By Allen Jackson aka Dooley-O, contributing ICN Artist
Ok it’s Sunday, but on the real, I gotta go check out the Vinylistic Crew in Bridgeport CT. Dj Prime And Madd Flava is hosting a Dj Battle With all Vinyl, What did he just say Vinyl? You mean records? Yes, records. What I haven’t seen is a battle with vinyl since the last DMC (Disco Mix Club) contest
in NYC since 1999 the world finals. Smh.
I pulled up to the place not knowing what to expect from an industrial area. The address saids 402 Knowlton St BPT, but I heard music but the place was empty. What The Freak? So then I saw A Arrow sprayed in graffiti with the address pointed towards a flight of stairs so I called Dj Kamakazi and he said come upstairs. It Looked sketchy but once I got in I felt the love in this place. Oooh I get it, this is a motorcycle club owned by the FreeRiders MC who helped sponsor the DJ event along with Dj Prime & Dj Madd Flava of The Vinylistic Crew.
As I headed towards the bar I ordered two drinks and a beer. The Bartender Lady was very clear and nice and I was amazed at how the club had a full bar and great room for events. As I’m looking around Dj kamakazi said you made it up the stairs lol. I’m also greeted by Dj Remarkable, then my eyes popped to see Hip hop Pioneer Tony Crush From The Cold Crush Brothers as one of the judges accompanied by Dj Kool Keith from Bridgeport. I Got there just in time and to my surprise a Beat Battle was about to set off with Kronzilla vs
Face Eastwood.
Yo! Kronzilla came out with a hey maker! Drums, kicks, snares and a funky bass line are all the sounds I love to hear in a beat. His boy Face Eastwood who he’s battling came back with the ill melody and a heavy drum loop shizz was sick. I was like yeah, after a few rounds they both were on my radar as winners but Kronzilla won the battle. Next up was the Dj battle. More people are here. I’m like yo, ok now it feels like I’m in some underground basement or attic listening and watching some real hip hop. Dj Prime was hosting the event on the M.I.C while Dj Madd Flava was cueing up music for the future interludes. My Bro Dj Groove 7 ordered a fish sandwich and gave me a piece and it was the cleanest tasting fish I ever had. Definitely coming back for that one day! Then Somebody shouted let’s go! (Ding Ding ding) Dj Remarkable Vs Dj Creative the Turntable Tyrant was on deck ready.
The first set was the Blend battle Dj Remarkable played a r&b song with a sweet drum beat blend that was as if he took apart the music then recomposed his personal touch to it. Now it’s Dj Creative turn as he puts it down with a classic Krs BDP Song over another dope beat I was like whoa then Came Dj Rob B Rob from the Bronx he came with the ill reggae blend it was sharp and clean the crowd loved it. The next few rounds were going there where a few Djs who couldn’t make it possible 3 so we rocked out with what we had Dj Prime saids. Next category was beat juggling Dj Remarkable did his thing then Dj Creative was being scientific on the turntables making sounds and double beats it was crazy this dude did not sweat at all. Dj Rob B Rob was killin it with traditional styles of beat juggling he def was in the pocket. They were neck to neck scratching and everything but at some point Dj Rob B Rob got discouraged and went off the beaten path due to tech issues.
They asked me to be a third judge and I was honored. Me with Tony Crush And Kool Keith Hell Yeah!! So it came down to Rob B Rob and Dj Creative and we agreed that Dj Creative Won the battle. Both djs were incredible but Rob b Rob gave up in his set felt turntables weren’t working for him. So since the house agreed they both was winners we decided to split the $500.00 grand prize And Trophy sponsored by the FreeRiders MC Club was handed to
Dj Creative from Hamden Ct. I can’t wait to see the next events and get one of those fish sandwiches.
You can see Dj Creative @ The Hi Fi Arcade (arcade mall) in Bridgeport
@hifiarcade
Special thx to DJ Prime
@djprime808 and Mr. Roomkeyz President of FreeRiders.
Look out for more upcoming events from the Vinylistic Crew!!
Story by Dooley-O @dooleyo on the gram..