UP TO PAR

Young Guru x The Excellence

2012-01-19T18:02:00.000-05:00

Rockin at The Excellence party tonight with Young Guru, hit me for details...

Nike Snowboarding x Liquid Lightning x The Chosen Tour

2012-01-09T14:59:00.002-05:00

Catch me Saturday with the Nike Snowboarding crew at Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, PA

H-Town

2012-01-09T13:50:00.002-05:00

Catch us Sunday night in Houston, TX for the 3-day weekend

12.15.11

2011-12-14T10:13:00.002-05:00

60 Thompson

2011-12-07T20:27:00.000-05:00

Spinning this Friday night @ 6O Thompson in SoHo...10pm til, kitchen & bar open late

RocNation x Willow Smith x Sony Style

2011-12-06T15:36:00.004-05:00

Join Willow Smith at the premiere of her new video "Fireball" at The Sony Style Store in NYC. Music by DJ Parler. Wednesday, Dec 7th 6:00pm, 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY.

Guilty Pleasures

2011-11-15T15:50:00.002-05:00

Join me, OP! & DJ Daniela this Friday @ Panda NYC. Playing all the music you hate to admit you love!

Spike Lee x Jordans

2011-11-04T12:28:00.005-04:00

Join us Saturday 11/5 in NYC, Spike Lee will be signing the new orange & blue Spizikes at FootAction (7th Ave & 34th St) 10-11AM. Music by yours truly.

60 Thompson

2011-10-14T12:03:00.001-04:00

Spinning this Saturday night @ 6O Thompson in SoHo...10pm til, kitchen & bar open late

Carmelo Anthony x House of Hoops x Brand Jordan

2011-10-09T10:09:00.006-04:00

Join us this Wednesday October 12th at House of Hoops Harlem for a Carmelo Anthony appearance celebrating the release of his Melo 8 shoe. Hosted by Jadakiss. Music by DJ Parler. Event starts at 4pm

S-T-A-Y

2011-09-16T09:41:00.001-04:00

Spinning tonight, Friday @ Stay Lounge in LES, 244 East Houston Street @ Ave A, doors at 10pm

Big Fun

2011-09-13T12:42:00.001-04:00

Join us this Wednesday...

Serena Williams x NIKE Tennis

2011-08-25T23:19:00.007-04:00

Join us at NIKETOWN New York this Friday, August 26th to kickoff the US Open with Nike Tennis. 4pm, 6 E. 57th St, NYC. Hosted by Serena Williams & Terrence J from 106 & Park, music by DJ Parler.

Update: Recap courtesy of NIKE

60 Thompson

2011-08-14T20:28:00.000-04:00

Spinning this Wednesday @ 6O Thompson in SoHo...9pm til, kitchen & bar open late

Beats-and-Bites

2011-07-28T15:39:00.000-04:00

Join us this weekend with Brooklyn Bodega...

S-T-A-Y

2011-07-21T15:29:00.005-04:00

Spinning this Friday @ Stay Lounge in LES, 244 East Houston Street @ Ave A, see you there...

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2011

2011-07-13T08:30:00.002-04:00

Brooklyn Bodega presents a week long of activities with the return of it's annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival

Saturday 7/16 I'll be on the 1 & 2s as Uncle Ralph & Torae take on the hosting duties at The 7th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, with headliner Q-Tip & Friends.

An outdoor show, by the waterfront, in Dumbo/Brooklyn Bridge Park, with a ton of surprise guests!

Click here for artist lineup, tickets & info

100 bpm & runnin vol 2

2011-07-04T23:11:00.000-04:00

Think Miami. Rooftop. Poolside. You get the picture...

