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| Dec-31 |
New Years Eve tonight with Busdriver and Daddy Kev
With rain in the forecast, skip the outdoor events in LA and stay dry with Busdriver and Daddy Kev at the 1160 Lounge in Hollywood. |
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| Dec-30 |
Alpha Pup at CES 2006
Next week, Alpha Pup will be attending the 2006 International CES in Las Vegas. Our mission: get with as many mobile providers as possible in 3 days. Visit the cesweb.org site for more info. |
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| Dec-27 |
Funkadelic debuts on iTunes
A great day for music lovers around the world, as 10 classic Funkadelic albums debut on iTunes. Click here for the funk. |
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| Dec-26 |
Alpha Pup sets up Downtown
Power moves for '06, as Alpha Pup is busy relocating our HQ from Mount Washington to Downtown. Please excuse us if we're slow to respond to emails, phone calls, etc. for the next week or so. |
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| Dec-22 |
Podcast mixed by Daedelus now available on iTunes
"Slopped and Chewed" is the theme of Episode 12, as L.A.'s original Dandy goes for broke, mixing various Alpha Pup classics into a wonderful cauldron of electronic joy. Get it from iTunes. |
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| Dec-21 |
Ring in the New Year with Busdriver and Daddy Kev
Alpha Pup kicks in the New Year with a bang, as Busdriver and Daddy Kev will be performing at the 1160 Lounge in Hollywood, opening up for Very Be Careful. |
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| Dec-20 |
Mike Boo selected for iTunes Best Albums of 2005 (USA)
Congrats to Mike Boo and his Dunhill Drone Committee album for being featured on the iTunes Best Albums of 2005 (Electronic) list. Thanks to Qzen for the look. |
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| Dec-19 |
Funkadelic titles set for Dec. 27th debut on iTunes
Classic Funkadelic albums such as Maggot Brain, Free Your Mind... and Cosmic Slop are set to debut on iTunes worldwide next Tuesday via Alpha Pup Digital Distribution. |
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| Dec-18 |
Daddy Kev at LA Record Xmas
Tonight it's the LA Record Xmas Bash in Hollyweird. Daddy Kev will be spinning a DJ set, plus a bunch of hipster bands, etc. Peep the larecord.org site for more info. |
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| Dec-16 |
Podcast mixed by Thavius Beck now available on iTunes
We've been slippin' on the podcast schedule, but now we're getting back on track. Episode 11 is mixed by Thavius Beck, and is now available for free on iTunes. |
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| Dec-15 |
Alpha Pup-distributed titles available on iTunes Australia
Throw another shrimp on the barbie, as the Alpha Pup catalog is now available for purchase in the land down under. That's a knife! |
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| Dec-14 |
New office space for Alpha Pup
On the 1st of the year, Alpha Pup will be relocating its offices to the historic core of Downtown L.A. |
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| Dec-13 |
Thavius Beck, AWOL One and 2Mex titles new on iTunes
AWOL's Speakerface, 2Mex B-Boys in Occupied Mexico, as well as three offerings from Thavius Beck are now available on iTunes. |
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| Dec-11 |
LA Community Record Fair at the Little Temple, 2-7pm
Today, Alpha Pup will be reppin' at the Little Temple for the LA Indie Community Record Fair. It's a free event, so stop on by, say hello, and buy some Alpha Pup goods. |
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| Dec-9 |
Tonight: Alpha Pup Presents Scream Club at The Terrace
It's on and crackin' tonight with Scream Club, Busdriver, LabWaste, Existereo, Daedelus, edIT, Acid Reign, Blackbird and Daddy Kev. Click here for the web flyer. |
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| Dec-8 |
LA Weekly: 'Pick of the Week'
Tomorrow night's Alpha Pup show received LA Weekly's highly coveted Pick of the Week designation. Click here to peep it. |
