For anyone who missed last nights event, I apologize, you missed a good one. (Pics via ILTHY). Also, check out the write up that Cleveland Scene posted this morning here.Special thanks to I Love the Hype, 8081, and Wale.

A great show full of local talent you’ve seen at the He’s the Blogger, I’m the DJ events, and west coast rapper Dom Kennedy as the headliner. Only $12 bucks at the Grog Shop. Roll through after the Wale signing!

Next, Eighty81 and I Love The Hype have a very special event this coming week featuring hip-hop star Wale. Come meet Wale at Next Beachwood on Thursday August 12th from 8-10. This is sure to be an event you won’t want to miss. Also, do yourself and grab Wale’s new mix tape as well, “More About Nothing” As a added bonus ALL customers in attendance will receive a $15 dollar gift card to Next.

Footage from our recent “He’s the Blogger, I’m the DJ” event that featured the likes of Tezo, Erika Kayne, and Machine Gun Kelly. Remember: Any artist can come have their music played/heard! Just bring it in on a USB drive and you’re good!

This Friday, July 30th, from 7-10 p.m. at Next Coventry, Freshboy Steph and Ruleofnext.com will host the official release event for “The Destructo Disk” mixtape. You can download the mixtape here, or come to the party to receive a hard copy.

It’s that time again, for the HTBITHDJ event. Sunday July 25th at NEXT on Coventry from 5-8pm come hang out with the tastemakers of Cleveland. Ladies get $20 and guys get $10 off all purchases. All artist from 5-6pm bring a track for everybody to listen to. Performing will also be Tezo, MGK and Erika Kayne.

The whole event is from 5-8pm and will no longer be on saturday’s. It will be on a Sunday of our choice. So this is your time to network and get your music heard. TAKE ADVANTAGE.

More info on eighty81.com.

All new Memories designs will be featured.

Bravo is a local emcee we’ve supported in the past and his new album/mixtape ‘Grey Area’ has finally dropped. It’s presented by Yours Truly and DJ EV… download here. There will also be a party tomorrow at Mercury Lounge to celebrate the release. See you there!

Here’s a video recap and interviews from all the artists involved with last week’s event. Thanks to Eighty81, 6S, Darren Anthony, Tae 4rm the 50, and everyone who attended.

Another nice Saturday night event with some in-store performances by local artists, hosted by Steph Floss and Jameel of Eighty81. Make sure you come through 7-10PM for performances from Darren Anthony, 6S, and Tae 4rm da 50. It will be a great networking event and everyone will receive $20 their purchase. Hit the Jump for my recent review of volume 7, and the d/l link.

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