12.30.2009
Contest Alert!!!
I got two spots on the guestlist for two lucky people.
Yes, there's a catch. You have to give me the name of The Lifesavas album titles and PPP's albums titles.
The first two people to email me correctly at
weeklyfix // at // gmail // dot // com
get free entry to the NYE show at Someday this Thursday!
Also the ultimate in catering. Next time I want to get the crowd into it while djing I'll just play this...
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
12.21.2009
12.18.2009
Hey there buddy! Thank YOU!
New Freeway and Jake One video...
Last minute additions via True Player For Real - DJ SUPREME'S BLOG
"I Have To Step My Live DJ Show Up
Not!!!"
Derp,
Tha Digsta
PS Thank you for coming out last night.
Hope you enjoy the mixtape.
12.16.2009
CONTEST ALERT
CONTEST ALERT : : email me at weeklyfix@gmail.com & you get 1 guestspot on the list to see Maseo at and The Fix dj's tomorrow for FREE FREE 0$ FREE!!! just answer one question....what does P.A. M.a.s.e. stand for?
ONLY TWO CAN WIN...this ain't Dilla.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
12.15.2009
JUST FYI...
Just ta letcha know,
Tha Digsta
12.14.2009
MASEO OF DE LA SOUL AT THE FIX
Here are some videos that will surely hype you up for the next legend of hiphop to grace the stage at Someday.
+ a little Q+A to get you better acquainted.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
12.13.2009
Dang That's Dirty
Here's a new mix tape from Colorado native Sean Herman aka DJ IDULL. Two fun facts about The Hermanator.
He is one of my Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 gaming partners. And also he toured with the late great James Brown!
Crazy huh? Anyways, enjoy the free mix and get ready for Maseo of De La Soul this week at The Fix!!!
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
12.10.2009
New Mos Def Video
MOS DEF "Supermagic" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
See ya tonight at The Fix... fix... fi... f...
Tha Digsta
12.04.2009
12.02.2009
Some Bay Classics ( classic to me )
HOLLR,
Tha Digsta
12.01.2009
NEWS 2.0
11.30.2009
NEWS
This is pretty rad. Hot Wheels Loop re-creation
DILLA DOCUMENTARY - February is fast approaching. I been keeping all my dil withers joints on ice.
Not trying to wear'em out too fast.
Dj Rasta Root's The Rest of Dilla Vol. 1 : The Dillamentary from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.
Also our 3 year anniversary is coming soon. We are going to have a very special guest!
So stoked,
Tha Digsta
11.27.2009
JUST A REMINDER
See ya Saturday,
Tha Digsta
11.25.2009
11.23.2009
Sweet new videos.
Keenan is actually good in this one.
enjoy,
Tha Digsta
11.20.2009
Videos
and now a message from our sponsor : :
And here is a video from when Dj Nature dj'd with us.
Best Regards,
Tha Digsta
11.18.2009
SPECIAL EVENT COMING SOON
Here is some more detailed info about her.
"Beyonda got her start in her hometown of Memphis, TN collecting soul records and sharpening her skills before hitting the streets as a DJ. Straight from Soulsville, she knows all about southern hospitality, musical roots, and payin’ dues. After a successful stint in Memphis, Beyonda decided to test herself elsewhere and began her journey to the West. Following her arrival in Portland, OR, she toured Europe and began DJing for the female hip-hop group, Siren’s Echo. They toured and opened for numerous groups (Wutang, Zion I, Lifesavas) for a year before she decided to focus on building her reputation on the dance floor. These days Beyonda keeps heads and dance floor maniacs engaged for hours. She mixes it up with serious dexterity and a variety of genres, adding dirty south, hip hop, live mash-ups, soul, old school, punk, rock, and turntablizm with a bit of the unexpected. One can't stand still when she is on the tables, or leave to use the bathroom, or go to the bar, or move an inch from the dance floor! In fact, you may want to tear the roof down. If the dance floor isn’t your scene Beyonda also loves to use her creativity to form seamless eclectic sets for an engaging laidback atmosphere.
