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A few post back, I told you about an up and coming producer Disco D. He produced, among other things, the crazy hot track “The Ski Mask Way” by New York’s real Drama King, 50 Cent. With it’s player’s ball type loop chopped up in the background, and 50 spitting some of his tightest crime rhymes yet, going back to his “How To Rob” days with a flow that “ruined Jeffrey’s career”. It’s sure to be, in the words of Mimi Valdes, “a club banger!” This should be expected from Disco D, as he is far from a rookie in this game.

Disco D has been putting in work for a minute now. He was one of the main architects of Ghetto Tech, a sound that me and my Ghetto Kidz crew were feeling and trying to put our own spin on (our Ghetto Metal ep scared the shit outta every A&R in New York). He has several releases under his belt, including a string of independent techno singles, his mix cd “A Night At The Booty Bar” released on Tommy Boy Records, and several tracks on the Nina Sky album. Disco D has continued to keep the faith and like all of the faithful, he has been rewarded. On top of all that, D is a real cool dude. So cool that he agreed to chop it up with your boy Q! (Thanks to Michelle for hooking it up!) I emailed him a few questions and he responded in kind. Check it out.

Canhead:
What’s up D? You’ re making some big moves these days. Are you officially making the move from ghetto tech to hip-hop?

Disco D:
Part of the problem in music in general is people genre-fy too much. To me Ghettotech was always about drawing from whatever and not giving a fuck. That’s why I can produce a 137 bpm record for sara stokes that has a commodores sample and can mix with 2 Live Crew or stuff in that range, or co-produce a song like “Turnin’ Me On” for Nina Sky or the upcoming Gunclap riddim I did with Max Glazer of Federation Sound which can feature both The Clipse and Vybz Kartel on the same song. I write music with feeling and emotion in mind, not with genres. We only had to put the name Ghettotech behind what I was doing before for marketing purposes at the time.

Canhead:
Some are already saying that “Ski Mask Way” is the hottest track on the new 50 Cent album. How does it feel to have one of the hottest joints on one of the hottest music stars album?

Disco D:
It’s a blessing, but I really wrote that instrumental about/for my girlfriend (now fiancee) when we were dealing with distance and language issues last October. Due to what 50 and Nina Sky and everything else has provided for me I no longer have to be apart from her ever so I’m cool with that. I also no longer have to take the proverbial dick from the industry anymore, and I can use this influence to help inspire positive change.

Canhead:
OK, many may not know of your past, but I do. Tell the people a little bit about your past.

Disco D:
Ha, well that’s a looong story. I’ve been DJing since 16, and I used to put out ‘underground’ uptempo vinyl only releases that never sold more than 1,500 copies - the first one I put out when I was in high school. I started and deaded two labels myself when I was in college.

My name recognition as a DJ was such that I could make a decent living at it and travel a lot. I had my share of shitty offers, which I took when I was young and green but then after getting screwed over early I decided I would go to business school and I figured out how to make the right moves on my own.

Canhead:
Do you have any “beef” over Ghetto Tech? I know people were hating on it a little back in the day, like it wasn’t the real techno. How did you deal with that?

Disco D:
The more people talk about you the more attention you are getting. As long as I stay right by me I’m cool. I learned to read between the lines and get the big picture on all that talk.

Canhead:
Let’s talk about booty…I mean The Booty Bar. Is it still at Filter 14?

Disco D:
The owner actualy sold that spot. I gave the trademark to DJ Salinger. He can use it more than me. If there is something with it he wants me to put my name and time behind and I feel like its the right thing I’ll roll with it and help him all day.

Canhead:
Ok..on a serious note. With all the attention on sexism in music these days, many may point to you and your style of music (booty music, ghetto tech, etc.) as part of the problem. What do you have to say to those who say your music is just misogynistic?

Disco D:
I’m an engaged man and a spiritual man. I don’t write that many lyrics, only shape sound. If you actually listen to records with my name on it, that I have writing credits on, the only real mysogynistic one was the first EP ‘D-Down’ which had a lyric like ‘dick that bitch down’ that was chopped in a clever way. I recorded that before I even lost my virginity. I didn’t know any better.

Canhead:
What’s next? Any appearances, or dj gigs planned?

