Hope that you were able to check out America’s Premier DJ Competition, SMIRNOFF’s Master of the Mix, last night on VH1. In the sad chance that you missed out (probably due to a severe illness), here is a recap of what went down in the city where the heat is on. With only 5 DJs remaining, the crew hit the decks to put their all into the “Be Original” challenge. Each DJ was forced to weave together the same group of 10 songs spanning a multitude of genres and styles into a signature set. Unfortunately for DJ Dynamix, he couldn’t mix it up to snuff and the judges sent the sassy DJ home last night.
Last night on SMIRNOFF’s Master of the Mix, Tina T came back to try and assert her might one last time during a sudden death mini-battle with DJ Fly Guy.Tina proved that her time had come when she lost the 90 second beat juggling and scratching competition, giving DJ Fly Guy another life in the competition and a shot of succeeding during the main competition.
This week’s challenge was entitled “Invent or Get Sent” and the six remaining DJs were faced with a task of using their turntables as an instrument. Shush all those haters who say that DJs don’t make ‘real’ music. While the DJs were perfecting their sets, Lil Jon popped into the lab for his guest judging duties adorned in his signature sunglasses and intoned to the group “You’re not going to lose if you have the whole place going nuts.”
Perhaps one of the more impressive competitions, a majority of the DJs really dazzled with their cue point skills and creativity. DJ Dynamix got everyone laughing and hollering by looping 2Chainz’s “I’m Different” and inserting each of his fellow MOTM DJs’ names following the rapper’s growling “middle finger up to my competition” in succession. In the end, Lil’ Jon and the judges voted to have DJ Chris Karns take home the week’s prize of a Numark 4TRAK. Unfortunately DJ Fly Guy just couldn’t take the heat and his sloppy set got his record scratched, making him the 14th DJ sent home this season.
Next week on Master of the Mix the top five DJs hit the turntables competing to become one step closer to a quarter of a million dollars. In the challenge, the DJs must spin the same set of 10 songs across musical genres and styles. Can they really mix it up?
Hope you caught America’s Premier DJ Competition, SMIRNOFF’s Master of the Mix, last night on VH1. In case you missed out, here is a recap of what went down. The eight remaining DJs had a twist when they were faced with the toughest challenge of the season – working together in pairs. For DJs inexperienced working together, this proved to be a curse and a blessing for the various pairs. Guest judges The EC Twins, who definitely know what it’s like to work in a pair, provided valuable expertise and insight on how difficult it is to spin together. In the end, technical DJing pros Chris Karns and Jayceeoh took the cake, while other partners with disparate musical backgrounds and skills struggled to execute a set while working as one.
The EC Twins Thoughts on the Episode
Unfortunately, DJ team Tina T and Brian Dawe couldn’t keep up and were sent home last night. Although the road may have come to an end for DJs Brian Dawe and Tina T on last night’s episode of MASTER OF THE MIX, but that didn’t mean that they didn’t give a talented performance. Last week’s winner Chris Karns matched up Brian and Tina as a bit of the joke, but as a fellow competitor noted about the duo, they are both skilled club DJs and put up a fight during the scratching match. The EC Twins appreciated their coordinated effort and showmanship, including Tina’s scratching while she stood behind Brian, so he could basically say “look ma, no hands!”
But all is not over for Tina, so be sure to tune in next week as the competition continues to heat up and drama unfolds as the eliminated DJ comes back to the show for a second chance. This is America, right? Not only does Tina make a return appearance, everyone’s favorite rapper Lil’ Jon stops by to sit in as a guest judge. You might not have known this, but Lil’ Jon started his career as a house DJ in Atlanta, so he will fit right now. So be sure to check out the episode next week on VH1 airing Monday at 10 to see which DJ will wow Lil’ Jon and be one step closer to crowning the title Master of the Mix? Watch the trailer here!
DJing is such a hot profession that practitioners of the craft are now getting their chance to make it big via SMIRNOFF’s Master of The Mix show, which is well underway into its 3rd season and airs every Monday at midnight on VH1. A slew of DJs, including the Electronica Oasis supported DJ Brian Dawe, are having their 15 minutes of limelight and a real shot at spinning their way into the mainstream. EO has partnered with MOTM for the next six weeks to bring you fresh coverage of the competition in action, right as it goes down. By last night’s episode, judges Kid Capri, DJ Mia Moretti and Ben Maddahi had managed to narrow down the field to just nine top DJs vying for the coveted title of victor.
