DJ Battlecat, a multi-platinum producer for artists including Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Xzibit, Tha Eastsidaz, Domino, Mount Westmore, and others, was recently the featured guest on the Holdin' Court podcast to discuss his childhood growing up in the gang infested South Central, Los Angeles Rollin' 60 Crip neighborhood. The legendary producer also talks with host Big Court about how … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Talks Producing Mount Westmore, Russell Simmons Embracing The L.A. Posse, Announces New Solo Project & Single “I’m From ‘Round The Way” + More On Holdin’ Court Podcast
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Hip-Hop Legends DJ Battlecat, The Poetess & Ras Kass Talk West Coast Hip-Hop History On Sway In The Morning
Legendary west coast producer DJ Battlecat joined fellow west coast hip-hop luminaries Ras Kass and The Poetess on the Sway In The Morning show to share their stories on west coast hip-hop, including The Poetess being hired by Suge Knight to host a concert a the House of Blues in what would become the last show 2Pac would ever do before his untimely demise, DJ Battlecat being … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Legends DJ Battlecat, The Poetess & Ras Kass Talk West Coast Hip-Hop History On Sway In The Morning
DJ Battlecat Previews New Track Featuring Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & NHale For Snoop’s Upcoming “Bacc On Death Row” Album
DJ Battlecat took to Instagram to post a short music video clip of Snoop Dogg and NHale - the son of the late hip-hop icon Nate Dogg - at the gravesite of the dearly departed gangsta crooner. In the clip, a DJ Battlecat-produced song off the forthcoming B.O.D.R. (Bacc On Death Row) album from Snoop Dogg is previewed with a shortened verse from Snoop before the hook comes … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Previews New Track Featuring Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & NHale For Snoop’s Upcoming “Bacc On Death Row” Album
Tha Chill Readies New Album “Elephant” Featuring Kurupt, MC Eiht, DJ Battlecat + Releases Cover Artwork & Tracklist
Tha Chill of the legendary west coast group Compton’s Most Wanted is prepping the release of his latest album Elephant for February 25th. The upcoming release is slated to feature a bevy of the west coast‘s finest including fellow CMW member MC Eiht, gangsta crooner Kokane, Kurupt of the Dogg Pound, J-Dee of Da Lench Mob, C-Bo, DJ Battlecat, and others. In addition to … [Read more...] about Tha Chill Readies New Album “Elephant” Featuring Kurupt, MC Eiht, DJ Battlecat + Releases Cover Artwork & Tracklist
Kamasi Washington Performs “The Garden Path” With DJ Battlecat On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Last night (February 2) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, multi-instrumentalist composer, and producer Kamasi Washington made his television debut performing "The Garden Path", with the legendary DJ Battlecat manning the boards. The Los Angeles, California native has released projects like The Epic in 2015 and Heaven and Earth in 2018, and he's worked with … [Read more...] about Kamasi Washington Performs “The Garden Path” With DJ Battlecat On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Snoop Dogg Drops Sneak-Peek Of Song From Upcoming “B.O.D.R.” Album
Late last year, Snoop Dogg announced that he was dropping a new album in early 2022 entitled B.O.D.R., and today the Long Beach icon took to Instagram to post short snippet of track presumably off the upcoming album. "What's that mean? / That means I'm back on the Row, gettin' more dough / and tell'em Snoop Dogg said so.." There’s no word on the exact meaning of the … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Drops Sneak-Peek Of Song From Upcoming “B.O.D.R.” Album
DJ Battlecat To Executive Produce “Black Pain” Album With Industry Veteran Stan Sheppard
Legendary multi-platinum producer DJ Battlecat has joined with music industry executive Stan Sheppard to executive produce the Black Pain album which is intended to draw awareness to the out-of-control gang violence that is claiming black lives throughout the country. The song is about the pain a young Black child experiences when his Dad goes to prison. Check out the … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat To Executive Produce “Black Pain” Album With Industry Veteran Stan Sheppard
Snoop Dogg Drops “Algorithm: The Movie” Featuring Jane Handcock, October London, Malaya, YK Osiris + More
Ringing in 2022, Snoop Dogg just dropped his latest project, the Dah Dah-directed Algorithm: The Movie, celebrating the music and the artists that feature on the Snoop Dogg Presents: Algorithm album. As the head of Def Jam Records, Snoop Dogg is showcasing all the talent he has assembled which includes Jane Handcock, August 08, Malaya, DJ Battlecat, YK Osiris, Rick Rock, … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Drops “Algorithm: The Movie” Featuring Jane Handcock, October London, Malaya, YK Osiris + More