100 bpm & runnin vol 2 by djparler

60 Thompson x Thom Bar

2011-06-29T13:27:00.006-04:00

Spinning this Friday @ 6O Thompson in SoHo...kitchen & bar open late

TGIF x The Hudson

2011-06-24T14:32:00.005-04:00

This Friday night catch me & Animal StatuS' DJ dB @ The Hudson, doors at 10pm

Baby I'm A Star

2011-06-21T20:14:00.002-04:00

Join us Wednesday night @ Gold Bar. Baby I'm A Star, music by DJs MOS, Kiss, CEO & Parler

H-Town Takeover

2011-06-17T10:20:00.001-04:00

Headed to Houston TX this weekend for a few events & collaborations with my H-Town folks:

Saturday @ Main Stage w/ Big Reeks & Dakota
Sunday @ Manor w/ Elroy Boogie of Kracker Nuttz
Monday @ The Flat w/ DJ Sun

Hope to see you out and about

WNYC Battle of The Boroughs

2011-06-17T09:59:00.000-04:00

Friday night @ The Greene Space with WNYC and hosts Meshell Ndegeocello & Terrance McKnight...

Fam @ Von

2011-06-16T12:54:00.000-04:00

Join me & Sure Shot this Thursday @ Von Kellar in NoHo...

Guilty Pleasures

2011-06-10T09:25:00.002-04:00

Saturday night Twelve Tribes and Fam present the Guilty Pleasures party @ Panda NYC
Featuring DJs: STIMULUS, OP! & PARLER
Playing all the songs you hate to admit you love and plenty more! NO COVER, 10pm-til

Devil's Pie NY

2011-06-09T09:23:00.000-04:00

Tonight, NY installment of the long-running Cali monthly Devil's Pie party...DPNY @ The Counting Room, Williamsburg BK

Featuring DJs:
TARA & PARLER (NYC)
PHATRICK & KJ BUTTA (LA/SF)
Hosted by DEE PHUNK, FREE PASTRIES, NO COVER, 9pm-2am

RIP Gil Scott-Heron

2011-05-27T23:05:00.002-04:00

Poet. Author. Musician. Godfather of Hip Hop. American Icon. Rest in peace sir.

Magic Wednesdays x L.A.

2011-05-10T19:25:00.004-04:00

Catch me this Wednesday with theVIPJ & CHUCK INGLISH (of The Cool Kids), SEAN G (of Pac Div), and DREWBYRD (Dom Kennedy) spinning the finest Boogie/Disco/Rock/Soul/Rare Grooves! BEAUTY BAR, 1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA

Sony Music x Pitbull x L.A.

2011-05-08T12:33:00.005-04:00

Headed to the West Coast this week for a few industry gigs, including a special event on Tuesday night with Pitbull & Sony Music...get at me if you're in the Los Angeles area...

SOBs x Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

2011-05-03T14:08:00.004-04:00

Spinning at SOBs tonight for the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble show, doors at 8pm

Cover Me!

2011-04-26T09:09:00.004-04:00

My latest mix, featuring some great new & catalog covers, enjoy...

DJ Parler - Cover Me!
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Kidz In The Hall x J Cole x HOB Atlantic City

2011-04-25T13:05:00.000-04:00

New Jersey-bound with Kidz In The Hall...catch us Friday 4/29 performing alongside J. Cole at The House of Blues Atlantic City

Amar’e Stoudemire x House Of Hoops

2011-04-01T23:48:00.003-04:00

To kick off the grand opening of the newest House of Hoops location, New York Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire will be making an appearance/Q&A session this Saturday 4/2 @ 3:30pm. House of Hoops, 11 West 34th St NYC. Hosted by Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg, music by DJ Parler

Rhythm Nation

2011-03-25T12:42:00.000-04:00

Join me Saturday with DJs Soul & Lady Chellez @ Stay Lounge, brought to you by the Dirty Debs

Kastel @ Trump SoHo

2011-03-24T15:43:00.000-04:00

Back @ Kastel tonight with DJ Moma in the Trump SoHo, doors @ 10pm

Sony Music x Alexis y Fido x Corona

2011-03-23T15:52:00.002-04:00

Catch me tonight @ Katra for Sony artists Alexis y Fido's album release party, brought to you by Corona

RIP Nate Dogg

2011-03-16T09:55:00.004-04:00

Legendary Hip Hop crooner Nate Dogg passed away last night at the age of 41. Cause of death has not been announced, but four years ago Nate suffered two strokes for which he was undergoing therapy, click here for more via MTV News.

