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I'm finally going to Brazil on Saturday!

DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
edited November 2008 in Strut Central
Yup... I'm making the trip all by myself. 1 week in Sao Paulo and 1 week in Rio. Any reccomendations on places to go or things to do or even contacts would be greatly appreciated as I'm basically just winging it. There will be plenty of digging, but I don't want it to be the focus of the trip. I'd like to see and do as much as possible.b,121b,121I'm staying at these places...b,121b,121a href="http://www.sangabriel.com.br/ing/" target="_blank"1http://www.sangabriel.com.br/ing//a1b, 21b, 21a href="http://www.sheraton-rio.com/" target="_blank"1http://www.sheraton-rio.com//a1b, 21b, 21Wish me luck and a safe return!!

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  • LokoOneLokoOne 1,823 Posts
    watch out for all those women who really aint! you dont wanna go out like Ronaldo....
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121watch out for all those women who really aint! you dont wanna go out like Ronaldo.... b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b, 21b, 21Ya know... people keep telling me that!
  • mylatencymylatency 10,475 Posts
    lucky!
  • ostost Montreal 1,375 Posts
    "No, no more records in Brazil."
  • DJ_NevilleCDJ_NevilleC 1,922 Posts
    All the good records are at Moogman's crib! Maybe the highest density of heat I've ever seen in a studio apartment.b, 21Have a great time. You can't just go to Brazil once. I've been down there three times now. You've been warned. b, 21Drink lots of fruit juice, eat the steaks, have some pao de queso, see some live samba, go to a football match, smoke a joint on Ipanema and watch the thongs go by, go to the flea markets, buy records, have fun.
  • pcmrpcmr 5,591 Posts
    what he said the food is crazy, the music is amazingb, 21b, 21in rio look out for afroreggae and see the documentary favela rising before you leave
  • rootlesscosmorootlesscosmo 12,848 Posts
    teh food is cheap and good; the ladies are insane; the architecture is dope (Niemeyer say word); just an ill country all around.
  • DJ_NevilleCDJ_NevilleC 1,922 Posts
    On my very first day in Rio a few years back I decided to buy the local paper even though I didn't really read Portuguese. I was glad I did because I found out that Jorge Ben was playing in Lapa (cool Rio neighborhood) that very night. A few hours later I was at one of the best shows music-wise and ambiance-wise that I've ever been to in my entire life. The party scene before, during and after Brazilian concerts has to be seen to be believed. b, 21See who's playing in town either before you get there or once you arrive. If you're not sure about the bands listed shoot me or Moogman a PM and maybe we can help.
  • FrankFrank 2,373 Posts
    Best of luck out there!b, 21Stay save and make sure to post plenty of pictures!
  • spelunkspelunk 3,400 Posts
    You ever learn any Portuguese?b,121b,121Have a blast man.
  • dollar_bindollar_bin I heartily endorse this product and/or event 2,326 Posts
    I demand video of Day Man performances!
  • youngEINSTEINyoungEINSTEIN 2,443 Posts
    you lucky s.o.b. have a blast and take pic'sb, 21peace, stein. . . img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" 21
  • PrimeCutsLtdPrimeCutsLtd jersey fresh 2,632 Posts
    Sick! I want to go next year! For my 10 year anniversary.
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121I demand video of Day Man performances! b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Haha... I couldn't pull that together in time so I just went with Bond. Happens every Halloween... I have a sweet idea, but I always procrastinate getting the costume. Oh well... got to rock my money suit instead.b,121b,121img src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/230/53/1078706856/n1078706856_159420_8756.jpg"1
  • DJ_NevilleCDJ_NevilleC 1,922 Posts
    Hip Hop Festival Begins in Riob, 21Posted: 04 Nov 2008 07:32 AM CSTb,121Today, aside from being election day in the US, is the opening day of the Ninth Annual Hut??z Festival, a celebration of hip hop culture in Rio de Janeiro. The opening coincides with Dia da Favela, Slum Day, and as such the opening will take place in Manguinhos, the home of the Central ??nica das Favelas, a Rio favela organization.b, 21The event will feature graffiti artists, skateboarders, DJs, b-boys (breakdancers), rappers, and artists. The idea of the event is not only to showcase hip hop culture in Brazil, but also to promote social responsibility, racial equality and the power of favela residents, who otherwise are considered marginalized in Brazilian society. The event will feature seminars, workshops, skateboarding and basketball games, a Brazilian rap competition, films, and live music performances by South American rappers.b, 21For more information, see the official website;b, 21a href="http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php" target="_blank"1http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php/a1
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121Hip Hop Festival Begins in Riob, 21Posted: 04 Nov 2008 07:32 AM CSTb,121Today, aside from being election day in the US, is the opening day of the Ninth Annual Hut??z Festival, a celebration of hip hop culture in Rio de Janeiro. The opening coincides with Dia da Favela, Slum Day, and as such the opening will take place in Manguinhos, the home of the Central ??nica das Favelas, a Rio favela organization.b, 21The event will feature graffiti artists, skateboarders, DJs, b-boys (breakdancers), rappers, and artists. The idea of the event is not only to showcase hip hop culture in Brazil, but also to promote social responsibility, racial equality and the power of favela residents, who otherwise are considered marginalized in Brazilian society. The event will feature seminars, workshops, skateboarding and basketball games, a Brazilian rap competition, films, and live music performances by South American rappers.b, 21For more information, see the official website;b, 21a href="http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php" target="_blank"1http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php/a1 b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21Dope! Thanks for the link. My reading of Portuguese isn't great, but it looks like there will still be plenty going on by the time I get there.
