 Gallery shows including Parra, Brent Rollins and Kevin Lyons as well as new HVW8 A.I. pieces including the new the Obama and Allen Ginsberg featured in the Juxtapoz article. New galley summer hours, open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 – 5pm, or by appointment, [...]

Though he passed a few weeks ago, still wanted to pay trubute to the liberator Sonny Okosuns.

  The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is proud to host a three day showing of  GoTellMama!, an exhibition in support of Barak Obama curated by Ray Noland. More info below. Opening Reception: Friday, August 8th, 6 – 10 pm Show Dates: August 8th – 10th. The GoTellMama! Officially Unofficial Show is brought to you [...]

image dstrbo — Political Minded 2003 The Zimbabwe elections are in 2 days but it looks to be a sham. Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF are in a campaign of violence and reprisal attacks against the civilian population.  The Sokwanele website shows how much violence that has been going on in Zimbabwe (warning — some of the photos are not [...]

Ten years ago the original idea behind the a HVW8 composition/piece was to pay hommage to someone deserving in their field whether it was musically, such as Miles Davis, Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Augutus Pablo; politically, like Shirin Ebadi, Noam Chomsky, Romeo Dallaire; a tribute to other artists, like Malike Sibyde and Mies van der [...]

  “This piece is Ian Curtis, not so new, I did it in the fall, the worst live painting experience I’ve ever had. It’s the only time in 10 years I was prevented from finishing a piece. I had to add that yellow after, and I would have done a darker blue, but I kind of liked [...]

Big thanks to our friends at Juxtapoz for the HVW8 feature, have a look or even better go buy it at your local news stand.  Here it is …. article by Lindsey Caldwell.

Until everything is updated — click HERE for the HVW8 photo album form 2002 – 2007

Come out and check us at the beat swapmeet sunday in Echo Park. Max and Ty G will have a crate of goodness to get rid of and we’ll also be recording a podcast with Marvski. More info below : The BEAT SWAP MEET is back! Thank you to everyone who supported round 1 back in March.The [...]

photo: frolab We’re just about ready to launch the Hawthorne Headhunters.  Check out the first single ‘She Wanna’.

Tyger Tshirt back in stock tomorrow for a limited time. Check HVW8 Shop.

Photos of Gene, dstrbo and other at Housepaint show in Toronto.  Big up to Devon at them.ca, more photos HERE

Ron Trent  aka the Black Punk Sound System, stopped by the Studio yesterday. …… and then later it was down to Carbon for Dâm Funk’s Birthday. J-1 from Trip Boogie  rocking a classic HVW8 logo. Billy Goods and Randy Watson from  Funkmosphere PB Wolf  holds it down. The Bday man himself, Dâm Funk. Tom Noble Exxxclusive Birthday [...]

Your Mom’s in My Business Bone, Thugs and Typography   Kevin Lyons x HVW8 Silkscreen print, 1/30 edition   Are now in the HVW8 online shop., along with original artwork.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH 2008 PAY DAY! W/ SPECIAL GUEST: BILLY GOODS (FUNKMOSPHERE, 1983) SPACE FUNK, BOOGIE, LATIN, DIRTY DISXO, & MORE… DJs: DAM FUNK (STONES THROW, FUNKMOSPHERE) TY-G (HVW8) COMPUTER JAY JA$ 1000 RANDALL X 9-2AM/ 21+/ NO COVER EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY(S) LOCATED AT VINE BAR 1235 VINE ST. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA SUPPORT BY: [...]

  Some new artwork by G. Starship for Oddisee on Mellow Music Group.

Lot’s of fun in the sun recording and bbq-ing at the HVW8 Gallery with Noelle and Rhettmatic this past Sunday. The podcast should be posted tomorrow, until then here are some flicks. More photos on Solid State LA.

Two new Brent Rollins prints are now available on Turntable Lab.

So it seems that summer is upon us so we’re reviving  our Live at the BBQ podcast series!! This weekend, our friend Noelle Scaggs will be  breaking it down for us with a very exclusive set of her new solo material. As a bonus, she’s bringing along friend DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat [...]

381 Projects has curated ‘Never Alone,’ a group exhibition that opens next week in Toronto. The show features works by  Dennis Chow, HVW8, Paul 107, Marco Cibola and Tracy Maurice.   The exhibition explores the affects of music on visual artists. 

