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Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-30

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Now as previously stated… 5th Platoon Crew was born out of Fat Beats.

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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
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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

5th Platoon 10 Year Anniversary White Tee

Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-27

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Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-25

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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.

only if I stand on a chair am I at eye level. Freakin monster 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.

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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.

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DeMarcus Cousins, Lance Stephenson, derrick favors

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” –

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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.

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For the most part, its him and a bunch of black dudes…. Yeah, I can relate to that.

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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…

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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!

Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-24

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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….

Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-23

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Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-21

  • Electric sliding filipino style #
  • Ohh weeeh… I'm playing a crap load of slow jams. I love weddings. #
  • Ya'll nyc folk looking for a nice place to get married, cialis studio 450 is a prreetty dope spot. #
  • The Buzz Log – Have Your Burger Many Ways: Burger Wars Heat Up – Yahoo! Buzz http://t.co/Kswws1K – A KRISPY CREME BURGER?? #
  • i've twitted it once and I'll do it again. This piranha 3d movie looks awesome. who wants to hit it up in IMAX wit me… #
  • You may think that today is just another day, but your key pla… More for Gemini http://twittascope.com/?sign=3 #
  • Finally home time… How u party people do it is beyond me. #
  • With @DJEleven at von with @donwill and @vonpea#
  • Good to see dj boo and breez brewin tonite at room 18 #
  • At room 18 with @Kaycee_notJoJo for a quick reunion #

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Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-19

  • Magnetic mega-star challenges black hole theory – Yahoo! News http://yhoo.it/cmoZGS #
  • adidas Originals Gazelle Vintage Black/White http://bit.ly/dh2ZvD #
  • Soo hungry, check have nothing left in the apartment to munch on, viagra sale but too lethargic to leave the apartment. hate when this happens… #
  • How to Make Justin Bieber Sound Incredible: Slow Him Down 800 Percent http://t.co/A9HIFw9 via @gawker #
  • 1st time i met Roc Raida, pharmacy Sinista & @djtotaleclipse at FATBEATS. me next to Raida – http://bit.ly/96J3qF – @djrobswift #
  • Fat Beats allowed a filipino dork kids delusions of grandeur to come true. I went from being a back packing fan to stadium status. #fatbeats #
  • yo @peteroasis , this is a link to that 1st Show. It was our VERY FIRST AS THE 5th PLATOON. #
  • I Met ROC RAIDA, & the dudes who TAUGHT ME HOW 2 DJ – MR. SINISTA and @djtotaleclipse – AT FAT BEATS. best believe I'm cut from that cloth. #
  • The Photo that is in my yearbook page after graduating from Cooper Union – Its a picture of me at Fat Beats #fatbeatsmemories . #
  • I Met @djdaddydog for the 1st time… AT FAT BEATS . #fatbeatsmemories #
  • RT @hypebeast REST In PEACE – FATBEATS NYC, FATBEATS LA Closing in September 2010… http://bit.ly/b4PZoN #
  • RT @prefixmag Fat Beats Closing LA and NYC Stores http://bit.ly/axlHnw #
  • I DJed 4 OBAMA's inauguration. 1ST TIME the 1's & 2's were there 4 that HISTORIC celebration. I GOT MY START AS A DJ, CHILLIN @ FAT BEATS . #
  • I TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD, and WHEN IM IN NYC I WILL MAKE TIME TO GO SUPPORT HIP HOP. AND BUY the MUSIC. GO. NOW. FAT BEATS!! #
  • HOw about, all y'all supposed hip hop fans PHYSICALLY go to fat beats. #
  • Fat beats fat beats Fat beats. I STILL Go IN THERE TO SAY WHAT UP when Im in NYC. #
  • billionaires-who-havent-taken-the-pledge: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance http://yhoo.it/a0KOJC #
  • 8/21 THIS Sat – @brooklynBowl X @JoshMadden X Neil Armstrong http://t.co/yrbinXT #
  • How to Hide from Friends You Don't Like – Yahoo! Finance http://yhoo.it/c76MSB #
  • SAT – @brooklynbowl X @joshmadden X Neil Armstrong http://bit.ly/9zA4Yy . I'm about to head back out west y'all, my last summer JAM in NYC! #
  • DimeTV: DeMarcus Cousins & Lance Stephenson Scratch With DJ Neil Armstrong | Dime Magazine (dimema.. http://bit.ly/8Y6eoj #
  • i'm getting nothing but lemons today… so I'm gonna have to make some lemonade. #
  • going to have to make lemonade today… #
  • Today's Moon in your 7th House of Relationships can shift the … More for Gemini http://twittascope.com/?sign=3 #
  • RT @hypebeast this saturday… Brooklyn bowl X Josh Madden X Neil Armstrong http://bit.ly/9zA4Yy #

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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.

