JUST ANNOUNCED! The “Rap Attack” live showcase will feature guests: Keith Murray, Craig G, Roxanne Shante, Force MDs, Awesome Two, Uncle Ralph McDaniels, Bugsy of WBLS, and Grandmaster Caz of The Cold Crush Brothers.

Taking place on July 14th as part of the Festival, Salute The DJ will bring together some of Hip-Hop’s best DJs while paying tribute to the late John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. An award will presented to the Mr.Magic Shout Out Foundation, Inc. with proceeds going to the Heart Foundation in the name of Mr. Magic’s children Lucky and Domonique.

Click here to listen to WNYC News radio segment “Legendary Mr. Magic Dies at 53? with commentary by Wes Jackson, Executive Director of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. (http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2009/oct/07/legendary-dj-mr-magic...)

In addition, Grand Wizzard Theodore the “Inventor of the Scratch” will be performing a special DJ set; Mista Sinista (X-ecutioners), Rholi Rho (5th Platoon) and DJ Getlive will be on the wheels of steel for crowd-wowing Turntablism routines; Chairman Mao (Egotripland) will connect classic tracks with Hip-Hop favorites in his Beat Digging set; while Twilite Tone will get everyone on the floor dancing.

During this special night, there will be freestyle dance performances by B-boys and B-girls from the Dance Cat-alyst Troupe. Attendees can expect to dance the night away alongside talented breakdancers whose dance moves will compliment the DJs expertise on the decks.

Pre-show and day-of contesting will have giveaways by FLüD and Scratch DJ Academy.

Salute The DJ Run-of-Show
9:00- 9:30PM - Opening set DJ Henry C
9:30- 10:15PM - Twilite Tone
10:15- 11:00PM - Chairman Mao

11:00- 11:30PM - Grand Wizzard Theodore
11:30- 12:00AM - Mista Sinista
12:00- 12:15AM - Roli Rho
12:15- 12:30AM - Roli Rho/DJ Get Live
12:30- 1:30AM - Marley Marl’s “Rap Attack Live” showcase

Brooklyn Bodega Prez Wes Jackson visited legendary DJ/Producer & Salute the DJ performer Marley Marl to discuss a wide array of topics from his nearly 30-year career in Hip Hop.

In Part 1 of 3, Marley Marl reminisces about his humble beginnings with the late Mr. Magic, the legendary Juice Crew All-Stars, and reveals some of his special guests for his tribute to Rap Attack & Mr. Magic's legacy.

Make sure you check out Marley Marl & more at the Brooklyn Hp Hop Festival's Salute the DJ at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday, July 14th.

Special thanks to WBLS.

Shot & Cut by Jav Martinez for Tha Reelness/Brooklyn Bodega

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Here is the latest by Dj Muzzell, Wisper Talk Shout Scream. This is the first I've heard from muzzell since the Donkey Work Break Records with Awekid. On a related side note digi copies are available on Ejectorseat Records website, link below. Check out the album below & buy it on bandcamp, name your price style. Break him off, Recommended.

Whisper Talk Shout Scream by Muzzell

released 25 May 2011
Mastered by Andrew Thornton
Artwork by Sketch
Lettering by Mr Brown

http://www.ejectorseatrecords.co.uk/home.html
http://muzzell.bandcamp.com/album/whisper-talk-shout-scream
http://www.facebook.com/pages/muzzell/8546517205

David Vangel's latest album, 'Breadth Control', is out now on Equinox Records. This album is a mixture of sampling & live instruments. I've listened to this album several times over the past two weeks. It is an amazing album, the kind you want to throw on the turntable and let it go. Its available in vinyl, digi & CD. If you've seen any other Equinox Records releases the presentation is really cool, get the vinyl. You can order it at a bunch of online shops, see the Equinox link below for a list. Check the video & mega mix below.
David Vangel - The Breadth Control Megamix (Album Preview) by Equinox Records
Track List:
1 .A Place Called Home
2. Breath Me In (Intro)
3. Sandpaper Script
4. A Place In Time (Skit)
5. Take Me By The Hand
6. Inhale & Exhale (Warm Up)
7. Split Visionary
8. The Sound of Poisons
9. Nearly Lost Myself (Skit)
10. Cold Rain
11. Touching Your Feelings
12. Another Place
13. Inhale & Exhale (Cool Down)

Some info from the press release:

'Breadth Control' a mind altering affair loaded with emotive melodies, explosive dynamics,
and savage gauntlets of fierce drum programming. Raising the bar, the 13-track collection
is a fusion of sampling and live instrumentation, including elements of hiphop, jazz, indie
rock, electronic, gentle psychedelia, and even world music. A musical experience that is the intermingling of genres, the debut LP is the future of electronic music from the brain of one
of Canada’s most prominent sound pioneers.

http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/david-vangel-breadth-control/
http://www.vangelmusic.com/

