Posts Tagged ‘DJ’
Kanye West & Lil Wayne Mark Their Debut as DJs on NYE 2012 (Video)
Kanye West was the featured DJ at a party in Las Vegas for New Years Eve 2012. Many of the reviews from people we’ve peeped on twitter have been mixed for the new DJ now known as “Yeezy World Peace.” Meanwhile in Miami, Lil Wayne kicked off his part-time career as a DJ on New Years Eve as well. I know plenty of professional DJs out there are pissed that more & more celebrities are stepping into their lane, but I feel like more DJs should just market & promote themselves more. Technology changes the whole DJ game but marketing & promoting yourself never will. Check out more video below…
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Jah Prince ‘Cooyah Island Vibes’ Part Two (Mixtape)
This is part two of the promo series for Cooyah Clothing (established since 1987), a Jamaican company now doing business in Florida. After the success of part one, Jah Prince was asked to mix another for the African and European markets with tracks that the company loves. These CDs get sent out with purchase orders but JayForce.com got the linkz!! Highlighted artists include, Cocoa Tea, Further Notice, a fun combination from Jeffrey Wilson & Chino McGregor and a sweet song from J Boog.
Square Off x Cory Gunz “The Pain†Behind The Scenes (Video)
We catch up with Doug E. Fresh’s sons Dayquan “Slim†& Solomon “Trips†Davis as they show scene from their video shoot with Cory Gunz. This is not their first collab with Gunz but, The Pain was produced by DJ Tedsmooth and his remixes gets spins on the ‘Fire Fridays‘ radio show so nice to finally see some visuals. Shouts to they peepz who wanted to get cameos in the video until they found out they were gonna be tied up, laying on the roof of a building in the winter!
@BetterDaysMedia – Directors of the Video
@SquareOff – Official Twitter Page
@CoreyGunz – Young Money / Cash Money
@Tedsmooth – Straight Face You Remember
Noel Gourdin with Jah Prince Interview on ‘Love Ultra Radio’
Noel Gourdin talks about his rise in the music industry and highlights the efforts of the team around him for most of his success. He is an accomplished vocalist yet and does love the freedom that being independant offers especially on the creative side. We joke about the women of Atlanta, life on the road including recent music events like ‘RNB Live’ and ‘Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys’ in California. We got the link from JayForce.com and was pleased to talk directly to Noel about music from his previous album, ‘After My Time’ and the current project ‘Fresh: The Definition’.
Follow on twitter: @NoelGourdin and @LoveUltraRadio
DJ Premier x DJ Mark The 45 King: Making The Beat (Video)
Two of hip hop’s most legendary producers, DJ Premier & Mark The 45 King, have a pow-wow of sorts on production techniques, hip hop history, life, the passing of Heavy D & more on Mark The 45 King’s online show “Making The Beat”. More video under the hood….
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Asia Tour 2011 (Trailer II)
This is the second trailer to Philly’s finest & the magnificient DJ Jazzy Jeff’s recent tour of Asia….I’m ready for him to drop the whole thing. Good idea for him to use The White Stripes ‘Seven Nation Army’ in this clip. In case you missed the previous trailer just click on the link below.
Making The Beat: Mark the 45 King Speaks with Diamond D (Video)
The legendary Mark The 45 King builds with the Bronx’s finest & equally as legendary Diamond D on the 45 King’s new online radio show. Two producers speak on everything in this segment from Diamond’s rise in the game to production techniques. Diamond also talks about working with Atlanta emcee BIGREC for upcoming projects…
J. Period First Time In Tokyo Japan
While checking out my homegirl Daisha Hunter’s new hosting gig over at Future Sounds TV in Japan, I ran across this interview with DJ J. Period. Producer & remixer J. Period made his first trip to Japan recently & spoke about the creative mixtapes he put together for Nas, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Q-Tip, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, & more. Whenever he’s not crafting mixtapes, J. Period is the official DJ for Black Thought of the Legendary Roots crew when Mr. Tariq Trotter is on solo missions doing those live mixtape shows.
Double Dancehall with Jah Prince : Face Off Fridays Promo Mix
Yes I know, I know that it’s been a minute since I uploaded the monthly mixes but here we go… Straight shouts to the UK crew who listens straight from here on this blog. As Face Off Fridays moves into our 7th Year, gotta ‘Give Thanks’ to JayForce_ and the staff here at the blog! This is the link to the October 2011 Promo Mix.
And this is the link to the November 2011 Promo Mix.
Alicia Keys Is…. DJ AK-47 (Video)
Everyone is DJ’ing these days so why wouldn’t “AK-47” better known to the world as Alicia Keys step into the DJ arena? Of course she would. Mrs DJ AK-47 was rockin’ the 1s + 2s @ Yotel in New York City on Oct. 29, 2011. Swizz Beatz , Busta Rhymes & Alicia’s crew represented for her public NYC debut on the wheels.
Khago Interview with Jah Prince ‘Sunsplash Mix Show’
Very anticipated interview with Khago and he did not hold back to answer the questions submitted by the fans from as far as Gambia to Kenya, UK to USA. We speak on him being underrated by many people in the music industry, even in Jamaica and then about him singing more music for females even if he does not actually pen the lyrics himself. We speak on his Reggae Sumfest performance in Jamaica and also when Beenie Man called him out on stage in New York City during the ‘Reggae Rhythm & Blues‘.
