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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
Nov. 27 - Dec. 6, 2009

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE TOOLS OF WAR PARK JAMS THIS SUMMER!!!!

Check out photos from Joe Conzo, Francisco Reyes, Res One, Fabel and more plus video clips from Mark Carranceja at http://www.myspace.com/toolsofwar

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Friday: November 27, 2009

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.

DJ BOOGIE BLIND: PITTSBURGH
10-2:30am. 21+ DJ Selecta and more. Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh PA. Source: Brian Brick of Time Bomb!

DJs QUESTLOVE Q-TIP, GRAVY & VA$HTIE @ SANTOS 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.

EYEDEA & ABILITIES: BROOKLYN
9pm. Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn NY 11211. knittingfactory.com

DJ PHAT PHILLIE: SLOVENIA
10pm-4am. Edo Maajka & Frenkie + DJ: Phat Phillie. 10 Euro. Pretorian Lounge Topliska 2a, Novo Mesto, Slovenia Source: Phat Phillie blackouthiphop.com

Saturday: November 28, 2009

JBX & CHAIRMAN MAO: NYC
10:30pm-4am. 21+. Soul, Funk, Disco-Boogie, Breaks, classic Hip Hop & more. Chairman Mao welcomes special guest JBX (Big City Records/Lost & Found). $10 or email grandgroove@aptnyc.com to be added to the $5 reduced list. APT, 419 @ W. 13th St. (b/t 9th & Washington) NYC 10014 Source: Chairman Mao

DJ SPS, DJ FADER & MORE: TAMPA
10pm. A Tribute to Hip Hop. $5. 18+. Crowbar 1430 E. 7th Ave. Tampa FL. Source: DJ Fader.

2009 IDA AUSTRALASIAN DJ BATTLE
10pm-3am. Australia's Best DJs going up against New Zealand's Best in 2minute knockout rounds head to head Zen 17 Albert St, Auckland City, NZ. $20.
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TITLE TOWN SOUL & FUNK PARTY: PITT 10pm-2am. Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh PA. 18+, $5 DJ's w/ guest Kevin Coombe aka DJ Nitekrawler from Washington, DC (Money Town, dcsoulrecordings.com). Source J.Malls

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

THE GREAT EXPRESSION NYC
10pm. FREE! DJs Unkle Chip & Skeme Richards spinning Classic Hip Hop & Dancehall Reggae all night. Downstairs @ Stay 244 East Houston betw. A & B. NYC. Smart Casual. No hats. F to 2nd ave. Source: TEKNYC: SkillMethodz





JAZZY JAY: I LOVE HIP HOP 09: MEXICO
9pm. Hangar Mexico City Mexico Mexicmasarecords.com myspace.com/jazzyjayproductions

Sunday: November 29, 2009

PITTSBURGH RECORD CONVENTION
10am-4pm, FREE! Special appearance by Bill "Chilly Billy" Cardille! Greentree Radisson Hotel 101 Radisson Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15205. 412-331-5021 or fullhouserecords@yahoo.com. Source: J.Malls

KEITH SWEAT: NYC
8pm show. Feat. Sp. Guest Openers: Bad Rabbits.
$35 Adv. $38 Day of. All Ages. B.B. Kings 237 West 42 St. NYC. 212.997.4144 bbkingblues.com

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.

URBAN ARCHIVES: BRONX
Feat. work from Charlie Ahearn, John Ahearn, Afrika Bambaataa, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, Martha Cooper, Tats Cru, Stefan Eins, Fashion Moda, Catherine Hazard, Lisa Kahane, Lady Pink, Jenny Holzer and more. Through March 1, 2010. Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St. Bronx. D or B to 167th or 4 to 161st St. Sources: Lisa Kahane and Joe Conzo: JoeConzo.com

Monday: November 30, 2009

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

WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE: NYC
The World March Team arrives in New York City, 30 countries, 5 continents and 60 days after setting out from New Zealand. 1pm:Gather at Borough Hall in Brooklyn with supporters from 100 countries. Together, we'll escort the World March team over the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall. 3pm. Meet on the steps of City Hall. and receive a proclamation from the New York City Council. 7pm. "Beyond Violence," a multimedia program of inspirational talks and performances at Riverside Church. unitedforpeace.org/nyc

