Broken Complex Records

2012-02-06T14:17:00.001-08:00

We Fucking <3 MONDAYS every monday at the little rock with DJ HOPPA! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca! No cover, cheap ass drinks, and good music on a banging system!

2012-01-29T09:27:00.001-08:00

broken complex mc battles are today at 2pm at basement 818! 10$ to battle, winner takes all! Sign up with nat at the basement!

2012-01-21T12:50:00.001-08:00

TONITE! Soul Scratch, Max Star, DJ Mr., Silly Kid @ The Other Door in NoHo! Soul, Funk, and Hip Hop on a Saturday Night! http://ping.fm/1QrHf

2012-01-16T11:08:00.001-08:00

Tonight! We <3 mondays at the little rock with dj hoppa and dj mr! No cover, cheap drinks, bomb beats! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca!

2011-12-26T12:18:00.001-08:00

TONIGHT! WE <3 MONDAYS! DJ Hoppa on the turntables all night at THE LITTLE ROCK! NO COVER, CHEAP DRINKS, BOMB BEATS! Opening set by DJ Mr.! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356

2011-12-17T12:46:00.001-08:00

TONIGHT at THE OTHER DOOR! THE EXPANDERS, MINE+US & DJ HOPPA at FOUNDATION in STUDIO CITY! http://ping.fm/Nrwtq

2011-12-12T22:29:00.001-08:00

DJ Hoppa and DJ MR. in the mix right now at THE LITTLE ROCK! come through! No cover, booming beats, cheap drinks! 5507 Reseda blvd Tarzana!

2011-12-12T11:40:00.001-08:00

TONIGHT! We <3 Mondays w/ DJ HOPPA at The Little Rock! NO COVER, Cheap Drinks, Sexy Go-Go Girls, Booming Beats, Special Guest DJs! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA!

2011-12-05T16:10:00.001-08:00

Tonight! We <3 Mondays at The Little Rock! Dj Hoppa on the turntables with special guests dj mr and dj silly kid! No cover, cheap drinks, bomb beats! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca!

2011-11-27T08:40:00.001-08:00

TODAY AT 2pm! BROKEN COMPLEX MC BATTLES AT BASEMENT 818! SIGNUPS AT 2PM! http://ping.fm/sEI0x

2011-11-21T14:43:00.001-08:00

Tonight! DJ Hoppa rocking the turntables for WE <3 MONDAYS! 5507 Reseda blvd Tarzana CA! Party time!

2011-11-14T10:17:00.001-08:00

TONIGHT! WE <3 MONDAYS w/ DJ HOPPA!!! No cover, cheap drinks, bomb beats!! At The Little Rock - 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356!

2011-11-12T11:25:00.001-08:00

Tonight! Los Angeles! Broken Complex presents Foundation! http://ping.fm/FcHXn?eid=278535442178399&__user=1237262284

2011-11-07T15:48:00.001-08:00

Tonight! DJ Hoppa rocking the turntables at THE LITTLE ROCK! no cover, cheap drinks, good people, and bomb beats! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca 91356!

2011-11-04T13:26:00.001-07:00

Tonight at the FOX THEATRE in Boulder, CO: DJ Hoppa spinning for Hopsin, opening for Andre Nickatina! Come through if youre in the CO area!

2011-10-25T16:56:00.001-07:00

Tonight! The holograms on high tour continues as 2mex, mine+us, dj hoppa, and kormex hit, Liquid Joe's, in salt lake city, ut!

2011-10-24T14:41:00.001-07:00

Tonight! We <3 mondays at the little rock! Cheap drinks, no cover, and bomb beats! special guest dj note! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca

2011-10-23T12:09:00.001-07:00

Thank you Bend, OR! The Oregon hospitality has been overwhelming! Tonight! The Holograms on High Tour continues as 2mex, Mine+us, DJ Hoppa, and Kormex push to Spokane WA!

2011-10-22T17:38:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! The Holograms On High Tour continues as 2Mex, Mine+US, DJ Hoppa, and Kormex hit INNOVATION in Bend, OR!

