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Welcome to the Upset The Setup WordPress archive. This website collects the blog writings (2007-2010) of PJ Urquilla – a DJ, writer and hip hop artist. The blog posts archived here cover life in Washington DC, hip hop, art, politics and other elements of the Upset The Setup philosophy.
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Cab: 11.17.10
11.17.10: Sultan Ali picked us up in Petworth driving a late-model Lincoln Continental sedan that was radio-dispatched by Diamond Cab of DC. He took the the most efficient route possible and dropped my sister and I off at 18th and Columbia Road NW. He shared life-lessons, a personal tale of revenge, a recommended diet (and a book to support it: Eat to Live by Elijah Muhammad) and a hypothesis to explain the West’s fascination with Steak Tartare and fur coats.
It was his birthday, Mr. Ali was celebrating 67 years on the planet.
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Oh Sinnerman
Rock, what’s the matter with you rock?
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Look who is back in the house once again. DC Hip Hop legend – HEAD-ROC! At the Black Cat with special guests plus free copy of Heady’s release!
Head-Roc (3LG, Infinite Loop, Head-Roc War Machine, GODISHEUS) has been rocking the Black Cat for almost 15 years in front of Sold Out audiences – with the Nation’s BIGGEST D.I.Y and Non-commercial progressive music Rock Stars!
This is the FIRST time “The Mayor of DC Hip-Hop” headlines DC’s #1 venue to experience the Best Live Independent Artists performances in Chocolate City!
To everyone who attends, you will receive a free copy of Head-Roc’s latest release:
“The Empower DC Project!”
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/2743863 <- Listen and EXCLUSIVE download!Kicking things off from outta Charm City (Baltimore) will be none other than:
- AK Slaughter (Psychedelic Hip-Hop) http://www.myspace.com/thisisakslaughter
- Height w/ Friends (Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock, and Soul) http://www.myspace.com/height
Advanced Tickets:
http://ticketalternative.com/Events/12159.aspx
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Tags: AK Slaughter, Black Cat, Empower DC, Head-Roc, Height
The Pro-Seeds Project II
Via @Enoch7thProphet
“The Pro-Seeds Project II & Bring a Voice for Prostate Cancer”
Washington, DC September 23, 2010:
Mental Salvation Radio will be conducting a benefit show that will raise money and awareness for prostate cancer; in conjunction with Can We Talk Radio’s “Bringing a Voice for Prostate Cancer” mini documentary. We have seven artists that will provide wonderful edutainment along with DJ Earth 1ne on the 1 & 2’s making attendees dan…ce the night away with blends of HipHop, Funk, RnB and Go-Go music. This event will be hosted by Emperess a superb emcee/song writer. People who have shown support for “The Pro-SEEDs Project” are: Vintage Vibez Music Group, DJ Earth 1ne, FuseBox Radio, Earth Army, B.A.N. Flag, W.O.W Radio, Da BeatMinerz Radio, The Boogie Spot and BlackBox. One of Enoch’s goals is to maintain uplifting the culture of Hiphop while helping others along the way. “I don’t set goals but set standards for my goals”. Enoch says “I am living my life like its golden and positioning myself for the platinum” Also this year Enoch 7th Prophet strongly states “Instead of striping the resources of Hiphop Culture and the music. I pledge to give back by donating sales of each album sold to respective charities/foundations such as Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Domestic violence etc…etc”
Hosted by Emperess
Happy-Hour: 6pm to 9pm w/ Selecta Meeks & DJ Earth 1NE
BRINGING A VOICE FOR PROSTATE CANCER MINI-DOCUMENTARY
VIDEO PREMIER:
Starts at 9:30PM SHARP. Moderated by CWT Radio
PERFORMANCES BY:
- Edley Shine
- E The RNB HipHop Rock Star
- Kane Mayfield
- Brokn Englsh
- Enoch 7th Prophet
- Den’D Productions
Lounge of Three | 1013 Ust. NW, DC 20009
Doors Open: 9:00PM FREE!! FREE!!! 21 and up
Donation will be taken at the door. Donate whatever you can.
===ALL proceeds to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation ====
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
Vintage Vibez Music Group | FuseBox Radio| Earth Army | B.A.N. Flag| W.O.W Radio | Da BeatMinerz Radio | The Boogie Spot & BlackBox Online
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Tags: DJ Earth 1NE, Enoch, Pro-Seed Project
Why I am voting for Vince Gray
I don’t support the Rhee model of education reform. This incredible article from Re:Thinking Schools summarizes how I feel:
Chancellor Rhee helicoptered into Washington in 2007 promising to change the culture of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Everyone cheered. But we weren’t counting on the new culture coming straight out of Goldman Sachs. Suddenly, decisions were being made at the top and carried out with atomic force. Parents have been treated like consumers—informed about options and outcomes but denied a seat at the table. The district’s teachers have been insulted in the national media, fired or laid off in record numbers, and replaced by less credentialed and less experienced newcomers. The model views teachers as a delivery system, not as professionals. High turnover is not just the result—it’s the goal. Principals, too, are isolated and expendable. The district lauds the educational mavericks—principals whose “crusades” are described as “relentless” and “methodical”—those who see themselves as an army of one. We are becoming a district where the frontline workers are demoralized, people are looking out for themselves, and trust is all but gone.
