iamfoci @iamfoci - Tumblr Blog

Looking for a good manager? Here are some incredibly important questions you need to ask.

Although Foci is now defunct, this was an old post from October 2014, that sat in the drafts folder. We are putting it up right now so you can learn from the mistakes made by many. This may singlehandedly be the most important post you see in your music career. Pay attention. There are pivotal moments in your music career that you will find that you can no longer move forward alone, these moments…

View On WordPress

#advice #artist needing a manager #how to find a good manager #I need a manager #management #media #music business #Talent Manager

NEW SHOW! M.O.P., Foci & More LIVE at Los Globos Friday July 3

We are sure that you recognize the classic cut below, Ante Up from M.O.P.’s seminal album Warriorz released back in 2000. You’ve heard it in movies, video games, and the anthem has been used in countless sporting events. The high energy show the Mash Out Posse brings to the stage rivals such acts as DMX and Naughty by Nature. The performance and the reaction For those of you who have been to a…

View On WordPress

#classic

NEW SHOW! This Friday We The West XII: Foci x 498theFam x Namek & More LIVE at the Airliner Friday March 13

Foci has been on an interesting one as of late as he sequenced his performance at the secret show in South Central on the solo tip live on stage. Choosing to move forward without a DJ is one heck of a decision to make but you’ll witness a very different kind of set from the man himself. This is his first scheduled concert in Los Angeles since September of last year and his return to The Airliner…

View On WordPress

#498 the fam #namek #real hip hop #the airliner #urban underground #we the west 12 #we the west xii #young baca

TONIGHT in Los Angeles: BeatFighter LA / Mr.Complex Invasion / B-Boy Extravaganza

Beat Club Clothing, Programme Skate & Sound & Win Within Sangha presents… “BeatFighter LA / Mr. Complex Invasion / B-Boy Extravaganza”

With Live performances by Mr. Complex (NYC) Local Heroes (Chamber Records) Civil Villain & Mr. Gray Foci Villain Park Forever Dedicated Skeem Price & Spanks Mimarc a.k.a Oscar Peanuts Yung Malk Redrum Ent. All Stars Pecks One Philo O-Phrap Ars N Nay

Sign-ups & Open…

View On WordPress

In case you missed it! Foci's interview with The Fashion Forbes: Style Me Ceo

In case you missed it! Foci’s interview with The Fashion Forbes: Style Me Ceo

Question: State your Credibility!

Peace thanks so much for having me, I go by the stage name Foci but I’m formerly known as Mr. K Wilson. I’ve served in many different positions in the industry but first and for most as a musician. It started with me playing drums as a kid in drumline, then DJing events at a lot of great clubs in Hollywood from 2000 to 2007, to teaching Digital Media and…

View On WordPress

#hip hop #jay electronica #Production Company #Question So

Foci - Peace Up [Prod. by Diverse] - Music Video - (Dir. Eric Heights)

Foci – Peace Up [Prod. by Diverse] – Music Video – (Dir. Eric Heights)

The Official Music Video to “Peace Up” Produced by Diverse (Young Buck, Dilated Peoples, Bishop Lamont) Directed by Eric Heights (Art Battle LA, KCET, NicheLA) Mixed & Mastered by Omar Loya (Nas, Rihanna, Lil Wayne) off of Foci’s debut album “The Achievement Gap” Available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/tagfoci Physicals available at http://music.iamfoci.com

“While many emcees refer to the drug trade…

View On WordPress

#2008 #brother #death #DJ AI #grace razack #ground common #highland park #hip hop #homicide report #jehad razack #killing #los angeles times #matricide #message based music #murder #pasadena city college #pcc #sister

Foci confirmed to perform at the 10th Annual A3C Festival in Atlanta, GA

Foci is officially on the A3C Roster!!!

Saturday October 11th 5:00 PM @ Music Room (Old 4th Ward) Repping Los Angeles with the HipHopNHipster’s crew coming straight from Michigan.