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| Dec-6 |
Westbound signs to Alpha Pup for worldwide iTunes distro
Nothing less than monumental, Alpha Pup has licensed the entire Westbound Records catalog for digital distribution to iTunes. Classic albums from Funkadelic, Ohio Players, Detroit Emeralds and more are coming soon. |
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| Dec-5 |
Alpha Pup at SXSW 2006
It's official: Alpha Pup will be in the house for the SXSW Music Conference in Austin this coming March. We got some super special plans for Texas, so stay tuned. |
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| Dec-4 |
Igloo Cartel signs to Alpha Pup for digital distribution
Our first Canadian signees, we are proud to distribute music from Vancouver's No Luck Club. |
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| Dec-2 |
Blackbird performing at Highland Grounds tonight
Get yo ass out the house and rock with Niggy Pop, ripping it tonight at Highland Grounds in Hollyweird. |
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| Dec-1 |
Blackbird hits #4 on Canada College Hip-Hop Chart
The momentum for Blackbird just keeps going. Now charting #4 on Canada's Earshot Hip-Hop Chart. Click here for the full schematic. |
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| Nov-30 |
Mike Boo climbs to #19 on CMJ RPM (Electronic) Chart
Dunhill Drone Committee keeps climbing, now at an all-time high of #19 on the CMJ RPM Chart. |
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| Nov-29 |
Alpha Pup represents at the LA Community Record Fair
Sunday, December 11th, the LA Community Record Fair will be in full effect at the Little Temple in Silverlake. It's free admission, running from 2-7pm. |
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| Nov-28 |
Busdriver featured on cover of LA Record Magazine
LA Record effin' rocks. Get ready to be blown away by their newest cover, featuring your favorite MTA employee. Click here for more. |
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| Nov-27 |
Busdriver feature in OC Weekly
Major love is given to Busdriver, Daddy Kev and Paris Zax in the current issue of OC Weekly. Click here to read the article. |
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| Nov-26 |
Awolrus, Daddy Kev & D-Styles to hit the road in February '06
The "You Know Verse" Tour is currently being booked for the West Coast and the Southwest. Stay tuned for more info. |
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| Nov-25 |
Subversiv*Rec. signs to Alpha Pup for digital distribution
Germany is in the house! Augsburg underground classics from Xndl, Gunporn, the Offbeaters Comps and more are coming soon. |
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| Nov-24 |
Sunset Leagues Intl. signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
California favorites such as Disflex6, PBS, Jason the Argonaut and more will be available soon via Alpha Pup Digital Distribution. |
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| Nov-23 |
AWOL One on Music Plus TV
Browse on over to Music Plus TV at 1PM today to see a live interview and performance from Awolrus. |
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| Nov-22 |
Mike Boo debuts at #28 on CMJ RPM (Electronic) Chart
Dunhill Drone Committee makes a solid debut on the CMJ charts at #28 this week. Blackbird is also back up to #22 on CMJ Hip-Hop. |
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| Nov-21 |
Daddy Kev on Music Plus TV
At 1PM today, watch a live Daddy Kev interview on Music Plus TV. Blackbird will also be in the house. Click here to check it out. |
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| Nov-20 |
Podcast: 200,000 Downloads
Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge has now been downloaded over 200,000 times worldwide. Be sure to check Episode 10, mixed by Alpha Pup's own Danyell. |
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| Nov-18 |
Gunkhole performing tomorrow at the Terrace in Pasadena
D-Styles, Mike Boo, Ricci Rucker and Ace (security/drummer) will be rocking a set at The Terrace in Pasadena tomorrow night. |
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| Nov-17 |
edIT song licensed, again!
