I was happy to lend my craft to the closing ceremonies, cialis I was happy to be a part of the history and to be able to witness 1st hand the last days, minutes and seconds of the place called FATBEATS.
One funny tidbit of Neil Armstrong history that is tied to fatbeats is actually my name. One of the 1st people to call me Neil Armstrong was Joe, pictured below, who started Fat Beats 16 years ago…
I wish I could have been there everyday, but duty called and I was only able to check some of the weeks activities, and of course to throwdown with my old crewmate Roli Rho.
The perfect scenario would have been if all the 3 original founding members of the 5th Platoon could have made it, which would have of course included daddy dog who couldn’t make it because he was out of town working…
The last week was a reunion of sorts, getting to see fellow heads either doing their thing or just chillin – from all the Dj homies throughout the years , to the MC’s that I first Dj’ed for – the Arsonists… yeah, Jay-z wasn’t the 1st one I worked with ;)
As you see, Hip Hop was alive… as alive as I’ve seen it in NYC in Ages…
I played dj duties for one of the new generation of “true hip hop” Tanya Morgan…
Then it was on to what the 5th Platoon were known for…
It was nice to get on the wheels one last time for Fatbeats … Most likely, that will be the last time that 5th Platoon Performs… just like fat beats, the members of the crew have entered new chapters of their lives..
It felt like old times in NYC again. As you see, even though I’ve found my place in a different world, my heart is hip hop to the core. I was geeking at all that was going on… Even a cypher broke out across the street from fatbeats… Something I haven’t witnessed in ages…
Caron WHEELER, the beautiful voice and person behind Soul II Soul’s Back to life came thru with DJ Spinna on the wheels…
And Finally, DJ PREMIER ended the night that was the LAST day of fatbeats.
While it was crazy to have all these performances… it was more important for that moment, to be around a community of true hip hop fans. Something that just doesn’t happen anymore…
And I’m not gonna blame the end of the era on anyone or anything, which has been a very popular stance as of late.
Its the time. Times have changed.
But for this moment it felt great to bring it back. even after the performances, HEADS WERE STILL WAITING IN LINE TO GET INTO THE STORE… just to be a witness to it.
Most of the real heads , who were there working, or just super fans, we weren’t even upstairs watching the performances… we were out in the street, or busy keepin it together , doing crowd control or workin the register…
The last couple of pics above are from the Cats who made fat beats what it was in the end, who kept it alive as they worked there daily, hung out there daily, because they loved hip hop and being around it. Much props to y’all – Brown Bag All-star crew, I hope to see y’all blow up huge one day!
Before I became “Neil Armstrong”, I was a fan. Just a fan, and that I will always be… a fan of hip hop , a member of its culture.
Even with all the accolades and achievements I’ve been able to make in my so called career… my most fulfilling moment is when I see the people I used to run with, who I used chill with…. and they tell me, How proud they are, that I’ve been able to reach the level that I have..
The people who you see in these flicks , they are the ones I’m referring too. And basically, without them, without the culture of fatbeats… I wouldn’t be me.
This last video are the last words that Joe aka DJ JAB will ever say in Fat Beats NYC. Joe, thank you and thank you to the crew at fat beats for everything y’all have done. Much love to DJ Eclipse for holding down Fat Beats NYC for as long as I’ve been there takin up space in the store…
The store has closed. The community of people have changed. Now its about “social networking”, instead of face to face interaction. Fat Beats will go on in cyberspace, so MAKE SURE, to stop thru – FATBEATS.COM
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COME TOGETHER (Official Launch Party) Special guest DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG Resident DJ CHELA
@ Happy Ending 304 Broome St. (off Forsyth in L.E.S.) Doors 10:30 pm – 4am
OPEN VODKA BAR from 10:30 – 11:30!
Hosted by Danny Castro, Voodoo Ray FREE ALL NITE
Do y’all know what the Lyricist Lounge is is? Well if you don’t I personally am about to revoke your hip hop fan credibility.
It was started in part by this dude Danny Castro, a true NYC head whose shows I used to frequent when I was a young whippersnapper running around NYC with timberlands.
It’s taken a very long time, but this will be our first time working together (FINALLY), as we usher in a New Wednesday party @ HAPPY ENDING – 304 Broome St) in the LES.
