kiffah is my elder
praise kiffah

That's right
I HAVE CHILDREN OLDER THAN YOU

So, this weekend on my actual birthday (july 15) I'm playing with Diplo at Sala Rossa. I'll be on the decks so I'm not gonna be getting all up close and crazy with all y'all the way I like it.

To set the weekend off right and allow for some of those special good times we're doing something unprecedented at Mix Thursday.




That's right totally commercialated.

LOTS of free booze
T-shirt giveaways
Prizes
Good Times
NO CAMERAS
NO BAD VIBES
NO CAMERAS
Don't fuck with me on an anniversary
I want to see wet t-shirts and boxers
All smiles, no hassles.
Sick dirty beats by Davis, Jacob Asher and myself.
Easy.
Come get drunk with us.
You're lucky to be alive.
Let's get wet.

Tonight's the night
Dust of your dancing shoes

Nellboy's also a special deal.
He'll be doing a live set with Abbleton.
Going from heavy to heaviest with lots of love for the bass.
Check some of his music at [ www.seedyr.com ]
Ireland represent!

It’s July 30th 2005, the summer heat is reaching boiling point. It’s Global Gathering in Stratford
upon Avon, and 50,000 party people are packing out the festival, the biggest ever dance event of
its type. Half way across the site there’s a tent reverberating with deep bass, filled with a young
crowd. It’s Air’s arena, the London breakbeat night recently nominated as one of the best nights
in the capital (Mixmag, 2004), and it’s currently rocking with 4000 people, all going ballistic to sets
from Ali B, Freestylers, and the cream of the world’s breakbeat talent. But, this is all a long way
from the beginning…
Air, the night Ali B originally created in the basement of London’s infamous Blue Note club back
in the 90s, is one of the most popular underground attractions that the capital has to offer. Having
put the Rhythm Factory in London’s East End on the map, where it was by far the venue’s most
popular night, Air has moved up a gear to it’s new home at Cargo, via some storming boat
parties, the most recent of which saw Air take to the Thames on the biggest boat on the river.
Alongside resident Ali B, anyone who’s anyone in breakbeat has played, from Plump DJs to Freq
Nasty, DJ Icey, Stanton Warriors, Meat Katie, Tayo, Krafty Kuts and more - and usually all on
the same night. 2004 saw the first Air arena at Global Gathering, a 4000 capacity tent that firmly
put breaks on the festival map. In 2005, Air returned and set the event on fire once more, firmly
establishing themselves as a festival fixture par excellence.
Ali's a busy man. He's a Fabric resident and his compilation for the London club, featuring one of
his own tracks, sold more than 10,000 copies and led to tours in Australia and Canada. But since
he quit his weekly radio show of 5 years, The Capital Club Chart on Capital FM, he’s been able
to dedicate even more time to his production and touring, it’s also meant his face has popped up
several times on TV. As a successful remixer and producer he's collaborated with the likes of
Jungle Brothers and Plump DJs, has remixed Jakatta, Afrika Bambaata and The Beginnerz
and is responsible for a number of successful breaks bootlegs. He also runs his Air Recordings
record label, releasing only the best breaks and beats the world has to offer.
Ali B (real name Alistair Bennett) also knows how to throw a successful party. He’s been promoting
clubs in London for more than decade. “My Air nights are the most successful parties I’ve put on. If
you can put on a party at an out-of-town venue and get a crowd who will travel to your night you’ve
got something special”.
After throwing some small-scale parties on his home turf in Kingston when he was 18, Ali got
involved in ground-breaking London club Blue Note. “I heard that Acid Jazz (the London soul, jazz
and funk record label) were opening a club and that was my style of music back then, so I just took
the train up to Old Street and knocked on the door and asked if I could have a job”.
Ali was involved with Blue Note right from the start, helping to clear out the building. For the first
three months he ran the café and then Acid Jazz gave him a job working in their warehouse.
“Working at Acid Jazz was great. Because it was a small company you did everything. One minute
I’d be sweeping the warehouse and stacking boxes, then in the afternoon I’d be doing a
presentation to HMV on our new releases or track-listing compilations”.
