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Welcome to DaileyBlend.com's Friday Top Five, where we curate a diverse selection of the hottest topics in music, fashion, and culture. In this edition, we delve into the world of musical mastery with the legendary DJ A-Trak (@atrak), showcasing his unparalleled turntablism skills and genre-bending productions. Next up, we spotlight the dynamic DJ duo of Jenn Getz & Alfie (@jennandalfie), who are making waves with their electrifying performances and seamless blend of musical styles. We also dive into the world of DJ Benzi (@djbenzi), a tastemaker known for his innovative remixes and boundary-pushing mixes. Prepare to embark on a sonic journey with Diplo (@diplo), the enigmatic force that defies categorization and constantly pushes the limits of musical expression. Lastly, we delve into sneaker culture and knowledge with Jeff Staple (@jeffstaple), a renowned expert in the field, as he shares his insights and passion for the art of sneaker design and collecting. Get ready for a captivating mix of music, fashion, and culture in this edition of DaileyBlend.com's Friday Top Five. Listen and subscribe to the show on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/37LEsiZ Google Podcasts: bit.ly/31X9nut Spotify: spoti.fi/2Bnhz9L Youtube: youtube.com/@daileyblend #FridayTop5 #FridayTopFive #DaileyBlend Instagram: instagram.com/DaileyBlend Twitter: twitter.com/DaileyBlend Facebook: facebook.com/DaileyBlend Website: DaileyBlend.com Reed Dailey Blend on the Web: Instagram: instagram.com/ReedDailey Twitter: twitter.com/ReedDaileyBlend Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/ReedDailey Facebook: facebook.com/ReedDailey Website: ReedDailey.com
On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we have a pair of French electronic music pioneers who recently teamed up alongside a DJ who's been responsible for some of the most exciting production of the past 20+ years: Braxe and Falcon with A-Trak. Alan Braxe and his cousin Stephane Quem—aka DJ Falcon—are legends of French house music going back decades: Braxe was one-third of the trio Stardust alongside Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter. They famously released just one song in 1998 before splitting up, but “Music Sounds Better With You” is a classic of the genre. Falcon's biggest claim to fame might also be Daft Punk adjacent: He co-wrote and co-produced their song “Contact,” from 2013's Random Access Memories. And though they've obviously been acquainted forever, Braxe and Falcon only recently came together for a project, and it's pretty amazing. Their debut EP, Step By Step, includes a killer title track with an appearance by Panda Bear. Braxe and Falcon will make their live debut in November with two U.S. shows, one in New York and another in L.A. Check out “Step by Step” right here. That EP also features a remix by Braxe and Falcon's old friend DJ A-Trak, a superstar of the electronic world whose resume makes me feel very lazy. As a young guy, he was a championship-level turntablist in his native Canada, which led to a years-long role on stage with Kanye West. His career continued as a headlining DJ and producer in his own right: He's known both for creating his own sounds and remixing big names. He also runs the vaunted Fool's Gold label and collaborates with lots of other folks, including Armand Van Helden in Duck Sauce. A-Track's latest project is a collaborative album with elusive hip-hop icon Cam'ron called U Wasn't There, which comes out September 23. Check out “All I Really Wanted” from that upcoming record. In this chat, Braxe, Falcon, and A-Trak talk about the sonic intersections of house music and old-school hip-hop, they discuss the ups and downs of the forced Covid break, and there's a lot of gear talk—which is a whole different thing when you're talking about samplers and keyboards instead of guitars and pedals. It's a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Braxe, Falcon, and A-Trak for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and check out Talkhouse.com for all kinds of great written features. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time!
