DEEP CUTZ - DIGITAL MOB
Written by Jason Ventura (Frisko)
Digital Mob is a defunct independent media company created by Jason "Frisko" Ventura (1996-2010)
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF VOL.II
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF VOL.I
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF CLASSICS VOL.IV
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF CLASSICS VOL.III
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF CLASSICS VOL.II
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: HMF CLASSICS VOL.I
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: YOUNG SLICK
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: BOMBAY
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: J-STONE
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: JAHPO
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: MAC POOH
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: SUGA FREE
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: KURUPT
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: MACK 10
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: A1 YOLAMAN
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: MAVIS
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: LIL MAN
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: ODYSSEY
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: 6X2ND REGIMENT VOL.II
DIGITAL MOB ARCHIVE: 6X2ND REGIMENT VOL.I
Archive 1998-2010
Deep Cutz - Digital Mob
"Reflections into those crucial periods within one's development inside this experience is necessary to grow.
Times of trauma, times of joy, times of chaos, and times of peace can also contribute to one's growth. Viewing through the looking glass of life once lived in the distant past, can help one realize that there might be many unfortunate mistakes made, but they are balanced with the many victories accomplished throughout.
During the tumultuous & chaotic period of my life during the years of 1996-2010, the primary focus was to assist those in the independent music industry outside of my own creations.
Working in the tech world, word got out that my graphic design skill set was worth their time to hire me in their marketing department. Then just in a small period of time, word got out that I was going to take some projects on, it just sort of snowballed from there into music projects. So the distinct path into the rap game began and there was no turning back.
Going from designer for hire to project manager, to assisting in any way I could to bring success to these young artists was my goal. As an independent artist myself, the passion to help others find that path especially if they are talented I felt was a mission to accept. I learned quickly, that not all youth are focused and sometimes they just fall off due to personal issues, this I found was why so many talented minds fall into obscurity.
Digital Mob was a design company that was born out of the chaos. Much there to unpack but cannot do it within a single post.
15 years ago, the era of Digital Mob began, the beginning of my exposure in the hip hop and rap game, along with all of its chaotic lifestyle was a rollercoaster ride. The journey made seemed in retrospect, quite a long one indeed. The interactions with the many young and inspiring artists, along with some of the established OGs, but all were true entrepreneurs in the rap game. Much of the experience was uplifting with enthusiasm and drive, but in the end the music was always the focus before the entertainment.
I can't say with all honesty, that my entire time in the game was met with acceptance, but my work found its rightful space. I enjoyed my experience for the most part, but there was as with all things, those malevolent ones actions, the dark agendas of the few that ultimately pushed me to leave that scene and just focus on my own pursuits.
I did what I could within the context of graphic design, photo/videography, artist/producer/label management, and anything that would contribute to the overall success of the final records of those clients I assisted.
Many friendships were built then lost, many conflicts that went beyond me. I always tried to stay at arms length from those causing chaos, but I always found peace in those unique memories of helping those that put in the hard work. I tried to help those young artists spread their talent to the world when no one cared to notice them. I would have to admit that was the highlight of my work, to watch someone go from an unknown aspiring rapper to people singing their songs at a show buying the albums and merch we pressed up to only sell out.
Bravo to all those brave artists that put in the work and did what you said you would do. Thanks for believing in me and allowing me to help you when I could.
Congratulations to all independent artists, keep doing what you do!"
DM
Feb 20, 2025
HMF x Digital Mob
"One day a few rappers began to inquire about my services to develop their album projects and packaging for release. Then after a few years improving my design skills, after a few memorable albums and unforgettable friendships later, I was suddenly introduced to Shane Hendrix. They called him Sug or Sugga Tha Mob Boss in the streets of AZ. The well known Hendrix family ran a scrap yard in South PHX, but was also an aspiring artist with a large roster of young upcoming rappers ready to get at it and make a name for themselves.
After I met with the bossman of the group that called themselves the "Hindu Mafia Family" or (HMF), Sug proposed the idea of a plan to flood the scene with the hardest hitting rap music in AZ and I would help him do it. A long road was set for Sug and I, and an experience traveling for both of us was fruitful and made noise in the underground scene.
Several albums, shows, even an ESPN National Basketball Halftime Tour for the roster of artists rolled out, it then began to go viral. Taking over the scene with viral chants like "Do What The Mob Say Do" began to spread nationwide on the radio from state to state. All the hype and dedication by these artists was inspiring to watch. The group's roster worked 24/7, an insane dedication to studio work was not only crazy to witness, but to actively being part of it only proved to me that these musicians and producers lived and breathed what they wrote and recorded.
