The Offical Blog of DJ Jay-You

Mos Def = HUGE MF Doom Fan

2009-08-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

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

petCast003 Available Now!

2009-07-07T10:59:00.000-07:00

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..

To download directly, CLICK HERE

July '09 Chart

2009-07-02T11:34:00.000-07:00

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

petFood002 Out Now!

2009-06-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

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

BUY HERE
GIL MONTIEL MYSPACE

True Blood - Stephen Moyer by Guest Blogger: Krizia Bajos

2009-06-14T22:32:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-05T17:44:00.000-07:00

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..

To download directly, CLICK HERE

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

2009-05-20T10:47:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

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

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

2009-05-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

come visit us...

East of Havana

2009-05-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-05T13:31:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

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.

To subscribe, click on the image below:

James Jarvis - 'Onward'

2009-04-27T13:15:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

A real life Pacman gets chased around town by ghosts.

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

2009-04-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-08T10:53:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-08T09:57:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-06T12:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-06T11:37:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-06T11:31:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

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

Top 3 WMC Parties (IMO)

2009-04-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-02T08:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

My Cuban peeps will love this.

David Chase and HBO Back Together Again...

2009-03-16T16:14:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-03-16T07:18:00.001-07:00

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

'Bloom'

2009-03-11T22:44:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-11T22:34:00.000-07:00

Peep these designer logo lollipops by fashion photographer Massimo Gammacurta.

For more info, CLICK HERE

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

2009-03-05T19:04:00.000-08:00

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)

DOWNLOAD HERE

If You're in LA This Sunday..

2009-03-05T15:32:00.000-08:00

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

2009-03-05T08:11:00.000-08:00

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

2009-03-04T17:01:00.000-08:00

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

2009-03-04T07:50:00.001-08:00

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

2009-03-01T13:04:00.000-08:00

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

Martin Landsky - Save The Cannibals Podcast 006

2009-02-26T20:01:00.000-08:00

NYC weekly soiree SAVE THE CANNIBALS has developed a podcast series in which each of the artists performing at their party creates a mix specifically for the event. This weeks guest is Berlin's Martin Landsky, who is playing alongside Konrad Black (who finally seems to be getting the respect he's deserved for quite some time now). Previous guests include Steve Bug, Cassy, Adultnapper, Derek Plaslaiko, among others.

To listen, CLICK HERE

Greatest Sleeping Bag of All-Time??

2009-02-26T08:17:00.001-08:00

Quite possibly. Designed by Eiko Ishizawa, this is sure to keep you safe while camping, and if anything just make you have a cooler sleeping bag than anyone else on the planet.

For more info, CLICK HERE

Swiss Air's New First Class Suite

2009-02-26T07:32:00.000-08:00

Swiss Air has released photos of its new 'First Class Suite'...

Now if we can only find the average rate for a round trip flight with this luxury...

Damian Lazarus - Lazpod #11

2009-02-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

Crosstown Rebel head honcho Damian Lazarus has recently released his monthly podcast for February '09-->Lazpod #11. This, like the rest of of the Lazpod's, is not your regular DJ mix. Expect lots of psychedelic sounds and rare track selection. I really enjoy it. This is how he describes this months episode:

'FOR THIS SHOW I TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS IN THE STUDIO, MADE MYSELF A NICE CUP OF TEA, SETTLED THE CATS DOWN IN THE CORNER, PULLED OUT SOME PRICELESS OLD GEMS AND PRESSED RECORD.

THERE IS NO CHAT ON THIS SHOW; AND NO SPECIAL AUDIO TRICKERY; JUST ME, YOU AND SOME PSYCHEDLIC BEAUTIES.'

You can subscribe to the podcast HERE

For those of you attending WMC this year, make sure to check out the Crosstown Rebel party brought to you by quality party-throwers SAFE. Here is some more info on the event:

Michael Steele - The Cluster Series

2009-02-23T11:15:00.000-08:00

Australian artist Michael Steele has recently released his new collection of paintings called The Cluster Series. Steele describes the series as '..a collection of random or linked images or objects combined together to form a unique composition.'