Tuesday: December 1, 2009

DEC. 1-22: DJ SHIFTEE & DJ PRECISION TEACH INTERMEDIATE TURNTABLISM
Tuesdays 5:15 - 7pm. Professors: 2009 DMC World Champ DJ Shiftee and 2007 DMC US Champion DJ Precision (X-ecutioners). We will move beyond and expand the foundations of basic Turntablism: learning more advanced combos, as well as Crabs, Flares & Drumming. In Beat Juggling, we will start to build towards creating our own pieces utilizing 1-2 patterns, double and triple ups, and breakdowns. Emphasis will be placed on individual creation and group work. $295 for the 4 class series including lab time.  Dubspot 348 West 14th st betw. 8th and 9th Ave. New York NY 10014 L, C, A & E train to Eighth ave/ 14th st.. To register dubspot.com or call 212.242.2100

DJ SHIFTEE: 2009 DMC WORLD CHAMP ON GOOD DAY NEW YORK! Look closely at the second video, you'll notice the GOLD TECHNICS!
myfoxny.com/dpp/good_day_ny/091119-dj-school

NO KID'N TUESDAYS @ TAJ NYC
10pm-? 21+. Taj 48 West 21st betw. 5th & 6th Ave. NYC. Dress code: stylish, trendy, chic (collared shirts for men). Admission at the door man's discretion or RSVP @ NOKIDNTUESDAYS@GMAIL.COM. Source: Chris Medina

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

LORDS OF THE REVOLUTION: NYC
Screening and Discussion: Black Panther Party episode from the VH1 series. Revolution Books
146 W. 26 St. betw. 6th & 7th Aves., NYC 212-691-3345 Revolutionbooksnyc.org
 
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: December 2, 2009

SOULGASM: NYC
10pm-4am. DJ Brian Coxx, Ejoe +. Deep House, Funk & Soul. Hosts: Ejoe & Red. FREE before 11pm. $5. Sin Sin 85 2nd Ave. at 5th St. NYC. 6/N/R to Astor or F to 2nd. myspace.com/soulgasmnyc. REDness.

YOUNG LORDS PARTY 40 YRS LATER NY
6pm. Panelists: Augustín Lao-Montes, Marta Moreno-Vega, Johanna Fernandez Darnell Enck- Wanzer Moderator: Andrés Torres, Centro Research Associate Discussion, reception to follow. Hunter College NYC Faculty Dining Room 8th Fl. West Bldg. E. 68th & Lexington NYC. centropr.or. Panama Alba

VIGIL IN TIMES SQUARE: NYC
On Dec. 1, President Obama is tentatively scheduled to lay out his plans for Afghanistan. There's a good chance that he will order an escalation of troops. Call the White House TODAY (202-456-1111) to tell him to CHOOSE DIPLOMACY! And join NYC-UFPJ, IVAW, Code Pink, Peace Action NYS and many other groups for a vigil to either declare our victory if Obama does not order more troops or to express our dismay over an escalation. 6pm. Times Sq. Recruiting Station Broadway betw. 43rd & 44th unitedforpeace.org/nyc

Thursday, December 3, 2009

DEC. 3-10: GENERATIONS: NYC
STAYHIGH149, TAKI 183, DUSTER, COMET, MARKA 27, BATES, SWET, TLOKS, MINONE, OS GEMEOS, RESO, OKUDA, SEN2, RISK MSK, DELTA2, EWOK NYC, TKID 170, QUEEN ANDREA, TILT, MIST, INDIE 184, JAMEL SHABAZZ, HENRY CHALFANT, PULSE, MARK BODE, KACAO 77, KR, BAN2 and many more. The Showroom Gallery 117 Second Ave., 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10003 info@theshowroomnyc.com. 212-673-5424 Source: graffnews.blogspot.com

FILM: B-GIRL - ATLANTA GA
7:30pm. Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. $10 in adv. and $15 day of includes the screening, Q&A, and afterparty. Q&A with Director Emily Dell and b-girls Vendetta and Severe. (Burn Unit ATL) and more special guests! Source: Emily Dell
 
