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From lyrics of Funky Sensation sang by Gwen McCrae “I’m calling all you party people come on get up and dig that funk that I have for you. “ I hope you can dig my funk and hard work putting this issue out. I really love showing or writing about unseen inner spirit of what the underground movement and many elements around it. We all got that funk whether you are in artist, cook, stylist, organization, dancers, DJ’s or promoters or just want to emulate the spirit of New York Underground culture. Creativity, originality, innovationist, and good networking will help the New York underground culture stay alive. “I’m calling all you party people come on get up and dig that funk that I have for you. You see people like me need people like you to come together and enjoy the funky beat. Take your time relax your mind come on, come on and dig that funky sensation. Can you feel it, can you feel it my funky sensation. Ain’t it good, ain’t it funky now. This funk is like an extra strength pain reliever, I make you feel better than you ever did before. Feel real good yeah, sure is funky. You have never had a funk like this before. Look at that man over there in the corner honey. He ain’t ever moved like he’s moving now; it’s just the funky sensation. Feel that funky sensation.” Funky Sensation sang by Gwen McCrae The song Funky Sensation is deep isn’t it? It’s song that is powerful, directive, fun, funky, attentive, an analgesic (aspirin) to relive that pain, heartache of our daily stress. Ladies and gentlemen we all have that funk, that spirit, special inner light that says go. “Can you feel it, can you feel it my funky sensational. “ I wish I could do more than being a freelance visionary and twine the many networks of the New York Underground scenes with my online project and take it to another level. Let see what the future holds for my funky sensation. Enjoy my funk for now and remember the embrace the innovationist, new talents that will keep that funk going and learn to be more open minded. Do you hear my funky sensation? Fella Rodriguez House Nation Magazine Owner

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Vol. III 2014 Cheeming Boey’s Illustrations on Styrofoam Cups

JUST DANCE— Trinity of Classic/Dance/House

Les Carbonell

House Nation Is ...

I DON’T NEED A MIC Voice PHOTOMAN

All for one Republic Music

Slaagerous indeed— Glen Thornton CD

East River Park Amphitheater

Wild style 30th Anniversary at East River Amphitheater

DJ Curly (aka DJ Dat Gurl Curly Vinyl in Park day

Ritz Bakery, among many other talents as promoter.

Cabana Recordings

Ray Vazquez Underground Wiz

DJ Toney Da Tiger House of Aviance

Soulful Cypher-New Jersey underground based spirituality of music, poetry and art. Red Bull Music Academy Festival/legendary Larry Levan Street Party

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New Bar 13 Three Levels of Entertainment 2 dance floors & A Roof Top Lounge

http://www.bar13.com/ THIRTEEN ON THE STREET 35 East 13th Street, NY, NY 10003 Between University Place and Broadway Trains: L, 6, 4, 5, N, R, Q to Union Square

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Cheeming Boeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Illustrations on Styrofoam Cups Art Review by Fella Rodriguez Page 7

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Cheeming Boey is a young, innovat- The video won the prestigious 2012 ing, Malaysian artist, notoriously

TED Award for Ads which open doors

known for his art work on Styrofoam for Boey and inspired many other coffee cups using Sharpie pen.

artist to be just as Inventive. I was

The video “Sharpie Presents: Coffee so moved when researching all the Cup to Canvas” from YouTube caught news clippings and Websites blogs many attention to Cheeming Boey

on Boey mainly the Sharpie Blog.

work and his other future projects.

http://blog.sharpie.com/tag/cheemi

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Exploring art in using an everyday item like coffee cups shows cleverness, authenticity and openness of the mind.

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“I was at coffee shop and I needed something to write my ideas on; I didn’t have paper so I took the next best thing was a cup because it was white” Cheeming Boey

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Cheeming Boey, who uses pens to turn paper coffee cups into works of art that sell for as much as $900 By JANE L. LEVERE A Sharpie Campaign, Aimed at Teenagers, Urges Self-Expression Published: July 26, 2011 New York Times Page 12

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Boey ingenuity and courage to explore on things you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally use as canvas is refreshing and innovating!

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“I would look at cup and think will this stroke will make or break the cup” Cheeming Boey

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By Fella Rodriguez

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New York’s underground dance and house music scene wizard. He can adapted to any crowd that fill room from pop, classic and house music the way it was meant to be heard.

