Lunch Breaks

This Friday afternoon as part of the Rock Steady Crew 33rd Year Anniversary, DJ's Tony Touch, DV One, Fever One & myself will be Djaying on Lunch Breaks with Crazy Legs! Show starts at 1:45pm-5pm Bronx Time. So for all my Cali peeps that's 10:45am-2pm. Tune in; crazylegsworkshop.com/

Rock Steady Crew 33rd Year Anniversary

Rock Steady Crew has been holding it down for 33 years! I've been down with the movement since Nov 2002 and it's been an incredible journey! I'm in NY right now celebrating with the crew. Saturday July 31st we'll be hosting the UK Champs Qualifier (winning crew & soloist will represent the US later this year in the UK) For more info; crazylegsworkshop.com

Sunday August 1st, Rock Steady For Life Free Outdoor Concert & Food Drive. Live performances by Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Black Sheep, Lords of the Underground, 9th Wonder, Immortal Technique, Rakaa & Much Much MORE! All going down at Lincoln Park (1 Lincoln, Newark NJ) Free all day 12pm-9pm!!!

KRS One Lecture

Wednesday, July 28th at 6pm, Amoeba Music is honored to host a private Lecture, Q&A and book signing with the legendary KRS One aka The Teacha. This special event will take place in Amoeba’s Jazz Room where a smaller group of fans will be able to hear KRS One read selections from his new book and answer questions.

Due to the intimate nature of this event and space constraints, Amoeba will sell advance Gospel of Hip Hop packages. Includes a copy of the book on event date, guaranteed space in signing line to meet KRS One and a ticket to hear KRS speak and answer questions in Amoeba’s Jazz Room.

Package price is $25 and they are available at Amoeba Hollywood now (6400 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028) Get them while they last!

Artwalk

I've been to the art walk in downtown LA a few times before, but this past Thursday was the first time I got to take my time and enjoy the experience. Out of respect to the artist, I didn't post any photo's of any art work (except for images of the protest). But from these photo's you can see that the art walk soon turned into the "ate walk" (as the dapper dames now call it , lol). Art walk goes down every second Thursday in downtown LA. Swing by next time, get inspired, meet new people and grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks! Check out the photo's, see you next month.....





*Photography by Ervin Arana

Long Beach Funk Fest

Ladies of P-Funk, Jimmy Castor & The Bunch, Original Stone City Band, Orgone along with DJ Gazoo, Clifton, Glenn Red, Marvski, yours truly & many more funk bands, artist, dancers & DJ's will invade downtown Long Beach for a free Funk Festival. All going down Saturday August 7th!

Spirits Of A Feather

This Saturday Night, find a friend and share an evening of art & music in my beautiful hometown city of Long Beach! Viento Y Agua Coffee House & Gallery presents artist Steven Lopez; Spirits Of A Feather. Music provided by Glenn Red of Afro Funké. Here's the address; 4007 East 4th St Long Beach Ca 90814

For more info; http://www.ikeepmoving.com

Salida

I feel blessed to be surrounded with such talented people. Mayda del Valle, Def Poet & member the Rock Steady Crew (I told you, we're not just bboys & bgirls) will be performing an excerpt of her one woman show at the Greenway Court Theatre (544 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles CA 90036); Not sure what the cost is, but I'm sure it won't be too expensive. Either way, it's a good to support! Show starts at 10:30pm Wednesday July 7th.

Salida is a work in progress that explores culture, traditions, memory, and the wounds and stories women inherit from their mothers. While trying to break free from her mother’s expectations and restrictions, a daughter uncovers their shared longing for a way out and establishes a healing connection to the grandmother she never met.

*photo by Ervin Aarana

Fiesta Tropical

I met DJ Sloe Poke when I was 17 years old at the Bboy Summit in San Diego, since then we hit it off. When DJayin was just a dream, he believed and encouraged me since day one. We've seen each other grow artistically & personally. I love this dude, Happy Birthday DJ Sloe Poke!!! Come celebrate his bday/cd release party with us at the Rhythm Lounge in downtown Long Beach!