Years working with HMF was in itself an experience, a once in a lifetime accomplishment for someone that loves all music, but it was not all roses and champagne glasses. At times that scene was dark as any other scene in the music industry, but with HMF they were so far removed from that which the world knows as the rap game today, they were what I call old school and down to earth. Their real life was more rooted than most rappers in the game, so their intentions for music was genuine without all the Hollywood pitfalls and controversy you see in the current headlines with the sick monsters running it.
There were memorable moments as I reflect, I do recall Sug sitting down with me, discussing the creation of a music video for HMF. We also discussed dropping solo albums of all those on the roster at the same time. His intentions were always genuine, he was determined to put HMF on the map. He wanted to raise up these talented artists to spread their music far and wide, he was a noble but firm business man. His drive to make things happen for himself and others was never up for debate by anyone in his orbit.
That was the moment in time when I decided to tackle this behemoth of a mission starting with the debut album. So I began writing, producing a video for their debut release, the mission to do something I never done before, in an industry that was not all accepting of FilAm black metal musician from SF.
Again, somehow it happened and it was successful. The professionalism between the crew, the artists, and the community was shocking! I wrote a simple tale of the chaotic life of these men struggling out here in the desert.
*If you look closely I had written in my own cameo drop on the remix alternate video version, just to let all know, that my persona of Frisko was in it for the love of independent music at all costs.
Even a person trying to rise up and make something for themselves could find themselves in the crosshairs of corrupt government agents, which was a notoriously common issue with all rap artists. This narrative along with many others, had to be infused within the video for truth is stranger than fiction.
A simple concept for a self explanatory song title "Something Better" was born. The basic theme of a young man's aspirations to get out of poverty and crime onto something better, something many rappers in the game aspires to achieve.
So my continued journey into the rap game began, for don't we all aspire for Something Better?"
DM
Feb 20, 2025
HMF x Digital Mob
"Welcome To Mobville" would be the final album for the HMF x Digital Mob collaboration which ended in 2010. This album along with a handful of other solo albums would be handed over with the final contract with WEA and the rest was history."
DM
Feb 20, 2025
Album archive for review & historical purposes only
Released July 20, 2010
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Published By: HMF Entertainment
Distributed By: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA
Released: 2010
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
01 Mobville Intro (Feat. Sugga The Mob Boss)
02 Grown Ass Man (Feat. Suga Free)
03 Keep My Name Out Your Mouth (Feat. C-BO & W.C.)
04 It's Cookies (Feat. Mac Dody & Sugga The Mob Boss)
05 Checklist (Feat. HMF Desperados)
06 Top Back (Feat. Young Bleed & 8 Ball)
07 Bump Bump Bump (Feat. Bombay, Willie North Pole & Sugga The Mob Boss)
08 Doin Me (Feat. Suga Free & Dre)
09 Baby Brother (Feat. Suga Free & Young Bleed)
10 Jealousy (Feat. Sugga The Mob Boss, Young Slick, & Leo Tha Don)
11 Around The Way (Feat. Spice-1)
12 Everywhere We Go (Feat. C-BO & Sugga The Mob Boss)
13 This That (Feat. Fort NOX)
14 How I Do It (Feat. HMF Desperados)
15 Lost & Found (Feat. CJ Ginavece & J-Stone)
16 Gettin Money (Feat. J-Stone & Young Bleed)
17 Have Some Fun (Feat. Jay Diggs, Jahpo, & Bombay)
18 It's Crucial (Feat. Jayo Felony)
19 Hindu Mafia (Feat. J-Stone)
20 Always Smokin (Feat. Bombay & Young Bleed)
21 Mobb Sh_t (Feat. Sugga The Mob Boss, Mac Pooh, & CJ Ginavece)
External Links:
https://www.discogs.com/release/7664276-Hindu-Mafia-Family-HMF-Presents-Welcome-To-Mobville
HMF x C-Bo x WC x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Keep My Name Out Your Mouth (Feat. C-BO & W.C.)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Studio Sessions: C-Bo x WC
“Sug the creator of HMF was a determined businessman with an eye and ear for talent, but many were never fully aware of his connections with OG artists that many will recognize by name alone. These connections became apparent and grew exponentially with all our studio sessions in my final years of our collaboration.
The day I met C-Bo was for the Something Better video shoot, as many that know him he does not mince words for one that has wealth of experience in the rap game. The stories told about the west coast, his close friendship with Tupac and many others from California and beyond, all were insightful chronic filled conversations in the studio that one cannot forget. He was an integral part of the launch of HMF especially with the debut album titled C-Bo Presents HMF and the debut single and music video Something Better.
C-Bo’s history is a long and deep seeded one, based out of the west coast rap scene, but also worldwide. The single “Keep My Name Out Your Mouth” was one of the many collaborations Sug had brought together.
