On December 4th, 2010, myself and DJ Tilt flew down to San Francisco to go rock Google’s staff party on 4 turntables!

People have been asking me where I will be playing for New Year’s Eve..
Here are the details!

‘Grand 2011′ inside The Liberty Grand Complex [25 British Columbia, Toronto]
Myself & Sir Lancelot will be playing a set, alongside DJ’s Tilt, Undercover, Vivi Diamond Alonso Mendez.

I believe early bird tickets are done and tickets are now $60 for just the party or $100 if you want to attend for the full buffet dinner, etc.
As per usual, huge complimentary champagne toast, party favours and all that good shit!

If you would like to purchase a ticket click on the image above and follow the instructions.
For more info/booth/bottle service, feel free to contact:
Conrad – 289 404 3772

Wherever you are at midnight on December 31st, I hope you have a safe night and a great time, and are in good company.. Thank you for all of your support throughout 2010 & here’s to much success in 2011.. It’s about to be a great year!!

Peace!

‘Mixology Mix Show’ on FLOW 93.5 FM – Saturday Nights 9-10pm! Download/Listen/Subscribe via my Podcast

SET 1 – MIXOOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Dec 18, 2010]

Mixology Intro
Craig David – Fill Me In (Wristpect Remix)
Snoop Dogg – Wet
Neon Hitch – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Cover) (Wristpect Remix)
Katy B – On A Mission
Wiz Khalifa – Never Been
Jackson 5 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Wristpect Remix)
No Doubt – Don’t Speak
Keri Hilson Feat. Kanye West – Pretty Girl Rock (Remix)
R. Kelly – Your Body’s Callin (Wristpect Remix)
Jeremiah Feat. 50 Cent – Down On Me
T.I. Feat. Drake – Poppin Bottles
Lloyd Banks Feat. Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Ryan Leslie & Pusha T – Start It Up (Remix)
Richie Spice – Youth Are So Cold (Wristpect Remix)
The Surfaris – Wipeout
Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow (Wristpect Remix)
Lil Wayne Feat. Corey Gunz – 6 Foot 7 Foot
Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack
Big Boi Feat. Gucci Mane – Shine Blockas
Lee Fields And The Expressions – Ladies
Fabolous – You Be Killin ‘Em
The Temptations – Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Wristpect Remix)
Rev Run & The Christmas All Stars – Santa Baby

SET 2 – MIXOLOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Dec 18, 2010]

Clap Your Hands (Wristpect Remix)
Earth Wind & Fire – Devotion (7L Short Edit)
Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Wristpect Remix)
Wham – Last Christmas (DJ Addison Break)
Miguel Feat. J. Cole – All I Want Is You (Steve1der Remix)
The Chordettes – Mr. Sandman (McFly Bmore Edit)
Shannon Alvares – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Starting From Scratch & De La Vega Remix)
Queen & 3 6 Mafia – Stay Fly Under Pressure (Bmore Edit)
Betty Everett – The Shoop Shoop Song (Cobra Krames Bmore Edit)
Clinton Spark Feat. Mike Posner & Big Sean – Ambiguous (DJ Enferno Remix)
Rihanna – Only Girl In The World (Bootleg)
Stromae – Te Quiero (Joe Ghost & Kap’n Kirk Remix)

I’m very proud and excited to announce that one of my good friends – Yale fox, has been selected as 1 of 200 presenters from around the world at this year’s coveted TED speaker series.

“It’s with much honor to announce today that I’ve fulfilled one of my life goals, and have been selected from thousands of applicants for a 2011 TED Fellowship. If you don’t know what TED is, it’s time to find out. TED is a non-profit organization based on forward thinking individuals and ideas that are worth spreading. Past speakers include Sir Richard Branson, Al Gore and Bill Gates to name a few. I’ll be presenting some of my research at this year’s conference.

Here’s a link to the official press release – they actually mentioned me specifically which is pretty awesome. You can find more information on their site here. For those of you that are wondering, tickets for this conference are around $4000 and they sell out a year in advance. Here’s a list of the other Fellows that I’ll be speaking with:

James Patten (US) A US-based inventor who is exploring new ways that physical objects can represent and control digital information

Chris Woebken (US / Germany) A German-American interaction designer whose installations create novel relationships between humans and animals

Yara Shaban (Jordan) A Jordanian electrical engineer who’s working to engage women in technology education and development in the Middle East

Camille Seaman (US) A Native American photographer whose work captures the harsh beauty of remote Arctic landscapes

Isabel Behncke Izquierdo (Chile / UK / DRC) A Chilean primatologist who studies play behavior among bonobos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prumsodun Ok (US / Cambodia) A Cambodian-American choreographer and performance artist whose work merges classical Cambodian and modern dance

Sey Min (Korea) A Korean data-visualization designer who works with live data sets to creatively display information

Luke Hutchison (US / New Zealand) A New Zealand-based computer scientist and computational biologist who is looking for the structural blueprints of life

Sumit Dagar (India) An Indian interaction designer and filmmaker working on the Braille Phone, a mobile phone for the blind

Via darwinvsthemachine

For the first time ever, the 2011 Grammy awards is going to have a slightly different sound-scape.. Over half of the nominations (273 of the 542) are for artists whom belong to Indie Record labels. I think this is largely due to technology, and interestingly enough this is an indicator that the the major labels are finally starting to see the the lagging effects of music piracy. Ten years ago, the mp3 came out and the RIAA was infuriated with the degree of piracy, along with the fact that a number of artists signed to major labels were losing money in record sales. Finally, they are accepting defeat – realizing that purchasing music via albums and CDs is not a viable business model for 2011.

