Shaqtastic!

Copped this tee for the sho..

Ordered it on e-bay Wednesday night..praying I get it in time for the show..

Can boo, can!!

Myspace Hip Hop Inauguration Ball w/Russell Simmons, T.I. & more

Spinzone: DJ Dimitri from Paris

DJ Dimitri

Handpicked to tour with Madonna by the material girl herself and cool enough to party rock at the fantasy pad belonging to Hugh Hefner, DJ Dimitri from Paris represents the upscale and glamorous side of house music.

In his second Honolulu appearance in less than a year, Dimitri’s sound reveals that although house may be the DJ, remixer and producer’s main ingredient, the energy of the disco era is the marinade, jazzy funk is its spice.

Born in Turkey but raised in The City of Lights, the dapper Frenchman gained worldwide appeal with his 1997 album Sacrebleu, which garnered its place among the top ten Albums of the Year by the dance music magazine Mixmag. More praise would be bestowed on Dimitri with the release of A Night At the Playboy Mansion, which Mixmag named as one of the top dance music compilations of all time. That album’s success led to two more in the series, After the Playboy Mansion and 2008’s Return to the Playboy Mansion.

As the resume reveals, the title of DJ playboy doesn’t come by association, it’s also a fitting one.

Lotus Soundbar, 2301 Kūhiō Ave., Fri 1/30, 10pm–4am, 21+, 924-1688

Makin Dollahz..

All day!

DJ Shortkut..

Kanye's kicks

While Kanye has always considered himself at the forefront of fashion, he stepped it up a notch during Paris Fashion Week. West posted a video on his blog over the weekend that highlighted his fashion achievements of the past week. As he sat in his Paris (he pronounces it "Pair-ee") hotel, dressed in a red blazer and black gloves, West did a bit of gloating.

"I have so much to stunt about that it baffles me," West says in the clip. "So I asked myself this question, and you can ask yourself the same: Who do you know with two thumbs and his own Louis shoe? This guy!"

The ever-humble West is excited about his recent sneaker collaboration with Louis Vuitton. He designed a monochrome mid-top sneaker with a quilted flap in the back — where else are you going to tuck your jeans?

West told the Web site Dazed Digital that he was contacted by the French luxury brand about collaborating. "They chose to contact me," he said. "Who wouldn't want to work with Louis Vuitton? They're the number-one luxury brand. It lets people know you like nice things."

West said he thought the red sneaker ripped the runway open. "As soon as they put that red, it was killer! It's like an accessory that can express your personality. Like an instant tattoo!"

Despite all the good news, West did have some serious news to share in his video. Surrounded by samples of his sneaker and unable to stop smiling, he said he has to change his name. West had been known as the Louis Vuitton Don, but the collaboration with Louis is the ultimate feather in his cap.

"Due to what has happened so severely when the red shoes hit the runway, I was forced to change my name to Martin Louis the King Jr. Address me as such."
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Late last year, Kanye West announced his aspirations to be an intern with Louis Vuitton. A day after performing for the nation’s new president, West quickly jetted out to Paris to officially his new sneaker collection with the fashion company.


Kanye West's Louis Vitton sneaker line premiered last week. Although the rapper-producer only debuted one piece off his line with the fashion giant, he’s had the sneaker world buzzing about the bright red pair, a midtop with no frills, save for a quilted flap in the back, designed to tuck pants into. The idea for the design, however, has come from perhaps the unlikeliest of sources.

“The inspiration came from a jacket with a huge collar in the movie Dune,” West said to the fashion blog for the New York Times. “Most sneakers focus on the tongue, so I wanted to do something different.”

This will not be the only sneaker line Kanye is working on. West has also collaborated with Nike to release another highly anticipated sneaker line, the Air Yeezy. The limited edition pair of kicks is set to drop in March. Meanwhile, West’s Louis Vuitton shoe collection is scheduled to be released in June.

E-double..

Wake Up Show TV "Erick Sermon"

You Big Dummy!

I want the original S&S theme as my ringtone dammit! haha

The real..what!!!!???

Erick & Parrish Makin' Dollahz!

ARE U SERIOUS?

Bitch Slap baby baby!

“Biggie” in Big Trouble
Linda Hobbs

“Notorious” star Gravy accused of slapping wife
Due to his strong portrayal of Christopher Wallace in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic “Notorious,” media hailed Jamal “Gravy” Woolard a star. This week, though, they’re calling him a possible wife beater.

Four months ago the 33-year-old rapper was alleged to have physically assaulted his wife of seven months, Trina Younger. According to the New York Post, Gravy slapped Younger during an altercation the couple had when the rapper came home late on September 14.

