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That Girl, A Short Film.
That Girl is a splendid slice of short film. Written, produced and directed by up and coming artist, Annabelle Lawton. That Girl explores a unique take on a slice of life, with subtle references to Lawton’s home town of San Francisco, all while showing us an upfront look at stereotypes and gender assignment stigmas in our everyday environment. Creative, dynamic and entertaining! Other production crediting goes to crew including Ajakari Porter-Robinson as videographer, Josh Turiel as Assistant Director, Steven Quinn as editor, Kevin Fields with sound design, Max Manker aka naahant as soundtrack, field recording by Matt Sabotage Nakamatani.
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Jon Quest, Exclusive Interview.
With the End of 2013 closing, we wanted to make sure and Highlight some of the absolute Heat on the calendar even though its starting to get really cold outside! BASSBLOG sent field reporter Jason “Iggy” Imig out to retrieve some more upclose looks at MC’s in the Regional Hip Hop scene. With A huge show coming up Dec 19th at The Crooked I Erie PA put on by 2189 and BENCHERS UNION, and a brand New Mixtape about to set it off, we wanted to find out what exactly makes Pittsburgh MC, Jon Quest tick. BOOM!
Most MC’s these days are one dimensional…they find their niche and stay there. The story weaver, the battler, the metaphorical cat but few and far between do you find one who encompasses all these in one physical form. Jon Quest is one of those dudes. Having come up through the historic Shadow Lounge era of Pittsburgh hip hop, Jon earned his chops getting involved in their Rhyme Cal series of events. As one half of the Varsity Squad duo, with his homey Beedie, Jon has been able to branch out of the 412 area and start to build a solid fan base of his own.
Currently Jon is working on his third mixtape in his Seasons series, appropriately titled Season 3. Make sure to catch Mr.Quest when he comes to the Crooked I December 19th with Copywrite, Mic Excel& Short Moscato, and Erie’s own Ill Noyz!
Photo: Dan Mason. Currently Jon is working on his third mixtape in his Seasons series, appropriately titled Season 3. Make sure to catch Mr.Quest when he comes to the Crooked I December 19th with Copywrite, Mic Excel& Short Moscato, and Erie’s own Ill Noyz!
You are in the beginning stages of working on Season 3 of your series of mixtape. Are there any producers or MCs you are reaching out to that haven’t been on your past releases?
I wish I could answer this right now but as you stated yourself, I’m in the beginning stages of working on it so it can really go in any direction. I will tell you that I will bring back some of the crew that I did work with as far as producers and I’m going to try to reach out to some new artists for features and producer work! It’s still up in the air right now. I have some new jams on deck that aren’t 100% finished or just haven’t been the right time to release it yet. It might even be a whole new JQ…just never know. Stay tuned! There are going to be surprises i can promise you that!
You have been coming up to Erie pretty steadily since Varsity Squad came up to 2189. How have you seen it change since then and what is it that makes you excited to play here?
Before I came up to Erie, I always thought to myself “man I would never go Erie…what’s even up there?” but now Erie is like my 2nd home. The energy and love that I receive as a solo artist, or group, is incredible. It’s not always like that here in Pittsburgh, I’ll be honest. Erie is a special event every time if its 100 or 10 people in the crowd for the show
You were/are apart of the whole RhymeCal events. Do you feel that has had an impact on your MCing and if you could explain to people reading this how rhyme cal differs from your typical rap battle ..
Rhyme cal has definitely helped shape how I rhyme. It forces you to use your imagination and get out of the box which is what I like to do anyway so rhyme cal was just that advanced course to the school of emceeing for me. For the people reading this – RhymeCal is a freestyle competition with several categories. Although you will have battling one on one at some point in the game but you’ll also run into crowd topics, or may even have to battle a fictional character in 45 seconds to an instrumental. Best emcee gets the grand prize.
What other music do you dig besides hip hop? Who have you been listening too lately?
