DJ Concerned

As many of you know the Pimps of Joytime are one of my favorite bands. Lead by the musical mind of Mr. Brian J, supported by some of Brooklyn’s finest and funkiest musicians. The PJT’s as they are playfully known, are an act not to be missed nor ignored. I first encountered this group back in 2004 at the now legendary Black Betty, formerly located at 366 Metropolitan ave. in the neighborhood know to the nation and the world as Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The same neighborhood know for being the birth place of great bands such as Antibalas, The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Dub Trio, T.V on the Radio, Sharon Jones and the Dapkings and now a whole new crop of potential greats, including Chico Mann, Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble, Escort, Yah Supreme, Navegante and at the top of that new list lies the Pimps of Joytime. Since my first encounter I’ve been hooked. I bought a CD that night and have been on their email list ever since. After checking the Pimps many times at Black Betty and with the addition of my good friend Chauncey Yearwood being recruited by Brian J, I began to open shows for the Pimps. From Brooklyn to New Orleans to San Francisco (soon to be my home) to Santa Cruz and most recently Telluride, Colorado I have seen the PJT’s rip it and I believe they are next big thing out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Their first full length album “High Steppin” released on Wonder Wheel recordings is by far one of my favorite albums of all time. Keep in mind that I’m a lifetime music lover and a DJ with quite a large and eclectic collection of music. As the legendary “DJ Smash” said when speaking of the Pimps “Listening to them is like listening to the best radio station ever, with all of your favorite kinds of music on it” The way the Pimps weave through genres, reminds me of the way us DJ’s spin records. Seamless energy, good vibes and bouncy rhythms that move you in mind, body and spirit. The Pimps give you a healthy dose of sweet grooves and infectious harmonies along side a fat beat and funky bass line that brings you to a sort of musical bliss. The PJT’s are in full force these day, constantly touring and creating new fans wherever they go all while elevating to new musical heights, the Pimps of Joytime are charged and ready to lay it down for you.

I hope you’ll join us at Brooklyn Bowl this Friday September 25th 2009 to celebrate life, friends and music. Opening set by yours truly DJ Concerned followed by two knockout sets from the Pimps of Joytime and DJ Nickodemus. Oh, and by the way. It’s free.

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