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THE COLLEGE DAYS FEAT. PIGEON JOHN

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , on December 7, 2009 by antvala

Last week I was hustling on the computer attempting to step up my graphic design game and decided to listen to some old cassettes while doing so and came across the already posted interviews with Bobbito Garca (aka Dj Cucumber Slice), Dudley Perkins, Aloe Blacc, Exile, Blu and friends and then just came across this hilarious interview I did with Pigeon John back in 2005.

Pigeon John is the definition of an “underground emcee” but with the comedic genius of a Richard Pryor or George Carlin.  Witty, fast, talented and full of love, this brother is worth checking out when he comes to your town.   But seriously, be prepared to laugh your ass off. I did while revisiting this interview.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

la paz!

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GO (LIVE)

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on December 3, 2009 by antvala

Taken from Strictly Social. I,Ced (Hawthorne Headhunters) +Evan Lasrey on keys. Dexter Story (Build An Ark/Life Force Trio) on bass, Shaunte Palmer on trombone. Wendisue on vocals. Myself hosting + mpc duties.   This is on a 7 inch I put out on Recordbreakin about a year or two ago. Flying Lotus did the drum + key sequencing.  Enjoy!

THE COLLEGE DAYS FEAT. EXILE/BLU/DECLAIME/ALOE BLAC

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , on December 3, 2009 by antvala

So Ive been diggin through my tape cassettes and I found one of my favorite freestlye sessions. Ive talked about this many a times about how Emanon (Exile + Aloe Blacc) came through and brought Dudley Perkins. I was stoked by that alone.  But then they brought this one kid into the studio. Tall and shy, I thought nothing of it.  But once he spit on the mic with some verses, wow!  I knew this kid was heat.

Enjoy this tape from 2005. About 20 minutes of humor/rhymes. Click here

Random.

Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2009 by antvala

11.17.09 KCRW PLAYLIST

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , on November 17, 2009 by antvala

Last nights show had an interesting rhythm.  Lots of new beat material as well as some throw back Moz off a great newly released compilation from the good folks at EMI! Some throw back boogie as well in the mix and I still cant seem to shake off the Quadron or Electric Wire Hustle album.  Im trying but those are simply two amazing albums!  They made my top 10 pics of the year!

LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE

Carlos Nino w/ Lil Sci -  Inspiration

J Rawls – Welcome to North Africa

. Electric Conversation  – Retour A’ L’innocense

Bibo – Lovers Carvings (Leatherette Remix)

The Natural Yogurt Band – Space Echo

Jason Yarde – Ro’s Reflection

The Bacao Rhthm Steel Band -  Pi.m.p

Break

Kissey Asplund – Move Me

Himuro  -   Die Faultiere

Mitus The Beats – Mitso Says (Break Through Remix)

Amede & The Sound Smith – Vast

Kankick – The Tribe Chants / Untitled Beat # 16

Havana Cultura – Think Twice

Gretchen Parlato – I Cant Help It

Brass Roots – Liberian Girl

Pacha Massive – Two Step

GB – Love Songs

Break

RES  – For Who You Are

Lewis McCallum – Fly Or Die

Floating Points -  Love Me Like This

Anthony Valadez – Vibrations

Break

Djavan -  Serrado

Quadron – Average Fruit

Misel Quitno – A Fancy Friendship

Slum Village – Fall In Love

Jackson 5 -  Were Almost There (Dj Spinna)

Break

Yu  – Fine

Sarah White – Dance on Mars

Brenda Taylor – You Cant Have your Cake And Eat It Too

T.S Monk – Bon Bon Vie

Electric Wire Hustle – Again

Chancho Via Circuito – Break

Break

Florence and The Machines – You Got The Love  (The XX redit)

Jose James – Black Magic (Joy Orbison Remix)

Moody Men -  Black Mahogany

Break

K-Os – Zambony

West End Street Mob – Break Dance/Electric Boogie

Edan – Echo Party

Poets of Rhythm – Plus Plus

Break

James Brown – Its  a Mans World (Live from the Garden)

Build An Ark – World Peace Now

Kelpe – Decompression Introduction

Arthur Russel – Calling Out of Context

Morrissey – The Loop

A Race of Angels – Present Love

In the spirit of.. Miguel Pinero

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , on October 21, 2009 by antvala

I never really told anyone but Miguel Pinero was a huge influence on my development and understanding of Theatre. I had a professor recommend to me that I read “Short Eyes” and I was instantly hooked at 80’s NYC street culture complete with tricks, pimps being incorporated into theatre productions.  It also influenced me to write about my own upbringing and made me comfortable in sharing my own story.

Enjoy

KCRW PRESENTS SOUNDS AROUND TOWN

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on October 21, 2009 by antvala

Had a great time spinning at the Westfield as part of KCRW’s Sounds Around Town with The Lions. Managed to grab a few snaps.

biggups jonathon for the pic http://www.puravidaphotos.com/

biggups jonathon for the pic http://www.puravidaphotos.com/

Sounds Around Town

Sounds Around Town

Sounds Around Town

Sounds Around Town

Shabazz Palaces

Posted in Uncategorized on October 17, 2009 by antvala

So ive been diggin this cat for a minute and his material. You know him.  You remember his classic verses.  Reinvented and redefined and still keeping the beats and verses innovative and years ahead of the game.   Dropping material on King Britt’s Five Six Media.   Make sure to check out the work.  Space beats complimented by nice rhymes. Cause he’s cool like that..

Shabazz Palaces

Shabazz Palaces

To dig deep peep

Yes Yes Yall x Ant.Vala

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on October 17, 2009 by antvala

Another one of my favorite blogs is YesYesYall which caters to electronica / minimalism and simply good music from all over the net and world.  At one point in my life I was a brief contributor with these good folks.   And they are still doing it big as one of the most respectable music blogs!   Massive thanks to Kenneth for this wonderful write up on the new record.   The record comes out Nov 10th on Recordbreakin!

check out the review here

YYY VS ANTVALA

YYY VS ANTVALA

PLAYLIST / KCRW / 9.22.09

Posted in KCRW PLAYLIST, Uncategorized with tags , on September 22, 2009 by antvala

Had so much fun playing these records last night.  Major love + light to all who called in. I am thankful to be let into your living rooms, headphones, and speakers.   The new Sean Lennon is amazing! Monster of Folk sampling Trevor Dandy is cool stuff and the wonderful music of Quandron (Thanks Robert Wilson for the introduction to their music) is simply the best album of the year!     Looking forward to next week!

LISTEN TO SHOW ON DEMAND HERE

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PLAYLIST. ANTHONY VALADEZ. KCRW. 9.22.09

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Adad – Sunday Morning

DJ Mitsu The Beats – Intro

Vikter Duplaix -Electric Love

Dela Featuring Miles Bonny – Do For You

Alex Malheiros And Banda Utopia – Uno Esta

Norman Weeks – I Just Wanna Sing For You

Flying Lotus – Disco Balls

Break

Sebastien Tellier – Da Tuerie

Lukid – Veto

Freddie Joachim – My Breakdown Lady

Bibio – Fire Ant

Blacktroniks – Where?

King Britt – Kingstrumental 1

Break

Zigo – Voodoo

Drea King Quartet – Untitled Jam

Natural Self – Alexandra & Gabriel

Ceremonial Victorians – For You

Break

Austin Peralta – Introduction (The Lotus Flower)

Martyn – Bridge

Comfort Fit – Peter Pan

14 KT – Icu Smile

Take – Monopoly Money

Fresh Daily – Break A Leg

Foreign Exchange – House Of Cards

Nite Jewel – What Did He Say

Break

Fulgeance – Mami The

Xaphryne Follicle -

Bobbi Humphrey -  Black And Blues

Basement Jaxx feat. Amp Fiddler- A Possibility

Break

Kiln – Tiger Tail

Black Jazz Consortium – Faith

Theo Parrish – Sweet Sticky

The Fatback Band – Backstroke

Larry Heard – Can You Feel It?

