They Hear the Bass and They Say Whoa!...

...and then they get down on the flo! Ok, Ok, Ok, I just downloaded a new track by our pal A-Trak. It's actually not bad...the comment on this at Panda Toes is hilarious, hilarious because well you should just read it yourself...I've kinda dissed A-Trak a few times and I kinda feel bad, but I stand by everything I've said...but to be fair, I do believe he has talent and it is displayed in this track, but again, truly, it is predictably A-Trak...although I guess that just proves a sign of consistency I suppose. Some good filler...oh and just when you think it's over it's not...it keeps going...the 2nd 1/2 is the best part...he slows it down and the freaky voice that says "they here the bass and they say whoa" makes it all the more danceable...Check it yo!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/14209784b87838b9/

P.S.--I am going to see Crookers tonight at a much smaller venue than Webster...and it's over 21 thank god...more on that later...tomorrow you will get a comparison...OH and those of you in SF...Friday @ Mezzanine FREE w/RSVP, Low-B and Devlin and Darko...HELLO! You know where I will be!

Feed the Animals

Yo...sup? I am still in Brooklyn and am exhausted from a jam packed weekend...more on that later...A friend informed me that the new Girl Talk album "Feed the Animals" is out. The super awesome thing about it is he's releasing it like the last Radiohead album in that you can pay whatever you want for the album...go here for details and download:

http://74.124.198.47/illegal-art.net/__girl__talk___feed__the__anima.ls___/

Who is Girl Talk you ask? He is one of the mash up king extraordinaries!!! Extremely talented, always a good party at the show! Chickety, chick, chick, check it!!! More on this weekend latas...it's time for sleep!

Jeno Live @ ComeUnity 5 Year Anniversary 1995

Since this past Saturday eve took me back to 1995, I thought it would be fitting to post the mixtape that I've listened to repeatedly when I've wanted to put a smile on my face and get on that great space coaster!! Ready? You're in for a magic ride!!

As maybe mentioned previously, ComeUnity was a party that started in 1990 here in SF. It was thrown on the first Wednesday of every month at 1015 Folsom (aka as 1015) and the resident DJs were Jeno, Garth and Simon. From time to time, they would have guest DJs, but I'd say about 90% of the time it was just them. Each month they would rotate the order of who spun when. The time slots were roughly from 10p-12, 12-2 and 2-4a. Depending on who spun when, was indicative of the type of night that would follow. Don't get me wrong, they all had their chops, but depending on the order, you inherently knew how the night would go...i.e. whether or not you needed to take or wait for that 2nd hit!

In the beginning they would sell mix tapes from the previous month's party. If you were lucky enough to buy one, it was like getting the golden ticket as they only sold so many copies. The mix I am posting is from the 5 Year Anniversary...this tape and this party became the foundation of a few of my closest friends...we often talk about our times at this party and the people we met. I love that through all the drugs and craziness of this time period our friendship is above and beyond that and one of the most concrete friendships in my life. Awww...ok, no more sentiment...but truly...this mixtape was recorded during the 12-2a session. It emulates mid 90's SF house...it's a little disco, it's a little soulful, it's got 2 Angel Moraes anthems (not to be confused with Angel Morales)..."Burning Up", which is the last track on the first side...oh yeah and I forgot to mention this recording is taken directly from the mixtape so it's not ideal...but def worth the listen...Burning Up features a girl getting off...it's pretty fucking hot...people would lose their shit when this track came on...I believe you can still buy it at discogs. The other Angel Moraes track, which is almost the last track on the 2nd side is called "Heaven Knows-Deep Deep Down"...if you ask my friends, they will tell you this was my favorite track...Garth, was hands down my favorite DJ...and he loved this track as much as I did. When the mdma was pulsating through your body, this track would take it to the next level...for reals!

In any case, my suggestion to you is to really try and listen to it all the way through...it doesn't do it justice if you only listen to part of it. Enjoy a little piece of D'Holleringirl's history!

