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Afrika Bambaataa

"TOOLS OF WAR (WHAT IS IT)? The tools are the human beings behind the words that are on the computer to keep you in the know of what is going down in the war zone of information on a highway of cyborg hu-man mental state of conscious/unconscious sleeping beings of a web to inter your net of a world of traps to awaken you with the tools of war of light and fun. Better known to you as freedom to say what you want in a written form of language - so called English - that can be transformed into hundreds of other languages by an email blast of the word from the master thinker leader of the Tools of War message that was sent. This is the TOOLS OF WAR internetweblectually speaking that is!"
-- Afrika Bambaataa

Jeff Chang

"Tools of War has been indispensable. They helped me launch 'Can't Stop Won't Stop' in a major way--they planned events, locked down dozens of reviews and interviews all around the world, and made sure thousands of people knew about my book even before it was out. They're serious, professional and they get results. If it wasn't for Tools of War, I wouldn't have had a fraction of the success I've had. I refer them to all my good friends, and don't talk about them at all with my worst enemies! ... With my second book, Total Chaos, Tools of War really set the pace for the promotion and marketing of the book. They began the campaign, yielded dozens more hits than I ever could have expected, and were thorough and professional in all their dealings with the press. They went above and beyond my publisher's and my own expectations. I consider Tools of War an essential, indispensable, and irreplaceable part of getting my books into the world. I trust them to make it happen, and they never ever fail."
-- Jeff Chang, author of "Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation"

Danny Hoch

"Tools Of War is the most comprehensive, professional, and truly grassroots source of information on Hip-Hop arts, education, activism and entertainment that I have experienced online or offline. I have total confidence in them on all levels: ear to the street, knowledge of public relations, thorough research, responsibility and accountability, and detail. And yeah yo, I took time to write this myself because Tools Of War takes time to let us know what we need to know that's happening."
-- Danny Hoch, Actor, Writer, Director and Founder of the Hip-Hop Theatre Festival

Tom Silverman

"Tools of War" is more than a PR company. It builds a grassroots movement!"
-- Tom Silverman, founder and CEO of Tommy Boy Records

Amde Hamilton

"Tools of War is one of the most professional publicists the Watts Prophets have used in our thirty-five years as artists. When I completed my new book of poetry, "Me Today You Tomorrow: Journey of a Street Poet". My good friend, Jeff Chang author of "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" referred me to Christie Z-Pabon. The contacts and reviews were timely and right on time. Her research and knowledge of the Hip Hop community made the project a hit!"
-- Amde Hamilton of The Watts Prophets, author "Me Today You Tomorrow: Journey of a Street Poet"

Joe Conzo

"Tools of War believed in me when nobody did! They have supported me from the beginning and have introduced me and my passion of photography to the world. Tools of War is the torchbearer for the culture of Hip Hop. Respect to Christie and Jorge for believing in me and for keeping the true essence of Hip Hop alive!"
-- Joe Conzo, The Man Who Took Hip Hop's Baby Pictures, Born in the Bronx!

Ernie Paniccioli

"In the world of Hip Hop, 'street cred' is the most sought after of all the elements. Tools of War has more than it's share. Both Christie (see her in the Hip Hop movie classic "Scratch" ) and her partner/husband Fabel are two essential pieces of Hip Hop background activity. They bring warmth, soul, knowledge of Hip Hop history and respect to everything they do.
-- Ernie Paniccioli author of "Who Shot Ya?: Three Decades of Hip Hop Photography"

Bill Adler

"You did a great job. I'd gladly hire you again myself. Meanwhile, I talk you up to my friends. Thank you. I'm glad to have met you. "
-- Bill Adler, author of "Tougher than Leather: The Rise of RUN-DMC"

Alan KET

"Tools of war is an integral part of my PR and media strategy. It helps me reach the core Hip Hop journalists from the US to England all the way to Australia. It's Hip Hop's best newsletter and a great bang for the buck."
-Alan Ket (From Here to Fame)

DJ Rob Swift

"Working with Christie Z has been very profitable for my career. Her extensive connections in the music business paired with the knowledge she has of the Hip Hop culture make for the perfect combination. Honestly, I haven't worked with any publicists with such a diverse range of qualities. What's more, Christie Z is punctual and very reliable. As a result of Christie's efforts in working War Games, I appeared on the cover of DJ TIMES and even I received an honorable mention in the Village Voice among other things. Christie Z takes pride in what she does and working with her has helped take my career to the next level!"
-- DJ Rob Swift, Ill Insanity

Rane

"Rane has had occasion to work with Christie Z-Pabon many times over the past years. Tools of War has been very helpful in connecting us with influential DJ's and increasing the visibility of our brand."
-- Dean Standing: Director of Sales, Rane Corporation

Felicia Pride

Christie, I can't tell you how instrumental your services have been in promoting my book. Almost all of the publicity that I've received for THE MESSAGE has come through you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. USA Today featured me and THE MESSAGE on Monday.
-- Felicia Pride, author of The Message

Billy Jam

"Tools of War and its influential overseer Christie Z-Pabon are both forces to be reckoned with in the world of serious hip-hop culture. Ask anyone in the music industry who has their pulse on what's happening within the genuine culture of hip-hop's four elements (not to be confused with the bling bling rap crap that passes as hip-hop) and inevitably Tools of War's name will come up."
- Billy Jam (Hip Hop Slam, WFMU, New York Press)

David Paul

"Tools of War has been around forever and there's a reason why. Christie Z handles her business. Need to get an email blast out to press, retailers, industry heads and hip-hop heads all in one shot? Tools of War is the company to turn to! Reliable and professional marketing & promotion by people who know what's up."
-- David Paul: Bomb Hip-Hop Records

Sugarcuts

"Tools of War is always the first PR company I think of when I want to get the word out on anything I'm doing to whose who in underground Hip-Hop, as well as a great database of consumers who actively support Hip-Hop in all its forms."
-- Sugarcuts, Tableturns, Flud Watches, Pro-X Crossfaders

Adam Mansbach

"Tools of War was instrumental to the success of my book. From drafting a press release to following through with media, Christie's attention to detail was top-notch and her contacts invaluable, both within the hip hop community and in the world of mainstream media. Tools of War was especially crucial in getting the word out internationally. I got major coverage from such UK publications as 'Straight No Chaser' and 'Undercover' magazine because of Christie. Props!"
-- Adam Mansbach, author of "Angry Black White Boy" and "The End of The Jews"

Kyra D. Gaunt

"Christie Z-Pabon and her Tools of War marketing skills produced immediate results for my book. In less than 24 hours I received responses from around the globe that led to my being on the air and in print for weeks following. I am known to a degree that my publisher did not achieve in three months. She provided remarkable service that allowed me to build my reach in the hip-hop community and beyond! Oh yeah, and those who responded held her in the highest regard. Peace and luv to my peeps at Tools of War!"
-- Kyra D. Gaunt (aka Professor G), author of "The Games Black Girls Play: Learning the Ropes from Double Dutch to Hip-Hop"

Marcy Garriott

"The size and scope of the mailing list is only the start of what makes Tools of War such an incredible grassroots communications tool... the most special part is how Christie worked with us to find the very best way to get our message across. Amazing energy & insight!"
-- Marcy Garriott, Director/Inside the Circle

DJ Kuttin Kandi

"Working with Tools of War is honorable, for you know that they are trusthwory, reliant, efficient and real. They are on-point with all that they do and look out for all of their clients. They are respectful with all that they work with, and they care not only about their business, but the true essence of Hip Hop culture. Tools of War is the key tool for survival in the business and a true warrior in passing on the Hip Hop knowledge."
- Kuttin Kandi, 5th Platoon, founder of R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop

Brad Blondheim

"Christie Z-Pabon and Tools of War were an invaluable asset in promoting my film "Scratch". I will always be grateful to Christie and Tools of War for her unconditional enthusiasm and dedication in making the "Scratch" film, dvd, and tour a success."
-- Brad Blondheim, Producer of Scratch

Testify Books

"Tools of War is a direct pipeline to those worshiping at the altar of hip hop. Christie's commitment to both her projects and her mission is inspiring."
-- Dana Albarella, Testify Books

Joe Schloss

"As a client of Tools of War PR, I have benefited greatly not only from their hard work, integrity, and impressive pool of contacts around the world, but also from the unparalleled level of trust that they have earned among the people that they do reach. Simply put, if it is being promoted by Tools of War, it will be taken seriously. My own experience demonstrates this: although my book was published by a small academic press, Tools of War was able to get it reviewed in major magazines in the United States (including Remix and The Source), Canada, Brazil, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as many underground and web publications that other publicists don't even know about. Tools of War has consistently been able to reach people that others cannot, and this is why I even recommend them to authors and artists that already have another publicist. I have gotten at least five times my money's worth from Tools of War, and I will definitely use them to promote my next book."
-- Joseph Schloss, Ph.D., Tufts University. Author of "Making Beats: The Art of Sample-Based Hip-Hop"

Sara Rosen

"If you want to be down, really down, Tools of War will take you there. No one else can provide comparable access to the true Hip Hop community with the integrity and innovation of Tools of War. While most publicists offer smoke and mirrors, Tools of War delivers results."
-- Sara Rosen, powerHouse Books

Todd Souvignier

"I worked closely with Christie Z-Pabon/Tools of War PR, over the course of many months, while writing my book "The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture" (Hal Leonard Corporation). Christie's help locating talent, securing interviews, researching, fact checking and eventually promoting the book were absolutely invaluable. Of course we got terrific coverage from her contacts in the music press, but her contributions went far beyond seeding reviews. I even paid her out of my own pocket for some of the work, which was worth every penny and more. I challenge you to find anyone else in this milieu with Christie's experience, respect, contacts, know-how and work ethic. Tools of War equals old school credibility, in every sense of the term. Good people, too.
-- Todd Souvignier, author of "The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture"

HusH Hip Hop Tours

"I appreciate everything Tools of War has done for Hush Tours from its inception, from media blasts to last minute b-boy bookings. They clearly keep the planet up to date with the true spirit of hip hop."
-- Debra Harris: Hush Tours http://www.hushtours.com

Victor Lee

"Christie's service and dedication to our projects has been outstanding. She has a great determination when setting project goals and her superb organizational skills allow her to achieve each objective quickly and efficiently. Thoroughness and attention to detail make her very skilled at her work. I'd highly recommend Christie for any projects that demand a significant amount of attention. Her people skills are terrific and I am confident in her abilities."
-- Victor Lee, General Manager of Tommy Boy Records

Gingko Press

"Tools of War did a fantastic job helping us promote our book called "Behind the Beat: Hip Hop Home Studios" by Raph. The results were instant and impressive.
-- David Lopes, Gingko Press

Music Video Distributors

"TOW has been incredible for us! Their reach deep into the Hip Hop community is unparalleled. We would certainly recommend them."
-- Clint Weiler: Director of Publicity, Music Video Distributors

TOOLS OF WAR E-Blasts and Publicity: Who Gets It?

