Six days earlier, Record World reported Birdsong handing out lollipops to promote his single “Lollipop.” The Queens Village flyer places the same playful promotion on a local club bill. In his later interview with Lenny Fontana, Toby recalls working as Dance Connection’s house promoter and MC.

Venue

Dance Connection

Address on the flyer

206-10 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village

The flyer advertises the event and giveaways; it does not establish attendance or confirm what happened that night.

Mike and Dave presented the advertised event. Alongside the names, the flyer includes travel, dress and entry information. In his later interview, Toby describes learning promotion from Mike and Dave and taking flyers to schools and stores.

Event

NY’s Best in Concert

Record

Smithsonian NMAAHC 2020.38.1.15

The testimonials below discuss Sweety G’s reputation. They are not accounts of this particular event.

The small print promised no skating and advertised cable television taping. Photographs fill the center of the page; award categories sit beneath Sweety G’s name. It was an invitation aimed at young New Yorkers across the city.

Venue

Jamaica Roller Dome

Advertised event

First Annual Rappers Awards

The flyer lists award categories and plans for taping. Winners and a completed broadcast have not been verified.