C-Bo and WC are two well recognized OG rappers that not only have a uniquely authentic history in the evolution of rap music but added serious weight to the project.
Enter the Westside Connection OG WC. WC brought to the studio that which defines west coast flavor, a recognizable delivery that many rappers admire and respect. Along with C-Bo the two delivered a powerful and hard hitting track, a track one can only expect from seasoned vets in the west coast rap game.
The experience I had working with these talented individuals was memorable, their advice and wisdom was priceless. If they ever happen to stumble on these words all I can say is thank you.
Total transparency and why I even hesitated for many years to even write these memories? Well the name of the track pretty much sums it up.”
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Spice 1 x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Around The Way (Feat. Spice-1)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Studio Sessions: Spice 1
“Spice 1 was another welcomed OG west coast rap pioneer that hailed from the Bay Area, he was one of the powerhouse artist that dropped a classic west coast track for HMF to showcase to the world.
Welcome to Mobville I have to say, it was such a unique compilation of talent brought in from all over the country. At the time I personally felt that HMF was well on its way to the top, even the mainstream record labels were itching to just at least obtain a distribution deal. The agents that came in to make deals had no hesitations, well knowing this up and coming independent label HMF Music Group out of AZ was on the rise. From my recollections, negotiations worked in the favor and vision that Sug maintained at least while I was involved up to 2010.
But I digress, the Spice 1 studio session in Mesa AZ was a memory that took me back to that old Bay Area vibe like we all knew each other all our lives. It was more of a party than a recording session, with another Bay Area rapper named Baby Bash hanging out in the studio, it felt like revisiting old friends back in SF.
There were too many memorable sessions throughout the years working with HMF to be honest I’ve lost track. Many of the artists involved came into the studio to only drop tracks for their own albums or simply buy beats from the HMF producers.
The standout sessions are definitely worth mentioning, for the perfect alignment of talent was not always easy to obtain or manage.
Spice 1 was one of those standouts during those years. An extremely kind individual, easy to work with due to his mature attitude, most importantly, he was a seasoned veteran of the rap world that had a wealth of knowledge about the music industry, pros and cons.
The utmost respect for Spice 1 and the many OGs of the rap world that I had the pleasure to work with throughout the years. The professional nature of the OGs was an inspiring challenge to raise my own work ethic, for in the moment many do not realize that those successful sessions became legendary and once in a lifetime, then it’s gone. So I never took those moments for granted and learned as much wisdom as anyone could but more than that, it was an experience that only happens once.
After many successful sessions as with the Spice 1 recording, definite milestones were reached for Sug and his original plan. Sug brought people together, for he definitely had the skill set to communicate.
I can’t leave out those classic HMF gatherings at his scrap yard or the Suga shack in south PHX, the unwinding and or celebrations of another successful collaboration, or it just might be another Friday or Saturday night. Memories of large drum fires in the yard, bbqs grilling, and the regulars playing dice. Those that don’t experience it all, yes it might be hard to understand it all or why, but to me it all made sense and I was honored and blessed to be part of it all.
The experiences we are dealt with are not always negative and corrupt, sometimes it’s just humans interacting with other humans around a fire in a scrap yard.
In closing, my experience inside the recording sessions with Spice 1 was genuine, for his track “Around The Way” was celebrated every step of the way, the celebration was throughout. Everyone involved felt that we stepped into a studio time machine and got to revisit that moment when rap music became what we all know and love.
Spice 1 is an OG, but also a genuine human that cares about music, community, and family. This timeless track forever helped imprint HMF into the history of rap music and I am forever grateful to Sug and Spice 1 for including me in these moments.”
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Jayo Felony x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: It's Crucial (Feat. Jayo Felony)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Studio Sessions: Jayo Felony
“Jayo Felony came into the studio, recorded, did some photos, and went about his business of the day, a seasoned professional OG nothing less. One shot kill was in full effect no fuckery about, this was my lasting impression of this highly intricate lyricist.
This was the common order of business for most of the artists affiliated with HMF. The traffic was consistently moving, many names came in from many other labels, buying beats mostly for their artists, or if it made sense to Sug then they would be on a track or get a full album treatment, it was his call. I definitely would not attempt to dive into his process, I would just wait for the call to get beats for the next album ready for this or that artist. Then if it was a full on project, get the photo session booked, and grab the artist at the airport and begin the project. Some lasted a day, some weeks, it all was dictated by Sug and the artist.
I digress, my experience with Jayo was definitely limited, but what I can say is whatever Jayo did seemed precise and always was ready to call out bs. The “what’s next” attitude was refreshing, it was inspiring from a different perspective.
This was expected from many that came in to collaborate, I always felt the underlying tension and paranoia that I witnessed rappers have ingrained in them, for very good reasons I might add.
