King and his Birthday

Here go go with a Wild Style Burner by my partner in crime the Big ZONE1-WST celebrating his 40's Birthday.  This is  how a King celebrates - Hip Hop you don't stop!   Happy 40's!  Bless you my brother.  We miss you back home.  Getr done and get back to home base.  Enjoy!

Smoking Joe tribute by Serve-FBA

Here is a small clip of a Smoking Joe tribute done by non other than Old School King, Serve-FBA.  Enjoy!

Mane Street

Here is a trailer from one of my good friends DJ Mane One's new show - "Mane Street".  The show revolves around some individuals that educate ignorant people, almost inadvertently, about real hip hop culture. This trailer also features part of Mane's new song, "Wake Up Call, " which will be available soon!  Stay tune and support.

P.S. Mane your the best...

Water color graff...

Here is a lil experiment my man Zone-WST was working on.  Looks like he had lots of fun on this one with the light opacity.  I been wanting to mess with some water colors for a long time and now I'm motivated.  Maybe a D-Bird?...  Check.

NorthStar/War Party Mugs

Here is some shots of some new things I'm working on for 2012.  Hit me up if you are interested in having your artwork or mine in a mug.  Group discount available.  I will be posting a few other for examples. 

Flick of the Week.

Hey I know it says flick of the week, but I had to put two.  These are some dope and powerful flicks I got from one of my best friend, War Party Zulu president Sha One.  Knowledge of self, culture, & family.  NorthStar Zulu principles.  Big up to all the brothers...  Enjoy!

Life Teachings with I Wayne

Here we go with some each one, teach one.  This is a small documentary of Reggae sensation Fire Wayne courtesy of LionHeart Sound.  Enjoy!

About artist:

Born Cliffroy Taylor, 32 years ago, the Kingston native, captivated fans in 2005 with his debut release Lava Ground and its trilogy of hits, "Can't Satisfy Her," "Living In Love" and "Lava Ground;" and in 2007 he released his second album Book Of Life, which also landed on Billboard's Reggae chart. "Can't Satisfy Her" is still considered one of the most captivating reggae tunes, which charted to no. 31 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and received heavy rotation at New York's Hot 97 radio station.

However, this notoriety is not I Wayne's driving force to make music. He never comprises his message for the sake of a hit record. "There is a preference for nastiness, positive artists don't get their fair attention. But mi stay calm and remember nature was going on before any business start, so it is better I keep my focus and keep writing these songs, " states I Wayne.

Polands own - B-Boy Skoora

Here is a lil film B-Boy Skoora put together from his trip to San Diego.  I had the pleasure to meet the brother when Rock Bandit brought him by the WST headquarters.  Sit back and enjoy.  Skoora, Rock on my brother...

Check in with B-Boy Skoora at www.bboyskoora.com

Science Monday's with KRS.

Let's kick off the year with some science dropped by the one and only KRS ONE.  Here he partners up with old time friend Mad Lion to open up your cerebral.  Music from KRS 20th studio album - Just Like that, dropping real soon.  First video is another Hip Hop classic with Kris reminiscing and gowing through the years.  This video had me on a good one...

 The second video he deals with the topic is Dec. 21, 2012.  Check it.

Letter by KRS:

"AZTECHNICAL"
Peace. This is KRS-One! I'd like to personally thank everyone for their show of support toward the release of the "Just Like That" video. I'm not really a big Internet guy myself, but I had to respond to the enormous amount of love we've experienced since the release of the "Just Like That" video. MAD LION ROCKED IT! However, the best is still yet to come.
As you may know, I often use my talents to edutain my listeners and inspire the international Hip Hop community. 2012 will be no different. I feel sorry for those who already think that I preach too much in rhyme, or that I need to retire. On the contrary, I'm just getting started.
Turning the flame up a little more, my next video presentation "Aztecnical" will deal with the myths of 2012, particularly the December 21st 2012 Mayan Calendar "end date". Too many of our people are being led astray by movies, lectures and hype mostly regarding the celestial calculations of the Mayan Calendar. And while other cultures also predict the same "end date" calculations, it is important to point out that all cosmic alignments, shifts and even changes are occurring RIGHT NOW! The question is, how might this affect Hip Hop worldwide? I believe we are about to finally have our "say" in the world. The key word in the next few upcoming months will be "courage", and true courage comes from living rightly. As an international culture, Hip Hop is poised for a great opportunity; my goal is to get us prepared for it, and fear has no place in our collective future.
I am sending this "Aztecnical" video out in hopes that it sparks discussion and dispels fears. The first verse deals with the actual Mayan calculations themselves and shows how governments and corporate entities of all sorts use the fears of the public to their own economic and global advantages. The second verse deals with the conquest of Cortez over the Mayan People and how it was the Mayans' own cultural beliefs that were used against them to cease their lands and resources. The point being, do not allow hype and your own view of the world to lure you into the hands of those only out to exploit you. BE STRONG! BE COURAGOUS! And yes, Knowledge Reigns Supreme. There It Is,Just Like That.