Bottom Line – EXPECT GOOD MUSIC. EXPECT FLY PEOPLES. AND THAT INCLUDED YOURSELF. COME TOGETHER.
It’s going to be myself and Resident DJ CHELA holding down the tunes, I’ll see you there nyc…
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Actually, its probably worth more depending on who takes it.
The above was taken by the one and only 13th witness, back when I was with Jay, preparing for the shows we did during the Inauguration. Thats 13th Witness and me and our manager Sky Gellatly last year chillin below.
Who is 13th Witness you may ask??? Timothy McGurr, aka 13thWitness, is a Brooklyn-based photographer and videographer. As a mixed-medium visual artist, McGurr’s artistry has been commissioned by some of the world’s largest brands and musicians. On the advertising and brand side of his portfolio, McGurr has produced all of the visual campaigns for Timberland’s Abington line, a multitude of video vignettes for Nike (NSW and 6.0), an integrated music video campaign for the launch of the Dodge SRT in Japan, as well as branded videos for K-Swiss, Pepsi, and the LVMH vodka brand, Belvedere.
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I guess technically Labor Day “Weekend” starts today, discount so I’m gonna tell y’all in advance where y’all need to End it off at… MONDAY , Sept. 6th
SKIBEATZ & PETER ROSENBURG PRESENT
BRIDGING THE GAP @ Santos Party House 96 Lafayette, NY NY Doors Open at 10 PM
On the wheels:
SKIBEATZ (yeah the producer Ski Beatz – LUCHINI – CAN I GET OPEN – DEAD PRESIDENTS – THAT GUY) DJ Neil Armstrong DJ Boogz
Summer is officially over, we’re gonna end it off right NYC. I’ve been given free reign over what I play, so y’all know it will be super happy fun party time….
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I’m in LA right now, actually on my way to SLC tonite. And of course, I had to make a stopover at Fat Beats LA …
As you should all know by now, Fatbeats NYC and Fatbeats LA will cease to exist in a Few Weeks, Marking an END to An ERA… one that is very near and dear to me as a fan and as a member of the Hip Hop Community.
I had to make sure to take in all the history of the LA store and capture bits and pieces of it for myself to remember when its gone…
If these walls could speak…. The Hip Hop history here is overwhelming… From Dr. Dre, to Q-bert… they’re signatures are all up on these walls.
Its only fitting, that this next promo piece is up here in the LA store…
Now as previously stated… 5th Platoon Crew was born out of Fat Beats.
As time has gone on, we’ve all gone in different directions. Kuttin Kandi is out in San Diego, DJ Do Boy is conquering the corporate world, Daddy Dog is off on a Ship right now DJing, I.Emerge is off making his mark on music , Vinroc is on the production tip out in San Fran….
I haven’t performed with my old crewmates in A VERY LONG TIME…. I think maybe 6 years ago I would say.
Those of you who have been following me know that I’ve been kind of busy bringing up my own brand to the level that its currently at;)
I think its an appropriate time for the 5th Platoon to ride for one last time for Fat Beats.
SEPTEMBER 3rd Friday FROM 5-6 PM DJ Neil Armstrong and DJ Roli Rho perform 5th Platoon returns to the turntables The Fatbeats Closing Schedule.
Unfortunately the rest of the crewmates are spreadout all over the place, so its just gonna be myself and Roli Rho this time around, 2 of the 3 original founding members of the DJ Collective known as the 5th Platoon. And we will be bringing ya’ll back with some classic routines…
Fatbeats, you will be missed,but most definitely NOT forgotten.
Underground will live forever baby… we just like roaches… – DJ Premier
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Since I think 2006 one of my all time favorite gigs has been the NBA Rookie PhotoShoot.
Why?? Because I get to chillout and play music all day for the future stars of professional Basketball. Thats me and that dude from the supersonic’s Durant something or other when he was a rookie.
Last year I had to miss it because I was running around the world with Mr. Carter, view but this year I wasn’t going to miss the festivities…
In the past years it tends to be fun, purchase and what people seem to easily forget, is that most of these rookies are just kids… probably cause they’re about 20 feet taller then the average person.
I needed to stand on a chair to be on eye level with them. Stupid tall people.
