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?
Thursday, 30 September 2010
More Sony Ericsson B-Boy Championships News
The B-Boy Championships continue and the World Final is almost here.
October 10th at Brixton Academy is the place to be for some breathtaking breakin.
The video above is a trailer for the short segments that Ch4 will be broadcasting from November 7th.
The audio for this video absolutely sucks so turn it down and press play below instead.
Monday, 27 September 2010
The Disco Scratch/Heroes/Ageing B-Boys Xmas Jam - Hold Tight......
Just to let you all know that the much-heralded Xmas Jam through Disco Scratch , Heroes Of UK Hip Hop and us will soon be announced officially.
Hopefully in the next two weeks we will be giving you the full scoop on venue, date, acts and everything else.
Apologies for the vagueness as we want to get everything sorted before we give you the info. Believe me, THIS is gonna be the event of the year.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
We now on Twitter, yo!
ABU! is at the forefront of all technology as you well know. That's why I want to let you know that we are now fully rocking this new thing called Twitter.
Add ABU! to your Twitterfeed now by visiting:
http://twitter.com/ageingbboys
It's primarily to be used for emergencies such as if this blog gets taken by by some tw@t at the DMCA or something similar. Then at least I can give you the scoop and redirect you to any new playground we may find.
'Tis all.
That's MR Repo to you.
Monday, 13 September 2010
MC Duke T-Shirt
I am the proud owner of a brand-new MC Duke tee courtesy of the main man, Lovegrove at Style Warrior.
By using my love of toilet humour, I won first prize on his recent competition to bag me this box-fresh piece of clothing.
Professionally printed on a Fruit Of The Loom grey, Super Premium heavyweight shirt and the fit is perfect. I'm rocking an XL because that how we do at ABU! Towers, yo.
For more details get over to Style Warrior yourself and check the technique. Best move on this fast as the previous Music Of Life print sold out quick.
MC Duke live in '89, taken from the Hustlers Convention album, Music Of Life.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Podcast Requests
The dust hasn't even settled on The ABBU! Podcast #1 yet here we go talking 'bout show #2.
Yes, Ageing B-Boys are busy plottin', researchin', rhymin' and stealin' to bring you the best hour's worth of entertainment that money simply can't buy.
I need your requests for tracks that you'd like to hear.
Write to me and beg like your life depends on it and I might select your selection, Selectah. Then again I might fob you off with some old flannel by saying that, would you believe it, I've got everything else by that particular artist but NO, I'VE NOT GOT THAT ONE.
Obfuscation and circumvention. We kickin crazy ballistics, yo.
Do it. Dooooo it.
Yes, Ageing B-Boys are busy plottin', researchin', rhymin' and stealin' to bring you the best hour's worth of entertainment that money simply can't buy.
I need your requests for tracks that you'd like to hear.
Write to me and beg like your life depends on it and I might select your selection, Selectah. Then again I might fob you off with some old flannel by saying that, would you believe it, I've got everything else by that particular artist but NO, I'VE NOT GOT THAT ONE.
Obfuscation and circumvention. We kickin crazy ballistics, yo.
Do it. Dooooo it.
Saturday, 4 September 2010
The First Ageing B-Boys Unite! Podcast
I'm proud to unleash upon you the very first Podcast from ABBU!
An hour of good-time hip hop, electro, funk and comedy with minimal chat from me.
Don't look at the tracklisting below if you want to keep a feeling of surprise of what to expect.
Malcolm McLaren - World's Famous
SL Troopers Ft Seet Pea - Movement
Master Ace - Movin On (remix)
K-Solo - Letterman
Steinski Choice Cuts.Com Relaunch Mix
The Dynamic Duo Ft Shaquan - Knights Of The Turntable
Cybotron - R9
Style - The Assassinator
EPMD - So Wat Cha Sayin
BDP - Poetry
The Funk Trunk track - Johnny Pate - Shaft In Africa
Any questions for the Letters To The Ageing B-Boy section send them to benhammy@yahoo.co.uk with the subject line 'Podcast'.
Let me know if you have any suggestions for the show, song requests, comedy links or anything else.
Download the show here.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Re-Ups - Ultimate Trax Volumes 1 - 3
As requested by Irish Craig (BTW click here for a fantastic read Craig's done about the story of Scott La Rock's passing) I've re-upped these mixes from Champion's Ultimate Trax Vol 1-3 from a previous post.
Full-length mixes from DJ Cheese, Chad Jackson, Whiz Kid, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Streetsahead and CJ Mackintosh.
Again, thanks to the legendary Bobby Dazzler for these. Where are ya, buddy?
DJ Cheese
Chad Jackson
Whiz Kid
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Streetsahead
CJ Mackintosh
Full-length mixes from DJ Cheese, Chad Jackson, Whiz Kid, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Streetsahead and CJ Mackintosh.
Again, thanks to the legendary Bobby Dazzler for these. Where are ya, buddy?
DJ Cheese
Chad Jackson
Whiz Kid
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Streetsahead
CJ Mackintosh
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