Back in Bizz...

After a long layoff due to technical difficulties and a nerve racking screen change on my MacBook I'm back in Bizz. Or should I say: "It's working.  it's working.  Party people if your ready to rock, let me hear you scream.  If you really, really came to party, then let me hear everybody. Say, We came to party...  With out any further delays and with my new trusty Blog mug, the blog is now open for biz.  Stand by as they pour in.  Happy New Years to everyone. 

 

Computer Problems

To all my Blog followers,

     Please accept my apologies for not keeping up with the Blog.  My computer has taken a dive and I've been unable to get update the Blog.  Please bear with me and I'll have the blog back in biz...  Thank you to everyone that checks in and follows the blog. 

Peace and Blessings,

DazeRoc

CASE 2 Homage by ZONE-WST

Here is another of the many tributes being done for the fallen Graffiti Legend KASE 2.  This one comes from my partner in crime ZONE1-WST.  Here is the quote he left under the flick: 

"When someone who means so much to the culture like Case did, passes, you just don't carry on like everything is normal and as it was...I'm saddened by the fact that I'll never get to meet or paint with the King of Style...He's pretty much the reason why I try my best to put genuine style into every piece I do. To me Case was the Muhammad Ali of Graffiti. A bold poet who could back up every word...My condolences to Case's family and the TFP Crew. I hope I was able to do Case's name justice. - Zone1-WST"

 

Native American and an activist John Trudell

Here is a dope documentary I got from one of my Zulu Brothers.  Brought to you by Native American and Activist John Trudell.  Check in and open up the mind.  War Party Zulus - Never Surrender.  Enjoy!

Freestyle Session 14 Trailer

Had the opportunity to go and work at the Freestyle Session 14.  The weekend was in full effect.  Tons of proper check ins and master building cyphers with Kings, Scholars, & Students.  Here is a quick trailer for the DVD.  Enjoy!

Freestyle Session 14 Official Trailer from navator.com on Vimeo.

AIMS - Cold Nights

World Premiere.  Here we go with another video jump off.  This one comes compliments from my man Aims.  Aims a San Diego Boom Bap producer belts this one out and hands down beat producing job to  DJ Rybe on this one.  This one is from AIMS Solo Debut Album - Damnation.  Enjoy!

KASE 2 Tribute

Here is a lil quick video of my man KUFU-GFC putting down a quick KASE 2 tribute.  Enjoy!

A Message From Afrika Bambaataa

Hotep:

Peace Be Unto You:



This message is for YOU and Whomever Else who wants and can GET INVOLVE:

The health issue in the Hip Hop Community is a crucial topic that really needs to be address on a national level. Health Insurance is a serious problem in the Americas which is a shame. Europe has a way better health Insurance for the people than all the Americas do. How many of us have health insurance??? Health Insurance is like paying rent or mortgages and that is one of the biggest problems facing all Americans especially Hip Hoppers in trying to get affordable health Insurance. the real problem is knowing what foods to eat right for our Natural Being selves from birth to death. To tell the truth most Americans do not eat healthy natural organic foods and even to go organic or raw foods is expensive as buying to Mac computers, LOL. But we have a serious problem in our community of Hip Hop. Our Brother the father Kool Herc cause much awareness, but now everything back to silence again on health in our community. Now our Great Brother Ernie has a bill that will take a life time and cause problems even for his family to pay off cause all of us seriously do not have that heath insurance of the fake American dream. What do we as thinkers and doers in Hip Hop Activism do about this? What awareness in making some real serious noise about this to get our All Nationalities so called races of Hip Hop flavor of Humans to formed a Hip Hop health Insurance for All People?

Kool Herc,Brother Ernie,myself,you,who will be next??? How do we make noise to get all the big spenders(Executives) in Hip Hop who serious have money and these record labels who made so much money on Hip Hop to help out in Brother Ernie Bill as well as to help all of us to Make a serious Hip Hop affordable health insurance. Also to teach our community about Natural Herbal Organic teachings on Health. We must deal with both sides of the medicines but mostly teaching our Hip Hop community on the Natural way of Healing. How can we give a big benefit concert and a big dance  rave to help brother Ernie out with his bill and to form a real Hip Hop Health Insurance Agency??? Come on my Warrior Think tank cause we need all to help out with this. What club,center,big Dance Hall will give us their space to do this in any state or city? How do we approach all these Hip Hop stars or singers who were photo shoot by Brother Ernie and got even more famous cause his taking some bigger than life pictures of them,which end up in Word Up,Right On,or many of all the different music magazines or books out there past or present?


