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DJ Jazzy Jeff

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

    So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    DJ Shortkut on Staying in the Bay Area, His Love for Tech, and the State of the Turntablism Scene

    Celebrating 25 years of DJing this year, Bay Area-born DJ Shortkut has had the kind of career that most DJs strive for: He's claimed multiple West Coast DMC championships, played alongside the legendary names of hip-hop, and designed best-selling DJ equipment for the Vestax brand. As part of the DJ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Top Five Hip-Hop Songs That Shout Out and Give Thanks

    Hip-hop isn't exactly the most festive or friendly music in the world. Yeah, there's a smattering of Christmas rap songs -- although Run-DMC's "Christmas In Hollis" really isn't that good -- but on the whole, the genre has shunned the lure of the extended holiday season. But don't despair! Rappers n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Souls of Mischief's A-Plus Reviews His Own Discography

    A-Plus​As part of the mighty Souls of Mischief crew, A-Plus ushered in a new style of Bay Area rap with the group's breezy and effortless "'93 'Til Infinity" anthem. Also a mainstay in the Hieroglyphics movement, the rapper and producer has been involved with releases from Del, Pep Love, and C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    DJ Excel on His Mixtape History, and Why Top 40 Clubs Suck

    ​ Philly-born DJ Excel started his DJ/musical career at just 11 years old and later sold mixtapes in high school. A turntabilist at heart, he became the founder of the Skratch Makaniks crew of DJs known for their legitimate turntable skills and ability to rock any club. Having moved to L.A.19 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    DJ Morse Code on Quitting Teaching to a Become a Pro DJ, and His New Project, Pools

    ​While it is the hope of every novice schoolteacher that their hard work in the classroom will eventually land them a job as a Hollywood club DJ, few are actually able to pull off the transition. In 2006, at the crossroads of his two careers, San Francisco native DJ Morse Code decided to become a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Hip-Hop Legend Grand Wizard Theodore on His Three Favorite DJs

    Grand Wizard Theodore​Friday night, old school hip-hop legend Grand Wizard Theodore will team up with one-time De La Soul producer Prince Paul for a night of grand grooves laced with a playful dose of turntable trickery at 330 Ritch. The Bronx-born and based Theodore's pioneering contribution ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    Greet E-40 and Get Schwag at a Barbecue in Walnut Creek This Saturday

    Try to ignore the "prand" typo​We don't really see the point in trying to be clever about this: Here's your chance to go to a barbecue with E-40. This Saturday, April 23, at True East in Walnut Creek, Earl Fortywater is joining forces with True and Undrcrwn to fà ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    The RedBull DJ Contest Takes Over DNA Lounge

    Red Bull contest winner Goldenchyld â€‹The Red Bull DJ Contest, featuring Solomon, Max Kane, Natalie Nuxx, DJ Dials, Platurn, Eric Sharp, Goldenchyld, and Jeffrey Paradise February 24, 2011 @ DNA Lounge Better than: Throwing your hands up in the air because Fatman Scoop says so In a city ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    The Venerable DJ Jazzy Jeff Explains Why Your Laptop Won't Make You a Good DJ

    DJ Jazzy Jeff​There really isn't much introduction needed for DJ Jazzy Jeff, who since the 1980's has remained one of the biggest names in hip-hop due to his incredible showmanship and continued innovation in the art of DJing. Since his beginnings as a house party DJ, and through his role as one ... More >>

  • Music

    January 19, 2011

    Jazzy Jeff: Show Preview

    DJ Jazzy Jeff​There really isn't much introduction needed for DJ Jazzy Jeff, who since the 1980's has remained one of the biggest names in hip-hop due to his incredible showmanship and continued innovation in the art of DJing. Since his beginnings as a house party DJ, and through his role as one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    In Print: Zoe Keating's Tech-Fueled Cello Explorations, the Beautifully Stoned Noise of Young Prisms, and More

    ​Zoe Keating: "The technology creates this little box that you're always pushing against the edges of," she says. "I find it really good to have these limitations of [recording] latency or RAM or even frustration -- all those things are annoying, but they actually create the music." This goes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    How to Piss Off Phillies Fans: With a Cheesesteak from Gorilla Barbeque

    Alex HochmanSmoked brisket gives Gorilla's cheesesteaks rare flavor.​Tastykakes suck. Remind any Phillies fans of that fact and any Game Five elation could quickly turn to bitter rage. Want to really make them get all Phanatic on you? Head down to Pacifica's Gorilla Barbeque. For starters, the ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    KMEL's Summer Jam breaks hot local artists

    Alex HochmanSmoked brisket gives Gorilla's cheesesteaks rare flavor.​Tastykakes suck. Remind any Phillies fans of that fact and any Game Five elation could quickly turn to bitter rage. Want to really make them get all Phanatic on you? Head down to Pacifica's Gorilla Barbeque. For starters, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJG of Surefire Sound, Deeper

    Kelly N. Koehler​DJG is all about finding deep space in plenty of bass. The dubstep producer and DJ is part of the Surefire Sound crew, which is a launching a record label for which DJG  is performing A&R duties. The dude has an ear for upcoming sounds and artists, too. After he opened fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Chela Simone Tonight at Levende

    Back to Burn: Chela SimoneLevende Lounge's weekly emerging talent showcase "We All We Got" heats up tonight with an appearance by Chela Simone, one of the Bay Area's rawest female emcees. Imagine the lyrical finesse of MC Lyte with the revolutionary intellectualism of Sister Souljah--but coming fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2009

    10 Known (and Little-Known) Facts About Paul Oakenfold (And Free Tix!)

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008

    DJ Jazzy Jeff Throws Down in SoMa This Weekend; Fresh Prince Still Wasting His Time in Bel Air

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Music

    February 6, 2008

    Jill Scott's Sexual Healing

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2007

    Family Guy Not Guilty: Bayview Dad Acquitted of Police Battery

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Music

    October 11, 2006

    Method Man gets a bit too methodical

    Viva La Oakey: Paul Oakenfold10. In the late '70s, at the age of 21, Paul Oakenfold snuck into Studio 54 and met Cher and Donald Trump. 9. While living in New York, he was influenced by house music pioneer Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. 8. In the '80s, he served as A&R for the UK's Champion ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2004

    Vikter Duplaix

    Singles (Prelude to the Future)

  • Music

    February 20, 2002

    Hear This

    DJ Cash Money shows off the "transformer scratch" and other turntablist tricks

  • Culture

    April 4, 2001

    Blowin' Smoke

    Ted Demme and Denis Leary are a match made in effin' heaven

  • Music

    July 17, 1996

    For the Love of Cheese

    Ted Demme and Denis Leary are a match made in effin' heaven

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