Last week I posted about the future; sadly, this week I am forced to post about the past. Tonight, Wednesday, July 25th 2012 will be the final episode of “The Dope Joints” show, which has aired on UMFM (the University of Manitoba’s campus radio station) since 1998. The ever-changing landscape of hip-hop will never be the same after tonight.
Like many, many other listeners, I’ve learned a lot from these guys over the years. You could always count on the Dope Joints crew to bring you the newest jams from anywhere and everywhere in the world of hip-hop. Just a bunch of real motherfuckers, who will be sorely missed. It hurts to think of what the next generation of hip-hop heads will look like without guys like these holding it down for the community. I will definitely pour out a little for these guys tonight.
Here’s what they had to say on their Facebook event page:
“Kinetik, @Large and DJ Stress will break you off proper one last time after spinning Hip Hop on UMFM CJUM 101.5 FM since 1998. Kinetik will continue on with his Psychedelic Soul Shack Saturday nights at 11 PM on UMFM (http://www.umfm.com/
Also, check out their group page from Facebook, which includes a bunch of great links to old episodes, old mixes and other great moments from Winnipeg hip-hop history. There really is some great stuff up on there right now. So get it quick, because who knows how long it will be up there for.
Here’s a recording of Mikel Rondeau on I performing live on the Dope Joints show 2 years ago.
To Dj Kinetik, @Large and Dj Stress: We love you! Thank you for everything you’ve given us over the years!
Tune in tonight to 101.5 UMFM or stream live online @ http://www.umfm.com/listen_online.shtml or listen to Channel 718 on MTS.