Terrance Martin & Alex Isley team for the new album “I Left My Heart In Ladera”
Two musical geniuses in Terrace Martin and Alex Isley have come together for the 9 track album, “I Left My Heart In Ladera” on Martin’s ‘Sounds of Crenshaw’ music label. Alex Isley is the daughter of Ernie Isley of the legendary Isley Brothers and is an esteemed songwriter and singer. Isley and Martin combine for […]
Musician and Songwriting geniuses unite! Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy release EP, “Nova”
West Coast musician and producing genius Terrace Martin and West Coast hit-making songwriter James Fauntleroy hit the studio for a 6 track EP! Jazz meets R & B for this smooth project for grown-folks. Now out on all platforms but you can get a preview below!
Terrace Martin releases album in honor of late father – “Curly”
The musical genius of Terrace Martin (@TerraceMartin) continues with the release of his new album release in honor of his late father, the great jazz drummer Curly Martin. Lots of classic gems on this one including a cover of his critically acclaimed track he co-produced for Kendrick Lamar (as part of LoveDragon). The Voice of […]
Shock G’s posthumous album “The Piano Man” available for pre-sale
Last year in 2021 we reported about the news of an official posthumous album by the late great Shock G in the works. That project is now available to preorder for limited edition vinyl copies. As per the Digital Underground Facebook page: The Piano Man includes the last formal recordings by Shock G. before his […]
Terrace Martin’s newly formed group “Curly” to perform in Los Angeles this week!
Musician and Producer extraordinaire Terrace Martin will be in Los Angeles this week with his newly formed group “Curly”. Named after his father, respected drummer Curly Martin, Terrace and his band will be live at ETA located at 5630 N. Figueroa in Los Angeles on August 16 and 17. You must be 21 and over […]
Jazz Pioneer Chick Corea Passes Away at Age 79
On Tuesday, February 9, jazz musician Chick Corea died due to cancer in Florida. Corea had a career spanning upwards of half-a-century. He is the recipient of 23 Grammy Awards. And he was even named a Jazz Master for the Arts in 2006. His credentials include, but aren’t limited to, playing with Miles Davis on Bitches […]
Terrace Martin Releases “Village Days” Album For The Holidays
Musician, Producer and close associate of WestCoastStyles, Terrace Martin has released his latest project via his Sounds of Crenshaw label entitled “Village Days”. Right in time for the holidays, Village Days is a collection of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Jazz tracks that will fill your soul with good music. The 7 track album can be streamed […]
Terrace Martin Releases “Dinner Party – Dessert” Album
Thr magnificent Terrace Martin has just released his latest album “Dinner Party – Dessert” which features the likes of Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington and Phoelix. If you want to fill your life with good music, this is it! Dinner Party is available on all streaming platforms but if you want to give yourself […]
WCS Exclusive: Terrace Martin Checks In For A One Of A Kind Interview!
Ladies and Gentlemen, this one is for the record books. Producer and musician extraordinaire Terrace Martin checks in with Styles and Shad Reed of WestCoastStyles.com for this one of a kind exclusive interview that goes deep into his history and details his meetings with Quincy Jones, Diddy, Jay Leno, Herbie Hancock, President Barack Obama and […]
Oakland’s Extra Prolific Pays Homage To His Musical Influences In “DJ’s & MC’s” (Video)
Oakland’s Extra Prolific (Duane “Snupe” Lee) was once part of the duo known under the same grouo name and even ran with the Hieroglyphics Crew back in the day. But it’s 2020 now and the skilled MC is back putting out music including this new video and single “DJ’s & MC’s”. Produced by O_Live and […]