Next week we return to the Live at the BBQ podcasts with special guest Noelle Skaggs and Rhettmatic live from the HVW8 gallery in Hollywood, but first have a listen to the latest Music Is My Art, Vol. 9 with Max and Ty G. You can also listen thru iTunes

From last year’s run up DVD.

The HVW8 Gallery’s green door made it Perez Hilton this week ……. 

Robert Rauschenberg died May 12 at age 82.

photos frolab 48 hrs of madness came together for a great opening. More photos soon, but for now have a look on Frolab’s  Flickr.

please post this open letter as much as you can. new marketing approach from a new marketer. I want to extend an invitation to you all to attend my opening at the HVW8 gallery on Spaulding in West hollywood here in LA on friday, May 9th. I also want to forewarn that in and of itself [...]

(AP Photo) Mildred Loving and her husband Richard P Loving are shown in this January 26, 1965 file photograph, Mildred Loving, a black woman whose challenge to Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at her home in rural Milford, her daughter said Monday, May [...]

Printed Ephemera and New Works by Kevin Lyons Opening Friday, May 9th, 6 – 10 pm, Show runs May 10th – June 15th HVW8 Art +Design Gallery 661 N. Spaulding Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 Gallery open: Wed – Sat, 1- 5pm Or by appointment: 323 655 4898 Kevin Lyons is a 1992 graduate of [...]

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New M.I.M.A. Podcast Vol. 7 featuring Ty G and Max. Ty G’s Gallery Session – Ronnie Laws – Tidal Wave The Hue – Steppin George Levin – In My Car Moodyman – Ya Blessin’ me Theo Parrish – I Can’t Take It Manhead – Show Me The Way (TyG refix) Chocolate Milk – Time Machine [...]

“Obama” By HVW8 AI (44″ x 30″) Dali Lamma by Gene Pendon

kpook design by Ty G While K-pook is under lock down, there is a new website in his honor. www.freekpook.com

The best DJ couple in NY, DJ Lindsey and Myles, host a weekly party called the Hump, of classics from 88 – 98. Also each week the graphic designer extrordanaire, Grotesk, illustrates a new flyer. Hopefully we’ll be having the Hump visit LA soon and maybe an exhibition of Grotesk at the Gallery. Until then [...]

(Click on the image for animation) Small Talk tonight – 1st hour free House Vodka, Rum, Gin and Tequila Special Martini will be Pomegranate – $7 ALL NIGHT For girls FREE Pomegranate martini if they arrive before 11pm Come lounge at the Best non-Hollywood night in Hollywood. The Standard Hollywood, The Purple Lounge 8300 Sunset [...]

We recorded a special blend M.I.M.A podcast with Ty G, Max and guest J1 yesterday. The podcast will be uploaded in a couple days on the podcast page or subscribe free via iTunes

An amazing painter, Barkley L. Hendricks, has a show at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, don’t mind the voice over, the website and artwork look great. Have A look HERE.

R.I.P. Mikey Dread

Check out the new Black Spade video Evil Love directed by Kahlil Joesph.

This week our man from LA’s ameoba records, DJ Jun, gets down on the Music Is My Art podcast with Max and Ty G. Have a listen our subscribe free via iTunes.

Small talk Tonight it’s Jasi’s BIRTHDAY party !!!!! WHOOWHOO!! FREE Vodka and Budweiser until 11pm SPECIALS ALL NIGHT R… Raspberry Sex Cocktail on the Rox&Dancing Lady Martini Both are $9 ALL NIGHT Heineken Light $5 ALL NIGHT

Ite party people. We have finally launched our new site.

A small preview of the Vancouver film, Bangmasters Generals Warning.

Check out DJ Max after Portland’s top record show.

IG CULTURE Presents ZEN BADIZM, artwork by HVW8′s G. Starship.

Original HVW8 member Sleepy B aka Brian Armstrong is kicking and repping in Benin.

LA VS WARLA vs WAR highlights the travesty of a senseless war now going into its 6th year, giving LA artists a platform to exercise their freedom of speech. Hundreds of artists representing our diverse communities unite in delivering a universal message of peace and understanding, and offering resistance and opposition to the US government’s [...]

Jowee and friend from Team Manilla stopped by the HVW8 Gallery Saturday.

Proh Mic – Real Thing remix

©HVW8 AI artist unknown – street poster LA Today marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination in Memphis.

Kiwamu, Taro and Mitsu the Beats at HVW8 gallery. Mitsu Proh Mic and Taro Our Friends from Japan, Jazzy Sport rolled thru the HVW8 Gallery yesterday then blessed us with some tunes later that night.

