Monthly Archives: May 2010
A D’Lishous Weekend
What.a.weekend!!!! As most of you know, I was extremely busy this past weekend DJ’ing 2 events (Saturday & Sunday). I’ll give you a mini recap of the events, as well as include some pictures for your viewing pleasure 🙂 As I’ve said many times before, this blog is not only a way for me to share my music with you (my fans), but also a place for me to talk about my many experiences DJ’ing in Los Angeles!
Saturday May 22 I DJ’d a Fresh Prince of Bel Air party in the hills hosted by my friend Jason Ramin. What a party! It definitely brought back memories of the 90’s with MC Hammer outfits all the way to Carlton look alikes from the tv show (oh & of course the Fruit by the Foot on each of the tables)! The freezing 50 degree weather definitely did not stop this crowd from dancing until 2:30 in the morning! The great part of the night for me was that I was able to play 90’s music, hip-hop, and of course my favorite… house. Going from MC Hammer Can’t Touch This to David Guetta, LMFAO, Fergie – Gettin’ Over back to Jump On It was a very easy crowd pleaser! To my surprise I received a ton of requests for more house…Deadmau5, Laidback Luke, etc., which surprised me! (I had some die hard house lovers). I think the hit of the night was the Fresh Prince of Bel Air remix I played oh and of course Tom Jones – It’s Not Unusual. Overall, the night was a fabulous success… yes I can say that because I danced the ENTIRE time behind the DJ booth and in front of it!
Sunday May 23, I DJ’d the Summer Nights Dinner Cruise fundraiser event in Newport Beach. What a beautiful yacht! With an intimate crowd, the night started off extremely relaxing. I played a lot of my lounge music during dinner and cocktails. As the night started to spruce up, I got the crowd dancing with… of course… salsa music. (because seriously, if that doesn’t get you up, nothing will). Mr. Elvis Crespo’s Suavamente, Carlos Vives’ Fruta Fresca, & the one and only Celia Cruz’s La Vida Es Un Carnaval were definitely the hits of the evening. Even though it was windy and pretty chilly on board, (not much of a “summer” experience) the beautiful ocean & sunset views paired with the music definitely was a Sunday Funday to be had!
**I wanted to thank my wonderful sister Deniz for accompanying me to all my events (not just this weekend) & helping me set up/break down all my equipment! She is truly an aSISta’lish 🙂 Thank you!
To see more pictures visit DJ D’Lish Facebook Fan Page
ALL VIDEOS from these 2 events will be posted on my DJ D’Lish YouTube Channel
Mélomane Monday: Trancendance
I have to say I was a little inspired by Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, & Ferry Corsten’s podcasts this week and last week. I’m not one to intently listen/follow trance (it’s a little too much for me personally), but songs that aren’t too hardcore do spark my interest! Recently, I’ve witnessed a transformation within the dance music genre. It is becoming more commonplace for DJ’s & producers to now create songs that fuse dance sub-genres together. From Kaskade & Morgan Page to Tiesto… these artists’ new albums have cleverly combined house, progressive, & even trance. While these sub-genres still exist in their purest form, as a DJ & music lover, it is refreshing to be able to listen to a little of everything wrapped in one song.
-If you like the song selection from today you should consider subscribing to Ferry Corsten (Corsten’s Countdown), Tiesto‘s (Club Life), Armin Van Buuren (A State of Trance) podcasts on iTunes
Kaskade & Tiesto feat. Haley – Only You (Kaskade Remix) House
Markus Schulz ft. Khaz – Dark Heart Waiting (Jochen Miller Remix) Trance
DJ Mog feat. Sarah Lynn – Somewhere (Extended Mix) House
68 Beats ft. Lizzie Curious – Set Me Free (Chris Moody Mix) or (George Acosta Mix) Progressive House
Omnia & The Blizzard feat. Susana – Closer (Original Mix) Trance
Darren Bailie – Silence (Marc Lime K Bastian Club Mix) Electro House
To the beat of your heart
Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words. ~Robert G. Ingersoll
Sometimes it’s about letting go…not thinking, not analyzing, & definitely not being so serious. (Common, we all need that once in a while) 🙂 With that said, the list for today hardly needs an introduction. The songs are all relatively new releases, they’re club bangers, & trust me – you will love them… so enjoy!
Sebastien Drums & Avicii – My Feelings For You (Digital Lab Remix)
George Acosta ft. Fisher – Beautiful (Robbie Rivera Juicy Miami Mix)
Florence + The Machine – Cosmic Love (Morgan Page Bootleg Mix)
Spencer & Hill vs. She’s All That – Jump (Oliver Twizt Remix)
Denis the Menace – Sunshine In My Heart
My Digital Enemy & Prok & Fitch – Reach Out
Dave Darell – I Just Wanna Live ((Ralvero & Bassjackers Remix)
Sounds of the Sol…A new mix by DJ D’Lish
Let summer begin….
Tracklisting:
Pacific & Vandyck feat. Boogshe – Shakin’ That Ass (R3hab & Ferruccio Salvo Remix)
DJ Gregory & Gregor Salto feat. Dama Pancha & DJ Mankila – Vem Robola (Main Acid Remix)
Otherview – So Long (Rivaz Club Mix)
DJ Brizi & Eusebio Belli – Moliendo Cafe (Cristal Juice Edit Remix)
Stereo Palma – Andale (Nicola Fasano & Steve Forest South Beach Mix)
Juan Magan – Maria
Alex Kenji – Morena
Wawa – Sombrita (Wawa Club Mix)
Edward Maya – Stereo Love (Emre Askin Summer Mix)
Sanders and Deenasty feat. America Rodriguez – Quien Sera (Slin Project Spanish Mix)
Gregor Salto & Kaoma – Lambada 3000 (Original Club Mix)
Serkan Yuluk – El Mariachi
David Vendetta – Unidos Para La Musica
Asle – Cirque Du Bebe
Alex Kenji – Adelante
**For more of my mixes go to my homepage & click on DJ D’Lish mixes for my other 6!