I present to you.. Charylne Yi!

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , on July 10, 2009 by antvala

In 2 weeks ill be hosting a KCRW Guest dj spot with Charlyne Yi!    I was excited! I was really stoked to sit down and go over her song selections. But I had to get one thing straight. Who is Charlyne Yi?    Answer – The next big thing on the big screen! Trust!  I became a huge fan of Charlyne the more and more I did my research.    Make sure to stay posted as ill let you know when the Charylne Yi vs. Ant.Vala will be available!

Ladies and gents. I present Ms. Charylne Yi!

MJ Tribute.

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , , , , , on July 9, 2009 by antvala

Ive been wanting to post something up in regards to the huge impact Michael had on my life but just feel like anything I write could really serve no justice.   As a kid growing up in LA with a very unique childhood, MJ taught me it was okay to be different, creative and to always accent on the one and the two musically.   I once performed at the Super Bowl Half Time show as part of the “Heal The World” segment.  I remember prior to coming out, I found myself in one of the many tunnels standing beside OJ Simpson who was doing reporting at the time (this was pre murder thingie).  OJ and I watched MJ do his dance moves and OJ had no words but could just shake his head in disbelief at the ways that MJ would defy gravity with his leg work.

The way i hear music today and the way I make music is attributed to MJ.  He taught me to not only hear the music but to feel it.  To accent it.  Anyhoo, Seriously, I refuse to write anything any further because I could the man no justice.   But I do remember watching Moonwalker, Remember the Time, and all his videos over and over and over and over and over and over and learning all the dance routines!

So Mia (Zanzibar!) and Novena (Babystone!) came over and we sapped away at the Stevie doing his number and Paris breaking down.  Enjoy the pics!  Shout outs to Jess (who is in Europe) for the flat screen and great sound!

Mia + Nov

Mia + Nov

av + novena + tissue box + mia

av + novena + tissue box + mia

Thanks Paris Jackson

Thanks Paris Jackson

Okay seriously..

Posted in RANDOM on July 9, 2009 by antvala

May god bless me with one of these…  seriously y’all.. mother nature is knocking but im not answering.

ILLA JAY + JOHN AVILA

Posted in MUSIC + BEATS, RANDOM with tags , , , , on July 7, 2009 by antvala

I am currently working on a remix to be released from Amoeba Records as a digital download and a 7 inch (vinyl).  The joint is from former front man of East LA Sabor Factory’s Ricky Ray Rivera and featuring contributions and verses from Illa J, Medusa, Rashaan Ahmal (Crown City Rockers / Mission) and Chali 2na (fingers crossed).   Today we finished session one.   I was surprised to find out Oingo Boingo’s very own John Avila was mixing the project and tracking the vocals.  

J came through and laid down some straight soulful heat.   I told Ricky I def. hear Medusa killing the chorus and J rocking this one part with his cool harmonies.. So far so good. Stay posted! 

AV 

 

In the lab..

In the lab..

 

ILLA WRITING

ILLA WRITING

ILLA ROCKING

ILLA ROCKING

July 5 09 KCRW Playlist.

Posted in KCRW PLAYLIST on July 5, 2009 by antvala

 

i just thought this was cool..

i just thought this was cool..

 

 

 

5 / July / 09    ::    Play list    ::    Anthony Valadez   ::     KCRW  

 

 

 

Frankie Valentine – Marinheiro (DJ Mitsu Beats Remix)

4 Hero Take My Time [Feat Jack Davey]  

Panacea – Flashback to Stardom  

Grooveman feat Count Bass D - Benezaiten Love

Black Pocket -  Cyborg

7 Samurai vs Marvin Gaye – Wha G Wan

Fat Freddy’s Drop – Big BW

 

Break

 

Charlie Dark and Roger Robinson Prayers for Angry Young Men

Natural Self – In the Morning

Jackson 5 – Aint No Sunshine (Ssy Remix)

 

Break

 

Jackson 5 – Never Can Say Good Bye

Michael Jackson – Human Nature

Jazz Liberators - Music Makes the World Go Round

Stevie Wonder -  They Won’t Go When I Go

Sa Ra Creative Partners - Melodee N Mynor

 

Break

 

Little Dragon - Swimming

Pollyn - To Give Me Love

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Alyo

The Clonious – Emora

Mos Def - No Hay Nada Mas

 

Break

 

Nino Moschella - Stella

Van Hunt – Funny

Illa J – Sounds Like Love (In Space Remix)

Chico Mann – Say What

Don Ray – Esta Negra Linda

John Robinson – The Genesis

Jazz and Milk – The Journey / Ghana 74

 

Break

 

Aiff – Let it Roll

Nickodemus - Sun People

Latin Bitman – My Computer is Funk

Ocote Soul Sounds – El Diablo y el Nau Nau

Zap Mama – Chill Out

 

Break

 

Owsu & Hannibal – Caroline No!

