Friday Top Five:: Friday July 7th, 2023
Welcome to DaileyBlend.com's Friday Top Five, where we curate a diverse selection of the hottest topics in music, fashion, and culture. In this edition, we delve into the world of musical mastery with the legendary DJ A-Trak (@atrak), showcasing his unparalleled turntablism skills and genre-bending productions. Next up, we spotlight the dynamic DJ duo of Jenn Getz & Alfie (@jennandalfie), who are making waves with their electrifying performances and seamless blend of musical styles. We also dive into the world of DJ Benzi (@djbenzi), a tastemaker known for his innovative remixes and boundary-pushing mixes. Prepare to embark on a sonic journey with Diplo (@diplo), the enigmatic force that defies categorization and constantly pushes the limits of musical expression. Lastly, we delve into sneaker culture and knowledge with Jeff Staple (@jeffstaple), a renowned expert in the field, as he shares his insights and passion for the art of sneaker design and collecting. Get ready for a captivating mix of music, fashion, and culture in this edition of DaileyBlend.com's Friday Top Five.
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Story-1:: Music 2 Listen w/ A-Trak | Live from Los Angeles 2022 | New Music 2022
Overview: A true visionary and a constant innovator, A-Trak continues to push the boundaries of DJing and music production. His relentless pursuit of musical excellence, combined with his infectious energy and magnetic stage presence, has made him a sought-after performer at major festivals and clubs around the globe. A-Trak's electrifying live sets, characterized by his seamless blending of genres, intricate scratching, and crowd-pleasing showmanship, leave audiences in awe and cement his status as one of the greatest DJs of our time. He founded 2007 Fool’s Gold, with a mission to merge all aspects of club music and continue to push DJ culture forward with the Goldie Awards. Today we are featuring what he does best with a little one-hour DJ mix.
Links: Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | Soundcloud | Website | Studio Recording Space | Record Label
Story-2:: Music 2 Listen w/ Jenn Getz & Alfie
Overview: Uk-born Jenn Getz & Alfie burst onto the scene in 2020 by joining forces to become Dubai’s only Female DJ Duo. With their tenacious energy in the booth, it’s hard not to be drawn to this exciting duo. Their ability to read minds and see through the crowd's soul lends the unique skill set of making the crowd thirsty for more, they love everything house and tech music. The UK DJ duo are residents of Dubai’s #1 nightlife destination, Soho Garden DXB warming up weekly for legends such as Sonny Fodera, MK, Claptone, Solardo & Fisher just to name a few. The duo has a weekly slot on the infamous Ibiza Global Radio UAE where they showcase the freshest tech and house tracks. Crafting their producing skillset their debut single ‘Only 4 Things’ was signed to the powerhouse label Solotoko and sets the tone for the funky tech house & house vibes the pair are known for. Their follow up out on heavyweight Toolroom Records had fantastic support and ended up on their Amsterdam 22 compilation in time for this years ADE.
Links: Instagram | Link Tree | Soundcloud | Spotify
Story-3:: Music 2 Listen w/ DJ Benzi
Overview: There's no doubt that Benzi is one of the most triumphant and prolific DJs on earth and a true master of the mixtape. Both his Girl Trapz and Get Right Radio series have achieved worldwide acclaim and praise from both fans and his contemporaries. There's no producer who wouldn't benefit from having their music showcased in the finely crafted and produced mixes. But that's not all that makes Benzi such a force in the world of electronic music, and verily, music in general. He's half of well known duo TWRK (pronounced Tee Double-You Are Kay), with eSenTRIK who have found massive success with both their original and remix productions on Mad Decent and recently Capitol Records. He can currently be found playing music festivals and clubs all over the world and on airwaves on BBC Radio 1 with this residency on the Diplo & Friends program and his new weekly show '#BANGUERS with BENZI' on Sirius/XM radio!
Links: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify Playlist | Soundcloud
Story-4:: Music 2 Listen w/ DIPLO @ Club Space Miami
Overview: Diplo, an enigmatic force within the global music scene, defies categorization and embodies the true essence of a musical chameleon. With an insatiable appetite for experimentation, innovation, and collaboration, Diplo's remarkable journey has solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music.
Born Thomas Wesley Pentz on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, Diplo's affinity for music developed at an early age. Inspired by a wide array of genres, his insatiable curiosity led him to explore the sonic landscapes that spanned from hip-hop to dancehall, and from reggae to electronic music. This insatiable curiosity propelled Diplo on a never-ending quest to push boundaries and redefine the limits of musical expression.
Diplo's rise to prominence began in the early 2000s when he co-founded the influential record label Mad Decent. Through this platform, he cultivated a unique sound that seamlessly merged global rhythms and electronic beats, creating a style that would become his signature. His talent as a producer and DJ quickly caught the attention of industry heavyweights, leading to collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Links: Instagram | Links | Space Miami
Story-5:: Sneaker Knowledge w/ Jeff Staple
Overview: Renowned sneaker expert and designer Jeff Staple answers your sneaker-centric questions from Twitter. Why do Air Jordans remain so enduringly popular? Was the Reebok Pump better than Nike Air? What actually goes into the process of making a shoe? And does Jeff think nostalgia is holding innovation in the sneaker industry back? Answers to all these questions (and more) await.
If you have been living under a rock/you don’t much about sneaker culture. Jeff is a creative visionary with work encompassing graphic design, fashion design, footwear design, and brand marketing. He is the founder of the REED ART DEPARTMENT (f.k.a. Staple Design) and has worked on creative projects ranging from startup brands to Fortune 100 companies. Jeff founded STAPLE in 1997, the NY-based pioneering streetwear brand with the now infamous “Pigeon” logo. He also founded experiential lifestyle boutique, REED SPACE in 2002.
Today, jeff is also the creator & host of HYPEBEAST’s popular podcast “The Business of HYPE” and he is one of the most prominent teachers on SKILLSHARE.
He is also a frequent moderator, lecturer and keynote speaker at industry panels & conferences. jeffstaple continues to expand his “Positive Social Contagion” worldwide going on two decades —and counting.
Links: Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | Website | The Business of Hype Podcast
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