Quand son album solo ‘Lucky Boy' sort en 2006 sur Ed Banger, DJ Mehdi a déjà une aura à l'internationale. La BBC ou Pitchfork chroniquent son disque. Mais à chaque fois ils le présentent comme un ‘debut album', et acclament son créateur fort prometteur. Ils ignorent tout du passé de Mehdi. Ils n'ont aucune idée de qui est Fabe, Diam's ou Booba, de l'importance de la Mafia K1 Fry, ou de ces deux décennies de rap français qui ont été façonnées par leur “jeune découverte”. Ils ne savent même pas qu'il a sorti un premier disque 4 ans avant - (The Story of) Espion - passé relativement inaperçu. Mais Mehdi lui ne s'offusque pas de cette réécriture du passé - au contraire. Parfois, il le mentionne en interview, par exemple quand on lui demande comment il connaît le DJ A-Trak. A d'autres moments, DJ Mehdi ne le précise même plus. C'est que l'avenir est devant lui : dans la tournée mondiale de Justice, dont il fait les premières parties, ou avec A-Trak son ami qui est aussi l'ancien DJ de Kanye West avec qui il fait un ‘Walkie Talkie Tour' à travers les Etats-Unis. Lui qui a connu les folies des tournées de la Mafia K1 fry dans les années 90, revit ça 10 ans plus tard. Dans le DVD Across The Universe, filmé par Romain Gavras, pendant la tournée de Justice - on l'aperçoit, timide, rieur, heureux de voir des milliers de personnes transpirer sous le gros son d'Ed Banger. Son son à lui d'ailleurs évolue, et un des morceaux qui incarne le mieux ça est son “Pocket Piano” qui sort en 2008 sur la compilation ED Rec, vol 3. C'est aussi le nom d'un EP qu'il sort la même année, et où on découvre le morceau Tunisia Bambaataa - et ça c'est tout lui. En 2009, il sort des compilations où l'on croise Architecture in Helsinki, Chromeo, Sébastien Tellier - et puis il monte avec Riton un nouveau groupe qu'il nomme Carte Blanche. Parce que c'est plus marrant la vie à deux, et parce que pour la première fois DJ Mehdi a envie de faire un projet qui n'a plus rien à voir avec le hip hop, il veut s'autoriser à commencer autre chose. Pour lui Carte Blanche n'a plus grand chose à voir avec le hip-hop et c'est sans doute comme ça qu'il envisageait une partie de son avenir musical. L'essentiel pour lui, c'était d'essayer des choses, sans oeillères, de traduire en son les idées qu'il avait dans sa tête. En 2011, c'est ce qu'il avait raconté à Isadora dans un bout de son Dans Les Oreilles jamais diffuséEn 2011, un soir du 13 septembre, DJ Mehdi fait une chute mortelle chez lui, entouré de ses amis. Le choc est immense, pour ses proches, pour ses amis, pour le public. Toute l'industrie musicale est en deuil. Il n'y a pas de mots pour dire l'injustice d'un tel accident, mais on peut tenter de raconter l'héritage qu'il a depuis laissé, et c'est ce qu'on fera dans le dernier épisode de cette nova story consacrée à DJ Mehdi. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.
DJ A-Trak begged his dad for vinyl records when everyone else wanted CDs. Fortunately it was money well-spent. After mixing and scratching his way to world championships, A-Trak found success working alongside popular artists like Kanye West. He stops by The Big Stage to talk about his journey. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates. The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein, and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark, used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. © 2020 AllianceBernstein L.P.
Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its second season today with Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright. Filmed on location at Dizzy’s newly opened, buzz-worthy Sin City street wear shop Still Movin’, Wright takes hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace on a musical journey of his influences, as select cuts from his life’s soundtrack spin on vinyl. The episode comes as Dizzy makes his way back home to Las Vegas, closing out The Independent Grind tour with Tech N9ne this week. From reminiscing on his family’s connection to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to watching his child be born to the sounds of Bob Marley, Wright reveals never-heard-before details about his life story, set to his favorite tracks of all time. Golden era hip-hop classics from 2Pac, Biggie, and Jay-Z are discussed, as are staples from the catalogs of Peter Tosh and Earth, Wind, & Fire. It all comes together in the end in a surprise reveal that we won’t spoil here. As an added bonus, Warren Peace tells his infamous Death Row-era DJ story when 2Pac smashed his Biggie records at Club 662. Dizzy’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the thirteenth episode in the series and the ninth episode released this year, following each The Crystal Method, Atmosphere, Skyzoo, Troyboi, Blockhead, Chromeo’s Dave 1, Demigodz rapper Apathy and DJ A-Trak. Let the Record Show will continue in the coming weeks with new episodes featuring Bob James, Evidence, Flosstradamus, and Kurupt.