CLASS OF 90 w/ DJ ROLI RHO: NYC
9pm-? FREE! Every Thursday! Strictly Hits + 90's Classics (Hip Hop, Reggae & House) Leopard Lounge 248 East 5th st. betw. 2nd & 3rd Ave. 21+ ibpdjs.com. Source DJ Roli Rho (5th Platoon) djrolirho.com

ANNUAL PLACE MATTERS AWARDS NYC
6:30-8:30 pm. Guest speaker, actor, screenwriter, and author, Carl Capotorto. Music by Trío Los Platinos. This year's nominee: 52 Park (Longwood), Amalgamated Housing Cooperative (Kingsbridge), Arthur Ave. Retail Market (Belmont), Bronx River Houses (West Farms) Gen. Sedgwick Houses (Morris Heights) amd Casita Rincón Criollo (Melrose). Venue: Longwood Gallery @ Hostos Center 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St) Bronx NYC. 2 4 5 to 149th St. Grand Concourse. RSVP, 212.529.1955 x 306. Elena Martinez citylore.org

RACISM, REPRESSION, RESISTANCE: NY
COINTELPRO Then and Now: 40 years since the FBI and Chicago police assassinated Fred Hampton 6:30pm. FREE! The Community Church of New York 40 East 35th St Between Park & Madison NYC 10016. Discussion and book signing will follow.  info@CCRjustice.org Source: Panama Alba

SHARP, ERO @ GREEN STYLE: NYC
7-10pm. Gallery 151 presents The Urban Green Initiative Series. New works by Sharp, L.A.2, and ERO. Video installations by Jane Dickson and Charlie Ahearn. 350 Bowery (btw Great Jones & 4th St) RSVP to HWPR: 646.867.2816 or greenstyle@hwpr.com
Gallery151.com Source: Jane Dickson

FILM: EL PUEBLO SE LEVANTA: NYC
7pm. Panthers & Lords: In Unity & Struggle (Proceeds Benefit The SafiyaNuh Foundation's Political Prisoner Project). El Pueblo se Levanta: The People Are Rising (1971) 50 min. The story of the beginning of the Young Lords Party in New York; NYPD confrontation with the Church takeover in "El Barrio" East Harlem. Panel feat. Original Panthers and Lords Felipe Luciano, Cleo Silvers & Miquel "Mickey" Melendez and moderated by Sofia Gallisa. Book Signing with Mickey Melendez author of "We Took The Streets, The Young Lords". $10 Suggested Maysles Cinema 343 Lenox Ave. betw 127th & 128th. Harlem NYC. mayslesinstitute.org
 

Friday, December 4, 2009

DJs STRETCH ARMSTRONG, Q-TIP, GRAVY & VA$HTIE 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.

DEC 4-6: BBOYWORLD EVOLUTION: ATL
$25 000 Cash & Prizes! Relapse Theatre 380 14th Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318. Source: freestylesessionboard.yuku.com

PITTSBURGH RECORD FEST II: PA
8-2am. Belvedere's 4016 Butler St. Lawrenceville PGH PA,. 21+ Live performance by Pittsburgh's own recently reactivated Mount McKinley's! Source J.Malls myspace.com/pittsburghrecordfest

FIRST FRIDAYS! BRONX MUSEUM NYC
6 - 10 pm. FREE! El Súper: 30 Anniversary Tribute. Film Screening followed with Q & A with original play writer Iván Acosta. Performance by UNity (Cuban, Jazz & Salsa) Dir. Amaury Acosta & Axel Laugart With Special Guest Xiomara Laugart. Music by DJ Asho. Bronx Museum 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10456. 718.681-6000. D & B to 167th/ Grand Concourse. 4 to 161st. bronxmuseum.org. Source: Asho Productions.

