Is MySpace dead???

I mean really is it? A couple of years ago, MySpace use to be where it’s at. Folks were conversing with each other, like really conversing. They were connecting with each other. MySpace use to be a place where like minded individuals could communicate and share interests. Man! I use to be put up on sooooo many indie bands through this site.

Nowadays, it seems as though most people are here solely to stunt and promote. Not that there is anything wrong with promoting. Hell, I always plug my going-ons on MySpace… Like my video blog --YouTube.com/ChasityChaos (shameless self-promotion).  This is a great venue to make people aware of happenings, but what happened to the real connections? What happened to the dialog? What happened to the silliness? I miss it!

These days, I spend more time on FaceBook (FaceBook.com/ChasityChaos). So much time, that I have actually been contemplating the necessity of my MySpace page… So I am writing this message to ask all of the MySpacers of the world… Should I give up on MySpace, delete my page and turn to another social site for nourishment, or do you feel in your heart of hearts that there is a possibility of MySpace being resurrected?

Hit me up and let me know.

Big ups on being named a 2008 Ford Fellow in Literature young Bro.
!!!

DJ Z-Trip - Obama Mix Download (2008)
Obama - Hope
http://www. djztrip. com/obama/


"Recently, Shepard Fairey and I threw some fundraisers for the Obama campaign. We called them “The Party for Change”. (If you don't know who Shepard is—among many other things—he is the one responsible for the image on the right).

I've been wanting to put the mix I've been doing at these shows online, in hopes of spreading the word to people who need to hear it most. So, here it is: (zipped vbr mp3 / 84.7 MB)
Download Download (Radio Edit)

I encourage you to download it and pass it along to anyone you think should hear it. Feel free to burn copies, share it with friends, family, co-workers, strangers, and especially anyone you know is on the fence about this election. I'm also putting out a radio friendly version, in case anyone wants to broadcast it.

Please share the message. Educate those who may not know what is really going on. There is still time.

If you, or anyone you know, isn't registered to vote, I encourage you to make it a priority and fix that before it's too late. This election is WAY too important for anyone to not get involved. If you need more information on how and where to register, vote, or participate, please check the links below.

I honestly feel if we make our voices heard, this time WILL be different.

Peace,

Z-TRIP"

Brooklyn Historical Society Sept 10th 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Jim & Karla Murray vs The Brooklyn Historical Society Sept 10th to Dec 28th

http://www. brooklynhistory. org/exhibitions/upcoming. html128

Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-222-4111

Counter/Culture – The Disappearing Face of Brooklyn’s Storefronts

Curators and photographers: James and Karla Murray

OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday September 10th 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Brooklyn’s neighborhood storefronts have the city’s history etched in their facades. Each store is as unique as the customers they serve and are run by owners who share a commitment to provide a special service. Many shops are lifelines for their communities, vital to the residents who depend on them for a multitude of needs. Yet such shops are disappearing on a daily basis as their neighborhoods rapidly change. Photographer-curators James and Karla Murray have scoured Brooklyn to observe “mom and pop” businesses from humble neighborhood stores tucked away on narrow side streets to well-known institutions on historic avenues. Through panoramic photographs, portraits of individual storefronts, and illuminating interviews with shop owners, this exhibition reveals how neighborhood stores help set the pulse, life, and texture of their communities.
Exhibit dates: Sept. 10 – Dec.
28, 2008

This year, Hip Hop has impacted politics like never before. From Jay-Z shouting out candidates during his live shows, to Lil Wayne and Nas' dialogues with national heads and news networks, to artists throughout the country encouraging young folks to vote, there's been an active call to connect our world's affairs with the Hip Hop Generation. Now you can be a part of this movement!

Generation Vote, a national alliance of 18 youth organizations, partnering with rapper Talib Kweli, presents Vote Hip Hop--an online contest that asks young people, "How would you use Hip Hop to change the world and why are you voting this year?" UPLOAD YOUR WORK NOW AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN HUGE PRIZES!!
In conjunction with:

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008

THE HUNTS POINT FISH PARADE & SUMMER FESTIVAL (BRONX)

10:30 AM @ HUNTS POINT RIVERSIDE PARK

@ Lafayette & Edgewater Ave. 10:30am Parade Registration, Art workshops, Face painting and Boat rides with Rocking the Boat.

11:30 am PARADE will launch from Hunts Point River Side Park

Fish and Marine Themed Costumes, Floats, Music, Performances, Banners, Murals. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR A COMBINATION OF Best effort to link local and global environmental issues, Best use of recycled materials and Best fish or marine theme.

12-5PM: SUMMER FESTIVAL @ BARRETTO PARK

Baretto Point Park @ Tiffany and Viele Ave. Hunts Point, South South Bronx

Feat.
DJ Jazzy Jay rocking funky breaks, PopMaster Fabel spinning classic Salsa y Boogaloo plus The Point's all girl band: 4 Most Wanted, a young dance troup from the neighborhood Dancers Dreams, a student group from The Bronx Charter School of The Arts plus Angel Rodriguez y Projecto 2050 with guest Artist, Jeff D'Antona (piano) and Triston Gutner (Bass) and Bill Chapman (Drums).
Superman Sound will be in effect!

LIVE MUSIC • PERFORMANCES • VENDORS • ACTIVITIES: Bronx Charter School for the Arts Children's Arts Corner, Printmaking Workshops by Studio 889, Bird Watching with NYC Audubon Society, Basketball Tournament with HOOP DREAMERS and much much more! FREE BIKE GIVE-AWAYS!!!

6 train to Hunts Point.
Free Shuttle Rides to Barretto Point Park

Coordinated by The Point CDC in collaboration with community partners SEBCO, The Bronx Charter School of The Arts and Studio 889, Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop and many more!

For more info contact Adam or Kellie @ 718.542.4139 • www. thepoint. org

Go to www. breakthruradio. com BTR World Hip-Hop, Sunday, May 4th...did an old-school all Japanese hip-hop mix...spread the word!! -RasCue, Cali Agents

Yo fam,
It was great to finally meet you in person in Madison this past Friday, not to mention someone who's seen "To Sleep with Anger." Just let me if you're interested, and I'd be more than happy to send you excerpts of a work-in-progress. Thanks for doing all that you do.

Wassup bro? I hope the conference went well. Here's the new music video!!! Enjoy and let me know what you think.

BEYOND SUNDOWN by Adrian H. Molina (aka Mo Brown) w/ Mannequin Rituals, featuring Day Acoli and Helen Chanthongthip. Video production by D. Neal for CHiTT Productions, in association w/ Up Before the Sunrise Productions.

what's good jeff!
give us a review on the source though ;] haha. well we'll get there someday. hope you've been doing all mighty gravity lately. when you have a chance, check out our 2 brand spankin fresh singles filled with soulful positive vibes that'll sooth the ear drums! feedback is always appreciated. much props with the book, and take it easy.

much love & respect,
- ccs*camp

Friends, heads, good people! EPHNIKO is featured in this week's Miami
New Times. Follow the links below...

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