Mos Def = HUGE MF Doom Fan

Check out this video of Mos Def talking about the talented MF Doom..

MOS DEF - a fan of DOOM from FROLAB on Vimeo.

Banksy Hits Africa

Photos have began to circulate of some nice Banksy pieces that popped up in Mali, Africa.. Have a look..

petCast003 Available Now!

Our latest podcast, petCast003, is now available on iTunes. This months episode is mixed by our recently signed artist Shoddy Lynn. In keeping the tradition of letting you preview upcoming petFood releases you can hear a solid remix made by Miami's Daltn & Diego De La Vega of SHDWPLAY's 'Hollywood'. I suggest subscribing to the podcast because that way you get the enhanced version with tracklisting =) . To subscribe click the image below..






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July '09 Chart

Here are the tracks that are currently making me tap my foot at the moment.

petFood002 Out Now!

Gil Montiel - 'U Got A Feeling / Behind the Wheel' out now on Beatport!


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True Blood - Stephen Moyer by Guest Blogger: Krizia Bajos

Hello, my name is Krizia. And I'm a virgin blogger.

I have been asked by a twitter member (@TrueBloodFamily) to report my experience at the SAG Foundation event where a True Blood screening (ep. Sparks Fly Out) was presented along with a follow up from one of the stars of the show, Stephen Moyer... Bill Compton if you will. So I take my first bite...
;-)

First off, he's smashing with accents. With that convincing old Southern drawl, one would never suspect he had such a strong British accent.

He started his own theater company when he was only 17 years old and named it "The Reject Society". Great name.

Stephen loves what he does. So much that he teaches what he's learned to children. He insists to them to keep "play" alive during the acting process. That even if something "doesn't work", you can still use that feeling/emotion for another instance. Play with choices.

Before he landed True Blood, Stephen had lost two series, lost a tax rebate from a project in Australia (worth a nice chuck of change), and had his residence burglarized of memories and belongings. So, young grasshopper, whenever you think "it can't get any worse", you may have just hit the jackpot. Stay the course.

He shows appreciation to American Film Crews and how they complete 16-18 hours of work everyday without tire; and even when taking breaks, most are going over the scripts and engorging themselves into the story because of how much they love the show they work for. They show the same fervor for the project as the actors themselves. And that's invigorating. Because of this, he shows the same respect for their work and instead of retiring to his trailer after his scenes, he sticks around. He likes the camaraderie with the crew. He enjoys learning every aspect of the production and watch everyone else. Especially since photography is his passion, he has a keen eye and is observant to everything that has to do with the camera.

At this point, the mediator receives a visual to end the session and thanks Stephen for his time. He graciously declines and says he has time for more questions. Which was a refreshing difference from other events and actors I've encountered.

He jokes on how many dogs are now named Sookie and when he's run into their owners, they beg him to "call" for their dog. Which he then slapped on the Bill voice and slurred "come 'ere Soookie". Such a charmer.

Stephen also dished out some acting tips: When researching a new character, write down everything everyone else says about him/her, and also, what 'you' say about everyone else. You'd be surprised to learn a bit more when seeing the various perspectives.

Someone then asks how he's handling the newfound fame. Stephen responds with explaining how he hasn't done any publicity in 16 years, and that now, contractually, he must. He explains how that wasn't why he got into acting. He wants to stay anonymous with his children and enjoy the outdoors with them, without worrying about what clothes he has on. Or if his knobby knees are going to end up on US Weekly. But he did end with this...

"There's no other gig I'd rather be doing... I'm profoundly happy." "For the first time in my life, I'm not chasing after anything, nothing out there I want. I'm not running away from anything because I'm not scared of anything"

That made me smile. I hope for the same one day.

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petCast002

Our latest podcast, petCast002, is now available on iTunes. This months episode is mixed by our very own Lazaro Casanova. To subscribe click the image below..






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Here is the tracklisting:
1. Ernesto Ferreyra - Hunted /// Cadenza
2. Simon Baker - Way Out of My Head (Julian Chaptal Remix) /// 2020Vision
3. Darius Syrossian, Nyra - Osasuna /// Viva
4. Oscar G - Toma! /// Three-O-Five Digital
5. Davide Squillace, Michele Tabucchi - One Lobster Please (Mathias Kaden's Gambass Remix) /// Sci + Tec
6. Anja Schneider & Lee Van Dowski - La Roulette /// Mobilee
7. Peace Division - Eh Oh Um /// Tsuba
8. Nick Curly - Say Something /// 8bit
9. Gil Montiel - U Got A Feeling /// petFood
10. Lazaro Casanova - Ay Negra /// CD-R
11. Tom Budden - Tree Dance (Jim Rivers Remix) /// Alive
12. Paul Kalkbrenner - Sky And Sand /// Bpitch Control

Ginou Choueiri - Potato Portraits

Ginou Choueiri is a Lebanese artist living in Beirut. Peep these portraits he made on potatoes:





Of the work, Choueiri says:
"I chose the potato to portray human faces because of the many striking parallels. Not only is their skin porous like ours, but their skin texture and color is very similar, and like us, they come in different sizes, shapes and forms. Potatoes grow, live, and then decay, mirroring the ephemeral existence and fragility of our own human nature."

