It runs in my Blood, it is in every inhale and exhale.

 So much has been happening in my life as of lately. How I am still sane is absolutely beyond me. Thank God I am a creative. Slight insanity comes with the territory. The only thing that has been keeping me balanced is walking everywhere and listening to mixes. Not music but mixes. It made me focus on what is really going on when a DJ does a mix. If done correctly,it is a time consuming process. Live mixes are great as well. They really capture a uninterrupted emotional state. A rare and refreshing thing. As I listen to the blends ,which is how I learned to blend.( My Paul Johnson Need another plan pt 1 and 2 is wore out due to my studies.) Hearing a Dj ever so slightly fall of beat and catch it . Exhilarating to say the least. Now if you train wreck, or have shoes in the dryer it causes me to cringe. When I do things like that in public,sooooo not cute. I likes to strut when the songs are starten to beat! (yes. That was a very intentional sentence. Please use your imagination.) If  a mix can make me smile and start tapping my feet in the middle of street. Oh Boy ! Accomplishment achieved.Even bigger achievement is when a mix makes me want to go home and practice. Inspiration. Eureka Son.

  I have had 3 on repeat. 1. is Derrick Carter's 2011 westfest live mix. 2. Samone Roberts 5mag mix. 3. Dj Kwest_on  Groove Session. As a House Dj I believe it is so important to go back to basics. This comes from my ballet background. As a dancer you are always required to take at least one beginning class. One will be surprised how quickly they forget. I went back to basics. I listened and learned. Here is a short list of what I took from my self studies.

1. Intros can be exciting most of the time they are intriguing
2. When playing live even the Greats make mistakes. Realize. Fix it. Move forward.
3. Certain mixes touch your soul. Half the time you don't realize it. Kinda like the break a la Africa Bambataa
4. programming is so important. Finesse is key. but it should come naturally.
5. Music relates to real life. Utilize your lessons.
6. At the end of the day I am more open to new music . Mixes do get you open.

 With all that being said... A.D (AfterDisco.com) is right around the corner Nov 11,2011. Mr.Suit put me on to RCMP  ( Young Robots Records/Philadelphyinz) . Oh my I was impressed. Keep on jumpin one of my first disco favorites. go check it out!  Decision is yours. Maintain a open mind. You will be amazed.

Much Love, Yazi The DJ

SideNote: I feel better. Thanks for reading.