Another year in Miami, where your man Ty G hosted and DJ’d a three day art+music series at the adidas store in South Beach. Big up to all the DJ’s and MC’s who came through – Karl Injex, Black Spade, Daz-I-Kue, James Pants, Dâm-Funk, Prez, DJ Kaleem, Blu Jemz, SunTzu Sound and John Arnold. Also [...]

Daz+Moni at the James Brown party. Shepard Print Ty G print Needles and Stoney Rock aka Black Spade Daz Black Spade Karl Injex Live Mini Painting hit+run

St. Louis Blues Rob Rizk Africa Disco Mr. Surpreme, Cosmo Baker Kat, Baron Zen, Wolf and Kaleem. Karl Injex, Mr. Pants 8th and Washington DJ Kaleem James and Kat Mr. Burgundy City is on the scene ……. coast 2 coast Our neighbor DJ in the window Small Talkin ….. Let the record play! LA 2 [...]

Veto Benji B, Daz, Dâm Spinna, Dâm Geology,  Karriem Riggins Crazy trance fiddle neighbor  John Arnold Marques Wyatt Blu Jemz, Ty G SunTzu Sound, Veto, J. Arnold Jemz with Wu Tang Rayvon Taylor McFerrin Domu, Chucky PR Leroy Burgess

Beach Day J. Strong, Free K-Pook! M. Chavez in the VIP Common ………. til next year!

The New Blu Collar Worker video from Blu & Exile. Check our man Blu in the HVW8 Parra shirt. Respect.

Dâm-Funk and Daz-I-Kue with the legendary Leroy Burgess last night at the Raw Fusion party at Jazzid. More from Miami coming soon …..

Damon Bell held it down with Ty G and Max this past Sunday for the Music is My Art Podcast, Vol. 5. Subscribe via iTunes

Parra’s electronic band Le Le.

HVW8 presents: adidas ART + MUSIC Series 08 Hosted by: Ty G (HVW8 Music Is My Art/Gallery – Los Angeles)Thurs. March 27, 5-9pm Black Spade (St. Louis – Om records) Karl Injex (ATL – rude.) Daz-I-Kue (London/ATL – Bugz In the Attic) Fri. March 28, 5-9pm Dâm-Funk (Los Angeles – Stones Throw/Funkosphere) James Pants (Spokane [...]

There are billboards in L.A. that are LCD display. A series of about 5 images rotate advertising Cars, Movies, Clothes etc. Riding my bike to the studio today I witnessed the Skull and Crossbones of L.A. artist Skullphone imbedded into the LCD as one of the images. I went back and took some photos, because [...]

Our Man House Shoes came down to the Gallery on Sunday and recorded a Podcast for the Music Is My Art series.  Check Out MIMA Vol.4 “We’ve Only Just Begun” with DJ House Shoes or Subscribe free via iTunes Photos by Max SSLA More of House Shoes@ HVW8.

image: Illustration Gene Pendon, Design Tyler Gibney Here are a couple samples from the upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters project.  Hawthorne Headhunters – A Song About Her Hawthorne Headhunters – Manife Station

Be on the look out for Ego Trip’s new Miss Rap Supreme on VH1 this Fall. One of the show’s creators and the Art Director is Brent Rollins, who also got HVW8′s Ty G to paint the “Salt-n-Pepper” suite.

Photo Jose Dâm-Funk, Ty G and Computer J last night at PayDay, at Vine, Hollywood. Next PayDay March 28th.

Special St. Patrick’s Day Small Talk Special …… Free Irish drinks 9:30 – 10:30 !!!! Then $5 ALL NITE LONG.… Yes it’s true! Along with reduced Valet ….and guest DJ TK Disco …… Here is the free drink menu from the Standard Purple Lounge Bartender ….. top of the morning to ya, here’s a few [...]

Some shots from Jon at Gallery FIFTY24SF from the Installation of the HVW8 AI Greatest Hits Show last month in San Francisco.

Ty G, Dam-Funk, Computer Jay and Ja$ 1000 get down for a new bi-monthly party at Vine Bar, near Hollywood and Vine, 1235 Vine St.

