U-TERN - Patterns in The Sky pt. 2

One of my favorite djs, Dj U-Tern just posted the second volume of his on going series of disco/boogie mixes on his blog today. The first one was a stomper and this one is no different. I am also excited that he used one of my favorite edits that I have made on it. If you are looking for said edit, go over to my side bar and feel free to grab it from there.

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DJ U-Tern - Patterns in the Sky pt. 2

Track List:
One Way - Pop It
Sizzle - Keep On Tryin'
Jacques Renault - Bad Skinned
Euro Funk - Everybodys Dancing
Change - Don't Wait Another Night
Raven - So In Love
The Ritchie Family - I'll Do My Best For You
Skyy - Lets Celebrate
Majik - You Gotta Get Up
Aretha Franklin - Jump To It (Prince Klassen Edit)
Steve Shelto - Don't You Give Your Love Away
The System - It's Passion (Instrumental)
Massurati - Super Dupa Lovin'
Kasso - Key West (Jelllybean Edit)
Tony Lee - Love So Deep (Instrumental)
Project Future - Ray-Gun-Omics
Jazzy Dee - Get On Up
The Jammers - And You Know That
The Micronauts - Lets Smurf Across The Surf
Sumy - Milk
Midnightrats - Goalmaker
Hamilton Bohannon - Wake Up
Charisma Benda Watts - Love Treatment
Take Three - Tonight's The Night
Harold Melvin & Bluenotes - Todays Your Lucky Day
Lemelle - You Got Something Special (Frankie Rodriquez Loved Re-Edit)
Finis Henderson - Skip To My Lou
Jimmy Castor - It's Just Begun (Boogie Version)
Tony Cook & The Party People - On The Floor (Rock-It Edit)
Hanson and Davis - Tonight (Dub)
The Earons - Video Baby (Instrumental)
D-Train - Keep Giving Me Love

MATT & KIM AFTER PARTY PICS



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Matt & Kim fell through this past Friday after their sold out show at Stubb's. They are currently on tour with Aussie mega stars, Cut Copy. Here is what the party looked like according to The Peen Scene. Big thank you to Peen Scene and everyone that came through. It was a blast! SXSW next week, better be ready for that.

THE INVISIBLE - LONDON GIRL (PRINCE KLASSEN EDIT)


I was blown away when I first heard this song, now I have finally finished my re-edit to share with you fine folks. I am pretty excited about the turn out. I took out some of the moodier elements and focused on it being a nice spiritual dance chune.

LISTEN HERE...


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The Invisible - London Girl (prince klassen edit)

Cool Calm Pete makes it good for the foodies

I havent heard the name Cool Calm Pete in a good while, but I am glad he came back in my radar. CC Pete made a mix for the new issue of Theme Magazine that is based on songs that have something to do with food. This is one of those "why didnt I think of that" type things that is almost too good to be true. I have yet to get the new issue of Theme Magazine, but knowing the quality that goes into the publication, I am sure its just as top notch as the last.

GRAB THE MIX HERE...
Cool Calm Pete - The Food Theme Mix

TRACKLIST:
9th Creation, “Bubble Gum”
Audio Two, “I Like Cherries”
Gary Bartz, “Drinking Song”
The Beach Boys, “Vegetables”
Beastie Boys, “Egg Man”
BO Junior and Keb Darge, “Coffee Pot, Pt. 1”
Willie Bobo, “Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries”
Cameo, “Candy”
The Dynamics, “Ice Cream Song”
Fat Boys, “All You Can Eat”
Monk Higgins, “Little Green Apples”
JBs, “Pass the Peas”
KMD, “Plumskinzz”
Kool & the Gang, “Chocolate Buttermilk”
Galt Macdermot, “Coffee Cold”
The Mar-keys, “Banana Juice”
Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Brothers, “Chicken and Booze”
Idris Muhammad, “Bread”
Elvis Presley, “Song of the Shrimp”
Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders, “Soul Food”
Booker T. & the MG’s, “Mo’ Onions”
Norma Tanega, “Bread”
Maggie Thrett, “Soupy”
Barry Ungar, “Lightly Salted”
The Who, “Heinz Baked Beans”
Wu-Tang Clan, “Ice Cream”

SUCKER DUCKS - I GOT THAT NINTENDO WiiD EDITION

Its been a minute since I have done a Sucker Ducks, but I felt I needed to get it back into swing for the James Bond plus 2 (thats hip hop). I have been working on a new mix that I will be putting out for SXSW, and I am kind of excited about it. Also, if you havent already got your SXSW wristband situation taken care, you should handle that now. I have not even looked at the official listings yet, but am pretty excited about JAPAN NIGHT.

