Garth Trinidad

Garth Trinidad

Garth Trinidad

A progressive mix of Jazz, nu-soul, funk, hip-hop and world rhythms –- there is no tidy box to encapsulate the show’s sound. Hosted by DJ Garth Trinidad.

 

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Kissey Asplund

Kissey Asplund

Swedish electro-hip hop sensation Kissey Asplund stops by to play some tunes and talk to Garth about her ambitions and adventures.

Little Dragon

Little Dragon

Web Exclusive: Little Dragon joins Garth Trinidad to talk about their background, the origins of the name Little Dragon and their amalgamation of influences.
Garth Trinidad

Roger Guenveur Smith

Veteran thespian Roger Guenveur Smith, best known for his silver-screen work with Spike Lee and critically acclaimed film and one-man play A Huey P. Newton Story," pays a visit to the studio to rap with Garth about his upcoming show, Iceland, at Redcat Theatre in Los Angeles.

Black Spade

Black Spade

Black Spade drops by KCRW to chat with Garth about his unique melting pot of sound and the flavor of his upcoming release To Serve with Love coming soon on Om Hip Hop.

Ron Trent

Ron Trent

DJ/Producer Ron Trent stops by with some musical treats and to talk about his current projects.

J-Rocc

J-Rocc

President of the Beat Junkies, J-Rocc stops by to pay tribute to J-Dilla with a special set of music.

Daz-I-Kue

Daz-I-Kue

Daz-I-Kue of Bugz in the Attic drops by to guest DJ and talk to Garth about his recent and upcoming projects.
Brian Coleman

Brian Coleman

Writer Brian Coleman drops by to discuss and give away copies of his new book, "Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip Hop Junkies".
House Shoes

House Shoes

House Shoes drops by Chocolate City to talk to Garth about the J Dilla Project and what it means to be “West Coastin”.

Aceyalone

Aceyalone

Aceyalone drops by Chocolate City to talk to Garth about the unique flavors that make up his new record entitled “Lightning Strikes”.

J.Rocc and The Fantastik Four

J.Rocc and The Fantastik Four

 J.Rocc and The Fantastik Four visit Chocolate City to guest dj a set of classic hip hop, breaks, and world rhythms. The boys also talk to Garth about what they've been up to lately after hosting a long-standing, award winning hip hop program on LA's power 106.

DJ Spinna

DJ Spinna

Garth talks with DJ Spinna about remixing Stevie Wonder, current and upcoming projects and living in New York.

Res

Res

Res drops by Chocolate City to talk with Garth Trinidad about her last record, the benefits of MySpace, and touring with Gnarls Barkley.

 J*DaVeY

J*DaVeY

To celebrate their forthcoming full length on warner bros, Los Angeles based punk funk duo  J*DaVeY stop by Chocolate City to spin some of their favorite jams and talk about their journey from independence to major label status.

 
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Garth Trinidad

Garth just celebrated 10 years on the air in 2006. Chocolate City’s loyal and passionate listeners over the years are simply a reflection of Garth’s own character: he is passionate about the music and embodies the very soul he spins on air. Jazz, nu-soul, funk, hip hop – there is no tidy box to encapsulate the show’s sound – but everyone who tunes in, never tunes out.

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