Fab 5 Freddy in Shanghai.

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Tonight I meet a true legend of hip-hop, modern art, and pop culture. He was the host of MTV's first hip-hop show in the late 80's, he produced Wildstyle a seminal documentary about hip-hop culture, worked with Debbie Harry of Blondie, was a friend of Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat.

Fab 5 Freddy is a true pioneer, and continues to spread the message of the roots of hip-hop culture world-wide.

I grew up watching his shows, his movies, seeing him in the magazines; he has had a profound impact on my career as a creative, and my perception of culture. I am not the type of person who gets excited about meeting celebrities, but tonight I couldn't remain the cool and reserve person that I normally am...I had to meet the dude he has helped mold who I have become to be.

If you happen to be in Shanghai, Freddy will be at the Factory for the next 4 days, each night showing a pivotal movie that focuses on the elements of hip-hop and that document the development of the culture. 

Please check the link below for the schedule.

http://www.factoryshanghai.com/2009/06/05/5-fabulous-nights-with-fab-5-freddy/

later,

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