I have been non stop bumping the new Dj Morse Code Live at Home mix he made for a few weeks ago. I posted it on Fully Fitted blog mid last week and its just been killing the pod pod.

Click the link above or click the image below and you will be on your way.



Now for some tech nerd ish, this comes courtesy of Engadget via Dayta in Houston. Lacie has gone ahead and just cut the middle man of having a USB drive on your keychain by making USB keys. I know I have bought about three different models of flash drives for my girl and they keep breaking on her, so this might be the ultimate option for those that throw their keys when not in use.


Now for something I am really pumped a out. The new Nintendo DSi is looking like it will have an earlier release date stateside than expected. I first saw this on Play-Asia a few months ago and it was looking like we would be getting it for this coming holiday season, luckily I am seeing pre orders taking place via Game Stop. Nintendo ditched the Game Boy Advanced cartridge slot and put in an SD slot as well as internal memory. There were also talks about implementing an online store where you can download older titles directly to the device. There are amazing new features they have added one, click the link above to learn more.


Ok, one last thing on some Nintendo ish. My girlfriend got me a Flip Mino HD camera for Christmas this last year. I have been using it ever since and highly recommend it since it is the cheapest HD camera on the market (which I am sure will change very soon). Anyway, I frequent message boards for hacks and mods to the camera and came across a great (cheap) plan for building your own steady cam harness. Johnny Lee created the system that is not just for the Mino, but any standard video camera. While doing more research, it turns out Mr. Lee has created more than just the "poor man's steadycam", you can look at his other craftiness here. For those that own a Nintendo Wii, you might want to look at this.

HOT STUFF

I shot this in Chicago on my way to Chinatown...

Dj Eleven and Dj mOma: Special Delivery mixtape

My dude Eleven (along with dj mOma) just put this tape out on the interwebs recently and I was surprised to see one of my edits on there. I am getting more info from the man himself to see what the deal is with the tape. So far alls I can say is the mix jams on both ends, and I am proud to be on it! I will update the post with words from Eleven soon. Stay Chuned.

GRAB THE MIX HERE...
Dj Eleven and Dj mOma - Special Delivery


Side A - Mixed by DJ Eleven
01. Sidestep - Robin Thicke
02. ManWomanBoogie (mOma play it edit) - Q-Tip feat Amanda Diva
03. Squeeze (Prince Klassen edit) - Kraak and Smaak
04. Good Times (Remix) - Chic
05. No Substitute Love (Treasure Fingers remix) - Estelle
06. You've Changed - Lauren Flax feat Sia
07. Do You Mind (Crazy Cousinz remix) - Paleface feat Kyla
08. Look What You're Doin' To Me - Jazzanova feat Phonte
09. I'll Be In The Sky - B.o.B
10. Don't Touch Me (U-Tern's Disco remix) - Busta Rhymes
11. Late In The Evening - Paul Simon
12. Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody (DJ Eleven re-touch) - Brick
13. Cool - Snoop Dogg
14. Love Hangover - Kidz in the Hall feat Estelle

Side B - Mixed by DJ mOma
15. Humble Mumble (mOma Big Boi-less edit)
- Outkast feat Erykah Badu
16. Triple Trouble - Beastie Boys
17. Jingling Baby (original version) - LL Cool J
18. Jazzy's Groove - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
19. Niggas Night Out - Royal Flush
20. I Love The Dough - Biggie
21. Off The Books Remix - The Beatnuts
22. Glow - Camp Lo
23. Special Delivery - G. Dep
24. Special Delivery (remix) - G Dep feat Ghostface Killah
and Keith Murray
25. Ghost Showers - Ghostface Killah
26. Change Clothes (Darryl Reeves Caribbean remix) - Jay-Z
27. Till The Morning - Mary J. Blige
28. Harlem River Drive (mOma loop it edit) - Donald Byrd

UPDATE: Here are the very few words from Eleven about this mix...

"Special Delivery mix - my man mOma & I did that mix as a promo for our new monthly party at APT in Manhattan, which is cleverly called "Special Delivery". (haha) If you mention that's what it was for, we're at APT the 2nd Friday of the month."