For more info, CLICK HERE

Ludo - Grapes of Skullz

2009-02-22T09:54:00.000-08:00

Peep this video of Paris-based street artist Ludo as he documents 'Grapes of Skullz' - the latest piece of his Nature's Revenge project.

For more info on Ludo, CLICK HERE

Neck Face - Creepin While You're Sleepin

2009-02-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

This is a piece by street artist NECK FACE that I always drive past on the front wall of Melrose streetwear hotspot Barracuda. It was created earlier this year in one 8-hour marathon painting marathon.

For more info on Neck Face, CLICK HERE

Artist Spotlight: Relleno De Mono

2009-02-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

Here is some work by Chilean illustrator Relleno De Mono where she adds her signature monsters on a bunch of older photos.

For more info:
Relleno De Mono's Flickr Page

Suitcase Pillow

2009-02-18T18:41:00.000-08:00

Here is the Suitcase Pillow (or Almohada Maleta for the Cuban folk). Probably not a great look for most guys- unless you're a narcoleptic, in which case you won't care how soft you seem. MIMISE!

Custom colors also available!

PURCHASE HERE

Family Guy Spoofs Christian Bale

2009-02-16T12:14:00.000-08:00

One of the best Family Guy scenes of all-time (which says ALOT)..

Bloc Party - Where Is Home? (Burial remix)

2009-02-15T11:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a remix to Bloc Party's - Where Is Home? done by English dubstep producer Burial. Not sure why I have never heard this remix, but I think its great.

If you get a chance, listen to Burial's remix of Thom Yorke's - 'And It Rained All Night'.

New Quentin Tarantino Movie - 'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS'

2009-02-12T23:03:00.000-08:00

This is the trailer for Quentin Tarantino's new movie 'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS'. The film stars Brad Pitt, who plays the leader of a squad of "ruthless Jewish-American World War II fighters who infiltrate Nazi-occupied France, spreading fear through Hitler's Third Reich."

The film is set to be released on August 21, 2009.

Founders of The London Police Reunite

2009-02-12T07:25:00.001-08:00

Word on the street is the founders of that the great London Police (not London's authorities, but rather the legendary art crew) have reunited and started putting out some cool work for 2009. Bob and Chaz have been in Brooklyn for the past week working on a massive canvas for a local collector. Here it is (the first image is the entire canvas while the other 2 are zoomed in to show the detail of the work):

For more info, visit:
THE LONDON POLICE WEBSITE

Retired Plane Turned Into Hostel

2009-02-11T19:46:00.000-08:00

Leave it to the great people of Stockholm to turn an old 747 into a HOSTEL! Yes, you read right! The Jumbo Hostel is housed within a 747 in the Stockholm-Arlanda airport. It has 25 rooms with three bunk beds each. Each room is around 6 square meters, and naturally, a lucky visitor will get the chance to sleep in the cockpit.

Heidi - BBC Radio 1 Mix (30.01.09)

2009-02-10T17:50:00.000-08:00

Here's a mix I've really been feeling by Get Physical/Phonica artist Heidi. The mix was recorded on the 30th of January via her monthly radio show 'In New Music We Trust' on BBC's Radio 1. She's also been kind enough to release the tracklisting:

