Halloween inside my Saturday Night residency.. 5000+ people.. Should be pretty crazy!

THRILLER
Saturday October 31, 2009
GUVERNMENT
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
1st Prize – $5000 in cash and prizes
2nd Prize – $2000 in cash and prizes
3rd Prize – $1000 in cash and prizes

GUVERNMENT
DIRTY SOUTH
MARK OLIVER

KOOL HAUS
MSTRKRFT
THE JAPANESE POPSTARS
NASTY NAV
ST. MANDREW

THE DRINK
DJ WRISTPECT
DJ TILT
Hosted by SIR LANCELOT

THE GALLERY
MANZONE & STRONG
THE JUNKIES
JOEE CONS
EXPLICIT SOUNDS OF YM.

ORANGE ROOM
Hosted by FAMOUS

ACID LOUNGE
OVI M

Tickets $25 First 1000 | More at the Door

Hype Williams directs the visuals to the anthem.

Shouts to one of my affiliates and sponsors, ‘RANSOM’ on continuing to make major strides in the game!  The outdoors of the Great White North provide inspiration for the Fall/Winter ‘09 release of top knotch footwear products from Ransom by Adidas. The collection features mountaineer-influenced sneakers and boots including The Summit, The Creek, and The Dune seen here, among other releases.

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Shouts to Nahright.

Today marks the official launch of the “He’s The King, I’m The DJ” mixtape project and UNDRCRWN is honored to have loaned thier influence to the latest creation by Philadelphia legend DJ Jazzy Jeff.

By blending popular favorites and rare gems-Jeff has masterfully created a new and exciting tribute mix that honors the King Of Pop. The music takes listeners on an emotional journey by opening with slow grooves like “Lady in My Life”, followed by a smooth transition into more uptempo classics. Included in the mix are exclusive remixes by Jeff!

UNDRCRWN was on board to add their signature caricature style to the mixtape cover art. Clever, nostalgic and from the heart- the artwork inspiration comes from the iconic Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith album “He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper.”

DOWNLOAD: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Michael Jackson – He’s the King, I’m the DJ Mixtape
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FORT Apparel is at it again, this time with a completely new version of the “416″ t-shirt design. If you want to see more of the line, or maybe even make a purchase, you can find it tomorrow at Stolen Riches (734 Queen St. West) or North Trooper (69 Yorkville Avenue).
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4 turntables w/ the homies 4korners tonight at Century Room

This is going to be epic.. Right after I’m done at the CMJ showcase I’ll be heading to BB Kings to watch a lot of the DJ’s I grew up listening to and studying pay tribute to Roc-Raida.. Check the legendary line up:

ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE – TABLETURNS REUNION
Featuring:
X-ECUTIONERS /X-MEN

BEAT JUNKIES: BABU, J-ROCC, RHETTMATIC, SHORTKUT

CRAZE, A-TRAK + ALLIES REUNION

Z-TRIP

DJ SCRATCH, ROLI RHO, IDEE, DJ DUMMY, SLYCE & SHIFTEE

SPECIAL MC PERFORMANCE BY:
D.I.T.C.

Hosted by KINETIC NRG & LORD SEAR
Music by Z-TRIP, J-ROCC & SPIN ONE

2009-10-22
11:00PM

Doors @ 10:30PM

$20.00 Advance
$25.00 Day of Show

* This show is part of the CMJ MUSIC MARATHONN. All CMJ badgeholders who enter will be asked to make a donation that will go to Roc’s family.

Quite possibly A-Trak‘s best work to date.. This bangs!
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RANSOM by adidas Originals from Ransom Holding Co on Vimeo.

Congratulations to Matt George & everyone over at Ransom!

Introducing Season ONE: Ransom Footwear by adidas Originals. Footwear crafted to withstand a rugged lifestyle and made for individuals continuously searching for a life well-led and a good story to tell. Available world wide October 31st.

The Future of Music and the Music Business will be in New York City Starting Tuesday as part of CMJ.  If you still don’t know, I’m working with Let’s Go To War on some DJ & production duties, and Last Gang Records [MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, Boys Noize, Tiga, Let's Go To War, etc] has us showcasing as part of CMJ on Thursday Night. I’m not sure of the details as yet, but will let you know. Also working on spinning an after party in NYC the same night, before flying into Ottawa on Friday to play Ritual Friday Night.

So I’m usually used to opening for, and playing alongside other DJs. This was the first time I booked an international DJ, and actually threw the show, as well as DJ’d it.  Despite all the stress and headaches, the production turned out crazy, and I thank everyone who was either involved, came out, or supported in one way or another.  Dude is quite an intense performer.. Steve, I don’t know how you do it day in & day out man lol.. Here’s some random clips of the night.

This week: New York Wed & Thurs w/ Let’s Go To War, Ottawa Fri @ Ritual w/ Kid SL, Saturday back in TO for Guvernment Saturdays. Peace!

Steve Aoki & Wristpect @ The Palace from WRISTPECT on Vimeo.

Friday, Oct 16 @ Tryst [Toronto]

Friday, Oct 23 @ Ritual [Ottawa]

Friday, Oct 30 @ Hi-Fi Club [Winnipeg]

I look up to this man… If you are not familiar with him, get familiar with Steve Stout.

The Black List Project was conceived of by photographer/filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders with Elvis Mitchell, public radio host and former New York Times film critic. It consists of a number of components including a film, a book, a traveling portrait exhibition and an educational initiative. The project was produced by the media collective Freemind Ventures. The idea was to interview, film and photograph prominent African Americans of various professions, disciplines and backgrounds. These stories and insights on the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life in this country would work toward re-defining “blacklist” for a new century in the process.

Also included on The List are Angela Davis, Chris Rock, Diddy, Maya Rudolph, Slash and Steve Stoute.

On Sunday, Oct 11 we’ll be back in Montreal [last Sunday we were at Tokyo] to rock La Boom for their long weekend party. I’ll be on 4 turntables with my brother from another… Montreal’s DJ Payce! It’s going to be a problem… I hope all of you are ready!!

My Tuesday night (Industry Tuesdays) at Dragonfly Nightclub [Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls] have moved to Thursdays and begin tonight, Thursday October 1st… $125 bottles, $3.50 drinks & 500-800 people weekly.  Myself & DJ Tilt will be rotating w/ special guests coming through as well. Musically, it’s going to be a mix of everything from House & Hip Hop, R&B and Rock, to Electro & Classics.

For more details hit Dragonfly Nightclub & some upcoming events for the month: