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Published: 05 September 2006

DJ Raz hosts another Bollywood showdown @ Club TICO

 LAGO RAHO BOLLYWOOD...

This Saturday September 9th.  

 Club Tico - 20th Floor, Centruy Square, D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong

No Cover

11.30 pm till late 

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Published: 05 September 2006

Afrika Bambaataa Passess the Torch To the1shanti As India Bambaataa
NEW YORK CITY -

The Godfather of Hip Hop Culture and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound, Afrika Bambaataa, has officially dubbed hip hop artist, the1shanti, India Bambaataa.

"You have our blessings (Afrika Bambaataa and The Universal Zulu Nation) as long as you use your name in the good of your people and the good of yourself," the original hip hop pioneer told the1shanti this week via written correspondence.  "You have our blessings as long as you make whatever funky music you make to rock funk the world. You have our blessings as long as you use your mind, body and soul to use your music as a tool to fight for justice for our Indian brothers and sisters who have a lot of problems in India and need a person like you, who is starting to get international status, to speak out about our Indian heritage and not let no one in the world forget your roots and your people's roots."

A global hip hop pioneer in his own right for being the first New York rapper of Indian descent to bring hip hop to India, the1shanti cites Afrika Bambaataa's fearlessly innovative and torch bearing spirit as one of the main influences in his career. It was after a life-changing visit to Africa that Bambaataa decided to use his leadership in New York to turn those involved in the gang life into a more positive influence for the community.

It was on a life-changing trip to India that the1shanti realized his larger responsibility as an artist to educate Indians about the true nature of hip hop as an art form. Beyond his passion for hip hop, the1shanti realized in embracing his Indian roots that it was his responsibility to hold himself to a higher standard as an artist.  "Hip hop is the most influential force of our generation," says the young artist, "Bambaataa's blessing lets me

know I'm playing an important role in pushing the boundaries of how far hip hop can grow.

With Afrika Bambaataa's backing, Flatbush Junction Recordings is moving full steam ahead with the November 12 launch of the1shanti's debut album India Bambaataa.

About Flatbush Junction Recordings:

Founded in the spring of 2005 as a subsidiary of Laskar Music, Flatbush Junction recordings is an independent label working hand-in-hand with artists to help them achieve their own vision of music and an individualistic sound.

India Bambaataa, the1shanti's debut album and a Flatbush Junction release, is slated to hit stores nationwide in November.  For more information on Flatbush Junction artist the1shanti, visit www.flatbushjunction.com and www.the1shanti.com.

This information was provided to DJ Guru by Laskar Music.  Released on September 1st.

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Published: 23 August 2006

DJ Leo spins up Bollywood House @ Club 97 this Saturday

This Saturday, 26th August

from 12.45 am till 6.45 am.  

No cover

Club 97, Lan Kwai Fong 

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Published: 15 August 2006

HK's very own 3 Phat DJs, who've been rocking the local decks with some of Bollywood's current superstars, are now jet-set to travel around Asia with luggage packed with nothing but 'phat' tunes!

VJ, Hiro and Tee will be hitting Bangkok later this month on the 25th, and then the following week they'll be taking on Jakarta (2nd Sept).   Later in the month, we shall see them over in Shanghai (23rd Sept TBC).

DJs like the 3 Phats have proven that local talent doesnt have stay as local talent.  In the near future, we hope to see more local talent pushing themselves and the scene forward in the hope that Hong Kong will be recognised as one of the hottest spots for Desi nightlife.  Keep it up!