Kavi-R

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TRUE SKOOL's a MUST! - Sampler:

A rough mix of party Hip Hop, Funk and Soul music, old to the new, underground and recognizable gems rarely played in this commercial day and age, full length version to follow shortly, Enjoy:)

Please press pause on the "TRUE SKOOL's a MUST! - Sampler" music player below if you'd like to hear any of the four mix tape snippets at the top of this page!
TRUE SKOOL's a MUST! - Sampler by DJ Kavi-R (music player below)

I made this music player at MyFlashFetish .com.

Kavi
My fascination of mixing developed as a young kid, experimenting with old belt-driven turntables, tape decks, drum machines and my parents eclectic record collection, composing compilations by mixing Sly and The Family Stone and Gil Scott-Heron with the likes of The Eurythmics and Marvin Gaye. By the age of 10, I was well and truly hooked on the art of vinyl digging and Hip Hop culture.
Although my interest in turntables began with Hip Hop, I also share a love for other musical genres including Funk, Soul, Reggae, R&B, Brazilian, Jazz, 80's, Afro Beat, Latin and generally any thing with soul and substance. Originality, vocals, lyrics, flow and the music all play a big part.
I grew up listening to artists such as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Sheila E, Prince, Sugarhill Gang, Dennis Coffey, Ramsey Lewis, Rose Royce, Isaac Hayes, Augustus Pablo, JVC Force, Lyn Collins, George & Gwen McCrae, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Rakim, James Brown, Public Enemy, Lonnie Liston Smith, Rodriguez, Miles Davis, Parliament, Slave, Joni Mitchell, Afrika Bambatta & The Soul Sonic Force, Kool Herc, Steve Miller Band, Koolism, Blondie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool Moe Dee, Cymande, Eddie Brickle & The Bohemians, Donny Hathaway, Sting, Beastie Boys, RUN DMC, Bob Marley, Steady B, Cold Crush Brothers, Renegade Funk Train, Def Fresh Crew, The Roots, Grace Jones, Curtis Mayfield, Native Tongues, MC Lyte, BDP, Stetsasonic, Sly Stone, Little River Band, Jimi Hendrix, EPMD, Roberta Flack, Get Fresh Crew, Fat Boys, Steely Dan, Azymuth and many, many more.
Kavi-R
Kavi-R has supported J-Live, The Roots, Mos Def, DJ Revolution, De La Soul, Blackalicious, The Beat Junkies, Gang Starr, DJ Cash Money, Big Brovaz, Tha Liks, Ugly Duckling, Kanye West, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Latyrx, Mystro, DJ Craze, Rodney P & Skitz, The Scratch Perverts and many more.

Knee deep in the art of mix cds, soundtracks and compilations, both licensed and out the trunk, this brother comes with eclectic machine gun Funk. Over a decade in the game, a desire to express himself and the artists he's feeling in the mix. From States Of True Skool, the official Tommy Boy Sampler and an ode to The Wake Up Show to Soul Symphony, Rapture and Goodness, they're all highly rated mix cds. Fashion week soundtracks such as the Josh Goot sound scapes and the Charlie Brown catwalk mix are also amongst his repertoire.

Kav's mixing skills and unique track selection never fails to hit the spot. His passion and professionalism has made him a respected and valued figure in the Australasian music industry and wider club scene.

O-ii-shi!

In 1997, Ackshun Entertainment introduced O-ii-shi, a Hip Hop jam to Sydney. No attitudes, just smiles, styles and rare kicks for miles. Party people that are passionate about their music and getting down for the Funk of it. O-ii-shi's unique low-key cool friendly dance floor vibe and exciting B-Boy/Girl dance crews soon attracted Hip Hop devotees from all over. O-ii-shi has not only become the forum for showcasing some of the world's finest high profile Hip Hop DJs from the UK and USA, it has also become Australia's most prominent and longest running Hip Hop, Funk & Reggae club night.

Ackshun

Ackshun Entertainment has been promoting events, distributing Hip Hop paraphernalia, touring artists and generally delivering quality Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, R&B and Reggae acts to Australasia since 1996. We embrace all styles of music however our goal is to entertain, educate and expose un common music, both past and present in a Hip Hop orientated format.

