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Represent hip-hop;
catch DJ Kool Herc

After a disappointing turnout for Public Enemy last month, I'm beginning to question the amount of respect Honolulu residents truly have for hip-hop and its history.

Even though it's happening tomorrow and not on a weekend, I really hope folks show up to see DJ Kool Herc at Next Door. While Chuck D and Flavor Flav are among the elder statesmen of hip-hop, Herc takes it back even farther. He's one of the principal architects of the genre -- a true living legend.

Born in Jamaica, the 50-year-old started as a reggae DJ in New York City before the disco craze convinced him to switch formats. He's credited with introducing the breakbeat, using two records to extend an instrumental "sweet spot" in a song so people could go crazy on the dancefloor. Herc also cemented the B-Boy's place in hip-hop, and is the one who came up with that name.

Before there was Grandmaster Flash, the Sugarhill Gang, Run DMC or LL Cool J, there was DJ Kool Herc. Help represent Hawaii's love for hip-hop and go to this show ...

AMONG THE craziness that was Labor Day weekend, the first anniversary of "Club DeVille" at The Living Room almost went by unnoticed.

The Fisherman's Wharf nightspot was comfortably crowded on Sunday as supporters came out to pay respects to Matty Boy Hazelgrove and Grant "G-Dog" Fukuda, the brains behind this party. What some didn't realize, however, is that the first anniversary celebration was also a going away party of sorts.

"DeVille" isn't disappearing completely, since DJs Delve and Zack Morse will continue on Sundays, but Doorman Productions and the Stone Groove Family will no longer be actively involved. Better to go out on a high note, I guess ...

AND I don't want to brag, but did you see the amazing special issue the Star-Bulletin did for the University of Hawaii's football team last week?

"Warrior 3D" was a special insert that came with a pair of those funky glasses, and featured an in-depth look at this year's squad. From the cover shot to pictures of June Jones, Samson Satele, Ikaika Curnan and Jason Ferguson, the 3D effect is incredible. Even the advertisements jump out at you, including a shot of Jasmine Trias! Call 529-4700 to get a copy ...