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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
New Noise of New York Nightlife
Versatile DJ Journey Finds a Way to Stand Out in City of Originals
Rules to keeping a Manhattan club crowd happy: One, remember to play plenty of Jay Z, MIA and Beyonce. Two, don’t forget to throw in old school beats by artists like Mos Def and Gang Starr. Three, pay tribute to legends like Biggie and Tupac. Finally, end the night with never fail hits by Madonna and groups like the Killers.
Follow this method, take requests, and you might live to see another night behind NY club turntables. Try getting creative with your “own” style and those daredevil ways may leave your crowd confused and you gig-less.
Now picture this; an LA based DJ who likes being creative, original & daring in the swanky New York night scene, dead in the water right? WRONG!
Ask DJ Journey how he copes with the tough New York crowd on a weekend night. His answer is simple & methodical; you break down the music barriers. “When club-goers enter a venue, they already know what they expect to hear and what songs will make people get down, and sing along. It’s engrained in their mind and so they think that’s all they should hear. It doesn’t mean they don’t like to listen or dance to other music, they just aren’t used to it”.
But hold on people, don’t get images in your head of this DJ playing Lil Wayne and then suddenly switching to a Def Leppard track with no transition. It’s not like that. But it is the idea of combining multiple genres of music throughout a four hour set, carefully blending one track into another, and adding additional beats with superb scratching abilities, all while keeping the crowd happy. Might we add, this may even keep the crowd pleasantly surprised.
This is a technique that DJ Journey says is anything but foreign to him, but does admit in the past few months he’s been more loyal to it than ever.
“In Chicago, where I began my career, I played in everything from House Venues to Reggae clubs. It was those in between mainstream places were I really got to work on the craft of being versatile during one set. I’m known to do this kind of stuff in LA too, but NYC is more competitive than ever and now I’m really working on mastering a signature style, a style that stands apart from the rest.
Side by side with his New York City promoter, Otto Ade, the duo is making their presence known everywhere from upscale lounges in midtown to trendy clubs in the Meat Packing District. Both Chicago natives, these “outside of the box” thinkers believe that while although taking chances with music can be risky it’s the only way to go.
“It’s true switching the routine partiers are used to hearing could get messy. But doing what everyone else does never got anybody anywhere. And this is my style, and it seems to be working” And with venues like Hiro, Imperial, Katra and Butter all requesting him back, DJ Journey has no plans on switching up his style.
Catch DJ Journey on New Years Eve 2008 at Butter Lounge. And yes he will be playing all your favorite beats, he’ll just put his own twist on it.
Written By,
Laura Hoeppner
DJ REACH HOST ENSM HOLIDAY PARTY 2008 @ LEVEL-V, IN NEW YORK CITY
OTTO ADE, DJ JOURNEY & DJ REACH
SOME DUDE, BIG TOM, DJ JOURNEY, & DJ COMMISH
DJ JOURNEY ON THE 1 & 2'S AND DJ REACH MC'N
DJ REFLECT This was by far one of the best nights I've had in NYC. Thanks to Otto Ade my fearless booking manager and Dj Reach. I had the pleasure of spinning with some of New York Cities finest. All Dj's signed to the top agencies in the country. Such as DGI, SKAM ARTIST, MOODSWING 360 & DECKSTAR. Amazing!!!
I went on at the perfect time 12 midnight. The elites were in the build and they all were tuned into the sounds of Dj Journey. Positive responses were all I received in this epic moment in time. What a awesome night to be me! In the words of my man Otto.... Your on your way kid, just be patient. Woo HAAAA!!
The New Your Experience...
Bless,
Journey
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Dj JOURNEY BACK IN THE BIG APPLE @ IMPERIAL & HIRO
Attention party-goers and music lovers..... if you plan on stepping into any club this weekend, make sure you hit the place with the best bi-coastal
DJ out there.
Mix-master and DJ extraordinaire, DJ Journey will be taking on two of Manhattan's hottest spots this Friday and Saturday Night.
