Do you enjoy Blaxsploitation? That was a rhetorical question. Anyways, I am a terrible writer. Don't listen to me. I would like to put the word out that a dope movie is going to be playing at the Hollywood Theater this Saturday. Truck Turner! It's a part of an on-going film festival that is kinda underground, yet kinda not. They got featured in the My What A Busy Week section of the Portland Mercury. Portland Grindhouse Film Festival. Check it out here.
My 5 favorite past GHFF highlights were: 1. The basically x-rated porno scene in "They Call Her One Eye". I have never been to the Oregon Theater or Jefferson St. Theater but I can only imagine that this is what it's like. 2. The lecture/interview with director of Maniac. 3. Mad awesome 70s trailers. 4. Whether it was worthy of a laugh or not, but a mostly packed to the brim Hollywood theater laughing simultaneously. 5. Shogun Assassin in 35mm.
CHECK OUT Falty's Chicken Selects IT'S THE FUTURE, WEB HOME OF FALTYDL, FAMED SKY PIRATE MILLIONAIRE BILLIONAIRE. ALSO SONIC-ELECTRONICIST. AKA ANOTHER DOPE FUTURE BEAT/GLITCH, DUBSTEP, and DNB PRODUCER. So he's got a little bit of everything for everyone and lots of free goodies all over his site.
In DJ News, here is another helpful little app. No longer do you have to have skill or at least the fortitude to get ready for gigs. That shit is long gone, out the window. Hey with this I will have more time to J-O before gigs. Blu Jemz endorses Scion tap tempo iPhone app
Vitamin, Jake, Note, Maneak B and Ish, and even a cameo from Sir Mix. Damn Seattle is on fire. Sorry Portland...
In free music news, I got an email from random dude again, this one is aight. Hall Of Justus member L.E.G.A.C.Y. will release his forthcoming solo-LP, Suicide Music, on 6-16-09(go get that from 360, or wherever); and the project is exclusively produced by Khrysis. L.E.G.A.C.Y. - The Greatest featuring Mela Machenko Dasan Ahanu and produced by Khrysis Download here
And last, but surely not least, we are djing tonight at Someday Lounge(125 NW Fifth ave PDX) If you are semi-influenced by hiphop you should check it out. I think everyone in Portland has checked already. We been doing it for almost 3 years every damn week. So I am talking to you cool dude from Gresham/Beaverton. Tonight we are enlivening things with some upbeat funk. Bring your flats and a bucket of gatorade for your vodka! Shit if you are lucky I might let you blast some rails with me backstage.
On May 12th 2009, Deejay Idull was in a life threatening accident that could have very easily taken his life. Idull was biking one night and was run over by a GMC Yukon. The truck cut him off and forced him to slam on his brakes which flung him from his bike and threw him right under the tires of the truck. Along with all the cuts and scrapes his head was completely ran over by the back tire and he broke his elbow. After being stitched up and released from the hospital he came home and rested for a while then decided to throw together "Turndubalism", with only one arm.
So this mix is FREE, but donations are being accepted to help Dj Idull in his recovery and bills. If you enjoy this mix please consider making a private donation - all proceeds will go directly to Dj Idull's personal paypal account. Thank you for your generosity and enjoy the music.
Edit - KEZ's commentary: This video was shot last summer at the old 360 Vinyl location. If ya didn't already know, that's my record shop, and we've since moved. If you're into buying good records, check out our info here: www.360vinyl.com. Anyways, make sure you watch the album covers, as they correspond with the lyrics. The records are a mixture of 360 stock, personal items from mine and Matt Nelkin's collections, and stuff Alex Newman dug up. Oh yeah, i make my acting debut at the end. Quite a stretch, huh?
This is a very special week for The Fix. We are blessed with the arrival of Happy Feet to Portland. Bobbito Garcia and Rich Medina return for a double pronged attack on your dancefloor.
In 1997, DJs Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia started collaborating behind the turntables to the great pleasure of crowds in NYC and Philly. In ‘02, the two decided to start LEAVING THIS PLANET, which had a torrid run at Manhattan’s Table 50 until the club closed in ‘05. In ‘07, they renamed the party HAPPY FEET, and it became the most talked about event of that summer. The eclectic selectors have since brought HF to crowds in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Paris, and London. The pair blend genres seamlessly, so that a dancer, or listener, can experience Afro-Beat, Latin, Jazz, Dance, Breaks, progressive Hip Hop, and Soul in an unprecedented presentation. The achieved result is an entertaining night for the most die-hard rare groove fans or casual club goers. Everyone leaves with happy feet!