Being that these guys are Huge Kids, they’re favorite songs are the current slurry of hits – In this case, I played Teach them how to Dougie about 5 times, and of course all the southern slang I had in my computer…
When those songs hit… well, the players start whylin out.
The top Cutup of this squad, was DeMarcus Cousins, a gold star to john wall too. Wouldn’t be suprised if he ends up on Dancing with the stars when he retires…
THEN, its usually a quick step away to them wanting to “Learn” How to DJ… or at least… Look like they know how to DJ.
YEAH, I LOOK LIKE A LITTLE PERSON. SHUT DA HELL UP.
Anyways, it always turns into a hot mess….
This situation usually ends up getting some “Real NBA News Coverage” –
And of course, I get to interact and meet with the future players of the NBA.
One person in particular that was cool to meet was Jeremy Lin , who is I’m pretty sure… the 1st Asian American to play for the NBA.
For the most part, its him and a bunch of black dudes…. Yeah, I can relate to that.
Still, I’m a fan of the game and the players and their bright futures… so yes I got some autographs and flicks, and got to share my craft with them…
A fun as watching them DJ was… this is what they make the big bucks for… ballin.
Until Next year , good luck to you rookies in the upcoming year!
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To my folk in the SLC – Finally after yeaarrs of trying to get the schedule right, shop I’m about to head out there to party with ya’ll. My first time in Salt lake city Utah on the 1’s and 2’s…
The Hotel + Pac Proudly present for the First time in Utah
DJ Neil Armstrong @ The Hotel / ELEVATE FRIDAY August 27th, 2010 155 W. 200 S. :: Downtwon SLC UT 801.478.4210 21+ VIP inquiries contact : HOTELELEVATE@GMAIL.COM
Dj Neil Armstrong alongside DJ Juggy and DJ Handsome Hands….
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DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG Josh Madden (DJ Set) SAT, clinic AUGUST 21, there 2010 DOORS: 6:00 PM / SHOW: 9:00 PM $5.00 Get advanced tickets over here. Josh Set from 9-10 pm Neil Armstrong from 10 – 12 AM
This party ends EARRRLY – Im on from 10-12 baby, so come start your night off right over here!!
Brooklyn Bowl –located at 61 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg– redefines the entertainment experience for the 21st century. Centered around a 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue, and food by Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, literally and conceptually, in the 23,000-square foot former Hecla Iron Works (1882), one block from the burgeoning waterfront.
It’s myself and Josh Madden this Saturday y’all. As you know NYC shows is a RARITY! This will be my last stop as the summer comes to an end before I head back out west. Come thru and party with us.
If you were wondering who Josh Madden is, he got almost 35000 twitter followers, is a stylist, DJ and Producer, and is one of the Madden Brothers – Benji and Joel being the other ones… u know, from Good Charlotte.
Should be a fun night, so come out and party with us for one last time this summer NYC!
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In you’re life time, tadalafil you need to head over to Cape Town South Africa.
Yeah, thats what it looks like up top. Beautiful.
I got to go a month ago, representing for Adidas during the world cup at their Three Stories event space. The only bad thing about this trip, I only had a day and a half to take it all in before I headed off to Johannesburg aka JoBurg for my adidas gig over there…
But before we get to the gig itself, lets take a few more looks at the environment. Shut down your ideas of how Capetown might be.
It is a truly cosmopolitan city, with beautiful views and nice people. A comparative world city – that would be miami… with mountains. So its even better.
Being out there for adidas during the world cup was as you can imagine a once in a lifetime experience…
I don’t have anything to compare it too because I’ve never been there before, but Shawn explained to me that you could feel the festiveness of the south africans, how they were pulling together, their pride in hosting such a high level international event.
Adidas created this Three Story Space – literally, for all the party people to come to to enjoy that atmosphere of celebration – Adidas Style.
Consisting basically of a gallery space, a Skatepark and A viewing area for the World cup games, this was the adidas blockparty add come alive.
And a big shout out to Jared – who gave me this fly Litho Book Plate for this project that he’s working on about South African Urban Art….
