80’s cult classic Heathers that inspired movies such as Mean Girls and Jawbreaker is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary with the release of a specialy edition dvd this Tuesday July 1st. Out of all the teenage films of the 80’s, Heathers is the one you have to see! Heathers is a dark comedy about four high school girls, three of them whom are named “Heather” rule the school through intimidation and sex appeal. The film stars a very young cast made up of Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannon Doherty.
The special edition dvd will be available in different DVD covers (one with Ryder, Doherty, Slater, etc) and comes with extras features such as director commentary and alternate ending.
Last year at Hip Hop in the Park in Berkeley, I was blown away by a trio of amazingly-talented, political artists called Rebel Diaz, who performed beautifully melodic and militant songs about fighting for justice and serving your people. Yesterday, two of the members, Rodstarz and G1, were arrested in Hunts Point in the Bronx while witnessing NYPD harass a street vendor selling fruit. Here is their official statement:
Early this Wednesday (6/18/08) Rodstarz and G1 of the group REBEL DIAZ were up in Bronx on Southern Blvd in Hunts Point, when they noticed the police were harassing a street vendor who was selling fruit. The two went over to witness the cops in action and when they saw the police being abusive they pulled out a cell phone to video tape the incident and asked for the officers badge numbers. Subsequently they were beaten, detained and taken to 41st Precint in the Bronx under the direction of Captain McHugh.Rodstarz and G1 will be going to criminal court Thursday (6/19/08) and are being charged with obstruction of justice and assault.Be there in front of Bronx Criminal Court 9AM215 East 161st. Street Between Sheridan & Sherman Ave, East of the Grand Concourse. Take the 4, B, D to 161st Street Yankee Stadium Station. See You There, Support Our Brothers!Please call the 41st precinct 718-542-4771 or arresting Officer MacHugo @ 718-542-8745 to demand:1. Drop All Charges2. Release Rebel Diaz!For more information contact La Peña del Bronx at the following: e-mail: lapena2006@hotmail.com Tel:718-292-6137WWW.REBELDIAZ.COMWWW.MYSPACE.COM/REBELDIAZALL OUT TO THE COURT!!!!
I’m the resident WP reader/fiend (as opposed to WWD), so I had to share my excitement on this new musical experience, that is Wax Poetics Digital! The site has thousands of new releases and vital reissues available for download now! The tracks for sale, in digital format, will interest all Wax Poetics readers, as the stock spans Brazillian to breaks, Latin to lounge, and of course, plenty of classic and unearthed jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop (aaawwww yeaaaaah!).
Also, be sure to head out and celebrate the official launch of Wax Poetics Digital with two of my personal favorites, The Budos Band and the charming and talented, DJ Amir. Check the details:
Tracks from Wax Poetics Digital have been hand selected by the Wax Poetics Staff and are ready to be played tonight on the Record Rundown. The Wax Poetics Record Rundown broadcasts every Thursday from 10pm to Midnight on East Village Radio.
Graff geeks (word up to GDK!) of the world: REJOICE! When I saw this post, I totally geeked. Read on, Sistahs!
The graffiti movement is one that has long influenced streetwear, culture and art in general. Sasha Jenkins (Ego Trip Magazine, White Rapper show) and Legendary Artist Chino BYI in conjunction with 10. Deep clothing gives you a look behind the scenes into the graffitti before it’s immoratlized on walls, the beginnings of masterpieces. Piecebook: The secret drawings of graffiti writers, a compilation of sketches from world famous artists will be on prominent display on Thursday June 12th as 10. Deep holds a gallery reception for the release of the book. The event will showcase prints from select artists featured in the book and for sale at the event will be a special package including a copy of the book, a Piecebook tee and sharpie. Check out more info on the book here.
“You have to meet my friend Sheila,” a friend said to me a few weeks ago.
Now, I always try to surround myself with good people and learn to trust their judgment but it always intrigues me when friends say that I “have to” meet someone. Who is this person and what is it about them that makes their friends tell others they “have to” meet him or her?
…and then you meet them and their very energy makes you smile and you feel almost enlightened as you realize, “Ahhh, this is why I had to meet this person.”
That’s what went down with Sheila Red aka Shred One.
We were introduced and within an hour of meeting her, I said to myself, “People need to know about Shred One!”
So who is she? Get introduced to Shred One after the jump!
Once again my friends it is ON! The Bay Area’s PREMIER lady DJ crew, Bay Area Sistah Sound (B.A.S.S.), is about to hit you with the goods at Milk (1840 Haight St., SF) tomorrow, June 7th. Be there to support and they’ll thank you in return with giveaways from Mama, Mixerfriendly, & Frank Kissui Vodka drink specials and a $5 guest list! Send your name & email address to: guestlist@djzita.com to get on that list!
You won’t want to miss this month’s guest DJ—Shred One. You’ll be hearing a lot about this lady in the months to come so remember the name!
Ladies! Be sure to pick up VenusZine’sSummer Issue hitting newstands June 1st! Not only is it the Hip Hop Issue with Missy Elliott on the cover but under their “10 Artists to Watch” feature you’ll find M.I.S.S. Crew’s very own DJ Zita!
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Here at M.I.S.S. Crew, we make it a priority to give our fellow ladies shine but once in a while we come across a well-deserving boy or two to highlight.
Enter MGMT.
Formerly known as The Management, MGMT consists of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. On their debut album, Oracular Spectacular, the duo bring nothing but next level shit straight out of Brooklyn! Their sound is a mix of psychedelic dance tunes and electro-rock—reminiscent to the sounds brought to us by Prince and Malcom McLaren in the ’80s. I can’t think of anything more to say than DON’T SLEEP ON MGMT!
