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Mind Your Business

~ Every thing IS everything ~ Celebrate LIFE & Lead by EXAMPLE ~ LOVE IS LOVE ~

About Me

~ G ~ Reppin & Celbrating Life for & with - The Root Down L.A.Familia -
Family Links:
Breakestra.com
Rootdownclub.com
Kajmeresound.com
Littletemple.com
*** MIRA & check IT .....
THE ROOTDOWN SOUNDSYSTEM DJ'S
MUSIC MAN MILES WYATT CASE SLOE POKE LOSLITO EXPO ERVIN Rootlounge Conductor

The ROOT DOWN is Located @

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
(Venue east of 101 fwy, @ corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & Virgil in Silver Lake)
The Root Line: 818.759.6374
$7 B4 10:30 $10 after | 9pm-2am; 21 + over w/valid id
www.rootdownclub.com
www.myspace.com/rootdownclub
[email protected]
booking: [email protected]
*Early arrival suggested
*Guest list closes at 11:30pm !

Talent Booking:


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Bookings (all materials mailed are non-returnable- 1 kit to EACH address):
(1) "The Root Down Booking" Attn: Chuckchilla @ 10750 Wilshire Blvd. L.A., CA. 90024

(2) "The Root Down Booking" Attn: Loslito@ 2431 Eads St. Los Angeles, CA. 90031
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Media & Sponsorship inquiries:
For Press, Sponsorship, Promotions & Internship opps.
contact: Loslito/ [email protected]


DJ DUSK

always in the mix in loving spirit


THIS MONTH's FLYER James Brown 1933-2006 R.I.P. - Born in South Carolina & raised in Augusta,Ga,he grew up struggling. He danced as a child on the street to survive. At age 16 in a reform school, he met singer Bobby Byrd and soon after formed their first group the Famous Flames which was the springboard for Brown's career. Following in the early 60's, James Brown's mix of raw gospel influenced rhythm & blues and never before seen showmanship reset the standard. The raw, pure soul & rhythmic assault he launched on the world with the release of "Papas Got A Brand New Bag" made ripples felt round the world. The effect he had on modern music from rock (check much Zeppelin,Prince?) to the funk soul movement of the late 60s and into the hip-hop era is IMMEASURABLE! Too many samples to even mention. He helped launch the careers of many artists like Bobby Byrd, Fred Wesley, Pee wee Ellis, Lynn Collins, Dee Felice, Lee Austin, Bill Doggett, Vicki Anderson, Martha High, Marva Whitney, Hank Ballard, Sweet Charles, Maceo Parker, Clyde "Funky Drummer" Stubblefield, Jabo Starks, Phelps and William "Bootsy" Collins! James was also a successful entrepeneur starting his own label "People" records.. However as an inspiring social leader he helped raise black consciousness and was a catalyst for hope in the darkest hours of the civil rights fight for freedom,justice and equality.he pulled no punches in the songs he wrote addressing the reality of the black man struggling to prosper in a white man's world or of the stuggle not to succumb to the pitfalls within his own community. P.E. would not be if not for J.B. James popularised early 60s dances (Camel Walk, The James Brown) in tandem with his music that other artists would build off of and on and on, to the breaka,breaka... B-boying? He started the good foot dance which was the foundation of the uprock. There would be no funk, hip hop or dance music as we know it were it not for the funky Man from Augusta, GA. Love,Respect & Thanks Godfather, Rootdown!
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From: ROOT DOWN Date: 1/13/2007
FUNKY SOLE | EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT| 21 W/ID | FREE!

LA's only weekly raw funky soul dance party is happening once again this Saturday night and every Saturday night at Star Shoes!

Hey everybody! thanks for coming through & letting us do our thing in 06' and here's to some brand new funk for a brand new year funky sole 07'! We could not do this without the folks who make it down & show the real love for this groove.

