OH MY EFFIN GOD!

I get this whole hotness of Electro-Dance. I wish more clubs would wild out to shit like this. But I'm also torn becuase once it does get more play, there will be bandwagon jumpers. But I can't help but share this with anyone and everyone that reads this blog. *drum rollllllllllllllllllllllllllll*

Justice...... Hit Song D.A.N.C.E.

featuring.............

MOS DEF !



DANCE MUTHAFUCKA!!! DANCE!!!

Justice ft Mos Def, Benny Blanco & Spank Rock - D.A.N.C.E

I want this!

This table is bad-ass! I think I'll drive everyone in my house crazy with this. I can't imagine this table in a house with kids. But this is so cool!

In action (granted he's not the best percussionist, but you get the idea)

The Shanghai Restoration Project

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *pause for breath*OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DOPE!!!

Samples on Amazon.com

"The Shanghai Restoration Project is a contemporary electronic music band formed by Chinese-American producer Dave Liang. The group's first eponymous release, inspired by the Shanghai jazz bands of the 1930s, combines traditional Chinese instruments with modern hip-hop and electronica. The release gained recognition globally, rising to the top 10 in several electronic charts, including Amazon, iTunes, and MSN Music. The first track from the debut album, "Introduction (1936)," was selected as the theme song for a worldwide TV advertising campaign for Kenzo Parfums (a division of Louis Vuitton) in early 2007. Other tracks have been featured in promotional campaigns for Microsoft, Rhapsody, TiVo, and Sandisk. In 2007, SRP partnered with China Records (the Chinese government's record label) to release Remixed and Restored, a project remixing select classic Chinese hits from 1930s Shanghai. The group is currently signed to Warner Music's Independent Label Group."*

*taken off wikipedia

That video is dope for it's beat, not so much for the singing, but I'm soooo feeling the beat and the instrumentation.

How Not to Haunt a House

This shit is just TOO FUNNY!

"Paranormal experts just released this home video of a horrifying ghost coming up stairs from the basement to haunt everyone in the house."

Ken Lee

After watching this video, I think I want to change my name to Ken Lee. Watch the creative use of this name.... KEN LEE!!!!!!



Thanks B for the link. It was a welcomed relief from the long work day.

Beijing Bling Bling

Being that I'm headed to the China Olympics this summer, I can't wait to see how it's changed in the past 3 years since my last visit. Every article I read regarding the Olympics, they talk about how the Chinese are working to impress the world when they open their country to them this summer. (Well...that and the whole Free Tibet thing with I think is pretty wild and will address at another time.)

So I was hanging out with my friend yesterday and he refers me to this site he came across. Pretty hilarious if you ask me. It was funny enough to be featured today. Enjoy



ZERO ONE ZERO REPRESENT!

dj sleeper

My boy just sent me this mix he did for WMC. This is some SICK SICK SHIT! You crazy sleeper! dj sleeper