The day I was there was the day that Ghana played their infamous game with Uraguay. Everyone there was backing Ghana because they were the last African Country in the Cup. Soooo, as you can imagine, moral was on the low side ;)
BUT, ya can’t hang your head low forever, and my job became to make sure they could forget their problems for a bit and groove. Ya know what… let me stop yapping, cause it was all captured nicely on video below…
Ughh… So sad that I only got to chill there for a day. Oh well, more the reason for me to head back out there. On that note – peace to Shaun Duvet of http://www.anythinggoes.co.za/ – the agency who for getting me out there ;) we have to do it again soon (hint hint)…
Next stop was my last stop…. Johannesburg.
And oh yes. I gots me a VUVUZELA.
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The Last Days of FatBeats NYC, thru my eyes…
Almost 3 weeks ago, search the last stop for hip hop in NYC and the world closed its doors.
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I was happy to lend my craft to the closing ceremonies, cialis I was happy to be a part of the history and to be able to witness 1st hand the last days, minutes and seconds of the place called FATBEATS.
One funny tidbit of Neil Armstrong history that is tied to fatbeats is actually my name. One of the 1st people to call me Neil Armstrong was Joe, pictured below, who started Fat Beats 16 years ago…
I wish I could have been there everyday, but duty called and I was only able to check some of the weeks activities, and of course to throwdown with my old crewmate Roli Rho.
The perfect scenario would have been if all the 3 original founding members of the 5th Platoon could have made it, which would have of course included daddy dog who couldn’t make it because he was out of town working…
The last week was a reunion of sorts, getting to see fellow heads either doing their thing or just chillin – from all the Dj homies throughout the years , to the MC’s that I first Dj’ed for – the Arsonists… yeah, Jay-z wasn’t the 1st one I worked with ;)
As you see, Hip Hop was alive… as alive as I’ve seen it in NYC in Ages…
I played dj duties for one of the new generation of “true hip hop” Tanya Morgan…
Then it was on to what the 5th Platoon were known for…
It was nice to get on the wheels one last time for Fatbeats … Most likely, that will be the last time that 5th Platoon Performs… just like fat beats, the members of the crew have entered new chapters of their lives..
It felt like old times in NYC again. As you see, even though I’ve found my place in a different world, my heart is hip hop to the core. I was geeking at all that was going on… Even a cypher broke out across the street from fatbeats… Something I haven’t witnessed in ages…
Caron WHEELER, the beautiful voice and person behind Soul II Soul’s Back to life came thru with DJ Spinna on the wheels…
And Finally, DJ PREMIER ended the night that was the LAST day of fatbeats.
While it was crazy to have all these performances… it was more important for that moment, to be around a community of true hip hop fans. Something that just doesn’t happen anymore…
And I’m not gonna blame the end of the era on anyone or anything, which has been a very popular stance as of late.
Its the time. Times have changed.
But for this moment it felt great to bring it back. even after the performances, HEADS WERE STILL WAITING IN LINE TO GET INTO THE STORE… just to be a witness to it.
Most of the real heads , who were there working, or just super fans, we weren’t even upstairs watching the performances… we were out in the street, or busy keepin it together , doing crowd control or workin the register…
The last couple of pics above are from the Cats who made fat beats what it was in the end, who kept it alive as they worked there daily, hung out there daily, because they loved hip hop and being around it. Much props to y’all – Brown Bag All-star crew, I hope to see y’all blow up huge one day!
Before I became “Neil Armstrong”, I was a fan. Just a fan, and that I will always be… a fan of hip hop , a member of its culture.
Even with all the accolades and achievements I’ve been able to make in my so called career… my most fulfilling moment is when I see the people I used to run with, who I used chill with…. and they tell me, How proud they are, that I’ve been able to reach the level that I have..
The people who you see in these flicks , they are the ones I’m referring too. And basically, without them, without the culture of fatbeats… I wouldn’t be me.
This last video are the last words that Joe aka DJ JAB will ever say in Fat Beats NYC. Joe, thank you and thank you to the crew at fat beats for everything y’all have done. Much love to DJ Eclipse for holding down Fat Beats NYC for as long as I’ve been there takin up space in the store…
The store has closed. The community of people have changed. Now its about “social networking”, instead of face to face interaction. Fat Beats will go on in cyberspace, so MAKE SURE, to stop thru – FATBEATS.COM
9/22- Wed – Come together this Wed NYC @ Happy Ending w DJ Chela, Danny Castro, voodoo Ray & me…
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COME TOGETHER
(Official Launch Party)
Special guest DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG
Resident DJ CHELA
@ Happy Ending 304 Broome St.