2011-10-21T18:36:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! The Holograms on High tour hits PORTLAND, OR! 2Mex, Mine+US, and DJ Hoppa are rocking with The Chicharones at Dante's in Downtown Portlandia!

2011-10-20T13:41:00.001-07:00

The Holograms On High Tour continues to PORTLAND, OR! It's a nice 15 hour drive today for 2Mex, Mine+US DJ Hoppa, & Kormex! See you at the show!

2011-10-17T11:17:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! We <3 Mondays! DJ Hoppa rocking the turntables ALL NIGHT at THE LITTLE ROCK! Bomb Beats, Cheap Drinks, Good People! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356!

2011-10-15T20:07:00.001-07:00

Tonight! Mine+US & Dj Hoppa are rocking "Indigenous Peoples Day" at East
Los Angeles College with Quinto Sol. This is
gonna be DOPE!!!

2011-10-14T10:19:00.001-07:00

El Paso, TX was off the hook! One of the best shows yet! Tonight, 2mex, mine+us, dj hoppa and kormex push on to Yuma, AZ! Holograms on high tour!

2011-10-13T11:02:00.001-07:00

Thank you albuquerque, nm for a great show! Big ups to vinyl & verses/skull control! Tonight! holograms on high tour continues to el paso, tx! 2mex, mine+us & dj hoppa!

2011-10-12T11:53:00.001-07:00

Thank you Santa Fe, NM! Tonight! The holograms on high tour continues to rock with vinyl & verses at burt's tiki lounge in albuquerque, nm! 2mex, mine+us & dj hoppa!

2011-10-11T13:37:00.001-07:00

Tonight! The Holograms on High tour continues as 2mex, mine+us, dj hoppa, and kormex rock The Underground in Santa Fe, NM! west coasting!

2011-10-11T03:17:00.001-07:00

New music video! Cleen - Who's That directed by Romoface, edited by Silly Kid. Please repost! www.brokencomplex.com/?p=1642

2011-10-10T16:03:00.001-07:00

Tonight! We <3 mondays at the little rock w/ special guest dj note! Cheap drinks, bomb beats, and good people every monday! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana, ca!

2011-10-08T10:11:00.001-07:00

Thank you Houston, TX! The Holograms on High Tour continues with Kormex at the wheel to rock the party TONIGHT in Ft. Worth, TX! Are you ready for 2mex, mine+us, and dj hoppa?!

2011-10-07T12:49:00.001-07:00

Thank you Austin, TX! The show at flamingo was fresh! Kim chee fries and, kalbi tacos held the Holograms on High tour down at 3am. Woke up and ate a pound of brisket. Lets go! Tonight, 2mex, mine+us, and dj hoppa in HOUSTON, TX!

2011-10-06T11:40:00.001-07:00

Thank you Las Cruces for a great show last night! Tonight! The Holograms on High tour continues as 2Mex, Mine+us, and DJ Hoppa hit the Flamingo Cantina in AUSTIN, TX!

2011-10-03T13:27:00.001-07:00

Tonight! Dj Hoppa, rocking the turntables all night at The Little Rock! No cover, cheap drinks, bomb beats! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana, ca

2011-09-26T17:32:00.001-07:00

Tonight at the little rock! We <3 mondays with special guest dj note! Party time! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca

2011-09-19T13:10:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! We <3 Mondays at The Little Rock w/ DJ HOPPA! NO COVER, Cheap Drink specials, all that goodness... plus BOMB BEATS BOOM! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA

2011-09-05T20:55:00.001-07:00

Tonight! Get yo ass to The Little Rock, DJ Hoppa on the turntables, with special guests DJ Mecks and DJ Mr.! Cheap drinks, no cover! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana CA! Starts in 45 minutes!

2011-08-29T19:29:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! DJ Hoppa Spinning all night at The Little Rock! 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356! Cheap drinks, no cover! Opening set by DJ Mr.

