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Jazzy Jeff & Skillz Live @ The Do-Over June 12 2011
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JAZZ ONE - EXSE 2011 Interview
I'll post videos of my performance tomorrow.
This was recorded less than 24 hours after being under a surgeon's knife. This was shot about six hours after getting released from the hospital. This was without pain meds the day after surgery so I could drive to the studio. Not sure how I did it. Kind of surprised myself.
I'll be posting the performance videos tomorrow. Check back for it. For now check out the quick interview.
This was recorded less than 24 hours after being under a surgeon's knife. This was shot about six hours after getting released from the hospital. This was without pain meds the day after surgery so I could drive to the studio. Not sure how I did it. Kind of surprised myself.
I'll be posting the performance videos tomorrow. Check back for it. For now check out the quick interview.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
SXSW 2011 Recap
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I meet my friends Donna Jean and Brian at the Sony party. It was somewhat of a blur. I do remember a band playing there called Mother's Hips. Good ole just flat out rock and roll. Though I thought it would have been funny if everyone in Mother's Hips wore 'mom jeans'. Seriously, when did 'mom jeans' become hip.
My showcase was Thursday night. When I looked at the list of official SXSW acts I noticed that DJ's playing solo shows was a small group. Of that small group, half of those guys were DJ legends. I was really stoked to play the festival officially for the second time. I think everyone there that night had a good time. Before I went on, Crop Diggie and Spinner T's new group The Throwbacks debuted. I enjoyed their set. For some reason Crop Diggie's flow reminds me of classic Boot Camp Clik.
When I am leaving the convention center a mariachi band steps into the elevator. They start playing. I mention how this may be the first time I've experience live elevator music.
#SXSW - It's not a race, it is a marathon.
South by Southwest 2011 went from March 11th-19th. The first part of the week is the interactive portion of SXSW The music part is Tuesday through Saturday. Film runs throughout. This year was going to be my longest SXSW.
South by Southwest 2011 went from March 11th-19th. The first part of the week is the interactive portion of SXSW The music part is Tuesday through Saturday. Film runs throughout. This year was going to be my longest SXSW.
Get @JazzOne @sxsw 411, rd his pop quiz, listen 2 his mashup "Bring the Ghostbusting Noise" & more. http://tinyurl.com/66mwsmo
March 11 was the first day of SXSW and an interview I did with Freddie of Popolio was posted that same day. Check it out by clicking the link above.
March 11 was the first day of SXSW and an interview I did with Freddie of Popolio was posted that same day. Check it out by clicking the link above.
I uploaded a YouTube video -- #SXSW - Reggie Watts at IFC House http://youtu.be/SFNHY3WzJ4c?a
I had seen some of Reggie Watts videos online and really wanted to see this cat live. I had my flip cam with me and recorded one of his songs that night. It is nearly ten minutes long, but it is hilarious. Listen to the lyrics.
I had seen some of Reggie Watts videos online and really wanted to see this cat live. I had my flip cam with me and recorded one of his songs that night. It is nearly ten minutes long, but it is hilarious. Listen to the lyrics.
#sxsw winning
While I was at the Pepsi Max lot I struck a conversation with some guys with a Charlie Sheen cut out. They asked me if they could shoot me with it. I gave them my camera too to get a photo.
While I was at the Pepsi Max lot I struck a conversation with some guys with a Charlie Sheen cut out. They asked me if they could shoot me with it. I gave them my camera too to get a photo.
@alivelshi from @cnn and myself at the CNN Grill at #SXSW http://yfrog.com/h8v4dtij
I worked in television news for most the '90s. My inner-journalist-geek was stoked to meet someone in the business working at that level. I met and chatted with Ali Velshi from CNN and at sometime discussed sunscreen.
I worked in television news for most the '90s. My inner-journalist-geek was stoked to meet someone in the business working at that level. I met and chatted with Ali Velshi from CNN and at sometime discussed sunscreen.
Got my fader wristband. (@ Progress Coffee w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/fXanR4
One of my long time favs of this week is the Fader Fort. Even though the party doesn't start til Wednesday, if all all possible go Tuesday to pick up your band. Yes, there will be lines, but they are shorter than the wristband line and the line to get into the party.
Before getting my Fader wristband, I picked up my SXSW artist band.
When I lived back home in Shreveport I had a few things plant the seeds of moving to Austin. I saw Richard Linklater's film, Slacker. Even though it is a fictional film, it was the first seed to plant the idea of moving to Austin in my brain. The online bmx magazine I ran is what eventually lead me to make the move to Austin. I remember seeing coverage of SXSW showing up in magazines and TV at the time. The whole concept just blew my mind. Rarely things you look forward to are better than you expected, but SXSW was.
The next year @djOrion invites me to play an unofficial SXSW show. I was stoked to be even playing that week. Each year the unofficial shows I played that week were larger and larger.
I played SXSW as official showcasing act last year and again this year. SXSW is the Superbowl of my year. Returning for a second year felt like returning to the Superbowl for me.
One of my long time favs of this week is the Fader Fort. Even though the party doesn't start til Wednesday, if all all possible go Tuesday to pick up your band. Yes, there will be lines, but they are shorter than the wristband line and the line to get into the party.
Before getting my Fader wristband, I picked up my SXSW artist band.
When I lived back home in Shreveport I had a few things plant the seeds of moving to Austin. I saw Richard Linklater's film, Slacker. Even though it is a fictional film, it was the first seed to plant the idea of moving to Austin in my brain. The online bmx magazine I ran is what eventually lead me to make the move to Austin. I remember seeing coverage of SXSW showing up in magazines and TV at the time. The whole concept just blew my mind. Rarely things you look forward to are better than you expected, but SXSW was.
The next year @djOrion invites me to play an unofficial SXSW show. I was stoked to be even playing that week. Each year the unofficial shows I played that week were larger and larger.
I played SXSW as official showcasing act last year and again this year. SXSW is the Superbowl of my year. Returning for a second year felt like returning to the Superbowl for me.
I miss Girl.
2010 was the first time I got to play the festival as an official act. It was a really incredible experience and I got to share it with Meghan. She was able to roll with me for most of the week. In our first year together she took me to ACL. She got to experience SXSW my way, being at my showcase, going to shows with me, being my "plus one" at parties. Even though we had been together for years, this was the first time she got to do SXSW with me. She got why I love this week.
Four and a half months later she passed away.
Bittersweet.
The whole week was bittersweet. There were so many moments I thought to myself Meg would have loved this. Recalling memories of stuff we did or shows we saw exactly a year ago, I can find no word that fits better than bittersweet.
Mourning has gone from a sharp searing pain to a dull ache. I can live with a dull ache.
I miss Girl.
2010 was the first time I got to play the festival as an official act. It was a really incredible experience and I got to share it with Meghan. She was able to roll with me for most of the week. In our first year together she took me to ACL. She got to experience SXSW my way, being at my showcase, going to shows with me, being my "plus one" at parties. Even though we had been together for years, this was the first time she got to do SXSW with me. She got why I love this week.
Four and a half months later she passed away.
Bittersweet.
The whole week was bittersweet. There were so many moments I thought to myself Meg would have loved this. Recalling memories of stuff we did or shows we saw exactly a year ago, I can find no word that fits better than bittersweet.
Mourning has gone from a sharp searing pain to a dull ache. I can live with a dull ache.
I miss Girl.
Meghan and Me (SXSW 2010)
I'm at Fader Fort by FIAT (1101 E 5th St, at San Marcos, Austin) w/ 93 others http://4sq.com/edQSPs
Wednesday I had time to go over to the Fader Fort. It was a blast as always. Until I played SXSW officially, my priorities were my shows, my friends shows and the Fader Fort. It's been crazy to watch that event grow over the years. Some of my favorite SXSW week memories have happened at the Fader Fort.
Wednesday I had time to go over to the Fader Fort. It was a blast as always. Until I played SXSW officially, my priorities were my shows, my friends shows and the Fader Fort. It's been crazy to watch that event grow over the years. Some of my favorite SXSW week memories have happened at the Fader Fort.
I'm at Sony Lounge @ Trinity & 2nd (333 E 2nd Steet, Trinity Street, Austin) w/ 8 others http://4sq.com/fY0jrM
Download my new mix MEGA at djjazz1.com #sxsw
During SXSW I released my new mixtape called MEGA. It's a cross genre mix of hip hop, electro, dance, old school, now school that captures what my live DJ sets are like. Download it, burn it, put it on the ipod, take it to they gym.
This mixtape had a dual purpose and was somewhat of a 'concept project'. It was a mixtape that I dedicated to Meg. Most of the songs in the mix was the soundtrack of our best times. It was songs we drove around listening to. Songs I played at a gig that doubled as our first date. Music we danced to in my kitchen while I spun records. Stuff that got me through her passing. Music makes the good times great and it makes the bad times bearable.
MEGA = Meg A.
During SXSW I released my new mixtape called MEGA. It's a cross genre mix of hip hop, electro, dance, old school, now school that captures what my live DJ sets are like. Download it, burn it, put it on the ipod, take it to they gym.
This mixtape had a dual purpose and was somewhat of a 'concept project'. It was a mixtape that I dedicated to Meg. Most of the songs in the mix was the soundtrack of our best times. It was songs we drove around listening to. Songs I played at a gig that doubled as our first date. Music we danced to in my kitchen while I spun records. Stuff that got me through her passing. Music makes the good times great and it makes the bad times bearable.
MEGA = Meg A.
Official #sxsw showcase at Speakeasy Kabaret at 830p.
Party at ground zero. Fishbone at austin music hall #sxsw . Wutang up next.
The parking gods were smiling in my favor and I was lucky enough to park in the lot to the side of the venue. I packed my gear after my showcase and headed over the Austin Music Hall. Texas legend Trae the Truth was on stage when we got in. After him, Yelawolf performed. Then Fishbone played. It was great seeing a legendary act perform. A group that seemed like odd duck in the line up night was amazing. Next was Wu-Tang. How much you gonna get was the question. Five of the eight were there. No Meth, Chef or RZA. I was still stoked.
Every SXSW has a magic moment for me. This year it was seeing Eyrkah Badu come out and perform with Wu-Tang. It wasn't just me. Even the artist on stage, even Erykah were recording this on phones and flipcams.
The parking gods were smiling in my favor and I was lucky enough to park in the lot to the side of the venue. I packed my gear after my showcase and headed over the Austin Music Hall. Texas legend Trae the Truth was on stage when we got in. After him, Yelawolf performed. Then Fishbone played. It was great seeing a legendary act perform. A group that seemed like odd duck in the line up night was amazing. Next was Wu-Tang. How much you gonna get was the question. Five of the eight were there. No Meth, Chef or RZA. I was still stoked.
Every SXSW has a magic moment for me. This year it was seeing Eyrkah Badu come out and perform with Wu-Tang. It wasn't just me. Even the artist on stage, even Erykah were recording this on phones and flipcams.
@yelawolf I didn't know anyone from Alabama could talk that fast. Great set last night. #sxsw http://yfrog.com/hsiqfvij
On my way to the convention center for panels, I see Yelawolf standing outside. He headlined Wednesday's Fader Fort line up and I saw him on Thursday at the Village Voice showcase. Yelawolf's music is like a mixture of Eminem and Outkast. It is amazing to see someone so early in their career being about to rock a live show like he is doing. We chatted a bit, picture was snapped and off to the convention center.
On my way to the convention center for panels, I see Yelawolf standing outside. He headlined Wednesday's Fader Fort line up and I saw him on Thursday at the Village Voice showcase. Yelawolf's music is like a mixture of Eminem and Outkast. It is amazing to see someone so early in their career being about to rock a live show like he is doing. We chatted a bit, picture was snapped and off to the convention center.
That was a first, live elevator music from a mariachi band. Smallest venue in town. Yes, there's a line. #sxsw
What the hell did I just stumble into? (@ StyleX) http://4sq.com/i6QqCD
Even though I have been in the convention center before, there was half of that place I hadn't see. I went to Gear Alley and to checkout Flatstock. The strangest thing was when went back to the Expo in the main hall I was at the day before, it was gone. It would be like coming home to not only find the furniture moved but seeing a different family. This was Style X (Style by). I checked things out. I met the people at Good Wood NYC who made my custom Jazz One piece.
Even though I have been in the convention center before, there was half of that place I hadn't see. I went to Gear Alley and to checkout Flatstock. The strangest thing was when went back to the Expo in the main hall I was at the day before, it was gone. It would be like coming home to not only find the furniture moved but seeing a different family. This was Style X (Style by). I checked things out. I met the people at Good Wood NYC who made my custom Jazz One piece.
South by Southsweat #sxsw
Normally most year SXSW is the perfect temp, low to mid 70s. This year it was overcast most mornings and hitting mid 80s during the day. It was humid. Kind of reminded me of home.
Normally most year SXSW is the perfect temp, low to mid 70s. This year it was overcast most mornings and hitting mid 80s during the day. It was humid. Kind of reminded me of home.
I hope DrScholls is a sponsor at next years #sxsw.
I woke up Saturday morning feeling beat. I think my feet and knees aged 30 years more than the rest of my body.
I woke up Saturday morning feeling beat. I think my feet and knees aged 30 years more than the rest of my body.
Catching the "The Story of SXSW" documentary. (@ Vimeo Theater) http://4sq.com/h1L5YL
There is a whole 'nother festival still going on during SXSW music. "The Story of SXSW" was the only film I could fit into my schedule. I knew my history with the event but didn't know much prior. After seeing this documentary, I was even more stoked to be involved with this festival. I plan to own this when it gets released on DVD. The director's said in his intro that this would be the most meta thing of your SXSW.
There is a whole 'nother festival still going on during SXSW music. "The Story of SXSW" was the only film I could fit into my schedule. I knew my history with the event but didn't know much prior. After seeing this documentary, I was even more stoked to be involved with this festival. I plan to own this when it gets released on DVD. The director's said in his intro that this would be the most meta thing of your SXSW.
Just met Pill backstage. He's with Rick Ross' label now. Told him how Rick Ross stole my swag. Dough Boy Fresh. lol #sxsw
I remember when I first started doing SXSW, there was a hip hop showcase or two. It felt more like token involvement than anything else. This year felt like hip hop was a part of SXSW. Personally I like more variety than Baskin Robbins, but if you wanted to have a 'hip hop' SXSW, it was possible. Just like the other genres, the path to success in the music business goes through Austin in mid-March.
As I walked down Congress I saw a poster outside Light Bar that had some friend on the bill that I didn't even realize where in town. So I went into chop it up a little.
I remember when I first started doing SXSW, there was a hip hop showcase or two. It felt more like token involvement than anything else. This year felt like hip hop was a part of SXSW. Personally I like more variety than Baskin Robbins, but if you wanted to have a 'hip hop' SXSW, it was possible. Just like the other genres, the path to success in the music business goes through Austin in mid-March.
As I walked down Congress I saw a poster outside Light Bar that had some friend on the bill that I didn't even realize where in town. So I went into chop it up a little.
My head is about to explode. I need about half a dozen clones right now. (@ Red Bull Threestyle w/ 25 others) http://4sq.com/hMZnty
There were so many incredible options for Saturday night. I said a half dozen in the tweet, but honestly, if I had a dozen clones I still couldn't be in all the places I wanted to be. My inner DJ nerd took over and I passed on a lot of great shows to go to the Red Bull DJ event. Q-Bert, Jazzy Jeff, Switch and others played with Z-Trip headlining. Oh yeah, there was a De La Soul performance included in the night too.
The Red Bull event was set up in the parking lot on 4th between Colorado and Congress. The crowd that couldn't get in packed 4th street. People were watching from the rooftops of other buildings. I've heard estimated of 10,000 people.
Every SXSW I have a moment that is for lack of a better word, magic. Memories that will stick with me forever. Every SXSW I also find something that really inspires me. Seeing this many people at a music festival at a side event for DJ's fired me up.
There were so many incredible options for Saturday night. I said a half dozen in the tweet, but honestly, if I had a dozen clones I still couldn't be in all the places I wanted to be. My inner DJ nerd took over and I passed on a lot of great shows to go to the Red Bull DJ event. Q-Bert, Jazzy Jeff, Switch and others played with Z-Trip headlining. Oh yeah, there was a De La Soul performance included in the night too.
The Red Bull event was set up in the parking lot on 4th between Colorado and Congress. The crowd that couldn't get in packed 4th street. People were watching from the rooftops of other buildings. I've heard estimated of 10,000 people.
Every SXSW I have a moment that is for lack of a better word, magic. Memories that will stick with me forever. Every SXSW I also find something that really inspires me. Seeing this many people at a music festival at a side event for DJ's fired me up.
LL fuskin Cool J!
Word was bouncing around twitter and the crowd that there was a surprise guest for the Red Bull event. After Z-Trip's set, LL COOL J comes out and joins Z-Trip for a set. Isn't that the guy from NCIS or something? Nah, I'm joking. It was incredible seeing a hip hop legend perform. I had played "I Need Love" in my set two nights before.
