If you don’t know by now…Fat Beats NYC & LA are closing down FOR GOOD! A major part of hip hop history is about to no longer exist. I can’t even begin to imagine how most hip hop heads that spend (spent) 99% of their time and hard earned money there digging and networking must feel. See I JUST made my first visit to Fat Beats this past Summer. I know I know…I have my reasons. While I have always known of its existence I never found any reason to actually go upstairs. All my friends did and while I know this hurts others more than it does me…it still hurts. 

All week they’ve been holding in-stores and tons of hip hop legends & fans have been stopping by to say goodbye. Above are photos of Eternia’s in-store on Tuesday, 9/2. Monday, 9/1 DJ Evil Dee & Mr. Walt stopped by along with some others. I wasn’t there too long. You can find those photos here [LINK]. 

I’ll be posting more photos throughout the weekend. In the meantime check out the website [LINK] for more info on in-store performance schedules and if you have nothing to do on Saturday….stop by and wish them a fare well…the doors are closing for good THAT DAY! It’s bound to be epic. Be a part of history and stop by! 

Most listen to music while getting ready for a show. Usually, the music of the artist they are getting ready to see.  Tomorrows show consists of artists you all may already know and some you’ve never heard of (I know I haven’t). The homie Lyriq (aka 1/3 of Brokn.Englsh) put together this great podcast [LINK TO PODCAST] with music from everyone performing tomorrow night (tracklisting below). 

If you already have your tickets…download it and prepare yourself for an awesome show. If you don’t…download it and get your tickets here ($7) [LINK FOR TICKETS] or at the door ($10) [Sorry no link for that!]!

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!

Tracklist

• Fresh Daily-VideoGamin
• Children Of The Night-Do For Love
• Erick Arc Elliot-X&Y
• Brokn.Englsh-This Way
• Illustrate-Back On The Juice
• Wordspit-Not A Joke
• Erick Arc Elliot-Planes
• Brokn.Englsh-CFWD
• Wordspit-Joystick Madness
• Illustrate-The Look
• Children Of The Night-Colorful
• Fresh Daily-Astral Dance

SUN, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

The X Factor Boogie Blind, New Beatminerz

Working during my vacation. Yup. I finally got around to not only editing but LOOKING at my shots from The Roots Picnic back in June. Yeah, I’m HELLA late. Sorry about that. The good news is they are up now and they are AWESOME *toots own horn* LOL. Here are a few up above. You can see the rest here <——- CLICK! 

Here’s the new free EP from Koncept (of Brown Bag AllStars) “Playing Life”.

production from: J57, The Audible Doctor, maticulous, DJ Brace, & DJ Dyllemma. featuring: J57, Sene, & Silent Knight.

All cuts from Juno Award/ DMC champion, DJ Brace.

:: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ::

NEW MUSIC FROM ST JOE LOUIS & BROKN ENGLSH! I CAN’T KEEP UP!!!

CLICK THIS LINK NOWISH! 

If I wasn’t in Canada I’d be here! 

Just because I can’t make this doesn’t mean you have to skip it! Trust me this show is going to be EPIC! Please don’t miss out! 

Music STILL Looks Like This! Summer & life sure keeps me busy. Wish photography and concerts were my FULL TIME job but alas they’re not…YET. I’ll be back soon with a Summer recap and tons of photos. But in the meantime PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out this AMAZING Hip Hop group from New Jersey…ST JOE LOUIS. These guys are not only GREAT people but GREAT & TALENTED artists. Support good Hip Hop!