Recap: Beat Junkies NYC Anniversary Show

Twenty years strong.

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Two decades is a long time, especially if you're a musician trying to stay relevant in a shifting artistic climate. The Beat Junkies do not have this problem.

Celebrating their 20-year anniversary this past Sunday at Brooklyn Bowl, the crewMelo-D, Rhettmatic, Babu, Shortkut, Mr. Choc, and D-Styles—came correct, taking the stage after opening sets from DJ Boogie Blind and Break Beat Lou.

The star-studded cast of special guests included Craig G, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ), Da Beatminerz, Talib Kweli, Marley Marl, Lord Finesse, 5th Platoon, and the X-Ecutioners. Salute to the Beat Junkies and to another 20 successful years. Show your love by checking out this gallery of photos from the special night.

DJ Mr. Choc

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Boogie Blind

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DJ Mr. Choc and Boogie Blind

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DJ Shortkut and Break Beat Lou

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DJ Rhettmatic

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DJ Melo-D, DJ Shortkut, DJ Babu and DJ Rhettmatic

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DJ D-Styles and DJ Shortkut

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DJ D-Styles

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DJ Melo-D and Shortkut

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DJ Mr. Choc and DJ Shortkut

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DJ Melo-D, DJ D-Styles and DJ Babu

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DJ Shortkut

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Craig G

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Craig G jumps into crowd

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DJ Babu

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Lord Finesse

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DJ Roli Rho

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DJ Precision

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DJ Melo-D, Lord Finesse and DJ D-Styles

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DJ Melo-D and Babu

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Lord Finesse and DJ Rhettmatic

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DJ Melo-D

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