DJ Classic is what he specialized in been in since late 70’s has worked early clubs, and with many underground DJ’s today. Without question you know what his love is when he plays his selection of classics with new flare.

Les Carbonell, one few DJ’s that stays true to his heritage being Latino and revamping house music make you loose your mind. Page 19

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Library-style Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Punk rock, Disco, House and all harmonious things in between, I play classics with a modern twist.â&#x20AC;? DJ Classic Victor Page 22

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DJ Classic Vic (Victor) has undertake no stone unturned when it comes to playing dance and house classics. From Disco, R&B, Roller-skating funk to house music he has connect that goes back since early 70’s. His knowledge of who, what, where and how is impeccable with it comes to vinyl history and unspoken stories of underground club scenes in Brooklyn, New York. It’s been really hard to try to catch up to him and get a full story. He’s jack of all trades and always helping out his fellow colleague with music, setting up sound system. That’s him DJ Classic Vic, his name said it all. Page 23

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Photoman aka Ernest Newton Jr. ,Fella Rodriguez, House Nation Owner and DJ Gino together rocking at Bar 13, NYC

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Les Carbonell began his musical journey in the South Bronx NYC, where the mix of Hip Hop outside his windows joined with the Afro-Latino sounds pumping through his veins. Yes, ladies and gentlemen this DJ has variation of flavors in House music and mixes beats that drive his crowd to a Pow Wow on floor. The combination of deep soulful beats, a song melody and plenty of quality Tech give everyone a little taste of something. Through his musical mixes Les has been creatively inspired by such talent as, "Little" Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Hex Hector, Danny "Buddah" Morales, Oscar G and Victor Calderone only to name a few.

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In 2013, Les was invited to spin poolside at the Dorchester (Florida) during the annual Miami Music Week. A family man, Les has held the torch In NYC regarding all agesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events, first beginning as resident DJ of Yotel's #BeatBrunch series (2012). In the summer of 2013 Les joined uptown urban art museum El Museo Del Barrio as resident DJ for their Radiance series, where dancers of all ages, shapes and sizes arrived weekly before the first track and begged for more even after the last note played that last Wednesday night of the summer.

If you have ever experienced one of Les' events, you know that he knows how to work the crowd and has a tremendous following to say the least. "Peace and love are my strengths, God is my light & Respect the Circle is my cry," says Carbonell. No doubt, I witness Carbonell doing couple moves on dance floor at JUST DANCE event. He mingles in crowd sometimes in conito after putting on up tempo song. Dancing next to a DJ that was just playing. How epic it that!

Les' wife and children continue to be his drive and inspiration. "I play for her, To add to list of decks at at legendary she's made me understand what true NYC venues such as Pacha NYC, Cielo, love is, and as long as I can reach Santos Party House, National Underpeople through my sets and or live ground, Sullivan Room, Arena & The An- performance, I know I've succeeded." nual Black & White Festival (Governor's Island NYC). The list continues, and covers across every New York city subway line and well into New Jersey.

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I DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T NEED A MIC!

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Voice of Ernest Newton Jr. Aka PHOTOMAN

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Voice of Ernest Newton Jr. Photo by Jay R Mojica 5.17.14

PHOTOMAN “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” Contact information 347.210.5753 email akaphotoman@yahoo.com Ernest Newton Jr., aka PHOTOMAN is prince of hypness and vocals of New York’s club underground club scene. He is well known as his stage name PHOTOMAN and his trademarked catchphrase “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” PHOTOMAN is one of many charismas of New York underground scene; it’s that special appeal, mannerism that crowd projects to, but he has loads of charm Page 40

that seems to radiate something special that attracts different groups of club scene from hip hop to Dance/House. He is also a freelance photographer who has taken photos of talent DJ’s and club patriots, which was exhibit at Santos. Over the years he has also captured priceless moments from behind scenes, DJs, dancers and other entertainers his came. House Nation Magazine copyright 2014

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Born 1965 and raised in Coney Island Brooklyn New York, he’s one of many true followers of New York’s Underground club scene. Since the 80’s he has been a big part of the Hip hop,

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NEED A MIC!” Out of nowhere somebody in a background responded “SAY WHAT!” from then on it swirled into club scene. Like a Tornado the phrase rip through New York club scene.

