Fat Beats Records Is Back (Sort Of) – Fat Beats Records Opening Monthly “Pop-Up Shop”

In September 2010, Fat Beats Records closed its Los Angeles and New York locations, ending an iconic run as a revered source for vinyl, underground and independent hip hop, in-store appearances and generally good vibes among consumers, DJs, artists and fans. The occasion was celebrated by a week-long string of performances, DJ sets and shoulder-to-shoulder turnout, mourning the loss of a place that, in a way, personified hip hop for many people.

Fat Beats announced they were to focus on distribution and their in-house label, but promised to continue to keep its warehouse stocked and continue to sell products through an ecommerce site online. But even when the closings were taking place, founder Joe Abajian hinted that there might me something else in the works.

For now, that something is the Fat Beats Records Pop-Up Shop, a monthly event where Fat Beats will open their warehouse doors to the public, and take it back to their heyday, with DJ sets and performances in their Brooklyn warehouse location at 110 Bridge St. (3rd Floor). The March 5th grand opening will feature in-store appearances by DJ Spinna, DJ Evil Dee, and Rich Medina, with many special guests likely.

Promising to continue selling records so that purists can get their vinyl fix, Abajian says, “It may not be selling like it used to, but there’s always gonna be a vinyl crowd. We’re here.”

On Saturday, March 5, 2011, we’ll be there too, celebrating the return of a vital piece of New York hip hop history.

Fat Beats Records Pop-Up Shop – 110 Bridge St., 3rd Floor, Brooklyn – Saturday, March 5, 2011 – 12 noon – 8 p.m.