Naturally, as anything becomes more popular the competition becomes more intense. Simple really. DJ contests are on a steady incline in terms of occurrence, right along side the number of DJ’s being on the rise. Simple. Most contests, when a headliner like Afrojack is on the bill, are a great way for local up and comers to get some additional attention.

Tonight, critically acclaimed all star DJ, Afrojack, / Paris Hilton lover, is in Kelowna on the beach to kick off the Jacked On The Beach Long Weekend parrtay.

Vancouver’s own Kasha Kenndy is set to kick off the party as a winner of the Flipside events “Open For Afrojack DJ Competition.” It’s great to see local Vancouver talent getting their name on a bill like this. Here are some words w. Kasha on ze win.

First off, congrats on the win. Big things poppin! Did you have a winning lotto 649 reaction when you got the news?

My jaw dropped and my heart started racing. So I’d have to say YES!

Do you have anything planned out for your set right now?

I have a rough idea…..I am going to go through my favourite’s songs to play and compile them together into a playlist/set for the show!

How competitive is Vancouver’s DJ scene right now?

I am starting to notice more and more support from other DJ’s in the city, which is awesome. I do think that a lot of clubs and nights have their regular dj’s etc. so as a new DJ maybe it is hard to break in.

Do you feel the need to reach out and enter DJ competitions in other city’s to make it as a DJ?

Well, I was born in Kamloops so I originally entered a Flipside Events (Kelowna) competition to get to play in the interior and have my family and friends come out. As a DJ I definitely want to play in other cities and branch out to bigger things and always grow. So if this is a step in that direction then rad, right?

Are you in the habit of entering contests?

I have entered a couple now. I definitely will enter more and seek out more opportunities wherever possible.

So this win is kind of a big deal and I wanna hit you with those boring interview q’s that every one get’s asked. Just in you case you blow up overnight How long have you been in the game?

I first started learning about 3 years ago and started DJ’n in the clubs almost right away. Got a residency 2 years ago and the grind began.

What adjective got you into DJ initially?

I have always been on the hunt for new music, would make mix cd’s for friends, love to dance and feel music. One day it was a realization that I could learn to DJ and share with people the same things I feel from music. When I started learning, I remembered the days of high school. When it came to homework I couldn’t focus without listening to the radio and a CD at the same time. Hearing two songs/sounds enabled me to focus, My family hated it. But hey, I guess as a DJ it makes sense now.

Which electronica stars were you listening to back in the day?

Back in the day, hmm. How far back are we talking, I kinda grew up country. But as I got a bit older I got into The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, Beastie Boys…..

Name you first record, and or CD.

Can we skip this one? Jessica Simpson – sweet kisses……still have it…..awkward…..

Are you making moves with this momentum? What lays ahead for you on the road of 2012?

Oh man, all I see is where I want to be as a DJ. And that is ripping up stages with a crazy show all over the world, playing tracks I produced/remixed/live etc……So for now, I will continue on the grind of Vancouver gigs, entering competitions, getting my mixes out there. Producing, remixing…..and again, just grow and learn with everything I do.

Can you talk a bit about your winning mix? What’s in it, where it was recorded, etc.

I can post a set list under the soundcloud mix online…..But a summary, some dirty beats infused with some old-school remixes…..anyone notice the fatboy slim? :p As far as where it was recorded, I have a very very simple way to record mixes now. I used to use an external device that I plugged into my mixer and it was a long process to upload to your computer after. Now, I record thru Traktor. Right in the program there is a record button (looks like an little tape icon, pretty cool) records your mix exactly as you make it. So, my mixes are all ‘live’……Have a listen to my winning mix, peep the set list and stay tuned for more

XoKk

DJ Kasha Kennedy

Exclusivity tends to mean something is good and will sell out quick fast. Given that snowboarding contests tend to be outdoors, more often than not, it could be said, and it’s being said that this is a mucho el exclusivo event at The Cellar. I feel like eating taco’s. All serious-less aside this is Vancouver’s only indoor event so it is actually on the exclusive side. Snowboarding.. Inside!

Full details via the FaceBook event page.

April 30th
Doors open at 9:30pm
Contest starts at 1030pm sharp
Awards at 11:45
After Party Starts at 12 midnight
Cover Charge is $5.00
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DROP THE LIME (Trouble and Bass, NYC)

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DANCE PARTY DRINK
Shine’s premier sound system, dirt cheap drink prices, a gaggle of your favorite local dj’s, and a full compliment of international bass beasts!

Thursday Jan 14

Drop The Lime (Trouble and Bass, NYC)
http://www.myspace.com/dropthelime

Everyone comes from somewhere, but some people wear the cities they’re from like badges of honour. Drop the Lime is Luca Venezia, one of those people whose identity is intrinsically connected to his hometown – New York City

And while many have only just heard of the magic of Drop The Lime, Luca has been honing his craft for years. From humble beginnings as a choirboy to a childhood obsession with 50s rock’n’roll, the 25 year old has been experimenting with sound for years via the underground electronic scene of Kid 606’s TigerBeat6 label, Mad Decent and French label Institubes (under his alter ego “Curses!”).

Drop The Lime’s influences range from Brian Eno to rockabilly (he’s well known for his 50s doo wop and soul sets) to Sonic Youth to Wu Tang but things don’t just stop there. He also runs Trouble & Bass, an influential New York club night and label since 2006. The Trouble & Bass crew are the DJs who are defining a new New York sound.

“Having a crew from NYC behind you, pushing the sound you produce, is essential in creating a movement. We’re all producers and DJs so sometimes we’ll collaborate on production — or I’ll have one of them help out with one of my basslines – since they understand my sound better than anyone else”.

Drop the Lime’s new single, Hear Me, drops on Trouble & Bass worldwide in October. The dancefloor filler with its dreamy chorus featuring Luca’s own husky crooning comes with remixes from the new mob of AC Slater, Drums of Death, and Kuduro superstars, Buraka Som Sistema – tree names that will be ruling 2009.

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The first 5 peeps to do this WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR DROP THE LIME -JAN14th!!!!!!!!!!

A Taste of citrus for those who don’t know…

The Fugees – Ready or Not (Drop The Lime Slime You Refix) Download
[podcast]http://www.schoolofmix.com/music/sp-readyorlime.mp3[/podcast]

Cutting Crew – Died in Your Arms (Drop the Lime Remix) Download
[podcast]http://www.schoolofmix.com/music/sp-deidarms.mp3[/podcast]

Boy 8-Bit – The Suspense is Killing Me (Drop The Lime Remix) Download
[podcast]http://www.schoolofmix.com/music/sp-killingme.mp3[/podcast]

Drop the Lime – I Love NY Download
[podcast]http://www.schoolofmix.com/music/sp-loveny.mp3[/podcast]

BONUS TRACK
Drop the Lime – Hear Me (AC Slater remix) Download
[podcast]http://www.schoolofmix.com/music/sp-hearme.mp3[/podcast]

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