THE MILKSHAKE

We are the Music Makers, We are the Dreamers of Dreams

2006-08-03T12:03:00.001-07:00

Saturday July 15th 2006 marked the official "Hard Crack Candy" release party feat. SuperFriend DJs MORSECODE, KINGMOST, and VIN SOL. This mix Cd is hands down one of this bloggers favorite releases of 2006. Cop yourself a copy from Amoeba SF or Turntablelab.com or hit the dude DJ MORSECODE up directly for yours at djmorsecode@gmail.com. What you know about SNOZBERRIES!!!

Gnarls X Biggie = GNOTORIOUS

2006-07-31T17:48:00.000-07:00

I'm not exactly sure what's going on here but it looks like someone took DangerMouse's lead and did thier own "grey album" fusing the late great Biggie Smalls with Gnarls Barkeley's debut album. check it out here.

SWEATBOX SF PRESENTS DJ ROB SWIFT

2006-07-26T21:11:00.000-07:00

Since its first party in April (the jump-off was with DJs Neil Armstrong + Vinroc) SweatBox SF has been bringing the heat to Milk with guests like DJ Babu (Beat junkies), Mister Sinista (Lauryn Hill's Tour DJ) and most recently DJ Rob Swift (X-Ecutioners). What's up next? How's about a tribute to "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" with soon to be announced special guest DJs... till then enjoy some photos from the last event.

Not only is he the "Godfather of American Street Art" Shepard Fairey is also a pretty sick DJ.

2006-07-24T21:06:00.000-07:00

TurntableLab, The Brown Babies, Mama clothing, and HUF (SF) = THE MILKSHAKE

2006-07-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

Biz's Beat Of The Day

2006-07-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

Graphic designer extraordinaire, Dust La Rock comes correct with the "NEW" DJ A-Trak website

2006-07-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

Demurgatroid gets Gold Fronts

2006-07-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

comin' through on 20's, chopping dudes like Benihana's, shit was burning hot like summer and sauna's

2006-07-22T09:09:00.000-07:00

Steve Aoki, Gravis, The Cobra Snake & The Superfriends all got together and enjoyed a night of heavy drinking and heavy petting. And as always the pictures only tell half of the story. Missed it? It happens all over again September 30th boys and girls. stay posted

THE RUB NYC invades the BAY

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Saturday's special guest : E6 THE CROSSFADER KING

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This Saturday, May 20th 2006 we proudly present the first ever (there's more to come, trust that) SUPERFRIENDS Mix Vol. 1 Release Party with DJ Vin Sol and special guest E6 : The Crossfader King. Expect nothing but DanceFloor fire from these dudes all night! DJ Derrick D gives it to you 9 - 11pm then BLAM! the curtian opens...

E6 is pretty much holding Chicago down right now... this night is his first official headlining show in San Francisco. Come out and show him some love and pick up a FREE CD (to the first 100 people through the door)

Q. What's your favorite movie?
A. The One where the guy is a small town radio DJ, falls in love, and then turns into a fish.

Q. What is your favorite song or artist (currently)?
A. Esthero - Superheroes, Ada & Erland Oye - Luckycharm, Sheek Louch - Get Money

Q. What's the last thing you do before going to sleep?
A. Text the people I was out with to make sure they made it home safe.

Q. What's your favorite style of food or resteraunt?
A. The kind my grandma made / any place it's dark and the table doesn't wobble.

Q. What's your favorite thing about San Francisco?
A. the Milk Bar & Mia Bixby

Q. What's your favorite slang word and or expression?
A. "Kryptonite"

Q. What's your favorite thing to do when your not DJing?
A. Drinking Champagne while listening to my friends.

Q. What was the most emberrassing moment you had while DJing?
A. I left the mic "ON" while 2 girls where in the DJ booth - the whole club heard how rediculous my game was.

Q. What was the strangest request you've received while DJing?
A. "Are you going to play any good music"?

Q. Any last shouts out?
A. Paul Blair, Funky Buddha family, J2K & Kid Sister, Ogun & Kevin, Maxie, Thirsty Records & Celebrity Chicago

check the E6 SuperFriends mix here

SUPERFRIENDS MIX VOL. 1 IS HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-05-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

DJ BABU (DILATED PEOPLES/BEAT JUNKIES) AT MILK

2006-05-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

A Massive Thank You goes out to all those who attended and espeacilly DJ BABU (killed it!!!), Chris, and the whole SweatBox SF crew (represent, what!?!?!). The Sophmore effort was epic and a good time had by all. Next month look out for Philadelphia's very own DJ CASH MONEY (June 9th, SF STAND UP!!!)

THIS THURSDAY AT THE MILK BAR

2006-05-15T17:15:00.000-07:00

Gathered together from the cosmic reaches of the universe, here at the great Milk DJ Bar and Lounge are the most powerful forces of good ever essembled... DJ KINGMOST - DJ MORSECODE & SPECIAL GUEST DJ ROSS HOGG... Thier mission, to fight injustice, to right that which is wrong, and to serve all minkind.

