Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Soho goes Ape....
Bathing in champagne? BAPE's founder Nigo. Photo courtesy New York/Metro
Houstonsoreal - a real southern hip hop blog written by a real Southern hip hop head (Matt Sonzala of damagecontrolradio.org) is already getting name-checked and linked to heavy within a week or so of launching.
Greg Tate breaks down better the point I was trying to make about the corporatization of hip hop in my Year End Album Wrap-up in his article "Hiphop [sic] Turns 30" (I think). (Village Voice)
SupaDaveWest.com - the official site for my man and (relatively) unheralded De La & Talib Kweli producer Dave West.
NYC trustafarian scenesters and other folks who can afford $200 sneakers and $250 sweatshirts, rejoice - BAPE comes to New York. (New York magazine)
Hip Hop Album Reviews - one man's attempt to review every major hip hop and R&B album from the past 10 years.
Tune in Tuesday Jan 11th to Showtime for the premiere of the 2004 Sundance Dramatic Competition Choice Best Thief in the World starring Mary Louise Parker and featuring a score by Prince Paul and long-time collaborator Don Newkirk. (Via Michelle B.)
Fiona of The Bloom Effect and some friends are planning a Tsunami Relief Benefit at Joe's Pub next Wednesday (January 12th) at 11pm. Details coming soon but If anyone is interested in helping out by performing, being a sponsor or helping promote the event, hit Fiona or Candice Jackson up at by email or 646-479-1649.
Low Bar is also throwing a Tsunami Benefit this Saturday (January 8) at 9pm. Suggested donation is $60 for which you will receive a bracelet entitling you to an open bar from 9pm - 12pm and LOW food throughout the evening. (You can also pay as you go if cannot make, or afford, the open bar.) Click here for directions.