I never claimed to fully understand the struggles of other cultures, races, and in this sub text of street life experience of black male gangster rappers. One can only imagine the bs they deal with from all sides and can see why the arms length approach is needed because it could be fatal.
I welcomed the street knowledge freely given by most, it made me realize the lyrical nature of many rappers doesn’t even touch the tip of the mental trauma they have been put through in their lives.
Jayo was no nonsense and willing to knock out the project in record time, I won’t assume the reasons why. There have been rappers that would be so intimidated with the other talent they would dash off never to return, not sure why. Jayo seemed to have a genuine focus, so it was a stark contrast from other less seasoned artists in my opinion.
As for myself, I was all business…mostly. Always waiting around smoked-filled cars, hotel rooms, recording studios, which by the way was not my thing, I rather be with my wife and kids safe at home.
The highlight of my memories of the Jayo Felony meeting was that he had the utmost respect for the studio, the process, and all involved. I believe he was treated with respect, which Sug always did unless you gave him a reason not too.
My time collaborating with HMF was all business, so I was naive to the darker side of the rap game and that self firewall was by design. As they once used to say in the military “don’t ask, don’t tell”, I would add… I don’t want to know.
From my perspective all these humans are flawed and conditioned by society like everyone else. Many with unchecked egos, hatred, decedent tendencies, and all the fuckery one can do in this realm. But I caught glimpses of moments laced with positivity and kindness, quickly masked and retooled with their rough exterior. Nonetheless, it creeped out from time to time, or it could have just been the smoke in the air making contact.”
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Young Bleed x 8 Ball x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Top Back (Feat. Young Bleed & 8 Ball)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Sessions: Young Bleed x 8 Ball x Digital Mob
“The Young Bleed x 8 Ball track “Top Back” was in itself a welcomed infusion of the dirty south to Mobville. I was never sure why he called it Mobville but knowing Sug, it might be like those that enjoy Margaritaville, it’s everywhere, anywhere, and it’s always five o’clock somewhere.
Unfortunately, I never met 8 Ball but Young Bleed was involved in the process here in AZ. The experience dealing with Bleed was just that. He was what you call rooted and extremely down to earth if that makes sense. In any instance, from recording to photo shoots, to all the process it was welcomed by him and his people. I was not privy to the Sug and Bleed relationship, but he was all in and was gracious about it the whole time.
Never judge people by their exterior, never judge ever. You either agree or disagree, join or remove yourself from the situation, but never judge those you have no clue what is happening in that person's life.
The bad day, a process I go through daily is what I call it. I used this process growing up in the Bay Area, witnessing the several possibilities in at times impossible situations humans experience daily, some of which still never fully make any sense in reality, at least in my limited perspective. I try to limit it to that person is just having a bad day.
Over the years the mental instability of the realm has skyrocketed and every type of person is reminding you what they are and what they believe in, when we all should just believe in ourselves. I resonate with people that are strong willed, use common sense, and believe in themselves. But I am willing to help those that are off the tracks to a point.
People would never know that Bleed was this genuine and leveled headed person from his somewhat reserved persona, I could be wrong. I only got to really see a snapshot of these people, so I could be way off, but it’s those moments that count. Earlier in this thread I mentioned that there were times that much was a blur, but with Bleed, I do remember his photo shoot and studio session and you couldn’t ask for a nicer human being.
We had discussed continuing collaborations in the future…possibly, but I left the fold before anything materialized, like dozens of other projects that never saw the light of day.”
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Suga Free x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Doing Me (Feat. Suga Free & Dre)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Sessions: Suga Free x Digital Mob
“Suga Free…what can one say about this Pomona California rap artist…but that he should be categorized as one of the top ten most iconic and influential figures in the west coast rap game.
So, with that said, working with Free was a welcomed challenge for me, mainly due to my inexperience dealing with high profile artists and their teams. At times it proved over the lengthy period he was involved within the walls of the HMF studio, that there were clear and heightened stress levels that became palpable for all involved, but I just told myself it just might be another bad day, tomorrow will be better?
I quickly learned I was out of my depth and just did not know what I was dealing with from hour to hour. I can only say I blame myself and my inexperience in dealing with well known celebrities and the complexities involved.
If any of you out there in the wild know him I am sure you understand. At times volatility levels threw me off and was not always sure to just leave or try to weather the storm. The majority of the time he was professional and a pleasant human being to be around. I definitely appreciated the experience but I would most likely never do it again, but it was well worth it, especially not being experienced enough to deal with it all, I was always cautiously optimistic.
For myself I understood that there might have been a bit of stress to work day and night, but that was his choice. There might have been issues with the process of an extended stay in AZ, I could only assume to knock out a full album for HMF. I was not privy to those details of his deal with Sug, the why and how, but it might have been an underlying issue as well. I guess I will never fully understand and really don’t need to understand, life happens.
