I'm born and grew in New Zealand. A blend of blood - (Fijian, Maori, NZ European), I also like a blend of genres. Music is my passion and continues to take me on crazy adventures. I'm currently living in Ontario, experiencing the Canadian way of life.
Music
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain
Check out my "I Like Chicken" Mix CD - link to download - http://www.mediafire.com/?6w4nkxxmyf5
If you would like any of these tunes on 7" message me.
Movies
Peixote, High Tension, [REC], Shawshank Redemption, Shallow Grave, Matilda, Little Miss Sunshine, Deathproof
Television
The Simpsons, The Wire, Homicide Life on the Streets, Sopranos, Deadwood, City of Men, Flight of the Conchords, Dexter, X-Files, Six Feet Under, Desperate Housewives
Books
I generally only read non-fiction. Just finished - Management of Occupational Health and Safety (I don't recommend it) However, try - Harlem, U.S.A (published in 1964), New York Calling, Born Fi Dead, Midnight in Sicily, Killing Pablo, Getting Up - Subway Graffiti in New York
About me: I'm currently living between Toronto and Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Buss It Up Group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6198700266
Hi, I’m DJ Gwaan Gal aka Alicia Slater I began DJing whilst managing a nightclub in Downtown Auckland in the late 1990s. I have played extensively in Melbourne, Australia where I lived for a couple of years. In 2004 I returned to NZ and started the Dancehall gig – “Buss It Up”. This was a regular gig that originated at Galatos Nightclub, it has moved to 4:20, The Rising Sun, Hennessey and the last party was in 2008 at Khuja Lounge. I now live in Canada and continue to spin my records.
I was very fortunate to be a participant at the 2005 Red Bull Music Academy (www.redbullmusicacademy.com) in Seattle. I have DJed in North America, England, Australia and New Zealand. I also DJ with FJ under the guise – AK Jugglin Crew
In the past I was running Buss It Up, DJing on Fleet FM (88.3), interviewing for hip-hop magazine - Back2Basics and I’m Sales Manager for Jugglin' Records - your one stop reggae shop. Jugglin' specialises in Jamaican dancehall and reggae 7".
Check out my Fleet FM "I Like Chicken" Mix CD - link to download - http://www.mediafire.com/?6w4nkxxmyf5
If you would like any of these tunes on 7" message me. There are lists of records for sale in my blog.
My radio show - "I like Chicken" was on Fleet FM (www.fleetfm.co.nz), you can still listen to top DJs online.
In 2007 I went to Jamaica and had the fantastic opportunity of visiting Big Ship, 2 Hard and Big Yard Studios. I also got a chance to met; Jeremy Harding, Sean Paul, Arif Cooper, Leftside, Hawkeye, Anthony Red Roze, Wesley Diamond, Little Hero, Assassin, Stephen ‘Genius’ McGregor, Aidonia, Ann Shakes, Munga Honorebel, Nesbeth…These people have all inspired me and I was lucky to interview some of them.
AK Jugglin Crew has a bi-monthly reggae feature in hiphop magazine - Back 2 Basics.
Past issues include interviews with; Jeremy Harding, Stephen ‘Genius’ McGregor, Luciano, Mikey General, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Beenie Man, DJ Power, Jnr Reid and Pat Chin.
Whilst in Jamaica the AK Jugglin Crew attended the biggest Jamaican Reggae Festival – Sumfest. We were press for ‘Back 2 Basics’ and conducted interviews. I also took photos for the magazine. I have used my photos of Baby Cham, Movado and Bounty Killa in the ‘Buss It Up’ flyers below.
Last Buss It Up Gig
Friday 25th April
Massive thanks to Producer - Stephen "Genius" McGregor for the great picture used for the flyer.
Who I'd like to meet: Passionate, beautiful people who I can learn from.
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hi alicia,how are yu doing?yes,maybe yu need to come here so i can teach yu a few things about fishing.its nice to hear from yu and i hope yu keep the link ok.love yu
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