One of the original turntablists, J. Rocc founded the Beat Junkies in 1992 with Melo-D and Rhettmatic, but has done just as much on his own as in a group setting. He began DJing in the mid-’80s with a California group named PSK. Soon after forming, the Beat Junkies became a seminal force in the rise of instrumental hip-hop, including core member Babu plus future stars Shortkut and D-Styles.
In addition to numerous mixtapes and his own production for Stones Throw releases, J. Rocc has been the DJ for Madlib’s live shows since the early 2000’s, was the 3rd member of Jaylib (Madlib & J Dilla) during the group’s live events, and collaborated with Madlib on Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to J Dilla.
Saturday, February 19 at 6:00pm – February 20 at 2:00am
“Dream Day 11” Saturday February 19th, 2011 at The Oakland Metro Theater, Oakland, California. Celebrating the life and legacy of Oakland’s graffiti king, Mike “Dream” Francisco.
Art Show 6pm-9pm, All Ages, Free
Showtime 9pm-2am, $10-$20 sliding scale, +21
Art exhibition by TDK crew + Special Guests
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Music by DJs: ShortKut, Sake One, Fuze, Myke One, Platurn, Tim Diesel, Matthew Africa & Willie Maze + more
Performances by Bored Stiff, F.A.M.E. + Special Guests
Some of the Bay Area’s best DJs and Artists have assembled to pay tribute to life and legacy of Oakland’s beloved Graffiti King and Bay Area legend, Mike “DREAM” Francisco. Recognized worldwide as a style master, Dream’s graffiti established the visual aesthetic of Oakland’s Hip Hop culture, and put The Town on the map in what is now the fastest growing art movement in human history.
This event marks eleven years since Dream was tragically murdered, and all proceeds from the event will benefit Akil Francisco, Dream’s only son, now 11 years old.
All proceeds benefit the Dream Book Fund and the Dream Legacy Fund for his son Akil, 11, who recently lost his mother to breast cancer.
If you are unable to attend and wish to support, please make checks out to The Dream Trust Fund, or Akil Francisco.
Checks can be mailed to:
Irene Francisco-Ancheta
427 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501