Tracklist

intro
Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal +
Justice – D.A.N.C.E.(Justice Remix)
Public Enemy – Bring The Noise +
Ratatat – Seventeen Years
Amerie – I'm Coming Out Cover +
India Arie – I Am Not My Hair +
Amanda Blank – Get It Now (Robot Koch Remix) ~
Jimmy Castor - It Just Begun (Chew Fu J-Cast Remix) ~
Jacques Dutronc - Les Cactus (Ursula 1000 Remix) ~
KC Flight – Voices ~
Ram Jam – Black Betty (Cousin Cole Bam A Lam Remix) ~
Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger +
Sam & Dave - Hold On (DJ Nature Remix)
Cajmere – Perculator
Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Tamacun +
Pitbull – The Anthem +
DJ Neoteric - Stardust vs Nirvana
Justine Electra - Killalady (Surkin Remix)
Riot In Belgium - La Musique (Revlover Edit)
Scottie B - Niggaz Fightin
Aaron LaCrate, Debonair Samir - Know How (Gutter Remix)
Sleepy Brown – I Can't Wait +
Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction (Wideboys Club Remix)
Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm gonna Leave You (Dirty South Remix)
Saigon - C'mon Baby (DJ Beware Remix)
Klaxons - Golden Skans (Switch Remix)
Metallica - Enter Sandman (2007 Dirty Funker Vocal mix)
Stretch Silvester, Ben Macklin, Stevie Nicks - Seventeen Fireworks (Axwell Mash)
Del Shannon - Gemini (Pilooski Edit) ~
VNDLSM - UH OH!
Blaqstarr - Superstar (Tactic Remix)
Justin Timberlake - Lovestoned / I Think She Knows (Kaskade Remix)
Hugh Masekela - Don't Go Lose It Baby +
The Pointer Sisters - Send Him Back (Pilooski Edit)
Corona – The Rhythm Of The Night +
Quasimode – Giant Black Shadow
Larry Tee ft. Princess Superstar – Licky (Herve Goes Low Remix)
Fatboy Slim – Star 69 +
Guns N Bombs – Nothing Is Getting Us Anywhere
Jaydee – Plastic Dreams (Switch Remix) ~
Nephews of Phela – Mulah 2 ~
Fedde Le Grand – 3 Minutes To Explain ~
Armand Van Helden - U Dont Know Me ~
Underworld – Rez
Fatboy Slim – Right Here Right Now (Redanka Mix)
Bloc Party - Flux (Metal on Metal Remix)
Para One - DuDun-Dun (Boys Noize Remix)
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - Sunshowers (Rico Uno & Kutcorners Drum Edit) ~
Run-D.M.C. - It's Tricky ~
Bob Sinclair - Love Generation
Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff 07 (Richard Grey Remix)
Underworld – Cowgirl ~
Janet Jackson – Pleasure Principle (Linoleum Falcon Remix)
Ingrosso & Axwell – Together ~
Drop The Lime - Hear Me ~
Evermore – It's Too Late (Dirty South Mix)
Cassius – The Sound Of Violence (Dancefloorkilla Remix)
Beatconductor – Disco Carnival
Pase Rock, Amanda Blank – Sexy Motherfucker +
Rakim – I Know You Got Soul +
Robin S, Steve Angello, Laidback Luke - Show Me Love vs Be (DJ Luigi Edit)
Feist – 1234 (My!Gay!Husband! Edit) ~
Daft Punk – One More Time (House Moguls Remix) ~
Techotronic – Pump Up The Jam +
Earth, Wind & Fire – Brazilian Rhyme (Tittsworth Mix) ~
Bloc Party – Helicopter (Diplo Mix) ~
Night Crawlers – Push The Feeling On ~
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Dirty South remix )
Fergie – Glamorous +
Shinichi Osawa - Star Guitar (ft. Au Revoir Simone)

+ = sleeper remix
~ = sleeper blend

Paris

"For next year's 120th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, the French wil be adding a webbed Kevlar observation deck to the top. The addition will be doubling the size of the deck and making the Eiffel Tower look like some sort of space needle. The addition isn't permanent, but will be simply bolted in place and easily removed later. "

This should be interesting. I loved how the eiffel tower looked at night when I was there this past Nov. When the strobes went off, it was amazing. I know a lot of parisians hate how they installed strobes to go off, but I think it was kinda awesome. I'll never forget the image of the flashing eiffel tower reflecting off the rain soaked steps. It was one of those moments. Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to go when they erect this observation deck for its' 120th.

The Love Guru

I CAN NOT WAIT TILL THIS COMES OUT!!!



The next generation of Austin Powers. What a cast... Megan Good, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, "Mini Me".....did I mention MEGAN GOOD AND JESSICA ALBA!!!

Awareness Test

How many passes did the White Team take? CONCENTRATE!!!

Interesting. I the video got me too... I totally missed it.

st pattys day.

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!!!