Hip Hop & mainstream music & lifestyle publications, newspapers, other e-lists, newsletters, online publications, etc.

Hip Hop retailers across the United States which sell vinyl, videos, books, cds, dvds, gear, equipment and more.

Hip Hop consumers: the hardcore grassroots Hip Hop enthusiasts, legends and pioneers from every element, new jacks, activists, dancers, emcees, writers/aerosol artists (graf), beatboxers, promoters, record labels...basically the "who's who" and who's making moves in both Hip Hop culture as well as industry. Our list is one to which people write personally to be subscribed.

TOOLS OF WAR E-Blast & PR Campaign History

Books

8 books self published by Ernie Panniccioli (lulu.com)
A Time Before Crack - Jamel Shabazz (powerHouse)
Aerosol Kingdom - Ivor Miller (U. Press of Mississippi)
Angry Black White Boy - Adam Mansbach (Crown Publishing)
Art of Rebellion 2: The World of Urban Art Activism (Gingko)
Autograf: NYC's Graffiti Writers - Peter Sutherland (powerHouse)
Back in the Days - Jamel Shabazz (powerHouse)
Bang Bang - Theo Gangi
Beastie Boys Anthology (powerHouse)
Behind the Beat: Hip Hop Home Studios - Raph (Gingko Press)
Big Up - Ben Watts (Princeton Architectural Press)
Black Ink - Ata Bozaci (Gingko Press)
Born in the Bronx - Joe Conzo & Johan Kugelburg (Rizzoli)
Burning New York - James T. Murray & Karla L. Murray (Gingko Press)
Can't Stop Won't Stop - Jeff Chang (St. Martin's Press & Picador USA)
Capturing Sound: How Technology Changed Music by Mark Katz
Check the Technique - Brian Coleman
Classic Material: The Hip Hop Album Guide - Oliver Wang (ECW Press)
Conscious Women Rock the Page - Black Artemis, E-Fierce, JLove and Marcella
Cypher - Photographs by Charles Peterson (powerHouse)
Do Not Give Way to Evil: Photographs of the South Bronx, 1979-1987 - Lisa Kahane (powerHouse)
Fuzz One: A Bronx Childhood - Vincent Fedorchak (Testify)
Games Black Girls Play - Kyra Gaunt (NYU Press)
Graffiti L.A. - Steve Grody (Abrams)
Hip Hop & Rap: Complete Lyrics for 175 Songs (Hal Leonard)
Hip Hop Files 1979-1984 - Martha Cooper (powerHouse)
Making Beats: The Art of Sample Based Hip Hop - Joe Schloss (Wesleyan)
Me Today, You Tomorrow - Amde Hamilton of the Watts Prophets
Public Access - Ricky Powell (powerHouse)
Saber: Mad Society (Gingko Press)
Somebody Scream! Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power - Marcus Reeves
Steve Powers: Studio Gangster (Gingko Press)
Supply and Demand: The Art of Shepard Fairey (Gingko Press)
Tattooed Walls - Peter Rosenstein (U. Press of Mississippi)
That White Girl - JLove (Atria)
The End of the Jews - Adam Mansbach
The Message - Felicia Pride
The Nasty Terrible T-Kid 170 - Julius Cavero (From Here to Fame)
The World of DJs and The Turntable Culture - Todd Souvignier (Hal Leonard)
Third Coast - Roni Sarig (Da Capo)
Total Chaos - Jeff Chang (Basic Civitas)
Tougher Than Leather - Bill Adler (Consafos)
Turntable Timmy - Michael Perry (FreeWill Press)
Urban Illustration Berlin (Gingko Press)
Wild Style The Sampler - Charlie Ahearn (powerHouse books)
Where'd You Get Those - Bobbito (Testify)
Who Shot Ya? - Ernie Paniccioli (Amistad)
Yes Yes Y'all - Charlie Ahearn & Jim Fricke (Da Capo

Documentaries, Movies & DVDS

As the Tables Turn (The Rob Swift Story)
City of Men 3-Disc DVD - Brazilian TV Series (Palm Pictures)
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme - Kevin Fitzgerald (Palm Pictures)
Infamy - Doug Pray (Paladin Superco)
Inside the Circle: A B-Boy Chronicle - Marcy Garriott (Cinema Libre)
Jails, Hospitals, & Hip Hop featuring Danny Hoch
Planet B-Boy - Benson Lee
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation of Millions (Music Video Distributors)
Roc Raida presents The Gong DJ Battle - New York (Caroline Dist.)
Scratch - Doug Pray (Palm Pictures)
Scratch vs. Freestyle Box Set (Palm Pictures
Scratch: All the Way Live - Doug Pray (Immortal)
Style Wars - Tony Silver & Henry Chalfant (Music Video Distributors)
Wildstyle - Charlie Ahearn

Events & Promotions

2001 - present: Universal Zulu Nation Anniversary (NYC)
2003 - present: The Crotona Park Jams feat. Hip Hop Legends - TOOLS OF WAR (Bronx)
2003 - 2007: New York Hip Hop Theater Festival
2005 & 2006 Turntablist Sessions at Rufus King Park - TOOLS OF WAR (Queens)
2007 - present: Turntablist Sessions at Queensbridge Park - TOOLS OF WAR (Queens)
2007 Diggers Delight at St. Nicholas Park - TOOLS OF WAR (Harlem)
2007 Harlem Hop at Jackie Robinson and Marcus Garvey Parks - TOOLS OF WAR (Harlem)
2008 - ? Harlem Hop meets Digger's Delight Historic Harlem Parks - TOOLS OF WAR
2008 Salsa Hop at St. Nicholas Park, Harlem - TOOLS OF WAR
2008 DMC USA Regionals and Finals
2008 National Hip Hop Political Convention (Las Vegas: 2008)
5th Platoon X adidas B-Ball Equip Kicks Giveaway (2008)
adidas Lollapalooza B-Boy/B-Girl Breakdown Royale (Chicago: 2005) (Silver Worldwide & TOOLS OF WAR)
Actors Rap by J Kyle Manzay (NYC: 2008)
Allies All-Star Beatdown DJ Battles (USA: 2001 & 2002)
Arts and Islam Tour feat. Mohammed Ali of Aerosol Arabic (USA: 2007)
BBoys for Life (Birmingham England: 2007)
Beyond.FM Launch Party feat. DMC & Chuck D (Las Vegas: 2008)
Boricuas, The Global Underground & Spanglish Remixes The Apollo (Harlem: 2005)
Born in the Bronx Exhibit by Joe Conzo (London: 2004)
Chubby Checker Live at Webster Hall (NYC: 2004)
Cornell University Hip Hop Conference & Celebration (Ithaca NY: 2008)
DJs for Life (Birmingham England: 2006)
Empire State B-Boy/B-Girl Crew Battle Hammerstein Ballroom (NYC: 2001) (Silver Worldwide & TOOLS OF WAR)
Freestyle Session 8, 10 & 11 (California)
GrandWizzard Theodore's 27th Anniversary (2002) TOOLS OF WAR
Green Jobs Not Jails by Sustainable South Bronx (Bronx: 2008)
High Noon on the Boardwalk feat. Wyclef Jean (Atlantic City Casino Workers Strike)
Hip Hop Made in Marseille at Crotona Park for Agnes B (2003)
Hip Hop Meets Spoken Wordz III at the Bronx Museum (2008)
Hip Hop Mental Health Project presents LOW (2008)
HusH Hip Hop NYC Tours
Ill Insanity Ground Xero Tour & Album Release
Inside the Circle BBoy Documentary NYC Premiere (2008)
Just Listen DJ Battle presented by Behringer (Brooklyn: 2008)
King or Queen of the Beat Producer/DJ Battle by Jazzy Jay & TOOLS OF WAR (2002)
Kool DJ Red Alert Celebrates 25 Years on the Radio (2008)
Legends of Style exhibit curated by Joshua Ivory (NYC: 2008)
MAS Youth's Voices for Change Tour feat. Outlandish (2008)
Native Deen at Royal Albert Hall (Mountain of Light)
November is The Official Hip Hop History Month for NY by Afrika Bambaataa
National Conference for Media Reform - FreePress.net (Minneapolis: 2008)
Part One: Recent Works - Tuff City Gallery, Bronx (2007-2008)
Radical Math Conference (2007)
R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop TownHall Meeting (2005)
R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop's Protest of Hot 97 Union Square NYC (2005)
Rally, March & Concert for CT Hospital Workers feat Wyclef Jean (2005)
Rennie Harris' Illadelph Legends Festival (Philadelphia: 2002)
Rennie Harris' Legends of Hip Hop The New Victory Theater (NYC: 2004)
Rhyme Caravan by International Hip Hop Exchange (NYC: 2004)
Rhythms of The Sacred Legacy for M.I.B. Sisterhood at Aaron Davis Hall (NYC: 2007)
Roc Raida's Gong DJ Battle (2006 - present)
Screamin' Rachael: 2007 Chicago Music Awards Honoree
Scion's Free Up Your Mix Contest (USA: 2004 & 2005)
Table Manners: A 101 in DJ Etiquette (San Diego: 2007)
Tag Town (by Martha Cooper)) Book Launch Party (NYC: 2008)
The South Bronx Riverstage by Sustainable South Bronx (2004 & 2005)
Triggering Change: Hip Hop Conference (Amherst MA: 2008)
Vinyl Kombat National DJ Battle presented by Shure (2004)
Who's World is This album by DJ K-Salaam & Beatnick release party (2008