This weeks Special Guest is DJ ZITA

2006-05-08T16:59:00.000-07:00

This week DJs Derrick D and Vin Sol welcome special guest DJ ZITA to the SUPERFRIENDS family. DJ ZITA (real name : Maritez) spins a variety of musical styles ranging from concious/underground/old school hip hop... to original breaks and beats... to 70s, 80s, 90s classic joints etc. ZITA has become known for her innovative style, smooth mixing, creatively-crafted versatile sets, and rockin' the dancefloor.

Q. Where were you born?
A. Born in Orange, NJ and bred in Los Angeles, CA.

Q. How long have you been DJing?
A. I bought my first turntables back in 2000 and my first gig was at a house party in Hawaii in 2002.

Q. Whats your favorite song and/or artist?
A. My all-time favorite artists are Stevie Wonder, Sade, and A Tribe Called Quest

Q. What's your favorite thing to do when not DJing?
A. Dancing

Q. What's your favorite movie and or movie quote?
A. Try not. Do or do not. There is no try - Yoda

Q. What's your favorite slang word and or expression?
A. That Go!

Q. What was the best gig you ever played?
A. Tru Skool party at Storyville back in 2003.

Q. What was your most embarrassing moment while DJing?
A. It's always embarrassing when the needle skips.

Q. Who would you most like to meet (dead or alive)?
A. Queen Latifah

Q. Any last shout outs?
A. Onelove to DJ Solace, Femcee Aima from Mamaz, MixerFriendly.com, MamaClothing.com, the Sisters in Sound Crew in Hawaii, all my DJ sistas at the Cleopatra Jones party @ Duplex, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, and of course, DJ Dmadness

2006-05-08T16:55:00.000-07:00

BLADOW! it's CERTIFIED BANANAS

2006-05-02T21:18:00.000-07:00

This Thursday May 4th Milk/SuperFriends proudly presents CERTIFIED BANANAS. DJs Certified Max (The AudioVandal) and Sammy Bananas (P. Nice) are going to turn the party out, believe it... but before all that get to know a little more about Rhode Island's finest

Q. Where were you born? and where are you currently living?
A. Certified Max : Born Albany, NY, living in Providence, R.I.
A. Sammy Bananas : Born Cambridge, MA, living in Providence, R.I.

Q. How did "C.B." start? What inspired the name?
A. Certified Bananas just started because the two of us were sharing an apartment and were both DJs. We started making a mix together because we needed a new creative outlet and it just went from there. The name came from seeing the Velvet Underground & Nico album in a jukebox at the decatur Lounge.

Q. when was your first gig as "C.B."?
A. Spinning with P's band, Miss Fairchild, at the Enormous Room in Cambridge. MF blew out the fuse for the speakers with thier booty bass song and we had to play our entire set through a monitor. It was awesome.

Q. What is your favorite movie and or movie quote?
A. Certified Max : "A gun rack? A gun rack? Shyeah right. I don't even own a gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack. What am I gonna do with a gun rack?" (Waynes World)
A. Sammy Bananas : "I'm mad as hell, and Im not gonna take it anymore" (Network)

Q. What is your favorite song or artist?
A. Right now? Me & U - Cassie ft. Ray J, Almighty Father (solid groove mix) - Warrior Queen, Kilo - Ghostface

Q. What's your favorite TV show?
A. Certified Max : Arrestyed Devolopement
A. Sammy Bananas : LOST, VH1 Driven on "Flava Flav" followed immediatly by the mocking "Flavor of Love"

Q. What's your favorite thing to do when not DJing?
A. Certified Max : Cook. Eat.
A. Sammy Bananas : Listen to music. Baths

Q. What's the strangest request you've received while DJing?
A. Certified Max : I just thought it was funny when someone offered me $20 to play 50 Cent. I might have played it, but after all that I really didn't want to. I said Id only do it for $50.

Q. What was your most emberassing moment while DJing?
A. Serato crashing

Q. Who would you most like to meet (Dead or Alive)?
A. Alive. That dude with long hair in P.O.D Dead. Darwin

Q. Any last shout outs?
A. Right now all the people who helped with this little tour : Nick and DJ Krames in VA, Cullen Stalin and Dave Nada in BMore, all of y'all at MILK, Vin Sol, APK, Kristen and the Rags crew in Seattle, Chris at the Grove in Bend, the dude Ghislain Poirier in MTL, and the Enormous Room

SEE YOU THURSDAY SAN FRANCISCO!!!!!

This just in, hot off the press

2006-05-01T20:49:00.000-07:00

special guest DJ BABU (Beat Junkies / Dilated People) doing a super rare DJ set at the Milk Bar. What you know about that?!?!

Thank You Paul, Yzer, Vin and everyone who attented... shit was EPIC!

