R.I.P. JAY DEE (J DILLA) DONATE TODAY
Maureen Yancey gave birth to one of the greatest producers of our generation, James Yancey aka Dilla. She suffers from Lupus(her son also suffered from Lupus). Lupus is an auto-immune disease which results in cell and tissue damage and a host of related medical issues.
Mrs. Yancey is currently struggling to pay for her own medical bills and to keep her household running after the loss of one of her children. She reached out to us in an attempt to contact the fans
that were supporters of her son & his music. Please consider
donating to her today.
NOTE: this is NOT a tax-deductible donation, and this is in no way related to the Dilla Foundation or the estate of James Yancey.
There are no administration fees related to your donation. You will be donating directly to Mrs. Yancey. Thank you!
Donate directly to Mrs. Yancy by doing the following:
1. Visit PayPal.com
2. Click 'Send Money' link in the upper left hand corner.
3. Send a donation of any amount to: maureen.yancey@gmail.com
MySpace no longer allows the PayPal donation link/image that we previously had up to function correctly.
(If you experience any issues while trying to submit your donation, please e-mail us: info@thegiantpeach.com
Who I'd like to meet: Friends of your friends and their friends who all have money and want to spend it on the dopest shit ever... conveniently found on thegiantpeach.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 11th in DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
The Funk Rumble Block Party
Music & Art Festival - 4 Areas to get live
Featuring Live Bands, DJs, Live Art, and over 50 vendors
12pm-10pm @ 947 N Broadway, LA, CA 90012
ALL AGES $5 before 4pm, $8 after
Kids 10 and under FREE
for more info, visit www.myspace.com/funkrumble
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
TheGiantPeach.com, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single posted âReleaseâ feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connectedâ¦
I finally finished the album!! woo hooo. The short-lived life of magen melancholy is now available @ magenmelancholy.com!!! buy it now!! your support is needed and very much appreciated!!
THURSDAYS Icon Lounge & True Skool present Represent A weekly mixer featuring the Bay's premiere Tastemakers & DJs spinning Hip hop classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks.
w/ Residents:
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool) & Sake One (PST / Local 1200) For 10 Years, True Skool has been preserving the legacy of hip hop. Founder Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist spins alongside Sake One w/ special weekly guests
Featuring:
Thu, July 2 - Shortkut (Triple Threat DJs) & DJ Proof (Massive Selector) World renowned turntablist DJ Shortkut (Triple Threat DJs/ Beat Junkies) reps w/ DJ Proof of Massive Selector (Known for events like Wonder-Full w/ Bobbito & Spinna)
Thu, July 9 - Sake One (PST) & Mr. E (Papalote Hi-Fi) This dynamic duo are crowd favorites in the Bay and have featured the likes of De La Soul, DJ Quik & Questlove at their events.
Thu, July 16 - DJ Apollo (Triple Threat DJs), Prince Aries & Haylow (Distortion2Static) Weekly Hip Hop TV Show, Distortion2Static on TV-20 hosts this event with Bay Area legend DJ Apollo of the Triple Threat DJs.
Thu, July 23 - Sake One (PST), DJ A-Ron (Good Company), hosted by Segue Known for their weekly jam "Mixtape Wednesdays", Segue hosts this event w/ Sake One & A-Ron of the Good Company on the wheels of steel.
Thu, July 30 - Daddy Rolo (Reggae Gold/KMEL), Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter) Host of the most popular reggae event in Bay, "Reggae Gold", Daddy Rolo spins alongside Jah Yzer (member of Sound Clash Champs, Jah Warrior Shelter)
@ Icon Lounge, 1192 Folsom St. (@ 8th St.), San Francisco 21+ w/ ID. 10pm-2am. $5 cover Birthday Groups, Bottle Service & Guest List: info@iconloungesf.com Info: http://www.true-skool.org, http://www.iconloungesf.com
Peace how's it going Karen? Nice building with you, keep up the great work with your company. The intro featuring Phesto for my ep project is on my music player here on Myspace. The ep is getting worked on slowly but surely,lol.
Check out the Beats on www.one5beats.com or my profile if you are looking for any Real Hip-Hop joints in that Boom Bap style, Soul Sample Cuts or Underground Bangers. These Beats are only $20 Non Exclu. Lease on www.one5beats.com Direct Download, all beat purchases during June go in the draw to win a Custom Myspace Layout as well!
2 NEW TRAX UP THAT I PRODUCED, (PLAY IT YOUR WAY) AND (FLY MY FRIEND) A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES AND FELLAS I HOPE YOU ENJOY WHAT YOU HEAR...010
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 True Skool in association with Inhouse Talent presents Golden Era: Classics from Hip Hop's Golden Era East Meets West Edition
Featuring: Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter) DJ Daze (NYC) Mr. E (Paplote Hi Fi) Franky Fresh (True Skool) Vickity Slick (True Skool)
111 Minna Gallery 111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 21+ w/ ID; 9p – 2a; $10 door, $5 before 11pm w/ flyer RSVP for REDUCED GUEST LIST ($5 BEFORE 11PM) http://www.going.com/goldenerajune09 Info & tickets: http://www.trueskool.com
DETAILS: The “golden era” of hip hop was the 1980’s into the 1990’s where the music was experimental and eclectic, and the lyrics dealt with socially consequential themes of Afro-centricity and Political Militancy. The “golden era” was about freedom of expression and individuality, in distinct contrast to the marketing strategies and cookie-cutter rappers in today’s hip hop. Influenced by earlier forms of music such as R and B, Jazz and The Blues, Hip Hop was appreciated for its lyrical content, its musical depth and its stark differentiation from other musical genres of the day. This era is known for the flourishing of different regional styles and a freeing up of the manner in which rap music was written, composed and performed these regional styles contributed to much tension and rivalry as well. This friction was exploited by record companies to boost interest and sales. It is this rivalry along with other factors that led to a decline and eventual end of the Golden Age. Some of Hip Hop golden era artists were Public Enemy, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B & Rakim, Public Enemy, MC Lyte, KRS-ONE, NWA, Cypress Hill, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Geto Boys, Big Punisher.
FINALLY, NEW MUSIC! "The Art Of Broken Glass" (EP), click myspace.com/mrjmedeiros and take a listen! Available on itunes or directly from my site. New Mr.J songs to add to your profile! WORD!
You can also follow on twitter.com/mrjmedeiros for free music.
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