Friday, September 4, 2015

Being a DJ at it's finest

Most of the time people think that it is almost impossible to mix business with pleasure. More often that not a lot of us really aspire to achieve this cliche'. The million dollar question is that, "Can we really mix business with pleasure?'. "Is it even possible?". 

People think that it’s impossible to become a well paid, professional DJ in the Philippines. Although most young aspiring DJs look to Mrtin Garrix, Alesso and other big names as their role-model. In reality, yes, very few will ever achieve international DJ status (this is a short list) like DJ Tom Taus but many people have rewarding, well-paid, full-time gigs. Their secret? How'd do it? Well... The answer to that is , they are willing to make some compromises and have built a stable network of consistent gigs. I personally have surveyed several DJs who make a cool 5 figures every week and spend 20-40 hours a week DJing local parties, corporate gigs and yes – a few birthdays here and there. Is every gig perfect? No. Are they making great money DJing? Yes.





For some, being a DJ started as a hobby. But this hobby will cost a pretty penny. From the equipment and top of the line lappy. So you better think twice or even three times. Because the return of investment may take years.






*for feedback, comments and suggestions email me at mjrudio18@gmail.com

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Steve Aoki Coming Soon at Valkyrie



Who is Steve Aoki?


Let us get to know this famous international DJ that will be visiting us at Valkyrie this October 2015. For the benefit of those who visits my blog that has little knowledge about international DJ's like myself.




Steven Hiroyuki "Steve" Aoki (born November 30, 1977) is an American electro house musician. Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Newport Beach, California. He graduated from Newport Harbor High School in 1995.

Aoki founded his own label, Dim Mak Records, in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as MSTRKRFTThe Bloody BeetrootsFelix Cartal, and Mustard Pimp, as well as Bloc PartyThe KillsKlaxonsInfected MushroomScanners,Whitey, and Mystery Jets.

In March 2010 Aoki released "I'm in the House", a collaboration with Zuper Blahq—alter-ego ofThe Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am.[30] The song charted at No. 29 in the UK Singles Chartin its first week of release, and later entered theUK Dance Chart and the UK Indie Chart, peaking within the top five in each chart. The song was featured on an Episode of MTV'sJersey Shore, as well as in the feature film Piranha and the trailer for Think Like A Man

*source: Wikipedia

Career Achievements of Steve Aoki

Aoki has won and been nominated for a number of industry awards, both in annual competitions and in magazine rankings. In 2007, he was named Best Party Rocker DJ byBPM Magazine, Best DJ of the Year by Paper Magazine, and Best Set of the Season at theIbiza Awards. Several years later, in 2012, he was named #15 in the Top 100 DJs in DJ Magazine, and was named America's #2 Best DJ. Also in 2012, he won an EDM EffectWoodie Award by MTVu, and the following year he was nominated for his first Grammy.

*source: Wikipedia


I searched on youtube his most recent performance and I found out that the  

Ultra Music Festival 2015at the top of the list.


I will be posting updates about this event soon. Always check out my FB page.Valkyrie Manila at The Palace or you may text or call me at 0935-1759272 for inquiries and reservations.

HERE IS THE VIDEO UPLOADED FROM YOUTUBE. STEVE AOKI PERFORMANCE AT ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL WHICH WILL ALSO HAPPEN SOON HERE IN MANILA.






