March 21st, 2012 by asia

Life is one big road trip, or at least it should be. No boundaries, and a lot of great spontaneous moments along the way. Part of what makes Hip-Hop such a great culture is our hospitable nature, combined with our appreciation for cultural diversity. Our somewhat vagabond approach to life on our own terms, not dictated by purely financial gain or security, is what makes Hip-Hop Bboy/Bgirl culture so zesty. U got to play and stay in the game to be relevant, year after year, decade after decade.

Keep up with me if u got the pace!

Saturday March 24

Break Em Off 2

3vs3 Bboy/Bgirl Battles for $2,000

900 22nd st. Bakersfield, CA. 93301

Para mi gente… my first trip to Mexico City! Arriba!

Sunday April 1st
Bboy City Mexico

Mexico City

1vs1 Bboy Battle for Red Bull BC One Qualifier

freestyle and beatbox battle

Viva La Raza!

March 16th, 2012 by asia

This is fire season so it only makes sense that No Easy Props 7toSmoke Tour would continue on, blazing north via the grapevine to the land of wine, weed, pimps and all things soulfully hippie funky..The Bay! Brought to ya by San Jose Universal Zulu Nation. Special event feature: The Octagon! Do u have the control it takes to conquer the oct? Step up and test ur luck!

Check it out.. we got a lot goin on so stay on that good foot and go the distance with us!

Fri. March 16 and Sun. March 18

Starting out with Alien Ness Workshop today and my workshop on Sunday. Money back guarantee, as long as u accept food stamps.

*u will not learn the moves depicted on this flyer. lol

Saturday March 17

No Easy Props 7toSmoke San Jose Edition

bring ya momma, grandma, and baby daddy too!

Saturday March 17

As our crew regulations dictate, we must have an afterparty. And this one is extra special since its also Alien Ness’s 45 Bday!!

45 shots are mandatory for all attendees

February 8th, 2012 by asia

The assault mission continues..8 cities, 8 competitors to see who can smoke 7 in a row to burn the jam! Special categories and special guests unique to each event, every city something different to chew on. Brought to you by No Easy Props in conjunction with a Bboy/Bgirl event promoter locally based in chosen city. Proceeds to benefit local non-profit organization in each city.

NEXT UP: WINDY CITY EDITION: CHICAGO

SAT. FEB. 18

BOOCOO /Cultural Center

6-11PM

$7 donation

SPECIAL GUEST: K-MEL (BOOGIE BRATZ/MZK), POOKIE (FLOORLORDS/FlavaSquad), DJ Lean Rock, Troll (MZK), Tyquan (MZK)

DJ’s: Lean Rock (Floorlords/Boogie Brats)

Presyce (Phase II)

Special workshop by K-Mel!

5-6pm

just $5!! This is a very very very rare opportunity to learn from a Bboy legend of King status! He is doing it just for the cause and not the dough..

Brought to you by No Easy Props, Phaze X and BooCoo Cultural Center
http://www.facebook.com/NEP7toSmoke

Call the fire dept already!

January 26th, 2012 by asia

January 19th, 2012 by asia

LA Party people in the place! For what is worth ( a hella lot!) I recommend these spots for your weekend pleasure. Worker Bee’s that need to get out, cut a rug, throw back a shot or 2, and kickup your heels in style check out this out:
Friday Jan 20
The Forbidden Club
8512 Santa Monica Blvd. W. Hollywood 10-2am
Free Hip-Hop Club with Global Music 4 Life Showcase
featuring: Hazel E, violinist Judy Kang (Lady Gaga)
actors Lil J and Marcus Paulk + BET’s award winning singer Dwanna Orange also featuring dancers Slim Boogie and Kid Boogie!

