July 2009 Archives

A WELL DESERVED SUCCESS!
The 4th Annual Latin Mixx Conference
&
Latin Mixx Awards 2009

The 4th Annual Latin Mixx Conference & Latin Mixx Awards proved to be an even bigger success than years prior! "I knew by bringing the Conference to New York City, even in these tough economic conditions was exactly what we needed." said Kevin "Pills" Montano, Owner and Founder of The Latin Mixx.

The 2009 conference definitely brought out a lot of support, and gave a lot of much needed enthusiasm, advice and motivation for all attendees. The first night of events kicked of at none other than NYC's most famous venue for emerging artists performances, SOBs. Performances by Juganot, T Weapons, Ekko, Kuko alamala & Buda, Tali & Messiah as well as Sito Rocks. The event which stole the night was the turntablist showcase featuring award winning DJs Spin One, Yonny, DP1, Supa Dave, Fat Fingaz, Spictacular and of course Finesse. The crowd was amazed with all of the excitement. Twitter was on fire as DJs in the crowd watched in awe and filled with inspiration as they watched their fellow DJs rock the turntables.

Hip Hop Weekly
Beats Out
The Source, Vibe and XXL
to Claim the #1 Spot!
 
Hip Hop Weekly at UMA's
New York - On the heels of releasing their most important issue ever, the double-cover Commemorative Michael Jackson Tribute Edition, Hip Hop Weekly magazine publishers Dave Mays and Ray Benzino were recently acknowledged with the award for "Best Magazine" at the Urban Music Awards in New York. Hip Hop Weekly beat out The Source, Vibe, and XXL, all long-time urban mainstays. The award comes just two years after Hip Hop Weekly was named one of the "15 Hottest Magazine Launches" in 2007 by prestigious media industry authority "MIN." The Urban Music Awards honor marks Hip Hop Weekly's emergence in 2009 as the leader of the "next generation" in print media for a consumer market that has broadened and matured as hip hop has become a mainstream, worldwide culture.
 

I don't know about ya'll but I've been fiendin' for this project. Nothing but good shit can come from a DJ Scream project and one of the most lyrical cats in the game Mista FAB. Bar for bar I put Mista FAB up against anyone out right now he will steal their shine. Not only can he spit he got songs, concepts, raw emotion and overall balanced music.
Truth be told the grind is a terrible thing to waste. MCs now a days running place while hustling backwards. Following trends, relying on the net to much or not enough while not hitting the streets at all. Mistah FAB the poster child for effective grind tho, take notes MCs.

Mistah FAB breaks down what a real grind is on "The Grind"..."fresh up out the house with that where that money at stare"...I can dig it. "25/8" is kinda fresh too, anthem potential right there. "Don't Know My Pain" is that raw emotion and storytelling. "But When ya life's like fright night hard to fight right." Word play is serious throughout. I'm not gonna front like I bump the shit but "Hit Me On Twitter" grew some legs and opened some ears. At the very least it shows the potential that Mista FAB has commercially. The metaphors were potent on "No 420", def not your average weed song either, horns had me open too.

One of the reasons I dig this project is that I know it's not Mista FABs best music. He's not about to fall victim to the "mixtape is better than the album" syndrome that a ton of MCs fall victim to. Its a well balanced project tho, just enough to keep you fiendin' for some more new shit and that's what a mixtape is really supposed to do. DJ Scream and Mista FAB on their game cats need to take notes.

Pop Off - Dj Kurupt Ft. Uncle Murda, Pop Bang, Jay Rock, Bully (DBlock), & Smitty

The Latin Mixx Conference 7/21 -7/23

Click here to Attend this event.

Tuesday

July 21st 8:00pm @ S.O.B's

204 Varick Street at West Houston NY, NY 10014

The Latin Mixx Artist Showcase presented by BMI & Latin Mixx Turntablist Showcase, hosted by Table Manners Emerging artists will be showcasing their talents to celebrate the opening night of Latin Mixx.  Trick DJs will be showing off their best turntable skills. World renowned Turntabelists include: DJ Supa-Dave, DJ DP1, DJ Fatfingaz, DJ Yonny, DJ Spin One and DJ Spictakular.

Wednesday

July 22nd 10:00am - 6:00pm @ The Times Center

242 W 41st Street NY, NY 10018

Registration - Times Center Lobby: Begins at 10:00am

Artist Exhibition - The Times Center Gallery:  Featuring up and coming Latino artists who are successful within the Latin Market and have something very unique to offer attendees.

Sneaker Exhibition- The Times Center Hall Lobby: Featuring custom sneaker designers who have made a name for themselves in the Latin Market, this years feature artist is Nelson Cepeda of Rebel Aire.

Latin Mixx Expo- The Times Center, Hall: Featuring hands on experience of the latest DJ equipment, as well as a unique opportunity for vendors to showcase their brands to attendees. DJ Equipment vendor set up courtesy of Musically Yours featuring Pioneer, American DJ, QFC Audio and many more.

Latin Mixx Conference Performance Stage - The Times Center, Hall: Featuring a emerging recording artists, who are looking to gain maximum exposure to DJs, and the Latin Market influencers.