Welcome to the Upset The Setup WordPress archive. This website collects the blog writings (2007-2010) of PJ Urquilla – a DJ, writer and hip hop artist. The blog posts archived here cover life in Washington DC, hip hop, art, politics and other elements of the Upset The Setup philosophy.

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PEACE

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QR codes 4 Peace from my photo set on flickr 11.19.10 – DC

It was his birthday, Mr. Ali was celebrating 67 years on the planet.

Rock, what’s the matter with you rock?

Head-Roc (3LG, Infinite Loop, Head-Roc War Machine, GODISHEUS) has been rocking the Black Cat for almost 15 years in front of Sold Out audiences – with the Nation’s BIGGEST D.I.Y and Non-commercial progressive music Rock Stars!

This is the FIRST time “The Mayor of DC Hip-Hop” headlines DC’s #1 venue to experience the Best Live Independent Artists performances in Chocolate City!

To everyone who attends, you will receive a free copy of Head-Roc’s latest release:

“The Empower DC Project!”
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/2743863 <- Listen and EXCLUSIVE download!

Kicking things off from outta Charm City (Baltimore) will be none other than:

• AK Slaughter (Psychedelic Hip-Hop) http://www.myspace.com/thisisakslaughter
• Height w/ Friends (Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock, and Soul) http://www.myspace.com/height

Advanced Tickets:
http://ticketalternative.com/Events/12159.aspx

“The Pro-Seeds Project II & Bring a Voice for Prostate Cancer”

Washington, DC September 23, 2010:

Mental Salvation Radio will be conducting a benefit show that will raise money and awareness for prostate cancer; in conjunction with Can We Talk Radio’s “Bringing a Voice for Prostate Cancer” mini documentary. We have seven artists that will provide wonderful edutainment along with DJ Earth 1ne on the 1 & 2’s making attendees dan…ce the night away with blends of HipHop, Funk, RnB and Go-Go music. This event will be hosted by Emperess a superb emcee/song writer. People who have shown support for “The Pro-SEEDs Project” are: Vintage Vibez Music Group, DJ Earth 1ne, FuseBox Radio, Earth Army, B.A.N. Flag, W.O.W Radio, Da BeatMinerz Radio, The Boogie Spot and BlackBox. One of Enoch’s goals is to maintain uplifting the culture of Hiphop while helping others along the way. “I don’t set goals but set standards for my goals”. Enoch says “I am living my life like its golden and positioning myself for the platinum” Also this year Enoch 7th Prophet strongly states “Instead of striping the resources of Hiphop Culture and the music. I pledge to give back by donating sales of each album sold to respective charities/foundations such as Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Domestic violence etc…etc”

Hosted by Emperess

Happy-Hour: 6pm to 9pm w/ Selecta Meeks & DJ Earth 1NE

BRINGING A VOICE FOR PROSTATE CANCER MINI-DOCUMENTARY

VIDEO PREMIER:

Starts at 9:30PM SHARP. Moderated by CWT Radio

PERFORMANCES BY:

• Edley Shine
• E The RNB HipHop Rock Star
• Kane Mayfield
• Brokn Englsh
• Enoch 7th Prophet
• Den’D Productions

Lounge of Three | 1013 Ust. NW, DC 20009

Doors Open: 9:00PM FREE!! FREE!!! 21 and up

Donation will be taken at the door. Donate whatever you can.

===ALL proceeds to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation ====

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:

Vintage Vibez Music Group | FuseBox Radio| Earth Army | B.A.N. Flag| W.O.W Radio | Da BeatMinerz Radio | The Boogie Spot & BlackBox Online

Chancellor Rhee helicoptered into Washington in 2007 promising to change the culture of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Everyone cheered. But we weren’t counting on the new culture coming straight out of Goldman Sachs. Suddenly, decisions were being made at the top and carried out with atomic force. Parents have been treated like consumers—informed about options and outcomes but denied a seat at the table. The district’s teachers have been insulted in the national media, fired or laid off in record numbers, and replaced by less credentialed and less experienced newcomers. The model views teachers as a delivery system, not as professionals. High turnover is not just the result—it’s the goal. Principals, too, are isolated and expendable. The district lauds the educational mavericks—principals whose “crusades” are described as “relentless” and “methodical”—those who see themselves as an army of one. We are becoming a district where the frontline workers are demoralized, people are looking out for themselves, and trust is all but gone.

Double Bonus, I am a former independently registered voter who switched party affiliation to vote Fenty out. I encourage all DC voters to make the right call and vote for Vince Grey on September 14th,  2010. Vote 4 DC.