What I don’t think they expected was the drastic increase in technology and internet usage, resulting in what I call the “super-mp3″- where it is now the dominant format for the average music consumer. As a result of this, Indie record labels are now finally being recognized as equals with the majors as per public choice. This is a good thing, and is a necessary step in order for the music industry to regain profitability. The old models are dropping and new ones are coming about, including the much anticipated Google Music & Apple Streaming Music services.

It will now be much more possible for talented artists to ‘make it’, without necessarily being signed by one of the giants. Everyone is always stressing out over the out-dated music business models and what needs to change..

Personally, I think the artists that focus as much on their marketing are going to be the ones to make it big during the next decade.

Our Saturday Night residency continues inside the world famous Guvernment Complex.. Please donate generously this holiday season!!

‘Mixology Mix Show’ on FLOW 93.5 FM – Saturday Nights 9-10pm! Download/Listen/Subscribe via my Podcast

SET 1 – MIXOOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Nov 27 2010]

Mixology Intro
Birdman Feat. Drake – Money To Blow (Wristpect Remix)
Stromae – Alors On Danse (Alvaro Bootleg)
La Roux – In For The Kill (Dave Spoon Bootleg)
Paradiso Girls – Patron Tequila (Sidney Samson Riverside Bootleg)
Wynter Gordon – Dirty Talk (Gianni Marino Remix)
Afrojack & Sidney Samson – Forever (Dirty Dutch Mix)
DJ Mujava – Mugwanti (R3hab Remix)
DJ Class – I’m The Ish (Afrojack Remix)
Duck Sauce – Barbara Streisand
Party Ben – Beat Sauce
Mattice – Boyz Are Too Muchness
DJ Trekk – Es Usted Norte Americano
Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP – We No Speak Americano
Busy Signal – Gal Bounce
David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi – Memories (The Architect Davey B Rework)
The Partysquad & Afrojack Feat. Lil Jon – Amsterdam (DJ Dainjazone ATL Edit)
Silvio Ecomo & Chuckie – Moombah (Scoop Edit)
Major Lazer Feat. Ludacris – How Low Pon Di Floor
Afrojack – Bangduck
Brian Matrix – In Da Club
Dev – Booty Bounce
FM Feat. Three Six Mafia & Dev – Like A G6 (Remix)
Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam (Risk One Mix)
Tim Deluxe – It Just Won’t Do (Alex Rage Mix)

SET 2 – MIXOLOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Nov 06, 2010]

Freda Payne – I Get High
N.E.R.D x Missy Elliot – I’m Really Hot N Fun (Boys Noize x Steve1der Edit)
Afrojack Feat. Eva Simons – Take Over Control
Torro Torro – Knockin Boots
DJ Shake – Show Me How To Shake
DJ Kato Feat. Outlandish – Desert Walk
John Farruggio – Love Train (Tribal Edit)
Usher Feat. Pitbull – DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love (Jump Smokers Remix)
DJ Godfather – Undercover Freak
Swedish House Mafia Feat. Tinie Tempah – Miami 2 Ibiza

December edition of our monthly residency inside TRYST [Toronto] // Arrive Early
wristpect@wristpect.com for guestlist / booths etc.

via IAE

TEDxToronto is the largest TEDx conference for Toronto, Canada.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, it brings together the city’s foremost thought leaders, change makers and everyday people from each discipline and challenges them to deliver powerful, unforgettable and unique TEDxTalks.

The theme of the second annual conference was A Call to Action. A total of 300 spots were reserved for audience members, while thousands more across the country joined via satellite locations and live video stream.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyGiGevmupk&feature=player_embedded

Check out these interviews with my peoples Rich Kidd & Boi-1da..

So I’m headed back to Asia Nov 23 – 28.. First stop M1NT Nightclub in Shanghai on Wed the 24th! I had the pleasure of playing this venue during my Asia Tour last September and I can definitely say it is one of the nicest venues I’ve been to in the world. Looking forward to being back! Thursday we’re at M1NT again, then Friday we fly over to Hong Kong to rock Beijing Club and Saturday come back to Shanghai once again for M1Nt Saturdays.. Sunday, it’s a long flight back to Toronto! If you are going to be in Shanghai or Hong Kong while we are there make sure to hit me for guest list for any of our nights: wristpect@wristpect.com!

This year’s Halloween Weekend was pretty crazy.. On Friday Oct 30 we were at Toronto’s biggest Halloween costume party inside Liberty Grand with over 5000 people in attendance.. The next day (Saturday, October 30) we flew to PEI for the first time (Eastern Canada) to play The Wave at University of PEI, along with our drummer – JB Allen. This party was a smash… Thus brings us to Halloween night, Sunday Oct 31. We took an evening flight back to Toronto which got me back just in time to play a set at TIME Nightclub, alongside my dude DJ Tilt. Another Halloween weekend, another series of good parties.. Videos & pics from all 3 nights below.