Trump SoHo

2011-03-10T09:14:00.004-05:00

Spinning tonight with DJ Moma @ Kastel in the Trump SoHo, doors @ 10pm

March 9th

2011-03-09T13:06:00.004-05:00

Originally recorded Jan '09, re-upped March 9th, 2011. RIP BIG.
Samplology: The Notorious Chapter

Panda x Parler, OP!, J Period

2011-02-27T03:38:00.003-05:00

Catch us this Saturday @ Panda for a fundraising bash for NY Youth At Risk. Hosted by Alma celebrating the big 3-O. DJs Parler, OP! & J.Period on the decks.

Stever Arrington x Southpaw BK

2011-02-18T14:18:00.005-05:00

Catch us tonight at Southpaw after the Steve Arrington show...funk, breaks, soul, rare grooves, the works!

Where's The Love Mixtape

2011-02-14T09:19:00.002-05:00

It's only right I post this on Valentine's, a mix I made early in '10...Where's The Love
Where's The Love by djparler

Kobe Bryant x Nike Zoom VI

2011-02-11T16:00:00.010-05:00

Spinning this evening at Foot Locker in Herald Square for a Kobe Bryant appearance & release of his newest shoe the Nike Zoom Kobe VI Supreme...wristbands will be distributed at 7pm, event starts at 11pm

Donuts Are Forever 5

2011-02-03T12:14:00.005-05:00

Very excited and honored to be a part of the annual J Dilla tribute...I look forward to this party EVERY year...Rare Form presents DONUTS ARE FOREVER 5, a tribute to James "J Dilla" Yancey

Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ Santos Party House , doors @ 10pm
main room by RICH MEDINA, DJ SPINNA & DJ PARLER
basement by OP!, SAM CHAMP, DJ CHELA & DJ TARA

video by MIKEY 1SOUL aka The Conscious Hustler
special DAF photo booth by bkbooth
exclusive 5th anniversary tees by SIX FIVE DESIGN GROUP

$10 @ door. Early arrival strongly recommended.
Proceeds go to benefit music inititatives on behalf of the J Dilla Foundation

The Influence Series x Chivas Regal

2011-01-24T11:08:00.002-05:00

This Monday after work @ The Thompson Gild Hall, NYC...

East Village Radio x The Main Ingredient

2011-01-17T19:54:00.003-05:00

Tune in Monday night to EastVillageRadio.com for The Main Ingredient show with me & Jon Oliver from midnight - 2am

AnimalStatuS x Fat Baby

2011-01-14T13:12:00.001-05:00

No work on Monday, join us this Sunday @ Fat Baby...

Rhythm N Bounce

2011-01-11T16:23:00.001-05:00

Rhythm N Bounce @ Katra this Thurs with myself, SheRock & Nire...join us

NYE x 60 Thompson

2010-12-27T00:25:00.002-05:00

This New Year's Eve I'll be on the 1 & 2s in SoHo @ 60 Thompson...then after the ball drops, downtown at The Thompson Gild Hall to celebrate with DJs Moma & Stimulus

Rhythm N Bounce

2010-12-23T11:41:00.003-05:00

Thursday night with She Rock @ Katra for the Rhythm N Bounce party, join us!

Big Fun x Dirty Debutante x CV

2010-12-16T08:20:00.002-05:00

Big Fun this Wed @ CV...great line-up & hosts! Myself along with Mick Boogie, DJ Soul, & the Animal Status fam Wonder & dB. Guaranteed fun.

Belvedere presents Influence

2010-12-12T09:47:00.002-05:00

Join me this Monday after-work with my good friend Double-0 of Kidz In The Hall for Belvedere's Influence party series...

Carmelo Anthony x House of Hoops

2010-12-11T08:58:00.005-05:00

Spinning today at House of Hoops Harlem for a Carmelo Anthony appearance/Q&A session, event starts at 4pm...

Highbar NYC

2010-12-10T13:28:00.005-05:00

Catch me tonight with DJ Moma @ Highbar...powered by the JI Group, 2 Floors, 2 Bars & an enclosed rooftop...

Greenhouse x Global Syndicate

2010-12-06T15:42:00.001-05:00

This Wednesday join me & Stimulus @ Greenhouse as part of The Global Syndicate's Haiti Week events...

