About Me

I am a photographer, writer and social scientist...this is my forum for creative expression. I am using this blog to document my days and nights in the city that never sleeps...all the photographs, unless otherwise credited, have been shot by yours truly. If I offend you...good...I hope you begin to think more critically about the world in which we live. I am here to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly...and there is a whole lotta ugly out there!!! If you have a problem with anything that I write or photograph, let me know. It will not change my opinion but I appreciate and welcome discourse. One little bit of advice...don't do stupid things and let me photograph you...it will turn up on my blog.

Thanks.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Termanology listening party & Tavern on the Green NY Models party.

Thursday evening I attended the listening party for TERMANOLOGY - the Massachusetts bred emcee that currently resides in the Bronx.

Termanology in the black shirt.


Chaos (Vintage Imperial), Dennis (the label), and Sucio (WKCR).





The crew shot- Termanology, Statik Selektah, Sucio, Dj Sammy Needlz, Dennis and Chaos.


Sucio Smash and Ruddy Rock.


Dj Sammy Needlz and Statik Selektah.




After the listening party, I met up with my girlfriend and we took the 1 train uptown to Tavern on the Green for a NYC Models party. The party was dope...great scenery...a lot of people...and a night out with my beautiful girlfriend.


Tavern on the Green



These are two of the people that threw the event...good job



Yep...it's a party!!


Nice shoes.


What do you get when you mix a yuppie and a hipster?
An awesome picture!!!


What up Ragina...good to see you.


This cat was cool as hell...awesome tattoo.






These were two of the coolest dudes that I met all night...cold blooded!!!


That's what's up!!!


Any cat that wears a FONZ shirt in public is the man...support animal conservation.


The hat, the sunglasses, the tie...the man.


What can I say??





These are some colorful outfits.


Check out the slideshow for more of these shots in the mirror.


These dudes were definately having a good time.


I could not have asked for a better toy - this mirror is awesome.


Thursday, July 24, 2008

DMC Battle at the Knitting Factory

Wednesday night I attended the DMC DJ Battle at the Knitting Factory in downtown Manhattan. It was amazing...some of the dopest DJs from across the country all gathered in one spot...and the crowd got hype!!! Shout outs to Tools of War!!!
Here is a quick run down of some of the parties involved:

DJ TEDDY KING - he put me on to the event.
DJ FLAWLESS
DJ DOPEMAN
DJ MACHINE
DJ AXIS
DJ MIRANDOM
DJ ESQUIRE
DJ SHMEEZE
DJ JAZZEMOTO
DJ ROC RAIDER
DJ ETRONICS
GLEN BROWSKI
DJ MIKESTIR


The host for the evening was DJ Fat Fingaz.





DJ Mikestir


DJ Scratch (in the middle) and two of the other judges.


Mikestir and Mirandom.



This is HISTORY!!
Grand Wizard Theodore with the next generation.


DJ Jazzemoto.


DJ ROC RAIDA!!!!





DJ Scratch.


The dinner of champions!!


This dude came to the club with his own bag of ribs...that's what's up!!


DJ SPS (second place sucks)...crowned the winner of the battle -- next stop...London.
He will be competing for 10, 000 in the world championships.


DJ SPS and DJ Swan…John Swan.

YO - I HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE KNITTING FACTORY WILL BE CLOSING!!!
WHAT???!! SAY IT AIN'T SO.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Afro Punk Festival Block Party

Last Saturday was the AFRO PUNK FESTIVAL BLOCK PARTY..it was dope!!!!!!! Big ups to James Spooner and Mathew Morgan.

Fly Lady Di.




Optimis.


J Davey.


Kudu.




Ty (Rosetta Stoned) and the Dj from Kudu.


VOTE!!!!!!!


oh hieee!
The next generation of Hip Hop.


Photograph the photographer.


Take a close look. Two guys, two girls...you figure out what is happening.




Sistahs.


Meczilla.


Her shirt says squirt...awesome!!


Rich Medina had the block rocking!!
















GOOD JOB MATT...AWESOME FESTIVAL!!!!
mAKE SURE YOU GO TO http://afropunk.com/


What a day...check out the slideshow - to many photos to post..!!!! Peace.