2006-04-30T13:40:00.000-07:00

NEXT WEEK = CERTIFIED BANANAS

2006-04-28T14:52:00.000-07:00

Next Thursday May 4th Certified Max and Sammy Bananas (aka P.Nice and The AudioVandal) stop by Milk as part of thier "Sprang 2006 Tour" Get a taste here. Man, nothing but good times ahead of us... Spring/Summer in San Francisco. WHAT!?!?!

WHAT DO SEVERAL INEBRIATED (SUPER) FRIENDS DO AFTER A NIGHT OF DROPPING BOMBS AND BREAKING HEARTS? WHY PLAY A VISCIOUS GAME OF "SLAP RAP" OF COURSE.

2006-04-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL GUEST DJ PAUL NICE (NYC) @ SUPERFRIENDS SATURDAY NIGHT!

2006-04-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

once again, SuperFriends does it REAL BIG with special guest DJ PAUL NICE this Saturday. Paul has worked with/produced for everyone in the business of Hip Hop. That's what's up! plain and simple. Dude promised me he's gonna kill it with a set he's been working on for weeks. Plus Jah yzer, best known for his dancehall/reggae abilities, is gonna rock a rare Hip Hop party set.

Wassup Rockers Promo

2006-04-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

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DJ B.Cause & Matthew Africa's SOUL BOULDERS

2006-04-25T20:23:00.000-07:00

$10 gets you the CD and shipping anywhere in the continental USA. Holler at djbcause@sbcglobal.net and/or mattewafrica@hotmail.com for more info or simply stop by Groove Merchant Records or B-Side in Berkeley. Get some.

Eric Elms aka ADORN drops new website

2006-04-25T20:16:00.000-07:00

We've said it before and we'll say it AGAIN

2006-04-25T19:35:00.000-07:00

The new SpankRock record "YoYoYoYoYo" dropped last week and is currently available at your local record shop. A truly fresh sound in the current world of Hip Hop. Check "BackYard Betty" here and a promotional vid courtesy of Big Dada. Believe it.

The Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi / Bless Up

2006-04-18T16:43:00.000-07:00

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a BIG THANKS to everyone who came out : Caps & Jones, Vin Sol, Swayzee, Ross Hogg, Serg and DJ Stef, Carson Daly, and Andre Nickatina, YOU and anybody I forgot. Should have took more photos but the Patrone got the best of me...

TONIGHT!! DJ CAPS & JONES TONIGHT!!

2006-04-15T11:06:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn's finest are in the building. Fuck a genre, these dudes do it REAL BIG dropping dancefloor heat from every style of music. SuperFriends continues it's tradition of bringing the "house party" vibe to the dancefloor with special guests Caps & Jones. Vin Sol is no slouch either. Doors at 9:00pm

2006-04-14T10:23:00.000-07:00

Tonight is NOT for the weak of heart (or spirit)

2006-04-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

special guest TED SHRED is back in SF for a 2-day stint. TED FUCKING SHRED!!! And if that weren't enough wunderkind KINGMOST is gonna get all crunk on you ass while VIN SOL will probably get your girl's number cause he dropped that guilty pleasure dance shit that she knows word for word and K. Gully (better known by the general public as DJ SWAYZEE) well lets just say... K. GULLY is NEVER SCARED!!! more on that later.....

ROMANOWSKI : WALKING WITH AN ARTISTIC GIANT

2006-04-12T11:36:00.000-07:00

Q. Trademark saying or philosophy toward your music/life?
A. Looking for the perfect beat. Everything is everything.

Q. The first record(s) you ever bought?
A. AC/DC, Blondie, Kraftwerk, Bambaataa

Q. Most influential record(s) in your life?
A. Kraftwerk, DAF, Art of Noise, Bambaataa, Bomb Squad Productions

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I like to move people.

B-Love, DJ Doc-Fu, Romanowski and you TONITE at 10pm for another night of "Top of the World" or as we affectionately refer to it as "The Love-Doc-Ski Experience"

Don't let the rain stop ya, BLESS UP tonite!

2006-04-11T10:38:00.000-07:00

DUDE, DJ 4AM IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW

2006-04-10T17:19:00.000-07:00

DA JOINT's 5 Yeart Anniversary Party

2006-04-10T16:42:00.000-07:00

NIGHT OF THE REMIX

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Thursday April 6th 2006

2006-04-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

SuperFriends & VERSUS Magazine SF presents : Issue 004 Release Party with DJs Vin Sol, 4AM, and DJ Swayzee. Hosted by Gary Rivera. Photos coming soon...

DJ SWAYZEE JOINS THE "SUPERFRIENDS"

2006-04-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

SWAYZEE aka DJ KID JELLO SHOT aka K. GULLY is the FUTURE. Swayzee can mostly be found turning bars upside down in the Mission district but once a week dude makes his way up the hill to MILK. Get Swayzee every Thursday night!

THE BEAT LAB

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the LOVE-DOC-SKI experience

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Every Wednesday night people. Not the "usual suspects" playing not the "usual" hits. Music for the headz. nowhatimean?