Swings, patron and dancin disco booths …. What more you want on a Monday night?Small talkwith: Ty G HVW8http://www.myspace.com/hvw8tygComputer Jayhttp://www.myspace.com/computerjMax SSLAhttp://www.myspace.com/solidstatelaSureShot (Sharpshooters) Monday, March 10thIN THE PURPLE ROOMThe Standard Hollywood – 8300 W Sunset Boulevard10 – 2pm List – smalltalk82@gmail.com

The Hawthorne Headhunters is a project made up of the individuals; Stoney Rock, Ced No and Proh Mic. The project was conceived in Ced’s Studio in that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles – Hawthorne, California. The St. Louis natives Ced and Veto, and Seattle transplant, Proh Mic locked it down under the [...]

Black Spade interviewed at the HVW8 Greatest Hits show in San Francisco.

photo from nito Congratulations to our man Black Spade, his album To Serve With Love is out today. Buy it on iTunes …… and some might remember the title track form HVW8′s 2005 Album Music Is My Art.   Black Spade – To Serve With Love

Parra prints in the Gallery.

New Music Is My Art podcast Vol.#3 A Day in LA, with Max and Ty G is now posted. Recorded live at the HVW8 Gallery in Hollywood, the podcast features new Hawthorne Headhunters, Beautiful Club, JT Donaldson and SSLA edits with classics from Junie Morrison, Dam-Funk and Class Action. You can also subscribe free via [...]

adidas Originals LA and HVW8 Presents: 83 ORIGINAL WAYS TO SUCCESSFULLY WASTE YOUR TIME from Jaime Macías on Vimeo.

adidas store on Melrose. Dâm-Funk Proh Mic, Jasi, Black Spade Theresa, PBWolf James Pants Love Made Hawthorne Headhunters Meeting of the Funk! Ty G No MSG with the bomb St-Germain cocktails. Fatlip, FroLab PhotoShoot Lot’s of fun last night at the adidas/diesel/hvw8 party with Dâm-Funk, James Pants and the Hawthorne Headhunters. More Photos on the Jump [...]

Celebrate the Launch of adidas Originals denim by Diesel adidas Originals LA Presents:83 ORIGINAL WAYS TO SUCCESSFULLY WASTE YOUR TIMECome Celebrate the Launch of adidas Originals denim by Diesel(available only in adidas Originals Stores)*Free denim bag with every Diesel jean purchase*DJ Lindsey (NYC)http://www.myspace.com/djlindseyDâm-Funk (LA)http://www.myspace.com/damfunkWith special by setHawthorne Headhunters (HVW8) and Black Spadehttp://www.myspace.com/hawthorneheadhunterhttp://www.myspace.com/blackspade ANDfashion fun with [...]

We have some new shirts in the HVW8 Online Store. Won’t last long.

It’s the HVW8 Music Is My Art Podcast Vol. 2 (or Live at the Barbershop) with our friends Blu Jemz and Dj Pubes recorded live at the HVW8 Gallery Los Angeles. Photos by Ty G and Max.

Tyler Gibney Gene Starship Dan ‘ Dstrbo’ Buller You can buy pieces from the show HERE Also more photos of the show at : SF Weekly Upperplayground 1 Upperplayground 2 and FROLAB and some Blogs: https://www.thebkcircus.com/blog/“greatest-hits-by-hvw8”/ http://designchickadee.blogspot.com/2008/02/by-joy-greatest-hits-by-hvw8-featuring.html

Here’s a preview of the HVW8 Greatest Hits show in SF tonight. and after ……

Small Talk Monday with the residents and DJ Kutmah. Get down on the get down …. Feb. 4th – With Residents Djs : Computer Jay http://www.myspace.com/computerj DJ Max http://www.myspace.com/solidstatela +Sureshot (Sharpshooters) Special Guest – Kutmah http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=22423854 Hosted by: Frolab http://www.frolab.com no cover rsvp – smalltalk82@gmail.com  Every Monday. In The Purple Lounge! The Standard Hollywood – [...]

Here’s a short from the HVW8 excursion to Philly and Atlanta last month in celebration of the adidas city series. Black Spade rocked the live set, Dan DSTRBO did the painting and Ty G with Rich Medina, in Philly, and with Daz-I-Kue and Karl Injex, in ATL, laced the tunes. Lot’s of fun, BIG UPS [...]

Ron Trent held it down last night with Ty G, Computer J, Max and SureShot. A sexy crowd in the purple lounge got down on the dancefloor but the clothes stayed on this week ; )! More Small Talk photos by Max.

