Vaguely Familiar Mix by HavocNdeeDsounD

Track List

1) Major Lazer ft. Mr. Lexx & Santigold – Hold The Line (HavocNdeeD RemiX ExclusivE DuB)
2) Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg – California Gurls (George Lenton Remix)
3) Rusko – Da Cali Anthem
4) Dr. Dre ft. Eminem – Remember Dre (DJ Defkline & Red Polo Dubstep Mix)
5) N.W.A. – DopemaN (HavocNdeeD RemiX)
6) Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre – No Diggity (Aphrodite Remix)
7) Aphrodite – Rincing Quince (Slider Mix) / The Pharcyde – Passing Me By (acapella)
Tinie Tempah – Pass Out
9) Rihanna ft. Demarco – Rude Boy (Dancehall rmx)
10) Rihanna – Rude Boy (TC Remix)
11) DJ Die & Interface – Bright Lights (Rockers Mix)
12) Sub Focus – Rock It
13) Akira Kiteshi – Boom ‘N’ Pow
14) Drake – Forever (SPL Remix)
15) Redlight ft. Ms. Dynamite – What You Talking About!?
16) Benga – Stop Watching (HavocNdeeD Body Rock Edit)
17) Diplo & Lil’ Jon – U Dont Like Me (South Rakkas Remix)
18) Trick Daddy – Let’s Go / Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train (Hulk Remix ft. Twista)
19) Metallica – Seek & Destroy (Bassnectar Remix)
20) Benny Benassi – Satisfaction Remix (J.Rabbit Remix)
21) Swedish House Mafia – One (VIrus Syndicate-Bust The One Remix)
22) Magnetic Man ft. Angela Hunte – I Need Air
23) Flux Pavillion – Got 2 Know
24) Ludacris – How Low Can You Go (Sticky K Remix)
25) Geeneus ft. Ms. Dynamite – Get Low
26) Donaeo – I’m Fly
27) Redlight ft. Roses Gabor – Stupid
28) Benga – No Bras No Panties (HavocNdeeD Juke Edit)
29) Geoffrey Paris – Money & What (HavocNdeeD RemiX)
30) Xzibit – Hurt Locker (King Remix)
31) Drake – Over (Spinstyles Faster Remix)
32) Lloyd Banks – Beamer, Benz or Bently (Skeet Skeet Edit)
33) Keyshia Cole – Shoulda Let You Go (Rustle’s Keesha Resmak)
34) Rusko – Hold On (Sub Focus Remix)
35) Dan Le Sac & Scroobius Pip – Sick Tonight (Doctor P Remix)
36) Cassie – Me & U (Kastle Remix)
37) Katy B ft. Benga – Katy On a Mission
38) Skream – I Love the Way

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One of the things I love about steampunk is that it blends opulence — antiques, velvet, dark saturated colors — with industrial roughness. These lights by Tanya Clarke are a good example — she combines recycled plumbing pieces with hand sculpted glass drops and lights the whole thing with LEDs.

Whimsical and fun!

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http://picksterone.com/

Arizona-based DJ and music producer Pickster One has been making waves on the Tempe and Phoenix scene since his arrival in 1998. With his forward-thinking and highly innovative DJ sets, he has put himself into a genre all his own and has developed an incredibly diverse fan base. Pickster One takes influences from a broad scope of musical genres including Hip-hop, Electro, Dubstep, and countless other experimental, electronic genres to form a new-school, high-energy set that rocks the party and keeps the dance floor packed.

Pickster One, a.k.a. Dusty Hickman, born to Jerry and Mercy Hickman of small town Prundale, California, population 7,000 just outside of Monterey. With limited access to entertainment and music as a child, Pickster recorded music off the television onto his boom-box, listening to it over and over again on his headphones, sometimes late into the night while others slept. A natural-born music selector and collector, Pickster quickly began adapting his musical tastes to the booming Boom Bap style of the hip-hop culture in the late 80’s early 90’s.

Post high school, Pickster left the sleepy town to pursue and receive a degree in culinary arts from Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona. He made the move with his long time pal, Ricardo, and it allowed him to quickly jump into the DJ scene to further develop his skills as a blooming Hip Hop and Scratch DJ. Pickster quickly began cultivating his skill while rubbing elbows with Phoenix and Tempe heavy-hitters.

As a leader in innovative style, Pickster quickly began to form one of the first ever “turntable bands” entitled Morse Code in the late 1990’s. Made up of 4 DJ’s, the bands concept was to create the individual sounds of a traditional band through scratch composition and sampled beat patterns which ultimately evolved into a perfect musical backdrop for MC’s to rap or sing on. Morse Code blew away the competition with its truly revolutionary rhythmic sounds—the first of its kind. Performing constantly around the nation, Morse Code quickly became an international act as they were asked to perform at the Disco Mixing Challenge (DMC Battle) USA Finals in 2004. Morse Code performed as featured special artist, performing a tribute set to legendary Jamaster Jay of Run DMC at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, in front of a sold out theatre.

Pickster also got the opportunity to play alongside the 8 piece live Hip-Hop band called, “Drunken Immortals”. 8 years, 3 Full length albums, Multiple National US Tours, and a few run down RV’s, Pickster developed his ear and skills to be able to play along with live musicians as a DJ/Turntablist.  No longer with the group. Pickster continues to collaborate and work with all the members of the band, Including Dumperfoo and Scott White which are in Crusher Sound System.

In 2008 Pickster was inducted into the world renowned “Furious Styles Crew”. FSC known for their world class B-Boy crew wining compitions all over the world since 1993.  Joining the ranks of legendary Arizona DJ’s such as DJ Z-Trip, DJ Element, DJ Radar, DJ Senbad and more.

Pickster earned his stripes as a solo artist through the highly competitive AZ rave, warehouse, and club party scenes throughout the 2000’s. At the time, Arizona was notorious for its DJ’s, who sometimes literally pushed others off stage during their set performance, if the DJ so much as took too long to change records mid-set. Surviving massive competition during this time, Pickster One persevered and was further able to develop an even wider spectrum of music to pull from. Today, he can rock any kind of party at any given time.

In 2005, Pickster began touring the United States on a much larger scale, doing fifteen tours as a solo act playing clubs, festivals, and warehouses, and often as the house DJ for touring Hip-Hop Acts . Some of these tours included “We Book Our Own Tour” with Los Angeles-based MC 2Mex that reached fifty US cities in sixty days. In 2009, Pickster took his career overseas to Europe DJing with Crusher Sound System, in Paris, St. Etienne, Lyon, Nancy, and Le Mans, France. He performed in Grenada, Barcelona, Malaga, and Seville, Spain as well as Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland, Praug, Czech Republic, Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Athens, Greece. Pickster also performed at the infamous SXSW music festival in 2009 on the “Strange Famous Records” stage with 2mex, Free Moral Agents and Sage Francis. The performance was such a success, he was quickly booked to make widely successful 2009 Strange Famous Megamix, a Record Label Sampler that was officially put out by XLR8R magazine. To date the colorful musician has over twenty full-length mix CD’s under his belt as a turntable-artist.

Over the past 10 years, Pickster has taken on numerous weekly and monthly club events including the longest-running Arizona Hip-Hop club night, The Legendary Blunt Club. Other events include the newly-spawned dance night, Move Somethin, Solstice, Downtime, Ill-Matic, and many other nights. In 2009, Pickster revamped his creative style and hit the electronic music scene like a Cat 5 hurricane. Playing hundreds of rave events and festivals, Pickster continues to tear up the Phoenix Electro and House dance scenes with his Hip-Hop/Scratch roots to party rock, pop wheelies and often brings something new to keep his fan base strong in the ever-changing electronic dance scene. Just this past year, Pickster shared the stage with Z-Trip, Bassnectar, Glitchmob, A-Trak, Diplo, Santigold, and Rusko, to name a few.

In 2007, Pickster began his latest side-project group, entitled Crusher Sound System, which gained widespread acclaim in 2009. Crusher is a DJ-based outfit which delivers centrally as DJ based turntable beats, mixed with live drumming, keys, samplers, and drum machines while keeping it fresh with live canvas painting on stage. Crusher Sound System has certainly hit the ground running with instant local success, selling out their first handful of shows in Arizona. The band has seen their fan base literally double each time they have played, even before having an official album release. Be sure to check them out in 2010.

