Interview w/DJ Aktive (of the Skratch Makaniks)
by: Justin Weleski

Heavy, heavy touring, mix-tapes, satellite radio, working on a solo album, international DJ gigs, weekly clubs, and finding time to eat and sleep, is pretty much the life of DJ Aktive. One of the hardest working DJ’s not only in Philly, but to the international world of hip hop. Aktive has been paying dues for as long as I’ve been able to sneak in the clubs with a fake ID. The mans done it all from winning national DJ battles, to being the official tour DJ for some of hip hop’s biggest acts. We got a chance to meet up w/DJ Aktive while at home for a short stay, as he hits the road again with Def Jam’s newest artist: Sterling Simms

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DJ Aktive on Myspace

*And make sure you come out this Tuesday (May 29th) at Bamboo Lounge w/ DJ Jay Ski & DJ Aktive for LAST 1yr. Aniv. Party! Hosted by: mc ELIXIR Click here for more details on Party

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Interview w/Sean Price
by: Justin Rizzio

Whether you know him as Ruck from Heltah Skeltah, or just met him now as Sean Price, there is no question that “the brokest rapper you know” is still holding it down. As one of the busiest members of Boot Camp Clik, over the past 3 years Sean P has released mix tapes, two solo albums, and a DVD. Not to mention the latest BCC record and several guest appearances. Most recently, he is wrapping up his tour along with Philly’s own Reef the Lost Cauze and headliners, Jedi Mind Tricks. We caught up with Sean backstage after his performance at the Trocadero Theatre Saturday April 21st, to find out more about Ruck, Sean Price, and the more mature “Jesus Price Superstar”.
Click here to purchase “Jesus Price SuperStar”
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Interview w/DJ Excel (Skratch Makaniks)
by: Justin Weleski
Photo by: Jonene Taddei

If you live in Philly and follow the hip hop culture or just even listen to rap music, this man needs no introduction. But we’ll give one anyway for those who visit the site from other parts of the country. A founding member of the Skratch Makaniks; DJ Excel has been doing gigs, traveling the country on tours, and doing commercial radio for well over 7yrs. In my eyes and in the eyes of many others, he passed legendary status years ago in Philly. But Excel shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. We got a chance to meet up with him to discuss his plans for the future, his rap career, his crew, and how much this four party series means to him.
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*And make sure you come out this Tuesday (May 22nd) at Bamboo Lounge w/DJ Excel, DJ Jeyone & DJ Bee (from VA) for our 1yr. Aniv. Party! Click here for more details on Party

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Interview w/DJ Kwestion (Skratch Makaniks/Jedi Mind Tricks)
by: Justin Weleski

Looking for a dope DJ to lay down some cuts on your next track? Ya got a budget? Well, here’s your guy! DJ Kwestion has battled his way to the top and is now the official DJ for hip hops indie kings; Jedi Mind Tricks. During this quick rise to the top, Kwestion has done production and cuts for some of hip hops biggest stars to the likes of: Bahamadia, OuterSpace, Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, Guru, AOTP, DJ Jazzy Jeff, just to name a few. All of this and is now talking about a solo DJ/Producer album? (Just don’t forget about us ‘lil people, Kwest!) I got a chance to sit down w/DJ Kwestion after his last US tour to talk about making beats, touring, when were going to hear a Skratch Makaniks album, and the value of some of Cali’s finest greens.

Purchase DJ Kwestion Mix-Tapes at myspace.com/djkwestion

*And make sure you come out this Tuesday (May 8th) at Bamboo Lounge w/DJ Kwestion & DJ Adam Bomb for the kick off to our 1yr. Aniv. Party! Click here for more details on Party

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