The ABU & Disco Scratch Summer Madness!
Well, we've both talked about it, chewed the fat and given you hints but now both myself (Repo) and Waxer can finally give you the whole damn skinny on the event of the summer.
The date is Saturday June 22nd, the event is Summer Madness where you will find yourself maxing and relaxing in the company of other like-minded members of the whole Ageing B-Boys and Disco Scratch fraternity.
You need no reminding of how exactly it is that we roll. We put on no airs or graces and refuse to take the whole hip hop mindset as seriously as we may have once done as an angry young African Medallian-wearing teenager.
Just like the evening surely will be at Summer Madness, the mood is mellow now and all we want to do is kick back and chill with a cool bottle, can or glass of our favourite tipple, chinwag and listen to some great, classic hip hop and cot-damn funky breaks.
Whilst there you will be chatting to people that previously you may have only communicated with in the Disco Scratch chatroom but now you can see what they are like in person!
Pull up a chair, discuss the finer points of nodding your head on the up or downbeat with JimCee and Bit; discover just what goes into preparing the finest cookies with LG's Biscuit Roulette; ask Mrs Waxer in person if it is actually a diploma or a degree? The sky really is the limit, folks.
We have purposefully decided NOT to call this event a jam because we are not booking any acts to perform. However due to the spontaneity of this culture we love (not live, c'mon unless you're Westwood) then if anyone feels like dropping some lyrical outpourings on the mic then, just like Aviva Insurance, we got your back.
We have plans for you all to get interactive up in here should you wish to. Two activities that are designed to keep you steppin', brother man, are Rap Karaoke and Scratch-aoke. Get on the microphone as the liquid refreshment is the key to unlock that patter you've kept locked in your dome for 20 years and unleash it over a familiar beat.
Drop that famous scratch you've practiced so many times over your favourite tune. Scratch like Eric B and win a prize!
Summer Madness will also bring to you something that Waxer and myself feel is almost unheard of, especially around hip hop circles.
This is an effort to get family together. The Disco Scratch Thursday Night Wives are cordially invited, nay, begged to attend this gathering. And not only that but if you have kids then WE WANT THE SHORTIES!
Yes, we are proud to give you a special event that will give your kids the opportunity to shine and be a part of the day. For two hours the music selection will be provided by the dj's of tomorrow. Your cherished offspring can play 4 or 5 tunes each and get a taste of what being behind the wheels of steel with a booming system is like. Don't have vinyl? We have Traktor. We got your tunes. We taking care of bidness, yo.
The sun will shine. And what else do we need to keep the funk flowing? This party needs a Hip Hop Pub Quiz, you say? Way ahead of you, tough guy. Like the J-Beez, we got it like that. Teams of 4 are needed here - however Whirlwind D is in a team of one, possibly bound and gagged to let everyone else in with a chance. Drop the knowledge and prove to your missus that all those years of reading vinyl run-out grooves have certainly not been in vain.
With the sun beating down on your baseball hat, we're sure the need for grub will be most anticipated along with your bring-your-own-beer. A BBQ with the sweetest meat this side of The Real Roxanne will be handled by a team of hip hop honeys to provide you with a mouth-watering selection of chicken, burgers, sausages and ribs.
And of course a Bouncy Castle and Water Slide for the little 'uns and a Hot Tub for the mums and dads.
The whole thing kicks off at 2pm with the booming system toned down to a chilled-level at midnight where we can carry on until the small hours.
The venue is in a large, spacious house with ample parking in a quiet lane situated in the South-East of England.
This is not only a family affair but a modest one, too. We are keeping the numbers down to 40 adults.
Tickets are £10 each and a Family Ticket is available at £30. A one adult/one child option is also available at £15.
(The above Paypal button has cut-off the information on the Single Ticket option. It should read: Single Ticket (One Adult or One Child).
The last date to purchase, should there still be tickets available, will be Friday May 31st. Don't sleep on this.
This is a non-profit event and should any profit be made it will go straight back into the kitty to buy booze! How you like them apples?
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Is This The Ampitheatre From Wild Style?
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As the title says....is it?
Unfortunately there is no Google Street View close enough to check but this aerial view looks promising.
Going on the adverts in my Wild Style Sampler book, it is "4 blocks south of Houston St" or "Delancey St" depending on which advert you read.
At least it's still around.
Talking of which, I haven't read that book since I got it 3 years ago and as I cracked it open again tonight it still had that lovely 'new book' smell. Beautiful.
If anyone can shed any light on the whereabouts of the location of the Wild Style mural then that would be double def fresh.
All I know is that it was done in Riverside Park in NY. But one Google search later and I realise that Riverside Park is big. Very Big.
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That's the one Grandmaster Caz directed myself and a friend to after the Hip Hop Tour.
The back and sides have gone that were in the movie, but we both knew it was the one featured in the film.
Nice bit of nostalgia there.
Thankyou Anonymous.
I've heard about those tours that GM Caz does. He sits on the bus with you and gives a running commentary of the sights. I'd love to go on one.
Sorry, I wasn't sure how to post my name, Ben.
Despite us knowing roughly where to find the amphitheatre, it still took us around 4 hours to find it as nobody living nearby seemed to know that it was even there, let alone it's history in hip hop. We each took a few photo's and tried to imagine how amazing it must have been to have had a ticket for either of the 2 shows.
Thanks for your great site too, Ben. It was an amazing time to be growing up in the early 80's, with the reports coming in from New York about the phenomena happening there, then eventually watching it take off over here.
I'm still collecting the old vinyl and searching for new b-boy breaks. It's great to know there's others out there still loving it too.
Great story, Jiglo! If you ever feel like sending any photos for me to put up then I'd be truly honoured.
What other landmarks did you manage to visit?
I've been to NYC once myself but only for a short stay and did the usual tourist things. One day I'll make the pilgrimage over and do the alternative sightseeing trip!
Yeah, Ben, i'd recommend Hush Tours hip hop tour to everyone with a love of old school hip hop. you really get a good insight into the history when you get to see some of the places first hand. Like...
1520 Sedgwick avenue. Where Herc rocked his first party in 73 and eventually had to move it outside because the crowd got too big.
Harlem World - late 70's mecca for hip hop, drawing people from all over the 5 Boroughs.
Graffiti Hall of fame (from the outside, it was closed when we were there unfortunately)
A few other party spots too while learning about the 5 elements of hip hop, listening to Caz mcing as we went, the style, the mindset of a b-boy and more. He answered questions that we had too.
A great way to spend a few hours.
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