I DON’T NEED A MIC! New York’s number one club anthem.

PHOTOMAN strong vocals can hype up any event, he’s Michael Buffer (American ring announcer for boxing and professional wrestling matches with that’s known for his famous catchphrase “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!”) of music/dance New York

Dance and House scene; he been clubs such as legendary Paradise garage, Bonds, Fun-house, Bentley’s, Shelter on Hubert Street, and other outdoor events. Presently, he most seen at Funkbox, NYC on Sundays at Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York.

scene. He’s a kind man with voice of thunder, instead of hearing Mr. Buffer phrase "LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!" get ready to party with “I DON’T NEED A MIC!”

Every event needs that positive vibe that is an exceptional plus and brings great The catch phrase “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” vibe to any event and can bring up the was born when he attend his friend house with “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” Fireman’s Mike backyard BBQ in Queens. A DJ was having a problem with sound system, so PHOTOMAN as humorous person he would shouted out “I DON’T

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I DON’T NEED A MIC! Voice of Ernest Newton Jr. Talented DJ’s such as Duce Martinez made a track with the phrase in August 2012 called I DON’T NEED A MIC! (Incl. Tony Touch & Swift of DJN Project Mix)”, which is available Traxsource.com.

T-shirts are PHOTOMAN’s biggest marketing tool and has become one of biggest underground nostalgia trends throughout the club scene. T-shirts are usually red or black colors with standard http://www.traxsource.com/ white lettering “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” title/172426/I-dont-need-a-mic-incl-tony printed in front and customized you’re -touch-and-swift-of-djn-project-mix their name on back. He very personable when it comes to his fans, dedicated in https://www.youtube.com/watch? giving back by reaching out, making v=gfotlA8Swpk Special guest appearance with biggest shout out. Many events including his birthday parties where his fans come out in hundreds wearing T-shirts with “I DON’T NEED A MIC!” Impressive, leader on mica crowd attention grabber is a true gift. ladies, watch he’s a true gentleman and he’s very charming, and at the same time business. Another nice remix by DJ Francesca Magliano remixed on sound cloud “I DON’T NEED A MIC” Photoman (Francesca Magliano Remix) has a nice deep house jazzy sound with horns and strings by Joy Halliday. https://soundcloud.com/djfrancesca/idont-need-a-mic_photoman Page 42

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Photoman personality has all the sparks to be in radio, or professional announcer for commercial, working at concert, sports game or any other type of gathering gig. He has the ability to blend with any crowd by communicating and absorbing the vibe.

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Photoman Event Hypness For hire Contact information

347.210.5753 akaphotoman@yahoo.com

Photoman is a naturel in promoting social bonding in area of entertainment or social gathering with his presence and high baritone voice shouting

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I DON'T NEED A MIC!"

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On Wednesday July 23, 2014 Republic Music introduce a line of DJ’s with different extreme unique styles at The 303 at Louie and Chan, downtown New York City. The lineup was Dj’s such as Seph & Ven (Republic Music), Perez Massimo (Left Side Chronicles), REsy (Evolve), Kristen Lush and \Lady Charelle (Deep Disco/Selekta Records), a fusion of new flavor.

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beats thumbed at you with deep cuts soulful house melodies. It was really cool to see the lineup worked well for the three ladies who have excellent choices of songs that balance out the night.

Republic Music appealing theme for the event was “All for one, united we fall, united we dance!”

DJ Lady Cherelle and Kristen Lush

DJ REsy/Evolve

The event was host by Steven Garcia, Joseph ValentinIt of Republic Music, and Perez Massimo of Left Side Chronicles was an interesting night listening to different flavors of dance house music; all of the DJ’s executed very well. REsy from Evolve label charms the dancers with her style of Afro deep house making them swarm on dance floor, clapping their hands with joy.

Finally, at the end of the night the Galactic house take over by Perez Massimo (Left Side Chronicles). With introductions of sweet talk voices Perez blend in tribal beats and got dancers hopping back up again. Perez has talent to entertain your mind with acapella and strong beats well as making your mind wonder “ what the next record he going to mix? Collaborating throughout the night Steven Garcia not only bless the deck with his mixes, he also was banging of pair of hand drums that looked quality built Spanish bongos. Whenever he was in mood and felt that groove coming on he would hit the bongos. Especially, when Perez played at the end of night, Steven was losing his mind by hitting bongos.

