Slow Down: On The Road With Rich Medina (Mar. 28-31)

Time to recharge those batteries.

Apr 05, 2012
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Compared to most weeks, last week was relatively chill as far as movement goes. New York was incredible Wednesday night at Props, where we hosted Breakbeat Lou's "Diggin' Ex Suh Bish Uhn" Mix CD Release Party with myself, Akalepse, Breakbeat Lou, Kenny Dope, and Lord Finesse.

Friday, we brought that same good energy to Nova Bar in Brooklyn, followed by a few nights outside the DJ booth, ass-print deep in my couch to recharge and turn my battery up again.

Welcome to Week 39.

Breakbeat Lou's "Diggin' Ex Suh Bish Uhn"

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WHERE: Props, Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The OG shining. Google "Ultimtate Breaks & Beats." Catch up.

What The Bloodclot is THAT?

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WHERE: Props, Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Lord Finesse brought some floppy 45s that really blew everyone away, starting with this crazy cover of "Mystic Brew," which he followed with "Electric Relaxation" right on time.

Get Regular

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WHERE: Props, Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Turn that laptop off once in a while, fam. Trust me.

Baby Crates

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WHERE: Props, Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Breakbeat Lou came with the illmatic baby milk crates for his UBB 45s. So fresh and so clean, clean...

Way Back, Like Spinal Cords

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WHERE: The Bronx
WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2012

Two of my oldest, most loved, and ugliest friends on the planet. Jack Boogi helped me manifest Footwork Illadelph and carried records to thousands of shows over the years. Set Free made AND1 a household brand name, turned Undrcrwn into a brand, runs Kid Robot with Chris Robinson, and produced "Delirium," the intro tune on my first LP, Connecting The Dots. Got friends?

BX to BK on the FDR

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WHERE: East Side NYC
WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2012 

Gridlock with a lens, 45 minutes to go nine miles. Only in New York.

Emily Rawson Snuck Into BK

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WHERE: Nova Bar & Lounge, Brooklyn
WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2012

My manager doesn't ask me for much. Tonight he asked if I minded if Emily played for 30 minutes before my set. I said, Sure. She rocked shit too. Threw her in the fire and she didn't get burned. Hats off, madam. Here's to connecting in London. Cheers.

Brooklyn

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WHERE: Nova Bar & Lounge, Brooklyn
WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2012

There's something about a small party in Brooklyn that has an edge you can't find anywhere else. Salute Nova Bar for allowing me to rock out with y'all for the last four months.

Do Not Eat Here

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WHERE: Most airports
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012 

One hour after closing and that sandwich you turned down in the shrink wrap, it's still there waiting for the hurried sucker who'll settle for yesterday's shrink-wrapped garbage tomorrow. There's a reason why those sandwiches taste like old plastic fan…most likely cause the sandwich in question or fruit cup in question has been sitting on that rack for at least 24 hours, if not longer…pay attention, before you end up sick as a dog and unclear about why, when you're on the run.

Upcoming Shows

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April 6, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK & SCORED PRESENT THE AFROBEATLES
Drom
 85 Avenue A
New York
21+
$10


Friday night in NYC we present The AfroBeatles with Scored: A Perspective On Fela Kuti with assistance by Afro Mosaic Soul. Come get some information in your life!


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April 7, 2012 (9 p.m. — 3 a.m.)
FEx FIRST SATURDAYS w/MC Zulu, Shazam Bangles and Newlife Itzinallah
Sub-T Lounge
 2011 W. North Ave.
Chicago
21+
$10


Happy birthday, David! Happy to be back with the FEx crew on such a special day. Here’s to beating the shit outta Chicago on April 7th, fam.


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April 11, 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 11p.m. every week, kids. LPR.


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April 13, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
PROPS Toronto Edition w/AKALEPSE
Supermarket
268 Augusta Ave.
Toronto
$15/20 (for advance tickets, e-mail tdotspace@gmail.com)


Props returns to Toronto for the third time! Holy crap. They say the third time is the charm. Let's see!


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April 19, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
Walnut Room
 1709 Walnut St.
Philadelphia
21+
Free before 11pm; $5 after


Part deux of what I'm beginning to feel is my 21st century Philly homecoming joint. Come rock witcha man, Philly!



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