DJ SCRATCH the 45s session pt 1 - Ultimate Breaks and Beats NYC DJ launch

a www sugarwaterradio com a The 45s Session pt 1 Sugar Water Radio's DJ Sweets was in the building for the ULTIMATE BREAKS AND BEATS DJ Tour launch in NYC last year Check out DJ SCRATCH EPMD ScratchVision as he takes us thru quick a musical journey ALL 45s vinyl baby Presented by The Ultimate Breaks and Beats Eddie B Swift Digiwaxx com On February 24 2010 New York will celebrate a major cornerstone in hip-hop history with the Ultimate Breaks and Beats Live to commemorate the original release of the Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilation 1981-1991 and its creators the late Breakbeat Lenny Roberts and Louis Break Beat Lou Flores The event will showcase some of the most talented DJs in New York City that will display their extraordinary turntablist skills as they pay tribute the music collection that transformed the face of hip-hop for over three decades The historic night will take place at B B Kings with doors opening at 6 00 PM and the show beginning at 8 00 PM and will also serve as a launch party for the upcoming Ultimate Breaks and Beats national tour The Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilation played a pivotal role in shaping hip-hop by providing DJs with the essential tools they needed to create many of the popular party anthems of the era legendary mixes and ultimately the foundation of early hip-hops infamous eclectic sound The 25 volume compilation was co-created by the late Breakbeat Lenny and Break Beat Lou who released the collection over a span of 10 years 1981-1991 as hip-hop was just beginning to take shape The compilation conveniently extracted drum breaks from hit rock disco and funk songs and created entire songs worth of what would become the most sought after beats providing a critical library for DJs and producers This style become integral to every aspect of hip-hop from the DJ to the B-boys and B-girls to the MCs who rapped over the signature sounds and now the hip-hop community will gather to pay respect in true hip-hop fashion This night is a special moment for a lot of people not just me says Luis Flores This is just another dope party its the night when the DJ Worlds elite honor the foundation of present day hip-hop A list of hip-hops whose who will be on hand to give riveting first hand examples of classic break beat turntabilism as they recognize Break Beat Lou and Breakbeat Lenny for their monumental contributions to what has become one of the largest global music genres ever hip-hop For more information on the Ultimate Breaks and Beats visit a www ultimatebreaksandbeats com a or call 212-997-4144 or 917-701-9659 Featured DJs at the UBB launch party include DJ Wiz Grandwizard Theodore Fatfingaz DJ Skinny DJ Dummy Steve Dee Supreme Boogie Blind Evil Dee Mr Walt Kenny Dope DJ Scratch DJ Bazarro Eddie B Swift Lord Finesse Flaw less Incrediboi DJ Mocha Diamond J Wayne Ski

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