In the process it is common to disagree on certain things, but to his credit, Free was always a professional and straight with me about what he wanted to accomplish. We did not agree on all things, but I did not judge him, he is the artist. I worked with him and the producers, the photo shoot, and overall making sure his time collaborating with HMF was well received by him and his entourage of people.
I tempered my frustrations when it was called for, and with support from all those at HMF working on the project, it was a labor of love for all that ultimately created this masterpiece.
In closing, working with Suga Free was an experience that I will never regret, but unfortunately it would technically serve as the last freelance rap album or project I would work on in my lifetime.
Fortunately, a year earlier, I had already had the wheels in motion pursuing my own creations, my own music, my own writings, and my own art.
To be completely transparent, working in the chaotic world of rap, I was simply burnt out after so many years of hustling, it eventually forced me to finally tap out.
My experience in the world of rap music would come to its final act after handing over all the files I created for HMF. It was a challenge I faced head on, even though it nearly got me killed several times in the process. We do learn from our mistakes, but we grow closer to the light out of the darkness we experienced.
Sincerely I would like to thank Sug, Suga Free and all those at HMF for all that you allowed me to experience, I hope to grow from all that I learned from you and wish you all the best in the years to come.
Mission complete”
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Suga Free x Young Bleed x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Baby Brother (Feat. Suga Free & Young Bleed)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
HMF Sessions: Suga Free x Young Bleed
West Coast x Dirty South
Nuff said…
DM
Feb 21, 2025
HMF x Willy Northpole x Bombay x Sugga The Mob Boss x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Bump Bump Bump (Feat. Bombay, Willie Northpole & Sugga The Mob Boss)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“Southside PHX natives coming out of Mobville included Sugga The Mob Boss, The Young Gunna Bombay aka Lil Piranha Man, and Def Jam recording artist Willy Northpole. The underground AZ rap scene finally stepped into the mainstream music industry with the debut single distributed on Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA.
The achievement to finally make waves from the underground to the mainstream was a massive long awaited achievement for all these young men hailing from the southside of PHX.
This would serve as a defining milestone and long pursued goal finally accomplished by many in the underground rap scene out of AZ. For many up and coming artists in the southwest it was a celebration to finally witness their own being recognized and seen, it was a moment that took many by surprise.
Mission complete”
DM
Feb 22, 2025
HMF Desperados x The Young Gunna Bombay aka Lil Piranha Man x Young Slick x Judge x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: How I Do It (HMF Desperados Feat. Young Slick, Bombay, & Judge)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“Young Slick and Bombay are two of the main original young rappers to come off the HMF roster, both created their own group called the HMF Desperados. Both artists prior to Mobville dropped their own independent and celebrated sold out solo albums before the WEA deal.
The young duo are featured and are studio regulars at HMF since its inception. Several collaborative works on HMF included these stand out rappers. Requests for them to drop verses on many of the albums coming out of HMF was constant. The single How I Do It also included an up and coming and fellow AZ artist named Judge to complete the track.”
DM
Feb 22, 2025
HMF Desperados x Young Slick x The Young Gunna Bombay aka Lil Piranha Man x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Checklist (HMF Desperados Feat. Young Slick & Bombay)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“Checklist was the single to showcase these underground celebrated artists. To see them rise so fast was in their own way a mission to show the world their lyrical presence. Both men were already well known deep inside the underground rap scene, a defining force to be reckoned with in the heart of PHX AZ.
Personally watching these talented young men rise was an achievement to be discussed for years to come. I had been watching them grow into professionals in a very short time, and their passion and drive to record, perform, tour, and relentlessly never stop, well that was always inspiring to witness.
I wish them the best and all the success they rightfully deserve. They put in the work and were rewarded with respect from their peers in the rap game worldwide.
Congratulations guys you made it!
Mission accomplished”
DM
Feb 22, 2025
HMF x Young Slick x Leo Tha Don x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Jealousy (Feat. Young Slick & Leo Tha Don)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“Reflecting back on the memory of all the recording sessions, the discussions of all the planning for the projects, and the artists and what they individually brought to HMF, there was one act that stood out.
The duo of Young Slick and Leo Tha Don, that was the one project that stood out in the mix of it all, brilliantly by their own design. All the tracks they did together over the years were a unique & welcomed contrast and addition to all the hard hitting albums delivered in the HMF lineup.
Slick, with his own unique style and delivery, dropped a few albums prior to Mobville. The duo’s work was always a stand out early on, for their styles could only compliment and add that twist Mobville needed to close it all out.
