Eulogy
Rest in Peace Cincinnati?
Rest in Peace Cincinnati? A raw dance party for the masses, The return of the ultimate, grizzly, sweaty, adrenaline-filled, dopalicious, unpretentious, tried-and-true mass dance party. Wallflowers will most definitely be kicked out of the Mockbee. Bboys you get the stage so the floor remains thick with the common cool kids just looking to catch a grind. Or trying their hardest to touch the ceiling. Either way, this is a certified fresh event as a collective of street culture organizations, sneaker boutiques, printmakers, and artists unite efforts to revive the genuine large scale dance party scene in the 513. Rest in Peace Cincinnati is the final culmination to the Cincinnati Dance Party Weekend beginning Friday, October 16th.
Cincinnati Dance Party weekend begins Friday Night at the Comet (4579 Hamilton Ave) with a party entitled "Don't Sweat the Technique" serving as the segue into Saturdays' Gypsy Festival. Get your dancing shoes prepped at this favorite Northside venue with a warning to all partygoers: "No Parking on the Dance Floor". Hosted by Nati emcee sensation, Buggs Tha Rocka, this is guaranteed to warm you up for the triple play weekend. Saturday begins at the Gypsy Café (117 Calhoun Dr) at 3pm serving you the best in hookah fare, tea, & live music at the "Gypsy Festival". The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxed soaking in the sounds of host Moxy Monster and featuring live bands and emcees galore representing all of Ohio. The Gypsy Festival is for the benefit of the Clifton and UC community and an annual affair of good music and good people.
As they say, after the show it's the afterparty… and this ain't your ordinary afterparty. The Mockbee (2260 Central Parkway) will play host to "Rest In Peace Cincinnati" with a unique blend of party-goers ranging from bboys to hipsters, college kids to thugs, old school to new prep, a very diverse cast of characters onsite with one sole purpose: to get down & dirty & dance… With the recent economic downturn, Cincinnati and many cities alike have been affected tremendously in the areas of entertainment for the masses. Rest In Peace is a movement to motivate the city to revive true, exciting events in this recession-driven environment and is a testament to those who came before us who have expanded their creative genius to other parts of the world. Finally, Rest In Peace Cincinnati is an event without equal- further solidifying our footprint to elevate above the generic "Top 40" nightclubs that have little to do with soul and music than money and greed. We have learned that raw creativity and energy integrated into an event reveals the genuine pleasure of the moment.
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WAKE:
"Don't Sweat the Technique" Fri. Oct 16th @ Comet (4579 Hamilton)
10p-2a hosted by Buggs Tha Rocka
PROCESSION:
"Gypsy Festival"
Sat. Oct 17th @ Gypsy Cafe (117 Calhoun)
2p-9p hosted by Moxy Monster
SERVICE: "REST IN PEACE Cincinnati!"
Sat. Oct 17th @ Mockbee (2260 Central Parkway)
6-9p Free Art Exhibit
Party starts 9p-? 2 floors... Dance. Dance. Dance.
$5 b4 midnite.
18+ for EVERYBODY!!! (w/ proper ID)
Cheap cash bar w/ good liquor, PBR, & Hudy
Music will be rockin all night: DJ Clockwork, DJ Stacks, DJ
Porky, and Drewlusive of
Shaolin Funk Crew
Soundtrack
DJ Clockwork
DJ Clockwork is Cincinnati's leading mixmaster. For the last 8 years Clockwork has steadily perfected his skills and is one of the most talented deejays in the country, mixing everything from hip-hop, electro, B-more, crunk, dance, reggae, and much, much more. He made his mark at several top hot spots in Cincinnati, Columbus, New York, and even Paris where he won the DJ battle, "Beat Invaders". Clockwork is the preferred DJ when it comes to unique, jam packed A-List parties, and has provided the music entertainment for various events at college campuses, charity events, clothing boutiques, and throughout the Midwest and East Coast.
Some of Clockwork's signature appearances include:
- Live Broadcast DJ for CLOCKWORK RADIO at the University of Cincinnati's internet radio station, Bearcast Radio.
- Opening DJ for: ?uestlove (Questlove), The Roots, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek, Hollywood Holt, Mickey Factz, the Cool Kids.
- Guest DJ with: Mick Boogie, Fly Union, Roxy Cottontail, Million $ Mano, Steve Aoki, EDreys, John Doe of 1200 Hobos, DJ Mike B, DJ Blaqstarr, DJ Elle, DJ Excel, Les Darons, DJ Steph Floss, Little Brother, Buggs Tha Rocka. Wale, Colin Munroe, Big Sean, Kid Rock, Yellow Fever(Skyler, Kid Color) Dj Jazzy Jeff
Drewlusive
A B-boy with a love for music. Raw Hip-Hop, Breaks, Funk, Soul, Electronic, & House.. Reppin' Shaolin Funk Crew from Cincy to Columbus.