(off Forsyth in L.E.S.)
Doors 10:30 pm – 4am
OPEN VODKA BAR from 10:30 – 11:30!
Hosted by Danny Castro, Voodoo Ray
FREE ALL NITE
Do y’all know what the Lyricist Lounge is is? Well if you don’t I personally am about to revoke your hip hop fan credibility.
It was started in part by this dude Danny Castro, a true NYC head whose shows I used to frequent when I was a young whippersnapper running around NYC with timberlands.
It’s taken a very long time, but this will be our first time working together (FINALLY), as we usher in a New Wednesday party @ HAPPY ENDING – 304 Broome St) in the LES.
Bottom Line – EXPECT GOOD MUSIC. EXPECT FLY PEOPLES. AND THAT INCLUDED YOURSELF. COME TOGETHER.
It’s going to be myself and Resident DJ CHELA holding down the tunes, I’ll see you there nyc…
Sept 13th – Mon – 13th Witness SOLO Show @ Reed Space
A Picture’s worth a 1000 words they say.
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Actually, its probably worth more depending on who takes it.
The above was taken by the one and only 13th witness, back when I was with Jay, preparing for the shows we did during the Inauguration. Thats 13th Witness and me and our manager Sky Gellatly last year chillin below.
Who is 13th Witness you may ask???
Timothy McGurr, aka 13thWitness, is a Brooklyn-based photographer and videographer. As a mixed-medium visual artist, McGurr’s artistry has been commissioned by some of the world’s largest brands and musicians.
On the advertising and brand side of his portfolio, McGurr has produced all of the visual campaigns for Timberland’s Abington line, a multitude of video vignettes for Nike (NSW and 6.0), an integrated music video campaign for the launch of the Dodge SRT in Japan, as well as branded videos for K-Swiss, Pepsi, and the LVMH vodka brand, Belvedere.
This is the short version . Check out his website and Sky’s Blog entry for more… or just check the video of Jeff Staple interviewing him below…
1-2-1 w/jeffstaple feat. 13th Witness from jeffstaple on Vimeo.
THIS MONDAY, make sure to come thru to check out the OPENING NITE for the RECENT WORKS of 13th Witness.
Reed Space is proud to host a 13th Witness solo photo exhibition next week on Monday, September Thirteenth
Opening Reception
Monday, Sept 13th , 2010
8 pm – 10 PM
RSVP is required rsvp@stapledesign.com
Space is LIMITED
Exhibition Dates : Sept 13th – Sept 30th 2010
Sponsored in part by : Groisch Beer & Endless Summer Tacos
Music by : Neil Armstrong
REED SPACE.
151 Orchard St (b/w Rivington + Stanton St.)
NYC 212-253-0588
Sept 6th – Neil Armstrong @ Santos NYC – Labor day with Skibeatz & Peter Rosenberg
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I guess technically Labor Day “Weekend” starts today, discount so I’m gonna tell y’all in advance where y’all need to End it off at…
MONDAY , Sept. 6th
SKIBEATZ & PETER ROSENBURG PRESENT
BRIDGING THE GAP @
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette, NY NY
Doors Open at 10 PM
On the wheels:
SKIBEATZ (yeah the producer Ski Beatz – LUCHINI – CAN I GET OPEN – DEAD PRESIDENTS – THAT GUY)
DJ Neil Armstrong
DJ Boogz
Special Performance By : Smoke DZA
Hit me @ djneilarmstrong@gmail.com , subject :SANTOS GUESTLIST , for a REDUCED LIST of 10 Beans…
Summer is officially over, we’re gonna end it off right NYC. I’ve been given free reign over what I play, so y’all know it will be super happy fun party time….
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9/2 – Thurs – Nashville bound for the Titans Vs. Saints afterparty @ Rain Ultra Lounge…
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Oh Yes Nashville Cashville, I’m heading to your neck of the woods to party with you beautiful people and some brolick NFL players.
