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In the world of music, a brief introduction is sometimes all it takes. For Roc C, the day he stopped by to see his friend Oh No as he worked on his group album “Gangreen” with Alchemist, turned into more than just a brief visit. After Oh No introduced them to one another, their casual acquaintanceship quickly evolved. Roc’s studio drop by turned into him making an appearance on their album. After that, on their mix CD. And to top it all off, he ended up on Alchemist’s solo album with none other than Oh No.  As they forged their musical friendship, Alchemist was kind enough to provide Roc with a few beats for his own solo project.

And though they’ve only known each other for little over a year now, Roc considers Al a good friend and is thankful. “That’s the homie. He really holds cats down.”

On Everyday Struggle, the single features Roc C with Fashawn and Oh No and was produced by Alchemist.

Enjoy, from your friends at VTech

Right Click to Download: Roc C and Alchemist: Everyday Struggle

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A few weeks ago, we at VTech gave you a chance to download the exclusive new track from Roc ‘C’. Fans of West Coast underground hip-hop know Roc ‘C’ from his debut appearance on Oh No’s single “Move, Pt. 2″, produced by Dilla.

Here’s the video to The One U Luv,  a track that’s of his upcoming  solo project entitled “Round 2″. Produced by Mr. Porter and directed by Josh Levien.

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The Sounds of VTech / The One by Roc C

From his West Coast debut mic appearance on  J. Dilla produced Oh No single to his own works, MC Roc C is has grown as an artist. With the release of his new mixtape “More Than Bars” this musician/rapper, with the help of DJ Romes,  shows us a new side to his work. More geared towards females and critics who have labeled him as “just an MC”, fans will discover that Roc C still remains true to his roots and the streets but with a more mature approach.

More Than Bars, Part 1: Tracklist

1. Intro

2. Let’s Go produced by 3am feat. Prime One

3. One 4 da Money produced by Slopfunkdust feat. Chali2na

4. Every Single Day produced by AOW Click feat. Roscoe Umali, Marlon D.

5. What’s Da Deal produced by Avila Bros

6. Feel Like produced by Blackmilk feat. Chino Xl

7. Gotta Have produced by Jake One feat. Viva

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Fans of West Coast underground hip-hop know Roc ‘C’ for his debut mic appearance on Oh No’s single “Move Pt. 2,” produced by J Dilla. An MC from the prolific Oxnard, CA crew (Lootpack, Dudley Perkins, Oh No, M.E.D.) His first single, “Don’t Stop,” an Oh No-produced slab of infectious trunk funk – was featured on EA Sports’ Fight Night Round 3 video game.

Roc 'C'

New from Roc ‘C’ is an exclusive download for our VTech music fans. The One U Luv is a track that’s off his upcoming Roc ‘C’ solo project “Round 2″. It was produced and features Mr. Porter (Platinum Prod.)

Keep your ears open and eyes peeled for his new mix CD dropping soon.

-ENJOY-

RT Click to Download: The One U Luv by Roc-C

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It’s been a week and a day, not that I’m counting, since the Timeless #2: A Suite for Ma Dukes.  I’ve found it hard to write about the weekend, the rehearsal, the show for that matter.  I was sitting on B+’s couch, again, late last Friday night as we did our final decompress from the heavier than norm week that was behind us.  We were both still in a state of awe about what transpired, trying wrap my head around the things that unfurled along the way.  Walking into rehearsal straight from Burbank and seeing Dukes for the first time in a year and half. Seeing Miguel work his magic and feeling it like I’ve never seen, his months, hell, years of prep leading him to this moment.  The playful glee in the smiles of the musicians making up the amazing ensemble as they practiced what was definitely a bit outside their comfort zone - and KILLING it. Looking around the room: Pas from De La Soul, Bilal, my man Shafiq, Mochilla crew shooting everything…Nino posted next to dukes, me right behind her….soaking it in, being quiet. Holding hands, crying, laughing, smiling, bouncing…..it was all there. Drew of course handling biz, Bekka handling Drew…..It was different than #1…smoother…more like watching an opera.

Cut to Sunday before the show, backstage was buzzing. Ma Dukes brilliant in white, biggest grin I have ever seen, feeling the moment and ready to take care of all of us, if you know here you know what I am saying.  So much love that night in Luckman on both sides of the stage.  Karriem Riggins, Thundercat, so many friends and fam in the seats and on stage.  J. Rocc and House Shoes rocked the 1’s and 2’s as only they can, knowing Dilla so well for so long.  Miguel’s 1st time conducting, and for all of you that were there, it was nothing short of unbelievable.  5 standing ovations, encore and finale took us past the drop dead time, and the Luckman is Union….needless to say everyone was feeling the moment. I had the pleasure of sitting with Dukes during the show. At one point I hit Dru ” what time should I bring Dukes back?” ‘10:15′….So i leaned over and let her know we would need to get her on stage for “Stakes is High” et al…at which point she said ” Oh no, they have every one they need, they are full”….we secured the largest stage in LA for a reason….” No way Mom, we’re going…”

As i took her back stage we ran into Talib Kweli, surprise…around stage right we run into the whole crew, surprise….Oh No, Alchemist, Frank, MED, Rhettmatic…all the fam….from that point on you can imagine.  We’ll put up another video of the encore shortly, we thought Hoc n Pucky was the essence  you really needed to see right away.

All 4 of these shows are special, unique and close to our hearts. This show was complex on many levels, and allowed a lot of amazing people take their own gifts to another level, and we are grateful to have been there to witness it and to be supporting them.  Los Angeles, again, than you for your support.  Our special guests who came in from all over the country, Thank You. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Nino- congrats!.Mochilla, Artdontsleep and the entire crew, killing the game and get some rest. J Dilla: We miss you. Ma Dukes: we love you.

a quick video of Ma Dukes on stage with Common and Illa J during the show: