June 10th, 2015
Zebra Katz & Leila - Nina Simone (Video)
Nina Simone's "Feeling Good," has been remixed and re-used in any number of ways, but for queer rapper, Zebra Katz, paying tribute to the renowned jazz musician is about more than putting his twist on her most popular release. Instead, Katz works with producer, Leila, to honor Simone in...
Continue reading >June 4th, 2015
Show and Prove with DJ Erick Jay
It's a lot to think about all of the DJ talent in the United States but then it becomes staggering when you think about the rest of the world. One DJ that attests to this thought experiment is DJ Erick Jay from Brazil. He's DJ'd all over the world and with several Hip-Hop acts.
Continue reading >June 3rd, 2015
Major Lazer ft. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley - Powerful (Video)
Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding, and Tarrus Riley are feeling "an energy" that they've translated well into the beat and style behind their new collaboration, "Powerful." Even better, for those of us who sometimes struggle to confirm the lyrics behind our favorite tracks, the video for this catchy...
Continue reading >May 28th, 2015
Show and Prove with The Abbott
There's not much information available on the DJ in today's Show & Prove video. What we do know is that The Abbott hails from Aotearoa in New Zealand, won the 2005 New Zealand DMC competition, made it to the quarterfinals in the 2005 Battle for Supremacy, and is currently...
Continue reading >May 27th, 2015
DJ TinTin - Road to Klubbvika (Video)
Sometimes a music video doesn't need theatrics to match the sound of the track perfectly, as is the case in DJ TinTin's newest, "Road to Klubbvika." Based on trips he actually took as a child in small-town Norway, the video for "Road to Klubbvika" just follows the road to Klubbvika...literally. Whether or not...
Continue reading >May 21st, 2015
Show and Prove with Ritchie Ruftone & DJ Vekked
We have a special treat for you today in our series of Show and Prove. Today, we featured the recently released recording of the 2013 DMC Battle For Supremacy Finals between the UK's Ritchie Ruftone and Canada's DJ Vekked. Don't look up who won on the internet. Instead watch the video and judge for yourself.
Continue reading >May 20th, 2015
Sailors - Feels So Good (Video)
Ever wonder how a quintessential 80's child would fare on the modern streets of Venice Beach? Thanks to Sailors' debut label release video, no need to wonder any longer. The duo's "Feels So Good," easily...
Continue reading >May 14th, 2015
Show and Prove with Boi Jeanius
With a name like Boi Jeanius, you have to deliver on a level higher than the rest. But then again, you earn a nickname like that after proving that you're capable of doing just that. The Chicago DJ and genius has the only mixed countdown show on the radio at 103.5 KISS FM...
Continue reading >May 13th, 2015
André Obin - Beautiful & Anxious (Video)
On its own, Andre Obin's "Beautiful & Anxious" is an incredibly aptly named slow jam that invokes a feeling of appreciation for all that is beautiful and interesting, albeit possibly slightly dark, in our world. If you were to hear it in a movie, it would accompany...
Continue reading >May 7th, 2015
Show and Prove with DJ YASA
Meet the other half of the impressive team Kireek, DJ YASA. Along with Hi-C, he is a founding member of Plant Records and has had an equally illustrious competitive and recording career. He's worked with Nike and Uniqlo as well as releasing music with DMC World Champion and...
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