Bavu Blakes is a brick in the foundation of the Austin Hip Hop scene and is now focusing on “how the original Hip Hop generation leverages their resources for today’s generation“. We talk about:

• His upbringing as the direct target for the emerging Hip Hop culture
• The birth of Hip Hop Humpday and what it brought to Austin
• Freestyling vs writing
• His move to California and how Austin has changed when he came back
• His role as an educator, teaching 7th graders and Hip Hop Grew Up
• The concept of the Summer Saturday Songs series

 Quote of the show: “I’m the gateway drug…” – Bavu Blakes

Stay tuned for the freestyle at the end of the show

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The FeedBak Recommends:

• Thursday August 28th:
  • ulovei
    • 10pm @ Vinyl
    • Hip Hop & Booty Music
    • 21+, no cover
• Friday August 29th:
  • Freestyle Fellowship and Guests
    • 9pm @ North Door
    • Aceyalone, Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter, DJ Kiilu
    • Featuring Mindz of Different Kind, Third Root, DJ Notion
    • Courtesy of MusicNMind
    • 21+, $15 (GA), $20 (VIP + Meet & Greet/Dinner)
• Saturday August 30th:
  • RAS DAY
    • 3pm @ Kenny Dorham’s Backyard (1106 E. 11th)
    • Hosted by Riders Against The Storm
    • Yoga, Massage, Games, Food
    • Performances by Queen Deelah, Bavu Blakes, Jackie Venson, and more
    • Family-friendly, no cover (donation suggested)
  • House of Grey Goose
    • 10pm @ Kabaret Room inside Speakeasy
    • Birthday celebration for Glenn Williams, Ricardo Brazziell, and more
    • DJ Jeska
    • 21+, Free until 11pm
• Sunday September 1st:
  • Float Fest
    • 11am @ Cool River Ranch (San Marcos River)
    • Featuring Run DMT, Bun B, GroupLove, Wildchild, Zeale, Henry + The Invisibles, and more
    • 21+, $40+ depending on Concent, Tubing and Camping options
  • Rainey Street Block Party
    • 12pm @ Rainey Street
    • Container Bar: art show, live music, DJ Mahealani after sunset
    • Clive Bar: live music, craft cocktails, free food for first comers
    • Bar 96: college football
  • The Elements of Sexy
    • 9pm @ Brass House (2nd/San Jacinto)
    • Burlesque and belly dancers, ice sculpture, live body painting
    • Courtesy of Austin Party Scene, Five Star, Entourage, and more
    • 21+, $10
  • New Jack Swing – Houston Edition
    • 10pm @ Alley Kat Bar & Lounge (3718 Main St.)
    • DJ Protege, DJ Mike Swing, DJ Kid Slyce
    • Special guests: DJ KleanCutt, Demo, Rockwell
    • 21+, no cover

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