Last week Tools of War kicked off their annual summer programs in the parks bringing in legendary hiphop DJs for free summer events. This past Thursday they launched the 7th Annual Crotona Park Jams in the Bronx with Popmaster Fabel, Grandwizzard Theodore & Biz Markie. Upcoming lineups include the following:

• •07.16.09: Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Jazzy Jay & Kool DJ Red Alert
• •07.23.09: DJ Jazzy Joyce, DJ Scratch, DJ Rockin’ Rob & Roc Raida
• •07.30.09: DJ Cash Money, DJ Lord Finesse, DJ Grandmaster Caz

For August, the party moves from the Bronx to Harlem for the “Digger’s Delight” as all star producers and rare record collectors spin their funkiest 45’s St. Nicholas Park. Their Tuesday after work events include:

• •08.04.09: Rockin’ Rob, DJ Chuck City & DJ Lean Rock
• •08.11.09: Chairman Mao, Jbx
• •08.18.09: DJ Jazzy Jay, Danny Dan The Beat Mann, DJ Forrest Getemgump
• •08.25.09: Miss Shing-A-Ling, DJ Lord Finesse