PARTY FOR THE PEOPLE - inauguration party


I finally got the chance to sit down and edit the video I shot from our inauguration party. Here is what it looked like and doesnt give full justice as to how fun it was. Shout out to everyone that made it happen and Obama family.

BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH TREASURE FINGERS



As some of you know, my birthday was this past weekend on Feb 6th and this year I managed to bring a homie, Mr. Treasure Fingers of Fools Gold Records. I set up the RSVP list for the event and let me say I could not be more happy with the turn out. I was trying some lighting techniques with my newly acquired Flip Mino HD, so here is what you get. There were about five videos I shot, but this one is the best.

SLOW JAMS AND FINGER BANG ANTHEMS

It seems like this winter the mood has shifted here in Texas. Two of the homies have put out (hehe put out) mixes of slow jams that are both cocoa butter smooth and a good change up from the usual relentless club banging stuff I am forced to hear these days.
Dj Sober, of The Party out of Dallas, put his out a few weeks ago that I finally got around to listening to the other day. Satin Sheets is the name, and I wish it came with some cuz these 1000 ct Egyptian cotton joints just are not cutting it anymore.

Grab the mix here...Dj Sober - Satin Sheets Vol. 1




The second mix was surprisingly done by my good homie DJ Mel. He still has not told me happy birthday, but dude is weird either way. This mix makes up for it. He takes on an alias, Mel Cavaricci, and just as nice as those jeans were in 80s, this mix compliments the wing tips and satin shirts. The Motel Mix has the feel of one of those leave the military base and get someone pregnant type nights. Enjoy...

Grab the mix here...Dj Mel - The Motel Mix vol. 1


Tracklisting:

R. Kelly - Sex Me
Jodeci - Forever My Lady
Whitehead Bros. - Your Love Is A 187
H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots
Silk - Freak Me
R. Kelly - Honey Love
Bar-Kays - Anticipation
Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight
Bobby Brown - Roni
Johnny Gill - My, My, My
Bobby Brown - Rock Wit'cha
Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
Roger - I Wanna Be Your Man
Zapp - Computer Love
Isley Brothers - Between the Sheets
Keith Sweat - Make It Last Forever
Jodeci - Come & Talk To Me (Bad Boy Remix)
SWV feat. Missy Elliott - Can We
Al B. Sure - Nite & Day
Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Ralph Tresvant - Sensitivity (Warm & Sensitive Mix)

DRE DAY 2009

My dude Mike 2600 is at it again with his err.. notorious *ahem* ode to the West Coast mainstay, at one point jheri curl having, shiny suit wearing, LA Kings hat sporting, white boy rapper finding, beat producer extraordinaire, DR DRE!!! Dre Day is a celebration of all things west coast, g-funk, and Dre related. Mike the 2600 King is the mastermind behind the event that includes trivia games, a fridge full of 40's, and some of the greatest music ever made in rap history. Since the initial inception there have been other Dre Days popping up all over the country, but this pays tribute to the original Minnesota jump off. If you are in the MN this Feb 14th, be sure to put on your locs and cortez' and make your way down to DRE DAY 09.

MY MP3s WEIGH A TON - Burlesque Design podcast



Mike 2600 gave me a shout recently to see if I wanted to possibly do a mix for the Burlesque Design podcast series, so I was like F*ck yes. I had already worked on a mix a few nights before that I was really into, so I decided to throw it his way and after the approval came the post.

from Burlesque HQ...
The artwork for this mix was designed by our good friend Adam Garcia. You might remember him from his collaborations with Wezz on the Fall 2007 Arcade Fire poster series. Please visit him online at http://thepressure.org and http://thepressureisgoodforyou.blogspot.com

Here is the link to my mix as well as the series...
BURLESQUE DESIGN PODCAST SERIES
And a quick reminder, you can always download mixes of mine on the side bar.

DEF JEF - SOUL FOOD


I first got introduced to Def Jef by coming across the promo 12 inch single to "Here We Go Again" from the debut follow up called Soul Food. In that find I found about 30 different classic Hip Hop 12 inches that included KMD's "Peach Fuzz" promo 12 and some Edo G pieces as well. I made a mixtape strictly from that one digging excursion, which I am trying to find a copy of to get have for you guys digitally. Anyway, according to wikipedia this album was a failure amongst the fans and critics alike. I found a CD copy of the album recently and decided to post the track that got me into Def Jef's ill smooth flow. Added bonus, youtube comes through with the video....


