NOMINEES FOR GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS ANNOUNCED

In the changing climate of the music industry there has been one constant – the DJ, who had yet to be recognized exclusively for their contribution to both music and entertainment industries. The Global Spin Awards has become the Premier DJ Award & Ceremony. From its commencement, November 19th, 2012, The GSAs have been classified as the Quality Standard of DJ Recognition by music industry executives and tastemakers. 

The Global Spin Awards (GSAs) were created to award and honor the world’s most dynamic and talented DJs for their contribution to the culture of music and entertainment: past, present and future. From the influential DJ pioneers and innovators, to the trendsetters and entrepreneurs; elite DJs across the globe will be recognized and honored, amongst their peers and other industry professionals for their contribution to the entertainment industry and the ever expanding DJ Culture.

Shawn Prez (Bad Boy Records Executive and founder of the 15 year old premier Urban Lifestyle Marketing firm Power Moves Inc,) created the GSAs to award and honor DJs who have impacted diverse audiences globally and across genres.

Below are the announced nominees for the 2013 edition.

Legendary DJ Award Honoree: Marley Marl
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Kid Capri

DJ OTY
Envy
Drama
Jus Ske
Camilo
Vice
D Nice

Female DJ OTY
Sam Ronson
Dimepiece
Brooklyn Dawn
Mia Moretti
Kiss

BreakThrough DJ OTY
Spin King
EV
Dalton
Theory
Black Bill Gates

DJ Entrepreneur OTY
Khaled
Funk Flex
Irie
Drama
Jus Ske

DJ Producer OTY
Khaled
Mustard
Spinz
Diplo
The Chain Smokers

Online Radio DJ OTY
Whoo Kid
Tony Touch
Drama
Scream
Radamas

Tour DJ OTY
4our 5ive
E Sudd
Green Lantern
Staik Selecta
Toddy Flores

Turn Tablist OTY
Scratch
Bee
Jazzy Jeff
Incrediboi
ATrack

National Club DJ OTY
Quick Silva
Irie
Camilo
Prostyle
Vice
D Nice

Regional Club – NE
Camilo
Prostyle
Suss One
MOS
Ross One

Regional Club – SE
Infamous
E Feezy
Entice
B Lord
Baby Yu

Regional Club – MW
Sean Mac
Steph Floss
Pharris
Dime Piece

Regional Club – W
Mark Da Spot
Sour Milk
Steve Nice
Bay Bay
Vice

National Mix Show DJ OTY
Funk Master Flex
Envy
Enuff
Prostyle
The Baka Boyz

Regional Mixshow – NE
Enuff
Prostyle
Envy
Self
I Rock

Regional Mixshow – SE
Scream
Griot
B Lord
Nasty
Baby Yu

Regional Mixshow – MW
33 1/3
Pharris
Dime Piece
K Nyce
Tim Buck Two

Regional Mixshow – W
Felli Fel
Big Von
Just Incredible
Skee
Mind Motion

National Mixtape DJ OTY
Drama
Scream
Don Cannon
K Slay

Regional Mixtape – NE
Ty Boogie
Big Mike
Kool Kid
K Slay
Funk Master Flex

Regional Mixtape – SE
Scream
Drama
Smallz
Bigga Rankin

Regional Mixtape – MW
V-Dubb
Victorious
Steph Floss
Pharris
Moon Dawg

Regional Mixtape – W
Skee
Nick Bean
La Leakers
Bay Bay
Revolution

Remixer OTY
Ted Smooth
Aristocat
Starting From Scratch
Diplo
The Chain Smokers

Lounge
Dalton
Sinatra
MOS
Chrissy Miller
Ruckus

Big Room
Vice
Ross One
Mauricio
Jus Ske
D Nice

Reggae
Norie
Bobby Konders
King Waggy T
Phaze

International DJ OTY
Tim Westwood
Mark Ronson
Starting From Scratch
Honda
Roxxi
Private Ryan

Celebrity DJ of The Year
Pauly D
Swizz Beats
Lil John
Jermaine Dupri
Taryn Manning

Mixshow Promoter OTY
Ron Stewart
Byze One
Amir Boyd
Eric Parlor

Club MC OTY
Kenny Burns
Obie the Promoter
Frank Jugga
Tali Gore

Club Promoter of The Year
Alex Gidewon
Headliner Market Group
Alex Alpert
Jessica Rosenblum

Online Record Breakers
RapRadar.com
WorldStarHipHop.com
2DopeBoyz.com
In FlexWeTrust.com

GHANA DJ AWARDS 2014 LAUNCHED.

Since launching in 2012, the Ghana DJ Awards -powered by Merqury Republic is gradually growing to become the definitive yardstick of the country’s exceptional DJs and the biggest DJ poll of its kind in Africa. At a colorful press briefing held at Club Aphro in Accra on September 18, 2013, the categories for the next edition, to be held in the first quarter of 2014, were unveiled. 

Addressing media men at the ceremony, Merqury Quaye, founder of the awards, announced the introduction of two trilling brand new categories. “For next year’s edition, two new categories have been introduced; one to throw a spotlight on professional DJs in tertiary institutions whilst the other gives DJs the opportunity to honor the artists who have made songs that are requested most by their audience over the year. These categories are Campus DJ of the Year and DJs’ Song of the Year” respectively, Merqury announced. 