CSI loves edIT... Another song from edIT's upcoming Alpha Pup album, Certified Air Raid Material, has been licensed to CSI: NY, scheduled to air November 23rd. |
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| Nov-15 |
2Mex classic catalog signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
The circle is nearly complete as 2Mex enters the Alpha Pup digital distribution fold. B-Boys in Occupied Mexico, Unreleased Hits and more will be available soon. |
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| Nov-14 |
Blackbird featured on cover of L.A. Record Magazine
Trip out! It's your favorite Bird gracing the cover of L.A.'s hippest music zine. Peep larecord.org for the amazingly sick cover image. |
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| Nov-11 |
Blackbird at MJ Higgins
Tonight, do not miss a special performance by Blackbird at MJ Higgins in Downtown LA. You must utter the password "Blackbird" to enter the performance area. |
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| Nov-10 |
Official record release party at Rampart J.U.I.C.E. tonight
Performances from Daddy Kev, Abstract Rude, 2Mex, Nocando and more tonight at J.U.I.C.E. in the Rampart District. Visit their MySpace page for more info. |
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| Nov-8 |
Bird's Eye View jumps to #21 on CMJ Hip-Hop Chart
The buzz continues for Niggy Pop and Paris Zax, as Bird's Eye View moves up 6 positions from last week. Much love to Fanatic Promotion for the ultra-push. |
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| Nov-6 |
Mike Boo review in new URB
Dunhill Drone Committee garners four stars in the November URB. Click here to read the review. |
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| Nov-4 |
Blackbird in OC Weekly
Major love today from the OC Weekly, featuring a wonderful interview with Blackbird. Read it now at the OCWeekly.com site. |
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| Nov-3 |
Daddy Kev rocks Episode 9 of the Alpha Pup Podcast
Better late than never, Alpha Pup O.G. and producer extraordinaire Daddy Kev is back on duty for Episode 9 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Cop it from iTunes. |
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| Nov-2 |
Bird's Eye View debuts at #27 on CMJ Hip-Hop Chart
The radio love continues for Blackbird and Paris Zax, who landed a rock solid debut on the CMJ Hip-Hop Chart this week. |
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| Nov-1 |
Mike Boo: #3 Most Added to CMJ RPM (Electronic) Chart
Less than 24 hours after the add date, Dunhill Drone Committee has been added to regular rotation on 38 radio stations worldwide. |
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| Oct-31 |
Mike Boo radio push by Fanatic Promotion begins today
Today is the official add date for Dunhill Drone Committee at college radio. If you have a college radio station in your town, please call them today and request Dunhill be added to regular rotation. |
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| Oct-30 |
Subtitle and Busdriver to perform with Islands tonight
An extremely rare performance from the Islands featuring Th' Corn Gangg is in full effect tonight at The Echo in Echo Park. It's an early show, with doors opening at 6pm. |
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| Oct-29 |
Daedelus B-Day Beatdown
Tonight the likes of Busdriver, Daddy Kev, Thavius Beck, edIT and more will be rocking at the Infinite Complexity 4-Year Anniversary Party. All going down at 5610 Soto St., Huntington Park. |
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| Oct-26 |
Blackbird: #2 Most Added to CMJ Hip-Hop Charts
Thanks to the valiant efforts of Fanatic Promotion, Blackbird Bird's Eye View was the #2 Most Added record on CMJ Hip-Hop this week. |
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| Oct-25 |
Subtitle at Cinespace tonight
It's Giovanni Marks versus the Hipsters tonight at Cinespace. Also performing, Nada Surf and Gogogo Airheart. Peep Dim Mak for more. |
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| Oct-24 |
Daddy Kev at Sublime Tribute
Tonight at the Henry Fonda Theater, Daddy Kev will be joining AWOL One and Abstract Rude for their performances at the Sublime Tribute and MusiCares Benefit. |
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| Oct-20 |
Mike Boo to be featured on WB20 in San Francisco
Alpha Pup artist Mike Boo will be interviewed on the Distortion 2 Static TV show on San Francisco's WB20. Tune in this Sunday, October 23rd at midnight. |
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| Oct-18 |
AWOL One to perform at Sublime Tribute next week
A Sublime Tribute Concert benefiting MusiCares is set for October 24th at the Henry Fonda. Peep Grammy.com for more info. |
