And another one….
See you next Thursday night at REWIND at The Federal Bar.
-av
See you next Thursday night at REWIND at The Federal Bar.
-av
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KCRW PLEDGE DRIVE
Last night I had fun pitching w/ Raul Campos during our Winter Pledge Drive. We gave away
all kinds of great premiums such as Ozomatli Tickets, Dinner for 2 at The Federal Bar, 2 nights stay at
The Standard in West Hollywood, a pair of Audssey Speakers and so much more for all those who
pledged to KCRW. The volunteers kicked ass as well hanging in there till midnight.
The pledge drive continues so make sure to renew or become a member and help support
public radio, independent music and intelligent conversation remain vibrant and strong.
I’m thinking of doing a special exclusive dj mix for those who pledge Monday night after hours
as my way of saying thank you. Hmmmmm…
RANDOM DAY
What an awesome day! D’Angelo is back and performing in Stockholm, weather in LA is at 79 degrees and spent the day
with some of the most creative folks I know. Film session w/ Dexter Story and Def Sound in DTLA and all shot by Holly Port.
Hanging w/ creative folks and then hanging at the MOCA store and posting pics on Instagram really pushed my ADD to
another level. Anyhoo. Hope you enjoy these shots of today. Catch me tonight from 10-Midnight hanging w/ my compa
Raul Campos on 89.9 FM during our pledge drive. We will be raising money for one of the important cultural institutions
in LA and the states. Then after I think I might need a drink at my residency at The Federal Bar in NoHo where Ill be
spinning from 12:20 – till 2 am! Hope to see you!
-av
THE NEXT (NEXT) RECORD
Spent half the day w/ the amazing and very talented Holly Port shooting some shots around Venice
and in the lab. 2012 is real deep grind time for me prepping my next (next) record. One already in
the can and a follow up is in process. Thanks again to Holly for these shots. Holly is Team Vala
all the way. Check out her work below or here.
KCRW PLAYLIST | 24 JAN 2012
Whooooaa!! Another 3 hours of nonstop back to back heat rocks from last Monday night’s session.
A new Lianne Le Havas remix, Parallel Dance Ensemble out of Denmark, LouieLouieLouie from LA,
and the epic Dj Premier track w/ Nas and Berklee Symphony. Hope you enjoy!
>> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PROGRAM <<
25 Jan 2012 | Playlist
Christoph El Truento – Sold
Frances And The Lights – Can’t Tell Me Nothing
Cuthead – Seram Lembah
Towa Tei – Corridor
Lianne Le Havas – Forget (Tip Remix)
Rene Costy – Scrabble
Leo’s Sunshipp – I’m Back Fo More
J Dilla – Oblighetto
Liam Bailey – On My Mind
The Dream – Fast Car (Exeter Delorean Remix)
Break
Van Hunt – Being A Girl
Parallel Dance Ensemble – Occupied (Salax Peep Show Remix)
The Shining – Hey You
Kimbra – Two Way Street (Beni Remix)
Break
Goapele – Break Of Dawn
Simbad – Supersonic Revelation
Miles Bonny – Closer Love
J Rawls – Me And My Cousin
Break
Dj Premier – Re-Generation (Feat. Nas and The Berklee Symphony Orchestra)
Hubert Daviz – Pre Vale
Modill – Next Single
Koushik – Bonus Beat
Sa-Ra Creative Partners – Melodee N’ Mynor
Dexter – Spaceways
Tall Black Guy – Up In The Sky/Too High
Break
LouieLouieLouie – Female Sensitivity
Robert Glasper Experiment – Lift Off (Feat. Shafiq)
Ana Tijoux – Las Horas
Break
Sonnymoon – Near Me
SBTRKT – Livin’ Like I Do (Feat. Sampha)
Duran Duran – Girls On Film (Attica Blues Remix)
Waipod Phetsuphan – Ding Ding Dong
Machinedrum – No Respect
Break
Yosaku and Dj Day – The Bottle
Jazzanova w/ Ben Westbeech – I Can See (Flippo Moscatello Remix)
Yuna – Live Your Life
Michael Kiwanuka – I Need Your Company
Venice Dawn – Turn Down The Sound
Quantic w/ Alice Russell – Look Around The Corner
Break
Analog Players Society – I Can’t Wait
J Rocc – Chasing The Sun
The Internet – Cocaine (Little Dragon Remix)
Tycho – Track 8
Monday nights on 89.9 FM KCRW (Los Angeles) in the basement is where the magic takes place on
two turntables exploring the world of future sounds mixed with slept on gems from around the world.
Listen to past shows from Anthony Valadez by clicking here including live dee jay sets from some
previous guests and top selectors from across the globe.
FAST FWD RECAP | 21 JAN 2012
Sometimes as a Deejay, you get these incredible nights where anything you play can do no wrong.
Last night was one of those nights. From Luther to Salsa, Tribe to Stevie, there was just constant energy.
Thanks and big love to all the friends, family and new friends who came out and got down with us.
We do it again next Saturday night at Little Temple.
Enjoy your week.
-av
BIG UP INCASE!
Got home from the gym today and found a nice size package (pause) at my door.
A big thanks to the folks over at Incase for the hook up with some gear. Incase is a big supporter of Dublab
and laced us w/ some cool products to help keep our gear safe, protected and simply looking fly! The 15′ Sleeve
is really cool for my Mac and I highly suggest folks pick these items up if your always on the go. The packpack
is simply dope. Lots of pockets with lots of room to fit various items such as a mouse pad, pens, mags, labtop,
headphones and various other gadgets. Ideal for Dj’s, graphic designers, movers and shakers!
Make sure to check em out at Incase.
-av
REWIND RECAP | 20 JAN 2012
I can not explain to you how gigantic the smile on my face was the minute I pulled up to The Federal Bar last night
and saw the Kogi truck parked nearby! I ran to the truck and ordered some pork rib tacos, sliders and proceeded to
enjoy the Roy Choi creation! It was nice to warm things on the turntables and drop some boogie, 80′s throwbacks
and work my way into records I rarely get to play out. Shout outs to my new friends who came out from Simi Valley,
Montebello and from the west side! Another great turn out and we hope to see you all back for another session of
REWIND next Thursday night in the heart of the NoHo Arts District.
