In the next 21 hours, I need to wrap up a mixtape, pack, play a gig in Hamilton, play a party in Niagara, and then head straight to YYZ [Toronto Pearson Airport] to catch a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica via Charolette.  I need to be at the airport in Toronto for 4am on Friday morning, and it’s now 7am on Thursday morning.. I swear I’ve lost all sense of time these days. Oh well, on to the next one…

I’ll be able to get some rest when I get into Costa Rica on Friday; the hotel we’re staying at definitely looks relaxing.. The whole reason I’m there is for ‘Electro Fest’ - a huge event in San Jose which features Bands & DJs from around the world [France, Canada, Panama, Costa Rica, etc]. I’ll be DJ’ing for ‘Let’s Go To War’ and probably playing a set later on as the party goes till 8am.

I’ll get to chill out and enjoy the Country on Sunday and hopefully get to check out some beaches and rain forests.

I’ll be back in Toronto late Monday Night/Tuesday Morning, and will drop the Clipse Mixtape on Tuesday evening, before leaving for a 7 day West Coast Canada Tour on Wednesday, December 2nd..

*Edit - I’m still working on this mixtape & appreciate your patience!*

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WEST COAST CANADA TOUR PT. 5 DETAILS
Wed, Dec 2 - Republik [Vancouver]
Thu, Dec 3 - The Standard [New Westminister]
Fri, Dec 4 - Fortune Sound [Vancouver]
Sat, Dec 5 - Gossip [Vancouver]
Tue, Dec 8 - Savage Beagle [Whistler]

Back to work for now… Wish me luck.
Peace.

December 01, 2009
Coming Soon..
‘Til The Casket Drops’ in Stores Now !

Official “Bridging the Gap: T.O. to V.A.[Hosted by The Clipse]” Fully Wholly  by creative genius Bryan Espiritu.

“Fuck you, we’re from T.O.”

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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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.

Check out this recent interview w/ Ajani.ca to find out why I do what I do, how I got started, and some of my future plans.. You can click on the pic below or hit ‘continue reading’ below.

Click below for the interview..
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I would never post anything I do not personally co-sign. My homeboy, Kevin Casey from NYC did up a crazy mixtape called ‘Live From New York’.
You can download it for free below.. Just click on the image below!

I will be in NYC on October 6th for a corporate event for Google. The party only goes till midnight, so you can bet I’m hitting the studio with Kev right after!

Please Note: I did not record this for the sake of putting out a ‘Michael Jackson’ set or mixtape.  As sad as his death was, it reminded all of us just how much great music this one man made in his lifetime.

He spent 45 years dedicating his heart & soul to us through the gift of music.  This is just my celebrating, rediscovering, and enjoying his craft and talent for what it is..

I felt like it was impossible to contain his musical span into one mixtape or set, so these are just some of my favorite songs and melodies, blended and mixed together.  From early Jackson 5 material, to features from Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, DJ Spinna, etc., and classics as well.  2 hours & 7 minutes. Thank you for listening!

Click on the artwork below to either download, listen to, or subscribe via My Podcast.

Side A
01. Never Can Say Goodbye [The Jackson 5]
02. The Girl Is Mine Feat. Paul McCartney
03. Got To Be There [The Jackson 5]
04. Human Nature
05. I’ll Be There [The Jackson 5]
06. Butterflies [Wristpect Remix]
07. We’re Almost There [DJ Spinna Remix]
08. You Rock My World
09. I Want You Back [The Jackson 5]
10. ABC [The Jackson 5]
11. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You Feat. Siedah Garret
12. Man In The Mirror
13. Wanna Be Where You Are [The Jackson 5]
14. Liberian Girl
15. Girlfriend
16. Who Is It
17. Scream (Remix) Feat. Janet Jackson
18. Another Part Of Me
19. Can’t Let Her Get Away
20. It’s The Falling In Love
21. Remember The Time
22. She Drives Me Wild
23. In The Closet
24. Why You Wanna Trip On Me
25. Dancing Machine [The Jackson 5]
26. Baby Be Mine
27. I Can’t Help It [Tango Remix]
28. The Love You Save [The Jackson 5]
29. Rock With You
30. The Way You Make Me Feel

Side B
31. Dangerous
32. Bad
33. Blame It On The Boogie [The Jackson 5]
34. Jam
35. Burn This Disco Out
36. Shake Your Body [Down To The Ground]
37. Black Or White
38. Smooth Criminal
39. Billie Jean
40. You Are Not Alone [Wristpect Remix]
41. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
42. Thriller
43. Off The Wall
44. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
45. Get On The Floor
46. Leave Me Alone
47. Just Good Friends Feat. Stevie Wonder
48. Somebody’s Watching Me [Rockwell Feat. Michael Jackson]
49. Can You Feel It [The Jackson 5]
50. PYT [Pretty Young Thing]
51. Working Day And Night
52. Beat It
53. Dirty Diana
54. The Lady In My Life
55. Ben
56. With A Child’s Heart
57. Carousel
58. Will You Be There
59. Maybe Tomorrow [The Jackson 5]
60. She’s Out Of My life

In October 2007, I envisioned a mixtape project that would cross borders from one country to another. From one city to the next, I wanted to ‘Bridge The Gap’ and provide Toronto based artists, producers, labels etc. an outlet and opportunity to shine south of the border.

In December 2007, I put my ideas together and dropped BRIDGING THE GAP VOL. 1 - TORONTO TO NYC

It featured a freestyle by a 19 year old kid named Drake over Jay-Z’s classic, “Dead Presidents”

Listen - “Drake - Dead Presidents Freestyle”

3 years later and dude is in the studio with Jay-Z and even called it himself on the interlude to this freestyle.. All I can say is, congratulations homey.. The world is finally waking up 3 years later.. Get em’ !

Funkmaster Flex Introduces Drake to Major Radio via Hot 97 NYC:

Much thanks to everyone who took the time out of their day to vote for me at the 2009 Stylus DJ Awards..

I’m up for 5 awards this year, including:
Canadian Club DJ of the Year
Toronto Club DJ of the Year
Canadian Mixtape DJ of the Year
Canadian Underground DJ of the Year
Myspace Page of the Year

THANKS again!

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