FREEDOM! It seems like I do this all too often, but I do have to apologize for the prolonged negligence in even half-heartedly attempting to update as of late. But as with most of the shortcomings in my life, I have excuses to give! (And a little music in return for forgiveness)
1. Last week, my computer died — as in it just would not fucking turn on. One week, $300 and a new heat pipe and logic board later, my (un)reliable POS macbook is back on its daily grind. During that week, I really had to reevaluate my relationship with her and definitely considered throwing down for a new MBP. Only upside in keeping my lolbook was that my parents agreed to pay for the repair, seeing as though they’re the ones that didn’t want me to go pro in the first place.
2. Midterms. I’ve already told Albert this, but if I give up trying to become a doctor/scientist, I’m going to serve society by becoming a DJ in L.A.
3. I’m lazy. Buzzzz off.
BTW: my 360 just fucking died. I really hate my life right now.
I’m a little in the times right now, but I just wanted to give a huge shout out to A-Trak. In the last few months he has been releasing a ton of shit, including a mix through the Fabriclive.45 series and his own recently released mix, Infinity +1. The track listing is pretty fantastic if I do say so myself:
1. Intro / John Dahlbäck - “Sidewalk”
2. KIM - “Party Machini”
3. Laurent Wolf - “The Crow”
4. Farley Jackmaster Funk - “Love Can’t Turn Around” (Lifelike Remix)
5. MSTRKRFT feat. N.O.R.E. - “Bounce” (A-Trak Remix)
6. Donnis - “Party Works”
7. Kid Sister - “Life On TV”
8. Sébastien Tellier - “Kilometer” (A-Trak Remix)
9. The Golden Filter - “Solid Gold”
10. Bag Raiders - “Nil By Mouth” (Knightlife Remix) (Mediafire Direct)
11. Holy Ghost! - “Hold On”
12. DJ Mehdi - “Pocket Piano” (Joakim Remix)
13. Midnight Juggernauts - “Shadows” (Mediafire Direct)
14. Gonzales - “Working Together” (Boys Noize Dub Mix)
15. Soundstream - “Freakin”
16. Little Boots - “Stuck On Repeat” (Fake Blood Remix) (Mediafire Direct)
17. Housemeister - “What You Want” (Siriusmo Remix)
18. A-Trak - “Say Whoa” (DJ Spinna Remix)
19. Dam Funk - “Galactic Fun”
20. Alexander Robotnick - “Problèmes d’Amour”
21. James Yuill - “This Sweet Love” (Prins Thomas Sneaky Edit)
The whole damn CD flows so well and is infused with just a little bit of everything. References to the 90’s, hip-hop, pulsating synth and scratch work, you name it. This CD has pretty much been the only thing that has been keeping me alive over the past few days. Go ahead and preview some of the tracks above, but let me tell you: I had a very hard time picking out a top three. I’d love to offer more, but please support him and purchase the album. The shit is on fire.
-Lloyd