But don't just believe us; check out what the Portland Mercury has to say on
April 13, 2006:
“Dudes, I hear this all the time: "Everybody in Portland is a DJ and none of 'em actually know how to DJ. Except DJ Beyonda. Beyonda's totally world class." Seriously, all the time.”
BEYONDADOUBT myspace
See ya soon,
Tha Digsta
11.16.2009
11.02.2009
The Diss Track
Not really a diss track...just a diss, maybe he should have made a song about this situation instead?
And most recently in the news...Kanye West vs. Taylor Swift.
Screw You,
Tha Digsta
11.01.2009
MMM
very dope.
Just an FYI...
DJ KEZ has a radio show, The Movement.
10PM every Sunday on KBOO 90.7FM
+
MATT NELKIN has a radio show, Liquid Beat.
listen here...
Carry on,
Tha Digsta
PS Crown City Rockers this Thursday @ The Fix.
10.30.2009
Serious Multi-tasking
Just in time for Halloween...
Sincerely
Tha Digsta
10.29.2009
Crown City Rockers at The Fix
and a Raashan guest spot...
CCR's new album preview...
I think this is what you can expect ...
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
PS if you are coming out tonight, before you leave bring a can or a box of non-perishable food with you.
Someday Lounge is taking donations for the Oregon Food Drive right now. Giving = Good Karma.
10.26.2009
Rap is definitely dead.
at least as far as these guys are concerned. So wack.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
10.23.2009
some jawns+more
nerdy producer junk ::
Yours Truly Presents: Nosaj Thing from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
also here's a youtube of our newest Rockbox Video like condensed soup. We took 45 mins and made it 6 plus we added some music check it
that's all for now.
Tha Digsta
10.19.2009
Renegade Magazine Interview
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO.
Cordially,
Tha Digsta
The Fix w/Dj Nature
in my own special way. Check 'em out.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
PS Nature killed it.
10.16.2009
Mos Def
Here is is, hang out with Mos for like 45 mins here :
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
10.14.2009
old school
also check this out ...
After catching wreck on dozens of 45-only (aka donuts) Hip-Hop sets worldwide, Peanut Butter Wolf has gotten together with the good folks at Five Day Weekend to put together this insane collection of 10 Rap 45’s packaged in a beautiful heavy-weight collector’s tin. The 20 classic Hip Hop cuts, personally hand picked by PBW and taken from such iconic labels as Enjoy, Sleeping Bag, Fresh, Cold Chillin’, Strong City and many more are guaranteed to not only put a smile on the face of any avid Old School Hip Hop fan, but also provide a great introduction to the golden era for any Rap fans of the new millennium.
“This project is such a great honor for me to be involved with. This is one of the crowning moments of my music career, seriously. As a kid growing up in San Jose , CA when all this stuff was coming out, I was hooked and half a lifetime later I still am. I can only imagine what these songs sound like to a teenager today hearing them for the first time, just as they probably wonder what it was like for someone like me to have heard them for the first time back when it was all happening. I've also always wondered what it was like to grow up in one of the five boroughs in Hip Hop's infancy in the 80s. These songs were the closest I got to knowing.”
— Peanut Butter Wolf
The Digsta
Who wants to move to China?
I might actually be into Soulja Boy if used the talkbox exclusively...in a perfect world...check it out
that is all for now.
Thursday is The Fix at Someday Lounge, Friday is Rockbox at Holocene (Record release edition)
thanks for reading,
Tha Digsta
10.12.2009
...
Vinyl Junky from Michael Maniglia on Vimeo.
Also some pics from tonite's Felabration at Someday Lounge.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
FELABRATION
tonight at Someday Lounge Felabration
here's the description : :
Celebrating one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time, this special Felabration! event will feature musical selections from Portland's finest, Rev. Shines and DJ Santo, w/ FX by Chauncey Canfield.