I always felt these two together could have had a successful stand-alone album one day, with unique guests, a live band, knowing their style and creative minds, that would have been an album that I could have released to follow up on Mobville if I had still been there.
Man life is funny that way right? Let’s all hope they do make it because that would be a shame to see disappear like so many other lost classics that could have been.
Damn!”
DM
Feb 22, 2025
HMF x The Young Gunna Bombay aka Lil Piranha x Young Bleed x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Always Smokin (Feat. Bombay & Young Bleed)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“In the studio for hours listening to beats, doing work for the projects as I would, there came a day when a track that instantly burnt a deep memory that would forever loop until this day. This beat was infectious by itself and I just had it looping while I worked.. A week later it all changed its meaning and it became even better after the final track was completed by the producers.
The next week, walking down the basement stairs I heard the mixed track, and instantly a smile came across my face knowing it was hit in the making. It was just one of those moments when you just knew it was the way it should be and it was an instant HMF classic. It all made sense, it was definitely a hit inside my mind, just like so many others that bounced off those studio walls. The producers and all the rappers inside those walls were always working at top tier levels, there was never going to be anything denying them of their rightful place within the business.”
DM
Feb 22, 2025
HMF x C-BO x Sugga The Mob Boss x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Everywhere We Go (Feat. C-BO & Sugga The Mob Boss)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“After only six years of witnessing the independent rise of HMF, the original two artists that started it all made their return. Sugga The Mob Boss and C-BO finally returned with an appropriate track titled “Everywhere We Go” which summed up the entire journey for these two determined businessmen.
Much was learned from these two individuals and many will forever be grateful in the coming years. Now that we can look back on the impact it had inside the independent rap game, much of what C-BO, Sug, and HMF proved to young aspiring artists, was that anyone could make it independently with enough hard work and dedication.
The west coast and the southwest scene of hip hop and rap would never be the same, for this mission I believe could only serve as a model for all artists of the future. The message was…no one should have to bend the knee or worship an industry to be able to express and share their visions, their experiences, and their god-given talent to the universe.
The amount of talent that came through HMF was beyond anything I ever expected, the amount of worldwide labels and artists that not only collaborated with HMF artists, collaborated and did business with in-house HMF producers Khyrz , Madd Hatter, and Fingaz. You could be listening to years old beats on your favorite artists songs today, you just have to find these talented producers and you might be surprised.
HMF and its overall impact not only in AZ but throughout the country would showcase as an example of total independence from the dirty tentacles of the cabal music industry. For they did it truly independently even in the end. Facing the monster head on, by definition of their actions the corrupt music industry was rejected by Sug and HMF, for there was no love or interest in selling their souls to it. The industry would find themselves caught in a universal twist in the end, for it would have to bend the knee to these independent revolutionaries.
I trusted the plan…
Total independence and freedom without question.
Mission accomplished Sug!”
DM
Feb 24, 2025
HMF x J-Stone x Digital Mob
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Album: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville
Track: Hindu Mafia (Feat. J-Stone)
Released: 2010
Published by: HMF Entertainment
Distributed by: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Photos/Design/Artwork : Jason "Frisko" Ventura
“J-Stone breaks it down for all those that didn’t know…who is the Hindu Mafia? This Cali rapper and businessman was an intricate part of HMF through and through, contributed several songs to the fold and was a loyal member of the squad.
Those long days and nights in the studio, I remember all his advice sessions, street knowledge breakdowns, and it all was a much welcomed surprise by many including myself. A genuinely authentic and stoic character in the mix of it all, but it was the camaraderie he had brought to HMF that was always as real as it could be in every situation.
Both Stone and myself resonated with the plan, both of us wanting to keep the ship sailing at all times, for we both lived the independent mindset with conviction. The amazing stories that we both could share of our HMF journey would be much too long to divulge.
For at times the journey may have seemed like a hopeless pursuit on an extreme path at times, even may have felt like it was becoming an impossible task to complete, but we never quit, both of us were there to see it through. In the end, along with all the others that dedicated their time, their energy, those that remained always trusted the plan that led up to Mobville.
We all did it our way….the independent way.”
DM
Feb 24, 2025
HMF x Digital Mob
"HMF x Digital Mob collaboration also had a series of digital compilations beginning with HMF Classics Vol.I.
In combination with the release of Mobville, a handful of other digitally enhanced classic albums and previously unreleased singles would be compiled for release by WEA."
