#DJFreedomLives presents the return of #communitysquare
((NOTE: This was originally posted on my social pages January 24, 2017...this "repost" has been slightly revised and updated for my website.)) Every Tuesday and Thursday I share a civilized view of the world...from the community square. "C-SQ" was born from an idea I had for a seasonal journal featuring content about music, community concerns, positive causes in the entertainment world and more. With the importance of social networking and its impact on our world, I saw an opportunity to share positive energy with the online community. "Community Square" originally launched January 24, 2013-4 years ago. It is fitting I am relaunching this concept within my music and entertainment posts. In this very untraditional political and social climate we live in I will do more than just sound off about what is happening-there are plenty of memes and "movements" on and offline that do that-I will focus on useful matter. In addition I encourage anyone reading this to reach out if they have anything to contribute. Mainly info about good cause events associated with music and in local communities around the world. I will focus on NYC but include other places "when the shoes fit." In addition to my posts I will be participating in 4 charitable movements: 1) The Community Square Foundation (coming this May), 2) Dance Parade (also in May as the inspiration for the launch of my first annual "NYC Dance Week"), 3) "Building A Better Young Society" (B.A.B.Y.S.) and 4) VH1's "Save The Music Foundation." Other communities will also be discussed- such as AA, NA, Autism Speaks and various holistic and spiritual platforms. Here's hoping you have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing you in the square. Love and Peace! #givingback #helpothers #sobriety (my #day8) #cleanliving #hope #eathealthy#clothingdrive #helpingothers #getup#getbusyliving #happiness
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Peace and blessings everyone! #ThursdayMotivation is all about getting into a groove that makes the agenda move. #day7 for those who get my #sobriety pose. DJ FREEDOM has a new schedule for all radio shows that air on URBAN MOVEMENT RADIO: ((All shows from 4-6pm est)) Wed, Jan 25 Aaliyah In The House 2.0 (on this site now) Wed, Feb 1 R&B In The House (on this site tonight) Sat, Feb 4 Club Anthems 2017 (on this site Saturday night) Wed, Feb 8 The Bob Marley Experience 2.0 Sat, Feb 11 All Star Flows (Hip Hop Is Life 4) Wed, Feb 15 Global Fusion 7.0: Let's Go Deep UPCOMING EVENTS: ((I am producing all 4. If you are interested in investing, sponsoring or partnering DM or email [email protected].)) May 7-13, 2017 "NYC DANCE WEEK" 40,000 people, 7 days. 1 week! ...updates every Monday. August 11, 12 and 13, 2017 "CONEY ISLAND MUSIC MARATHON" A family weekend in the most famous destination on earth! ...updates every Friday. Sunday, October 15, 2017 "BACK TO THE BEACH" 1 day with 4 events in Miami reaching 17,000+ party goers! ...updates every Saturday. Saturday, January 20, 2018 "NATIONAL DJ DAY" DJs worldwide get their day at this annual music marathon! ...updates every Wednesday. Join my Facebook group Mix To Go Massive to sign up and get early bird rates! BOOK DJ FREEDOM: [email protected] Call or text: (305) 707-4730 #goodmusic #CIMM #DJ#nationaldjday2018#backtothebeach2017 #NYCDanceWeek#housemusic #soulmusic #globalfusion socasplash #reggaesplash #carnival#party #stayintune #DJFreedomLives with daily updates!
