Here it is, folks. Fresh from it's live broadcast each and every month on Disco Scratch Radio is the latest edition of the ABU! Takeover Show.
http://www.mediafire.com/?qa2ecg0nn592s6n
2 hours of beats and bobs, every month. Get in there!
Playlist is in the Comments-------->
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?
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
End Of Year ABU! Show - TONIGHT
It's the last Thursday of the month - nay, the year - today so you know where your butt should be at 9pm, don't you?!!
Loads of good beats tonight (K-Solo, Biz, Jonzun Crew and MC Duke amongst many others) with just a hint of festive flavour and a quick look back at what's good with the Disco Scratch / ABU! review of 2011.
Hope to see you all in the chatroom!
9pm - 11pm
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Sure Shot Productions No Half-Steppin Xmas Jam
Last Saturday was the Sure Shot Productions No Half-Steppin Xmas Jam and as expected was a truly great experience.
DJ's on the night were residents Just-1 and Chrome with Waxer and myself, Repo guesting behind the wheels of steel.
In front of the decks were some absolutely blinding acts. Billed as 'Special Guests' was SUSPEKT who tore up the place.
Following fresh on their heels was a performance from WHIRLWIND D of SOLID N' MIND with WAXER providing scratch duties. Bearing in mind that this was only his second live performance in 20 years then this was even more breathtaking.
Norwich's own CHROME & ILL INSPIRED took to the stage next and proceeded to wreck shop. These two have their routines down and it really shows. Chrome's funky rhymes are matched only by the lyrical dexterity of Bill's fantastic, jaw-dropping lyrics.
DJ JUST-1 got on the wheels straight away and
Next on was the welcome return of KILLA INSTINCT who pushed the envelope even further with MC BANDOG giving it everything he had even though he was suffering from a previous leg injury. Unfortunately K.I. don't perform in the UK as much as we'd all like so watching them here was a bit of an early Christmas present.
It was my turn to rock the jingle bells so I got busy throwing on the black plastic but as time was precious it turned into a 3-man merry-go-round with Chrome and Waxer joining me.
What a night. It's hard to say what exactly was the best moment for me but some highlights include:
Going to the Graffiti Crimbo Jam prior to the evening jam and seeing KILO's absolutely dope piece (below).
Meeting a load of friends I hadn't seen since the 3 The Hard Way Xmas Jam last year in Birmingham.
Showing Auntie Repo to the ABU! Massive.
Waxer's impromptu demonstration of smashing Bring Forth The Guillotine to pieces during his set!
So much respect for Chrome and Just-1 for getting this all together. Remember this is every month although no live acts, but special guest dj's.
And also catch Just-1's Hip Hop Sessions every Tuesday on Future Radio at 10pm.
And also a big hello to anyone who is visiting the blog for the first time after picking up one of the little ABU! cards that were left around the pub on Saturday ;o)
DJ's on the night were residents Just-1 and Chrome with Waxer and myself, Repo guesting behind the wheels of steel.
In front of the decks were some absolutely blinding acts. Billed as 'Special Guests' was SUSPEKT who tore up the place.
Following fresh on their heels was a performance from WHIRLWIND D of SOLID N' MIND with WAXER providing scratch duties. Bearing in mind that this was only his second live performance in 20 years then this was even more breathtaking.
Norwich's own CHROME & ILL INSPIRED took to the stage next and proceeded to wreck shop. These two have their routines down and it really shows. Chrome's funky rhymes are matched only by the lyrical dexterity of Bill's fantastic, jaw-dropping lyrics.
DJ JUST-1 got on the wheels straight away and
Next on was the welcome return of KILLA INSTINCT who pushed the envelope even further with MC BANDOG giving it everything he had even though he was suffering from a previous leg injury. Unfortunately K.I. don't perform in the UK as much as we'd all like so watching them here was a bit of an early Christmas present.
It was my turn to rock the jingle bells so I got busy throwing on the black plastic but as time was precious it turned into a 3-man merry-go-round with Chrome and Waxer joining me.
What a night. It's hard to say what exactly was the best moment for me but some highlights include:
Going to the Graffiti Crimbo Jam prior to the evening jam and seeing KILO's absolutely dope piece (below).
Meeting a load of friends I hadn't seen since the 3 The Hard Way Xmas Jam last year in Birmingham.
Showing Auntie Repo to the ABU! Massive.
Waxer's impromptu demonstration of smashing Bring Forth The Guillotine to pieces during his set!
So much respect for Chrome and Just-1 for getting this all together. Remember this is every month although no live acts, but special guest dj's.
And also catch Just-1's Hip Hop Sessions every Tuesday on Future Radio at 10pm.
And also a big hello to anyone who is visiting the blog for the first time after picking up one of the little ABU! cards that were left around the pub on Saturday ;o)
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| The 'Reader's Wives Club'! |
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| Killa Instinct |
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| MC Chrome |
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| Repo & Inch High |
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| A rather excitable Waxer with Repo |
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| Bill Ill Inspired |
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| Lennie from Suspekt |
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| DJ Just-1 |
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| Scenes with Inch |
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| KILO's piece at the Crimbo Graf Jam |
Friday, 16 December 2011
Files About To Be Deleted
The following files are about to be deleted - between 5-7 days - so best grab them while you can. They're on Rapidshare - a company which I find decidedly crap - and as I don't use them any longer, I shan't be paying them one red cent to continue hosting my files so this time next week they'll be gone.
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863101/_02__Chad_Jackson_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863102/_01__DJ_Cheese_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863104/_03__Whiz_Kid_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416890320/_04__DJ_Jazzy_Jeff_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416890321/_05__DJ_Streets_Ahead_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863101/_02__Chad_Jackson_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863102/_01__DJ_Cheese_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416863104/_03__Whiz_Kid_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416890320/_04__DJ_Jazzy_Jeff_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
https://rapidshare.com/files/416890321/_05__DJ_Streets_Ahead_-_Ultimate_Trax_Vol_1-3_Battle_Of_The_DJ_s_8687.mp3
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Looking For The Perfect Beat - A Hip Hop History Doc
Old-timers will already have seen this when I first posted it last year.
It's an audio documentary broadcast on BBC Radio 1 in 1990.
The link was originally on the rather effeminate Rapidshare service which expired in seconds, more or less.
Check the post as I've updated the link.
http://repo136.blogspot.com/2010/05/looking-for-perfect-beat-hip-hop.html
It's an audio documentary broadcast on BBC Radio 1 in 1990.
The link was originally on the rather effeminate Rapidshare service which expired in seconds, more or less.
Check the post as I've updated the link.
http://repo136.blogspot.com/2010/05/looking-for-perfect-beat-hip-hop.html
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