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The night was risky and astonishing to have such combination of diverse DJ’s with creative and strong mixing styles. One night of “All for one, united we fall, united we dance!” was an experience made possible by Republic Music label. Perez Massimo

DJ/Producer The WIG

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The unifying principle of deep house – the ageless, timeless, all-encompassing sound of real house music – is the foundation of Republic’s musical philosophy. However our roster of artists are inspired by and incorporate a rich kaleidoscope of contemporary sounds, including funk, garage, indie, jazz, Latin and electronica. Soul is the common element, and soul is found in all forms of music as long as heads put their heart in the mix. Not limited to one genre or tempo, Republic’s mission is to dish out the soul of the future. This diverse melting pot of grooves is the real “world music.” It’s a masterful fusion of acoustic and electronic; it’s dark as midnight and light as the promise of a new day.

Republic Music is a unique label and collective based in New York that connects producers, DJs and fans worldwide in the true spirit of the underground. From Brooklyn to the UK, Spain to Sydney and beyond, Republic aims to elevate the standard and get heads nodding in every hemisphere with highly advanced dance music that is grounded in the old school but looks to the next level.

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Republic means unity in diversity and freedom in love. It also means kick-ass funky soul with zero bullshit. It’s more than a label – it’s a passion, a movement and a way of life. All with open minds are welcome. Come, join the movement, and take your first step into a larger musical world.

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Glenn Thornton glenn_t@slaagrecords.com slaag@aol.com SLAAG Productions, Inc 609-702-8017 Page 51

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Glenn Thornton is a SLAAG RECORDS Owner, Recording Artist, Producer, DJ, Remixer, Song Writer, Vocal Recording Engineer, and Internet Radio DJ. Who is he to the New York City Underground scene, a knight at turntables ground dance and house scene. He’s Glenn Thornton produced, written and some spoken words and you can hear his spirit in his album “A Foray Into Slaagerous”. First song which is the same as title of album has deep house beats and good rhythm. In his music it shows he knows what the house dance crowd likes to move to. Just like his traits: spontaneous, deep, fun, strong, and sexy are transferred that in his lively tracks. The album features singers; Mark Birts, Dawn Tallman, Gerideau & Akira Dee which all are musical jewels of house movement. Glenn is one of many of hidden stars of DJ’s in the New York City underground house scene and he knows what a house crowd wants. There is a little something for everyone in this album if you like deep, spiritual, soulful, funky, and liveliness house beats then A FORAY INTO SLAAGEROUS album is it.

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http:/www.slaagrecords.com Also purchase SLAAG RECORDS/ SLAAG TRAAX releases on iTunes, Traxsource, Beatport, Juno and other fine online retailers

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Bent Objects by Terry Border's Upcoming issue.

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All for one United we fall, united we dance event by Republic music If you’re on Grand Street take a right Jackson Street and walk towards Cherry Street entrance near the FDR Drive. Well, that’s one direction you can go to the Amphitheater inside the East River Park located in lower East side of Manhattan. You can’t miss it once you get near the area of board beauty and it’s openness. It’s located middle of East River Park, Band shell made out of concrete with spike pillars on top emulating a crown with complex stairs on side. Seating are wooden benches terraced from core of the theater. Another name I would like to call the core of theater is “dancing place” or the pit. On the other side of theater faces the East River walking , bicycle path with a view across the water Brooklyn city scraper .

If stones could talk about the Greeks theater

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It presence of as an open theater has the same formula of Greeks theater except a view of water front. The view is cinematically impressive and beautiful viewing the Manhattan and Brooklyn

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I wish I could go in depth with history of the Amphitheater and East river park but it would take a another book . In short I’m just going to mention few dates and information I think is critical in appreciating it’s colorful history. 

1941 the Amphitheater was constructed in the East River Park on lower east side of Manhattan as recreational building.

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1950’s, it was the site of many free Evening-in-the-Park concerts including Shakespeare in the Park and Ancient Drama plays performed the Greek classics. Local schools, churches and other organizations of Lower East side held their graduations and honored ceremonies.

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1973, the amphitheater closed due to budget cuts. Vandals attacked the neglected theater and by 1980 it was unusable, but not to all. Over time it was one Graffiti artist favorite tag spots.

