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Funky J


Last Updated: 6/16/2009

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Gender: Male
Status: Single
Age: 36
Sign: Pisces

City: Adelaide
Country: AU
Signup Date: 11/9/2005

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Tuesday, February 20, 2007 

Current mood:  distressed
A couple of Mondays ago I turned on my PC and both drives failed. My main drive, and the raid back up, both came up "degraded". cry

So, for the last week I've only had access to the net at work, and I've been so busy at work that I've had no time to blog, or even comment on other's blogs.

Should be getting it all back next week, but 2+ weeks without a PC shows me how reliant I've become on computer technology.
6:47 AM 
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007 

Current mood:  amused
Category: Quiz/Survey
Because my adoring fans just want to hear more about me...

1) Where did you begin 2006?
At Bondi Beach in Sydney seeing Fat Boy Slim.

2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single

3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No.

4) How did you earn your money?
I worked for Krome Studios

5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
Luckily not. Didn't even have to visit anyone.

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
Kinda. I saw a guy I knew from school in a cop uniform, but was too stoned to say hi.

7) Where did you go on holiday?
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane/Gold Coast.

8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
A computer, a lounge suite, a bed.

9) Did you know anybody who got married?
Yes.

10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
No

11) Have you run into anybody you left high school with?
yeah, catch up with old school mates for a LAN party a few times a year.

12) Did you move anywhere?
No.

13) What sporting events did you go to?
I had tickets to the soccer, but then Israel started bombing the crap out of Lebanon so the Lebanese team decided not to come to Australia.

14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
Way too many to remember... Field Day and Park Life in Sydney, Good Vibrations in Melbourne, Big Day Out, numerous raves and clubnights

15) Are you registered to vote?
Definitely.

16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
The Australian public by having that crap show taken off air.

17) Where do you live now?
Adelaide - right in the city

18) Describe your birthday.
I honestly don't remember. Party at Mojo I think.

19) What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2006?
Get a loan and in heaps of debt.

20) What has been your favorite moment?
A heap of stuff happened this year, but my favourite moments have been when I've been hanging with Lissy and Bec.

21.) What's something you learned about yourself?
I need to lose weight and I need to save money.

22.) Any new additions to your family?
Nope.

23.) What was your best month?
March. Lots of Fringe stuff, it's my birthday, lots of friends birthdays...

24.) What music will you remember 2006 by?
Breaks, Lily Allen and John Legend.

25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Lissy

26) Made new friends?
Yeah... some good friends and rekindled some old ones.

27) Best new friend?
Lissy and Bec.

28) Favorite Night out?
We Love Xmas feat Nextmen on Christmas night.
Followed closely by Parklife and Coldcut.

29) Any regrets?
Yes. I didn't get any sex for all of 2006. I didn't save any money, and I've put on weight.
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Monday, January 22, 2007 

Current mood:  angry
Category: Parties and Nightlife
Fuck the media in this country Smash

There's a big frakkas about the Big Day Out banning the Australian Flag at the Sydney concert.

The media keeps beating this whole thing out of all comprehension.  This 'backlash' is a media beat up on a slow news day.

Let's not forget the Cronulla Riots were because of the media beat up surrounding the bashings and violence in the area.

The fact of the matter is there are fucking retards who think it's ok to be patriotic by using violence and intimidation against those who look different.

Ken West was trying to be responsible and protect his patrons from that. It may not have been the right way to do it - and I don't think he has gone about it in the right way - but at least he's being pro-active in trying to reduce violence at his event.
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Sunday, January 21, 2007 

Current mood:  high
Category: Music


Friends & Family by the Nextmen is the perfect summer album, full of funky, laid back, head bobbing sounds, great for a Sunday arvo recovery.

Read it here
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Sunday, January 21, 2007 

Current mood:  happy
Category: Music
Andy C has been taking some time off before his Australian Tour, but he's itching to get back on the decks and smash the party!

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Monday, January 08, 2007 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Music
This is the list I submitted to The Idolator 2006 Jackin' Pop Poll

1.
Gnarls Barkley
St Elsewhere
(WEA)

2.
Hilltop Hoods
The Hard Road
(Obese)

3.
Lily Allen
Alright, Still
(Regal)

4.
Coldcut
Sound Mirrors
(Ninja Tune)

5.
Macromantics
Moments in Movement
(Remote Control)

6.
John Legend
Once Again
(RCA)

7.
Krafty Kuts
Freakshow
(Supercharged)

8.
Scissor Sisters
Ta-Dah
(Polydor)

9.
Jurassic 5
Feedback
(Universal)

10.
Various Artists
Hardwired mixed by Ctrl-Z and Screwface
(Hardcore Beats)
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006 

Current mood:  sad


RIP James Brown 1933-2006

"The pope told me that I should never come to church, because I can do more out there (on the street)… Music is the soul of the people. That's why I'm the Godfather of Soul. I wouldn't want to be anything else — wouldn't want to be a king, or an emperor. I just want to be with the people." - James Brown

James Brown was a musical genius and his influence is found in all genres of modern music; without him there wouldn't be any music worth listening to.

A consummate performer and prolific artist, his music will live on through soul, funk, and hiphop, all which owe their success to this wonderful artist!

I'm so, so glad I went and saw him earlier this year in Melbourne, and although I've only got a few blurry photos, his stage presence, even at 73, will live with me forever.
Currently listening:
James Brown's Funky Christmas
By James Brown
Release date: 23 November, 1999
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Friday, December 08, 2006 

Category: Music
Here's the MP3 of a mix I did the other weekend.

It's called "How I Rock", which isn't me blowing my own horn (Ok, well maybe a little ) but actually came about after I mixed 'The Smiths Tune' (which samples 'How Soon is Now') with 'When I Rock'.

It's a little less hard than I normally like to play, but I've been playing a lot of early night sets recently so have adjusted my style to suit the crowds. And this sound is tending to go off in Adelaide at the moment.

The recording is a bit dodge. It's not too bad in quality - so I thought I'd upload it and give you'll a listen - but it could be a lot better.

As to my mixing, well, I would be lying if I said I couldn't be happier, because I can always be happier with a mix, but to date it's one of my best and cleanest mixes. It's pretty damn good if I do say so myself!

Here's the Track Listing:

Slyde - That's It
Stanton Warriors - Dip & Get Low
30hz & Baobinga - Know Ya
Plump DJs - Soul Vibrates
General Midi - Good To Go
Cut & Run - The Smiths Tune
Split Loop - When I Rock
Stanton Warriors - Hope Time (Rogue Element remix)
Jay Cunning & Smithmonger - Never Stop (Split Loop remix)
Drumattic Twins - Pumped Up Funk
Azzido Da Bass - Dooms Night (Stanton Warriors remix)

Download "How I Rock" now!


And now I've finally hooked up my old PC to my dex, providing I can count on the audio card (it's a bit dodge but think it's a driver / software issue) I should be able to record more of my mixing and post it online.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 

Category: Music
Last year I interviewed Justin from Soul of Man, but unfortunately a recording accident saw my interview with them, along with my interview with Depeche Mode, wiped out of existance.

But this year everything went well as I spoke to Jem about the mighty breaks record label Finger Lickin'

Read it here!
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Thursday, November 09, 2006 

Current mood:  happy
Category: Music
I normally write interviews and album or game reviews, so reviewing singles is a whole new ball game, and Crossfire / Soul Ja is my first for this year.

"Hardcore Beats supply the goods once again with all-girl group Broadbeatz dropping some great breaks with aplomb..."

You can read the rest here...
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