DJ Porky
A 6 year veteran in the ‘Nati local scene, DJ Porky is dedicated to old school hip hop, dance, R&B, funk, and breakbeats. A seasoned DJ for the Final Friday mainstay, Creative Gallery. DJ Porky is a graduate from the esteemed Art Academy of Cincinnati with a graphic design degree and 100% loyal the vinyl game.
DJ Stacks
Partner-in-crime to DJ Porky and 5 years heavy with the DJ craft- Stacks keeps the vibe copasetic with a strong selection of funk, soul, hip hop, jazz fusion, and dance. DJ Stacks is the moniker for Jon Flannery, part of the highly praised Cincinnati print crew Stacks Press.
DJ Krate Digga
He is continuing a stellar run as a working deejay in central Ohio. Having held down residencies at the hottest clubs in Columbus, DJ Krate Digga is celebrating over 10 years as a deejay, solidifying his name as Columbus' most diverse hip hop and R&B deejay. Krate Digga has had the opportunity to deejay with some of the freshest new soul musicians including Eric Roberson, Raheem Devaughn, Middle Child, Siji, Deyampert and many others like 112, Lupe Fiasco, and Bun B of UGK.
DJ Krate Digga uses his jazz, funk, reggae, and classical music influences to form new and interesting ways to listen to hip hop. Trained in African and Caribbean percussion since the age of 8, Krate Digga incorporates polyrhythmic cadences with both traditional and non-traditional ingredients of music. Trained in turntablism by Detroit's DJ Sicari, Krate Digga went on to form the Mos Wanted Crew in 1997 with DJ Sicari, DJ Rod-Nice, and MC Mr. Mike. Krate Digga is also a founding member of The Usual Suspects Crew.
DJ Krate Digga has released more than 60 solo mix CDs, including the series WKR8, a sampling of the newest in alternative soul, reggae and hip hop, 19KR80s, a throwback series featuring R&B, pop, rock and hip hop from the 80s. His latest series, King of Clubz, features the latest in hip hop and R&B music.
As a deejay, musician and producer, Krate Digga shows no signs of letting up on his work ethic or creativity; showing that the Midwest is a place for soul as well as hip hop.
Cameo
Tha 3rd
Rashad, Pa.Flex, Co City, Shakes and Blaksmif, also known as The 3rd (pronounced three-are-dee) have been serving lyrics since they met in the mid-90s. Supa Soul music is what they make, and what they do is Elevate. Hailing from the capital city of Columbus, Ohio, Tha 3rd cite musical influences ranging from The Roots and Outkast, to Frankie Beverly and Stevie Wonder. In 2009, Tha 3rd was nominated for an Ohio Hip-Hop Award for Best Hip Hop Group. Tha 3rd’s Producer/Emcee Rashad has worked and produced for artists such as Jadakiss from D-Block and on Mase’s former label, All Out Records. Some recent notable tracks are “Fat Gold Chain” by Fly Union and “Sweet Misery” featured on BET. Next up for Tha 3rd is a classic LP entitled 1979 featuring cuts such as Marlee, Escalade, and Club in the Car. Welcome to the ‘Nati...
L.E.
Formerly of Columbus representatives, Fly Union, LE has moved forward with his latest solo mixtape, the Anti-Parachute Theory executive produced by Tha 3rd’s own, Rashad.
Moxy
Moxy (mock-zee) – n. slang terminology for something that possesses courage, or anything that can be described as flat-out ballsy.
Moxy’s career jumped off in 2004, but for all of his life, Ryan Welch has had something to say and more. To Moxy, hip-hop music is more than just poignant verses, catchy hooks and bangin’ beats. It’s finding harmony between all three, because people feel that. Because peace among this trinity is what makes people move. Heads nod; shoulders lean; and asses shake. Men roar; women scream; they all chant. Tensions rises or die, but everyone feels it. It’s all heart. It’s all feeling.
Ryan Welch felt that way about Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac and Outkast. People that touch our souls with words and involuntarily invade our mind’s gray matter. We all have our influences, and for the last five years the most influential rapper representing Cincinnati has been a monster named Moxy.
As far as the Nati is concerned, no other street album has gained has much buzz as his 2008, debut Moxyforyourbox. Since then, Moxy has headlined local venues, attracting major label artist like the Nappy Roots, Wale and Redman & Method Man. “I want people to feel good when they listen to my music.” Well, I don’t know if these are feel good times economically, but without doubt Cincinnati is feeling Moxy Monster.
Moxy has no reservations in sharing the love, endorsing local clothing boutique, aTYPICALsOLE. Moxy continues to network with his former crew, The Nati Kings, and is willing to work with any artist with the motivation and courage to speak truth from the heart.
Moxy is more than just hip-hop; he is music in hip-hop’s relic. He is inspired by rock, techno, grunge and world music of every genre. He is motivated to revive the game through a renaissance of rhyme and rhythm. “I want to do for hip-hop what Kurt Coban did for rock and the ‘80s hair band phase.” The game has no more vacancy for gimmicks and has ran out patience for trite up-and-comers, lacking artistic integrity.
GOALS: stay on top of my craft, get on top of this game and to become self-realized...to find peace
Buggs tha Rocka
