GRANDGOOD » T La Rock http://grandgood.com no context Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 T La Rock Disappointed That He Wasn’t Honored By Def Jam and VH1 http://grandgood.com/2009/10/14/t-la-rock-disappointed-that-he-wasnt-honored-by-def-jam-and-vh1/ http://grandgood.com/2009/10/14/t-la-rock-disappointed-that-he-wasnt-honored-by-def-jam-and-vh1/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:45:15 +0000 CV http://grandgood.com/?p=28277

As were we. Peace to Thomas V of the TROY blog

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]]> http://grandgood.com/2009/04/05/t-la-rock-and-percee-p-performing-its-yours-wetlands-in-2000/feed/ 0 Movie Based On T La Rock Might Actually Be Produced But Does Puffy Fit The Role? http://grandgood.com/2008/10/20/movie-based-on-t-la-rock-might-actually-be-produced-but-does-puffy-fit-the-role/ http://grandgood.com/2008/10/20/movie-based-on-t-la-rock-might-actually-be-produced-but-does-puffy-fit-the-role/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:24:30 +0000 g http://grandgood.com/?p=10445 I remember hearing about this years ago and thinking the chances of it actually happening were slim to none. Actually, I kind of figured T La Rock was just projecting. Denzel Washington acting in a movie about his life? Sounded fishy. Well, as it turns out, there might have been more truth to it than I could have possibly imagined. I wish I could find that old interview but I can’t so here’s an excerpt from an interview conducted by frequent DaveyD.com contributor Mark Skillz.

MarkSkillz: Ok yo what’s up with this movie I keep hearing about?

TlaRock: It’s gonna be about my life as far as my contributions to hip hop and about the injury I suffered some years back.

MarkSkillz Do you want to talk about those injuries?

TLaRock In 1994 I suffered an injury it was a serious injury. I received major support from an organization called Community Options. It was big news CNN and the New York Times covered it. The movie I’m making is going to cover that.

MarkSkillz Ok

TlaRock: Antoine Fisher wrote the script.

MarkSkillz Word?

TlaRock: Yeah word up, um there are a few Hollywood heavy hitters in on this project. Like, Bonnie Timmerman. Matty Silva, Sun Minh she directed that movie “The Others” starring Nicole Kidman. It’s gonna be real live man.

MarkSkillz So what is your function in the movie?

TlaRock: What’s my function? It’s my movie! (We both are laughing)

MarkSkillz Naw naw naw I mean what are you doing? Are you playing yourself, are you producing? I mean you got Antoine Fisher writing the script so what are you doing?

TLaRock Oh ok I’m a consultant. I’ll be contributing stuff to the soundtrack too.

Now here is some recent “overheard” news about the movie being produced (via prohiphop).

SEAN Combs isn’t done acting. He was at Nobu 57 last week dining with stage director Jerry Zaks and casting director Bonnie Timmerman, and spies said the trio discussed an upcoming movie about old-school emcee Terry “T La Rock” Keaton. Combs will star as Keaton in the movie – written by Antwone Fisher and directed by Denzel Washington – which follows the life of the Def Jam star through 1994, when Keaton suffered a traumatic brain injury while breaking up a fight in The Bronx. Keaton eventually regained his memory and motor skills.

I actually don’t have strong sentiments against Puffy getting the role since I’ve never seen him act professionaly. I actually heard he didn’t get tore up for his Raisin In The Sun role so that’s a plus but I can’t help but feel a bit stand-offish. I mean, Diddy has this fairly large and recognizable persona (accurate or not), do cats making this film really want that attached to the movie? From the sound of it it seems like it’s supposed to be a serious picture. In any case, if that’s what it takes to get it made, I think I’d be for it. Maybe.

