took me awhile to find you again. my CD is burned out! I put it to my heart and found truth hidden amongst the noise. thank you eternally!

All Lyrics Written and Recorded by Dahhm Life 
(D. Ruiz - BMI - Real Renaissance Recordings)
All Beats Produced by Ph8
Mixed and Mastered by Per C Wells for WFM
Cover Art by Patrick "Cloud Face" Burnham
Graphic Design by James Swagerty

"Phoenix Lion features Dahhm Life as the sole lyricist in a social and introspective narrative served on the pulsating bass lines, classic drums, and addictive melodies created by Ph8. The project keeps it moving with 8 original anthems that take you from classic Hip Hop to personal tragedy and a fresh outlook on the finer details in life. The songs are heavily driven by Dahhm Life's fearlessness and ability to illustrate the world through his organic perspective. The essence of The Phoenix Lion is finding the inner strength to rise from catastrophic and life changing events with new hope and power."

On Your Heart

The Hundreds and Homeboy Sandman Present: 
LoveLife 
mixed by DJ Peter Rosenberg

SIDE A: OLD LOVE     
1. Unforgettable
2. Relapse
3. Couple Bars
4. Seam by Seam
5. Everyday Love

SIDE B: NEW LOVE
6. So Good
7. Imports
8. FU
9. You and Myself
10. The Pits and the Pedulum

LoveLife

LoveLife Mixtape

The first single off of my debut Hip Hop Album, "Break Free". For the people.

Written by: Xiuhtezcatl and Isa
Production: Xiuhtezcatl and Richard Vagner
Mix and Master: Brian Hardin
Cover art: Maliktrips

One Day feat. Isa

Young - Ft. Nahko, Shailene Woodley

Sound Patterns

Episode 50! We celebrate this milestone episode with some of New Mexico’s finest hip-hop artists. Emcee Soy the Organic Hispanic and producer/emcee Kayohes come up from ABQ to tell their stories as solo artists and collaborators. This *Double* episode is packed with music and serious nm hip-hop history! 

#RaRaRoomRadioPodcast
***Available on all podcast hubs***

@soytheorganichispanic
@kayohes_505
@ogwillikers

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1. "Unite" by Soy The Organic Hispanic
from the album "Ristra"
produced by Kayohes

2. "Hoody" by Soy & Kayohes
from the album "Luminaria"
produced by Kayohes

3. "Let's Ride ft. windchILL" by Soy The Organic Hispanic
from the album "Adventure Time"
produced by Geoff Grey.

4. "Views ft. Kayohes" by Soy The Organic Hispanic
from the album "Adventure Time"
produced by Geoff Grey.

5. "Alive (Let It Live)" by Truth 66 (Kayohes & Dahhm Life)
from the album "The Truth Is..."
produced by Kayohes.

6. "Legacy" by Soy & Kayohes
***WORLD PREMIERE***

Thanks for listening!!!

050 - Soy The Organic Hispanic & Kayohes

Fresh from Cello's Rhyme Vault circa 2010.
Oh yeah I rhyme too. Enjoy...

M U Z I K Feat. SpeedOne

New Mexico emcee Def-i called the studio to chat about the new challenges we are all facing in these uncertain times as well as share some tracks off of his latest record produced by Ariano. Thanks for listening. We need to stick together in this. Stay safe, healthy and creative!

Directly Support:
https://def-i.bandcamp.com
Https://ogwillikers.bandcamp.com 

@Def_i
@ogwillikers
ogwillikers.com

Song Credits:
‘Gather Round’ by Def-i
Produced by Ariano
From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’

‘Pearls’ by Def-i
Produced by Ariano
From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’

‘Swim Don’t Drown’ by Def-i ft. Ariano
Produced by Ariano
From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’

053 - Def-i

Tannex Radio Episode Five Features Khalil Ekulona. A.K.A. Pope Yes Yes Yall. We talk about the astral plane, dreams, real life, and hip hop. Please enjoy part one of this interview, which includes tunes by Too Free, and Ryan Dennison. Art by Jessica Chao.

Tannex Radio Episode Five Pope Yes Yes Yall Part One

RaRa Room Radio Podcast is back! With Covid still messing things up, I had to change the format of the show. In this episode I share what I have been up to during the pandemic. I also chat via phone with a couple of fellow New Mexicans who are trying to make our community a better place. Special guests: BGirl Ale Avila & Eric Martinez, brother of Wake Self.

Make sure to follow the show on Facebook, SoundCloud and wherever you listen to podcasts! Also, comment, rate & share. Thank you!

054 - Ale Avila & Eric Martinez

“How are you going to change the world?” —Dahhm Life, “Spirituali”

Most people don’t have the tenacity to take steps towards changing the world, but Dominic Ruiz isn’t most people. In his music, there’s an underlying theme that screams “make a difference” and he’s doing just that. 
“My music will always be honest,” Ruiz says. “I'm a real person.  I'm not perfect, but I do have something to say. I'm not afraid to create songs other emcees might be afraid to make. I'll always make songs that reflect my personal struggles and successes. The world is not an easy place to live at times, but we all have the power to change what's wrong. We also deserve to celebrate what's right.”
The Albuquerque, New Mexico native has been making underground hip-hop for the past several years under the moniker “Dahhm Life.” When he was a young child, Ruiz gravitated towards the music of A Tribe Called Quest, Ice Cube, The Roots, De La Soul, and Gang Starr. It helped shape his personal musical style and gave him the courage to pursue the craft. 
“I love that Hip-Hop is inclusive,” he says. “The culture and the history are easy to identify with for me. It's like a metaphor for my childhood.”
After many years of jumping from project to project, Ruiz joined hip-hop band Zoology as an emcee and drummer in 2008. The group quickly garnered a significant local fan base and became synonymous with high-energy, polished performances. Sharing the stage with artists like Souls of Mischief, Blackalicious and Talib Kweli kept opening doors for Ruiz. 
2011’s Play With Your (Knowledge Of) Self [Skull Control Records] was the first actual attempt at a solo album. Zoology’s Krush Love was released on Skull Control/Jivin Music that same year. However, bubbling beneath the surface, he craved his own creative outlet, one that was his and his alone. Ruiz released Spirituali in 2013 under his own imprint, Real Renaissance Recordings. He wrote and produced most of the songs while expecting his first child, an event that really made him slow down, knowing every decision he made could affect the life of his family. 
“I never actually had a plan before,” he says. “Now I have it mapped out. I have to take my plans with music as far as I can to show my kids they can do the same.”
With guest spots from Qwazaar of Typical Cats, fellow Albuquerque artists Wake Self and Def-I, and Sleep of Oldominion, Spirituali demands a listen. Ruiz bobs and weaves his way through each verse with Muhammad Ali-like precision. On standout tracks like “Life Is” and “Above,” his brilliant social commentary and intense introspection radiates messages of positivity and resilience. 
“Life hasn't been easy for me,” he says. “Everyone should know there are people out there who relate to all aspects of their story.”

If the future of Hip-Hop sounds like this, welcome Dahhm Life with open arms.


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