Imperial, the new art-themed Flatiron District club with amazing visuals and an insane sound system will host multi-faceted DJ Journey. Fresh off DJing a string of dope events in Los Angeles, Journey will bring his eclectic style and sick spinning skills to a club that will appreciate all he has to offer. Complete with 30 foot high ceilings, three cinematic TV screens and wood dance floors, Imperial is aesthetically pleasing, yet unlike anything else Manhattan has to offer. Filled with various graffiti artist's work and an unpretentious vibe, this is the perfect venue for for you to see the unique turntablist DJ Journey bring his beats.
After you recover from your crazy Friday night, show up at Hiro Club on Saturday to hear more great music with DJ Journey. As many DJ Journey fans know, this is the memorable spot where Journey got his first opportunity to show NYC what he's all about. In September this DJ took to the turntables at this packed venue and kept the crowd dancing until 4am. His unique style and everlasting energy kept the crowd pleased and the promoters eager to bring him back. So the kid is here again and ready to rock this upscale dual level nightclub, completed with gymnasts hanging from the ceiling.
Be sure to come out, get your dance on, and show DJ Journey some NY love.
Be sure to come out, get your dance on, and show DJ Journey some NY love.
Written by Laura Hoeppner
Check out Dj Journey's favorite new Christina K. in the 12/6 Issue of Billboard!!!
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Friday, November 28, 2008
OBAMA SPEAKS ABOUT SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND GOING GREEN! WATCH THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA WALTERS...MY MAN!!!
PASTE THE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER TO VIEW THE VIDEO.
http://video.aol.com/partner/abc/barbara-walters-special-obama-interview-barbara-walters-special-barack-obama/158788-159145Take responsiblity... Do your part! REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE! Happy Holiday from Dj Journey and the Fam....
CLICK THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD DJ JOURNEY'S HOLIDAY MINI MIX FEATURING JESSE HART.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Dj Journey's Latest Podcast!!!
You can always expect something fresh from Dj Journey and today is no exception. This bi-coastal DJ, Remixer, Producer extraordinaire has cooked up a brand new podcast for your ears & your soul.
So go ahead: download his latest "Recycle the Beat Vol. 1", turn up your speakers and spread the good word! Be sure to stay tuned for Vol. 2 ;) And don't forget you can always check up on his latest shows, videos & more at...
http://www.myspace.com/bigjourn76
http://www.myspace.com/djjourneymusicforfilmtv
and of course right here!!!
Thanks from the Dj Journey Team...
Download "Recycle the Beat Vol. 1" Here!
http://djjourney.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-11-17T04_37_01-08_00
So go ahead: download his latest "Recycle the Beat Vol. 1", turn up your speakers and spread the good word! Be sure to stay tuned for Vol. 2 ;) And don't forget you can always check up on his latest shows, videos & more at...
http://www.myspace.com/bigjourn76
http://www.myspace.com/djjourneymusicforfilmtv
and of course right here!!!
Thanks from the Dj Journey Team...
Download "Recycle the Beat Vol. 1" Here!
http://djjourney.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-11-17T04_37_01-08_00
Monday, November 17, 2008
California Declares a State Of Emergency!
"If we were being very optimistic, we would be looking at the middle of the week," L.A. County Capt. Dennis Cross said. "If the weather forecast holds and we continue to get the great work being done in the last 24 hours, we're hoping midweek."
The most extensive losses have been in the Oakridge Mobile Home Park in the Sylmar district of Los Angeles, where winds clocked as high as 70 mph drove a wall of flames across the hillsides and destroyed nearly 500 homes. Authorities combed through the scorched wreckage Sunday in an effort to account for the park's residents, only 134 of whom had been accounted for earlier in the day.
No bodies were found during the search, and police believe most of those living in the 608 mobile homes fled the fire, Deputy Police Chief Michael Moore said. But he urged those who escaped to call in and let investigators know they survived.
"If you are a resident of this park, we want to talk to you," he said. "We want to know you are safe and know where you're at." 
Watch residents as fire approaches their homes »
Crews were still struggling to contain the blazes Sunday afternoon.
"It is a wind-driven fire, and with those gusty winds up to 25 miles an hour, it's giving the firefighters a really difficult time. It's hopscotched throughout the county," said Lynette Round, a spokeswoman for Orange County Fire Authority, said. iReport.com: 'Insurmountable' wall of flames looms
The largest of three fires, the Freeway Complex fire, had set ablaze nearly 24,000 acres in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties. Most of the damage was in Orange County, in the Los Angeles suburbs of Anaheim and Yorba Linda, where more than 100 homes were destroyed.
