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DJ Jester just finished recording a brand new mix that will be available at Limelight in San Antonio this First Friday and we had some questions about it so here they are.
You just finished a new dj mix called "The Inside Story" What inside story are you referring to?
There's not really one story I'm referring to.
I'm exposing my feelings. Not really physical joy or pain but a peak into my psyche. My soul. My thoughts. It's like they say, when you write it down it helps you get over it. This is me writing it down.
What inspired you and your track selection for this particular mix?
Music, really, has been my best friend since as long as I can remember. One thing I realized when I was taking notes and putting this together is how much I used to love lyrics (especially of the east coast emcee variety) and how in the last couple of years I have been listening more for beats and melodies rather than lyrics. If anything, it brought me back there. Other inspirations include the films of Woody Allen, living alone in a city, and a few too many self-help books.
There are a lot of samples from movies used in the mix? Do you think they help tell the inside story?
Definitely. I probably watch at least one movie a day, if not two. I have a doc in my computer titled "filmquotes" that I constantly go back to if I hear something that particularly strikes me or if I think it speaks the truth. There were so many quotes I didn't use in this mix that I don't know if I'll ever use because they just sound too whiny or pathetic. As with putting songs together or setting up a good joke, you gotta know when to hold back and when to pull the trigger. When to say this. When to say that. There's also that question of "Do I really want the world to know I think like that?..Like, that much?" I also wanted to organize the songs in a way that it would build, tell a story and still hold true to the DJ Jester dialectic.
The opening sample describes what you are about to hear as a musical interpretation of past relationships. Why are relationships a reoccuring theme for your mixes?
I can go on for days about this. Growing up youngest of four, Filipino in Texas, yada yada yada. . .Let me just say. I think I really could write books on relationships and social dynamics. I'm just wired like that. It's something I think about every minute of the day. Like, is she smiling at me because she knows me or does she think I'm cute? Did I get a discount at Jiffy Lube because he thought I was gay? Are they really happy? Am I cursed?
If you could have a relationship with a specific genre of music which one would it be and why?
I would have a fun night out with jazz but probably wouldn't call that much because I'd think I was too intimidated and not as smart. I'd take rock n' roll to a baseball game and get lucky before the game was over. Country and I would road trip through the south like nobody's business. Hip-Hop, I love you but I hate you. Guess you could say, I kinda want all of that.
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( 3 / 364 )This Friday marks the 2 year anniversary that DJ Jester and Ernest Gonzales have been rocking Get Busy so we ask you this...what is YOUR Favorite Get Busy memory? All comments welcome!
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( 3 / 304 )CYNE's ("Cultivating Your New Experience") (pronounced "sign") new album, Water for Mars contains a bonus track remixed by one of our very own. Mexicans with Guns. Chheecckk it out!
You can get the limited 21-track CD + download + t-shirt + sticker: here. The T is pretty sick and should be shipping by now.
Or get it on the
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The new album, Inca Orange, from Pollination is getting a little love from XLR8R. Go to their website and get a free download of the hypntic Zoomzip remix of the leading track Sinister Skies.
http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2009/07/sinist ... mzip-remix
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( 3.1 / 246 )My homeboy and one of the illustrators for my new album / book on Friends of Friends records has his shop up with tshirts, prints, and more. Please stop by http://www.shopshopa.com/
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Get Busy from Exponential Records on Vimeo.
Get Busy! is celebrating it's two year anniversary!
Come join us this Friday at the Limelight and get your dance on!
Line up:
Bird Peterson
Mexicans with Guns
Ernest Gonzales
DJ Jester The Filipino Fist
Frank151 is gettin' busy and joining in on the action. They've provided us with some free books to give away! The current issue is strictly De La Soul.
If that isn't enough, Scion will be on grounds with some goodies to give away as well!
Don't sleep on this. This is where you want to be at this coming Friday night!
[Get directions]
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Exponential is launching a new monthly music series every second Saturday of the month.
Come check it out! No cover. 21+.
We've also launched our Facebook and Twitter accounts! With the times! OH!
Exponential Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/expmusic
Rewind @ Alamo Drafthouse Twitter: http://twitter.com/exp_rewind
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Anton ... 9982549331
So, let's be friends!
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