What I'm into; Wushu (Martial Arts), reading, writing, photography, web & graphic design, languages, the DJ artform, nature, culinary treats and beats for weeks! Friends, family, good food and conversation. Nature lover and hi tech brother, that's me!
Need to challenge myself daily, cant stand seeing my folks work harder than me. Try my best to make the most of every day and opportunity. Loathe the obvious, live for the unexpected, thankful for what I've got, life's good:)
A few of the very talented, creative, beautiful, intelligent and powerful people that have inspired, motivated, entertained, educated, amused and kept me company over the years.
Sade, Bruce Lee, Native Tongues, Peter Sellers, Vladamir Cherepanoff, Juzo Itami, Bob Marley, Shifu Kamran Zolfonoon, Bonez, Jay Dee rip J Dilla, Joi Lee, Patrice Rushen, Pete Rock, Gil Scott-Heron, Jet Li, Sting, NSW Wu-Shu Academy, KOA, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Roy Ayers, Miles Davis, De La Soul, Common, Bill Murray, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Amel Larrieux, 9th Wonder, Lyn Collins, Jim Jarmusch, Paul Nice, Minnie Ripperton, Roberto Benigni, Pharoahe Monch, David Lynch, Lauryn Hill, Janeane Garofalo, Lordz of the Fly, DMOTE, Jill Scott, O.C., Sab, D.I.T.C., Mos Def, Jay-Z, Ms.Dynamite, Marva Whitney, Dave Chappelle, Juliette Binoche, Big Daddy Kane, Ahmad Jamal, Hunter S.Thompson, Nina Simone, Rakim, Celestial Rays, Michael Moore, BDP, Donnie Yen, Hal Hartley, Blaze, Marvin Gaye, Stanley Kubrick, Omar (This Is Not A Love Song!), George Orwell, Idris Muhammad, Larry Graham, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Pullman, Grover Washington Jr., O-ii-shi crew, Curtis Mayfield, Talib Kweli, D'Angelo, Del The Funky Homosapien, Ernie Barnes, The Beat Junkies, Woody Allen, Sly & The Family Stone, Raphael Saadiq, DJ Revolution, Muro, Hanif Kureishi, Samo Hung, DJ Naiki, Hopscoth Films, Vincent Cassel, Shuggie Otis, Firehouse Crew, Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shante, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Ramsey Lewis, The Fat Boys, Prince, Sergio Mendes, The J.B.s, Stetsasonic, Ms.Melina, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Dilated Peoples, Bahamadia, EPMD, Gang Starr and many more more...
While I'm at it, a few of my favourite soundtracks - Coffy, The Harder They Come and Black Caesar.
To all those mentioned above, thanks for sharing your efforts, visions, music, wisdom, energy, styles and individual train of thought; this is a dedication for all the inspiration information you've given me, many others and future generations...
My fascination of mixing developed as a young kid, experimenting with
old belt-driven turntables, tape decks, drum machines and my parents eclectic
record collection, composing compilations by mixing Sly and The Family Stone
and Gil Scott-Heron with the likes of The Eurythmics and Marvin Gaye. By the
age of 10, I was well and truly hooked on the art of vinyl digging and Hip Hop culture.
Although my interest in turntables began with Hip Hop, I also share a love for other
musical genres including Funk, Soul, Reggae, R&B, Brazilian, Jazz, 80's, Afro Beat, Latin and generally any thing with soul and substance. Originality, vocals, lyrics, flow and the music all play a big part.
I grew up listening to artists such as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Sheila E, Prince, Sugarhill Gang, Dennis Coffey, Ramsey Lewis, Rose Royce, Isaac Hayes, Augustus Pablo, JVC Force, Lyn Collins, George & Gwen McCrae, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Rakim, James Brown, Public Enemy, Lonnie Liston Smith, Rodriguez, Miles Davis, Parliament, Slave, Joni Mitchell, Afrika Bambatta & The Soul Sonic Force, Kool Herc, Steve Miller Band, Koolism, Blondie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool Moe Dee, Cymande, Eddie Brickle & The Bohemians, Donny Hathaway, Sting, Beastie Boys, RUN DMC, Bob Marley, Steady B, Cold Crush Brothers, Renegade Funk Train, Def Fresh Crew, The Roots, Grace Jones, Curtis Mayfield, Native Tongues, MC Lyte, BDP, Stetsasonic, Sly Stone, Little River Band, Jimi Hendrix, EPMD, Roberta Flack, Get Fresh Crew, Fat Boys, Steely Dan, Azymuth and many, many more.
Kavi-R
Kavi-R has supported J-Live, The Roots, Mos Def, DJ Revolution, De La Soul, Blackalicious, The Beat Junkies, Gang Starr, DJ Cash Money, Big Brovaz, Tha Liks, Ugly Duckling, Kanye West, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Latyrx, Mystro, DJ Craze, Rodney P & Skitz, The Scratch Perverts and many more.