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Yeah, thats what it looks like up top. Beautiful.

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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.

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Being out there for adidas during the world cup was as you can imagine a once in a lifetime experience…

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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.

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Adidas created this Three Story Space – literally, for all the party people to come to to enjoy that atmosphere of celebration – Adidas Style.

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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.

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A big shout out to the guys at Cross Trainer SAhttp://www.xtrainer.co.za/ , who laced me up with some custom football jerseys –

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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….

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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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Gothenburg Greenery with DJ Dainja and Confuze…

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Above are the homies DJ Dainja and Confuze. Dainja is the drunk looking one ;)

Long before the Jay-z thing and the Adidas representation these guys had me rock with them, pharm way back in maybe 2005 I’d like to say.

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So it was nice to to be brought back to one of my favorite spots in the world to rock.
Goteburg , or “Gothenburg” for us Americans is a fine place for party people. They like good music and like to dance, what more can you ask for…

This party was called Colors and was held at this spot called Nefertiti

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By 10 O’clock, the spot was already packed and the line was outside and around the corner.

So this party was elected Club of the Year last year, and the whole “theme” of this jam is “colors”, this time around being “Green”.

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Wish y’all could have been there wit me ;) By the time we were done, the sun was up once again… and I had to jump on a plane to SOUTH AFRICA….

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8/13 – This Fri – We getting Eclectic in Vancouver @ Fortune Sound Club

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Ok y’all, sale I’m heading to MY FAVORITE TOWN of VANCITY! I’ve even considered moving up there , treat thats how much I love it!

This gig is going to be ECLECTIC , so fans of Extraordinary, and Oscillate Wildly etc etc, well… this is it for y’all.

From the website –

THIS IS THE PRE PARTY FOR ETNIES AM GETTING PAID VANCOUVER QUALIFIER, WHICH IS THE FOLLOWING DAY AT THE RAIL SIDE SKATE PARK IN PORT COQUITLAM AT 1PM.
THE WINNER OF THIS CONTEST WILL WIN A TRIP TO MONTREAL FOR THE AGP FINAL SEPTEMBER 24-26TH 2010.
SO IF YOU PLAN TO SKATE DON’T DRINK TOO MUCH.
FOR EVERYBODY ELSE COME KILL YOUR HANG OVER WITH A VERY GOOD CONTEST.

FOR MORE INFO:
WWW.AMGETTINGPAID.COM
WWW.UNDERWORLD-SHOP.COM

etnies AM GETTING PAID ARE PROUD TO BRING YOU DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE KNOW?SHOW TRADE SHOW IN VANCOUVER
AUGUST 13TH
AT THE FORTUNE SOUND CLUB LOCATED AT 147 EAST PENDER.

FREE GUEST LIST BEFORE 11PM
email your name + agp pre party in the subject at guest@fortunesoundclub.com

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Live mix downloads
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For bookings and other info hit up info@fortunesoundclub.com


HAPPY ENDING FRIDAYS

Happy Ending Fridays features the world’s best on rotation alongside local superstars. Happy Ending Fridays feature Hedspin (Eh!Team DJ’s), Rico Uno (The Freshest), Marvel (The Freshest), P-Luv (Boyscouts), Brendan Butter (Livestock), GMAN (Timebomb, Livestock) with the world’s greatest Dj’s on rotation. No matter what style or genre of music, Friday nights promise to put forward only the best and meanest flavour for your ears for a truly happy ending to the week. This is not the joint to come looking to hear commercial music we’ll leave the radio and Granville Street to bring you that.

Past guests: Jr.Flo, Team Canada, Illo, Fashen, South Rakkas Crew, 4 Korners, Starting From Scratch, Pump, Psar, Neil Armstrong, My!Gay!Husband!, Sincerely Hana, Genie aka Erik Devereux, Jayceeoh, Wristpect, Love and Electrik, Smalltown DJ’s, The Freshest, Dj Scratch, Skratch Bastid, Fashen (LA), Spider (LA), U-Tern, Tyler Fedchuk, My!Gay!Husband!, Paul Devro (Mad Decent), Hedspin, Just Blaze, Sega (Mad Decent), Wax Romeo, Tameil and more.

