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Saturday, October, 31 2009 |
Tonight Saheer and The Hood by Air crew are throwing a sexy Halloween House music extravaganza in China Town... Heard rules might be broken and a joint from this classic is gonna get dropped around midnight... Heard Bernie Lomax is gonna be in the house too and you know how he gets when he hears a good groove... Tonight wiIl surely be one for the history books and if you can muster up any strength tomorrow you might want to check some fine skateboard action in the LES... HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! BE SAFE OUT THERE! -NN
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Saturday, October, 31 2009 |
AND GOD CREATED WOMAN... THANK YOU VERY MUCH GOD!!! -NN
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Friday, October, 30 2009 |
the last angle of the Lab triumvirate tied the knot this month
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Thursday, October, 29 2009 |
one of the happiest moments in my life was when i bought this outside of the old tower on lafayette.
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Thursday, October, 29 2009 |
The apocalypse is here
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Wednesday, October, 28 2009 |
Well I was super excited to have my first official record with TTLAB/Money Studies come out last week. Then my good friend M.Ronson had to do the usual upstaging and release this 12" with Gucci, YES THAT GUCCI...
It's a super-synth group of some sorts with my man Ticklah, Alex Greenwald, Sam Sparro, Thelodius London and someone i'm forgetting. Oh and also this guy on the drums...
Oh well at least you don't have to go on Ebay to buy Da Hardy Boyz. We stopped by Eli and Stretch's greally dope new show Delancey Music Service on EAST VILLAGE RADIO on Monday (10/26) night. Listen now cause I don't think we'll be invited back... This Friday myself and LLOYD'S monthly all 80s all 12" party BOYZ ON FILM get's extra crazy with both WOODY & AYRES showing off the best of their collections...
Lastly i got thrown on this crazy Vice 1994 themed Halloween party cause they heard I could play a shoegaze set. I guess I was too late to make the flyer so you'll have to click for it. Really its Spanish Berlin pulling the strings on the early 90s (120 Minutes style) DJ set. Home improvement with ~DARK DREAMS~
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Wednesday, October, 28 2009 |
flipping boy genius' post to the unearthed b-side remix, does anyone remember like a year before the beltway sniper popoff, the drive by blow dart attacks in Georgetown? "if lee mavlo calls, i'm not here" lolz!
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Tuesday, October, 27 2009 |
On a serious tip for a second.... Burn In Hell, John Allen Muhammad
DC sniper Muhammad set to die by lethal injection The Associated Press This motherfucker John Allen Muhammad (along with that lil buster John Malvo) was responsible for the three-week killing spree in October 2002 that left 10 dead in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia). That was a terrifying moment in my life, along with my friends and family in the community, one we should never forget. People could not even pump their gas or walk from their parked car to the supermarket entrance without fear of a fatal sniper shot. Any loud bang would cause instant fear in the entire vicinity and people were suspicious of every white van on the road (which later ended up being based on false intelligence - a huge debacle in the case). Justice has been served. Let's remember the victims and their family/friends....
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Tuesday, October, 27 2009 |
It's been a minute people, here's a look at some great new product live from the TTL Annex! Lots O Tee's! We've got some ill G-Shock's! These new Woodees ear buds have been hard to keep in stock. Bruce Lee bobble head dolls too! It's gonna be "Thriller Night" real soon! Don't sleep on this classic tee from Heist & Co.! Turntablelab Annex -NN
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Tuesday, October, 27 2009 |
Not only does DAM FUNK sing his heart out in this clip, he answers the question, FREE! Brooklyn Bowl Tonight
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Sunday, October, 25 2009 |
That's funny how my dude Baby G is regarded as 'sensitive', but the curl activator/phone/line switch award goes to DJ ALADDIN. I have this Chicago battle w/ him, Bad Boy Bill, Miz, Muggs, etc. on VHS tape. Anyway, him freaking Rock the Bells & Hashim is so dope. When was the last time you saw someone use the phone/line switch? Also, remember using WD40 to loosen those stiff Gemini faders? Sheeeeet...
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Saturday, October, 24 2009 |
SKATEBOARDING X NYC X JOY DIVISION DEF BLOGWORTHY IN MY BOOK MATE!!! -NN
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Saturday, October, 24 2009 |
here's a house set of mine from last night to keep your weekend going. there are some definite parts in there where i thought sabo would pop out of nowhere playing the timbales or some shit ;)
enjoy, -Matt p.s.
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Saturday, October, 24 2009 |
To balance out the bad with the good, here's some sweet parties to keep you warm in the cold season. 'CRUISE CONTROL' is our disco, boogie, r&b, soul night at APT every Sunday. Dope grooves, dimlights, sexy ladies and candlelight - what better way to end the week? Special guests this week: Team Rojas from Miami!
