Dubstep live on MPC - Araabmuzik

AraabMuzic guy is nooo joke on the MPC. This is the result of a talented drummer/producer going live on an MPC and wreckin' it!!! I've watched this video 5..10, maybe 15 times and still love it. Skrillex fans will notice a few recognizable tunes being jammed out on the pads by this relentless MPC abuser (this is meant in a good way!)
You can catch this guy live and in person in Hollywood on Jan 26th or at Coachella!! Good luck getting tickets if you haven't already.
This guy crushes people in beat battles, cuz his Dipset style combined with a live performance feel leaves many beatmakers prematurely unplugging their boxes. His speed is incredible and he flat out killz on this machine.

-Stay Fresh!

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Def DJ Montage

Here's a little Def dedication montage I did on my iPhone. Some of these pics are recent, but I dropped some throwback pics in here. You may notice a few Halloween pics 9(Eazy-E & Run DMC), along with our recent canned food drive photos. The classic photo is the last photo on the bottom left. Expect to see many more of these type of pics from me, as this is my new favorite APP on my iPhone.
You can still catch the DEF DEFINED crew when they get together on the DEF RADIO PODCAST.

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SSX vs Run DMC - It's Tricky (Pretty Lights Remix)

This track reminds me of the countless hours spent playing SSX on PS2 instead of pounding the textbooks in college...wait, EA sports is bringing back SSX and this is the anthem song in the newly release trailer! Not to mention the re-freshed version by Pretty Lights drops some serious thunder on yo @$$!
I'm anxiously waiting for this game to drop so that I can rip up the slopes from my sunny LA living quarters... and to lose myself in a "hopefully-dope" soundtrack. Until then, Keep it fresh and peep out the 2 vidz below.

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Die Antwoord - Fok Julle Naaiers

This group has been making some noise on the other side of the globe. They have been on my ninja radar for a sec, and now they came out with this video. It's a bit on the "OVER-THE-TOP-TATTOOED" style, but it's interesting! I guess there are a lot of insects in South Africa.

FYI: The title translates to "Fuck you Fuckers" (excuse their French)
Peep out more about them in the 2nd video below.

Fok Julle Naaiers


"Straight from the Horse's Peil"

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Return of the "FRESH"

Rumor has it..

Did you miss SoFreshLA...? After a minor leave of absence (Ninja training called), we are back at it again. Prepare yourself as we bring back the Freshness to the streets of Los Angeles.

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Fuck You - Cee Lo Green

I've been digging this song since I first heard it leaked. I have been a fan of Cee Lo since he did that track with Timbaland (I'll be around). Not to mention I was feeling his vibe with Goodie Mob as well.
But back to my point, I can't help but Laugh My @$$ off (LMAO.. I don't usually use those), but this video is great. If you ever need a smile early in the week, peep out the video. It's better than watching a shaved puppy lick peanut butter off it's nose on Youtube.

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Shlomo vs MJ vs DJ Yoda - I want you back

I thought this was well worthy of posting. I'm a fan of Beatboxing, Micheal Jackson, and DJ'ing!! Mix them together and you get a FRESH session by beatboxer Shlomo, DJ Yoda, and the 6 year old Phenom MJ. This was actually back in 2008 if my referencing of vidz serves me right. I haven't been the biggest follower of Sholomo's work, but I've heard some of his creative material. I'm sure you can just YOUTUBE him and find stuff. But peep the vid and our bonus track below...

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We no speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool n DCUP

I have been hearing this song for a bit now, and I finally Shazaam'd (iPhone App) it a while ago. I was surprised with the history behind this tune. Based on the name of the group and song title.. never would have figured it to rise from the Land Down Under. It's a boppy little tune with a simple sample played over..and over... and.. you get the picture. I actually like the AFRO NUTS song a bit more. Peep the brief history below, or just skip it and head to the song videos. And don't forget to sample a taste of Freshness with the bonus track below...

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Mark Ronson & The Business Intl - Bang Bang Bang

There are soo many reasons I like this song and video. I've been a fan of Q-Tip since Award tour..WOW.. and he can still deliver! I'm also feeling the Retro-Tron-Power Ranger-Voltron-Like video. Not to mention the fact that the beginning is quite funny with the languages being switched up..NICE!... and where can I get that watch!

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SHAD

I know this isn't so much DJ related, but I think this MC is highly deserving of being mentioned. This 6 minute session is worth every second. There are 20 punch lines..maybe more, that this guy blows me away. He is obviously gifted and talented!

