I Need It In My Life…I Want It In My Life!

Hats off to "94.5 The Boom DFW" and the @INCrowdLife. The break we needed this weekend came with a strong dose of Hip-Hop. Two of our most notable features in the Mixtape issue of n'Rotation The DJ Magazine really gave impactful views and performances about the state of the culture. 

The hot weather on Saturday didn't slow down the attendance for “94.5 The Boom DFW’s” outside concert at Fair Park. This was a blend of classics from Soul R&B, Zydeco, and Hip-Hop genres. The station itself spins classic Hip-Hop, or should I say the DJs Menace, Mo Dave and Quick Mixx Rick, make the Best nonstop Mixtape for your day. Scarface, Bun B, Mystikal, and Juvenile took the crowd on a trip full of memories. The memory that stuck out most to me was the grind of the independent artists that were in attendance. There was no independent artist performance, but I saw record sales with no promotions. Those were the

days…when the markets were not so saturated with all the noise. The presentation and packaging was on point. Now I've seen great presentations before, but the actual material was lackluster. The support was the highlight of the day. The lazy artist relies only on Twitter and Instagram post filled with #Hashtags. The street grind is the most satisfying part of your career. Some of the artist I talk to want to credit others success to luck and not hard work. The one thing that I know about "LUCK," is Luck is a byproduct of hard work and determination, or if you're fortunate enough to find a four leaf clover (keep it close) :P  By the end of the day I saw the artist that was selling his CDs from the cardboard box, crush the now empty box and throw it away. Successful day!

Now that was my Saturday. Sunday…this was the day the staff at n'Rotation was looking forward to. The Mixtape issue is already packed with the world’s top 100 mixtape DJs: an entertainment giant that took his mixtape brand and turn it into a global success, one of Campus Kingz DJs versatile member, and a DJ who's brand carries the stamp of "Definition Of Party." Shoutout to Dre (IG: Drizzle_INC) and all the great people with @INCrowdLife and their #IncSunday’s event. The magazines #LiveSet feature was the headlining act for #SundayFunday. The eclectic style of DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown was highly anticipated. She literally rolled on to the stage with some type of 2 wheeled skate

apprentice attached to her feet. The Gas Monkey Live venue was completely packed and the roar of the crowd overpowered our cameras microphone. Ok I'll end the suspense...DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown is none other than Erykah Badu. She took to the 1s & 2s and started the live mixtape with the bass driven mix of Das Efx "We Want Effects." Now DJ LDLB(Lo Down Loretta Brown) occasionally stepped to the side and allowed Erykah Badu to take the mic and sing a few bars of her hit with Common, "Love of My Life” and the notorious “Window Seat.” You will see this full set in the upcoming issue of the magazine.

This was a weekend of Hip Hop that I needed in my life and wanted in my life!

#LeslieMac