For more info on Ginou Choueiri, CLICK HERE

Damian Lazarus - Smoke the Monster Out

Crosstown Rebel boss Damian Lazarus recently released this (funny) video talking about his debut album, Smoke the Monster Out. Be sure to take a listen to the album as it is one of the more eclectic, unique pieces of work I have heard in some time.

If You're in Miami for Memorial Weekend...

come visit us...

East of Havana

East of Havana is a documentary that came out a couple years back in several different film festivals. Produced by Charlize Theron, the film takes a close look at the underground Hip-Hop culture that is happening in Cuba. Problem is, a lot of these artists do not have worldwide recognition for political reasons (hopefully some of that will change now with Obama). I have not seen the film nor do I have any idea how to see it because it is not available on Netflix or Blockbuster and all the screenings were showed years back. If anyone has any idea how I can grab this on DVD, please let me know.


Here's the trailer:

G.I. Joe Trailer

Recently saw the trailer to upcoming G.I. Joe movie. Trailer looks great, hope it doesn't fail us.

Jay-You's May '09 Chart

Here's what's making my toes tingle this month...


May 2009 Chart

-Jamie Jones - You! /// {Crosstown Rebels}
-Kaiserdisco - Pipe! /// {MBF}
-The Juan Maclean - Happy House (Lazaro Casanova Amazon Remix) /// {DFA}
-Darius Syrossian, Nyra - Osasuna /// {Viva Music}
-Ekkohaus - Unsound /// {Cargo Edition}
-Pier Bucci - Verte feat. Macha /// {Maruca}
-Lazaro Casanova & Jay-You - Comandante {petFood}
-Hermanez - Marrakech (Martinez Big Bad Da Boom Remix) /// {Miconn}
-Carola Pisaturo - Et Voila (Franco Cinelli 2009 Remix) /// {Claque Musique}
-Steve Lawler - Distrait (Nick Curly & Gorge Remix) /// {Systematic Recordings}

Jamie Jones - Summertime

The long-awaited Jamie Jones release 'Summertime' was FINALLY liberated today. The Crosstown Rebels release features the melodic WMC BOMB Summertime as its A-Side along with a dub of the track. The B-Side, 'You', is not to be slept on. I've heard this played out and it is a party starting track. Overall, a very solid release by, who I believe to be, is one of the best DJ's in the game at the moment.


Jamie Jones - Summertime

The White House Has a Flickr Account

So, the White House has a Flickr account (I know, I thought the same thing). In it, we see great photos of what goes on behind the scenes in the life of Barack Obama. I highly recommend you check it out, some really interesting stuff.


Here are some of the photos..








CLICK HERE to see the rest of the album

Opa Locka Knows How to Wu-Tang

Opa Locka, located in the northern part of Miami-Dade county, apparently knows how to Wu-Dat-Thang. Don't believe me? Here's some rare footage of 305's finest showing the rest of the world how it's done..





I was born and raised in Miami, but I have NO idea where they got the saying 'Wu-Dat Thang'. I must admit, the song is brilliant. Big ups to Joaquin for putting me up on this.

petFood Podcast

So we have finally launched a petFood podcast. Its going to be a monthly issue with mixes done by petFood artists featuring new music we're feeling as well as upcoming petFood releases.


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James Jarvis - 'Onward'

Here's an animation created by James Jarvis called 'Onward" that was sponsored by Nike. Good to see big companies showing some love to cool art like this without having to throw its logo all around it. Also, the song you hear is Caribou's 'Crayon' (great selection)

Naked Man Gets Tased at Coachella

Check out this video of a weird hippie being tased by a group of over-weight police officers at this years Coachella Festival. Warning, you see plenty of this guys cannoli throughout this clip. No homo or anything, but that thing looks like a tiny button.






Video taken from Page Jeter's Twitter =)

Luciano, Villalobos, Dice DJ On A Mountain

Leave it to techno DJ heavyweights Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos, and Loco Dice to do something as weird as having a party on top of a mountain in the Swiss Alps. As you watch the video, be on the look out for the crazy guy who decides to paraglide over the party, much to the crowds delight. I wish this stuff would happen in the US.

