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This past Saturday marked the second annual Philadelphia DJ Day. Coolout and I went down to check out the festivities, and grab some free Redbull.
The event was set on quiet street Parkside N. in the heart of Fair Mount Park, and was adjacent to a large golf course. What is normally a serene spot to play a few holes was transformed into a bumpin block party. You could hear LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells” from two blocks away, and I’m sure some golf scores were affected.
All of the DJ’s we’re playing it peaceful as far as attitudes go, and the MC for the event kept reiterating the days mantra. “Today, all DJ’s are equal. No one is better than anyone else.” I think that last year things got a little rowdy.
The star of the day was without a doubt DJ Touch Tone, who is a veteran radio DJ of 20 years, and also just happens to be blind. Yes blind, he can’t see.
The man rocked doubles so nice he had people jumping up and down in front. Quite a treat indeed.
Check out the photo’s, and stop back to see some video from the event. I should get to that in a few.

From www.phillydjday.com

“Philadelphia disc jockeys have long played an invaluable roll in promotioning music.  A DJ’s “mix” often serves as a soundtrack to a celebration or sets the mood to evoke emotion.

In the 1980s, Philadelphia experienced an explosion o f rap and hip-hop, with has launched the careers of music sensations including DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Mike Nyce and the late EC La Rock into stardom.

Using turntables to express themselves, numerous Philadelphians have proudly earned accolades for their innovation in the music industry.  Cash Money, Baby DST, Gary O, Cosmo Baker, and Brendan Bring’em are just a few noteworthy DJs who have put Philadelphia on the map for this music genre.

Today,  Jonene Taddei and Kamau Stanford will bring together more than 100 local mix masters for the 2nd annual Philadelphia DJ Day.  With several days of celebration,education and inspiration to follow.

THEREFORE…

I, Michael A. “Mix Master Mix” Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, due hereby proclaim September 24

THE PHILADELPHIA DISC JOCKEY DAY and urge all citizens to recognize the creative influence of Philadelphia’s prominent disc jockey in our cities and around the world.”

The 8th hole was Jumpin!

DJ Touch Tone killing it.



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