I try to listen to everything brother – If you live in a box you’ll produce that box type music. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of TDE, Infected Mushroom, 90s hip hop golden era just to get my mind right to create Season 3 the way I want to create it. It’s really all over the place when it comes to listening to music.
You def have an affinity for video games…favorite system and what games have you been spending time on?
I’m Sony all day! I recently started playing “The Last of Us” again. I beat it in 3 days…tweak mode haha. I should’ve taken my time so that’s why I’m giving it a second spin. I copped the PS4 but Call of Duty Ghosts is the only game I have for it and just like any other COD game…it gets old quick.
Congratulations on your newest addition to your fam. I know you take being a father very seriously. How does being a dad/husband impact you doing your thing musically?
The thing about being a family man and doing other things that can consume your time is all about finding the balance. It’s hard to do but somehow I manage. Every once in awhile I will let life consume me and put music on the back burner and end up getting writers block for however long it may be BUT at the end of the day family is more important than music. Music is just a stress reliever for me and something that I love. When that day comes that I can take care of my family from doing music as a career well then…my story will change but for now it is what it is.
By: Iggy
Check this New one from Jon Quest.
Also!!!! Get his first mixtape release here.
http://www.datpiff.com/Jon-Quest-The-Real-Adventures-of-Jonny-Quest-The-Mixtape.132049.html
It’s About to Go Down!!! BOOM
Tonight!!!! 10-2 AM Est. Live from @ CROOKED I ERIE PA…… Some of the top Electronic music, being spun By some of North Eastern USA’s Top Selectors. Tonight we feature TENOVA residing from Pittsburgh PA. With a variety of House and Electro Sounds, Tenova knows how to properly Throttle a dance floor and construct masterful sets that take you on a complete voyage. Sharing Bills with Some of the biggest names in the world, Tenova Is here to Throttle the sound! ALSO….. NATASK of the 814 BASS Crew, laying down some of the Deepest darkest Dubstep, Hip Hop, Grime and Trap sounds!! Opening sets from Matter and Ghost Alive.
***** BROACASTING LIVE***** on Ustream…. via The website, BASS BLOG TV.
http://814basscrew.com/ustream-tv/
“Fruits of our Labor” PROFOUND PRODUCE CD release!!!
| TONIGHT!!!! LIVE Erie PA @ The Crooked I 1013 State Street. Starting at 9pm……
Blue Soul: MUSIC, WORDS, & ART – With Blue Soul, Dan Head brings together a community of artists to showcase their talents in this flowing project of performers, entertainers, musicians, lyricists, poets, and visual artists. For this show, A collaboration of smooth musicians such as Dan Head, LaMorvielle Campbell, andChris Head will be accompanied by some of Eries illest MC’s: Jonny Evans, Tony Facchiano, Profound Produce, Charles Brown. HoneyBee: The prolific singer that has been rocking stages in Erie with us since the jump will be breaking it down. Dj Salt: The mastermind behind Hot Mess Productions be constructing live beats on the spot and off the top. There will be copies of “Fruits of our Labor” and Profound Produce t-shirts on deck. The first 200 people in the door will receive free gift! Underground Hype and The Box truly appreciates everyone who has supported our efforts and this album truly represents what we have become.
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WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE////BOOM
As the summer starts to near its end, and the fall air begins to creep into the evenings we felt we needed to tell you about some of the events that will surely keep the Temperatures Rising! September brings a dynamic collaboration between two perspective crews from Western PA. The 814 BASS Crew and the Re5et Crew. Both of these crews come from different sides of the EDM perspective as the 814 BASS CREW features a variety of Dubstep, Trap and Drum and Bass while The RE5ET Crew showcases a variety of House sounds catering to the mood and vibes of the crowds they play for.
September also Unites NatasK and Erie MC, Profound PRODUCE for his latest CD fruits of our Labor”…. which displays PROFOUNDS word smith-ing and vocal arrangements, telling his story and grind.