Funky Sole friends this saturday we've got special guest DJ Mahssa from the NYC coming through to keep the beat moving and your head trippin'.She has an arsenal of freakbeat funk and psyche rare groove for us this saturday. Egon's out of town but Miles and the usual funkspect will hold it down as we take ya all around this funky world of music we live and love in!
thanks again for blessin us with your presence

DJ's are Music Man Miles (Rootdown,Breakestra), Egon (Stones Throw Records) and the usual funkspect bringin' deep funky soul from around the globe for your dancing pleasure . Sometimes we stretch to some Discorap classics but it is generally a nite to celebrate "the natural raw y'all".

1nce again The funky sole 3 -Egon,Cut $ Miles are in the mix for another saturday nite of soul travellin' and shoe scuffin' !!!

In loving memory of our fallen brother DJ Dusk


DJS: MUSIC MAN MILES ( BREAKESTRA ), EGON ( STONES THROW ), SPECIAL GUESTS


LOCATION: STAR SHOES BAR 6364 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
**PLEASE REPOST**
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Firecracker Resident Crew :
PRAISE ONE || KUTMAH || ALFRED HAWKINS COLEMAN || KING WO || AZUL Spinning the Finest Selections in Beats, Breaks, Soul, HipHop, House, Disco and More!
Firecracker takes place every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the Month @
THE GRAND STAR 943 N. Broadway (@ College) || Chinatown - Downtown, Los Angeles
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM || 21+ W/ ID
***$5 BEFORE 10:30 PM***
$10 AFTER
firecracker.mu
myspace.com/fckr

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From: Ugly People Servin' Ervin, a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew and Ugly People, is now teaching breaking (breakdancing) at the Kemba Shannon Dance Center. Every Friday night from 7:30pm-8:30pm, students will develop an understanding of a true bboy/bgirl persona by mastering the foundation of this expressive art.By mastering the foundation, each student will then be encouraged to develop their style to make their dance unique. Rock Steady Crew photography!! ! Location: Kemba Shannon Dance Center 1010 S. Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills (on the corner of Olympic)Price: $15.00For additional information: 310.360.7599 or for private lessons contact Ervin at Ugly People [email protected]
From: Ugly People Date: Jan 19, 2007 6:45 PM

Buy it now for $15.00 including shipping and handling. You can make payments to this paypal account; [email protected] or respond to this blog for more info. Thanks.
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GOT A SKATE/STREET WEAR BOUTIQUE OPENING UP IN THE PHILIPPINES CALLED THE TAKEOVER!!! THAT'S WHATS UP!!! ADD US UP!!!
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Grown folks!Chillin wit my brotha from anotha motha Mind Bender @ his venue!

www.treehousestudios.net .Africa Baambaata after hours. - Summer 2005 -
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My Interests

April 18th, 2006

Rev. Run's word for the day
Good morning. The bible says "when you pray, believe that you already received your blessing. " In order to recieve anything you must already assume that you have it! Before you shoot, you have to know that the ball is in the hoop! Use your imagination! You must assume the FEELING of your wish fulfilled. Feel good about yourself! Dress for success! Always remember!! (Feeling gets the blessing!) When you feel like a million bucks..... You receive a million bucks! :)

GOD IS LOVE REV RUN

Dec 12, 2006 8:17 PM
Rev. Run's Words Of Wisdom

Be thankful! In order to manifest a higher quality of life, we must stay in a happy, happy, thankful mode! Do you want a raise? You must raise the vibrations around you! Whatever you praise, you raise. (Remember this!) Whatever you think about, and thank about, you bring about! :)GOD IS LOVE REV RUN

I'd like to meet:



In the words of one of the illest & most humble O.G. Hip-Hop heads I've had the pleasure of being friends with, working & chillin with till dawn....

'One time for ya mind yall' DJ Dusk uno - Rest In Power brotha! We're not done - We're not done!