The weekend took a toll on me: 3 BBQ's, Johnny Walker Black, Attempt at 60 Shots of beer in 60 mins., Highlands, Sugar, Beer Pong, Poker, Hennesy...

be back with updates tomorrow.

Steak and BJ day

March 14th

"Steak and BJ Day was invented by Tom Birdsey, may he live forever, and may the gods eternally bless his fate. Men everywhere should build shrines and worship this man, who has been so kind as to bless us with a day devoted entirely to devouring massive hunks of cowflesh and having one's member gobbled. Truly, he is a saint among swine, and deserving of the highest accolades in the worlds beyond. Seriously though, Steak and BJ Day was invented as a response to Valentine's Day, a day in which men get the 'privilege' of showing their affection for their significant other by spending ludicrous amounts of time, money, and effort in showering them in gifts, dinners, shows, and various other things to show them just how special they are to us.

Isn't it about time that there was a day just like that, but devoted to having the ladies show men just how much they appreciate them? Thanks to Steak and BJ Day, this dream has finally come true. And look how easy it is! Since we're really only one of two things, the formula for showing us that appreciation is really very simple. First: FOOD! Not any of that new-age healthy co-op market crap, either. Just give us a big hunk of cow. Preferably still bleeding. The napkin will be unnecessary, thanks, that's what the backs of our arms are for. I think the second part does not require any further explanation from me. Best thing is: It's a win-win situation! Just think, ladies, of just how hard your man will try to please you on February 14th just at the *thought* of the rewards he will be receiving on his special day. There's no way to lose, unless you have difficulty suppressing your gag reflex."

*taken from www.urbandictionary.com*

Blind Art

Simply AMAZING...



sidenote* Seeing the Durmo and the baptismal in Florence makes me really miss Europe. What an amazing city it is... Best gellato EVER!

New Mix

Here's a link to a new mix. There's 1 noticable trainwreck in there, but asides from that, it's not too bad being that it's unedited. I've yet to find a recording program that I like. Any suggestions, let me know. I'm looking into getting the iMic from Griffin. We'll see...

dj innovate-031208

Holy Hotness

MANSORY'S MCLAREN SLR

The goal behind redesigning SLR was "evolution instead of revolution" so most of the changes were made to the car's exterior. The new SLR sports numerous Carbon fiber body components, ultra-light forged wheels and a Gold paint job. The inside of this car features a super-charged 5.5 liter capacity and 626 hp V8 engine.

Believe in Love + Karma

I was reading this DJ forum as I do in a regular basis and came across this post about DJ Steve Aoki. For those of you that don't know, he's the son of the owners of Benihana. His nickname is DJ Kid Millionaire. He's a big DJ in the Hipster scene and is often seen spining with DJ AM at LAX on Sunday Nights. He drops some pretty sick tracks. Anyways, here's a story that was posted. Wild Shit. Kinda long, but interesting.

A GOOD DUDE IS SORRY!