This is a test to all our community who claim they love Hip Hop but don’t Honor it with backing it up with money but everyone else outside of it cause of greed end up controlling it and not giving nothing back to help out like a Universal Zulu Nation Dome Cultural Center  which could house a school,gym,auditorium,health clinics etc. Hip Hop Museums etc. Hip Hop for a United Nations of the Streets etc. Come on my Think tank of Hip Hop,How do we make noise on all radio shows,TV shows our own Media to help out Brother Ernie and US to raise money for Brother Ernie and us to do a successful Hip Hop Health Insurance???? What can we do to help self? And if 2012 predictions does happen as many think or say,then we will not have to worry about no bills,Hip Hop Health Insurance or anything in the world cause if 2012 does happen we can kiss our asses goodbye cause we did not even raise awareness in Hip Hop about Disaster Preparedness. The Hip Hop Anniversary is coming in November 9 to 13 can we get some type of Benefit in for Brother Ernie or any time after for a large event with many Hip Hop stars,singers,even another benefit with all DJS for health benefit?We need organizers and doers of the word. Please let us all know what we all could do about this serious problem in our community that has went back to sleep after our Brother father Kool Herc incident. May The Supreme Force to Whom is called by many names keep giving all of you many Blissings and may we all STAND UP on Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom, Justice, Work in uplifting Fallen Humanity.



Each One Teach One,Feed One, Help One, Get Up and Do For Selves



Peace ,Honor and Respect

Your Brother in Music and Struggle

Afrika Bambaataa 

1980's Graffiti Flashback

Been in the game for a minute and can't get away.  Going to try and dig up some 80's flicks every now and then to share with you guys the glorious 80's.  Here is an oldie but goody me and my old partner in crime rocked.  "CRIME IN THE CITY - Part 1".  Compliments of TAZ aka SAKE & DazeRoc 1986, in the 2 Yard.  One of San Diego's first yards.  Painted mainly with Growco spray paint, bought and racked at the Spring Valley Swap Meet.  We later on did a "Crime In The City - Part 2" in La Mesa, another city in San Diego.  

Enjoy.

 

MAD C tests new fluorescent Belton colors

 

This Queen is on a tear.  Not sure if I've ever seen a female yet alone a guy on the streak this Queen is on.  Giant one woman productions!?  Ghees...   Here she tests the new line of fluorescent colors by Belton paint.  If your a fan of fluorescent paint you might want to try these.  They boast better coverage and true fluorescent colors on photos.  MAD C is fully sponsored by them and has even helped bring along colors to the paint company.  Enjoy!

 

STYLE...

You better have Style & learn to be Original...

RIP

CES sighting in San Diego!

 

Still mad I couldn't get to this last Saturday.  A free goody bag compliments of Standard Brands Art Supply and some dope artist in the place made for a good day.  I had a bunch of other stuff on my plate but here is a flick I found of the damage CES left behind.  From the flicks I've seen, he crushed everyone there and gave it a genuine effort for the time he had to paint.  A true graff and Wild Style legend to me.  Hey, maybe next time right?...

Persue -Montana Collectors Can

 

Wow!  Let's keep it moving.  If it wasn't good already that a San Diego artist (Chor) got recognized with it's own Montana collectors can, here we got a second artist.  That's right.  San Diego's PERSUE who has travel the world painting has been blessed with the recognition.  Limited to only 500 world wide and with a new wooden box for display.  Support your local graff writer and cop one today.  Yee!

Off The Wall - Graffiti Event.

Just got the scoop on the up and coming "OFF THE WALL" 4 on 4 graffiti battle/event.  It's all going down in Seattle, Washington - August 28th, 2011.  Big salute to the 206 Z's for their hard work on this event.  Here is rest of the info:

OFF THE WALL
The Northwest's premier aerosol art production battle
Sunday, August 28th

Taking place at the Sodo Wall
2250 Occidental Ave So.
Seattle, WA 98134

4-on-4 Crew Battle - $1,000 Cash & Prizes!
For more information and to enter the competition visit:
www.206zulu.com

Choor Boogie - Collectors Montana Can

Here we go with another Spanish Montana Hardcore collector's can.  As usual, limited to only 500 pieces.  This one comes with a new twist. Packaged in wooden box instead of the normal cardboard box.  I like!  I've been collecting these since they came out and was wondering when they were going to start using US artist.  Finally, the newer ones have.  This one is special to me since it's from San Diego writer and good friend Chor Boogie.  This guy has worked extremely hard to hone his skills to where he is.  I seen the climb and could not be prouder of this guy.  Salute to you Chor!