2011-08-28T10:15:00.001-07:00

TODAY! MC BATTLE AT BASEMENT 818! Free to watch, $10 to battle! Signups begin at 2pm, battle begins at 3pm!!! See you there today! http://ping.fm/W1hDv

2011-08-15T13:57:00.001-07:00

Tonight! We <3 mondays at the little rock with DJ Hoppa! No cover, cheap drinks, bomb beats! 5507 Reseda blvd Tarzana ca

2011-07-04T15:32:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th of July! Keep the party going tonight! DJ Hoppa (broken complex) and friends spinning all night at THE LITTLE ROCK 5507 Reseda blvd Tarzana, CA

2011-06-20T19:00:00.001-07:00

DJ Hoppa on the turntables TONIGHT and EVERY MONDAY at THE LITTLE ROCK! Opening sets by DJ Mr. & The Late Uncle Disco! 5507 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA NO COVER CHARGE & SUPA CHEAP DRANKS!

2011-06-13T16:19:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT! DJ Hoppa rocking the turntables ALL NIGHT at The Little Rock! 5507 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA! It's Monday, Let's get CRUNK!

2011-06-06T21:58:00.001-07:00

DJ Hoppa on the turntables spinning hip hop all night TONIGHT at the little rock! 5507 Reseda Blvd

2011-05-27T21:15:00.001-07:00

FREE DORO

2011-05-27T16:24:00.001-07:00

Tonight at Froggy's Boat House (Ft. Worth, TX) DJ Hoppa and Uncle Disco! Party Time!

2011-05-22T20:31:00.001-07:00

Monday! Dj Hoppa returns to the Little Rock fresh from a 40 city nationwide tour! Drinks will be flowing and booties be shaking at 5507 Reseda Blvd! NO COVER ALL NIGHT!

2011-04-18T18:52:00.001-07:00

If you recently saw DJ Hoppa on Hopsin's 'i am raw' tour, and ater interested in purchasing any merch, go to brokencomplex.com

2011-04-04T13:58:00.001-07:00

2Nite! WE <3 MONDAYS at The Little Rock! Rebecca Black Remixes all night! NO COVER BOOMING SYSTEM CHEAP PATRON 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356

2011-04-02T12:47:00.001-07:00

Bay area! Dj hoppa and dj d flow spinning all day at the ear peace records grand opening! 3268 adeline berkeley ca

2011-03-28T15:59:00.001-07:00

Tonight!! DJ Hoppa is back to join Sweetbaby Ray at THE LITTLE ROCK for We <3 Mondays! No cover, cheap drinks, booming sound, and your favorite Broken Complex DJs! 5507 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356

Test

2011-03-28T00:33:00.001-07:00

Test

2011-03-27T17:45:00.001-07:00

Our website's looking pretty snazzy if I do say so myself.... Thoughts? http://ping.fm/Vz8ZC

2011-03-27T14:21:00.001-07:00

Broken Complex would like to thank Bordello, Arise, The Debonaires, DJ Boss Harmony, Junor Francis, and of course, THE EXPANDERS! Last night's Album Release party was amazing! Much love to all the fans who packed the place to capacity by 10:30 and kept it packed all night! To all those who missed it, you can still listen and buy the album at www.brokencomplex.com

2011-03-26T12:51:00.001-07:00

Tonight has been YEARS in the making. THE EXPANDERS RECORD RELEASE PARTY @ Bordello. This will be the party of the year. http://ping.fm/dxKo9

2011-03-24T18:29:00.001-07:00

'Mine+US & DJ Hoppa' are now on PANDORA RADIO! Go create your new station today and start bumping! Also on PANDORA: 'Sirah & DJ Hoppa', and 'DJ Hoppa' Radio!

