Recap: Beat Junkies NYC Anniversary Show

Twenty years strong.

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Two decades is a long time, especially if you're a musician trying to stay relevant in a shifting artistic climate. The Beat Junkies do not have this problem.

Celebrating their 20-year anniversary this past Sunday at Brooklyn Bowl, the crewMelo-D, Rhettmatic, Babu, Shortkut, Mr. Choc, and D-Styles—came correct, taking the stage after opening sets from DJ Boogie Blind and Break Beat Lou.

The star-studded cast of special guests included Craig G, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ), Da Beatminerz, Talib Kweli, Marley Marl, Lord Finesse, 5th Platoon, and the X-Ecutioners. Salute to the Beat Junkies and to another 20 successful years. Show your love by checking out this gallery of photos from the special night.

DJ Mr. Choc

DJ Mr. Choc

Boogie Blind

DJ Boogie Blind

DJ Mr. Choc and Boogie Blind

DJ Mr. Choc and Boogie Blind

DJ Shortkut and Break Beat Lou

DJ Shortkut and Break Beat Lou

DJ Rhettmatic

DJ Rhettmatic

DJ Melo-D, DJ Shortkut, DJ Babu and DJ Rhettmatic

DJ Melo-D, DJ Shortkut, DJ Babu, and DJ Rhettmatic

DJ D-Styles and DJ Shortkut

DJ D-Styles and DJ Shortkut

DJ D-Styles

DJ D-Styles

DJ Melo-D and Shortkut

DJ Melo-D and DJ Shortkut

DJ Mr. Choc and DJ Shortkut

DJ Mr. Choc and DJ Shortkut

DJ Melo-D, DJ D-Styles and DJ Babu

DJ Melo-D, DJ D-Styles, and DJ Babu

DJ Shortkut

DJ Shortkut

Craig G

Craig G

Craig G jumps into crowd

Craig G and the Crowd

DJ Babu

DJ Babu

Lord Finesse

Lord Finesse

DJ Roli Rho

DJ Roli Rho

DJ Precision

DJ Precision

DJ Melo-D, Lord Finesse and DJ D-Styles

DJ Melo-D, Lord Finesse, and DJ D-Styles

DJ Melo-D and Babu

DJ Melo-D and Babu

Lord Finesse and DJ Rhettmatic

Lord Finesse and DJ Rhettmatic

DJ Melo-D

DJ Melo-D

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