That's what TMZ is reporting. On the heels of Adam 'MCA' Yauch of The Beastie Boys and Go-Go Music's Chuck Brown, news is breaking that Bad Girl Donna Summer has also passed away. Her definitely Disco sound is something that is still being imitated and duplicated through House [more]
Say what? The Godfather of Go-Go Music has passed away. Cause of death is still unknown but this Rock-n-Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and a Washington DC legend is gone.
Being one of those few who was actually born and raised in DC, Go-Go Music, and that of Chuck Brown are very [more]
From the Toronto area, DJ and producer Melanie Sutherland has also been steadily growing her sound over the past few years. She recently launched a new website to match her increasing popularity, http://www.melaniesutherland.com. She has come a long way since she tracked me [more]
Ladies so there you are getting ready. Getting ready for what you might think? Well, good question. What if you are a groover and you'll likely go from daytime office job, to a sun soaked happy hour; maybe you are a mom who is going running errands to keep your family on [more]
Some people know him as dad, husband, or cousin. Others know him as a DJ, song writer and producer, or even major WMC party creator. Still others may know him as a gifted painter who has his works hanging in Thurgood-Marshall Baltimore Washington International Airport. This [more]
What, what?! We are incredibly excited to announce that I, with guest performance by Trisha Benton of Alternate Seduction will be filling your ears on the Smalltimore stage at SoWeBo. That means there will be continuous music on the Smalltimore stage during the [more]
From the Toronto area, DJ and producer Melanie Sutherland has also been steadily growing her sound over the past few years. She recently launched a new website to match her increasing popularity, http://www.melaniesutherland.com. She has come a long way since she tracked me down through scouring the internet for a live remix of Roland Clark I did in 2006 or so.
Some of you know that Melanie and I have since collaborated on a series of remixes called “Nekkid Disco”. Access her website to hear some of the other diverse projects she has been busy with.
Melanie and I are planning more collaborations in the near future.
Yeah, I know I’m a little late on this one. It has been quite the crazy month. There has been a crazy photoshoot, a last minute performance trip to NYC only to return to DC the next day for my typical residency, and some jacked up car accident to screw up my whip.
That said, here is (finally) a sample of our last Lust4Life night.
B-Side tears it up
We are just about to kick it off again. And instead of B-side who will be out of town that weekend with some family business, it will be the provocative styles of Joshua Vidal joining me for Lust4Life May. You might have already heard the B-Side vs Stylo Prince’s Hair deck decadence.
Here is more from that night. Joshua and I have a few more surprises up our sleeve for this month’s L4L. In the meantime, enjoy this B-Side and Stylo treat (see bottom and press the ‘play’ button).
In my recent post about a better one-two punch than blowing money on a Mike Tyson talk show, I forgot to include the Charm City Fashion Show. If you include this with Lust4Life tonight and Tommy Largo featured Gumball show at Red Maple tomorrow night, there is no shortage of cutting edge cool stuff to get into instead of over priced re-treading of Tyson’s well told zaniness or some sub-par to downright poor cover band performances, many times equally over priced.
Promotion of the show is from Urbanite, Gutter Magazine, PEDX, and Mothers among others. Designs to be featured include but are not limited to South Moon Under, Urban Chic Boutique, and Hanger Alley. For details check out Gutter Mag (Guttermagazine.com). With L4L and Gumball, I would qualify this as a TKO… Not a win by decision. Take that Mike.
Speaking of cutting edge forward thinking, here is the second video in the Sleight Of Hand series by No Brainer records.
I especially like they seem to be concentrating on making good dance music without adhering to a style or sub-genre label. See this:
See the No Brainer channel for more kickin’ music and video: http://www.youtube.com/user/NoBrainerRecords/featured
And a disclaimer that most of you know about my DJ sets; most of my music is from crate digging and data mining, NOT bought. Hence on that note, here is your BSB.
So did you hear? Mike Tyson is still taking audiences in Las Vegas. Apparently it is not boxing despite being at the MGM Grand. A one man show of him pouring out his soul might be interesting in the quick knockout sort of way of his old boxing matches. Plus, I just paid the tax man, so I am not trying to pay premium dollar to a guy who’s story is already quite well known. Hence, here are two bona fide fun times this weekend that won’t break the bank.
Lust4Life: Friday 4.20
The mGrooves.com monthly has been a Baltimore mainstay featuring local and international talent in dance music since 2006. This month B-Side and I hold down the decks. I’ll be showcasing some of the best out of this year’s WMC (Winter Music Conference 2012) and some new tunes out of my own studio.
Dionysus, 8 E. Preston Street (right off Charles in Mt Vernon)
ForQuarters’ The Gumball feat. Tommy Largo; Saturday 4.21
Gumball hosts the electric Tommy Largo. On a US swing from The Netherlands and having just rocked places like the Clevelander rooftop at WMC, Baltimore is going to awash with bumpin music.
This particular piece is carved out of some additional ingredients including a bassline, keys, rhythm and synths by me. The idea is to have something light and spring or summer like with a little bit of bounce…
Feel free to leave me feedback.
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Of course I am performing live this week for Lust4Life at Dionysus.
Recently, in a conversation with some Italian friends of mine who are spending some time in research projects in Baltimore, it came up that they know of, and even love music by Ultra Nate (http://www.ultranate.com/). So naturally, I mention that she is from and lives here in Baltimore. Do you know I had looks of surprise all the way around?