Sept. 5th CROOKED BASS featuring TENOVA. Billed at one of the Premiere EDM monthly events in the North Eastern part of the US, showcasing the world top talent LIVE from the CROOKED I. 1013 State Street ERIE PA. and also LIVE via The Bass Blog…. BASS BLOG TV. on USTREAM.
TENOVA
+/ Tenova – RE5ET / 1337 / Wonderland Entertainment
http://www.facebook.com/tenovaofficial
http://www.soundcloud.com/tenova
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tenova is a rising force in the East Coast House music circuit. Having the experience of a traditionally trained musician and growing up in Pittsburgh’s underground dance culture, DJ’ing came naturally to this young artist. Tenova has been quick to rise among the ranks of local DJs in his hometown, garnering an impressive list of bookings and a significant following on social media. The young artist credits his relentless work in both the DJ booth and studio as keys to the progress he has experienced so far.
Tenova takes an intuitive view of his role as a DJ, musician, and by his own standards, as a performer. Although passionate about Progressive electronic music, Tenova is well versed as a DJ within alternative sub genres of House music, and he uses his extensive collection to bring about a proper vibe to any dance floor that is put in front of him. Through his tenacious work ethic and with a creatively positive attitude, Tenova has received bookings that are sure to catch the eye of any electronic music event promoter. These bookings have included the opportunity to share the stage with industry leading names such as Bro Safari, Skism, Dieselboy, Buku, Divine Elements, Bachelors of Science, PLZ DNT STP and The Chaotic Good. In addition, Tenova also has been booked as the opening talent for a variety of world famous headlining acts, including Laidback Luke, The Bloody Beetroots, Kill The Noise, Brillz, GTA, Codes, 3LAU, Prok & Fitch, and HookNSling, to name a few.
Tenova has high aspirations for his future as both a DJ and as a producer, aiming to further his skills with each passing day and to continue to strive for nothing short of technical precision, boundless creativity, and reckless innovation, one track at a time.
Sept 7th NATASK Live at TILDEN Afterhours Pittsburgh PA. 2-330AM ELECTRO!!!!!
Upcoming Events and Shows! BOOM!
Faded Fest After PARTY!!!! with WORTHY
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Its Burning up!!!! And Only getting Hotter! July 27th thru 28th…. PITTSBURGH PARE5ET, Collective Thought Project & 1337 Come together for the first time ever to bring you the Faded Fest After Party with San Francisco based producer WORTHY! When it comes down to all the press and hype, his name says it all. He is Worthy. With an in-depth knowledge of production, mixing, and performance, Worthy has the insight to play for his audience, cultivating intense positive energy on the dance floor that can only be portrayed as superhuman. His sound can be described asorganic breakbeats with a mix of future house, 80’s, booty bass, and techno. As Carl Cox said, “The Worthy sound has always been powerful, rocking, funky, bass-driven music at its best, and for me this is the new wave in house music.” Worthy has received the recognition of major producers who have played his tracks including Sven Vath, Diplo, and Richie Hawtin, among many.
From salty aired islands to dark club basements, Worthy pays reverence to the traditional form of classic house while tripping off the mark and sinking into the euphoric less-charted territories of booty-clapping bass. Touring the globe, Worthy has performed at renowned venues like Hive in Switzerland, Sankeys in the UK, Electric Pickle in Miami, and Mezzanine in San Francisco. Beloved by his fanatical devotees, Worthy has drawn huge crowds to catch his heart-palpitating, sweat-inducing sets at festivals like Coachella, Ultra, Love Parade, and Burning Man. In 2011, Urb Magazine named Worthy one of the Top DJ’s To See at Burning Man, along with M.A.N.D.Y., Andy C, Soul Clap, Seth Troxler, and The Crystal Method.