THE MURDER OF FRED HAMPTON: NYC
7pm. Panthers & Lords: In Unity & Struggle The Murder Of Fred Hampton (1971) 88 min.
The FBI/Police assassinated Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton & Mark Clark in a pre-dawn raid on December 4th, 1969. This film documents the scene of the crime and also includes original footage of Fred Hampton speeches and activities of The Black Panther Party in Chicago. "Video Message from the families of Chairman Fred Hampton & Captain Mark Clark". Panel feat. Original Black Panthers Cyril "Bullwhip" Innis & Sadiki "Bro. Shep" Ojore Olugbala, Panther Cub Sala Cyril & Moderated by Monifa Bandele. $10 Maysles Cinema 343 Lenox Ave. betw 127th & 128th. Harlem NYC. mayslesinstitute.org

2ND ANNUAL ¡JIBARO SI! BANQUET NY
6pm-12am. $35. Special Reception, Dinner + Dance Con la Orquestra Son Borincano. 50th Anniv. of Claridad. Honoring Puerto Rican/Latino journalists: Malín Falú, Gerson Borrero, Miriam Ayala, Albor Ruiz. Local 32B-J Banquet Hall 101 Ave. of the Americas betw. Grand and Watts NYC 10013. Panama Alba

DJ PHAT PHILLIE: CROATIA
10pm - 4a. Connect + Friends plus DJ's: Phat Phillie & Filip Jelas. Presale 30 Kuna/40 Kuna @ the door. Aleja Mira bb, Jarun. .Blackout Lounge @ Club Aquarius Zagreb, Croatia Source: Phat Phillie aquarius.hr

FILM: ATTICA: THE REBELLION: HARLEM
7pm. On Sept. 9, 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison organized and revolted-after peaceful efforts for reforms failed-seizing part of the prison and taking 35 hostages. The uprising resulted in the death of 43 people after the National Guard was called in to crush the rebellion. 2295 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (corner of 135th Street) Harlem. 2/3 or B/C to 135th St. $7. answercoalition.org.nyc@answercoalition.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: December 5, 2009

GOOD TIMES: DURO CIA & DOMS: NYC
6pm. One Hundred B 100B Forsyth St. NYC. B or D train to Grand.Walk one block east to Forsyth Street  Sources: DURO and JAMES TOP

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: NYC
8pm. $25 Adv. $28 Day of. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 237 West 42 St. NYC. 212.997.4144 bbkingblues.com

FILM: ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE: NYC
The BPP & Beyond. Dir. Lee Lew Lee (1996) 115 min. Original Panther Lee Lew Lee examines the recent history of the radical left inside of the U.S., with a emphasis on the U.S. Goverments racist and illegal COINTELPRO attacks on the Black/Latino/Native American community in general and the Black Panther Party in particular. Panel feat. Black Panthers, Young Lords & BLA Members and moderated by Miles Rijper. $10. Maysles Cinema 343 Lenox Ave. betw. 127th & 128th. Harlem NYC mayslesinstitute.org

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

VIRTUOSO LATIN TROMBONISTS: BX
7:30pm. Johnny Colón, Lewis Kahn, Leopoldo Pineda, Sam Burtis, William Cepeda and Papo Vázquez. Hostos Center 450 Grand Concourse (corner of 149 St.) Bronx. $25 & $35. hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts. 2, 4, 5, Bx1 and Bx2 to the Grand Concourse and 149th St. in the Bronx. Source Aurora Flores

Sunday: December 6 , 2009

URBAN ARCHIVES: BRONX
Feat. work from Charlie Ahearn, John Ahearn, Afrika Bambaataa, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, Martha Cooper, Tats Cru, Stefan Eins, Fashion Moda, Catherine Hazard, Lisa Kahane, Lady Pink, Jenny Holzer and more. Through March 1, 2010. Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St. Bronx D or B train to 167th or 4 to 161st St. Sources: Lisa Kahane and Joe Conzo.

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.