Just got back from the ASR tradeshow in San Diego and got to check out the latest collaboration with Gravis. Here’s a preview — looking sharp! The Political Minded Series (for the conscious sole) features Dan DSTRBO’s infamous ‘body camo’ and Tyler’s ‘Political Minded’ font while the High Plains Drifter features Gene’s cloud shapes. The [...]

Small Talk  with special Guest – Ron Trent (Chicago) http://www.myspace.com/rontrentWith Residents Djs :HVW8 Ty Ghttp://www.myspace.com/hvw8tygComputer Jayhttp://www.myspace.com/computerjDJ Maxhttp://www.myspace.com/solidstatelaHosted by: Frolabhttp://www.frolab.com no cover rsvp – smalltalk82@gmail.com Every Monday. In The Purple Room!The Standard Hollywood – 8300 W Sunset Boulevard10 – 2pm ALSO !! Check out some music!HVW8 Podcasthttp://hvw8.podomatic.com

New works in the HVW8 Gallery. Featuring pieces from HVW8 Art Installation, Tyler Gibney, Dan Buller, Gene Pendon, Grotesk, Parra, Brent Rollins, Geoff McFetridge and a Banksy piece on display. Also rare vinyl, DVDs, prints, T-shirts in the shop. The Gallery is located 2 blocks east of Fairfax on the corner of Melrose. The address [...]

Mos Def rolled thru the HVW8 Gallery yesterday. Big ups to Frolab for the flicks.

Video shot at the adidas Originals store, Dec. 2007, for the Muhammad Ali Values Series featuring HVW8, Shepard Fairey and Eric Bailey. Shot by Frolab and music by Black Spade.

Lot’s of fun at the party for Bijules at the HVW8 Gallery. Thanks to Frolab and SolidStateLA for the photos. More flicks on SolidStateLA and the frolab

Sexy sounds on the Sunset Strip …. small talk Our new intimate and interactive weekly at The Standard Hollywood. With Residents Dj’s :Ty G (hvw8)Computer Jay (kindred spirits)Max (solidstatela)SureShot (sharpshooters) Hosted by: www.frolab.comno cover rsvp – smalltalk82@gmail.com Every Monday.The Standard – Hollywood 8300 W Sunset Boulevard9pm – 2am

HVW8 Ty G will hold it down this Thurs., at Carbon for Trip Boogie with Dj’s J-1 and Chris Cuts. 9300 VENICE BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90232 . 310.558.9302 . info@carbonla.com

Come and support the New York spirit! Cocktail reception will be held Saturday, January 12 at the HVW8 Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave. 90036, 2 blocks east of Fairfax. DJ Ty G(www.hvw8.com) mixin’ it up while the Cultist Shop(www.cultistshop.com) offers giftbag goodies! Doors open early at 8-11pm.

A few flicks from the NYE party at the EgoTrip house in the Hollywood Hills, where Alfred Hawkins, J-Logic, B+, Coleman, Jamie Strong, Haycock, Kutmah, Pubes and Ty G held it down for the party people. Big Ups to the Ego Trip Crew – Brent Rollins and Gabe along with Joy for hosting a wild [...]

Ty G will be holding it down in Calgary, Dec. 29th, for Al Testa’s Saturday party at Velvet. Who says there’s no basketball in Canada?

Gene’s custom painted Sarao Jeepney for Goods of Desire/Delay No Mall in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Shots from the HVW8 Holiday party. Download the Holiday mix recorded live from the party. Photos courtesy Frolab. DOWNLOAD HERE iTunes

Black Spade ATL HVW8 CREW DSTRBORich Medina and Cash Money Phila Ty G and Black Spade MORE PHILLY MORE ATL MORE ATL from KAOS

Ty G ‘s Dirty Disco Erykah Badu – Honey Izza Kizza – Back To Miami Caron Wheeler – I Adore You Casbah 73 – Pushin Forty Stoney Rock – Across 110th street (instrumental) (HVW8 exclusive) Roy Ayers – Chicago (Language re-edit) C-Brand – Wired For Games Chic – I Want Your Love (terje edit) Stevie [...]