Hey Good Lookin

Saturday Keep it Real and Raw with LA’s finest Streetdancers coming
together to teach, cypher, battle and entertain yall to show unity and purpose by raising food and awareness!
Midnite’s First Annual Food for Funk
Jan 21 10-6pm
Chuco’s Justice Center
1137 E. Redondo Blvd
Inglewood, CA. 9000
Admission is 4 canned goods per person
DJ’s: Kid Fresh, DJ Rod, Mark Luv, Hazze, Mighty Omar
MC’s: B-Boy Don, Plik-Plok, Burst Rock, Wavomatic
Dance Workshops:
11:30am-1pm: Popping/Robot (Midnight)
1pm-2:30pm: Locking (Loose Caboose)
2:30-4pm: Waving (No Bones Tyrone)
Dance Showcases:
Mr. Flattop, Earthquake, LA FunnyBones Crew
www.facebook.com/Mid Art

More Funk no Junk

November 11th, 2011 by asia

Out of frustration often comes inspiration. If ya dont like what ya see, its up to you to do something about it, true? This was my motivation for the current spark that created the NEP 7toSmoke Tour. I love Bboying. But I dont love boring jams that last for 8 hours with no flavor, vibe or impact. I especially despise those long ass prelims, going into semi’s, dragging into final battle when you ALREADY know who is gonna win from jump street. Why on earth are you going to let 180 crews sign up when your only picking 16??? Music stopping after every 3 minutes..Its a dam shame really. In order to bring back rawness + energy into the cypher thats been deaded by trife jams, I said, lets do a battle, but for the next ones, hungry, raw, and ready to get down n make their fame from the ground up. AND, lets not make this battle last long, lets hand pick the competitors, and put the focus on the DJ’s ability to rock a strong set w no stops. 7toSmoke battle concept, created by IBE’s Tyrone and Mario seemed like the best plan of action. Now to add to the Hip-Hopness of it all, I jazzed it up by adding different 7toSmoke categories depending on the city: Bboy, Bgirl, Bonnie & Clyde, MC, Freestyle. In keeping time to sustainability I am working with a different promoter in each city, that works with a nonprofit that will benefit from the door donation. Featuring local talent. We all eat, we all win. This tour is ongoing coming to a city near you, and if not reach out and we will make it happen! Palante!

Check out footage from the first NEP7toSmoke in LA. The one that sparked the flame!

http://www.facebook.com/NEP7toSmoke

Official No Easy Props Tour Page:
www.noeasyprops/7toSmoke

The tour kicks off in NYC during the UZN 38th Anniversary!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187050301369750

Ya heard?!

Smoke killz

October 11th, 2011 by asia

Inspired to write about health, listening to Omar Sosa afro jazz style of music, really digging the groove..  Lets journey inward and outward and back again into our bodies and consider 2 of the most important herbs for health. If you could only pick two herbs, these would be them for their superior benefits to our health inward, outward, and sublte. Turmeric and Sesame oil.

1. Turmeric

Get to the Root of it!

Turmeric is one of our healing secrets from the Creator. It is one of the most potent anti-oxidant, purifying, anti-inflammatory, healing herbs in Ayurveda, and cleansing to all the bodies physical and subtle points like acupressure to muscles. One of the most important aspects of Turmeric is that it normalizes the immune system by boosting it when needed or calming when overworked. It is one of the best herbs for the liver. It is one of the safest herbs, and is safe in large doses. In India it is taken often 3x a day. A remedy for arthritis, it also increases flexibility, because it makes tendons and ligaments moist, flexible and strong. Increases strength in muscles, reduces swelling, and speeds up healing, as Turmeric is fast acting. You may take large doses without toxicity and can also make a paste (mix w almond oil) and apply to skin to wounds, sprains.

In Ayurvedic medicine Turmeric both “increases and purifies prana (bloodflow) and facilitates flow of prana thru the body.” “the earthy herb of the sun”

Turmeric is part of the ginger family, a root herb, grows in hot, moist climates, native originally to Bihar, North India. I love its bright hot yellow gold color and its pungent smell and taste.

Source: Prashanti De Jager, featured in LA Yoga Magazine Sept. 2011

2. Sesame oil

Get Toasty!

If you could have one super powered oil above all others this is it! So often we get confused by ‘which’ oil to use, poly, mono, tri saturated? Well leave all that drama for yo mama and get some sesame oil. It is delicious and beyond just nutritious.  Let me list its attributes in (my descending order): reduces anxiety, enhances circulation, prevents nerve and bone disorders, prevents bowel problems, boosts immune system, increases vitality, alertness, reduces chronic pain and muscle spasm, and slows in general the aging process. This is precisely why it is used internally and externally through massage. These next attributes are what is benefited from sesame oil massage: improves physical stamina, virility and circulation, heightens sharpness of the senses, improves sleep, intelligence, banishes fatigue and confusion caused by stress (what that should be #1!) oh well Im almost finished. Ha!