For more info on Chor Boogie check in at: www.chorboogie.com

We do it in the spirit of Hip Hop... NSZ's.

Here is a video I found of a dope Art show I had the privillage to attend with my fellow Ahki, Chibi Breaks.  The show was titled: "AeroSoul 2 - Urban Hieroglyphics".  The historic event honored the contibutions of Black/African Spray Can Muralist and supported the the community mural projects aimed at curbing the crisis of violence plaguing the youth of color.  The NorthStar Zulus - Wa Set (Oakland) chapter help put this event on and it was a hit.  The entire show ran for the entire month with educational discussions and panels on every Friday of the show.  

Show included artist like:   

 Bay Area-based: Refa1, Toons, MadHatter, Spek1 and Kufu1 (all from the TCB crew); Kemrexx (TDK); Del/Phresh and Stare (BSK); Cuba (TF); and Trendie (KTD), the show also features visual artists Brett Cook-Dizney and Emory Douglas - resident artist for the Black Panther Party.

Southern California: Overton Lloyd (album art designer for Parliament-Funkadelic) and members of the RTN, WCA, UCA, TDF, KOA, L2S, DTK and SMD crews. 

Chicago: Orko and Slang (FEDS). 

Philadelphia: Dawud Anyabwile, the artist known for the Brother Man comic.

New York: Phade (TC5/Shirt Kings); Dooley-O; Gem7, Snatch, and Gnome (CWK), the crew who illustrated Just-Ice's "Back to the Old School" album, Mantronix' "Needle to the Groove" 12" and many other graf-laced designs for Sleeping Bag/Fresh records; Slave TF5 (From the grafumentary Style Wars); and members of the YNN, TMT and MBT crews. 

Senegal: Docta.

France: (and other parts of Europe) Mode2.

I was honored to be in attendance at this show and got to meet some NY legends.  The entire weekend was smash being able to eat, share, laugh, and build with my true Zulu Brothers.  Hers is the video.  Enjoy!  

"Hip Hop.  You're the Love of my life..."

KASE 2 - The King of Style.

News coming in that he is not dead and in the hospital.  Pray for KASE2.

The beginning of 3-D lettering.

Brave, Hasl, & Clip

Here are a few flicks of a barber shop I found around town.  Brave, Hasl, & Clip went in on it.  Enjoy!

 

Brave

 

Hasl

Clip

Vintage San Diego Hip Hop Flicks

Just as the title states.  This is going to be a new segment where I'm going to do my Joe Conzo imitation and post some old San Diego Hip Hop flicks that I've taken or have been part off.  MAll of these were taken with a 135 mm camera.  These first 3 are circa 1983-1984.  Enjoy!

This is me pretending to be headspining.  lol.  This is at the apartment complex Helix Plaza, right of the 94 freeway.  We had lots of fun at those apartments.

Here we have my old Popping partner Mr. X and Kid Hop busting nickles.  This is at Eucalyptus Park.  The same one that SD Zulus had a B-Boy jam last year at.  We walked with the linoleum and boom box all the way to the park just to get down.  Just like in the movie "Wild Style". lol

Here is another shot of Helix Plaza apartments.  1983 for sure.  This is Mr. C before he changed his name to Kid Hop and my lil next door neighbor Joseph that I use to baby sit and mentor.  Fun times...  This is it for right now.  Stay tune as I try to show you some truly vintage flicks and share with you a lil piece of San Diego Hip Hop history.  Peace and Blessings.

Happy 50th T-Kid

 

Here we go with a lil video of the Nasty boy himself The Terrible T-Kid 170.  This king is 50 and still holds it down on the regular and can still crush cats.  Happy big 50th King.  Check out how the king cools out and then goes bombing a fresh production even in the rain.  The incredible CES1, Ske, & Serve hold it down in the producto.  Enjoy!

Break Yo Self 3 Trailer

Here is a lil taste of the B-Boy scene out here in San Diego.  B-Boys from San Fransisco,  Arizona, Mexico, Florida, Spain, and much more came to get down at "Break Yo Self 3"  This jam is throw and hosted by Ahki Ryno and Uncomfortably Fresh Crew.  Be on the look out for their next event.  Enjoy!