Gamble and Huff by DSTRBO Rich Medina and Black Spade Kaos, Applejac and H20 Jazzy Phe Daz-I-Kue and Black Spade DSTRBO Atl More photos HERE

Hebru Ron Trent Ty G and Sonia hi-Fi

Shepard Fairey Shepard Fairey and Anthony Kiedis Tyler Gibney and Michael Kenneth Williams (Omar Little) Eric Bailey Addison Liu and Ty G of HVW8 Usugrow G.Starship More photos onFrolab flickr

Roger and Zapp P-Funk Rick James Earth, Wind and Fire Cameo Boosty Space Bass Solo

Ed Ruscha The art form has long been given up for dead, but just because New York no longer dominates the scene doesn’t mean it’s failing. Young artists in L.A. help it thrive. …… Painting gets a broader brush An interesting piece about the history of painting in L.A, the beginning of the “Cool School, [...]

A car drove through our neighbor’s store front the other day and freaked everyone out, but my favorite recent HVW8 L.A. Gallery car crash madness was a couple months ago there was a loud bang outside; somehow this guy drove his car straight into a tree across the street without a soul in site (it [...]

This Saturday, Ty G makes the yearly pilgrimage up to chilly Chicago for a warm night of Art and Music, celebrating Jean-Michel Basquait’s birthday with Ron Trent and Sonia H.

Dam-Funk messaged this on stage shot of Erykah Badu with PB Wolf Yesterday in NYC. More Flicks Here

Prints now available at the HVW8 Gallery Los Angeles : Grotesk Geoff McFetridge Brent Rollins Numbered and signed. Each print 150$. Will be in the HVW8 Online store soon. HVW8 Gallery Wed-Sat., 1-5pm. 661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90036 323 655 4898 for appointment.

The Grown Folks Podcast is now online featuring Max, Ty G and the funky drummer J-1, this one is strictly for the heads!

Shots from the Site and Sound exhibition last month in Montreal, put together by Mossman and Barry Walsh, featuring artists G. Starship, DSTRBO and Roadsworthy to name a few.

Rostarr at Turntablelab Parra x arkitip parra, ty g, pres, brent rollins

Juxtapoz Magazine

I just showed up at the Studio and this is what I saw. Our oh so smart neighbour invited a local unnamed crew (they didn’t want to say but I think it was VSP) to paint his wall, in so doing they went over our piece. When I asked them why they covered our piece, [...]

Here’s a BIG UP to the homies — 1st : Arkitip No. 0043 Featuring the artwork of Parra packaged with Loomstate Organics Presentation of issue, installations Artist will be in attendance Saturday 17th of November 2007 7 – 10pm smart house 1319 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice Beach, California 90291 Music provided by Damon Way Drinks [...]

More Photos All Photos courtesy of Max from Solid State LA .

Cool collage of the Gallery courtesy ? (post comment if you know thx!)

Photos from this years Candelafest in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, by G. Starship. Year 5 for HVW8.

HVW8 was invited to play in StonesThrow/Nike’s ZOMBIE WAR: 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT. Noah, Proh Mic, Leon (Ced’s cousin) and Ty G held it down for HVW8 and made it to the playoffs! In the end UNDFTED remained that ….. man I think everyone was still sore today but good times all around. Check FroLab for more [...]

More Pic on Frolab’s Flickr

Frolab Listen Up Pics Some More Links: High Snobiety TY G on Hypebeast

Vol. 23 Live at the BBQ – The Dream Sequence Takeover with Blu and Exile. Download at hvw8.podomatic.com or subscribe free from iTunes, photos from Max solidstateLA

Brent Rollins Tyler Gibney Parra Willo Perron Adrian Nyman Grotesk Geoff McFetridge Photos by: Frolab Coleman Ty G Max

The Bike Show this Saturday, 7 – 10 pm. Beer, Bikes and B …..

Dilla with the Revolution/Evolution gold T in the “Move” video and Gwen rocking the adidas hvw8 Jamaica/kingston jacket.

Here’s an upcoming show that Moss and Barry are putting on at Off the Hook. Part of proceeds of art sales are going to:http://www.alphaboysschool.com/

photos by Frolab.com

Friday Night is alright to BBQ! Fri. Sept.21st special event. Special Last minute LATBBQ Friday Night Edition with Kon and Amir. The record drops on sept. 25th. It’s called off track volume 1: the bronx. It’s the first of a five album series thru BBE. We’re doing a listening party and Podcast.Free Beer. Giveaways. Good [...]

Done Live in Montreal in a classic HVW8 Style.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL SHIRTS $10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! first ever HVW8 sample sale! All tshirts $10 …. first come first serve — This Sunday 12pm to 6 pm at the Gallery.

