Mad Decent Block Party June 8th

Straight from the Diplodocus himself:

WHOA!

so june 7th is roots picnic in philly - The roots/santogold/deerhoof/diplo/coolkids . . . . .
NUTZZ!!! MAYOR NUTTER TYPE NUTTZZ!!!

the sunday after is the mad decent block party - 12AM to 8 PM
ive been sittin on announcing it but fuck it... streets division tried to hate but jawntronix wooed them like i neva seen.. dude is a charmer!!! big ups to the 9th floor!

so far we got water guns, t shirts and hot dogs for giveaway!! elmo and dora the explorer are comin.. the mad decent squiggly guy dancers will be there! wu tang contest plus the beatnik jive turkey olypicS!!!

performances by DJ SEGA, BLAQSTARR, FLOSSTRADAMUS, RYE RYE, FEDERATION (KENNY MEEZ), DIRTY SOUTH JOE, DJ TINY DICK NICK, SNITCH, dj octamis prime, DJA, holograms by SySTEm d128, WIreLeSS INtAnEt! DJ DoRM SLUT (R500), DAviD gUeTa, GrAtFUldEAd! cAtSTeFAnS, InDiANa JonEZ, (also circulating that soultravelers and white belts and tees might show up!) SHIIIIT MAD OTHER SURPRISES gUeStES ToO!!!

U cAN fiNd uS oN ThE BaKEtBaLL coOUrT BeHINd ThE SpOt KiLlInG iT aLl dAy sUnDaY. wE GOt BiG aZZ sPeAkErZ!!

JUSt aNNOUNcED sNiTcH dA TUrTlE & PlaStIc LiTtlE!!!!

Umm so yeah, Drop the Lime Friday, Roots Picnic Saturday, Mad Decent Block Party Sunday, End Of world Monday or hang out til tuesday for Snacks and Alan Braxe and Lifelike. So, Philly, you ready for Summer time yet?

Thursday: Sole A Philly Sneaker Documentary Premier

This looks dope. Local film premiering this Thursday at the Arbol Cafe.

Sole is a documentary that takes an almost anthropological look into the underground world of sneaker culture in Philadelphia. This film is part of the WYBE series called Philadelphia Stories. A portion of it will air on PBS Affiliate WYBE in May as a part of their sixth season of the annual mini-series event. While sneakers serve may serve their functional or fashionable purposes for hundreds of millions, they also serve as a serious hobby and lifestyle for mavens the world over. Sneakers become not only a collector's item, but some would say that they are even part of a modern art movement.The film goes deep into this underground world by interviewing boutique owners as well as designers and store buyers in order to bring full perspective into this unique business. Sole brings the viewer inside their world for a truly entertaining and informative look into the multidimensional landscape that is sneaker culture. Follow Philadelphia's heavy sneaker hitters as well as everyday sneaker collectors to see what makes them so oddly passionate about this multi-billion dollar industry.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Arbol Café (209 Poplar Street)
Cost: FREE (BYOB)

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Sazz Vintage Opens in Olde City

So DailyCandy is a daily email featuring cool stuff for "an affluent, influential female audience." They have local editions all over and one just for Philly and I found this one to be funny.

Last time he went out with the boys, he got thrown out of the champagne room.

Next time he wants to check out some nice racks, send him to Sazz, the newly opened men’s vintage store housed in what used to be Sailor Jerry’s Old City digs. Owner Amanda Saslow’s been hawking vintage for years, but her stock was taking over her house, so she opened up shop.

Clothing from the ’40s to the ’70s will turn the most fashion phobic guys into cravat wearing dandies. He’ll definitely want to check out the embroidered Western shirts and rockabilly gear, and pick up some buckles and hats to round out his look. They also stock bathing suits and lightweight shirts that’ll have him set for summer.

The staff is friendly enough to make him a repeat customer.

And he won’t get in trouble for groping the goods.

Sazz, 38 North Third Street (215-923-7299 or sazzvintage.com).