Word was bouncing around twitter and the crowd that there was a surprise guest for the Red Bull event. After Z-Trip's set, LL COOL J comes out and joins Z-Trip for a set. Isn't that the guy from NCIS or something? Nah, I'm joking. It was incredible seeing a hip hop legend perform. I had played "I Need Love" in my set two nights before.
Maybe it was the moon that had everything crazy at #SXSW lastnight.
I'm not to sure I believe that the moon's gravitational pull influences human behavior. I've heard the police a busier during full moons. On the flip I've read full moons frequently correspond with payday for a lot of people.
Saturday night we had what they call a 'supermoon'. It was the closest the moon had been to the earth in decades.
I've been doing SXSW for at least ten years. Even my worst SXSW was still amazing. The atmosphere at SXSW is always incredible.
Saturday night was different. It was like cranked up to 11. The air was electric. Jay-Z flew in. I heard Gaga was in town. Snoop was doing a show a few blocks away. Kanye was about to do something crazy at the power plant. It wasn't even about that. It was something in the air. There was some bullshit that happened that night like what happen on 7th St. Then Ben Weasel. Seriously eff Ben Weasel (stay the f*ck out of Texas).
It's not just me. I heard and read lots of other people talking about the Saturday night of SXSW. There was something different in the air. There are a few haters, whiners and detractors, but for the most part people have been saying this was the best SXSW. I don't know if the minor bullshit that went down is going to affect future SXSWs. I saw in the news that the cops want 'more control'. There was an electric energy in the air that night.
Something was happening.
It may have been the moon.
I'm not to sure I believe that the moon's gravitational pull influences human behavior. I've heard the police a busier during full moons. On the flip I've read full moons frequently correspond with payday for a lot of people.
Saturday night we had what they call a 'supermoon'. It was the closest the moon had been to the earth in decades.
I've been doing SXSW for at least ten years. Even my worst SXSW was still amazing. The atmosphere at SXSW is always incredible.
Saturday night was different. It was like cranked up to 11. The air was electric. Jay-Z flew in. I heard Gaga was in town. Snoop was doing a show a few blocks away. Kanye was about to do something crazy at the power plant. It wasn't even about that. It was something in the air. There was some bullshit that happened that night like what happen on 7th St. Then Ben Weasel. Seriously eff Ben Weasel (stay the f*ck out of Texas).
It's not just me. I heard and read lots of other people talking about the Saturday night of SXSW. There was something different in the air. There are a few haters, whiners and detractors, but for the most part people have been saying this was the best SXSW. I don't know if the minor bullshit that went down is going to affect future SXSWs. I saw in the news that the cops want 'more control'. There was an electric energy in the air that night.
Something was happening.
It may have been the moon.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
New Mixtape: Jazz One - MEGA
I want to present you guy with my latest mixtape, MEGA. It's a mix of hip hop, electro, old school/now school. Use the link below to download MEGA.
Download Jazz One MEGA
TRACKLISTING
Kid Cudi- Pursuit of Happiness
Miike Snow- Animal
LCD Soundsystem- Can Change
Caribou- Odessa
Gnarls Barkley- Crazy
Kurtis Blow- The Breaks
Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock- It Takes Two
Ghostland Observatory- Sad Sad City
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five- White Lines
Streetlab vs Hall & Oates- I Can't Go For That
HOLY GHOST!- Hold On
Eve- Fire
Young MC- Know How
Lidell Townsell- Nu Nu
Chyp-Notic- Nothing Compares to You
Applause Riddim
Debbie Deb- When I hear Music
B.O.S.E.- Rock the World
Egytian Lover- Egypt Egypt
Xscape- What's Up
Eightball and MJG- Ridin' High
Ghost Town DJ's- My Boo
Bamabounce - I Know I’ve Been Changed
Ting Tings - Great DJ
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Nylez B-More Remix)
Sam Sparro- Black and Gold
Saturday, March 12, 2011
SXSW - My Video from IFC House of Reggie Watt
Reggie Watts is amazing. I saw him at the IFC House lastnight. What he was doing with microphone effects and a sampler was crazy. About four minutes into this video he beatboxes and loops it. At ten minutes it is kind of long, but worth it. It was a great way to start my SXSW.
Bonus Video F*ck Sh*t Stack
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