tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119977732024-03-06T21:00:12.408-08:00DJ StefRap records, shows, parties and other stuff.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-52382969887282341302011-08-14T13:56:00.000-07:002011-08-14T13:57:39.652-07:00djstef415.com<a href="http://www.djstef415.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://veradio.com/blog/djstef-logo-rgb-c.gif" width=410 height=410 border=0></a><br />
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Soon I'm going to say bye-bye to Blogger. I've registered <a href="http://www.djstef415.com" target="_blank">djstef415.com</a> and am working on building a new site there, using WordPress. I'm a web designer who builds custom WordPress sites, so I'm putting my money where my mouth is, or my website where my money is. Something like that. See you there soon!DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-5950080440913930732011-07-26T19:28:00.000-07:002011-07-26T19:28:26.936-07:00Last Guilty Pleasures this Thursday nightOne of my gigs is coming to an end. The last Guilty Pleasures at <a href="http://www.gestaltsf.com" target="_blank">Gestalt</a> is this Thursday night, July 28.<br />
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Come through and help us go out with a bang.<br />
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Do you receive our monthly reminder emails? Sign up at <a href="http://www.spindig.com/" target="_blank">Spindig.com</a>. If you missed this month's, it includes a link to a 5-year-old episode of Vinyl Exchange Radio: <a href="http://veradio.com/shows/ve_radio_06.25.06.mp3" target="_blank">VE Radio 06.25.06.mp3</a><br />
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I used to record a half-hour podcast every Sunday, but eventually fell off. I'm going to bring it back soon, but will need some help. DJs, hit me up! Vinyl only. (Duh.)DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-80424179059461650822011-04-27T12:10:00.000-07:002011-04-27T12:11:27.513-07:00Spindig Friday 4/29We're back at <a href="http://www.theknockoutsf.com" target="_blank">The Knockout</a> this Friday from 6 to 9 pm.<br />
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Next month's date and location are TBD, so join the mailing list at <a href="http://spindig.com" target="_blank">Spindig.com</a> to get the latest info in your inbox.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-67449150891020218042011-03-30T14:19:00.000-07:002011-03-30T14:19:16.318-07:00Guilty Pleasures after Giants Opening Day gameWatch the Giants on Opening Day on the big screen at <a href="http://gestaltsf.com/" target="_blank">Gestalt</a> on Thursday, March 31. Toph Zilla and I will be DJing afterwards. The theme this week is punk vs. disco. <br />
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Join the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_183688555003577" target="_blank">Guilty Pleasures Facebook group</a>!DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-7118476133083670452011-03-24T16:13:00.000-07:002011-03-24T16:13:10.753-07:00Spindig March 25<a href="http://www.spindig.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://spindig.com/images/spindig_mar11-3.jpg" border=0></a><br />
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Spindig is BACK at <a href="http://www.theknockoutsf.com/" target="_blank">The Knockout</a> and it's Ryan Poulsen's birthday weekend jumpoff. I think I'll have my first beer after recovering from SXSW. Hope to see you there!DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-36579439351402463552011-02-22T14:49:00.000-08:002011-02-22T14:50:47.084-08:00Odd Future, what's there to "get"?The overanalysis of Odd Future is what I don't get. It's just good rap by kids doing something different, that's all. Show tonight at <a href="http://www.slims-sf.com" target="_blank">Slim's</a> is sold out, of course. I'm hoping it's a lot of underagers so I don't have to wait too long for a beer.<br />
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Where is Earl though? Still grounded?<br />
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Looking forward to kicking it in our new home, <a href="http://www.theknockoutsf.com" target="_blank">The Knockout</a>. Stay for Teenage Dance Craze.<br />
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And Ryan Poulsen is back! Old crew, Nu-Spindig.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-78652253685583177462011-01-13T10:28:00.000-08:002011-01-13T10:28:32.439-08:00Guilty Pleasures at Gestalt 1/20Guilty Pleasures goes down at <a href="http://gestaltsf.com/" target="_blank">Gestalt</a> in San Francisco every Thursday night plus 3rd Saturdays. Tonight: DJ Rob Metal. Saturday, January 15: DJ Jester the Filipino Fist.<br />
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It's the Xmas edition of Guilty Pleasures this Thursday night. Come by and toast to the holidays and wish Toph Zilla Happy Birthday. He just celebrated his big 4-0 last Saturday night. "And many more ... "DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-11983874810351679532010-12-14T11:20:00.000-08:002010-12-14T11:21:18.974-08:00Remembering Rob One on his birthday<object width="410" height="329"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLEdB_zPRdY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLEdB_zPRdY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="410" height="329"></embed></object><br />