This Sunday Dam Funk holds it down with boogie funk set at Live at the BBQ 2 – 5pm HVW8 Gallery Located at 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles CA, 90036, the gallery is open Wed. thru Sat. 1 – 5 pm, or by appointment at 323 655 4898. Live at the BBQ live sessions [...]

Parra interview on fecal face

Photos by Kiwamu Omae

More photos on: frolab Brent Rollins at HVW8 Fatlace Brent Rollins at HVW8

Pase Rock will be Djing at the Gallery tomorrow during Brent’s Show, and the after party will continue at Firecracker.

Live sessions with JT Donaldson, Kutmah and Computer Jay. Photos by solidstatela. Download at hvw8.podomatic.com Subscribe free thru iTunes.

HVW8 x Parra shirts available at Turntable lab. Support!!

Check out the new photo site Feb Mag, curated by part time HVW8 contributer Noah Davis. All images ©Febmag 2007, photos by Hernan Kahs, Noah Davis, Faith, Bron Daniels, Ulysses Pizzaro. More at Febmag.com

Can you spot Hernan? …. and if you got the time check, zeitgeist movie.

Come down to the Gallery and check the HVW8 Live the BBQ 2pm – 5pm. This Sunday, live session with guest House Shoes. Music+Art = 1love HVW8 Gallery/Studio661 N. Spaulding, Los Angeles, 90036 (corner Melrose, 2 blocks east of Fairfax)p: (1) 323 655 HVW8 (4898) Download Vol. 16 Live at the BBQ in LA: Jazz [...]

LA is obsessed with ED BANGER — and they do throw great parties. It’s the new age of disco! Parisian style. The artwork is from SO ME.

Jim Crow Injustice in Jena, Louisiana. From NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12353776

You be the judge : http://frolab.com/?p=208

Chuck D. by DSTRBO and G. Starship for HVW8

Download free from iTunes. Check the playlists at hvw8.podomatic.com

New article on the HVW8 Gallery in Vapors Art issue.

Still Keeping it Live at the BBQ. Special Canada Day set. Have a Listen! Subscibe (free) thru iTunes photos by Max

The Brasilintime fiesta start next week! Brasilintime

Party at KICKS in LA. Here’s some photos from last time ….. gravis Presents: Kick’s L.A. Party July 12th, 2007 Dj Pubes (dance right) Dj No MSG DJ Ty G (hvw8) Live Art by DSTRBO (hvw8 – montreal) at Kicks 7 – 11pm3938 W. Sunset BlvdL.A. CA 90029323.644.1272 drinks and gifts!

Canada Day in LA shots from LA nd Do Over. Seen – Recloose, Jamie Strong, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Damon Bell, T’raach and Bob and Doug. Make sure to check out the latest Canada Day podcast.

New album artwork/design for Ron Trent by Ty G.

Got to goto a screening, q+a and Live Performance by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars last night — an amazing movie and groupl! Everyone should see ….. the healing power and triumph of music over such hardships.

From LA With Love

Max and Ty g hosted the LATBBQ session this week with V. Money aka Black Spade aka Stoney Rock. Dowload the fruits of the labor at http://hvw8.podomatic.com/.

The Imfamous Twilite Tone Blessed us with a beautiful set this week at the Live At the BBQ Series. Check Ca, HVW8.podomatic.com

Check the new Stoney Rock track, A Song About Her, for HVW8.

big ups!! .. Seen ….. check the visuals and the Jah Cutta shout out. Ty G’s classic jamdown: Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss Triston Palma – Sandra Barrington Levy – Poor man style Denis Alcapone “Cassius Clay’ Yami Bolo – When A Man’s In Love” Alton Ellis – Joy In The Morning’ Al Brown and [...]

Pubes, No MSG and Ty G ……. and DSTRBO will be down from Montreal to do some painting !! Will be a fun night openbar … giveaways rsvp to events@gravisfootwear.com

Big Up to our friends from Puerto Rico, Candela, along with Nickodemus & Quantic with their new iPod ad.

New HVW8 Shirts now sold in Japan at BEAMS T.

New Live At the BBQ Vol. 8 – Fight Night podcast online with tracks by Leon Ware, 4hero with Jack Davey, Karizma and Moodyman to name a few. The LATBBQ sessions are recorded live every Sunday at the HVW8 Gallery, 2 – 5pm …. roll thru!!

This Week Daz-I-Kue rolled thru the BBQ and blessed us with a In-Da-Rain set. Have a Listenhttp://hvw8.podomatic.com/

This week we kept it old school with a strickly 7″ set. Enjoy!! hvw8.podomatic.com

Some more Parra flicks from the opening night courtsey of our friends at frolab. Gas Lamp Killer behind the wheels of steel.