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| Oct-15 |
Paris Zax mixes Episode 8 of the Alpha Pup Podcast
Alpha Pup production maestro Paris Zax gets busy on Episode 8 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Subscribe now at iTunes. |
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| Oct-14 |
Busdriver and Daddy Kev at The Terrace in Pasadena
The dynamic duo will be touching down in Pasadena this evening for a 40-minute set. Also performing, Buckshot of Boot Camp Clik. |
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| Oct-13 |
One Cell signs to Alpha Pup for worldwide digital distro
We are extremely happy to announce the signing of One Cell Records for worldwide digital distribution. Projects from Bad Dudes, Nine Days Wonder, Piano Drag, The Sess, LabWaste and more will be available soon. |
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| Oct-12 |
Existereo on tour in Canada
Our main man Existereo hits the road today with Akuma (Shapes), along with the Matre and Factor. Check out the tour section for exact dates and venues. |
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| Oct-11 |
NiggyPop.com site relaunch
Check niggypop.com for the latest news, biographical info and images relating to Blackbird. |
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| Oct-10 |
edIT song licensed to CSI: NY
A song from edIT's upcoming Alpha Pup album, Certified Air Raid Material, has been licensed to CBS for an episode of CSI: NY, scheduled to air October 12th. |
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| Oct-9 |
MikeBoo.com site relaunch
Visit mikeboo.com for updated news, bio, tour dates and images from the turntable maestro. |
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| Oct-8 |
edIT signs to Alpha Pup
After months of negotiation and bidding wars with various European labels, edIT has decided to sign with Alpha Pup for his next album, due sometime in 2006. |
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| Oct-7 |
Wallpaper section added
Now available for free download, desktop wallpapers featuring the cover artwork from our recent Blackbird and Mike Boo albums. More Alpha Pup wallpapers coming soon. Click here to grab one. |
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| Oct-6 |
Fanatic Promotion takes on Alpha Pup for radio promo
We are stoked! Fanatic Promotion (the folks who work records for labels like Warp, GSL and Ghostly International) has just added Alpha Pup to their roster of super-labels. |
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| Oct-3 |
Podcast: 150,000 downloads
Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge kicks ass, period. We're averaging over 40,000 downloads per month, with listenership spanning the globe. |
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| Oct-1 |
D-Styles delivers on Episode 7 of the Alpha Pup Podcast
The infamous D-Styles wrecks your brain silly on Episode 7 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Subscribe now at iTunes. |
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| Sep-30 |
Awolrus, D-Styles and Daddy Kev in the LBC tonight
The triumverate descends on Long Beach tonight, rocking at Que Sera on East 7th Street. Sorry 21+. |
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| Sep-27 |
Blackbird Bird's Eye View now shipping worldwide
Our newest release from Blackbird a.k.a. Niggy Pop is now shipping worldwide, produced entirely by Paris Zax. Cop the album in the Alpha Pup Store or from iTunes. |
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| Sep-23 |
Shock Value in effect tonight
D-Styles and Daddy Kev present the illest warehouse bash to hit LA in a long time. Mike Boo and Ricci Rucker have also been added to the lineup for tonight's show. |
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| Sep-19 |
Mike Boo shines in reviews
Dunhill Drone Committee is already receiving rave reviews from press worldwide. Read up at Boomkat and Music For America. |
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| Sep-17 |
Now taking pre-orders for Blackbird Bird's Eye View
We are now taking pre-orders for Blackbird's masterpiece Bird's Eye View album, produced by Paris Zax. Max out your credit card now in the Alpha Pup Store. |
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| Sep-15 |
Subtitle chimes in on Episode 6 of the Alpha Pup Podcast
Your bro Giovanni Marks a.k.a. Subtitle takes the reigns for Episode 6 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Peep game at iTunes. |
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| Sep-14 |
Tour dates updated
So we did some Spring cleaning, and the tour dates for various Alpha Pups have been updated. |
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| Sep-13 |
Danger Room Files Volume 1 gets major love from iTunes
