The Compton Entertainment Chamber of Commerce

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06/03/2026

The Dynamic Duo returns today at 6 pm

05/19/2026

We are LIVE today at 6pm

05/18/2026

In the early days, every piece of DJ equipment had to be built or adapted. For this mobile DJ, a $200 mixer from RadioShack took two years and $15 monthly payments to finally own, showing the immense dedication required.

05/15/2026

Back in the day, filling a venue meant a serious grind. 300 posters, roofing nails, hammers, and hitting the streets by territory. It was a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground marketing strategy.

05/05/2026

Starting an underground record label was a hustle. Every door was closed until a lawyer suggested starting my own. Then Duffy introduced me to Macola Records, offering crucial 30-day pressing. This open-door policy at Macola gave opportunities others wouldn't, helping West Coast hip hop gain a foothold despite skepticism.

05/05/2026

Back in the early '80s LA, DJing meant playing Top 40. From Oingo Boingo to Prince, it was a wild mix of funk, punk, rock, and pop. This unique blend, fueled by big parties and 'freak dancing,' created the signature West Coast sound, driven by Parliament Funkadelic, Prince, and Kraftwerk influences.

05/04/2026

This was the spot where legends were allowed to just be creative before N.W.A even formed. A place where Eric, Ren, and God Candy Man came together, shaping the future of music.

05/04/2026

Discover how Uncle Jamm's Army and Roger Craig's rivalry became the explosive force behind the West Coast hip-hop scene. It all started with dances at Alpine Village, a DJ hire, and a sound system that changed everything.

05/03/2026

Lonzo talks with Shelia Baker the coordinator for teacher appreciation.

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Compton, CA
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