Danny MacAskill - Inspired Bicycles

Stunt devil Danny MacAskill has been practicing tricks on his bicycle for over 12 years. He has perfected the unimaginable. In this video, filmed over the course of 3 months in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, Macaskill is seen performing some eye-opening stunts.

New Video Game Allows You to Shoot People in the Face

Been dying to shoot someone point blank in the face?!?! I know I have. Well now you can. 'Close Range' consists of solely of shooting people in the face. Oh, and if shooting people is too much for you, the game also allows you to shoot animals as well. Great. How long before some kid goes nuts in his middle school?

Lollapalooza Line-Up Announced

Lollapalooza has just announced this years line-up. The festival will take place on August 7-9 at Chicago's Grant Park.





For more info, CLICK HERE

Real Life Pacman

A real life Pacman gets chased around town by ghosts.

Jay-You, Lazaro Casanova - Comandante {petFood 002}

So the next petFood release is being wrapped up. It was created by myself & Lazaro Casanova and it is called 'Comandante'. Release date is still TBA as we are still working on getting the remixes finished as well. Here is a snippet:


Jay-You, Lazaro Casanova - Comandante {petFood002}

'Dawg Fight' Trailer

Here is a trailer for a documentary about backyard brawls that take place in my hometown, Dade County! (my upbringing was slightly different) These are the same fights that made Kimbo Slice the monster who he is today. I look forward to seeing the finished product later this year.






Someone throw on some Trick Daddy - 'Can't Fuck With the South'

Brandi Milne - Run Rabbit, Run

If you are in the Los Angeles area this Friday, be sure to check out Brandi Milne's debut solo exhibition @ Thinkspace Gallery. Art website Juxtapoz described the show:

'Run Rabbit, Run will feature a new fantastical world of whimsy painted with acrylic on wood panels and a collection of hand-painted antique books that will make up a very special installation.'






Oh and how can I forget the best part: EASTER HUNT (w/ prizes). For more info, CLICK HERE

Allen & Heath Ad

Mixer manufacturer Allen & Heath, whose popularity is growing exponentially, put out this video to show how to be a 'crap DJ'. I could not have said it better myself. The focus should be on making people dance.






LESS IS MORE.

Graffiti Wii

Wii has come out with a new graffiti game for those of you who always wanted to be a graffiti artist, but did not like the risks involved with the art.

Knife Combs

Great for those in need of a comb over, yet still want to maintain street cred.









For more info, CLICK HERE

'Bruno' Red Band Trailer

This is going to be AMAZING. Scheduled to hit theaters in May.

Top 3 WMC Parties (IMO)

So here are the Top 3 WMC parties of 2009. There may have been others that were up there, but I could only attend so many.


1. Flying Circus @ Nikki Beach



Year 2 of this party somehow was better than year 1. This time, the party ended at 5am (last year it ended somewhere around midnight I believe). This all-star line-up did not disappoint. Just when you think the music could not get any better, the next DJ would come and blow your mind. Props to SAFE & the Audiofly guys for organizing this treat.


2. Spectral Label Showcase @ Grass



An intimate atmosphere, Dynacord sound, and Matthew Dear ending the night performing all new material as Audion Live. What more can a techno lover ask for? The vibe at this party was indescribable. One of thos 'you just had to be there' type events. Other highlights of the night included Clark Warner throwing down an amazing down-tempo set for the early dinner crowd as they chowed down on what I believe to be some of the best food Miami has to offer. Clark later came correct and played some amazing records that had the crowd buzzing. Props.


3. Danny Howells @ B.E.D.



All Howells, All night. 7 hours of musical magic performed by one of the worlds greatest programmers. Danny took the crowd through musical waves, playing anything from dark techno grooves to masterfully blending feel good house tracks. Not too many DJ's can pull this off. At 5am, management literally had to pull Danny of the decks and the crowd was left wanting more.



Honorable Mention: Get Physical @ Studio K, Sunday School, Viva vs Cadenza @ Space.

And we must also mention the greatest party to never happen: Circo Loco @ Nocturnal. This venue never fails to have the worst staff/management. Take note agents and artists, people HATE coming to this venue.

Jay-You's April '09 Chart

Sorry I haven't been posting, been very busy. I went down to Miami for a few weeks to work on upcoming petFood releases and, of course, to enjoy WMC. Anyways, I promise to update on a regular basis. Here are some tracks that I've been bumping lately. Most of them were hits during WMC.


