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DJs Jazzy Jeff, Z-Trip and A-Trak Set to Judge Red Bull Thre3Style National Finals
by Jake Crates
(AllHipHop News) This Friday (April 5) Red Bull takes their Thre3style National Finals to Hollywood, California where six DJ’s from across the nation will battle it out for the U.S. championship title.
The title will be judged by world-renowned DJs, Jazzy Jeff, Z-Trip and A-Trak and the winner of the Thre3style National Finals will represent the U.S. and compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Championship in Toronto, Canada this November.
Throughout the night the DJs will battle and perform in a party-like atmosphere at Lure Nightclub (1439 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028) and unlike other DJ battles that are based on more technical aspects, the Red Bull Thre3Style is a creative format that awards DJs that get the most crowd response and interaction.
Competing DJs each get a 15-minute set that must include three different musical genres. The judges will then select the national champion based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.
This year the competing DJs include five winning qualifiers from across the U.S.: DJ Scene (Seattle), DJ Phsh (Philadelphia), Trentino (Chicago), Konflikt (Miami), Donnie Dee (Dallas), as well as the DJ to win the Red Bull Thre3Style “Wildcard” slot.
The Thre3style National Finals will be hosted by The Captains of Industry, and will also feature a special performance by international DJ and producer, Mark Ronson.
For more information and for tickets to the Red Bull Thre3style National Finals visit www.redbullthre3style.com/usa. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 9 PM, show starts at 10 PM.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
RZA Set To Release Soul Music Compilation
by Yohance Kyles (AllHipHop News) The man who many believe popularized the sped-up soul sample production style is ready to share a few of the original songs that inspired some of Wu-Tang Clan’s greatest tracks.
Legendary producer/emcee RZA, aka Bobby Digital, will be releasing Shaolin Soul Selection Vol 1 on March 19. The compilation will have 24 songs from some of the greatest acts in soul music history including Isaac Hayes, The Dramatics, and The Emotions. It will also feature several other R&B performers from the 1960′s-70′s Memphis-based Stax Records.
Shoalin Soul Selection Vol 1 will be the latest release from RZA’s label Soul Temple. He launched his new imprint in 2012 with the soundtrack to the film he directed, The Man With The Iron Fists.
The new compilation will be available in 3 different formats- double CD set, triple vinyl set, or digital download. Some packages include an exclusive Soul Temple T-shirt.
For more information or to pre-order Shoalin Soul Selection Vol 1 visit soultemplemusic.bandcamp.com
You can listen to snippets from Shoalin Soul Selection Vol 1 below:
Friday, February 1, 2013
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15 DJ’s You May Not Know But Should
DV-One
Simply put, the guy knows music. There is nothing like hearing a song the way it was meant to be heard and with DV-One the chances of this happening are great! If you hear a sample in a song, it’s guaranteed that DV-One is going to mix in the original and some how you feel better for hearing it! His clear knowledge of the music makes the listener stop partying to pay attention to what he’s doing! The guy’s a legendary DJ with an ear of gold!
Young Guru
Okay, stop! Because I know what you’re thinking! “Really, you put his name on the list?” But it’s honestly astounding to me how many people have no clue that he DJ’s! Whenever I comment on how he was able to either make a crowd stop in awe or jump up and down so hard it felt as though the floor may give way at any moment, there is always someone who says,”I thought he was the producer”, or “I thought he was the engineer”! Welp, now they know, he can do all of it, and well! Seriously if you get the chance to see this man spin, with our without his camp, GO!
DJ Dice
Legendary DJ that spins for the greats! DJ Dice is one who knows what to do to make everyone in the crowd extra hype! Even if you’re the type to hug the wall all night, you will find yourself in unfamiliar territory because DJ Dice won’t let you play the wall flower card for long! You were warned!
Rondevu
A true showman and concertoligist on the tables, this man is of the belief that if you paid for a show, then a show is what you are going to get! I’ve never seen so many things happening behind the tables at one time and the music never suffers as a result. He works up just as much of a sweat as the people jumping around in front of him with the mics do! Truly a sight to see!
Spintelect
I imagine trying to keep pace with Talib Kweli’s cadance could quite possibly make a DJ arthritic before their time! Sure hope DJ Spintelect is stocked up on Ostio-Bi-flex just in case! This DJ is not just able to keep up with Kweli, but he can also stand on his own within the song! This is not an easy tasking and I’m sure many have tried! Spintelect is able to mix with the best of them!
K-Otic
Ever see a DJ that is seemingly lost in the music when they spin? Whenever K-otic gets on the wheels you can tell he’s not only giving the crowd the music, he’s taking some for himself. His infectious enthusiasm for his craft entrances the masses like a magician with a magic wand comprised of beats and rhymes. The result is sheer dopeness.
E. Holla
This DJ is a young guy with an old school soul! He’s able to transcend generations of Hip Hop in a mere second or two. An E-Holla show is guaranteed to have a crowd full of excitement and an Emcee spitting nothing but gems! A good time to be had for all.