Records & CDs

Bangzilla - MixMaster Mike (Immortal)
Bomb Hip-Hop Compilation Vol. 2 (Bomb Hip-Hop)
Bronx Soundwalk (Soundwalk/Oversampling)
Callous Realism mix CD - DJ A+
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light - Afrika Bambaataa (Tommy Boy)
Dogfight - Regenerated Headpiece
Dusty Fingers: Rare Original Break Beats - The Mix CD - Danny Dan the Beatman
Ground Xero - Ill Insanity (Rob Swift, Total Eclipse & Precision)
Questoulous - DJ Quest
Tommy Boy presents Hip Hop Essentials: 1979 - 1991 Box Set
Hip Hop Roots compilation (Tommy Boy)
Limbo Rock Remixes by Chubby Checker (TEEC)
My Soundstation by Teeko (4oneFunk)
Never is Now - DJ Swamp (Lakeshore)
Return of the DJ Vol. V (Bomb Hip-Hop)
Tasleem by Tasleem Jamila Firdausee
Tasty Breaks Volumes 1 & 2by Omar Abdul
The Seximer - DJ I-Dee
The Strong City Catalog (Jazzy Jay/Traffic Dist)
The Trax Records: 20th Anniversary Collection (Trax House)
Trikont: Rare Compilations - Germany's Oldest Independent Label
War Games - Rob Swift

DJ Equipment

The Grandmaster Flash Empath Mixer (Rane)
Pro-X-Fade universal crossfader (Eclectic Breaks)
SA-5 Allies All-Star Beatdown Mixer (Stanton)
TTM-54 Mixer (Rane)
TTM-56 Mixer (Rane)
Whitelabel Needles (Shure)

Action Figures

The Biz Markie Doll (Extended Play)

Magazines

Big Daddy Magazine (U.K.)
Grand Slam Magazine (U.K)
Tablist Magazine (U.S.)

Artists, Designers and more!

Afrika Bambaataa
DJ A+
DJ I-Dee
DJ Quest
GrandWizzard Theodore
Ill Insanity
Jazzy Jay
Joann Berman of Boi Krazi
KEL 1st
MARE 139
Rob Swift
Roc Raida
Screamin' Rachael

Contact: Christie Z-Pabon at toolsofwar - at - gmail.com for more information!
myspace.com/ToolsofWar

For Bookings, please contact:
FabelRSC at gmail.com

Fabel is available to teach Popping and/or Locking dance master classes or workshops, host, DJ, film and/or participate in panel discussions.

Lecture Demonstrations presented
by Jorge FABEL Pabon

(complete w/ archival film footage)

Great Hip Hop Swindle

Hip Hop historian and practitioner, Jorge "Fabel" Pabon covers the rise, fall and resurrection of Hip Hop culture. The lecture includes key points such as: how social, political and economic dynamics played a role during the birth of Hip Hop culture, the revolutionary spirit of the culture, the effects the recording industry had on the culture and examples of how the culture is being preserved by grass roots organizations and so much more. Authentic Hip Hop artifacts from Fabel's archive are presented throughout the lecture. Includes a Q & A session. One to three hours in duration (depending on time and budget) supplemented by audio/video material. Read Fabel's article How Hip Hop Lost the Plot (The Independent - UK)

The History of Hip Hop Dance

Jorge "Fabel" Pabon, VP of The Rock Steady Crew, describes and defines the four major foundational dance forms associated with Hip Hop culture: Lockin', Poppin', Breakin' and Rockin' with focus on the distinct history, deeper roots and vocabulary of each dance form. This lecture also focuses on the early contributions from the West Coast dance scene. Fabel also demonstrates Poppin', Lockin' and Rockin'. One to two hours in duration (depending on time and budget) supplemented by audio/video material. Includes Q & A. Note: Some information from this lecture can be referenced in his essay "Physical Graffiti" featured in Total Chaos edited by Jeff Chang. The original: Physical Graffiti (commissioned by The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum)

Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip Hop

Although the documentary is a work in progress, Jorge "Fabel" Pabon has screened the one hour long rough cut at several events. "Apache Line" takes us on a journey through the trials, tribulations and triumphs of NYC street families that celebrated urban culture, through artistic expression, prior to the advent of what we know as "Hip Hop culture". This documentary is a testament to the power of flipping negative energy to positive, survival and preservation. Fabel offers additional information and further elaborates on the documentary during the Q & A session. He also presents Hip Hop artifacts that are relative to the topic. The complete presentation can be 2 to 3 hours. Learn more at myspace.com/apacheline. Note: Some information from this lecture can be referenced in Fabel's introduction to TERRIBLE T.KID 170's self titled book as well as an essay he wrote on style and fashion for Martha Cooper's "Hip Hop Files: Photographs 1979-1984".

Latinos in Hip Hop

A one hour lecture/demonstration that explores the presence and contributions made by Latinos in Hip Hop culture. The presentation includes rare footage and audio material that reflect the major impact made by Hip Hop's Latino legends and pioneers. Some material precedes the advent of Hip Hop and comprehensively connects the dots from earlier movements such as Mambo, Bomba, Plena, Salsa, Latin Boogaloo and Latin Soul to what eventually became known as Hip Hop. This lecture clearly reveals why Hip Hop culture was a natural succession to the urban Latino cultural experience. Jorge "Popmaster Fabel" Pabon consulted Raquel Z Rivera for her book, "New York Ricans From The Hip Hop Zone" as well as appeared in and consulted Henry Chalfant's documentary, "From Mambo To Hip Hop". He also coordinated several "Latinos In Hip Hop" conferences at various universities and has lectured alongside Professor Juan Flores, (From Bomba To Hip Hop) and Master Robert Farris Thompson (Flash Of The Spirit). Includes a Q & A session.

Muslims in Hip Hop

Details to be provided.

Jorge POPMASTER FABEL Pabon

Rock Steady Crew, Tools of War, Universal Zulu Nation, TC5

Senior Vice President of the Rock Steady Crew, Fabel is a renowned Hip Hop dancer, choreographer and historian. A respected activist and spokesman within Hip Hop culture, Fabel is an auspicious talent whose work includes film (Beat Street, From Mambo to Hip Hop and more), stage, aerosol art, DJ'ing and digital arts. He's an originator and inspiring voice within the genre having worked with luminaries such as the Magnificent Force and Electric Boogaloos amongst others.

Jorge "PopMaster Fabel" Pabon was born and raised in Spanish Harlem, NYC where, at an early age, he developed his dance and choreography career at Hip Hop jams and clubs throughout the city. A pioneer of Hip Hop theater, Fabel is co-founder of GhettOriginal Productions, Inc. With GhettOriginal, Fabel co-authored, co-directed, and co-choreographed the first two Hip Hop musicals ever, "So! What Happens Now?" and "Jam on the Groove" (first official Off-Broadway Hip Hop musical). He has also toured internationally as a featured performer with "Jam on the Groove," which was nominated for best choreography at the Drama Desk Awards in 1996. Along with fellow members of the Rhythm Technicians and The Rock Steady Crew, he won the 1991 Bessie Award for choreography. Fabel was the first American Hip Hop dancer to perform in Cuba, in 1986 & 1988, with the dance company, Ballet D'Angelo. Fabel also gained world renown as a featured dancer in the Hip Hop cult classic movie, "Beat Street." Along with senior members of Rock Steady Crew, Fabel was an honoree at VH1's 1st Hip Hop Honors. He was a principle dancer and one of the artistic directors in Rennie Harris's theatrical production, "Legends Of Hip Hop".

In 1999, Fabel served as a consultant, moderator, panelist, and writer for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's exhibit and conference: "The Hip Hop Nation: Roots, Rhyme and Rage." When this exhibit traveled to the Brooklyn Museum of Art in September, 2000, Fabel was invited to lecture, exhibit a vintage outfit and serve on the exhibit's Honorary Committee. Vintage Hip Hop outfits, owned by Fabel were on display at the Museum of the City of New York and Experience Music Project in Seattle, WA. Visitors to EMP were guided through the Hip Hop clothing exhibit by Fabel's voice detailing every aspect of the outfits displayed.

He is the first Hip Hop dance instructor to be employed at NYU's Experimental Theater Wing and has taught a Hip Hop Dance workshop at the New School in NYC. As an adjunct professor, he also teaches movement at CAP 21, part of NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. Fabel gives lectures, demonstrations, master classes, and participates in outreach programs and conferences internationally. In 2001, he addressed delegates at the United Nation's "Hip Hop Conference for Peace." Fabel has taught Popping, Locking and Uprocking in various schools for the Sports and Arts in School's Foundation. He has also been commissioned to teach dance workshops at such NYC institutions as Henry Street Settlement, The Dalton School and Central Park East One, among the many.

He is currently working on three documentaries: "Apache Line: From Gangs To Hip Hop", "Fabel's History of Hip Hop Fashion Vol. 1" and "Puerto Ricans in Hip Hop." Fabel is a historian of and activist within Hip Hop culture. His other forms of expression include "graffiti" art, DJ'ing, rhyming and digital arts. Fabel is a co-founder of Tools Of War, a grass roots Hip Hop company covering publicity, events coordination and promotions, bookings, and consultation.