DOWNLOAD HERE...
DEF JEF - HERE WE GO AGAIN (ALBUM VERSION)

THE END OF WHITE AMERICA

As most of you know, I am officially addicted to Twitter. I was on it this morning and caught a cool tweet from URB magazine about an article in The Atlantic. Hua Hsu, formerly of URB magazine, wrote the article under the context of a shifting majority and minority in the US. With Obama going into office in just a few days, some are saying this is a major indication of what is to come. I am curious and am very excited to have witnessed this event happen.

Here is a link to the article...

THE END OF WHITE AMERICA by Hua Hsu

TOP TINGS OF TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT

So all the lists are out and we have read most of them. Reading through all the lists made me want to start an experiment this year. The experiment would go something like not allowing people to read pitchfork for the whole year and see what they would actually like instead of what they are told to like. Not to discredit the peeps at Pitchfork, but its funny to read the lists and everyone has the same joints as the last person. I am sure my tops were on some of their tops, but I dont really care about most music made these days either way. Read away...

Albums
Arthur Russell - Love is Overtaking Me
Santogold - St
Dengue Fever - Venus on Earth
Erykah Badu - The New Amerykah
Talkdemonic - Eyes at Half Mast
Mission of Burma - catalog reissues
Stereolab - Chemical Chords
Neu! - catalog reissues (again?)
Beach House - Devotion
James Pants - Welcome
Koushik - Out My Window
VA - Fabriclive 37 mixed by Caspa & Rusko
VA - Going Places - The August Darnell Years
Wild Pitch Records catalog reissues
Flying Lotus - Los Angeles
VA - Shadow Music Of Thailand
Ursula Bogner - Recordings 1969-1988
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Dandelion Gum (vinyl reissue)
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Drippers ep
Chessie - Manifest
Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit - The Very Best
Mantronix - Mantronix (reissue)
Mr Oizo - Lambs Anger
Platinum Pied Pipers - On a Cloud (12 inch single)
Q-Tip - The Renaissance
Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It
Sebastian Tellier - Sexuality
T-Pain - Thr33 Rings
Treasure Fingers - Cross the Dancefloor (12 inch single)
Tussle - Cream Cuts
Madlib - Dil Cosby
VA - Don't Stop: Tap Recordings
VA - Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples from the Blue Note Labs
VA - The American Boogie Down mixed by Jerome Deradji

I am sure there are quite a number of things I am forgetting, but this will suffice for now. Films will be up in a few days. Happy New Year.

Collie Buddz X Mr Vegas - Mus Come a Hustle

VS.

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.

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Collie Buddz - Hustle (prince klassen intro outro edit)

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Mr Vegas - Mus Come a Road (prince klassen intro outro edit)

2008 in a NUTSHELL

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.

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.
LISTEN HERE...


DOWNLOAD HERE...
AETHER - FORGIVE ME
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.

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.

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.

DOWNLOAD HERE...
Mr Oizo feat Carmen Castro - It Takes Two (prince klassen edit)

LISTEN HERE...

Saturday Night Dance Party

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?

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.



Giant Robot Podcast issue 57

Huge thank yous go to Eric and Martin over at GR.

Sunny Ozuna at The Continental

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.

KRAAK & SMAAK - SQUEEZE ME (PRINCE KLASSEN YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EDIT)


I just did a little number on this one. Have fun...

LISTEN HERE...


DOWNLOAD HERE...
Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me (prince klassen young professional edit)

MK 12 DOES LOCO MOTION

Mc and I finally got to catch a look at the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, last Tuesday. I was immediately put into a good mood when I saw that one of my favorite design groups was in charge of the motion graphics for the intro credit sequence. On a side note, I was then taken off my "high" when I realized that Jack White had anything to do with the theme music, again, just a side note. I got introduced to MK 12 in 2002 when my old posse and I were focusing on multimedia projects. Their use of motion that incorporated still images, video, and off the wall ideas was so new and refreshing and I am glad to see that they are still on top of the field. I didnt think I would have anything to show you, but thanks to the wonders of youtube and the blatant Jack Sparrow piracy that most people have come to adopt in their lives, we have a clip...