William Orbit – Who Owns the Octopus

Bomba Estereo - Camino Evitar

Stolen Identity – Hey

 

Break

 

The Latin Project -  Agantu

Pharoah Sanders – Heart is a Melody of Time

Clifford Thortan - Pan African Festival

 

San Fran Part Tres.

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , on July 5, 2009 by antvala

So the very last installment on the bay trip.  Seriously.  I just got sent these pics of some wonderful people doing some wonderful stuff in the bay.  And plus Prince Paul footage!  Enjoy. 

 

Junior (Eavesdrop Radio / Recordbreakin)

Junior (Eavesdrop Radio / Recordbreakin)

 

Spinnery / Rep Life

Spinnery / Rep Life

 

Sake Uno

Sake Uno

 

SAN FRAN FOLKS

SAN FRAN FOLKS

 

THE BAY / PHILLY / LA

THE BAY / PHILLY / LA

 

Prince Paul on the decks.

Prince Paul on the decks.

 

The legendary Prince Paul doing his thing.. 

Bay Area Pt. Dos!

Posted in RANDOM on July 2, 2009 by antvala

For years Ive been hitting up Baghdad Cafe in Castro.  Amazing Banana Pancakes!   Enjoyed breakfast here.  Then met up with Rep Life who is not only an amazing emcee, ph.d student @ Berkley,  but an educator and one deep dude.  Dropping knowledge about the education system and building satellite net works with schools in New Orleans, India and around the world.  Biggups Rep Life.  Moving on..

 

Best Breakfast in the bay!

Best Breakfast in the bay!

And across the street one of my favorite coffee joints, Cafe Flore.  Wi fi, Lip singing Trannies on Monday night.  Now thats a par – tay! 

 

Cafe Flore

Cafe Flore

Cafe Flore

Cafe Flore

And of course, when in the bay.. record shopping is a must! an absolute must!  I managed to pick up some goodies for this weeks show in KCRW this Sunday morning! Tune in to hear what I found.. 

 

Diggin in the bay.

Diggin in the bay.

And then.. there is the ride home along the 5. 

 

5ive Freeway

5ive Freeway

Bay Area Pt. Uno!

Posted in EVENTS, RANDOM on July 1, 2009 by antvala

Last night. Enjoyed some Noodles with Spinnerty  Spinnerty is a SF dee jay and beat maker with some great music and remixes on Recordbreakin.  

 

Spin Dizzle-erty

Spin Dizzle-erty

But on the real, if you want to know where a good meal could be found, find Dan!  Biggups Ctirus Club on Haight! 

Citrus Club in San Fran

Citrus Club in San Fran

Then it was off to PST @ 330 Richt.  Biggup this cool looking pup though. 

Check out the pup!

Check out the pup!

The legendary Prince Paul on the decks @ PST.  

 

Prince Paul doing it..

Prince Paul doing it..

The birth of a new day..

 

The Sun slowly comes up..

The Sun slowly comes up..

Much love to Rep Life / Jern / Bozak and the wonderful folks in the Bay. 

MJ….

Posted in RANDOM on June 30, 2009 by antvala

I still do not have the words to describe how I feel about this.. But this says it all for me. Biggups Mr. Brainwash once again. 

 

MJ

MJ

Meet Junior of Recordbreakin / Philly

Posted in RANDOM on June 27, 2009 by antvala

A while back Junior and I linked via the internet. I was familiar with his radio show in Philly entitled “Eavesdrop” and catered to the progressive soul / broken beat fusion happening in Philly.  After exchanging emails, he and his wife stayed with me for a week @ the old art compound now being used by Fly Lo, Teebs and Samiyam. 

Our friendship grew and eventually Junior put out my 7 inch on his label “Recordbreakin” which also released 7 inch singles by Kissey Asplund, Omega Watts (m64), Spinnerty, and Dot.Matic + many others.  Junior is the man behind the full length by yours truly.  

To return the favor for him believing in my art and music i figured the least i could do was take the brother out for LA Kogi!   Shout outs to Eavesdrop / Philly / Recordbreakin Music

 

Meet Junior of Recordbreakin

Meet Junior of Recordbreakin

 

Junior, meet Kogi.

Junior, meet Kogi.

AM SESSIONS – LOVE SUPREME

Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2009 by antvala

 

 

DTLA AM SESSION

DTLA AM SESSION

 

 

ArtDontSleep’s AM Session

Los Angeles is bubbling right now, ArtDontSleep, amongst many others, has
been championing this blossoming sound for the last 5 years. Giving artists
a place to freely create, innovate and build with one another. No
distractions, just music. This is the first of many Jam Sessions to come.
Thank you to Blu for lending us his studio to do this right.

