Big Trouble in Vancouver

Next week I'll be heading out to Vancouver Canada (which I don't get to do often) for a jam called Big Trouble in little Vancouver. I will also be conducting a lecture on the connection between the DJ and the Bboy. In addition, I will be spinning a set Saturday night for a party called El Segundo where I'll be dropping 80's funk, R&B, Dance Classics and more.

The New Face

I still think Scarlett Johansson is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. And thought the same back in the 90's when I read an interview that she did with R.A. The Rugged Man for Mass Appeal magazine as she discussed growing up in New York, big ear rings, North Face jackets, Hip Hop and how (fill in the blank) could never be on Biggie's level as an MC.

She's now the face (beautiful face) of Moet and Chandon.

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

Happy Birthday to the greatest of his time, Muhammad Ali. Ali definitely had the Hot Peas and Butta steez going on back in his younger days. If you've ever seen him in TV interviews and variety shows from the 60's and 70's then you know extactly what I mean.

12,000 Deep

Pic of the week comes from photographer Nika Kramer who shot me while I was DJ'ing in France for 12,000 people during Battle of The Year.


Photo by Nika Kramer

5 Years Strong and still "Record Breakin"

It say's alot about an independent company that can last 5 years in the game and still continue to put out quality product, on vinyl at that. Well the good homie Junior who is a Founder of the label has just reached the 5 year mark and to celebrate he has released a compilation cd with some of the labels finest works.

Be sure to stop by the Record Breakin site (www.recordbreakin.com) for not only the music but other limited edition items like record bags, slip mats, T's and more.

Congrats on 5 Years and here's to another 5!

Coffee Table Status (Basquiat)

Seems as though Basquiat's name has been popping up alot lately, last week I visited a friends home who had an insane collection of art, including an original Basquit and today I find out about this book being released. Definitely necessary for your table!

Written by Leonhard Emmerling, Basquiat is forthcoming from Taschen’s 25 series. “From the streets of New York to the walls of its most prominent galleries, young graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was catapulted to international fame in his early 20s and died of a drug-overdose at 27. The subject of a feature film by fellow artist Julian Schnabel, Basquiat is one of the most admired artists to emerge from the 1980s art boom. This book explores his short but prolific career.”

Legendary Label

Bobby Robinson (R.I.P.) founder of one of the greatest Hip Hop record labels, Enjoy Records. Enjoy Records signed many of the early Hip Hop acts including Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five, The Treacherous 3, Spoonie G and others.