We saw Dawe totally nail the competition on the head last night, which was to design a set as an ‘Ode to Miami.’ His success in the 5th episodes means that he will be staying around for another round (and hopefully many more after that!) Dawe killed his song choices, utilizing a diverse and frenetic song selection that ranged from ‘Ice Ice Baby’ by everyone’s favorite rapper Vanilla Ice, to ‘Culo’ by Pitbull, the heavily Latin influenced ‘Danza Kuduro’ by reggaeton master Don Omar and ‘Take It to Da House’ by Trick Daddy. Despite having only a three minute set, Dawe
managed to get the whole crowd dancing, leaving them wanting more. Judge Ben Maddahi called it a ‘great overall set’ and when Dawe returned backstage, sought approval from fellow competitor Tina T. Do we smell a love match?? Dawe probably had a leg up capturing the Miami flavor as a native Floridian, but there is no disputing that he crushed the competition with his all encompassing set.
More about the Electronica Oasis supported DJ Brian Dawe after the jump and make sure to tune in every Monday at midnight on VH1! (more…)
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on January 17th 2013
For the next 24 hours, Pop Market Music is offering an awesome discount on the Depeche Mode – Remixes 2: 81-11 Limited Numbered 180-gram 6LP set includes a collection of new and classic mixes by Stargate, UNKLE, Eric Prydz, M83, Trentemøller, Röyksopp and Alex Metric PLUS exclusive remixes by former band members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder. You can read more about the set by clicking through, and you can pick up the deal here.
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on December 27th 2012
Vegas is the place to party, and Marquee is the spot to do it while you’re in town. The mega club is one of the most successful and hardest raging places on the Strip and New Years Eve weekend is no exception. The festivities kick off tomorrow with trance legend ATB, followed by Kaskade Saturday evening, Avicii on Sunday night and Benny Benassi plus special guest Chuckie for a proper NYE fiesta. Don’t sleep on these, pick up your tickets before they sell out.
You can even download an exclusive Benny Benassi mix to get pumped for the best night of the year.
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on December 19th 2012
Good news for New York City is here – Reboot is launching the Cadenza residency this Friday that was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy last month. But don’t fret, that has not put the label’s plans to establish a presence in NYC to rest. The powers that be have help from NYC party mavens Endless. If you were lucky enough to catch Reboot during his performance at the storied Sunday School tent this summer at Electric Zoo, then you know that Friday will be special given his skilled craft and extended set.
Purchase tickets and get more info about the party here.
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on December 17th 2012
Sir Markus Schulz of Coldharbour fame will be closing 2012 out with a bang, playing an open-till-close 8 hour set at Avalon in Hollywood. The resident unicorn slayer has had a busy year, between the release of his new artist album ‘Scream’, the production of his seventh City mix-compilation (coincidentally enough LA’12), his World Tour compilation and being crowned America’s Best DJ. Don’t miss out on your chance to pick up tickets for Schulz’s Avalon show – promises to be a big night (and morning!)
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on December 17th 2012
What better way to burn the calories you consumed during the holiday party crush than by dancing the night away at Mister East the evening after Christmas with Deniz Koyu. You know Koyu from his massive hits “Tung” and subsequently “Bong,” which have been staples of nearly every progressive DJ set in the past year. Joining Koyu will be ME resident DJ Sevag.
Lucky for you, we are offering a lucky winner (plus a friend) free tickets to see Deniz Koyu and Sevag Dec. 26 at Mister East. All you have to do is follow Electronica Oasis on Twitter and tweet the following:
“I’m entering for a chance to see @DenizKoyu & @SevagNYC @MisterEastLife thanks to @ElectronicOasis #EOGiveaway”
Or just click the button below: Tweet #EOGiveaway
Purchase tickets for the show here.
By MichelleKUPP (@MichelleKUPP)
on December 13th 2012
If you stay home tonight, we guarantee that you are making a huge mistake. Bass purveyor Julio Bashmore is in town courtesy of The Dog & Pony Show boys, and this is not a show that you want to miss. Bashmore is sharing the bill for the evening with Paul Raffaele and there is no way that a solid dance party does not go down. Bashmore had the #1 deep house track of the year by popularity – “Au Seve” and you will want to see him drop it live. Happy dancing!