Happy Birthday Ivier

2006-04-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

Monday mp3

2006-04-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

Selecta ROSS HOGG drops this mix for your pleasure and mine

TRIUMPH!

2006-03-29T20:15:00.000-08:00

My main man Alex (Al-Ifornia for those knowin) is taking over MILK this Friday with the premier jump-off of his new party "MORE FIRE". Alex also owns and operates the hottest retail shop in Marin County called Triumph. They pettle sneakers, skateboards, lifestyle... you know, the hot shit!

THEM DUDES

2006-03-29T19:52:00.000-08:00

DJ B.CAUSE and DJ MORSECODE stop by SuperFriends tomorrow night, Thursday the 30th, and "go dumb" for your enjoyment. I'm guessing you can catch up with these guys first at the opening of the Mike Davis show at KidRobot SF. While I can't say I'm all that familar with his work the invite is pretty cool.

Disco D and BRAZA

2006-03-20T09:37:00.000-08:00

Words to live by

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link

WELCOME TO BRAZIL TOUR

2006-03-14T17:09:00.000-08:00

This Saturday, March 18th, history will be made when BRAZA takes the stage at MILK for thier first North American performance ever... see the new video produced by DJ Disco D here

She's back with an 808

2006-03-14T10:27:00.000-08:00

watch the beat go...

Banned in the U.S.A.

2006-03-14T10:03:00.000-08:00

Xbox salutes Quentin Tarantino is this advert for the xbox 360

KUDO : PERFORMING LIVE AT MILK

2006-03-12T20:37:00.000-08:00

Tonight Nublu Records and The Milk Bar proudly present KUDO... KUDO are the real deal, and thier music is so primal that they could just as validly be classed a rock act as a jazz or dance act. On stage Kudo are dark and raw and desperate, but their poip potential has always been apparent to anyone with ears for song craft and eyes for charisma. Death of the Party, their new album drops tomorrow Tuesday March 14th. Doors at 8pm

2006-03-09T19:35:00.000-08:00

9 years ago today HIP HOP lost one of it's greatest. We'll always love Big Poppa... Biggie mega-mix tonight at "Super Friends"

2006-03-09T08:25:00.000-08:00

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom" Tonight resident wino and RedWine ringleader DJ TOPH-ONE joins us for another installment of the "Super Friends"... 80s, Electro and B.I.G

SPANK ROCK

2006-03-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

picked up the new Spank Rock single "Rick Rubin" from Amoeba today. Cant wait for YO YO YO YO YO the album to drop. Enjoy yet another single off one of the most anticapated albums of the summer "Bump Short feat. Amanda Blank"

LOVE-DOC-SKI

2006-03-07T18:41:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday March 8th 2006 is the premier of : AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD with DJs B-Love, Doc Fu & Romanowski...

DJ B-LOVE brings a conscious roots and hip hop vibe to Wednesdays. Roots-n-Culture fool! For the last decade or so B-Love has committed himself to bringing the dancefloor massive only the most "crucial" and uplifting tunes at his variety of weeklies and one-offs. Not concerned with trends or this weeks music darlings he focuses on classics and music that is classic sounding.

ROMANOWSKI is a reknowned a painter/visual artist as he is a producer/DJ. this Swiss mixmaster has played his wicked 45 collection all over the world for all kinds of dancefloors. From funky breakbeats to obscure rocksteady to top 40 hip hop, Roman is a music lovers wet dream. Romanowski has been a resident for classic parties, worked at famous nightclubs, and has been a member of legendary crews. An artistic giant walks amongst us...

Finally, don't be fooled by the sparkling charm or witty repartee, DJ DOC FU is a brutal and punishing dancefloor taskmaster who enslaves the crowd to his soundwave. Crushing bassline drops, on the spot-on the fly live remixing, and fifteen years of record collecting trademark the Doc's exhausting deejaying style. Whether supporting for bands, emcees, or simply just DJing : Doc has been on the road for the last three years bringing the world that classic SF sound.

SIT DOWN

2006-03-07T18:08:00.000-08:00

Iverson's double crossover proves once again... Dude has MAD game!

DJ JAH YZER

2006-03-07T17:18:00.000-08:00

as one of the members of the Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi and resident DJ every Tuesday night at Milk for "Bless Up". Jah Yzer is best known for his ability to drop only the hottest dancehall / reggae sets around town (voted "the best" etc). What you might not know is that this Miami native also knows a thing or two about Hip Hop, Original Funk Breaks and Booty BASS music... throw in a little 80s and watch him flex his skills Thursday March 16th at "Super Friends" with resident VIN SOL. Till then check out/learn a little more about Yzer with this week's Q n A

Q. What's your favorite movie and or movie quote?
A. Style Wars, Rockers, Office Space. "King of what?... King of styyyle"- Kase2 in Style Wars

