Now I didnt go ahead and make the ultimate track happen, I will leave that up to you. What I did do was go ahead and put some mixable intros and outros of these evvy evvy chunes. They are both on the same riddim and were mega summer hits. I should have done this sooner, but take it or leave it.
This year is almost done and there has been a lot that went down. We are getting out of one of the worst presidencies ever. We have a black president elect(wow). The country is in a recession. People don't know how to dance anymore. Music is so backwards right now. I am no longer vegan. I started school! I finally might be going to Japan (technically 09, but made it happen in 08)!!!
Stuff to look forward to in 2009
Japan, becoming vegan again, sxsw 2009, west coast/ canadian tour, new mix cds, getting to be that dude....
I am sure there is more, but lets just let it come to be naturally. Over and out.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Aether - Artifacts
My homeboy from San Antonio (hometown baby baby) just released his first solo album on Exponential and its been climbing up the itunes charts and making people say good things. The record is really fresh and sounds like a mix between newer Flying Lotus/ Alias/ and some Massive Attack moodiness. I hate doing the old comparison thing, but people don't pay attention otherwise (thanks pitchfork). Here is my favorite track off the record for you to grab courtesy of label head, Ernest Gonzales.
If you are interested in picking up more stuff from the label, go over to Exponential's site. They have been really making some quality chunes over the last few years for those that are into electronic music ala Boards of Canada, Low End Theory, Southern Crunk, and anything else in between.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
ZACK ATTACK
My dude Four Color Zack, one of Darko's top three favorite djs, sent over a new mix this afternoon. Apparently, I have been sleeping on The Dream, no pun intended, but if Zack makes a mix of nothing but dudes music, then I gots to believe in it.
Zack is one of the best dudes to hang with and by far one of the best djs I have seen in a very long time. You can grab this mix here and if you did not get his "live from home", you can grab from our fullyfitted blog.
Friday, December 19, 2008
MR. OIZO - IT TAKES TWO (prince klassen edit)
I have been a fan of Mr. Oizo for some time now and have loved most everything he has done, though that last full length was kind of way the f*ck out there. He turned his focus back on to the dance floor for his newest, Lambs Anger, which is a solid record. When I first heard it, there were a few tracks that really stood out. It Takes Two is a weird amalgam of the Rob Base classic and some clever word play from Carmen Castro. Here is my edit that I made for a little more dj friendly action.
Mel and I will be playing at The Parish this Saturday for a new dance party that is free and open to the public. NO high posting, NO parking on the dancefloor, NO need to be seen attitude, NO face melters, NONE of that shit... Just a straight up dance party.
Its all ages and free. You can expect all genres to be covered, the best sound in town, and solid djing all night. What more can you ask for?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
GIANT ROBOT ISSUE 57
Yo everyone, I hope all of your time away from school is being taken advantage of and if you are still in and just about to take finals, godspeed. Anyway, I just wanted to brag a little, mostly because this is something I am very excited about. I recently found out that my mix CD, Mi Fresh, is in the new issue of Giant Robot. The issue just dropped, so go grab it from your favorite news stand as soon as you can! Also, the GR team put up their new podcast for the issue as well. You can grab that underneath the cover below.
It has been awhile since I have posted. Now that school is over for the semester, I can squeeze in more time and attention to the blog. Anyway, Mc and I went to catch a San Antonio legend last Saturday at The Contintental Club, Mr. Sunny Ozuna. Sunny was one of the key figures in creating the San Antonio "West Side sound". Starting in the late 50's and going into the 60's and early 70's, San Antonio had a huge Chicano Soul movement. The influences were that of the north east. With it's doo-wop, ballad, and Motown sensibilities, the regional sound of tejano and conjunto was what set it apart.
Here you can see Sunny and his band the Sunliners on an LP release.
Here you can see Sunny at the Continental Club Sat Dec 6th 2008.
I was excited to see Sunny perform, as my mother used to see him back in the day when she was a little younger than I am now. He ripped through Motown standards, originals, and threw in a flavor of tejano for the gringos.It felt right to be there. There were pachucos and cruisers there, which I bet was a weird site to see for Sunny. Flashback central!
If you are at all interested in the Chicano Soul Movement, you should seek out Ruben Molina's "Chicano Soul: Recording and History of American Culture". The book was recently published and is an amazing look into a forgotten movement that is just not getting the proper acknowledgment.