PART 1 : THE STORYGOOD DUDE IS SORRY

I just got back from Victoria, Canada with the clothes on my back, my new REVOLVER tee that i got from homie Kiri in Tokyo, and my book. No backpack, no computer, no money nothing else... because i got robbed.The show in VIctoria was insane. THe kids were hyped and i felt good so we invited some friends up to my hotel room. Kept the crew of people small and i literally sat on my bed and played the dj again for everyone in the room. It got a little crowded so i pushed the party to another party down the street.THere was this one kid that walked in and i remember him well cuz he kept asking to come to the "afterparty". Somehow he figured out my hotel room. And the hotel is connected to the club so it made it easy.A few other stragglers wandered in but it was under control and i wasn't fucked. i was getting there but i definitely wasnt fucked. when i mean by fucked i mean drunk. so here comes that kid and he looks twisted, drunk, not sure what he was on but i just stayed sitting on my bed greeting people playing new Bloody Beetroots tracks. Eventually we all left my hotel... at least i thought we all did. I check out this other party and an hour and so goes by and i have to get back to the hotel cuz my flight to Las Vegas is at 7am. it's about 4 40 am now and the promoter picks me up takes me back to the hotel to grab my things. I walk up to my room 116 in the STrathcona and the door is propped open. My stomach didn't drop yet but i was fucking failsafe sure i closed this door. I walk in and some shit was strewn out from my backpack - my revolver tee was on the bed, my book was on the couch, serato record sleeve thrown somewhere else and my nintendo ds charger was on the floor. i peeped back behind the sofa where i put my backpack and it was gone. my fucking computer and shit was fucking gone. all i could think about was how much money was in there and my fucking computer, my fucking computer gone.... like that... what the fuck. by the way im never carrying money with me anymore. except for a few dollars. eventually i went to the airport going over in my head a million times how this could have happened. there is just no fucking way i left this door open. just no fucking way. how did someone get back in to this room... unless they hid in the bathroom??? really?? nooooo... that's just tooo stalker weird. but it had to be. it had to be the case. i was also worried about my next two gigs in the next 24 hours. i had a 12 -5pm gig for Volkswagen in Las Vegas and a 12-2am gig in San Diego all in the same day. How am i gonna dj? i have a few friends in Vegas. one of which is Tina T. She told me she's never let anyone dj from her computer about sixteen times so i owe her big otherwise i would have had to jump in a clown suit and do some sort of dance for these people coming to buy cars or something. by the way i would never do that. and jesse from mstrkrft spent the whole day with Jacob my assistant sending over tracks so i had something to play for san diego.

it all kinda worked out in the end. then later that day while im sulking about my loss i get an email in my blackberry saying they FOUND MY BACKPACK with my computer in it and a note. THE DUDE LEFT A NOTE!!!

here it is...

"Dear Steve Aoki,

I am a huge fan of yours, I love what your crew does. Last night, (March '07) at Element, there were some people who came to join with you after your show. I snuck in and hid behind the shower curtain. I was highly intoxicated, which when everyone had left, led me to come out into your room and take your napsack > lapttop inside. I have never stole before and never plan to again. Here is your stuff. I saw your money and ggot freaked. I truly amd sory and feel horrible for taking advantage of a great person/DJ. Email is gooddudeissorry@gmail.com. I hope you can move on from my stupidity and have a great rest of your tour. If you eever need anything in any city in Canada, I can hook you up. Again I am just 19 years old, young and innocent, love your music and love what you are about (aboot!).Here is what I took.

email: goodguyissorry@gmail.com

Believe in Love + KARMA!

"Steve, again,I am forever sorry for my lack of coherence last night. Everything that I took is in there. I've never stole before, never again. I'm a decent kid.

Thanks, Anon."I still can't believe he hid in my bathroom behind the shower curtain. and i couldn't believe i was getting my computer, dough, and shit back to me. i still can not fucking believe what just happened. i still haven't slept either. so now im trying to figure out how im going to get my computer back to me before my sunday gig in vegas monday gig in la and tuesday gig in dallas. and then i get another email from the promoters.... they found SURIVEILLANCE PHOTOS of the dude walking out with my backpack. this is how i knew it was the same guy i was talking about. here are the photos.look at the time... 3:28am. this was minutes after we left my room to this party.4 minutes later he's strolling out with my shit.somehow the clock went backwards but hes taking a look around probably with relief that he got awaynow he's running cuz he can't believe he made it this far. hahhahaa wowwww.the promoters in victoria was amazing and really went out of their way to help me out. shane and danny. good fucking dudes. they went all over town to find a shipper to send back my stuff by sunday but nothing can happen. then my good homie at Crispen for Volkswagen came through and made sure i got my stuff back to me by Sunday. Every single time we work with them good shit happens. Anyways, now im sitting at my computer looking at my backpack and seeing almost everything that was in it still in it. and honestly i am not mad at the dude because he had the bigger balls to return everything, almost everything. im missing a charger. like "gooddudeissorry" said "believe in love and karma" ... and always check behind the shower curtains before you leave your hotel after having a party.

