That's exactly what Imma do this time around... Short and sweet. Big UP to DOW JONES, Cosmo Baker, Rich Medina, Sake 1, and Fran Boogie. They all came to the town last week. RESPECT!
this next lil video is a dedication to all the rappers who still "keep it real"! This clip proves ya gotta be true to the game. Until next time... lata
YO!! First off thanks to all of you who tuned in to BIG TUNE on BET last weekend. Now onto the drama...
You would think that as people get older that they gain a sense of consciousness. You would think that people would put a little more thought into their actions, or at least a lil research. I guess age plays no role in the evolution of someones mind. As this next clip shows
This weeks mix is a collection of independent and underground goodies. Its 27mins31secs of joints u probly haven't heard. click HERE to listen, or click HERE to download. Im off to Houston, Seattle, and SF (unless i pull a beyonce) for this weeks schedule... Happy post Easter to those that celebrate, I got the cutest lil video email! Holidays are cool! Until next time... Dueces
Im tired so this is gonna be quick... Fresh back from Miami for WMC. Big up to Sally from DMC, Steve 1der, DJ Spider, DJ Tina T(happy bday), DJ Girl 6, A-Trak, Tony Touch, Sab, Soni (remember my name!), Louie Vega, Crazy Legs, Mike May aka DJ Trainwreck aka Tdub, Dean Standing, KNS, Akee, SUPER DUPER BIG UP TO I-Dee, Geometrix, DJ Deluxe, Jazzy Jeff, Mayda del Valle, Tom LaRoc, United Content Providers, DJ Rugged 1, Nancy (Amsterdam), DJ Risk One, Atlantis, DJ Fashen, DJ Nature, Adie (luv ur name), and superstar Sorraya!
I usually try to keep these videos somewhat comical, but this week I'm on some straight tropical... Peep this dude out, and pray u never get slapped in ur mouth by him.
Whattup yall!! So these last couple days have been a very difficult emotional struggle. I've been looking to find some spiritual guidance. So I asked around and I was directed to a preacher who has been said to "keep it really real" and "doesn't hold back". All I can say is WOW... They were right, but I'm just not sure if this is the direction I wanna go... I guess I'll keep lookin for guidance...
On a better note... I rocked the stage this weekend for both sold out BLUE SCHOLAR shows... Big up to all the homees that came out and everyone that performed... Tilson, Sonny Bonoho, Truckasaurus, Common Market, Pearl, Macklemore, Nphared, Grynch, Physics, my man Ouware on the horns, and MashHall aka They Live. Good work yall! Everyone there completely ripped it. I even saw asun gettin down a lil bit. Be sure to check out todays show w Dyme Def... Guaranteed to be hot!
As always with blog time comes MIX TIME... This weeks mixtape is a couple biggie joints I threw together. We lost him in March so I figured it was an appropriate time to do it. Click HERE TO LISTEN and/or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD For previous mixes please visit www.DJDVONE.com
FOUNDATION b-boys, b-girls, and hip hop culture in new york by joseph schloss In the late 1970s and early 80s, B-Boying (mistakenly known as breakdancing) along with DJ'ing, rapping, and graffiti art, soared to national recognition and popularity. While the latter three have gone on to varying degrees of success and lasting impact, b-boying has largely been dismissed as just another I Love the '80s fad, along with the Rubik's Cube and Wham! Now, for the first time, the Hip-Hop staple, which has flourished in the underground scene for more than thirty years, receives some due credit.
In his new book FOUNDATION: B-Boys, B-Girls, and Hip-Hop Culture in New York author Joseph Schloss has researched the art of the b-boy, and the b-girl, from the ground level. Based on interviews with many significant figures in the dance's movement, Schloss examines the genre's afterlife in underground venues in New York and around the world. From African tradition to professional gymnastics; from the Incredible Bongo Band's 1973 dance hit "Apache" to the iconic martial artist Bruce Lee, FOUNDATION illustrates the unique history and influences of the b-boy, and b-girl, culture.
FOUNDATION: B-Boys, B-Girls, and Hip-Hop Culture in New York by Joseph Schloss : A paperback original, by Oxford University Press 2009 (oup.com) $19.95 | 192 pages | ISBN: 9780195334067
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This weeks blog live from san fran/oakland BABEEEE!! Big ups to all my folks down here Abby, Tare, Short, P-Lo, Glenda, Fran Boogie, Marc Garvy, Jumbo, Similak, Rasta Que Tip, Paul Skeee, Davey D, Mal, Beni B, Steph, PB Wolf, D Paul, Q Bert, Leah, Big Al Aquino, Swift Rock, even T-Dubb in San Jose.. Too many to name in this lil blog. Anyway we did an all Roc-a-Fella set at Milk on saturday. The club nite was super DUMM Bananas.. Shortkut is a fooooolio.. Big up to Short for endin the night by playin keith sweat "make it last forever"!! Whatttt!? Ur a nut bro.. I love it!
I'd also like to thank Gage, Dr. Dre, and Monster Cable Products for hookin me up with a new pair of "beats by dre" headphones... Im feelin these joints especially for DJ's and producers... we may hafta get these guys on board with Big Tune this year. for more info check them out by clicking here.
Blue Scholars Rocked the next nite with Keelay & Zaire, and Vin-Roc.. Another really good show. I learned a lot on this trip... Got down to earth and did some soul searching.. While doing so, I had a conversation with a bird... A real bird.. And I never knew animals cussed so much. So I did some research online and found this video that proves its true... I guess we're more alike than we know... Check it out and stay tuned for more to come.. Also to hear my latest mix click here or goto my website to get them all!!
Peace & Love
A SUPER DUPER shout goes to lil aimz for makin this whole trip worf while. I LOOOOOOOVES YOU! (this video contains explicit language)
i am an official hip hop historian. I know more on this topic than anyone breathin or not. U wanna test me? bring it beezy!! Kool herc is my uncle, Bam is the OG homee... and lets just say this...puffy calls me for advice. I also write raps for young MC...so dont trip
Me and my group had major success in the 80's, with songs like request line, and the roof is on fire. So dont judge a book by its cover homee.
I fux wit DV One cuz he a real dude, and he heellllla coo. check the blogs and add your feedback or imma come find you.
B-M-S
