Learning from SleeQ’s label dramas & complacency – Never mix business and friendship ever

In the entertainment industry, sometimes you see unfortunate situations happen to deserving talents. Thats why it is necessary to separate friendship and work. This is my personal experience with a group which I almost collaborated with. I tried to support this group because they have been constantly cheated by their own record labels & management for the past 4years and their confidence is heavily shattered due to this. But instead of being appreciated & thanked, I was taunted with racial slurs and got intimidated by them during a local showcase featuring the best of local talents.

Reasons why Singapore Hip-Hop (SGHIPHOP) scene never made it & Why I urge people to boycott Rhythm & Poetry: Racism

Back in 1999 when I was in my early teens, I was one of the few audience/volunteers to witness Hip-Hop scene being displayed on a large scale at the R&P 1999 at NYC Youth Park, where teens & people of all walks of life came in unison to enjoy Hip-Hop culture presented to them.

Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and supporting from B-boys dancers, Turntablists as well as Rappers on stage but behind it there were so many racist undertones by the organisers and how they treat staff of a different race or in plain simple English racial biasness.

I even had one organizer bossing me around like I owe it to:”You are a chink and you do not have a reason to be in Hip-Hop. Stick to your Andy Laus & Aaron Kwoks.”. To be honest really, the problem was that I can’t sing to save my life if not I would be singing in front of live concerts and driving a Ferrari like Aaron Kwok in Hong Kong.

Anyway, I wasn’t allow to participate and partake in a culture, which I feel is exciting, by egoistic racist organizations except to be their volunteer as well as their “blame buddy” to ridicule and mock. These racist bigots or as they call themselves “SGHIPHOP PIONEERS” love claim to be authoritive figures and voices that supposedly created the scene with their self-righteous “know-it-all” bigotry but where are they now? If they were that passionate and influential in the culture as they claim to be on their own viral video, you would be doing proper Hip-Hops shows still. But instead after R&P 2009, there was no major shows at all. Instead these organizations cease to exist because the manner which they conducted themselves in limiting talented people of other races to perform as well as being very dishonest paymasters. Some of these organization close down while others change their name to try and hide this blackmark which they created upon themselves. While some continues to brag about what they did in year 1978 or so and forgot that we are living in 2009.

I agree that they are “SGHIPHOP Pioneers” but for being a bunch of racist bigots who pioneered racist practise and racial biasness into local Hip-hop music.

Eventually, this left a bitter feeling in performers as well as general audiences, who noticed these sort of bias practise, and decided not to support the local Hip-Hop scene at all. Thus creates a lack of introduction of new audience as well as not maintaing the core audience.

This racist rejection only made me more determine to maintain a simple civil approach in engaging talent of any race, language or religion as long they can fulfill simple rules likes being on time, performing and behaving professionally. That is my goal. We might have a strong disagreement on opinions and views but if we can work together I am all out for it. Because my goal is to achieve a positive result and promote talent.

I have dropped a chinese rapper who was a “no-show” as well as coming late for a few bookings which I had. As I need to uphold some professional standings of my principles, I had to make that decision base on this. This chinese rapper pleaded to me that we are of the same race that we should “look out” for each other but truth to the matter if corporations were to base on the bias race factor between employee & employer, I doubt many would not last this long until today. Organizations which presents equal opportunities to every race and religion is usually the one that lasts longer

Just yesterday I just attended the R&P 2009 with hopes to see changes in the people and culture in the local hip-hop music scene. I applaud the efforts of FreakZ & 65hope in doing an event and trying to make the scene more unified regardless of this racist stagnant but unfortunately the mentality of the attendees and some participants have never move beyond the racist mindset they have from R&P 1999. R&P is nothing more but a racist convention meant to mock other people’s race and stroke ones’ ego to fill good about their race being involve in Hip-Hop music & culture.

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Dawn of the Dead: The Year in Turntablism & DJ BATTLE 2008

DJ BATTLES are similar to an Air Guitar Contest this year. Seems exciting, alot of WHOO-HA but in reality nothing but gimmicks smoke & mirrors to the general audience.

Is it about skills or P.R skills that Skratch DJs are being judge these days? Or is it how many friends you have on the judging panel?

