YO! This weekend, I am (So Gold) in Atlanta playing the White Light Syndrome Video Shoot / Release Party being held at the W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta, Ga! I'll be posting photos and video links from the party in the follow week. Its about to go down, ya'll!
What is good party peoples. Here's some stuff to check this weekend.
Tonight DJ Espada plus a whole slew of fresh DJ's including Jimmy 2 Times & Plain Ole Bill & a ton more will be rocking over at the Bedlam Theater. This has been going strong for months now and it gets pretty crazy with the 18+ crowd rocking out. I will be trying to make it there but who knows since school official is kicking my arse aka life right now.
All day Saturday there's a Fifth Element parking lot sale at 2411 Hennepin Ave behind the building. I'll be DJing and so will Petey "RnB" Wheatstraw plus a bunch of other good people. If you DJ or collect records I'd recommend getting there early since the store will be putting the "fabled used vinyl" on sale. It's been stashed away for 5+ years in the Fifth Element basement and this is the first time it's been seen by the general public. There'll be food and whatnot so come by and kick it.
Saturday night on the late late tip Anthem Heart will be having a party over at their studio (1224 Quincy Street NE #225) with live DJs and screen printing popping off. It's from 11-4am which means it could turn into a nice little after bar.
Wants Vs Need's friend and affiliate posted this today and it had me literally laughing out loud.
Have good weekend all and enjoy this nice Fall weather that has arrived.
I just discovered legendary graffiti writer Kaws's blog, other than posting updates on his work and where-abouts, he posts some funny ass shit. Check it out here
Here are a couple of pics from his blog that made me chuckle...
Working with my homey Jay Yo from Simplefly in Philly on this show for Red Bull Public Assembly. The whole thing is a contest, where Red Bull takes three different promoters from the city and basically sees which one can throw the best party. The winner of the three gets a bunch of money and a chance to throw an event in the New York Red Bull space. I had the opportunity to design all the promo for this event. Fingers crossed y'all.
First and foremost RIP Grandmaster Roc Raida. He was one of my DJ heroes and truly an inspiration for thousands. It's tragic when such talented people pass away at such a young age. If you're not familiar with his work and contributions to the DJ community click here
Friday night was cracking. Big thanks to all who came out for the fourth installment of Wants Vs. Needs and the after party. The people really make the party so if you came out and danced and got down then we definitely appreciate your support. We'll be putting up photos in a a day or two on the blog and flickr.
Today's Sunday afternoon soundtrack selection is the Dangermouse Remix of Zero 7's "Somersault" ft MF Doom.
If you know me, you know I'm all about that FUNK. I had the honor of checkin' out Dam-Funk at Santos' Party House in NY a few weeks ago, and I've never had such an amazing time on the dance floor. Homey takes it to the roots, playing his own music, others' ish, and playing keys and emceeing the jam the whole time. A deejay's deejay.
Around 1:00 is when it gets poppin. See him when you can.
So, the homey Eric Inkala is packing his shit and moving to NY. In celebration of this adventure, he is having an art show/goodbye party at First Amendment Gallery this Saturday night. Not only is Eric going to have new art on display, but so are almost 50 of his friends (peep the flyer for the full line up). I am sure this is going to be one of the best shows that we have had at the gallery, so make sure to write this one in on the calendar.
First Amendment Gallery/Burlesque Design 1101 Stinson Blvd NE Sat, Sept 19 7-10pm Music by Paper Tiger and The Millionth Word Chea
After a wild Friday & Saturday most people like to keep it low key and relax on a Sunday afternoon so I thought I'd start a new series here at WVN called "Sunday Afternoon Soundtracks" to add a dash of music to the day. It'll cover all types of genres of music from Jazz to Hip-Hip to Eighties to Electronica.
David Axelrod's "Holy Thursday" should start the series off on the right foot. Axelrod was a both a producer and arranger plus his impact on the music world is undeniable but you don't have to take my word for it. Check out this interview in Wax Poetics (click here)
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