Influences: South Rakkas Crew, Major Lazer, Thunderheist, MGMT, Duck Sauce, Debbie Deb, Bag Raiders, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Black Kids, Ting Tings, The Smiths, Violent Femmes, Siouxsie & The Banshees, La Roux, Miike Snow, Chromeo, Classixx, Howard jones, JJ Fad, Sheila E, Read For The World, Kraftwerk, The Police, Beatles, Rolling STones, David Bowie, Talking Heads, The Clash, The Specials, Madness, Ethiopians, Little Richard, Contours, Aretha Franklin, Buraka Som Sistema, MIA, Santogold, Maluca, Lykke Li, Kid Sister, Rye Rye, Barrington Levy, Johhny Osbourne, Supercat, Shinehead, Tenor Saw, Beres Hammond, Shabba Ranks, Cutty Ranks, Vybes Cartel, TOK, Elephant Man, Snap, Black Box, Eurythmics, Thomas Dolby, Level 42, Prince, Frankie Knuckles, Robyn S, Kyla, Gucci Mane, UGK, Bun B, Dorrough, Young Dro, New Boyz, Plies, Outkast, Dead Prez, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Wu Tang Clan, Wale, Kid Cudi, Biggie, Pharcyde, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Sade, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Hall n Oates, Rick James, Cymande

As you can see, its not gonna be a normal night, and they’re requested me to bring it to the other side, so thats whats going down ;)

Lets do this vancouver!

Peace party people…

Twitter Wrapup – 2010-08-08

  • RT @cosmobaker: NY tonight is The Rub @ Southpaw with special guest @Steve1der – it's gonna be a murder #
  • Prepping for tonights #crownaffair in ATL at ventanas 275 baker st 30313 ! If u here this is where u need 2 be http://twitvid.com/HPPAQ #
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  • RT @DimeBounce: House of Hoops in Roosevelt Field Mall, viagra @chibbs_1 is in the house! #
  • NYC area, sale go check my homie 2nite -> RT @Steve1der I'm DJn the Legendary Rub Party 2nite @ Southpaw w/ @djeleven @cosmobaker & @djayres #
  • Heading to ATL, on the birthday of my good friend bonnie from atl, who passed away last year – RIP. Ur family n friends miss u dearly sis! #
  • Just made it on the plane, crazy traffic in nyc going crosstown because streets r blocked due to pedestrian (cont) http://tl.gd/2vp9hi #
  • This is where @emmulate is right now, the place that avatar was based on… http://twitvid.com/IBYMZ #
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SomeDay in Athens….

Ah yes, site the early summer tour rolled on, and and i Found myself in Athens Greece.

The history here, health its gonna be rare for you to find a place in the world with more of it…

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The acropolis in athens

Above is the centerpiece of it all, the acropolis –

If ya get to head out to Athens, I’m sure you’ll visit there…

Our gig was held at this massive “Miami-esque” spot right by the beach, by the homies O.T.B. aka billy / The unexpected / and Sthathis aka DJ Noiz . Shouts to them for bringing me out and showing me around! Thanks to the rest of the cats who showed me around… one cat in particular I can’t remember his name right now cause I’m wack… he was like a tour guide and what not, new all the history ;) – ahh yes, his name was john aka el gato negro. Thank u for being the tour guide for you’re great city!

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Being from NYC the Greek food is not unfamiliar, as we got a lot of greek spots all over the place, but the stuff in athens was of course, the real deal holyfield…

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Did a radio interview with the Hip Hop station –

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And did some RECOOORD SHOPPIN!

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DIGGIN. FOR. DAYS.

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I found this jem on vinyl. The Prize goes to the person who comments what original sample is on this one…

Spinnin in Athens is a different experience then the usual as far as djing goes.

For example – DO THE JERK – New Boyz is a WAY BIGGER CLUB BANGER THEN EMPIRE STATE OF MIND. I kid you not.

You have to play without pretense, because they don’t have any prejudice when it comes to music, they just want to dance…

So for example, pop champagne – you can still play that. Higher bpm, keep’em moving.

Alright my readers, make sure to make Athens one of your next stops ;)