Today is the digital release date for J.U.I.C.E.'s Danger Room Files Volume 1 compilation, and iTunes is showing major love by featuring the album on the front of the hip-hop page. You can also peep the album page by clicking here. |
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| Sep-12 |
Paris Zax review in new XLR8R
Unpath'd Waters gets an amazing write-up in the September issue of XLR8R: "Easily one of the best instrumental/downtempo hip-hop albums of the year." Peep this link for the full review. |
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| Sep-10 |
Busdriver and Daddy Kev invade San Francisco
For the first time in SF, it's the lethal Busdriver/Daddy Kev combination. It all goes down tonight at the Rick Shaw Stop. |
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| Sep-6 |
Dunhill now shipping worldwide
The wait is over. Mike Boo's all scratch masterpiece debut, Dunhill Drone Committee, is now shipping worldwide. You can also download the album from iTunes. |
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| Sep-3 |
D-Styles & Daddy Kev present Shock Value, September 23rd
Line-up includes D-Styles, Daedelus, Eliot Lipp, edIT and Daddy Kev, plus host Existereo. 100% Downtown LA warehouse party, all ages. Click for the flyer. |
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| Sep-1 |
Eliot Lipp brings the noise on Episode 5 of our podcast
You may know Eliot from his releases on Eastern Developments (Prefuse 73's label). Since moving to SoCal, Eliot now politics with the LA underground hip-hop elite, and shows his skills on Episode 5. Check the steez on iTunes. |
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| Aug-25 |
Nonsense Records signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
We are supremely stoked about this one. Florida-based Nonsense Records has come on board for digital distribution. Releases from Sol.illaquists of Sound, Divinci and Alexandra[h] available soon. |
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| Aug-22 |
Scream Club signs to Alpha Pup for worldwide digital distro
Olympia, WA's notorious Scream Club has come on board for worldwide digital distribution. Various Scream Club albums, as well as music from Nicky Click, will be available soon. |
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| Aug-21 |
Huge shows in L.A. this week
This Wednesday, catch Busdriver and Daddy Kev at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica. On Thursday, it's the Killafornia release party at Zen Sushi, starring AWOL One & Daddy Kev, plus D-Styles on the cut. |
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| Aug-16 |
Alpha Pup signs Danger Room Files Volume 1 for digital distro
In late September, we'll be bringing you an amazing project from the Downtown LA after-school program J.U.i.C.E. (Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy). Peep rampartjuice.com for more. |
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| Aug-15 |
Daddy Kev delivers the goods on Episode 4 of our podcast
Back by popular demand, Daddy Kev mans the wheels for Episode 4 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Subscribe now from our podcast page on iTunes. |
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| Aug-14 |
Tour and show dates updated
So there's a whole lot of touring going on this Fall. We've updated show information for Busdriver, AWOL One, Daddy Kev, D-Styles, Acid Reign and more. |
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| Aug-11 |
Now taking pre-orders for Dunhill Drone Committee
Mike Boo's all scratch masterpiece debut, Dunhill Drone Committee, is now available for pre-order in the Alpha Pup Store. |
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| Aug-10 |
Artist site relaunches this week
The AWOL One and Daddy Kev official sites have been revamped with new graphics, navigation, etc. |
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| Aug-9 |
Killafornia record release party going down at Zen Sushi
August 25th at Zen Sushi, AWOL One & Daddy Kev will be joined on stage by D-Styles, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Be there! |
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| Aug-8 |
Airwalk.com now featuring music from Alpha Pup Records
AWOL One & Daddy Kev's "The Unwanted" from the Killafornia EP is now streaming in Airwalk's media player. Picked as the #1 song by long board surfing champion Josh Mohr. Peep airwalk.com for the particulars. |
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| Aug-5 |
Daddy Kev joins the Shape Shifters for Pomona show
Tonight at the Glass House in Pomona, Daddy Kev will be performing a special opening DJ set for the Shapes. |
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| Aug-1 |
3rd Podcast mixed by edIT now available for subscription