Afrika Bambaataa – Lookin For The Perfect Beat

Paul Hardcastle – Rain Forest

Break

Slyk 130 – Gorgeous

Monsters Of Folk – Dear God

Owusu & Hannibal – Intro

Quadron – Day

Fink – Q & A

Break

BLK JKS – Tselene

Fat Fraddy’s Drop – Big BW

Crown City Rockers – Thats Life

Breakestra – Dark Clouds

Break

Nicolay – Lose Your Way

Christian Prommer – Drum Lesson IV

GB – Look Within

Eric Alden – O1 (Violatus)

Sean Lennon – Elsinore

Please note –

Posted in Uncategorized on September 14, 2009 by antvala

Mario Cotto will be filling in for me tonight on KCRW.   I will be back next week with new music from Pacha Massive / Dj Mitsu The Beats / Bibio / Lukid / and some amazing new musical finds!  Next Monday! Do tune in!  Hope to see you tonight for The Foreign Exchange w/ Mark De Clive Lowe + Yours truly.

Enjoy your day!

Hate the sin, love the sinner

-Mahatma Gandhi

Why I love the Westside. Fireworks!

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , on September 11, 2009 by antvala

The homie Novena (Babystone. check em out!) and I hit up the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier being in existence.  We walked from my place down into what looked like a zombie like infested beach if it had a baby with the Burning Man Festival.  But once we reached the pier things seemed cool.  I (of course, being the man of brilliance decided to peep the fireworks display from the ferris wheel. Peep these pics!

Zombies!

Zombies!

Kaboom!

Kaboom!

more kaboom!

more kaboom!

Challa!

Challa!

little ants on the beach

little ants on the beach

Nov

Nov

A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER TO MY CHILDHOOD MIX

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , on September 9, 2009 by antvala
A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER TO MY CHILDHOOD

A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER TO MY CHILDHOOD

For the first time in about 5 years, Ive had more than 3 nights off from djing. It feels nice. But I had to make a mix to sum up my feelings.  I needed something that tapped into my childhood (Pearl Jam during high school).   I remember listening to this Moby album on tape cassette when I moved to North Hollywood.  Jeezy just felt right in this mix. Please dont ask how or why.  Its a bit sloppy but none the less fun.

Enjoy.

CLICK HERE FOR MIX

Zero 7 – Swing

Moby – God Moving Over the Face of the Waters

Radiohead – Paranoid Android

Augustus Pablo – East of the River Nile

Meshell Ndegeocello – Love Song # 2

Pearl Jam – Yellow Ledbetter

Van Hunt – Never a Good Time to Say Goodbye

Jose James – Park Bench People (live)

Young Jeezy – I Put on For my City

Eddie Kendricks – My People

Liner Notes

Liner Notes

Unearthed. College radio!

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

In 2003 I had this amazing radio program @ KCSN for the span of two years on the Campus of Cal State Northridge.  During this time, I had the incredible to host interviews with Bobbito, Afrikaa Baambatta, Jazzy Jay, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Carlos Nino, Tre Hardson + Pharcyde, Sy Smith, Danny Hoch, Declaime aka Dudley Perkins, Exile, Aloe Blacc and a young guy who came into the studio by the name of Blue.  I still got that show on tape! His freestyle was amazing.  I also had this cat who came by the studio by name of Flying Lotus who would come through, dump all these RCA’s and boxes onto the tables and did something that I don’t think the rest of the world was prepared for. That being called “1983″. I have that show on tape too!

Oh wait, back to the guests, Al Jackson, A Poet Named Life, Jennifer Johns, Saul Williams, Garth Trinidad,  Steve Spacek, Lady Bug Mecca (Digable Planets), Res,Cody ChesnuTT, and much much more.  It was an amazing time in my life speaking with these artists.  This was the peak of Templebar and I was able to gain access with these artists and have amazing conversations that were secretly my joy.

Here is a taste of a broadcast I did in October of 2004.  No guests, just music.  I dropped some cool joints if i may say so myself.  Enjoy college radio in 2004.   Enjoy!

Tables of Content

Tables of Content

CLICK HERE

Afta 1’s Sweaterless Suite (MJ Tribute)

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on September 2, 2009 by antvala

Alot of folks have been hitting me up about that MJ tribute by Afta 1.   Im still rocking this tribute joint and have been getting hit up via email about this joint.  I dont have much info other than whats up on the GAS’D blog.   This kid is on some nevel ish pushing “Dont Stop Till You Get Enough and PYT into another dimension and feel. Enjoy!

http://www.zshare.net/download/64849959f92c1909/

Mindblowing...