Disco D:
I am not touring right now. It doesn’t make sense this second, later I’ll do a tour with all of Federation Sound and it will encompass the entire scope of what they/I represent. In terms of production, here’s what’s on the new promo flyer:

“Out 2005:

50 Cent’s ‘Ski Mask Way

‘Nina Sky’s ‘Turnin’ Me On’ (w/ Cipha Sounds & Black Chiney)

Federation Sound presents the Gunclap Riddim (produced by Disco D and Max Glazer) featuring songs by Mr. Vegas, Lexxus, Mad Cobra, The Clipse, Ward 21, Jigsy King, Kardinal Offishal and friends

Sara Stokes album featuring the Disco D produced ‘Can I Get That,’ ‘Just Shut Up And Dance,’ ‘Keep The Change,’ ‘Shakedown,’ ‘Make The First Move,’ and ‘I Remember’

Lumidee, Tiearra, Kato, Bee & More”

This is everything the public knows about. I have holds from several platinum and multiplatinum artists as well as probably the biggest ad I have ever been involved in going on right now. My new website just launched as well - anyone needing advice on music business, production, DJing or whatever go visit the forum at my website http://www.discod.com.

The first episode of my self filmed documentary DVD series DiscoDVD will be available for sale on the web in the next 2 weeks. The first episode features me recording with Sara, Kato, meetings with Lumidee and G-Unit, as well as an inside look at the 50 Cent MTV mansion party and concert. It’s a pretty hilarious look at one week of my life, because all that filming really took place like a week ago. Hard to believe.

Canhead:
Cool, thanks for your time and getting back with me D!

Disco D:
No, thank you!

Canhead:
Ps–people slept on the Nina Sky shit. “Runaway” needs to be a single, if it isn’t already.

Disco D:
ha! thanks! that beat I had done b4 I even met them.

Canhead:
I need a signed copy of the (A Night At The Booty Bar) CD. Can you make that happen?
I collect autographs, I have that XLR8R “Ghetto Tech” issue somewhere around here too.

Disco D:
I don’t know if I have more cds but I have plenty of that XLR8R in question. I can for sure do that.

~~end of interview.~~

You heard him right? I got a signed XLR8R coming to me! Don’t hate! Make sure your on the lookout for more from Disco D in the near future. I have a feeling we will be hearing alot from this guy. I think I’ll try to talk him into a GhettoTech revival, without as much “Ass and Titties” this time around..well maybe just a little bit. D may be in a relationship but Q is not. I may have to take his spot at the Booty Bar, ya know, keep the chair warm for him.

Here are some links for you to check out. I re-posted the MP3 link to “Ski Mask Way” for you too. Make sure you check out the 50 Cent album party on MTV next week too.

EXCLUSIVE! 50 Cent “Ski Mask Way” MP3- user name=50cent/ password=discod

Disco D’s website-check it out, he has a clip of 50 on Shade 45/ Sirius Radio talking about the new album and D’s track.

Inuit.com article on D

Pitch.com article on D

Tommy Boy Records listing of “A Night A The Booty Bar“

What it do, its El Q The Internet Champ! My blog light up light a lamp cuz I’m back with the camp!

Ahhh…it’s God’s day of rest (can someone tell that to my boss who will not change my schedule so I can rest on the Sabbath) and I’m about to catch a few winks. The night shift thing is really getting on my nerves. I may have to do something drastic to remedy this situation.

On to more important matters. A lot of things are jumping off this week for me, some I will share with you soon. I got a hot exclusive coming Monday, and some more mix sets are on the way. For real, I was out of commission a few weeks ago, but it’s on like Donkey Kong right about now, check back often as I’m not only posting daily to keep up, next week might see hourly post. In the words of MF Doom,….YIKES! Anyway, with no more delay, just check out the new style I display.

~Have you heard of these cats from Brooklyn (stand up) DJ Ayres & Cosmo Baker? They are part of the DJ collective know as The Rub. Son, they are on point! I have not been to their parties, but if their remixes are any indication, I will be begging the promoters to get on the list and a couple of drink tickets next Saturday night. Yo for real, these remixes are of the chain!

Their latest release is called “The Rub Remixes Vol. 1 EP” and its full of mash ups that will separate the real club djs from the fashion club djs (like real dreads and beauty salon fashion dreads, ya bumba ras!) What I mean by that is if you can play this EP at the club you spin at and people go ape shit, then you are a real dj in a real hip-hop party. If not……well wedding djs make money too, so get that loot and when your done working, go to The Rub party.

