In 2 weeks the Bodega Family will be at DROM for our 2008 CMJ Showcase.



Come join us as we announce that The BODEGA IS OPEN at CMJ 2008. The night will feature performances from our crew and extended family, as well artists we just think are dope-a-delic.



What: THE BODEGA IS OPEN



Who:

PPP (Platinum Pied Pipers)

Tanya Morgan

Fresh Daily

Homeboy Sandman

Che Grand

Housing Authority

plus special guests!



Hosted by Wes Jackson (Brooklyn Bodega Head Honcho)



When: Oct 21st, 6-10:30 p.m.


Where:
DROM
85 Avenue A, 8(bet. 5th & 6th),
New York, NY –
(212) 777-1157
www.dromnyc.com


$10

First 100 CMJ badges - Free


More special guests to be announced

Thank you Brooklyn for making this year's festival a great event. We hoped everyone who came out enojyed themselves as we at the Bodega continue to support great Hip Hop. Let's make next year's festival even better.
Peace

The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is upon us people. Let's Get HYPE! Tonight at powerHouse Arena, from 6-9, Highwater Music and The Brooklyn Bodega present Brooklyn Keeps on Taking It featuring Highwater artists Fresh Daily, Sputnik Brown, P. Casso + more. DJ Sucio is on the breaks. Remember it's free, no tickets neccesary. Also there are free drinks. There's no reason why you shouldn't be there. LEt's Kick off BHF right Brooklyn.

Peace

For those who don't know, 88 Keys is veteran producer who has worked with the likes of Busta Rhymes, The Pharcyde, Mos Def, and Mos and Talib Kweli as Blackstar. Most of you probably don't know that he has some rhyming skills too. Here is preview of what you will see on the 12th as 88 spits "That Rap". Enjoy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SlJFmbaiU-8

To everyone's dismay the first event of the festival, Revive Da Live, has been postponed until further notice. But never fear! The rest festival is going on as scheduled. Highwater Music is still in the building at powerHouse on the 11th and the 12th is still on. So remember Support.Represent.Celebrate and donate!

Can you feel the city breathin' chest heavin' against the flesh of the evenin' That's right its time for the 4th annual Brooklyn HIp Hop Festival, put on by your boys at Brooklyn Bodega. To show some extra love we want to give ya'll an opportunity to come see the show and bring your friends, for dolo. You must be scratching your head and thinkin' WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Right here. To enter this contest...

Click the "Embed This" button on the Brooklyn HIp Hop Playlist above
Embed the playlist into your blog, myspace, facebook, imeem, website etc.
Send a link to wherever you posted the playlist to the following email address: imeemcontests@gmail.com
THAT'S IT

YOU COULD WIN

sneak tip t’s
triple 5 soul t’s
mighty healthy t’s
Triple 5 soul hoodies
Logic t’s
and ummm...TICKET to see KRS, Premo, Buckshot, Mickey Factz, Blu, 88 Keys and many more!

FRIDAY, JULY 11th
HIGHWATER MUSIC PRESENTS...BROOKLYN KEEPS ON TAKING IT

Live performances by Fresh Daily, Sputnik Brown, P.Casso + More!
With DJ Sucio Smash

powerHouse Arena
6-9pm
37 Main Street
Dumbo, Brooklyn

No Tickets Required.
FREE + Complimentary drinks from Brooklyn Brewery.
More info about High Water Musi

JULY 12th
BROOKLYN BODEGA & F.O.K.U.S. PRESENT BROOKLYN FAMILY DAY

Family, Fun, Community, Beats & Rhymes for all ages! Families and kids of all ages are invited for free giveaways, diabetes and asthma screenings, music, food, activities, demonstrations and more. Our mission this year is to use Hip Hop music and culture to bring attention to the issue of childhood obesity and associated diseases including diabetes and asthma. Programming from: DJ Misbehaviour, Metropolitan Hospital, The Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse, Made in NY PA training Program, Hip Hop Trivia + more!

TICKETS REQUIRED
Empire Fulton-Ferry State Park
12-3pm
Corner of Plymouth & Main Streets
Dumbo, Brooklyn

SATURDAY, JULY 12th
BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL MAIN PERFORMANCE DAY

The Kings and Queens of Brooklyn return home supported by the next wave from Brooklyn and beyond.

Live Performances From:
KRS One, DJ Premier, Buckshot, Blu & Exile, Mickey Factz, 88-Keys, J.Period, Fresh Daily, Zaki Ibrahim Homeboy Sandman and Special Guests! Hosted by Uncle Ralph McDaniels

TICKETS REQUIRED
Empire Fulton-Ferry State Park
4-8pm
Corner of Plymouth & Main Streets
Dumbo, Brooklyn

JULY 12th
THE BLING 47 GROUP PRESENTS ...DETROIT COMES TO BROOKLYN
OFFICIAL BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY

Live Performances From:
Platinum Pied Pipers, Invincible, DJ House Shoes, Written House + DJ Parler

TICKETS REQUIRED
Southpaw
125 5th Avenue
Park Slope, Brooklyn