Hector - Orale (CDR)
Roy Davis Jr Ft Peven Everet - Watch Them Come (Derrick Carter Mix) (Classic)
Lovebirds - The Night (Winding Road)
Volta/Salvatore Freda - Bombolone (Liebe Detail)
Kreon - Jauce (Cecille Numbers)
Omega Man - Homebass (Matt Tolfrey Jack Edit) (Definitive)
Ellen Allien - Elphine (B-Pitch Control)
Matt Star - Khule Fliege (Hugo Mix) (International Freakshow)
Andrea Fiorito - Betty Loop (Cynosure)
Audio Soul Project - Reality Check (Vincenzo Mix) (Dessous Classics)
Rework - Your So Just (Playhouse)
Chaim - Rhythm Insurance (B-Pitch)
Paul Ritch - Evil Laugh (Konrad Black Mix) (Wagon Repair)
Martin Landsky - Back (Go For The) (Pokerflat)
Gorge - Garuna (Brothers Vibe Mix) (8bit)
Lusion - Scissor (Mothership)
Daniel Steinberg - Pay For Me (Lauhaus Mix) (Stylerockets)
Cajmere - Say You Will (Cajual)
Marco Carola - Plaster (2M)
Blaze - Lovelee Dae (2020 Vision Remix) (Playhouse)

DOWNLOAD HERE

Jay-You 's February 2009 Chart

2009-02-10T17:33:00.000-08:00

Here's a list of some tracks that have me tapping my foot this month...

February 2009 Chart

-The Juan MacLean - One Day (Lazaro Casanova Haunted Dub) {DFA}
-Noze - You Have To Dance - Mathias Kaden's Beatpolka Remix {Get Physical}
-Loco Dice - How Do I Know?! (Cassy Remix) {Desolat}
-George G & Livio & Roby - Diverse {Cecille Numbers}
-Thomas Schumacher - Picanha {Get Digital Music}
-La Pena - Free From Love {La Pena}
-Lazaro Casanova & Jay-You - Papayua {petFood}
-Niko Schwind - Tsi Tau {Autist}
-Shonky - Coco Feel and Love Shonk {Contexterrier}
-Damian Lazarus - Moment {Get Physical}
-Okain & Thomas Muller - Horadrim {Bpitch Control}

French Artist JR Honors Slums of Kibera, Kenya

2009-02-04T19:44:00.000-08:00

Many of you may remember back in September when I wrote about French artist JR's project 'The Hills Have Eyes' in which he honored the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by drawing faces on the houses that lied on the hills (if not CLICK HERE).
Well he has come back and done something similar in Kibera, Kenya. This time, 2000 square meters of rooftops have been covered with photos of the eyes and faces of the women of Kibera.

The train that passes on this line through Kibera at least twice a day has also been covered with eyes from the women that live below it.

With the eyes on the train, the bottom half of the their faces have been pasted on sheets on the slope that leads down from the tracks to the rooftops. With this, their eyes will match their smiles and their faces will be complete whenever the train passes.

Here is an image from Google Earth:

Artist Spotlight: MrGo

2009-02-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

Check out these pieces from MrGo - a young designer from the south of England.

More info HERE

The Animal Odd Couple

2009-02-04T16:19:00.000-08:00

This is a video that documents the odd relationship between an elephant and a dog.

7-Year Old After Dental Procedure

2009-02-02T19:29:00.001-08:00

Check out this video of 7-year old David after a dental procedure which required him to be 'medicated'. HILLARIOUS.

Cassette Wallets

2009-02-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

Hand-made wallets made out of vintage cassettes. Each design is a one-off, making all wallets unique.

More info HERE

Hacking Construction Road Signs

2009-02-01T12:33:00.000-08:00

This past Monday, some goons hacked these construction road signs in Austin, Texas...

Coachella Line-Up Announced

2009-01-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

Heeeere it is:

For more info, visit:

Coachella Official Site

Ghostly International + [Adult Swim] = Ghostly Swim

2009-01-28T18:38:00.000-08:00

American electronic music powerhouse Ghostly International has teamed up with Cartoon Network's Adult Swim to create a 20-track mix (curated by label founder Sam Valenti IV) of tracks from Ghostly’s avant-pop mainstays like Matthew Dear, Michna, and School of Seven Bells, alongside kindred spirits like Milosh, FLYamSAM, and Mux Mool. The album is now available on iTunes.