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1982 East River Park Amphitheater is also a bookmark in Hip Hop history when the movie Wild Style did ending scene as a live concert on May 1st, 1982. Brilliant produced and directed by Charlie Ahern, Wild Style is the first hip hop cultural documented movie which was more than just a movie gig it was part of East River Park’s Amphitheater history.

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2008 the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation along with lower east side communities and city leaders developed free music, dance, and theater arts programs for the East River Park Amphitheater. They wanted to support and wake up its purpose of serving the public again being safe and recreational again. The goal was to provide the public with a greener city and a wide variety of recreational opportunities since the area is becoming the trend for middle class were moving in.

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Sadly to say, after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, the City Parks Foundation rebuilt and focuses the Amphitheater to bring back revitalization as sign of hope and engage communities of Lower East Side. Residence and many who work in and around that terrible day of devastation need a new sign of hope, to fill that emptiness many communities were wedged in despair and sadness. With unity and corporation with government and companies throughout the U.S. donated materials for the reconstruction and the project involving East River Parks and Amphitheater was speeded up and new plans of improvement.

The Amphitheater today is also a symbol of hope and dedication to those children who lost parents in the 9/11 attacks. The East River Park Amphitheater is a place that has strong presence in history since the staged Julius Caesar play in 1956 and continues to employ memories and entertainment. Page 57

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Monday, August 26, 2013, a year ago a Special 30th Anniversary Reunion & Screening of the classic hip-hop film WILD STYLE with Live Performances. Not only it was not a reunion among the cast, it was unity between generations and among friends whom I had not seen in years. I tried to reach out for a brief interview, but since I gotten no answer it does not mean I can’t illustrate the love and strength of Hip Hop from one of its true origins and it was great part of many lives as well as my own.. Bought back memories back in days when we use duck tape and cardboard to make a dance floor and easy spinning on back moves. Another memory was using car battery to power up turn tables and speakers. My children enjoy the movie and now realize it’s important to know the history of anything you love. The Chief Rocker Busy Bee, Grand Wizard Theodore, The Cold Crush, The Fantastic, Rodney C, and a reunion of all the stars of WILD STYLE including Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, Patty Astor & Charlie Ahearn. Another moment in history the East River Amphitheater cultural connected one of undergrounds seeds of Hip Hop and some of it’s history.. Page 59

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I found this original flyer from May 1st, 1982, floating around in internet. If you look at the graphics, and the giraffe style of this artist, you can see the love and the deepest of a hip hop culture.

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If you want to capture essence some of early elements of New York Hip Hop visit this page.

http://wildstylethemovie.com/

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Charlie Ahearn Director of Wild Style gazing through audience

Real Hip Hop represents unity, respect for art, Dance and Music.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;love of music takes great sacrifice, and I want share it.â&#x20AC;&#x153; DJ Dat Gurl Curly

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THE SOUNDS OF A DANCER Dj Dat Gurl Curly join forces with few of her friends on East River JamFest “All Vinyl Affair in the Park” Which starts off the summer with list of different DJ’s with vast history in New York’s Dance/ Music culture. Collectively, DJ Dat Gurl Curly, Dave Thomas, Rob Luna, D.j. Creole, and Clayton Knight, synchronize to playing vinyl showing their talents playing at park audience at the historical East River Park Amphitheater.

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The name DJ Dat Gurl Curly elaborates the urban trails of her personality. Dat name means in urban dictionary (street slang) is another word for that, Gurl meaning Girl or lady and Curly. She’s an undergraduate of New York Underground school of House and Vinyl era. She has an online live internet streaming show called “The Sounds of a Dancer” on Preparty internet radio.

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recordings, Johnny De La Rivera, Glenn Thornton, Kervyn Mark/ The Melting Pot, Nareen Robinson, DJ Disciple, Herbert She plays deep soulful, Spanish, House Holler, DJ Patti Kane, DJ Sassy Azz, music live, streaming sounds of Classics William Alvarado, ChinoThree JuSoong, to new grooves. During her show once in DJ lil ray Mac, and more. a while you’ll see her friends pop up or see her fashion off one of her many customized T-shirts she designs. Not matter what obstacles falls on her lap when it comes her projects such as event coordinator/DJ, T-shirt designer, Artist, Announcer she always follow through with help from her colleagues and fans.

