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August 15th, 2006 The "Zoo York’s Am Getting Paid" skateboard contest is proud to announce the Chef Raekwon from New York's legendary WU TANG CLAN has just been confirmed as the main act for the infamous "Am Getting Laid" after party. "The Wu Tang clan has such a strong attachment in the skateboard world and countless tracks are featured in so many skateboard videos” explains contest promoter, Alex Bastide.
"Never appearing in Montreal, it was a no brainer for this legendary MC to play our after-party. Also recently added to the Saturday night lineup, Montreal's up and coming mash-up DJ's,Team Canada.
Born in Staten Island, NY, and raised in the park hill projects, Raekwon is presently one of the most popular Wu-Tang Clan members in the game. Raekwon may not have achieved the solo stardom of his fellow Wu-Tang Clan mates Method Man or Ol' Dirty Bastard, but along with Genius/GZA and frequent partner Ghostface Killah, he's done some of the most inventive, critically acclaimed work outside the confines of the group. Also nicknamed the Chef (because he's "cookin' up some marvelous sh*t to get your mouth watering"), Raekwon joined the Staten Island, NY-based Wu-Tang collective in the early '90s and played an important role on their groundbreaking late-1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
Following his 1994 debut single, "Heaven and Hell," his own solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, appeared in 1995; while it didn't sell on the level of Method Man's Tical, singles like "Ice Cream" and "Criminology" earned him a strong reputation in the hip-hop underground. Moreover, the album received near-unanimous critical praise for its evocative, image-rich storytelling and cinematic Mafia obsession.
The " Zoo York’s Am Getting Paid" is an international skateboard contest in its 3rd year running. Held on September 22nd through the 24th, this years total purse is at a whopping $15,000 USD. This years contest is scheduled to be the biggest Eastern amateur contest to date with over 200 riders participating from around the world.
The " Zoo York’s Am Getting Laid" after-party is on Saturday, September 23rd, doors open at 10pm.
This will be a weekend not to miss!
The tickets are available at: Underworld, Off the Hook, Universe, Empire, South Parc, Juste pour Rire, Clubzone.com and Admission
$25 in advance
Sincerely yours
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Here’s the schedule on the event:
Zoo York's AM Getting Paid is now in its third year and still focuses on showcasing the very best in skateboarding on a scale no other amateur event can offer. This pro free event will happen again September 22nd to 24th 2006 at South Parc in Montreal (Quebec). This year’s prize purse is the biggest ever, reaching a whopping $15 000 U.S. dollars!
This event is brought to you by Zoo York and Underworld skate shop, presented by ÉS footwear, Solo Mobile, SBC skateboard magazine, and Blind skateboards.
In collaboration with Von Zipper eyewear, Vestal watches, Independent Truck CO, Puzzle video, Expose magazine, Momentum wheels, Dakine backpack, South-Parc, Pro-Tec helmets and protection, New Era, 411 video, Diamond hardware and Transworld Skateboarding.
For three action packed days, we will bring together some of the hottest international amateur skateboarding talents under one roof.
Event main sponsor Solo Mobile will present the Best Trick Contest. "The Best Trick is one of the most exciting parts of the contest and gives skaters a last chance to get some of the $3000USD reserved for this overtime period. The cash will be handed out by the event promoter for every single banger that goes down.
Zoo York's Am Getting Paid is returns to South Parc for this year’s contest. We want to give a big thank you to Dan Cordeiro and Dan Vezina for all the help in organization so far and the awesome street course design they have planned.
South Parc is located at 8100 Taschereau.
For more information call 450-672-4884 or visit www.south-parc.com
Zoo York AM Getting Paid's registration fee is $100 CND which includes entry for the contest and best trick contest, a 1 year subscription to Transworld magazine and a for the first 100 pre-registered riders a Dakine backpack.
More info will be posted on the website regarding all the After Party and the Video Premiere of Yesterday’s Future Friday September 22nd.
Also stay tuned for all the details for this year's Zoo York's Am Getting Laid after party, Saturday September 23rd. It is going to be nuts!
“The contest is the weekend before the "West 49 Open" in Toronto. This is a great opportunity for skate companies to come into Eastern Canada and promote their pro and amateur teams simultaneously. There is opportunity to organize demos and/or in store signings in between the two contests in different cities. Or you can simply get footage and film for your upcoming videos. Montreal and Toronto definitely have some of the best street spots in North America,
The Zoo York's AM Getting Paid contest is meant to support and stimulate the growth of future professional skateboarders as well as promote the skateboard industry.
Last year's Zoo York AM Getting Paid DVD is available! Contact us to get a copy www.amgettingpaid.com
We hope to see you there.
Peace out
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