Sixth Sense
Whether it’s on the radio or on the stage Sixth Sense goes in! This DJ can turn just about any song into your favorite and the mixes are some of the best hands down. No one else can make the “Wrong Songs” work the way Sixth Sense can. Only with him will you jump from New Edition to The Red Hot Chili Peppers then over to Super Cat in the span of one twenty minute period of time. He is always a crowd pleaser.
This DJ has heart and just enough of an edge to keep the Rebel Diaz fans going nuts! Illanoiz commands attention and then throws it right back out to the crowd! Energy is the key word here as the music is so high strung that you can’t just sit back and be still with it! Timing is everything too and DJ Illanoiz has it all mastered! There is no rapping over our own lyrics going on here, so the pace of the DJ is critical and Illanoiz leaves every concert goer happy and full of life when he’s done.
Darkfada
Golden era greatness! This guy is a fan of the legends and can spin it like few others! His ear for the perfect places to switch things up is uncanny! There is no doubt that when he is doing his thing on the tables that he is having a great time! This translates to the crowd like a Spanish to English dictionary, and the crowd too has a great time! Dark Fada is truly a man of the people.
Danjah-One
Ever hear a DJ that almost knows too much about the music they’re playing? Well check out Danjah-One and you most certainly will understand what I’m referring to. Danjah-One knows every inch of a record and therefore knows just where to hit it with a stroke of genius! It’s as if the music was an old girlfriend, and he can showcase every intricacy of her personality. It’s deep y’all!
Element
This DJ is fearless, there’s no question about it! He allows the music to take leaps and bounds and he’s right there with it along for the ride! It’s a good thing to see and hear and I suggest you do both! The music is the type to hype up the crowd and DJ Element matches their energy pound for pound. When the DJ’s energy is so present it allows those at the show to let go and become more like a group and less like individuals it’s a wonderful thing. Not all DJ’s accomplish this, but Element mos def does.
Fusion
DJ Fusion of FuseBox Radio is not just the chick on the mic! Her ear is keen and the mixes are proof positive of this! She is also a beast on the tables! A party with DJ Fusion in charge is nothing but a good time! Simply put, she keeps the crowd moving with her knack for reading the needs of the masses and it’s a good thing!
J – Live
Why yes THAT J – Live! I must tell you although most know him for being a phenomenal guy on the mic, they have no idea he is a phenom on the turntables as well! If you get the chance to check him out as a DJ, even if he’s not performing as an artist get there and quick! You don’t want want to miss a thing! J is absolutely astonishing on the wheels! It’s almost unfair to be able to conduct such a one man show but he does it with ease!
Illness Jackson
When I see this kid perform I think Asthma. The activity, animation and all out moxy that this kid demonstrates is bananas! He’s all over the place and keeping everything perfectly timed all the while! It’s easy to feel winded just from watching the guy put on a show within a show! He and Skratchmatik Assassin Turntable Terror Crew bring something totally different to his little suburban town, and they are extra thankful to get it! There aren’t many like him in small town America but there definitely should be!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
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#SALUTE THE DJ
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Coming March 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Timbaland Joins 50 Cent & SMS Audio
by G-Unit Promotions thisis50.com
SMS Audio, LLC (www.SMSAUDIO.com), a premier audio headphone and accessories brand from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, today announced a partnership with mega-producer Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley. Timbaland joins SMS Audio as an investment partner and member of the company’s board of directors, with substantial involvement in the design and audio engineering process for new SMS Audio products.
“50 Cent has created an aspirational audio brand that produces the highest caliber of headphones on the market,” said Timbaland. “I’m looking forward to working with 50 and being part of a company so eager to bring studio-quality sound to music fans all over the world.”
Influencing the popular music scene since the mid-1990s, Timbaland helped create career-defining hits for artists like Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Missy Elliot and Justin Timberlake – with whom he helped produce the majority of tracks from the multi-platinum-selling records Justified and Future Sex/Love Sounds. In addition to his career as producer, Timbaland is CEO of his own label, Mosley Music Group, which produced the number-one hit “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado.
“As an entrepreneur in the music industry, I have great respect for Timbaland and his evolving role as a producer, artist and influencer,” said 50 Cent, CEO of SMS Audio. “I welcome his expertise and guidance. Timbaland will be a huge asset to the SMS Audio team as we move forward with new and innovative audio products.”
A world class audio headphone and accessories brand, SMS Audio is dedicated to improving the way people experience music. SMS Audio combines technology, function and style to bring the highest caliber of sound, comfort and fashion to every product. Delivering a professional, studio-quality music experience, the SMS Audio product line includes the new STREET by 50™ wired on-ear headphones, STREET by 50™ over-ear wired headphones, STREET by 50™ in-ear wired headphones, STREET by 50™ wired DJ Pro Performance headphones and SYNC by 50™ over-ear wireless headphones – which integrate Kleer® wireless technology to allow up to four listeners to simultaneously rock from a single source.
Through its partnership with Feeding America®, each online U.S. sale of SMS Audio headphones through www.SMSAUDIO.com will provide 250 meals to American families in need.
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