Snowgoons - This is Where The Fun Stops Feat. Reef The Lost Cauze (video)

Video For Snowgoons "This is Where The Fun Stops Featuring Reef The Lost Cauze" Off Of "Black Snow" Coming June 24th.

Pick up Reef's Long Live the Cauze Vol. II now.

Previous collaboration Snowgoons - Never feat Reef

Snowgoons, Reef the Lost Cauze

What It Do

Lots going on tonight so lets just get to it.

Friday

• Teenagers at Northstar
• Dizee Rascal and friends at the First Unitarian Church (R5 show)
  
• Thunderheist and Black Ghosts at the Barbary (RSVP)
• Let Me Ride with Philly house legend Carl Michaels at Fluid (free before 11)
  
• Jay Yo and Jess Okay at the Raven, $1 cover.

Saturday

• Philadelphia Independent Craft Market
  
• Mojito is back! Lucas Rivera and Brendan DJing. (guestlist)
  
• Red bull and vodkas free from 10:30 - 11:30
• Bushy & RnG play big room house and dance music at the Raven. good times.
  
• Philadelphyinz at Medusa.
  
• I wouldn't be mad if you boycotted since they're Penguins fans. Or you could go make fun of them for being penguins fans. The yinzers just got back from tour so go check out their pwetty new blog and see pictures of a general tsos cheesesteak.

Sunday

• Sundaes house music all day long at Bubble House
• The Return of Soul Travelin. Now at fuzion.
  

Sunday Night Soul Travelin is Back

Sunday Night Soul Travelin is back. The Sunday night mainstay, formerly at Loie, is now home at Fuzion Bar & Grill. Fuzion is formerly the Penthouse Lounge.

Good to see Brendan and Joey back out on Sundays.

For guestlist info email lynnbrownmusicgroup [at] gmail

Oh noes! 2008 Philly BBoy BBQ Cancelled

The 2008 Philly BBoy BBQ has been canceled due to too much vandalism.

We received some sad news earlier this week that the B-Boy BBQ is going on a short hiatus and will NOT be happening this year. So yes, it is canceled! Mainly due to the uncontrollable amounts of vandalism that was occurring in the playground and to the surrounding neighborhood area. We will keep you up to date about a new venue as soon as we & the organizers find one.

Hmm, so does that mean it was canceled due to graffiti?

Head over 215HipHop to see pictures from years past.

BBoy-bbq.com

Buckshot, Reef, Too Tuff: Thursday at Polaris

Hip hop will definitely be in the building this Thursday at Club Polaris (aka Starlight Ballroom at 9th and Spring Garden). Buckshot of Black Moon / Boot Camp Clik is headlining with Reef the Lost Cauze and DJ Too Tuff of the Tuff Crew on the wheels of steel. Also performing Godhead The General, Magnum O, MAGr, and Ethel Cee. Strictly 21+. Presented by Center Stage and Thor Takeover.

Advanced tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. Get them now at Brown Paper Tickets.

Bonus: Mind tricks the body, How many MC's must get dissed?

I was going to just post the link but I forgot how great this song was.

Arts Garage Opening June 1st

Woohoo. The Arts Garage is back at it starting June 1st. Just got this release from the director. Sadly, it won't be the same though. No more open bar parties, closing at 2 AM since they are in the process of getting a liquor license although they are attempting to get a permit to stay open late.

This is to advise everyone that The Arts Garage will resume bookings for post June 1, 2008 events. Events that were canceled during the shut-down may receive first preference, considering that new date(s) were submitted via email by Friday May 2nd. Before booking new events, it is imperative that we discuss new operational changes, some of which are mentioned below:

1. In addition to installing Sprinkler System, we have also applied for a Liquor License. We hope to have one in place by August 1st 2008 or sooner. In the interim, there can no longer be "open bar" parties. Events may be promoted as "BYOB". Promoters may provide complementary non-alcohol beverages, including cups, can sodas, and water.