Here is the tracklisting:

1 MICHNA - Triple Chrome Dipped
2 DABRYE - Temper
3 THE CHAP - Carlos Walter Wendy Stanley
4 DARK PARTY - Active
5 TYCHO - Cascade [Live Version]
6 JDSY - All Shapes
7 DEASTRO - Light Powered
8 MATTHEW DEAR - R+S
9 FLY AM SAM - The Offbeat
10 CEPIA - Ithaca
11 AEROC - Idiom
12 THE REFLECTING SKIN - Traffickers
13 SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - Chain
14 BEN BENJAMIN - Squirmy Sign Language
15 KILL MEMORY CRASH - Hit + Run
16 OSBORNE - Wait A Minute
17 MILOSH - Then It Happened
18 10:32 - Blue Little
19 MUX MOOL - Night Court
20 SOLVENT - Hung Up [Exclusive Track]

Also, check out this cartoon by Michael Segal – designer of Ghostly’s unofficial mascot. This cartoon was made to accompany the Ghostly Swim compilation. Tracks are by Michna and Mux Mool.

Ghostly International Official Site
Adult Swim Official Site

Damian Lazarus - Moment {Get Physical}

2009-01-24T14:24:00.001-08:00

Be on the lookout for Damian Lazarus' long-awaited album, Smoke The Monster Out, coming out on Get Physical later this year. He's one of the more innovative cats in the game so expect to hear a sound you've never heard before. If the album is anything like the first single, Moment, then it should be nothing short of great.

Damian Lazarus - Moment {Get Physical}

Damian Lazarus - Moment [Get Physical] by Input Selector

Cadbury Commercial (A Must-See)

2009-01-24T13:23:00.000-08:00

This is a Cadbury commercial airing throughout the UK right now.

GREATNESS.

Valentine's Day Idea

2009-01-24T12:19:00.000-08:00

Wondering what to get her for V-Day??? How about these matching shirts?????

'End Bush' Street Sign Now Reads 'Begin Obama'

2009-01-24T11:47:00.001-08:00

A San Francisco street sign, which for a while read 'End Bush', now reads 'Begin Obama'.

Before:

After:

Gotta love San Francisco.

The Pedestrian Project

2009-01-24T11:25:00.000-08:00

This is the Pedestrian Project- a group of individuals who decided to wear entirely black custom-made costumes modeled after the generic images of men, women, and children seen on public signs.

BRILLIANCE!

Flying With Wing Suits

2009-01-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

Check out this video of some crazy motherf*ckers FLYING off of some of the biggest cliffs in the world.

How does one become that crazy???

Mos Def - "Life In Marvelous Times"

2009-01-22T13:36:00.000-08:00

Here is Mos Def's new single "Life In Marvelous Times" off his next album The Ecstatic (due out February 24, 2009). He is still one of my favorite MC's (not like there is much competition these days). Oh how I miss the days of real hip-hop, not the bullshit we hear now.

BONUS:
Here is a video I found of Mos Def performing another track of his new album called 'Auditorium' produced by the great Madlib.

Hot Chip - Transmission (Joy Division Cover)

2009-01-22T11:26:00.000-08:00

Here is a new Joy Division cover by London-based hipster favorite Hot Chip. Apparently, members of New Order (who were also former members of Joy Division) asked Hot Chip to record the cover. I approve.

Have a listen:

Hot Chip - Transmission (Joy Division Cover)

Creative Coffee Mugs

2009-01-22T10:58:00.000-08:00

I came across these mugs and thought I'd share.

Tea Bag Coffin

Stacked Cups

Darth Vader Mug

Crinkle Cups

Camera Zoom Lens Mug

Cookie Dunk Mug

Brass Knuckle Mug

Drink Selector Mug

Barack Obama's Bulletproof Inaugural Suit

2009-01-21T20:54:00.000-08:00

I'm sure many of you had the same thoughts I had when I saw Barack Obama WALKING in the middle of the street during the presidential inauguration motorcade. Well, turns out he had a 'bulletproof suit'. Yes, he was able to take a bullet while still looking sharp. Here is a video on the suit:

ummmm... but what if he got shot in the head????