Make sure you visit them by clicking on the picture above. They have free MP3s of some of the tracks off the EP. Being the man I am, I had to jack those links for my Canheads. Here ya go kids! But seriously, check these guys out! They have a few hot mash ups and blends, some seem to be submitted by other DJs (yeah, I am sending mines soon as I post this, don’t sleep on El Q The Gr8!) Check out the Crime Mob vs Billy Joel mash up, Nas & Red Hot Chilli Peppers “Last Real Nigga” (DAMN!), and that Paul Wall Diplo remix. (Hey Diplo, screw and chop that thang up and Texas is yours son!) unbelievable stuff here ya’ll!

G-Unit vs Wu-Tang - Stunt 101 (Cosmo Baker Remix) Say Word!?! Maybe RZA & G-Unit should work together! Works like a mug here!
Nas vs Diamond D - Bridging the Gap (Eleven Remix) Pretty funky, Nas on “Young Gifted and Black” Inst. DAMN!
Joe Buddens “Pump It Up “- crooked remix This sh!t is f*ck1n’ amazing.. Joe Budden and Jimi Hendrix?!? WOW!)

Jay-Z & Beyoncee “Bonnie and Clyde ‘03″ - crooked remix- Again, DAMN! DJ Crooked killed it!—-

ONE YA SELF!

I won’t even start to talk about my feeling about the King of Pop. I am very interested in the case as is everyone else in the world. MJ has issues, no doubt, but I am not gonna throw him under the bus. I’ll just sit here and watch the drama unfold and listen to everyone else yell their opinions at each other.

What I will do is post this track I have laying around. My WinAmp was shuffling through the thousands of songs I have, and came across this oldie but goodie. In the spirit of MJ watching, I thought I really should post this one.

Michael Jackson featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
“You Really Got A Hold On Me” Remix
(taken off the DJ Vlad & Dirty Harry - “The Notorious B.I.G.: Rap Phenomenon” mixtape! I got mines, click here to order yours!)

~MJ speaks on the team-up with Bigge and hip-hop love.
Unbreakable VIBE Magazine Interview - March 2002

VIBE: Are you feeling hip hop?

MJ: I like a lot of it, a lot of it. I like the music. I don’t like the dancing that much. It looks like they’re doing aerobics.

VIBE: How did you decide to feature Biggie Smalls on “Unbreakable”, off Invincible?

MJ: It wasn’t my idea, actually. It was Rodney Jerkins’s, one of the writer/producers working on the album. It was my idea to put a rap part on the song, and he said, “I know just the perfect on - Biggie.” He put it in, and it worked perfectly.

VIBE: Why did you choose Jay-Z for the remix of the first single, “You Rock My World”?

MJ: He’s hip, the new thing, and he’s with the kids today. They like his work. He’s tapped into the nerve of popular culture. It just made good sense.

VIBE: What was it like for you to appear at New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam concert as Jay-Z’s guest?

MJ: I just showed up and gave him a hug. There was a tumultuous explosion of applause and stomping, a lovely, lovely welcome, and I was happy about that. It was a great feeling - the love, the love.

~PS.
The song title is ripe for comments and jokes by the way. Feel free to post your comments or just vent. I think I’ll pop my copy of “The Wiz” in the VCR and reminisce of the gloved one’s better days.

Quotes of the day

~”Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.”-Brooke Shields
~”Go fuck yourself.” —Vice President Dick Cheney to Sen. Patrick Leahy
~”It’s the white boys. It’s the little white boys!” - MC Lyte at Spelman College (See “Spelman Crowd..” link below)

News:
~Spelman crowd says “Biggity Boo This Man!”
~Daily News Article on P.E. - “Birth Of A Nation”
~Watch Out Black Folk!- HIV infection hits Blacks hardest, U.S. survey hints

MP3/P2P :
Ok, I have a confession to make. I still download MP3s. Althought I don’t download the usual stuff and I do limit my downloads to a respectable amount, I am still jacking for beats like Ice Cube in a skullie coving the jheri curls. Right now I have “Elektra“,”Polar Express“, “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle” and a few others in my download folder. I know I’m wrong for downloading but the reality is I already saw “Harold & Kumar“, and I got “Polar Express” for junior, who also saw it at the theaters. So it pisses me off that if I download a movie that I have already paid to watch, the Internet Police might come for me.

