Yo! Firstly, thanks to everyone who’s been logging on the site, emailing me, BBM’ing, etc.  Your support & words of motivation always mean a lot.  Sometimes I get caught up and messages get lost in the shuffle and I’m not able to hit people back right away & I apologize for that.  Bare with me, as I am working on a lot of things right now and don’t have much free time to stray from my goals..  Please do remember, for all bookings to please email bookings@mediaphase.com !

It just dawned on me that November is pretty much a wrap.. I’m sitting here with my calender in front of me, organizing the week, and I’m in December! Where the hell did 2007 go?! Wow. All good though, we need to keep it moving forward…!!

This next week will be another busy one, here is where I will be:

Wednesday, Nov 26th - Scratchlab & London!
430pm-830pm @ Scratchlab DJ Institute, last class with my Beginner 1 course (9 weeks of teaching them how to count bars and mix) Hope to see some of you guys in Intermediate courses!

Straight after Scratchlab, driving to London with Lancelot to rock The Barking Frog from 11.30pm-2.30am.
Apparently, it’s a pretty crazy night..? On a Wednesday? University students.. go figure lol

Thursday, Nov 27th - Blackberry Giveaways & Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak CD Release!
I’ll be playing two parties at The University of Guelph.
10pm-11pm w/ DJ Tilt at The Brass Taps. Rogers Wireless will be giving away a Blackberry Bold! They should just give it to me, considering mine is possessed.

11pm-230am w/ DJ Illiment at Van Gogh’s 2nd Floor - Finale of Entourage Thursdays for the semester. We brought you a lot of special events over the last few months.. CD Release Parties for Kardinal Offishall & T-Pain, Guest DJs from Toronto & LA, etc. 

This Thursday Night Nov 27th, we have the Official Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak CD Release Party
3 Floors / 3 Sounds/ $2.50 Drinks / $100 Grey Goose Bottle Service / Arrive Early
Music By Myself & Illiment

Friday, Nov 28th, 2007 - John Legend Private Post-Concert Party!
Friday night I was supposed to be at The Vault Lounge in Waterloo, but I got an interesting phone call on Saturday.  John Legend is performing at Massey Hall and will be at The Guvernment aka My Saturday Night Home (see below) following his performance for a scheduled club appearance. Following that, he will be holding his own private party where he wants to hear 80 % hardcore, grimey, hip hop all night, with a little classic r&b! You know I love my grimey hip hop, right? This will be a fun one.. 100 or so people, John Legend, a lot of important suits & execs, and yours truely banging out Biggie & Group Home all night!
I’ll be solo as Tilt & Lancelot will holding me down in Waterloo, but I will take some video & pics to post on here!

Saturday - The Guvernment & Z103.5 FM ‘Live to Air’
So this Saturday will be the 4th week of our new Saturday night residency inside of Canada’s biggest & baddest nightclubs “The Guvernment”.  Each week we are live-to-air on the biggest commercial radio station in the country from 11pm-12midnight (that’s a lot of listeners).  It’s a commercial station, and it’s a mash-up room (we’re in The Drink) so you might catch me playing anything from Keri Hilson, to Lil Wayne, to The White Stripes, to Green Velvet on the live-to-air.

Entry is guestlist only, so make sure to hit me up if you plan on coming through.
You can check the e-vite out here

Monday, December 1st/Tuesday December 2nd - Ultra Supperclub Special Event
ULTRA SUPPER CLUB PRESENTS
THE DRAMBUIE DEN

ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES, UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT, AND EXPERTLY MIXED COCKTAILS CRAFTED WITH THE SIGNATURE DRAMBUIE ELIXR., ORIGINALLY INSPIRED BY SCOTISH REBEL BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE MORE THAN 260 YEARS AGO.

HOSTED BY KLEEN MEDIA, SOMETHING N MONROE, INK

MUSIC BY DJ WRISTPECT

FROM 6PM-9PM ONLY!!!

That’s it for this week! Writing all this out made me tired.. :S I need to go record…
Peace!!

Curtis Mayfield sample. Shouts to TJ. I’m liking the collabo.. Definately two of the best from the South in my opinion!

Download it here

If you didn’t catch the first post from the tour in August, you can catch it here!

LISTEN TO THE NIGHT & EPMD’s LIVE PERFORMANCE HERE!