Jorge "Fabel" Pabon: Upcoming

OCT. 28 - DEC. 14: ETW at NYU's TISCH SCHOOL
Adjunct Professor FABEL Teaching Movement

NOV. 30: GUEST LECTURE: NYC
Florida State University in NYC program

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

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

2009 DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

2009 DMC WORLD DJ FINALS RESULTS!

1st: DJ Shiftee (New York City, USA)
2nd: DJ Co-MA (Japan)
3rd: Ligone (France)

2009 DMC WORLD SUPREMACY RESULTS!

1st: DJ Switch (UK)
2nd: DJ Nelson (France)

2009 DMC WORLD DJ TEAM RESULTS

1st: Kireek (Japan) for a 3x in a row!
2nd: Trauma Team (France)
3rd: Bionic Stylus (UK)

View the entire list of competitors, judges, who picked who, etc at dmcdjchamps.com/results09.asp

dmcdjchamps.com dmcworld.com dmcworld.tv myspace.com/dmcusa

PS: DMC USA had great press in 2009!!!   The New York Times + Flavorpill.com + amoeba.com

Hip Hop Connection's August Issue Celebrating DMC's 25th year feat. DJ Craze, Q-Bert, A-Trak, Roc Raida and Cash Money plus photos of legendary moments.
hhcdigital.net/blog1/2009/08/19/hhc-digital-004-%E2%80%93-out-now/

Source: Sally McClintock DMC World Battle Organizer

2009 DMC USA FINALS RESULTS from AUG. 1st! 

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


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.

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All 2008 DMC DJ Battle DVDs are Finally Available!  ONLY $10 EACH FOR A LIMITED TIME FROM DMC USA

Special offers for USA & PR when you order via paypal - copy and paste this link!
Write to usa@dmcworld.com to send in a money order.  .
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!

dmcworld.com, dmcdjchamps.com, myspace.com/dmcworlddj,
myspace.com/dmcusa and myspace.com/dmcchampionsounds

dmcworld.com, dmcdjchamps.com, myspace.com/dmcworlddj,
myspace.com/dmcusa and myspace.com/dmcchampionsounds

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

DJ FELIX HERNANDEZ: SATURDAY
10am-2pm. Rhythm Revue. Classic soul and R&B with Felix Hernandez on 88.3 WBGO FM. on-line: wbgo.org

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.

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

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

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

ANDYOUDONTSTOP with CHUCK D: EVERY MONDAY
9pm-11pm EST on WBAI 99.5 FM Streaming live on wbai.org

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

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GRAND MASTER ROC RAIDA: 1972 - 2009

Rest in Peace Friend. I never thought nor did I ever want to post something like this up about you! You have many friends working to preserve your legacy with tributes, fundraisers as well as the Gong DJ Battle. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Those requesting permission to organize an official fundraiser/tribute - please contact roc4raida@gmail.com with your proposal, including as many details as possible.

Donations can be sent directly to his family through paypal.com using: ladietye@yahoo.com

For All ACCURATE information, official family approved tributes & fundraisers:
http://www.myspace.com/rocraida
http://www.myspace.com/thegongdjbattle
Press, please be sure to fact check your posts against the info on his blog about details of his life as well as his passing.

Download The Halftime Show from Oct. 21, 2009: Special guests: DJ Craze, Shiftee, Roli Rho, Mista Sinista, Sean C, Sugarcuts and Tyeasha (Roc Raida's wife) and more!  http://bit.ly/kMzPz  and watch footage! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-xplnzTcPM

Download DJ Premier's Radio Tribute to Roc Raida
Part 1: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2axsye
Part 2: http://www.sendspace.com/file/9cnkw4

Download Halftime Show's Tribute to Raida
PT.1  http://www.zshare.net/audio/6609950743e88465/
PT.2  http://www.zshare.net/audio/66100639f5fb67af/
PT.3  http://www.zshare.net/audio/661015788f61b835/







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Funeral Arrangements and Information for Thursday, September 24, 2009

The viewing for Anthony Williams will be held from 10am to 12 noon,

followed by the funeral beginning at 12noon. Both will be held at:

Mount Neboh Baptist Church

1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (W.114th St. & 7th Ave)

New York NY, 10026

Phone: 212.866.7880

http://mountneboh.org

* Those who wish to send flowers can kindly arrange for them to be  delivered to the church on Sept. 24th between 9am – 10am only.

** The family requests that No Filming or Photography Take Place within the church during the viewing and during the funeral. 