Droppin' sirens on that ass, LA's glitch-hop king edIT goes to work on Episode 3 of the Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge. Subscribe now from our podcast page on iTunes. |
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| Jul-25 |
Podcast enters iTunes Top 25
Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge is getting major play, breaking into iTunes Top 25 in the USA. |
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| Jul-20 |
Killafornia review at UKHH.com
One of the biggest hip-hop sites in the UK has blessed Killafornia with an amazing review. "An EP that will rekindle your faith in hip-hop," peep game by clicking here. |
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Jul-18
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Daddy Kev feature interview on France's Bokson.net
The French know what's up, and give prime placement to Daddy Kev on one of the most popular sites in France. Get the scoop on all things DK by clicking here. |
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| Jul-15 |
2nd Podcast mixed by Omid now available for download
One of LA's favorite producers, Omid, has blessed us with Episode 2 of our bi-monthly podcast series. Subscribe from iTunes, or peep the RSS feed. |
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Jul-13
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Podcast: 20,000+ subscribers
It's been 10 days since being added to the iTunes Podcast Directory, and we have logged a staggering 20,000+ subscribers. |
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Jul-12
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The Shape Shifters on tour
Awolrus, Circus, Existereo and the rest of LA's craziest hip-hop troupe are on the road for the next month. Check our tour date listings for more details. |
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| Jul-6 |
Alpha Pup Tees now available
Now available in the online store, our first official run of Alpha Pup Logo Tees. The shirts are indigo blue, with yellow lettering. Support your favorite indie label and buy one today by clicking here. |
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Jul-3
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Alpha Pup Records added to the iTunes Podcast directory
The Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge has been added to the iTunes Podcast Directory, and is now available for subscription. |
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| Jul-1 |
1st Podcast by Daddy Kev
So this Podcast thing is blowing big, and Alpha Pup is at the forefront. The first in a monthly series, Daddy Kev delivers 15 minutes of audio bliss. Click for the MP3 or the RSS feed. |
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Jun-30
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Proper Killafornia review
John Book chimes in on Killafornia, and gives major props in his blog. Click here to read for yourself. |
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| Jun-28 |
Female Fun Music signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
Alpha Pup friend and ally Peter Agoston is entrusting his wonderful Female Fun Music catalog to Alpha Pup for digital distro. Titles from Raw Produce, J. Rawls, and DJ Spinna coming soon. |
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Jun-24
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Shape Shifters on tour in July
LA's weirdest rap sensation will be embarking on a nationwide tour in July. Alpha Pup artists AWOL One, Circus and Existereo will be rocking mics at every show. |
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| Jun-21 |
Killafornia shipping worldwide
The date has arrived, and AWOL One & Daddy Kev's first project in years is shipping to retail accounts across the globe. Order your own copy today in the online store. |
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Jun-18
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Subtitle featured in commercial
Giovanni Marks makes acting cameos in two TV commercials for IMF. Click here for the vids. |
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Jun-13
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Thavius Beck gets down with Alpha Pup for digital distro
We are more than happy to announce the addition of Thavius Beck to Alpha Pup's digital distribution roster. |
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Jun-12
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AWOL at Vans Warped Tour
Wolrus will be on rocking the Southern California dates for the Vans Warped Tour this Summer. Catch him in San Diego, Long Beach and Pomona. |
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Jun-11
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Fat Jack classic catalog signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
