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L-R-G Off The Record: Ski Beatz

Pizzo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:59:31 +0000

From L-R-G:

Legendary producer Ski Beatz is responsible for some of the most influential and instantly recognizable hip-hop beats of all time. As part of our ongoing Off the Record series, we caught up with the storied beatsmith to discuss a variety of topics – ranging from his early days as an emcee with Original Flavor – to the fateful introduction to Jay-Z which was a moment that would inevitably shift the North Carolina native from double duty to strictly a producer of classics.

LRG + Freddie Gibbs – “Education Through Imagination”

Pizzo — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:54:00 +0000

{Education Through Imagination} Freddie Gibbs from LRG on Vimeo.>

The Artists that LRG supports have gained their success by being visionaries and pursuing their dreams, by moving against the crowd. As we support the independent and underground culture, in 2012 we are spreading the influence of innovative essence to our supporters. We are taking what LRG artists and riders have used to get where they are today and giving you an Education through Imagination.

Kendrick Lamar Speaks w/ L-R-G

Pizzo — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:51:27 +0000

Kendrick Lamar speaks with the Lifted Research Group, touching upon elements of music and style.

Freddie Gibbs – "187 Proof"

Pizzo — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:19:44 +0000

Gangsta Gibbs (Ho!) returns with this new single presented by L-R-G. Shots fired at Waka Flocka and Rick Ross with the “600 Benz” line.

LISTEN: Freddie Gibbs – “187 Proof”

Freddie Gibbs – “187 Proof”

L-R-G + Dirty Science Presents Exile – "Intro To The Outro" (Mixtape)

Pizzo — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:08:16 +0000

Exile compiles some of his best works, to set up shop for his upcoming LP, 4TRK Mind, hitting October 4th. The mixtape features past achievements as well as brand new exclusive music from MF Doom, Bun B, Blu, Fashawn, Aloe Blacc, Dag Savage (Johaz & Exile), Co$$ and others.

Exile “Intro To The Outro” Mixtape by DIRTY SCIENCE

L-R-G + Dirty Science Presents Evile – “Intro To The Outro” (Mixtape)

Ski Beatz Speaks w/ LRG

Pizzo — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:34:12 +0000

Ski Beatz is a producer and DJ who contributed tracks to Mos Def, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, and Jay-Z’s debut album. LRG’s Chuck Barrett caught up with Ski for a True Heads interview and took a tour of the DD172 Gallery, A.K.A, The 24 Hour Karate School Dojo. Ski speaks about his previous work and his take on today’s hip hop scene. Take a look at Ski’s dojo where all his creativity takes place right here.

R.I.P. L-R-G Founder Jonas Bevacqua

Pizzo — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:53:29 +0000

Sad news strikes today as 34 year old co-founder and creative director of LRG (Lifted Research Group) Clothing, Jonas Bevacqua, was found dead in his Leguna Beach home, in what authorities call a “non-suspicious death,” according to the Orange County Register. Rumors have suggested that he died of a heart attack, after news was broken via Twitter by L-R-G celebrity endorser and famed producer, 9th Wonder. Condolences from the HHS crew. R.I.P. Jonas Bevacqua.