Directions:

Train: 2 or 3  to 116th St.  Exit near intersection of W 116th St and Lenox Ave.  Go West on W 116th St towards Lenox Ave. or Bus M11 to W 116 St and Adam C Powell Blvd

Please visit http://www.hopstop.com for more directions.

All accurate information, official tributes and fundraisers (approved by his family) will be posted at:

http://www.myspace.com/rocraida

http://www.myspace.com/thegongdjbattle

Donations can be sent via paypal.com using the email address: ladietye@yahoo.com.

Please contact toolsofwar@gmail.com for hi res photos- press purposes. 

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[The following information has been supplied and approved by Roc Raida's wife. Thank you in advance for your kind words and sympathy. To post front page comments, please visit http://www.myspace.com/rocraida

Anthony "Grand Master Roc Raida" Williams was born in Harlem New York on May 17th, 1972 to Brenda Williams-Bolling & William “Tony”

He passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 from a cardiac arrest resulting from injuries he suffered in an accident while training in Krav Maga, a type of self defense system that he had been studying weekly for the last two years.  He was proud that his 15-year-old daughter, Asia, shared his passion for Krav Maga and was the only girl in their class.

At an early age, Anthony joined the Mt Neboh Baptist Church & was baptized under the leadership of the Late Rev. William D. Gardner. It is at Mount Neboh where he served faithfully during his youth. He was a member of the Children's Choir, the Junior Choir, the Usher Board, and a former mascot for the Male Chorus of which his grandfather, the Late Deacon Early Williams was a member.

Anthony Williams was both African-American and Puerto Rican. He lived most of his life in Harlem but after marrying his soul mate, Tyeasha on June 26, 1997, they moved to the Bronx. Several years ago, they realized their dream of owning a home and relocated their family to Maryland. He encouraged and shared in his wife’s dream of one day opening up her own beauty salon.

He began DJing at the age of 12, spinning at local parties around Harlem. By 1995, Roc Raida represented the United States at the DMC World DJ Championships and won! He was the first DJ from New York City to hold this title and was automatically inducted into the DMC/Technics DJ Hall of Fame. Throughout his life, he lived his passion - being a professional Hip Hop DJ.  He was blessed to have touring the world as his day job.  Williams was honored to have worked with recording artists including Showbiz & AG, Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap and most recently, he toured exclusively with Busta Rhymes. 

Although his family called him “Ant” (short for Anthony), he became known worldwide as legendary DJ Roc Raida.  In 1999, Grand Master status was bestowed upon him by a group of pioneering Hip Hop DJs, during a conference at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.  

Before he passed, he asked his 10 yr. old daughter, Nyra, who was the most interested, of his children, in DJing to take over for him as a DJ. She agreed!

With a very aggressive swagger on the turntables, those who knew Roc Raida were floored by his humbleness. His wife, Tyeasha reports, “His notoriety amazed him every day!” He never took that for granted.  Williams was also known to be very quiet, private and easy going.  His self-control was commendable unless he was pushed to his limit and then he would roar. In fact, Lord Finesse called his friend “the quiet lion” for this very reason. Those closest to him have the pleasure of remembering him also as a hilarious comedian, loving to joke and laugh.

Roc Raida through battles, performances, videos, dvds, documentaries and even a Pepsi commercial, influenced thousands of DJs, both to party rock as well as to battle and he took several aspiring DJs under his wing to mentor personally.  As a member of legendary turntablist crews, The X-Men and The X-ecutioners, he along with his brothers-in-vinyl took the world by storm, innovating, influencing and inspiring at every turn.  In 2006, to progress and contribute to the Hip Hop DJ battle scene, he founded Roc Raida’s Gong DJ Battle, a national DJ battle that occurs annually, combining head to head turntablist dexterity with comedy and drama.

Not only was he a World Champion DJ, he was a dedicated father and husband. 