2. Guests carrying drinks on wheels (coolers) and back packs will not be admitted. Management reserves the right to refuse admission to patrons carrying backpacks, coolers, and other bulk/large items.We also reserve management discretion to refuse admission when deemed necessary.

3. The addition of a Liquor License also suggests that we can only open until 2:00 a.m. We are continuing efforts to secure a 3:30 a.m. closing, but until then, the venue will close no later than 2:00 a.m., patrons must vacate the premises by 2:30 a.m.

Thank you for your time and consideration and for your continued support of The Arts Garage. Please help get the word out. Feel free to contact me at 215-806-1491 with specific questions or requests.

Regards,

Ola O. Solanke

Executive Director

215-806-1491

www.theartsgarage.com

Money Folders III Tonight

Tonight, hip hop is in the building at the 69th street lounge (relocated from the Arts Garage). Money Folders III features 5 of your favorite MC's including Reef the Lost Cauze, Nico the Beast, Blessa, Illit and Digs Darklighter. Its also the release party for Reef's Long Live the Cauze Vol II and Nico's No Beast So Fierce. On the wheels of steel No Phrillz, Rest & Big Jim Redz. Due to the venue move, it's strictly a 21+ affair. It's $7 admission and ladies are free before 11. Dom dropped a couple bonus joints on me so enjoy

• MAGr & Charlie K - Calvin Klein
• Nico the Beast, 2ew Gunn Ciz, Reef the Lost Cauze, M.O.G. - Crush Rock
  

Watch the video for Money Folders II.

Get Hype with DJ Sega Tonight

"drink specials from 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm - $1.00 PBRs & $2.00 for a PBR and a shot! party 'til you puke..."
Stereo Fa!th is from DC and kills it. You already know about DSJ and DJ Sega. Oh and surprise guests!!

Medusa 27 s 21st.

Tonight: Dirty and Mad

San Francisco's Worthy of Dirty Bird Records (Claude Von Stroke) invades Fluid for Got it Bad tonight with Wally and Marcus Sugars. Free before 11, $5 after. Drink specials til 11.

Mad Pussy is back once again (with the renegade master) at Bamboo. The little deck outside is so totally worth it. Work it out upstairs to Brendan or downstairs to DJ DeeJay. Free drinks til 11, $5 cover if you're on the list.

Rock the Bells 2008 in Philly!

Rock the Bells 2008 is making a stop in Philly this year on August 3rd! Tickets go on sale May 17th at 10AM. Price and venue have not yet been released but the local acts have:

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, NAS, MOS DEF, DE LA SOUL, RAKIM, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, DEAD PREZ, MURS, JAY ELECTRONICA, WALE, B.O.B., KIDZ IN THE HALL

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: THE PHARCYDE

HOSTED BY: B-REAL, SUPERNATURAL & SCRATCH

Surprisingly enough even though Spank Rock and Santogold are both on the bill, they will not be playing in Philly. Meanwhile, the Pharcyde have reunited, with all four members playing at all festival dates. Read an exclusive Q&A at Fader in their latest issue with Boosie.

Meanwhile Noz over at XXL seems to be not happy about the Cool Kids invasion. Though Emynd summed it up nicely "I guess hipster rap really is the new backpack rap isnt it?"

DJ Excel feat Elixir - Throw Your Hoods Up

New mixtape from Skratch Makanik DJ Excel and MC Elixir. Throw Your Hoods Up features 24 track with over 60 minutes of funk featuring your favorite club tracks, originals and remixes. peep the tracklist above with LA Riots, MIA, T2 and Excel's own remix, Blaqstarr and more.

• DJ Excel and MC Elixir - Throw Your Hoods Up

DJ Excel, MC Elixir

Tonight: Ill Makaniks at the Barbary

Tonight hip hop invades the Barbary with Sat One of Skratch Makaniks and Skipmode of Illvibe on the wheels of Steel.

Email 215HipHop to get on the free guestlist before 11.

New Roots: Rising Up and Criminal

The Roots f. Saigon & Truck North - Criminal

"Rising Down" In Stores 4/29, Pre-Order Now!

