Its taken me a little while to gather all the visuals from the video to the pics , but here it is , a recap of a most memorable weekend as a FAN and a performer @ the All Points West Festival in Jersey City on July 31st...

As the story goes , Jay-z got called in last minute to take the place of the Beastie Boys for the Festival. Thankfully I was in town, and LITERALLY down the block from the venue, so timing was perfect....

As a fan of music I had a blast at the festival - getting to see the ting tings , MGMT, Lykki Li and coldplay perform - ( whom we will be performing with in September!) ...

Ting Tings....

Lykki Li

AS WELL AS 2 groups that I would have never thought I would get to See in completion again - The Pharcyde, and Organized Konfusion ....

As A HIP HOP FAN, these groups were two very influential groups during my formative years in NYC as a fan of the culture.

In fact - peep this history - I saw Pharcyde perform - ALL 4 members for the 1st time back in July of 1993, and The LAST time I saw Organized Konfusion Perform was 1995. You don't believe me??? I have the flyers below to prove it...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djneilarmstrong/3810968827/in/set-72157622010102516/

I was a freshmen in college when I 1st saw the pharcyde - the full full pharcyde. And I remember the show so vividly. Supernatural came on and rocked with them - after winning the New Music Seminar Battle against Mad Skills.

And you would never believe who the opening act of the night was... A person who had just changed his name due to legal reasons - From Biggie Smalls - To the Notorious BIG .

They performed 1 song together , called Party and Bullshit - and there was a fella by the name of Tupac on stage wit them.

Biggie opened for Pharcyde - yes. WITH TUPAC. Let that marinate in your minds right now. And I was fortunate enough to be a person who got to see that 1st hand....

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Here they are again , 16 YEARS LATER - all 4 members - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuT76r3rWR0

Then of course, there was The Group ORGANIZED KONFUSION WITH OC ....

Me and my crew of folk which included the arsonists and other hip hop heads, we worshiped Organzied - for a lack of a better word. I would run into Prince Poetry on the subway every so often on the train, And back in the day I actually got OC to Sign A copy of WORD LIFE at Fatbeats when I used to go there and chillout after and in between classes at cooper union...

This particular performance was their 1st time on STAGE together in 10 YEARS, and I got to witness it front and center....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6f4NRbon_U

It's always a trip for me, when I get into these situations where things seem to come full circle.

You see, back then I was a super SUPER FAN. AND STILL TO THIS DAY - I am a Fan. No one can even trryyy to accuse me of changing... I'll still walk thru mud , dirt and rain to see my favorite Hip Hop Acts. I was that dude who got to the show early, bought all the records, new all the lyrics, and not once did I realize that one day... one day I'm gonna be like them..., getting on stage, rockin a crowd. Living and breathing Hip Hop to the fullest. I never thought I'd be in a situation, where I could call them My peers...

After the show I spoke to OC and Prince Po .... I told them who I was, that I had seen them perform years ago, and that I was still and always will be a fan.

And they in return... told me they knew who I was. That they were fans, and that they were proud That a true hip hop head was backin up Jay. and To keep doing my thing.

SO RARE a moment, when all the choices in your life get validated at that level. When the people that you look up too, tell you that you did good.... that you're doing good.

When I 1st saw these cats perform all those years Ago, I went home and probably listened to their records over and over again, just to Relive the moment.... This Time AROUND.... I didn't have time to rest - I had to create my own moment.

A HUGGGE shout out to ROBERT DelaCRUZ and Grace Florento for following me around and taking these dope pics. As you can imagine, the experience of backing up arguebly the GREATEST HiP Hop Act ever, in MY OWN BACKYARD of NYC/NJ ... its nothing short of amazing. Below is some video footage from the show, definitely one of the most memorable.

In One Report from Artisans News Service, they named the most "heartwarming moment of the night" - something I put together for jay. He actually gave me a homework assignment a couple of days before , and fortunately he liked how I put it together - and "IT" became the opening set for ALL Points West - a tribute to the beastie boys and Brooklyn...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZCU-XkmRqE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CR5vW9M4HI

Now since we were in my backyard of NJ/NYC, I decided to get some behind the scenes footage of what its like for The Roc Boys from rehearsal to hittin the stage - Peep it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsqlVJAn5Ww

All Points west proved to be much more then a show for me. It was a moment to reflect on all that has been done and the choices and paths that have led me to where I am. From being a fan, to DJing for the love to DJing for 50 bucks, to making mixtapes , to backing up Jay-z, and NOT changing who I am inside. Proof that I was who I was before I got here... 360 degrees back home...

Now if y'all will let me just for a second - I'm gonna kick back and enjoy the memory....