Q. What's your favorite song and or artist?
A. Hmmm too many, lets see. Dennis Brown-any song, Eric B & Rakim - I aint no joke & Lyrics of fury, James Brown & the J.B.s - Sho is funky down here

Q. Who's your favorite DJ and or Producer?
A. Cash Money, DJ Premier, 45 King, Allen Toussaint, Keith Hudson

Q. What's your favorite book?
A. Important Utterances of H.I.M

Q. What's your favorite T.V. show(s)?
A. Simpsons, Chapelle Show, Iron Chef and Sports Center

Q. What's your favorite thing about san Francisco?
A. Medical Marijuana

Q. What's your favorite slang word or expression?
A. Fire it Up!!!

Q. What's your favorite thing to do when not DJing?
A. Fire it Up!!!

Q. Who's the funnies person you know?
A. other than me?!?! Shinehead...

Q. What's the most emberrassing moment you've had while DJing?
A. None yet (knock on wood)

Q. Any last shout outs?
A. All my fans/supporters and all of my extended family.

THREE SIX MAFIA's OSCAR PERFORMANCE

2006-03-06T19:35:00.000-08:00

Dudes kinda blew my mind (and everyone else's for that matter) last night at the Oscars. While the obvious has been stated by the "Hop Hop nation" a million times over (the first rap group to ever be invited to perform at the Oscar) whats even more epic is that they TOOK THAT SHIT! also, did anyone catch Adolpho "Shabba Doo" Quinones's cameo on stage? dudes STILL doing it.

BLU JEMZ + DJ LYODSKI = SUPER FRIENDS

2006-03-02T18:29:00.000-08:00

Turntable Lab affiliates Blu Jemz and DJ Llyodski (above) grace the decks TONITE with special guest MC Willow the GasLamp Killer. DJ Vin Sol reps the bay and if that wasnt enough... FREE jello shots all night long.

JOIN THE KID AMERICA CLUB

2006-03-01T21:12:00.000-08:00

BUDONKADONK, THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

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DJs TOM THUMP and DJ RASCUE host yet another edition of everybodys favorite ass-shaking get-down. this time around Tom and Frank have invited local legend DJ JERRY ROSS to drop one of his signature party-rocking sets at MILK. And if that wasnt enough, special guest CARLOS NINOS of Ammon Contact/Ninja Tune fame will set things off with his own brand of pscychedelic Hip Hop beats.

THE CROSSFADER KING

2006-03-01T20:37:00.000-08:00

This post is coming in a little late but for those of you who missed The Crossfader Kings set last Thursday (the 28th of February) DAMNNN!!!! DUDE MURDERED IT!!!! this little snippet here doesnt even begin to tell the story...

Caps and Jones drop a new mix

2006-03-01T20:23:00.000-08:00

download it here. Why is this important? Cause these dudes will be at MILK in April pretty much blowin up the spot. SF party people get ready! More info TBA soon.

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DJ VIN SOL

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Q. What's your favorite movie or movie quote?
A. She's my Rushmore

Q. What's your favorite artist(s) right now?
A. Nico - Chelsea Girls, Get Low Players - Lotta things, DJ Technics - Mr Postman

Q. Whats your favorite food and or restaurant?
A. A Cancun super burrito with hella salsa verde unless I am feeling hella bougie then it's breakfast at Zazie holmes

Q. Favorite DJ or producer?
A. Anyone can be king for a day

Q. What's your favorite book?
A. Scarred for life by Keith Hamm

Q. Whats your favorite TV show?
A. the OC

Q. Whats your favorite thing about San Francisco?
A. The hills and the homies

Q. What's your favorite thing to do when not DJing?
A. Getting my shred on at the chilli bowl

Q. Whats your favorite slang word or expression?
A. Ghost ride the whip down a cliff of suck

Q. What was the most embarrassing moment you had while DJing?
A. A little thing I like to call wasted ex-girlfriend trying to get skantless on stage @ the old Hush-Hush Bar

Q. Whats the strangest request you've received while DJing?
A. direct quote from a 200lb female clubgoer "Hey blood, you better shout out my girls birthday cuz I got my tech in my purse ya feel me?" then she proceeded to invite me to "hang out later"... needless to say, I declined

Q. Any last shout-outs?
A. My fam, Ted Shred, Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi, Coop D' Ville, Slo Poke, Morsecode, DJ Mutt, J Nugut, Chet Clark, Big Rich, FTC posse, Huf set, all the homies @ The Milk Bar, Catchdubs, Lowbudget, Ayres, Unruly Records, FourOneFunk, all the ladies, and anyone I might have forgot, u know who you are

Catch Vin Sol this Saturday with DJ Steve Aoki and rotating guest DJs every Thursday night at "Super Friends"

Super Friends? Super Villians!

2006-02-17T13:08:00.000-08:00

The movement is officialy on. Clip comes courtesy of System D-128 and Suckadelic

Who is Steve Aoki?