If you go to their website, you can see shorts that they have produced as well as other projects past, present, and future. My favorite "in house" film they made involved a ninja accompanied by the best song ever, if you look at that film from 2002, you will see a lot similar ideas used in the Bond intro. I dont think that means their work is tired, I think that it means they were so next level, everyone is finally catching up.

Wes Coats get double fisted in da middow

My good friend, Scotty Coats of Ubiquity Records and, more recently, Rong Music along with Wes the Mes, have just released a new 12 inch on the Rong/DFA imprint. The chune is called "Double Fisted" and you can scoop it from The Lab. Coats is a true disco head and is constantly snubbing any attempt at me showing him "something new I found". He is an awesome dude and is really making music fresh again. Their Free Blood remix has gained a ton of attention for them and this new single should do no different. They were recently interviewed by the L.A. Record to talk about their process and, what seems like, anything else they wanted to talk about.

SERATO ROLL UPDATE

I asked about this awhile back and have since installed the upgrade and done the correct protocol for making this function active. While I was playing with it and showing it to some of my friends I did learn a neat trick that I have not seen anyone post about yet, which is how to keep the function active even after you quit and restart.

Here is the trick I am talking about...



So what I did was instead of having to make the new crate constantly, I thought about changing the name of an already existing crate just to see what happens. So I made a new crate called "we gettin arab money" and threw a few evvy chunes in it (dont know if that is necessary, but did it either way) I then renamed the crate to the "proper" name that enables the function and voi effing la... it stayed. Have fun.

oh yeah and if you got an extra hand or mutant hands like the young curtstradamus, there is a way to shorten and lengthen the roll joints too...

COOKING MAMA: MAMA KILLS ANIMALS

Well Peta is at it again, this time targeting the very popular "Cooking Mama" that is for The Nintendo DS. The game allows the young ones to make recipes and learn how to cook using the character, Mama, in her kitchen. The game has spawned many other copies and sequels, but this one takes cheese... err, soy cheese, I should say.


PLAY THE GAME HERE...
COOKING MAMA: MAMA KILLS ANIMALS

I am not as Vegan as I used to be, but I just think this is so bananas... no pun intended.

GLORIA JONES - TAINTED LOVE (prince klassen intro outro edit)


I just made this quick edit for a little extended pleasure of this sweet sweet chune. I was almost tempted to make a 3 minute loop of the intro... that might just happen. Disregard Marc Almond and his "partner" coming out ol girl's hair, that did not really happen, it was photoshopped.

listen here...


download here...
Gloria Jones - Tainted Love (prince klassen intro outro edit)

Minority Report just turned MAJOR

Thanks to Oblong Industries, we are now able to take virtual control of practically anything and do our best Tom Cruise, post Days of Thunder, gestures and work at the same time. Watching this video, you will instantly be thrown back to the, then inventive, but far fetched, user interface that old Scientology himself used in the film, Minority Report. They call it G-Speak and it is almost an exact replication of the same U.I. from the film. side note Apparently one of Spielberg's science advisors helped in the creation of. I am sure this is years away from having any sort of home use, but the idea that is was actually produced is amazing and very scary.

I think my friend was correct in saying, "We are officially in the future. In most films with a future time period setting, there is either a woman president or a black president..." well, I think we all know where I am going with this. Enjoy!


g-speak overview 1828121108 from john underkoffler on Vimeo.

BIRD PETERSON - SHOOKED (prince klassen young professional edit)



I was working on this most of the afternoon and I think I am finally happy with it. Its a little quirky, but I think thats what I like about it. Definitely a evvy chune, for the stay at home ADD type.

You can listen here...


You can download it here...
Bird Peterson (prince klassen young professional edit)

FAKE RICH INTERVIEW


My dudes over at Fake Rich interviewed me last night over the instant messenger and gave me the honor of being their first artist interview for their newly revamped site. I met these guys a couple of years ago in the OC, and they have been nothing but good to me ever since.

If you are ever in the LA/OC area, holler at these dudes, they know where all the "coffee" shops, banh mi jawns, and shake joints are.

Here is the interview...
A Chat With The Prince

SH*T RAPPERS NEED TO GET OVER

1) Skinny Jeans
I mean, we all know that rappers talk about some dumb shit all the time. The thing I just dont get is the concern for what other people are looking like. Why do they seek to alienate potential sales? Just like the stuff they are rapping about, stuff they are concerned with is just plain ignorant. Afterall, dont they realize they wouldnt be working if skinny jeans never existed?

