Hip Hop’s Kurupt, Reggae’s Junior Reid, and West Coast Rap Pioneers Rodney O & Joe Cooley to Perform at Doesha Cup 2010

Los Angeles – California Proposition 19, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative may have been defeated, but the revelry will continue anyway when reggae giant Junior Reid, hip hop pioneers Kurupt, Rodney O and Joe Cooley and underground sensation, The Elevators, join a gathering of musical acts to pay homage to and entertain California’s medical marijuana growers at this year’s Doesha Cup 2010 on Saturday, December 4, 2010! Presented by Dr. Ingleweed, the proprietor of the South Bay area based medical marijuana cooperative, the All American Health & Healing Cooperative, the Doesha Cup is an annual invitation only, exclusive affair celebrating its fifth year.

Celebrity judges, high profile anti-prohibition activists and guests will gather to commemorate and evaluate a competition of some of California’s finest medical cannabis. A unique experience for valid Proposition 215 patients and caregivers, live performances, vendor booths, food, beverages and music highlight the gathering.

Musical blends will smoke the evening with a roster of talent mixing reggae, dancehall and hip hop. Junior Reid brings his incisive, prophetic lyrics and unstinting support for the cause as he remains a roots artist of great power. As the former executive vice president of Death Row Records, performer Kurupt is a member of the rap group Tha Dogg Pound and a solid fixture on the west coast music scene. True west coast hip hop pioneers, Rodney O and Joe Cooley laid the foundation for west coast rap with hits like “Everlasting Bass” and “This is for the Homies.” A host of local indie rap and reggae talent will also perform, including underground staple, The Elevators, an emerging leading voice of the new urban music movement.

Dr. Ingleweed

Dr. Ingleweed has owned and operated All American Healing located at 126 ½ S. Market Street in Inglewood, CA since 2005. A pioneer organic green grower, and one of the original founders of the “Food for the Hood” program, he began growing cannabis in 1994 while attending college. His famed Doesha Cup events paved the way for celebratory events in the medical marijuana community at the onset of the legalization movement in Los Angeles. With the progress made over the past several years in the legalization movement, Dr. Ingleweed’s Doesha Cup has become a longtime favorite in the medical marijuana community.

At Doesha Cup 2010, participating judges and guests sample 15 to 20 strands of medication. Once ballots are tabulated the final three Doesha Cup winners are crowned. Along with the prestigious Doesha Cup for the first place winner, and plaques for the second and third place winners, additional cash and prizes are awarded.

Past events have included performances by Redman, Alex Thomas, Michael Colyar and Rodney Perry. Celebrity attendees have included Mike Tyson, Ananda Lewis, Coolio, Bob Denver, Chyna , X-Pac and B-Real.

This year’s sponsors for Doesha Cup 2010 include The Liberty Bell Temple (http://www.libertybelltemple.com/), Culture Magazine ( http://freeculturemag.com/), Cloudz Magazine, Canna Fresh, (http://cannafresh.com/) Compassionate Cannabis Care and Holistic Gourmet Edibles .

The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m.. Proposition 215 patients and caregivers can purchase tickets and secure more event details at http://www.doeshacup.com.



Death Row Records Gets Down And Dirty With Kurupt

(Toronto, Canada-1/27/2010) – WIDEawake-Deathrow Entertainment LLC announces their first release of 2010. Kurupt “Down and Dirty” is set to hit shelves, February 9th. Hip Hop artist, Kurupt keeps the underground faithful. After appearing on such classic albums as the “Murder Was The Case” Soundtrack, “Doggystyle,” “All Eyez On Me,” and his group effort “Dogg Food” with long time co-conspirator Daz Dillinger, Kurupt set a high bar for West Coast verbal assassins. Praised by both 2pac and Biggie, Kurupt kept the politics at bay always moving forward releasing four solo albums between 1998 and 2005. The tracks on “Down and Dirty” were recorded in 2002 and 2003 during “Tha Row Era”. This collection includes 17 rare recordings and 4 never before released tracks including collaborations with Kokane, Danny Boy, and Petey Pablo affirming that Kurupt’s talent and influence is undeniable. There is only one Kurupt and he has proven over the last two decades to be not only a survivor but undeniably one of the most important hip hop artists of our time. Don’t be left out. The first hit single off this album is “Stalkin”

The Track List is as Follows:

1. Intro
2. Speak on It – (featuring Val C.)
3. Anarchy ’87
4. Throw Back Muzic ’86
5. Riot In The Club *
6. Stalkin’
7. Can U Feel It – (featuring Potion)
8. Slide N Slide Out – (featuring Eastwood/Big Tri/Young Tone)
9. U Dont Know Who U Fuccin Wit (featuring Kokane) *
10. Jealousy – (featuring Roscoe/M.O.P.)
11. Tha Past – (featuring Dave Hollister)
12. Bullshit & Nonsense
13. Calico
14. Hustlin’ – (featuring Big Tri/Young Tone)
15. It’s a Wrap
16. One Thangs For Sure (Reprise) (Feat Danny Boy)*
17. Put This Money Right There (feat Petey Pablo)*



Kurupt & Roscoe – The Frank & Jess Story

On November 11, 2008, the heydays of the Wild, Wild West will be revived by two of gangsta rap’s most promising siblings; Kurupt and Roscoe. Distributed by Koch and released by High Powered Entertainment, The Frank and Jess Story is sure to be a raucous ride that takes listeners on a lyrical conquest through the day-to-day antics of two well-respected and recognized rappers on all coasts.

Named after notorious brothers, American outlaws; Frank and Jesse James; The Frank and Jess Story features tracks of all flavors and the sonic versatility of seasoned lyricists. Younger brother Roscoe shines with the self-assurance of an artist at the top of his game, while Big Brother Kurupt delivers his sharp, bravado-infused vernacular and wit. The combination of Kurupt’s tongue twisting complexity and Roscoe’s rebelliously eager flow is not to be overlooked.

Produced by lauded producer John “J” Silva, tracks like “I Miss U” and the strip-teaser “Give Me a Lapdance,” treats fans to a melodic edge, while anthems “All I Need” and “Hate on Me,” boast a contagious bounce meshed with the verbal voracity associated with the duo.

The album also stars notable rhyme-slingers and track assassins: fellow Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger, Too Short, G-funk crooner Kokane and Mrs. Kurupt herself, Gail Gotti.

ABOUT KURUPT

Celebrated throughout the world as a member of Tha Dogg Pound and a solo artist, Kurupt aka Kurupt Young Gotti gave us the popular hits; “We Can Freak It” and “What Would U Do.” He has also contributed his lyrical abilities to Dre’s The Chronic (1992) and Snoop’s Doggystyle (1993).

Most recently, Kurupt’s work was mentioned by VIBE magazine as one of the top 25 most slept on albums. He has appeared in a bevy of films and appeared as a regular Rap Coach on MTV’s Celebrity Rap Superstar.

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