Downtown Friday Night

2010-11-29T11:12:00.003-05:00

A Lower East Side takeover this Friday with the homie Waajeed...

Caviar Jungle

2010-11-01T10:51:00.002-04:00

Join us Tuesday night @ Red Velvet...

Halloween @ The Hudson

2010-10-28T10:36:00.009-04:00

This Friday night join me & Animal StatuS fam DJ dB @ The Hudson, 10pm til...expect to hear AnimalStatuS x Major Lazer "Who Run De Floor On Halloween"

CMJ 2010 NYC

2010-10-19T11:36:00.005-04:00

It's that time of the year again, CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival has returned, here's where you can find me this week...

WED 10/20 - Roc Nation event w/ J. Cole

WED 10/20 - Venus v Mars w/ DJs Scram Jones, mOma, Chela, Laylo, Tara @ Happy Ending Lounge

THURS 10/21 - Leaders of The New Cool w/ Tabi Bonney @ 8 Bond

THURS 10/21 - Rap The Block w/ Tabi Bonney

THURS 10/21 - Frank Radio x Babygrande x iHip-Hop CMJ Showcase w/ Tabi Bonney @ Le Poisson Rouge

FRI 10/22 - Private event @ STK

A Day In The Life Of Kidz In The Hall (video)

2010-10-18T14:25:00.004-04:00

Belvedere follows Kidz In The Hall around the day before and day of their performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago this past August, which includes rehearsal with band, Adidas sneaker release performance at Chicago hot spot LEADERS and culminating with their performance at Lollapalooza. ~ via 2DopeBoyz

Rivington Street Field Trip

2010-10-09T11:08:00.003-04:00

Keeping it Lower East Side NYC for the "holiday" weekend...

Sunday 3-day weekend tradition, Venus vs Mars party takes over The Cellar @ Fat Baby. Team Venus: DJs Tara & Chela, Mars: myself & DJ Wonder

Monday, monthly residence @ CV with the Good Spot fam Stimulus, mOma & Dee Phunk

Happy Ending LES

2010-10-05T11:21:00.004-04:00

Joining weekly resident DJ Chela & friends this Wednesday @ Happy Ending in LES...

Nita Nita

2010-09-24T14:04:00.002-04:00

Back in NY this Sunday for a daytime party @ Nita Nita in Williamsburg BK...celebrating Dee Phunk's bday with a full lineup of dope DJs. Good music, food & drinks guaranteed.

DC x Georgetown Homecoming

2010-09-23T11:59:00.001-04:00

Will be back home in Washington D.C. to spin at a few DMV hot spots for Georgetown's homecoming

Friday @ Josephine, 1008 Vermont Ave, NW...hosting & doing an early DJ set, mention my name at the door, free b4 midnight

Saturday @ Recess, 727 15th St, NW...spinning alongside my good friend DJ Alizay, doors at 10pm

3 Day Wknd

2010-09-03T01:50:00.000-04:00

This Sunday, we keep the 3-day weekend tradition going...from the folks that brought you Venus v Mars...join us at Fat Baby

Bilal Listening Party

2010-09-01T13:03:00.005-04:00

This Thursday, Bilal & Union Square Lounge host a special listening party for his upcoming release Air Tight's Revenge...I'm spinning along with Jasmine Solano, doors at 7pm

Wake Up x The Roots x John Legend

2010-08-30T11:47:00.003-04:00

Tuesday night...listening party @ Brooklyn Bowl for the upcoming John Legend and The Roots album "Wake Up"...click here for details

J&R Musicfest 2010

2010-08-24T18:51:00.005-04:00

Join me this Friday for a free outdoor show along with Marsha Ambrosius, J Cole, Alexis Jordan, & 4TROOPS at J&R Musicfest 2010 in City Hall Park, NYC...click here for details

Animal B.I.K.E Event

2010-08-22T12:21:00.003-04:00

This Monday, BMX competition, open to the public, I'm spinning during the day, Clark Kent is rockin the after-party at night...nice way to start the week...

