Waxploitation! - A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul - Mohawk - March 23, 2007

Waxploitation! DJs thrownin' a tribute to James Brown... March 23rd... at The Mohawk. It'll be a funky good time.

Have you done your taxes yet?!? I need to get on the ball and do it... anyone use the online tax programs? what do you think?



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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.

As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer, Brown was a pivotal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, disco, dance and electronic music, reggae and hip hop.[3] Brown's music also left its mark on the rhythms of African popular music, such as afrobeat, jùjú and mbalax,[4] and provided a template for go-go music.[5]

Backspin HipHop Wednesdays - Whisky Bar - March 21, 2007

Check out the B-Boys and B-Girls at Whisky Bar on Wednesdays and check out hip hop in it's rawest form.

Hope everyone had a great SXSW weekend. Thanks to all the friends who came down to make it a special weekend. It's just amazing to see how large SXSW is getting... very indicative of the growth of the city. Crazy.

This video always gives me chills...



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Capturing the raw power of a grassroots hip-hop movement in the heart of Texas, INSIDE THE CIRCLE tells the story of two strikingly talented b-boys, Josh and Omar, former best friends who become dance floor rivals. Immersed in the b-boy culture of defiant creativity, Omar rises to international renown, while Josh tangles with the law. Both of them struggle to keep dance at the center of their lives, and the "B-Boy City" competitive events thrown by visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro serve as emotional milestones in their journey to adulthood. Facing off in intense dance battles that mirror the larger events in their lives, Josh and Omar seek meaning and identity "inside the circle."

J. Period - Plush - March 17, 2007

Man these days have been hectic... work... then friends coming in for SXSW... dude I can't wait for the weekend to start... I wanna start roaming around and getting stupid.

Anyways... hope everyone else is having fun out there...

So this Saturday, March 17th @ Plush will be a real treat... J. Period and Table Manners Crew!



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Since his award-winning collaboration with Lauryn Hill in 2005, J.Period has become widely regarded as one of the hottest DJs in the game - one who truly represents hip hop at its finest. Named SOURCE "Mixtape DJ of the Year" 2005 and nominated for "Mixtape DJ of the Year 2006", J.Period has made an artform out of the mixtape, collaborating on Official Mixtapes with Grammy winners Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Nas, The Isley Brothers, Big Daddy Kane, CL Smooth and more. J.Period has also recorded with The Fugees ("Take It Easy"), Mary J. Blige, Zion I, CL Smooth, and Rakim. As a performer, J.Period has toured as Lauryn Hill's DJ, with Def Poetry 2004, and SCION 2005 & 2006. J. has also performed at Kanye West's 2006 Grammy Afterparty, The Tuff Gong Launch f. Ziggy & Damien Marley, P.Diddy's 2004 White Party and more. His compelling list of accolades includes: MTV Mixtape Mondays "Top 10 of 2005," SCION National DJ Search NY Champion 2004, Elemental Magazine "Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year 2003," and "Mixtape of the Year 2003" (Best of Big Daddy Kane). Whether mixtape or club, behind the boards or behind on the decks, rookie or veteran, J.Period is simply one of the hottest DJs in the game - like the name says - PERIOD.