Mindblowing...

AUGUST 24 KCRW PLAYLIST

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on August 25, 2009 by antvala

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New Robert Glasper! Unreleased Jose James! 4 Hero covering the Jackson 5! 7 Samuri vs J5!  And music from LA’s backyard all featured during last Monday’s broadcast!  Tune in next week with more heaviness!

Anthony Valadez.  KCRW. August 24.09

(Artist / Title / Album)

Robert Glasper – Butterfly – Doubble Booked

Debruit – Pointy – Coup’e Decal’e EP

Jose James – Lay You Down (Unreleased)

Flying Lotus feat. Life Force Trio – Auntie’s Lock

Zap Mama – Recreation – Recreation

Break

Soundspecies – Abdoulaye Mnegue – Soundspecies

DJ Mistu the Beats – Spireeddom – Kyoto Jazz Massive

Mr Lif feat. Bahamadia – Breathe – I Heard it Today

Jackson 5 – Get it Together (4 Hero Remix) – Promo

Tru’s Me – Drilling – Working Nights

Dabrye & MF Doom – Air (Remix) – 12’

Quantic & Combo Barbaro – The Dreaming Mind Pt 1 – Tradition in Transition

Break

The Phenomenal Handclap Band – Baby – The Phenomenal Handclap Band

Sarah White – Fade – Hiding Bling

Marvin Gaye – Whas Going on? (7 Samuri Remix) – 12′

Take – Dream Over – 12″

Break

Nino Moschella – Sleep- Boomshadow

Alex Malheiros and Banda Utopia – Uno Esta – GP Presents Brazilikia

Pacha Massive – Two Step – If You Want It

Ceu – Sonambulo – Cangote EP

Break

DJ Spooky – Pandemonium – Riddim Warfare

DJ Spinna – Idols Ft. Vinia Mojica – Here to There

Nicola Conte – Awakening – Rituals

Break

Portishead – Lot More – Glory Box – Remixes

Nosaj Thing – Coat of Arms – Drift

Kid Loco – Flyin on a 747 – DJ Kicks – The Exclusives

Bob Marely – Jammin – B is for Bob

Break

Carlos Nino & Friends – 9 Moons Full – High with a Little Help From

24 Carat Black – Best of Good Love Gone –Gone – Promises of Yesterday

Charlie Dark & Roger Robinson – Prayers for Angry Young Men -Brownswood

Dam Funk – Nu Frontiers – CDR

Van Hunt – Sexy (Im Not Known for Dancing) -Use in Case of Emergency

Break

Victor Davies – Brother (Jazzanova Remix) – Playlist JCR

Datarock – Datarock – Red

Chicano Batman – Track 1 – CDR

Chico Sonido – A la Onda – Chico Sonido

Los Brito – El 4-5-6 – Si Para Usted – Volume 2

Break

Mos Def – Auditorium – Ecstatic

Pollyn – Gave it Up – This Little Night

Rene Costy and His Orchestra – Scrabble – Broadcasting

Daedalus – DntT Sgr – Echo Expansions

Quasimode – For Self Defense – The Land of Freedom

My Lucky day! So I documented it!

Posted in Uncategorized on August 19, 2009 by antvala

My lucky day!

My lucky day!

On my way to Angel’s in Santa Monica and step outside the car and look what I found!  I crisp 5 dollar bill.  I have a feeling this is going to be the best week ever! I can feel it!

Van Hunt Recap.

Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2009 by antvala

Ive been telling you folks for months now that Van Hunt’s new band “His August Quartet” is on point.  We had over 500 folks during the night come to Zanzibar and party.  An amazing night.  Starting to see more Van Hunt doing his dancing to new joints that are rely on heavy synth sounds but the 4 on the floor drum beats.  Last night was possibly the best show Ive seen in LA thus far but not to worry cause they band has two more Fridays left @ Zanzibar in LA during the month of August.  Hope to see you there!

