Now Im gonna tell you something. This pimpin that i got in my blood, it came from a family tree. My grandaddy was a pimp, my great great great grandaddy was a pimp. I'm talkin about pimpin been since pimpin since been pimpin since been pimpin. Its in my blood, and you will never be that. Because all the people in your family were assistant pimps.
Influences
Toshi Kubota's "WE FOR REAL TOUR." Live at Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo. Scott Melker is the DJ in the band.
Sounds Like
Sounds like... Weird Al Yankovic on Methamphetamines. If he were black. Sounds like... Corky's famous rendition of the Life Goes On Theme song. Sounds like... the last thing you hear hunting with Dick Cheney. Sounds like... Corey Haim getting tackled in "Lucas." Sounds like... the triumphant cheers of "Lucas, Lucas" when he subsequently gains popularity and acceptance - and a brand new letterman's jacket. Sounds like... a romantic comedy on Al-Jazeera. Sounds like... crimson Jihad. Sounds like... the mating call of the West African Bonobo Sea Monkey. Sounds like... your mother. God, I love your mother.
How many Ivy League graduates decide to play records for a living after college? Not many. While turning down six-figure job offers to be behind turntables for a living sounds crazy, it’s working out for Scott Melker. And if you think his degree from the University of Pennsylvania has anything to do with the way he plays, you might just get the impression that he majored in spinning records, made the Dean’s List every semester, was voted class president, and graduated valedictorian.
Combining his genre-savvy music selection - from Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, House, 80s, Funk, Soul and Classics - with his razor sharp skills on the turntables, Scott Melker is among the few selectors challenging the traditional assumption that DJs simply play records. Whether its rocking small and exclusive crowds in Manhattan hot spots, or showcasing his incredible mixing abilities live for over 35,000 people in stadiums around the world, Scott Melker takes his audience on a musical journey through his meticulously fine-tuned and action-packed signature style of DJing.
In his 10 year career, Scott has played gigs around the world alongside notable DJs and acts, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Cash Money, King Britt, DJ AM, Public Enemy, Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh, Biz Markie, Raekwon, Kanye West, Wu Tang, 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, Evil Dee, Q-Tip and many others. In 2007 alone, Scott has performed with an eclectic variety of acts including Ne-Yo, TI, The Ying Yang Twins, Jet, Daughtry, G. Love, Slightly Stoopid, and Ozomatli. In addition to entertaining crowds live, Scott is hard at work producing critically acclaimed mixes. In alliance with The Rub’s Cosmo Baker as “The CMB,” the duo released “Live at the Spotlite,” flexing their proficiency in the genre of New Jack Swing to the delight of music aficionado’s worldwide. Scott also released “Live in Tokyo,” a mix recorded live during a 38 city stadium tour in Japan in support of Japanese soul superstar, Toshi Kubota. The mix received rave reviews and became one of the fastest selling of the year.
“I can honestly say that I haven’t heard a more entertaining mix this year.”
--Turntablelab.com on Scott Melker’s “Live In Tokyo” mix
So how does Scott Melker really do it? You might not be able to figure it out while he has you dancing, but his ingredients are simple: he understands people, their experiences, and music as emotional currency. From playing the number one record in the country, to creating nostalgic experiences, giving you a piece of your childhood back through a classic record, Scott Melker has the tracks for you - sliced, diced and blended in true turntablist fashion, and always served hot.
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Scott Melker, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single "Release" feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connected!!
Ah, you need to check out my photos, I've posted one of you bustin some kinda move.. lol... miami... i can't remember where we were but there was a huge net on the ceiling and we (the girls) we climbing in it...that and you were DRUNK! lol good to see ya again Melker.
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Hi honey...things are bumpy and rocky...then again what else could I expect in my life? Lol how's everything with you? Sorry we've lost touch, I've been going through so much, I will try to explain it all later...
scott melker, i received a very bizarre text message from you yesterday. i'm going to assume some 'prankster' got ahold of your cellphone and texted that to me.
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