Anthony leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife: Tyeasha Williams; three beautiful daughters: Asia, Nyra & Tia; one son: Earl Tyric Smiley;  mother: Brenda Williams-Bolling; his step-father: Clarence Bolling;  mother-in-law: Clarice Powell; father-in-law: Deryl Hunt;  sister: Tamneka Bolling; 2 brother-in-laws: Willie Neat & Keith Powell; 3 aunts: Arlene Tramble, Jacquline Knox of FL, & Jacquline (Donald) Tramble; 1 god-sister: Tina Carter;  Adoptive Grandmother: Juanita Jackson and a host of cousins & dear friends.

Anthony is now reunited with his grandparents, Deacon Early & Helen Williams & his Aunt Minister Carol Knox.

The family would like to acknowledge these amazing "God-sends". They have truly been Tye's backbone throughout this ordeal.   To: Henley "Pro" Halem, Sean C, Fat Man Scoop, Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier and Christie Z.  Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!

The family would like to expressly thank Chatman-Harris Funeral Home in Baltimore MD as well as Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem NY for their generosity and kindness.

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“As one of the Godfathers of Hip Hop, this is a tremendous loss to the Dj community. It’s sometimes rare to meet an individual who was a supertalent, be so mild mannered and so calm. His skill level was admired worldwide. It was pleasure to see him in action. It was a pleasure to know him. I give my condolences to his family.”  - Grandmaster Flash

“My heart is in pain over the passing of a good friend. He’s like a brother to me because he holds the same values I hold when it comes to my family, friends, music and life. He will be missed but not forgotten. I will keep his wife and children in my prayers. Rest in Peace Grand Master Roc Raida!”  – GrandWizzard Theodore

“Roc Raida was an innovator on the turntables at a time when we thought the best of the best had been seen.  His artistic wizardry seemed so effortless it reminded me of a young GrandWizzard Theodore.  His easy going attitude was a pleasure to see in a time where most artists of his caliber were big headed.  Salute young general and RIP to our latest Grand Master!” -  GrandMaster Caz

"The Lord is forming his band right now. He called home Michael Jackson. But he was missing a DJ that could match the skill level as Michael. So he called upon Grandmaster Roc Raida." - DJ Scratch

“Since the day I met Raida, he was the most  humble, strong willed, genuine, ultimate competitor. The greatest DJ in my book.”  - Lord Finesse

“Grand Master Roc Raida was one of the greatest DJs to ever touch a turntable. To guys like myself and Craze who came up right after the monumental generation of X-Men, ISP and Beat Junkies, Raida was the ultimate inspiration as a battle DJ. For those who knew him personally, Raida was also the kindest, more generous and funniest friends we had. He was like a mentor to me, I can't even count the amount of times he helped me out over the years. I feel like I just lost a big brother. He will be sorely missed.” – DJ A-Trak

Peace!

This just in from Dean Standing of Rane and Russell Brown of Rodec!

The new 2009 DMC World Champion is................



Photo by Deejay Soul aka Ignacio Soltero

2009 DMC WORLD DJ FINALS (showcase battle) RESULTS!

1st: DJ Shiftee (New York City, USA)

2nd: DJ Co-MA (Japan)

3rd: Ligone (France)

2009 DMC BATTLE FOR WORLD SUPREMACY (head to head) RESULTS

1st: DJ Switch (UK)

2nd: DJ Nelson (France)

2009 DMC WORLD DJ TEAM RESULTS

1st: Kireek (Japan) for a 3x

2nd: Trauma Team (France)

3rd: Bionic Stylus (UK)


DMC USA is so excited to announce that DJ Shiftee aka Sam Zornow has just won the 2009 DMC World DJ Finals in London! This title hasn't been in the US since 2005! He is also the only American yet to hold the DMC Battle for World Supremacy title (2007) which is a head to head battle. The title he just won tonight (in the 6 min. showcase style battle) puts his name along side such legends at Roc Raida, Cash Money, DJ Cheese, Craze, A-Trak, ie.MERG, Noize, Rock Steady DJs and more! And he's a Harvard graduate! What!?! Who says you can't do it all?  His facebook page is Sam Zornow and his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/djshiftee.



Congratulations to runner up aka vice-champ: DJ Co-Ma from Japan and 3rd place: Ligone (France).