Double Bonus, I am a former independently registered voter who switched party affiliation to vote Fenty out. I encourage all DC voters to make the right call and vote for Vince Grey on September 14th, 2010. Vote 4 DC.
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Tags: Vince Grey for Mayor
On Go-Go and Local Politics
maybe politicizing the go-go community wasn’t such a good idea after all. with little basis for political analysis, its become a popularity contest – but not for the mayor – rather for one leading go-go artist who himself is indebted to Fenty.
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Africa Africa Africa pt 2
Africa Africa Africa pt. 1 took us into the continent, pt. 2 takes us into the future. DC’s very own, DJ Underdog, has shut it down again. Brought to you by Lunchbox Theory, this mix-tape gives you a little taste of what goes down at the sensational Afro-Beat for Ya Soul party. Africa Africa Africa pt. 2 features 10 afro-futuristic tracks from Fela Kuti’s body thumping “Zombie” to Die Vögel’s “Empire”. This rhythmic compilation is a bit darker than the usual sounds Lunchbox Theory shares, providing a modern take on the Afro-beat sound.
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Tags: Afrobeat, DJ Underdog, Lunchbox Theory
Rock the Bells
Rock the Bells – DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion. Don’t be dumb and miss it…!
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Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, ATCQ, Rock The Bells
08.16.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Black Cat! w/ Violet Says 5 and The Farafina Kan Experience. $10… 8:30pm Doors… ALL AGES!
Black Cat | 1811 14th st NW Washington, DC
Visit the link:
http://ticketalternative.com/Events/11690.aspx
GODISHEUS
www.godisheus.com
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In the eternal struggle between good and evil, who is winning? During the height of the Haitian Crisis media coverage three men ponder this very question, is God on the Devil’$ Payroll? Playing on the Lloyd Richards Stage at The Atlas Performing Arts Center, Sunday August 8, 2010 2pm and Sunday August 8, 2010 8pm.
Brace yourself! As we embark on an incredible journey through Washington DC’s first-ever Black Theatre Festival; a week-long festival (Sunday, August 1 – Sunday, August 8, 2010) celebrating extraordinary stories told by people of African decent. This inaugural event has an exciting menu of more than 70 provocative and ground breaking theatrical performances, by local and national artists, writers, producers, and the theatre companies, and is the first festival of its kind to recognize the importance of both urban and traditional theater.
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Tags: god is on the devil's payroll, Haiti, kymone freeman
Check out the Cornel West theory’s new mixtape titled In Her Hands: Embryo Capital Vol.1, hosted by All Our Noise. Once again, they have collaborated with DJ Underdog, who added his touch to the first of several mixes to be released over the next few months. This one is out just in time for the band’s show with Diamond District on Saturday July 31 at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C.
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Tags: Cornel West Theory, DJ Underdog, In Her Hands
Tru Skool Soundstage
Saturday July 31
- Diamond District
- DTMD
- The Cornel West Theory
- Damu the Fudgemunk
- DJ Underdog
@ the Black Cat 1811 14th ST NW WDC 20009
18+ Doors at 9PM
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Tags: Damu the Fudgemunk, Diamond District, DJ Underdog, DTMD, The Cornel West Theory
Taking place in Lignum, VA this festival is one and a half days of Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop and Indie during the weekend of Friday, July 30, 2010.
Mustock 2010 features twenty-five bands and djs from the DC and Virginia area as well as national and international artists:
Alexis Golden Lover * All Good Funk Alliance * Ancient Astronauts * Asheru and The ELs * Beetnix * The Breden Sound System * DJ Jahsonic * Farid * Fatso * Fort Knox Five * Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad * GODISHEUS* Lady Alma * Mz Munchie * Mustabar SoulBush * Nappy Riddem * Punk Rogers * Pure Light Seed * Rob Paine of Solomonic Sound System * SEE-I * Sleepy Wonder * Tamika Love Jones * Tony Ozier and The Doo Doo Funk All-Stars * Thunderball * W. Ellington Felton
This year’s festival also has a new element, a Dance Tent, sponsored by none other than DC’s Eighteenth Street Lounge.
For more information, Click Here!
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Tags: Mustock
WTF??! Via the Washington City Paper
The report is the way MPD keeps tabs on a music genre it suspects of attracting violence. This most recent document—put together by MPD’s intelligence unit—went out to high-ranking cops in D.C., as well Montgomery County. A copy was also sent to an FBI e-mail address. Prince George’s County cops also appear to be following go-go happenings, as several listings were provided by them
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