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I was SO happy to find this video of my good friend Rob One on a DJ roundtable at Bboy Summit. I don't know what year this was, but I think it was mid- to late-'90s. There are 6 short parts, all Rob speaking only. You'll also see Cut Chemist, Charlie Chase, Babu, JRocc, Rhettmatic, Z-Trip and more.<br />
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Rob was born Robert Cory on December 16, 1971 and passed away from non-Hodgkins lymphoma on March 16, 2000. Happy Birthday, homie, I miss you more than I can explain.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-75423476377584974162010-12-06T12:01:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:07:02.783-08:00Spindig Holiday Jam 12/10Happy Holidays! It's the last <a href="http://www.spindig.com" target="_blank">Spindig</a> of the year! It may also be, sadly, the last Spindig at <a href="http://www.triplecrownsf.com" target="_blank">The Triple Crown</a>, which has <a href="http://sanfrancisco.grubstreet.com/2010/11/triple_crown_to_become_rebel_h.html" target="_blank">new ownership</a>.<br />
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Rob Metal is the DJ for <a href="http://events.sfgate.com/san-francisco-ca/events/whore+for+satan+presents" target="_blank">Whore for Satan Presents</a>. I'll be at the Forbidden, Evile, Gama Bomb, Bonded by Blood, Fog Of War show at <a href="http://www.dnalounge.com/" target="_blank">DNA Lounge</a> on 12/11/10 starting at 2 pm.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-44191663245923697862010-11-29T10:29:00.000-08:002010-11-29T10:30:19.384-08:00RIP Kwanz (aka DubStar/Rick Flare) of Bored Stiff<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/4849266?byline=0&portrait=0&color=ff9933" width="410" height="231" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />
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San Francisco just lost one of its hip-hop legends, emcee <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dubstarinfamous" target="_blank">DubStar</a> aka Kwanz of <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bored+Stiff" target="_blank">Bored Stiff</a>. His music lives on. His energy, smile and warmth will be severely missed. May he rest in peace.<br />
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See you Friday at <a href="http://www.triplecrownsf.com" target="_blank">Triple Crown</a> starting at 5:30.<br />
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Get the "KC Shuffle Mix" by The Principle <a href="http://soundcloud.com/the_principle/kc-shuffle-mix" target="_blank">here</a>.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-44141715656352672352010-10-20T09:38:00.000-07:002010-10-20T09:39:34.424-07:00Guilty Pleasures at Gestalt 10/21<img src="http://veradio.com/blog/guilty-102110.jpg" border=0><br />
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This Thursday it's round 2 of my guest spot at Toph Zilla's "weekly plus one Saturday a month" gig. This time I'm joined by the illustrious <a href="http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2009/02/hey_dj_friday_qa_rob_metal.php" target="_blank">DJ Rob Metal,</a> who has been known to throw down some of his personal guilty pleasures. Come through <a href="http://gestaltsf.com/" target="_blank">Gestalt</a> and chill with us, it's fun times.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-71466076622447012022010-09-24T18:05:00.000-07:002010-09-24T18:05:33.502-07:00Spindig's 5th Anniversary 10/8/10<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15113826?byline=0&portrait=0&color=ff9933" width="410" height="308" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />
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Details at <a href="http://www.spindig.com" target="_blank">Spindig.com</a>.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-4585730423047558722010-09-21T08:32:00.000-07:002010-09-21T08:32:42.898-07:00Guilty Pleasures at Gestalt 9/23<img src="http://veradio.com/blog/guilty.jpg" border=0><br />
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RedWine presents Guilty Pleasures every Thursday and 3rd Saturdays at <a href="http://gestaltsf.com" target="_blank">Gestalt Haus</a>. I'm the guest DJ this week. Looking forward to throwing down some punk, thrash, electro, rap and fun weirdness with Toph Zilla.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-51467444046398855002010-09-14T11:41:00.000-07:002010-09-14T13:20:30.554-07:00Adult Situations feat. Motion Man out today<a href="http://vinylexchange.com/sounds/adult-situations-hsreunion.mp3" target="_blank">Get "High School Reunion" at 320kbps right here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.myspace.com/motionman" target="_blank">Motion Man</a> is back! <i><a href="http://www.adult-situations.com" target="_blank">Adult Situations</a></i>, a CD featuring Motion Man with beats by <a href="http://unagi442.com/" target="_blank">Unagi</a> & Jethroe, is out today. The album also features <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lyricalclc" target="_blank">Lyrical C</a> and D'Wyze, with remixes by <a href="http://www.kutmastakurt.com" target="_blank">KutMasta Kurt</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tomc3" target="_blank">TomC3</a>.<br />
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It's the Motion Man we all know and love, with ultra-clever -- and at times hilarious -- lyrics, all under the theme of, in the words of Borat, "sexy time." Beatmakers Unagi and Jethroe create the aural ambience with smooth, soulful, early-70s-feelin' keys over hip-hop drums, peppered with vocal samples from the likes of -- uh, let's not name names. You'll know. <br />
