Mad Decent

It was bananas, then we trooped it to Chinatown.  Read More

A Mad Decent Affair

[via] Vanache Yesterday’s Mad Decent Blog Party was out of control. Check out some of the scenes [here]  Read More

Wings Would Be An Advantage For This One

This Saturday, McJAWN encourages you to sign up for the Red Bull Block-to-Block contest. A race that will have your team biking, running and skating to 3 different block parties. Yes, block parties. In no particular order, you’ll have your Nocturnal Skate Shop block party near south street, the Mad Decent block party on Spring Garden, and the your 2.1.5. Magazine Issue 5 Release Party in University City. Best believe that the McJAWN team will be there and we’re planning... Read More

Major Lazer Essential 1 New Mixtape

Diplo and Switch from Major Lazer has done it again. They came out with a new mixtape called Essential 1 for the BBC radio station. Download: Major Lazer Essential Mix Diplo Mix: Shut Up And Dance ‘Ravin I’m Ravin’ Barrington Levy ‘Reggae Music Dub’ Barrington Levy ‘Send A Moses’ Alton Ellis ‘Africa Descendants’ Burning Spear ‘Live It Out’ Artibella ‘Unknown’ Toyan ‘African Thing’ John Holt ‘100 Weight Of Collie Weed’ Barrington Levy ‘Murderer’ John... Read More

Philly-Reppers: Diplo, Jazzy Jeff, Santigold Headlining B-Live

Philly-Reppers: Diplo, Jazzy Jeff, Santigold along with Switch, MSTRKRFT, Tiga, A-Trak, and many more are headling this summer’s Barcardi’s B-Live Tour. Mark your calendars, baby! Friday, June 19 Philadelphia, PA  Read More

Diplo filler

I guess everyone is having to much fun on spring break to update, but since I go to non existent university and I get no spring break I still got time for this jawn. I was googling traveling to Rio and found this. It is old but interesting if you have not seen it yet, heres Diplo talking about “Favelas on Blast” Oh and just so you all know, we love you.  Read More

Diplo on Playboy’s Rock The Rabbit

So, I was surfing 51:51 and I found this article about Diplo on the Playboy site. Hot shit, of course I had to read it. I can’t believe the name Diplo is derived from Dinosaurs. If you didn’t know my BBM and AIM screennames are Wenosaurus. Rawwwwr. Dinosaurs rules and so does Diplo. PLAYBOY: Tell us about your best gig of the year.DIPLO: It was the closing night of my most recent U.S. tour. We sold out a big venue in Philly—1300 kids. And it was my birthday. I bought... Read More

Follow ?uestlove and Diplo on Twitter

Aside from rooting for Jazmine Sullivan for Best New Artist at tonight’s Grammys (they go till 11 p.m.), you should be following Philly’s Diplo and ?uestlove on Twitter. The DJ/producer and the Roots mastermind are both in attendance and Tweeting from their seats. Go to http://twitter.com/diplo and http:/twitter.com/qoolquest Samples (Questo is green; Diplo is blue): More Info: http://www.citypaper.net/blogs/clog/2009/02/08/philly-at-the-grammys-questlove-and-diplo-on-twitter/  Read More

Congratz to M.I.A., Diplo and Switch

Congratz to M.I.A., Diplo and Switch on their nomination for Record of the Year Grammy Award Paper Planes M.I.A Diplo, producer; Switch, engineer/mixer Track from: Kala [Interscope]More Info: http://content.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspxhttp://www.philebrity.com/2008/12/04/congrats-diplo-because-honestly-paper-planes-fucking-ruled/  Read More

Clearing Up Rumors About DIPLO Tomorrow Night

This is what was posted on the mad decent blog: “Tickets are still available. $10. Online at r5 Productions website and Deep Sleep (53 N 3rd Street) Show is All Ages / 21+ To Drink / $10 Advance Ticket gets :Free Pizza for DIPLO’S bday first come first serve – (125 pizzas are being ordered) Free admission to Mausoleum afterparty w/ ticket (we give an after party ticket at door – first come first serve” R5:“Check it, so for just $10 you get admission to... Read More

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    Founded in 2008 by NoseGo and Wen Vo, McJAWN is a homegrown Philadelphia-based art and culture online publication. The amazing people behind the entire operation is a small group of local artists and writers who are dedicated to the art scene.

    Our common goal is to actively inspire and support the art community in Philadelphia by showcasing local artists and galleries. You can find us on the web, at the art shows, on the streets, at the cafes, etc.