Some great kicks here. Pumas and that......
*cough*.
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?
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Quiztime: Who Is This?
Think ummmm, early 90's...?
I'm not giving the game away until you've all had a chance to think about it.
Answers in the Comments please, folks.
EDIT:
Yes indeed, that IS one half of early 90's House-Partying, kick-stepping, Full Force-bothering twosome, Kid 'n' Play.
Christopher 'Kid' Play, in fact.
I was watching an Icecube-produced documentary, Straight Outta LA, which is about the relationship between the American football team LA Raiders and 'Cube's old crew, NWA.
Halfway through the programme 'Kid' pops up as one of these talking heads and I get a shock as I could see it was him by his eyes but there was NO HI-TOP FADE!
And he's certainly aged since I last saw him bouncing around someone's sitting room in muted pastels.
I was just dying to see what was under his 'Compton' cap nowadays. Didn't he start sporting dreads during the end of their career anyway?
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| No Hi-Top Fade Shocker! |
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Looking Fly
Don't forget to send pictures of yourselves dressed to impress in your ABU tees.
Big respect to Justin and LG for these!
Big respect to Justin and LG for these!
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Swindon Crate-Diggers
Have a butcher's at this little film, YOKEL ADDICTS from Roundabout Town Productions.
It's about a group of people in Swindon who all have one thing in common - a vinyl obsession.
I'm sure it'll strike a chord with some of you out there.
And the interesting thing about it is that unlike some crate-diggers, it delivers with a rather humourous way about it, too.
It's about a group of people in Swindon who all have one thing in common - a vinyl obsession.
I'm sure it'll strike a chord with some of you out there.
And the interesting thing about it is that unlike some crate-diggers, it delivers with a rather humourous way about it, too.
Monday, 15 August 2011
Back Once Again With The Ill Behaviour
So here we are again, the ABU! massive rolls back after a week in sunny Isle of Wight.
I've been without internet access for the last 7 days so apologies if you have contacted me and haven't heard back.
During my travels I met up with some buds whom I haven't seen in a while. Big shouts firstly to Duane and his family who I haven't seen for ages who gave us a gorgeous curry - courtesy of the perfect hostess, Claire.
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| Enjoying a cup of rosy at Agent Finch's! |
It's one thing to see Martin's vinyl in his Facebook photos but it's quite another to visit and see it in the flesh and actually hold it.
Respect!
And a shout to my homie L'il Frog whom I was able to give him personally his ABU! tee. We also did a bit of digging and had a chat over some cider. Good times.
As I might have mentioned previously there will be regulars from Heroes, Disco Scratch and ABU! all making their way to The Rumsey Wells, too. So if you like your hip hop cooked with an old school flavour and your funk topped-off with original breaks then say no more.
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Ring Ranga Dang For A Ho-liday
It's that time of the year again. I'm taking my annual summer holiday break with wifey and the sprogs and won't be around for a week or so.
In the meantime, feel free to view the above video many times. It got me in the mood for sure.
That is all.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
ABU! Tees Are In!
Many thanks to everyone who ordered.
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