It was great rocking last month’s Makossa BK with DJ Center! He and I go way back!

When I started DJing publicly back in 2005, he’d always extend a guest spot to me at his residency at Belmont Lounge. There’s always been great synergy with him even though we have different styles. It all culminates into a floor full of folks dancing and great tunes which is pinnacle.

Center’s been rocking therooftop of ALoft Hotel in downtown Brooklyn on Saturday nights with DJ Undres for several months now. Center extended an invitation to me to share the decks with him while Undres is out of town and I would be a fool not to accept! Music, rooftop views, summer in Brooklyn. I can’t think of a better way to spend one’s Saturday night.

Please RSVP (email below) for FREE entry & easier access (less of a wait if there’s a line). No dress code but it’s Saturday. You’re on a sexy rooftop. Be your fly selves .

SkyHigh @ BK Terrace (Aloft Hotel)
222 Duffield Street (Willoughby Street)
9pm-2am (the earlier the better! I’ll be on around 11)
A/C/F/R to Jay Street/Metrotech
2/3 to Hoyt Street
B/R/Q to Dekalb Ave
RSVP: rsvp@pushthefader.com

(photo by Clay Williams)

Yes, it was hot. Literally.

Yes, it was HOT. Figuratively.

9+ hours of just non-stop beats, heat, and beautiful people from all walks of life; all cities, states, and countries joined together to enjoy each other and enjoy a hot summer day in one of the best cities in the world. Add the synergy of 4 DJs with distinct styles but a love of good music and you have the makings for an amazing day.

Check out the slideshow from photographer John DeMato and check back here or join the mailing list so you don’t miss the next one.

The heat is on! Kinda thought we’d have another mild one, eh? Doesn’t appear to be the case!

Hate to break it to you but the heat will be turned up further this weekend with the return of Makossa in Brooklyn!

Not only are we back, we are moving! We’ve outgrown our lovely little yard in Williamsburg. We found a much larger space which will allow us to rock rain or shine, with a beer selection that will have you crying tears of joy! (non-beer drinkers, we got you too! don’t worry!). There is also a full kitchen and grill ready to go!

If you’ve been to Makossa, you know the deal: beats that span genres, times, and continents join forces with good food and the beautiful people that make up New York City. Folks from all walks of life, all boroughs (and states and countries). A great time all around with always a surprise or two thrown in.

The summer’s first installment of Makossa BK has one of my all time favorite DJs, DJ Center. I’ve said this countless times. Center is just amazing. He’ll have you jamming to Hip Hop just as easily as he will get you grooving to some Tropicalia (which is oh-so appropriate for the summer!). I haven’t spun with him in years and I’m so very excited to be reunited with him and the rest of the Makossa BK Fam- DJ Wonway Posibul, DJ Shinobi Shaw, and our partners Fresthetic, Latin Soul Brothers, and Rare Form!

Mark your calendars and see you there!

I’m very sorry for the inactivity! It may look like I’ve been partying and slacking but I’ve been working quite hard! If you’ve known me for a while, you know the first few months of the year are pretty hectic for me since my friends and I got together six years ago and decided to throw a little party known as Donuts are Forever.*

Our annual fundraiser and tribute keeps growing every year and this year, it had quite a spurt! We had over 1100 attendees that came through Brooklyn Bowl’s doors and raised over $10,000! Check out our Facebook page and follow us on twitter to find out how this money is going to good use!

I’ve been on the bill for the past few years of DAF (as we so affectionately call it) but I decided to take a back seat this year since the DJ lineup was so sick! It didn’t stop me from getting a set in when we opened the doors before the party started to warm up the crowd and to calm myself down!

I don’t think I can stay away from the turntables for next year’s DAF but I must say, not having to focus on a set during the party helped my fundraising skills tremendously!

There are tons of photos of our event online! If you were there, see if one of our photogs captured you! If you couldn’t make it, check out how much fun was had and promise you won’t miss next year’s! Thanks to Liz Allen (who snapped that top photo of me and my boys!), Joann Gomez (who snapped the photo above) , N. Corren Conway, as well as bkbooth for documenting the festivities!

Now that DAF is done, it’s back on the decks I go! There are some events on the horizon that I shall let you guys know about very soon! However, if you really want to stay in the loop, it’s best if you just type your email address to the right over there and join my mailing list, or check me out on Facebook or twitter so you don’t miss a second!

*I would be absolutely remiss if I did not mention that a dear friend is missing from this picture. Kristy is our fourth crew member and could not make it up for this year’s event but she continues to hold down the planning and press for DAF every year! We love you!