Fabel's essays are featured in: Joe Conzo's "Born in the Bronx", Martha Cooper's "Hip Hop Files", "The Nasty Terrible T-KID 170" as well as "Total Chaos" edited by Jeff Chang. He offers lectures, demonstrations, master classes, and participates in outreach programs and conferences internationally. He is a historian of and activist within Hip Hop culture. As a witness to the growth of Hip Hop culture since 1976, Fabel believes that true Hip Hop culture is a blessing from the Creator given to uplift and unify youth globally..

Contact: FabelRSC at gmail.com

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Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop Newsletter
July 3 - 12,  2009

PEACE from Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop !  Please subscribe so you can get it as soon as we send it out! Sign up on our front page or by writing to toolsofwar  @ gmail.com. No spam please.  ENJOY the events you probably didn’t know were happening!  That’s why we do it!

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Friday: July 3, 2009

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP DJ BATTLE: SAN FRANCISCO CA
10pm-2am. 21+. 4 Rounds. LOCAL 1200: DJ Fuze, Sake 1 & Namane VS. PIRATE DJS: Mind Motion, DJ Ivan and Dark Money VS TRIPLE THREAT: DJ Apollo & Shortkut VS ORIGINAL DJS: Supreme & Pos Red Mighty 119 Utah St., San Francisco, CA 94103. creamofbeat.com. Source: DJ Ren: true-skool.org

SAN DIEGO ZULU 3 YEAR ANNIV. CA
9pm - 2am. 21+. $7. Special Guests: Zulu Nation DJs Sha One, Planet, Mane One, Grimm Rock, Son of Jarel & Nick Nayme! The Kava Lounge 2812 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101. Universal Zulu Nation: San Diego Chapter myspace.com/SANDIEGOZULU

DJS Q-TIP & RICH MEDINA: NYC
$15. 21+. Every Friday. Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St. (betw. Walker & White St) Manhattan NYC. santospartyhouse.com. Early arrival is a must! Source: deadlymelody.com.

KOOL DJ RED ALERT NYC
12am-2am. Shadow Club 229 W.28th St NYC go to the club or listen to him rock live at 98.7 Kiss FM! Source: Kool DJ Red Alert

Saturday: July 4, 2009

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & THE SOULSONIC FORCE, KANYE, Q-TIP: LONDON
Wireless Festival at Hyde Park London England feat. Afrika Bambaataa and The Soulsonic Force, Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal, Basement Jaxx, Kelly Rowland, Q-Tip, The Streets, Lady Sovereign, Young Jeezy, St Etienne,  Paul Oakenfold,  Fischerspooner and many many more. Source: The Legendary Kool Lady Blue

DJ JAZZY JOYCE: NYC
Promenade 215 West 28th St. btw 7th & 8th Ave. Dress code. AllTheParties.com. Source: Jazzy Joyce.

OPENING - JONONE: PARIS
Opening : July the 4th (18h à 21h) JonOne, acrylique sur toile, 180×120cm, 2008 Galerie Magda Danysz 78, rue Amelot Paris 11 - France whatyouwrite.com

NEW MUSLIM COOL SCREENING: DC
7pm-9pm. 46th Annual ISNA Convention.Washington DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. Q&A panel with producers, advisers & characters. isna.net. Source Kauthar.

M-TEAM, AMIR SULAIMAN, KOMINAS: DC
10:30pm. St. Stephens Church, 1525 Newton St. NW at 16th Washington, DC 20010. Purchase tickets at the NEW MUSLIM COOL/MUXLIM booth, # 210 in the ISNA Convention Bazaar, D.C. Convention Center.  newmuslimcool.com. Source Kauthar.

THAT 80s SHOW: SAN FRANCISCO CA
9pm - 2am. $5. 21+. Madrone Lounge 500 Divisadero St @ Fell San Francisco, CA 94117. Source: David Paul: BombHipHop.com.

DJ DP ONE: NYC
Sunset Nights @ Talay 701 West 135th St. & 12th Ave NYC. 11pm-4am. $20. 21+. Music by DJ's Choko & DP One (Turntable Anihilists) spinning the best in Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue, Batchata, House & Classics. Source: DJ DP One.

ROB SWIFT, DJ TEEKO, DJ PLATURN: SF
10-2am. 21+. Ant One, Shed One, Mr. E. @ Poleng 1751 Fulton San Francisco CA. Source: DJ Ren. true-skool.org

MAHINA MOVEMENT, REBEL DIAZ: BK
6pm. Benefit Concert for the Brecht Forum & Left Turn Magazine also feat. Earthdriver, Young Lady, Koba, Rude Mechanical Orchestra and Mustglow Fuego. Surreal Estate 15 Thames St., Brooklyn, NY. L to Morgan Ave. Source: Mahina Movement.

Sunday: July 5, 2009

FREEDOM STRUT: BROOKLYN
1-4pm. FREE! On July 4, 1827 slavery ended in New York, and it was celebrated the following day. For many years after, July 5th was a day for parades and fancy dinners to commemorate New York emancipation. Lefferts Historic House Flatbush Ave at Empire Blvd) Brooklyn 718.789.2822. nycgovparks.org

LES NUBIANS @ SUMMERSTAGE NYC
3-7pm. FREE! All Ages!  Also: Oumou Sangare and Asa.  An outstanding day of music featuring three pioneering African and "Afropean" chanteuses. Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield. Enter at E. 69th St. & 5th Ave. 6 to 68th. Info: summerstage.org

SAN DIEGO ZULU 3 YEAR ANNIV. CA
11am-8pm. All Ages. FREE! 5 on 5 B-Boy Battle, Popping Battles, Performances, Apache Line with music from Sounds Of Dynasty,  Ahki of The Year Award. Embarcadero Marina Park 220 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101. Universal Zulu Nation: San Diego Chapter: myspace.com/SANDIEGOZULU

END OF THE WEAK: NYC
8pm. Legendary Open-Mic & Hip Hop Show. Special guests each week. Pyramid 101 Ave. A bet. 6th & 7th St. Manhattan. EndoftheWeak.com.

Monday: July 6, 2009

APT NYC
11pm-4am. $10. 21+. Weekly residencies with Prince Paul, Premier & Eclipse, Bobbito or Spinna. APT 419 W. 13th St. betw. 9th & Washington. Manhattan NYC  A, C, E to 14th.  aptwebsite.com.

MLK JR CONCERT SERIES: BROOKLYN
brooklynconcerts.com/mlk.html

SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS: BKLYN
brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION LINE UP: NYC
cityparksfoundation.org. Source: Erika Elliott

CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE LINEUP
summerstage.org. Source: Erika Elliott

Tuesday: July  7, 2009

TONY TOUCH @ SUTRA: NYC
Toca Tuesdays! Hip Hop & Reggae!  Sutra 16 First Ave. between 1st & 2nd St. NYC 10009. Trains:  F/V to 2nd Ave. myspace.com/sutralounge

THE  LOST & FOUND: BROOKLYN
10pm-3am. Soul 45's, Funk & Latin. DJ Young Chris, Jared, Boogieman + The Honeydripper. Savalas 285 Bedford Ave Brooklyn. myspace.com/foundthelost. Source: Miss Shing-A-Ling.

Wednesday: July 8, 2009

BEST KEPT SECRET: SF
10pm-2am. Free w/ RSVP: going.com/bestsecret. True Skool presents Best Kept Secret  w/ Resident DJ Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist. Icon Ultra Lounge 1192 Folsom St. @ 8th St. SF $5. 21+. trueskool.com

SOULSONIC FORCE: BRONX
7-8:30pm. Free! All Ages! Crotona Park Bronx NYC 10457. Not sure where the stage will be set up. On Claremont? On Charlotte St. & Crotona Park East?
2 or 5 to 174th St. cityparksfoundation.org

CHUBBY CHECKER: NYC
6:30-10pm. Performance 8:30 King of the Twist  at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park on 62nd St betw. Columbus and Amsterdam NYC. lincolncenter.org

SCREENING: PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: THE MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION: NYC
7:30-10pm. FREE! Morningside Park 113th St. & Morningside Dr. Manhattan 10025. Rain Venue: Church of the Master 86 Morningside Ave (btw 121st &122nd) historicharlemparks.org Source: mayslesinstitute.org

Thursday: July 9, 2009

Thursday: July 9, 2009

BIZ MARKIE, FABEL, GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE & DJ SUPREME @ BRONX
5-9pm. Free! All Ages! Host: GM Caz.  Crotona Park at Charlotte St & Crotona Park East, Bronx NYC 10457. More info: 2 or 5 to 174th St. myspace.com/toolsofwar

DMC UK FINAL 2009, LONDON, UK
7-12am. Inja, Skinnyman. Billy Biznizz, Jehst, Switch, Shiftee. Competitors: Johnny 1 Move, Furious P, Jeppa, X-Rated, Disect, Rasp, Asian Hawk and Special Guest battling it out for the UK title and to represent the UK at the 2009 DMC World Finals. 02 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, N1 0PS, London dmcdjchamps.com  from Sally Mclintock

THURSDAY THROWDOWN: BERKELEY
10pm-2am. Presented by True Skool. FREE!  Rotating Special Guests: Platurn, D-Sharp, Jah Yzer, Pam the Funkstress, Fuze, J-Boogie, Mike Nice, Mpenzi, Kevvy Kev, TD Camp, Enki, Henroc. Resident DJs: Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, Franky Fresh, Vick tha Villin @ Shattuck Down Low  2484 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
21+ w/ ID. Source: DJ Ren Info: trueskool.com

MC LYTE:  BROOKLYN
7-8:30pm. Free! All ages. Von King Park in Boerum Hill: Tompkins Ave. betw. Lafayette & Green. Brooklyn NYC. G  to Bedford and Nostrand? cityparksfoundation.org.