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The album opener gets you primed by "Pouring You More Champagne." But "not trying to get you drunk," Motion doesn't like you sloppy. The Motion Man sing-a-along choruses are my favorite, as in "High School Reunion" with old friend Lyrical C, which also includes some sexy whispering: "juuuniorr... seeeniorr..." After high school, it's time to move on to an "Interoffice Romance," which also appears later with a KutMasta Kurt remix -- a musical reunion. From there it's a journey through several <i>Adult Situations.</i> Get it and get stimulated.<br />
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Check it out at <a href="http://www.adult-situations.com" target="_blank">adult-situations.com</a>.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-1257206363651891042010-09-02T19:02:00.000-07:002010-09-02T19:06:10.459-07:00Freddie Gibbs at 330 RitchEnjoyed a rap show at 330 Ritch with <a href="http://tanyamorgan.brooklynati.com/" target="_blank">Tanya Morgan</a>, <a href="http://www.swtbrds.com/davinci/" target-"_blank">DaVinci</a> and Freddie Gibbs last week.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2010/04/a-day-in-the-life-of-davinci" target="_blank">A Day In The Life Of DaVinci</a> by Corey Bloom.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-44392654844548485452010-08-09T09:25:00.000-07:002010-08-09T09:27:14.668-07:00Joe Bank$ Birthday Bash @ Spindig 8/13<a href="http://www.spindig.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.spindig.com/images/spindig_aug10.jpg" border=0></a><br />
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<a href="http://diamondsinthedust.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DJ B.Cause</a> is back and we're celebrating Joe Bank$' birthday! Hit up <a href="http://www.spindig.com" target="_blank">Spindig.com</a> and join our mailing list.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-11592372465052040602010-06-30T11:41:00.000-07:002010-06-30T11:42:51.174-07:00Fruit and RapThis is my new cartooning adventure, which only fans of rap music can appreciate. More are in the works, which will include such fruits and vegetables as yams, celery, avocados and a "lime to a lemon." The URL, <a href="http://www.fruitandrap.com" target="_blank">FruitandRap.com</a>, is inspired by my husband's website, <a href="http://www.beerandrap.com" target="_blank">BeerandRap.com</a><br />
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Gang Starr is my favorite group of all time, all genres. DJ Premier and the Guru had a synergy that was magic. Guru, aka Keithy E, as he signed here, was an emcee and lyricist like no other. I was lucky enough to meet Guru, hang out with him, and watch him perform from the wings a few times. I'm grateful for the memories. Today is a day of mourning for the hip-hop world.<br />
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20 years ago my friend Stacey worked at <a href="http://www.bremagazine.com" target="_blank">BRE Magazine</a> and found this 8x10 in a file. She also met Guru around this time. She grabbed the photo and had him sign it for me. It hangs in my kitchen. She is also the person who played Gang Starr for me first, from a tape dubbed from <a href="http://www.daveyd.com" target="_blank">Davey D</a>. I've been the biggest Gang Starr fan ever since. It was during Gavin of 1991 that I met them. Almost 20 years ago. My heart goes out to the entire Gang Starr Foundation.<br />
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This is what Keith wrote on the photo: "To Stephanie, Keep spinning baby and remember music is the universal voice. Peace and we wish you all of the best! Blessings & love, from 'GURU' Brooklyn - Gang Starr 1990-91 - Upward Flow!"DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11997773.post-62278426366764663172010-02-27T18:13:00.000-08:002010-09-14T18:47:28.891-07:00Interview with The Genius - KPOO 1991<a href="http://veradio.com/blog/genius/genius-interview.mp3"><img src="http://veradio.com/blog/genius/the-genius-1991.jpg" border=0></a><br />
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I knew I had this tape somewhere. Thanks to my husband <a href="http://www.beerandrap.com" target="_blank">Serg</a> finding it, it's here for all to enjoy.<br />
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The Genius (pre-GZA) hit San Francisco with his manager, <a href="http://www.veradio.com/blog/genius/melquan-funky-president.jpg" target="_blank">Melquan</a> (the same Melquan that Just-Ice said "peace" to) the Funky President, to promote his first album, <i>Words From the Genius,</i> on Warner Bros/Cold Chillin'. I believe this was in January or February of 1991. He made a promo/autograph signing appearance at 520 4th Street (old Trocadero Transfer, now Glas Kat), and one of his radio stops was at <a href="http://www.kpoo.com" target="_blank">KPOO-FM 89.5</a> on the "Soulful Sundays" show with KK Baby. This is a recording of that interview.<br />
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During this visit, he told us (a group of friends including Stacey Holmes and <a href="http://www.hiphopchessfederation.org" target="_blank">Adisa Banjoko</a>) about his cousin <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RZA" target="_blank">Rakeem</a>, and talked about how hip-hop would soon be taken over, and changed forever, by their crew. Two years later we realized he had been talking about the Wu-Tang Clan.DJ Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605912331292331978noreply@blogger.com0