Time has gone by so fast. It’s already been a year since DJ Hiro passed away.
Hiro’s wife, Ashley Ito hosted an anniversary dinner on 12/3 at SoHo’s Lucky Strike where DJ Hiro used to spin back in 90’s. Attended by many friends including DJ Mihoko and legendary photographer Ricky Powell the gathering connects us all together through DJ Hiro. We all became friends instantly.
Lucky Strike is a casual downtown bistro opened by Keith McNally and Edward Youkilis in 1989. Featuring live DJs it became a trendy spot among A-List celebrities in 90’s.
すでに知っている方も多いかと思いますが、ニューヨーク・ヒップホップ・シーンを盛り上げてきてくれたDJヒロがなくなりました。彼も好きでよくか けていたというこの曲でお別れをつげたいと思います。木曜（12/19）サントス96 Lafayette St, NY 10013にて追悼チャリティー・パーティーを行います。私、DJジューンも回させていただきますのでみなさんご参加下さい。8時より、入場料10ドル （すべてご遺族の方に寄付いたします。）
As many of you may already know our brother DJ Hiro passed away on December 3. I wanted to dedicate this song I heard Hiro used to play at downtown Hip-Hop clubs back in the day. I’m also honored to be a part of DJ Hiro Special Tribute Party at Santos this Thursday. Admission is $10 and DJ Hiro memorial T-shirts will be sold at the venue. All proceed will go to his family. Please join me with many friends including DJ Kaori, Stretch Armstrong, Mark Ronson, DJ Clark Kent and many more.
1. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y) – Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
2. Trillmatic – A$AP Nast & Method Man
かなりWu Tang サウンド、Method Manのファーストアルバム辺りを意識しためちゃかっこいいヒップホップ。現代と昔のヒップホップのコラボが凄く上手く出来上がった作品。こっちのラジオ Hot 97でもヘビーローテーションです。
Trillmatic reminds me of Wu-Tang sound, specifically Method Man’s first album “Tical.” This is the perfect example of great collaboration with old and new Hip Hop. This song is played on Hot 97 all day long!
3. Street Dreamin’ – Bridget Kelly f/ Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is the man of the global Hip-Hop. Not a new song but “Street Dreamin’” is frequently requested by many club goers still now. I love this old school track featuring fresh new comer’s rap and female vocal that was almost a sure shot hit making formula back in 2000.
DJ June
This Week’s Event
Tues, 12/17 @ Sutra Lounge with Tony Touch
Thurs , 12/19 @ Santos Party House (96 Lafayette St, NY) – Special Tribute Event for DJ Hiro 8pm-4am (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Soul, DJ Kaori, DJ Masterkey, DJ Stretch Armstrong, Mark Ronson and many more)
Fri , 12/20 @ Providence AC in the Tropicana Hotel 11pm
Funeral Ceremony
Monday, December 16th
The Episcopal Church of Our Savior,
48 Henry Street (bet Market St & Catherine St) NYC
Time 10am. http://www.oursaviorny.org
F train To East Broadway Station, and Exit on Madison Street. Walk west from three blocks and turn right on Market Street, and turn left on Henry Street. Processed to 48 Henry Street, Church of Our Savior is on your left. (5-10 Minutes)
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