Make sure to pick up Talib Kweli featuring Miguel “Come Here” from ‘Prisoner of Conscious’
Original Track Produced by Sean C & LV (Grind Music)
Remix Track Produced by DJ Happee (Where’s Happee Music ASCAP)

‘Prisoner of Conscious’ in-stores May 7th. Get it now on
iTunes: http://bit.ly/kweliPOC
Amazon: http://amzn.to/15Liskr

Pebble

Pebble connects by Bluetooth to your iPhone or Android device. Setting up Pebble is as easy as downloading the Pebble app onto your phone. All software updates are wirelessly transmitted to your Pebble. COMPATIBILITY iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 or any iPod Touch with iOS 5 or iOS 6. Android devices running OS 2.3 and up. Works great with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)! Unfortunately Pebble does not work with Blackberry, Windows Phone 7, or Palm phones at this time.

Razer Gamepad Controller for Razer Edge

The Gamepad Controller for the Razer Edge makes it the only tablet in the world that allows for console style gaming on the go with full PC game support, immersive vibration-feedback and direct reflective acoustics.

Cubify 3D Printer

Cubify is a place to express yourself in 3D! Whether you’re just looking for something unique (a belt, a lamp, a toy) that’s been 3D printed, or you want to design and print your own creations from scratch, or anything in between, Cubify has you covered.

OUYA gaming console

OUYA is an Android-powered open gaming console that you hook up to your TV!

A new music app that can be installed on your iPad by developers @retronyms.

It features:

• Use with Tabletop’s Timeline Editor
• Line-in allows you to resample Tabletop devices
• Route to and use with your favorite Tabletop Effects and devices
• Tabletop Ready App: works seamlessly with Retronyms’ Tabletop app for iPad
• AudioPaste samples from compatible apps
• AudioCopy beats and sequences to compatible apps
• Supports WIST, wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
• Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing, with latch
• Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable swing
• Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
• Simple drag and drop program creation
• Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback
• Create new sequences, record and overdub beats
• Trim and categorize samples, undo takes and erase samples
• Note Variation slider: adjust attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
• 16 Levels mode: 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
• Tabletop-ready: works seamlessly with Retronyms’ Tabletop app for iPad
• Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or export to your computer
• In-app SoundCloud community, powered by CloudSeeder
• Export tracks to MPC Software for use with MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio
• Sample from iPad mic, line-in, or music library using multi-touch turntable interface
• Exclusive iMPC sound set and classic Akai Professional sound library
• More than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, and 80 editable sequences

Burritos and tacos

[Download now]

DJ Happee (Smoke Breaks) and DJ Niques (Needle Thrashers Alpha) have teamed up 
in the kitchen to bring you some San Diego style burritos and tacos for your 
next skratch fiesta!  Add your own fresh ingredients and hot sauce to enhance the flavor!  

Beat listing
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Burrito side:
Beat 1: DJ Niques - Carne Asada
Beat 2: DJ Happee - Sour Cream
Beat 3: DJ Niques - Guacamole
Beat 4: DJ Happee - Pollo

Taco side: 
Beat 1: DJ Niques - Beans
Beat 2: DJ Happee - Salsa
Beat 3: DJ Niques - Cheese
Beat 4: DJ Happee - Lobster

As an avid reader and book fan, I can usually be found at a book store browsing the entertainment/business section. I’m a fan of ‘how-to,’ ‘everything they didn’t teach you in school’, and similar types of titles.

Before I start, I met Dave House a few years ago at a Bumsquad DJz retreat during an Interscope records event. We had spoken a few times on the phone and internet prior to that day, but had never actually met the guy in person. Since then, I have subscribed to Dave House’s blog and newsletter and have made it a point to open up and read each morning. He focuses on the entertainment business, music chart stats, and music life in general. In a nutshell, to me, he is like the music industry’s version of a day trader on Wall Street. His music forecasts are on point.

If you had to buy one book to read about the music industry, his book – Street Rules In The Office should be the one. I only wish I had this book when I was starting my music career/hobby during the late 90s.

Here is an excerpt…

Foreword, Introduction, & Mixshow Power Summit: Puerto Rico The foreword is words from the author, Dave House, which gives the reader a brief synopsis of the book. The Introduction of the book gives the reader Dave House’s career timeline in which the book was written when he started working at a major record label in 2002 until 2004, before being promoted. The Mixshow Power Summit: Puerto Rico chapter reflects on the experience Dave House had while at a Music Industry convention. The experience in Puerto Rico covers the majority of the Rules in which the book is centered around.

RULE 1: Associate Yourself, With Something Greater than Yourself
This Rule discusses strategies on why it is important to be mentored, affiliated, or associated with a respectable entity when starting a career in the music business. The Rule also goes in depth about accredited academic institutions and how using the status as an enrolled student can be leverage in starting your career.

RULE 2: Represent, Represent
This Rule discusses the importance of how your performance in office should measure up to the standards of the person who is mentoring you. This Rule relates to the first chapter by giving detail on how your representation is a reflection of the person who has hired you.

RULE 3: Assume Nothing, Cover Your Ass
This Rule is self-explanatory. You will understand the importance of keeping a tight circle of trust in the industry and understand the importance of follow-up and paying strict attention to detail.

RULE 4: Balance What’s in Front of You & What’s Around You
This Rule enables you to define what is truly your professional purpose in the business and recognizing what is really important for business in terms of social networking, or socializing.

RULE 5: Chase the Industry Until You Dictate the Industry
The Rule explains the importance of multi-tasking in effort to establish your own platform to expand your brand beyond your current job description.

Rule 6: Work Hard Get Sick Get Replaced Get Forgotten
This Rule explains the importance of being conscious of your health and well being when working in this demanding business, which takes up a lot of time that may not reflect in your pay. The importance of balancing family time with a demanding work schedule is mentioned ineffort to promote mental stability.

RULE 7: Create Your Own Job
The Rule discusses how you should take advantage of creating income revenue outside of your work. It is important to create a platform for your career that isn’t dependable upon a corporation where jobs are easily expendable. Create your own job to provide insurance for your career.

Rule 8: Challenge Yourself, Don’t Be Simple
This Rule encourages you on how to tap into your fullest potential when creating ideas and concepts for yourself instead of settling for ideas that is too simple, predictable, and generic.

Rule 9: Grow & Mentor Others
This Rule explains the importance of mentoring new prospects after you have mastered a certain level of your craft. This Rule compares the public school grading system with a suggested advancement strategy that uses the tool of mentoring others as a measurement for growth.