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Another big influence on my youth, a DC ambassador to the world, a go-go grandfather, and a contributor to numerous hip-hop jams. Just caught the news from Upset the Setup via City Paper. I was…
Continue Reading R.I.P. Robert Michael Reed, founder of Trouble Funk
Now at 10pm, Monday-Friday Soul Controllers on Thursdays Lots of you have expressed the desire to stay connected with real hip-hop but your grown up lifestyles won’t allow you to tune in at 11pm. The…
Continue Reading New time slot for Decipher on 89.3fm WPFW
Every year it’s more and more like a family affair, with great friends old and new. So many folks to shout out for memorable musical moments, conversation, drinks at the bar, promos packed with treats,…
It was straight brutality, joe. I tried to warn you. The murderization was well documented. Sexy Fitsum was there. As was Dakota Fine (full set). And BYT. Poppa Large big-ups to Adrian Loving for assembling…
Continue Reading A full-on DC beatdown
Rest In Power. Rock Steady Crew forever!!!! I’m going to see this flick tonight. If you really love hip-hop, you need to own this. Respect the architects and know the history!
SWEET LAWD JEBUS THIS JONT CRANK!!!!! [props to Nah Right] DC hip-hop, get my U Street on! Young! I’m cised! I can’t even post straight. Cuzzin. Yo. Sheeeeeeeeiiit… Sunday, bammas! It’s on! Rehearsal was tight!
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No, it’s not a Raheem mixtape done by this guy, although I wouldn’t be mad at that (‘sup Lil Mic). It’s just a little Valentine’s Day edition of Decipher from the good ‘PFW studios. (subscribe/iTunes)…
Continue Reading DJ Book’s Love Experience
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We had a fun show last night. I got my fanboy on a l’il bit. (Subscribe/iTunes) TURN IT UP!!! R.I.P. Dilla
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The news of their fire made me ill. I literally couldn’t go by that block after it happened, it upset me too much. The mental imagery of thousands of melted records was like a nightmare.…
Continue Reading DJ Hut is back!!
It’s been a long time and the ritual is well established. POEM-CEES records are birthed primarily during bleary eyed night-shift sessions. Leave work, hit studio, go back to work, manage the delirium. It’s coming up…
Continue Reading Almost ready…
I’m increasingly known for an eclectic DJ’ing style and a crotchedy nature about the state of hip-hop so after reflecting on this past year I’m really surprised that most of my favorite tunes of 2007…
Continue Reading Better Late Than Never: Hot Joints of 2007