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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Watch Part Two of Future’s ‘Like I Never Left’ Documentary


 
With his new album Dirty Sprite 2 dropping on Friday, Future has released part of two his documentary series, Like I Never Left.
 
The piece begins with the Atlanta rapper recording at Noah “40” Shebib’s studio in Toronto and then goes to Chicago, where he sits down with Elliot Wilson to discuss his career.
 
Topics include the meaning behind “Commas,” being known for a body of work as opposed to singles, staying consistent throughout the years, and more. The video then concludes with a snippet of an unreleased song from his new album.
 
Related: Watch Future’s ‘F#ck Up Some Commas’ Video

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

New Video Explores The Evolution of EDM and How Technology Has Changed the Role of DJs


 
Pioneer DJ has released a video that explores the evolution of electronic dance music and how technology has changed the role of DJs. It is the third and final part of a documentary series about the company’s history.
 
The sixteen-minute piece features commentary from veterans such as Laidback Luke, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, DJ Shadow, Skream, and Paul Oakenfold.
 
Topics discussed include the early days of DJing, the transition from vinyl to digital, how rekordbox improved the CDJ experience, and the blurring of the lines between DJing and producing.
 
We also recommend checking out the first and second parts of the series, which look at the evolution of Pioneer’s CDJ line and its various mixers. Watch them here and here.
 
Related: Quick Tips for Using Effects with Pioneer DJM Mixers

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Monday, April 13, 2015

DJ AM Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Festival

DJ AM
 
The highly anticipated documentary titled As I Am: The Life and Times of DJ AM is set to premiere this weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
 
Tribeca’s Loren Hammonds writes:
 

“Director Kevin Kerslake presents a rousing portrait of an artist driven by passion and swallowed by fame. In detailing his meteoric rise and tragic demise, Kerslake intersperses interviews with some of the biggest names in music including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Jazzy Jeff, and more, who testify to the excellence and influence of AM’s deejay career. No voice is more powerful than AM’s own as he posthumously narrates the film, always making clear his understanding that any day might be his last.”

 
For showtimes and more information, visit the festival’s website.
 
Related: A-Trak Pays Tribute to Club DJs While at Coachella

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DJ AM, Documentary,
Friday, March 27, 2015

New Documentary Searches for Africa’s Best Nightclub

Africa
 
DJ culture is thriving right now, but not just in America and Europe. DJs are making an impact in communities around the world, and a new documentary from BBC World News explores Africa’s vibrant nightlife scene.
 
“The Best Nightclub in Africa” follows DJ Edu as he travels to Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Morocco, and Botswana. Edu is a Kenyan-born, London-based DJ and hosts BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Destination Africa” show.
 
You can watch the documentary on BBC World News this Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. EDT.
 
In the meantime, check out this clip of Edu exploring Botswana:
 

 
H/T: Styles Davis
 
Related: GTA Discusses the Influence of Latin Music on Their Sound

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Watch Revolt’s Holy Ship! Documentary

Flume
 
Ever wondered what it’s like to party on the Holy Ship! festival cruise? Thanks to Revolt, those who’ve been itching to set sail in the Caribbean can now watch a documentary about this year’s event.
 
The network’s 30-minute video includes extensive interview and performance footage of artists such as A-Trak, Flume, Boys Noize, RL Grime, Laidback Luke, Disclosure and many more. The documentary also follows Holy Ship!’s founder Destructo as he hangs with artists and partygoers, all while providing commentary.
 
We’re not big fans of cruises, but after watching this video and talking with people who’ve attended Holy Ship!, we’ll definitely consider partaking in next year’s shenanigans.
 
Watch the entire documentary below.
 

 
Related: Watch Craze and A-Trak’s B2B Set at Holy Ship

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Friday, March 6, 2015

Dr. Dre, Eminem, and 50 Cent Featured in Shady Records Documentary

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Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg reflect on how Shady Records became one of the most dominant labels of the 2000s.
 

“Eminem is a f*cking genius, man.” – Dr Dre

 
Related: The Making of 50 Cent’s ‘Patiently Waiting’ Feat. Eminem

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50 Cent, Documentary, Dr. Dre, Eminem,

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