About DJ Santo:
DJ Santo is the host of groundbreaking radio program Something Different on Portland's Jazz Station 89.1 KMHD. He is also a regular DJ on WNYE's Mo'Glo radio program in NYC which features modern global sounds. He's recently spun at VIP after parties for Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and Thievery Corporation and opened for the Budos Band, Alice Russell, Zap Mama, Omega Watts, and Nomo. Chauncey Canfield is a multi-instrumentalist and the producer of DJ Santo's radio program Something Different and his sessions for Mo'Glo. The duo have 4 releases as Soulphonic Soundsystem and their music has been licensed for CSI, Entourage and several compilations. A new album release is planned for late 2010.
About Rev. Shines:
Rev. Shines is one of the most prolific & significant DJ’s to touch the Portland music scene. Both a producer and encyclopedia for music, this music head is more than your average DJ. He is a music aficionado that definitely knows his way around any record store.
About Felabrations:
In support of the Knitting Factory Records re-launch of Fela Kuti’s music catalogue, Giant Step has organized official Felabration events in more than 15 cities across North America throughout the month of October; this outstanding schedule of Felabrations will bring together some of the best DJs, musicians, and promoters around to celebrate the life, music, and birthday of Fela Kuti. These events will unite the diverse communities and Tastemakers across the country that are instrumental in keeping Fela's music alive. Check out the full lineup of events here.
http://www.felaproject.net/
fela wiki
Free, No Cover - 21+
Happy Hour 6-9pm!
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
PS this is going to be streaming online as well at Radio 23
10.10.2009
A Night Out - PDX EDITION
enjoy,
Tha Digsta
10.08.2009
OCT 16 ROCKBOX RECORD RELEASE PARTY @ HOLOCENE!
Rockbox Dance Party proudly presents their first party rocking vinyl EP. DJ Kez, Dundiggy, and Matt Nelkin have decided to take Portland's bubbling nightlife scene one step higher and press up some of their own custom edits that have been crowd favorites at their sureshot night, Rockbox. In order to share some of those bangers, they hit the studio and are now releasing their first dj-friendly blends 12".
The Rockbox Dance Party Blends EP features 8 bar intros, beefed up drums, remastered and sometimes hard-to-find acapellas, along with a variety of styles and tempos. This isn't just a straight up blends record. Working djs will find that this record is just what they need to mix the classics with the progressive.
From Pitbull, to Erykah Badu, to Beenie Man and more, the diversity of this release reflects upon their multi-genre and forward thinking club night.
Join us for the record release party Friday October 16, and every third Friday at one of Portland's favorite dance clubs, Holocene. Holocene is located at 1001 SE Morrison St., Portland, Oregon.
Look out for the Rockbox Dance Party Blends 12" at a store near you! Or pick it up online at 360vinyl.com.
here are some previews
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jzkhmwjwnuz
thank you for reading,
Rockbox Crew
for more information contact : dan at kinto@earthling.net
for booking info contact : connie at ladyconnie@gmail.com
twitter.com/rockboxpdx
facebook group : search rockbox dance party
myspace.com/rockboxpdx
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
10.04.2009
9.30.2009
9.29.2009
Art Crank Poster Show
I figure no one actually reads this crap so why not post my super secret entry into the Art Crank Poster Show. I am not able to be there in person, because I will be djing at The Fix alongside Kez and Shafiq Husayn from the one and only Sa-Ra Creative Partners. However my posters will be at The Ace Cleaners for sale this Thursday. $5 of every poster sold will go to Bikes to Rwanda. Maybe there is some way that I can donate all of the money from my posters ( assuming I will sell at least one, most likely not ) to them or some other charitable cause. So go buy a damn poster on Thursday.
ARTCRANK Portland 2009 is set for Thursday, October 1 at The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, located at 403 SW 10th Avenue. Admission is free, all posters are priced at $30.
anyways, here's my entry.
