Founders’ Note:

By: GK and Shahane Arayi

Hip-hop music originated at block parties in New York City where the likes of DJ Kool Herc bumped tunes through their systems and the attendees made donations at the entrance. We, at the Armenian Chronicles, have used the same methodology to fund this paper for years. This

particular issue was funded with a ‘block party’ in Pasadena on March 5, 2010. Consider this a small thank you to all those who supported us.

Thank you Shotgun Entertainment for always assisting us with events. Shotgun’s next party, Spring Fling, will take place on March 20 at the Minx in Glendale.

Thank you R-Mean for your continued support and performance at the party. R-Mean’s new “Nah Mean” mixtape vol. 1 will be out in the first week of April. You can get your copy on Itunes and selected stores in the Los Angeles area.

Thank you SakoSan Photography for all the amazing fliers and support. Check out www.SakoSan.com.

Thank you HD Magic for entertainment, no Armenian Chronicles fundraiser is complete without you.

Thank you DJ Yaman and Franky Flow. Your mix of hip-hop, Arabic, and Armenian music made March 5th complete.

We appreciate all the support!

~The G and Shah~