DJ Magic Mike

DJ Magic Mike and the Royal Posse, "Magic Mike Cuts The Record" (YSI link)

DJ Magic Mike and the Royal Posse, "Magician Bassin It Up" (YSI link)

WTF? It's freezing cold out and it's April. What about all that in like a lamb shit or whatever? Al Gore, my man? Where's all the hotness? In order to help those on the East Coast freezing our little (and less than little) tuchises off, I wanna take everyone down to Miami circa 1988-89. We'll let DJ Magic Mike be lour guide, one of the pivotal figures in history of the Miami bass sound. Ironically, Mike made his name when he moved back to Orlando in the later part of the decade, feeling like he wasn't getting the proper respect in Miami. He signed to a unknown label, Cheetah Records, and proceeded to put out two classic albums, including the DJ Magic Mike and the Royal Posse album these songs come from.

The real treat here is one of the greatest DJ tracks of all-time, "Magic Mike Cuts The Record." I'd be the first to admit that I usually can't stand this sort of thing, especially the whole turntablist genre that rose up there for a minute. But, Mike doesn't do this to only show off his skills, he's committed to making a dope track. The scratching is crazy, he drops a little Debbie Deb even

-These Easter Weekend parties in England almost make me want to believe in Jesus. I apologize to everyone for not getting the info up about last night's party at Fabric (one of the most insane lineups ever), but there's still two more events left for the Adventures in the Beetroot Field festival. Tonight it goes down at the Leeds Student Center (Lifton Place off Clarendon Rd.) with Digitalism, Para One, Surkin, DJ Orgasmic, Kissy Sell Out, Herve, Filthy Dukes, Late of the Pier and so much more. Grab your tickets here, as this is THE place to be in the whole world. Do it for your Savior!

-On the Continent (that's what us cultured people call Europe), my girl DJ Almost Tropical spins at Eel Pie (Saarbruecker Str. 20-21) as part of a artslashmusic event called Expect Excellence. There's also the photos of Andrea Augustin from SXSW. It's the place to be Germans, for real.



-NYC, celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Ruff Club at Annex with a fucking rager. Amazing guest DJs - Trash Fashion (foreshadowing), Daughters of Kaos and Dirty Dave of LA's Blow Up. Live performance by No Bra, lots of hosts, Cobrasnake in the house. Congrats to Spencer Product and The Hot Pink NYC, hope we get another year.



-For anyone who doesn't want to leave Brooklyn, there's another great FUN going down at Studio B. This time, Dreamburger is playing live and will become your new favorite band, Patrick Wolf plays later, DJ sets by the regular crew of Eamon Harkin and The Bangers.



-The Dreamburger afterparty, or the only party if you so choose, is at Home Sweet Home with Lauren Flax's White Lightning! She's joined by Carmine P. Filthy tonight, you know that this will be fun , even without a flier. Go to this, save downtown from the lames!

-Speaking of downtown savior's, Project Matt does his thing at The Anchor (310 Spring St.) in Soho with the beautiful, beautiful people. Party with them, as they don't feel the cold or sadness.



-My new favorite city, Chicago, has more goodness tonight, as my new favorite DJs, Bald Eagle and Mother Hubbard, spin at Darkroom (2210 West Chicago Ave.) Lots of indie good danceness, yeah Windy City! I totally forgive you for producing one of my exes.



-Philly, this itinerary has going around all day. I love it, as it saves me lots of writing. I'd choose Hands and Knees tonight, but that's just me. So much goodness, Philly I love!




-LA appears to be sleeping tonight, but the rest of Cali picks up the slack. First, Mute will rock The OC, conjuring up the ghost of Marissa Cooper. Luv Tek is the guest DJ, the party happens each and every Friday at The Proof Bar (215 N. Broadway) in Santa Ana.




-Finally, with the flier of the night (I'm a sucka for naked women, just fyi), the B-Sides party in Costa Mesa features Awaysted Youth (Esca, Dirty-Lo and Rob the Thunder Villain). They take over The Avalon (820 19th St.) and will drop all sorts of dance-y goodness for the ladies.