Peace and blessings everyone! #MondayMotivation is all about getting into a groove that makes the agenda move. #day6 for those who get my #sobriety pose. It is a good day to be alive pursuing a different 9-5. This type of work is filled with satisfaction that when shared causes a chain reaction...like "The Real" when it had a Braxton. New prez, upsets Perez, ladies flex, power to the opposite sex. Days getting longer, my goal is to stay sober. There are snakes in the front of my house, nipping at my feet whenever I come out. Only this isn't my house and yet so many still come not knowing who they are. I make it easy and as Malcolm said "make it plain," but I find I am waiting time with jewels they flush down the drain. So I refrain from the disdain and push on like pop ups on my screen that beg for your attention, let me mention I have quick fingers so I close those windows fast but I let the draft in through my door, I sit on the floor not to meditate some more but to stay close to the Earth cause she is bruised from the devil's claws. If you came expecting a song here it is, played on the fabric of mytunes with i-tuned and in tune; I #stayintune so you stay amused and come in true otherwise keep it moving! My Queen will tell you @martinasdesigns that I have love for all but my naive way sometimes leads me to say I would rather stay far away from those who simply pray but live out their days in totally disarray. Not I! I have love for all and love for y'all. Pass thru or call, keep your heads up and stand tall! #goodmusic #feelgood #seethelight#poeticjustice #refine and shine #wordart #gohardorgohome#housemusic #soulmusic #hiphopsoul#globalfusion #staytuned #DJFreedomLives because it's all about the music!
Peace and blessings everyone. Another great day to be alive. That for me is enough reason to realize I am obligated to share this perspective so others around me can have what I have. Experience, strength and hope. I never forgot those spiritual principles. They give balance and provide many with the tools needed to move forward and journey into their day...one at a time. I am, have been and always will be one of them. If you are reading this then you can give it a moment of thought and consider passing what you know to someone who needs that reassurance. That for me is part of my daily operation. Music has always been part of my life. And since I was 12 being a DJ has been the life I breathe into my music-utilizing 2 pieces of steel (turntables then, virtual decks now). But without the joy of living I wouldn't be able to tell you this today! Revelations and proverbs were always my favorite parts of the bible because the wisdom is infinite and the message is clear. I hold those trues to be self evident and live my life according to a righteous mindset guided by Supreme Wisdom. I am not religious though and not attempting to tell you what to take on spiritually...just sharing my journey through positive energy and constant elevation. A man can do great works but with a Queen by his side the world will recognize them. It is with that statement I give praise to my partner in all things Martina-whose voice is, has been and always will be part of my life's musical mix. She is the one I was searching for to complete my cipher...and I love her and give thanks for her patience and humility. This message is brought to you in part by my life experience, the music my head and the family that inspires me to be humble and sober. I am only as good as my ways and actions. So I share my journey with the world so my contribution to it can make a difference. Leading you in the right direction is my duty but it means nothing if I don't live it out! To see the rest join my weekly e-blast: [email protected]. #spiritualprinciples #thebestpart#liveitout #truestory #justus#familymatters #shareyourparadise#revelations #DJFreedomLives with daily updates!
Good day everyone and welcome to a new week! Some of us are still celebrating the new year-along with (surprise!) a LOT of January birthdays! I used to think I was the only one I knew; the others are famous (see my previous posts on January 17). January is racing by...which means it is time for Mother's Day plans! It is never to early...especially if you are speaking of artists like Kem and Anthony Hamilton, along with Tyrese...a show for the ladies!! #goodmusic lives in this kind of #rnb#soul and even #oldschool so if you are in Brooklyn in May (rolls up fairly quickly consider this #show!) are in Brooklyn in May (rolls up fairly). There will be plenty of "old school shows" around the U.S. paying homage to moms, mamas, big momma...whatever you call her it is definitely a day to be recognized... Why after all these years do we only have two songs for this day (that I can think of): 2Pac's "Dear Mama" and The Intruders' "I'll Always Love My Mama?" Someone needs to add to the catalog! Maybe I will... Lastly as always [email protected] to book me for special events and parties, tours and appearances. #rnbmusic #oldschool #grownfolks#goodmusicfest #barclaycenter #DJ#goodtimes #mothersday #planahead Made with #photogrid and sponsored by MixToGo.info #DJDreedomLives with Daily Updates!!