Classics like Cater To The DJ and Natural Hallucinogenics will be available soon via Alpha Pup's digital distribution network. |
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| Jun-8 |
Killafornia streaming preview on the Alpha Pup MySpace page
Get a sneak preview of AWOL One & Daddy Kev's Killafornia, streaming now on our MySpace page. Click here and get krumpin. |
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| Jun-6 |
June issue of URB gives Unpath'd Waters 4 Stars
Paris Zax gets a glowing review in the new issue of URB Magazine. Click here for a scan of the review. |
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| Jun-2 |
Alpha Pup Store now taking pre-orders for the Killafornia EP
Be the first to own AWOL One & Daddy Kev's Killafornia EP by pre-ordering now in the online store. |
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| May-31 |
Alpha Pup love from iTunes
Woke up this morning, and Omid's Beneath The Surface Instrumentals is a featured new release on the iTunes Hip-Hop page. Then we find ATU's Underground Fossils front-and-center on iTunes France. Sick! |
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| May-17 |
Ricci Rucker Fuga street date
Our second new release, Ricci Rucker's Fuga is now available in finer record shops across the globe, as well as iTunes worldwide. |
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| May-12 |
Yahoo! Music Unlimited goes live with Alpha Pup releases
The newest entrant into the digital music ring, Yahoo! Music Unlimited launched yesterday, with a grip of Alpha Pup titles. |
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| May-11 |
AWOL One & Daddy Kev EP nears completion for release
The Killafornia EP is five tracks of pure heat, and is on track for release on June 21. |
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| May-8 |
RSS feed added to Alpha Pup
For the tech-nerd in you, we are now broadcasting our news section as an RSS feed. Subscribe your browser today. |
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| May-6 |
Busdriver gets down on the Project Blowed All-Stars tour
Style-monster Busdriver is hitting the tour with the rest of the Project Blowed All-Stars for a month-long sojourn. Catch him at a town near you. |
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| Apr-28 |
Busdriver & Daddy Kev invade New York City this weekend
The West Coast's finest will be opening up for Common at Columbia University this Saturday, April 30th at 3pm. It's a free show, so tell a friend. |
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| Apr-26 |
Tour date section revamped
Thanks to the mighty programming skills of Daddy Kev and the homie Ian Laurencik, the Alpha Pup network of websites is now running on php/MySQL scripts. "NERDS!" |
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| Apr-25 |
Official Subtitle site launch
Peep giovannimarks.com for all things Subtitle-related. |
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| Apr-14 |
Deeskee classic catalog signs to Alpha Pup digital distro
One of the West Coast's favorite underground impresarios, Deeskee has brought his amazing catalog on board for digital distribution. |
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| Apr-13 |
Paris Zax review on UKHH.com
Check out this wonderful review from the UK. Read it here. |
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| Apr-12 |
Existereo classics on iTunes
Your favorite rapper with a Mohawk can now be downloaded in the iTunes Music Store worldwide. |
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| Apr-8 |
Unpath'd Waters continues to rock college radio everywhere
Paris is getting spins at KSPC (Claremont), KBOO (Portland), XM Radio (Nationwide), KSJS (San Jose), KPSU (Portland), KAOS (Olympia), and KZUU (Pullman). |
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| Apr-5 |
Unpath'd Waters release day
A historic day for Alpha Pup, as our first new release Unpath'd Waters by Paris Zax hits stores worldwide. The album is currently featured on the front of iTunes hip-hop page, as well as in the New This Week section on MSN Music. |
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| Apr-4 |
Updated tour information
Dates for the upcoming Subtitle, Shut Up & Rap (Awol & Existereo), and Circus tours have been updated in the Live section. |
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| Mar-30 |
Omid classic catalog signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
L.A. super-producer Omid has entrusted his back catalog to Alpha Pup for digital distribution. Beneath The Surface, Distant Drummer, and a new version of Omid Presents will be available soon on download services worldwide. |
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| Mar-29 |
Alpha Pup Store is now open