From time to time she has collaborated with Ace HouseNation coordinated or play along with many who are great contributors to underground movement such as the incredible DJ Louie Vega, the Wizard DJ Brian Coxx, Eman/liberate

Personally, I feel she should be shining above her status as a DJ, designer, promoter, underground dancer and community leader in music due to her hard work with her production “Sounds of a Dancer”. Like many woman of New York underground, club and dance history recognition is long overdue pertaining to their true talents.

Wednesdays live internet radio show called

The Sounds of a Dancer

on www.prepartyradio.com from 10pm 10pm— —12mid

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Dave Thomas, one of New Yorks underground knights of music. Always gave so much of himself not only with music but hosting annual BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for his fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to show his appreciate for their support.

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VINYL KNIGHTS OF NEW YORK UNDERGROUND SCENE

Rob Luna, Dave Thomas, Elbin Reyes, D.j. Creole

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Rain or shine dancer Cynthia was ready to hear her favorite tunes and be in style.

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We dance on boardwalks, we make the sunny days by dancing the rain away! JEANETTE

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Carmen one of few underground dancers who still lets the music take over.

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The joy of the underground family is unspeakable, there is no boundaries no color, race, age, nationality and sex are indifferent when there is fellowship with music.

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RAIN OR SHINE VINYL LOVERS ALWAYS COME OUT TO LISTEN AND PLAY.

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NEW YORKS EAST RIVER PARK AMPHITHEATER UNDERGROUND TREASURE

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Ritz Reyes Sir Ritz Creations

https://www.facebook.com/sirritzcreations Email mmsirritz@hotmail.com Website http://www.sirritzcreations.com/ Page 78

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Ritz Reyes Sir Ritz Creations Phone (347) 424-9488 Baker, Cake Designer & Decorator

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Three years ago, Cabana Recordings blessed us with the first installment in their unmixed compilations series entitled "From the Hut", last year in October volume two volume. Now volume three has arrived, and like its predecessors it features an impressive line-up of artists who present a phenomenal truly eclectic selection of timeless soul oozing tunes: Lester,

Justin Imperiale, Max Paparella, Serenaded Soul, DJ Pappa, 60 Hertz Project, Marqo, Resue Poetix , Mauritzio, Max Marinacci and TekniQ. This superb release brings you nothing but the best in deep and soulful house music, with each song guaranteed to make you yearn for more. In other words, a masterpiece by no means to be missed. Written by Mike Fossati : www.SpiritOfHouse.com VA-FROM THE HUT VOL.3

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Ray Vazquez with long time friend DJ Johnny Dela Rivera If you see “House is a feeling” T-shirts then you know Ray Vasquez is around. He is DJ, owner, and promoter for Justus Worldwide events responsible for being a part of New York Underground scene for over 30 years. He’s chameleon DJ, where he can adapt to whatever gig or project he gets involve in.

internet radio in New York tri-state area. He mainly had been known for conducting outdoor events at Coney Island. He has worked with DJ Pernell, DJ Paradise, Michael Menton, Blackunderground members, an old friend old friend DJ Eddie Batiz (from Windows of the World from World trade Center). Ray Vasquez has played at legendary Palladium, Studio 54, In the pass he’s worked with Eddie Rivera's Latin Quarter, Sequoia, Remy Lounge and TJ Record Pools (IDRC/ RPBC), where he gotten Bentleys. his start in exploring with music. Ray Vasquez Currently Ray is conducting events monthly has made several appearances in New York at LP harmony in Williamsburg Brooklyn and City local radio stations (Hot 97; WKTU; WBLS; Bar 13 located in downtown Manhattan with La Mega summer concert series in the pass. special guest DJ’s from other venues and Organizations.

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Ray Vasquez is also responsible for creating his own formula in cross-cultural networking and attracting new audiences across Tri-states area of New York.

