DJ SynCity VideoBlog of JazzReggae Fest 2009 with Nola Darling / Social’s Hollywood

So I had to Vlog my lovely memorial weekend…From all the rehearsals to my gig at Social’s, and then the show.  I wished I had brought the cam at the pool party at the Roosevelt Hotel but I got a couple iPhone pictures.  Not to mention that after the JazzReggae show, we went to Midi Mafia’s BBQ and I ended up DJ’ing.  Turned out a house party with everybody dancing!  Too bad my cam died on me!  But alas, here’s what I’ve captured!

At Rehearsal:

After Working Social’s in Hollywood, Valet line!

Roosevelt Hotel Pool Party, MTV’s Swayzee & Cisco Performing:

On my way to show…err upside down:

At JazzReggae Fest. Getting Ready to Rock with Nola Darling and the Mulattos:

Midi Mafia Memorial BBQ Gathering:

NOW THE VIDEO!! :

Ways to Blow Up as a DJ

So about a month ago, I had a conversation with another DJ and we just talked about how some of these DJ’s have achieved their “status” and get the high pays…Here you go, LOL..Read on:

-Are you skinny, have a cute face, and 5′8″ or taller, or even 5′6 and wear 2 inch heels?  Become a Model DJ!! The fashion world will absolutely hire you for their events! Then there’s these corporate companies that have never heard you spin but love the idea of having a model deejaying then will found out that u can’t spin for shit and will never hire you again!  Who cares right? There’s many companies to fool!

-Are you an old school rapper or a current rapper or producer that wanna travel more? Use your name and Re-Invent Urself as a DJ! Being a DJ is sooo IN!

-Girl, do you have implants? Become a Playboy DJ! Yesss!

-Have you ever murdered your cheating boyfriend as self-defense and won the case? Here’s your opportunity to spin at one of the hottest club in town!

-Are you or have been dating/married to a celebrity?  They sooo want you on the deck shunn!  Bankable! Ur the super DJ!! No matterrrr how u suck.

-Are you related to a rock star or a big-time music exec? U just gotta be so musically inclined mayyne cuz u r blood related so yes become a DJ!!

-Is your mommy or daddy rich? They gave you a bonus allowance to hire a P.R. so you can make yourself bigger and way more super talented to the mass?  That’s hip!  DO it! Shiii…Paris Hilton did it, why can’t you?  Only nobody is going to make fun of you cuz you’ve got some type of skills!

-Were you a once popular but now a forgotten actor?  You don’t actually have to spin!  Just let the promoter say that you are DJ’ing by standing beside a real DJ and telling them ur favorite songs!  

-Do you press buttons behind a successful artist as their Tour “DJ”?  Hello!?? You can use THEIR name and blow up yours!  Doesn’t matter if you can actually rock a party, as long as they can put that you are so and so Tour “DJ”!

-Can you lie your ass off about your bio and tell people overseas that you are Diddy’s personal DJ?  THAT’s ALL YOU NEED!! What are you waiting for?  Book a world tour now! Just can’t lie in the states tho!

-Have you ever spun on TV shows like Carson Daly, 106 & Park, or Ellen? or even them MTV shows like Celebrity Rap Superstar or America’s Best Dance Crew? Yo pimp it shunn…cuz you must be a Grrreat DJ!   

LOL… This list can go on and on and on.  It’s the game they say.  Not to say that none of these DJ’s have any talent but you have to laugh about how some of them got put on.  The End.

Sometimes It’s Ok to let people know they are appreciated.

 

 

 

Wussup World!

You know sometimes, we as people don’t remember to appreciate the finer things in life as simple as the people around you that helped you to be productive and open up your eyes to new things.  The people that keep you leveled and find positivity in the negativity.  The events and opportunities that present to you, bad and good, which happens for a reason.  

 

DJ'ing for Glamour CK1 by Calvin Klein

 

DJ SynCity in Ozone Magazine

 

 

 

I look back and review my 2009 so far and tell myself…hmm not bad Catherine…not bad DJ SynCity!  I think to myself, damn, I do have an awesome life.  I might not have DJ’ed for Oprah or Barack Obama, or even be as close as being rich, happily married, or on Michael Jackson World Tour or anything to that extreme, but I can say that I am at smiles at this time of my life.

It’s only April and I’ve been to the Bahamas, Baltimore, Atlanta, Phoenix, and like 4-5 times to L.A.  Of course, living in Chelsea, Manhattan, was  a great experience.  There’s also my home in the boonies in Long Island, no place like it.  And now living in Los Angeles.

 

Today in Los Angeles

 

 

I’ve been dating for over 2 months somebody that turned out to be doper than I expected.  He is smart, makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me feel special, makes me safe in his arms, sooo sexy, dorky, talented, great lover, giving, takes my breath away, and much more.  I never thought in a million years we would have ever hook-up, better yet ever really connected to that level.  Big thank you to him for giving me those feelings.

 

Goodbye NY Dinner with Black Buddafly (Amina, Jazz, and road manager Esther), Steve Raze from AllHipHop, Tola (DJ T.Elle / MTV), Mr Fingaz (Platinum Producer), and Nancy (Financial Guru).

 

 

And then there’s my BFFs, and homies, whom inspired me, let me crash with them, made me think, showed me the way, helped me with everything and anything, better me in career, sanity, life.  I am so lucky to have them in my life.

