Raw Drive- The Vice President of Soul

Friday 13th, June 2008
Outta Nowhere Entertainment Presents:
XVIII

Performances by:
DJ Afrika Bambaataa

Crash Mansion LA
1024 Grand Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90015

Afrika Bambaataa was an important rap-music pioneer who, much like Grandmaster Flash, became a forgotten elder statesman as rap evolved. Bambaataa, who took his name (which means “affectionate leader”) from a movie about Zulu warriors, quit the notorious Black Spades street gang in the mid-’70s and formed Zulu Nation, a music-oriented “youth organization.” Among the members who became minor rap luminaries were DJs Red Alert, Jazzy Jay, and Whiz Kid, as well as Afrika Islam, who went on to work with Ice-T. -
Rollingstones.com

June 5, 2008
The Root Down presents:
DJ Rhettmatic (Beat Junkies/Visionaries)

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029

A major force behind the creation of Southern California’s first turntable band, the Beat Junkies, is a multi-faceted musician known to the world as DJ Rhettmatic. His artistic contributions to the music industry have placed him, along with his fellow members of the Beat Junkie crew, at the top of the DJ universe. Possessing unstoppable visions of excelling in this art form, Rhettmatic unites music enthusiasts around the world by sharing his unparalleled skills and talent. His personal discography of musical achievements presents a host of successful accomplishments, and by applying his creativity and dedication, his record of ingenious masterworks will continue to grow. -rootdownclub.com