THE EXPANDERS ALBUM AVAILABLE TODAY

2011-03-22T12:47:00.001-07:00

You can listen/Purchase to the album here! Support Independent Music!

http://brokencomplex.com/album_expanders.html

Here is a great review from ThePier.org from Chris Castro:

The Expanders – Self Titled

1.) Evilous Number
2.) Something Wrong
3.) Moving Along
4.) Follow It
5.) Careful
6.) Think Ruler
7.) Merciless Deeds
8.) Turtle Racing
9.) Race is Run
10.) Gone Away
11.) Down In The Valley
12.) Snow Beast

The Pier Album Rating:

Release Date: March 22nd, 2011
Record Label: Broken Complex Records

Album Background:
Formed in LA in 2003, The Expanders have been kicking around the scene for nearly a decade, while members also contribute to local ska acts such as The Lions and Hepcat. The group’s classic Studio One sound has earned praise and attention from many reggae legends including Alton Ellis, The Maytones, The Wailing Souls, and many more who have drafted the group as the backup band for their California performances. The Expanders is the group’s debut album.

Album Review:

“I’ve always had this belief that if you produce something beautiful, and it’s packaged beautifully and has had some love and attention invested in it, then somebody will want it. Unfortunately, the record industry is the opposite of that. It’s all about “How cheaply can we put this together?” And “How efficiently can we knock ’em out to make the biggest buck?”

- J. Spaceman

“I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore”

Vice Magazine, May 2008

The above quote comes from the introduction to J. Spaceman’s article on Missippi Records, a Portland based record label devoted to releasing reissues and compilations of old, obscure, and unbelievably beautiful music. Ranging from Delta blues to East Asian psych-rock, the label’s unrivaled love and dedication to their craft has garnered them something of a cult status amongst record collectors and fringe-music enthusiasts. It is my hope that the same may one day be said of The Expanders and their self-titled debut.

The band began recording their debut LP in 2006, but the final product isn’t being released until tomorrow (March 22nd, 2011). Why spend 5 years recording an album? To make it really good, that’s why. The Expanders is a spirited collection of classic tracks that captures the heart and soul of 1970’s Kingston Rocksteady in contemporary Los Angeles. Packed with socio-religious themes, archive-wandering production, lush three-part harmonies, and thoughtful songwriting, the album plays beautifully as a Tarantino-like homage to classic Kingston sounds. Tracks flow into each other gracefully, coherently melding disparate ruminations on romance, righteousness, and politics into a single congruent slice of classic reggae music.

Love and dedication are the two most important ingredients in any endeavour, be it recording an album or planting a garden. This project stemmed from the members’ desire to record an album steeped deep in the roots of rocksteady music. Such a process called them not only to study the form deeply, but also ensure that the technology and engineering of the album were in step with the ways of yore. So the band chose to work exclusively with Sergio Rios at Killion Studios in Los Angeles, to be certain the classic vibes would make it to wax intact.

The process was long, thanks to both the bandmembers’ and Rios’s heavy touring schedules (Rios plays guitar for L.A. funk outfit Orgone), but the results are well-worth the wait. The expansive process also helped to assure the group that not only was every song tightly performed, but also tightly composed, leaving no note unexamined, no lyric unprobed, and no rhythm unnatural. J Bonner’s production (and totally awesome album art) tied up the loose ends, lending the album its smoky, unflinching, no-nonsense-this-is-straight-up-reggae-music sound.

Music is a labor of love. Most people don’t make much money off it nowadays, especially in the reggae scene. But in some ways, that can be something of a boon for fans like you and I. Without financial pressures or expectations, the only thing that really matters is the music and proudly presenting it to the people who may come to love it as much as the band who crafted it. The Expanders’s self-titled debut is an impressive introduction to the group, an exciting debut overall from a band whose dedication to roots music should carve them a fair niche in the American reggae landscape.

Written & Reviewed by: Chris Castro

2011-03-21T15:35:00.001-07:00

Tonight! We love mondays at the little rock! great djs, no cover! 5507 reseda blvd

2011-03-19T15:10:00.001-07:00

Fort worth! Tonight is my last night in texas! Dielex Kemposed, Dru B Shinin, Hollogram Dagger, DJ Hoppa, DJ Centrific, and more!! @ froggy's beach house 4400 white settlement rd

2011-03-08T13:40:00.001-08:00

The Expanders - Tell Them Jah Jah (Live Acoustic Session at the Broken Complex Studio)
http://ping.fm/iFNTW

2011-03-07T15:48:00.001-08:00

Tonight! Dj Hoppa and Sweetbaby Ray at the little rock! No cover, cheap drinks, banging beats! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana 91356!