It was through Ali’s early days at Blue Note, and putting on his own nights there while working at
Acid Jazz, that he learnt his trade. After two years with Acid Jazz he quit and went freelance,
intending to make a living out of DJing. Making use of an empty office at Blue Note, Ali also made
use of his time there. “Seeing Blue Note go from an empty shell to a successful club, I learnt a lot”.
Ali started a Friday-night residency at Blue Note. “For the first two years from when the Blue Note
opened I DJed every Friday. From a DJing perspective that was where I learnt everything”. Ali
played alongside people like Talvin Singh, Gilles Peterson, the hugely successful Metalheadz,
Ninja Tunes and Mo Wax.
biography (continued)…
“Having a private office was like having my own chill out room. One night we did a big charity event
and I had people like Jarvis Cocker and Ian Brown sat around in my office with me! At 20 years
old, that was a mad experience”.
After the Blue Note closed Ali got involved with a small label, Coastal Breaks (started by Adam
Freeland) and owned by PR Company Slice. Ali was taken on as A&R, and then began a stint
working in PR (handling press for the likes of Norman Jay, Gilles Peterson, Sasha & Digweed
and Roger Sanchez), all the time continuing to run his Air parties that he’d started at Blue Note
and DJing.
“During my time at Slice I was running a weekly Sunday at Medicine bar. I was also doing Air at
Mass, and the back room at Seb Fontaine’s Type and Malibu Stacy. I was doing Fabric as well. It
was a busy time”.
While Ali was at Slice he was approached by Europe’s biggest radio station, Capital Radio, to
present a dance show. Coming from a specialist scene he was surprised to be approached by
Capital, but Ali got a prime Friday night slot. From its launch to its final programme in December
2004 (exactly 5 years), Ali’s audience grew to more than 500,000. The break from radio has
meant Ali can now undertake foreign tours, and also spend more time gigging in the UK,
something he relishes.
As a DJ mainly known for playing underground music, was Ali under pressure to play records he
doesn’t like? “Musically, I’ve always tried to play the key records from whatever genre that I think is
relevant. I’ll play drum ‘n’ bass, garage, hip hop, breaks, whatever, my tastes are broad. The
beauty of my show on Capital was that I brought tracks to a wider audience. I never preached to
the converted. I also enjoyed being able to interview some of the scene’s main players from Moby
to Paul Oakenfold, Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Jeff Mills and Derrick Carter. Whist
at Capital, Ali had the worldwide exclusive on Spiller’s ‘Groovejet’, and championed the record,
getting it onto the stations daytime playlist eight weeks before release. It went on to become a
worldwide smash. “After the success of that record, Capital was happy to leave me alone and let
me decide what to play”. But his time on the airwaves hasn’t stopped at London’s biggest station,
he’s recently covered for shows on BBC 6, and appeared on Kiss FM and others.
His recent mix album for Distinctive’s ‘Y4K’ series won him further plaudits. Compilation Of The
Month in IDJ was just one of the highlights for an album that’s already won him new fans.
Ali’s latest production, the mighty ‘Beats On A String’ with Jungle Brothers, has fired up the
record boxes of Krafty Kuts, Norman Jay, and many more and was A-listed at BBC 6. The track is
further evidence that Ali is a musical force to be reckoned with, and winning him new fans at every
listen.
Ali B’s next project is ‘Air Breaks’ a compilation featuring new and exclusive unreleased tracks from
the many breakbeat stars that have played at his Air night over the last nine years including Plump
DJs, Freestylers, Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, DJ Icey and many more. The album is set to be
supported by an extensive world tour including Air ‘arena’ dates at some of the major festivals
including Global Gathering and Hi Fi in the UK along with the Future and Two Tribes festivals in
Australia.

That's right lots of free stuff
200 bags value $75 each
Don't be late
Also outstanding Quebec DJs to celebrate St.Jean
Don't Sleep

Did i mention she's gorgeous?

Melon and I played with Isis at a party in New Brunswick.
She was a mesmerizing party rocker who moved effortlessly between banging styles.
The crowd did not stop dancing when she played.
Werd, I'm hype for her visit!