And here’s the NYTimes article: T La Rock and His Posse At a Jewish Nursing Home

]]> http://grandgood.com/2008/10/20/movie-based-on-t-la-rock-might-actually-be-produced-but-does-puffy-fit-the-role/feed/ 4 T La Rock – Breaking Bells Live Circa 1986 / Prod. By Mantronix / video http://grandgood.com/2008/06/07/t-la-rock-breaking-bells-live-circa-1986-prod-by-mantronix-video/ http://grandgood.com/2008/06/07/t-la-rock-breaking-bells-live-circa-1986-prod-by-mantronix-video/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:16:57 +0000 g http://grandgood.com/?p=4265

T La Rock and Mantronix rock a UK music show called Old Grey Whistle Test in 1986. Courtesy of youtube user andyegan (who has more rare footage to share). via Old To The New

]]> http://grandgood.com/2008/06/07/t-la-rock-breaking-bells-live-circa-1986-prod-by-mantronix-video/feed/ 0 2008 Crotona Park Jams in Bronx, NY (July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 6pm-9pm) http://grandgood.com/2008/05/28/2008-crotona-park-jams-in-bronx-ny-july-10-17-24-and-31-from-6pm-9pm/ http://grandgood.com/2008/05/28/2008-crotona-park-jams-in-bronx-ny-july-10-17-24-and-31-from-6pm-9pm/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 16:28:25 +0000 Ming-Tzu http://grandgood.com/?p=4113 More summer madness. This time, it’s going down at Crotona Park in the Bronx. Features DJs such as Grandmaster Caz, DJ Scratch, Jazzy Joyce, Red Alert, Lord Finesse, Grand Wizard Theodore, Jazzy Jay and more. Link

2008 Crotona Park Jams, Bronx
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2008
6pm – 9pm

Crotona Park by Indian Lake
Charlotte St. & Crotona Park East
Bronx NYC 10460

Free! All Ages! Host: GrandMaster Caz. Legends only line up recreates true school park jams from the 70′s and early 80′s. A Hip Hop dream com true! Held in association with The Friends of Crotona Park and Councilmember Joel Rivera.

July 10: DJ Scratch, Jazzy Joyce & PopMaster Fabel
July 17: DJs GrandMaster Caz, Red Alert & Mix Master Ice
July 24: DJs Lord Finesse, Steve Dee, Rockin Rob + Busy Bee
July 31: GrandWizzard Theodore, DJ Cash Money & Jazzy Jay with special guest T La Rock

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Not sure what to make of this release but it screams bootleg. And I didn’t even mention the misleading title. You don’t actually get a DVD filled with videos from these shows. Rather, you’re paying for a data disc containing mp3s of these performances. Still nice to have depending on the quality of the audio. Wonder who these cats are. Link

Over 1 full day (33 live performances) of vintage and official live throwdowns, spanning from 1979 to 1985. New York City’s original school together in one complete set. This collector’s set includes one data DVD containing 3.5 GB of high quality (320 Bit Rate) mp3s (26 hours of music – all 25 volumes). Each show is ID’d and sequenced, resulting in convenient use and enjoyment, as opposed to each show being one thirty to ninety minute-long continuous track. No collection is complete without the infamous Kool Moe Dee / Busy Bee scuffle, or the notorious routines of the Force MCs, Treacherous Three, and Cold Crush 4 MCs. The list of essentials on this disc is endless. Includes a 24 page full color booklet of vintage NYC show flyers and artwork.