Also, keep your calendars free for next Tuesday's Dam Funk party at the Fader Bowl. We'll also be Dj'ing alongside Cubic Zirconia, Duane Harriott & Master Khan...It's a real honor to playing with these cats, they're pretty much my favorite DJ's ever. Don't miss out!
all this excitement and it ain't even Halloween!
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Saturday, October, 24 2009 |
Raida was the man, nuff said. He took turntablism and showmanship to new heights, but who remembers these dudes? Nobody - that's who! Unless grew up a scratch addict like Me, Snack orEddie IXL back in the day. These guys are by far not the best DJ's you'll ever see, but they blow my mind nonetheless.
THE ABSOLUTE WINNER in the HORRID DJ MOMENTS list - I couldn't even find on the internet! It was DJ Mem-brain & Ray D's routine in the 1996 DMC finals(against ROC RAIDA). First of all, they were the only DJ duo I can remember that only used one pair of turns in their routine. Gayest moment in DJ history has to be when one hops on the other piggyfront style, bends backwards to grab the fader while the other uses his hands juggle two recs. It's so bad, you have to see it to believe it.
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Friday, October, 23 2009 |
A few of us from the Lab crew were invited to DJ and perform at Meanred's first ever Oktoberfest in BK this coming Sunday. There will be all kinds of food vendors and of course, many different hand selected New York brews on tap to taste. I just checked the weather and it's looking like it's going to be a nice one so come out and have a blast with the kids! You will be glad you did! LIVE MUSIC & DJS Transmitter Park -NN
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Friday, October, 23 2009 |
I might be young, but doesnt juggling without real records seem wrong?
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Friday, October, 23 2009 |
Craze gettin' Craze! ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE - DJ CRAZE from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo. -NN
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Friday, October, 23 2009 |
So Strange....
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Friday, October, 23 2009 |
in my fantasy EPL league this wknd, i unleash the three headed beast of also great article on the global footy stars
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Thursday, October, 22 2009 |
THE KING IS BACK!!! No more cornrows, but still the same Pied Piper.
I love an untitled album named "untitled"
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Thursday, October, 22 2009 |
the vinyl edition features hand-screened covers PURHASE AT TTL w/FREE SECOND COUSINS CD
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Wednesday, October, 21 2009 |
SPECIAL FREE SCREENING OF: CAPTURED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:00PM CANTOR FILM CENTER This fast-paced 2008 documentary by Jenner Furst, Dan Levin and Ben Solomon examines the life of photographer, filmmaker, activist, archivist, storyteller and story maker Clayton Patterson. Since 1979 Patterson has dedicated his life to documenting the final era of raw creativity and lawlessness in New York City's Lower East Side, a neighborhood famed for art, music and revolutionary minds. Traversing the outside edge he's recorded a dark and colorful society, from drag to hardcore, heroin, homelessness, political chaos and ultimately gentrification.
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Wednesday, October, 21 2009 |
Mr Funky Man aka Lord Finesse just copped some gear from the store...super cool dude...kinda made my day...in case you didn't already know, he produced the very last joint on the Chronic 2001 album as well as dozens and dozens of DITC raw rap classics...nuff respect to the man! -NN
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Wednesday, October, 21 2009 |
Gettin pretty deep into this Linkwood stuff lately. Deep and tasty picks on CD and Vinyl... Linkwood Family Barely Eagle 10" MJ for the skate fiends,
Mad Decent brightens up the fall Casio brings some new colorways...check the ever growing Watch Section
and although I like Pheonix stuff as of late, I love this remix of the video too. Thnx Cmish
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Tuesday, October, 20 2009 |
yesterday, i got the best card for my birthday from my girlfriend so the holidays are coming around the corner - holler at my facebook for all your custom headphone needs. i can do XLR couplers, LEDs, different colors, all true 2 channel mono last but not least, this is for you jemz. i couldn't help but think when you went to that club in the movie with lloyd, and tk, did you guys roam around the halls backstage going "the revolution, who?"
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Tuesday, October, 20 2009 |
if you can't get enough of the Lab, visit the Lab Facebook
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Tuesday, October, 20 2009 |
if you haven't noticed, we've got a new bench in front of the new york store. the last one did us real well. thousands of people have sat at this bench from the elderly in the morning, to djs during the day, and the dirty people at night. just look at that urban decay... if there was a dj museum, this would definitely belong in there... this was actually our second bench. the first one was made by my friend Izzi. it only lasted a year or so. After that, Bogman took it upon himself to create the perfect urban bench, studying construction and reinforcing everything times three. it held up much longer than anyone would have predicted... you did us good ol'friend, sad to see you go.
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Monday, October, 19 2009 |
“If I go to a restaurant in Russia and ask for simple salad, there are lots of cut tomatoes, cut cucumbers and a few leaves. But here? Opposite way! There are a lot of leaves and one cut tomato and two slices of cucumber!’’ from a great Telegraph piece on Andrei Arshavin.