From the June 16th 09 jam there are 5 songs that have been chosen for free
release. This is the first of the bunch. A 25 minute rendition of “A Love
Supreme”. The next round of releases will have vocals featuring, Zap Mama,
Nia Andrews, Novena Carmel and Neha Kent. For now, enjoy this sma
offering.

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Viola
Todd Simon – Trumpet
Andres Renteria – Drums, percussion
Pablo Ygal – Electric guitar
Shafiq Husayn – Juno, drums
Marc de Clive Lowe – Keys, mpc
Computer Jay – Rhodes, keys
Brian Martinez – Acoustic bass, electric bass
KenBts. – Effects

Benjamin Tierney – Recording engineer, mixing engineer.

Azul213 – Photo

Music:

CLICK HERE 

Another Sunday @ The Hollywood Bowl.

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , on June 22, 2009 by antvala

Femi / Santi / Saadiq.  Nuff said..

 

The Bowl
The Bowl

 

 

always classic. always on point. fast fwd>

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , on June 22, 2009 by antvala

Every Saturday night in Los Angeles I hold down the fort w/ some amazing friends and family @ Little Temple.  For the past year its been nothing but memories and more to come I’m sure.  I never considered myself a “promoter” however somehow I find myself just pushing away on this night.  Hope to see you here sometime soon?

actlikeyouknow!

actlikeyouknow!

andifyoudontknownowyouknow...

andifyoudontknownowyouknow...

 

Dont make me cut you (art style)

Posted in DESIGN // ART with tags , , on June 18, 2009 by antvala

Ever since I was a kid, my grampa encouraged my creativity. I remember being restless at the table while he ate his pork and beans and me doodling on napkins, paper or whatever was in sight.  Then one day I had the brilliant idea of putting objets at the table into the art pieces.   27 years later, the activity never stops.  

 

Reminds me of Aha's "Take On" Me video.

Reminds me of Aha's "Take On" Me video.

Zap Mama in LA.

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , on June 18, 2009 by antvala

Zap Mama came through to LA and as you read in a previous post, rocked out w/ some of LA’s musical luminaries hours after touching dow in LA.  She jammed till about 12:30 am before having to head back to her hotel to get rest for her performance w/ Jason Bentley of Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW. Her load in time was 8 AM!! Here is a clip of Zap Mama and the crew on MBR.

Then later in the night I was able to hit up the El Rey show where J Sole was opening on the decks and I introduced her.   Lots of love inside the El Rey that night! Biggups Tyler / Cary / Rocky / K’Nann and other folks in the building that night.  Peep Zap Mama’s entrance. I think I might need to do this @ a gig.

Zap Mama doing her thing.

 

Zap Mama @ The El Rey

Zap Mama @ The El Rey

 

 

The crowd under her spell.

The crowd under her spell.

Foreign Exchange Live @ The Roxy

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , on June 18, 2009 by antvala

 

FE

FE

 

DONT DISTURB THIS GROOVE

DONT DISTURB THIS GROOVE

What a show.  Nicolay / Phonte and the fam put on possibly one of the best live shows Ive seen in a minute.  Earlier in the day (im talking  3 am to 6 am) I had to do my radio show.  Get little sleep, then off to the Falcon to dj and enjoy the Laker game.  David Banner was in the house alongside Aysa of Fusicology and friends.  Great time. Then had to bounce by the 4th Quarter to get to the FX soundcheck.  I was able to catch them warming up during their soundcheck.  

 

Phonte + Nicolay about to his the stage.

Phonte + Nicolay about to hit the stage.

 

Showtime

Showtime

I h(art) LA!

Posted in DESIGN // ART with tags , , , , , , on June 18, 2009 by antvala

A couple weeks back I posted up some footage of Mr. Brainwash who is an amazing talent in Los Angeles’s street art scene.  He did this amazing mural of a Pollack stencil actually splashing colors onto the building off La Brea + Pico.  In honor of the LA LAKERS winning another title, Mr. Brainwash is back at it again with his homage to the LA Lakers.  Enjoy the pics.  Ps. I had no idea Novena Carmel of Babystone had hops. 

AV’

 

Kobe

Kobe

 

Novena the nut

Novena the nut

 

AV got hops

AV got hops

Zap Mama / Shafiq Husayn / Miguel + Friends..

Posted in EVENTS, RANDOM with tags , , , , , , , on June 17, 2009 by antvala

Last night my man Plandru held a jam session which featured some LA’s groundbreaking and established talent as well as a very special guest in the house.  Shafiq Husayn (Sa Ra) and Mark De Clive Lowe on keys alongside LA wiz kid Computer Jay.  Andres Renteria on percussions, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and many others on instruments. 