  • hammertimehammertime 2,389 Posts
    are you accepting wantlists???
  • dollar_bindollar_bin I heartily endorse this product and/or event 2,326 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121I demand video of Day Man performances! b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Haha... I couldn't pull that together in time so I just went with Bond. Happens every Halloween... I have a sweet idea, but I always procrastinate getting the costume. Oh well... got to rock my money suit instead.b, 21 b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121That's about 200% less lame than my costume. Now that I think about it, to do a Charlie [i]Day Man/i1 performance all you really need is a can of silver spray paint and long pajama bottoms:b,121b, 21 img src="http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2893/charlieavcc3.gif"1 b, 21(this is going to be my new avatar when all this election business is done)
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121I demand video of Day Man performances! b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Haha... I couldn't pull that together in time so I just went with Bond. Happens every Halloween... I have a sweet idea, but I always procrastinate getting the costume. Oh well... got to rock my money suit instead.b, 21 b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121That's about 200% less lame than my costume. Now that I think about it, to do a Charlie [i]Day Man/i1 performance all you really need is a can of silver spray paint and long pajama bottoms:b,121b, 21 img src="http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2893/charlieavcc3.gif"1 b, 21(this is going to be my new avatar when all this election business is done) b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121"What is going on up here?!"b,121b,121"I never know man!"b,121b,121So I was gonna do the full on Dennis dressed like Bowie costume. If you're gonna do it, you gotta do it right!
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121are you accepting wantlists??? b,121b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21Of course! Hit me up. I'm sure I'll be doing a big set sale upon my return.
  • Ayrotollah77Ayrotollah77 415 Posts
    no such thing as dollar bins in Brasil..records are expensive!!I'd suggest bringing some stuff to trade..that always works for me..Also if you like dope reggae parties,check out a spot called "Hole" on fridaY night with DJ Yellow P..It's on Rua Augusta near avenida Paulista..I'm sure you'll have a blast,can't wait to get back there..peace-P
  • breaxjunkiebreaxjunkie 97 Posts
    Digging, Capoeira, The Most Beautiful Girls On the Planet...b,121b,121LUCKY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • spelunkspelunk 3,400 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121Hip Hop Festival Begins in Riob, 21Posted: 04 Nov 2008 07:32 AM CSTb, 21Today, aside from being election day in the US, is the opening day of the Ninth Annual Hut??z Festival, a celebration of hip hop culture in Rio de Janeiro. The opening coincides with Dia da Favela, Slum Day, and as such the opening will take place in Manguinhos, the home of the Central ??nica das Favelas, a Rio favela organization.b,121The event will feature graffiti artists, skateboarders, DJs, b-boys (breakdancers), rappers, and artists. The idea of the event is not only to showcase hip hop culture in Brazil, but also to promote social responsibility, racial equality and the power of favela residents, who otherwise are considered marginalized in Brazilian society. The event will feature seminars, workshops, skateboarding and basketball games, a Brazilian rap competition, films, and live music performances by South American rappers.b,121For more information, see the official website;b,121a href="http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php" target="_blank"1http://www.hutuz.com.br/2008/home.php/a1 b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Dope! Thanks for the link. My reading of Portuguese isn't great, but it looks like there will still be plenty going on by the time I get there. b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121Lembre-se que no Brasil "hip-hop" e pronuncido "hippie hoppe".
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h, 21b, 21Also if you like dope reggae parties,check out a spot called "Hole" on fridaY night with DJ Yellow P..It's on Rua Augusta near avenida Paulista..I'm sure you'll have a blast,can't wait to get back there..peace-P b, 21b, 21h, 21
    b, 21b, 21Thanks... my hotel is a block away!b, 21b, 21I??m having a great time so far. My Portuguese isn??t as good as I thought it was and less people speak English than I thought so communicating has been difficult.b, 21b, 21Records galore, though! BIG THANKS to MoogMan for taking me around today. Plenty of heat to be found... prices aren??t unreasonable at all. b, 21b, 21Loads of pics and stories when I return. Word.
  • pcmrpcmr 5,591 Posts
    i got friends that are doing some nice hiphopshows in SP leaving this weekb, 21b, 21let me know if you still be thereb, 21b, 21seu portuguese va melhorar voce vai ver
  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h, 21b, 21i got friends that are doing some nice hiphopshows in SP leaving this weekb, 21b, 21let me know if you still be thereb, 21b, 21seu portuguese va melhorar voce vai ver b, 21b, 21h, 21
    b, 21b, 21It already has! I just can??t process it fast enough and I freeze up every time it??s my turn to speak img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" 21b, 21b, 21I??ll be in SP until Saturday.
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