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Sunday Skool Scratch Sessions (Winter Park, FL)

For those that missed that last Sunday Skool Scratch Session, the free Florida based turntablist event takes place on the second Sunday of every month and offers a positive collaborative environment for DJ’s of all types. All DJ’s of all skill level and choice of genre are welcome. Our goal is to bring all of … Read more

Beat Grinder Producer Showcase f/ Jeru The Damaja (DC)

DC area production fans get ready. The Beat Grinder producer showcase returns with featured guest Jeru The Damaja. With Damu The Fudgemunk and DJ Underdog manning the turntables, the event will showcase the talents of DC producers Maverick, Kokayi, Nick tha 1da, Dunc (of DTMD), Eurok and more. Wednesday August 04, 2010 9:00 pm – … Read more

Green Shoelace Heineken DJ Challenge (Remix Contest)

Here’s the chance to have your production work judged by such legendary producers as Peanut Butter Wolf, Klever, Jazzy Jeff, and Flosstradamus. Prizes you ask? Each winner will receive $1,000, an opening night one of four Heineken presents Green Shoelace Late Nights (LA, NY, Chicago, or Miami), and their remixed track on an upcoming Dim … Read more

Sleeveface Dance (Record Store Humor)

Digging for vinyl can make people a little crazy. Rannel Theature Company shows how crazy can get after spending too much time working in a record store.

Rockwilder On Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis

Producer Rockwilder tells the story of working with Janet Jackson from his initial artist wishlist to receiving the call requesting his services and working with fellow producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. When I worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, that’s when I came back. It was kinda like I came off the mountain, … Read more

I Need That Record! (Documentary DVD)

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Brendan Toller’s documentary entitled I Need That Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store examines the trend of closing independent record store and other similar small businesses. The documentary, which was has already been released to independent retailers and featured at a number of prominent film festivals, is scheduled for mass availability on July 27th.

Visit the I Need That Record! website or go grab a copy of the DVD.

[Respect to Pro Hip-Hop for bringing this to my attention.]

Hit the break for the documentary trailer!

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