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Friday February 10 at Supperclub Los Angeles, with Grammy...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:49 -0500

Friday February 10 at Supperclub Los Angeles, with Grammy nominee Skylar Grey and Adam12.

Daniel Biltmore MSSL CMMND remix of the amazing “Hello My...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:28:00 -0500

Daniel Biltmore MSSL CMMND remix of the amazing “Hello My Old Heart” by The Oh Hello’s, a brother & sister duo from Texas. To check out the original and check out more tunes by the band, head over to TheOhHellos.com.

Introducing: The Soundclash

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:04:30 -0500

Couple days late on this one (it was the Holidays, y’all!), but had to make sure I did my part in letting the world know that the bol Sky Gellatly (who currently runs point for the amazing Team Epiphany, and just days ago helped launch Nike’s official Twitter account) and his DJ partner Lupe Fiasco have released the first track under their Soundclash moniker. Check out the pair’s collaboration with DJ Kue below, a remix of Lupe’s “Letting Go”, and stay tuned for the full EP, “Don’t Drop the Flag”, coming soon. You can also follow The Soundclash on twitter.

12.30.11 @ Velvet Lounge with DJ Smudge

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:34:00 -0500

12.30.11 @ Velvet Lounge with DJ Smudge

FRI 12.23.11 @ THE GET DOWN W/ DJ IMPULSE Just got word...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:46:00 -0500

FRI 12.23.11 @ THE GET DOWN W/ DJ IMPULSE

Just got word that’ll I’ll be joining the homey DJ Impulse (Skratch Makaniks) at The Get Down in Baltimore next Friday, Dec 23. Hosted by Heidnseek Entertainment, free admission until 10pm.

The Get Down is located at 701 S. Bond St. Baltimore, MD 21231.

SAINTHOOD STATUS

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:03:33 -0500

SAINTHOOD STATUS

CASTING STONES Back in September of last year the...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:16:00 -0500

CASTING STONES

Back in September of last year the ever-impeccable Peter Rosenberg introduced me to Homeboy Sandman, a rapper whose talent is only surpassed by his relentless grind. And now, Sand’s persistence is paying dividends, as the New York-bred artist has joined the roster of one of the most exalted and highly-regarded indies out there: Stones Throw records.

Termed a “genre unto itself” by L.A. Weekly, the L.A.-based Stones Throw has also been home to J. Dilla, Dam Funk, Madlib, and Mayer Hawthorne, to name but a few of the artists hand-picked by Peanut Butter Wolf to lead his charge into an alternate, funk-tinged dimension.

I can NOT wait to hear what this new chapter in Homeboy Sandman’s career brings us sonically. A round of applause is in order.

Homeboy Sandman will be performing tonight at Rosenberg’s Hip Hop Hanukkah (Action Bronson will be serving latkes!!), and on December 22 at Stones Throw’s 15 Year Anniversary party. Check out “New York Nights” below.

Homeboy Sandman - New York Nights by stonesthrow

Speaking of Sarah Meier in yesterday’s post, her and I...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:10:00 -0500

Speaking of Sarah Meier in yesterday’s post, her and I first met in 2003 while attending a Nets-Celtics playoff game at the Meadowlands with a pair of mutual friends (‘Sup Sam + Sher!). While on our drive home on 95 South, my buddies played a pair of DJ Neil Armstrong mixes, Original and 2Original.

I was floored. I wanted to quit DJing altogether. It was so good I could barely take hearing it. Needless to say, it changed my perspective on so many things, and also gave me much-needed motivation to get better at my craft.

Fast-forward eight years or so, and Neil has become a mentor to me in so many ways. We had the chance to share a bill together for the first time in the Philippines in 2008 (for Sarah’s birthday, no less), and even traveled to Angola, Africa with one another in 2010, gaining the distinction of being the first American DJ’s to EVER play Luanda. Oh, and Neil also found time to become the tour DJ for this guy who goes by the name of Jay-Z.

So, with all that being said, the 10 year anniversary of the first in the “Original” series means a lot to me. It serves as a gauge of sorts of where I’ve gone professionally in the last decade, and also reminds me that I can never, ever stop trying to get better at what I do.

Tomorrow night Neil (along with Adidas, whom the DJ is now a global ambassador for) will be celebrating the first decade of Originals, joined by guests ?uestlove, Spinna, Total Eclipse, G-Bo the Pro, Daddy Dog, and many other special guests at Greenhouse NYC. I would STRONGLY encourage you to go if you are in the NYC-area. And I would strongly encourage you to go even if you aren’t…

Oh, and word on the street is Neil is working on a new mix as we speak…

Back in ‘08 I had the opportunity to do two mini runs...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:11:00 -0500

Back in ‘08 I had the opportunity to do two mini runs DJing in the Philippines, during which Sarah Meier and her husband Banjo Albano were absolutely two of the best hosts I could have ever hoped to have during my stay(s). From helping with bookings to snagging me some late night street-side taho, Banj and Sarah really made sure both trips were hands-down amazing and full of great times.