Here is the full list of the 2014 Ghana DJ Awards categories:

• Best DJ of the Year 

• Best International Non-Ghanaian DJ 

• Best International Ghanaian DJ 

• DJ Discovery of the year 

• Best Event DJ 

• Artiste DJ Of The Year 

• Scratch DJ (Turntablist) Of The Year 

• Best Mobile DJ Of The Year 

• Mixtape Of The Year 

• Best Video Jockey Of The Year 

• Club MC Of The Year 

• Night Club DJ Of The Year 

• Best Female Radio DJ Of The Year 

• Best Male Radio DJ Of The Year 

• Best Female DJ Of The Year

• Reggae/Dancehall DJ Of The Year 

• Best Hip Life DJ Of The Year 

• High Life DJ Of The Year

• Gospel DJ Of The Year 

• Best DJ of the Year 

• Lifetime Achievement Award 

• Best International Non-Ghanaian DJ 

• Best International Ghanaian DJ 

• DJ Discovery of the year

 Source: www.ameyawdebrah.com

'THE' DJ event of the year! The DMC World DJ Finals 2013 featuring performances from 10 DMC World Champions + All Day Workshops and more!

 

 

 Xhosa The "Click" Language.

Xhosa is spoken by approximately 7.6 million people, or about 18% of the South African population. Like most Bantu languages, Xhosa is a tonal language, that is, the same sequence of consonants and vowels can have different meanings when said with a rising or falling or high or low intonation. One of the most distinctive features of the language is the prominence of click consonants; the word "Xhosa" begins with a click.

Below is a video of some one speaking the xhosa language. Amazing language.

Source: Wikipedia. 

DJ SWITCH WINS FIRST GLO X FACTOR COMPETITION

Rumour has it that one time Star Quest winner DJ Switch has emerged  the first ever winner of GLO X Factor music talent show.

Switch is said to have beaten two other finalists Eshun and Vicky at the finale which was recorded on September 19, 2013 at Dream Studio, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos. Producers have however not announced the winner as the recording will be aired on Television this weekend.

As winner of the maiden edition of the show, DJ Switch (real name Obianuju Catherine Udeh) walks away with N24m, an SUV and a recording contract with SONY music.

Source: omgghana.com

Numark NS7 II for Serato DJ, available October

The Numark NS7 II for Serato DJ is coming this October. Numark's flagship, all-in-one DJ controller and the evolution of their classic NS7, with all the feel and experience of the original and with some impressive new features and enhancements. Built to be solid with all metal construction and high quality components including Akai MPC pads, a CP-Pro crossfader, motorised 7" platters, capacitive touch-sensitive filter, EQ and effect knobs and more.
Hardware features

• Serato DJ software included.
• 7-inch motorized turntables with ultra-high-resolution MIDI (3600 ticks per rotation). The most accurate vinyl feel experience for all-in-one controllers.
• 4-channel mixer and 24-bit audio interface built in.
• 16 multi-color MPC® pads from Akai Professional.
• Capacitive touch-sensitive filter, EQ, and effects knobs that respond instantly to your touch and unique to the NS7 II. Turn on FX momentarily just by touching the FX knob and trigger loop rolls while using the filters.
• Genuine vinyl discs and real felt slipmats for unmatched tactile control.
• Connect and mix CD players, turntables, MP3 players, or any other external source.
• Mixer can operate standalone, with or without your computer.
• High and low-torque turntable settings
• Comprehensive Loop, Sample, Slicer, and Hot Cue controls for easy access to the key performance features within Serato DJ.
• Strip Search™ virtual needle-drop technology.
• Curve-adjustable CP-Pro crossfader - extremely long life with low wear.
• Dedicated iZotope effects controls.
• Rugged all-metal construction

 

 

 

  Source: Serato Blog

RYAN PROVES TWO X-FACTOR JUDGES WRONG

After several weeks of trilling fans with splendid performances, Ryan came out as winner of the just ended Vodafone Icons Street edition. To him, I say congratulations. He walked away with a brand new KIA Spottage, GHC 50,000.00 and a recording deal with Universal Music Group.

Back tracking a little bit, I will like to assess the fighting spirit of this young man - Ryan. 

Several weeks before auditioning and qualifying as a contestant for the Icons Street edition contest, this young man auditioned for the 1st edition of the X-factor reality show. 

Fortunately or unfortunately for him, he was turned away. In short, he was told; "You are not ready for this show". 

Below, I have paraphrased some of the judges’ comments after his performance 

Reggie Rockstane: "You didn’t move me." " You don’t have the X factor"

Onyeka Onwenu: " You were boring." " You were off Key" "Don’t give up your day job yet"

M.I : " I think you have a good voice" i disagree with them, i think you had a bad audition"

Typical of aspiring artist, they would have said the judges hated them or didn’t want to see them excel. How ever, Ryan took the advice of celebrity judge M.I and set out to work on his voice, skill and talent. It was therefore not surprising to see him qualify after he auditioned for the Vodafone Icons Street edition.

He has released his first single titled "I no care". On hearing the tittle of the song, I thought for a second that the content may be to say that he does not care if any one had supposedly received a call asking that he / she pay a sum of money if he wanted his contestant to win. How ever I was wrong.

Mackie Da Jockey.

Click Here To Download  " I no Care"

WATCH HIS X-FACTOR AUDITION.