That's just wild...I wish I got my shit back after I got jacked on my BDay... Some people just have all the luck or not enough luck. LOL

etch-a-sketch

I remember when I was a kid I'd spend hours on end playing with my etch-a-sketch. How it went from a box with static cling sand and 2 knobs to THIS!...



I gotta admit, it's dope as hell, but some people have too much time (no pun intended).

Drunkin Hot Girls...

This is a new campaign to get the message across of "don't drink and drive". Very interesting I must admit. These new images are posted in bathrooms of bars and clubs. There have been a few sited in LA.

I gotta admit the Ladies Room Version is pretty cool. "I just need to get it outta my system"

BBoy Planet

My friend just sent this to me thinking it would interest me since I used to be a Bboy back in the day. Since I'm not in as good of shape as I was in high school, I live vicariously through the videos of others that I find on youtube.

PLANET B-BOY...I CAN'T WAIT to watch this movie!



Synopsis
With compelling characters and vibrant sequences, PLANET B-BOY is set in the International world of B-boying – the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing."
Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul, and Las Vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and even their own families.
An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism – all the b-boys' lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test; the "Battle of the Year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.
PLANET B-BOY features electrifying dance performances and astonishing displays of power and grace, showing how a street dance from New York has evolved into an inspiring art form for a new generation around the world.

Premiere Dates
3/21 - NEW YORK, NY - Landmark Sunshine Theatre
3/21 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Landmark Nuart Theatre
3/28 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Landmark Lumiere Theatre
3/28 - BERKELEY, CA - Landmark Shattuck Theatre
3/28 - SAN DIEGO, CA - Landmark Ken Theatre
3/28 - WASHINGTON DC - Landmark E Street Theatre
4/4 - CHICAGO, IL - Landmark Century Centre Theatre
4/4 - AUSTIN, TX - Landmark Dobie Theatre
4/4 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Landmark Ritz Theatre
4/4 - BOSTON, MA - Landmark Kendall Square Theatre
4/11 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Landmark Lagoon Theatre
4/25 - ATLANTA, GA - Landmark Midtown Art Theatre
4/25 - SEATTLE, WA - Landmark Varsity Theatre
5/2 - ST. LOUIS, MO - Landmark Tivoli Theatre

Go check this movie out and show some love and support to the B-boy movement. I'ma definetly try my best to goto the Los Angeles Screening. Who wants to go with!

Thanks to BLi for the email.

Here's a link of my mix from a few weeks back that I recorded live and unedited. The bass is weak cuase I was trying out a new recording software and didn't want to distort everything.

DJ INnovate 022108 live & unedited

RAVE RAP?!

Recently, there's been an emergence of "rave rap" to hit the scene. It's now even featured on radio air play with that Alice Deejay track. Now Princess from the Crime Mob drops this...



OK...maybe this is not the best video ever created, but we're in it for the feel of the music, and not the imagery of the video. I gotta admit, it's catchy. I'm def feeling this song. Maybe becuase I'm asian and I went through the whole "raving scene". Let's see what develops from this...

If you care for a download version of this song for listening, message me or email.

This track is some sick stuff. The lyrics are so-so, but the melody of this track is just nuts. It's some Dead Presidents sound...

Rick Ross ft Jay-Z - Maybach Music

E40...Meet Fingers Eleven.

I first saw this video on MTV by Fingers Eleven late night after coming back from a club at around 4 something in the morning.  It was a sick video, but it was an even sicker song.  After getting a copy of the song, I found it hard to mix it in because the beat was not "hard" enough.  Well.... not that it's not "hard" enough, but more like "missing something" because the guitars are so powerful on this track.  So after messing around with a few beats, I tried this on for size.  Enjoy...

E40's Eleven Fingers - Tell Me When to Paralyzer