Judging from the bored patrons and boo-ing from the recent skratch session in Singapore as well as the self-proclaim Platform for DJ Battle & Turntablism, officialy the interest in not there and it is no longer the platform with viral marketing being so easily available & hustle more important.

It is official, DJ BATTLES are DEAD for this year.

DJ OF THE YEAR:

Is there any I should take note of? Doubt it.

Yawn

Kanye West – Glow in the Dark Tour ~ Live in Singapore 2008 ~ Pinocchio Story

This is the exclusive freestyle in Singapore, requested by Beyoncé Knowles, which is included by Kanye West in his new album “808s & Heartbreak”.

A very suprise inclusive but nontheless captured by SKRATCHTV & DJ Quiz/VJ-Skratch.

I decided to upload this the same day I purchase 808 & Heartbreak. I hope Kanye links this to his blog. hahah and pardon all the crazy Kanye West fans screaming their asses out.

THIS IS THE ONLY AVAILABLE HIGH QUALITY VIDEO OF THIS CLASSIC PERFORMANCE by KANYE WEST.

Recorded in High Definition Quality on a Spazz Cam by VJ-Skratch aka SkratchTV (Singapore).

I Am… Sasha Fierce

NEW BEYONCE out in STORES NOW

Steve Aoki Radio 1 Essential Mix

Steve Aoki Radio 1 Essential Mix

Being trying hard 2 download this mp3 from Essential. But at last, I paid beatport to download this. Pls enjoy.

Tracklist :

Larry Tee ‘Carmina Burana’ Vs. I Love U (Bart B More Remix)’ (White Label)
Les Petit Pilous ‘Wake Up’ (Boys Noize Records)
MSTRKRFT ‘Bounce (Bloody Beetroots 90’s Remix)’ (Dim Mak Records)
MSTRKRFT ‘Bounce (A-Trak Remix)’ (Dim Mak Records)
Herve ‘Cheap Thrills (Armand Van Helden Remix)’ (Cheap Thrills Records)
Fake Blood ‘Mars’ (Cheap Thrills Records)
Weird Science ‘Haus of Cards’ (Dim Mak Records)
Machines Don’t Care ‘Afro Jacker’ (Cheap Thrills Records/Dim Mak Records)
Busy P ‘To Protect and Entertain (Crookers Dub ‘N’ Vocalz Remix)’ (Ed Banger Records)
Basement Jaxx ‘Hey U (Switch and Sinden Remix)’ (XL Records)
Proxy ‘Raven’ (Turbo Records)
Junkie Xl & Steve Aoki ‘1967 Poem (Club Mix)’ (Nettwerk)
Steve Aoki ‘Dead Meat’ (Dim Mak Records)
The Fashion ‘Solo Impala’ (Weird Science Remix)’ (Epic Records)
Duran Duran ‘Skin Dive featuring Timbaland (Steve Aoki Keyboard Club Dub Remix)’ (Epic Records)
Metro Station ‘Control (Weird Science Remix)’ (Columbia Records)
Shitdisco ‘Ok (Yuksek Remix)’ (Fierce Panda/Dim Mak Records)
The Bloody Beetroots ‘Dimmakmmunication’ (Dim Mak Records)
MSTRKRFT ‘VU VU VU’ (Dim Mak Records)
Lazaro Casanova ‘Venganza Felix Cartal Remix)’ (Classanova Records)
Don Rimini ‘Let Me Back Up (Crookers Remix)’ (Mental Groove Records)
Bugo ‘La Mano Mia (Cecile and The Bloody Beetroots Remix)’ (Universal Records)
Eric Prydz ‘Pjanoo’ (Data)
The Presets ‘My People (D.I.M. Remix)’ (Modular Records)
Felix Cartal ‘Montreal Dreams (Aoki Edit)’ (Felix Cartal)
S.P.A. ‘Pets Dance (Aoki Edit)’ (Dim Mak Records)
Debonaire Samir ‘Samir’s Theme (Instrumental)’ (Milk Crate Records)
Daft Punk ‘One More Time (Aoki Edit)’ (Virgin Records)
Daft Punk ‘One More Time (House Moguls JFK Edit)’ (White Label)
Jean Elan – Where’s Your Head At (Klaas Remix)’ (Big and Dirty Records)
The Who ‘Baba O’Reily (SebastiAn Remix)’ (White Label)
MGMT ‘Kids (Aoki Intro Edit)’ (Columbia Records)