On vocals, Novena the nut, Nia Andrews and Zap Mama.  It was an impromptu session with amazing sounds coming out of the studio.  I remember J Sole and my boy Andres (Sweeney) all looking at each other after hearing this amazing bouncy bass line that sounded so strong and solid.  Once we got into the room all the vocalists were vibing in which Zap Mama began her chant and went into something that i hope surfaces on video or tape.   I managed to film some of this.. To be posted later.

 

Peace

AV  

 

Zap Mama / Mia / Novena / Miguel
Zap Mama / Mia / Novena / Miguel

 

Shaafiq / Andres / MDCL / Computer Jay
Shaafiq / Andres / MDCL / Computer Jay

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The man with the plan.
The man with the plan.

 

 

 

KCRW PLAYLIST. 6.14.09

Posted in KCRW PLAYLIST on June 16, 2009 by antvala

KCRW PLAYLIST / JUNE  14 / 2009 / Ant.Valadez 

Dionne Warwick – Your Gonna Need Me

Nino Moschella – Holding On

Peder – Holding On

Mos Def – No Hay Nada Mas

Slowrider – Fused Together

 

Break

 

Foreign Exchange – Day Keeper

Van Hunt – Her Smile

Owusu and Hannibal – Caroline, No!

Zero 7 – Light Blue Movers

 

Break

 

Be – When you left

Hawthorne Headhunters – U Say

Francis and the Lights – A Modern Promise

Trus’ Me – Drilling

Antibalas – Nesta

 

Break

 

LCD Soundsystem – New York I Love You But Your Bringing Me Down

Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

Datarock – New Days Dawn

Little Dragon – Feather

Quantic and his combo Barbaro – Linda Morena 

 

Break

 

Sonido Del Principe – Cartagena

Franck Biyoung – We Shall Overcome

D.J Rogers – If You Dont Love Me

Damon Aaron – Where Are You Now

Gnarles Barkley – St. Elsewhere

Build An Ark – You Yourself Are The Key

The Long Lost – Awash

 

Break 

 

Jazz Liberators – Always Something 

Nosaj Thing – Coat Of Arms

Dj Vadim – Beijos

Nicola Conte feat. Jose James – Awakening 

Zap Mama – Drifting 

 

Break

 

Dust – Matchbox

Yoko Ono – Ask The Elephant! 

Ancient Astronauts – Surfing the Silvertide

The Clash – Justice Tonight / Kick It Over

 

Break

 

Quetzal Guerrero – Rumba A Yemoja

Nickodemus – Sun Children 

The Latin Project – Onda

Roy Ayers – I Like The Way You Do It To Me

 

So i decided to join the Village People.

Posted in RANDOM with tags , on June 11, 2009 by antvala

No. Well.. After 10 days of growing a beard, it was time to remove, but i tried to go for the Hulk Hogan mustache and ended up looking like the cop in the village people.. 

 

Young man, I was once like you..

Young man, I was once like you..

This Sunday morning. Eighty.Nine.Point.Nine

Posted in Uncategorized on June 9, 2009 by antvala

This week I got new music from Sa-Ra (Thanks Junior), Mos, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Hawthorne Hunters (Thanks Ced) and mucho mas.  Tune in this Sunday morning on 89.9 KCRW @ 3 am (pst). Thats kinda like when the clubs let out. 

 

KCRW

KCRW

David Choe (Once again)

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , on June 8, 2009 by antvala

So I already blogged about David Choe I think a while back in complete admiration for this “Thumbs Up America” series on VBS.TV.  I just got a couple David Choe tee shirts @ Giant Robot which are worth the money.  In the form of a womans head which somehow forms into a makeshift city.  I guess i could take a pic but im too lazy.  Anyhoo. Dont sleep on the Choester.  

 

Choe / Vala

Choe / Vala

Support!

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , , on June 6, 2009 by antvala

 

Nuff' Said..

Nuff' Said..

For the past few weeks Ive watched older white men in the media attempt to smear this woman.  Ive watched men vocalize their fear of this woman.  Ive watch these same men state that they fear she will judge based on her experiences as a Latina.  Is it not fair to say that since the existence of the Supreme Court as a whole, that the majority of those decisions were based on their experiences (as dominantly white experiences)?  

Let me be clear, I hope ultimately hope that no person bases their decision and perspective of law on their specific racial experiences, but as a humanistic experience as a whole.  This woman grew up with a mother who supported her, and struggled to make ends meet while pursuing her education.  Its nice to see people with these experiences in the Supreme Court and the White House.    

 

One Love / Alegria! 

AV

Sometimes nature is telling me things..

Posted in RANDOM on June 6, 2009 by antvala

Seriously, I hope little Ms. Ant.Vala ends up like this.

HOUSE OF CAMPERI PT. DOS!