I wish I could say the same for locals but they typically give me the same expression, or one that means ‘who is that?’ It seems like people could be putting their iPad fascination to better use. Ultra continuously releases music that typically makes the top 10 of Billboard’s U.S. Hot Dance Club Play charts. Yet, her success is primarily across Europe. Her most recent number 1 was “Automatic”. Here is one of her recent releases “Turn It Up”.
Even with a very active European-centric schedule she is found every 2nd Saturday in Baltimore at the co-promoted and produced Deep Sugar party (http://www.sugarparty.org/). This party continuously features heavy weights of House and Dance music right under our (the locals) noses. However, I continuously hear, “there is no where to hear House Music in Baltimore.” Well, I can absolutely say that this isn’t true. Ultra has recorded music for record labels such as Warner Brothers, Strictly Rhythm and is currently on Silver Label/Tommy Boy. But back to Miami.
Future Classics 5 -- Stylo performs on the 2nd stage at 2PM
Utra along with other current dance music superstars Paul Oakenfold, Nadia Ali, and Brazil’s Seven Amazon will be gracing the main stage at Future Classics 5 in just 4 days!
Tonight at Lust4Life is WMC 2012 sneak peak. I’ll be featuring music likely to be enjoyed at the events at and surrounding the conference. And with Alternate Seduction’s Trisha Benton, we will be performing a version of our sets destined for display next Friday. Details regarding Lust4Life at Dionysus can be found by clicking the image below or selecting Lust4Life from the menu above.
How appropriate (or not) on this first of February during a leap year. I can’t count how many times I wanted to throw my hands up in protest over some of the crazy-stupid things that occur. Alas, this is not an options always open to us. However, what I’m really referring to is the party by this name in Baltimore and one of the front men, Tim Galligan.
We are gonna get dirty...
I was introduce to Tim some years ago through his brother. And it wasn’t directly either. What do I mean? Well, I have cousins that live in the Denver Colorado area and on a trip to visit with them, I was introduced to this cat named ‘Jimmy G’. Jimmy G (James Galligan) is Tim’s brother.
So while we traded fun music stuff, he told me about his brother that would be out Baltimore way. Some weeks later, Tim (the brother) shows up at one of my Lust4Life shows which at the time was being hosted at Shorty’s. After a few times visiting and conversation, I also had him come in to lay down some music. This cat comes in and rolls with a killer all-vinyl set. After that he did not have to convince me anymore.
Tim’s range is wide. He can lay down a killer deep house set and just as well bring out some ‘hands in the air’ electro-house, techno, or indie electronic music with flair and style. Check out this sample mix:
Join Lust4Life as Tim joins forces with us–yes this is the ‘justice league’, hahaha–as we lay down some kick ass dance music.
Our Lust4Life project has always worked to bring you some of the best music selectors from Baltimore that you might not have had a chance to hear. We will also work with various charitable causes from time to time making our party a party for a cause.
At L4L we also know that you have a life outside of party going. So we have worked to be accessible and affordable–thus the intimate locations that L4L has been hosted at through the years. In that regard, we are moving away from the 2nd Friday of the month.
In February, L4L will be on the 1st Friday of the month, Feb 3. We are still at Dionysus, 3rd (top) floor and we still have great music and dancing planned for you. And for Friday nights after you’ve had a stressful week at work it’s supposed to be this easy. Just come up the stairs, get a drink, order some food, and dance. It doesn’t matter if you are an old friend or a new friend, you are welcome at Lust4Life. it doesn’t matter if you are a Baltimore native or just in town for the night, this is one of the best way to burn off the stress and calories.
So tell your friends about the awesome pressure reliever, Lust4Life. What better way to kick off your weekend?
Have you heard? My crew, ScandalDC, is starting a new night at Eden. Located in the heart of downtown at 1716 I street NW, Washington DC, the multi-level Eden has a had a reputation to be one of the top places in the city to get your boogie on. ScandalDC will kick off with the guest appearance of DJ MD (Zach Horne). This maestro of music has a deep history of hosting some great parties with the George Washington University (GW) crowds and beyond.
Lust4Life at Dionysus Feb 3
In Baltimore, our Lust4Life party is on the 1st Friday of the month, Feb 3rd. We are heating up to keep you warm this winter with some of the best beat masters you have yet to lay ears on. Seriously, if you want to be on the cool end of the future, you are not going to want to miss L4L.
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Where to catch Stylo?
Feb 3rd – Lust4Life @Dionysus, Baltimore
Feb 4th – Foundation @Gazuza feat. Josh Vidal, DC
Feb 10th – The Groove @Eden, DC
Mar 20th – Future Classics (poolside) @National Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
It’s our first Lust4Life of the 2012 year and we are kickin’ it off with some down-home b-more flavor. Craig Nasteef has been a maestro for some time. He is throwing down with B-Side and I this Friday and he is bringing an all-vinyl set.
Yep, all vinyl!!!
In the mean time, above is an sample of some Acid and Minimal House from him.
An all vinyl DJ set...
I’ll be slipping in a few new original sexy-cool pieces that I have co-produced with Toronto based DJ and producer, Melanie Sutherland. B-Side also will be laying down some beats, Elly D Funk helps me host, and Ange has the perfect pour.
So, don your dancing shoes. Bring your girl friends and your guy friends. We are gonna have a House Party, L4L style….