DJ DUSK came of age at a time when Hip Hop culture was widely perceived to be a momentary fad, long before it graduated to becoming the global phenomenon it is today. Despite the claims made by mainstream critics that Hip Hop was "crude" and "unoriginal", DUSK knew early on that this music would eventually move the masses and chose for himself the ever important role of the DJ. Spending most of his days in Los Angeles and some in New York, DUSK developed a sound beyond bi-coastal boundaries and earned a reputation for throwing conscious parties. Since then, he's contributed words as well as photographs to several magazines, organized a number of conferences, taught university courses on the history of the DJ and been the host of two original radio shows. A long standing member of LA's Root Down Sound System and the Soundlessons Collective, DUSK is widely recognized for bringing seemingly "different" styles of music together on the turntables, something he feels is the responsibility of those who are interested in one nation-under a groove.


" Vintage footage I shot of DJ DUSK. Dj'ing, hosting, and keeping an always positive atmosphere for his people to party... from b-boys/b-girls, to the beatboxers, dj's, and mc's everywhere............................ ............................... TAREK CAPTAN aka DUSK you are missed but never forgotten. So many of us thank you for your endless contributions to the "hip hop body rockers" of Los Angeles for so many years. I hope you enjoy what I dug up from my files man. You provided positive forces in our musical and cultural awareness, whether live on stage or in person. May your spirit forever Rest In Power and your soul Rest In Peace. Peace and positivity DUSK, you are hereby immortalized!" -SHUX 1

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From: HVW8 Ty G

Date: Sep 26, 2006 1:59 PM

I made some "free kpook" pieces for our friend kpook who was just jailed for a long time. It's ridiculus! Enron Andrew Fastow , the mastermind behind financial collapse of Enron, stealing over a billion dollars and defrauding 1000's of employees out of their retirement savings, gets only 6yrs while our man kpook, who never hurt anyone, gets double for a BS charge. Whats wrong with this country!

Anyways come by the gallery and get a piece and we'll collect some money for his mom.

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Music:

Anything BUT.... country or reggaeton! Thats my word! :)


DJ Dusk
'Top Rankin'


DJ Dusk
'La Musica'
Wyatt Case
'Eclectic Relaxation'
Mixmaster Wolf
'Where It's At & Where's Posed To Be!
DJ Miles
'Funky Sole vol.1'

ABCDEFG
'Dominoes and Dice' ..
Aloe Blacc

Shine Through
CD/LP ..
J Dilla Jay Dee
Donuts
CD/LP

Movies:

Click here to check it out

Television:

Books:

Heroes:


My MOTHER & FATHER -
Wonder Women & Super Man!

To me they are ALL one in the same!

Me & my Incredible Hulk!

My BIG BROTHER!
Como los quero!

My Blog

J Dilla

The untold story of the noted Detroit hip-hop producer's drive to make music in the face of life-threatening illnessBY KELLEY L. CARTERIt was near the end of summer 2005, and James Yancey was sitting...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:31:00 PST

Happy New Year

..> Date: Jan 1, 2007 5:22 PM Subject Feilz Ano Nuevo ~1/1/200 Words of Wisdom ~ Gracias Rev. Run Body: Happy new year to all of my fellow 'crack space' addicts! :)May you & yours stay blesse...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:47:00 PST

~ Mentorship - Word of Wisdom - August 29th, 2006 ~

~~ Mentorship - Word of Wisdom - August 29th, 2006 ~~ * Good morning. * When you are the guru in your circle, you're in THE WRONG circle!  *Key # 1.. In order to have authority, you must be und...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:02:00 PST

~ Mathematics...1 to grow on ( Thanks Mona Lisa ) ~

----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------From: MonalisaDate: Aug 7, 2006 12:59 PM ----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------From: Kool DJ KaleemDate: Aug 7, 2006 12:50 PM From a ...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:00:00 PST

Watch me work yall -July 28th - Lets GET WISER

get wiser... DUBWISE SESSIONS -----------------------------------------------THIS SHOW WILL BE RECORDED!!!-------------------------------------- JULY 28 2006 DUBWISE SESSIONS LA.  CHRIS HAY...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 06:33:00 PST

More food for thought kids!

Good morning.  There is a definite relationship between a successful life and ones inward thought patterns. Circumstances do not create themselves; they are always molded by someones t...
Posted by Mind Your Business/ R.I.P. Dj Dusk on Wed, 25 Jan 2006 04:29:00 PST