In 2009, HAPPY FEET comes to the Le Poisson Rouge venue in downtown Manhattan, and Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia release their much anticipated compilation Connection: Modern Explorations In Afro-Beat & Afro-Latin (available on Double CD/Vinyl/Digital Download, www.r2records.co.uk/theconnection/). It promises to be a summer of excitement and unforgettable music & dance experiences! And finally this party lands in Portland. Expect to experience one of the most unique and exciting dance parties to grace the Portland nightlife. Dance parties happen often, not often do they happen on this caliber. Don’t miss this unique musical event!What is "The Fix" you ask? The Fix is ultimately a labor of love that sprung from a collective of minds that felt Portland needed a night for music fans. The Fix is for all the musicians, artists, dancers, grown folks and true appreciators of dope music. Our band of misfits comes together from different walks of life but we are connected by one thing in common: the love of great records. Music binds us all and we hope you'll come share in the evening.
Music = Medicine - Come get your FIX!
For any press or booking questions contact: Connie Wohn: ladyconnie/at/gmail/dot/com
Don't miss out! It's definitely going to be a sureshot just like the last time.
Friday I am going to be providing back up for another event at Holocene that is going to be a on similar vibe. So if you are down to go out two nights in a row.
I been on a drum and bass kick recently. DNB DJs no need to worry. I ain't gonna go and steal your gigs. Maybe next year. I just like how this could be the soundtrack for that movie Crank. It's so funkin hype! Hey if you need some jams to rock when you are pulling off a heist I got you.
Crazy Legs !!! wiki, wiki, wiki, shuddup So as you probably know we are having the legendary Crazy Legs doing a guest dj set at The Fix. We are very stoked for this event and wanna let all the bboys and bgirls know what's up. So please spread the word.
Here is a press release that we had drafted up :: "The Fix has the honor of bringing B-Boy Legend, CRAZY LEGS for a special DJ set to Portland …
Crazy Legs plays The Fix Thursday May 14th, 2009 Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th 9pm, 21+ $5
Crazy Legs is THE person who helped put B-Boys on the map & Hip Hop become a culture. "Crazy Legs", a b-boy since the age of 10 years old and veteran of Hip Hop culture, as one of the original members of the Rock Steady Crew and the current president. His credits include many of the first Hip Hop tours in the early 80's, which set the foundation for what the culture has become. He has been featured in such films as Flashdance, Beat Street, Wild Style, Style Wars and The Freshest Kids (which he co-produced) as well as various television programs and music videos.. As a member of the Rock Steady Crew he was honored at the First Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2004. He was inducted into the Hip Hop Hall Of Fame in 2002, was presented with the Source Youth Foundation 2003 Image Award, the 2003 AARTS Award from the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund, and was also honored as the National Godfather of the 2003 Jersey City Puerto Rican Day Parade. He and some of the other members of Rock Steady Crew were the first B-boys to perform at Carnegie Hall on Jan 19, 2001. Along with the Rock Steady Crew, Crazy Legs has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Japan, Australia, South America and Europe. Crazy Legs hosts and organizes the annual Rock Steady Anniversary, a monumental community event that honors deceased members of the crew and celebrates Hip Hop culture both past and present. The Rock Steady Anniversary attracts deejays, B-boys/B-girls, emcees, writers and thousands of Hip Hop supporters from all around the world. Crazy Legs is the president of Backspin Productions, an entertainment company with the mission is to continue to produce Hip Hop events and eventually become a major entertainment company. Crazy Legs' success is a testament to the longevity of Hip Hop culture. We at are excited to honor such a legend in Portland. Crazy Legs will be treating Portland to a very special DJ set. Don’t miss this chance to see a hip hop legend support the culture he helped grow himself. As usual, you can expect great music and good friends. We hope you'll come share in the evening. Music = Medicine - Come get your FIX!" - Connie Wohn
Check out this interview Davey D did with Crazy Legs
Moving onto something you should check out!
I am looking forward to this release. This has got to be the closest Fool's Gold has come to a hiphop release. Go get that at 360, I know I am.
KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT unveil the first song off their highly anticipated album "SURVIVAL SKILLS" in stores August 25th on Duck Down Records. Surely you will be able to buy it at 360 Vinyl.
ROBOT, produced by Havoc of Mobb Deep, is a hard-hitting track that showcases KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT in true form, highlighting the current auto-tune trend in Hip-Hop and exposing the copy-cat mentality that has rappers hiding behind "the program." Stepping outside the factory that Hip Hop has become, the duo lead the charge in the battle for originality.
"Survival Skills" has confirmed features from Mary J Blige, Slug, of Atmosphere, Immortal Technique, K'NAAN, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Smif N Wessun, Rock of Heltah Skeltah and Geo of Blue Scholars.
This Thursday Ohmega Watts returns for First Thursday a guaranteed party every month.
Then This Friday at Rotture.
Shines, Evil One, and Slim Kid Tre of The Pharcyde. Their new monthly is every second Friday!
Also, this in news today, Cleveland is much like Portland. Except we don't have LeBron James to support our local economy. On a the positive side we are both not Detroit, so...
The Fix® is OHMEGA WATTS, REV. SHINES, DJ KEZ, and DUNDIGGY. Our host is the lovable RONIN ROC. We hold down the dance floor at Someday Lounge in Portland, Oregon every Thursday and this is our blog. We aim to make you giggle, hook you up with detailed secret info and squash wack rumors.
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