Li'l Ricky in Europe, Pt. 2: On The Road With Rich Medina (Aug. 8-11)

WHERE: Route from Oslo Airport to Downtown Oslo, Norway
WHEN: August 8, 2012

They weren't lying…the sun stays out DUMB LONG out here. I expected to see far more tans than I saw, but clearly all that sun ain't for bathing in around these parts. I kid, I kid.

WHERE: Club Sawol, Oslo, Norway
WHEN:  Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Yelawolf and my mans DJ Vajra rock a short post-festival set at Sawol just before I had to get busy in Norway for the very first time. This cat got fans like you wouldn't believe out there. Salute Frederik and Sawol for making my maiden voyage to Norway a special one.

WHERE: Sawol Roof Deck, Oslo, Norway
WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2012

Hydrating before the flight to Paris the morning after rocking Oslo for the first time. Can't wait to go back.

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2012

Honored to be invited to spend my first night in Paris at the beautiful home of my brother Greg Villanova, also known as the brains behind diasporarecords.com, one of the most important and versatile digging websites worldwide. Thanks Greg, for an incredible time. Glad we got to catch up. Everyone else looking for the perfect beat, you're welcome…don't mention it...

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

Post office mailing run. Greg won't be carrying that bag home. Another happy customer's goods hand delivered by the man himself.

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

Chilling with Aurelio and Mr. Funky Bijou himself at one of the very best record stores in the world, in my opinion.

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

Ahhh…and no, I didn't get ALL these…but what I did get was priceless. Love Afro Life. The next Jump N Funk is in for some real audible treats from The Motherland...

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

The mighty Betino and his right hand man outside his incredible record store a few hours before Neuvo Casino that night. Wow.

WHERE: Paris, France
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

Another day at the office…done.

WHERE: Neuvo Casino
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012

Ten minutes before my set alongside Aurelio (Starwax magazine) and my man DJ Freeworker…definitely one of the largest and most receptive crowds I've ever played to in Paris. Merci beaucoup, gentlemen.

WHERE: Ressort, Berlin Germany
WHEN: Saturday, August 11, 2012 

DJ Stimulus (BK/NYC) getting the levels right at Mocca in the warm up set before the sun went down on Germany. Beautiful location and a fantastic time being hosted by my brothers from NYC, DJ Stimulus and Presley Prescott. Thank you so much guys, and here's to the next one!

WHERE: Ressort, Berlin Germany
WHEN: Saturday, August 11, 2012 

Chopping it up at sundown with my mans Felix (Ilmatic Clothing), DJ San Gabriel ( Hip Hop Don't Stop), Stimulus, and Presley Prescott. Upper deck politics as the room fills up. Awesome time.

August 24, 2012 (9 p.m. — 3 a.m.)
LEISURE STUDIES PRESENTS RICH MEDINA + KON
Lola
500 North 14th St., St. Louis
21+
$10

Super excited about rocking alongside one of the most slept on DJ talents in the business today, my good friend Kon (Kon & Amir On Track/Off Track). Haven’t been in STL in a minute, and more than happy to share the stage with this guy.

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August 25, 2012 (9 p.m. — 1 a.m.)
UHURU AFRIKA w/Adam Gibbons + Max Pela
Allasia Bar
332 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge
21+
$15
uhuruafrika.com

Once again, another night of madness at Allasia Bar with the Uhuru Afrika Crew. Yeah-yuh.

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August 29, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
PROPS w/DJ AKALEPSE
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York
21+
Free before 10 p.m.; $10 after 10 p.m.

Me & Lepse continue fighting the good fight on Wednesday nights in NYC! Each and every week for going on 10 years now! no filler, no radio fluff...strictly bangers, and strictly para tu. Free before 11pm every week kids. LPR.

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August 30, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
CLASSIC JAWN w/Mike Nyce
North Shore Beach Club
1031 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia
21+
$7 before 11 p.m.; $10 after

Me and my brother Mike Nyce by the pool to close out the summer. It gets no better!

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August 31, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
KING BRITT vs. RICH MEDINA
Bar Standard
1037 Broadway
Denver
21+
$10
Advance tickets here

King Britt vs. Rich Medina Part 2 in Denver. Last time was un-fucking-believable. Here's to more of that. Salute, Denver!

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September 2, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
WHAT THE FUNK?! w/DJ Spinna
(le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York
21+
$15 advance or RSVP to keistarproductions@gmail.com

Back at it again with one of my favorite DJ’s, DJ Spinna for our annual James Brown vs. Fela Kuti shindig. I expect nothing less than pure dynamite.

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September 3, 2012 (5 p.m. — 12 a.m.)
RUB A GRUB w/Queen Majesty
Do Or Dine
1108 Bedford Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
21+
$20/$35 (VIP includes 3 food items + 2 beers)
advance tickets at: soundliberation.org

I love great food, and I’m happy to have the opportunity to DJ at a twilight dance party at Food TV star chef Justin Warner’s new spot Do or Dine in Bed-Stuy with the Sound Liberation crew.

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October 18, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK w/The Marksmen
Neighborhood Theatre
511 E. 36th St., Charlotte, N.C.
18+
$15/20

This will be Mark’s and my first time ever bringing Jump N Funk to Charlotte. Thanks to Jalonda for making it happen, and ready to make this the first of many!