Growing up in Washington DC, Worthy was inspired by the early American rave scene. Upon moving to New York in the late 90’s, he was exposed to artists like LTJ Bukem and Stacey Pullen whose music inspired him to play records across multiple genres, from techno and breaks to hiphop and drum n’ bass. In 2001 he swapped coastlines, moving to San Francisco to pursue his music career. He team up with Claude VonStroke as well as fellow east coast brothers Justin and Christian Martin to create the prodigious outdoor party, Dirtybird, which quickly became an institution and a requisite destination for die-hard Bay Area and international fans. Dirtybird Records hatched from the popularity of these parties in 2005, and since then the label and parties have enjoyed tremendous success fueled by the obsession of their cult following.
In 2007 Worthy’s breakout track, Irst Te, released on Dirtybird, quickly established his notoriety as a producer. Concurrently, Worthy released Crack El EP on Leftroom, and soon after, the track Work The Walls and it’s accompanying music video on his personal label, Anabatic Records. Originally intended as an outlet for the release of his own music, Anabatic quickly branched out to sign new artists. Riding the frontlines of today’s music scene, Anabatic Records has been providing a steady stream of edgy, high quality tracks.
In recent years, Worthy has produced a consistent slough of top releases. The release of Worthy & Yankee Zulu’s Concumbia charted in the Top 10 on Beatport for tech house in 2009. He also released various tracks and remixes on Discobelle Records. In the fall of 2011, Worthy teamed up with UK producer Eats Everything. Their first track, Tric Trac, released on Dirtybird received industry praise. Played by artists like Diplo, Boyz Noise, and Cats N’ Dogs, Tric Trac wildly grew in fan appeal moving on to become one of the Top 10 on Beatport for tech house once again. Additionally, Worthy’s simultaneous releases, No Cure and With This combine dirty ass-clapping breaks and gritty synths. The pinball effect of his intricate basslines traverse across the cavern of your ear canal moving inward and blowing your mind. Illustrating the diverse juxtaposition of his range and sound, his February 2012 release, Why You Waiting, on Alive Records, is like glassy water on a quiet morning sea, his beats & melodies mirroring each other, creating a melodic interface that warms the soul. As Worthy states “I want to push my new sound, which is leaning more toward a breakbeat old-school vibe, but still want to keep with the fact that I play house and techno. My focus is to stay innovative and authentic and to continually reinvent myself as an artist.”
Worthy has an original flavor that will amp you up, leaving you feigning for more. The synchronization of Worthy’s music speaks to the connoisseur, the DJ, the groupie and the novice alike. Finding balance and unison across all electronic music platforms, his music is unparalleled. He reads his crowd, breaking and fusing genres, blending styles, and establishing an energetic dance floor camaraderie that makes even the most skeptic hater’s booty shake.
http://www.dirtybirdrecords.com/worthy-irs-te-2/
https://soundcloud.com/worthyWith DJ support from:
Dave Clevr – RE5ET
Chico – RE5ET
Tenova – RE5ET/1337
Omen – Collective Thought Project
Doverspike – 1337
Robbie Rockso – 1337
Wired Mic – 1337
$10 Cover
All ages downstairs.
21+ upstairsSaturday, July 27th
The Gallery
340 3rd Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222https://www.facebook.com/events/627405413944072/
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Remember FADED FEST Earlier that day!!!! ALL DAY!!!! BOOM!
What is FADED FEST?
Faded Fest is an enormous all-ages Pittsburgh based showcase featuring over 80 artists, bands, DJs, designers and more! The event is now 7 years in the making and continuing to grow rapidly. Utilizing almost the whole Station Square nightclub complex, Faded Fest will take over the area on Saturday July 27th, 2013. The purpose of this unique event is to bring together all different genres of music and artists and fuse them together into one large showcase. Faded Fest serves as a great way to network, gain exposure and be introduced to many new fans while being aligned with music and artists you may never have heard otherwise.
