Fresh from our week-long trip of planning, networking, and clubbing, the Digiwaxx Dream Team is back with a recap of this year’s College Music Marathon festivities held at dives and venues across the Big Apple.
Tuesday, October 16th -
YOU ON POINT TIP??
the abstract poetic representin’ from _________ (PEEP THE SHIRT!)
We kicked off our musical experience with a trip to the Gramercy Theater to see the one and only Q-Tip at the opening night performance for CMJ. The incomparable lyricist from the legendary hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest, performed classics like Award Tour, Bonita Applebaum, and Once Again with help from the liveliest audience member. Effortlessly spinnin’ on the 1’s and 2’s was none other than the Brooklyn’s own DJ Scratch. The EPMD representative had the crowd bouncin’ from the beginning to the end of the memorable set.
(shouts to Scratch who just came off tour with Q-Tip and Common!)
Wednesday, October 17th
We tried to continue our CMJ experience at Hiro Hallroom for the Fool’s Gold showcase to check A-Trak, The Cool Kids, Kid Sister. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short due to the CMJ badge allotment for this particular venue. (Boooo!)
Thursday, October 18th-
Today was monumental for two reasons.
One, we were in the presence of the Teacher. I’m talking about the guy who told you about The South Bronx and introduced you to The Blastmaster. That’s right….KRS-1. We met him at a meet and greet held at NYU’s Kimmel Center. It was so inspiring to see one of hip-hop’s living legends close up. (Much Respect!)
Two, this same night the Digiwaxx Dream Team debuted their first event, in conjuction with CMJ, CPP and GSP productions (Big Shout out to Jeremy & Dan!), at the illustrious L.E.S. nightclub, Plan B. Within the crowd of awesome folks that partied with us were some truly influential folks, music execs, lyricists, college radio personalities, and obviously the hottest college djs. The spot was packed with trend setters, taste makers, true school music fans and lots of beautiful people.
DJ Chela (Zulu Nation, New Girl Order) kicked off the night!
DJ Kaos (Art of Diggin’) and El Da Sensei!
Ladies and gentleman we present, J Rocc of THE BEAT JUNKIES/ STONES THROW RECORDS!!!
Silent Knight (Rawkus) and Don
much love to all the fly ladies that came out to groove to some feel GOOD tunes!
…and the dope fellas!! we see you!
Ikon (illadelph!) cheesin’ and guest!
GET SMART PROMOTIONS x DIGIWAXX D.R.E.A.M.team
Canada came through to represent! (CJLO Radio in the hizzy!)
wonderland+her favorite FUSICOLOGY.com ladies; Ko& Sandy!
Tony Forte, The Backyard project! (Jersey was heavy in the house!! watch how the “NEWARK illuminates the whole picture”
Mr. Dan Shores himself, and Illadelph’s finest, Cosmo Baker of THE RUB!!!!
S.O.U.L Purpose and J.R. (Scienz of Life) Jersey!!!!!!
flicks of the crowd, getting ready to GO IN as Spinna is one the one’s and two’s! (peep Jesse (NUE AGENCY!)
J.Rocc diggin’ in!!!
strong isle represent; DJ SOUL + wonderland at THE GET BACK! (loves to SOUL for coming through!!)
DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE DEPTH OF THIS PICTURE!??! Kon and Amir, (BBE!!!) DJ ELEVEN & COSMO BAKER (THE RUB!!)
Friday, October 19th-
The State of Hip-Hop Address panel discussed and debated the the current state of hip-hop while referencing the genre’s history and forecasting where hip-hop will land in ‘08. Panelists included hip-hop purists and new school innovators: Tim Baker, a.k.a. Hangar 18, DJ Chela, member of The Universal Zulu Nation & founder The New Girl Order, Tommy Morello, Editor in Chief of Flight 808, KRS ONE, And SPECIAL GUEST IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE. The panel was moderated by Chuck Creekmur the founder of allhiphop.com
As if our week wasn’t awesome already, our official CMJ badge admitted us into possibly the hottest event of the week (second to The Get Back, of course). It was the M.I.A. show at Terminal 5, with featured opening guests, The Cool Kids. This was not only a phenomenal show, but it was an incredible venue. The crowd was live with everyone from your average city hipster kid to in-the-know out of towner. One of which we happened to meet (Shout to Kava Lee from the Chi).
Saturday, October 20th-
“One man can’t satisfy her…”
LES Artistes hail from BKLYN!
The perfect ending to our week filled with enough great live music and events was at the CMJ Fader Sideshow where we enjoyed intimate performances by I-WAYNE and our FAVORITE!! SANTOGOLD!!! (Shout’s to Tanya and Monte from VP records who were in the building!!!) & the FADER staff members who show madd love; Elsa and Kraff!
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