2006-02-13T10:07:00.000-08:00

DJ Kid Millionaire aka Steve Aoki DJs and promotes clubs in and around Hollywood and NYC in addition to various fashion and celebrity events. Otherwise known as the head honcho at DIM MAK Records Steve DJs dance party hits that encompass a wide variety of Hip Hop to Pop to Rock and back again.

Q. What are some of your favorite movies and or movie quotes?
A. Sin City, 2 Fast 2 Furius, D.E.B.S.

Q. What is your favorite (current) song or artist?
A. Bloc Party, The Rakes, Moving Units

Q. What's the last thing you do before going to sleep?
A. Work on Dim Mak business

Q. What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
A. Work on Dim Mak business

Q. Who's your favorite artist?
A. Mark the Cobra Snake (www.thecobrasnake.com)

Q. Whats your favorite T.V. show?
A. 24

Q. What's your favorite thing about San Francisco?
A. From MonumentTo Masses

Q. What's your favorite slang word or expression?
A. Buddy

Q. What are some of your favorite clothing brands?
A. Well of course, the Dim Mak collection... I love Gravis, WE Clothing, Bathing Ape, RVCA, Supra, Krew, Hysteric Glamour, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Adidas, Puma, Nike, Lamb/Royal Elastics

Q. Who's the funniest person you know?
A. My brother

Q. What was the most embarrassing moment you had while DJing?
A. Last night at the Troubadour opening for Hard Fi. No monitors, speakers were 200 feet in front of me, serious echo effect, computer was skipping on internal mode of Serato for some reason, and I couldn't hear a damn thing and was stuck solo on the stage with bright lights. It was fucking awful like I was on acid but worse

Q. What was the strangest request you've received while DJing?
A. I've had too many common pop requests but no strange request yet. I have a huge pallette of music from electro to hip hop to pop to oldies, Im all over the place. The stranger the request, as long as its dancy and I like the song, the better

Q. Who would you most like to meet (alive or dead)?
A. Bruce Lee and Malcolm X. Two life changing hero's of mine.

Q. Any last shout outs?
A. Shane Smith-revolutionary comrade from the bay, from monument to masses-one of the most underrated bands of our time only because they don't tour anywhere out of the bay, Jefrodisiac-running the dance party shit up in the bay, John Isaacson-zine maker and screen printer extraordinare, Jennie Romer from Rasputin's-old roomie, Alexa Dye-always fighting the good fight, Alex Pasternak-old hippie in a 25 year old body, Jenny Hoyston-singer in erase errata and solo project paradise island-veteran in the Dim Mak world, and of course my agent Matt Colon-the only one thats not from the Bay.

Catch Steve aka Kid Millionaire Saturday February 18th 2006 at The MILK Bar

2006-02-13T09:43:00.000-08:00

more info on the untimely passing or "spiritual transition" of J Dilla. Here are just a few samples of dudes contribution to the world of hip hop. Slum Village "Fall in Love", Slum Village "Raise it Up" and "Nothing like This". Theres also a streaming J-Dilla memorial here.

More than meets the eye

2006-02-11T09:27:00.000-08:00

link

DJ RHETTMATIC is in the building

2006-02-11T08:55:00.000-08:00

TONIGHT! DaJoint (SF's longest running Hip Hop night) proudly presents DJ RHETTMATIC of the world famous BEAT JUNKIES. Here's a little Q and A with the man himself...

Q. What's your favorite movie?
A. Enter the Dragon - "Don't look at the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory..."

Q. Name 3 of your favorite artist.
A. Jmes Brown, Gangstarr, J Dilla

Q. Who are some of your favorite DJsand or producers?
A. Too many to list but here's a few : Premier, Alchemist, J Dilla, Madlib, Pete Rock, OhNo, DITC, Large Pro... DJ wise : my own crew, Jazzy Jeff, the OG KDAY Mixmasters, ISP, XMen, Triple Threat, Cut Chemist, Shadow... etc...

Q. What's your favorite book?
A. The Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Q. What's your favorite slang word or expression?
A. "Word"?

Q. Who's the funniest person you know?
A. Babu

Q, What was the most embarrassing moment you had while DJing?
A. Forgetting how to do my routine at the 94 DMC West Coast Championships... smoked out too much the night before.

Q. Who would you most like to meet(alive or dead)?
A. Bruce Lee

Q. Any last shout out?
A. Shout outs to all my Bay Area fam : Shortkut, Vinroc, P-LO, Miguel, Fran, SwiftRock, Randall, and anyone that has supported me and the whole Beat Junkies crew.

R.I.P J DILLA 1974 - 2006

2006-02-10T20:21:00.000-08:00

This week at "Super Friends"

2006-02-09T16:45:00.000-08:00

DJ Mark Farina drops a rare downtempo/hip hop set with special guest DJ Mr. E (DaJoint). We'll also be giving away FREE "Super Friends" tee shirts all night. Come get you one.

