Back in March, lil'dave was a featured performer at 215hiphop.com's Beats and Rhymes event. A new video of the night just surfaced. Check it out:
Here is a recap of that night from Vimby.com
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Futuristic Mixing
Technology is getting deeper and deeper into our everyday lives. As djs, it's been tough to deal with the push to digital dj technology. The djs of the Illvibe Collective love the feel and sound of vinyl, but we have also made steps to embrace many of the new tools that are available to us. We were some of the first people in Philly to have a Pioneer CDJ at our gigs. With it, we could blend and scratch music that we would have never been able to get on vinyl. When Serato Scratch came on the scene, we jumped on that too. It changed our whole world! Long gone were the days of bringing 6 heavy ass crates of records to a gig. We didn't use these tools as a crutch... instead it was a way to enhance our performances.
All this new dj technology is great, but are we cheating the new generation of djs? For the djs like us, who have cut our teeth on crappy turntables and dusty vinyl 12 inches, this technology is just magnifying the skills we have gained over the years. For young djs who are just learning on Serato, are all these bells and whistles just going to cheat them out of learning the true craft of djing? Are they truly able to appreciate the work that older djs have done to build this art form?
Well just think about that for a minute...
Here are some brand new gadgets that may push the art of the dj forward or knock it back to the Middle Ages. You decide...
ATTIGO TT
The ATTIGO TT is basically touchscreen turntables, which in theory seems like kind of a cool idea. Just looking at the pictures, I can think of a million issues that I would have with these. Personally, I think these are going to go the way of the 8-track tape.
more info: http://www.attigo.co.uk/
Final Product // ATTIGO TT from Scott Hobbs on Vimeo.
Pacemaker
The Pacemaker is basically an entire dj setup that can fit in your pocket. I call it the DJ's iPOD. I don't ever see it becoming an industry standard, but it is a fun toy. In my mind, I imagine using it to throw together a deep house mix will chilling on an overseas flight.
more info: http://www.pacemaker.net/
Here is some footage of me playing with the Pacemaker at the Remix Hotel in Miami (Pardon my man-purse).
- lil'dave
All this new dj technology is great, but are we cheating the new generation of djs? For the djs like us, who have cut our teeth on crappy turntables and dusty vinyl 12 inches, this technology is just magnifying the skills we have gained over the years. For young djs who are just learning on Serato, are all these bells and whistles just going to cheat them out of learning the true craft of djing? Are they truly able to appreciate the work that older djs have done to build this art form?
Well just think about that for a minute...
Here are some brand new gadgets that may push the art of the dj forward or knock it back to the Middle Ages. You decide...
ATTIGO TT
The ATTIGO TT is basically touchscreen turntables, which in theory seems like kind of a cool idea. Just looking at the pictures, I can think of a million issues that I would have with these. Personally, I think these are going to go the way of the 8-track tape.
more info: http://www.attigo.co.uk/
Final Product // ATTIGO TT from Scott Hobbs on Vimeo.
Pacemaker
The Pacemaker is basically an entire dj setup that can fit in your pocket. I call it the DJ's iPOD. I don't ever see it becoming an industry standard, but it is a fun toy. In my mind, I imagine using it to throw together a deep house mix will chilling on an overseas flight.
more info: http://www.pacemaker.net/
Here is some footage of me playing with the Pacemaker at the Remix Hotel in Miami (Pardon my man-purse).
- lil'dave
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
215hiphop.com Interview
Our peoples over at 215hiphop.com just put up an in depth interview with us. It's not an easy task to get the five of us all together at the same time, so this is a treat. Check it out to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Illvibe Collective and more.
Read it here:
http://215hiphop.com/features/illvibe-collective-interview/
Monday, July 21, 2008
We're Up to Something...
What's up famalams?
We hope you enjoy the facelift we've given the blog. We figured we'd make it look a little more like our official website which is still under construction.
This week you can catch DJ Statik in New York City alongside Bahamadia and Hezekiah at Brower Park in Brooklyn on Wednesday for the outdoor hip-hop concert series of 2008.
The same night, he'll be holding down APT with legendary resident DJ, Rich Medina. These two always act a fool in the booth together so you'll be in store for some 215 ridiculousness.
We also would like to send a little reminder about The BODYROCK this Friday in Philly.
We've been holding things down as a crew at this party for well over 7 years now and it has been a new experience every single time. We have enjoyed all the birthdays celebrated, all the guest DJs, and all the familiar faces who have shown up, smiled and screamed the words to their favorite songs during each event. We could not exist without your support. So like every last Friday of the month, this week we convene again to throw down on the turntables.
Check us.
Next week, you can catch both Statik & Lil' Dave rocking at our brand new residency in New York City at Frank White's. Frank 151 is supporting the situation and the venue is both lovely and intimate. What more can you ask for when we are providing the soundtrack?
Check us there too...
Last but definitely not least, make sure you check out the pile of Goodies Statik is giving away on his own site. Here's a hint. We've been consistently doing a dozen mixtapes per year for the past 10 years and he's leaking them one by one. Afterall, we're being bootlegged in other parts of the world so why not join in the fun...
Peace and thanks for checking back.
Til next time
(ill!)
We hope you enjoy the facelift we've given the blog. We figured we'd make it look a little more like our official website which is still under construction.
This week you can catch DJ Statik in New York City alongside Bahamadia and Hezekiah at Brower Park in Brooklyn on Wednesday for the outdoor hip-hop concert series of 2008.
The same night, he'll be holding down APT with legendary resident DJ, Rich Medina. These two always act a fool in the booth together so you'll be in store for some 215 ridiculousness.
We also would like to send a little reminder about The BODYROCK this Friday in Philly.
We've been holding things down as a crew at this party for well over 7 years now and it has been a new experience every single time. We have enjoyed all the birthdays celebrated, all the guest DJs, and all the familiar faces who have shown up, smiled and screamed the words to their favorite songs during each event. We could not exist without your support. So like every last Friday of the month, this week we convene again to throw down on the turntables.
Check us.
Next week, you can catch both Statik & Lil' Dave rocking at our brand new residency in New York City at Frank White's. Frank 151 is supporting the situation and the venue is both lovely and intimate. What more can you ask for when we are providing the soundtrack?
Check us there too...
Last but definitely not least, make sure you check out the pile of Goodies Statik is giving away on his own site. Here's a hint. We've been consistently doing a dozen mixtapes per year for the past 10 years and he's leaking them one by one. Afterall, we're being bootlegged in other parts of the world so why not join in the fun...
Peace and thanks for checking back.
Til next time
(ill!)
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