While stewing over this, I came across an article written by Richard Menta on the subject.
He raises some interesting points, like the relativly small number of people who download movies compared to the current “sue the customer” mentality that is emerging in Hollywood and corporate America in general.

Read his article here—>>File Sharing Movies: Half of All Americans Aware
Also..go Steal This File Sharing Book!

Sports:

John Chaney is the definition of gangsta! When this coach tells you to “break a leg” (or an arm), he means it! Check the links for the story!
Chaney lost respect, should sit longer
Hits and Misses: Chaney suspension not enough

That’s all for now. I’m working on some goodies for next week…stay tuned!

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Yo, don’t sleep on this kid Immortal Technique. Dude is too real for radio. The way he spits, I’m sure the hip-hop task force is already following him, but he is NOT one of the usual suspects. Real hip-hop with something to say! Peep game at Viper Room.com.(click the pic above)

Please welcome the newest Canhead on the block, Ms. Sonja Valentine! She is a poetess extreme who drops knowledge at her spot “Inner Revolution, Shake It Up Baby“, and is a huge hip-hop fan so you know shes aiiight with me! I’m trying to get her to post on Canhead so show her some love and check her site out for some words. (She’s a little shy so make her feel at home!)

click on the picture for link to “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” Canhead Noir Remix!

From: “webmaster@cdzlimited.org”
Subject: Cdzlimited.Org :: Imp News & Change!
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:06:54 -0600

All members are requested to note that our site had faced a ddos attack and it is still continuing. Hence we are forced to change our site to a new domain

http://cdzinc.com/index.html

All are requested to change their bookmarks to the above as the full site has been migrated to the new domain and the old Cdzlimited.org WILL CEASE TO EXIST.

All current forum members would have to re-register at the new forum as we are re-doing everything from scratch in the wake of the attack. The new site is complete as regards dual bw audio (search) and classic listings. We’ll be adding newer audio sections which would be part of the forums as we intend keeping them as members only to prevent leeching. Registration to the site is FREE and payment is not required to access audio.

Donations from your side are most welcome to help us defray bandwidth costs. Kindly move on and update your bookmarks to http://www.cdzinc.com

CdzInc.com
(Former Cdzlimited.Org)
Admin

Dear Backers,

It has been just over a month since over 5,000 of you lined the streets of Washington, DC and, through one unified action, delivered a message to Bush, the country, and the world. Over 50 million people heard about Turn Your Back on Bush; on TV, in newspapers, on the radio, and online, and our work together continues to make waves.

Last week a group attending President Bush’s Social Security forum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire got national coverage when they took of their coats to reveal Turn Your Back on Bush t-shirts at the ticketed event. And in Europe many people have adopted this tactic, turning their backs on Bush during his European tour.

Check out our home page – for a link to the NPR story on Turn Your Back on Bush in New Hampshire, the Onion’s front-page article about our action and to see Saturday Night Live’s coverage of Turn Your Back on Bush.

For many of you, this was your first time participating in a political action. For others, it was another step on a long road of activism, organizing, and working for social change. It was the role of the Turn Your Back on Bush team to facilitate this action, to give you the tools and resources you needed to make it a success. We believe we were successful to that end, and from the countless phone calls and emails we have gotten since the Inauguration, we are confident that it was a success for you too.And there is more to do!

Turn Your Back on Bush is part of a growing movement of small groups taking on the Bush Administration’s policies, and we’ll be using this list to pass on information about what we’re doing as well as actions and ideas that other groups are working on. We were just two people when we started – and if we learned anything from this experience it’s that we all have the power to make change. We’re reposting some of the resources we found most helpful in building this action on our website - non-violence training manuals and information on creating successful non-violent actions.

We encourage you to use them and pass them on - you can find them (the home page)
We’ll be continuing to send out updates through this email list, and we’ll keep on adding media links and other important links to the website, and if you’ve got news you’d like to share with us, please send it to info@turnyourbackonbush.org.

Thanks,
The Turn Your Back on Bush Team

www.TurnYourBackonBush.org

P.S. We’ve developed a presentation about Turn Your Back on Bush which we’ve shown at several conferences in the last few weeks. It tells the story of how this action came about and we’d like to use it to inspire more people to use creative action to resist the Bush administration’s polices. If you’re interested in having one of us bring this presentation to your group, please let us know!

YEAAAHHH BOY!