Hip Hop and New Wave

2006-02-07T16:31:00.000-08:00

Kirby Dominant and Chris Sinister's (Kirb & Chris) latest effort "Niggaz & White Girls" blends rap over new wave loops from the likes of The Human League, Gary Numan, The Police, and The Cure. Check em out LIVE on stage tomorrow, Wednesday February 8th.

Oprah done got the scoop

2006-02-06T09:37:00.000-08:00

how would you handle the stress of $50 million dollars? Dave Chappelle tells all (I've never seen dude so serious)

Put it on Blast

2006-02-06T09:05:00.000-08:00

producer XXXchange, MC Cool Disco Spankrock, Ronnie Darko, Cristopher Rockswell and the sound of Baltimore Murderland are showcased in this 5 minute clip courtesy of Big Dada Records.

New year New look

2006-02-05T20:21:00.000-08:00

DJShadow.com announces a new look and the release of "Freeze" on DVD + the exclusive DJ Shadow/Cut Chemist 45 box bundle.

DJ MR. E spits MAS FUEGO!

2006-02-04T16:59:00.000-08:00

With residencies at both Tuesday night's BEAT LOUNGE and second Saturday's DAJOINT, DJ Mr. E has quickly become one of the most popular party-rockin DJs in the bay area (that's no easy feat people). With a deep crate and positive attitude its easy to see why the ladies love cool DJ Mr. E. We recently caught up with dude to ask him a couple of questions...

Q. What is your favorite movie and or movie quote?
A. RICHEEE!!! (From La Bamba)

Q. What is your favorite song and or artist?
A. Planet Rock, Ibeblowin (DeLaSoul feat Maseo Parker), Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington)

Q. What is the last thing you do before going to sleep?
A. Kiss my girl and turn off the Sportscenter.

Q. What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
A. Kiss my girl and turn ON the Sportscenter.

Q. What is your favorite food and or restaurant?
A. I hear this place PAPALOTE has great fish taco!

Q. Who's your favorite DJ and or Producer?
A. DJ : right now... Sake One ... revamping the SF Music Landscape

Q. What's your favorite slang word or expression?
A. That's what's up!

Q. Whats your favorite thing to do when not DJing?
A. Herbal Meditation

Q. What was your first paying gig ever?
A. Club Heartbreak in Mill Valley 1985!

Q. What was your favorite paying gig ever?
A. Wow... my first set at Beat Lounge in 1998... Shortkut, Apollo, Q-Bert were all listening and I made $20 bones... lol

Q. Where is your favorite place to vacation or visit?
A. CANCUN... its paradise

Q. Who is the funniest person you know?
A. My brother Victor... with Fran Boogie a close second!

Q. What was the most embarrassing moment you had while DJing?
A. see 1st paying gig above... lol... I switched the crossfader over on time ready to drop a sick mix... but the channel level was down... complete silence... for a crowd of 400+... oops.

Q. Whats the strangest request you've received while DJing?
A. After dropping 1 hour of Tribe, De La Soul, Heiro etc... a girl asked if I was going to play some Hip Hop!?!?!

Q. Who would you most like to meet (alive or dead)?
A. Well I met Prince... that was ill... ummm, I think Bob Marley

Q. Any last shout outs?
A. to all the Bay, and all of y'all's Moms... word!

Catch Mr E this week, Thursday February 9th with DJ Mark Farina at Super Friends and again Saturday February 11th at his monthly get down DAJOINT with special guest DJ RHETTMATIC (Beat Junkies)

NIGHT OF THE REMIX

2006-01-31T19:27:00.000-08:00

Quickly becoming one of Milk's favorite parties, DJ SATVA and the gang come with another edition of NIGHT OF THE REMIX. Last month had DJ KING MOST & brethren DJ B-CAUSE murdering the dancefloor. This time around guest DJ SURESHOT proves his namesake dropping the hottest hip hop - dancehall - rock - soul & electro remixes with a little help from DJ VIN SOL and DJ SPAIR (Oakland Faders).

Mark Your Calender for February 2nd

2006-01-31T19:19:00.000-08:00

the SF Recreation & Park Department will be conducting a PUBLIC meeting to discuss skatepark design and brainstorm ideas. Date : February 2nd (This Thursday) 2006 Time : 6:30 - 8:00pm Location : Buena Vista School 2541 25th Street in the Mission.

Touch the Sky

2006-01-31T18:54:00.000-08:00

right when Kanye goes and pulls that stunt for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine he turns right around and totally redeems himself with this new video.

Spiritual Insight

2006-01-31T18:51:00.000-08:00

here

Jazze made it

2006-01-27T18:22:00.000-08:00

new Field Mob joint "So What" featuring Ciara. Its one of those "driving in the car with your best girl" tracks. what?!?!

"Funk De Esfiha"

2006-01-27T17:42:00.000-08:00

the group, Bonde De Role, made up of MCs Jaco, Escher, and Ribanceira will have thier Melo Do Tabaco EP issued as the first release from Mad Decent, the label created by one DJ Diplododocus. sample here.

