08/25/2026
Still taking in what a special day this was ❤️
Hip Hop Day 2026 filled the Daly City War Memorial with music, performances, vendors, talent, community, and a whole lot of love for the culture.
I was proud to work alongside my good friends Kenneth ‘Kendo’ Dolar and Mixsterious , helping run sound for all of the acts and talent, keeping the music going between performances, and working with Nate Nevado Ray Reyes and Daly City Recreation to keep the day’s timeline in order and moving. It was an all-day effort with a lot happening behind the scenes, so my POV was limited to what you see here, but seeing everyone come together and watching each artist get their moment made it all worthwhile. 🎶
The biggest moment was honoring my friend, the world-famous shortkut , as this year’s inductee into the Daly City Hip Hop Hall of Fame. On top of that, August 22 was officially proclaimed DJ Shortkut Day in the City of Daly City! 🙌🏽✨
Seeing someone I know who came up right here, dedicated his life to the craft, represented Daly City around the world, and then returned home to receive this recognition was incredibly special. Nobody is more deserving.
As someone raised in Daly City who has also spent decades in DJ and Hip Hop culture, days like this mean a lot to me personally, as I know they do to so many others. They celebrate the people who helped build the culture while giving the next generation a chance to experience it, participate in it, and see what is possible when someone from their own community follows their passion.
Thank you to Daly City Parks and Recreation, everyone who performed, every vendor, every crew member, and everyone who came out and showed love.
Daly City showed up!
Congratulations, shortkut ...a true hometown legend and a well-deserved honor. 🙏🏽❤️🎧