Basics: Dropping Gems started out as a group of likeminded friends who attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA around 2007-2009. The label name comes from a lyric in Gang Starr's 'Code Of The Streets,' one of the lines from Guru's third verse. We currently have 16 releases under our belt, curate a podcast series, and promote shows and club nights across the Pacific Northwest. The label is helmed by myself, Aaron Meola. I'm guided by a deep love for cas...
Impose Magazine — Basics: Dropping Gems started out as a group of likeminded friends who attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA around 2007-2009. The label name comes from a... more info