We talk about his song ‘Tun Up D Ting‘ on the Overproof Riddim, one of the hottest dancehall riddims of the Summer 2011 produced by Justus.
Follow on twitter: @iamKhago @SelectaPrincess @JahPrince @4SeasonsMusic @JayForceDotCom @DaFlavaRadio
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‘Love Ultra’ R&B Radio Show with DJ JahPrince
Another snippet from the live radio show with DJ Jah Prince. If you dont hear the live show 11:00pm Tuesday nights make sure you check back here for the download links. This mix features new tracks from Frank Ocean, Beyonce’, Ledisi, Estelle and a few Love Ultra extras.
Listen Below or Download: http://podOmatic.com/r/DkCeWZ
‘Love Ultra’ R&B Radio Show with DJ JahPrince (First Hour)
Another snippet from the live radio show with DJ Jah Prince. If you dont hear the live show 11:00pm Tuesday nights make sure you check back here for the download links. This mix features new tracks from Frank Ocean, Mary J Blige, Keri Hilson and a few Love Ultra extras.
Listen Below or Download: http://podOmatic.com/r/mbf3IQ
Beats Per Minute with DJ Spinna (Video)
Flud Watches are back with their series dedicated to the producers and DJs out there. This time the lock down DJ Spinna to talk music.
The Red Bull Thre3style DJ Battle Invades Atlanta – By Kool Kila
Last night I had a chance to attend the Red Bull Thre3style DJ Battle at Club Opera. The event is touring the country in search of DJs to represent their respective cities and compete in Las Vegas, NV, for the national finals and possibly the international finale. Judges in each city will grade DJs for skills and for crowd response. Atlanta DJs in the contest included DJ Jelly, DJ Tron, Martina McFlyy, Speakerfoxxx, DJ Justin KO, DJ Forge, DJ EU, and Club Opera’s resident DJ Chris Rimby.
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[AUDIO] Jah Prince Interview with Ziggy Marley x Sunsplash Mix Show
Today we talk to the artist Ziggy Marley about his current album ‘Wild and Free’ in stores now. We discuss to his positive promotion of ‘hemp aka cannabis’ in the title track and his comfort performing live at concerts just as much as late night television. Forward to Love is the song in rotation now and is one of the album’s universal messages. Ziggy Marley talks about the good things Jamaica has to offer with a song with Toots Hibbert.
Follow Ziggy on Twitter ( @ZiggyMarley )
Also the rest of the mix includes new Dancehall music:
‘Love Ultra’ R&B Radio Show with Ru Speaks x Jah Prince
@RuSpeaks on Love Ultra -Tuesday, August 9th 11pm
@JahPrince Urban/Soul R&B Mix Show @DaFlavaRadio
Topic: Persistence in the Face of Adversity…
Ru is Creator of Jazzvation & Motivation is Our Lifestyle…
Speaking Truth to Life 24/ with Motivation & Inspiration.
Go Hard and Don’t Care… www.RuSpeaks.com -www.twitter.com/ruspeaks
(Listen on iPhones, BlackBerry’s & Android Smart Phones)
www.DaFlavaRadio.com/index.php – Listen & Chat Free
Syndicated: #TheGambia Vibes 106.1FM
DJ Jazzy Jeff x Skillz Rock London (Video)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & his hypeman/emcee Skillz were captured on camera across the pond doing what they do best…..Rocking parties! Watch, learn, & enjoy….
[AUDIO] Spliff Star Interview on Fire Fridays JahPrince, DJ Greedy
DJ Greedy and Jah Prince talk to Spliff about his new single, chilling at the BET Awards, being the ‘World’s Best Hype Man’, the connection between his label PaperRock and the Conglomerate and overall just being a good business man over the years with his bredren Busta Rhymes. Follow Spliff on Twitter: ( @StarSpliff )
*She’s A Star – Dwele
Full Spliff Star Interview
Wish You Could – Spliff Star ft. Fat Joe
Go Straight to iTunes and search ‘Fire Fridays Atl’ to get previous shows or http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/firefridays-weekly-hip-hop/id423560050
[RADIO] ‘Fire Fridays’ Hip-Hop Mix Show with Jah Prince & DJ Greedy
Listen to a SPECIAL EDITION of our Fire Fridays Hip Hop Mix Show (( at 2:30pm )) with @djgreedy and @jahprince as our special guest DJ FULLY FOCUS will introduce himself and explain the details of this weekend’s celebration of Film, Fashion & Music.
This weekend in Atlanta the ‘TakeOverDJs‘ will [[ TAKE OVER ]] the city during the ATL ALL AFRICAN EXPERIENCE WKND, Friday, July 1st – Sunday, July 3rd. Friday kicks off at COMPOUND, Saturday is CREAM and the finale is Sunday at Mansion Elan. Megastar Van Vicker & V-103’s Osei The Dark Secret are the hosts this year with a FULL line up of international DJ’s.
LISTEN ON COMPUTER & CHAT: THE FIRE FRIDAYS HIP HOP MIXSHOW WITH JAH PRINCE 3PM-5PM
LISTEN ON YOUR PHONES: THE FIRE FRIDAYS HIP HOP MIXSHOW WITH JAH PRINCE 3PM-5PM