Keep It Rollin' x3

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Keep It Rollin' 2

01. “Rock This Party [mix factor]” - Sinclar, Bob with Big Ali & Dolla Man
02. “People Don't Dance No More (B-ELECTRO REMIX)” – Serafin
03. “Took The Night” – Chelley
04. “Blow The Whistler (Hookerz & Blow Edit)” - Claude Vonstroke vs Too $hort
05. “Electric Strike” – Full Tilt
06. “Work It Out (Herve Goes Low Remix)” - Larry Tee Feat. Princess Superstar
07. “Billie Jean 08 (Lookas Peace Mix)” - Michael Jackson
08. “Drop the Pressure 2009 (Electro Bass Mix)” – Mylo
09. “Clothes Off (Josh Harris Mix)” – Gym Class Heroes
10. “I Got It From My Mama (R.E.E.O Edit Mix) - Will I Am
11. “We Are Family (Electro Mix)” – WAFC
12. “Sexyback (Armands Mix)” – Justin Timberlake
13. “Movin' Up (Eddie Thoneick Vocal Mix)” - DJ Mike Cruz Feat. Inaya Day & China Ro
14. “Shooting Star (Party Rock Remix) – Young Boss
15. “Embrace The Martian (Crookers Edit)” – Kid Cudi
16. “Sexual Eruption (DGHS Mix)” – Snoop Dogg
17. “Global Jungle Brothers Mashup” – Chris The Rebel
18. “R.E.S.P.E.C.T (IL Hot Rewind Remix) – Aretha Franklin
19. “Where's Your Head At (Klaas Remix) – Jean Elan
20. “Stuck On Repeat (Fake Blood Remix)” – Little Boots
21. “The Jump Off (Bird Peterson Remix)” – Wu-Tang Clan
22. “Welcome to Jamrock (Pat Swayzak Remix)” – Damien Marley
23. “Love Don’t Let Me Go” - The Egg vs David Guetta
24. “Cool (X-Mix Remix)” – Gwen Stefani
25. “Gifted (Treasure Fingers Remix V2)” – N.A.S.A. ft. Kanye
26. “One Last Time” – Top Billin
27. “Love is Gone” – David Guetta
28. “Poker Face (Dave Aude Radio Mix)” – Lady Gaga
29. “Big Dancin” – Bounce Camp
30. “Hotel California Remix” – Serafin
31. “Patron Tequila (Dave Audé Club Remix)” – Paradiso Girls
32. “Really Mind (Sam Roqwell & I Sancho Mix)” – XO Man
33. “Promiscuous (DJ Peth Remix)” – Nelly Furtado
34. “Right Hand Hi” – Kid Sister
35. “Can U Feel It (Richard Vission Remix)” – DJ Felli Fel
36. “Can I Have It Like That (Chad Chase Remix)” - Pharrell

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A Dedication to a Legend by a Legend

ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE | DJ CRAZE from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

R.I.P. Roc Raida

Roc Raida made turntablism look easy, until I tried it. Rest in Peace to another hip-hop legend.

R.I.P. DJ AM

Download: Part 1 & Part 2 DJ AM 12 Days of Mixmas for Power 106

Where Brooklyn At?

Peep Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 tracklisting HERE.

Keep It Rollin' Mixtape

Keep It Rollin is my best mixtape thus far. Shout out to C-House for the drop & DJ V.I.P. for production.

Tracklist:

Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) -C&C Music Factory & Freedom Williams

Everybody Everybody -Black Box

Always There -Incognito

Poison INTRO -Bel Biv Devoe

Crimewave -Crystal Castles

Girls Move Out On the Dancefloor -Serafin

Walkin' On The Moon (ft. Kanye West) -The Dream

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix) -Michael Jackson

We Are Your Friends -Justice vs. Simian

Get Buck (Electro Remix) -DJ Felli Fel

Don't Stop the Music -Party Break

Push The Feeling On -Nightcrawlers

The Anthem -Party Break

Show Me Love -Hedkandi

Kilometer (A-Trak Remix) -Sébastien Tellier

Bam Bam (Fashen Bmore Remix) -Sister Nancy

Feel It (ft. T-Pain, Sean Paul, Pitbull, Flo-Rida) -DJ Felli Fel

Krazy (Instrumental) -Pitbull

Cross The Dancefloor (Chromeo Remix) -Treasure Fingers

Off The Wall (Swifa Mix) -Michael Jackson

Smooth Criminal (Telemitry Remix) -Michael Jackson

Big Money Comin' Original Mix -Crookers

Bmore Believing 2008 -Serafin

World Hold On (Extended Radio Edit) -Bob Sinclar

Let The Bass Kick (ft. Jermaine Dupri) -DJ Chuckie

Put Your Fuckin Hands Up (Acapella) -Lil' Jon

Shots -LMFAO Feat. Lil Jon

Put Your Drinks Up (ft. David S.) -DJ Mad 

Just Dance (2009 Dj Dvir Halevi Remix) -Lady Gaga feat. Colby O' Donis

Whatchadoin' (Villains Remix) -N.A.S.A. Featuring M.I.A., Santogold and Spankrock 