Most rappers were not wearing what they are now wearing, three years ago. Examples, True Religion (gross), Evisu (ehh), A Bathing Ape (aka Bapes and prolly fakes), Nike Air Force 1s (classic design, still tired though).

When did rapping become pro wrestling?

I wear fitted jeans, not really skinny, but can be perceived as so. I am not offended by what rappers are saying, I am just saying... who the fuck cares?










More to come in my on going coverage of Sh*t Rappers Need to Get Over...

BIG TUCK - NOT A STAIN ON ME (PRINCE KLASSEN INTRO EDIT)


I made this edit a few weeks ago and forgot to put it up for download. Simple mixable edit that lets you mix it in, instead of having to drop it in. I didnt put an outro on it mostly due to not ever getting to end of the track (its rare that happens anymore), so just giving you a nice warning. I like the end either way, gives good closure.

you can listen here:


you can grab it here:
Big Tuck - Not a Stain on Me (prince klassen intro edit)

MR SCRUFF - CHEEKY (PRINCE KLASSEN YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EDIT)

I just finished this new edit of a deep disco/ house chune from Mr Scruff. The original was a bit shorter and the changes came to quick, so I made this super extended version. I hope you enjoy it.





you can listen here:

or you can download it here:
Mr Scruff - Cheeky (prince klassen young professional edit)

WILD COMBINATION: a portrait of Arthur Russell



Matt Wolf has been working diligently on this film for the last half a decade or a so and it is finally paying off. The documentary is set for retail release this November, thanks to Plexifilm, and is still making the rounds in independent theatres across the globe.

I emailed Matt to try and set up a screening about a year ago and was told that there was definitely going to be a screening at some point in Austin and to keep looking on the website, arthurrussellmovie.com, for more details.

The day has finally arrived. Tomorrow at the Alamo Ritz, there will be a screening of the film for the music mondays series at 930. I would suggest getting there early to get a seat.

If you dont get to the screening, End of an Ear will have the dvd for sale in a couple of weeks.

UPDATE
The film was great as expected. The interview footage with Arthur's parents was so charming and touching, my eyes were watery at some points.
Just knowing that Russell was a work-a-holic and he recorded so much material makes me extremely happy and I hope that Audika and any other label continues to release it all. The spotlight he desperately seeked is now forever shining on him.

MIX FOR CLOUDPLUM.BLOGSPOT.COM



Fall is here...in Texas too, which is really weird. I can't remember the last time it was actually cold or cool this time of year in Texas. I kind of don't know what to do with myself, I feel like I should still be wearing tee shirts and sweating for days.

With the official announcement of the fall season, it seems like my tastes change every year. Music, fashion, food, activities, they all get a face lift.

Here is an exclusive mix I did for Cloud Plum and its followers. This is all music that influences me and also reminds me of the Fall. So PMP friendly...

You can listen here...


or you can just download it here...
cloud plum fall mixtape

TRACKLIST
Shuta Hasunuma - Return of the Bamboo
Harmonia - Ahoi!
Chessie - Take The Lark
Koushik - Welcome
Mos Def - May-December
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Apple Juice Break
Stereolab - Self Portrait with Electric Brain
Neu! - Isi
Yo La Tengo - Our Way to Fall
Beach House - Gila
Hauschka - Kotoba Naku
Feist - The Water
Arthur Russell - Losing my Taste for the Night Life

TITTSWORTH AND DAVA NADA, HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!!!



We have finally managed to reschedule the dudes from the Baltimore/ DC area. We have them on Halloween night and you know something is going to pop off, no question about it.

If you send an RSVP email to BEAUTYBARAUSTINRSVP@GMAIL.COM with HALLOWEEN in the subject line, you will get discounted admission and some other goodies.

THIS WILL BE THE JUMP OFF

3-2-1 KLASSY

You would think that from watching all of these science and math shows, I would have a PHd by now. I could not get enough of 3-2-1 Contact, Mr. Wizard, Newton's Apple, and a little later in life, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Watching these intros shows exactly why you could get so wrapped up in these programs.