Results from the 2009 DMC Battle for World Supremacy & World Teams the night before had defending champions winning again!

DJ Switch (UK) defended his title in the head to head battle and kept it for a 2nd year in a row. DJ Nelson (France) took Vice Champ... again! Congratulations guys!!


Unstoppable team: Kireek from Japan just took the 2009 DMC World Team title - this is their 3rd time!!!



Congratulations to our warrior US TEAM REPS:  BATTLESTAR for making the TOP 5 WORLD TEAMS!



Celskiii & Deandroid in the front. Turbulence and Phonics aka Battlestar behind them to the right! Photo by Christie Z



2009 DMC US TEAM: BATTLESTAR aka DJ Turbulence and DJ Phonics out of California
http://www.myspace.com/battlestarmassive

AND




DJ SUPREME: Photo by A. Timothy Assam III



2009 DMC BATTLE FOR US SUPREMACY CHAMP: DJ SUPREME


Former DJ for Lauren Hill (seen him on Saturday Night Live) and 1991 NMS/Superman battle champ). Easily he could sit on his legendary status and title from 1991 but he continues to enter battles - this year he also won Roc Raida's 2009 GONG DJ BATTLE EAST COAST title as well! He DJs for A-Alikes and has worked with The Crash Crew and many others.  You can find him at http://www.myspace.com/djgrandmastersupreme.




Special congratulations goes to DMC WORLD battle organizer Sally McClintock and fam for organizing this - the 25th Anniv. of DMC - with a star studded line up of turntablists performing and battling!!!! See you in NYC later this week Sally!!!!

Thanks to all of the battle DJs, supporters, sponsors, promoters, friends, judges, performers, videographers, photographers, clubs and stores who helped to make this year so successful!  

PEACE!!!!!!

Christie Z-Pabon
DMC USA CEO 

See you next year God willing, but I'll let you know before then when the dvds come out!!! but you can check the photos section for all the DMC/Technics merchandise in the meantime! 



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2009 DMC USA DJ Finals Live from Santos Party House NYC - DVD coming soon!

Host: Kool DJ Red Alert! House DJ: Lord Finesse. Showcases by DJ Precision (2007 DMC USA Champ)and DJ I-Dee (2005 DMC USA Supremacy Champ).  Champions from each DMC Regional (including DJ As-One (MD), DJ Ty Handswell (MD), DJ Ohm (NM), Q-Base (TX), DJ Shiftee (NYC), DJ Shmeeze (CA), Mista B (CA), DJ Lodus (CA), Steel (NJ) and DJ Concept (FL) come to NYC to compete showcase style for 6 minutes each. Judges include Marcus, DJ Donnie Dee, DJ Slyce, Tony Skratchere, DJ Fatfingaz and DJ I-Dee

*Offer only available from DMC USA

PAYPAL:
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OR WRITE TO USA@DMCWORLD.COM and we'll tell you where to send the money order!

All 2008 DMC DJ Battle DVDs are Finally Available in the USA & Puerto Rico!

Anyone worldwide can also order through http://www.dmcworld.com or in the USA, pick up DMC/Technics merchandise at fine record stores including Fat Beats (NYC), Rock & Soul (NYC), DJ Pro Audio (Brooklyn NYC), Armand's (Philadelphia PA) and Platinum Records (Portland OR and Seattle WA), Turntable Lab (NYC, LA + Tokyo), California Sound & Lighting (San Diego CA), Cypher Styles (Pittsburgh PA), The Record Shop (Waterbury CT) +

2008 DMC USA Finals DVD

Filmed live on Aug. 30, 2008 at The Knitting Factory NYC! 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. 

2008 Battle for World Supremacy & Team Finals DVD

Teams include:  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).

The 2008 DMC World DJ Championship DVD

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!

*Offer only available from DMC USA



PAYPAL:

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be sure to specify which dvds you want!

OR WRITE TO USA@DMCWORLD.COM
and we'll tell you where to send the money order!

We look forward to hearing from you!!!
Christie Z-Pabon
DMC USA

Please visit me at http://www.myspace.com/dmcusa too!

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!

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)




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