Enter for a chance to win a fresh FLUD watch and entry to Salute The DJ during The 2011 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Attention New York City Hip-Hop fans! On July 14th The Brooklyn Hip- Hop Festival edition of Salute The DJ will pay tribute to the legacy of Mr.Magic.  Fans can expect a “Rap Attack Live” showcase by Marley
Marl and special guests: Keith Murray Masta Ace, Craig G, Roxanne
Shante, Force MD’s and Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers; a special performance by the inventor of the Scratch, Grand Wizzard Theodore.; turntablist sets by Mista Sinista, Roli Rho and Getlive; party rocking by Twilite Tone and rare grooves by Chairman Mao of EgoTrip. Attendees can expect a night with never before seen combination sets with some of the most influential DJs in the scene.Contest ends July 13, 2011. Only one entry per person. The winner will receive their prize on stage at the event!Buy $10 advance tickets viaShowclix.Proceeds from the night will be donated to the The Mr. Magic Shout Out Foundation, Inc.Visit: www.bkhiphopfestival.com for details on Salute The DJ as well as other BHF ’11 eventsFollow @BrooklynBodega and @BKHipHopFest on TwitterTo enter email [email protected] The deadline for entry is July 13, 2011. To enter, answer the following skill testing question:Name a performer from the inaugural Salute The DJ in 2010.

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Here is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dope event. This years Salute to the Dj event features the following amazing lineup: Marley Marl, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Chairman Mao, Twilite Tone, Mista Sinista (X-ecutioners), Roli Rho (IBPDJs/5th Platoon) and Getlive. Brooklyn Bodega is holding auditions to find the Dj to open up the Salute The DJ on July 14th. Salute The Dj is part of the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, more on that to come. Here is where you come in. The auditions are this Friday, June 24th at Scratch Dj Academy in NYC. Its wicked short notice so please pass this info on to anyone that is interested & able to attend. This will also be broadcast on Ustream.

Press Release info:

Want to rock the opening set at The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival's edition of Salute The DJ on July 14th?
DJs in the New York City area here is your chance!

Brooklyn Bodega presents "Salute The DJ" Open Call
When: Friday, June 24th
Where: Scratch DJ Academy, 434 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011
Time: 4-7PM

Local DJs are invited to come prepared and rock a 5 minute set for a chance to open the stage for DJs:
Marley Marl, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Chairman Mao, Twilite Tone, Mista Sinista (X-ecutioners), Roli Rho (IBPDJs/5th Platoon) and Getlive.

The competition will be broadcast live via UStream.
Judging by Scratch Academy celebrity DJ instructors and special guests!

Winner gets to rock the opening 30 minute set at the main event, four tickets and a FLUD turntable watch.

http://twitter.com/BrooklynBodega

http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/

Rob Swift's latest dvd, 'DJ Rob Swift: Live! The Documented Movement', is available now. It's Premiering tonight at the Queens World Film Festival. The DVD has interviews mixed in with 'The Architect' release show last year. The extras include Rob Swift & Breez Evahflowin at Fat Beats during their final days. Both the release show & the Fat Beats in-store are shows I wish I could have seen in person. For us in different parts of the country or world this is the next best thing. You can order now at www.djrobswift.com.

You can win an autographed copy of this dvd. How? Answer this question:

What is the name of Rob Swift's Last DVD?
(hint: www.djrobswift.com)

Send you answer here., with Rob Swift in the subject line.
A random winner will be picked on March 14th.

About the DVD:
DJ Rob Swift: Live! The Documented Movement
On February 25, 2010 one hundred or so New Yorkers braved through blizzard conditions and gathered at Club Legion in Brooklyn, NY to celebrate the release of Rob Swift's 4th album THE ARCHITECT. As much as that night served as a prelude to his various tour dates throughout the globe, spreading the word of his latest LP, it was also a nostalgic reminder of Rob's humble past as a member of the X - men. "We used to pack small rooms, intimate venues... just like this... and we'd be excited!" Hence, welcome to DJ Rob Swift: Live! The Documented Movement.

Extras:
Fat Beats Farewell Instore - Due to the drastic decline of record sales in recent years, Fat Beats Record Store (NYC) closed it's doors in September of 2010. DJ Rob Swift and Breez Evahflowin say good bye with a performance that will forever be etched in the minds of those who turned out to pay their respect to a New York City Hip Hop landmark.

Rob & Butcher Interview - Here's an intimate look into the relationship Rob has with his mentor, Dr. Butcher. Both converse about their practice habits, approaches to DJing and how they inspired each other to create.

Rabia Music Video - Behind the scenes footage of Rob Swift preparing to shoot the "Rabia - 2nd Movement" music video.

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I always look forward to hearing new music from Nick Nack. So when I saw he was featured on Exponential Records Texas Compilation I had to check it out. I was not dissapointed. His track 'Life In The Speaker', is one of fourteen, all from Texas based producers. The compilation is free if you download the whole thing. Check the links below & for more Nick Nack on tablist.net go here.

http://exponential.bandcamp.com/album/texas-compilation
http://twitter.com/djnack
http://www.crowdcontrolrecords.com/