Fresh back from my trip to Nyc and ready to share the highlights of the third week of the Crotona Park Jams in the boogie down Bronx! The weather was great, the flavor was on point as usual and the legends were in attendance for all to see. Got to hang out with some of my favorite hip-hop cats and caught up with a few homies. Special thanks to Christie Zee, Popmaster Fabel, and the Friends of Crotona Park for another great event.
The Legendary Percee P
Kool Dj Red Alert
Percee P & Kool Dj Red Alert
Red Alert & J-Blast
Mean Gene & Ty Boogie
Coke La Rock
Old School Represent!
GrandWizzard Theodore
PopMaster Fabel
GrandMaster Caz
Dj Hollywood
Reggie Reg (Crash Crew)
Debbie D (Us Girls)
Rockin Rob, Danny Dan, Louie Loo, & J-Blast
Mike "C" (Fearless Four) & Debbie D (Us Girls)
Me & Hollywood discussing our upcoming world tour!
Straight out of Jersey is producer/record pro/dj M.Fasis. This guy never ceases to amaze me with the records in his collection. We have gone digging together several times and he constantly pulls heat,….constantly. As a fellow connoisseur of rap music, it was only right that I find out what his top 3 rap songs of all time are.
Top three? hmmm...okay. Three of many. Was about to go into albums lol.
1)’Peter Piper’ by Run DMC
I gotta say’s the one that did it for me. my mom’s (police) graduation and had just bought a copy of ‘Tougher Than Leather’ from the one of the cassette dealers in the city and popped it in the car afterwards. heard the rhymes which at the time to me i thought they were a bit advanced. and those bells and drums were basic yet effective as f*ck. at that point i said to myself, ‘yeah, i wanna be a part of this right here’. incredible undeniable classic.
2) ‘The Choice is Yours’ by Black Sheep.
You already know. Once that bass line kicked in i knew this will be one of those songs that stays in the brain and will always be a certified head banger. crazy too, digging from back in the day i remember finding that bass line and was floored speechless because coming across that requires listening, and i mean LISTENING.
3) Pete Rock & CL Smooth-‘Escapeism’
Off the Main Ingredient Lp. Killer KILLER track with Pete spitting over his own beat, this ill bass line (in case you haven’t noticed i love me a dope bass line along with drums of course) with these crazy horns he drops sparingly to keep it interesting and for the hook there are these slowed down muddy vocals that add even more character to the track as a whole.
but yeah, that’s the three out of three hundred million lol. no doubt my brother, peace!
During the 90's, Rob Swift released an incredible collection of mixtapes that put him in a category all by himself. His use of "sample" based records and breakbeats and a "mad scientist" style of dj'ing resulted in what I think are the most creative mix tapes to date. This 8 minute clip is just a small example of Rob's greatness.
I don't get over to Tucson very much these days but when I do, I always make it a point to do a little digging at PDQ Records. This is no doubt the largest record store I have ever been in and one of the biggest in the country. They have it all. Stereo equipment, 8-track tapes, posters, music videos, and lots and lots of RECORDS! This spot is not for the amateur digger. Back in the day,I never spent less than 4 hours in this place. They have nuggets but you'll have to dig for them. For a closer look, check the video below.
It's about that time of year again. Time for the Tools of War Crotona Park Jams which take place every Thursday in July in the boogie down BRONX! Special shouts to Christie Z and Popmaster Fabel for throwing these incredible jams. Check the details below.
Peace! Our jams are free for the people but still cost $ to produce! We need your support to cover sound, security, event insurance, flyers, etc. All donations are greatly appreciated. http:// toolsofwar.ezregister.com
Tools of War True School NYC Summer Jams
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DJS
2018 Crotona Park Jams
presented by The Friends of Crotona Park + Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop
in assoc. with NYC Councilmembers Vanessa Gibson and Rafael Salamanca
Every Thursday in July
4-8pm
Crotona Park Amphitheater - Charlotte St & Crotona Park East Bronx NYC
2 or 5 train to 174th
July 5th: DJ Rockin Rob, DJ Chuck City and DJ Jazzy Jay
July 12th: Lord Finesse, DJ Cheese and DJ Jazzy Joyce
July 19th: GrandWizzard Theodore, Red Alert and PopMaster Fabel
July 26th: GrandMaster Caz, DJ Johnny Juice & Mix Master Ice
Sound: DJ Jazzy Jay
Forever Host: Grandmaster Caz
Security: Zulu Warriors
No drugs. No alcohol. No filming. Still photography is fine. No guests behind the ropes. No drama! No vending.
