Friday, August 28, 2009

First week done.

Here's one of my favorite funk breaks for everyone to enjoy. I thought this track was very fitting considering what's happening personally right now with my transfer of colleges and transitions in life blah blah blah, anyways yeah it hits. Bass driven drums on smash plus funky vocals and some crazy B-3 organ. Found my first copy of the vinyl circa 2002 at Scribble Jam and found another a few years back at Landfill.






Thursday, August 27, 2009

8-BIT AMAZING

THIS GUY IS MY HERO!!!


This is just an awesome story that I ran across on my daily blog checks.
This one brought to you through me via Kotaku.com
"A GUY BUSTED FOR STEALING WIFI AT A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PLAY HALO..."

Wakey wakey eggs and bakey.

Okay so it's unfair to say anyone is sleeping on this yet but here at Wants Vs. Needs we like to keep our eyes & ears on the cusp of that new new. Some of you make be familiar with Kid Cudi whose single "Day N Nite" was just certified platinum by the RIAA just for digital sales(nice). Some maybe familiar with Wale who rocked the dope remix of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." that was pretty huge. Yeah I know you're thinking to yourself why does any of this matter? Well, the clothing company 10 Deep helped break both artists and now 10 Deep is getting behind someone else. Donnis. If you haven't checked it yet then don't worry since it was just released last Friday. You can download it for free from 10 Deep's website. My prediction is this kid is gonna be big. He has orignal production on his mixtape from people like Just Blaze and Needlz... pretty fresh considering it's a free mixtape.



No sleeping here. You're in the know now so just wait about 6-7 months and check your local radio staions.


Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Last Night's Scion Event Killed It!!!!

Eli Escobar killed it.
Treasure Fingers Killed it
Roy Davis Jr KILLED IT!!
Drop the Lime and DJ Craze next month! woop woop!!
Here's Drop the Lime's Live Fabric Mix. Check it

"Had All The Mad Color Tips.."



Classic material right here! I remember recording this video when it came on B.E.T's Rap City back in the mid 90s! All in all, this tune and video make me very thankful and appreciative to know I grew up when Hip-Hop was in its prime.

So, from me to you...


Artifacts - "Wrong Side of Da Tracks"

Tonight @ First Ave.


The Red Bull Big Tune beat battle goes down tonight. Producers who wanted to compete submitted their tracks to be judged by Vitamin D & Jake One & some other folks. The selections have been made and tonight the crowd will pick the overall winner for MPLS. Medium Zach of Big Quarters is one of the people that was chosen locally to compete so you know the Wants Vs. Needs crew will be out supporting.

Oh and this guy named Freeway will be performing. If you're not familiar with him he used to be signed to Jay-Z/Dam Dash's record label Roc-A-Fella records but is now releasing an album on Rhymesayers with Jake One called the Stimulus Package. He has one of the dopest cadences in the rap world.

It's also FREE.






Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Bringing it back.

Was looking a karaoke list the other night at a friends birthday party and was reminded of this 90's joint.


Sunday, August 23, 2009

THREEPEAT!!!!











The third time WAS a charm. We reached capacity midway through the night. Had a great time. So did everyone else... succcesss!!

Friday, August 21, 2009

We got up early on a Friday morning to print free shirts for YOU.


See you tonight at Club Jager.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Shirts on the way...

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TORNADO!!!

I guess a tornado hit near the mpls convention center today. Electric Fetus incurred some damage....


Whats this world coming to?!?!


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Monday, August 17, 2009

Printing this week.


Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" ft. Vybz Kartel and Afro Jack

CHECK IT



New York bound.


I will be holding down the Wants VS Needs crew in the big apples.  I'm gonna miss you motherfuckers.  Updates to follow from the east.

As always, love,

Garv

Best Summer Ever.


I really wish I was in town for this one.  Mr Gerrick coming proper.  This show is classified under "don't miss." Please go.


Saturday, August 15, 2009

Sneaker Pimps!






The Wants Vs Needs Crew rolled out to the Sneaker Pimps show last night in full force.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009


Last nights dinner...
I wanted and needed it.
Grilled Halibut with Thyme, Cherry Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Black Peppers and a squirt o Lemon.
Ladies.... if you like good food and a good time... you know who to call ;)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

inspiring.


jacked from JAWSTHEMESAM

A time for sc-sc-sc-ra-rararara-scratching.


When I first got into DJing around 1996 or so (yeah I'm old) it was all about scratching for me. After school I'd go to my friends houses to watch DMC videotapes and nerd out about what kind of scratch was this or that. This would generally be followed by scratch sessions where we'd cut and then go record shopping. This Thursday at Fifth Element we're starting "Cut Class" an open scratch session for everyone to come kick it at. It's free and should be a fun time if you're into DJing.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Holy Ghost!

The group Holy Ghost! is one of my favorite electro production duos. They released "Hold On" a few years ago followed it by a slew of fresh remixes for everyone from Cut Copy to Michael Jackson. I read in an interview with them that every remix is done strictly analog by recording themselves playing all the instruments then sampling the recordings which is part of what makes their sound so gritty. This process takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a month per track. Here's their newest cut "I will come back."


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Third Times A Charm.


Friday August 21st the third installment of Wants Vs. Needs will be going down. There will be some giveaways this month. They'll be revealed here first so check back.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Hey Yawwww!


This weekend, if anyone is EVEN traveling through Des Moines, Iowa, I will be playing a very special guest spot at this after party. It is following the 8th Annual 515 Alive Music Festival and Im playing along side some awesome ass local and regional djs as well! You dont even have to ask...Im going to be reppin my crew to the fulllllllllest!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

RSE Radio Mix.

What's good everyone? I thought I'd share a part of a mix I did for Rhymesayers Radio. RSE Radio is every Saturday night from 9-11pm on KFAI. It's been on for years and I was recently added to the rotation of DJs.

Here's the track listing & remember it's all live:


Poor Righteous Teachers / Word Iz Life (instrumental)
Brother Ali / Pedigree
Eric B. & Rakim / Mircophone Fiend
Showbiz & A.G. / Next Level remix
Genius GZA / Shadowboxin'
Big L /Ebonics
The Notorious B.I.G. / Unbelievable
Beatnuts / Props Over Here
Common / Reminding Me (of Self)
Pete Rock / Back On The Block ft CL Smooth
Camp Lo / Black Nostaljack