Faded Fest is an enormous all-ages Pittsburgh based showcase featuring over 80 artists, bands, DJs, designers and more! The event is now 7 years in the making and continuing to grow rapidly. Utilizing almost the whole Station Square nightclub complex, Faded Fest will take over the area on Saturday July 27th, 2013. The purpose of this unique event is to bring together all different genres of music and artists and fuse them together into one large showcase. Faded Fest serves as a great way to network, gain exposure and be introduced to many new fans while being aligned with music and artists you may never have heard otherwise.
Global HOUSE Compilation Mixed by DJ STROBE/// FREE Download!
With such a busy schedule and all the running around that seems to happen in the Summer time, we all get so caught up in the moment….. Sometimes you need to just Unwind. So as we are preparing for a busy remainder of the Summer and early Fall, we felt it was only right that we share a new Mix Compilation as a FREE DOWNLOAD for you to Enjoy in these Hot Days of Summer!
Today we feature the Vibrant sounds mixed by Pittsburgh House DJ, Strobe
https://soundcloud.com/djstrobe/dj-strobe-global-house-3
Recorded live at Static Saturday Pittsburgh PA June 15th
Hardwell – Three Triangles (Losing My Religion)
Kylie Minogue – Skirt (Nom De Strip Dub)
Empire Of The Sun – Alive (Zedd Mix)
MAKJ – Dzeko & Torres Vs Tiesto – Check Lethal Industry Out (MAKJ Edit)
Martin Solveig & Cataracs feat. Kyle – Hey Now (Carnage Remix)
Junior Senior, DJ Snake vs Zoolanda – Swit Your Tromp Feet (MAKJ & Henry Fong Edit)
Yves La Rock vs MSTRKRFT – Bounce Spoon (Strobe GHS Mashup)
Bingo Players – Buzzcut
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us (White Vox Remix)
Plastik Funk, Pink Fluid – 2 Billion Dollars (Original Mix) [Strobe Edit]
Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child (Kill FM Bootleg)
OneRepublic – If I Lose Myself (Alesso Remix)
T3KTONE feat Harry Choo Choo Romero – Beat Of The Drum
Nari & Milani and Cristian Marchi feat. Luciana vs. Tujamo & Plastik Funk – I Got My Eye On Who (Rudeejay 15000 Mashup)
Dirt Cheap – Turn That Thing Down (Deorro Remix)
Krewella – Alive (Hardwell Remix)
Dirty South & Alesso f.Ruben Haze – City Of Dreams (Showtek Remix)
Axwell – Center Of The Universe (Remode)
Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Mix)
Timeflies – I Choose U (Fedde Le Grand Mix)
Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo – Boneless (Original Mix)
Icona Pop – I Love It (Sick Individuals Mix)
David Guetta feat Rihanna – Right Now (Sick Individuals Dub)
David Guetta & Glowinthedark feat. Harrison – Ain’t A Party (Original Mix)
Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull – Live It Up (Gregor Salto Mix)
Mazor Lazer – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (Juicy M & Emzy Remix)
Martin Garrix – Animals (Original Mix)
Armin Van Burren – This IS What It Feels Like (W&W Mix) [Strobe Edit]
Kaskade – Atmosphere (Panic City Remix)
Fedde Le Grand & Sultan + Ned Shepard – No Good (Extended Mix) [Strobe Edit]
Marco V – Saxonized
Calvin Harris – I Need Your Love (Nicky Romero Remix) [Strobe Edit]
Inpetto – Girls & Boys (Original Mix)
Eric Prydz – Every Day (Original Mix) [Strobe Edit]
Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso – Roar
Flippers, Minimize – Glory (Original Mix)
NERVO – Hold On (R3hab & Silvio Ecomo Remix)
Jacob Plant – Shakedown
Afrojack – Rocker
For promotional use only
www.djstrobe.com
www.staticpgh.com
ALSO!!!!!! Remember Just around the corner we have some Killer Events…..
July 27th…
Plus 814 BASS CREW Presents Another Edition of Crooked BASS…. Live from Crooked I Erie PA. And Also Worldwide on USTREAM.
NatasK 