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Endless Summer Jam: live DJ set for the breakers and dancers

It's not the first time I've recorded a DJ set with the wrong settings 😪. But the results are just as fun to listen to as the DJ Notoya all-Japanese vinyl set I posted a few years ago: "I’ve been a little reluctant to post the recording online. Mainly because the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. But I’ve been listening to it a lot lately and I’ve come to think that it’s worth sharing. When paired with Hiko’s photos, Notoya’s iPhone recording transports the listener to this space." excerpt from That Tokyo Melody: DJ Notoya at Soul...
Jah Gumby Vinyl Release Party: December 14, 2018

On Friday, December 14, 2018, we invite you to join us in celebrating the vinyl release of Jah Gumby's Humility: The Vibes of Jah G — the artists's first vinyl release, a double LP of 16 progressive dub reggae tracks. Jah Gumby Vinyl Release PartyFriday, December 14thBevy – 675 Auahi Street9pm - 2amfree Vinyl will be available for sale at the event Humility: The Vibes of Jah G by Jah Gumby Hosted by Soul Time in Hawaii, this release party will feature DJs: Jah Gumby (Father Psalms Studio)Hanimal Selecta (Heavy Vibez)and Soul Time in Hawaii residents Roger Bong & Hideki...
Murals and Music: DJing Bevy's "Quintessence" at Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i

We set up our turntables and mixer inside the barn-like space at SALT, the mixed-use development recently built in Kaka‘ako, across from some wooden panels that would act as a canvas for artists Solomon Enos and Nicole Naone. This was just a small slice of the annual Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i, which kicks off every year with a massive block party coinciding with Honolulu Night Market. We didn't have much of a chance to walk around that evening, but I know there were plenty of food stalls, clothing merchants, jewelry stands, a beer garden or two, DJs rocking the crowds, and...
After the Annual Music & Book Sale, it's the Listening Party

Recap: Soul Time in Brooklyn (AGS in New York)
Events Recap Soul Time in Hawaii

The last time I went to New York was roughly 2005, it was for a family vacation with my grandparents and older brother. We stayed in Manhattan, saw a show on Broadway, drank some Manhattans in the hotel lobby bar. We spent all of our time together, with the exception of one afternoon when my family wanted to see David Letterman live, so I decided to go check out FatBeats. I was actively collecting records and making my own beats back then. This was a time before smartphones were everywhere. Asking the front desk for directions to the FatBeats store...