This event was held at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on June 18th. A premier screening at the Royal Festival Hall.
Live printing by the Hit & RUN crew. J Rocc of the famed BEAT JUNKIES was spinning downtempo music for the crowd. Everyone was in an Irie mod. Gaslamp Killer took some time to chat with Taco about his new track on the "FROM L.A. WITH LOVE" compilation. Rethmatic also took the time to talk to everyone.
~ 455ER
(DJ Rhettmatic ~ Beat Junkies)
(Gaslamp Killer!!!!!!!)
455ER
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