Just came across these pictures now so thought I would post them. The final stop of my West Coast Tour in August was in Las Vegas.  Specifically, at The Moon Nightclub inside The Palms Hotel & Casino.  The event was put on by the good peoples at: Stussy, Ransom, S.l.a.t.e, Complex, Undefeated !

Big shouts to the ‘great white hope’ Matt George not only for putting me on, but also being one of those dudes to draw motivation/inspiration from!

I finally got a chance to check out the new bond flick, ‘Quantum of Solace’ last night after having heard mixed reviews.  I’ve seen each film at least twice; what can I say, it’s a classic series.  Although Sean Connery is the OG when it comes to playing Bond, Daniel Craig’s character is one that I am growing more and more fond of (pause?)

One of the great things about a Bond film are the villain(s).  Usually, the goals and schemes of the villains are borderline outrageous, even comedic to an extent.  However, in Quantum of Solace, the goal is politically complex, yet still believable.  I won’t even get into it because I’ll ruin the movie for those like REDEF who still haven’t seen it.

Sidenote: Perhaps the greatest Bond villain of all time is Sanchez from Licence to Kill.. Dude is completely and utterly ruthless. This guy feeds people to sharks, allows his men to rape and kill Leiter’s brand new bride, cuts out his mistress’ lover’s heart, whips his mistress, throws people into a decompression chamber and then releases pressure watching their heads explode lol, tries to feed Bond into a gigantic shredder, shoots his own financial advisor with a god damn Uzi, and then goes after 007 with a machete. He is one bad mother.. !

Then of course, there are the bond girls..! Brunettes over blondes… So Olga Kurylenko wins, and does a pretty good job at playing her role as Camille.

Throw in the cars and action sequences and you have another Bond movie worth watching.  I gotta say though, the lack of ‘gadgets’ and the mediocre ending definately ruin the potential this movie had.. Still an entertaining one.. 7/10 !

No one beats this guy though:

Coming sooner than later.. Came across a bunch of articles and pieced them together. Hmmm….. INTERESTING…

Trademork is reporting that Activision has applied for a trademark for the name DJ Hero earlier this month. There’s not a whole lot of details at the moment but in legal terms, the trademark refers to “computer game software and related instruction manual sold together as a unit; interactive video game programs; computer game discs; downloadable software for use in connection with computer games; video game controllers; interactive video game comprised of a CD or DVD sold as a unit with a video game controller.”

“Yeah, Activision are currently making a “DJ Hero” game, but they’ve been trying to get one made for years. Problem being that, unlike rock music, a lot of dance and hip-hop music is a licensing rights nightmare thanks to copyright laws regarding the use of sampling (not to mention the fact the game will encourage you to create your own mixes). So for the longest time, it looked like a “DJ Hero” game was nothing more than a pipe dream. That was until Activision went and merged with Vivendi, however, giving them access to Universal’s record label catalogue. Making the copyright stuff a little less tough. Wonder how big a role this project played in discussions between the two companies?”

“DJ Hero, a music rhythm game that will let gamers scratch to the beat of popular mash-ups with a laptop turntable peripheral, informed sources tell us today.

The game, which has been in development for nearly two years, is expected to hit shelves next summer and will likely include the ability to use Guitar Hero guitars for versus mode face-offs.

The controller, key to the game’s success, has been through nearly a half-dozen iterations.

In the latest form, the device looks a lot like a simplified DJ Deck. There is a platter for scratching which will act like the strum toggle on a Guitar Hero guitar. Above the platter are three buttons for sampling. The controller also includes a cross fader and a sound effects dial which will act like the whammy bar in Guitar Hero.

Instead of flowing the musical notes down a guitar neck, DJ Hero will flow the music down and around a virtual record in a half arc. Either left top to middle bottom if you are left handed, or right top to middle bottom if you are right handed.

To play you will have to either hold a sample button and scratch, just hold a button or just scratch as the neon icons flow around the virtual vinyl.

Currently the wireless controller has grooves molded into the bottom so it will sit comfortably in a player’s lap, though the team is also looking into legs for the deck so gamers can play while standing up.

The game in its current form features all mash-ups, think Beyonce Vs Jimi Hendrix, 50 cent Vs Beastie Boys. If they can nail the interface and get licensing for the music this could be a mammoth hit..”

Thoughts??

Shouts to the commissioner Mickboogie !