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Monday, October, 19 2009 |
SVB UPDATE So anyway the SUPER VIRAL BOYS are back with a new mix tape thingy and I think you should all download. Staying with the super future soul shit if your in NYC this week come by this CMJ party i'm doing with these guys at PLUG RESEARCH, i haven't played in a line-up like this since i moved to LA four years ago. Performers include; Bilal, Shafiq Husayn, Exile & Blu, J Rocc & Spinna going one-4-one, Extra P and Pharoahe Monch. Sorry wish I had more to blog about than promo shit, but it's what this world has brought me to...
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Monday, October, 19 2009 |
"The Ivorian Poacher" Look at this world class fake-turn touch that shakes the defender like a '97 Iverson crossover and power strike from the greasy-haired Ivorian...
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Friday, October, 16 2009 |
i always found it interesting when i would attend lectures at different universities on topics ranging from strategic design to economic policy, that i would see someone who i would have some to little interaction with attend as well. it made more of a connection, and in a sense, bridged some type of gap. one person who i've taken influence from and highly regard is Jeff Staple. so when i saw that he posted an entry on following Jan Chipchase this is where our e-paths have crossed as i have been following Chipchase's site for a while. though it may not be the best friday read for most of us who are working for the weekend, you certainly can take inspiration for projects you may have lined up over saturday and sunday with a lot of Jan's points. maybe you should save yourself for monday.
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Friday, October, 16 2009 |
yo i'm straight up industrial 83-87 all day every day. and maybe some ministry but not this ministry
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Thursday, October, 15 2009 |
Interesting (and lengthy) segment on Mr Universal Magnetic aka the Mighty Mos Def... -NN
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Wednesday, October, 14 2009 |
After negotiating with 2 different sneaker companies, I was finally granted an interview with New York based producer/artist/saxaphonist/renaissance man Gran Central: thanks!
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Wednesday, October, 14 2009 |
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Tuesday, October, 13 2009 |
do you know about Skweee? "On this special edition of SKWEEE! Tuesdays, Bacteria Records is proud to
ps. 2 for 1 Sapporos! FREE
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Tuesday, October, 13 2009 |
Screen Process
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Monday, October, 12 2009 |
Not djing has affected me so much that I now enjoy things like this:
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Monday, October, 12 2009 |
my brothers,
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Monday, October, 12 2009 |
I know the blog has way too many flyers and shit, but deal with me here this is the last date of the BEAT MACHINE tour and this is really my only internet outlet. Geo, Waajeed and I have been surprised at every turn on this tour having to play everything from beats (duh) to indie rock to soulful house. At leats tonight back i NYC we know what to expect. HOPEFULLY. Benji B and my man O Spindles will also be joing the crowd and Joey's working on free hot dogs on the grill. So try and come by it's early from 8-12.
Also tomorrow night the Scion Radio Party is gonna be pretty hard... Toddla T Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 Plan B (Corner of 10th and B) 11:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
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Monday, October, 12 2009 |
Metropolitan Oval we played an old eastern european team who were out of shape but clever. the argentine got in a tussle with an older gentleman, who immediately turned into a Russian gangster. his brows went 45 degrees inward and the face of the devil appeared. he started yelling "i'll blow your fucking head off right here, you don't know who you are messing with... REALLY, i'll blow your head off". afterwards the normally unflappable Argentine confessed that he was shook. I was too... this guy's angry face was straight out of a mob movie. if there was a bat on the ground, he probably would have smashed the Argentine. We imagined getting sprayed walking to the parking lot... that would have sucked. more about the field: History By the 1990’s, however, the Oval was in a state of disarray. Any grass the field once had was gone from overuse. It owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes and was scheduled for foreclosure by the City of New York. In response to this state of affairs, the Metropolitan Oval Foundation was formed to save this historic site. The non-profit organization led by Jim Vogt, a longtime Queens native, and Chuck Jacob and Valerie Jacob, two New York lawyers dedicated to the restoration of historic soccer fields across the city, managed to raise enough money to save the field from foreclosure. In addition, Nike and U.S. Soccer each contributed $250,000 towards the construction of a Field-Turf field and new lights for the complex.