THURS. Sept 2nd
Encore Events Presents:
THE OFFICIAL TITANS VS. SAINTS AFTERPARTY
Hosted By : Tony Brown 7 Jason Jones
Scene Thursdays @
RAIN
504 4th Ave South.
Early Set by DJ C-LO
I am warning y’all ahead of time. Wocka Flocka will be played.
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Sept 3rd – Fri – The 5th Platoon DJ’s reunite 1 last time for Fatbeats NYC – from 5-6 pm
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I’m in LA right now, actually on my way to SLC tonite. And of course, I had to make a stopover at Fat Beats LA …
As you should all know by now, Fatbeats NYC and Fatbeats LA will cease to exist in a Few Weeks, Marking an END to An ERA… one that is very near and dear to me as a fan and as a member of the Hip Hop Community.
I had to make sure to take in all the history of the LA store and capture bits and pieces of it for myself to remember when its gone…
If these walls could speak…. The Hip Hop history here is overwhelming… From Dr. Dre, to Q-bert… they’re signatures are all up on these walls.
Its only fitting, that this next promo piece is up here in the LA store…
Now as previously stated… 5th Platoon Crew was born out of Fat Beats.
As time has gone on, we’ve all gone in different directions. Kuttin Kandi is out in San Diego, DJ Do Boy is conquering the corporate world, Daddy Dog is off on a Ship right now DJing, I.Emerge is off making his mark on music , Vinroc is on the production tip out in San Fran….
I haven’t performed with my old crewmates in A VERY LONG TIME…. I think maybe 6 years ago I would say.
Those of you who have been following me know that I’ve been kind of busy bringing up my own brand to the level that its currently at;)
I think its an appropriate time for the 5th Platoon to ride for one last time for Fat Beats.
SEPTEMBER 3rd Friday
FROM 5-6 PM
DJ Neil Armstrong and DJ Roli Rho perform
5th Platoon returns to the turntables
The Fatbeats Closing Schedule.
Unfortunately the rest of the crewmates are spreadout all over the place, so its just gonna be myself and Roli Rho this time around, 2 of the 3 original founding members of the DJ Collective known as the 5th Platoon. And we will be bringing ya’ll back with some classic routines…
Performing with us will be one of my all time favorites Masta Ace,Tanya Morgan, J-Live, Pacewon and the Brown Bag All Stars .
In nyc, performances are going on ALL WEEK… SO PLEASE COME THRU TO SEND OFF THE STORE IN STYLE!
Fatbeats, you will be missed,but most definitely NOT forgotten.
Underground will live forever baby… we just like roaches… – DJ Premier
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Check out my swag yo, I chill out wit ballplayers – The Rookie photoshoot….
Since I think 2006 one of my all time favorite gigs has been the NBA Rookie PhotoShoot.
Why?? Because I get to chillout and play music all day for the future stars of professional Basketball. Thats me and that dude from the supersonic’s Durant something or other when he was a rookie.
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Last year I had to miss it because I was running around the world with Mr. Carter, view but this year I wasn’t going to miss the festivities…
In the past years it tends to be fun, purchase and what people seem to easily forget, is that most of these rookies are just kids… probably cause they’re about 20 feet taller then the average person.
I needed to stand on a chair to be on eye level with them. Stupid tall people.
Being that these guys are Huge Kids, they’re favorite songs are the current slurry of hits – In this case, I played Teach them how to Dougie about 5 times, and of course all the southern slang I had in my computer…
When those songs hit… well, the players start whylin out.
The top Cutup of this squad, was DeMarcus Cousins, a gold star to john wall too. Wouldn’t be suprised if he ends up on Dancing with the stars when he retires…
THEN, its usually a quick step away to them wanting to “Learn” How to DJ… or at least… Look like they know how to DJ.
YEAH, I LOOK LIKE A LITTLE PERSON. SHUT DA HELL UP.
Anyways, it always turns into a hot mess….
This situation usually ends up getting some “Real NBA News Coverage” –
The folk over at http://dimemag.com/put this one up –
And of course, I get to interact and meet with the future players of the NBA.
One person in particular that was cool to meet was Jeremy Lin , who is I’m pretty sure… the 1st Asian American to play for the NBA.
For the most part, its him and a bunch of black dudes…. Yeah, I can relate to that.
