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Grandmaster Flash

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Live Review, 1/21/12: The Theophilus London Variety Show Comes to Mezzanine

    Theophilus London K. Flay Nick Waterhouse (w/ The Tarots) Jan. 21, 2012 Mezzanine Better than: Some modern-day Lawrence Welk incarnation. Being an MC is hard. You can be criticized for one of the most abstract concepts in music -- your "flow" -- if it strikes people as odd or different. Your lyric ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 30, 2011

    It Was All a Dream

    Theophilus London K. Flay Nick Waterhouse (w/ The Tarots) Jan. 21, 2012 Mezzanine Better than: Some modern-day Lawrence Welk incarnation. Being an MC is hard. You can be criticized for one of the most abstract concepts in music -- your "flow" -- if it strikes people as odd or different. Your lyric ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Lost in the Night: DJ Harvey Nails It at Public Works

    Lost in the Night: DJ Harvey Public Works Frida, Nov. 18, 2011 Better than: An army of computer DJs. "Usually, when I'm on ecstasy, I stumble around trying to find the right music on my computer. But this, this, is exactly what I want to hear right now... right now he's playing exactly what I want ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron 1949-2011

    Adam Turner/WikimediaGil Scott-Heron at SF's Regency Ballroom in 2009​ Poet, author, proto-rapper and political soul/jazz singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron died Friday, May 27 at the age of 62. The cause of death has not been confirmed as of press time, but the BBC has reported that he had fal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Mark Wahlberg Compares Justin Bieber to Tupac: World Cries

    Yes. You did read the headline correctly: Mark Wahlberg just compared Justin Bieber to Tupac Shakur. Since you -- like us -- probably can't quite believe that just happened, here's the actual (ridiculous) quote:"The world needs Justin Bieber," Wahlberg opined. "Justin Bieber is like the white Tupa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Afrika Bambaataa on the Origins of Hip-hop, the Perfect Beat, and His Most Treasured Record

    Afrika Bambaataa​For those who haven't heard of Afrika Bambaataa, the Godfather of hip-hop, his resume looks something like this: 1969-1971: Warlord, Black Spades, Bronx River Houses, Bronx NY. Responsibilities included: Tagging turf; crossing enemy lines to forge relationships with other gangs ... More >>

  • Music

    August 18, 2010

    Wavves' addictive surf-punk makes it king of the beach

    Afrika Bambaataa​For those who haven't heard of Afrika Bambaataa, the Godfather of hip-hop, his resume looks something like this: 1969-1971: Warlord, Black Spades, Bronx River Houses, Bronx NY. Responsibilities included: Tagging turf; crossing enemy lines to forge relationships with other gangs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Mr. E

    One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist

    One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2008

    Grandmaster Flash spins his story in new autobiography

    One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 14, 2007

    Try Not to Lose Your Head

    One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2007

    The Beach Boys, Blue Scholars, Tegan & Sara -- ASD's Live Music Picks for Sunday, July 22

    One of the most respected DJs to grace the Bay Area, Miguel Escobedo has been manning the decks for over two decades. The resident DJ for San Francisco's Rock the Bells tour stop, he's one of the most sought out vinyl spinners when national artists are looking for local support. Coming up in the g ... More >>

  • Music

    June 13, 2007

    Life After Dark

    Godfather Mel Cheren's eternal dance floor

  • Music

    November 29, 2006

    'Round the clock hipsters are so passé

    Godfather Mel Cheren's eternal dance floor

  • Music

    August 23, 2006

    The French and the Fuckers

    Godfather Mel Cheren's eternal dance floor

  • Music

    January 18, 2006

    Mixtape Shmixtape

    In which we review Yay Area mixtapes of the day

  • Music

    September 14, 2005

    BeatBox

    The Team declares "It's Gettin' Hot"; rappers Guru and Kool Keith get smooth and batshit crazy, respectively

  • Music

    October 13, 2004

    Bouncer

    Looks like Popeye, sounds like a 12-piece drum kit, rivets us. Must be Kid Beyond.

  • Music

    September 15, 2004

    BeatBox

    Hip hop harbingers Tackhead take to the Independent; French fun is the name of the game at "Diabolik."

  • Music

    January 7, 2004

    House of Tudor

    The godfather of hip hop graces S.F. with his presence, as do some Filthy Thieving Bastards

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2003

    Cinematic Treasure

    The Castro mines Ozu's cache

  • Music

    November 12, 2003

    Say Hallelujah!

    NorCal expats the Rapture and Out Hud return from NYC with a 20-year legacy in tow. Get ready to dance, punk.

  • News

    August 21, 2002

    Breaking Out

    The break dancing leaders of Sisterz of the Underground blaze a trail for women in hip hop

  • Film

    July 3, 2002

    Reps Etc.

    The break dancing leaders of Sisterz of the Underground blaze a trail for women in hip hop

  • Music

    April 17, 2002

    The Music Man

    Beatboxer Yuri Lane sets the San Francisco story to music, using the only equipment he needs: his mouth

  • Music

    January 3, 2001

    Peace Out

    The members of gay act Rainbow Flava don't want to change hip hop -- they just want some respect

  • Music

    August 23, 2000

    Got Live If You Want It

    What do a cappella, opera, and jazz have to do with hip hop? Ask Felonious.

  • Music

    June 14, 2000

    Changing the True School

    Berkeley's Zion I is out to prove that hip hop and drum 'n' bass aren't strange bedfellows

  • Music

    March 22, 2000

    Dig the New Breed

    Live Human proves that turntablism can learn a thing or two from jazz -- or is it the other way around?

  • Music

    December 1, 1999

    Review

    DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid's Subliminal Minded -- The EP

  • Calendar

    August 11, 1999

    Night & Day

    DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid's Subliminal Minded -- The EP

  • Music

    May 5, 1999

    The Re-Rebirth of Cool

    Jonah Sharp, aka Spacetime Continuum, strives to uncover the meeting point of jazz and techno

  • Music

    December 2, 1998

    A Cut Above

    It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ

  • Music

    October 15, 1997

    The House of Tudor

    It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ

  • Music

    September 24, 1997

    Reviews

    It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ

  • Calendar

    August 27, 1997

    Slap Shots

    It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ

  • Music

    February 7, 1996

    The Laws of Entropy

    Davis' DJ Shadow breaks it down

  • Music

    November 22, 1995

    Recordings

    Davis' DJ Shadow breaks it down

  • Music

    November 15, 1995

    Recordings

    Davis' DJ Shadow breaks it down

  • Music

    August 30, 1995

    Keeping It Real

    Redefining hip hop with Spearhead, Ben Harper, and Aceyalone

  • Music

    May 31, 1995

    Schools of Thought

    The Roots, the Nonce and DJ Hurricane take hip hop to the next level

  • Music

    April 12, 1995

    Recordings

    The Roots, the Nonce and DJ Hurricane take hip hop to the next level

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