Gravy, 33, allegedly admitted to the assault. "She wouldn't stop pushing me, so I snuffed her,” he allegedly told cops.

But ironically, Younger’s mother, Roslyn Younger, thinks the entire incident is fabricated.

"I know he wouldn't hit her," Roslyn said. "He's not like that. Most definitely, they have a good relationship. That's impossible. I think it's made up. He's a loving husband and I never heard of anything like that before in my life."

Gravy has been charged with harassment, menacing, and misdemeanor assault. He is due in court January 29.


Article tags: Notorious, Notorious B.I.G., Gravy, Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Tupac Shakur

Broke Da Mout beats that might make you SIQ!

It's murdaaaaaaaah!

K I N G z

Spinzone Throback: DJ XL

Drop it when it’s right
Kalani Wilhelm / 11-15-06

Excelling at the way he plays hip-hop, R&B and dancehall grooves isn’t the only reason DJ XL is among Honolulu DJ elite.

Knowing when to drop the right song at the right time to create the right mood on the dancefloor is the other.

Softspoken and raw, XL brings his supersized beats and grooves Friday nights on HOT 93.9 before closing things out at the Living Room. He continues to bring it hard Saturdays at the Monkey Bar

When it comes to the 16-year vet’s influences, the Architechs crew member name drops some of the most skilled pioneers to ever touch a record: Jazzy Jeff, Babu, Pete Rock and 9th Wonder…you dig? There’s no question when the 808 up-and-comers are taking notes from the best around XL’s style is scribbled all up in the memory banks.

Keep taking notes kids.

Pleasure Lounge

SLAPP!

Tha..tha..tha ROC!

Vick a Niner??

Are 49ers angling for Vick?

The 49ers are being secretive about their offensive plans, but it’s not hard to connect the dots in this case.

The 49ers are interviewing former Falcons head coach Dan Reeves today for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Reeves was Atlanta’s head coach in 2001, when the team traded for the No. 1 overall draft pick to use on QB Michael Vick.

One day earlier, the 49ers interviewed Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson, who used to coach Vick in Atlanta. And San Francisco also has expressed some interest in former Falcons wide receivers coach Mike Johnson, who coached quarterbacks in Baltimore and also knows Vick well.

So, some of the candidates the 49ers have begun to focus on all have connections to Vick, who could be back in the NFL as early as this summer after being released from federal prison.

No team has a greater need for a quarterback than the 49ers, but this isn’t to say they will pursue him. But the coaches they’re pursuing now all know and have worked with Vick.

And if that’s not enough of a conspiracy theory, then consider this: On Thursday, the 49ers signed former Falcons CB Jimmy Williams, Vick’s college teammate who lives in Hampton, Va., the next town over from where Vick has a house.

Might all just be coincidence. But might not.

Quest Crew from ABDC Season 3

booking info
turtledope@yahoo.com

I didn't know the asian chick from Boxcuttahz was in Quest Crew..coo

LIE-TERZ UP!!!Hova takin' his time..

No Rush On Blueprint 3 Says Jay-Z
By Danielle Harling

Fans of rapper Jay-Z who are eagerly awaiting the release of The Blueprint 3 may be a little disappointed at what Jay-Z recently told MTV.


Jay-Z is in no rush to release Blueprint 3. The former Def Jam president and Brooklyn native revealed to MTV earlier this week that he will be taking his time with The Blueprint 3.

"For me, the process of making an album is difficult with so many things going on," Jay Z explained to MTV. "And me, I wanna make it beyond and above. I'm gonna take my time with it. I don't have any quotas, and that's a good thing. It may be too freeing. It's a good thing and a bad thing. You know, I think I need some restrictions. 'Cause if I had restrictions, I would have done it in three weeks. I would have made what I believe to be a great piece”

This recent update by Jay-Z kills rumors that The Blueprint 3 will be released in February although there is still no official release date.

"I actually recorded a lot of records already," Jay Z explained.. "You know, all those records that leaked [online] were on The Blueprint 3."

Serving as the third installment to The Blueprint series, The Blueprint 3 first gained hype when DJ Clue released the Timbaland produced “Ain’t I” a mixtape song that he promoted as being on The Blueprint 3. A spokesperson for Jay-Z later announced that the song would not be featured on The Blueprint 3.

Other albums in The Blueprint series include The Blueprint and The Blueprint2: The Gift And The Curse.

The Blueprint 3 is rumored to be completely produced by Kanye West. The album will feature the following already released songs “Jockin’ Jay-Z”, “Swagger Like Us”, and “Brooklyn Go Hard”.

