 The Invisibl Skratch Piklz were recently featured in a documentary that premiered yesterday [Monday March 13th] at the Asian American film festival. Entitled 'Tagumpay' which means 'Triumph' in the Filipino language of Tagalog, this excellent film highlighted the thriving community of Filipino American artists from the Bay Area. The ISP were prominently featured in the half hour documentary which was put together by up and coming film director Ralph Briones. For more info on Tagumpay reach out to Ralph at mailto:tagumpay_news@yahoo.com. After the screening Q-Bert stepped up and spoke to the sold out crowd about the ongoing accomplishments of Filipino DJs. He pointed out that The Canadian, Japanese and Australian DJ champs are of Filipino descent. He also noted that early on the German champ was also of Filipino background. His remarks definitely left people feeling good and underscored the rich tradition of deejaying and Hip Hop culture within the Filipino community. As to his upcoming activities, Q-Bert told the crowd that his CD 'Wave Twisters' has been animated and made into a 'special effects' movie. This film will premier on July 1st at Skratchcom 2000. Now what in the world Skratchcom 2000 you ask? Well, it looks like the ISP have been hard at work putting together what will be the first ever Turntablist Convention. It will feature everything from seminars and exhibitions on battling, turntable techniques, team competition etc. Whatever is involved with the art of cutting and scratching will be covered. The July 1st line up will include legendary DJs like Cash Money, Magic Mike, DJ Alladin Joe Cooley, The Beat Junkies and the X-Cutioners to name a few. Skratchcom 2000 will also feature all the recent DJ champs from around the world who will join ISP members Yoga Frog, D-Styles, DJ Shortkut, Mixmaster Mike and Q-Bert All this will take place in downtown San Francisco at the newly opened Sony Metreon Complex. This will no doubt be the highlight of the summer. For more info on the turntablist convention Skratchcom 2000 reach out to ISP at mailto:tiff@skratchpiklz.com or call 650-401-6900. The ISP are reaching out to all Skratch DJs who have mad skillz. They are putting together a showcase section featuring the top works of emerging skratch DJs. They are asking folks to submit their work on mini disc or dat to ISP, PO Bx 280092, SF, Ca 94128-0092. Lastly for all you fans of Mixmaster Mike who is not only a Skratch Piklz, but also the DJ for the Beastie Boys, he is currently on tour. Check for him over the next week or so in the following places..
March 14, Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall March 15, Chicago, IL House of Blues March 16, Cincinnati, OH Annie's March 17, Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall March 18, Oberlin, OH Oberlin College March 19, Cleveland, OH Agora Theater March 21, Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
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