15/05/2026
Had an incredible day last Friday, a dream come true visiting for a guided tour from Adam, one of the people overseeing the renaissance of this historic recording Studio and community space in Atwater Village, California.
I took so many photos, which I will post later, but here is a walk through for a taste of how the place is being modernised and refurbished whilst retaining some of the features from back in the day ( 's mural, Ad Rock's tag, 's piano, the basketball hoop, Dilated Peoples' graffiti... I could go on.. I will go on 😀)
Check Your Head, Ill Communication were recorded there amongst many other artists who stepped through the doors. It's like a hip hop, lo-fi Abbey Road to me!
I got to play the piano. Could this be the spot where Biz Markie got the inspiration for his version of Benny and the Jets??
So much history and a great future looks set for it. Look out for the crowdfunder coming this month.
Thanks for the tour Adam!
