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Fat Beats

406 Ave Of The Americas Ste 2
New York, NY 10011-8416
Phone: (212) 673-3883
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Directions:
F at 14th St; L at 6th Ave
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Music and Movies 2006
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

Editorial Review for Fat Beats – by Bill Werde

The Scene
If you don't know where to look, you might not see Fat Beats, perched as it is on a second floor above Sixth Avenue. But get to the top of the aluminum stairs and you're in one of the most thoroughly-stocked hip-hop record shops in New York City. Chances are good that at any moment, a store clerk will be debating the respective merits of Jay-Z and Nas (or whoever else is hot at the moment) with some zealous patrons while the latest jams blast in the background.

The Goods
Hip-hop from bottom to top: Fat Beats is the place where rising underground DJs and emcees share shelf space with MTV stalwarts such as Ludacris and Eve. The vinyl is the thing here--DJs can pick up scratch and battle breaks records, as well as in-demand artist releases. There is also a small selection of T-shirts, videotapes of performances and a decently stocked rack of CDs.

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Hours

  • Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm
  • Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm
  • Sun 12pm-6pm

Recognition for Fat Beats

2006 Audience Winner - Music and Movies

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406 Ave Of The Americas Ste 2
New York, NY 10011-8416

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