As of Sunday evening, fire officials said the blaze was about 19 percent contained.
The Sayre fire, which destroyed the mobile home park, was about 40 percent contained Sunday evening after burning about 10,000 acres. Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries in the blaze, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported. 
See images from the Los Angeles County fire »
And in Santa Barbara County, northwest of Los Angeles, firefighters said they had the Tea fire 80 percent contained after it destroyed more than 100 homes. Among the losses in the 1,900-plus acres it incinerated were a monastery and several mansions in a community where celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, have homes.
Investigators have deemed the blaze suspicious, having eliminated "all accidental causes," said Doug Lannon, a spokesman for the state fire agency. iReport.com: Share wildfire photos, video
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared states of emergency for the four affected counties after the fire damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and closed major freeways. The move frees up any state resources needed, and makes the counties eligible for federal assistance grants.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
We Are A Part Of History... Mark These Days Of Glory... May God Bless America!!!
Washington: Barack Obama was elected the US’ first African-American president, defeating John McCain decisively on Tuesday as citizens surged to the polls in a presidential race that climaxed amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
“Change has come,” senator Obama told a huge throng of cheering supporters in Chicago at a midnight rally.
In his first speech as victor, Obama catalogued the challenges ahead. “The greatest of a lifetime,” he said, “two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century.”
Also See US Election Results (Graphic)
He added, “There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can’t solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face.”
‘A new dawn of American leadership is at hand.’
In becoming the US’ 44th president, Illinois senator Obama, 47 years old, defeated Arizona senator McCain, 72, a veteran lawmaker and Vietnam War hero. Despite a reputation for bucking his own party, McCain could not overcome a Democratic tide, which spurred voters to take a risk on a candidate with less than four years of national political experience. Obama is the first northern Democrat elected president since John F. Kennedy in 1960.
Also See Possibly in Barack Obama’s Cabinet (PDF)
McCain conceded the election to Obama, congratulating him and pledging to help bring unity to the country.
McCain was defeated in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico and New Hampshire, swing states he was hoping to secure for the Republican column.
According to a preliminary tally, Obama led the race with 349 electoral votes versus 173 for McCain; 270 were needed to win.
Also elected, as vice-president: Joe Biden, the veteran senator from Delaware who has promised to help Obama steer his agenda through Congress.
Photo: Bloomberg
Friday, October 24, 2008
AIDS WALK 2008 IN WEST HOLLYWOOD CA W/ DJ JOURNEY
PARTICPANTS AND SUPPORTERS:
Continue to feel the burn as DJ Journey heats things up at the after-party spinning his signature mash-ups and dance music!
Well known for passion and efforts to build a greener world, DJ Journey is branching out and putting a new spin on how he helps humanity. This Sunday musical philanthropist and self titled “DJ With A Cause” will demonstrate more than just his mixing/scratching skills as he participates in a 6 plus mile walk to help raise money for the AIDS foundation.
The event, which takes place this Sunday, October 19th will include about 30,000 people who will show their support for fighting AIDS by taking to the streets in West Hollywood for AIDS Walk Los Angeles. DJ Journey will be walking with celebrity personality B. Scott, who will lead “Team Love Muffins”. Since the mid 80’s this walk has raised almost $60 million for HIV programs and services throughout Los Angeles County and has made its mark as one of the largest AIDS fundraising events in the US. Last year the walk broke records by raising close to $ 4 million for AIDS Project Los Angeles and various other AIDS service organizations.
But the efforts don’t end at the finish line. After the race B. Scott will host the AIDS walk after party at Eleven Restaurant & Nightclub. Here a silent auction and raffle will be held to benefit the AIDS walk. Participants and friends will enjoy free food and mimosas in the VIP area as well as access to live performances by various artists including Steph Jones, Warrior Nation, and DJ Shy. And of course a party wouldn’t’ be a party without DJ Journey, who will take to the tables at this awesome event.
With his hip-hop, electro mash-ups and on point energy, this DJ is sure to keep the crowd on their feet…..even after a 6 mile walk!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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TOGETHER!!!
