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DJs Craze & Klever

Native Instruments just released a new version of Traktor Scratch Duo, software used to control mp3s onto a vinyl signal record. Who better to promote new software but two of the best all-around DJs in the world. DJ Craze, an expert in every facet of DJing has 3 World Individual DMC championships under his belt among many other mixing and scratching awards. DJ Klever, hailing from Atlanta has 2 USA DMC championships.

D-Styles Dedication

DJs Q-Bert (hat) and D-Styles (hoody)

DJ D-Styles is a huge influence on me.

D-Styles was born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area. He has been a member of both the Beat Junkie and Invisibl Skratch Piklz crews. He has gained large notoriety as a scratch DJ and has collaborated with the best scratch DJs in the world including A-Trak, Melo-D, and Q-Bert. After moving down to southern California, D-Styles has since been spinning live at Low End Theory at the Airliner Club in downtown Los Angeles. D-Styles joined Low End Theory's dub, grimy, bassline scene as an outlet for scratching creativity. According to D-Styles on DJs United, "The missing element of scratching is that people aren’t performing their songs live," says D-Styles. "And that’s where I want to take it."

I recently had the opportunity to speak to D-Styles as he was leaving the Airliner after a show. I said, "D-Styles, I'm DJ Blindside and you are a huge influence as my development as a DJ. You're scratching is dope. I currently spin at the Highlands in Hollywood." D-Styles says he was happy to be an inspiration, sorry he doesn't come out more often because he is now married with a family and mentioned my co-worker from the Top 40 room of the Highlands, DJ Turbulence. The chat with the world famous D-Styles was yet another motivational tool as I progress as a DJ.

Richard's Birthday celebration at Low End was a total success. Happy Birthday Richard and thank you to D-Styles!

Kid CuDi Un-Retirement

Since Kid CuDi announced his retirement on March 16, 2009 on his personal blog, today he has changed his mind and will continue his hip-hop career. Scott Mescudi a.k.a. Kid CuDi showed up late to his performance at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin and revealed the news to disgruntled fans. Luckily, the Kid threw down a freestyle and the show went on. It's official, the man on the moon is back!

Biggie's Last Party

Previously unreleased footage of Biggie's last party at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has surfaced. Although there is no actual footage of the legend in the video, the likes of DJ Clue, Missy Elliot, and Diddy can be seen enjoying the festivities. Biggie was shot to death in his vehicle as he left a party honoring "Soul Train Award" recipients.

It amazes me that Notorious B.I.G. took his last breath in my own neighborhood, literally minutes from my own home.

R.I.P. Christopher Wallace

Drake & Bake Mixtape

Spring Break is finally here! It wouldn't be right if I didn't drop a new mix in time for vacation.

Drake is an actor, rapper, & singer hailing from Toronto. He is affiliated with Lil' Wayne's Young Money Entertainment and has his own independent record label called October's Own. Drake is a brand of hip-hop all his own, unafraid to show his musical diversity with a smooth vibe and on-point lyrics. Check out my new Drake & Bake mix HERE.