Sesame oil has been shown to lower blood pressure, prevents osteoporosis, and helps clear the body of harmful bacteria, viruses, and inflammation

Inflammation is now considered to be the cause of premature aging and degenerative diseases.

Sesame seeds are the antiquity herb of Asia, and in Hindu they symbolize immortality, dating back to around 1,600 BC original antiquity oil.

It is a great cooking oil as it resists rancidity and has stand high heat so you can cook with it, I also enjoy it poured over salad, eggs, pretty much anything, toast, etc. Its delicate and deliciously ‘toasty’ flavor will delight your taste buds and senses. And if your into Asian food it is a staple in most dishes.

In Ayurveda sesame oil is believed to balance all 3 subtle body doshas: vata, pitta and kapha, open the nadis, the channels that life force (prana) flows through.

Another blessing from the Creator for us in our life’s journey to oneness.

Source: Melanie Saches from LAYoga Magazine April 2011

October 8th, 2011 by asia

3D stylee by Man One

Who says weekends were made for fun? I DID! Who said only crab, blue collar out of towners go out on weekends? City people did! Well im a lil bit o’ honey, and a lil bit of both.. I’m def not a crab, but I’m what ya call an every other weekend warrior. Single mom status with baby daddy privileges every OTHER weekend.

Lets kick up our heels..If your a stiletto wearin vixen, or bust a move if your a Bgirl. If your a cool dude looking to pick up either of the above I suggest you attend:

Friday Oct.7th

IT’S SHOW TIME!! It’s that time! It’s here!VersaStyle premieres Positive Dose

***Tickets for TONIGHT Oct 7th are still available online BUT only until 3pm the day of (same applies for Sat Oct 8th!) Purchase your ticket/s now to guarantee your seat!! If you dont get your ticket/s by 3pm you can purchase at the door ONLY based on availability!!

The Rosenthal Theatre Theatre @ Inner-City Arts

720 Kohler Street

LA, CA.90021

Get tickets at: www.versastyledance.com

Styles upon Styles

Saturday October 8th
Hip-Step it over to a highly inspirational dance class that will make you sweat! All ages, all levels welcome. U will never be the same afterwards. I promise. And you will see me there!

Every Saturday at Performing Arts Studios
7932 Haskell Ave
Van Nuys, CA. 91403
818.779.0428

Lockin 5.0
noon-1:30pm

Shway Style (Shabba Doo Style)
1:30-3pm

Bring it!

Shower up and get FRESH.. and get ur graffiti fix on! After decades of being underground, graffiti art is now in vogue. In fact, today, graffiti art is many a collector’s art of choice and is being used by numerous brands as they continually strive to be contemporary, compelling and relevant. As graffiti art continues to grow in popularity, other areas of style and design will be influenced by its aesthetic sensibilities including modern architecture, furniture, lighting, house wares, fashion, etc. URBNLUX: Graffiti For Life is a new, first-of-its-kind, art and design exhibition that will explore this convergence by showcasing several collaborations between renowned L.A. graffiti artist Man One and some of the today’s best industrial designers, architects and manufacturers. Man One will also be debuting several new original paintings. Crewest is proud to present: URBNLUX: Graffiti For Life Opening reception on October 8, 2011 from 6-10pm Artwalk on October 13, 2011 from 6-10pm Closing reception on October 29, 2010, from 6-10pm CreWest Gallery 110 Winston Street Los Angeles, CA. 213.627.8272 ahhh smell the Rusto!

Step over to a jam to benefit after school programming. Its for the kids yall. Be like Spike Lee and Do the right thing. Ill be judging so I will be of service to my commUnity.
House of Dance Event

Bishop Mora Salesian High School

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205053599560575

Then after you sleep for a couple hours, do something good and attend:
Creativity Heals
5-10pm
Kesspro Studios
435 S Molina St.
LA, 90013

Support breast cancer awareness and prevention by supporting local artists. Performances by Skill Methodz, Syrenz, Boombox Saints and more. Vendors and food trucks. Silent art action, djs and lots more! Looks to be a great event for a worthy cause.

http://www.creativity-heals.org

October 1st, 2011 by asia

I love the commUnity spirit that exists in Hip-Hop! We create for our own, in the name of peace, love, unity and having Fun! We realize that we have to keep it sustainable, and w/o events our commUnity has no reason to get together, bug out, battle, share, and each one teach one! Whether u are part of the cipher or just a lover of Hip-Hop culture this is something special for U!

