Right now the female DJs are on the rise, as I should know myself.   I’m holding the spotlight on my partner-in-crime, NYC’s DJ Bonnie Danger.  She’s shared the turntables with dope female DJs such as Roxy Cottontail, Nina Sky to name a few and recently she and I shut it down at her residency Kush for Melo-X’s birthday last Wednesday.

2.  When was your first gig and how was your experience?

My very first gig was djing a college house party back when I was in school. I think that’s when I really really feel in love with djing. Feeling people’s energy get lifted off of what I was giving them was lifting for me.

3.  As a female DJ in a male dominated industry, how well do you handle the subliminal pressure if there’s any?

Well you know all eyes are on you; kind of like if a girl was playing basketball on an all dude squad, everyone is going to be paying attention to see what she can do. I think of it like that and bring that “go hard or go home” mentality with me so those who may underestimate, are proven wrong.

4.  What advice can you give up and coming DJs?

Be persistent. Differentiate yourself in a saturated  industry while staying true to you. Work hard. There’s a million other dope DJs who have the same dream so go get your’s.

5.  Where can we find you spinning next?

Each and every Wednesday I’m at Kush downtown on Chrystie St. rotating some of NYC’s dopest DJs (like you Brina ), I’m also at Sutra, Sin Sin, and Katra monthly, and some spots in between. I have a blog at www.bonniedanger.com where you can keep up with music and happening events. Hope to see you guys out soon

DJ Brina Payne

No need to comment. Just show up.

Surely, you’ve heard about the earthquake in Haiti and the resulting catastrophe (and if you haven’t, this blog is probably the last place you’d go for information on it).  Still, if you’re interested in donating, you can easily donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti by texting “HAITI” to 90999 or text “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 to YELE HAITI.

More info can be found here.

I’ve heard of donation drives and support being organized within the NYC area and will send out updates as often as I can for those of you willing to help.

Thanks

-The Gakcity family

Food for the Poor Haiti Earthquake Relief

Food for the Poor is providing emergency relief to earthquake victims.

World Vision Haiti Earthquake Relief

World Vision is distributing relief supplies – including food, clean water, blankets and tents to children and families impacted by the earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti.

Care Haiti Earthquake Relief

Care is sending helping to rescue people from the rubble, and providing food and water.

UNICEF Haiti Earthquake Relief

UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is providing immediate support, even though its own offices in Port-au-Prince were devastated by the earthquake. At this writing, the UNICEF USA donation page is down, though.

Samaritan’s Purse Haiti Earthquake Relief

Samaritan’s Purse dispatched a team just hours after the quake to help with water, shelter, medical care and other emergency needs. We will focus on medical help, shelter, clean water and hygiene supplies.

Global Giving Haiti Earthquake Relief

Global Giving has launched an emergency earthquake relief fund that will provide emergency assistance.
Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/haiti-earthquake-relief-47011302#ixzz0cWAS53Mr

ADMISSION IS FREE with the donation of CLEAN new or used clothes, which will benefit the SAFE HORIZON STREETWORK PROJECT, a program that assists approximately 10,000 NYC homeless young people each year with temporary or permanent housing, and other vital services. PLEASE BRING coats, gloves, scarves, hats, boots, shoes, shirts, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, thermal underwear, socks, etc., for the winter months.

Interesting clip of a Brooklyn gang named the The Dirty Ones in 1976. I wonder how many of these guys are still alive.

Shout out to Mike Mancini for the find

[Gotham]

I bet these guys couldn’t beat The Warriors.

Street gangs used to have way cooler names — like, say, the Devil’s Rebels for instance. Now there’s some amazing footage that’s resurfaced of the ’70s Bushwick gang, originally broadcast as part of a 1976 newscast. The footage was allegedly captured using a night vision lens and concealed cameras, and Bushwick BK notes that it all goes down in the 83rd Precinct, “a battleground for the police and young street criminals, where a teenage gang roams the streets at night looking for trouble.”

Not even sure what to say about this one, so I’ll let you caption it for me.

[Debonair]

There are some timepieces that are so classic, so well-respected and so legendary that any modern man should have them on his radar.  This goes beyond just being able to identify them when he sees them adorn the wrist of a colleague or boss, but rather he should be able to speak to their provenance, what makes them interesting, and what makes them worth owning.  In this must-read list, we’ll run through ten of the most unmistakable and unforgettable watches on the planet. Study with close cause, because we can guarantee you someone you know owns one of them and our guess is they love to talk about it.  Enjoy.

1.    Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso: This dual-sided watch was designed in the 1930s for professional polo players in colonial India.  The face is hinged and can be hidden away so that it won’t be scuffed during competition.  The Reverso is considered a very aristocratic timepiece.

2.    Patek Philippe Calatrava: Patek Philippe is often referred to as the finest watch company in the world and the Calatrava is their least expensive yet most popular piece.  Originally produced in 1932, the Calatrava is a simple watch that rarely features anything more complicated than a simple date window.  It is the quintessential “dress” watch.

3.    Blancpain 50 Fathoms: The archetype modern diving watch, this was the first timepiece designed to be worn under water for a lengthy period of time.  It was quickly adopted as standard issue for many nautical fighting teams around the world.

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[Mash]

Whisky drinkers rejoice: there’s now a social network just for you. Connosr is a place to review whiskies (spelled the Scottish way), connect with other whisky connoisseurs and find new whiskies you might like.

It’s a slick site that includes a Google Map of where each whisky comes from, plus whisky-related event listings and discussion boards. They’ve got a business model too: affiliate links to partner sites where you can purchase whiskies.

What makes Connosr really useful, however, is its iPhone version of the site: if you’re at a bar, this fast-loading mobile site gives you the info you need to pick a great whisky and review the ones you try.

If wine is your choice of drink, you might also want to check out Snooth and Cork’d.

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Jordan x Fairey x Upper Deck
Upper Deck Authenticated Unveils Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Tribute Series from Artist Shepard Fairey
Series includes Jordan UNC, BULLS, and Hall of Fame Portrait Prints