SCREENING: WILDSTYLE & BONGO BARBERSHOP: PARIS
8:30pm. Wildstyle + Bongo Barbershop feat. GrandMaster Caz and Balozi Dola with presentation and slide show by Charlie Ahearn  at Fondation Cartier.  Part of an exhibition on graffiti Ne Dns La Rue opening July 5 fondation.cartier.com 261 Bd Raspail  Metro 4, Raspial station  6.5- 4.5 euros. Source: Charlie Ahearn

SCREENING: GIRL GROUPS: THE STORY OF A SOUND NYC
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound Age. 7:30-10pm. FREE! Morningside Park 113th St. & Morningside Dr. Manhattan 10025. Rain Venue: Church of the Master 86 Morningside Ave (btw 121st &122nd) historicharlemparks.org Source: mayslesinstitute.org

Friday: July 10, 2009

DMC DJ BATTLE: NEW ORLEANS LA
9pm - ? 18+. Showcases by DJ Teeko and DJ I-Dee. Judges: DJs Shortkut, Teeko, I-Dee and DJ Spin. House DJ: Tony Skratchere. Host: Truth Universal.  $10 tickets at Howlin Wolf 907 S Peters St New Orleans LA 70130. howlin-wolf.com. More event info at myspace.com/dmcneworleans + neworleansdmc.com myspace.com/dmcusa dmcdjchamps.com facebook.

DJS Q-TIP & RICH MEDINA: NYC
$15. 21+. Santos  96 Lafayette St. (betw. Walker & White St) Manhattan NYC. Early arrival is a must! santospartyhouse.com. Source: deadlymelody.com

FRANKIE BEVERLY & MAZE: NYC
8pm. Special Guests Hal Linton and Ted Wizard Mills:
$50 - $90. Beacon Theatre 2124 Broadway @ W. 74th St, NYC 10023. 1, 2, 3 to to 72nd.  thegarden.com

QUEEN LATIFAH: CENTRAL PARK NYC
Good Morning America Summer Concert Series:
6am suggested arrival. 8:30am-9 AM show. FREE! All Ages!  Central Park at Rumsey Playfield. Enter at E. 69th St. & 5th Ave. 6 to 68th or 77th. nycgovparks.org

KOOL DJ RED ALERT NYC
12am-2am. Shadow Club 229 W.28th St NYC go to the club or listen to him rock live at 98.7 Kiss FM! Source: Kool DJ Red Alert

Saturday: July 11, 2009

DJ JAZZY JOYCE: NYC
Promenade 215 West 28th St. btw 7th & 8th Ave. Dress code. AllTheParties.com. Source: Jazzy Joyce.

BREAK FESTIVAL: PONOMA CA
Crew vs Crew (must have a popper) for $2000. 2 vs 2 Locking Battle for $500. 2 vs 2 House Battle for $500.  Judges: Lil Ceasar, Lil John, Jeckel, Lockadelick and more. DJs Abel, Frankie Flave and Mark Luv. Performance by Groovaholix. Exhibition: Peppa/Val Pal vs Bean/Naj. Glass House 200 W 2nd St. Ponoma CA 91766. breakfestival.com. Sourcefreestylesession.com

CALLE 13 & BEBE: CENTRAL PARK NYC
3-7pm. Free! All Ages. Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield. Enter at E. 69th St. & 5th Ave. 6 to 68th or 77th. Source: Erika Elliott summerstage.org

Sunday: July 12, 2009

DJ LANCE ROCK & BROBEE: NYC
3-7pm. FREE! All Ages!  DJ Lance Rock & Brobee (of Yo Gabba Gabba!) + The Fresh Beat Band, Billy B. Storytime with Iza Trapani  "Sleeping Beauty" Puppet Show +  Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield. Enter at E. 69th St. & 5th Ave. 6 to 68th or 77th. Info: summerstage.org

END OF THE WEAK: NYC
8pm. Legendary Open-Mic & Hip Hop Show. Special guests each week. Pyramid 101 Ave. A bet. 6th & 7th St. Manhattan. EndoftheWeak.com.

FANIA LIVE!  TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN ERA OF SALSA:  NYC
7pm-12am. DJs Bobbito Garcia, Sake One, DJ Laylo. Live Music by: Ilu Aye. Host: Flaco Navaja. 21+. Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St. NYC. $10 adv. $15 day of. going.com/fanianyc Source:  DJ Laylo

LOS SONEROS de ORIENTE: NYC
2-4pm. FREE! All Ages. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th St. betw Fifth & Lenox Ave., inside the Central Park. More info: centralparknyc.org

Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming

POPMASTER FABEL IN BROTHER ALI'S NEW VIDEO: GOOD LORD!
mtvu.com/music/video-premiere/brother-ali_good-lord/

Thursday, JULY 9: FABEL, BIZ MARKIE, DJ SUPREME, GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE & MORE @  CROTONA PARK: BRONX
5-9pm. FREE! All Ages. Fabel DJing w/ GrandWizzard Theodore, Biz Markie, DJ Supreme. Held in assoc. with NYC Council Member Joel Rivera & The Friends of Crotona Park. Crotona Park Amphitheater at Charlotte St & Crotona Park East, Bronx NY 10457. 2 or 5 to 174th St. BX 11, 15, 17 or 55. partnershipforparks.org/brochures/crotona.swf.

JULY 14 - AUG 7: TEACHING @ Summer High School - NYU ETW 2009
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 to 11:30am. July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 + Aug. 4, 6 & 7. nyu.edu/summer/highschool/precollege

AUGUST 1 & 2: BOSTON MA
Old Pro's Workshops at Boston City Lights 1154 Washington Ave. Boston MA 02118. $20 per class. Register with floatski@hotmail.com.


Trailer for APACHE LINE: From Gangs to Hip Hop by Fabel
youtube.com/watch?v=mdmQludvzBQ

The Last BBoys in New York by Fabel
youtube.com/watch?v=ftj0l3MMEOs

Tribute to Frosty Freeze by Fabel
youtube.com/watch?v=c0hhDLyppEI

Fabel is available to teach Popping and/or Locking dance master classes or workshops, host, DJ, appear on panel discussions. He can also present several lecture demonstrations (complete w/ archival film footage) 1. Great Hip Hop Swindle. 2. Foundational Dance Forms Associated with Hip Hop Culture. 3. Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip Hop.

For Bookings, please contact: FabelRSC at gmail.com
myspace.com/PopMasterFabel
youtube.com/user/POPMASTERFABEL

DMC American Battleground Updates

Fri. JULY 10: DMC NEW ORLEANS
9pm - ? Showcases by Teeko and DJ I-Dee. Judges: I-Dee, Teeko, DJ Spin and Shortkut.  Host: Truth Universal.
Howlin Wolf 907 S Peters St New Orleans LA 70130. Tickets $10 at http://www.howlin-wolf.com.
Please visit: www.neworleansdmc.com & www.myspace.com/dmcneworleans.
Brought to you by Soundclash and Grassroots.
Visit Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=79204387894


Sat. AUGUST 1: 2009 DMC USA FINALS – New York City
4pm - 11pm. Host: Kool DJ Red Alert. House DJ: Lord Finesse (DITC). Showcases by DJ Precision & more.  Champions from each DMC Regional come to NYC to battle showcase style for 6 minutes each.  All Ages. 21+ to drink.  $15 advance. $20 day of.  Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St. New York City.  http://www.santospartyhouse.com. Trains: A C E N Q R W J M Z or 6 to Canal.  More to be announced.


2009 DMC USA TEAM COMPETITION RESULTS 

CHAMPIONS: BATTLESTAR: DJ Turbulence and DJ Phonics - 2005 DMC USA Team Champions
http://www.myspace.com/battlestartracks http://www.myspace.com/DJTurbulence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnx7qatkSZc

2nd: THE ANGRY EXS: DJ Etronik and DJ Lodus - 2008 DMC USA Team Champions http://www.myspace.com/theangryexs

3rd: THE DEUCE: DJ Celskiii and DJ Deeandroid http://www.myspace.com/celskiiianddeeandroid
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2945277&id=558632805#/video/video.php?v=100552168814&ref=mf


2009 DMC BATTLE FOR US SUPREMACY

CHAMP: DJ SUPREME:  http://www.myspace.com/djgrandmastersupreme
2nd: DJ SPS: 2008 DMC Battle for US Supremacy Champ: http://www.myspace.com/djsps


2009 DMC FAIRFAX VA RESULTS  

CHAMP: DJ AS-ONE (Rockville MD)
2nd: DJ Tyhandswell (Cockeysville MD)
3rd: DJ Webb (Seminole FL)


2009 DMC SAN ANTONIO TX RESULTS:

CHAMP: DJ OHM (Five Oh Fresh) Albuquerque NM http://www.myspace.com/fiveohfresh
2nd: DJ Q-Base - San Antonio TX http://www.myspace.com/djqbase
3rd: The Don Santos - Houston TX http://myspace.com/thedonsantos


2009 DMC EAST COASTS RESULTS

CHAMP: DJ SHIFTEE (Lo Livez) NYC:  http://myspace.com/djshiftee
2nd: Fascinate - Tilton NH
3rd: DJ Supreme:  http://www.myspace.com/djgrandmastersupreme


2009 DMC WEST COASTS RESULTS

CHAMP: SHMEEZE (Drunks Crew) Fountain Valley CA http://www.myspace.com/djshmeeze
2nd: Mista B (4OneFunk, Skratch Pad) San Francisco CA www.myspace.com/4onefunkksun
3rd. DJ Lodus (The Angry Exs) Norwalk CA www.myspace.com/lodusounds
4th. DJ Etronik (The Angry Exs) Pico Rivera CA www.djetronik.com



Visit myspace.com/dmcusa for more info & how to register!
For dates in other countries check: www.dmcdjchamps.com.

The 2008 DMC USA Finals DVD (feat. everyone from 7 yr old A-Kidd to inventors of the most major techniques in battle DJing: Steve Dee & GrandWizzard Theodore) and the 2008 DMC Battle for World Supremacy & Teams DVD (feat. .DJ SPS, DJ Shub, the infamous DJ Shiftee vs. DJ Nelson battle and more!) Check myspace.com/dmcusa for the paypal link to buy 1, 2 or all 3 2008 DMC DJ Battle dvds.












JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009 Crotona Park Jams: Bronx
Held in assoc. with Council Member Joel Rivera and The Friends of Crotona Park. feat. DJs:  Biz Markie, Lord Finesse, GrandMaster Caz, Cash Money, Jazzy Joyce, Scratch, Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, Kool DJ Red Alert, PopMaster Fabel, GrandWizzard Theodore, Roc Raida, Rockin' Rob, DJ Supreme  +. 5-9pm. FREE! All Ages. Host: GrandMaster Caz. Enter at Charlotte St & Crotona Park East, Bronx NYC 10457. 2 or 5 to 174th St. itsmypark.org/brochures/crotona.swf

AUG 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2009: Digger's Delight: Harlem
feat. DJs:  Miss Shing-a-ling, Rockin' Rob, Chuck City, Lean Rock, Chairman Mao, JBX, Jazzy Jay, Danny Dan the Beat Mann, Forrest Getemgump, Lord Finesse,  and more tba. 4-8pm. FREE! All Ages. St. Nicholas Park Plaza @ 135th & St. Nicholas Ave, Harlem NYC 10027. B or C to W. 135th. Held in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park: stnicholaspark.org. myspace.com/toolsofwar

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Weekly Radio & TV Shows

(this will not be a general listing for everyone who has a show, just people we are close to - thanks for understanding)

PUT THE NEEDLE ON THE RECORD w/ DJ BILLY JAM - EVERY FRIDAY
Fridays 3-6pm with Hip Hop Slam's Billy Jam. 91.1 FM NYC. wfmu.org/playlists/shows/29939

DJ DISCO WIZ - EVERY FRIDAY
Hip Hop Chronicles: 10pm-12am urbanlatinoradio.com

KOOL DJ RED ALERT FRIDAY
12am-2am. Live from the Shadow Club 229 W.28th St NYC on 98.7 Kiss FM! 987kissfm.com. DJ Red Alert

JAMES TOP: GRAFFITI NYC TV: EVERY SATURDAY
Every late Saturday/early Sunday morning at 1:30 am on Channel 67 on the MNN network. graffitinyctv.com.

OLD SCHOOL RADIO HOUR - EVERY SATURDAY
Host: TG the Analog Master of Disaster. All of that and more oldschoolradiohour.com.

KOOL DJ RED ALERT: SATURDAY
NEW! 12am-2am. NYC on 98.7 Kiss FM! 987kissfm.com

NOCTURNAL ELEMENTS RADIO: EVERY SUNDAY
 3-4pm Dust One and Ray aka Tech1 presents a tribute to Hip Hop elements w/ emphasis on the Scratch DJ. nocturnal-elements.blogspot.com

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA: WHCR EVERY TUESDAY
8pm-12am EST Tru-Skool Radio Show every Tuesday on WHCR 90.3fm or whcr.org. Source: Dr. Shaka Zulu

HALFTIME SHOW: 89.1 FM EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wednesday nights from 10:30pm-1am (EST) on 89.1 FM WNYU or online at wnyu.org. Source: DJ Eclipse. (also itunes>radio>eclectic>wnyu).

VIDEO MUSIC BOX:  24/7
with Uncle Ralph McDaniels! Live Video Mixes & Show's onfumes.com/vmb.aspx?channelId=9

All 2008 DMC DJ Battle DVDs are Finally Available!

Special offers for USA & PR when you order via paypal at myspace.com/dmcusa .
Anyone world wide can order through www.dmcworld.com/shop/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=75



Featuring: DJ Slyce (NJ), Mista-B (SF), Emm Are (CT), DJ A-Kidd (WA), DJ Solo (NJ), DJ Esquire (NYC), DJ J.P. Gunnz (WA) plus showcases by GrandMaster Roc Raida, (X-ecutioners), DJ Spictakular (Allies), DJ Steve Dee (inventor of beat juggling), GrandWizzard Theodore (inventor of the scratch),  Boogie Blind (X-ecutioners) and more special guests! Host DJ FatFingaz aka Mr. Shutt’em Down.  Filmed live on Aug. 30, 2008 at The Knitting Factory NYC!



Featuring Teams: The Angry Exs (Lodus & Etronik from the USA),  Supa (Portugal), Intellivision (Italy), Goldfinger Crew (Spain), Bionic Stylus Crew (UK), Interplay (Germany), TraumaTeam (France) and Kireek (Defending World Team Champions from Japan)

Battling Head to Head for World Supremacy: DJ Shiftee (defending World Supremacy Champion from the USA), DJ SPS (USA), DJ Nelson (France), DJ Switch (UK), DJ Shub (Canada), DJ Impact (New Zealand), DJ Inquisitive (Singapore),  DJ Btwo (Australia), DJ Rize 1200 (Venezuela), DJ Technical (Sweden), Dr. Fad-R (Switzerland), DJ RM (Brazil), DJ 33 (Belarus), DJ Bunta (Japan), DJ Clear (Germany), DJ Craim (Italy), DJ Datflex (Spain),  DJ Irie (Benelux), DJ Jimmix (Mexico), DJ Mikey (Hong Kong), DJ Needlesplit (Denmark), DJ Pipe (Israel) and DJ Ride (Portugal).




Featuring 2008 National DMC DJ Champions: DJ Fly (France), DJ Slyce (USA), DJ CO:MA (Japan), DJ Skully (UK), DJ Shub (Canada), DJ Impact (New Zealand), DJ Inquisitive (Singapore), DJ ALX (Sweden), DJ Rob Bankz (Germany), DJ Soak (Spain), DJ Perplex (Australia), DJ Brickfinga (Austria), DJ RM (Brazil), DJ Damented (Benelux), DJ Niky I (Bulgaria), DJ Cavia (China), DJ Mikey (Hong Kong), DJ Mesh (Israel), DJ Jimmix (Mexico),  DJ Final (Norway), DJ Craim (Italy), DJ Skin Khadafi (Philippines), (Switzerland), DJ 4Tex, DJ 33 (Belarus), DJ RIZE1200 (Venezuela), DJ Nel-Assassin (Portugal), DJ Direct (Denmark), DJ Layzr (Malaysia) and more!

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Co-founded by Jorge "Pop Master Fabel" Pabon and Christie Z-Pabon, Tools of War was named with the idea that there are many "tools" one can use in competing/battling within Hip Hop culture: turntables, microphones, paint, one’s body, and especially one’s voice (and so on)! Although the name might appear aggressive, the intent behind it’s use is actually to inform and educate people regarding not only Hip Hop but many other social and political issues. As we grow, we are finding that it has also become a forum for voicing opinions and sharing ideas which might help in unifying and uplifting people all over the world. Please visit us at myspace.com/Toolsofwar

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Peace everyone and thanks for all who supported the 2009 DMC West Coast Regional and USA Team Battles on Sat. June 27 @ Sabor Lounge in Los Angeles!

I want to thank all the die hard battle djs who travel to the battles to compete. The hype that DJs are flying in from all parts of the US is so exciting and says so much about what the DMC battles mean to them! You also give me hope for the future of DMC USA battles – without you competing, there wouldn’t be a battle!

It was great to be in LA again and see old friends like DJ Swamp, Spryte, D-Styles, Gio, P-Trix, Greg Needlz (who is now with Guitar Center) and his lovely wife Malena, Janice, Sweepy (RSC), Armani, Destin, DJ Raichous, plus meet some new friends too like Charles from Vestax/Stokyo, Manny Munoz the promoter, Phillip Le from Skratchworx, Killa Jewel etc.


Malena & Greg Needlz:



Here’s who came to battle in the West Coast Regional

DJ Lifted (Vallejo, CA), Mista-B (San Francisco, CA ), DJ J.P. GUNNz (Seattle, WA), Juyadek (Huntington Beach) , SHMEEZE (Fountain Valley, CA), d187....aka johny dee (Moreno Valley, CA), 1Nemcis (Glendale, LA), Hot Tub (El Paso TX), DJ CajunFrog (Venice, CA), Scratchmaster Joe (Seattle), PriMO (San Francisco, CA), DJ T-WAX (Phoenix, AZ), Astonish (Phoenix, AZ), Etronik (Pico Rivera CA), Lodus (Norwalk CA)

Judges for the Elims round and the Finals included: DJ Swamp (1996 DMC US Champ), DJ P-Trix (99 DMC US Champ), Killa Jewel and D-Styles!!!!


Host: Gio + Judges: D-Styles, Killa Jewel and P-Trix



DJ Swamp wore his jacket!!!!



Host for most of the evening was Gio (aka DJ Ace) who did a wonderful job – completely on the volunteer tip) and was a natural on the mic!!!! I want to thank everyone who volunteered to judge, host, etc. There hasn’t been a battle in LA and while this battle could have been more polished, I have to say that the community effort to bring the battle to Los Angeles, (with very little local sponsorship) is extremely commendable so I gotta give it to Manny Munoz & his crew for pulling it off!


Competitors ranking in the 09 DMC West Coast Elims
1. Lodus
2. Etronik
3. Mista-B
4. Shmeeze
5. 1Nemcis
6. Astonish

7. Tied: Scratch Master Joe and J.P. Gunnz (both out of Seattle too)
8. Cajun Frog
9. Tied: PriMO and Juyadek

I listed everyone who scored simply to encourage those who didn’t make the top 6 but also to show how varied the judging was.

Top 6 of the 2009 DMC West Coast Finals: I would love to give you a play by play but am not verbally or technically equipped (or authorized LOL) to do so but I hope the DJs will post their own descriptions up. Interestingly enough, each of the 6 DJs received favor from the judges (which is not always the case) so I’ll list the top 6 in the order they placed (once again to encourage). In the top 3, each had just a crucial one point difference!