Pickster One, a revolutionary beyond his years, never misses a chance to lead others into new sounds and musical genres with his kaleidoscopic range of musical taste and innovation. Pulling from a variety of musical backgrounds and genres, Pickster fully embraces the high speed and physto-ADD attention span of his listeners while adhering to the challenges and bends of a changing market in a tumultuous and rampant musical scene. The big pay-off to him is not only a successful show or a good time, but the essential DJ experience of creating a scintillating playground for senses, while controlling the vibes of the bumping crowd. With his eye on the future, Pickster One is heading into 2010 running, hitting the club, electro, bar, rave and music festival scene with never-ending positivity, mold-ability, creative light, and changing approach to rock electronic-based dance music like it has never been rocked before. With open ears and eyes this DJ is certainly one who will be making waves, and we can’t wait to watch, listen, and respect.

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As we do our Notorious Love Below Party once again we invite you to a night not to forget @ Solstice Downstairs!! The Pre-4th Of July PARTY!!

With your Local Resident DJs M2 + ManeOne Killing the tables with your fav tracks you can sweat your ass off too!

With Special Guest DJs Kris The Fist + BIGIE

Also Celebrating Kris The Fist’s B-Day + Ehkoe’s (Thavarin Ith) Dirty 30!!

Hosted By – Ali Karim
Be sure to Arrive EARLY to Avoid the long lines and Downtown Parking fees!

Drink + Bottle Specials all night

BAR SMITH
138 E. Washington

Facebook Event Page – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132004803490490

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Saturday May 1st 2010

- The Love Below – Part 3 -

Bigie’s Pre-Day – B-Day

With Special Guests//
Kris The Fist
Dj Element
Mane One
+ A veryyyy special secret Guest DJ>>>??

Hosted By – Ali

Doors Open @ 9pm
Get there early to Avoid the lines!!

For Reduced list  text. 480.603.8971

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Big up to the FF for the multiple shot outs on their new 944 Interview, if you dont know about these ladies your better get on top of your game and check them out @ www.freshfiends.com

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The Fresh Fiends = Lady La, Miss.Summer and Shew

Tastemakers / Bloggers / Philanthropists

Top Personal Picks of the City

Favorite newer restaurant discovery in the last six months?
Fattoush.

Current culinary crush (e.g., chef, dish on the menu, food trend in the city)?
Mojo and Yogurtland. We can’t get enough Fro Yo.

Favorite newer nightspot discovery in the last six months?
Hanny’s in Downtown Phoenix. It’s a restaurant, but they play some pretty amazing music, and the food/vibe is great.

Your favorite wine bar, dive bar, and/or coffee shop in town that you’d recommend right now?
The Hidden House on 7th Avenue and Osborn. They always play great hip hop and the drinks are cheap.

Favorite sommelier and/or bartender right now?
The lady who bartends at The Hidden House. We don’t know her name but she pours a stiff drink!

What’s your idea of a perfect low-key night out on the town?
Dinner at Postino on Central then off to First Fridays or a movie.

What’s your idea of painting the town?
Dive bar hunting. We used to be loyal to Chez Nous and Glam, both in Central and Downtown Phoenix. R.I.P. We like to do things that are off the beaten path.

What’s your favorite hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem hangout in town and why?
The Cornish Pasty in Tempe. Also a restaurant, but you walk in and it looks like you’ve completely transported yourself out of Arizona. The music again is great and so is the food.

Favorite spot for live music right now?
We like the Marquee Theatre in Tempe since Wu-Tang Clan and Too Short seem to consistently perform there. The Rhythm Room is cool, too.

Favorite local musician, band and/or DJ right now?
DJ Fashen hands down (who recently moved to Los Angeles). Residing IN Phoenix, would be: William Reed, Mikee Mike, Bigie, M2, and the ladies of JUICEBOX (KGB and Ms. Robs).

Where do you go for a dose of culture (museum, gallery, performing arts venue, etc.)?
Perihelion Arts and The Phoenix Art Museum

Latest cultural find?
The Modern Phoenix Home Tour

Where/how do you work on your fitness?
One of us does yoga (Bikram Yoga on Central), another does the Wii fit, and the last DOESN’T work on fitness.

Favorite salon and/or spa for primping and pampering?
Salon Tru on Indian School and Marshall Way in Scottsdale. We’re loyal to Tina Figueroa, the greatest hair stylist EVER.

