A must read on the struggles of working artists and insight on dealing with venues.

“Some serious insight for DJs, musicians, promoters and most importantly, venue owners. Know your worth.” – Cutso

“value your art. value yourself.” – Shred One

Full article after the jump

 
 
Fred and Carrie try to escape DJ night, from Portlandia season 2, Fridays 10/9c, starting January 6.

 
 
I had the pleasure of backpacking it through Costa Rica with my crew for 9 days filled with adventure and shenanigans. After landing in San Jose, we trekked through Monteverde, Santa Teresa, and Puerto Viejo. Each city visited was a total different experience from the next. Last but not least, we got to throw down a DJ set with the Chicago bredren/tour guide/DJ MadAdam at Mango’s in Puerto Viejo where he now resides. The bar was packed and the tunes were current Top 40, but soon they were treated to a classic hip hop set from 2pac to Biggie. Pictures coming soon!

 
 
DJ workstation meets iMac. Its top deck is made from CNC-designed MDF material that’s attached to a laser-cut powder-coated steel base. A built in 6 plug powerpoint eliminates clutter keeping only one wire running from the base to the wall. Customizable options lets you setup your turntables in standard or “battle” mode while sporting a slew of different colors in glossy or matte finish.

Hoerboard Scomber Mix Table ($2,300)

 
 
After a whole week of sun, sand, and lots of hummus, I managed to squeeze in a DJ set at the yearly T-Market event at the Barzilay Club. What is T-Market? I asked myself that when I got booked by the homie Elad. It’s an outdoor fashion festival of up and coming brands and vendors selling all kinds of fresh gear (think the Israeli Funk Rumble). I mean as soon as I arrived, River Ocean “Love and Happiness” and Roy Ayers was blasting out the speakers. Ahhh I was home. Shouts to Elad Ron, Zebra Music, and Tokimonsta who I caught at Shesek Lounge.

Big Ups to The Local Branch for those fresh T’s!

Pictures after the jump

 
 
What’s good party people? Check me out at one of L.A.’s finest spots featuring Vinroc, Dubs One and the rest of the Soul Sessions Crew. Always good times here.

The Grandstar Jazz Club
934 N. Broadway & College
Los Angeles, CA

 
 
DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill/Soul Assassins) displays his DJ skills in this commercial for UNDFTD. Video directed by Punit Dhesi

 
 
This is a video project made for Steven Spielberg and is filmed by Clara Aranovich (USC Film).
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Here’s a clip of Jazzy Jeff’s famous LL Cool J “Rock the Bells” routine in a rehearsal for VH1′s Hip-Hop Honors…. Thanks ?uestlove

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I admit I was pretty skeptical at first, but this is turning out to look better than I expected. Watch it now.