On August 29th, 1986 one of the most iconic clubs representing hip-hop in NYC opened it’s doors, giving the newer generation of artists a platform to show off their stuff. This laid the foundation for what many call the golden age of hip-hop. From Boogie Down Production, Biz Markie, Eric B & Rakim, Just-Ice, Stetsasonic Salt-N-Pepa, U.T.F.O, Ultra Magnetic & many more, Union Square set a trend of having legendary performing artists. The performances weren’t the only luxury Union Square had to offer, as the music lead to a great party atmosphere which brought people from all 5 NYC boros together. Spinning at the club was the legend himself and hottest NYC DJ at the time, 98.7 KISS FM’s own Kool DJ Red Alert (now with WBLS). Red went on to break many artists under his Red Alert Productions management company. Union Square was also the spot where the Violators first formed as part of Red Alert’s entourage named by Red for their reputations for stealing other guys girlfriends. When you mention the mystic of Union Square, Kool DJ Red Alert has to go hand and hand. Any mention of the golden age of hip-hop should include these two iconic names. Big congrats to Union Square for 30 years to the day the doors opened to pave the way for hip-hop and DJs in NYC and around the world. Be sure to check out Red’s Master Mix Party celebrating the occasion. Ryan Flannery (Twitter:@Flannery15)
(Photo + Video) Several Protestors Arrested During NYC Protest
Followed by the Union Square protest where arrests. Police warned protestors not to block public streets. According to protests there was a lot of shoving and arrests made by police. The arrested were reportedly put on a MTA bus. Protestors gathered around the busses shouting ‘Let them go.’
(Photos) NYPD Shoots Suspect Who Attacked Four Individuals In Union Square
Just blocks away from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station in Manhattan, the NYPD has shot a suspect who is believed to be the person that attacked four individuals in Union Square earlier this week. Hit the jump for more details.
(Photo) NYPD Commissioner Gets Fake Blood Thrown On Him During Mike Brown Protest
Did NYPD Commissioner Gets Fake Blood Thrown On Him During Mike Brown Protest? I can’t 100% say this is real but it’s circulating on the gram, along with other protests going on around the country at the moment. NYC it was in Union Square, in DC it was in front of the White House, and of course Ferguson is in the fire! it’s clear that Black Americans(And most Minorities) feel like the ‘institute’ is still the same, and again no justice has been served.
(Videos + Photos) Rockstar Hosts Midnight Launch At Gamestop In NYC!!!
I was so happy to be invited to Rockstargames Official Grand Theft Auto V midnight release to the fans and friends alike!! We’ve all been waiting for this for quite some time, well it’s here, and the excitement has been so extreme across the web. Actually being in the middle of the release madness is a whole other story.
Kicks: Check Out Some Of The Sickest Photography Of Kicks On The NY Streets!
Check out some of the sickest photography pics done by some young upcoming photographers! How important is sneaker photography these days? Let alone photography period. Very important if you didn’t know and in fact with so many different social networks it makes it much more easier to share your photos. I took a walk around the NY streets just to catch some heat in action. Here I’m providing you some nice, crisp images of sneaker heat from different angles and sceneries. There was four photographers who helped me get this done, check out their contact info below if you are interested in some work. Hit the jump too check out the photography.