Tracklist on this video for you guys:
1:11: Steve Aoki - Time Capsule 3:20: Steve Aoki & Tony Junior feat. NERVO - Lightning Strikes 6:15: Steve Aoki & Linkin Park - Darker Than Blood          / DVBBS & MOTi - This Is Dirty & R3HAB - Samurai 10:00: Steve Aoki feat. Matthew Koma - Hysteria 14:01: Steve Aoki & Headhunterz - ID            / Hardwell & W&W - Jumper 16:44: Steve Aoki feat. Snoop Dogg - Youth Dem 19:05: Steve Aoki & Diplo & Deorro feat. Steve Bays - Freak (Rickyxsan Bootleg) 20:32: 2 Live Crew - We Want Some Pussy (Z&Z Wants Some Remix) 22:13: Oasis - Wonderwall          / Bastille - Pompeii (Audien Remix) 24:30: Steve Aoki - Cake Face 30:29: 3 Are Legend - Intro 32:14: 3 Are Legend - We Are Legend 33:00: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Wolfpack - Ocarina (Klaas & Mazza Remix) 34:13: Steve Aoki & Autoerotique vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Feedback 35:03: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Ummet Ozcan - The Hum 36:35: Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) 38:10: Martin Garrix vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Tremor 39:47: Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke ft. Lil Jon - Turbulence           / Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Phat Brahms 41:00: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Moguai vs. Afrojack & Steve Aoki feat. Miss Palmer - Mammoth Beef (Hardwell Smash Up) 43:00: Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo - Boneless 45:30: Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo feat. Kid Ink - Delirious  47:10: Steve Aoki & Moxie Raia - I Love It When You Cry  50:50: Steve Aoki & Afrojack - Afroki (feat. Bonnie McKee) (ID Remix) 54:39: Steve Aoki - Home Welcome (feat. Walk off the Earth)

Martin Garrix Live in Manila! 2014



Too bad I am not yet a promoter of Valkyrie during this event . But I am still happy now that I am part of the family. I got to experience so many fascinating international DJ's that visited Valkyrie.



New Electro & House 2015 Best of Party Mashup, Bootleg, Remix Dance Mix



Sharing my kind of music for a Monday !


Tracklist: 1. Krewella vs Stadiumx - Enjoy The Moon (Christoph R Mashup) 2. David Guetta & Showtek vs Zedd - Stay The Night (Dj Kwiato Edit) 3. Avicii & Nicky Romero vs Linkin Park - I Could Be Numb (DJ Sky Jackson Bootleg) 4. Calvin Harris Ft Ayah Marar - Thinking About You (Craig Vanity VS Steve Angello & Matisse & Sadko Extended Mashup) 5. Deorro vs. White Stripes vs. Sick Individuals vs. Sandro Silva vs. Pnau - Red Guitar Baby [Kyco] 6. Krewella vs Sick Individuals - Come And Pepper It (DJ Max Maikon Mashup) 7. Left Behinds Anthony Simons Remix 8. Audien vs 3LAU ft Bright Lights - How You Love Hindsight (Audien Edit) 9. 3LAU feat. Bright Lights - How You Love Me (Lush & Simon Remix) 10. TJR & Vinai feat Bodybangers - Pump Up The Generation (DJStofan 2014 Bootleg) 11. Vicetone vs Pete Tha Zouk & eSQUIRE - Ensemble The World (eSQUIRE Mashup) 12. Christopher S feat. Tommy Clint & Streamrocker vs. Roma Pafos - Tricky Club (DJ Dmitry Popov & Will Banjero Mash Up) 13. Ryan Riback, Lowkiss & MC Flipside feat. Stef Cima - Ping Pong (Gary Caos Remix) 14. Paris & Simo, 3LAU vs Avicii - Sweet Zombie Dreams (Dirty Lazrs Edit) 15. Clean Bandit vs Christopher S - Rather Be (DJ Favorite & DJ Kharitonov Radio Mash Edit) 16. Flo Rida & Lil Jon ft DJ Favorite & DJ Kharitonov - GDFR (El'darius Mashup) 17. TJR vs Sak Noel - Whats Up Loca People (Diego Mash Up) 18. Supermode - Tell Me Why (Walden Remix) 19. OneRepublic vs. M83 - If I Lose Myself In The Midnight City (Dr. Pihl Mashup) 20. Avicii vs SCNDL - The Nights (Alex Berti & Andy Emme Mashup) 21. Stereo Palma, Alexx Slam vs. DJ Rich-Art & Tom Reason - Dreamin Night (D-Rise Mashup) 22. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding vs Kolya Funk - Outside Lollipop (Selenium & Vertigo Mashup) 23. David Guetta & Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong (D-VIBE Mashup) 24. Tiesto vs TJR & Vinai - Lethal Bounce Generation (Melody Deejays Mashup)