IT'S HAPPENING IN THE 25360 >>>
Did ya vote or nominate anyone for the 25360 Awards? Well, DJ Luvva J will be announcing the winners and awarding certificates tonight at the 11th Annual Hip-Hop 4 the Homeless event at the Olympia Ballroom. This is Olympia's biggest hip-hop event and it is one of the best hip-hop events in Washington state. Some of the nominees from Tacoma are Jon Salt and Motamouth Jones for M.C. of the year; Mr. Melanin and Quietstorm for D.J. of the year; Antonio Edwards for Man of the Year; Leezy Soprano "Playa" for Video of the Year; Jazzbones for Venue of the Year; Fab 5 for Organization of the Year; E's Way for Radio Show of the Year; Golden Oldies and Turntable Treasures for Music Store of the Year; Fish House for Restaurant of the Year and yours truly for Writer/Blogger of the Year. Make sure ya bring canned food, clean clothes, blankets and toiletries to donate.
Tonight also marks another big hip-hop event. Fresh Blends returns to Tacoma, but renamed Fresh Blends Reblended. D.J. Reign, instrumental in the first Fresh Blends five years ago, is the force behind its return. This inaugural edition features Second Family, Dice and The Loop. It hits The Loch's in Tacoma at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 at door.
And Saturday keeps on rollin'. E-40 will perform tonight at The Royal. Presale tickets are $25. Tacoma M.C. Motamouth Jones is scheduled to open. The bill also features Cool Nutz from Portland, XP, Free Whiskey and others.
Sunday, ya can regroup at yo normal spot around 1 p.m. at The Graffiti Garage Cyphers. Peace Family!