Good day everyone. Welcome back. Hope you have been having a great day thus far (or night, depending on what part of the world you are in). This article was originally published January 20, 2017. It is revised only slightly but perfectly captures the mood of that day. Today for some is a day of regret (the "new boss" being sworn in. For others it is a day of celebration. For me it is a great day to be alive and share positive energy with you about things that are going on in the world of DJ Freedom. National DJ Day is here and it came as a quiet storm...because I didn't know about it! A good friend had it posted to her page on Facebook (thanks Gina!) but not much is known about the origin or of any events taking place supporting it. I am speaking with 2 groups that own a website and Facebook so I will keep you posted. As a DJ who is in various DJ circles-house, hip-hop, Caribbean, Old School, Latin and even EDM-I am going to do my part to see what is possible. I know a few of you (my peers) are up for an event we all take part in building on. Think "We The People" on this. Speaking of people power, allow this to sink in. We in the business of entertainment have the power to affect real change. We don't need to wait for a political figure or someone famous to step up on our behalf when we want things done. Got some ideas but you aren't sure how to express yourself? Let's get in a huddle and sort it out. We the people will be the change we can believe in...because we know the answer ro the question: who will take the weight? y=self (Y.E.S.) is the answer...we can and we will. Our world is changing-because WE are changing. We are always evolving as people but it is REALLY happening now where you can see it. Technology has made it easier for us to communicate; I am writing this on a keyboard that connects me to the world through a signal out of my cell phone. It is fast and mostly flawless. That to me is amazing. To my millennial readers it is just a day in the life...but if you ask your parents and grandparents they will tell you: the world is definitely different that we ever imagined it could be. All of this to say I never thought there would be a day for DJs. As important as they are, DJs are the very reason you know what you know about many songs. Radio used to chase DJs and what they played when those songs had impact on the dancefloor. Today, DJs chase radio gigs and work with radio stations to play the most popular songs. The overall feeling is NOT to take chances because that will mean "your job." There is among EDM and house music DJs a mindset that dictates the freedom to play what you want...that is what I grew up on and still represent to this day. If it sounds good, a DJ is the person who knows and will represent! He wasn't a hip hop DJ, although if he called himself that it was just in how he/she played the songs...possibly the agression of his/her style. If he was a "downtown DJ" he played to a more abstract audience-maybe some European influences, early electro, in the 80's and 90's rave, Detroit techno, Chicago house and acid house...hip house and soulful house in New York City...smooth, Latin influenced club sounds in Miami...every city had their thing and the DJ was in the middle of it all. As a DJ you already KNOW this is something I am going to push for. I am speaking with DJs as the ones who will have the most say in how this will fly or not, but I am not going to limit the conversation to DJs...it will also be people who love music-the fans, as well as the business of music-execs and yes, even radio. Get involved. Let me know what you think and be sure to watch my website and daily updates for more details. #yeswewill #nationaldjday #DJ#powertothepeople #fairplay#goodmusic #sober #soulcontroller#community #peacefuljourney#happytobehere #mastermix#Mondaymotivation Mix To Go Massive has been a Facebook group since 2008 or 2009; I have to check the records on that! But after all these years the group is still about new music powered by DJs, special events, music festivals and parties promoted by event producers AND DJs alike...locally, regionally and internationally.
The group has grown dramatically over the last few months as I have been taking initiatives to get more members to join, inviting people from my Facebook pages and groups I am in/co-administering. We hit a milestone today-over 10,000 members. Thanks to all of the members in NYC and Miami who have stayed active, posted...and now to the new members who have checked us out and joined on. In 2017 the group will become much more active in promoting events; I have considered launching a Miami group...but I am speaking with a few assistants to help with the daily posts. Meanwhile you can go to the group page (if you are on Facebook!) from day to day to see what is happening! All of my posts go there so it is the most current of anything I do on Facebook. It is also home to some of my peers in the business of music; particularly in New York City and Miami. If you are from other cities please get invovled! I would love to see more posts from around the U.S. and beyond. Until soon...be sure to check out the group. Join, like, comment and share! ((DJ Freedom)) #DJFreedomLives with Daily Updates!