Ackshun's in this simply for the love of Hip Hop culture; our mission is to keep an ever-diminishing scene healthy, happy and involved.

Ackshun Entertainment has toured artists such as the Beat Junkies, Expansion Team Soundsystem, DJ Revolution and many more. Ackshun has also held the NSW DMC DJ Battles for four consecutive years and have participated in several community programs. We incorporate all elements of Hip Hop culture in our events, from DJs, MCs and Beatboxers to Dancers and Graffiti Artists.

Ackshun's Previous Tours & Events:

1997
"Rock The Bells" ft. DJ Shortee Blitz (UK) @ the Metro - Sydney.
"O-ii-shi, a Hip Hop jam!" is launched at Club 77 - Sydney.
1998
Ackshun Entertainment releases DJ Bonez - "Bone Breaks".
DJ Bonez - "Bone Breaks" launch party at Dendy Bar - Sydney.
DJ Shortee Blitz (UK) "Get Shortee" @ Dendy Bar - Sydney.
1999
NSW DMC ft. DJ Total Eclipse (X-Ecutioners) @ the Republic - Sydney.
DJ Vinroc (Triple Threat/USA) @ the Palladium - Sydney.
2000
NSW DMC ft. DJ Lil Jaz (Turnstylez/Canada) @ the Metro - Sydney.
DJ Melo-D (Beat Junkies/USA) - Canberra, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney.
DJ Revolution (Wake Up Show/USA) - Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand.
DJ Icy Ice - USA (Beat Junkies/Stacks Vinyl) - Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney.
2001
DJ REVOLUTION - USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: NSW DMC, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand.
DJ Melo-D - USA (Beat Junkies) - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand.
2002
NSW DMC ft. DJ Plus One (Scratch Perverts/UK)
DJ REVOLUTION - USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand.
2003
March:
DJs D-STYLES, J.ROCC & MELO-D - USA / BEAT JUNKIES / INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ
Tour: "Phantazmagorea" launch tour - 6 shows, 2 weekends throughout Australasia.
2004
February:
DJ Rhettmatic (Beat Junkies/USA) - 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.October:
DJ Shortkut (Beat Junkies/USA) - 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.
November:
DJ Revolution (Wake Up Show/USA) - 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.
December:
DJ Paul Nice (East Coast/USA) - 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.
2005
February:
DJ wHat?! (Beat Junkies/USA) - 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.
March: Expansion Team Soundsystem (Babu & Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples) 6 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia.
June:
DJ Cash Money @ O-ii-shi, a Hip Hop jam!
July:
O-ii-shi’s 8th Birthday @ Suzie Q’s, Sydney.
October:
DJ REVOLUTION / USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: 5 shows, 2 weekends, Australasia. Including O-ii-shi! in Sydney.
Artist Link / DJ Revolution
2007
April:
DJ REVOLUTION / USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: 6 shows, 2 weekends, Pacific Rim. Including O-ii-shi! in Sydney. Artist Link / DJ Revolution
DJ SHORTKUT - USA / Invisibl Skratch Piklz / Beat Junkies / Triple Threat DJs
Tour: 6 shows, 2 weekends, Pacific Rim.
Artist Link / DJ Shortkut
EXPANSION TEAM SOUNDSYSTEM - USA (DJ BABU & RAKAA IRISCIENCE of DILATED PEOPLES)
Tour: Tour: 6 shows, 2 weekends, Pacific Rim.
Artist Link / Dilated Peoples
November:
KERO ONE - USA (Plug Label / MC, Producer & DJ)
Tour: Sydney, Melbourne & Perth. Including O-ii-shi! in Sydney.Artist Link / Kero One
2008
MR.CHOC - USA (World Famous BEAT JUNKIES / FANTASTIK 4OUR / KDAY)
Tour: Two Sydney shows including support for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings @ Enmore Theatre and the second show at O-ii-shi!. Others states including in this national tour were Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Artist Link / Mr.Choc

Ackshun Entertainment PO BOX 87
Rozelle NSW 2039
Australia
E-Mail: ackshun@kavi-r.com Web: www.kavi-r.com