1. Tonite - Wed. July 22nd - Neil Armstrong Podcast Launch Party @ 105 Rivington NYC
2. http://www.neilarmstrongpodcast.com - The LOST 'TRUE CLOTHING' Mixtape is up for your listening pleasure
3. Adidas Fanatic 8 !!!! This saturday july 25 @ Chelsea Waterside Park from 12 noon til 9 PM
   

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   Yes Yes y'all, Neil Armstrong's New Podcast - http://www.neilarmstrongpodcast.com/...

   
   

   
   

   
   Brought to you by Mediaphase.com and my homey DJ WRISPECT up in T.Dot for hooking up all the technology!

   
   Make sure to subscribe with your itunes , and you will automatically be linked to NEW MIXTAPE SNIPPETS , and a bevy of exclusive audio from live recordings to lost remixes etc etc.

   With the Celebration at 105 rivington tonite - I've added an oldy but goodie that a lot of you may have missed....
   

   THE TRUE MIXTAPE
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   This cd was made in 2005, for the company True CLothing in the bay for their 10 year anniversary.

   
   The concept behind the mixtape was to celebrate the lives of those great artists that have passed away. I actually never sold this one so I think a lot of y'all fans have missed it, so now, here it is in its entirety.

   
   Listen, Enjoy, Share. AND if you are in NYC, COME OUT ON WEDNESDAY FOR OUR LAUNCH PARTY @ 105 RIVINGTON!

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   The Neil Armstrong Podcast LAUNCH PARTY @ 105 Rivington NYC.
   
   Wednesday, July 22nd - TONITE
   Join us as we celebrate the launch of DJ Neil Armstrong's Podcast
   @ 105 Rivington
   (Bet. Essex & Ludlow)
   Music By DJ SOUL & NEIL ARMSTRONG!
   Hosted by Sky Gellatly, Charles Warden, Louis W Colon III & Clarence Nathan
   Doors open @ 11pm!
   

   Come one come all, to celebrate another stepping stone on the way to bigger and better things....
   
   

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   And once again - Neil Armstrong will be holding it down on Saturday July 25th @ Adidas FANATIC 8...

   
   

   
   Last year I had to miss out on what has become one of my FAVORITE summer events, as I was out on tour in Europe backing up Jay-z all over the place.
   

   THIS YEAR I'm BAAACCCKKK!!! and I promise to all that are in NYC this weekend it will be a great time! Skip the beach, come out and have some free food, free drinks, FREE SOCCER, and FREE MUSIC via yours truly!!
   

   I promise ya, ya can't go wrong ;)

   
   adidas is proud to announce the 8th installment of FANATIC 8

   
   BBQ & REFRESHMENTS
   

   MUSIC provided by DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG (5th Platoon)

   FROM 12noon to 9 PM
   Chelsea Waterside Park
   West Side Highway @ 23rd Street
   New York, NY
   

   Once again, its a full week of musical Summer fun goodness! Make sure to come by the decks and say what up...

1. MTV IGGY Interviews DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG
2. Neil's Top 5 Non-Hip Hop Videos
3. TONITE June 24th / DJ SOUL @ 105 Rivington in NYC for Neil's Bday / Going away Celebration - doors open at 11 PM RSVP @ djneilarmstrong@gmail.com - Guestlist closes at 7 PM
4. ROC BOYS back in the building from July 2nd - July 14th - with Ciara

   
   

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   MTV IGGY Recently came out to my diggs out in JERSEY CITY to catch up on what I've been up too in this crazy life of mine. They asked me about of course, working with Mr. Carter, how I feel about celeb dj's, and the prominence of Asian DJ's in the scene.

   
   The video piece made it's way around Snicka Blog, VaultHarlem, Hip Hop Newz, NAHRIGHT.com AND THE SMOKING SECTION to name a few. Click the picture below to See the complete Multimedia meeting with MTV IGGY, including this nice piece about MY TOP 5 NON HIP HOP VIDEO PICKS....
   

   
   
   

   
   

   mtviggy.com | global
   
   

   
   

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   TONITES DA NITE NYC - BIRTHDAY / GOING AWAY CELEBRATION for yours truly...
   

   
   
   
   

   
   Yes its 2009 and we making sure when we party we make it official with street level backing as we now have FLight club, hypebeast, and pepsi natural attached to the festivities, as well as VIP GIFT BAGS provided by ADIDAS.
   

   
   Mostly though, I'm concerned about the vibe of the party, and for that to be proper, I need it to feel like its family up in there, so Please come thru, make attempt to get me drunk, which just won't happen ;), and help me make my 35th BDAY a memorable one...