All of which makes me super-excited that Sarah and her Dollhouse partner Vicky Herrera will be releasing their new book Unscripted: Conversations in the Dollhouse this week, with a launch event being held at Fully Booked on December 15. Culled from interviews the pair conducted during the run of their “Dollhouse” radio show, Unscripted features candid and inspiring discussions with politicians, athletes, musicians and artists from all walks of life.

You can also keep up with the pair through the 2BU section of the Philippine Inquirer.

Had to throw in one more of DJWS + Chad because this one was too...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:18:00 -0500

Had to throw in one more of DJWS + Chad because this one was too awesome.

TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON Following this past week’s slot...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:10:44 -0500

TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON

Following this past week’s slot at Lincoln, I’ll be peddling my audible goods next Friday, December 16 for a private event at Hudson on M St in DC, right outside of Georgetown. And of course, I’ll be at Jin the following evening…

Soundtrack for today.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:36:00 -0500

Soundtrack for today.

I GOT FIVE ON IT This Tuesday, December 6 I’ll be setting...

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:07:00 -0500

I GOT FIVE ON IT

This Tuesday, December 6 I’ll be setting up shop at DC’s fabulous Lincoln restaurant at the request of a certain prominent Congressman (whose identity I will unfortunately have to remain tight-lipped about). The Lincoln’s interior was designed by DC’s own Maggie O’Neill, who ingeniously constructed Lincoln’s floor by incorporated over one million pennies stamped with our 16th president’s portrait. The McPherson Square-based restaurant has been open since April of 2011.

After we’re done at Lincoln, join me over at Marvin for Home Base Tuesdays!

TONIGHT, 12.02.11 AT L2 LOUNGE Spinning tonight at L2 in...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:01:09 -0500

TONIGHT, 12.02.11 AT L2 LOUNGE

Spinning tonight at L2 in Georgetown, one of my favorite places to play in DC. Extra-legit space and rock-solid cocktails (ask for Mike to concoct ‘em for you). Normally admission is set aside for members, but give me a shout and I got you taken care of…

SHADOWGRAM Gigantic congratulations to DJ White Shadow for...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:23:40 -0500

SHADOWGRAM

Gigantic congratulations to DJ White Shadow for snagging a couple’a good old Grammy noms for his work with Lady Gaga last night!! Get them trophies, son!

(Pic above taken during sessions at Hovercraft studios back in October of this year)

MANY STYLES, MANY STYLES Infinite shouts go to Complex magazine...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:25:00 -0500

MANY STYLES, MANY STYLES

Infinite shouts go to Complex magazine for putting my Missile Command compadre Chad Hugo in their “10 Most Stylish Hip-Hop Producers Right Now“ list. Rounding out the countdown are not only the usual suspects (Pharrell, Kanye, etc.), but also some surprises with Diplo and Chad’s Virginia neighbor, Lex Lugor, also making the cut. Still not sure why I’m not on the list, but I’ll just have to assume my inclusion was implied.

KID SIS TELL 'EM

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:23:00 -0500

The indomitable Fool’s Gold label and Chicago heavy-hitter Kid Sister grace us with the long-awaited “Kiss & Tell” EP today, making good on the deal the team promised us years back when “Pro Nails” first hit. To make things extra-sweet, the first track (“Mickey”) is available as a free download, and is produced by none other than bass champions and D.Biltmore dawgs-for-life Nadastrom to boot. Perfect for working off those post-Thanksgiving pounds.

“Kiss & Tell” is available now on Beatport and iTunes.

Soundcloud streams for all tracks below.

Kid Sister - Mickey (Produced by Nadastrom) by foolsgoldrecs

02. Hide & Seek feat. Riff Raff (Produced by Sinden & 5kin&bone5) by foolsgoldrecs

03. Cliq Claq (Produced by Scoop Deville) by foolsgoldrecs

04. Gucci Rag Top (Remix) feat. Danny Brown (Produced by Scoop Deville) by foolsgoldrecs

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Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:55:15 -0500

POINTS FOR STYLE My absolute favorite person in the world is the...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:04:00 -0500

POINTS FOR STYLE

My absolute favorite person in the world is the new Style Editor at Baltimore magazine, America’s oldest “city” magazine (the first issue rolled off the press in 1907). Along with her duties manning the style desk, Hilary also is heading up the mag’s Talk Shop blog, which is currently running a great “31 Days for Gift Giving” feature, spotlighting great holiday gift ideas every day from Black Friday right up through Santa Claus day.

(Note: my girlfriend is the astonishingly beautiful girl smiling in the banner at the top, not the enthusiastic gentleman grinning on the right-hand side.)

DANIEL BILTMORE ON FACEBOOK You can now follow the new Daniel...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:14:20 -0500

DANIEL BILTMORE ON FACEBOOK

You can now follow the new Daniel Biltmore page on Facebook to stay up on all the most important things happening in the world that also happen to involve me.

If you like me in real life, like me on the internet too!