"Club Massive: Neo Disco 2017" was the first mix I posted for this year. It aired on UrbanMovementRadio.com...2 hours of songs completely remixed or reworked. After listening to it again (I am listening as I post this) it sounds like a lot of different styles-just like my "Global Fusion" mix show does. If you listen though it is still all based around a "disco house" premise. This particular style of house music is very groovy, retro, funky and danceable. It is upbeat, happy and not as deep, but definitely still deep house. What makes it less deep is the songs are often commercial hits-and because you know these songs the thinking is you won't be as excited to hear "something from the radio" remixed like this as you would something that was originally made for the clubs. Not at all true. The fact that these songs came from major radio exposure is because they were often dance songs inspired by what DJs play in nightclubs anyway. If you listen to this mix you will hear the familiar in vocals-that is purposeful-but you will hear music that is definitely for dancing. Normally I will post my mixes after doing them but this one slipped through the cracks. So...now you can hear it on my site by going HERE. If for some reason you cannot find the mix send me a note: [email protected]. Don't forget you can also hear my artist tribute mixes on this website as well: Aaliyah, Mary J Blige, Sade are all here; later this week Donna Summer and Jamiroquai will also be posted. You cannot download any of these mixes; it is for listening ONLY. Lastly I will be revisiting a residency in Atlantic City. If it goes down I will be broadcasting live on either my Wednesday or Saturday show. For your next event book DJ Freedom: [email protected] #bookme #DJ #clubmassive #remix#tropicalhouse #discohouse #samba#moomba #afropop #afrohouse#classics #feelgoodmusic #goodmusic#inthemixtogo #onlineradio#underground #DJFreedomLives with Sade In The House!
My annual tribute to my favorite artist in music was revisited last Wednesday on my radio show. It is the FOURTH time I have done this mix. Why do I keep doing it over? It isn't a consistent do over; this is actually a mix I started doing about 8 years ago. Since then it has evolved and changed a bit...but the main remixes I did the very first time are still there, along with some new remixes, longer versions of the originals-since this isn't for a promotional CD anymore, just for listeners like YOU! When this mix was originally created there were only a few remixes out there of ALL these songs. Now I hear DJs going after even the lesser known songs and doing these incredible reconstructions. You should do some research to hear for yourself...there are so many! The remixes I did were always about staying true to her original songs, but in a house music format. When is the last time you danced to Sade for 2 hours outside of being at her concerts? In fact I don't think you'd be dancing like this at her shows anyway... Missed the show (meaning you are seeing this post AFTER 1.18.17)? Hear the THIRD (3rd) version here: Mixcloud.com/DJFreedomLives The new version is on THIS website! Go to my "Mix Shows" page or just CLICK HERE. Like what you hear and interested in booking me for your next event? [email protected] #Sade #sadeinthehouse #promise#diamomdlife #strongerthanpride#cherishtheday #smoothoperator#lovedeluxe #soldieroflove #housemusic#dance #DJ #inthemixtogo #stayintune#myfavoriteartist #sadefans #goodmusic#deephouse #exclusive #2017#loversrock #Rnb #slowjams #melodic#flowmotion #thebestofsade #DJFreedomLives ...on his birthday!!
Aside from me, other celebs celebrating their born day today are James Earl Jones, Michelle Obama, Steve Harvey, Justin Bieber and yesterday Sade. Super hero and the world's greatest athlete and man of inspiration and principle Muhammad Ali also would have celebrated his born day today. Earlier this month Mary J. Blige and Aaliyah celebrated their days, as well as my long time brother from another mother Gary Delemothe. Book DJ Freedom for YOUR birthday celebration...or whatever occasion you find a need to hire a phenomenal DJ: [email protected] #bookme #famousbirthdays #celebrate#January17 #stayintune #Capricorn#greatpeople in #music #acting #politics#comedy and #entertainment ...nearly forgot my brother Denzel Washington also celebrated his birthday this month! |
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