That’s right Crate Kings family… this Tuesday August, 12th we’ll all have the chance to join in and celebrate Vinyl Record Day. Those begging for a bit of trivia will be happy to know that this also happens to be the day that Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. According to the Viny Record … Read more
A very unique invite only DJ battle series is coming to a close this Sunday, August 10th.
The Behringer Just Listen DJ Battle presented by 2mybeat.com and Tools of War will run from 3pm – 4pm at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn NYC as part of the Brooklyn Soul Summit Music Festival. The events are free and all ages are welcome to attend.
Every Tuesday during the month of August the parks of Harlem will definitely be rocking with Jazzy Jay, Steve Dee, Red Alert, Lord Finesse, Hank Shocklee, GrandMaster Caz, PopMaster Fabel, and many more! "DJs who dance, dancers who DJ, A-list producers, turntablists, and more unearth their rarest and funkiest grooves especially for bgirls, bboys, poppers, … Read more
Head to Fat Beats NYC and meet the man who created countless classic hits. Producer K-Def will appear live in-store on Tuesday August 12, 2008 @ 7pm featuring a DJ set and album signing.
For those in the D.C. area, The Million DJ March will take place on August 29-30, 2008 at the Washington National Mall. "Disc jockeys will gather from all over the world to discuss the current state of the DJ, and highlight the true integral importance of their role. They will listen to speeches from leaders … Read more
Beginning August 1st until August 8th, 2008 Peanut Butter Wolf will be performing for 8 nights at 8 different clubs with 8 different genres of videos sets and no song will be repeated twice! Check the promo video and visit Stones Throw for more info. 8/1: Disco videos- Firecracker Block Party @ Grand Star 8/2: … Read more
Here’s your chance to snap up some soulful artifacts. On July 17th, 2008 Christie’s will be holding an auction of James Brown’s personal items. Can you imagine having The Godfather’s handwritten lyrics, Sex Machine belt, Passport, or a test pressing of a duet between James Brown and the Rev. Al Shaprton!? I’ve personally got … Read more
A little record fair madness for the the New York diggers. Taking place place 4-6 times a year, Shakey’s Record Fair is supposed to be a combo party/digging event with 15+ record collector/DJ’s spinning. Tuesday, June 17th Supreme Trading 213 N. 8th St. (btw. Driggs and Roebling) Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211 8pm – 2am / 21+ … Read more
On Friday, June 27th to Sunday, June 29th The Core DJ’s will host the Texas Urban Music Summit in Dallas, Texas with panelists including: Tony Neal (CEO Core DJ’s), Wendy Day (Rap Coalition), Play-N-Skillz (Producers), Butch Hartfield (Def Jam Executive), Clinton Sparks, and Chamillionaire. From The Website: "The Texas Urban Music Summit, (Texas U.M.S.) an … Read more
Producers in the Atlanta area might be interested as the ATL Record Pool presents a 3 day Hip-Hop Conference for DJ’s, producers, Hip-Hop, and R&B artists. The conference takes place from Thrusday June 26th to Saturday June 28th and includes events such as: DJ Power Panel Extreme Marketing for the Independent Artist/Label Power Management & … Read more