Miss Claire was corrupted by the sounds of electronica at an early age. After years of violin and bass guitar lessons came to an end--about age 15, Claire's taste began to shift toward music made with synthesizers and drum machines instead of traditional instruments. She immediately fell in love with the bleeps and beats of downtempo electronica, house and techno. Exposure to artists like Kruder & Dorfmeister, Amon Tobin, Richie Hawtin, and Misstress Barbara led to her diverse yet delectable taste which encompasses many different moods.

Dancing in the strobe lights at a rave in Halifax at 18, in an abandoned office building, Claire suddenly realized that it was just a matter of time before she must buy turntables and start buying massive amounts of wax. She bought decks soon after and in January 2001 played her first performance at Reflections Cabaret in Halifax. Isis was born. Since then she has played at a multitude of events in North America including the Evolve Festival [ www.evolvefestival.com ] SubTonic NYC, System Soundbar in T.O. and Edmonton's ongoing GOMP stompers.

Her sound is very uniquely feminine, yet fierce. Bassy. Clean. Intense yet playful. Her passion lies with techno; its energy and rawness appeals to her, and its tracky, informal structure invites the dj to mix and play. Blending funky + drummy techno with minimal techno and hard-edged breakbeats, Isis creates a sound that is all her own. It has the energy of techno, but with added funk and unpredictability.

Since her move to Vancouver, Claire has been devoting herself completely to the music she loves. Working at a used record shop, 'Vinyl,' has deepened her knowledge of electronic music of all varieties. Having access to vaults of limitless vinyl doesn't hurt either! At home she has been producing music with Ableton Live and her Korg Electribe. Expect to hear some original tracks, sounds, and samples in her sets in the near future.

A website is in the works, in addition to a new mixed CD which will be available in June 2006. The future is now. Stay tuned!!

drip drip drip

trip balls

uk ramen is not like our ramen
it is shaped like little people

this guy is hype
check his website
good beats

this is going to be as worth your cash as communism
DAMN
that says something

am i detecting influence

FRESH!!!

Like a new pot of vodka borscht
delicious...

LONG LIVE TONY EZZY

Get your pre-sales
Only $13
It's cheaper than the opera
and probably just as fun

Now on the bill

TITTSWORTH!!!!
+ Jinxx (Baltimore,USA)
Check it out
[ www.tittsworth.com ]

UPDATED LINEUP FOR MIX THURSDAYS COMMUNISM PRE_PARTY

FIRST TIME IN MTL
TITTSWORTH and his MC Jinxx
Killer Producer from Baltimore
"B-more club is a hybrid of house, dance, and hip-hop created in the early 90s by pioneers such as Scottie B, Frank Ski, Miss Tony and DJ Spen, with the tradition continued by the likes Rod Lee, KW Griff, Rod Braxton, Karizma, D.J. Technics and Tittsworth. 

This new up and coming star of the scene has put out two vinyl EPs the last few months that have absolutely destroyed the dance music scene and cemented his status as someone to watch. This success is the culmination of his numerous appearances on DJ top 10 lists and playlists, as well as critical praise for his two EP releases.  So, keep a look out for out" ( Wire magazine )

Word
Hip Hop. Breaks and Drum and Bass
The Holy Trinity
Three out of town guests, all visiting for the first time
Only $5
Drink Specials all night
It's going to be a long weekend

opiate of the masses
or at least a few of us

aren't we all
sort of

word

That's right
Montreal's sweetest annual event

COMMUNISM
[ www.level4productions.com ]

is being honored by Mix Thursday
with the premiere appearance of Toronto's RaggaBreaks Queen

SOUTH BEACH $LEAZE (TO)

With help from the most communism related djs we could find..

MAYDAY [ ]
KARL MARX (level4productions)

and birthday boy and first time guest..

THE BASSOCHIST
(who's bassochistic tendencies are absolutely perverse)

Killer breakbeat bouncefest with very rare thursday dnb content
Da, comrade?

Only four bucks
Two Floors
KOPS always have something hot upstairs too
2 for 6.50 vodka mixed drinks all night long
2 for 6 beer all night long

That's right
Montreal's sweetest annual event

COMMUNISM
[ www.level4productions.com ]

is being honored by Mix Thursday
with the premiere appearance of Toronto's RaggaBreaks Queen

SOUTH BEACH $LEAZE (TO)

With help from the most communism related djs we could find..