DM
Feb 27, 2025
Released July 1, 2010
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Digital Compilation: HMF Classics Vol.I
Published By: HMF Entertainment
Distributed By: Warner Elektra Atlantic (WEA)/ADA (2010)
Released: 2010
Design/Artwork By: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
01 HMF Classic Vol.1 Intro (Feat. HIndu Mafia Family)
02 Groove (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
03 Lean (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
04 Can't Shake (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
05 Take It Easy (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
06 PHX to SAC (Feat. C-BO & Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
07 Square Sh_t (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
08 Top Dollar (Feat. Young Slick)
09 Let's Roll (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss & Young Slick)
10 Do Thangz (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
11 Why (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
12 WWP (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
13 Pass That (Feat. Young Slick)
14 After Party (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
15 Never Give Up (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Suga Free, & CJ Ginavece)
16 Burn (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
17 Do What Tha Mothuf_ckn Mob Say Do (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Bombay, & Mac Truk) *Bonus Track
18 Burn (Remix) (Feat. Young Slick, CJ Ginavece, Jahpo, J-Stone, Bay Bay Spider) *Bonus Track
19 So Cold (Feat. Hot Rod and C-Thug) *Bonus Track
External link: https://www.discogs.com/release/9481185-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Classics-VolI
HMF x Digital Mob
"HMF x Digital Mob collaboration also had a series of digital compilations including HMF Classics Vol.II
In combination with the release of Mobville, a handful of other digitally enhanced classic albums and previously unreleased singles would be compiled for release by WEA."
DM
Feb 28, 2025
Released July 1, 2010
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Digital Compilation: HMF Classics Vol.II
Published By: HMF Entertainment
Distributed By: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Released: 2010
Design/Artwork By: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
01 Hindu Mafia Family (Feat. Mac Dody)
02 Bang (Feat. C-BO)
03 Big Bank Hank (Feat. C-BO)
04 Just Ask Me (Feat. G-Plus)
05 Untouchable (Feat. Bombay)
06 I'm a Boss (Feat. C-BO)
07 I'm Me (Feat. J-Stone)
08 I'm A Ride On Dem Niggaz (Feat. Mac Pooh & Judge)
09 Keep It MOB (Feat. Young Slick)
10 You Know (Feat. Leo Tha Don & Young Slick)
11 Let You Go (Feat. Leo Tha Don & J-Stone)
12 Low Rider (Feat. Suga Free)
13 I'm Beast (Feat. Mac Pooh & J-Stone)
14 Rep Yo Hood (Feat. Bombay & J-Stone)
15 Rollin On 20's (Feat. Young Slick, Bombay, J-Stone)
16 Time To Go (Feat. J-Stone, Bay Bay Spider, Loc) *Bonus Track
17 Get U Outta Those Panties (Feat. J-Stone) *Bonus Track
18 Im Pimpin (Feat. Young Slick & Bombay) *Bonus Track
External Link: https://www.discogs.com/release/9483471-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Classics-VolII
HMF x Digital Mob
"HMF x Digital Mob collaboration also had a series of digital compilations including HMF Classics Vol.III In combination with the release of Mobville, a handful of other digitally enhanced classic albums and previously unreleased singles would be compiled for release by WEA."
DM
Feb 28, 2025
Released July 1, 2010
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Digital Compilation: HMF Classics Vol.III
Published By: HMF Entertainment
Distributed By: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Released: 2010
Design/Artwork By: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
01 Money In Arizona (Feat. Young Slick)
02 At Da Bar (Feat. Mac Pooh & Judge)
03 Boss Up (Feat. Mac Pooh, Bombay, J-Stone)
04 Dorothy On Em (Feat. Casper)
05 Low (Feat. Bombay)
06 I'm Stackin Change (Feat. J-Stone & Young Slick)
07 It Won't Be Better Days (Feat. Leo Tha Don & Young Slick)
08 Pop Ya (Feat. Jayo Felony)
09 Leave Me Lone (Feat. Suga Free)
10 Lil Momma (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, J-Stone, Locco, & Jahpo)
11 Looking Clean (Feat. J-Stone & Bombnameless)
12 Money Like Me (Feat. Leo Tha Don, C-BO, & Bombay)
13 We Gone Make It (Feat. Young Slick)
14 Real Gs (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, J-Stone, Bombay, Jahpo, CJ Ginavece, Young Slick, Duck)
*Bonus Track 15 I Don’t Get Ready I Stay Ready (Feat. G-Plus)
*Bonus Track 16 It's Crucial (Remix) (Feat. Jayo Felony)
*Bonus Track 17 Back On The Block (Feat. Bay Bay Spider)
*Bonus Track 18 Still Pushin Over Here (Feat. J-Stone and Jahpo)
External Links: https://www.discogs.com/release/9483574-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Classics-VolIII
HMF x Digital Mob
"HMF x Digital Mob collaboration also had a series of digital compilations including HMF Classics Vol.IV In combination with the release of Mobville, a handful of other digitally enhanced classic albums and previously unreleased singles would be compiled for release by WEA."