2011-03-07T00:51:00.001-08:00

Broken Complex Records is Proud to be releasing the new EXPANDERS Album! Check out EXPANDERS music, videos, and Pre-Order the CD today at www.brokencomplex.com

2011-03-03T11:00:00.001-08:00

NEW VIDEO! TEAM CHARLES Paints the Broken Complex Studios! Produced, shot, and edited by Seta. Music by DJ Hoppa. http://ping.fm/mvIeO

Cleen - Calhoun Tubbs (Free Mixtape)

2011-03-02T21:16:00.000-08:00

In honor of In Living Color's Calhoun Tubbs, CLEEN has released this mixtape:

Download Cleen's CALHOUN TUBBS Mixtape

2011-03-01T11:15:00.001-08:00

Clen & Elephant Gerald - VIEW FROM THE BALCONY - Available now on Broken Complex Records!

Order your copy today!

www.BrokenComplex.com

2011-02-25T14:54:00.001-08:00

Bastard Artist Interviews DJ Hoppa of Broken Complex on the street... http://ping.fm/mXEbX

CHARLES blesses the Broken Complex Studio

2011-02-23T20:19:00.000-08:00

2011-02-21T11:44:00.001-08:00

2nite! We love mondays at the little rock! DJs Hoppa and Sweetbaby Ray on the turntables! No cover all night! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana, ca!

2011-02-18T19:38:00.001-08:00

We are taking Pre-Orders for the new EXPANDERS CD!! If you pre-order now, you will get a signed 11x17 poster! www.brokencomplex.com

2011-02-14T11:21:00.001-08:00

Tonight! We <3 mondays w/ Dj Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray! Also, DJs intensity & mecks coming through! 5507 reseda blvd NO COVER

2011-02-09T16:45:00.001-08:00

Just did a major overhaul to the Broken Complex Bandcamp page! Tons of new songs added for your streaming pleasure: http://ping.fm/an8iW

2011-02-07T14:52:00.001-08:00

2nite! Dj hoppa and sweetbaby ray at the little rock! No cover, cheap drinks, hip hop and dance all night! 5507 reseda blvd tarzana ca

2011-02-04T19:27:00.001-08:00

BROKEN COMPLEX is opening for LMNO at Chinky Eyed LA's Battle of the Beats TONIGHT at The Terrace! We will have the new CD for only $5!

2011-02-03T19:07:00.001-08:00

Weber's in Reseda will be going off 9-2am 2nite!! DJ Hoppa on the turntables & $2 BEERS!!! Plus, the kitchen serves bomb grub! 19312 Vanowen St (Vanowen/Tampa)

Subtraction....

2011-02-03T18:33:00.000-08:00

2011-02-03T15:00:00.001-08:00

$2 DOLLA BEERS @ FOUNDATION THURSDAYS!! HIP HOP NIGHT in RESEDA at WEBER's NO COVER! COME PARTY!!!! 19312 Vanowen St (Vanowen/Tampa)

2011-02-03T09:19:00.001-08:00

2nite! Hip hop thursdays at WEBER'S in reseda! $2 beers, no cover! 19312 vanowen st http://ping.fm/4WyF5?eid=150417271679951

2011-01-31T15:16:00.001-08:00

Broken Complex artist MINE+US kicks some acapella videos for sure pleasure: http://ping.fm/bnbxN

2011-01-31T15:13:00.000-08:00

Mine+US visited Hoppa recently and they shot a couple promo acapella vids. Check em out!

Mine+US - The Strike Of The Summer Jam (Acapella) from Broken Complex on Vimeo.

Mine+US - Everything Is A-Ok (Acapella) from Broken Complex on Vimeo.

2011-01-31T12:53:00.001-08:00

We <3 Mondays Every Week at The Little Rock! DJ Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray with a opening set by special guest DJ Intensity! Come through TONIGHT No Cover 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana CA

2011-01-28T18:33:00.001-08:00

2nite! DJ Hoppa rocks The VU in Santa Clarita! Always a packed house come through!

