"boston's own dj rndm, a young DJ who's been making waves with his expert blends of hip-hop and pop-rock-etc. though his aesthetic fits right into the current craze for mashups, his approach is quite different from--and more demanding than--all of us software-employing mashers. rndm creates live blends on two turntables, using a keen ear for harmonic combinations and some deft skills on the 1s and 2s. restricted to vinyl and technics/techniques, rndm forces himself to find songs that can be made to match without changing them too radically, a constraint that produces some really creative and compelling mixes. somehow rndm is able to recuperate even those classic-rock songs that we could all stand never to hear again, often by dropping some serious crunkness on top.
i've been digging his blends for a while now, and it's always a treat to see and hear him do his thing in the moment. for this halloween session, he pulled out all the stops, blending the themes from "ghostbusters" and "teenage mutant ninja turtles" (he's a radical rat!), among others, into everything from contemporary hip-hop to some classic michael jackson cuts (of course "thriller" got a spin, much to the crowd's delight). rndm's hosting several mini-mixes and individual blends over at his site, so check 'em out and peep the kid's steez.
if you're in the boston area, you can catch rndm doing his thing in the flesh..."
check out www.djrndm.com for upcoming shows.
Battle Boutique @ the RE-UP!!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009-12-8PM
1 Brighton Ave
(at Malvern St)
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-7387
www.the-reup.com
Next to 88 MARKET. SAME BUILDING
$10 @ THE DOOR
2 VS 2 B-BOY/B-GIRL BATTLES FOR $300
1 ON 1 POPPING FOR $100
1 ON 1 ALL STYLES FOR $100
THE BIGGEST SALE EVER WITH THE HOTTEST BRANDS!!!
$10.00 @ THE DOOR & 1 CANNED FOOD DONATION(PLEASE NO EXPIRED FOOD)
JUDGES
Z-BOY POPSICLE
LIL DEE
HEAT
Thank You for being a friend of Carpe Diem Artist Development Group. I encourage you to join HMI Record Pool for overwhelming discounts on music: MP3's, lots of Vinyl, CD's at a small fraction of the cost anywhere else!
I’ve been in business over 25 years and everyone, not just DJ's are welcome to join. I ship worldwide! Call Me, John Hollywood @ 1-910-442-6948. Thanks so much!!!
AND by the way...why the fuck cant i get my free 20 bonus downloadable tracks on the back of the instruction manual? i've gone there everyday for the past 2 weeks and the site keeps telling me to check back in a few days..wtf is the deal with that?
Whats goin on buddy?One question for you..where do I find a *Mass hole*tshirt or tank top like in rock band .Ryan has me in a *band* with him hahaha.And I think I need one of those. Thanks!
Ohhhhh shit son!!!! Rock band 2 in November!!! yell yeah!!! and by the way..good job on the DL content being compatible w/ rock band 2..that would have pissed so many people off...the guitar looks kick ass too...i cant see Guitar hero world tour being able to compete..people are already too invested in DLC for rock band already...hell fuckin' yeah...
So not fair! You're going to perform with Richard Devine! And I don't! (*hissy fit ensues)
I will be in Texas pursuing my corporate Red Bull overloadship, otherwise I would be there this Friday. But give Richard a flick on the nose from me. We had him for a show at Massart (Hello Neighbor 06) and ever since then he just vanished. We <3 him.
