Atlanta Art Walk

It's been a few years since I've been to Atlanta and I really missed all of the cool spots I used to hang out at. My favorite part of town is by far "Little Five Points". I've been hanging out there since the mid-90's and it is still just as cool. There are a few less vinyl shops but still lots of digging to be done nonetheless(But that's another post!). Anyway, I want to share some cool street art I found in the area.

Crate Diggers Phoenix Recap

 

It was another great record show from the Discogs crew. Phoenix was blessed to be one of 15 cities where this traveling vinyl shows made a stop. I was honored to be asked to Dj during this show along with some other great Phoenix Dj's and this was the only record show I've ever been to that had an after party. I wasn't sure how many Phoenix heads knew who Kenny Dope and Breakbeat Lou were so I was unsure at how many people would show up. To my surprise, the house was packed and Phoenix was ready to party. Dj Day got things heated up and then Kenny and Lou proceeded to wreck shop. It was a beautiful night. Big ups to Discogs, Dj Cocoe, Liz, and the Cresent Ballroom for a great time.

 

Bangin 45's is what I do



Johnny D schoolin everybody in the building

 



Kenny Dope digging for them gems

De Ja



Liz from Discogs and Breakbeat Lou

 

Drunk Jeff pullin double duty

 

Jazzy knows her stuff

 

     

Crate Diggers Record Show 11-11-17

I'm dropping a set here along with some other great Phoenix Dj's and will be hanging out later at the afterparty with BreakBeat Lou and Kenny Dope. Stop through and get that vinyl hook-up.

 

Record Fair local DJ's:
Johnny D
Djentrification (602'sdays)
Jah Smeez (Ital Plate)
Jake Stellarwell (Grand Affair)
DJ Melo
Santos (Yoruba Records)
De La (Musical Pleasures)
Bigg Donn (The Hostel)
Stoneypie (Astroplane)
Jules Quimby (Fluffmymurder)
Darrell D (God Made Me Funky)
BoogieNite (Urban Legendz)

Public Enemy Don't Believe The Hype Tour 1988

I'm not sure if that was indeed the name of this tour but let's just go with what's on the flier. This was back in the days of classic rap tours. 20,000 seats of hardcore rap fans and top tier mc's make for history in the making. Stet and EPMD were the opening acts and Dj Scratch murdered doubles of Run-Dmc's "Run's House" on the decks. He actually jumped on the table and proceeded to backspin between his legs. It was crazy! Kane had two of the illest dancers in the game, Scoop and Scrap Lover. Nobody could touch them. I think the most memorable part of the night was when Ice-t took the stage. He was wheeled out on a dolly/hand-truck and he was in a straitjacket surrounded by 10 or 12 police officers just like that movie "Silence Of The Lambs". It was pretty cool. P.E., well, you already know how they do it. You don't see tours like this anymore.       

A Few Lost Pics

I was digging thru some pics on my computer recently and came across a few of myself with some hip hop greats. These pics brought back some seriously cool memories from the last few years of my travels from around the country. There's nothing like hanging out with talented artists you admire and pick their brains about their craft.



Rock-Queenbridge Park

Dru Ha-Queensbridge Park



5ft(Black Moon) Queenbridge Park

Large Pro-Crotona Park, Bronx

Premier-Rock The Bells, Jones Beach, Nyc

Just Ice-Rock The Bells, Jones Beach, Nyc

U-God-Rock The Bells, Jones Beach, Nyc

Raekwon-Rock The Bells, Jones Beach, Nyc

Speech (Arrested Development) ATL

Crazy Legs-Crotona Park, Bronx

Ill Insanity a.k.a. X-Men, Mesa,AZ

Tash (Alkaholiks) Beat Swap Meet, L.A.

Pee Wee Dance-Harlem,NYC

Crates Pop Up Art Show Recap

Man, I love hanging out with the crew at Crates Records. All of their shows bring in the purest of artistic heads and creative minds. SiekOne is a longtime homie and invited me to come down and spin some vinyl. We have worked together many times and it's always a blast. Lot's of art, photos, and stickers were for sale and lots of good music on the decks. Located in the SunnySlope area of Phoenix, Crates Records is now a neighborhood staple.