Black Deniro - Supaman

• Download Black Deniro - Supaman remix feat Peedi Crakk, Gillie Da Kid, Oschino & Eness

Black Deniro Space

B-Dot - V.I.P. (Pretty Girls) Feat Gillie Da Kid & Peedi Crakk (video)

Kidz in the Hall - Driving Down the Block

I'm really feeling this song. A fun banger to roll through summer with the windows down sort of track. Sadly nothing else I've heard is anything like this at all. This reminds me of fellow Chicagoans Cool Kids - Black Mags (peddlin down the block...).

• Kidz in the Hall - Driving Down the Block (zshare) (ysi)

Catch Kidz in the Hall on tour in Philly May 9th with Dizzee Rascal, El-P and more at the First Unitarian Church. Tickets are $15 and you can pick them up at Ticketweb and Relapse Records (608 S. 4th). More info at R5Productions.com

Tonight: Barack 2 Basics

Since this primary is no doubt invading every aspect of your life, might as well add a party to it. It's a special Back 2 Basics sponsored by YrMomma4Obama.com

Other fun ways to use Barack's name, why Baracky the Movie of course!

Or just Jang House tonight with Plastic Little and Spank Ro every Monday at the Barbary.

What It Do

Go outside! Barbecue on a friend's roof deck. Drink margaritas outside at Cantina or Pico. Get pub food at St. Stephens or Lodon Grill.

Friday

• Click at fluid
• Turnaround vs Immediate at the Barbary
• Robotique: Mike Tee & Billy W at Medusa
• And Dim Sum upstairs at the Khyber

Saturday

• Record Store Day!
• Bounce at the Barbary with Emynd & Bo Bliz
• Kate Nash After party with Turbostation Troc Balcony
• Tastytreats at fluid

Sunday

• Sundae at the Bubble House
  

Michael Nutter on Colbert Report

Michael Nutter has "dry wit" and was on The Colbert Report yesterday at The Annenberg Center.

Spotted at Will Do

Jon Krause Interview at Coolhunting

New interview up at Coolhunting profiling Philadelphian artist phi Jon Krause

With a folio that includes some of the world's most reputable publications, Philadelphia native artist Jon Krause has been causing waves in the art world for intelligent illustration and cutting-edge creations. CH caught up with the Tyler School of Art graduate to discuss inspiration, online galleries and transformers.

Link, JonKrause.com

The Roots - Birthday Girl (video)

Official video for the single that got dumped from the US release: Birthday Girl feat Patrick Stump. The video is sans The Roots but it features porn star Sasha Grey. The Roots stop by The Colbert Report tomorrow at Annenberg theater. Tickets are all sold out but you can wait in line starting at 10 am, to see if there are extras (doubtful). Last night, the Roots participated in A Night of Too Many Stars with Comedy Central to raise money for children with Autism. Today they linked up with Rik Cordero again to shoot the video for Rising Up and we'll post it as soon as it's released.

Unofficial video of Birthday Girl

Rising Down out April 29th, pre order now with or without a t-shirt.

What It Do

Woohoo! Nice weather, beautiful temperatures and sun dresses! I'm excited.

Friday

• Jayson Musson's Too Black for BET Book Release party at the Mad Decent Mausoleum 6 - 10
• Let Me Ride - Art, Joey, Illy and Kevin keep the party moving every second Friday
• Skipmode upstairs at Khyber with Future Shock
• Zodiac at Medusa
  

Saturday

• Philadelphyinz at Medusa
  
• Hip Replacement Upstairs at the Khyber with Mike Tee and Billy W and friends
• Make Yr Break - Awesome dance party at Bubble House
• Shakedown with House music all night long at the Barbary
  

Sunday

• Sundae during the day at the Bubble House.
  
• Fools Gold x Dim Mak Tour!! A-Trak, Sinden, Sammy Bannanas, Steve Aoki and special guests at the Barbary
• Tour Trailer
  

The Roots - Rising Down (hum drum alt version)

Alternate version of Rising Down was just posted over at Okay Player.

we give you this alternate version of "Rising Down (Hum Drum)" which was made when the original version almost got scrapped due to a sample clearance issue. First one to name the sample in the album version WINS a Rising Down Pre-Order pack of your choice!