Posted in DESIGN // ART, EVENTS with tags , , , , on June 5, 2009 by antvala

Another great night presented by KCRW.  Port O’Brien from Nor Cal rocked the spot!  Their song entitled “I Woke up Today” somehow has become my mantra / anthem.  Pretty eclectic crowd so I didnt know what to play in my set but dropped some MGMT, YYY, Nickodemus and went all over the place musically.  Shout outs to my new friend Avalon Omega for the love!   I believe this runs for one more week so if your near Beverly + Robertson make sure to check out all the great work of Los Angeles emerging artists.  

 

AV and the Green dude..

AV and the Green dude..

 

Folk

Folk

 

Port O' Brien

Port O' Brien

 

Port O' Brien

Port O' Brien

 

In le' cut.

In le' cut.

 

House of Camperi

House of Camperi

Port O'Brien

Port O'Brien

Thursday. June 4th. House of Camperi/ KCRW presents..

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , , on June 4, 2009 by antvala

 

last week House of Camperi and KCRW presented My Barbarian, this week Port O’Brien is this weeks guest artist @ the House of Camperi on Beverly + Robertson.  Ill be back on the decks rocking out tunes once again.  Last week I think I tweeted how interesting the event was with the patrons in the house. Very cool art scene showcasing tons of emerging artists in Los Angeles.   Come through from 8 pm-10 with drinks provided by Camperi!  

 

HOUSE OF CAMPERI / KCRW PRESENTS
HOUSE OF CAMPERI / KCRW PRESENTS

After watching this video I think its official, Im a Port O’Brien fan!

NIke Velcro Lowtops

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , on June 1, 2009 by antvala

I slept on these for a long time. Always saw them and never wanted them, until they were sold out.  I went to every single Nike outlet in LA looking for these. Finally found em @ Fightclub on Fairfax.   My prayers were answered! 

Nike Velco Lowtops

Nike Velco Lowtops

Please dont ever step on my kicks.. Please..

Posted in RANDOM on June 1, 2009 by antvala

Saw this and i know this feeling!  Should we ever sit @ a table, please be aware of your foot situation. 

Fast Fwd @ Little Temple

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , , on June 1, 2009 by antvala

An amazing night this weekend @ Little Temple where I hold down my Saturday residency.  Hope to see you there one of these Saturday nights.  It was an awesome and totally radical weekend @ Zanzibar on Friday then Saturday. Oh, and then the Falcon with Monica Payne and Shelly Otto of Honey.  Lots of Sangria, friends and new music.   So now its time to recover! Sleep!  Just wanted to share one of my favorite images captured by Puffs.  I dont know why but this image is really cool. Its a projected image of a pic captured about a year ago.  Little things tend to me move sometimes 

 

Projected

Projected

 

Friends

Friends

El Guapo

El Guapo

Come through!

Come through!

Santa Monica Pier + House of Campari. What a Day.

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , , on May 29, 2009 by antvala

 

What a day. Hit up the Pier with the homie Margarita.

 

The homie Margarita

The homie Margarita

Sometimes I channel the kid in me when on roller coaster rides.. 

 

Off we go!

Off we go!

Whee!

Whee!

Then off to Dj @ House of Capari.  Kick off Launch was last night for FIRST LOOK / EMERGING ARTISTS FROM LOS ANGELES as presented by 89.9 KCRW.  Cool peeps and nice art on display. Yours truly on the turntables.

 

House of Campari
HOUSE OF CAMPARI

 and a live performance by My Barbarian also known as Post Living Ante – Action Theater.  Very interesting musical ensemble composed of artists / musicians / and actors. 

PLAAT AKA MY BARBARIAN

PLAAT AKA MY BARBARIAN

 

MY BARBARIAN

MY BARBARIAN

Yours truly on the decks.. 

 

IN THE CUT

IN THE CUT

Visual

Posted in MOVIES + SHORT CLIPS, MUSIC + BEATS with tags , , , , , , , on May 28, 2009 by antvala

New beat / Old views / Reflections 

Ellis G / Poster Boy = Inspiration!

Posted in DESIGN // ART, RANDOM with tags on May 27, 2009 by antvala

Ellis G w/ Chalk  +  Poster Boy w/ Glue = Inspiring! 

From the good folks of FRIENDS WE LOVE  based out of NYC. One of my favorite sites documenting the everyday artists of NYC.  Make sure to check out FRIENDS WE LOVE 

Buster!

Posted in RANDOM on May 27, 2009 by antvala

 

Straight buster!

Straight buster!

Vero is a Buster! 

Foreign Exchange w/ Ant.Valadez @ The Roxy. 6.14.09

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , , , , , , on May 27, 2009 by antvala

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE @ The Roxy

FOREIGN EXCHANGE @ The Roxy

 

LA Stand up.

Funkmosphere w/ Dam Funk and DAMSTONE?