MAYDAY [ ]
KARL MARX (level4productions)

and birthday boy and first time guest..

THE BASSOCHIST
(who's bassochistic tendencies are absolutely perverse)

Killer breakbeat bouncefest with very rare thursday dnb content
Da, comrade?

Only four bucks
Two Floors
KOPS always have something hot upstairs too
2 for 6.50 vodka mixed drinks all night long
2 for 6 beer all night long

if you buy 2 tix you can buy 2 ramen.
yay!

contrary to some discussion saphir mix thursdays future is not in question.
everyone i've talked to (including steve and the voices in my head) are into tons more blood, sweat and tears
we all still needs a place to dance to decent music and get drunk cheap
and Kops Crew and Sofa King Raw are going to join the team
they'll move in upstairs, bringing live shows and out of town guests to the equation
and a new patio is being built for us (just in time for the cigarette laws)
no worries, lots more good times to come

feel the power and glory
that is SASE ONE

Smithmonger A.K.A. Paul Smith is working from a studio in Battersea, London with an intensity that ensures a busy release and remixes schedule and some notable and impressive DJ engagements.
Recent highlights include an offer and acceptance of a monthly breakbeat radio show on Ministry Of Sound and a monsterous 12" release on Supercharged records in Brighton to an enormous buzz and numerous European and domestic DJ engagements.
Originally a professional trumpet player, Paul decided to pursue electronic music in all guises and has worked with the cream of London underground to produce some fantastic and evil productions (mostly breakbeat) over the last five years.
The last three years highlights include two massive TCR releases, a release on Loaded Records, a big 12" on Hooj's sub label Safety in Numbers (5 weeks in Judge Jules' Top 10 on Radio 1), three 12" releases on Bushwacka's Oblong (one of these is featured on James Lavelle's 'Barcelona' Global Underground mix). A release on 10Kilo ('Seen it All Before') which debuted at No. 1 in the breaks Chart and 18 in the Buzz chart.
Smithmonger produced a wicked house release on Matthew B's Oblong called 'Get it Oun' with huge support from Carl Cox (No. 3 in May 2004 chart), Lee Buridge and Dave Mothersole (Kiss FM).
Smithmonger's 2004 bootleg of the Propeller Heads tune 'Take California' received official approval from the Propeller Heads as a remix.
With all this going on Paul found time to co-write an album of songs with his group 'Unity' and signed an e.p. to Ben Watt's (Everything but the Girl) storming house label 'Buzz'n Fly' last September.
So whether it's grinding electro, fat rolling breaks or chunky, dirty house, you can be assured that Paul Smithmonger will be providing it for the kids on the dance floor for years to come.

Check out last week's Your Radio is Broken show from CKUT 90.3
We play a sweet Smithmonger mix in the second hour
It illustrates the sort of night we can expect on the 16th
[ 132.216.18.132 ]
That's a download link, for other options go to the station's website
[ www.ckut.ca ]

fo sho
big ups to omni and every dj last week, they all ruled the decks
thanks for the props everybody
huge recommendation to check out socalled this week
next level madness

merci grkzgl
too many joints during the poster design

here's some info on our special guests
they're gonna be hot too!!

Jesse Morris Born and raised in Montreal began to play records
in the summer of  1991. A move to Vancouver B.C.solidified his place as a
Local Favorite in the West Coast House/Techno community . dj , around
western Canada and the U.S.
for 8 years , kNOWN AS "D.J.Shine" .Jesse has now returned to Montreal and
resides here permanently.
Known as Jesse Morris "The Dance Florrist" or "Jmo the Dflo"  you can spot
him in places suchs as the Pik Nik Elektronik , Laika and the S.A.T. Also
check [ WWW.complot.ca ] for some dj sets.

