Kevin “A & R” Shine of The Firm came to Memphis and sponsored a Tastemakers Music Networking event at Zodiac Monday August 15, 2011. Lots of local industry people were there, including DJ 007, Wes Phillips and DJ Bay of Select-O-Hits, Miscellaneous, Trap House Studios, and probably some I forgot. Ultimately, it was a very informative event, and a great way for Memphis artists to build their network.
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Drumma Boy’s Listening Party at R. Sole Memphis
Drumma Boy had the listening party for his new mixtape at a hip-hop clothing and shoe boutique called R. Sole in the Laurelwood Shopping Center, and that was really great because I wouldn’t have known about that shop otherwise. A lot of Memphis rap artists, producers and promoters were in the house, including DJ Bay and myself from Select-o-Hits, First Degree, G.K. and Li’l Pat.
At the Dj Zirk 2 Thick Records Block Party at the Bear Cave, Memphis, TN, August 6, 2011
At the Dj Zirk 2 Thick Records Block Party at the Bear Cave, Memphis, TN, August 6, 2011
2 Thick Records Orange Mound Block Party @ The Bear Cave 2011
Yesterday, DJ Zirk held his first annual 2 Thick Records Orange Mound Block Party, moved indoors to the Bear Cave on East Parkway, presumably because of the excessive heat warnings. Unlike last week’s rambunctious Orange Mound Block Party, this was a smaller and quieter event, with Memphis rap veterans like Tom Skeemask and DJ Care Bear making an appearance. Unfortunately, the air conditioning was malfunctioning, and the extremely crowded room was hotter than a sauna, but we enjoyed some great Memphis rap and R & B from newcomers and veterans alike.
Hanging out with friends at the August edition of Law & (Dis)order. Great food and good fun.
Hanging out with friends at the August edition of Law & (Dis)order. Great food and good fun.
With my folkz after the Memphis Music Monday on Beale, August 1, 2011
With my folkz after the Memphis Music Monday on Beale, August 1, 2011
After the chaotic end of the Orange Mound Block Party, I grabbed dinner at the Fillin Station in Southaven, got a latte from Starbucks in Midtown, and then headed to Brinson’s for the Summer of Sum Tour event that my homie Cortez “Godfellow” Currie had invited me to. I hung out with some of the artists from 10 PM until midnight, but the show got underway late, and as I had to be a church the next morning, I headed on home.