"...or they rename the Rockies to the Stonies, why...
cuz west of the Range folks is always High"

But peep out the 2:05 mark until about 2:36 where he ends with "...our sum is none". - DEEP SON!!

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DJ Hero 2 Addict

So I managed to get invited to the DJ HERO 2 party at MYSTUDIO (Hollywood) and it ended up to be the best thing I've done in a while. The venue was dope, and they had setup 5 different DJ Hero 2 stations. So basically people were walking around handing you food (Sliders, cookies-n-milk, and other stuff I can't pronounce) and champagne, while I jammed away at DJ HERO 2. A few of us DJ's had that "talk" on weather it was really like DJ'ing... my conclusion: WHO CARES??!! It is damn fun to play.

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Thursty Thursdays at Vive Lounge

Come out to Pasadena on Thursdays and check out our new Home! We are always featuring special guest DJ's!! Not to mention the ridiculous DRINK SPECIALS. So come out and enjoy your Grown @$$ self!

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More than halfway done... **Update** Overview

I've decided to wait until after my return to post video and hopefully some pics. I'm starting to know my way around the different islands which is really cool. And thanks to some crew staff, they tell me all the good places to go. This last half of the trip has been increasing in the amount of fun. I don't have the time (nor the good internet connection) to try and put it all in words. Hopefully I can make a short video to overview what it has been like recently. See more about the rest of the trip after the jump... plus music and more.

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Days 1 - 3 in Paradise

Well the 1st few days have been very interesting down here. I'm surprised on how much control they give me. They pretty much told me to "Do what you do...!" So I can't really complain. There is an MC that helps me out, and makes it even easier to get crowd participation (yes.. I said it..) Some of the corny songs that are widely used in th States... really work here!
I think I'm stating to get a feel for here. I think as I do a few more nights, it will become even more fun.. but c'mon, doing what you love in Paradise, can I really complain?
I have been contemplating snorkeling today, but I'm just not feeling up to it today. Only 4 hours of sleep has it's effect. I'll start posting pics when I can remember to use my camera.

Until the next internet Cafe I find... Ciao!

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1st day in Miami / Fort Lauderdale

This is def a different place. Being hat I am from Cali, the Low humidity strikes me as being too HUMID! But I love the different feel that South Beach has than any other place in Cali. Mix Venice (without the hippi feel) with Hollywood and New Port Beach, and you might start to get a feel of what South beach is like. Did I mention that my drink was only $4.25..???whhahaaat?
So stay tuned as I will try to feed you some video food to help visualize the torture of the Caribbean that I must endure :)

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Say Something - Timbaland ft Drake

Had to post this one up guys. I have been a huge fan of Timbaland since High School. Yeah, I was that kid bumpin' Timbaland and Magoo like it was going out of style. And now the Monster Producer is dropped Shock Value II yesterday. And big shout out to VEVO (vevo.com) with great online (High Quality) music videos. Don't be afraid to shout out to SoFreshLA.com Now peep out the teaser vid below. Or check out the full length video at VEVO.com.

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Stylophone Beatbox

The little Stylophone Beatbox machine is only about $25. Nothing too special about it, but put it in the right hands and it becomes crazy entertaining. You have to watch this vid to see what I mean. Talk about some throwback trax..! You can fast forward it to 1:33 if the beginning bores you.

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The Eyewriter - this is the ish!!!

This is the type of stuff that I'm talking about. Advancement in technology to also help benefit those who are not so fortunate. Check out this vid YO!

The Eyewriter from Evan Roth on Vimeo.

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GhostBusters III

I recently watched the previous Ghostbuster films and was notified that they are in the act of rolling out part 3. I did find an article confirming this:

"Dan Aykroyd has confirmed that the third Ghostbusters movie is all set to go before the cameras -- with the original cast in place to reprise the characters from the 1984 film.
The movie star reveals Sigourney Weaver has signed on for the project, alongside himself, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson -- and the film could start shooting this winter. "...Hollywood.com

I'm sure with the available technology today, this film should be pretty dope!

...sorry for the lack of posts. I plan on upping my blog frequency back to normal.

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Black Dynamite

It has been a long time waiting. But I just ran into the release date of the movie "Black Dynamite." It comes out in Theaters October 16th. I think I first heard of this movie almost a year ago. Here is a small excerpt.
"African-American action legend Black Dynamite goes after 'The Man' for killing his brother Jimmy, for pumping heroin into local orphanages and for flooding the ghetto with hopped-up malt liquor."

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