Ok, so I couldn't think of a catchy phrase for this Blog, sue me!
With May just around the corner House Heads far and wide are getting ready to invade Motown, and we are ready to receive you all with open arms, hardy smiles, and new stories... I, for one cant wait to see my Friend (yes, its a proper noun in my book) Fiona Callam and her Boo ( sorry I forgot his name) all the way from Scotland. Waiting to see her is like, "ok..hurry up May I haven't seen my sister since last year"- I will be there to get you Fiona, no sister of mine will pay for a cab ride from the airport.
There will be lots going on this year, as we all know MOVEMENT will not be the only big House event in The D this year. ( y'all.. we finsta be tired)- in my Iris Cole voice. So with that being said.. get your rest and eat your Wheaties. The last weekend in May will be NON STOP action and parties.
Of course my brother from another mother and..come to think of it. another continent will be here, the one and only Cloud MasterWeed! If you have not had the opportunity to hear him, please make sure you check him out. That man plays like he is from right here IN Detroit! He usually plays at Dee Jones function every year. I can't see why this year would be any different. Love you baby boy, can't wait to see you and Breiss (did I spell that right)- welp, gotta brush up on my conversational French.
Ok, sorry let me digress. You see this post is about two of the coldest DJs I know. One you can hear around town often, not as often as we should but we can hear him nonetheless. Terry Cooley aka Nervous Breakdown. Maybe he holds a special place in my heart because he and my son share the same birthday. Maybe its his, speak softly and carry a big bag of tricks attitude. Don't let that quiet disposition fool you, the man is mega powerful on those decks. Now, I am not a big fan of the flash drive thingy..but hey, its his thing.
A few months ago I gave a party at L!V( now known as M!X), a vinyl set. One DJ back out and I called Nerv at the VERY last minute, and he came through for me! Thanks Nerv. That child came in and straight RIPPED it. Yes yes yall Nerv spins vinyl too. Didn't even miss the DJ that opted not to show.
I have had an appreciation for Nerv since I heard him play at the River rat..oops I mean the River Place. ( don't act like its just me that calls that place the River Rat).
He too is another DJ who can spin with ZERO errors or adjustments ( at least I haven't heard any) In my book( and its MY BLOG....MY THOUGHTS) he is mos def a vet, with a great ear for music and he is smooth like butta baby.
Nerv can set a mood like few others I've heard before. Ya, know what..Nerv?!?!, you don't need to talk much. Keep letting your skill speak for itself sir. Nervous Breakdown, you ARE a DJ., and we are blessed to have you as one of our own.
Now most of you all know about Tink ( government name withheld) Thomas..you know, my very 1st boyfriend. Hell, I only say that every time I write about the lil hot head. As good of a DJ as Tink is..there is another family member of his who- in MY opinion ( and opinions are just like assholes)- everybody has one. Well this cousin of Tinks can spin circles around Tink. ( yup!! I said it) and Tink, I double dog dare you to have something to say to me about it. -smile ( still not afraid of you though)
His name, Gari Romalis
His passion, music
His goal, keeping it pure
His set, organic, exotic, and rare.
I have known Gari for as long as I can remember. He use to date a girl next door to me( or..did he just like her)??? ANYWHO!!! I didn't know the Cat was a DJ! Thank gawd for Facebook and Sound Cloud. This boi so out cold wit it, its almost sinful!
Sitting here listening to him now on Sound Cloud takes me back to the night I 1st heard him play. It was at Loft 141 or something like that. You know, the spot next to American Coney Island. Its not like it was a super packed party, but for those who were there, they all left with a euphoric feeling. This man goes into a zone and you will willingly follow him. There are very few DJs that can get you high without the need of the weedman. Marcellus Pittman can, Jon Easley can, Jamie 3:26 can, Moodyman can, Glenn and Boo MOS DEF can.. and then there is this Cat from Southfield who can hold his own with the Cats I just mentioned. He gets you so high his shit can't be reggies.. its ALL exotic baby! You will not hear the same top 40 House hits you hear over and over.. he is an artist and is serious about his shit!
Both he and Nerv play with expressionless skill, they don't dance around, they don't fist pump, they just play the damn music! Honestly, they play for themselves( which in most cases I HATE) but with those two, the music they play albeit selfish..its, its kinda cool. Cause I dig them, and so will you!
So with all of you coming across the pond to party with us here in The D., check out a few places..
Coney Island - American, not the one next door!
TV Bar
M!X- my home
The Grasshopper
The Whiskey
Bucharest Grill
Northern Lights- CloudMasterWeed usually plays here during MOVEMENT weekend!
...and my personal fav( besides my home aka M!X) Motor City Wine!
When you ARE hear, if those two are playing ( which I'm sure they will be)- YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THEM!
You see, not every good DJ is one you hear every week! Not every good DJ travels both home or abroad!
HOWEVER... EVERY good DJ pulls you in and lifts you up! ..and these two are some of the coldest I know!
Let The Music Play
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