Hope you enjoy,
Tha Digsta
9.26.2009
9.24.2009
Opening sets.
This here article I found is very interesting. I think this singular topic
draws a fine line between good and bad dj's. So everybody.
Step to one side.
The esoteric art of the opening DJ
Words / Jack O'Shaughnessy
Published / Tue, 22 Sep 2009
click here to read
moral of the story,
don't blow your load too early guys,
Tha Digsta
9.23.2009
Super sweet press
hard work, effort, money, and time that you put into djing.
Most times you're just the dude no one knows on stage,
sweating under some bright lights trying to figure out what to play next.
Renegade Mag wrote up the night that Kez and I played Various.
I thought it was pretty interesting that someone actually
contemplated what we would do, or if some crowd would
follow us from The Fix or Rockbox. That's pretty funny.
Like we have fans. I can't speak for Kez, but I don't have
any fans.
Click to read below.
Thanks Renegade!,
Tha Digsta
9.17.2009
Late night TV
Usually not sober and you need to snack on something.
And when you sit in front of the tv with your warmed up hungry man
just waiting for you to dive into the volcano fudge browny dessert you just need something to watch.
Here is what I watch...
about the 1:15 mark, you will barf in your mouth, just a bit.
"I once filled a whole toilet bowl full of worms!" - Clee Irwin
ok, this one might not be airing anytime soon, but...
I would love to personally thank our sponsors!,
Tha Digsta
9.15.2009
Shafiq from Sa-Ra Creative Partners
The Fix presents Shafiq Husayn …
Shafiq performs at The Fix Thursday October 1st, 2009. Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th 9pm, 21+ $5
Shafiq Husayn grew up in Oakland, Watts, South Central, Texas and the South Bronx where he experienced hip hop in it's infancy, joined Zulu Nation and ran with pioneers Afrika Bambatta and Akrika Islam. He has contributed production to Ice-T's Original Gangster, worked with Donald D on his Let the Horns Blow record, King Tee on Tha Triflin Album and IV Life, and assisted Lord Finesse on his album The Return Of The Funky Man.
In the mid-90's, Taz Arnold paid a visit to LA with a CD of Dilla beats. After hearing it, Shafiq insisted they join and create a movement- Sa-Ra Creative Partners Production Company. Sa-Ra translates to "the children of the powerful and infinite force in the universe." Om'Mas Keith joined the group, adding his musicality and multi-instrumental talents. In 2007 Shafiq began working on Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka, fleshing out existing beats and creating new music. Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka represents Shafiq in a state of mental and spiritual freedom that is in turn reflected in the music.
Shafiq Husayn has always maintained innovation and growth as his purpose and focus. From producing with Ice-T, to penning songs for Erykah Badu, to innovating as part of Sa-Ra, and now creating his own music, Shafiq Husayn strives to convey who he is through his music.
A must for lovers of World, Jazz, Funk and left-field hip hop.
The Fix features Dundiggy, DJ Kez and Rev, Shines playing Hip-Hop, Rare Groove, Afro-Beat, Baile, Soul, Funk, Latin & other quality jams!
And that's just a taste...surely you can expect only the finest beats,
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
9.14.2009
unsubjected
Oh yeah somebody asked me how to do it....
this is how you do it.
sincerely,
The Weirdo
9.09.2009
back to the boom bap
He told me about two dope porjects that were on the horizon. Anyways, he posted them on my facebook and I just had to share.
Random Axe
Gangrene
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
Bonus 2009 Frankenstein Rap Group.
9.07.2009
timeless
This is so sick.
Dám Funk Interview. He will be joining us this Thursday at The Fix - Someday Lounge 125 NW Fifth Ave PDX
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
9.05.2009
New new
De La Soul was alright last night. It's a long story. I would give it a solid B.
Anyways, the new Luke Vibert album is pretty dope. Check out this preview youtube.