• Rising Down (Hum Drum)

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Cassidy - Umma Tru G

New Cassidy track over Rocko's Umma Do Me. B.A.R.S out now

• Cassidy - Umma Tru G

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Tonight: Let Me Ride at Fluid

Check out the videos from last month:


We Like Shots!

Free before 11, $5 after 5. Fluid Nightclub 613 S. 4th.
LetMeRide215.com

The Roots - In the Music (video)

The Roots - In the Music
"A Video Comprised Of Live Clips From Tour For "In The Music" Off "Game Theory." Made by The Roots' Lighting Director."

Rising Down out April 29th.

Bonus: Rising Down NY Jam Session, Jam session at The Studio here in philly last week

Lazaro Casanova at 4 AM

This Friday, straight from Miami is DJ/Producer Lazaro Casanova at the Barbary for 4 AM. Lazaro Casanova has been DJing since he was 15 years old. Since then he has toured with MSTRKRFT and LA Riots and is huge in Latin America. Read more about Lazaro Casanova with an interview he did for CoolJunkie. Be sure to stay up to date with the latest house music over at Lazaro's blog Shot Callin.

4AM at the Barbary is every First Friday. This month, entry is free before 11 with complimentary Colt 45. No guestlist and $10 after 11. Coming soon Green Velvet, The Teenagers, Death Set and more. Stay tuned.

Lazaro Casanova - Venganza (Buy on iTunes)

The Roots Picnic - June 7th

June 7th The Roots are Playing at the Festival Pier with Gnarls Barkley, Sharon Jones + The Dap Kings, Santogold!, Diplo, Cool Kids and more.

Get your tickets now. They're $50, but I think this might be worth it.

Jayson Musson: Too Black for BET Release party

Mark your calendars for April 11th as Free News celebrates the release of Jayson Musson's Too Black for BET Episodes I & II book release party and exhibition at the Mad Decent Mausoleum. Musical stylings courtesy of Mr. William Pym and one Spank Rock aka DJ Leroy Jetson.

Don't forget every Monday its the Jang House at the Barbary with Spank Rock and Plastic Little DJ Si Young.

Every One Has A Story

Spotted at Zoe Strauss' Blog

Zoe Starauss: I-95 Show May 4th

May 4th, Zoe Strauss I-95 show is back. Buy prints of her new and selected works at Front and Mifflin under I-95. Rain or shine.

ZoeStrauss.com

Tacconellis - An Insider's Guide to Ordering

Ah, Tacconellis. Forget showing up here and ordering a slice at 3 am or stumbling through your cheesesteak order by saying with instead of wit or god forbid anything but Souf Philly English. It also has been named one of the best pizza places in the US. Phoodie.info takes us on a step by step process of ordering your dough and sitting through the terrible service for the holy grail of pizza.

2. Always over-order. My Aunt Diane is crazy: She reserves about one pie per person when making a reservation. But there is a method to her madness: You always come home with leftovers, and unlike some other pizzas, Tacconelli’s is the gift that keeps on giving... Besides, Tacconelli’s is like drugs: There’s nothing worse than running out before you feel like you’ve had enough.

Phoodie.info: How to order at Tacconellis, Tacconellis Pizzeria

Ayuda Community Center Auction

Auyda Community Center is a faith based center helping families in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. Their programs include legal aid, after school programs, advocacy case work, college prep and more. To help raise funds for these very important programs, they are having a silent auction. Bid on everything from paintings to Sixers tickets to trips to Tahiti. The online auction runs until March 27th with one final day on March 29th at Ayuda. Shipping is free on everything so start bidding away.

Ayuda CC Auction, Ayuda CC, Location

Joe Sixpack Wanders No. Libs Taverns

Part 1 of an ongoing for GoPhila.


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