Politics as usual...

We probably aren't going to be too political on this blog, but I came across this picture today. This pretty much sums up how we feel about the election right now.

"Yo, homes... Smell you later!!!"

Never heard of this guy, but this video is nuts. It follows the whole Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme to perfection. Very clever stuff!

Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives at Home

BODYROCK w/ DJ Touch Tone

When it comes to bringing guest djs to Bodyrock, we always try to have people that influence us. This month, we have DJ Touch Tone, who has has been killing it for years on the radio, in the clubs, and even on tv. This will be another memorable Bodyrock, so come prepared to get sweaty.

SEPTA: They are getting there...

Going out at night and having to deal with public trasportation can be a pain. Most bus and train routes stop running by midnight. Depending on where you live, you may not even try going out unless you have a ride.

SEPTA just announced a series of improvements, which include increasing late night transportation. If done right this could be huge for the nightlife scene, which is pretty weak considering we are one of the largest cities in America. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Read more here
SEPTA's rare 'joy': Huge service expansion

The Wackness

Just got to check out The Wackness. It's a coming of age story about a high school grad in New York during the summer of 1994. There is a lot of buzz about this movie because of a scene with Ben Kingsley and one of the Olsen twins gettin' it on in a phone booth. That is such a tiny part of this movie. The real draw for me was the mid-90s East Coast hiphop backbone that the movie has. It's almost like a "Juno" for the backpacker generation.

Other then Method Man's horrible Ja-fakin' accent, this was a great little movie. It will surely end up in the dvd collection.

Watch the trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh2gahPmwpI


Also, check out the official The Wackness mixtape.
Mixed by D-Nice (Yup... "My name is D-Nice" D-Nice).

Listen Here:
d-nice :: the wackness official movie soundtrack mixtape

The Wackness Official Movie Soundtrack Mixtape

1. Intro (Heath Brothers - Smiling Billy Suite)
2. Nas - One Love
3. The Notorious BIG - The What Feat. Method Man
4. Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
5. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It
6. KRS-One - I Can’t Wake Up
7. Stanley Turrentine - Sister Sanctified
8. BDP - My Philosophy
9. Black Moon - How Many Emcees
10. O.C. - Time's Up
11. Craig Mack - Flavor In Ya Ears
12. Group Home - Supa Star
13. Biz Markie - Just A Friend
14. Freddie Scott - (You) Got What I Need
15. Wendy Rene - After Laughter (Comes Tears)
16. Wu-Tang Clan - Tearz
17. Ahmad Jamal Trio - I Love Music
18. Nas - The World Is Yours

Respect to the masters

We lost two of the greats this past weekend, comedian Bernie Mac and musician Isaac Hayes. Listen to the latest episode of the Difference for a quick mix of Isaac Hayes classics.

R.I.P.

Download and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or at:
http://thedifferenceradio.podomatic.com/

Humpin' Around

Our peoples, djs Myles & Lindsey have this dope party they have been doing every Wednesday called The Hump. It's all about the music that came out between 1988-1998. Each week they have a whose-who of djs drop in to do their favorite joints from that era. Next Wednesday August 13th, the guest djs are DJ Unkle Chip of the Elite Camp and our own DJ Phillee Blunt. Check out the flyer below for details.

I have to point out that this event has a different flyer each week. The amazing cartoon work is done to perfection by Grotesk. These joints are collector's items.

Philly's Old School

Here is a real find right here. It's a short BBC documentary talking about how hiphop is changing the English language. I love watching old school hiphop footage in movies like Style Wars, Wild Style, and others. The problem is that all of those take place in New York, but this is actually in Philly. The Scanner Boys, Parry P, 52nd Street when it was nice, old Septa Trolleys... classic material! Shout out to Kelly for this.

Ill! Makaniks is back.

If you haven't been to Ill! Makaniks yet, you are missing out. Every month, djs from two of Philly's top dj crews rock the crowd on 4 turntables. Thursday August 14th, DJ Aktive of the Skratch Makaniks is the guest dj. Dude has been putting in lots of work on tour, so it's a real treat to have him in the house. Also, get there early for the listening session for Reef the Lost Cauze's "Fight Music" cd. All this goodness and it's free!

ill! makaniks
@ The Barbary
(951 Frankford Ave. & Delaware Ave)
Thurs. August 14th
DJ Sat One & DJ Skipmode
w/Special Guest DJ AKTIVE
9pm-2am
Reef Listening Party 9pm-10pm
FREE COVER
21+

The most sweated... J*Davey

J*Davey

We have been sweating J*Davey since we first heard "Cowboys and Indians" on their Myspace page years ago. They are the perfect mix of punk, funk, and hiphop. It's only a matter of time before they become the next big thing for the iPod generation.

They finally released their already classic Beauty in Distortion Album (which deserves a Grammy for "most downloaded"). But, it doesn't stop there. The release also includes a whole other cd of all new music called Land of the Lost (which was supposed to be their major label debut). I probably buy less music these days then I ever did, but a release like this is worth buying two copies. Support independent music!

Learn more here
www.myspace.com/jdavey
www.jdaveybaby.com


Experience J*Davey.....