Huge shout out to the MediaGoddess and Michigan for holding Foci down!!!

Tivvi & Good On Paper Presents…

HipHopNHipsters

With live performances by OG Maco, Bravo, DonJuan, Mik3yMicrophone, Retrofamous, Midwest Rico,…

View On WordPress

#brick squad monopoly #good on paper #Hip Hop n Hipsters A3C #Meek Mill #michigan hip hop #Saturday October #Talib Kweli #tivvi #Ward Check

[Sunday 09/21/14] New Event: Foci LIVE at B.B. Kings NYC for the 2014 Underground Music Awards

All the votes are in and we find out if our very own Foci brings the #1Contender trophy back home. Regardless of the results we want to thank you all for your support!

“Urban Threshold’s Underground Music Awards is a national award show that breaks all of the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard…

View On WordPress

Foci's Vinyl Groove (Alternative Version) 'vs' Gone With The Wind (Pushing Daisies) Final Version

Foci’s Vinyl Groove (Alternative Version) ‘vs’ Gone With The Wind (Pushing Daisies) Final Version

Ok so we hit 45 combined likes, real close so here we go…

Uploaded this song for your listening pleasure, it ended up being finalized as Gone With the Wind (Pushing Daisies) off of The Achievement Gap released last year.

I thought this version was pretty solid, keep in mind it’s just a draft, a reference, but I knew what I would change once I recorded the final version. Now when a song is…

View On WordPress

Thank you for last Saturday night Los Angeles #LosGlobos

Thank you for last Saturday night Los Angeles #DJPremier #Foci #DJPops #LosGlobos

DJ Premier, Foci, DJ Pops, w/ special guest Aspect One? What?

It doesn’t get much better than that.

It was the best show we’ve EVER done. Period point blank. Now how is that possible after all these shows over the years and why would I say this particular one?

Well… we don’t do Los Angeles shows as much anymore… we have infinite love hometown but as a city we tend to try to act too cool. The…

View On WordPress

Vote and vote daily! 1Love!

NewPost: Foci receives nomination for the 2014 Underground Music Awards. VOTE NOW! Now that he's been nominated, we need you to cast your votes! Here are the rules.

Foci receives nomination for the 2014 Underground Music Awards VOTE NOW! Now that he's been nominated, we need you to cast your votes! Here are the rules.

Trying to kill yourself at the expense of innocent lives is terribly wrong... what happened before the show

New Post: Trying to kill yourself at the expense of innocent lives is terribly wrong... what happened before the show

Something out of this world happened to me, before the show, on the way home yesterday from East L.A. (had to care of some business out there) I decided to take the 5N-110N home, I could’ve taken the 5N-10E but I like the 110… so while i’m on the 110 going through HP and SP and getting ready to exit Orange Grove, something told me to just keep driving, take it til it ends my mind told me… So I…

View On WordPress

Killing yourself at the expense of innocent lives is NOT right.

Something out of this world happened to me, before the show, on the way home yesterday from East L.A. at around 7:30pm (had to care of some business out there) I decided to take the 5N-110N home, I could’ve taken the 5N-10E but I like the 110… so while i’m on the 110 going through HP and SP and getting ready to exit Orange Grove, something told me to just keep driving, take it til it ends my mind…

View On WordPress

So ready to do this a week from today.

[Saturday 08/09] New Event: DJ Premier x Foci LIVE in Los Angeles

The legendary DJ Premier takes the stage at Los Globos in Hollywood Saturday August 9.

This isn’t the first time Foci has performed in support, you may recall All Star NBA Weekend a few years ago.

We ARE selling tickets to this event. We have them at a discount available at $20 exclusively through Foci, DJ Pops, and friends. Text 626.872.FOCI (3624) to get yours or email rsvp[at]thejtcollective.com

View On WordPress

Trending Blogs

Recently Viewed Blogs

iamfoci