12.30.11 @ Velvet Lounge with DJ Smudge
FRI 12.23.11 @ THE GET DOWN W/ DJ IMPULSE
Just got word that’ll I’ll be joining the homey DJ Impulse (Skratch Makaniks) at The Get Down in Baltimore next Friday, Dec 23. Hosted by Heidnseek Entertainment, free admission until 10pm.
The Get Down is located at 701 S. Bond St. Baltimore, MD 21231.
SAINTHOOD STATUS
CASTING STONES
Back in September of last year the ever-impeccable Peter Rosenberg introduced me to Homeboy Sandman, a rapper whose talent is only surpassed by his relentless grind. And now, Sand’s persistence is paying dividends, as the New York-bred artist has joined the roster of one of the most exalted and highly-regarded indies out there: Stones Throw records.
Termed a “genre unto itself” by L.A. Weekly, the L.A.-based Stones Throw has also been home to J. Dilla, Dam Funk, Madlib, and Mayer Hawthorne, to name but a few of the artists hand-picked by Peanut Butter Wolf to lead his charge into an alternate, funk-tinged dimension.
I can NOT wait to hear what this new chapter in Homeboy Sandman’s career brings us sonically. A round of applause is in order.
Homeboy Sandman will be performing tonight at Rosenberg’s Hip Hop Hanukkah (Action Bronson will be serving latkes!!), and on December 22 at Stones Throw’s 15 Year Anniversary party. Check out “New York Nights” below.
Homeboy Sandman - New York Nights by stonesthrow
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Back in ‘08 I had the opportunity to do two mini runs DJing in the Philippines, during which Sarah Meier and her husband Banjo Albano were absolutely two of the best hosts I could have ever hoped to have during my stay(s). From helping with bookings to snagging me some late night street-side taho, Banj and Sarah really made sure both trips were hands-down amazing and full of great times.
All of which makes me super-excited that Sarah and her Dollhouse partner Vicky Herrera will be releasing their new book Unscripted: Conversations in the Dollhouse this week, with a launch event being held at Fully Booked on December 15. Culled from interviews the pair conducted during the run of their “Dollhouse” radio show, Unscripted features candid and inspiring discussions with politicians, athletes, musicians and artists from all walks of life.
You can also keep up with the pair through the 2BU section of the Philippine Inquirer.
Had to throw in one more of DJWS + Chad because this one was too awesome.
TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON
Following this past week’s slot at Lincoln, I’ll be peddling my audible goods next Friday, December 16 for a private event at Hudson on M St in DC, right outside of Georgetown. And of course, I’ll be at Jin the following evening…
Soundtrack for today.
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