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Seeing new underground talents is a given especially being introduced to DJ Toney Da Tiger Aviance. Born and raised in the southern tip of Maryland and received his first set of turntables at the age of 12. he is a proud member of the House of Aviance for over 20 years. Being a member of the Aviance music family has instilled a hard work ethic and a drive to succeed. “Vida with Ray Vazquez” event was in a neighborhood bar called LP Harmony in East Williamsburg, which usually a spot that has diverse crowd and very hard to please. Playing in a lineup with Ray Vazquez/Just Us World Wide, DJ Classic Vic and Johnny Rivera/Brooklyn Elements I thought was interesting for DJ Toney Da Tiger to play for diverse crowd and make his mark as Tiger should. DJ Toney Da Tiger from house of Aviance rule the dance floor with a swiftness and blend in as well as rocking the decks with some cool old jams and work it up with some hot Afrocentric, upbeat mixes. Special thanks to Ray Vazquez for inviting other talents such as DJ Toney Da Tiger and give his followers to hear different flavors of dance/house music. Which today, many DJ’s are collaborating to keep the underground vibe alive. Like a the animal, DJ Toney Da Tiger quietly and distinctively grab the audience’s attention with swiftness. He hunts for beats to bring you into his lair quietly and clutches you with his mixes of deep, soulful, Afrocentric, techno, and classics beats. I hope you enjoy the interesting interview that DJ Toney Da Tiger and enjoy reading about his underground history and become one of his prey.

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You stated spinning at an early age of 12, what were some of songs that influenced you then and later in your early career? When I first started out I was listening and playing around with tracks like Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam featuring Full force," Wonder if I take me home" then my brother in law from NYC gave me a cassette tape that had the song "Set it Off" by Strafe and from then I was hooked .

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the last track “It’s our turn” by Project 4007 (DJ Duke Funk Train Mix) and the crowd was in grove and wanted more. I felt it was a great sense of accomplishment came over me and I knew I was HOME behind the decks. How do you prepare getting ready for a gig for an audience that doesn’t know you?

To prepare for a gig the first thing I think about is where am I playing in the lineup and the time slot. Where did you buy your records in Maryland when I always practice the night before to get into mood you were teenager? of making sure I got it together. Honestly don’t I use to buy my vinyl at 12 inches in DuPont circle know why I even create a set list because it never also every now and then I would pick up a few recseems to work. I learn to let my crowd dictate ords at my local tower record store or trade with my where the journey will go. friends. What was the music scene like in Maryland, Every DJ has great memories of great moments Philadelphia, and other states compare to New playing at Bars, lounges, Clubs, event and so on, York dance scene today? what were of your great memories? The Music scene in outside of New York is basically My greatest memory was my very first professional the same except for the hours the clubs closes much gig at Zei club in northwest Washington, D.C. The early than 4 am in morning. But back in days as party was a weekly party thrown by the lovely Deana teenagers we would to get to Sound factory and the Becker, whom I owe everything. Back then I network Limelight every chance we could get and would take by making tape mixes and Ms. Becker like it and gave that feeling back home. We also had DJs like Larry T me a break to play at Cub Zei. I remember playing and T-pro who would frequently make guest appearPage 90

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think about playing or listening too like Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. Which gave way to a period of time when I would play track which I called big band house like “Moondog” by Lament the Henrik Schwarz mix or “Low and Sweet” by Greenskeepers? What type of music do you enjoy playing the most? I think my favor style of music to play is South African house because there are so many great tracks and artists coming out of Africa now. Sometimes I feel like taking a South African track and mix with something dark plus techno it creates a great thumping beat that pulsates through the dance floor ances in the various night clubs which I feel shaped underground dance scene in Maryland. Another club called Track's in Washington DC on Sunday was deep house night and we were introduce to artist like Barbara Tucker, CeCe Peneston, and Roland Clark just to name a few. What fondest memories you have playing in New York as DJ? My fondest memory playing for New York crowd was when I decided to move to NYC. I played for my best friend Ayo Dawkins and her husband every year for Gay Pride Day. Every year the attendances would grow in to point it one of my main highlight of playing. Dawkins would always say how she loved that I would take different tracks and create a story with them with my blending skills.

What is House of Aviance? The house of Aviance is a family that empowers and constantly reminds it member to have an understanding of one’s self-worth regardless of the situation or circumstance that one has been dealt. http://houseofaviance.com/ What does a typical day look like when you’re getting ready to play for an event? My typical gig day is a day of relaxation not only bodies but also the mind. I try to do nothing the entire day leading up to performance time. I want to be in my best possible mind set when I spin. From the moment I play that first track I want everyone to feel the roar of the tiger… Besides playing music what else do you care about?

