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Blog / Journal Entry: All about Taiwan

I just returned from what's becoming an annual trip to Taiwan and have been posting like mad. From street art to interviews, there's a lot coming down the pipeline. For now, Facebook is the best place for the latest updates. However, I'm also updating the "Taiwan page," so be sure to check it out!

Blog / Journal Entry: Staying connected

The last few months I reached full capacity. While real life isn't any more busy than usual, the amount of social media just exploded.

Press Item: The Vinyl Word-Taipei Times

On the hip-hop scene, Chicano’s (光頭) Beat Square returns tomorrow afternoon to Taipei Cinema Park in Ximending (西門町). The guest DJ this weekend is Domingo Yu (Daniel Zarazua), a veteran DJ (and high school teacher and vice principal) from the US. Domingo Yu knew of Chicano long before they met in person.

For more info on Taiwan, click here.

Blog / Journal Entry: Support this book!

A new photobook documenting murals created by the Oakland-based Community Rejuvenation Project, whose work in 2010 included more than two dozen pieces in three cities. Photos by Pancho Pescador and others, including yours truly!

Identity/Culture Journal Entry: Oakland Pow Wow and Uncle Fred-Oakland, CA

Pics from the annual American Indian Child Resource Center Pow Wow and a visit by elder "Uncle Fred" Wahpepah to Oakland Unity High School. The Bay area has a significant and active Native American community and events such as these are invaluable to both individual and broader community growth. Click here to check out some pics.

Identity/Culture Journal Entry: JEA journalism conference-Portland, OR

A variety of photos from Portland. Although I was in town for a high school journalism conference I did take advantage of some free time to explore a bit, including the Lan Su Chinese Garden and stopping by at Voodoo Donuts. These pics are nearly 8 months old, but here are some more timely ones from the Portland Roadster Show.

Click here for the gallery.

Identity/Culture Journal Entry: Black Community Thrives in Taiwan

Although it's premature to call Taipei the next Black mecca, there's no question that the residents of African descent in this Asian economic powerhouse are contributing to a vibrant lifestyle.

This article appeared in the August 20th, 2010 edition of The Oakland Post newspaper.

Click here for more info on Taiwan

Hip-hop Book Review: Predator: Big Game

A Navajo soldier named Enoch Nakai takes on the alien Predator, which he likens to the mythical Horned Monster of the Navajo Nayenezgani legend. Is this a work of high literature? Nope. Worth a read for sci-fi fans?

Blog / Journal Entry: Latinos in Taiwan Pt. IV

Reviews of Cubano Rum and Cigar Bar, Fiesta Latino at Roxy Roots, and Oola Mexican grill, all in Taipei.

Identity/Culture Journal Entry: Le Petit Africain

As the Black population in Taiwan continues to grow, it should be no surprise that restaurants and businesses of the African diaspora would follow. Still, I was pleasantly surprised to learn about this new restaurant in Danshui, a town north of Taipei.

Mix: Come here if you like mixes

Finally found a place to centralize my mixes. I'm slowly getting them up. Reggae, techno, hip hop, R&B, Latin, house, and plenty more.

Playlist: New Year's Eve 2009

Crowd-pleasing tunes for NYE '09 at Frankie's and Ray's in Oakland, CA.

Playlist: Vinyl Preservation Society Top 10

I connected with one of the founders of this Toronto-based newsletter during a recent trip to Detroit and he asked me for 10 vinyl releases I was into. My top 10 of all time? Nope, but stuff I definitely recommend. For more info on this newsletter, hit Chris up here.

Gallery: CRP Pancake Breakfast-Walnut Creek, CA

Informational about the Oakland-based mural program run by the Community Rejuvenation Project. Yours truly provided some tunes while guests enjoyed homemade pancakes and jams while learning about CRP's history and goals. Towards the end some of the CRP gave shootouts to The Beat Square crew in Taiwan.

Gallery: Lumi Star Dance Showcase-Summer 2011

A mid-day showcase and dance, which was seriously one one of the best parties I've been to. Go, Taipei! I originally posted pics on FB and vidoe on youtube the week after the event and I'm finally consolidating them in one place.

Photo Gallery
Dancehall Showcase
House Music clip 1
House Music clip 2
Southern Hip Hop style
here

Gallery: Movement 2011-Detroit, MI

I know I'm way late on posting this on the site, but link me on Facebook, where I do the more timely updates! Includes in this gallery is a focus on Underground Restance's performance and The Allied Media Projects' panel featuring DJ Minx, Invincible, UR's Cornelius Harris, and Waajeed.

Underground Resistance performanc
Random Movement 2011 pics
Alied Media Projects panel
An all-star cast featuring manager Cornelius Harris (Underground Resistance, among others), producer Waajeed, label owner DJ Minx, plus faciliation by Invincible. After a general panel there were breakout sessions on management, event planning, and beat making.

Music Event: Community Rejuvenation Pancake Breakfast

Learn about Community Murals, CRP Bay Area Mural Slideshow Meet the Artists, Live Painting, DJ Domingo Yu Raffles Souvenirs and FOOD!

Music Event: Beat Square

An all-vinyl outdoor event put on by O.G. Taiwanese hip hop head DJ Chicano. I'm spinning from 3-4 while Chicano finished out from 4-5. I'll be spinning old school hip hop, dancehall,R&B, and electro. Yeah, all that in an hour!