Ernie Paniccioli needs your help

Here is a bit of sad news.  Legendary Hip Hop photographer Ernie Paniccioli has cancer and over the next 5 weeks will be doing radiation therapy 5 days a week. He has already incurred medical bills over $40,000. If you could help promote this page in any way or give any amount regardless of how small, we would really appreciate it. Currently he has over 4 thousand friends on Facebook. If each person donated $10 we could raise 40k almost immediately. Please feel free to donate more, but if all you can donate is a couple dollars or even ONE dollar, that will help. Let's show Ernie that Hip Hop takes care of its own!

Here's the link you can share with your friends:

http://erniepaniccioli.chipin.com/ernie-paniccioli

 

To check out his fan page check:

http://grou.ps/erniepanicciolifanclub/

 

 

Keepers of the Light - "You Don't Know Why"

Here is a free download compliments of my man King Jahzzy.  It features Planet Asia, Kahlee, & Banish.  This is from the album "The Earth's Last Hope".  Coming out soon.  The download is available in may formats for your liking.  Enjoy!

Flick of the Week.

Go this from the Chief Rocker himself.  Enjoy!

DJ Craze tribute to Roc Raida

Here is one of the many Roc Raida tributes.  This one comes compliments of DJ CRAZE.  Thanks Grim for sharing.  Enjoy!

Roc Raida - RIP

"Will you look at it?"

Time for another segment of "Will You Look At It?"  This is the Time Square Edition.  Enjoy!

Zone-WST sighting in So. Cal.

Ohhh wee.  My man is HOT right now.  Pushing WST to the fullest.  Here ZONE-WST bangs one out another sure shot with the TFL Crew.  Big up to the Lords Crew.

ZONE-WST sighting in Atlanta, Georgia.

As stated below, my man has promised to keep things HOT this summer.  Humidity and all.  Here is ZONE-WST again, this time in the hot and grimey  ATL.  Check, check...

ZONE WST sighting in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Here is a shot of ZONE-WST getting down with fellow WST member PESA in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Keeping things Hot this summer...

 

30 MINUTE MIX - NO. 97 Cover Art

Here is lil sneak peek at the DJ Mane One - 30 Minute Mix Mo. 97 cover done by Wild Style Technicians veteran ZONE ONE.  A true Graff writer still putting in BlackBook time.  Nuff said.  Enjoy!

Writerz Blok Graffiti Park - San Diego

Here is the link on the New website and Facebook of the Writerz Blok.  Writers Block is a Graffiti Park that was created to help the youth and the community that it is part off.  Wild Style Technicians and the San Diego Zulu Nation Chapter have worked thru out the years closely with the Writerz Blok to keep the dream alive.  The Block is located at 5010 Market St.  San Diego, CA 92102.  Please support and check them out.  Also don't forget and add them to your facebook account.

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197495946949476.48504.100000672172503#!/pages/Writerz-Blok/225758050787902?sk=info

Website: http://www.writerzblok.com/index.htm

Peace Ahki Radio

After a much too long layoff, the PEACE AHKI RADIO show is coming back.  Better than ever with a new format.   Guest DJ's, Jiveisms, News, Product-Song Reviews, & lots more.  New show starts Octobert 2011.  Add us on Facebook to stay connected.

Now accepting Drops, Promo's, & Music for consideration.  Send to PeaceAhkiRadio@Hotmail.com  Also ask us how to become a sponsor of the show.

3-D WST

Here you go, fresh of the press and ready for summer.  The long anticipated second installment of PESCI rocking his 3-D art for the WST line.  This is going down as one of the top 10 tee designs Wild Style Technicians has done in their 14 years as a company.  Step up to the plate and order yours today, these things will not last long.  Available in Men's Tee, Men's Tank Tops, Ladies Tee, Hoodies, & just added for summer, Flip Flops.  Yes I said it, flip flops.  Its how we do it out here in Cali. lol...

 Available in Men's Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, & 4XL.  Colors: Black, Royal Blue, Carolina Blue, & White.

 

Available in Men's White - Medium, Large, & XL.

 

Available in Ladies Turquoise in Small, Medium, Large, & XL.  Very limited pieces.

Available in Men's Black in Medium -  Large, XL, & 2XL.  Very limited numbers.

 

Available in Small, Medium, & Large.

 

For more great WST product visit: 

www.wildstyletechnicians.com

 

Tat of the week.

Salute to the GFC's up in Oaktown.

DJ MANE ONE 30 Min. Mix

Here is the new DJ MANE ONE - 30 Min. Mix No. 95.  Cover art designed by yours trully.  Enjoy!

http://soundcloud.com/djmaneone/dj-mane-one-30mm-95-cover-art

Soccer ball prank

This ish is too much. LOL!  The laugh in the background just adds to the foolery.  Enjoy the laugh...