What it do, y'all? Me? Another day, another carrot. I plan on adding more pieces to the column going forward, include some tech tips, sneakers, and record of the week type business to round out the look. Stay tuned for that over the next few weeks. Giving y'all a little teaser of it this week.
Salute my peoples Adam Gibbons, Max Pela, and the Uhuru Africa crew in Boston for an incredible night this past Saturday night. Salute everyone out there doing their thing. Critics: hug balls. Or come do it better than those of us you pass judgment on. We are busy trying to give people some highlight moments in their weeks. One love.
Grand Puba
Digging in Boston
Three DJ Set Up
Getting Back in Shape
Dope Fiend Lean
Old Ass Tombstone
DJ Lessons Start Early
Ketchup Wallabees
Mary Wells, "Two Lovers" 7" (Jubilee Records)
Magma DJ Tools
Upcoming Shows
August 26 (10pm—4am)
GOOD FRIDAYS (with DJ Soul & DJ GetLive)
Tammany Hall
152 Orchard Street
New York
21+
$10
I did a party at Tammany Hall a few months ago, right after the tsunami in Japan. I had a great time for a great cause. Looking forward to rocking with DJ Soul and DJ GetLive as well.
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August 29 (10 p.m.—4 a.m.)
DEEP SPACE
Cielo
18 Little West 12th St.
New York
21+
Free admission and vodka cocktails witj flyer before 11 p.m.; $12 with flyer after 11 p.m.; $15 without flyer
When one of the DJs that you looked up to your whole career calls you to sub for him at his party, you should show up. Francois K. is a pioneer, and one of the leaders in dance music culture. You may know him from Body & Soul and his productions, but Deep Space is his baby, and I’m thankful that he asked me to come participate.
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August 31 (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 and 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.
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September 2 (11 p.m.—4 a.m.)
STATE OF with RICH MEDINA
Bardot
3456 North Miami Ave.
Miami
21+
$10
Installment #5 of my new Miami residency! One of my favorite new things to do! Hopefully if you're in Miami and you check us out, you'll feel the same. Last month was super heavy, rocking out ‘til 5 a.m., and we're only expecting more first Friday fireworks this coming month. Miami, let's get it!
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September 3 (11 p.m.—4 a.m.)
WHAT THE FUNK! w/DJ Spinna
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette St.
New York
21+
$10
Installment #4 of my annual Fela Kuti vs. James Brown throwdown with my brother DJ Spinna. Each and every time we do this party it gets stronger, more full, and gains more recognition. Here's to you being a part of NYC Afrosoul history with us on September 3!
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September 4
LAZY EVENING w/LT SMAS, KITTYBAT and DJ YNOT (9 p.m.—2:30 a.m.)
SUbstance
934 North Mills Ave.
Orlando, Fla.
21+
$10
I did the Lazy Afternoon party over Memorial Day weekend with these cats and had a ball. Now we are looking to make it a residency at least on a quarterly level, if not more often. I love bringing my sound to new markets, and if my last visit was any indication of what's to come, September 4 should be one for the record books, to say the least!
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September 9 (11:30 p.m. — 3:30 a.m.)
Brooklyn Bowl w/ The Marksmen
61 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
21+
$5
Brooklyn Bowl is one of the most unique and ambitious venues in New York. To be brought in there as a DJ to rock such a big room on a monthly basis is an honor and a challenge that I welcome with open arms. As much as I trend toward smaller rooms, I really enjoy this party because I get to rock alongside my partner in crime, Mark Hines, who will rip your video guy's head off. Trust me. If you doubt it, come check us and see for yourself. I'm beyond positive you will agree. BK let's go!
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September 10 (9 p.m.—2 a.m.)
Funkin Right w/Nappy DJ Needles
Lola
500 North 14th St.
St. Louis
21+
$10