DJ RAYVON PRESENTS: The iMix Vol. IV: HeatWave Hits

by | Jul 15, 2010 | MUSIC

DJ Rayvon dropped this gem of hip-hop/rap mixtape on us over Twitter yesterday. A regular on 92.1FM and a headliner on Thursday nights at the Paradise Lounge is definitely worth checking out.

DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE HERE

“Parkour or l’art du déplacement is an activity with the aim of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body. It is meant to help one overcome obstacles, which can be anything in the surrounding environment. Parkour manifests in US through what WE aim to bring forth to and for YOU. ILL ASS PARTIES….. ILL ASS SOCIAL EVENTS….. FAMILY……. BECOME A PART OF THE SITUATION. OH, AND I CHANGED THE SPELLING ON THAT SH*T TO MAKE IT MINE. I’m The Founder of Parcore Productions. We Throw some of the illest parties and events around this part of town. I’m in a group called the L.I.N.E. (Leaders In a New Era) Music is dope. Im im a band called D. Folks and The Movement. music is dope. I’m Black. I was raised partly in Staten Island, NY, but there’s no home like Virginia Beach for me. I love my family, my friends and my girl. I just graduated from VCU. I currently reside in Richmond, VA. I’m one of the dopest young DJ’s out here. I also produce and MC. I work at this ill ass sneaker store called FTWRK (322 W. Broad St.) Holla atcha boy for parties and tracks, got I got these beats for sale. I just said “I” mad times in this section…haha.” – Rayvon

Find out more about Rayvon HERE.

DJ Rayvon dropped this gem of hip-hop/rap mixtape on us over Twitter yesterday. A regular on 92.1FM and a headliner on Thursday nights at the Paradise Lounge is definitely worth checking out.

DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE HERE

“Parkour or l’art du déplacement is an activity with the aim of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body. It is meant to help one overcome obstacles, which can be anything in the surrounding environment. Parkour manifests in US through what WE aim to bring forth to and for YOU. ILL ASS PARTIES….. ILL ASS SOCIAL EVENTS….. FAMILY……. BECOME A PART OF THE SITUATION. OH, AND I CHANGED THE SPELLING ON THAT SH*T TO MAKE IT MINE. I’m The Founder of Parcore Productions. We Throw some of the illest parties and events around this part of town. I’m in a group called the L.I.N.E. (Leaders In a New Era) Music is dope. Im im a band called D. Folks and The Movement. music is dope. I’m Black. I was raised partly in Staten Island, NY, but there’s no home like Virginia Beach for me. I love my family, my friends and my girl. I just graduated from VCU. I currently reside in Richmond, VA. I’m one of the dopest young DJ’s out here. I also produce and MC. I work at this ill ass sneaker store called FTWRK (322 W. Broad St.) Holla atcha boy for parties and tracks, got I got these beats for sale. I just said “I” mad times in this section…haha.” – Rayvon

Find out more about Rayvon HERE.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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