Saturday, February 6: Donuts Are Forever 4, J Dilla Tribute

Rare Form’s annual ‘Donuts Are Forever’ benefit event has become a incredibly successful fundraiser to remember the late J Dilla and raise money for The J Dilla Foundation. After three years of special guests and hosts for the event with lines around the corner to get in, they move ‘Donuts Are Forever 4′ this year to The Bell House on 02.06.10. This year’s benefit is headlined by a DJ set from ?uestlove along with DJs Brainchild and Parler. The night is hosted by long time Dilla collaborator and fellow Detroit native Guilty Simpson. Doors open at 10:00 PM with a $5 minimum donation at the door; early arrival is suggested based on the turnout from the last few years.

Info: DEADLY MELODY: NYC

Friday, February 5: Black History Month Tribute to J Dilla @ The Bronx Museum

* I love Dilla! *

First Fridays! Looking for the Perfect Beat:
A Tribute to J Dilla

Celebrating Black History Month.

Female and male hip-hop producers and beat-makers get together for the first time in the Bronx for a beat battle competition. Through hands-on production and live performance improvisations, respected judges will select a winner from a group of talented music producers, all looking to find their perfect beat.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
South Building—Lower Gallery
Admission: Free

Info: Bronx Museum

Thursday, January 21: STATIK SLEKTAH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Statik Slektah is the DJ responsible for my favorite mixtape of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time - "The Look of Love," a J Dilla Tribute.

The party looks promising...

Statik Selektah's birthday party will be help at La Pomme, NY, on Thursday 21st January. DJ sets from DJ Premier, S&S, Finesse and more....

RSVP: the9deez@gmail.com

10pm to 3am

Info: YEAR OF THE BLACKSMITH