AV

VH

VH

VH2

VH2

VH3

VH3

STAY CONNECTED – FREE DOWNLOAD

Posted in DJ MIXES / DOWNLOADS, Uncategorized with tags , , , , on August 7, 2009 by antvala

Here it is. Folks have been asking for this mix I did @ Amoeba Records as part of their world music series curated by friend and fellow music selector Gomez Comes Alive.   This is the mix I did and have no idea what the playlist is however, feel free to play and shake your culo.  Some great bangers in this mix.  Hope you enjoy!

Click here!

STAY CONNECTED

STAY CONNECTED

Aly Kourouma

Posted in DESIGN // ART, Uncategorized with tags , , on August 4, 2009 by antvala

Wanted to take the time to give love to a friend of mine who making some amazing art.  I met the guy on the Venice boardwalk a few years back and purchased a piece for my living room and have been bumping into him through out LA.  Saw him at the BLK JKS show @ The NHM then at Funk Fumble.  Make sure to check out his amazing work which consists of print on wood with heavy coats of gloss.

pee his myspace

peep his website

Aly

Aly

Aly 2

Aly 2

One of my many hat’s. SD Recap!

Posted in Uncategorized on July 27, 2009 by antvala

In my short life, I’ve been many things.  A broke undergrad studying Theatre, A Marine, a playwright, a radio dj,  a ward of the courts, a club dj, an unhappy intern, a happy intern, a temp, RES’s tour dj, and now, you can add Van Hunt’s personal tour driver / roadie!  Lots of fun!

Good to see so many folks from LA come down to SD to watch Van Hunt do his thing.  We got to Burbank early to pick up the van, picked up the band, then hit the 5 for a 3:30 soundcheck.  I was really worn the hell out from the previous nights with my gigs.  But beautiful LA weather and a cooling AC in the van made it all nice.  Dropped the band off @ HOB then watched some Bill Maher in the Hotel room. 8 pm headed over to the venue and watched Van do his thing.

His new band is definitely coming with it including a keys player. Ruthie on drums always killing it.  Enjoy these pics but I want to leave you with a nice VH quote that I think may stay with me for life.  ”If you want to meet Ms. Right, write a hit song”

SD

SD

Load / Unload

Load / Unload

SD

SD

SD

SD

SHOWTIME

SHOWTIME

BACK TO LA.

BACK TO LA.

Charlyne Yi – KCRW’s Guest Dj Project

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on July 24, 2009 by antvala

Knocked out KCRW’s guest dj project with Charylne Yi!  Was alot of fun!    We discussed everything from her favorite hiking trails to what inspires her when she writes and acts.   A great conversation that i cant wait for you all to hear. Please make sure to check out her movie entitled PAPER HEARTS coming out soon co starring Michael Cera.   Biggups to Rachel Reynolds @ KCRW.   The set will be added on www.kcrw.com after our pledge drive!  Check out the trailer to what looks like a great film!

Ant.Vala + Char dizzle.

Ant.Vala + Char dizzle.

Anthony Valadez as “The Fly”

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

Biggups Novena for the sound effects, lunch, and the footage.   My 6 years studying theatre really paid off as you can see.  I am not playing the role of the fly but rather becoming the fly.

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.. 

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...

 

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.

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

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

 

VAN HUNT / ZANZIBAR / LA

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

Van Hunt.  Singer / Songwriter / Artist and comedian. 

If you have been to a Van Hunt show then you know dude can tell some jokes.   Join us @ his record release party taking place @ Zanzibar in May. Ill be spinning as well.   More info enclosed on the flyer!   

Peace! 

AV 

 

VAN HUNT LIVE

VAN HUNT LIVE

TONIGHT. 4.21.09 KCRW 8-10 pm (pst)

Posted in Uncategorized on April 21, 2009 by antvala

filling in for garth. tune in. creating my playlist as we speak.. some classics. some slept on’s. some goodies.  some joints i love.  tune in 89.9 kcrw and online @ www.kcrw.  

 

peace! 

av

Sebastien Tellier is coming w/ it.

Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2009 by antvala

The keys in this song just blow me away.   Ive been playing this guy on KCRW for some time. His latest album is okay but every now and then he continues to move me with his arrangements.  Peep two songs from Tellier that are simply amazing.   

