DJ Compose Spinzone

Composition
by Kalani Wilhelm / 10-29-2008

DJ Compose
DJ Compose and his world-renowned Nocturnal Sound Krew camp have been running the DJ and club scene in Honolulu for years. But why rest on past successes and achievements, when you can continue to keep things moving forward and possibly make Hawai’i hip-hop history in the process?

Consider all that part of the objective with the release of Can’t Noc the Hustle Volume 2: Knowxone’s Business, his second mixtape and the second installment of the ongoing NSK series.

“The whole DJ game is so saturated and so watered down, that projects like this keep me inspired and hungry,” said the DJ fundamentalist.

Set for release at the Halloween edition of Soul Clap at thirtyninehotel and then available on Kicks/HI, Fitted, Dig Lifestyle and In4mation stores, the hip-hop purist promises to pack the swag and polish that fans and supporters are accustomed to hearing.

“I wanted this mix to sound effortless,” he said. “I could easily be that dude who could play all this crazy stuff and show off my scratches or whatever is trendy, but I’m more about the subtleties and things. I think if you pay attention to this, you’ll hear it.”

Soul Clap Halloween Edition, DJ Compose CD Release Party, thirtyninehotel, 39 Hotel St., Fri 10/31, 10pm, $10, 21+, [thirtyninehotel.com], 599-2552

Halloween at the W Hotel

Too Short Pipeline Show is cancelled

CANCELLED....(SAY DAYUM!)

P & P

Charlie, Dan, Packo, Lex.One, Flykid, Sam, Xtine, Mike M., Alvin, Ryan Chang, Ryan, Bryan, Alvin, Nikki, David, Alaine, Kama, Mochi, Harris, Revise, Paul Brandon, Mike D., Aaron, Jess, Dan, GoldenChild, Marko, Angry Chris, Shelly, Annisa....

Men-do-za!

Tassho Pearce w/ DJ Compose on KGMB morning show

Peep the video
http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/10749/108/

Update: Too Short and Q-Tip shows at Pipeline Cafe

According to Pipeline GM JED ROA it appears the status of both concerts is still up in the air. Check back for updates.

"Not sure yet for both shows. Will know on Sunday for Too Short. Atmosphere and E 40 are definitely on." in an e-mail received from ROA on 10/24.

Common's new album drops 12/9

Posted October 21, 2008- Common usually doesn’t have to do much to catch anyone’s attention. Whether it’s appearing in videos, starring in feature films, popping up in a rare episode of NBC’s, “Scrubs” or collaborating with well renowned producers, Common could sneeze and garner the attention of many.

However, with his new body of work, Universal Mind Control, predominately produced by The Neptunes, a couple of eyebrows quickly shot up; some were even considerably concerned with the move. But if you let Common tell it, approval is the last things he’s in search for this time around. “The new sound for Universal Mind Control was inspired by me just wanting to create some music that was fun and people could enjoy,” Common explained to BET.com.

Though Common’s last Lp, Finding Forever, was mainly produced by Kanye West, collaborative efforts from Mr. Love Lockdown himself, are obsolete from UMC. No, the two aren’t beefing, but with Kanye tweaking his latest offering, 808’s & Heartbreak, finding time to hit the studio with 'Ye was a bit difficult.

No worries, Pharrell and The Neptunes had no problem stepping in for Mr. West. Common said of linking with Pharrell and his team, “We’ve always talked about doing music and I would run into him occasionally, but there was a particular situation when I ran into him and I said, ‘Man brother let’s do some stuff’ and from then we started working.” And once both parties got started, nothing could derail their course of action, “It became such a natural creative process that we felt we needed to keep on with the work. Energy is energy, so this had that natural flow to it.”

And since Common’s vocals touched a good number of records this past year, one should assume returned favors would be shooting in left and right, right? “On this project, I really don’t have a lot of features to be honest,” Common disclosed. However, he did manage to reveal some information about two individuals on Universal Mind Control outside him, The Neptunes and Mr. DJ, “I do have Celo from Goodie Mobb and Gnarls Barkley featured on a cut called, “Make My Day”, which was produced by Mr. DJ. It’s also an artist from the UK that I have on the album named Martina Topleeburg, who’s really dope! I really took the album somewhere else more than anything.”

Surprisingly, Common did in fact reach out to one specific songstress for a guest appearance, but oddly enough, didn’t receive a call back, “I did make a call out to Sade, but she didn’t call me back, though. It’s all good," Common said with a chuckle.

Universal Mind Control hits stores December 9 via G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records

courtesy. BET

Kanye talks about his new album 808's and Heartbreak

Kanye West visits Big Boy's Neighborhood from qdeezy on Vimeo.

Note: Listen closely and you'll hear him say that the album was indeed recorded in Hawaii.

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