Posted in RANDOM on May 26, 2009 by antvala

Last night hit up Dam’s spot in Culver City. The minute you enter the doors your thrown back into the 80’s.  808’s, 120 bpm claps and snares bang away with pop lockers.  Brought Novena with me to introduce her to Dam. Dam who is a huge Sly fam had been giving Novena + Sly props all day via Myspace so i thought the two should meet.  Good folks + good energy. Im still think a Dam Funk + Babystone collabo would groundbreaking.  

 

DAM + NOV

DAM + NOV

 

 Im still trying to convince Novena on the idea of DAMSTONE! 

 

 

Im telling you. Babystone + Dam = DAMSTONE!

Im telling you. Babystone + Dam = DAMSTONE!

 

SHE SAID SHE WOULD SLEEP ON IT 

 

 

Novena sleeping on it.

Novena sleeping on it.

So. Your boy got quoted on CNN.COM (Holla)

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , , , on May 26, 2009 by antvala

cnn / sly stone / novena / ant.vala / kcrw / chris douridas  / holla! 

much love to Allen Drake of CNN.COM for discussing Sly Stone and his newfound influence by his daughter Novena Carmel.  Novena is a nut, my friend, co-worker, booker, boss, fellow youtube freak and sister all in one.  anyways peep the CNN article. Yours truly got quoted in it.   Big ups to Rachel of KCRW for making this happened as well. 

> READ HERE  < 

 

Sly w/ Chris Douridas @ KCRW

Sly w/ Chris Douridas @ KCRW

New Nike High top Premium Dunks.

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , on May 24, 2009 by antvala

Loving these.  So walked into a Sneaker shop in DTLA on my way to catch the final quarter of the Laker @ Pete’s and these caught my eye.  Colors are on point.  I rock a size 11. Found these and they only had a size 13! Still cop’d em!  And Lakers took a 2-1 lead in the series.  It was a good day in LA! 

 

Kogi! No Joke folks!

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , on May 24, 2009 by antvala

 

After about a 5 hour sleep from the previous night rocking Zanzibar. Got to hang out with some good friends I had not seen in a while.  Dam Funk + J Logic @ La Cabana over taquitos is always bomb diggity @ 2 am in Venice.   Next morning heard the Kogi truck was around the corner in Venice.. Needless to say. I was there alongside the homies Jrza + Marvin.  

In line..

In line..

Killing time.. where is that Kogi Truck?

Killing time.. where is that Kogi Truck?

Kogi has arrived..
The Kogi guy

The Kogi guy

5 Tacos! Bomb Diggity!

5 Tacos! Bomb Diggity!

Why I love living in Venice.

Posted in DESIGN // ART, RANDOM with tags , , , , , on May 21, 2009 by antvala

 

Step outside your door only to see Chase One doing his signature eye ball art pieces on the corner of your block. Classic!  On this fine day before I had to head out I saw Chase One doing his thing.  Had to run back to the Valadez Manor to get some pics of the artist himself doing his craft.  If you live / lived in / passed through Im sure you have seen his art up on walls through out the boardwalk / alleys or in Abbott Kinney.  Shouts to Lisa who I met chilling eating her mango as she watched Chase do his thing. Enjoy! 

AV

 

Brooks + Pacific

Brooks + Pacific

 

In Process - Chase One

In Process - Chase One

 

Chase @ Work.

Chase @ Work.

 

Lisa eating her mango.

Lisa eating her mango.

New Record..

Posted in DESIGN // ART, MUSIC + BEATS with tags , , on May 21, 2009 by antvala

 

Audio / Visual

Audio / Visual

New full length album on Recordbreakin featuring alot of my friends.. Beats and live instrumentation.  Featuring Kissey Asplund and Wendisue on vocals.  Im most proud of this work.  Coming soon!  Working on artwork as we speak! 

AV

Twitter? Some one explain the appeal!?

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , , , , , , on May 19, 2009 by antvala

First off, I twitter. But I truly do not get the appeal.  Last night @ Dennys after Funkmosphere, I was @ Dennys with 3 people that avoided conversation but chatted via Twitter at our table.  Wtf?  J Logic x Jrza x Clifton.  Me? I was killing my chocolate sunday son! 

 

Not a word! Simply twitter!

Not a word! Simply twitter!

 

Still twittering.

Still twittering.

 

Me killing this Sunday! Denny's Sundays! Dont sleep!

Me killing this Sunday! Denny's Sundays! Dont sleep!

 

FRESH knows he wants some..

FRESH knows he wants some..

VAN HUNT (NIGHT ONE RECAP) MAY 15/09

Posted in EVENTS, RANDOM with tags , , , , on May 17, 2009 by antvala

Singer / Songwriter Van Hunt is possibly one of the most talented dudes that continues to amaze me.  Last Friday KCRW presented Van Hunt for his record release party.  Van went through new songs as well as songs from his days on Capitol Records.  Van has just released “Break in Case of Emergency” through his website which you can purchase there.   The new album is lovely.  Same ole soul / funk and moving joints that got me into him in the first place.   