Track Listings
01. Flash On The Beat Box
02. Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Funhouse 6-18-1982 (Live)
03. Christmas Rappers Convention – 1981 (Live)
04. Cold Crush Battle The Fantastic Five – Harlem World 1981 (Live)
05. Cold Crush vs. Force MCs – Paterson, NJ 1983 (Live)
06. Cosmic Force, Afrika Bambaataa, Devastating 4, Soulsonic Force, Original Jazzy Five – T-Connection 1980 (Live)
07. Cosmic Force, Devastating 4, Original Jazzy Five, Afrika Bambaataa, Red Alert, Whiz Kid – T-Connection 1980 (Live)
08. Devastating 3 MCs: Kid West, Magic Dee & Barry Bee – House Tape 1983 (Live)
09. DJ Breakout, DJ Barren, Funky 4+1, DJ Whiz Kid, Harmonizing 4 – T-Connection 1980 (Live)
10. DJ Jazzy Jay & The Jazzy Five MCs – Paterson NJ 1981 (Live)
11. The Fantastic 5, Jazzy 5 – Dota Rock’s Birthday Party (Live)
12. Doug E. Fresh, Barry Bee, Chuck A Luck, Sweet Slick & Sly, Tranquilizing 3 – Unknown Date & Location (Live)
13. Ecstasy Garage All Stars: Grandmaster Caz, JDL, Whipper Whip, K-Gee, Ruby Dee, Theodore, Soul Sonic Force, Nice & Nasty Four – Ecstasy Garage 1980 (Live)
14. Fantastic Five, Grandmaster Caz, Busy Bee, Whiz kid, Treacherous Three, Spoonie Gee – T-Connection 1981 (Live)
15. Force MCs – Broadway International 1983 (Live)
16. Funky 4 + 1 – Unknown Date & Location (Live)
17. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 – T-Connection 1980 (Live)
18. Grandmixer DST & The Cold Crush Brothers – Unknown Date & Location (Live)
19. Imperial JayCee, Grand Wizard Theodore, Fantastic Five, Touch Of Class – T-Connection 1980 (Live)
20. Busy Bee & The Cold Crush Brothers – Kevie Kev & Rubie Dee’s Birthday Party, Ecstasy Garage 1980 (Live)
21. Grandmaster Flash, Disco Bee, Busy Bee, Melle Mel, E-Man – Live Convention (Live)
22. L-Brothers, Treacherous 3, Busy Bee, Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash, Theodore, E-man, Smiley – Live Convention, Celebrity Club 1980 (Live)
23. Phase 3, Cool AJ, Rapper Wise, Ultimate 3 MCs, DJ Disco, Quick, Sweet Slick and Sly – MC Battle, Harlem World 1982 (Live)
24. Rodney C’s Birthday Party – Zulu Nation 1980 (Live)
25. Super Sonic 4 MCs, DJ Cisco, Cool Clyde – Ecstasy Garage 12-26-80 (Live)
26. Rat Ski, DJ Kevin Kanyeah, Emcee SPUD – Sweet G’s Birthday Party (Live)
27. T La Rock & The Treacherous Three – Hempstead, Long Island 1985 (Live)
28. The Incredible 3 MCs: Tech Ski, Destiny, Chucky Chuck & DJ Lil Chase – Unknown Date & Location (Live)
29. Lovebug Starski, Treacherous Three, Spoonie Gee – Treacherous 3 First Anniversary, Disco Fever 1981 (Live)
30. Treacherous 3 – Club Negril 2-18-82 (Live)
31. Jazzy Jay, Smitty Dee, Kid Vicious, Tricky Tee, Malibu, Pow Wow, Nae Nae – Troy Troy’s Birthday, T-Connection 1980 (Live)
32. Cosmic Force, Sha Rock Lisa Lee, L-Brothers – Zulu Nation 6th Anniversary, Unknown Date & Location (Live)
33. Zulu Nation, Jazzy Jay, Hutch Hutch, Pow Wow – 123 Park 1979 (Live)

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Hosted by Ralph McDaniels and Super Rockin’ Mr. Magic with performances by MC Shan, UTFO, T La Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow and more! From what I’ve heard, hip-hop legends Grandmaster Caz and Dr. Roxanne Shante are going to be there. And I’m sure the list won’t end there either! Link

Whether you are a 80s baby or made babies in the 80s YOU ARE BEING CALLED OUT!! We will be playing a 1-hour tribute to the year which many believe to be the start of the golden age of Hip-Hop music – Xperience and relive the feeling, music and fashion of 1987.

80′s Style Fashions Preferred
Otherwise…Keep it Stylish + Sexy

RSVP: roxsummers87@gmail.com
VIP Packages available contact:
African Prince: 646-441-0637

Venue:
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 St.
New York, NY 10036

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