A Blast from the Past

So I was looking through a few pictures and I found some things from the past...

Figured this was a good time of year to be a bit reminiscent and look back on some of the greatand memorable events and performances that we have had on our stage at REHAB... 

So, every now and then, I will put a few pictures up and take it back a bit- 

Back in 07, Nas released his "Hip Hop is Dead" album- 

I guess its kind of crazy how the title has even impacted Hip Hop today.  I truly believe in about half of the interviews I did or saw since he dropped the album, the question was posed, "what do you think of the statement - 'hip hop is dead'?" 

We had the pleasure of having Nas on our stage and I must say...I don't think he has done a more intimate performance than that in years.  He answered fans questions, freestyled a bit, performed a few songs- some old, some new, and felt at home...the true essence of a REHAB Event. 

If you dont believe me, here's a quote I found off of SatchelofGravel.com

"One of the best performances I ever saw Nas do was the instore at REHAB Projects in LA.  He just asked people what soinds they wanted to hear and then had a Q&A session with the audience.  It was like a request line, but with Nas."

 

Nas

The Holiday Spirit

We had the pleasure of being a part of a great event in Ontario, CA in giving back to the community and especially the children of the community during holiday season.  All of the kids got a chance to meet Santa, get free toys, free food, free clothes, watch a movie on a huge inflatable screen while drinking hot cocoa, and of course participate in making their very own piece of Vinyl Art aka Scratch Spin Art!  

The event was a huge success and a big thanks to everyone involved! 

Watch out for more Scratch Spin Art coming to a neighborhood near you soon! 

Also, if you want to have Spin Art at your events...call 888.725.5557 x3 or email rehablosangeles@gmail.com

  

K-Dubbz, DP, and Madeline (Pee Wee Action)

A few pictures from Fall II Graduation

HAPA and Rob Shot teaching the Free Class

DJ Mark Luv (Zulu King, Scratch LA Instructor) giving a few words of encouragement

DJ Kenso (DJ 152) rockin the set outside and setting the mood before graduation with the rest of the 152 gang- Moreno, L-Dog, Edweird

DJ Ver5e aka the Thrilla from Manila on the phone (supposedly with K-Dubbz...youll see why on the next post)

DJ 101 graduates DP and Madeline 

Prepping for their routine and debut as DJs

DJ Mar-C (101 graduate) in the background prepping for her routine as well

*All photos courtesy of DJ DP

**If you have photos or videos from graduation, please feel free to email them to rehablosangeles@gmail.com or post them on this blog!  Cheers! 

-HAPA

Some slow motion video

Big shout out to Melissa over at Casio for helping us with this new video project.  Its amazing what you can do and break down with the slow motion (230 frames per second) video. 

Just imagine what you could see at 1000 frames per second! 

Definitely more video to come soon-- 

[Above:  Ren, our resident bboy and intern breaking it down]