BOOMBOX is back [SAT.11/2] with globe-trotting DJ legend DJ BABU [Dilated Peoples/Beat Junkies] + the Boombox debuts of the multi-talented ILLIJAHBEATS + edit king VICTAMONE!!
For as long as we can remember, DJ BABU has been a hero to the hip hop DJ community. the originator of the term “Turntablist“, he’s won multiple DJ championships (ITF + Vestax), toured the world with his group Dilated Peoples, and influenced an entire generation of DJs with his pioneering work as a member of the World Famous Beat Junkies, not to mention helping found the Beat Junkie Institute Of Sound where he’s “Building Better DJs” every single day via his courses and instruction at their institute in Glendale, CA. We don’t throw around the term “legend” loosely, but when the history books of hip hop DJing are written, the name BABU will be carved in stone!
Joining the legend on our decks we’ve got first-time callers ILLIJAHBEATS + VICTAMONE! There’s seemingly nothing our brother ILLIJAHBEATS can’t do. best known for his production work and finger-drumming prowess, he’s an accomplished DJ, vocalist, and rapper to boot! We can’t wait to see what he drops on us in his Boombox debut. Orignally from Alaska, VICTAMONE has earned high praise for his impeccable edit work and searing DJ sets. His “Selectors Choice” edit series has been a secret weapon for forward-thinking DJs across the globe for years. With so many styles under his belt, we have no idea what he’s going to play in his Boombox debut, and we LOVE THAT!
A certified icon + 2 rising stars of the next generation = a musical voyage you are not going to want to miss! RSVP for discount entry now and prepare to GET DOWN!
Ayyye!
**BOOMBOX • 1ST SATURDAYS • EST. 2006**
**HIP HOP, BEATS, BREAKS, & BEYOND**
**SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND**
Special Guests:
DJ BABU [Dilated Peoples | Beat Junkies]
ILLIJAHBEATS [“404 Collective” LP Out Now]
VICTAMONE [Selectors Choice]
Boombox Soundsystem:
INKA ONE [Beathackerz]
BEN DIGGIN [Aztlan Monks]
ANALOG [Beathackerz]
MANTRON [Electric Relaxation]
Live Visuals:
SICK DELICIOUS
BOOMBOX | 1st Saturdays
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chinatown
9:30pm-2am | 21 & over
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Since September 2nd, 2006, Boombox has provided a home for Los Angeles hip hop lovers to gather every first Saturday of the month and celebrate the genre’s most respected DJs and producers. Celebrating their 15-year anniversary in 2021, they’ve gained a faithful following of music aficionados who all share one common trait: the love of hip hop culture.
Residents Inka One, Ben Diggin, Analog, and Mantron have created a signature sound and energy that is authentic, inclusive, and fiercely committed to promoting the culture and artistry that hip hop has blessed us with. For the past 17 years, Boombox has given Los Angeles a home for hip hop connoisseurs who understand the importance of the DJ. Since its inception, their mission has remained pure: to provide an honest hip hop/DJ-centric night that caters to the working-class crowd. No frills, no shiny aesthetics; just the music and DJ skills speaking for themselves.
Boombox has made an indelible impact on Los Angeles’ rich music culture and has helped introduce audiences to some of Los Angeles’ finest, such as Flying Lotus and Blu, while simultaneously giving Angelinos an opportunity to catch hip hop legends like Pete Rock, DJ Quik, Ali Shaheed Muhammed, 9th Wonder, Marley Marl, Stretch & Bobbito, Mix Master Mike, & countless others. Boombox is a destination for the world’s best hip hop DJs to come play the music they love; it’s as simple as that.
In a time fraught with division, Boombox stands tall as a Los Angeles staple where old friends unite, where new ones are made, and where all are welcomed and invited to experience a special night where the hip hop DJ shines.
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