Too Short and Chino XL

H-H T

Chinese New Year!

The missing Obama Inaugural performance

MJ was singing about "CHANGE" way before Barry Obam's. That being said, it's too bad Michael wasn't apart of today's festivities..if it was one song that would fit the moment perfectly..I THINK THIS IS IT..chicken skin showstopping moment no doubt..!!

H's fukin' up..to the sky..ya'll!

Go head Barry..say word..!

My fellow citizens:


I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.

So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.

That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land — a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met.

On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.

For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.

For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sanh.

Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.

This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions — that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. All this we will do.

Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them — that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works — whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account — to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day — because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control — and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart — not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.

As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our founding fathers ... our found fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all the other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.

Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort — even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to the suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.

As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment — a moment that will define a generation — it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.

This is the price and the promise of citizenship.

This is the source of our confidence — the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.

This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.

So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

"Let it be told to the future world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet (it)."

America, in the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

Thank you. God bless you. And God bless the United States of America.

MLK declared his..live yours!

HOW I DO!

Ain't U!!!!?!?!?!

Miss Sullivan certainly has an ill voice but I hate to say it but isn't her sound a little too Amy Winehouse??

Its about to blow!!!

Event: Myspace, Golden Ink Group, and Dig Lifestyles present EPMD live!
Venue: Pipeline Cafe
Date: Friday February 6th
Time: 10PM till closing
Price: $25 PRESALE
VIP: $65
Legendary rap group EPMD will hit pipeline cafe's stage for a star studded kickoff of pro bowl weekend. This is EPMD's first time in Hawaii and are celebrating the release of there new album. Myspace.com will be doing a full campaign online to promote this as a featured event.
The last show that we completed with Myspace was with national recording artist Qtip, which had over 1500 in attendance on a stormy night.
This being pro bowl weekend will surely be the go to event of the weekend for tastemakers, athletes, hip hop enthusiasts, and stars from film and music.

Aloha Shenaynay!

Jamie Foxx @ Pipeline Cafe
Sunday, February 08

Pipeline Cafe

Honolulu, HI

7:00 PM

Vote Nukkaz!

http://hawaiimusicawards. com/

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Lo Boy
"The Re-Mix"

Tassho Pearce
"The Opening Act"

Justice Moon
"Moon Shine"

RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I.A
"The Kama'aina Classic"

Slapp Symphony
"Land of the Lost"

Just two albums nominated for "Rap" Album of the Year and no love for Creed Chameleon's "SIQ of Lazy"? Why not just combine the two categories and call it "Hip Hop/Rap Album of the Year." I'm no expert by any means but alot of quality talent is not receiving the recognition that is rightly deserved.

"Video of the Year" and "Live Rap/Hip Hop Performance" would be two nice editions (oh wait this isn't a Hawaii hip hop award thing, my bad lol) and let's not forget the host of deejays putting out product this year. When the Hawaii hip hop community at large seizes control, that's when you'll get your real strictly hip hop awards show, free from any politics. Props to HMA for identifying artists outside of the traditional "Hawaiian music" categories. But I have to wonder who is on the committee that has the final say in deciding the artists and albums up for nomination?

LL Cool J was on to something with FUBU, we need something more concrete that defines the culture, For Us, By Us!

Better than the cartoon! LOL

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (June 26): The shape-shifting robots are back and bigger than ever in this bombastic sequel.

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (May 1): Summer kicks into high gear with the latest installment of the mutant franchise, this time anchored by Hugh Jackman's hairy hero with long nails and a short fuse.

"G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" (Aug. 7): Brendan Fraser stars in this story about the heroic squadron in constant battle with the arms-dealing Cobra organization.

San Francisco beat giant

Boogie in your butt
by Kalani Wilhelm / 1-14-2009
It sounds like a lot of hard work to embody all the rich musical vibes of an entire city but Bay Area DJ/producer J-Boogie wouldn’t have it any other way.

The San Francisco favorite’s authentic blend of hip-hop, jazz, reggae, house, soul and Latin beats has earned him hometown recognition as Best Radio and Club DJ by [citysearch.com], while his radio show “Beat Sauce” was named Best Hip-Hop Radio Show by both the San Francisco Bay Guardian and S.F. Weekly.

Home turf swagger points aside, J-Boogie and his live band Dubtronic Science are more than just San Francisco’s treat. They have traveled the world, spreading their original live musician, vocalist, live band and DJ blend to the masses. J-Boogie’s current album Soul Vibrations received much acclaim and features notable artists such as Lyrics Born, Rich Medina and Jennifer Johns.

