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This Album features 15 tracks of original music by the Beats, Rhymes & Life youth, Class of 2010, as well as some BONUS tracks from last year's youth! Listen below.
This Album features 18 tracks of original music by the Beats, Rhymes & Life youth with the classic hits, "Seen A Lot of Thangs", and "Lovely Day".
Get your limited edition BRL Logo T-Shirt by Revolt Printing below. Men's, Women's and Children sizes available. Supplies are limited. All proceeds help support aid BRL's transition into a 501c3 organization.
WELCOME TO THE NATION
Welcome to the BRL Nation, a social network that aims to foster communication, friendships, collaboration and positive experiences between its members which we call Citizens. Through this website you can stay up to date on the latest developments and projects from Beats, Rhymes & Life and our youth, and learn of volunteer opportunities and special offers. Thank you for supporting BRL and for being apart of our Nation!
Blog Posts
Block Party Brings People Together
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on July 20, 2010 at 12:30pm
BRL Youth Use Music to Promote Healthy Choices
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on July 20, 2010 at 12:46pm
BRL Searches for a Board of Directors
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on July 20, 2010 at 12:37pm
BART Series Beat Battle a Huge Success!
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on July 14, 2010 at 10:30pm
BART Series Beat Battle (Fundraiser for BRL)
Posted by phillipdrummond on May 28, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment
Beats, Rhymes, and Life Film Project Updates
Posted by BRL Film Project on May 5, 2010 at 3:37pm
"Where the Ladies at?" A Woman's View on the Current State of Women in Hip Hop
Posted by Joana Cruz on April 27, 2010 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment
Welcome to BRL Nation from Deputy Director John Gill!
Posted by Johnny Gill, AKA Ben K-know-b on March 18, 2010 at 3:00pm
So F.R.E.S.H and so clean...
Posted by Paloma Belara on April 27, 2010 at 12:04am
BRL Youth Development program expanding to the South Bronx!
Posted by Johnny Gill, AKA Ben K-know-b on April 26, 2010 at 9:30pm
The Hidden Power of Hip Hop
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on April 20, 2010 at 11:35pm
BRL Youth Teach Youngsters About Hip Hop
Posted by Tomas Alvarez, MSW on April 21, 2010 at 9:30pm
NEW MUSIC VIDEO by REAL TALK YOUTH
REAL TALK is one of BRL's young male involvement programs at Oakland High School offered through the Shop 55 Wellness Center. The program is geared towards supporting it members in gaining a healthy identity, increasing social support and developing the internal tools to make them successful in their lives. The above music video was made by students in this year's REAL TALK program made as apart of their final group project.
BRL FILM PROJECT: New 9-Minute Trailer!
In 2009, Director/Producer Kerri Gawryn teamed up with BRL to produce a feature-length film to document the trials, tribulations and achievements of a group of Oakland youth as they embark on a journey to unleash their hidden potential and learn to use Hip Hop as a catalyst for change and development. Currently the project is in the editing phase. Completion of this historic film is set for 2011.
Latest Activity
BRL Film Project Fundraiser @ Mojito, SF at Mojito
July 16, 2010 at 8pm to July 17, 2010 at 2am
Everyone get out a pen and mark your calendars! The BRL film crew is throwing a benefit concert @ Mojito in North Beach! The concert will feature the jazz, hip hop, and electro soul musical stylings of Do D.A.T., Dem Suite, and Raw Deluxe! Felonious will be performing a special beatbox set just for us as well as DJ Dion Decibels.Admission is $5!All proceeds will go toward funds for finishing this amazing film. Everyone come out and show your love and support for for your BRL crew!RSVP @…See More
BRL Film Project is attending Tomas Alvarez, MSW's event
BRL Film Project Fundraiser @ Mojito, SF at Mojito
July 16, 2010 at 8pm to July 17, 2010 at 2am
Everyone get out a pen and mark your calendars! The BRL film crew is throwing a benefit concert @ Mojito in North Beach! The concert will feature the jazz, hip hop, and electro soul musical stylings of Do D.A.T., Dem Suite, and Raw Deluxe! Felonious will be performing a special beatbox set just for us as well as DJ Dion Decibels.Admission is $5!All proceeds will go toward funds for finishing this amazing film. Everyone come out and show your love and support for for your BRL crew!RSVP @…See More
Linda might attend Tomas Alvarez, MSW's event
BRL Film Project Fundraiser @ Mojito, SF at Mojito
July 16, 2010 at 8pm to July 17, 2010 at 2am
Everyone get out a pen and mark your calendars! The BRL film crew is throwing a benefit concert @ Mojito in North Beach! The concert will feature the jazz, hip hop, and electro soul musical stylings of Do D.A.T., Dem Suite, and Raw Deluxe! Felonious will be performing a special beatbox set just for us as well as DJ Dion Decibels.Admission is $5!All proceeds will go toward funds for finishing this amazing film. Everyone come out and show your love and support for for your BRL crew!RSVP @…See More
An event by Tomas Alvarez, MSW was featured
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