House and Hip Hop dancer Brooklyn Terry talks about the first Speakeasy since the pandemic hit Japan, raising kids here, starting @jp4blacklives, raising Japan’s awareness about racism in its own country, and Japanese rapper Awich’s use of the word “nigger.” It was an engaging and fun conversation about serious matters. Thanks again, Terry for coming through. I want to give a big hug and thank you to our comrade and podcast family member, the bright and beautiful “Bernie.” To give …
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We’re proud to announce that The Fire This Time podcast, Episode 4, will feature pioneering dancer and hip-hop ambassador Brooklyn Terry. He’ll be our guest this Tuesday, July 7 @10am (JST). Representing the BK, Terry Wright has lived in Japan since 2006. He is a pioneering House and Hip Hop dancer. He’s appeared on TV and toured internationally with Will Smith, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim, Da Brat and the late Whitney Houston. In Japan he’s worked with some local Hip …
Sunday’s service featured the Speakeasy crew Brooklyn Terry, DJ Sarasa, Okubot, Kanayona, and L Evate with special guest, Kaistar. Photos courtesy of Deandre Scott …
In October of last year, DJ and producer Marlon Williams, better known as Marley Marl, was here in Tokyo spinning at Speakeasy, a locally known mobile dance party that’s featured numerous pioneering DJ’s. Partygoers had him signing their vinyl copies of his classic singles like “Biz Is Goin’ Off” (1987). He was kicking it with loving fans, taking flicks, and the party’s promoter, Brooklyn Terry, brought him a sparkling cake to which the crowd sung him happy birthday. Marl was …
This Ain’t Yo Muthafuckin’ Diary, Biatch 2018 was the year that TMG became more like my journal, scrapbook, family videos, and everything uncomfortable or Japan-related. It was a challenge to my introverted nature. Looking at all of last year’s TMG posts, I have zero regrets. Last year taught me that I have no desire to be a brand or a topic. It was an experiment, which helped me progress in unforeseen ways. Either commit and stick the landing or be …
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