Neil Armstrong in Singapore – Chill & Shop Mode

R.Kelly – 12 Play – Chapter 4

Coming Soon Aug 31

Singfest Day 2

Singfest 2008 – Day 1

Review: Lil Wayne ~ The Carter 3

If the power of speculation and suggestion works hand in hand together for a project, you would have a successful career like Lil Wayne. The self -proclaimed “GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE” has his image plastered out in whatever magazine available on the market from Blender, Vibe, Source, XXL and the most important one of them all, Rolling Stones.

Review: Usher ~ Here I Stand

One thing can be said about Usher Raymond, he is still a leading R&B heartthrob and consistent singer delivering his 6th studio album, “Here I stand”.

Game ~ Pain All – Star Remix

With high anticipation for The Game’s third album vs G-unit’s Terminate on Sight, which is both rumoured to drop on the same day to spark an all-out sales war, The Game aka Chuck Taylor has been hard at work by releasing an all-star remix for Pain featuring a cast of interesting artiste such as Queen Latifah, Bun B and former G-unit member Young Buck. Thus following a trend which he and Nas started, on “The Doctor’s Advocate” and “Hip-Hop is Dead”, by inviting an assorted of artiste to be featured on the 1st lead up single’s remix.

Nonetheless, it is the Piff.

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George Carlin – (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)

One of American’s great stand-up comedian, George Carlin who is known for his political and black comedy, has went home to GOD on June 22, 2008. His wicked sense of humour would be greatly missed by all.

Singfest 2008 is BACK!!

SINGfest 2008 is now BIGGER and BETTER than before!

Singapore’s biggest music festival will see highly acclaimed British folk rock band, Travis and eleven times Grammy award winner Alicia Keys headlining the show, over Saturday and Sunday respectively. The huge music extravaganza is expected to feature 20 acts over a two day affair.

Music fans will be delighted to know that the 2008 lineup includes alternative rockers Lostprophets, New Found Glory, One Republic, dance rock group Panic At The Disco and punk band Simple Plan to name a few. The latest act to be added is the top girl group, Pussy Cat Dolls.

They will be performing their top selling hits at this music party that will run over 10 hours each day, filling the festival with sheer entertainment throughout, and representing incredible value for money!

If there’s one music event of the year that you cannot afford to miss, it’s this one! So get your tickets now at all sistic outlets.

Another world class event brought to you by Midas Promotions.

Go to www.singfest.sg for more information & updates!

About SINGfest 2008:

SINGfest, a highly anticipated outdoor music festival which started in 2007 where audience saw a brilliant line up last year consisting of Sugar Ray, Cyndi Lauper and the Pet Shop Boys, is back!

Tickets bought before the August 2nd will cost $150 for the first day pass, $200 for the second day pass, and $300 for the weekender pass. Tickets at door will cost $200 for the first day pass, $250 for the second day, and $350 for weekender pass on the first day.

Buy your tickets at any SISTIC outlet or online at www.sistic.com now!

SINGfest is brought to you by Midas Promotions.

Tix Sales:

SINGfest 08 tickets bought before the Aug 2 will cost $150 for the 1st day pass, $200 for the 2nd day pass, and $300 for the weekender pass.
Tickets at door will cost $200 for the 1st day pass, $250 for the 2nd day, and $350 for weekender pass purchased on the first day.
Get your tickets from SISTIC now! Prices stated don’t include SISTIC charges.

Pictures courtesy of SINGfest 08.

Diplo @ Gilles Peterson WorldWide Fest

DIPLO KILLED a soccer field filled with Dancers.

Video interview, video segment for his set coming up on after the revamped.

Steve Aoki KILLED the Dance Floor @ Zouk

From crowd diving, head-banging to being an all around entertainer, he KILLED it. Exclusive videos and interview coming soon for his set coming up on after the revamped.