Hope you enjoy

AV

KCRW PLAYLIST 4.15.09

Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2009 by antvala

KCRW PLAYLIST / APRIL 5 / 2009

Artist / Song / Album / Label 

(special thanks to mariam hodges for her kind assistance) 


LTJ Bukem Journey Inwards Journey Inwards Kinetic Records
Nosaj Thing Coat of Arms CDR Promo
Mulato Astake & The Heliocentrics Cha Cha Inspiration Information Strut
Kobiyashi Shadows Strange Lights and Resolutions Bongo Beats
Blank Blue Blank Blue (Flying Lotus Remix Instrumental) Ubiquity
Smiths There is a Light That Never Goes Out Sound of the Smiths Rhino
Cornelius Breezin’ Sensuous Everloving
Whitest Boy Alive Keep a Secret Rules Bubbles
Jurassic 5 Lesson 6 (Reprise) J5 (Deluxe Re-Issue) Decon
Tribe Called Quest Promo Re-Edit CDR CDR
Chin Chin The Fancing Chin Chin Definitive Jux
Skylab (Fill) Seashell Moonshine Artists Trip Hop Moonshine
Flying Lotus Untitled CDR CDR
Royksopp Royksopp Forever Junior Astralwerks
Stateless Exit Stateless K7
Keziah Jones 1973 Nigerian Wood Because Music
Illa J (Fill) We Here (​Instrutmental)​ Yancey Boys Delicious Vinyl
Asa Jailer Asa Naive
Ticklah Want Not Ticklah vs Axelrod Easy Star
Jose James Save Your Love for Me Promo CDR
The Blackbyrds Rock Creek Park Protected Rapster
Mexican Institue of Sound White Stripes Soy Sauce Nacional
Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Skeleton It’s Blitz! Interscope
Bama & The FamilyFeeling GoodFallin’ Off the Reel – Vol 1 Truth & Soul
Eddie Gale/ Song of Will Jazzanova the Remizes Sonar Kollektiv
Amadou and Mariam Sabali Welcome to Mali Nonesuch
Mia Doi Todd Sleepless Nights Gea Zen Music
Isoul & Kaidi Tatham A Silent Force Single Sonar Kollektiv
Nat “King” Cole Nature Boy (TV on the Radio) Re-Generations Capital
Sebastien Tellier Sexual Sportswear Sexuality Record Makers
Kruder & Dorfmeister Black Baby Dj-Kicks K7
Darondo I Want Yuor Love So Bad Let My People Go Luv N Haight
D’Angelo Everybody Loves the Sunshine Promo CDR
Badfoot Brown Martin’s Funeral EP Dusty Groove

SUNDAY APRIL 5th / KCRW

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , on April 4, 2009 by antvala

its that time again.  back on air in LA on KCRW mixing joints below the radar. new + old music together. 

sunday morning 3 am – 6 am (pst)  

89.9 Kcrw (Los Angeles)

www.kcrw.com (worldwide)

music submissions / anthony.valadez@kcrw.com

 

KCRW

KCRW

 

 

 

VERIZON. PLEASE STOP OUTSOURCING JOBS TO INDIA..

Posted in RANDOM, Uncategorized on April 1, 2009 by antvala

and stop creating robots that ask for your information (social / account number / billing options / then tell me your sorry but the lines are all full and make me call back!   with the influx of twitter / myspace / facebook im really close to just saying good bye to technology.  its interesting how we tend to think that we make things easier with technology but infact its creating more obstacles.  

dont laugh. i use to give souljah boy props for being a young kid who made beats (regardless as simple as they may seem).  then it occured to me, lil stevie (wonder) was playing the harmonica / keys / and doing vocals at a much younger age then souljah boy.  

anyways. back to Verizon.  

this is me ready to turn into the ultimate warrior after being transferred for the 50th time to another department that had  no answer for billing issues.  wtf?

 

on hold..

on hold..

NEW KCRW SHOW UP! LINK / PLAYLIST

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on March 30, 2009 by antvala

peace all. latest KCRW show is up and available for your enjoyment inside your tiny little miserable cubicle.  tune in next sunday morning from 3 am – 6 am as i return with more music.

