Author: JD
Heard and Unseen: The Oral History of Ghost Town DJ’s ‘My Boo’ The short-lived group, Jermaine Dupri, and Lil Jon talk about making a club and viral hit
As 2016 has re-confirmed, the only time when an artist’s song reappears on the Hot 100 decades after its release is usually immediately after the artist’s death. But Atlanta label So So Def’s mid-’90s group Ghost Town DJ’s (singer Virgo, DJ and producer Greg Street, producer Rodney Terry, and DJ Demp) have lived to see their hit “My Boo” surpass its original chart peak more than 20 years after its release. Ciara breathed life into the hit with her 2013 smash “Body Party,” but it was two teenagers without a Jazze Pha production to their name who put the Atlanta track back on the map earlier this month. Kevin Vincent and Jeremiah Hall, two New Jersey high schoolers, shot a video of themselves doing the Running Man — not the ’90s version, but the one birthed by the modern-day Jersey club scene — as “My Boo” played in the background. University of Maryland basketball players Jared Nickens and Jaylen Brantley responded with a running man challenge of their own back in April. Several athletes and civilians started doing the same, the #RunningManChallenge — and, by extension, “My Boo” — went viral, and soon enough, Vincent and Hall were appearing on Ellen. Finish reading at http://www.spin.com/2016/05/ghost-town-djs-my-boo-oral-history/
Don’t Lose Sleep Over Celebs and Their “DJ” Sets By Audio 1
Funny how a flyer with Kylie Jenner’s face on it and the words “Debut DJ Set” can send DJ culture across social media into a negative feeding frenzy. “This is a slap in the face to real DJs” “Now I’ve seen it all” “Rest In Peace DJ culture” “This is why DJs aren’t taken serious anymore” These are a few of the choice comments I’ve come across. The real question is “Why do you care about celebrities so much?” With advancements in technology, It is easier than ever for anybody, from soccer moms to celebrities, to get involved in DJing. Everyone has to start somewhere and yes, Kylie Jenner has a lot of money backing her play. But is she actually dope? We don’t know, and frankly, Most people going to see her debut won’t care. I see the movements out there with A-Trak coining #RealDJing and #ClubDJing. DJ Spider and Mr. Best with their “Make DJING Great Again” hats and campaign. It is unfortunate that we have to separate the real from fake, when in reality, This should be a non-issue. What Kylie does is Las Vegas on one of the biggest 3 day weekends of the year isn’t going to affect any of us in the long run. Novelty sells. Celebrity sells. I’m actually more surprised it isn’t Caitlyn Jenner. My buddy DJ Marvel from Dallas put it best with the following quote. “I could care less about Kylie Jenner doing DJ sets. She isn’t taking money or gigs from me. There is always outrage over stuff like this yet there are 50 DJs in every market doing way more damage to this profession every day.” UPDATE: Kylie Jenner has taken to Twitter to deny that she is DJing the event. SLS has come out and stated that her PR firm pushed for a DJ set without her consent. Bottom Line: Don’t lose sleep over celebs and their “DJ” sets.
ON THE RISE: ATLANTA’S NEW TALENT SUPA PEACH IS A TRIPLE THREAT
BY VENUS ROSE MAY 12, 2016 SUPA PEACH is a multi-talented young entertainer based in Atlanta, GA who has quickly gained popularity through her growing social media outlets. Actively rapping, singing, dancing and modeling, SUPA PEACH gained enough exposure to be featured on Lifetime’s The Rap Game show. This reality competition gave her even more exposure and an opportunity to compete for a record contract with Jermaine Dupri‘s label So So Def. Even though she did not take the victory on the first season, she was able to collaborate on a track featuring the winner and other cast members. The show will further continue with a second season mixed with the old cast. Meanwhile, SUPA PEACH is working hard and staying active in the studio preparing for a summer long tour. Find out more on this thriving young star in her interview below. What inspired you to begin your profession? I’ve always loved music. It’s always been a part of my life, since I was a baby. Music is like a video game I can’t stop playing; I’m addicted to it! What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far? Being on The Rap Game. It gave me more exposure and a bigger platform to showcase my talent and to deal with different artists. I learned a lot about sharing the spotlight, but I still feel I was the best. How has your life changed since you began your musical journey? Life didn’t change much, but I do have more fans. I have fans calling to book me often and also perform at their birthday parties. I work so hard, I expect to be one of the best entertainers ever. I’m looking forward to showing the world more of SUPA PEACH. What characteristics do you believe are important to be successful and why? Showing appreciation to my fans, hard work, dedication, staying in school and always putting God first. What advice can you offer to other young women in the industry? Never give up on your dreams. Don’t let negative things influence you. You can be whatever you want in this life, nothing is impossible.
Kylie Jenner to Make DJ Debut in Las Vegas
Hmmm Kylie Jenner will make her DJ debut later this month at the SLS Las Vegas’ Foxtail Nightclub. Kylie Jenner Makes Her Music Debut With R-Rated Spin on ‘Mister Rodgers’ Theme Song: Listen The reality TV star and model will hit Sin City on May 29. We’ll have to wait to find out what she plays, but we can probably count on something by her brother-in-law Kanye West making the playlist and if the rumors of her breakup with Tyga are true, don’t expect “Rack City.”
Tianna Gregory Calender @_TiannaG
Babygirl so fine she inspired me to recreate the music to her bts video for her calender