   
   

   THIS IS A SMALLER VENUE, SO GET THERE EARLISH, and MAKE SURE TO RSVP @ djneilarmstrong@gmail.com with the subject - Neils Bday. - GUESTLIST CLOSES AT 7 PM TODAY.
   
   
   

   TONITE JUNE 24th
   Big Fun Wednesdays @ 105 Rivington
   Music By DJ SOUL & YOURS TRULY
   Hosted by Charles Warden, Angelo Baque & Clarence Nathan
   Doors open @ 11pm...
   

   RSVP @ djneilarmstrong@gmail.com with the subject - Neils Bday. GUESTLIST CLOSES AT 7 PM
   
   

   Located at - you guessed it - 105 RIVINGTION in NYC. Come out, join me for a drink at 11. All my folks that are my age - go get a babysitter, go call in late the next day, cause besides my bday - It's a going away party as well...

   
   GOING AWAY?? where are ya going Neil?......
   

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   ROC BOYS ARE BACK IN THE BUILDING - Back on tour backing up Jay-z and CIARA

   

   
   

   
   So I'm heading out JUST for a little bit again. THis one is a short trip, but wil take me away from home for a bit. We will be hitting about 6 shows all across the US.

   
   Peep this LINK at Livenation.com for Tickets and showdates.

   MY peoples who will be in Las Vegas for 4th of July weekend - make sure to join us as we celebrate independence day at the Pearl Concert Theatre at the PALMS....

   
   

   THE TOUR DATES:

   
   Thu, 07/02/09, 07:30 p.m. Dodge Theatre Phoenix, AZ | Jay-Z with Fabolous
   Fri, 07/03/09, 08:00 p.m. Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, NV | Jay-Z with Ciara
   Sat, 07/04/09 08:00 p.m. Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, NV | Jay-Z with Ciara
   Tue, 07/07/09 08:00 p.m. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, IL | Jay-Z with Ciara
   Fri, 07/10/09 08:00 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT | Jay-Z with Ciara
   Sun, 07/12/09 07:30 p.m. Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, GA | Jay-Z with Ciara
   

DJ Neil Armstrong is back out on tour with Mr. Jay to the Z. Peep the dates for the current US Tour...

In some weird cosmic way I have ended up in Scandinavia on my bday 2 years in a row. Last year we were in stockholm with Jay-z.

This time around I was out there to party rock at the JUICY BLOCK PARTY, alongside one of my personal DJ Heros DJ SCRATCH.

Yet again, another AMAZING OPPORTUNITY that I would have never ever thought would come to fruition.

I also did the site seeing thing with my DJ Homies MORSECODE and DJ EQUAL as we hit up the Edward Munch Museum, got to see the "Scream" painting upclose and personal which was lucky as it was stolen back in 2004 and had just this year been added to the collection again....

Peep out the pictorials below...

Club JUICY CREW & DJ SCRATCH , NEIL ARMSTRONG

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Hittin Up the EDWARD MUNCH MUSEUM w DJ Equal & DJ MORSECODE - equal doing his scream impression

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Representing alongside one of the greats - DJ SCRATCH - he been doin this since he was 15!!

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DJ SCRATCH blessed me with one of the dopest bday gifts a Hip Hop superfan like myself could ask for with a signed copy of EPMD's LP with SO WHAT YOU SAYIN ON it...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3651684532_97f500a7c5.jpg

AND of course - a big shout to all my Norwegian laddddieees who UNLIKE last year, showed me super love love. I was literally cornered at this point, couldn't move away if I wanted to... which of course I didn't.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3650885329_764f30be50.jpg

PEACE to PATSKI LOVE AND CHRIS STALLION for having us out there to make y'all dance.

THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 24th
Big Fun Wednesdays @ 105 Rivington
Music By DJ SOUL & YOURS TRULY
Hosted by Charles Warden, Angelo Baque & Clarence Nathan
Doors open @ 11pm...

Located at - you guessed it - 105 RIVINGTION in NYC. Come out, join me for a drink at 11. All my folks that are my age - go get a babysitter, go call in late the next day, cause besides my bday - It's a going away party as well...

GOING AWAY?? where are ya going Neil?......

So I'm heading out JUST for a little bit again. THis one is a short trip, but wil take me away from home for a bit. We will be hitting about 6 shows all across the US.

Peep this LINK at Livenation.com for Tickets and showdates.

MY peoples who will be in Las Vegas for 4th of July weekend - make sure to join us as we celebrate independence day at the Pearl Concert Theatre at the PALMS....

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DJ Neil Armstrong is getting more and more shine nowadays and, for those in the know, it’s well deserved. In this MTV.com interview, Neil discusses spinning at the Obama inauguration and how he linked up with Jay-Z and why so many DJ’s are Asian. You know, all those pressing questions we want to know the answers to.