I like this sound. This album totally feels like it lives in a similar space as the newest Daedelus album. Not too sure what sort of workflow or equipment makes it sound similar. Maybe it's the monome or just being on the same wavelength? Who knows, but...
That first track was some dubstep ish.
Aaron and myself are djing at Various tonight here in Portland. Various is at Branx. Various is one of my favorite monthlies in Portland and I am so excited that they asked me to play their night. I would like to BIG UP Ryan Organ and Monkeytek! =)
You might hear these tracks tonight.
I am about this track right now.
See ya tonight at Branx 320 SE 2nd Ave PDX
Thanks for listening,
Tha Digsta
9.04.2009
8.28.2009
Dám Funk @ The Fix
"Known as Los Angeles' "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," Dãm-Funk represents the citizens of the Funkmosphere. Headquartered in the Leimert Park section of L.A., Dãm spent the last few years cultivating a musical renaissance rooted in the early-'80s styles of Boogie, Modern Soul and Electro-Funk." - Stones Throw website
When I am mashin out late on the 710 to glendale this is what's in the 8 track
get your game on
8.27.2009
McLovin x Common Sense
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
8.17.2009
WTF?
Wow, what's going on?
I thought the health care thing was a no brainer.
Guess not,
Tha Digsta
8.15.2009
Dave Notti & Hi-res
Hello there. This is some brand new new from Portland's own Dave Notti and Hi-res.
It's dope give it a listen, pls.
Words From DaveNotti:
----------------------------------
"I've been rhyming for quite some time, I'm almost coming up on 10 years oddly enough. In all my years rhyming, I've very rarely come across someone who I've been granted the opportunity to work with where both individuals were on the same page. I can honestly say, working with Hi-Res was one of the most cohesive projects I've ever done and am honored to not only call him a partner but a friend! This is a project that took us literally a month too make, all the rhymes written and beats were made to eachothers liking. There wasn't a single hitch, almost too good to be true! We wanted to create a project that wasn't necessarily an album, but also shouldn't be considered a mixtape. Short but sweet, convenient enough to get into but not to the point where you almost feel compelled to listen because it's a full fledged LP. My first thank you goes to someone I've thanked for quite some time, who I feel needs no introduction and has been true and true from 21 jump street; our friend KENNY FRESH. You truly have a bright, bright future! Hold up...lemme clear some space for this shit...
I think I can speak on behalf of not just Myself and Hi-Res here, but all the artists who've dealt business through you...you truly are a rare type of person. Very genuine and honest, real and confidential. It's hard to come across people of your caliber nowadays and We, The New Chill, are truly humbled to have been freshly selected and shown as much love and interests as we have from you. You will continue to have my utmost 100% support in all that you do, no questions asked. True story!
I could definitely go for some Top Ramen right now typing this, sheesh! Once again, thank you listener for checking "The New Chill" out!"
Conrgrats Dave! The album is so fresh.
contact info ::.
www.myspace.com/nottimusic
www.myspace.com/hiresolutionmusic
www.twitter.com/n0tti
www.twitter.com/HidashRes
sincerely,
Tha Digsta
8.14.2009
8.12.2009
interview w. Invincible by WETF (FreshSelects)
She's at The Fix this Thursday @ Someday Lounge.
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
8.10.2009
8.07.2009
Robocop Fried Chicken.
Events, I am checkin out this weekend>
tonight
Monorail @ Holocene.
and Saturday @ Branx
Various Bass !
It's good to be home,
Tha Digsta
8.05.2009
Yeah it's weird.
See for yourself.
Be back soon,
Tha Digsta
7.31.2009
DJ HERO starring Jazzy Jeff
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
7.28.2009
Juggalos, Robot fish and more!
Damn it's hot, but today was a good day.
robot fish! I would love to have a full sized tank full of these. A remote control would come in handy for when I have guests over as well.
Mecca for Juggalos. Who wants to go in on gas money with me!
