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DJ Revolution: Electro-Funk & Early Career

DJ Revolution performs a live set while artist Chadwick paints in the background.  Revolution then goes on to explain how he became involved in DJ’ing and his all time favorite DJ, Jazzy Jeff. This right here is dedicated to all my old school electro-funk heads. For more info from the DJ, read the Crate Kings … Read more

Nick Catchdubs & Dust La Rock @ Fool’s Gold Offices

Fool’s Gold co-founders DJ A-Trak, Nick Catchdubs, and Dust La Rock discuss the founding and evolution of the label while offering a glimpse into the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of running a successful business. [via A-Trak]

Kon & Amir Digging @ Amoeba Records

Famed DJ’s and crate diggers Kon & Amir dig for disco and more at Amoeba Records.  The duo shows off a number of finds, including Michael McGloiry, Kellee Patterson, Zingara, Googie and Tom Coppola, Lorraine Johnson, King Tutt, Herbie Hancock, and Willie Bobo.

NI Traktor Kontrol X1 DJ Controller Now Available

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Today Native Instruments announced the official availability of its Traktor Kontrol X1 controller.  In addition to being specifically designed for perfect integration with NI’s Traktor, the Kontrol X1 is able to control any of the various MIDI-compatible software tools offered by other manufacturers.

NI Traktor X1 carries a suggested retail price of $229.  Visit Native Instruments for more info.

Hit the break for a video of Traktor Kontrol X1 in action featuring DJ’s Rafik, Klever, Craze, and more.

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Medicine Show #2: Flight To Brazil – Mixed By Madlib

Madlib unleashes the second installment of the Medicine Show, a monthly, twelve installment series showcasing the producer’s personal taste in vinyl and original works. Medicine Show No. 2  features 80 minutes of Brazilian funk, psychedelic, prog-rock, and jazz mixed by Madlib himself. The mix is set of a 2/23/10 release date.  Head over to Stones … Read more

Beyond Ipanema (Documentary Trailer)

Vinyl junkies and music lovers in general will want to check out Beyond Ipanema, a documentary that explores the evolution, growth, and cultural significance of Brazilian music. Here is a country that for many, many decades the main export was culture.  You can’t say that about very many countries. Visit Beyond Ipanema for more info and … Read more

Amir Abdullah’s NYC Record Store Tour

DJ Amir Abdullah (Kon & Amir, Wax Poetics) gives a tour of NYC record stores, including The Sound Library, Tropicalia in Furs, Good Records, and Big City Records.  While pointing out some of the other notable landmarks, Amir touches on popular trends in vinyl such as Psych Rock, Library, and Brazilian. Want more info about Tropicalia In … Read more

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