Along with collaborations with Talib Kweli, Zion-I and Goapele, his music has also been featured in connection with corporate giants such as MTV, Sean John and American Airlines. Now, with two appearances, you can count on J-Boogie to provide the ideal weekend groove aesthetic.

Indigo, 1121 Nu‘uanu Ave., Fri 1/16, 9pm–2am, $5 advance, [groovetickets.com], 21+; The Shop, 500 Dillingham Blvd., Sat 1/17, 9pm– 4am, $5 advance, [groovetickets.com], all ages, 591-3500

"Aes" Rock in the Honolulu Weekly

Aesop’s fable
by Kalani Wilhelm / 1-14-2009

Aesop Rock
New York emcee Aesop Rock is one of the last underground artists one would think would ever get love from MTV.

Considering that his intellectual stream of lyrics—which seems way too advanced for the casual hip-hop fan to digest—have never changed, and that he’s never gone out of his way to infuse his songs with catchy choruses or hooks for mainstream praise, it’s strange to see him featured in an MTV commercial.

While a little television network shine will never completely define success, “Aes” continues to cater to new fans while maintaining loyal allegiances with his day one supporters who can’t get enough of past offerings from albums such as Labor Days, Bazooka Tooth, No Jumper Cables or even further back in time to classics from albums Music for Earthworms and Appleseed.

Leave it to Jay-Z, Nas and Lil Wayne to duke it out for the title of greatest of rapper of all time: there’s no denying the Long Island rhyme slinger, who is now married and resides in San Francisco, could quite possibly have the thickest rhyme books of all time, no matter how lyrically complex critics tend to perceive it.

While after years in the game, it seems customary for hip-hop artists to eventually emerge from the so-called underground. But in the case of Aesop Rock, it’s the music world that seems to be adapting to him. At the same time he’s proving that when you keep it real, you can never really go wrong.

Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Fri 1/16, 7pm, $28–$55, 18+, [bampprojects.com], [pipelinecafehawaii.com], 877-750-4400

Hawaii Hip Hop: Standing tall..

..til the break a dawn...

Give Dammit!

Wave reunion party details

Hosted by the infamous Jack Law.
MCd by Maleko.

Pimpbot, Missing Dave, Creed Chameleon & tha Spacifics all performing live.
doors at 9, 1st band at 10p.

Former Wave resident DJs KSM, RacerX & Byron the Fur in the mainroom with special guest DJ Rayne.

Hip-Hop in the side room with the Stone Groove Family's SubZero & Jrama plus Jedi & ShawnG.

the return of some classic Wave games & contests.

$200 bottles of Goose!
RSVP yours now at vip@flashandmattyboy.com
Grey Goose & Jack Daniels on special all night.

9p-4a, 21 & up, old Wave dress code (as in there is none).
Cover TBA, $5 guest list will close at midnight.
$5 for old Wave VIP/VIB Cardholders plus one til 12.
Valet parking available.

Aloha attire requested!

Groove.

Kallusive and Culture Shock LA members Tiffany Bong and Donna Arrogante turn it out. I first saw these gals get their freestyle-on during Kaba Modern's last visit to Hawaii. The entire Kallusive crew turned it out at Level 4 that weekend. Call me a sucker for asian hotties that groove...




BELOW IS A SICK PRODUCED VIDEO featuring ill skills from the female dancer

Spinzone: DJ Swamp

Swamp gas
by Kalani Wilhelm / 1-7-2009
Prepare to be shocked, entertained and amazed when the world-renowned DJ Swamp takes over Loft Friday night.

The first big name DJ to come to the islands in 2009, Swamp is a hip-hop turntablist in metal head’s clothing and a pyromaniac possessed. His legendary stage antics are just part of the Swamp show experience but always seem to complement the spontaneous crowd-pleaser’s skills on the turntables.

The best way to describe Swamp is unpredictable. One moment the DMC Champion is cutting up some hip-hop or drum ‘n’ bass, an instant later he’s spitting lyrical rhymes of fire, literally. Because if the former DJ for Beck and Crystal Method isn’t smashing or playing Frisbee with his records, he’s probably setting them on fire.

Welcome to the DJ Swamp experience.

Loft, 115 N. Hotel St., Fri 1/9, 9pm–2am, $10, $15 after 10pm, 21+, 688-8813

Congrats to DJ FLIP

for winning Mai Tai's first annual Hot Island DJ Spinoff competition and the $1000 grand prize

Ne Yo snaps..

The WAVE will never die.

Updated flyer

Live at the Loft 1/9