NIKE SB x P Rod x The Rucker

2010-08-14T11:16:00.013-04:00

West Coast Skateboarding meets Harlem's Rucker Park...join me, Bobbito, P Rod & friends this Tuesday...

UPDATE: Click Here for event recap & pics courtesy of Freshness Mag

Nike x World Basketball Festival

2010-08-13T11:32:00.004-04:00

Will be on the turntables during Saturday's WBF games at Rucker Park, along with host Big Tigger & a special DJ set by Z-Trip, come early to ensure entry...

Dwayne Wade x Chris Paul x House of Hoops

2010-08-10T12:49:00.004-04:00

Wednesday evening, I'll be uptown spinning for a special Jordan Brand event with Dwayne Wade & Chris Paul...

The Good Spot

2010-08-09T06:19:00.005-04:00

Monthly guest residence @ CV with friends Stimulus, mOma, & Jr Flo of Keys N Krates

Lollapalooza

2010-08-02T14:03:00.007-04:00

Chicago-bound this weekend with Kidz In The Hall...catch us Friday at Lollapalooza

Also, Thurs 8/5 7pm @ Leaders/ Adidas Party & Sat night 8/7 @ Angels & Kings. Come out & play!

143 NYC

2010-07-19T12:58:00.000-04:00

Join me, DJ OP! & the Dirty Debs Tuesday after-work...

Belvedere x Essence x Belle

2010-07-18T18:55:00.004-04:00

Monday night with the homey DJ MOS @ The Shelburne Hotel rooftop celebrating Demetria Lucas' (A Belle In Brooklyn/Essence) bday...

Duck Down 15yr Anniv

2010-07-12T00:37:00.002-04:00

Tuesday...rockin with Kidz In The Hall for Duck Down's 15 yr Anniversary Concert @ BB Kings, NYC

Also featuring live performances from Pharoahe Monch, Boot Camp Clik featuring Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Skyzoo, Marco Polo & Torae, Ruste Juxx plus special invited guests.

The Good Spot

2010-07-11T00:35:00.002-04:00

Monday...back for my monthly with The Good Spot @ CV...Stimulus & mOma, Rok One's bday, Dee Phunk hosting...come see why this is my favorite Monday night party

Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival

2010-07-09T00:30:00.003-04:00

Saturday...on the 1 & 2s as Uncle Ralph takes on the hosting duties @ The 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, with headliner De La Soul

An outdoor show, by the waterfront, in Dumbo/Brooklyn Bridge Park, AND the reunion of LEGENDARY Hip Hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth...what more can you ask for

Click here to artist lineup & show info

Brooklyn Bodega Education Initiative

2010-07-05T21:13:00.005-04:00

Tuesday, join me along with DJs Brainchild & Tara for the After Party of the Bodega Education Initiative Panel; a one-on-one discussion with “Ma Dukes” Yancey, Q-Tip and roundtable with Dilla’s peers and longtime collaborators.

Venus v Mars 4th of July

2010-07-02T16:48:00.005-04:00

Sunday night the holiday weekend tradition continues, VENUS vs. MARS is back with its third installment, this time with Cali representation from Beatnick (San Diego) & Daniela (Bay Area), along with myself & Tara.

No work on Monday. No cover. No excuses. See you @ Fat Baby, remember we're in the basement!

Summerstage

2010-06-27T08:54:00.002-04:00

Sunday afternoon, Bronx Family Day @ St. Mary’s Park, NY...I'll be spinning along with live music from select Salsa & Afro Caribbean bands...

Parler Parlay

2010-06-26T10:46:00.001-04:00

"Okay okay okay, what more can I say, Alamo get the boom and PARLER PARLEY" ~ Grand Puba

Sutra tonight...

FAM @ Von

2010-06-24T11:04:00.001-04:00

Tonight Sure Shot & I will hold down Fam @ Von Kellar...

Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest 2010

2010-06-21T15:24:00.000-04:00

The 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival announces its headliner...the legendary trio, De La Soul!

Mark your calendars for July 5th-10th, with main day performances on Saturday the 10th.