DJ Battlecat Gives A Sneak-Peek Of New Track Featuring Daz & Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound For Upcoming Snoop Dogg Album
Yesterday (December 25), Snoop Dogg announced he’ll be kicking off the new year with a new solo album coming in January. Earlier today, DJ Battlecat took to Instagram to drop a sneak-peek of Snoop playing a track off the album featuring Daz & Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound, produced by DJ Battlecat himself. “New solo Snoop project. January 🔌🎙👏🏿👏🏿👊🏽👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🎄🎄🎄BATTLE CAT AINT … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Gives A Sneak-Peek Of New Track Featuring Daz & Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound For Upcoming Snoop Dogg Album
DJ Battlecat & Kokane Announce New Podcast “Streets Are Undefeated” Hosted By Music Veteran Stan Sheppard & Lee Ford
West Coast OGs DJ Battlecat and Kokane both took to Instagram recently to announce a new podcast, Streets Are Undefeated, which is coming early next year and is being hosted by music executive and industry veteran Stan Sheppard and Lee Ford from Compton, California. The new podcast begins airing January 2022, with the debut episode titled “East Side Compton Piru Gang Wars … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat & Kokane Announce New Podcast “Streets Are Undefeated” Hosted By Music Veteran Stan Sheppard & Lee Ford
Snoop Dogg Drops “No Smut On My Name” Video Ft. Battle Locco & Kokane (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
Today (December 3), Snoop Dogg dropped the official video for the DJ Battlecat-produced "No Smut On My Name", which features Battle Locco and Kokane, and is directed by Peter Quinn. Prior to the release of Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm, DJ Battlcat spoke to Chad Kiser about the three songs he produced for Snoop's album and said this about the "No Smut On My Name" track, … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Drops “No Smut On My Name” Video Ft. Battle Locco & Kokane (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
Snoop Dogg Readies “No Smut On My Name” Video Ft. Battle Locco & Kokane (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to announce that he will be dropping the official video for the DJ Battlecat-produced “No Smut On My Name”, which features Battle Locco and Kokane and is being directed by Peter Quinn, on Friday, December 3. Other music videos released from the recently released Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm album include Jane Handcock’s “Like My Weed”, “Murder … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Readies “No Smut On My Name” Video Ft. Battle Locco & Kokane (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
Happy Birthday, Kurupt!
Kurupt has been a part of hip-hop history since he first stormed onto the scene with his appearance on the songs “Lyrical Gangbang”, “Stranded on Death Row”, and “Bitches Ain’t Shit” from Dr. Dre’s multi-platinum solo debut The Chronic on Death Row Records in 1992. Since those incredible verse-stealing guest appearances, Kurupt has gone on to have a 30-plus year career in the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Kurupt!
DJ Battlecat Talks Producing 3 Tracks On Upcoming “Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm”
Yesterday (November 14), Snoop Dogg unveiled the tracklisting to his upcoming 19th studio album Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm, which is set to feature Ty Dolla $ign, Redman, Method Man, Usher, October London, Fabolous, Blxst, Dave East, Wiz Khalifa, Jane Handcock, Mary J. Blige, ProHoeZak, and more. Following up on … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Talks Producing 3 Tracks On Upcoming “Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm”
Industry Executive Stan Sheppard Teams With ‘Menace II Society’ Actor Tyrin Turner For New TV Series “Young Bulls” Ft. MC Eiht, DJ Battlecat, Glasses Malone + More
Actor Tyrin Turner, who played the critically acclaimed part of Caine in the iconic movie Menace To Society, has joined with entertainment industry executive Stan Sheppard to make his directorial debut in the TV series Young Bulls. Written by Stan Sheppard and Marlena Jeter, the new series chronicles the return of a Chicago gangster who has been freed from prison after … [Read more...] about Industry Executive Stan Sheppard Teams With ‘Menace II Society’ Actor Tyrin Turner For New TV Series “Young Bulls” Ft. MC Eiht, DJ Battlecat, Glasses Malone + More