Parents Name Their Child ADOLF HITLER

2009-01-15T13:22:00.000-08:00

Bizarre!

MUTO: Wall-Animation Video by Blu

2009-01-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

In case you haven't seen this video, this is a wall-animation video by an artist named Blu. I ran into this a while, still one of the sickest things I have ever seen.

For more info:

Blu Official Site

Classic Billboards

2009-01-12T11:26:00.001-08:00

I came across these amazing billboards and thought I'd share... This is EFFECTIVE advertising!

Jumbo Muffins Billboard:

Front Architects turn a billboard into a house.

Maker’s Mark Hand-crafted Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey.

Miele vacuum cleaner sucks up at hot air balloon

The Economist magazine. Bulb lights up when someone walks under it.

Denver Water Company.

Silberman's Fitness Center

Adidas billboard using real plants.

Bubble Gum billboard

Cingular's 'Hate Dropped Calls?' billboard

Formula Toothcare “builds strong teeth.”

Kill Bill billboard

Workstation by Miso Soup

2009-01-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

Check out this workstation created by design studio Miso Soup.

For more info:
Miso Soup Official Site

Keep Milwaukee Rivers Clean

2009-01-12T10:52:00.000-08:00

Milwaukee-based advertising firm STIR has come up with these pieces in an effort to promote clean rivers in their city.

Buff Monster: New Teddy Troop Released

2009-01-10T14:38:00.000-08:00

Buff Monster has released a VERY limited amount (400 to be exact) of the long-awaited 10-inch Teddy Troop figures. The boxes are signed and numbered.

$80 plus shipping.
Purchase Here (if its still available)

The Magic Chair

2009-01-10T12:19:00.000-08:00

Check out this chair created by Puur Design Studio. For those of you who are crammed for space, now you can have a single chair that morphs into 4 chairs and save some much needed square footage!

For more info:
Puur Official Site

LA Vandals Spoil Marley & Me Ending

2009-01-10T10:28:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles area vandals are tagging Marley & Me bus shelter banners and highway billboards with the phrase 'THE DOG DIES' - the ultimate climactic spoiler. I find it pretty hilarious =/ . (Sorry if this post ruined the movie for you)

tiltshiftmaker.com

2009-01-10T10:13:00.002-08:00

Visit this website immediately! It allows you to easliy upload your photos onto their website and convert them into tilt-shift format.

What is tilt-shift format you ask??
Tilt-shift miniature style photos are pictures of real-life scenes that are manipulated to look like model photographs.

Here are some examples:

Visit Now

Songs on iTunes No Longer Just 99 Cents

2009-01-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

Apple has announced that it has reached an agreement with EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner to remove anticopying restrictions from the songs they sell on iTunes. That means users will be able to freely shift the songs they buy between their computers, iPods, phones and other digital devices. This is something I always HATED about iTunes. The bad news is that Apple will still charge 30 cents to change the format on songs previously purchased that have the restrictions.

To go along with that, Apple has allowed the labels to set their own prices for each song.

According to the New York Times:
"... a majority of songs will drop to 69 cents beginning in April, while the biggest hits and newest songs will go for $1.29, Others that are moderately popular will remain at 99 cents."

'9' Trailer

2009-01-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

Here is he trailer for Tim Burton's new movie 9

Theatrical release is set for 09-09-09 (clever)

Ericailcane - 'Man Is the Bastard'

2009-01-08T13:54:00.001-08:00

If you are in LA this Saturday, be sure to check out Italian street artist Ericailcane's 'Man Is the Bastard' at the Carmichael Gallery. The exhibition is a collection of etchings and graphic art of domestic animals, set in an alternative universe where they have taken revenge against mankind. Ericailcane's work usually has conscious social and political elements with a humorous twist.