Peter Panik
 
Il a 22 ans. Il a commencé a mixer a 16.
Deux ans de résidence au Mixerbar ( Paris ) organisation des soirées burning zone ( Paris ), programmateur musical du festival des jeunes créateurs a Paris (2004)
Il a vécu sept mois en espagne a seville en 2003 2004. Il a joué au Taboo, Zona Franca, Bahaus.
Depuis que il est a Montreal il joue au Laika et au Macao, il est officielement étudiant en arts médiatiques.
Il est aussi membre de l'association Technopol [ www.technopol.net ]

TONIGHT

BRoken cRew celebrates 5 years of Madness
with MYAGI aka SOLE CLAW in town from TO for an ableton live set

he's in the washroom shaving right now
gettin ready for this shit

afterparty in full effect, for details come tO SAPHIR



TONIGHT @ SAPHIR upstairs 3699 st-laurent
POONTZ MELON
OZ SQUAD final scratch 2.o set

and

MYAGI aka SOLE CLAW!!!!!!!



fuck i hate macs


ummmm ya. so be there.

$6 at the door or $3 with pass or guestlist

10pm-3am ?>>>>> then afterparty it up

It’s happening
The Legendary Florida Breaks producer DJ Icey
will get up on the beast that is stereo’s sound system
Don’t miss the big bass sound
Presale tickets go on sale this week
(at the regular spots and at saphir mix thursday)
Early tix are really cheap
One way or another get a presale
This party will be sold out
and the line up outside will be one you want to jump

ps. for those who know him, D’kai will also be on the bill
Boh!!

icey delayed
more info soon
well be up in there with someone else
arg!

First presale tickets are only $15
get them while they last
available at all regular stereo presale outlets
and from the broken crew
brokencrew@hotmail.com

Original breaks kingpin has promised to play like it's 1995 and there are a thousand heads in the place.
Blizzarts 3956a st.laurent

us broken guys are actually going to be ending the blizzart's weekly this thursday.
Rob Brown is playing with us
Get it while you can
one last dose of madness in that venue
Word to the critiques of the place
we want to do a thursday that serves our people
or not at all

Stereo liked what we played when we opened and closed for Czech and then Simply Jeff so they invited us to play all night.
With the passes it's only five bucks.
Hear good beats the best they can be heard for next to nothing.
There's going to be ridiculous bass.
Let's party.
Next friday, 858 [ st.ca ] east

This Thursday Feb 10
A continuing installment of the Breakbeat All Star
Series (B.A.S.S.)

DJ A Rock
Blue Dog

A Rock has devastated underground dance floors with
his amped up booty funk and breaks for a few years
now, while holding down a solid weekly at Blue Dog
every Tuesday which features break, garage and booty.
Recognize!

Broken Thursdays with Poontz, Melon, Rhys Taylor
(roto)
3956A St-Laurent
4$

***

Next Thursday Feb 17

Toronto Break Beat Superstar Making a Return
Appearance!

Robb G
Promo Records

Robb G has been DJ'ing for over 9 years and it
certainly shows through his diverse and technical
abilities on the turntables. He creates his unique
sound by fusing together hard driving beats and
anything funky with his energetic presence behind the
decks. His hard work and abundance of energy that goes
into every live performance has taken him to Europe,
the US and more than 30 Canadian cities.

His newest release co-written with respected house
producer Paranoid Jack entitled "Environmental
Product" is being played by the likes of Rennie
Pilgrem, Aquasky and Meat Katie (and Broken Crew  has
been canning the heck out of it also!) as well as
getting support on BBC Radio 1, Breaks FM and Ministry
Of Sound Radio.

Broken Thursdays with Poontz, Melon, Rhys Taylor
(roto)
3956A St-Laurent
4$



***

Thursday Feb 24

The Break Beat All Star Series goes Roboticized
Electro mastermind:

RadarSat –1
[ Montrealelectro.com ] KracktroniK records.

More info to come.

Broken Thursdays with Poontz, Melon, Rhys Taylor
(roto)
3956A St-Laurent
4$


***

Friday Feb 25

Reset Breaks at Stereo with Broken Crew!

This time it’s us dirty dogs (Poontz Melon and Rhys
Taylor) jamming Stereo’s box for an all night break
beat freakathon.

Stereo Night Club 858 St-Catherine East.
15$
Tons of reduced passes will be available