Jeno Live @ ComeUnity 5 Year Anniversary
http://www.zshare.net/download/13840416bd3f5019/

P.S.--I got this off this amazing website that I've listed here below. You can get
DJ mixtapes from '99 and earlier...mostly SF contingency...but there are others not from here...check it...

http://www.ezeskankin.com/

Crookers Live @ Gatecrasher

FINALLY!!! HOLY SHIT!! I haven't been excited about a mix in a very very long time! I know I've already posted about the Crookers back in March...see 3/21, but this is soooo fucking good, better than anything I've ever heard by them thus far! AND, I get to see them this Saturday in NYC @ Webster Hall. Don't get sad SF peeps, they will be here the following Wednesday 6/25 @ Vessel...YEAH!!! In any case, Fader says this french mp3 blog where the mix came from, had the tracklisting, but alas there seems to be a problem and its missing...but I've emailed the site asking to post it. Hopefully I will get it soon. However, this mix is too good to not post now and have you start listening to it. I dare anyone to tell me this sucks...SERIOUSLY! I'll stop gizzing in my pants about it...go listen NOW!!!

http://www.zshare.net/download/13610722b3295842/

Cinematic Orchestra

I'd like to start off the post by saying how lame I am. Last night I was supposed to see Blaq and Titts, but instead I stayed at a friend's house where many old friends gathered for a mutual friend's bday. One thing led to another and I ended up sleeping next to one of my best friend's on an ottoman truly only suited for one person. Needless to say my back is all jacked up and I am exhausted. I don't know why I am still up at this point, but I needed to read what the latest was on all the blogs. Sadly, most of the tracks, mixes, podcasts I listened to were in my opinion just ok. Seeing as I am in an extremely mellow mood and that I haven't thrown nostalgia your way in a while, I figured this was the perfect opportunity to post a not so typical track you might be used to hearing on my blog. Don't get me wrong, you'll understand why I love this track as it's very much produced in a way that I adhere to.

The track I am posting is called "Work It!(Man with the movie camera)" by Cinematic Orchestra. This track is off their self titled 2003 album. For those of you not in the know, Cinematic Orchestra hails out of Britain. They are on the oh so great Ninja Tune label and have been around since the late 90's. Their sound can be described as many different styles from down tempo to drum and bass to trip hop to acid jazz. The song I am posting I think comprises all of those sound elements. It's an 8 minute track that really makes you feel like you're hearing a story with the way it's arranged...a nice mix of subtleties and crescendos. I think you'll all enjoy the various instruments and styles incorporated into this track. Good eve and be well.

http://www.zshare.net/download/13686447e6cdabd9/

Joker

For those of you who have requested I post some Dubstep...here you go! The reason why it's taken me so long is because my relationship with Dubstep is just like the dude's at Fader(where I got this track from). He describes it as bipolar. I couldn't agree with him more. There are some tracks where when I listen to some of the intense bass lines, I feel like I am stuck in a K hole without a guide! I mean seriously...some of the shit is too bass heavy for me...yes I know, hard to believe ME say that but it's true. Then there are some tracks like say Skream's "Blipstream" where I shit my pants it's soo good! Speaking of Skream, as a side note, he will be at the Knitting Factory in NYC Saturday August 2nd...dope!

Anywhose, this track is by Joker...it's called "Snake Eater". Joker is from Bristol...Bristol is kind of like Philly and B'More to me...because all good things come from Bristol...for reals! Hello Smith and Mighty..a post on them later for sure! So this track I like because it's got a super slow sexy bassy beat with a woman belting out snake eater...this track would mos def go on my next "Songs to Fuck to" series...shit, more like songs to seduce you with. This beat is definitely that...damn, maybe I should stop typing and go take my clothes off. Enjoy!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/1357545797f8b7b4/

A Billi'

So the track I am about to post has been yanked from many of the mp3 blogs I read...and so since I am a rebel with a cause, I thought I'd post it en mi blog since mine is sooo on the dl...it's a Jay-Z cover of " a milli'" and it also features lil' weez...as you may know this track was done by many a commerical hip hopper...check the many styles at:

http://www.kanyelive.com/talk/downloads-videos/a-milli-all-versions/msg692847/?topicseen

As much as I sometimes despise Shawn Carter...this track is dope! He kills it!!Serious! Mutha Fucka, I'm ill!!!!!! Mutha fucka, I'm ill!!!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/13481386e90fd5dc/

Sega

Jesus, they are making this waaayyyyyyyyy difficult!! FUCK ME! Here is Sega...

More Special Guests...

OK, so you cannot post more than one video which is totally lame!!! I am not happy about the future of my video posts...

Anywhose, the next vid is filmed the correct way...more Blaq and Diplo dancing to Creator...oh and who are they introducing???

Elmo revealed!!

Dude I tried to put the 3 vids in and they ain't havin' it! Apologies...so sorry for the suspense about the mystery costume of Elmo or actually shall I say runining it since you'll see this post before the one prior...lame! Anyway, let's see if this works.

