Audio Refuge

November 6th, 2010

Compilation CD Release

The ‘Hold is proud to present it’s first official release, Audio Refuge: a compilation of original afro-beat, north-african, dancehall, hip hop, dub-step, cumbia and more, including tracks from some truly talented Bay Area artists with roots around the globe. On Thursday, Dec. 2nd @ the Blue Macaw, Stronghold Sound will be featuring performances by some of these artists including: Wontanara, The Dunes, Yassir Chadly, Excentrik, Iggy Mon, Bongo, with djs Juan Data and dub Snakkr on the decks.

Artists on the compilation:

Black Nature
Bongo Sidibe
dub Snakkr
The Dunes
Ephniko
Excentrik
GnawaKronik
Iamani I Ameni
Iggy Mon
Juan Data
Halal Kutz
Karamo Susso
Nes
Nils Butman
Tim Abdelah Fuson
Wontanara
XBorder Players
Yassir Chadly

Ephniko Tracks

November 4th, 2010

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Cumbia Nena_ruffmix

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Got to be free

110110 – Ephniko World Series Eve Freestyle

November 2nd, 2010

It just so happened that Ephniko was on his way to the studio when the Giants won it and the city went wild. Here’s a little freestyle jam that he laid down warmin up. Enjoy! Go Giants!

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110110-Ephniko freestyle