2009 DMC West Coast Champ: SHMEEZE
myspace.com/djshmeeze

He blazed up from 4th place in the Elims to take the whole thing!!!
Congratulations Shmeeze!!!!

Shmeeze before he won!



SHMEEZE after winning the 2009 DMC West Coast Finals (plus Rane SL 3, Pro X Fade +)





Runner up aka Vice Champ: MISTA-B
(2008 DMC West Coast Champ)
www.myspace.com/4onefunkksun
www.myspace.com/fouronefunk
www.youtube.com/usef/mistabsf





DJ Lodus takes 3rd in the 2009 DMC West Coast Finals!
http://www.myspace.com/lodusounds



4th: Etronik
5th: Astonish
6th: 1Nemcis



DMC 2009 USA Team Battle Results

Here’s who entered including the first all woman team to enter a DJ Battle – in possibly ever – if anyone knows different please let me know but this was history and Celskiii and Deeandroid hung in there against more team battle experienced crews and took third!!!! God willing, they inspired everyone, including more women, to get with the program!

Before the teams, Gio and D-Styles had to cut out so so Swamp's guest, Andrew volunteered to host. He did pretty well in light of the fact – but I have to apologize for how he introduced The Deuce when they placed. I didn’t know that he said something about them being cute and Asian, until Celskii told me later. I truly apologize for that, I didn’t register him as saying it and that’s not cool because they did truly rock and his intro came off as demeaning – esp. for history making women!

All 4 Teams in the 2009 DMC USA Team Finals:

The Deuce (Celskiii and Deeandroid)
Battlestar (Turbulence & Phonics)
Sofa King Dope (Image & CPlus)
The Angry Exs (Lodus & Etronik)






SOFA KING DOPE: DJ Imagefromthewood & DJ CPlus
Hawthorne CA: myspace.com/imagefromthewood




Here’s how the scoring went down with judges:
P-Trix, Spryte, DJ Swamp and Killa Jewel!



The DEUCE: DJ Celskiii & DJ Deeandroid took third place!
Canyon CA & Daly City CA myspace.com/celskiiianddeeandroid





THE ANGRY EXS: Etronik & Lodus took 2nd
Pico Rivera CA & Norwalk CA - The 2008 DMC USA Team Champs took runner up!
http://www.myspace.com/theangryexs




BATTLESTAR: DJ TURBULENCE & DJ PHONICS: 2009 DMC USA Team Champions!
(2005 DMC USA Team Champs) Fontana CA
On their way to the 2009 DMC World DJ Championships - back with a vengeance!

http://www.myspace.com/battlestartracks
http://www.myspace.com/DJTurbulence




* Yes, it was announced that The Deuce came in second and The Angry Exs took 3rd but yesterday morning, I was studying the score sheets and re-checked the tally on the scores again. I apologize profusely for the confusion and can't exactly pinpoint how I messed this up but

Here’s exactly how the scores looked: I can jpg them and post them if anyone needs further proof. Normally each judge writes in a Top 3 so – three of them did

Judge # 1
1. Battlestar
2. Angry Exs
3. The Deuce

Judge # 2
1. The Angry Exs
2. Battlestar
3. The Deuce

Judge # 3
1. The Deuce
2. Battlestar
3. The Angry Exs

Judge # 4’s sheet looked like this (no explicit list of top 3, just numbers next to names to rank)

4 Sofa King Dope
1 Battlestar
3 The Deuce
2 The Angry Exs

I think this was the score sheet that possibly led to some confusion and mistakes. But it could also be that I was delirious from traveling all day. Whatever the reason, I own up to this mistake, as embarrassing as it is and can only chalk it up to unintentional human error. I wish all four teams could win 1st!! I sincerely apologize that this mistake was made and as soon as I landed last night in NYC, I called Celskiii and explained everything and apologized before I called Lodus to let him know that The Angry Exs came in 2nd.

PS: This morning I went over the scores from the solo battle (with dread in my heart that God forbid I messed anything up there) and I am happy to announce that the tally was exactly how the host announced it on Saturday night!

Thanks to DJ Raichous and Derrick who provided the sounds for the opening hour and intermissions (and they probably were rocking after I left!) Thanks to promoter Manny Munoz of Bomb & Systems for making it possible for Los Angeles to have a DMC Battle!

Thanks to Bernadette Desuasido - Producer for The Filipino Channel (Yoga Frog’s cousin) who covered the event 3 channels will be broadcast their coverage: ANC (24 hour news channel), MYX (Music Channel) and TFC (the biggest Filipino Network in the World!) ANC & TFC will broadcast: Balitang America (Daily News Program) & Adobo Nation (Lifestyle / Current Affairs Magazine Show) and MYX - Built From Skratch.

Especial thanks to DJ Etronik who was so determined to have the DMC West Coast held in Los Angeles that he set about finding promoters to see who could do the job (since he only wanted to battle and not be the promoter too - so there was no conflicts of interest). Just like Donnie Dee in TX and Tony Skratchere in New Orleans, Etronik is one of the DJs who has decided to take matters in his own hands and try to get a battle to go down in his city. Had he been the promoter, he would have outdone himself. I sincerely thank him (and everyone else should too) for his drive to make the battle happen in LA.

Thanks to my BFF Janice who chauffered me around (took me to the airport 3x), let me stay over and handled the door at the venue for awhile.

I had a great time and apologize that I had to rush off to catch my flight (which I missed anyhow since I took everything but my backpack with ID in it…ugh!) I wish I could have stayed and vibed with everyone longer!

2009 DMC American Battleground Update

More sponsors welcome!

APRIL 14: DMC FAIRFAX VA

Champion: DJ As-One of Rockville MD - Rockvillianz www.myspace.com/djas1
www.youtube.com/djas1

2nd: DJ Tyhandswell of Cockeysville MD myspace.com/tyhandswell1

3rd: DJ Webb of Seminole FL

MAY 29: DMC SAN ANTONIO TX

Champion: DJ Ohm (Five Oh Fresh) Albuquerque NM http://www.myspace.com/fiveohfresh

2nd: DJ Q-Base - San Antonio TX
http://www.myspace.com/djqbase

3rd: The Don Santos - Houston TX
http://myspace.com/thedonsantos

Visit: myspace.com/dmc_south too! Thanks to Donnie Dee, Ryan, Mia & Pur3ly Root3d Clothing for organizing such a great battle for San Antonio! Facebook

Press Coverage from DMC SATX:





http://www.sacurrent.com/calendar/event.asp?whatid=41985

Saturday, June 13: New York City
2009 DMC East Coast Heat + U.S. Battle for Supremacy

4pm - 11pm. 2 battles in one night! All Ages. 21+ to indulge. Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St (between Walker & White) New York City NY 10013 http://www.santospartyhouse.com. Trains: N Q R W 6 J M Z A C E to Canal. More details tba.

$10 advance tickets available now through www.ticketweb.com. $15 day of.

DJ SPS (2008 DMC US Supremacy Champ) will be defending his title!

House DJs: Rob Swift & DJ Spictakular.

Host DJ Fatfingaz.

Judges: DJ Precision, DJ IXL, DJ Spictakular, GrandWizzard Theodore, Steve Dee and more!

Please visit www.myspace.com/dmcusa for how to enter, rules and event updates. santospartyhouse.com.
RSVP to this event on facebook!
Register by June 12, 2009.

Saturday, June 27: Los Angeles CA
DMC West Coast Heat + DMC USA Team Battle

6pm-? Sabor Lounge 847 S. Union Ave. Los Angeles CA 90017.
18+. 21+ to indulge.

The Angry Exs - DJ Lodus & DJ Etronik - will be defending their 2008 DMC US Team Champion title!

Judges include Kidragon, Quixotic, Mista-B and more.

http://www.saborlounge.com. For more info on the event and how to buy tickets: www.myspace.com/bombandsystems. More details tba. Competitors 18 yrs of age or under, contact usa@dmcworld.com. Please visit www.myspace.com/dmcusa for how to enter, rules and event updates. RSVP to this event on facebook! Register by June 26, 2009.

Friday, July 10: New Orleans LA

9pm - ? Howlin Wolf 907 S Peters St New Orleans LA 70130. 18+. $10

Showcases by DJ I-Dee and DJ Teeko.
Judges: DJ Shortkut, DJ Spin, Teeko, I-Dee
Host: Truth Universal.
House DJ: Tony Skratchere

http://www.howlin-wolf.com. More details tba. myspace.com/dmcneworleans & neworleansdmc.com
Please visit www.myspace.com/dmcusa for how to enter, rules and event updates. Register by July 9th to enter. RSVP to this event on facebook.
Promoter: Tony Skratchere.

Saturday, August 1: 2009

DMC USA DJ Finals New York City

4pm - 11pm. $15 advance. $20 day of. All Ages. 21+ to indulge.

Champions from each DMC Regional including DJ As-One and DJ Ohm
come to NYC to battle showcase style for 6 minutes each.

Host: Kool DJ Red Alert. House DJ: Lord Finesse (DITC).
Showcase by DJ Precision (2007 DMC US Champion)

Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St. New York City. http://www.santospartyhouse.com.
N Q R W 6 J M Z A C E to Canal.

$15 advance tickets available now through www.ticketweb.com.
Please visit www.myspace.com/dmcusa for event updates.
RSVP to this event on facebook



DMC USA DJ Battles on Facebook: facebook.com
All of the Battles are under the event sections there!

September 11 & 12: 2009

DMC World DJ Championships: London England
More to be announced. Visit dmcdjchamps.com for updates.
DMC World DJ Battles on Facebook

DJs must register by the day before any battle to compete.

