Peep

Whaaaat!!!

Big Sid- Scene it.

Its interesting how the scene has evolved the longer you stay.All though the Portland Hip-hop scene isn't huge, but no matter what aspect of hip-hop you are immersed in there is always some type of "nature next-step" to enhancing your aspect(s) of the culture you hold near and dear. It definitely took some time to personally figure what the next step was to do. Networking is the natural step, getting your name out there as well as building upon the scene and cultivate it. I finally feel I can put myself out there and contribute, I substituted a hip-hop in Salem during the beginning of July. The only way I could experience this was by putting myself in the position and I realize how dope it is. I know I can't make an army of B-Girls and B-Boys, but I can help cultivate this relatively new to the mainstream aspect of hip-hop into all forms of dance and life. There is a "natural step" for everyone, what is/was yours?

A new life after the 5th sun

What up y'all. I got a new painting hot off the press. This is done on a 40"x30" canvas using acrylics.
The title of this piece is still in the mix...but it goes like this "Where she walks is the beginning. Where she looks is the sign of the past". This is 2009, so come wit' it

DC5 sleepin on ourselves!

Yo I had to repost this. This shoot is ill! Props to you all!

Groovaloos

What up guys. Yesterday July 17th Tazroc, myself and our homie Toons from TCB rocked the bacdrops for the new Groovaloo tour thats about to launch. Here are some pics of the 2007 tour backdrops and a few of the new backdrops. It took the three of us about 13 hours of non stop painting from start to finish. Enjoy.
Check out www.groovaloo.com to see the 2007 paintings on stage and in action.
Peace S2A DC5

Sucka Free Birthday Party for DJ Wicked!!!

That's right, DJ Wicked is now one year older and we will be celebrating the only way we know how: by throwing a Sucka Free Hip Hop Party spinning strictly old school classics and underground hip hop!





























Come down to Tiger Bar (317 NW Broadway) on July 10th for this get down. Celebrating alongside Wicked on the 1s and 2s will be DJs Deff Ro, Wels, and Mighty Moves. Suckas Stay Home!

Michael Jackson Tribute Shirts created by S2A

Michael Jackson Tribute Shirt Hand made by S2A of Def Con 5.

Front: Michael Jackson Lives in Me. (screen print) Glove Image (heat application sparkle material).






























Back: Remember the Time 1958 - 2009 (screen print)

Black shirt, White print, Sparkly glove = Dope Shirt

Sizes Available:Medium, Large and XL

Cost: $25 plus postage

50% off on orders of 12 or more

To order, send email to josetajoniii@gmail.com

Upcoming events for the Def Con 5 DJs...

These next two weeks are full of events featuring Def Con 5's DJs. Here's a few:

-Deff Ro and Mighty Moves rockin the Alex Pardee Encore Presentation 1st Thursday party at Upper Playground PDX (23 NW 5th ave) July 2nd. 6pm-9:30pm. FREE



And later that same night, DJ Wicked will be rockin a First Thursday party at Bar XV (15 SW 2nd ave, PDX) at 10pm - late. FREE

Then later that week, on July 10th, DJ Wicked will be rockin his monthly Sucka Free Hip Hop Party at Tiger Bar (317 NW Broadway) @ 10pm. $3 cover.



Come thru, support, and have a good time!

New Painting by Tazroc in honor of the NBA Finals

From Tazroc:

Here is a painting I completed a few days ago... enjoy.





"Finals MVP" 36" x 48" aerosol on board

Artworks Magazine article

Senior Editor Ben Basby interviewed a month back and it's been released online. It will be on newstands by the end of the week. In the mean time the After Midnight series has a new singer that just came on stage and a solo show has been scheduled for September this year. Peace!

And something way off topic. I just bought a nice little butcher block for my kitchen. I can't believe how expensive they can get. I found a good deal on Amazon. Why do I mention this? I want to be a better cook! So watch out! home made pesto, fish fillets... it's on!