FOTObloggin'

I wanted to put in a quick post before the weekend gets under way, and this looks like a good opportunity to share my feelings on speaking with people while I am DJing during a gig.  Firstly, anyone and everyone should feel free to come up and let me know how amazing I’m doing.  Anything along the lines of “this is the time of my life” or “you are my hero” is usually the best way to get my attention.  No, but seriously, part of the job, at least according to me, is to deal with the crowd and let people know that I am there working with them to create a great atmosphere.  I am always open to taking requests, and i am also not reluctant to share my opinion on why I rather not play a certain request.  Either way, I try to be nice and respectful.  Usually, people understand that I am “in the zone” and focusing on what I’m trying to mix into next, and they either just say hello or wait until it looks like I have a few seconds to talk.  Other times, people try to get into random conversations that I could not care less about.  On a few occasions, people will ask if I am able to talk, and really it depends on the situation and time.  If the place is empty or it is a low key party, I have no problem chatting for a minute or two, but if it’s prime time, and the place is packed, then that is my time to get serious, focus , and make sure I do as good a job as I can.  Time for some musiiiiiicc! 

Bloc Party – Helicopter (Weird Science remix)  I guess the original version is from 2005, and I’m not too sure when this remix was made, but I stumbled upon it last week.  It fits in very nicely with the nu-disco type stuff coming out lately though. 

Deadmau5 vs Kevin Rudolf – Some Chords vs Let it Rock ( Chuckie Mash Up ) -  Originally when I saw the title, I was like passss, because the “Let It Rock” song is pretty over now.  But, to my surprise this was actually very well done.  I guess Dutch DJ Chuckie is responsible for the excellent fusion of pop/rock and electro house.

DMX – We Right Here      DMX was one of the first rappers I really got into back in middle school, which makes sense because he and I really had so much in common.  No not really, but that’s what is great about music.  If it sounds good, it sounds good, and everything else just gets pushed to background.  So, despite DMX seeing highest of highs and the lowest of lows during his run in hip hop, no one can argue his place as one of the best in his generation, because so many people were able to rock out to his songs.  “We Right Here” was on a random mix CD I found the other day, and I’m sure many of you haven’t listened to this one in a while. 

Robyn – Cry When You Get Older I mentioned in my last post that I had to listen through Robyn’s new 9 track album release.  It’s good, but not great.  Electro-pop is still fresh and growing, and I like the direction Robyn was going in, but none of the tracks really grabbed and threw me around like I wanted.  Maybe we can expect that in Body Talk Pt. 2?  “Cry When You Get Older” is one of my favorite’s though, so please have a listen.