DM
Feb 28, 2025
Released July 1, 2010
Artist: Hindu Mafia Family (HMF)
Digital Compilation: HMF Classics Vol.IV
Published By: HMF Entertainment
Distributed By: Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (2010)
Released: 2010
Design/Artwork By: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
01 Bloody Broadway (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Bombay, & Lil Cyco)
02 Ride Out (Feat. Bombay, Mac Pooh, & Black Cloud)
03 Gangster (Feat. Casper)
04 Cold (Feat. Casper)
05 Miss U (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss & Desiree)
06 Tonight (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss)
07 Put Fire To That Ass (Feat. Bombay & J-Stone)
08 All I Need (Feat. Mac Pooh)
09 Sun Up To Sundown (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Bombay, & A-1 Yolaman)
10 We Do It Major (Feat. Mac Pooh, Young Playa, & J-Stone)
11 Mobsaydo (Feat. Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Bombay, Mac Pooh, & Desiree)
12 The Biz (Feat. Jahpo & J-Stone)
*Bonus Track 13 Catch Me (Feat. Bombay)
*Bonus Track 14 Do What The Mobsaydo (Feat. Young Slick, Bay Bay Spider, Bombay)
*Bonus Track 15 Get That Doe (Feat. Bombay, Jahpo, J-Stone, Young Slick, CJ Ginavece, Sugga Tha Mob Boss, Duck) *Bonus Track 16 Givin Up The NaNa (Feat. J-Stone, Jahpo, Loc)
*Bonus Track 17 Real Niggas (Feat. J-Stone, Jahpo)
External Links: https://www.discogs.com/release/9483752-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Hindu-Mafia-Family-Classics-VolIV
HMF x Digital Mob
Welcome To Mobville
- Documentary: HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville (Digital Mob Edition) *original video taken from the HMF Presents Welcome To Mobville (DVD Edition)
- Released: 2010
- Published & Distributed by: HMF Entertainment/HMF Films/Warner Elektra Atlantic/ADA (DVD Edition) & Digital Mob (Digital Mob Edition)
- Produced by: HMF Films (DVD Edition) & Digital Mob (Digital Mob Edition)
- Design/Artwork by: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
- Archive footage provided by: HMF Films & Digital Mob
HMF x Digital Mob
HMF Definitive Vinyl Collection *unpublished/unreleased/abandoned vinyl box set cover artwork
Design/Artwork by: Jason "Frisko" Ventura
"HMF Definitive Vinyl Collection was going to be the final culmination of all recordings out of HMF wrapped and housed inside a massive box set collection.
This ambitious final project was initially discussed and planned to be reviewed directly after the documentary campaign with WEA/ADA was completed. In the end it was ultimately abandoned and never saw the light of day.
The graphic that was intended to be used for this definitive vinyl box set was initially created as a massive decorative piece of art to hang in the HMF studio house downtown Phoenix, AZ. The infamous studio house, where most of the recordings and gatherings took place.
The HMF studio housed countless recording sessions throughout the time I was there and this particular piece, well Sug and I felt that it would make sense to slap it on the box top. We felt since everyone had come through the studio had positive reaction and talked in such a good light about it about so much over the years it fit the bill.
There is a quick shot of the art piece hanging behind my desk in the beginning scene of the Something Better (Remix) music video in the early days of Digital Mob x HMF collaboration. Later years, we wrapped the tour bus with this same graphic for the Ball 4 Real Basketball Halftime Show Tour with all the HMF artists. So it definitely was a recognizable graphic that made the rounds across the country as they toured. Again it just made sense to use it for this future box set.
Later the original massive piece of art would be moved and proudly hung up in the famous basement studio where all the recordings took place with countless rappers, singers, producers, and various record labels that would visit and many came to work and experience the HMF studio. I can safely say, the HMF era was one of many of the definitive chapters in the ethos of the Southwest Rap Game, more specifically the southside of PHX, AZ.
Now in 2025, I have been reflecting back, to collect my final thoughts on the memories of the dedication and hard work by not only myself but the many involved and I stand proud to help all of them in any way I could.
For it was such a unique experience for all of us, I can only appreciate the opportunity they gave me to experience it all with them, and their commitment to stay true and independent until it was time to break out due to massive demand and future relationship they had with WEA/ADA. My mission, my job was complete at that stage, I have never looked back until now.
The memories are indeed beginning to fade much faster. Over these past 15 years, many things have changed and other worlds have opened beyond that of the persona I manifested called Frisko and that old company Digital Mob that occupied my experience for over 12 years. I can safely say rest in peace Frisko your mission is complete.
Well there you have it! It was one hell of a ride and a once in a lifetime experience. Another chapter completed for the book of my life."
DM
Mar 6, 2025