My mom.  Forget about it.  She did give me hell but she is the one person that cared about me the most.  Dealt with my craziness and tried to support me the best way she can.

This blog might sound corny but it’s a reflection of my right-now thoughts.

Thank You for reading.  Thank You My Dear Friends!

The End.

SynCity

 

L.A.

California Lovin’ The NY Girl – Hyde, Coco De Ville, DETAILS Mag, Obsessed, and More.

 

Hello Everyone!

It’s a beautiful day in LA.  Been here barely a week and I was lucky enough to be shown that California Love!  I do miss home cuz ain’t no place like it but New York, I will see you soon.  

Meanwhile, if you’re out in West Hollywood, come thru!  I will be spinnin’ Tonight (Friday 4/3) @ Hyde, 8029 W. Sunset Blvd, and Tomorrow (Saturday 4/4),  I will be  spinnin’ @Coco De Ville, 755 N La Cienega Blvd.   

Also, starting April 9th, I’ve got that weekly with the Wild Pair Events at Industry’s in Culver City called “House Party Thursdays“.  All details at the bottom of this blog.  

Catch me on April 15th at the Beverly Center DJ’ing for the DETAILS Magazine event.

For more upcoming events, please check out http://www.djsyncity.com.  

All bookings, please email management@djsyncity.com

Look out for the Obsessed Movie Premiere Club Tour coming at the city near you.  Check out the movie itself in theaters on April 24th 2009 starring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles,and Ali Carter.  

Have a great weekend!

SynCity

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Catherine O. Events & The Wild Pair Events 
Presents

Let’s Do It Again!
House Party Thursdays

Thursday, April 9th, 2009.
9pm-2am

Music by DJ SynCity

(Danity Kane, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan)

@ Industry’s
6039, Washington Blvd

(Use Side Door on Reid Ave)
Culver City, CA

Best Mix of Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Mashups.

No Cover.  List Only.  Food Served All Night.

RSVP: thelist@djsyncity.com 

Updates: LA, Phoenix, Baltimore, ATL, NYC.

Hey All.  I have been quiet but I am well and alive.  Been traveling a lot more.  Mostly across the country.  One place that I had the delight to discover was Baltimore.  From the gay bar, to visiting HBO’s “The Wire” set which was real existing areas,  the famous seafood, and just spending time among everyday people, was a great experience.  

I think I was in Los Angeles twice.  Both times, I had a dope time.  I always like to check out my boys…I got to visit the Scratch Academy in LA, was on the set of GLC & Kanye West’s music video shoot,  

was hanging out at the Snoop Dogg MTV show,  have lunch and shop in Little Tokyo with a special friend,  and more.  Phoenix was brief but I got my vietnamese food and did go see a movie, matter fact, I think I’ve seen like a total of 6 movies in theaters this month!  

Atlanta was awesome.  I was working on songs with Shane and Candy.  They are really nice and talented people.  The songs came out hot and I can’t wait when the mixes are done.  I am actually excited about the music.  I finally took some time off again for my other passion:  making music.  Tomorrow (Monday), I will be in Los Angeles.    I’ve got this private event to DJ in Hollywood.  Should be fun.  Til the next time.

Inspiration: M.I.A. Performing on Pregnancy Due Date

Gotta Luv It.  If She can do it ON preggy due date then YOU can get up ur ass to do anything!

Chaumet Attrape Moi Collection

Chaumet have been making jewelry since 1780 and their latest collection named Attrape Moi (catch me) is made using the same techniques used since their founding. The Attrape Moi collection is based around the spider theme with all pieces containing either spiders or spider webs. The ring pictured above is made of yellow gold and features a large topaz as the body and a ruby as the head, the center section of the body is made of several emeralds whilst the legs are encrusted with diamonds. A white gold version of the ring is available and the collection also includes earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets.

Barbie Inspires Bulgari

Barbie’s 50th birthday is turning into an epic celebration. She’s already gotten her own pair of tiny Louboutin heels and a big pink book, now she’s getting her own runway show during New York Fashion Week. As Fashion Week Daily reported last week, famous fashion designers including Diane Von Furstenberg will lend their talents to creating Barbie-inspired designs. The fashions will be matched by a special collection of jewels and bags by Bulgari.

Bulgari has an anniversary of its own this year, its 125th which it is celebrating with an exhibition on May 20 at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.The exhibition will support the Save the Children “Rewrite the Future” campaign which is funding education programs for 8 million children in war-torn regions. Barbie will appear with many celebrities in a portfolio of photographs shot by Fabrizio Ferri who has contributed to the project on a pro bono basis. As I mentioned last fall, Bulgari’s campaign for Save the Children also includes a silver ring which sells for $290.

Safe(r) in Style: Designer Condoms

Fashion designer Alexander Wang not only has a fashion show planned for February 14, he’s also debuting his new limited-edition condom on the same day. Wang has partnered with Planned Parenthood to be the next designer for Proper Attire, the fashionable condoms mean to encourage women to carry condoms. The condoms come in five styles (basic,colored, studded, extra large and sheer) in packaging created by a designer. Last September, Yigal Azrouël created a line for the brand which was shown at his fashion show. Proper Attire is sold at Thompson Hotels, some Planned Parenthood centers, other select locations and online, with all profits going to Planned Parenthood. Packages of three sell for $5.99.

Behind The Scenes: 88-Keys ft Shitake Monkey “Friend Zone” Videoshoot

(Photos by Mackenten Petion)