Friday Sept.29

Jeskilz Presents Cypher Adikts for Steelo!

9pm-midnite

Basement Dance Studio

5259 Lankershim blvd. (downstairs)

NoHo, 91601

Real and Raw!

This is quickly becomin the place to be for hungry Bboys and Bgirls that want to hit raw ciphers, crews rep and call out other crews, its always fast breakin action!

This edition is a special benefit for Steelo, one of our own, famous in the underground and an active dancer/actor in the industry, who is in recovery from brain surgery.

Sat.Oct.1

No Easy Props 7toSmoke Jam

6363 Hollywood Blvd

Freak Ciy

7-11pm

free to get in, donations accepted gladly to benefit nonprofit No Easy Prop’s Hip-Hop 101 After School Program.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XozwZwR7Bpc

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hip-Hop-101-After-School-Program/104558269603741

http://www.twitter.com/HipHop101Ed

Inspired by other wack jams that are not for the people but just for the $ and too premeditated, I decided to create a ‘pop-up’ style event, in a venue that looks like Andy Warhol’s The Factory meets LA Gear/Ice-T/and YO!MTVRaps all rolled into one den of pleasure. With the emphasis being on the music, the DJ’s selected are bringin special sets for our pre-selected underground, next to blow, battle contenders for 7toSmoke Battle Series: in each of these categories; Bboy, Bgirl, Popping, Freestyle. The club vibe will not be disturbed, and the music will flow like liquid for your party pleasure. Special selectors for the eve are: Dj Mark Luv, Kid Fresh, DJ Rod, and RoxSwift. MCed by Alien Ness, TC Izlam and yours truly, expect the unexpected!

Got Fire?

http://www.facebook.com/event/php?eid=163186643766422&ref=ts”

Sunday Oct. 2nd

Zulu Q

noon-6pm

Griffith Park

directions: enter park from Riverside/Los Feliz entrance, go up Griffith Park Blvd, stay to the left, we will be directly on Griffith Park Blvd and Crystal Srings Dr. next to tennis courts where the BBQ’s are. Park in lot by Merry Go Round and walk down or lot next to big playground(Shane’s Inspiration) and walk to the left.

Mighty Zulu Kings and Kweenz chapter host the Zulu BBQ for all Zulu members, chapters, and non-members alike. In the spirit of fellowship, eating, knowledge, dance, and all things Hip-Hop! Whether you from a biker gang, an oldies car club, an OG popper, church goer or anyone in between this is for all of us. The music will be as eclectic as the crowd attending. Bring food to grill and a good attitude!

Knowledge Wisdom Overstanding

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251891181518727

September 24th, 2011 by asia

Because I’m so cool and nice I have compiled a comprehensive cool list of things to do in LA now as of TODAY!  If your into Hip-Hop lifestyle activities this list is def for you and if your not, why not try it out? Its good for your health. Now lets not waste time, jump right in!

Friday Sept. 23rd

Rick Dee’s Old School Jam

Fri., September 23, 7:15pm

@ Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk

100 Universal City Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90068

RENEGADES!

With Afrika Baambaata’s Soul Sonic Force, Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash’s Furious Five with Melle Mel & Scorpio, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Young MC, Freestyle Evolution, Newcleus

Lil Rock presents:

Rock City 11

116 E Commonwealth ave.

Fullerton Ca.

Old Skool vs. New Skool

Lil Ceaser vs. Krash

Iceman vs. J-Mal

Wilpower vs. Tails

Warlock vs. Eternal

Dino vs. Butter

Dr. Cosmo vs. Victor

DJ’s Abel and Kid Riz

Hosted by Mookie

95’ Below “Back to the Golden Age” Mark Luv’s Bday Bash

COME CELEBRATE MY B-DAY WITH SOME OF MY HOMIES:

Happy Bday Mark Luv the OG!

9th Wonder

Dj Numark

Dr. Greenthumb

All on the wheels of steel with ME! Nothing played past 1995! With Surprize guests! $15 presale $20 @ door

COME PREPARED TO DANCE!