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Saturday, October, 10 2009 |
Looks like the 70s "retro disco" vibe is all the rave with the kids these days but didn't Snoop already do this 2 years ago? -NN
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Friday, October, 09 2009 |
A year ago, Nick Catchdubs, Jess Jubilee and I started a party called Flashing Lights. Since then we've thrown nearly two dozen parties with a ton of Lab favorites: Klever, La Roux, Mixhell, A-Trak, Nadastrom, DJ Dara, Michna, Sabo, Roctakon, Staccato, Sujinho, Toadally Krossed Out, Cubic Zirconia, Drop The Lime and so on. Last Saturday was our one year anniversary party in the Dim-Sum Palace in Chinatown. Our guest was Toddla T, a fantastic young DJ from the UK who is best known for his residency at Fabric (and Fabric Live CD) and his productions, which fuse dancehall with electro house and grime. Download his Essential Mix for BBC Radio1 (tracklist here) and check out this interview he did for Time Out New York. Flashing Lights photos (October 11, 2009) up at The Hi-Fi Cartel CLICK HERE FOR FLASHING LIGHTS MIXES VOLUMES 1-3
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Friday, October, 09 2009 |
Prettiest J out of any Nobel Prize winner
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Friday, October, 09 2009 |
Safe to say only in Australia would you ever find a wheelchair-riding crowd surfer??? Maybe this will start a new trend... Btw-that was a clip from DJ A-Trak's recent Aussy tour. Gotta give the credit where the credit is due. -NN
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Friday, October, 09 2009 |
Ben Ali, Founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, Dies at 82
Chocolate City bow your heads. If you arent familiar to the District (or what people outside the city call "Washington" - note to all of you, none of us call our city "Washington" like you do, we call it D.C.), Ben's Chili Bowl IS D.C., much like the Beltway, the Redskins, Boy Genius, and Go-Go music (dont think of those crackers on Capitol Hill). Ben's is to DC as Pat's Steaks is to Philly. Only two people to eat there on the house are Cosby + Barack. If you are planning a trip to the 202, you gotta swing by. Fascinating history, read about it here: from Ben's site.... Dear family and friends:
Barry crushin the Chili Halfsmoke
B.G. crushin the Chili Cheesefries B.G. Recommended:
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Thursday, October, 08 2009 |
NYC! Tonight!
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Thursday, October, 08 2009 |
My new EP on Bersa is dropping by the end of this month. I'm heading out West to do some release parties, then back here next Thursday for Que Bajo at Santos! Hit me up for guest list if your in SF or LA!!!
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Wednesday, October, 07 2009 |
my new hero.
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Tuesday, October, 06 2009 |
This week we have two solid in-stores planned.
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Monday, October, 05 2009 |
Arsen's short tie Think about if he keeps the short-tie look into the brisk English winter...
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Monday, October, 05 2009 |
Don't really know much about the music that's on here but i thought this was a neat concept. CD&Vinyl combo action... -NN
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Monday, October, 05 2009 |
Lab Radio Update! Killer new disco, soul, and boogie jams... Bobbi Humphrey enjoy,
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Monday, October, 05 2009 |
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Sunday, October, 04 2009 |
This just in, the new fall season from Mishka rips If you like Mishka stuff, check out the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia! Fresh Jive brings some cool looks and some sweet bags And Gravis brings backs some favorites with all new colors. Stay up!
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Saturday, October, 03 2009 |
Jarvis has slowly become on of my hero's. Pulps glory days for me are on par with The Smiths. To see him with the Casio he wrote "Common People" on is quite inspiring. Enjoy....
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Thursday, October, 01 2009 |
D_YSH from Turntable Lab will be laying it down tonight with us at The HeartBreakers Night @ Carbon 2NIGHT in Culver City 10-2!!! FREE!
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Thursday, October, 01 2009 |
ohh wow, the day gets better if you're reading the blog. my record heads in the city, you remember when you found this? well i just got that same feeling by finding this incredible podcast with a 2009 interview con Kool Kyle The Starchild via the old school radio hour
GET IT HERE and please support that blog. i just found out about it and this has made my week! **bonus beat** your friend who writes graffiti? he ain't but a dingleberry on king kong's ass compared to that ^^^ game-over!
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Thursday, October, 01 2009 |
With Special Guests Cadalack Ron on select days October 13th - Phoenix, AZ @ THE BIG FISH PUB October 14th - L.A., CA @ THE LOW END THEORY CLUB w/MIKE GAO October 15th - Oceanside, CA @ BEACHSIDE GRILL October 16th - San Diego @ PORTUGALIA W/SOLE & ASTRONAUTALIS
October 18th - Tucson, AZ @ THE VAUDVILLE W/HUMAN SUIT October 19th - Flagstaff, AZ @ THE JOINT
October 26th - San Francisco, CA @ THE ELBO ROOM W/ NOCANDO AND DELMON CREW GETTIN DUBBY HOP.
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Thursday, October, 01 2009 |
yooooooo! my girl just dropped these scandinavian mags from the 80's that she gripped from her GRANDMA'S garage. get wet, pete! 4am tater-tot pimpin is a rule okay, forget about this dude touching kids in spandex. he's hanging with a 7ft tall rastafarian rooster aptly named "Rasta!" my mind is exploding...
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