Van played with a 3 piece doing re worked joints from his previous albums.  Shout outs to Louie / Nettie / Beth Topping (KCRW) and all the other folks in the house to witness this man do his thing.   If you missed it, Van Hunt will be doing one last show with us this coming Friday (MAY 22 / 09) @ Zanzibar.   Ill be back on the decks warming up the night as well as closing.  Also, massive biggups to Holly Port for these wonderful pics!  

La Paz

ANT.VALA

 

Warming em' up.

Warming em' up.

VAN HUNT

VAN HUNT

Taking em' out

Taking em' out

“ITS GOTTA BE THE SHOES”

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , , , , , on May 16, 2009 by antvala

As some of you may know, I have been geeked about the new Undefeated / Converse collab.  Im not a fan of Converse, but anything in green and made out of bomber jacket material gets the thumbs up!  Im glad I got to the Silverlake store 4 hours early.   I was number 7 in line and by 7 pm the line went around the block.  My first experience of sitting for more than 4 hours in line for a line of new kicks.  Worth it.  Biggups to all the cool folks i met. 

 

THE LINE

THE LINE

 

IN LINE I THINK MY KICKS WERE THE FRESHEST.

IN LINE I THINK MY KICKS WERE THE FRESHEST.

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KILLING TIME

KILLING TIME

 

7:23. Cop'd

7:23. Cop'd

 

7:27, Out the door!

7:27, Out the door!

 

kaboom!

kaboom!

 

side view kaboom!

side view kaboom!

 

FINAL KABOOM

FINAL KABOOM

Dublab. Free your mind. indie /online music supreme.

Posted in DUBLAB MIXES on May 9, 2009 by antvala

Every time I let people crash on my couch while passing through LA they ask about Dublab.  Mweslee (Spain) Kissey Asplund (Sweden) Junior (Philly), they all ask about Dublab.   Dublab is the mecca (or so it seems) to music lovers who have developed this musical community via the internet.  On any given Tuesday you might hear a live dj set from Daedelus, Samiyam, Fly Lo, Ras G, Kutmha, myself,  Carlos Nino or even a live set w/ Mia Doi Todd, Blank Blue or some cool hip band fuzzying the labels and classification of music.    This week they continue their pledge drive. Its important that you support this community and become a part of it.   We all know what mainstream radio is like, this however is a wonderful escape.  

( ( ( ( ( ( Click here to hear some of my previous dublab mixes ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 

Ill be spinning next week (Thursday May 14th / Noon-2 pm – pst).  Lots of great stuff to play!   And pledge! support! good independent music @ www.dublab.com

Dublab

Dublab

 

 

 

On Air.

On Air.

 

in the mix.

in the mix.

 

Office.

Office.

saturday / classic / fast fwd @ little temple

Posted in EVENTS with tags , , , , , , , , on May 7, 2009 by antvala

once again the fam is back @ it on the east side of thing.  rocking little temple this saturday and every saturday.  LA we go hard.  i spin records here every saturday alongside some great talent.  plus we got some amazing looking honeys in the spot! 

saturdays @ little temple

saturdays @ little temple

 

Little Temple

Little Temple

call me biased, but no duo comes close...

call me biased, but no duo comes close...

 

How we do!

How we do!

Last night. Maestro Knows @ Space 1520

Posted in EVENTS, RANDOM with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on May 5, 2009 by antvala

 

Much love to Tania (Space 1520) The Nester (KCRW) and Dana.  Novena and I checked out the screening of Maestro Knows last night @ Space 1520. If you have not been, Been! Go!  Do!  I wasnt sure what to expect in this screening but I enjoyed what i saw.  Its a mixture of skateboard clips vs on the road with the band (Anthony Hamilton) and then a showcase of BJ the Chicago Kid.  BJ is the truth!  He was in the house and rocked the house with some acoustic soul.  Make sure you google the Maestro Knows videos, and make sure to visit Space 1520! Lots of cool events in the future plus film screenings!  

 

Tania (Space 1520) Novena (Whatever) Ant.Vala (the next God)

Tania (Space 1520) Novena (Whatever) Ant.Vala (the next God)

 

Screening

Screening

 

Screening

Screening

 

Ant.Vala / Novena / Mj (Maestro Knows)

Ant.Vala / Novena / Mj (Maestro Knows)

 

Alife Graff Wall

Alife Graff Wall

 

Novena getting her stephie graff on.

Novena getting her stephie graff on.

 

The highlight of the night. Rick Roy?

The highlight of the night. Rick Roy?