Fuck! Everywhere you look there is gonna be some crazy ass shit
poppin off. Don't be a neden hole. Let's ride!
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
7.27.2009
7.24.2009
INVINCIBLE
FRESHselects.net & The Fix present the official Portland debut of one of Detroit's finest - INVINCIBLE (http://www.myspace.com/invincilana).
w/ your resident Fix DJ's:
Rev. Shines
DJ Kez
Dundiggy
and hosted by:
Ronin Roc
21 & over
$3 at the door
"It is truly rare to find an artist like Detroit based MC, Invincible. She scripts lyrics to communicate both personal experience and a desire to affect social change; through her clear delivery, witty wordplay, and conceptual songwriting, she reminds listeners, you don’t have to choose between style and substance. A decade deep into her path, Invincible is dedicated to honing her craft and pushing the hip-hop envelope. Her vivid lyrics narrate the politics of everyday life, rooted in the struggle for change, laced over cinematic tracks from Waajeed of PPP/Bling47, Lab Techs, and others. Dubbed by XXL Magazine as “every A&Rs worst nightmare” for rejecting major label deals and general industry politics, Invincible started her own record label, EMERGENCE, self-releasing her long-awaited full length LP, Shape Shifters, in June of 2008.
Invincible is not to be missed by fans of raw live energy and true hip-hop talent.
Fresh Selects is a Portland based but internationally known blog promoting & supporting quality music from quality artists.
Check FRESHselects.net for more details."
this is so ill
also some tracks if you're not knowing::
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
7.19.2009
twiddle us this?
I just setup a twitter page for Rockbox Dance Party.
Check it out here.
Also in Fix related news,
Invincible coming soon!
Ropes
Sincerely,
Tha Digsta
7.14.2009
FREE MIDNIGHT SHOW
RUMOR, GAMBLE, PARTY?
Here are somethings that I think could happen:
Dave will show up and deliver the funniest stand-up act of his career. Hey he has been MIA for a minute, right? He's had time to come up with some make you wanna vomit material.
Another likely scenario is the faux show. Someone comes out from the crowd at 12am and reveals that Dave is on his way and will arrive soon. Crowd gets antsy. Then the real deal is revealed. Ronin Roc is spinning at Tube and you are directed to not pass go and not collect 200$. Go back to Tube. You now have permission to start a spoiled kid riot!
Or the most awesome way things could go. Dave comes out. Dave asks for some real Oregon "kush" or whatever you kids are calling it these days. Dave requests that everyone join him at Silo or Ascension for an all night party.
Who knows what will happen. I suppose I will check Facebook at 12:15am.
anyways, I hope it's the first scenario.
Have a good night.
Tha Digsta!
7.10.2009
7.08.2009
PETE ROCK vs PREMIER
one of my favorites from the petestrumentals album (2001 BBE)
and the signature premier sound...
It's going down July 16th @ The Fix.
See you there,
Tha Digsta
7.06.2009
; ) 8===D
IRONLAK
Ironlak Team USA in LA 2009 from SUPERVISION FILMS on Vimeo.
TIME LIFE BOOKS PRESENTS: THE BUSH YEERS
Mines are in the mail,
Tha Digsta
PS. Pete Rock vs Premier coming soon @ The Fix!
7.02.2009
thank you too!
And here are some free mp3's from one of my favorite
labels out of Canada, Home Breakin'
Happy Canada Day to all you Canadians!
If that's your ticket or your bag, come out, if not, stay at home, buster!
And now here's our new segment...
Random design topics:
You might be seeing more of this in the future. I really kind of like this typeface.
Klimax taa daa
meanwhile,
ok here's the real reason why I am posting. It's our independence day and that's pretty important. We could have ended up like Taiwan or India. We're not. We're rad and we're Americans. With freedom. . . to be stupid.
Here's how far your freedom gets you. . .
be safe with dem fireworks yall,
Tha Digsta