Upcoming Shows
2.19 at the Velvet Lounge. Producers+DJs+MCs+Live Art = TRUE HIP HOP CULTURE
2.13 – dj.eurok at ESL (DJ Set)
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Dilla
once again, it seems like its “profit from J-Dilla’s legacy” time of the year. Anyone throwing events or making shirts in his name better holla at the Estate and Ms. Yancey less you get Charles Hamiltoned.
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MAYBE
maybe the next rally against Fenty, or for DC statehood, or against the wars should include a snowball fight – that way DC’s transient class of well-connected 20 and 30somethings will show up and we can get some press coverage.
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This is why
this is why I don’t post local-rap mixtape demo spam. I’D RATHER WATCH JAPANESE CROCHET UKULELE VIDEOS.
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DTMD
DTMD – the new DMV hip hop group formed by producer Dunc (XO, Diamond District) and MC Toine – will be making their DC debut at Ikeso presents: Reboot on 2.19 at the Velvet Lounge. Check out their new EP – this is some really quality hip hop. Looking forward to rocking with them on the 19th.
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The good people at Teaching for Change have put together this amazing collection of resources for teaching about Haiti. TELL THE YOUTH THE TRUTH!
“All too often in the midst of the reporting on the tragedy in Haiti, we hear that the country is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere without the infrastructure to deal with the disaster. But little explanation is provided as to why, leaving students to assume it must be the fault of the people there. Nor do we hear of the strong grassroots Haitian organizations.
While students should be encouraged to contribute to relief efforts, it is also important to gain a deeper understanding of the history and the roots of the poverty in Haiti. The US has been involved with Haiti for centuries, yet it has received little attention in textbooks or the curriculum. Part of our commitment to the people of Haiti at this time can be to not only increase our support but also our awareness. As informed citizens, we can advocate for respectful and constructive relations with Haiti in the months and years ahead.”
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Photographs by Demon202
Demon 202 flicks, jacked from 12oz.
Japan (!)
more inside Continue reading ‘Photographs by Demon202′
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On Haiti Earthquake Relief
Observations
- A humanitarian relief effort of this nature requires a logistical coordination that very few on the planet can implement.
- Celebrity organizations with less than credible non-profit status should not be the focus of fundraising efforts
- The difference in America’s leadership – at all levels of government – has led to a swift, comprehensive and innovative response. While President Obama may not share my vision for “change” of the American Government or political economy, he certainly shares my vision for humanitarian compassion for all peoples. Prticipating in American Democracy actually can change the world!
- Those at the extremes of the political spectrum who are using this crisis to promote their own agendas lack a critical analysis based in reality. Now is not the time for supernatural spookism, xenophobic racism, conspiracy theories, or the too-radical for Obama, anti-imperial pretendalutionary critique.
- Partners in Health is an incredible organization that deserves your support.
HISPANIOLA UNITE!
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Upset The Setup
Thank you for visiting this blog. Posts are slower for the time being due to constraints on my time. I apologize. In the interim, feel free to view past posts
coming 2010
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- new album by dj.eurok
- Upset The Setup Spring Line
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UPSET THE SETUP
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2010
The alley across from State seemed empty all decade. Around the 2008 election it became a hotspot for the Obama street art movement. It seems fitting for 2010 to start this wall fresh with a simple piece by DC graffiti legend ULTRA KGB. The tiger stares ominously. Out-of-town Obama street art gets rushed.
U Street is back. Ultra. Photo (unknown), Jacked from 12oz
double bonus – 13th and U Summer 2009. Also jacked from 12oz
The payphone is now gone. That homeless guy is still here. U Street is different.
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Africa Plays On 5
DOWNLOAD HERE
Track 01-Bill T Jones
Track 02-T’o ba fe lo we omi l’o ma’lo
Track 03-Tony Allen
Track 04-Sade-Tell Me
Track 05-Ofege
Track 06-Bola Johnson
Track 07-Tunji
Track 08-Fred Fisher
Track 09-Joseph Jackson
Track 10-Oyelana & The Benders
Track 11-Olotunji
Track 12-Luisito Quintero
Track 13- Wasiu Ayinde Barrister
Track 14-Osunlade
Track 15-Nina
DOWNLOAD HERE
Y’all know what it is. Happy Thanks Giving. Thanks for Y’all.
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The Afrobeat party is Friday night at Bossa. New night. DJ Underdog, Live music with the Funk Ark and Massamma from Elike.
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The Package – Remixes and Rarities – 118 mb .zip (div share)
Check this collection of 20 tracks – remixes and non-album tracks from the deep vaults of Infinite Loop’s THE PACKAGE. Peep the the UPSET THE SETUP * DREW KID remix of Virus.
Tracklisting after the jump: Continue reading ‘The Package – Remixes and Rarities’
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Cornel West Theory
Nov 21 – Cornell West Theory * DJ Underdog * Celebrity Chef Lauren VonDerPool
“I am Art Gallery” 2200 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave. S.E.
Doors 7pm $10.
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VS DC
IF this doesn’t sum up everything wrong with DC, I’m not sure what will: Via DCist.com
- Jim Graham is collecting donations for the family of Oscar Fuentes, says PoP.
- New Columbia Heights breathlessly awaits the opening of the new Chipotle, now slated for on or about Dec. 10.
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Substantial – Don’t Stop
This new Substantial track is dope. Produced by Tsutchie
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