RIP DUSK / SIGHTS AND SOUNDS / MAR VISTA

Posted in RANDOM with tags , , on May 5, 2009 by antvala

A wonderful Sunday in the Mar Vista area as the family and friends gathered for the 2nd Annual “Sights and Sounds” festival which consisted of live music, dee jays, story telling, and food.  Its unfortunate it takes the passing of an individual to bring so many people together.  But I think Dusk’s brother said it best. 

“Dusk is not dead. He only dies if we do not keep his name alive We keep him alive”

I sat there inspired watching the energy of the community come together in the spirit of love + peace.  The night before I began my KCRW show with a wonderful Dusk freestyle with Miles on the beat.   Chills down my spine. 

One Love / Two fingers! 

AV 

 

AV / Expo / Gazoo / Roxyjane / Chilla / Servin Ervin

AV / Expo / Gazoo / Roxyjane / Chilla / Servin Ervin

Dublab! May 4 and 5th! + KCRW playlist!

Posted in DUBLAB MIXES, KCRW PLAYLIST with tags , , on May 4, 2009 by antvala

 

Dublab!

Dublab!

 

 

Peace all. Ive always been super critical of alot of my shows. But this one takes the cake!  Thanks so much for the feedback!  Last weeks show I really dropped some gems in this. Exclusives and some goodies in this one.  Ill be on air this Friday covering for Garth May 8th from 8 pm – 10 pm.  Make sure to tune in. Im bringing in the guns on this one. Some goodies I held back on playing and have saved for May 8th.   Make sure to check out www.dublab.com on May 4th and 5th from Noon – 2 pm (Pst)  so make sure to tune in for that!  Make sure to support Dublab’s annual proton drive! 

Click here to listen to last week’s KCRW show which will stream between May 3-May 10th

Peace all. 

~~~~~~~~~~~~o~~~~~~~~~~~~~

MAY 3rd Playlist / Anthony Valadez / KCRW

Hour I
Dj Dusk & Miles – Dusk Freestyle 
Dj Nuts – Embalo Jovem
Bonobo – Pick Up (Four Tet Remix)
Van Hunt – N.​E.​Thing2getura10t​ion
Dj Day & Miles Bonny – Still Miles
Tortured Soul – Did You Miss Me?
K-Os – The Aviator (Len Afrosaxon Remix)
Kutmah – Shobra
Sebastian Tellier – La Ritournelle (Mr. Dan’s Magic Wand Mix)
Whitest Boy Alive – Intensions

Hour II
Big Moves Evolution Theory
Curtis Fuller – Five Spot After Dark (Ali Shaheed Muhammad Remix)
Joe Arroyo Suave Bruta
Lil Dave - Chips and Salsa
La Sonora Carruseles – La Piojosa
Pharoah Sanders – You’ve Got to Have Freedom
Buraka Sol Sistema – New 1 Africas
Jimi Hendrix – Little Wings
Franki Valli – Beggin (Pilooski Edit)
Eugene Blacknell – Deep Funk
Untitled – The Dream in Dub
Clutchy Hopkins – Riff Raff Rollin
Dorian Concept – Two Dimensional
The Five Corner Quintet – Midnight in Trieste
Aaron Jermone - Pangea

Hour III
Emanative We Travel the Space Beat
I,Ced – All in My Mind
Roddy Rod - Living Conditions
Tosca - My First
Herbie Hancock – Shiftless Shuttle
Hi Perspective - Expansions
Eric Riko – Peace of Mind
Boozo Bajou – Fuersatter
40 Winks – Winks Jazz
Brandy – Ritual
Jesse Futerman – So Low

 

Listen!

Listen!

Maestro Knows @ Space 1520

Posted in EVENTS on May 1, 2009 by antvala

After watching my man with his Maestro Knows video series, im def. catching this.  Maestro had me heated as he did kick flips with the new Air Yeezy’s and put some dents in them. Im trying to get those kicks this man straight puts dents in them like a pair cheesy pro wings.  Anyhoo. Shouts outs to the homie Tania of Space 1520 for letting me know about this. 

 

Maestro Knows @ Space 1520

Maestro Knows @ Space 1520

Levi directed RES

www.levimaestro.com

 

La Paz

AV

Mr. Brainwash!

Posted in DESIGN // ART, Uncategorized with tags , , , , on April 29, 2009 by antvala

Last night I was out in the streets @ 2 am taking La Brea home towards the 10 freeway and noticed this amazing wall space with a Jackson Pollack stencil alongside a JP art splash all over the wall.  I instantly pulled over and examined this piece as my Jeep continued running.  Did my research and turns out its Mr. Brainwash who I have been admiring for some time.  His work is all over Sunset Blvd. and under Freeway passes.   Enjoy this cool clip of Mr. Brainwash!  And if you get a chance go visit it off La Brea near Pico! 

 

La Paz! 

AV