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 Strictly Street - Floor Combat '09 Last June 10-14th, Hip Hoppers from many areas of Southeast Asia gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to participate in what has become one of the largest break battles in the country. This event, produced by MyPartners and the UZN Malaysian Chapter, hosted thousands of people over the course of a five day span which incorporated a 3-on-3 b-boy battle, Malaysia's first ever b-girl battle, performances, live graffiti art, dance workshops, ShiftyMag skateboard competition and after parties. This event, called Strictly Street – Floor Combat, made national news as reporters from far and wide gathered to attend the press conference held on Wednesday. Special guests were Lord Yoda X, King Khazm, B-boy Orbitron and DJ Gumbeaux from the United States who spoke upon the history and relationship of the UZN and Hip Hop, as well as it's continuing goals in today's time. Following the Q&A was an induction ceremony for the official establishment of the Malaysian Chapter, an effort that took nearly one year to formalize. The highlight of the event was the Floor Combat competitions, which was judged by dance luminaries, Orbitron from Seattle, Farhan from Singapore and Noel from Indonesia. 2009 marks the first-ever B-Girl battle in Malaysia, which was well received by 1st place winner B-Girl Seven and a capacity crowd. The footwork battle was taken by B-Boy Zen. The 3-on-3 battle proved to be the best yet as 46 teams underwent the two day elimination. The results are as follows- 1st Radikal Forze, 2nd Force 136 Crew and 3rd Floor Tactics. For more information on UZN Malaysia and how to get involved, contact zulumalaysia@yahoo.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM7k9bS85PY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlBdrjq4yb4 Photo gallery http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=725644&albumId=3549945 . ..................................................................................................... Crotona Park Jams in the Bronx, NY  PEACE! Last week's Crotona Park Jam was a blast! Even Kid Capri dropped in on July 9th to spin a set alongside Biz Markie, GrandWizzard Theodore and DJ Supreme! Biz even rocked a version of "Mardi Gras" without the bells! He was rumored to have it but no one knew for sure! We can't even begin to list the names of all the legends from each element of Hip Hop culture in the park! Check this clip from Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media! Also enjoy Mark's footage from June 4th at Behagen Park (aka 23 Park) of GrandWizzard Theodore, Jazzy Jay, b-boys and more. Click HERE to view photos from Joe Conzo, Francisco Reyes & Res One! God willing, the weather will hold out on Thursday, July 16 for our 2nd jam of the year featuring a Zulu Nation trinity of pioneering and legendary DJs: Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert & DJ Jazzy Jay - 3 of the Funkiest DJs we know - all on one stage - rockin the way they did a Bronx River in Hip Hop's earliest years. We believe that DJs are the show at the park jams. We are so pleased to celebrate our 7th year of featuring DJs who are Hip Hop legends & pioneers as the HEADLINERS! We love the MCs but this is for the DJS! Our goal is to recreate the classic park jams of the 1970s and early 80s and go back to the days when the DJ was the front woman or man! * The New York Times gave us love online and in print! * Photos from June and our past 6 years of jams from Joe Conzo, Res One Francisco Reyes and more at www.myspace.com/toolsofwar. RAFFLE BENEFITING THE FRIENDS OF CROTONA PARK! We are holding a weekly $1 per ticket raffle of the Sony MHC EC79i Mini Hi Fi Music System (valued at $160) to benefit The Friends of Crotona Park. But hold onto your ticket because, on the final night, July 30th - your ticket might win you the Sony Muteki LBT-ZX66i Hi Fi System (valued at $450). IT'S HUGE! So please keep some change in your pocket for The Friends of Crotona Park & the vendors! ! See you at the jams, God willing! Christie Z-Pabon park jam addict, events coordinator, publicist ++++ PRESS, please contact me for any interviews with any and everyone involved, images, etc. 2009 Crotona Park Jams: Bronx NYC July 9, 16, 23 & 30 - LEGENDS ONLY! 7 years strong! Presented by NYC Council Member Joel Rivera and The Friends of Crotona Park, Tools of War, Rane & Serato JULY 16 Afrika Bambaataa (Zulu Nation) Kool DJ Red Alert (Zulu Nation, 98.7 KiSS FM) DJ Jazzy Jay (Zulu Nation, Strong City, Jazzy Jay Prod.) No special guests because this line up cannot be improved! Pure Zulu Funk and magic! JULY 23 DJ Jazzy Joyce DJ Scratch (88 NMS World Champion) DJ Rockin Rob (Mean Machine) GrandMaster Roc Raida (95 DMC World Champ + Busta's DJ) + special guest MC: Chief Rocker Busy Bee! JULY 30 DJ Lord Finesse (DITC) GrandMaster Caz (Cold Crush Brothers) PopMaster Fabel (Rock Steady Crew) Plus a very special surprise guest DJ legend! (DJ Cash Money apologizes that he will have to reschedule) Thursdays July 9, 15, 23 & 30 @ Crotona Park 5 - 9pm. FREE! All Ages! Host: GrandMaster Caz (Cold Crush) Crotona Park at Charlotte St & Crotona Park East, Bronx NYC 10457. 2 or 5 train to 174th St. or BX 11, 15, 17 or 55. August: Digger's Delight St Nicholas Park Harlem NYC Held in association with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park AUGUST 4 DJ Lean Rock (Floor Lords) DJ Chuck City (Black Spades) DJ Rockin Rob (Mean Machine) AUGUST 11 Chairman Mao (Bump Shop, XXL) JBX (Big City Records) more tba AUGUST 18 DJ Forrest Getemgump (Horsepower) DJ Jazzy Jay (Strong City) Danny Dan the Beat Mann (Dusty Fingers) AUGUST 25 DJ Lord Finesse (DITC) Miss Shing-A-Ling (Jazzman Records) more tba Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ St. Nicholas Park Every Tuesday in August from 4:30 - 8pm. FREE! All Ages. Host: GrandMaster Caz. Plaza @ 135th & St. Nicholas Ave, Harlem NYC 10027. B or C to W. 135th. More info: www.myspace.com/toolsofwar ........................................................................ “Masizakhe: Building Each Other” "Masizakhe: Building Each Other" from Scott Macklin on Vimeo. “Masizakhe: Building Each Other” follows a group of dynamic young artists from the Eastern Cape city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, who are dedicated to the empowerment of their community through cultural activism. 1994 saw political liberation for South Africa, but now there is a need for cultural liberation. The role of today's cultural activists is to liberate the minds of a people who have been oppressed for centuries under colonialism and its most recent form of apartheid. Author and poet Sindiwe Magona says that the African people "have been left with no tongue of their own... no tongue to call their own." This documentary follows everyday heroes who are reclaiming their history and actively participating in building a future of inclusion. Their tools are spoken word, music, poetry, Hip-Hop culture, and the arts. Interviews with teachers and principals who were political activists in the 1980s and early 1990s reveal the similarities between the political struggle of the apartheid years and the cultural struggle of today. Some of these teachers are working with cultural activist groups by bringing them into the classroom to help educate people about themselves. Directed by Angelica and Scott Macklin Production Company Open Hand Reel More info: http://www.indieflix.com/Films/MasizakheBuildingEachOther |
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