TweetI recently came through the Wild 107.5 studios to drop a mix during their Northwest Breakout Show. Great to get to be able to play on major radio while playing pretty much without boundaries. Big ups to Cool Nutz and Danny Merkury for putting that together, great thing for PDX. I’ll be dropping back once a month to put it down, can’t wait for the next installment.
HERE’S THE MIX! –
TweetThanks to all that came out to the Live And Direct Biggie tribute party. A packed house getting down to good music honoring a great artist is a beautiful thing. Here is the Mixtape we made for the occasion. “This goes out to You”
TweetI’ve been fortunate enough to work with someone I deeply respect, SlimKid3 of the Pharcyde, over the last couple years at Live And Direct in Portland. Great DJ, MC, and Human!
The big homie and partner in crime released a free EP “Another day another dollar”. Been listening to this a lot lately, if you don’t have it yet get it below from SlimKid3 website!
TweetMark your calendars for January 21st. The infamous Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition makes its first appearance in Portland, Oregon at the Fez Ballroom. The top DJs from around the city will battle it out to see who will go on to face the top DJs in the country, then the world. I’m personally crazy hyped for this and have wanted to compete in other cities competitions for years. We’re ready, let’s turn it out Portland! If you’re not familiar with the comp, here’s how it breaks down: (from Red Bulls site)
Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a platform to battle, perform, gain notoriety and express themselves in a party atmosphere.
Unlike other DJ battles that are based on more technical aspects, this is a creative and unique format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of “party rockin’.”
Eight of the area’s top DJs will fight for the crowd’s favor.
A 15 minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres.
A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.
TweetHappy Monday –
Here is a track off an upcoming EP of original tracks and remixes I’m putting together.
Enjoy!
Tweet11-11-11
The Live and Direct 2 year Anniversary is fast approaching.
A special date and special show. 11-11-2011. For our 2 Year party we will have special guest DJ Supreme joining us for the evening. I’ve been out of town for a month and cannot wait to get back up with the Live and Direct crew. Get there early and let’s celebrate!
If you don’t know about legendary DJ Supreme, I suggest you come find out.
Tweet13 years!! That’s a long life for a club, congrats to LSC to continue to build and bring good shows.
I’m happy to be playing the anniversary party alongside DJ Cide in a 2×4 set and see a set from Donald Glaude! J. Quest, Kryspin, Austin Payne and Joey Roxville will be rocking this night as well, big ups Last Supper Club.
TweetThe Fire Poo crew brings their notorious DJ get together to PDX this Friday. The following is an interview I did for Firepoo.com
Poo & A with Fire Poo PDX Co-Host DJ Nature:
Caught up with the big homie and co-host of Fire Poo PDX, DJ Nature. Learn more about him and what he had to say about Fire Poo…
Fire Poo: When did you stop riding with the Hells Angels and decide to become a DJ?
Nature: I gave up the Hells Angels when they decided training wheels weren’t hard, but I’m still very active in the PDX Volvo posses. I’ve been molesting turntables as well since about 2001-2002
Fire Poo: What were the first set of turntables you ever purchased?
Nature: First “set” were the tried and true Tech 1200′s (why half step right?), but I bought a gaggle of worthless single units (stanton, silver3g, Fisher Price yo) in my experimental days.
Fire Poo: What’s your take on the new iPad DeeJay app? It is just for posers or does it have enough street cred?
Nature: If you are “future guy” and that’s your shit, more power to you. Especially if you can rock well with it.
To me though, it has Carlton Banks street cred. I’m all about adding in effect units, additional production pieces and hardware, but leaving out turntables all together seems ridiculous. We don’t need to get too futuristic. It should get widespread use when 3 breasted women are the norm. (See Total Recall)
Fire Poo: How did you learn about Fire Poo?
Nature: Cheapshot’s fame knows no boundries. I heard whispers in the womb. That, and I look before I flush. Jokes aside, a DJ event based around creating a community rather than promoting anything in general is a great concept. I’ve seen pre-gig DJ “family” dinners in other cities, but nothing of this level. Propers spread quick.
Fire Poo: What do you have to say to the FAKE DJ Nature’s in Puerto Rico and UK?
Nature: I encourage anybody who would like to go by DJ Nature to do so. Just keep sending people to djnature.com. They can have friendster. That being said, I believe the “fake” Nature out of UK has some ill production skills.
Fire Poo: Tell us a drunken random cool moment from when you DJed at the PDX Do Over.
Nature: We took it to the next level. A “Supreme” DJ that will remain unnamed passed out in the strip club after party and vowed never to drink with me again. I heard I played some records too. Proof. http://soundcloud.com/therealdjnature/dj-nature-live-at-the-do-over
Fire Poo: What is the craziest thing to happen to you when you DJed on those cruises? Give us something juicy.
TweetI recently picked up this piece from Hellion Gallery downtown PDX. Very hyped about it. The artist is HR-FM from Japan. Check out an interview he did here http://www.helliongallery.com/?page_id=2044
No shows booked at the moment.
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