New Photos will be in the Album soon.

photos coming! happy easter

New Live At the BBQ, vol. 4 Mix now up. Special DJ invite Parra.

New Miami photos in the Photo Gallery

Now Online! http://hvw8.podomatic.com/

Tonight Ty G at Afro Funke AFRO FUNKE’ | 3.8 | DJ TY G (HVW8) + SOULICO CREW + ROCKY DAWUNI IN GHANA 3.6!! AFRO FUNKE’: Thursdays @ Zanzibar1301 5th St. Santa Monica, CA. 904019pm | 21+ | 310.451.2221 | $7www.myspace.com/afrofunkewww.zanzibarlive.com

Just posted our first “LIVE AT THE BBQ” session podcast from the HVW8 gallery. Goto http://hvw8.podomatic.com/ and download the podcast. Easiest way is to hit subscribe for those with itunes. Or come by the gallery on Sunday afternoon while we record, drink beer and bbq.

SSUR CHANCE DOGS THAT DRIVE EXPENSIVE CARS non stop

Lost the photos of David “The Hoff” Hasseloff and T.I. …..but heres a few vegas shots …..

From HIT+RUN : HIT+RUN has been invited by The MAGIC Marketplace to hold three very special events on February 13th, 14th & 15th in the Streetwear section of the convention in Las Vegas. The H+R Crew has reached out to a number of brands and asked them to participate by contributing an exclusive design. A strict [...]

Yeofi (a race of angels) Daz Hernan Kim, Jaz, Brent Rollins, Ty G Osunlade Valida and Daz

Tuesday | Feb. 6th ******************* Daz-I-Kue (Bugz in the Attic, U.K.) *************************** @The Standard Hotel (Purple Room) ***************************** 8300 Sunset Blvd. 10pm-2am 21+ NO COVER Bugz in the Attic member Daz-I-Kue might occasionally get lost in the shuffle of the U.K. collective (its members currently total eight), but this man is a hard person to [...]

Running around ASR and Agenda tradeshows in San Diego this weekend, along with hosting a party for comedians (a funny crowd – literally!) at the HVW8 LA gallery. No photos, but luckily Tobias from Sweden walked through the door and introduced me to his SSON bikes. Hopefully a collab in the near future. Also have [...]

This past Saturday Ty G was painting with Suntzu Sound and DJ Riz at the baltic Room in Seattle. Lot’s of fun!!! Big ups to the Vancouver Canucks who made the drive down to snuggle up with Shawn Kemp.

Spent the last few days of the making tshirts with Tony. While waiting to pick up the tshirts, had a look at the Pet Cemetery. People love their pets! Here and in the next. The Holiday Party at the Gallery was great time, along with the afterparty with Spade. Peace, Ty G  

Toques and toboggans!!! (not that anyone knows what those are in Southern California but it’s a common Canadian saying …… Ok not really, but it should be! ) anyways Happy Holidays!!! This Friday, 7 – 10 pm, we’re hosting a Holiday party at the HVW8 Gallery/store. Please come down and enjoy some drinks, music and [...]

Tyger Tony the Tyger JA and Strong Floods Jeed and Haycock Tone Aloe and blu (brown) jemz butt

Saturday, December 2 ArtDontSleep presents: Prima Lux Outta Town Deities Waajeed [ NYC ] :: The Twilite Tone [ Chicago ] :: Morgan of Spacek [ London, UK ] :: Koushik [ Montreal / Vermont ] Los Angeles Secret Weapons Jeremy Sole’s Musaics [ LA ] :: Skott K [ LA ] :: Blu Jemz [...]

with WAAJEED on the 1′s and 2′s ….

Best National Anthem ever Criminal Mastermind Crazy White People Prince at 19

NEW hvw8 blog … uh huh! da dow Usugrow stopped by, have a look at his work. Great! http://www.usugrow.com/home.html

Links — BUSH WAR timeline Eric Burdon & War – Spill The Wine Althea & Donna – Uptown Top Rankin

The HVW8 shop/store/studio is located at 661 N. Spaulding, Los Angeles, CA. the Gallery hours are 11 am – 7pm, Wed to sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. We have enough paintings, records, CDs, DVDs, prints, tshirts, posters, books, markers, toys to make you happy! SHOP NOW!