Ghetto Blaster  (Jason Bee Edit) -Tim Healey & Marc Adamo

Little Bit (Death To The Throne Remix) -Lykke Li

Your Movin Love (Jake Reno Mix) -The Outfield

Beggin' -Madcon

Wassup (Crookers Remix) -Rye Rye

California Dreaming 2004 Remix -Benny Benassi

Fresh Prince Of Bel Air ( Mustard Pimp Remix) -Will Smith

Rock With You (Daft Punk Remix) -Michael Jackson

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My First Week at Power 106

Power 106 has been an insane experience so far considering I've only been working there for 2 days. I've been able to get a better perspective of the radio station, learn about what exactly goes down behind the scenes, and of course, get to know the Power family. I work directly under Jeff Garcia in the music programming department. I help Jeff & DJ E-Man gather information about competing stations and help prepare Power music. After 2 days, I've re-upped my music library and received House of Blues tickets to see Snoop & Mike Tyson. This is only the beginning. My boss is pretty damn funny.

Summer 2009

Life ain't sweet Saturday through Monday, but in the summertime you're my watermelon sundae.

LA representer Dom Kennedy on the up and up. When I listen to this song I reminisce about the old skool LA anthems like "It Was A Good Day" & "Let Me Ride."

Power 106 Internship Program

Today, I was officially accepted into the Power 106 internship program for this summer! My DJ path has been a wild ride leading up to this turning point in my career. Career day at Power 106 last summer was amazing; I can only imagine what a full summer internship will be like.

Flash Your Drum Machines

Flash drives are essential nowadays holding everything from music to homework to CS Updates. Why not save your files and "flash" your hip hop culture at the same time! Mpc2000xlflashdrive.com has 4GB flash drives replicating the MPC 2000XL and SP1200 drum machines. Dope.

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Instant DJ

If it were only that easy.

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.

Re-inspired

Only one final stands in the way of spring break and it feels great. Fortunately, I was able to knock out two finals yesterday (7AM finals are brutal). It wouldn't be right if this DJ didn't multitask and scope new music while studying. The homie Christian put me up on a mixtape called So Far Gone by the Young Money representer Drake. Drake seems to flow with a type of serenity reminiscent of the best lyricists in the game. I've heard a few tracks from this kid, but with a good listen I'm sure you'll agree this artist is ready to erupt. Hopefully I'll have a Drake mixtape under my belt sooner than later.

Beatmaking 101

Scratch DJ Academy gathered DJ Premier, Evil Dee, DJ Shok & host Reg E Gaines to expose beatmaking in its rawest form. The video is a solid 24 minutes but if you're interested in beatmaking like I am, the information in this video is invaluable.

Topics covered in Beatmaking 101:

1. Interpretation (4:22)
2. Making a Beat (9:45)
3. Inspiration (17:09)

If you're pressed for time, I've broken down the video into sections corresponding with their times. Check it out and expand you're hip-hop knowledge; you won't be disappointed.

This Post is Amazing

This video is a cover of Kanye West's "Amazing" by The Dream & Christina Milian. It features MJ, Ali, & Serena Williams.

Another AMAZING tidbit of news:

The Highlands in Hollywood was just ranked #1 club in California by Nightclub&Bar Magazine! As a resident DJ at the Highlands for GoodLife L.A. Promotions, this is HUGE! If you haven't already, be sure to check out my calendar to hear me spin live.

DJ Blindside.com Official Release

DJ Blindside.com is finally 100% up and running. First and foremost, I'd like to thank The DJ Blindside website team, Will, Tom, Brendan, and Jazzy for assembling a site way beyond my expectations. Who knew my website would be a product of an English project (Thanks Prof. Regan!). The homepage of DJ Blindside will serve as my personal blog with everything from breaking hip-hop news to DJ Blindside music to any random thought that comes to mind! So feel free to peruse the whole website.

Need a daily dose of hip-hop? click HERE.

Enjoy!

The Jetsetters Mixtape is the stimulus to the hip-hop recession

DJ Benzi is definitely one of my biggest influences. Kills it yet again on a collab with DOPE Couture, creators of a DOPE Jetsons line. I've had this mixtape on rotation for the past 24 hours.

Q-Tip discussed the future of hip-hop in an interview with Eyeweekly.com:

"We're coming back to a different approach. It's not going to be De La Soul or Queen Latifah again, it'll be The Cool Kids and Kid Cudi."

The living legend knew what he was talking about..

Hip-hop is breaking out of a recession.

Download the Jetsetters Mixtape HERE.

DJing is the oxygen of Hip-Hop

As a 2005 alumnus of Scratch DJ Academy L.A., it's only right that my peers in N.Y. share the meaning of DJing.

Welcome to DJ Blindside.com!

The DJ Blindside website is your source for the latest info about DJ Blindside, new mixes, and booking information. The news tab is updated daily with hip-hop news via hiphopupdate.blogspot.com and kanyeuniversecity.com/blog. Also, be sure to check out the media tab in the near future for pictures and videos from DJ Blindside's events!