Favorite newer local hotel for a “staycation” and why?
We like the San Carlos, although it’s not new by any means. It’s beautiful in a “Shining” kind of way … we love spooky.

Favorite newer local boutique or store to shop right now?
High Point Shoes in Scottsdale, MePhi on Mill Avenue in Tempe, and Phoenicia Association in Downtown.

Local fashion designer/jewelry designer/ on your radar right now?
Yardley December and Tiffe Fermaint. Both edgy, feminine, and the biggest sweethearts!

You don’t have to name specific businesses, but what are one or two trends in the city that you hope will die and die soon?
We hate to see a lot of rhinestones, heavy embellishments, or gaudy logos on clothing. It’s just too much and people here STILL seem to love it.

Favorite emerging artist, architect, interior designer, and/or graphic designer?
Alyisse Tramel a.k.a Isse Fresh for his visual artistry, Sean Lyles, Evan Taylor Gunville, and Michael Franco for photography, and Meanmugg Graphics.

Preferred place to shop for home furnishings/accents?
It used to be Haus Modern Living (R.I.P.). We love Design Within Reach, Red Modern Furniture, and because our website puts a heavy emphasis on bargain shopping, we’re loyal to Target and various dollar stores.

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So the main reason im posting this, is to first show love to all the DJ’s who performed and let them all know you KILLED IT!! Was a great show all together! and Everyone did very WELL!! Then also to shamelessly promote my work.. First OFF D-JR was rocking his new logo on the screen along with Benjamin Cutswell that i created for them so not only was it a treat to watch these guys rock it, it was more of a treat to see my work on the big screens behind them.. So i included some videos i shot on my iphone. Hope ya like!

Cheers!!!

And congrats to the winners!

1st place – D-JR

2nd Place – Death to the Throne

3rd place – DJ ROBBIE ROB!

TOP PHOENIX PARTY DJS TO FACE OFF AT RED BULL THRE3STYLE
International DJ Battle to Take Center Stage at Venue of Scottsdale
Event to Include Special Performance by DJ Jazzy Jeff

Competing DJs:
D-JR
Cutswell
Death to the Throne
M2
Tricky T
Robby Rob
DJ Sonny
DJ Nameless

HOST: Joey Boy (host of “The Nutz in The Morning” on 98.3FM)

SPECIAL GUEST: DJ Jazzy Jeff will keep guests rockin’ with a special closing set.

Unlike other DJ battles that are based on more technical aspects, this is a creative and unique format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of how to “rock the party.” Eight of Phoenix’s top DJs will fight for the crowd’s favor, each with a 15 minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres. A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.

Red Bull Thre3style is an international event series, and will feature 14 events across the United States, culminating in the U.S. National Finals in Denver on October 7. In addition to Phoenix, cities participating include: Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Denver, Birmingham, Orlando, Phoenix, Miami, Houston, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, St. Louis and Cincinnati. The winner from the U.S. National Finals will advance to the Global Finals in Paris, France, where they will compete against the winners from the following twelve countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

WHEN: Wed, March 10, 2010
8:00p.m. – Doors open
9:00p.m. Show starts
11:30p.m. Closing Set (DJ Jazzy Jeff)

WHERE:
Venue of Scottsdale
7117 E. 3rd Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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The LOVE BELOW part 2!!

Downstairs @ Solstice @ Bar Smith

DownTown PHX

DJ’s

ROBYN

KRIS THE FIST

BIGIE

MANE ONE

Hosted By. ALI KARIM

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*** THIS FRIDAY MARCH 12th **

Upstairs & Downstairs will be a Wonderland of dance beats….

On the rooftop monthly resident Astrofunk, who’s been making waves across the valley recently, will be layin down his style of electro infused bouncy dance beats….

Plus from Chihuahua Mexico electro-house maestro Dj Baggypants will be makin the Fiesta go off!

In the Downstairs House Party this week we’ve got a few treats for you…. Bigie is coming in to make his FUSE debut, you know what to expect from this man…. As well as the lovely Ms. Mason bringin some funk, and MJ West of Pressure Radio!

No joke when we say it’s gonna be madness this Friday…. Always free before 10:30, and $3 Skyy, Coronas, & Blue Moons till 11pm

Coming up Next week:: STAR EYES (NYC)

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See what I mean? [Yanko Design]
Bad Valentine is our own special take on the beauty—and awkwardness—of geek love.

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