Wristpect x Sir Lancelot x JB Allen @ The Wave [UPEI] Devil’s Night Oct 30, 2010 from WRISTPECT on Vimeo.

Halloween Sunday Oct 31, 2010 – TIME Nightclub [Toronto] from WRISTPECT on Vimeo.

Halloween Friday Oct 29 2010 – Liberty Grand from WRISTPECT on Vimeo.

‘Mixology Mix Show’ on FLOW 93.5 FM – Saturday Nights 9-10pm! Download/Listen/Subscribe via my Podcast

SET 1 – MIXOOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Nov 06 2010]

Mixology Intro
Kardinal Offishall – The Anthem
Soulja Boy Tell Em – Speakers Going Hammer
Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow
Cali Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie
Lloyd Banks ft Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Ryan Leslie & Fabolous – Start It Up
Pusha T – Start It Up
Gucci Mane Feat. Swizz Beatz – Gucci Time
Jay-Z Feat. Swizz Beatz – On To The Next One
Snoop Dogg Feat. Jay-Z – I Wanna Rock (Remix)
Young Jeezy Feat. Jay-Z – Go Crazy (Remix)
Freeway Feat. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel – What We Do
Rahzel – All I Know
Kanye West Feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross & Nicki Minaj – Monster
Big Boi – Shutterbug
The Clipse – Grindin
Frankie Cutlass – Puerto Rico
Red Cafe Feat. Fabolous – I’m Ill
Fabolous Feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda – Brooklyn
Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm
Mobb Deep Feat. Lil Kim – Quiet Storm (Remix)
Busta Rhymes – Party Is Goin On Over Here

SET 2 – MIXOLOGY [FLOW 93.5FM - Nov 06, 2010]

Freda Payne – I Get High
Cajmere – Horny
Kanye West – Runaway (Esentrik Bmore Mix)
Sammy Bananas – My Body
Riva Star – Work (Dlux Edit)
Montreal House Mafia – Tarantella (Badaboombadabing Remix)
Twista Feat. Kanye West – Overnight Celebrity (Wristpect Remix)
Swedish House Mafia Feat. Tinie Tempah – Miami 2 Ibiza
Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Roscoe Dash & Wale – No Hands (Hotsauce Remix)
Bassjackers & Ralvero – Bang Like A

Calgary!
We’re back this long weekend Wednesday, November 12th @ The Distillery
Click on Flyer For Full Details // Guestlist: wristpect@wristpect.com

Day 3 of the Europe Tour continues in France at Club 7even..
If you are in the area make sure to come out!

Tonight we’re playing one of the biggest monthly private parties in Europe.. Fabolous Concept at Club Verso!
It’s sold out w/ 1100 people expected.. Let’s go!!

Here are some upcoming dates.. I can’t believe I am seeing October, November & December.. Where did 2010 go?!

Oct 1 – Dragonfly [Casino Niagara]
Oct 2 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Oct 4 – Revival [Toronto]
Oct 7 – Coors Light Mystery Mansion [XS, Toronto]
Oct 8 – Club V Opening [Newfoundland]
Oct 9 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Oct 11 – 14 – NYC
Oct 15 – Tryst [Toronto]
Oct 16 – Mixology Show 9-10PM [Flow 93.5 FM]
Oct 16 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Oct 22 – Seneca College
Oct 22 – Titanium [Waterloo]
Oct 23 – 27 – NYC
Oct 28 – Van Gogh’s [Guelph]
Oct 29 – Liberty Grand [Toronto]
Oct 30 – PEI University [Prince Edward Island]
Oct 31 – TIME [Toronto]

Nov 2 – Rogers Wireless Private Event [Toronto]
Nov 4 – Le Roi Des Belges [Brussels]
Nov 5 – Fabolous Concept at Club Verso [Kortrijk]
Nov 6 – Mixology Show 9-10PM [Flow 93.5 FM]
Nov 6 – Le Seven [Cambrai, France]
Nov 7 – TBD [Europe Tour]
Nov 10 – The Distillery [Calgary]
Nov 12 – Dragonfly [Casino Niagara Fallsview Resort]
Nov 13 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Nov 20 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Nov 24 – M1NT [Shanghai, China]
Nov 25 – M1NT [Shanghai, China]
Nov 26 – Beijing Club [Hong Kong, China]
Nov 27 – Mixology Show 9-10PM [Flow 93.5 FM]
Nov 27 – M1NT [Shanghai, China]

Dec 2 – TBD [San Diego, Ca]
Dec 3 – Google Staff Party [San Francisco, Ca]
Dec 4 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Dec 10 – Tryst [Toronto]
Dec 11 -The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Dec 17 – Beta [Waterloo] [Tentative]
Dec 18 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Dec 24 – TBD
Dec 25 – The Drink [Guvernment, Toronto]
Dec 26 – Tryst [Toronto]
Dec 31 – TBD