Tha Blaqprint in-store was the pre-game to the release party but, also celebrated the No Sell Out album as well. Peace to DJ JS-1, DJ Premier. DJ Eclipse Blaq Poet, NYG’z, O.C. Large Pro, MC Eiht, Marco Polo and Torae w/ Masta Ace, Craig G DJ Ody Rock.
(via Yahoo Music) The other week Tone-Loc was hospitalized in Florida after passing out during a concert. He’s 43 now, and his collapse begs two questions: can dudes rap into their forties, and… people go to hip-hop shows in Florida?
Actually, the whole hip-hop generation is approaching middle-age. I’m sure we could argue all day long about the first hip-hop moment, the first hip-hop single, or the moment when hip-hop’s spark was truly ignited.
Michael “Iz the Wiz” Martin (November 30, 1958 - June 18, 2009) was one of the most prominent graffiti writers of the New York graffiti movement of the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Fat Beats presents a double release party for DJ JS-1’s “No Sell Out” & Blaq Poet’s “Tha Blaqprint”
on June 30th @ SOB’s @ 8PM!! Performances by: BLAQ POET, DJ Premier, NYGz, DJ JS-1, Large Professor, Sadat X, OC, Marco Polo & Torae feat. Masta Ace, Sabac Red & more!!!