Common f/Kanye, off Invicincible Summer. Produced by The Neptunes…

Common feat. Kanye West - “Punch Drunk Love”

I seem to have the worst luck with Blackberry’s.. Either that, or everything I touch tends to break. My bold has been freezing all night/day and the battery life SUCKS.  Honestly, they need to drop a model for power users that will not freeze and/or consistently mess up.  Don’t mind me, just venting. The Bold is good, but not all it’s cracked up to be! I feel like I’m in an abusive relationship I can’t get out of.. lol.

The homie Drake keeps it moving, and It’s always good to see homegrown talent shine.. First he came with Room for Improvement, then Comeback Season.  Next up is the ‘So Far Gone’ mixtape.  He leaked this track off the mixtape today.. Real nice vibe. Looking forward to the tape & album!

Drake & Lykke Li - Little Bit (Remix)

Do you remember when this Kardi track dropped? The way these drums are programmed are retarded..! Then the remix dropped with Bounty and it was a wrap!! It’s cold as hell in Toronto right now & I feel like old man winter is laughing hysterically, plotting and scheming what’s to come over the next few months..

Nonetheless, felt like revisiting some Classic Material.

KARDINAL OFFISHALL - BAKARDI SLANG

” Y’all say a DJ Battle we say CLASH WITH TWO SOUND! ”

Last week we had DJ Mike Danger come through and rock the spot for you.. This week, DJ Eli Escobar of the Deckstar collective (see: DJ AM, Jazzy Jeff, Stretch Armstrong, Steve Aoki, Team Canada, etc).

Testing to see if I can make posts on here off my Blackberry Bold.

DJ Starting from Scratch & RG have a radio show on Monday Nights 10pm-2am on Globe-Radio.com.  The format is, ‘anything goes’.  We’re gonna have some fun with this one.. Playing whatever the $*#) we want!! I’ll try and archive it for some new podcasts.

One of the nicest from the west coast is back in Toronto this weekend.  This Saturday Night November 15th, come check him alongside myself and lancelot at our Saturday Night Residency inside The Drink at The Guvernment Complex..

Oh yeah, he just dropped a new mixtape as well entitled, “Cupcake Music”
Make sure to check it out here:  Cupcake Music Vol.1 | Mixed By DJ Michael Dangerous

Much too often, I hear someone complain about the lack of soulful and fulfilling r&b music in this day and age.  However, Zaki’s sound is much more than simply ‘r&b’ and this has not escaped my car’s speakers since I received it 2 days ago..! Open your ears, and listen.

Damn, that was a long sentence.  Before I get into anything, let me just put this out there…  Imagine having a blackberry with no letter ‘A’ key.  As in, the letter ‘A’ button, which conveniently is the ‘*’ button as well, ceases to function. I tend to break these things fairly quickly.

The last four days have been a mess; not having an ‘a’ key when on the road all day is like having a mouth that works, and a brain telling it what to say, but not being able to physically say it. Beyond frustrating.. The letter ‘A’ also happens to be one of two most commonly used letters when typing!

Thankfully, Rogers will be providing the new phone, and I should have a new PIN by tomorrow. So.. just call me if you need me.  To all those whom I’ve sent texts, emails, and BBM’s that sound like you are communicating with a 3 yr old, my apologies!

‘Nuff talking. Getting in to things..

NEW MIXTAPE - DOWNLOAD HERE

DJ WRISTPECT x REDEF x HALL OF JUSTUS PRESENTS
BRIDGING THE GAP V3
TORONTO TO NORTH CAROLINA
HOSTED BY: LITTLE BROTHER

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.djwristpect.com/btg3

Be sure to check out the good peoples at:

REDEF.CA
HALLOFJUSTUS.COM
HIPHOPDX.COM
THELEGENDSLEAGUE.COM
RANSOMHOLDINGCO.COM
GETONTHEGOODFOOT.CA
ORISUE.COM
INQMND.CA
IDEALLCLOTHING.COM
HIPHOPCANADA.COM

This one’s fairly self explanatory.. If you are familiar with the last two ‘Bridging The Gap’ series (see: New York & Chicago) of mixed compilations, then you know what to expect.  Good looking out to everyone who came through on this project, from both Toronto & North Carolina.  Production & emcees are from either of the two cities, and the project is hosted by Little Brother over a year ago when they were in Toronto, promoting their Getback LP. For various reasons (other mixtapes, parties, tours, my own laziness, etc) I never ended up getting back to this until I found out that they were coming back to TO for another tour.. Time flies.  I’m happy its out, although wish I got to spend more time on it.. but such is life. Shouts to Big Dho aka MR DOITALL BITCH!

Again, DOWNLOAD IT HERE temporarily, until I put it into the Mixtapes archive.

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NEW PODCAST - EPISODE 13
LITTLE BROTHER @ MOD CLUB OCT 19 ‘OPENING SET’ - DJ WRISTPECT & SIR LANCELOT

This came to me by surprise.. I decided to log in to myspace (yeah, remember that?) and found myself sorting through a shitload of unread msgs. Finally found this, good looking out to dude for recording it, making sure the levels were good, ripping it, uploading it, tagging it, and sending it to me..!

We had no idea this shit was being recorded.  Lance didn’t even know he was going to mic for me..  In fact, about 3 minutes before I told him I needed help handing out mixtapes, he was side stage eating Burger King lol.. We were just having fun.. another 50 minutes of audio! It was a fun night.. shouts to REMG!

Download/Stream HERE

Set and tracklist:
01. Lancelot - Intro
02. Drake - Get Over It (Wristpect Exclusive)
03. Common - BE
04. A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way
05. Slum Village - Fall In Love
06. Redman - Tonight’s The Night
07. Bush Babies Feat. Mos Def - The Love Song
08. Frank N Dank - Pause
09. Kanye West - I Wonder
10. Outkast - Elevators
11. Camp Lo - Luchini
12. Notorious B.I.G. - 10 Crack Commandments
13. Junior Mafia - Get Money
14. J Dilla Feat. Pharohae Monch - Love
15. The Roots - Can’t Stop This
16. Slum Village - Climax
17. DJ Jazzy Jeff - For The Love Of The Game
18. Redman & Method Man - How High
19. Mobb Deep - Back At You
20. A Tribe Called Quest - Oh My God
21. A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum
22. Raekwon - Ice Cream
23. Nas - Nas Is Like
24. Prodigy - Keep It Thoro
25. Royce Da 5′9 - Boom
26. The Firm - Phone Tap
27. KRS One - MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know
28. Notorious B.I.G. - Kick In The Door
29. KRS One - MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know
30. Wu Tang - Triumph
31. Pharohae Monch - Simon Says
32. Gangstarr - All For The Cash
33. Gangstarr - Full Clip
34. Gangstarr - Massappeal
35. A Tribe Called Quest - Check The Rhyme
36. Onyx - Slam
37. Rosco P Coldchain Ft. Pusha-T - Hot
38. Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm
39. Mobb Deep - Burn
40. Nas - Made You Look
41. Saukrates - 2999
42. Nas - Live At The Barbeque
43. Ghostface Killa - Daytona 500
44. Jay - Dead Presidents
45. Jay - It’s Hot
46. Jay - Feelin’ It
47. Junior Mafia - Player’s Anthem
48. Luniz - I Got 5 On It
49. Nas - NY State Of Mind
50. JD Era - TO State Of Mind (Wristpect Exclusive)
51. Outast - Aquemini
52. Drake Feat. Kardinal Offishall - The Last Hope
53. Camp Lo - Coolie High
54. The Originals - Sunrise
55. Scarface Ft. Jay-Z & Beanie Siegel - Guess Who’s Back
56. Labi Siffre - I Got The Blues
57. Max Romeo - I Chase The Devil
58. Jay-Z - Lucifer
59. Willie Hutch - I Choose You
60. Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead
61. Mos Def - Ms Fat Booty
62. El Debarge - All This Love
63. AZ - Problems
64. Kleer - She Said She Loves Me
65. Jay - Dynasty Intro
66. Outkast - Spottieottiedopaliscious
67. Mos Def - Umi Says
68. The Roots Feat. - You Got Me
69. Dr. Dre - Xxplosive
70. Pharcyde - Passin Me By
71. Biz Markie - Just A Friend
72. Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day
73. Notorious B.I.G. Ft. Method Man - Warning
74. Boosey & Hawks - Library
75. Jay-Z - So Ghetto
76. Honey Cone - Innocent
77. Common - Testify
78. Hank Crawford - Wildflower
79. Kanye West Ft. GLC - Drive Slow
80. Tommy James & The Shondells - Candy Maker
81. Kanye West - Heard Em Say
82. Bobby Byrd - I’m Not To Blame
83. Jay-Z - You Don’t Know

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