2011-01-28T18:31:00.001-08:00

2Nite! DJ Hoppa spinning at The VU in Santa Clarita 10 to 2!

2011-01-27T08:26:00.001-08:00

2NITE & Every Thursday! FOUNDATION: Live Hip Hop at Weber's in Reseda! $2 Beers + crazy drink specials all night! No Cover! 19312 Vanowen St http://ping.fm/I53Qq

2011-01-24T14:50:00.001-08:00

2NITE! We <3 MONDAYS @ The Little Rock! No Cover! DJ Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray http://ping.fm/YOiQw

2011-01-24T14:14:00.001-08:00

Great interview with Broken Complex artist Mine+US. Check it out: http://ping.fm/ZKIO3

2011-01-22T16:17:00.001-08:00

Go over to www.BrokenComplex.com and check out our pretty website and catalog of artists and releases.

2011-01-20T19:05:00.001-08:00

ATTN 818!!!! $2 DOLLA BEERS YUP YUP $2 DOLLA BEERS @ Weber's in Reseda 2nite!! NO COVER, DJ Hoppa spinning all night! Plus tons of other drink specials!! 19312 Vanowen St.

2011-01-20T14:21:00.001-08:00

FOUNDATION is 2nite and EVERY THURSDAY @ WEBER'S IN RESEDA!!!! Come support HIP HOP in the 818! http://ping.fm/1SSSE

2011-01-19T13:58:00.001-08:00

Have you seen the NEW Broken Complex Twitter Page? All pretty and shit.... DO IT! Follow BC! http://ping.fm/qr5M3

2011-01-17T22:30:00.001-08:00

The Little Rock right now! Do it! No cover! DJ HOPPA & SWEETBABY RAY %507 reseda blvd tarzana, ca!

2011-01-17T14:44:00.001-08:00

WE <3 MONDAYS Tonite @ The Little Rock! DJs Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray. Awesome music, great drinks, NO COVER! Hip Hop, Old School, Dance music all night!!! http://ping.fm/Mv3ZM

2011-01-13T11:00:00.001-08:00

2NITE! Broken Complex Presents FOUNDATION @ WEBER'S!! Performing live: Uncle Disco & Special Guests! w/ DJ Hoppa on the decks! http://ping.fm/fjRAq

2011-01-12T20:06:00.001-08:00

2morrow and EVERY THURSDAY is: FOUNDATION at Weber's in Reseda! This week: Uncle Disco & Friends, DJ Hoppa, and more! http://ping.fm/EjgLX

2011-01-10T21:43:00.001-08:00

The little rock! Tonight! Do it!

2011-01-10T11:27:00.001-08:00

2NITE & EVERY MONDAY! DJ Hoppa with Sweetbaby Ray rocking the turntables all night @ The Little Rock! NO COVER 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA! http://ping.fm/SiU9y

2011-01-06T17:54:00.001-08:00

THURSDAYS: Broken Complex presents FOUNDATION: Live hip hop in RESEDA! 2nite: Intuition, Verbs, Destruct, DJ Hoppa! http://ping.fm/6rnQX

2011-01-06T09:13:00.001-08:00

FOUNDATION is at WEBER's TONITE and EVERY THURSDAY!!! the REAL hip hop, is OVA HERE! http://ping.fm/yzSA8

2011-01-05T15:54:00.001-08:00

MCs! 20 All new DJ Hoppa Beats! Check em out and see if you're feeling em http://ping.fm/A2xHg

2011-01-03T16:26:00.001-08:00

2NITE! DJ Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray @ THE LITTLE ROCK! NO COVER - 5507 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA! DANCE PARTY MONDAYS! $3 Jager, $5 PATRON!!!

2010-12-30T15:39:00.001-08:00

2nite! DJ Hoppa will be spinning all night at BAR LUBITSCH! Come through and party! 7702 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood 90046! Geah!

2010-12-27T14:28:00.001-08:00

2NITE! DJ Hoppa & Sweetbaby Ray @ The Little Rock alll night! Come party with us!