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@therealv_j

Regular dude, Lover of Music, Radio-TV-Internet -all around media dude, roti goodness, little techie gadgets, honest tea, Mix Syndicate affiliated.

 Washington, DC
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Joined August 2009
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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky #realtalk
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sports.yahoo.com/hes-irrepla… One of the most important figures in NBA history, West never hesitated to pass along knowledge.

'He’s irreplaceable': Jerry West, an all-time NBA legend, was a teacher to the very end

One of the most important figures in NBA history, West never hesitated to pass along knowledge.

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foxla.com/news/los-angeles-r…
LA's oldest record store hits the market for nearly $5 million

LA's oldest record store hits the market for nearly $5 million

The Record Collector on Melrose currently houses the longest-running vinyl record store in all of Los Angeles, with over 500,000 records inside.

foxla.com
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complex.com/music/a/markelib…

Dallas Penn, Writer and 'Combat Jack' Co-Host, Has Passed Away

The native New Yorker once said he gave his life up to "rocking fly shit." | Complex

complex.com
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afar.com/magazine/the-six-be…
The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

afar.com
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hiphopdx.com/news/dj-premier…

DJ Premier Launches His Own Record Store Inspired By His Passion For Vinyl - HipHopDX

The legendary turntablist is doing his part to keep the practice of record collection alive.

hiphopdx.com
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complex.com/music/a/markelib…

Dallas Penn, Writer and 'Combat Jack' Co-Host, Has Passed Away

The native New Yorker once said he gave his life up to "rocking fly shit." | Complex

complex.com
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foxla.com/news/los-angeles-r…
LA's oldest record store hits the market for nearly $5 million

LA's oldest record store hits the market for nearly $5 million

The Record Collector on Melrose currently houses the longest-running vinyl record store in all of Los Angeles, with over 500,000 records inside.

foxla.com
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npr.org/2024/04/23/124665536…
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blackhealthmatters.com/the-s…

The Sudden Death Of Mister Cee Highlights The Need For Healthcare in Hip-Hop

The Sudden Death Of Mister Cee Highlights The Need For Healthcare in Hip-Hop | Legendary hip-hop deejay and producer Mister Cee, whose real

blackhealthmatters.com
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wjla.com/sports/content/cait…
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folklife.si.edu/magazine/wom…
Plan Your Smithsonian Visit | Smithsonian Institution

Plan Your Smithsonian Visit | Smithsonian Institution

Plan your visit to the world’s largest museum complex with 19 museums and a zoo.

si.edu
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musicradar.com/news/audioton…
Audiotonix releases a build-it-yourself DJ mixer to encourage a new generation of sound engineers

Audiotonix releases a build-it-yourself DJ mixer to encourage a new generation of sound engineers

As Kevin Costner might have said: "If you build it, you will learn"

musicradar.com
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I dig this station. I usually listen via TuneIn. Sad to hear this. axios.com/local/chicago/2024…

Chicago Public Media kills Vocalo, lays off 14 employees

The move also will end popular podcasts like "Nerdette" and "Curious City."

axios.com
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fox5dc.com/news/fox-5-dc-pro…
FOX 5 DC produces Go-Go music special

FOX 5 DC produces Go-Go music special

FOX 5 celebrates the unique local streets to national stage musical journey of go-go with "Go-Go Music: The Heartbeat of the DMV." 

fox5dc.com
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"Music happens to be an art form that transcends language." --Herbie Hancock
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theathletic.com/5350768/2024…
Sports Illustrated lands new publisher as Minute Media obtains rights with plans to continue...

Sports Illustrated lands new publisher as Minute Media obtains rights with plans to continue...

Minute Media is a digital media company that is also behind The Players' Tribune and Fansided. 

nytimes.com
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rollingstone.com/music/music…
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theathletic.com/5350768/2024…
Sports Illustrated lands new publisher as Minute Media obtains rights with plans to continue...

Sports Illustrated lands new publisher as Minute Media obtains rights with plans to continue...

Minute Media is a digital media company that is also behind The Players' Tribune and Fansided. 

nytimes.com
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dustandgrooves.com/2023/10/0…
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billboard.com/business/recor…
Universal Music Group Plans to Save $270M Per Year With ‘Organizational Redesign,’ Layoffs

Universal Music Group Plans to Save $270M Per Year With ‘Organizational Redesign,’ Layoffs

Universal Music plans layoffs as part of a structure "redesign" for cost savings on its earnings call, saying it will save the company $271 million.

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