3-2-1 Contact
1980-82



1983-86



1987-88



Newton's Apple



Square One TV



Mr Wizard's World



Reading Rainbow



Bill Nye the Science Guy



Today's Special



The World of David The Gnome

JAPAN 1984

I was just one year old when this video was shot, but I just have to say that things will not be the same ever again. Being a child of the 80's, I know all about ninjas, skateboards, and video games... this video almost incorporates all three of them. Cmon, a japanese freestyle skate demo from a young Rodney Mullen? Those kids have been on it since the beginning.

ARETHA FRANKLIN - JUMP TO IT (PRINCE KLASSEN YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EDIT)



I have been feeling icky for the last few days and had to pull a stay at home day, so I decided to work on this edit. After going to the doctor for my illness and paying him 86 dollars for about 6 minutes of his time, I rushed home and cranked this out. For all the non believers out there, this is on some blacklist shit.

Aretha Franklin - Jump To It (prince klassen young professional edit)

SCION presents: FOOLS GOLD REMIXED



So my dude Catchdini sent over the new promo today for the about to be released Scion compilation of Fools Gold remixed jawns. Since the cd will be given out at every bathroom stall on the continent, it is a-ok to post them up for you to scrounge and have your way with.

REMIXED EVVY EVVY CHUNES
pw = sav

Be sure to RSVP if you are in Miami, Atlanta, Philly or Baltimore this month for the Fools Gold Remixed Tour.

RSVP LIST

AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL



Starting on Thursday Oct 9th, the AAAFF will be kicking off the festivities at the Art House downtown on the corner of 7th and Congress. They are having a meet and greet for all of those that are planning to attend with some of the producers and directors as well as food and the normal party starters.

I am really excited about some of the films playing and I will be covering the festival on the blog. You can look at this years program on the official website linked above, or you can download it straight from here.

2008 AAAFF Program

MR VEGAS - MUS COME A ROAD



you just dont know how this song makes me feel.

MC EATS!



My lovely girlfriend just started a new blog of her own today called, Mc Eats. The blog is based on her affinity for all things tasty and her quest for good food. First it was Project Runway, now its The Food Channel... this thing is going to be huge, I know it!

MC EATS! RIGHT HERE

Cinelli x RVCA x Mellow Johnny's

For those that came out last week, you know that the turn out was great and the art was amazing. For those that didn't get to make, you crazy for that one! The fact that Lance Armstrong owns a 400% Kaws stand up and had it on display was reason enough for the show, but I guess the fact that Cinelli gave frames to some of the best artists in modern times to re-interpret them doesn't hurt.

Here are the pics for those that won't be able to make it out before the show ends, sorry for the blurred out shots. I took them right before I was about to start djing.

CINELLI x RVCA x MELLOW JOHNNY'S




You know the Central Booking boys love them track bikes and our dude Sober holds down the art aspect of the posse, but all things aside, I got the place to be on Thursday in Austin. Cinelli and RVCA collaborated with some of the worlds finest contemporary artist for this special event. I highly recommend anyone in Texas to come to Austin, our last event at Mellow Johnny's for Rapha was crazy.

More info here: Pressure
More info here: Pressure SF

Mellow Johnny's
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701

Obama GOT NEXT
I had the very fortunate opportunity to play at Ray Noland's Got Next opening this past week. Chicken George and myself were the music for the night and the art was top notch. There were pieces from Noland, Shepard Fairey, and HVW8 to name a few. I did not get my hands on one of the screened posters for the events, but I did get some decent pictures of the night. Thanks to Ty from HVW8 for hooking me on this one.

KLAYSTON P, DO YOU DANCE TIGHT?

My main man, Dj Jester the Filipino Fist, interviewed me recently for a new project out of San Antonio called DANCE TIGHT. I dont really know the premise of the site, but it looks nice and anything my dudes are on has gots to be good.

Peep the new issue of Giant Robot when it hits the shelves in a few days, Jester was honored with the task of telling them about his perfect day. I am briefly mentioned in the article, so now I can say I was in GR!!! JEAH!!!

CLICK THE IMAGE

Smalltown Djs Do it Disco






Our good friends finally got back to biz and made the newest installment to the ongoing Discobelle dj mix series. Now I am not usually one to repost from another blog, but Pete and Mikey are the homies, Mandeep is another story and I am sure he is somewhere talking and talking and talking right now.


Evvy chunes this way!!!