Dave Chappelle's

2006-01-27T17:35:00.000-08:00

Block Party. pimpolicious.

Gnarls Barkley

2006-01-27T17:17:00.000-08:00

download the new single from Cee-Lo & DangerMouse's latest project.

The Day After

2006-01-27T16:52:00.000-08:00

woke up with the head splits again... what a good nite! Thanks Mike. After some chorizo and eggs, dropped the top and listened to my (current) favorite S.F. sunny day CD "Year of the Monkey" Get you some here and here.

Club Shotta

2006-01-26T09:58:00.000-08:00

LowBudget's mission is to rock the party.

As one half of Hollertronix, Low B has been a part of Philadelphia's night life and rich DJ community for the last five years. Born in Philadelphia and growing up mainly in Parkside/Chester, LB began DJing in the mid 90s while still in high school. A product of hip hop's "golden age", LB is all about maintaining the integrity of a true all-around DJ, by keeping dance floors packed with a flavorful mix that reps all genres. With hip hop and dance classics as his foundation, LBs musical ammo spans from rock to reggae, Baltimore club to indie dance, disco to the dirty south, and everything in between.

the first 50 people through the door get Low Bee's new mix CD

Fishscale

2006-01-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

GhostFace Killah's latest opus drops February 28th, or is it March 14th? With production by the likes of MF Doom, J-Dilla, Pete Rock, and Madlib and the lyrical brilliance of one Ghostface expect nothing but pure heat. Meet the dude himself, next week Werdnesday February 1st, 8 - 10pm at THE MILK BAR.

VINROC releases SO MUCH SOUL 4

2006-01-26T09:13:00.000-08:00

Just in time for you and that someone special. Playlist includes Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Barry White, Kanye West, Leela James, sade, Dwele, D'Angelo and more. Not sure if its available just yet but ask these dudes, they'll know the deal.

Wilson Pickett Memorial

2006-01-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

done beautifully by my man, O-Dub.

MySpace : White Label sessions

2006-01-26T08:36:00.000-08:00

The White Label sessions is an exclusive radio program brought to you by BPM Magazine and MySpace. This weeks "artist in residence" The Rub.

MR. CHOC

2006-01-24T09:48:00.000-08:00

of the world famous Beat Junkies will be the special guest for Triple Threats "Flava of the Month" With stints at Rawkus Records and Power 106 in L.A. expect nothing but good times and dancefloor heat this Saturday night. On a more serious note : after 8 years of broadcasting, Power 106 has unceremoniously canceled Friday Night Flavas, a signature Los Angeles Hip Hop show hosted by the legendary Fantastik 4our (Mr Choc, J-Rocc, C-Minus and Truly OdD) no notice, no farewell show, nothing.

click here to save Friday Night Flavas!

Zion I

2006-01-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

check out the new video for Oakland's Zion I "The Bay" then run out and support this dude.

URB's NEXT 100 "LIVE"

2006-01-23T10:33:00.000-08:00

Sauza Tequila presents the exclusive screening of Urb Magazines next 100 "Live" 8 - 10pm this Friday night. Followed by "Let the Rhythm Hit Em" featuring rotating resident DJs Platurn, the immortal DJ Enki, DJ Spair, Joe Quixx, and DJs Shortee and Faust. Big Thanks to On the Corner productions for putting this all together.

EPIC

2006-01-23T10:19:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who came out Saturday night for the premier jump off of "Super Friends". No bullshit all night just dancing dancing dancing. Thats whats up! Catchdubs killed it (Jersey Stand Up)!!! Ayres killed it (Brooklyn Stand Up)!!! Vin killed it (SF Stand Up)!!! and YOU killed it (Bay Area Stand Up)!!!

Man, January at Milk was one for the record books... J-Rocc at Budonkadonk, Q-Bert, Cosmo Baker and MC Spankrock not to mention upcoming shows with Mr Choc, Mark Farina, Steve Aoki, Shortee and Faust + DJ LowBudget.

Stay tuned

super hot

2006-01-19T10:05:00.000-08:00

remix of Pharrell's "Can I have it like that". enjoy.

It is so f!cking on San Francisco!!!

2006-01-19T10:04:00.000-08:00

so yeah, Saturday January 21st is the premier of MILK's new monthly/weekly party "SuperFriends" with super duper special guests DJ Ayres of NYC's Rub collective and DJ Nick Catchdubs of Fader Magazine/Catchdubs.com fame. For those of you familar with these dudes, you know whats up, but for those new to this shit/sound check out this mix by mr ayres and this mix by mr catchdubs.

Hipster friendly Pop - Rock - Electro and Hip Hop equals the Hottest in DanceFloor blends all night!

resident DJ Vin Sol + more tba rep the bay every third Saturday at "SuperFriends"

next month, February 10th 2006, SuperFriends proudly presents STEVE AOKI aka DJ KID MILLIONAIRE