April 2009 Chart

-Mark Broom - Jackpot /// {Saved}
-Til Von Sein - Ovas (Catz N Dogz Remix) /// {Dirt Crew}
-Tiefschwarz - Yeah /// {Souvenir}
-Jaxson & David Keno - Tout Le Temps /// {Get Physical}
-Lazaro Casanova - Rosa /// {Three-o-Five}
-2000 And One - Wan Poku Moro /// {100% Pure}
-Lazaro Casanova & Jay-You - Comandante {petFood}
-Audiofly X - Get Smarter /// {CD-R}
-Bronnt Industries Kapital - Objects & Purpose (M.AN.D.Y. & Booka Shade Remix) /// {Get Physical}
-Bastian Schuster, M.In - New Orleans (Original Mix) /// {Off}

Lazaro El Lechon

My Cuban peeps will love this.

David Chase and HBO Back Together Again...

David Chase, the creator of The Sopranos, is teaming up with HBO again to make a mini-series about the early days of the movie industry, titled "A Ribbon of Dreams." Here is some info taken from the press release:


Entitled A RIBBON OF DREAMS, the miniseries will begin in 1913 and follow two men, one a college-educated mechanical engineer, the other a cowboy with a violent past, who form an unlikely producing partnership and together become pioneers and then powers for a time in motion pictures.



MORE INFO HERE

South Park Mocks Jonas Bros.

Quite possibly one of the best South Park episodes ever. Heres a clip...

'Bloom'

London-based art student Sam Spenser recently completed his latest installation 'Bloom'. This project is a result of Champagne-maker Veuve Clicquot's request to have an exhibition focusing on the color yellow- which is the color of the labels of its bottles.

Designer Logo Lollipops

Peep these designer logo lollipops by fashion photographer Massimo Gammacurta.







For more info, CLICK HERE

Jay-You - Cafe Con Leche Mix (Dec. '08)

This is a mix I made back in December that I never really let out. Some tracks may be a bit old, but its got a nice groove. Hope you enjoy.


Jay-You - Cafe Con Leche Mix (Dec. 08 Promo Mix)




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If You're in LA This Sunday..

Make sure to check out Ghostly Internationals 10 Year Anniversary party at Jimmy's Lounge this Sunday. The event is sponsored by XLR8R. While Ghostly is most known for Ann Arbor techno artists like Matthew Dear and Ryan Elliot, this is a good opportunity to check out the other talent on the Ghostly roster.

The $500,000 Prank

Amir makes a blindfolded half-court basketball shot for $500,000. Or so he thinks.



Taken from HERE

Jay-You's March In Miami Chart

As some of you may know, I plan to spend the entire month of March locked up in a studio somewhere in southwest Miami working on the next petFood release. At the moment, these are the tracks that have me inspired...

March 2009 Chart

-Fredski, Tomas Barfod - March On Swan Lake /// {Get Physical}
-Gavin Herlihy - Watch Ya Feet (Berlin Mix) /// {Leftroom}
-Zombie Disco Squad - The Dance /// {Dirtybird}
-Spencer Parker & Diesel - Zanzibar (Nick Curly Mix) /// {Saved}
-Lazaro Casanova - Mango /// {Three-o-Five}
-Bajka, Argy - Upon Ourselves /// {These Days}
-Lazaro Casanova & Jay-You - Papayua /// {petFood}
-Ramon Tapia - Mi Esposa /// {Great Stuff}
-Ramirez - Hablando (Radio Slave Breakdown Mix) /// {Hell Yeah}
-Minilogue - My Teenager Gang /// {Mule Electronic}
-Sideshow - If Alone (Flight Dub Mix) /// {Aus Music}


More info on where I'm playing and other petFood WMC-related info coming soon...

Banksy Returns to London

Two new Banksy's have popped up in London. I can never get enough of his work. Taken from HERE






As a special Wednesday Treat, here's a video that someone took to try and convey the diversity of people who enjoy Banksy's art. (You might want to mute your computer, the music in the background is irritating)

James Clar - The Rat Race

Check out this new series by James Clar of Dubai's Traffic Design Gallery. The idea is to portray how humans are much like competitive rats 'racing' to get to the top. The other guy you see in some of the photos is Rami Farook, the owner of Traffic Design Gallery. James Clar describes it as:

"The Rat Race" is a piece jesting at the social ideal of the rat race, the idea that we are all rats in a competitive race to the top. Technology plays a key role in enhancing each rat but staying on top of technological progress (new software, programming languages, memes, etc) is a job onto itself. What technologies enhance our daily lives or make our work more streamlined? "The Rat Race" is a fusion of rat and technology.

Who survives the rat race?
The rat race."















For more info, CLICK HERE