Here is some of his work:

For more info, visit:

Carmichael Gallery
Ericailcane's Official Site

Convert Classic Vinyl Records to MP3's

2009-01-08T13:09:00.000-08:00

Hammacher Schlemmer has come out with an LP-to-MP3 device that will help convert those classic vinyls that many people covet into modern day friendly MP3's. The device connects to a computer via USB and, in addition to providing high-speed vinyl audio conversion to MP3, the turntable plays LPs at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds (adapter included), and its adjustable anti-skating control provides increased stereo balancing. All of this for a modest $129.99.

Vinyl snobs worldwide will be hating on this.

Purchase Here

Movie Theaters to Broadcast BCS Championship Game in 3D

2009-01-07T22:08:00.000-08:00

Fox Sports will broadcast college football's national championship on Jan. 8 in 3D to audiences at the Consumer Electronics Show and select 3D theaters in Boston, Los Angeles and New York. With the recent success of new 3D technology in movies like Bolt and Journey to the Center of the Earth, this experiment is one I am all for. It will be interesting to see if they can bring a sports bar type of atmosphere to a movie theater. Some of the theaters were granted temporary liquor licenses to be able to serve beer and wine during the game.

For a list a theaters playing the game in 3D:
Click Here

....and I still hate the Florida Gators.

Slumdog Millionaire - WATCH IT

2009-01-07T21:51:00.000-08:00

If you have yet to do so, make sure to watch one of the biggest surprises the film world has seen in some time. Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a kid from the slums of Mumbai who appears on a game show (India's 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?') and exceeds people's expectations, raising the suspicions of the game show host and law enforcement.

Here is the trailer:

annnnnd here is a video created by Addictive TV. They sampled the film for its vibrant sounds and images, and reconstructed them into this fast-paced audiovisual remix mash-up thing:

'Catch of the Day'

2009-01-07T21:37:00.000-08:00

Surfrider Foundation teamed up with Satchi & Satchi LA to create “Catch of the Day.” , a clever guerilla campaign to bring some attention to ocean pollution and let us know just how disgusting it really is. The group brilliantly collected actual trash from beaches around the U.S., packaged it like food, and left it on display at farmer’s markets. Here are some packages:

Styrofoam Bites - Long Beach, CA

Plastic Surprise - Galveston Beach, TX

Butts-n-Bits - Venice Beach, CA

Condom Strips - Newport Beach, CA

Aerosol Valu-Pack - South Padre Beach, TX

Boogie - 'Gangs'

2008-12-31T10:54:00.000-08:00

Here is a series called 'Gangs' by Serbian photographer Boogie. The series is about Crypts and Bloods gang members who live in New York City.

For more info, visit:
Boogie's Official Site

What Do You Do With 300,000 Candles???

2008-12-29T21:05:00.000-08:00

Raf Wathion and advertising group Famous made an amazing commercial for Electrabel (a Belgium based energy corporation) using 300,000 candles!
Here is the commercial:

Here is video on the making of the commercial:

IanVisits: 'Abandoned London'

2008-12-29T07:17:00.000-08:00

I came across these photos taken of London early Christmas morning. The theme as you can see is shots of some of the busiest places in London without any sign of life in them. I lived in London last year so I know some of these places well and understand how difficult it is to see them without a single human being around.

For more info:
http://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog

Pierre Beteille aka MonkeyMan

2008-12-28T22:28:00.000-08:00

Here are some shots from French artist Pierre Beteille (aka MonkeyMan). Of his work, Beteille says, "I am not a photographer or an artist, I just make images … I shoot very average or even bad photos that I try to improve thanks to Photoshop …“ I like the guys honesty.

For more on the MonkeyMan, visit:

Pierre Beteille's Official Site
Pierre Beteille's Flickr Page

petFood Tattoo

2008-12-27T09:21:00.000-08:00

Laz decided to get a tattoo of the petFood logo....

(yes, it is real)
Well done young man.... well done...

Artist Spotlight: Peat Wollaeger

2008-12-24T08:07:00.000-08:00

For more info, visit:
Peat Wollaeger's Official Site