James Chance and the Contortions



I knew it was going to be a good trip the minute I landed in New York. I turned my phone off from plane mode and got the message that I did not think would ever happen in my life. My good friend and producer extraordinaire, XXXchange of Spank Rock fame sent me a message that read, "James Chance and the Contortions are playing at Ps one, wanna come?" I immediately made the move for cab that second and got to catch about 20 minutes of their set. Needless to say this was probably a once in a lifetime event for me and I could not have said no. Unfortunately, the cooler than cool crowd just did not know the deal and were not paying attention, but that did not change the thrill that I was getting to see James Chance.

I got some decent photos and video that I will add when I get back home. Until then, here is a new song from the legend that is being produced by members of Liquid Liquid.

James Chance and the Contortions - Incorrigible

The System - Youre in My System

I can't believe that there was a video for this song and I double can't believe that I never knew about it. Let me tell my history with this tune. I first heard this song about 10 or so years ago on San Antonio local community college station, KSYM. There was a house mix show every Saturday night, House Nation, put on by my good friend, but at the time mentor, Leo "Dj Rise" Trujillo. It was a house version of this song that was so deep and still one of my all time favorite house cuts to date. I called in every week requesting certain things and asking for track names just so I can have those same records that Rise was playing. Such a huge figure in what made me me today. Years down the line I get into electro funk and 80s r&b, needless to say this song came back into my life. Chromeo eat your heart out, I know you know the deal... but please tell the kids what to listen to.

You Crazy For That One Hitler!

My good friend Dj Jester the Filipino Fist hipped me to an amazing youtube clip of Sesame Street's Bert & Ernie doing a cover of MOP's "Ante Up". I started to sniff around a bit and came across a piece of history that I have never heard or seen.

Apparently Hitler was a fan of the discotheque...

Droppin Science



Greg Wilson is one person to aspire to be. My man has over 30 years of djing and record collecting under his belt and he is not stopping any time soon. Known heavily in the Funk Jazz scene in England he stirred things up a bit by introducing a new type of music that was being deemed soulless by die hards and fan boys alike, Electro Funk. The music was dismissed immediately by most, but it took Greg Wilson to spoon feed it to his long time friends and fans for them to understand. Heavily influenced by the sounds of experimental New York musicians in the 80s, he took his cue and never looked back. I would personally like to thank Mr. Wilson for globalizing one of my biggest influences in life.

Give credit...

Electro Funk Roots

Nick Catchdubs in Full Effect



Catch sent me over an email the other day with news about his newest projects that he wanted to share. They are both new mixtapes that he compiled and produced and from the looks of things, they are good summer listens and future classics. "Slick" is a a true dj mix of his current favorite tunes new and old. "Kizzaland" on the other hand is another dope mixtape project done with Timbaland's new signee, Izza Kizza. We all should remember Nick giving the masses an introduction to Wale on the infamous "100 Miles & Running" tape. Though still fresh in our minds as well as still in rotation in my car and the office, this new mix with Izza is definitely on some far out steez... but still ill as f*ck.

Grab them here:

Nick Catchdubs - Slick

"slick" interview and tracklist

Nick Catchdubs with Izza Kizza - Izzaland

Nick, as you know, recently left his associate editor position at Fader Magazine to work full time on start up label of the moment, Fools Gold, with friend and Kanye West's dj, A Trak. Peep their blog and see what kind of weird sh*t dudes are talking about and always be on the look out for upcoming releases, highly recommended.

We Make It Good mix series



I am a huge fan of dj mixes and mixtapes in general. We all know the routine of putting one together for a friend, or even better, a new girl or guy that you have interest in, but don't know how to tell them. There have been books, books, and more books about the subject. Magazines, movie references, and neighborhood record store talk about it all. Those these tapes or mixes might not mean as much as lets say, your first crush tape. They do however keep me interested in what people are playing and what influences them as Djs. Clayton "pretty titty" Vomero of Seattle's Sing Sing party has been curating the series known as We Make It Good. There are four in the series thus far and the newest is another sure shot from my main man behind the beats of Spank Rock, Fully Fitted, and countless other remixes, Alex "the armani" XXXchange.

Grab it here: XXXchange makes it good

Volumes 1-3 were mixed and produced as follows:

Vol 1 Pretty Titty - get it here

Vol 2 Chris Devlin (spank rock, fullyfitted) - get it here

Vol 3 Sinden - get it here