In your short bio you also stated working as a sound technician for a Long Island Theater Company. How I am an accountant by trade that’s my analytically did the experience working as Sound Technician side and music is my creative side. I care about famiaffect the way you play music? ly, friends and the love of my life Jose Rivera. I am a firm believer of putting well out in the universe so The Long Island Dinner Theater gave me a better un- that it will conquer badly because being a god fearing derstanding of sound and dynamics. Being a selfman I try live as righteous as possible. taught DJ I didn't have the knowledge of levels and clarity. The company gave me the tools to understand sound boards and equipment setup. I also was exposed to music that I would normally not even Page 91

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Soulful Cypher is a Jersey City based organization who seeks to bring the joy and spirituality of music, poetry and art to individuals and families. Soulful Cypher consists of an eclectic group of DJs, talented artists and house music aficionados. Wyse Rodriguez is a lifelong Jersey City resident who for over two

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decades has the keen ability to bring people together to enjoy music and dance in a positive environment. Mr. Rodriguez is also known as a “behind the scenes "guy, the community greatly benefits from his recent creative projects, taking his talents to the forefront. His recent event “HOUSE on the HUDSON at the opening of summer, produced a talented lineup that included resident DJ Saint Sanchez (Soulful Cypher), Producer/DJs Tito & Willie Rodriguez (Hook & Bass Productions), percussionist Jimmy Lopez (IndigeSoul), Writer, Poet, Spoken Word artist and Recording artist Rescue Poetix, Jersey City Slam Poets Reena Alexis Berroa, Christopher “Jelly” Stanly, along with Wordsmithing founder/ host and poet Lana Rose Diaz.

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Without a doubt by the summer of 2015 the event House on the Hudson will grow especially after the completion of World trade center view across New Jersey waters. Such a beautify site to dance, laugh and look at Manhattan skylines form New Jersey.

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Larry Levan is King Street, whether it's named Larry Levan Way or not. Many from around the world from other State and locally came to celebrate Larry Levan legacy with help from Red bull music festival and his close friends and DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s- David Depino, Francois Kevorkian, Joey Llanos.

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Dance music community all over the planet got together for a special moment in time to remember and celebrate our musical journeyâ&#x20AC;Ś a blessing to be alive and be there. Hiram Cruz Thank you Larry for my well kept memories of an era that can never be back nor emulated. Being at the king festival brought back my best musical memories as well as the great people I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see anymore. It was a hair standing event with that music! Oh that music! R.I.P. Larry & thank you for feeding my musical genes with the proper nutrients "Great Music". Storenzo Dom.

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I am a Garage baby from way back. Actually, I was under age when I first went. but I was always bigger than the other girls my age..lol Bootcee Monroe

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From in Valencia, Spain in the early 80’s it’s with no doubt, one of the best rising stars of the Spanish house and tech house scene. He has more than 20 releases on great labels such us Material Series, Acker, Einmaleins, Musik Gewinnt Freunde, Parquet, Bondage or Suruba. His tracks have been supported and placed by International djs like Josh Wink, , Danny Tenaglia, Luciano, Dubfire, Marco Carola, Sharam, Dj Hell, Laurent Garnier, Roger Sánchez, Chus & Ceballos, Hernan Cattaneo, Timo Maas, Jimpster, Technasia, 2000 and One, Solomun, Gorge, SIS and many more. As a dj he has been monthly and weekly resident of many clubs in Valencia like Le Club, Mogambo, The Mill, Latex, Republicca, Piccadilly, Fetish or Flamingo. Without a doubt, he is rising star from Spain’s Underground music movement. Stay tune to interview in next issue.

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Willie Colón – Set Fire To Me What else could I say about a “Set Fire to me” by Salsa band leader, Writer, producer Willie Colon put out in 1986 a vinyl 12" single that crossover Latin to dance charts and underground clubs. Especially with two solos by Tito Puente playing timbales and Charlie Palmieri hitting the piano breaks will blow your mind as well as for Colon’s Fania fans. This song today still draws in new spectators to enjoy his new style of Latin jazz flavor. In 1986 Mr. Colon called it Latin Jazzbo song when he put it out there exciting the commercial and underground world with his brilliance. Today, “Set fire to me” it is considered one of most successful Latin Jazz song that cross many boundaries with successfully remixes today.

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