Knee deep in the art of mix cds, soundtracks and compilations, both licensed and out the trunk, this brother comes with eclectic machine gun Funk. Over a decade in the game, a desire to express himself and the artists he's feeling in the mix. From States Of True Skool, the official Tommy Boy Sampler and an ode to The Wake Up Show to Soul Symphony, Rapture and Goodness, they're all highly rated mix cds. Fashion week soundtracks such as the Josh Goot sound scapes and the Charlie Brown catwalk mix are also amongst his repertoire.
Kav's mixing skills and unique track selection never fails to hit the spot. His
passion and professionalism has made him a respected and valued figure in the
Australasian music industry and wider club scene.
O-ii-shi! (retired)
In 1997, Ackshun Entertainment introduced O-ii-shi, a Hip Hop jam to Sydney. No
attitudes, just smiles, styles and rare kicks for miles. Party people that are passionate
about their music and getting down for the Funk of it. O-ii-shi's unique low-key cool
friendly dance floor vibe and exciting B-Boy/Girl dance crews soon attracted Hip Hop
devotees from all over. O-ii-shi has not only become the forum for showcasing some of
the world's finest high profile Hip Hop DJs from the UK and USA, it has also become
Australia's most prominent and longest running Hip Hop, Funk & Reggae club night.
Ackshun (retired)
Ackshun Entertainment has been promoting events, distributing Hip Hop paraphernalia,
touring artists and generally delivering quality Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, R&B
and Reggae acts to Australasia since 1996. We embrace all styles of music however
our goal is to entertain, educate and expose un common music, both past and
present in a Hip Hop orientated format.
Ackshun's in this simply for the love of Hip Hop culture; our mission is to
keep an ever-diminishing scene healthy, happy and involved.
Ackshun Entertainment has toured artists such as the Beat Junkies, Expansion
Team Soundsystem, DJ Revolution and many more. Ackshun has also held the NSW
DMC DJ Battles for four consecutive years and have participated in several community
programs. We incorporate all elements of Hip Hop culture in our events, from
DJs, MCs and Beatboxers to Dancers and Graffiti Artists.
Ackshun's Previous Tours & Events:
1997
"Rock The Bells" ft. DJ Shortee Blitz (UK) @ the Metro - Sydney.
"O-ii-shi, a Hip Hop jam!" is launched at Club 77 - Sydney.
1998
Ackshun Entertainment releases DJ Bonez - "Bone Breaks".
DJ Bonez - "Bone Breaks" launch party at Dendy Bar - Sydney.
DJ Shortee Blitz (UK) "Get Shortee" @ Dendy Bar - Sydney.
1999
NSW DMC ft. DJ Total Eclipse (X-Ecutioners) @ the Republic - Sydney.
DJ Vinroc (Triple Threat/USA) @ the Palladium - Sydney.
2000
NSW DMC ft. DJ Lil Jaz (Turnstylez/Canada) @ the Metro - Sydney.
DJ Melo-D (Beat Junkies/USA) - Canberra, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney.
DJ Revolution (Wake Up Show/USA) - Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand.
DJ Icy Ice - USA (Beat Junkies/Stacks Vinyl) - Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney.
2001
DJ REVOLUTION - USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: NSW DMC, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand.
DJ Melo-D - USA (Beat Junkies) - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand.
2002
NSW DMC ft. DJ Plus One (Scratch Perverts/UK)
DJ REVOLUTION - USA / World Famous Wake Up Show
Tour: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand.
MR.CHOC of the World Famous BEAT JUNKIES / FANTASTIK 4OUR / KDAY)
Tour: Two Sydney shows including support for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings @ Enmore Theatre and the second show at O-ii-shi!. Others states included in this national tour were Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
FINALLY!!! The live video of Mr. Confuse & The Confusers playing at the Mephisto Club in Hannover Germany on 27th September 2008 is ready. It was the album release concert of the Mr. Confuse album “Feel The Fire” released on Légère Recordings as DLP, CD and digital in September 2008.
Ahoy hoy It's been a while since the Trace Elements mixtape 'Elevator Muzak' came out, just finished a mixtape with DJ Xplane, its called 'IOU's' and is available for download, free as always. Hope all is good. Cheers, Syntax Check it out dude and let me know what you think.
Waddup Kavi-R...SO NICE!!! SO NICE!!! You style is dope on the ones and twos. We need to hook up some time. Would love to do a scratch mixtape of some of our material...Gotcha on our top 40. We need to bring that real Hip Hop in the states that's been missin' for awhile. It's making a comeback to tha' REAL...Hit me up and thanks for coming by.
Yo kavi-R good looking out man, HAPPY NEW YEAR, thanx for stoppin by and showin your support, hope the new year treats you well brother. just finished moving so i should finally get some of those albums down to you, all the best for 09, Matty Fresh. pce.