Still, I’m a fan of the game and the players and their bright futures… so yes I got some autographs and flicks, and got to share my craft with them…
A fun as watching them DJ was… this is what they make the big bucks for… ballin.
Until Next year , good luck to you rookies in the upcoming year!
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8/27 – Fri – the very 1st appearance in UTAH @ The Hotel / Elevate in Salt Lake City
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To my folk in the SLC – Finally after yeaarrs of trying to get the schedule right, shop I’m about to head out there to party with ya’ll. My first time in Salt lake city Utah on the 1’s and 2’s…
The Hotel + Pac Proudly present for the First time in Utah
DJ Neil Armstrong @
The Hotel / ELEVATE
FRIDAY August 27th, 2010
155 W. 200 S. :: Downtwon SLC UT
801.478.4210
21+
VIP inquiries contact : HOTELELEVATE@GMAIL.COM
Dj Neil Armstrong alongside DJ Juggy and DJ Handsome Hands….
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8/21 – Sat – @brooklynBowl X @JoshMadden X Neil Armstrong
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DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG
Josh Madden (DJ Set)
SAT, clinic AUGUST 21, there 2010
DOORS: 6:00 PM / SHOW: 9:00 PM
$5.00
Get advanced tickets over here.
Josh Set from 9-10 pm
Neil Armstrong from 10 – 12 AM
This party ends EARRRLY – Im on from 10-12 baby, so come start your night off right over here!!
61 Wythe Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 :: 718-963-3369
Brooklyn Bowl –located at 61 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg– redefines the entertainment experience for the 21st century. Centered around a 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue, and food by Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, literally and conceptually, in the 23,000-square foot former Hecla Iron Works (1882), one block from the burgeoning waterfront.
It’s myself and Josh Madden this Saturday y’all. As you know NYC shows is a RARITY! This will be my last stop as the summer comes to an end before I head back out west. Come thru and party with us.
If you were wondering who Josh Madden is, he got almost 35000 twitter followers, is a stylist, DJ and Producer, and is one of the Madden Brothers – Benji and Joel being the other ones… u know, from Good Charlotte.
I’ll let the video do the talkin…
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Should be a fun night, so come out and party with us for one last time this summer NYC!
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Cape Town South Africa… y’all need to go their one day.
In you’re life time, tadalafil you need to head over to Cape Town South Africa.
Yeah, thats what it looks like up top. Beautiful.
I got to go a month ago, representing for Adidas during the world cup at their Three Stories event space. The only bad thing about this trip, I only had a day and a half to take it all in before I headed off to Johannesburg aka JoBurg for my adidas gig over there…
But before we get to the gig itself, lets take a few more looks at the environment. Shut down your ideas of how Capetown might be.
It is a truly cosmopolitan city, with beautiful views and nice people. A comparative world city – that would be miami… with mountains. So its even better.
Being out there for adidas during the world cup was as you can imagine a once in a lifetime experience…
I don’t have anything to compare it too because I’ve never been there before, but Shawn explained to me that you could feel the festiveness of the south africans, how they were pulling together, their pride in hosting such a high level international event.
Adidas created this Three Story Space – literally, for all the party people to come to to enjoy that atmosphere of celebration – Adidas Style.
Consisting basically of a gallery space, a Skatepark and A viewing area for the World cup games, this was the adidas blockparty add come alive.
A big shout out to the guys at Cross Trainer SA – http://www.xtrainer.co.za/ , who laced me up with some custom football jerseys –
And a big shout out to Jared – who gave me this fly Litho Book Plate for this project that he’s working on about South African Urban Art….
The day I was there was the day that Ghana played their infamous game with Uraguay. Everyone there was backing Ghana because they were the last African Country in the Cup. Soooo, as you can imagine, moral was on the low side ;)
BUT, ya can’t hang your head low forever, and my job became to make sure they could forget their problems for a bit and groove. Ya know what… let me stop yapping, cause it was all captured nicely on video below…
Ughh… So sad that I only got to chill there for a day. Oh well, more the reason for me to head back out there.
On that note – peace to Shaun Duvet of http://www.anythinggoes.co.za/ – the agency who for getting me out there ;) we have to do it again soon (hint hint)…
Next stop was my last stop…. Johannesburg.
And oh yes. I gots me a VUVUZELA.