Red Bull 45s Tampa (March 3, 2011)

Red Bull 45s came to Tampa on March 3rd Thursday over at Czar in Ybor City with a massive headline of awesome djs all rocking strictly 45rpm records back to back on 4 dj setups! The headline consisted of Diamond D, Rich Medina, Rob Paine, and dj Shakey, with end of the night headliner Kenny Dope with local djs Chang (myself), Blenda, and Mega! It was a night of many rare & known old school musical gems being banged from funk, soul, rock, reggae, dancehall, disco, to hip hop! 

The turnout was awesome spanning a multitude of cultures, ages, races, and styles which can be a rareity in this area to see normally together on one night. The event was also hosted & mced by Yo Majesty's Shunda K during the 4 dj setup showcase where each dj had 10 minutes to jam their own collection of 45s. Many b-boys were in the house dancing, breaking, and pop locking to the beats, and even NYC Hip Hop dj legend Charlie Chase showed up for a visit. 

Not known to many Charlie Chase is now residing in the Tampa area, so it was cool to see the Old School hip hop heads out to. Many great comments after the event on my Facebook page on how unique & great the music and party was. One of the highlights for sure was watching Diamond D cut up and backspin those 7" records like they were 12"s! Amazing. 

The variety was great with the reggae/dancehall stylings of Rob Paine, the disco/hiphop/funk/80s stylings of Rich Medina, the rare groove/soul/vocal stylings of Shakey, to the Old School funk/disco/rock breaks of Diamond D. The night ended with Kenny Dope rocking his massive collection of rare 45s that had many in awe by the end of the night. 

        

        

Check out more pictures of the night at: Party Foulz & Drunk Camera Guy!

Red Bull Music Academy Radio 2011

Check out Red Bull Music Academy Radio* for loads of mixsets & chats with some of the world's top djs, musicians, and djs! You can also custom build your RBMA Radio experience by creating you own playlist from the shows you favorite through the show finder! Great for radio stations, lounges, background muzak for Hotels, Malls, Stores, Restaurants, Lounges, Cafes.. 


The buzz has been getting stronger lately for sure with all it's Fireside Chat series where the featured artist is interviewed, a great source of musical knowledge! Right now I (Mr. X West/Fl./RBMA) have been able to get 3 local Radio Stations to Syndicate RBMA Radio, woo hoo! Right now Children's Board Internet Radio is airing daily RBMA Radio content. Also at the moment University of Tampa Radio & USF WBUL Digital Radio are in the process of selecting content to air soon! 

*"Red Bull Music Academy Radio is a web radio station that features hundreds and hundreds of exclusive live recordings, interviews, mixes, and documentary-style feature shows - with more uploaded each day. Launched as a spin-off of the Red Bull Music Academy workshop series in 2005, RBMA Radio has taken giant leaps over the past years, building a vast resource of content from more than 50 countries right across the globe."

Some of my favorites are Moodyman, Theo Parrish, Derrick May, Gary Numan, Herbie Hancock, Throbbing Gristle, Hercules & Love Affair, Photek, Richie Hawtin, Little Dragon..

Check my own personal RBMA Radio player below featuring some of my own favorites!

Anyone interested in syndicating RBMA Radio here locally in Tampa & St Pete, Fl. or on the West Coast of Florida (Clearwater to Naples) contact me at: djchang@redbullmusicacademy.com 

Greg Wilson October 28th 2010 in Tampa, Fl.

So yes myself & JJ Marley are bringing the one & only Greg Wilson to Tampa, Fl. for the first time! It's gonna be a full on Roller Boogie Jam at Czar in Ybor City!! Bring your roller skates or rent from the club cause it's gonna be a mad fall affair! Also playing Sleazy Mcqueen (Whisky Disco/Orlando), Will Renaurt (Electric Pickle/Miami), JJ Marley, and Chang Bang! Plus Fall Fashion show by Custo Barcelona! For more info check out our Facebook Event Page.

More info on Greg Wilson:
BLOG: www.gregwilson.co.uk
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/djgregwilson
WEBSITE: www.electrofunkroots.co.uk
YOU TUBE: www.youtube.com/user/electrofunkrootsuk

Here's Greg's latest live mix from BESTIVAL 11.09.10

BESTIVAL 11.09.10 (greg wilson live mix) by gregwilson

Greg back in the 80s on TV!!



Greg now in action!!



One of Greg's master edits!!

dj Chang - "The Yellow Sun (Jask Remix)"

Old school track I did back in 1997, this was Jask's first remix to be pressed on vinyl, intro by Kenji. I have a couple of vinyl pressings still, hit me up if you want me to send you a promo. DJS ONLY! Must pay for shipping.

Dj Chang - "Yellow Sun (Jask's Thai Hot Remix)" by ChangBang

Cory Daye - "Pow Wow (11 Inches of Chang Bangin Edit Victory!)

Cory Daye - "Pow Wow (11 Inches of Chang Bangin Edit Victory!) by ChangBang

Edited it out to 11 mINUTES, added a Madonna drop..

With her light, airy vocals, Bronx-born Cory Daye helped to transform Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band into one of the most exciting bands of the late-'70s disco era. Creating some of the earliest disco recordings, Daye and Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band skillfully mixed big band, swing, jump blues, Broadway tunes, and Caribbean influences into their infectious dance music.

Leaving Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band to pursue a solo career, Daye found immediate success. Fueled by a double-sided 12" hit single, "Green Light" and "Pow Wow," her debut solo album, Cory and Me, attained gold status.

Set back by the collapse of disco, Daye joined Kid Creole & the Coconuts in the early '80s, singing on their 1982 album, Tropical Gangsters, and appearing as a guest vocalist on their 1995 album, To Travel Sideways.

Resuming her solo career, Daye recorded a pair of 12" singles, "City Nights" b/w "Manhattan Cafes" in 1986 and "Middle of the Night in 1987. Since the early 2000s, she has worked with writer/producer Coati Mundi. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi

The Golden Filter - "Hide Me"

Cool band out of  New York City incorporating dancy synth arrangements and lush vocals. Lead singer Penelope Trappes, Stephen Hindman, with drummer Lisa compose the band.  Make sure to check out their new album Voluspa, named after a Nordic poem that relates to the creation of the world and it's coming end.

Buy their new album at The Golden Filter Website!

The Golden Filter - "Hide Me"