Serato Scratch Live 2.0.0 Beta (Video)

* Updated:  Added some more videos! *

This week there was a big announcement listing a few new and updated products from the Serato team and one of them was the upcoming version of Serato Scratch Live 2.0.0

Below is a video of it in action.  This is crazy!  It looks like they took almost all of the major feature requests and jammed it into this program.  Some will argue that competing products have been doing this for a while, which is nice, but will they be a factor after this update is released.

I also can see a lot of DJ's getting confused with all of the new options and features.  And I think most of the features will go unused even by myself.  I can see myself using probably the echo effect the most if it is implemented the way I am thinking with a hot key.

I hear they added smart crates and few other things to help with organization as well.  Hopefully this will eliminate iTunes to help with crate organization.

I just have to say good work to the Serato team.  Stepping the game up like this to me is HUGE!

 

Here are two more videos with more in depth explanations.

 

Lloyd Banks Arrest for Assault and Robbery In Ontario

Looks like this poor promoter got beat up pretty bad for some reason or another.  I don't know all the details but here is audio from an interview and a link to the MTV article.

 

[ Article on MTV ]

[ I first heard about it on djritz.com ]

Timbaland Talks about His Relationship with Jay-Z (Video)

 

MTV Shows

Lisa Hyper Interview – Talk di Tings! (Video)

Lisa Hype has been getting a LOT of attention since the picture leaked but she is moving forward and working with it.  Now she is in the media and getting the hype she needs (good or bad) to forward her career.  To be famous you have to be talked about.  She has now changed her name to Lisa Hyper.

Here is an interview recently posted on 876radio.com.

 

Lisa Hype Talks About Feud With Spice - 876radio.com from 876radio on Vimeo.

The Return of the Basement Mix!!!!!

For 2010 we are bringing back the Basement Mix!

If you recall I ran the online show for about 5 years before having to take a break.  Well now its time to return.

Make sure you logon Tuesday nights from 9pm-11pm on www.SensiMedia.net Dancehall Radio!  Starting Jan 5th, 2009.

Expect the best in Reggae and every now and then we'll throw in something special.

Make sure you follow me up on twitter (@djknockz) or hit me up on MSN (knockz@djknockz.com) and we will eventually get the skype up and going to accept live call ins to the program (Sensimedia).

Also you can follow SensiMedia.net on twitter (@sensimedia) or on facebook (facebook.com/sensimedia).

We are gonna continue from where left off.  Big things planned for 2010.

Dancehall DJs Urged to be Professionals

 

FOUNDER AND publisher of the Reggae Report magazine, Peggy Quattro, has taken leading dancehall performers to task, saying their violent lyrics and unprofessional conduct have alienated music industry heads in North America and Europe.

Quattro told The Gleaner that recent events involving dancehall acts Bounty Killer and Mavado, and Red Stripe's boycott of some live shows, have made it even more difficult to market the genre outside of Jamaica.

"They (record companies) are looking for professional artistes who will deliver a good product so they can sell records," Quattro said. "But these guys incite violence wherever they go, charge outrageous fees and don't show up on time. They are their own worst enemies."

Quattro did not name the record companies, but said their concerns are similar to Red Stripe's announcement in April that negatives associated with dancehall had forced it to withdraw financial support from major events.

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Beenie Man and D'Angel Working Things Out?

It appears Moses "Beenie Man" Davis and Michelle "D'Angel" Downer are reconciling their differences and all indications appear that the former Jamaica power couple are being civil once more. Beenie Man has definitely been seeing their baby, Marco Dean very frequently as well. Beenie and D'Angel have also been spotted at Weddy Weddy.

 

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Ninja Man in Canada after 21 years

Dressed in all white, Ninja Man took his seat at the front of the conference centre, appearing relaxed, and focused on discussing the One Umbrella Movement and its' organization, which promotes non-violence, especially amongst the youth.
"There is no one better than me to head this movement. Bounty can't do it; Beenie Man can't do it. Only a man like me who has lived the life I've lived can be a role model to these youths, and telling them that if they go the path of drugs, they will end up like this, or if they take up a gun, they will end up like that. I've been down that road, which everyone knows, and it's time for me to take up this cause to save the youths from a life that's not good. I know; I've been there as everybody knows. The only two other man who could do this is Josie Whales, or Super Cat. We know that violence will never be eliminated, but we can at least bring violence down, and I am going to do it"! So said Ninja Man when asked how his life's experience has prepared him for this role

It's been 21 years since Ninja Man has touched Canadian soil, but this past weekend put that two decade absence to an end as Ninja Man, escorted by his wife, held a press conference at York University promoting the One Umbrella Movement founded by the Don Gargon himself.

"The press conference is being held to let the people know that after 21 years, Ninja Man is able to travel to Canada and also to spread awareness for the One Umbrella Movement" said Fabian 'Fabo' Hanson of Vibes Entertainment, who is responsible for obtaining Ninja Man's travel documents to Canada, as well as the United States. Fabo, long time business man, promoter and immigration consultant, has been chosen by Ninja to head the Canadian chapter of the One Umbrella Movement. The One Umbrella Movement was officially launched in Jamaica December, of 2007.

[ Full Story ]

Shaq Attacks Kobe in a Freestyle

Check out this video of Shaq letting off a freestyle where he mentions Kobe more than once.  He also claims that Kobe ruined his marriage.

[ Shaq Freestyle ]

When Thugs Cry

This audio was posted over at Xclusives Zone.  Its a phone conversation between Young Buck and 50 Cent where Young Buck is begging to be let back into G-Unit.  He even starts to break down at the end.  Check out the softer side of 50 Cent.. :)

[ Part 1 ]
[ Part 2 ]

R. Kelly Acquitted on All Counts

I hope this is the end of this.  I think everybody is tired of hearing about this.

[ R. Kelly Verdict ]