Mask Off: A podcast about life, mental health and hip hop culture.
This episodes guest is a major inspiration for me having the courage to do this podcast. His positive words, vibes, and motivation through action are infectious. He is a master at his craft, which is living life to the fullest, and getting paid for it. He's traveled the world doing what he loves by being nothing more than his best self, and if he could, he would teach the world to do the same by following their passions. We got to kick it on his last trip to NY and he shared his story, check out how Kenny Burns became the Lifestyle Specialist... Follow us: @maskoffpod Hosted by: @hwmk Kenny Burns Website: Studio 43 IG: @kennyburns Twitter: @kennyburns INTRIGUING. INFLUENCER. OUTSTANDING. EXCEPTIONAL. CRUCIAL. THE DREAM IS REAL. These words only scratch the surface of who Kenny Burns is. The list of outstanding accomplishments goes on and on, including work across various fields such as music, fashion, lifestyle marketing, television and radio. Kenny Burns always knew he was destined for great things. He enrolled at Morris Brown College in Atlanta one year after graduating high school. Rightfully dubbed “The Lifestyle Specialist,” Kenny Burns is the modern day Robin Leach. His influence can be felt across the Entertainment Industry and his ability to inspire and influence change is undeniable. Rising to every occasion and surpassing all goals and expectations has been his objective since the start of his career, and through his hard work and dedication, Kenny Burns has proved that what you dream you can achieve! 90's: 2620 Music, known for introducing some of the biggest acts in hiphop history to the Atlanta market in the mid 90’s. This included superstars such as the late Notorious B.I.G. and the living hip-hop legend, Jay Z. Promoted R&B singer Monica’s debut album Miss Thang and Jay Zʼs highly acclaimed Reasonable Doubt. Orchestrated the double platinum girl group, Dream. Instrumental in helping them secure one of the highest debuts for a girl group, coming in at #2 on the Billboard charts, second only to the Spice Girls. Served as Vice President at Mariah Carey’s Monarch Music and at Roc-A-Fella Records. 00's: Launched Ryan Kenny, the 2nd African American designed and owned apparel line sold in Saks Fifth Avenue. Gained exposure to the masses when pieces from the line appeared in Jay Z’s music video for “Change Clothes.” Worked with global brands such as AXE, Heineken, and Belvedere/MH USA. Launched The Kenny Burns Show (TKBS) + morning show fill in at #1 Urban radio station in the country - Atlanta’s V-103. The mic brought him to back hosting high profile events for AG Entertainment. 10's: Greg Goose taps him, his roles ranged from National Brand Ambassador, to talent procurement and event execution, to launching and starring in a nationally televised campaign for Grey Goose Cherry Noir featuring DJ A-Trak, Neon Hitch and others. Creation of his documentary, B.U.R.N.S (Be Ultimately Realistic and Never Sellout). Kenny had the honor of premiering B.U.R.N.S at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami. In October of 2013, Kenny released his first book entitled, The Dream Is Real. This is considered his most thoughtful project to date. The book goes beyond B.U.R.N.S and details his life story and his belief that success is defined solely by you and your body of work. Kenny joined Combs Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm for entertainment mogul, Sean Combs. Serving as Senior Vice President of Brand Development, Kenny worked with CÎROC Vodka, Bad Boy, REVOLT TV, AquaHydrate and DeLeón Tequila.
In this episode of “Gold Minds” Claw Money and DJ A-Trak, both discuss: his origins, honing his skills with his brother, becoming a world class DJ, working with some of the biggest artists in the music industry, how "Fools Gold” started, and his mission with that brand.DJ A-Trak is a driven, extremely caring person, that is starting to give back to his community, and uplift up-and-coming artists. He does this by giving them a platform, that uses his brand and the clout that he has grinded tirelessly for. A child prodigy, A-Trak practiced his craft in secret, after being inspired by scratching sounds that he had never heard before. If there was ever anyone that deserved success, it’s Alain Macklovitch aka DJ A-TrakWe hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!You can follow A-Trak on Instagram - (@atrak)And follow Claudia Gold aka "Claw Money" - (@clawmoney) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Youngest DMC Champion DJ in history! Montreal's own (DJ) A Trak tells his story before the championship, Kanye West best tour stories and more! Please Subscribe and check out part 1 and 2 of We Love Hip Hop Episode 30! Taylor Swift Hoe Of The Century! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 1 http://bit.ly/2wLHR1g Smiff n Wessun Lessons! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 2 Smiff & Wessun http://bit.ly/2eHifIV A-Trak: https://www.instagram.com/atrak/ House of Paint: https://www.instagram.com/houseofpaint/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ PK Herc: www.instagram.com/ssc_heyhercs_pk/ Big Shout Out to Boroheads Glass Gallery @ 600 Church Street Boroheads: www.instagram.com/boroheads/?hl=en Toronto Organic: www.instagram.com/torontoorganics/?hl=en SixSocksToronto: www.instagram.com/sixsockstoronto/?hl=en Hip Hop Canada: www.instagram.com/hiphopcanada/
We had crazy fun on this intro here where we go through the Hip Hop Tea! We discus the Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts, Taylor Swtift vs Kanyne and more! Along with the intro for this weeks interviews!! Smiff n Wessun and A-Trak! Please see the links for part 2 and 3 below! PART 2: Smiff n Wessun Lessons! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 2 Smiff & Wessun http://bit.ly/2eHifIV PART 3: A-Trak Montreal to the World! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 3 (DJ) A-Trak http://bit.ly/2vLZAkJ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ PK Herc: www.instagram.com/ssc_heyhercs_pk/ Big Shout Out to Boroheads Glass Gallery @ 600 Church Street Boroheads: www.instagram.com/boroheads/?hl=en Toronto Organic: www.instagram.com/torontoorganics/?hl=en SixSocksToronto: www.instagram.com/sixsockstoronto/?hl=en Hip Hop Canada: www.instagram.com/hiphopcanada/
We had crazy fun on this intro here where we go through the Hip Hop Tea! We discus the Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts, Taylor Swtift vs Kanyne and more! Along with the intro for this weeks interviews!! Smiff n Wessun and A-Trak! Please see the links for part 2 and 3 below! PART 2: Smiff n Wessun Lessons! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 2 Smiff & Wessun http://bit.ly/2eHifIV PART 3: A-Trak Montreal to the World! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 3 (DJ) A-Trak http://bit.ly/2vLZAkJ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ PK Herc: www.instagram.com/ssc_heyhercs_pk/ Big Shout Out to Boroheads Glass Gallery @ 600 Church Street Boroheads: www.instagram.com/boroheads/?hl=en Toronto Organic: www.instagram.com/torontoorganics/?hl=en SixSocksToronto: www.instagram.com/sixsockstoronto/?hl=en Hip Hop Canada: www.instagram.com/hiphopcanada/
Youngest DMC Champion DJ in history! Montreal's own (DJ) A Trak tells his story before the championship, Kanye West best tour stories and more! Please Subscribe and check out part 1 and 2 of We Love Hip Hop Episode 30! Taylor Swift Hoe Of The Century! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 1 http://bit.ly/2wLHR1g Smiff n Wessun Lessons! We Love Hip Hop Ep 30 Part 2 Smiff & Wessun http://bit.ly/2eHifIV A-Trak: https://www.instagram.com/atrak/ House of Paint: https://www.instagram.com/houseofpaint/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ PK Herc: www.instagram.com/ssc_heyhercs_pk/ Big Shout Out to Boroheads Glass Gallery @ 600 Church Street Boroheads: www.instagram.com/boroheads/?hl=en Toronto Organic: www.instagram.com/torontoorganics/?hl=en SixSocksToronto: www.instagram.com/sixsockstoronto/?hl=en Hip Hop Canada: www.instagram.com/hiphopcanada/