Please write to usa@dmcworld.com with the following information

DJ Name
First Name & Last Name
Complete Address, Apt or House City State Zip
Phone
Email
Website or myspace
Which battle you are entering?
Crew affiliation



Rules & Details:

DMC Regional Battles

DJs battle solo - showcase style (not head to head). Each DJ will perform a 2 min. elimination routine. If a DJ is selected for the top six regional Finalists, he or she must perform a 6 min. routine. We are using Technic turntables and Rane TTM 56 mixers. DJs can use any needles they favor. DJ computer programs are not permitted in this battle. Each DJ must bring his/her own headphones, slipmats, needles, records, etc. Competitors must be bona-fide nationals of the USA or be able to prove that they have resided in the USA for a minimum of 6 years. The champion of each regional advances to the 2009 DMC USA Finals on August 1, 2009 in New York City. Select DJs who came in 2nd could or might (not a definite) be invited to battle in the US Finals at their own expense. DJs can use their own mixers only to battle in the US Finals (not the regionals). The 2009 DMC US Champion will advance to the 2009 DMC World DJ Championships in London England on Sept. 12th, 2009.


2009 DMC Regional Prizes include:

1st: Rane SL 3: http://www.rane.com/sl3.html (from Rane)
+ travel & hotel to the DMC USA Finals on Aug. 1 in NYC (from the promoter)
+ a 1 year free subscription to www.QbertSkratchUniversity.com (a $240 value) plus QSU Butter Rug Slipmats and T-shirts from QSU!
+ a prize package from Acrylick

2nd: UDG/Rane Creator Backpack (from Rane & Serato)
+ a 1 year free subscription to www.QbertSkratchUniversity.com (a $240 value) plus QSU Butter Rug Slipmats and T-shirts from QSU!

3rd: UDG/Rane Messenger Bag (from Rane & Serato)
+ a 1 year free subscription to www.QbertSkratchUniversity.com (a $240 value) plus QSU Butter Rug Slipmats and T-shirts from QSU!



2009 DMC US Finals Prizes include

1st: Rane TTM 57SL mixer (from Rane & Serato)
+ Qbert Skratch Univeristy will give Thud Rumble Prize Packs which includes Vinyl, Dvds, and other product.
+ Acrylick Gear sponsorship
+ representing the USA in the 2009 DMC World DJ Championships!

2nd: Rane TTM 56S mixer (from Rane & Serato)
+ Qbert Skratch Univeristy will give Thud Rumble Prize Packs which includes Vinyl, Dvds, and other product.

3rd prize: UDG/Rane Creator Backpack and Messenger Bag (from Rane & Serato)
+ Qbert Skratch Univeristy will give Thud Rumble Prize Packs which includes Vinyl, Dvds, and other product.

DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy

DJs battle solo - head-to head. There will likely be a 2 min. elimination routine for judges to pick the top 8 to battle in the Finals. Finalists will be paired up and battle for 2 rounds - 90 seconds per round until only one DJ remains. The US is using Technic turntables and Rane TTM 56 mixers. DJs can use any needles they favor. DJ computer programs are not permitted in this battle. Each DJ must bring his/her own headphones, slipmats, needles, records etc. Competitors must be bona-fide nationals in the United States of or be able to prove that they have resided in the USA for a minimum of 6 years. He or she will advance to the 2009 DMC Battle for World Supremacy in London England on Sept. 11th, 2009.


2009 Battle for US Supremacy Prizes include:

1st: Rane SL 3: http://www.rane.com/sl3.html (from Rane)

DMC U.S.A. Team Battle

Teams of 2, 3 or 4 DJs perform showcase style for 6 minutes each as many as 6 Technics turntables and no more than 4 mixers. Teams are permitted to use computer programs such as Serato Scratch Live. All teams must bring any and all cables they will need for their battle. Each DJ must bring his/her own headphones, slipmats, needles, records etc. DJs can come from any Nation in a team providing at least one of the DJs in the line-up is from the USA. The US Team will advance to the 2009 DMC World Team Battle in London England on Sept. 11th, 2009. Prizes to be announced.

2009 DMC US Team Battle Prizes include

A Rane SL 3: http://www.rane.com/sl3.html for each member of the winning crew! (from Rane)

* Note: We are not against other mixers it's simply that some DJs take so long to switch out their mixers that valuable battle time is lost. If the pros who make it to the US Finals want to bring their own mixers, that is fine.


For more info on DMC USA DJ Battles, please visit: myspace.com/dmcusa

For more info on DMC DJ Battles Worldwide, please visit dmcdjchamps.com

Peace!

Christie Z-Pabon
DMC USA

2009 DMC American Battleground National Sponsors Include

FEB. 28: Bring Out the Sound System: The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop - Bronx NYC

February 28 from 3pm to 6pm. Free and Open to the Public! Featuring Kool DJ Herc, Kool DJ Red Alert, Just Ice, Ralph McDaniels, Patricia Chin, Dr. Natasha Lightfoot, Brother Vincent and more! The Point CDC 940 Garrison Ave. Bronx NY 10474 thepoint.org. 6 train to Hunt's Point. Presented by The Point & City Lore.



Saturday, February 28, 2009
Bring Out the Sound System
The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop

When discussing the origins of Hip Hop, most agree that it began in the Bronx.  Many also agree that it is an African-American artform with many antecedents.  It is a known fact that the trinity of Hip Hop DJ pioneers have roots in the West Indies including DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash.

Other early artists who made significant contributions to the music include Kool DJ Red Alert, KRS-One, Doug E. Fresh, among others.  The sound systems brought out into the parks by Jamaican DJs and the tradition of toasting are among the influences to be debated and discussed.  

Post World War II Bronx had a growing community of West Indian immigrants, particularly after the U.S. Immigration Act of 1965.  Recreation rooms at 1520 Sedgwick where Kool Herc deejayed and Bronx River Houses where Afrika Bambaataa held court as well as many local parks and early venues like the Black Door, where Grandmaster Flash rocked, mark the cradle of Hip Hop.

"Bring Out the Sound System: The West Indian Roots of Hip Hop" presented by City Lore and The Point CDC, will take place on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 from 3 to 6 pm at The Point CDC, at 940 Garrison Avenue in the Bronx NY 10474

Dr. Natasha Lightfoot of the Bronx African-American Oral History Project, will lead a  discussion featuring Hip Hop pioneers and legends including Kool DJ Herc, Kool DJ Red Alert, Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box)  and VP Records co-founder, Patricia Chin. VP Records (named after founders Patricia and Vincent) was founded 50 years ago as a record store in Kingston called Randy's Record Mart, and went on to record many of the DJ and Reggae legends in Jamaica.

The discussion will be followed by a presentation on Jamaican and Hip Hop sound systems from the 1970s by DJ Kool Herc and Brother Vincent.  The evening concludes with a reception, where audience members can view: From Mambo to Hip Hop: The Exhibit, a photo exhibit which complements City Lore's award-winning documentary directed by Henry Chalfant, From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale; dance to the music of DJ Just Ice; and purchase West Indian fare provided by Bascom Catering with delicious roti, jerk and curry chicken, and salt fish.  

Contact
Elena Martínez, City Lore, 212-529-1955, x306 (citylore.org)
Kellie Terry-Sepulveda, The Point, 7180-542-4139 x27 (thepoint.org)




Event Listing on Facebook:
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Peace all,
Here's a few new videos Fabel posted on youtube.com! 
Enjoy the history!!!

The Last BBoys in New York
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftj0l3MMEOs
*warning explicit language


Tribute to Frosty Freeze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?..v=c0hhDLyppEI
Fabel put this together for the 2008 Rock Steady Crew Anniversary


Apache Line from Gangs to Hip Hop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmQludvzBQ&feature=channel
Trailer for his forthcoming documentary!!!
*warning explicit language


More clips at: http://www.youtube.com/user/POPMASTERFABEL
Please visit: http://www.myspace.com/popmasterfabel

Peace all! Below is a letter we wrote to New York City's NY1 TV News in regard to a story they ran in 2006 (?). It is just as applicable now after watching the 2008 BET Awards.

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Who Is The Real godfather of Hip Hop Culture?

Dear NY1,

We watch you every morning, love "in the papers", can't imagine starting the day off without hearing from you first.

We were so surprised to hear a reporter this morning announcing Russell Simmons as the "godfather of Hip Hop." Where is the fact checking? Was Russell there when Hip Hop began in the early 1970s? What was his contribution if he was indeed down with Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa. These three DJ pioneers are considered the founding fathers of Hip Hop.

Are we going to continue to allow Mr. Simmons to re-write Hip Hop history and claim a title that is far too big for him to hold?

We would suggest that Mr. Simmons more appropriately re-titles himself "the godfather of commercial rap" and immediately cease usurping Afrika Bambaataa's hard earned title of the true godfather of Hip Hop.

Does Simmons support the other elements of Hip Hop culture including the dance (popping, locking, uprocking, b-boying/b-girling, etc), aerosol art, or DJing (when it doesn't apply to rap?)

Of course, Simmons should be proud of his achievements and he is quite accomplished as an entrepreneur but:

1. Did Simmons play a part in helping to peacefully unite street gangs in the Bronx in the 1970s?

Afrika Bambaataa did.

2. Did Simmons co-found the largest and longest lasting grassroots organization in Hip Hop history?

Afrika Bambaataa did. The Universal Zulu Nation.

3. Did a forward thinking Simmons pioneer the Electro-Funk, Hip House and other music movments?

Afrika Bambaataa did.

4. Is Simmons the first Hip Hop activist?

Afrika Bambaataa is.

5. Was Russell Simmons with us (R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop, The Zulu Nation & others) protesting Hot 97 over the overly offensive "Tsunami Song", the misogynistic "Smack Fest" or the pay for play payola situation that is ruining what we used to know as Hip Hop radio?

Afrika Bambaataa was.

6. Will Simmons attempt to re-write Hip Hop history in his own favor?

Afrika Bambaataa would not.

In closing, for Simmons to try to shamelessly claim this title and blast it to the media, which he has done for several years, is pathetic - are his actual and impressive achievemements not enough for him?

Sincerely,

Jorge Pabon & Christie Z-Pabon