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
( HIRO’s SATURDAY NIGHT HIRO ) BY LAURA HOEPPNER
HIRO, NEW YORK CITY
What do you get when a club promoter offers his resident DJ a chance to cut out a little early a then takes a shot on an eager newbie in town? The answer - an opportunity for a West Coast turntable-ist with a bi-coastal dream and a dance floor that didn’t die until 4am.
Los Angeles based DJ Journey rocked upscale, dual-level nightclub Hiro Saturday night, making his New York DJ debut a night to remember. Journey pumped out new school chart toppers with old school hits, all while paying careful attention to what kept the crowd swaying to the music. Journey’s unique style and ability to blend varied beats, while mixing multiple genres across the board, registered with the club-goers and kept the promoters who gave him the opportunity nodding their heads in approval. The opportunity is something Journey says he is extremely excited about and grateful for. After all, making the transition from the Hollywood night scene to the ultra-competitive New York City scene hasn’t been as easy as some might think.
For the past four months Chicago native DJ Journey has been packing a light suit case, grabbing stand-by flights, and heading to NY to knock on every DJ management company and booking agent’s door, trying to get a gig in the city that never sleeps and dances until dawn. Handing out mix tapes, bios and resumes-complete with his impressive list of residencies held in the glamorous Los Angeles, including celeb spot Goa and world famous Vanguard, DJ Journey markets himself like a pro.
However; this one-man show without an agent or manager couldn’t seem to catch a break. Managers, promoters and club owners alike all took his CDs and listened to his story, but no one bit. Some said they weren’t taking on new clients, others promised they’d get back to him, but the end result was always the same: no gig in New York.
“I knew it wasn’t going to be easy to make the cross-over but I had no idea how hard it could be. I wasn’t sure if it was a thing where promoters and owners wanted to keep west coast DJ’s in the west and east in the east or if they weren’t willing to book me solely based on a CD mixtape. Journey confessed, "All I knew was that I wanted to work in this city know matter what.”
So, Journey continued to make that monthly trip to New York, socialize with the small group of people he knew and educate himself by frequenting whatever club he could get into to watch the DJ’s that were given the opportunity he was hoping to get next. That much desired and awaited opportunity came Saturday night when a promoter that DJ Journey had been contacting and talking to took a chance on him. A jack–of-all-trades, top promoter, creative-club director and business owner who has booked top spinners like Stretch Armstrong and Mark Ronson, Daniel Lara, decided to bank that DJ Journey’s CDs were as good as his live act and let him take to the stage.
At 11:30pm Journey arrived at the 16th Street and 9th Avenue club complete with gymnasts dangling from the 20 foot ceiling and jaw-dropping interior Asian designs. Daniel and his business partner Otto, Ade, a veteran NY promoter with an ear for music talent who’s work with great DJs like Reg West, told Journey he’d hit the tables around 2am. That left Journey with a two hour time slot to impress the promoters, keep the dance floor packed, and show New York that a little west coast love can be a good thing!
One hour and forty-five minutes later girls in stilettos and the guys they brought with them were still glued to the dance-floor with no signs of calling it a night.
“I danced non-stop until the last song ended,” said one clubgoer when asked her impression of the night. “The vibe, the music and his style were amazing – I couldn’t stop dancing!”
The experience left this DJ with an appreciation for the New York night scene and a desire to make himself a permanent part of it. Journey, a veteran DJ for over twelve years, caters to a wide range of music lovers and plays everything from 80’s electro to old school rock. He says if there is any city where he can find people who appreciate it all, it’s New York.
“This is the greatest city in the world, and music culture here is amazing. This is definitely a place where I can continue to be creative musically and grow as a DJ.”
Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for the sounds of DJ Journey, coming to a New York City club near you.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Monday, July 21, 2008
PRETTY BOY PROMOTIONS FUND RAISER @ SADDLE RANCH (COME PLAY IN THE JUNGLE PARK IN HIDDEN HILLS)
THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST FUND RAISER I'VE EVER ATTENDED IN MY LIFE. ASSEMBLED AND ORGANIZED BY THE MASTER MINDS OF PRETTY BOY PROMOTIONS. (WWW.PRETTYBOYPROMOTIONS.COM). IT WAS WELL OVER 3 THOUSAND PEOPLE THAT CAME TO THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXTRAVAGANZA. THEIR WERE JUNGLE DANCERS, VOLLEYBALL PLAYING, BASKETBALL PLAYING, PING PONG MATCHES, LIONS, ELEPHANTS, PARAKEETS AND A GIANORMOUS POOL WITH A WATER FALL.... WOW!!!! THIS PARTY.... OH, EXUSE ME... FUND RAISER, WAS OF THE CHAIN!!!!TRUST ME.... YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED TO BE HERE!!! SO..... JUST VIEW THE PICTURES AND VICARIOUSLY LIVE THROW ME.... :o)
HOLLA!!!
J'
Saturday, July 19, 2008
GIANT PROMOTION PRESENTS ALL ACCESS W/ JOHN'OO' FLEMING, KRISTINA SKY, DJ JOURNEY & DJ 5 STAR
COME CHECK DJ JOURNEY OUT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT VANGAURD. WHERE HE SPINS ALONG SIDE SOME OF THE BIGGEST, WORLD FAMOUS DJ'S IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC. HERE'S SOME OF THE NAMES JOURNEY HAS ALREADY BLESSED THE 1'S & 2'S WITH.... TIESTO, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, PAUL VAN DYK, CARL COX, DEEP DISH, JOHN DIGWEED AND SASHA. JUST TO NAME A FEW. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO THESE CATS ARE... JUST GOOGLE THEM!!!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE ACTION W/ DJ JOURNEY AND HE'S HOLLYWOOD EXPERIENCE.
PEACE,
J' MCCLANE
Monday, July 14, 2008
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THE NEW YORK EXPERIENCE 
LAPTOP VS WAX MIX 
ELECTRO SYCO SHORT MIX
B-MORE BUTT MIX
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
STEP JONES 20 SOMETHING B-DAY BASH FEAT. CLAUDIA JORDAN, DJ JOURNEY & DJ EQUE
"Mr. Ordinary" Steph Jones' Birthday Bash
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2008 (West Hollywood, CA) Recording
Artist Steph Jones will celebrate his birthday in great fashion on
Monday, July 14, 2008 at Falcon in Hollywood, CA. The event will be
hosted by Steph's good friend, Model and Actress Claudia Jordan (Deal
or No Deal). DJ Journey will provide the music along with a special
guest set by DJ Eque. The night will be full of many surprises,
including a special birthday performance for Steph. In addition to the
entertainment, Steph's guests will be able to enjoy some of his
favorite things, like Aquadeco Water and Hip Hop Chocolate.
Special Invited Guests: Rapper Tyga, Godfrey, Recording Artist Mario,
DJ Shy (KIIS FM), Talib Kweli, Comedian Kevin Hart (Scary Movie 4/
Barber Shop), Comedian Jill-Michele Melean (Reno 911/Mad TV), Actor
Usman Sharif (Miracle at St. Anna/The Wire), Comedian Tony Rock,
Carmit (formerly of The Pussy Cat Dolls), Comedian Deray Davis, DJ
D-Wreck (Wild 'N Out), Karli Henriquez (MTV's Kalifornia), The lovely
ladies of The Single Life With Claudia Jordan (Sirius Radio),
Celebrity Media Guru B. Scott, and many more TBA.
There is something truly unique about Steph Jones. Also known as "Mr.
Ordinary", Steph grew up in Missouri City Texas. He has already
experienced more than most in his life. Everything from being
wrongfully imprisoned for two years in France to becoming an Olympic
hopeful, from high fashion model to college dropout. These are all the
stories before the music! Steph Jones is now the hottest indie artist
in the music business. Pairing simple, timeless melodies with a
refreshing blast of throwback goodness and soul, Steph Jones has some
"real good feel good", honest music. Please visit
www.myspace.com/StephJones2.
When: Monday, July 14
Press Check-In: 9:30pm
Arrivals: 10pm
Where: Falcon, 7213 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 90046
Please visit our sponsors:
Aquadeco Water www.AquaDecoWater.com
Hip Hop Chocolate www.HipHopChocolate.com
Hollywire www.Hollywire.com
Media/ Talent Contact:
Nicole Elieff
Nikki Ann PR
310-927-7959
NikkiAnnPR@gmail.com
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