I'm honored to be brought back this year as the festival's official DJ...for more details & to purchase tickets go to www.bkhiphopfestival.com

The Good Spot x CV

2010-06-12T13:40:00.004-04:00

This Monday I'm back for my monthly with "The Good Spot" @ CV, my favorite Monday night spot aka Mondaze, with resident DJs Stimulus, mOma & host Dee Phunk...fab four frenzy

Nike x Carmelo Anthony

2010-06-11T13:31:00.002-04:00

This Saturday, catch me uptown for a few NIKE events with special guest Carmelo Anthony...after Rucker Park in the morning, we'll be at House of Hoops at noon, 268 West 125th Street

Real Mature x Savalas

2010-06-10T17:15:00.006-04:00

Friday night guest spot with Rok One & Andy Pry for "Real Mature", a dope Williamsburg weekly party @ Savalas

Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-26T00:29:00.008-04:00

Fun lineup for the Memorial 3-Day weekend...Friday May 28th @ Katra, 217 Bowery @ Rivington, NYC, No Cover, Doors 11pm

And from the same folks that brought you the venus v mars valentine's day party...Sunday May 30th @ Fat Baby, Cellar Level, NYC, No Cover, Doors 10pm

A Place Called Stardom

2010-05-24T11:47:00.004-04:00

My folks Tabi Bonney & Mick Boogie are putting out a new mixtape tomorrow...be sure to get the free download at djbooth.net on 5/25

LB in NY

2010-05-11T13:49:00.007-04:00

Catch me hosting tonight's concert...Little Brother & friends on stage, Mick Boogie on the 1&2s, a good night for Hip Hop...

UPDATE:
Pics from the show via
Music Looks Like This
Village Slum
I Heart Dilla

The Good Spot

2010-05-09T11:14:00.007-04:00

Back this Monday for my monthly residence with the fam Stimulus & Moma @ The Good Spot, hosted by Dee Phunk...serious Mondaze...

Decon x Ciroc x A Million In The Morning

2010-04-19T12:11:00.004-04:00

Spinning at A Million In the Morning DVD Release Afterparty @ Red Bull Space tomm...movie release & open bar, what else is there to know...see rsvp info below

The Good Spot

2010-04-02T11:15:00.004-04:00

Myself along with DJs Moma & Brainchild, hosted by Dee Phunk....a Mondaze...

Where's The Love?

2010-03-29T03:14:00.020-04:00

Similar in vein to my past Samplology mixes, this project contains some of my favorite love-inspired hip hop tracks, their samples, and love-inspired originals to some of your favorite tracks. No track listing, one mp3, enjoy...

DJ Parler - Where's The Love?
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Parler always puts it down. And after a few (much needed) listens to this mix, he’s done it again ~ 2DopeBoyz

A real good mix to zone out to... ~ Okayplayer

In Rotation Feature: Dope mix... ~ Baller Status

This is not your typical mix. It’s more of a spaceship ride through a mine field of fireworks, hearts and champagne ~ Trees For Breakfast

SXSW

2010-03-17T12:01:00.001-04:00

Texas bound this week...first Houston for fun, then Austin for the SXSW festival...on the 1 & 2s Fri 3/19 with Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, Pill, Dom Kennedy & more @ Firehouse Lounge...and all weekend (Thurs-Sat) with Kidz In The Hall...

Donuts Are Forever 4 Video

2010-03-15T18:49:00.003-04:00

Video recap from Rare Form & Hot Mop Films of a legendary night, for a legendary man...Dilla

March 9th - RIP BIG

2010-03-09T00:20:00.005-05:00

Biggie passed away on March 9th, 1997...he was 25 yrs old...re-posting the Samplology mix that I made last year commemorating the release of his biopic Notorious...click here to download

Crowd Control Tour

2010-02-28T12:27:00.004-05:00

The Crowd Control Tour kicks off today in NYC...catch me & Kidz In The Hall at the Highline Ballroom tonight along with 88-Keys, Izza Kizza & Donnis...doors at 7pm

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary

2010-02-26T20:42:00.003-05:00

3 part doc on the legendary producer & mc James "J Dilla" Yancey...Stussy is releasing a limited edition tee shirt produced in conjunction with Stones Throw and the Dilla Estate....