We Rep Minneapolis

August 8, 2007

Minneapolis

First of all, I want to apologize for not posting in a week. This past week has been crazy. The Bridge in Minneapolis had me worried for friends, then Don Cuco move to Brooklyn, and I am currently in the hospital for Crohn’s flare up. Which I have to say is not fun. I got the internet working using my phone and laptop (I know I am a geek) and I wanted to post something.

Myself and Don Cuco want to give are prayers to the families and victims of the I-35w Bridge collapse. The bridge had a lot of meaning to me. Besides I used to come and go to work and gigs on that bridge, but it brought a lot of memories for Minneapolis. Even though I live in Milwaukee and Don Cuco lives in Brooklyn we still do the show and have mad love for Minneapolis.

If it wasn’t for Minneapolis and the people I have gotten to know, I wouldn’t be doing a radio show and DJing, and found my passion for music over six years ago. I am quite thankful to DJ Jen from the Groove Garden on KFAI to give me my first opportunity to be on radio over 6 years ago. I give thanks to the Rhymesayers for showing love and support and allowing me to see some great shows and meet some great people and help out on their radio show as well. Also MPR and the Currrent for giving us an opportunity to do the Rhythm Lab(big ups to Steve and Derrick). I also want to thank Don Cuco especially for giving my first club gig so long ago. Minneapolis means a lot to me, and I glad to call it home.

For those interested there is I-35W Bridge fund. Just click here

There will be also be a benefit concert at the the fine line.

Love and Respect,
DJ Tarik, The Rhythm Lab

 
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5 Responses to “We Rep Minneapolis”

  1. Drunk American on August 8th, 2007 1:28 pm

    T.J. — Get the hell out of that hospital bed. You are supposed to be younger than me, healthier than me, and uglier than me. Besides, there is no way I am going to let you kick the bucket when you still owe me a bucket of Dom Perigion.

    Seriously, call me as soon as they kick you out of the hospital…

  2. Stone on August 8th, 2007 2:12 pm

    Much respect. My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody up in Minneapolis.

  3. Cynic with Flair on August 8th, 2007 7:00 pm

    Hi TJ,

    I’m here to wish you well! I’m a friend of Ellis’, and I just want you to know I’m thinking of you. Cheers and strength,
    Cynic (a.k.a. Beth)

  4. labrat on August 8th, 2007 10:31 pm

    Thanks y’all for your well wishes

    tarik

  5. Betty on August 9th, 2007 12:09 am

    Hey - Get well wishes. And I agree with you…who says German isn’t a sexy langauge? I’d take German over French any day (or the night ;) …. French songs are annoying. Germans do awesome heavy metal. I had a German pen pal who sent me a German band that sung in English - Phillip Boa and the Voodoo Club…I’ve got their CD hair. One of my favourites of all time - Container Love (track two) rocks!

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