CLICK HERE FOR ANTHONY VALADEZ ON KCRW 

PLAY LIST / MARCH 29 / 09

NATURAL SELF  / ALEXANDRIA AND GABRIEL

NIGHTMARES ON WAX

K’NAAN / AMERICA

DOOM /MORE RHYMIN

MI KPLE DOGBEKPO / LONDON ANDRE

CORNISH WATERS FEAT. DUCHESS / WALKING

SY SMITH / CONFLICT

GARY BARTZ / MUSIC IS MY SANCUARY

DAVID RYAN HARRIS / STRONG ENOUGH

WANYA /LOVING YOU

AFTA 1 / FLOR Y UVA

Q TIP /YOU

WILLIE HUTCH / BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT

KEZIAH JONES / GURAN GURAN

EL MICHAELS AFFAIR FEAT. RAEWKON / THE PJS

GB VS THE BEACH BOYS / I GUESS I JUST WANT MADE FOR THESE TIMES

DJ CENTER  / TOUT PASSA

MULATO ASTAKE AND THE HELIOCENTRICS / FIST IN THE ZOO

GUY MONK AND KEVIN YOST / PERSPECTIVE

BOBBI HUMPHRIES / UNA ESTA

HARMONIC 313 FEAT. STEVE SPACEK / FALLING AWAY

KINNY / BACK STREET LUST

JIMI TENOR / GIMMI LITTLE BIT

DUSTY / RYHTHMO

DISRUPT  / KOZURE OKAMI

SABO NAPPY G / SIXTRO

AMADOU AND MARIAM / SABALI

BLK JKS / ITS IN EVERYTHING YOU’LL SEE

BEN HARPER / MORNING YEARNING

JAMES BROWN / NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE

LEE FIELDS / DO YOU LOVE ME

GABOR SZABO /SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTS

EVERETT JAMES / GREATEST CREATION

BOOZOO BAJOU SING /GRAINS

DUSK AND BLACKDOWN /LATA VIP

HERBERT / SOMETHING ISNT RIGHT

EXILE / WATCH THE FALSE PROPHET

RAHJ / GO WITH LOVE

RJD2 / SMOKE AND MIRRORA

Saturdays / Los Angeles / Fast Fwd>

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

Saturday night. Los Angeles. Little Temple.  

Fresh to def / the supreme jump off / LA we go hard.

guest list – antvala@sbcglobal.net

 

LA WE GO HARD...

LA WE GO HARD...

KCRW THIS SUNDAY MORNING (2.1.09)

Posted in Uncategorized on January 29, 2009 by antvala

 

KCRW THIS SATURDAY

KCRW THIS SATURDAY

 peace folks. ive been on along vacation.. its interesting how hobbies have become the center of my life.  ive stepped away from the computer and picked up some new hobbies (hence living by the water).  anyhoo, new music to share with you this week on KCRW.  tune in sunday morning for some amazing gems that have been dug up!  

also!  

new email … please send all music / mp3’s / love / hate to 

anthonyvaladez@gmail.com

 

ant.vala vs. jazzanova vs jose james

Posted in DJ MIXES / DOWNLOADS, MUSIC + BEATS, Uncategorized with tags , , , , on November 25, 2008 by antvala

 

LITTLE BIRD ANT.VALA REMIX

LITTLE BIRD ANT.VALA REMIX

 

 

ive been buggin out on this jazzanova joint entitled “little bird” featuring Jose James on vox.  ive been playing it nonstop on my radio show over @ kcrw.  i thought id play with the song and give it a “beat” feel, however i realize that i am doing the song no justice.  

http://www.sendspace.com/file/37t3zu

LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE + AMOEBA SHOW LOVE!

Posted in RANDOM, Uncategorized with tags , , on October 23, 2008 by antvala

 

DIGGIN

DIGGIN

 

 

much love to the folks @ LA MAGAZINE + AMOEBA.  talks about Amoeba winning the “Best thing in Los Angeles award”.  pick up a copy (Nov.2008).  also included are my top 4 picks for the month alongside Saul Williams top pic.  

also.. peep my top pics via AMOEBA’s site. 

 

ANTHONY VALADEZ IN LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

ANTHONY VALADEZ IN LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE