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Word is Bond Rap Radio – Teachers Can’t Rap
My group, Hip Hop Headucatorz, just released our sophmore album, Teachers Can’t Rap. To celebrate, we hosted a concert in Toronto at Penny’s Bar. I recorded the whole thing so if you missed it or want to live it again, you can. Today’s episode of the show features my opening mixset, our live performances, and…
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Sarnia Hip Hop Show – This Friday
This Friday, March 20th I will be DJing a Hip Hop show in Sarnia. The doors open at 8:00 pm ET and I will be recording the opening mixset for my radio show. Headliner New Legends Music Group With performances by 519 WaywardAk-EhBankrol KidBishop HedleyFirst Final ChanceGreasy GoodsLoudmouth LintonYuh Boii VinniYung Vet And music by…
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Give it up for the DJ!
It’s always nice to get praise for what I do on the decks. Whether it is a comment at the end of the night, an email sent after an event, or an in-person comment like this one, please keep them coming. This video clip shows a patron of the bar coming up to me and…
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Women in Hip Hop 16 (Mixset + 1985 Spotlight)
This is the 16th annual Women in Hip Hop special as we celebrate International Women’s Day today. I kick off the show with a mixset of new Hip Hop and then shine a spotlight on 1985 and all the women you could hear on wax that year. This part of an ongoing series and you…
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New Album from my group, Hip Hop Headucatorz
Teachers Can’t Rap is the sophomore album by Hip Hop Headucatorz. Raised by the golden era of hip hop, our group comes together in a triumphant display of lyricism, proving without a doubt that teachers can rap. We are all licensed teachers who DJ, produce, emcee, break, and graffiti write, and are all working in public education.…
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Sarnia Wedding Show (This Friday)
I will be showcasing my DJ services this Friday at the Wedding Event in Sarnia. Come by my booth, say “Hi,” and ask any questions you might have about wedding DJs. The event takes place on the second floor of the downtown market in Sarnia and is part of the First Friday series, I hope…
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Teachers Can’t Rap (New Animated Music Video)
This is the title track from our new album, Teachers Can’t Rap. This music video was animated by Jerome Cabanatan based on the character designs by our very own Tigz. Watch it now on YouTube or with the player below. Teachers Can’t Rap by Hip Hop Headucatorz is available now wherever you get your music. The full album…
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How DJs Loop Drum Breaks with 2 Records
The earliest Hip Hop DJs did some very creative things with the technology at hand. Before we had samplers or could set up a loop and hear it repeat indefinitely, we made our own loop using two copies of the same record. I demonstrated how this was done at a special class visit recently. You…
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Hip Hop Headucatorz Album Release Party (Saturday)
Hip Hop Headucatorz are throwing a special event this Saturday and I am very excited. We’re getting set to release our sophomore album, Teachers Can’t Rap. We will be performing songs from the new album as well as some of the classics you know and love. We will also be premiering the title track’s animated…
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DJs – Make Requests Easy for People on the Dancefloor
Letting guests make song requests is something you can make easier for everyone. I can focus on mixing and reading the crowd when most of my requests come in digitally. I love this because it is often hard to hear a request when it is being shouted at you. Also, if it is a song…