ALSO PERFORMING UPSTAIRS:

FOCI & DEEJAY GEMINI, SIRPLUS WITH DJ ZOLE & FREDDIE J, ARS, SHARARD BAKER, E-TRAIN

PERFORMING OUTSIDE:

PSYC, ALIANO, BISHOP,KEV DA KHEMIST AND MORE TBA

DOWNSTAIRS: MAGZ PRESENTS WARCHIEF ALBUM RELEASE PARTY: DJ LALOE/FREESTYLE SESSION*WARCHIEF*PRO THE LEADER & NOVA KANE *HUMANBEINGS, AND LEARNING CURVE

Live painting and vending

Free giveaways

This event will sell out and hit capacity, so please get there early.

+18 / $15 presale – $20 @ the door

presale tickets @:

http://fla.vor.us/1104129-URBAN-UNDERGROUNDTHE-AIRLINER-tickets/URBAN-UNDERGROUNDTHE-AIRLINER-Los-Angeles–.html

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145031182252014

Thur Sept. 29

Alien Ness BluePrint Workshop

Where: The Basement Dance Studio

5259 Lankershim Ave. #9, North Hollywood. 91601

When: Sept. 29

Time:  7-10pm

cost: $20 pre-registration for 3hr class

First time in LA! Blueprint Workshop

Essentials of Bronx style dances, top rocks,

dips, go downs and footwork. The evolution of

the dance w Q&A 3 hrs total.

to preregister email: asia1nep@mac.com

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142472845848637

Fri. Sept. 30

J.U.I.C.E Hip-Hop Festival

Deeply affected by a recent visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan, producer-dancer-choreographer Emiko Sugiyama conceives an event celebrating world peace. Known for showing a wide range of street dance styles and performers, the festival this year adds a new component: each audience member will be asked to create an Origami crane which will be sent to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan. Los Angeles artist SANO and Japanese artist Shiro create original paintings to the funk, classic, break and hip-hop tunes spun by DJ Kenzo. Amy “B-girl CatFox” Campion and Jacob Kujo Lyons are co-Artistic Directors of J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Festival. Hosted by choreographer and performer D. Sabela Grimes.

Confirmed performance groups: Antics Performance; Baby Boogaloo; Buddha Stretch; Demolition Crew / Spread Expression; Illstyle & Peace Productions; Shyoshi featuring Kiminari & Kairi from Hiroshima, Japan; Versa-Style Dance Company; Lux Aeterna; Westbound and more!

The J.U.i.C.E Hip Hop Festival is part of our Live @ the Ford series. The performance and special behind-the-scenes footage will air on KCET November 15.

http://www.fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/220

Cypher Adikts

Strictly Circles

The most underground cipher spot! This one is a benefit for our beloved Bboy Steelo.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001667547684

Sat Oct.1st

No Easy Props 7toSmoke Jam

7-11pm

6363 Hollywood Blvd.

donations accepted

No marquee names, just raw battle skillz

Fast paced non stop music+action battle of 8 competitors to see if someone can smoke 7 in a row, or who ever wins most battles in a set of music. I have bboy, bgirl, popping, and freestyle captains picking selects of hungry next ones!  The music is never disturbed or stopped between battles! This is a benefit for the nonprofit No Easy Props Hip-Hop 101 After School Program. Alien Ness 3 hr Blueprint Evolution of Bboying Workshop, Zulu BBQ, Cypher Adikts weekend of events Sept. 29-Oct.2nd! LA!

NEP7toSmoke event page

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163186643766422

Sun Oct.2nd

Mighty Zulu Kings and Kweenz Chapter presents:

Zulu Q!

Whats the name of this nation? ZULU!

When: Sunday Oct. 2^nd

Time: noon-6pm

Where: Griffith park off of Crystal Springs Dr. BBQ Picnic Table Area

Take Los Feliz east to Riverside, make a left on Riverside into Park.

Keep to the left, going up the hill, the road will turn into Crystal Springs Dr.

The Zulu Q will be on the left side of the street where the picnic tables and BBQ’s are.

All UZN Chapters, and individual members invited! Please rvsp if your coming to: to the FB Page. All are welcome! There will be information about how to join a chapter of UZN and also some keynote speakers spreading knowledge! Bring the whole family.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251891181518727