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DJ Kevlar

About Me

A DJ since he was .5 years old, DJ Kevlar finally figured out a way to get paid for it in 2001 with his first running gig at the world-famous Piatti Pronto in Midtown Manhattan (back when he was still known as DJ Vinny Del Negro). Kevlar has since gained more skills, acclaim and weight, holding down his popular DAG! parties at venues like Totem, 85A, Maia Meyhane, Fontana's, Mundial and Nexus Lounge. He also spins at spots like Bembe, Joe's Pub and Good World. In addition to DAG!, Kevlar rocks the monthly BrooklynHipHopFunkDanceParty The Royale Rumble with Rabbi Darkside the fourth Friday of every month at Park Slope's original groovebox, The Royale. Kevlar is known for mixing a delectable blend of classic hip-hop, funk breaks and global grooves. He can't hear what you're requesting, and strongly dislikes the term "disc jockey," since he neither uses discs nor is four-feet-tall. He dedicates this next track to yo mama.
AKA Kevin Polowy, writer-editor for AOL's Moviefone.com and Cinematical by day, URB Magazine, URB.com, MTV.com, AllHipHop.com and more by night. Wannabe Screenwriter. Starving Tastemaker. Born in Buffalo, NY. Brooklyn Resident. Graduate of City Honors School and Arizona State University. Former Child Star. Hot Sauce Connoisseur. Peace Lover. Unconscious Rapper. Vinyl Junkie. Associate of Professor the Promiscuous Cat. Fluent in Language. Most Likely to Nap.
BILL MUTHAFUCKIN MURRAY: THE VIDEO! (Song written and performed by Rabbi Darkside; video conceived and produced by DJ Kevlar and co-produced and edited by Francisco Bello)
Kevlar's Top 10 Albums of 2008
1. J-Live - Then What Happened?
2. Bronx River Pkwy - San Sebastian 152
3. Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons...
4. Sweatshop Union - Water Street
5. Q-Tip - The Renaissance
6. The Mighty Underdogs - Droppin' Science Fiction
7. Sabo & Zeb - Global Warmbeats
8. Jazz Liberatorz - Clin D'Oeil
9. J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science - Soul Vibrations
10. Rabbi Darkside - Building the Better Bomb & Hired Gun - Fresh Roots Music (tie)
Read the full article on URB.com
Kevlar's Top 10 Movies of 2008
1. Slumdog Millionaire
2. The Wrestler
3. Iron Man
4. Frost/Nixon
5. Dear Zachary
6. The Dark Knight
7. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
8. Role Models
9. The Visitor
10. The Wackness
Read the full article on Moviefone.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/3/2007
Band Members:

Influences: St. Pat, The Mick, Laur, Mart, Shell, Pix in the Mix, Fydog's Rap, Root Dog, Rabbi Darkside, 3rd Party & Say Word, DJ Center, DJ Drilla, DJ Kwala, Rob Swift, Nickodemus, Turntables on the Hudson Crew, Fort Knox Five, Red Astaire, GAMM, Beatfanatic, Kid Gusto, Funk Weapons, Thievery Corporation, Z-Trip, Bombshelter DJs, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, J Dilla, Digable Planets, Blackalicious, Quannum Projects, DJ Shadow, The Pharcyde, Souls of Mischief, Rick James, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Public Enemy, KRS-One, Rakim, Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, Freestyle Fellowship, RJD2, Antibalas, Ozomatli, Mark Farina, Baba & Yako, Core Rhythm, Beatboxer Entertainment, Soulive, J-Live, The Roots, Black Star, Common, Camp Lo, Pete Rock, Nas, DJ Spinna, Kenny Dope, Cut Chemist, Nu Mark, Dan the Automator, Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Vadim, Mark Ronson, Herbaliser, Mr. Scruff
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Download Kevlar Official Mix: The Pursuit of Funkyness

Friends & Fam,I'm very pleased to present the very first "official" DJ Kevlar mix CD, "The Pursuit of Funkyness." This is for all my folks who like funk, drums & and a little more cowbell.Download it...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:22:00 GMT

SXSW 2009 Photos

Check 'em out here:http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=us er.viewPicture&friendID=197509257&albumId=1885952
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:35:00 GMT

DAG! Relaunch Photos (Feb. 6 2009)

Thanks to everyone who came out and got down last Friday at the official DAG! relaunch. That party went off, eh?CHeck out the fittingly funky photos here:http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuse...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Download Free Mix -- The Dopeness (Best Hip Hop of 2008)

I know I say this every year, but this is truly the best "Best of" mix yet.... Download it easily (and free-ly) at the link below, and lemme know how you like.http://www.zshare.net/download/5397210599...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:01:00 GMT

Recent TV Appearances

A few recent TV appearances I've made, talkin' movies: CW (Golden Globes Predictions) http://weblogs.cw11.com/news/..local/morningnews/blogs/2009/ ..01/golden_globe_predictions...html   Fox 5 (Fall...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Top 10 Albums & Top 10 Movies of 2008

It's my favorite time of the year -- well, next to spring, summer & fall -- Best of the Year mania!Once again I've done Top 10 lists for both movies & music. Check 'em out, and make sure to post a com...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Kevlar & Aragorn

A couple photos from a Q&A I moderated recently with Viggo Mortensen, for his new film "Good."
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Moviefone: New Interviews With Bill Murray & Bill Maher

Check out two latest interviews on Moviefone,first with one my heroes, Bill Mutha Fuckin' Murray,and also with the world's most hilarious agnostic, Bill Maher
Posted by on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:49:00 GMT

Pics from Eurotrip 2008

Check out the pics here: We hit Prague, Berlin & Copenhagen, and I was able to gig in each city... We also jumped. A lot.SEE MY PHOTOS
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:52:00 GMT

Download Free Kevlar Mix: Ladies First to Last

Check out the new mix, "Ladies First to Last," a tribute to female emcees & vocalists.Download it easily here:http://www.zshare.net/download/170119070e8f41ac/Featuri ng Words from: Amy Winehouse / En V...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:05:00 GMT