The online store is cracking. We are taking pre-orders for Paris Zax Unpath'd Waters and Ricci Rucker Fuga. Click here. |
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| Mar-28 |
Unpath'd Waters on the radio
The onslaught has begun. Paris Zax has been added to regular rotation on KZSU (Stanford), KZSC (Santa Cruz), KTUH (Honolulu), and KUNM (New Mexico). Keep it comin... |
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| Mar-22 |
D-Styles' Phantazmagorea debuts on iTunes via Alpha Pup
Phantazmagorea, the classic all-scratch album from D-Styles, is now available in the iTunes store. |
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| Mar-21 |
Alpha Pup Message Board
Our message board has is now open for business. Click here. |
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| Mar-11 |
Acid Reign signs to Alpha Pup
They've been blazing the mic at Project Blowed for years. Now things come full circle, with Acid Reign signing to Alpha Pup for a full-length album to be executive produced by Daddy Kev. |
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| Mar-10 |
Alpha Pup tour dates updated
Tour dates for Awol One, Busdriver, Existereo, and Subtitle have been updated in the "Live" section. |
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| Mar-8 |
A.T.U. classic catalog signs to Alpha Pup for digital distro
We are excited beyond belief to have signed 3 classic albums from the Abstract Tribe Unique catalog. Underground Fossils, Mood Pieces, and South Central Thynk Taynk will be available for download soon. |
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Mar-4
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Existereo signs to Alpha Pup
After fierce negotiations, we are proud to announce the signing of Existereo, of the legendary Shape Shifters crew. Daddy Kev will oversee production of the entire new album. More info soon. |
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| Mar-1 |
Alpha Pup debuts on iTunes
Our back catalog is now available on iTunes, the heavyweight champion of digital downloads.
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| Feb-28 |
Subtitle signs to Alpha Pup
We are more than happy to announce the signing of Subtitle, one of LA's brightest talents. A brand new album is in the works, with production handled by Daddy Kev, Paris Zax, and D-Styles. |
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| Feb-23 |
Circus signs to Alpha Pup
With the formalities taken care of, a top secret project is now underway from Circus of the Shape Shifters. Production by Daddy Kev. Stylistically, this will be on some whole other shit. Stay tuned... |
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| Feb-22 |
AWOL One & Daddy Kev to release EP on Alpha Pup
We are proud to announce the signing of a brand new EP from AWOL One & Daddy Kev entitled Killafornia. Out this Summer! |
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| Feb-12 |
Alpha Pup on MSN Music
Microsoft is the first big digital retailer to make Alpha Pup releases available. Browse on over to music.msn.com and take a look! |
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| Feb-8 |
Alpha Pup website launched
What you see today is only the beginning. The site will be going through a huge metamorphosis in the coming weeks. |
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| Feb-5 |
Mike Boo signs to Alpha Pup
The Bay Area's finest turntablist, Mike Boo, has tapped Alpha Pup to release his debut solo album, Dunhill Drone Committee. |
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| Feb-4 |
Paris Zax street promo begins
Our first batch of Paris Zax teaser flyers has arrived, and we are hitting the streets hard. If you'd like to help out and join our street team, email Kev. |
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| Jan-26 |
Ricci Rucker signs to Alpha Pup
Sensational turntablist Ricci Rucker's masterpiece Fuga has been signed to Alpha Pup for CD and digital distribution. Look for a release in early May. |
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| Jan-25 |
Alpha Pup catalog at iTunes
We received word today that our entire catalog was received at iTunes, and is currently in the process of being uploaded. |
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| Jan-21 |
Paris Zax signs to Alpha Pup
It's official. Paris Zax is now an official part of the Alpha
Pup roster of artists. We are proud to present his instrumental debut album, Unpath'd Waters in stores April 5th. |
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Internship Program Begins
The competition was fierce, and 5 lucky college students were chosen to be a part of the Alpha Pup Internship Program. Congratulations to Charles, Daniel, Chris, Ben, and Gerald. We will be accepting resumes for Spring interns soon. |
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