Lifestyle: King LeBron James Feeling Miami Heat
NBA free agent LeBron James announced Thursday that he will play for Miami Heat, in the most anticipated announcement of the NBA season.
James said he made his final decision after speaking with his mother Thursday.
“Once I had that conversation with her I think I was set,” he told sportscaster Jim Gray. Continue Reading →
MAV’s beat HEAT…finally it’s over!!
All I am saying is I am glad it is over…finally!!! I am not a big basketball fan as it stands so me personally I am looking forward to football, if there is going to be a season.
DJ/Prod Tech: Rane Sixty-Eight
WHAT IS THE RANE SIXTY-EIGHT?
Rane and Serato welcome the Rane Sixty-Eight, the ultimate club mixer. Two computers, two USB ports, up to four decks and a range of effects.
Introducing the first Scratch Live compatible DJ mixer that allows two computers to be connected simultaneously.
Using two USB ports, the new Rane Sixty-Eight mixer lets two DJs play Scratch Live at the same time, allowing for seamless handover from one DJ to another. You can also control up to four decks with a single laptop.
Armed with studio-grade phono preamps, USB and S/PDIF inputs, the Sixty-Eight can allow a blend of analog and digital audio sources like never before. The Rane Sixty-Eight features easy to use internal digital effects, and direct control of over 30 Scratch Live library, cue and loop functions.
Features:
Two independent USB 2.0 high speed ports, each supporting twenty two, 32-bit floating point audio channels at 48kHz.
Support for the connection of two computers simultaneously.
Direct control of over 30 Scratch Live Library, Cue and Loop functions.
Support for 2, 3 or 4 Virtual Decks in Scratch Live.
Flexible USB recording options.
3-band, full cut EQ
New High-pass / Low pass Filter
Unique FlexFX bus with 6 internal effects plus USB and analog insert support for computer-based effects.
Input Channels
Four stereo Phono/CD inputs of Line / Phono or S/PDIF.
Four stereo Auxiliary inputs.
Four stereo USB playback options.
Two independent microphone inputs – one with phantom power and one with line-level input
For more information please visit Rane.com.
Lifestyle: Performance Rights Act Pt. 2
Since it is Detroit-based Democrat, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, that is sponsoring the Performance Rights Act, I thought a view from Detroit would be nice to examine as we continue to watch the battle over this piece of legislation. With that in mind, I present a wonderful editorial from “Freep.com,” the web site of The Detoit Free Press. Continue Reading →
Lifestyle: Performance Rights Act Pt. 1
I personally work in radio, however my duties as a DJ go further than just working in radio, and working in the clubs. I started hearing about this bill that Congress wants to pass which made me think, my job could be in jeopardy in the future if this bill passes. So through several blog posts I hope to enlighten someone about the wrong that is being pushed here, and the jobs and lives it will affect not only from a radio perspective, but an artist perspective as well. Continue Reading →
Old School Hip Hop vs. New School Hip Hop: LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper and actor; “LL Cool J” stands for “Ladies Love Cool James.” He is known for romantic ballads such as “I Need Love”, “Around the Way Girl” and “Hey Lover” as well as pioneering hip-hop such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”, “I’m Bad”, “The Boomin’ System”, and “Mama Said Knock You Out”. He has also appeared in several films. He has released twelve studio albums and a greatest hits compilation, with his latest album being 2008′s Exit 13, the last for his record deal with Def Jam Recordings. He now lives in Manhasset, New York, with his wife and four children. Continue Reading →
Old School Hip Hop vs. New School Hip Hop: Marley Marl
Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962) better known as Marley Marl, is an American DJ and record producer, who is considered one of the most important and influential hip-hop producers in the history of hip hop.
Old School Hip Hop vs. New School Hip Hop: Rick Ross
Rick Ross rose from ruling Miami’s underground rap scene, to become 2006’s buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with Port Of Miami, his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album. Its unstoppable single “Hustlin’” became the first mastertone ever certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million copies before the associated album had even been released. A remix was subsequently issued, featuring Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. Port Of Miami’s second single was “Push It,” whose movie soundtrack excerpts (circa 1990) from Giorgio Moroder’s “Scarface (Push It To The Limit),” evoked the gritty soul of a city that is always on the edge of exploding. Continue Reading →
Lifestyle: Say It Ain’t So Lindsay…Blame It On A Stencil?
“It had nothing to do w/court,” Lohan wrote. Continue Reading →
“It’s an airbrush design from a stencil.”
Lifestyle: Open Letter From Cav’z Owner Dan Gilbert. Wow!
Just hours after LeBron James announced his “decision,” Cavaliers’ majority owner Dan Gilbert posted an open letter to the fans on the team’s website. What you are about to read is harsh and well beyond shocking. We can all understand Gilbert’s frustration…but good gracious. I promise, what you are about to read is directly from owner Dan Gilbert (confirmed)…read-on with caution. Continue Reading →