OK, so am apologizing in advance for this vid. You're going to have to turn your moniters or I guess your head to the left...but I think it's worth it to see who was in the Elmo costume...

YEAH it's Diplo w/Blaq on the mic! You know Diplo and I are bound to meet we both have the same penchant for commercial hip hop!!! I love V.I.C.'s "Get Silly"...in fact here you go!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/13378577c71c612d/

M.I.A is mia @ McCarren

Well M.I.A. wasn't technically not mia...she was certainly there and certianly entertained the 1000's of us dancing in the gynourmous cement swim area. However, I was dancing my ass off during her performance and I refused to stop and take pics. Additionally it was soo packed and since I am soo short and was wearing flip flops it was a no go. But needless to say, she was amazing as always. I saw her the next night at the Knitting Factory, while I was there seeing Cool Kids...also a great show...Anyway, she was there with her entourage...I told her she killed it the night before and she very meekly said thanks...it seemed as if I scared her...oh well...maybe I'll stick to just starfucking the guys! In any case, she had many a special guest at the show...let's see who they all were...

I was like who the fuck is going to be in the Elmo costume???

Blaqstarr @ Fader

Yo! What's up? I just got back from a 5 day stint in NYC/Brooklyn! Oh man, what a time! I am actually functioning normally today even though I didn't get home until 1:15 a.m. due to weather delays. I am going to split the posts up as I have lots of photos and vids to share with you. The first will be Blaqstarr and then this eve I'll do one about the MIA show.

So I literally landed at JFK wednesday eve around 10:30ish and went straight to Greenpoint for the Fader Party with suitcase and all! Blaqstarr was DJing. I was meeting a friend there and when I got there, my friend happened to be playing wing man for Blaqstarr. Hilarious stuff. Turns out Blaqstarr is a sweet sweet kid. Shit he is only 23!!! I didn't really know that. In any case, he was kind enough to let me take shots with him and of him. Later he, Jasper (Mad Decent NYC worker bee), my friend and I went into the city to some lame ass club. It was still fun hanging with Blaq. See you this weekend at Club 6. Oh shit...right, for those of you kids here in SF, club 6 I know dude, but check the line up yo: Tittsworth, Blaq and Sleazmore...word! And upstairs, Mochipet and 215: The Freshest Kids...I will swollow pride and hit up 6 fo sho...who's with me? And now for the pics...


Umm...just proof it was a Fader party ;)


Blaqstarr and Me


Blaqstarr singing over his own tracks


OK, so the pic before this pic, is my friend literally leaning over one of the tables telling Blaq he just bought the track he was playing...I can't post that pic because I promised I wouldn't post black mail pics of my friends...but this pic is Blaq's reaction as I had to pull my friend off the decks! It was priceless!


These cats we met were so much fun! I wish I had met them early on. The two guys have a collabo called Iz We...the guy on the left is Lucas Penido aka "Luke Skywalker" and the boy in the middle Gabriel Menezes aka "Gabezzz Boy". You can check them at their my space at www.myspace.com/IzWe. I am not sure how the lovely lady on the right fitted in, but regardless it was mucho allegre!

I'm leaving you with IzWe's track called "IzWe Soundsystem". Essentially it's baile beats mixed with LCD's "Disco Infiltrator". Go Support them!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/133672922669933a/

Pibes vs. Unk

Well hello there kids! Happy 6 months til xmas...shit...this year is flying by! So I was going to show you some vid I took at Switch, but I need to remind myself that I cannot dance and shoot vid at the same time. There was a lot of that going on and some hilarious commentary, but if I post what I have you might throw up while watching it! I will say Switch was a ton of fun and thereafter we went to Love to see Trouble and Bass DJs Goon and Koyote...playas outa france! We danced for 7 hours!! My friend told me his calves still hurt yesterday! I am glad I did my whirlwind tour for the shows...well worth it!

Speaking of shows, for those of you who are going to be in SF this weekend...I'd go check out the Beras Discos party at Rickshaw Stop. Here's the flyer:





Headlining is Mad Decent's South Rakkas Crew, they are amazing live!! Bring lots o weed! Beras Discos is throwing the party in honor of their 2nd release, I think it's just called Beras Discos 2...in any case, it features DJ Negro and Oro 11. These cats take cumbia riffs and mix them up with anything from hip hop, to dub, to trance...it's an interesting feat. With that I am leaving you with Oro 11's mix of a cumbia track by Pibes and Unk's "Walk it Out"...it's something I could see throwing in the middle of a mix...muy interesante...check it fo yo self!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/130654370990329c/