MAS FUEGO 2005.12.10

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DJ T-AK JAPAN TOUR...
2005.12.10 22:00 start @ becak, sannomiya
1500 yen (1D)

MAS FUEGO continues to bring you the hardest hittin',
soul-groovin', rump-shakin' DNB hits, courtesy of our resident DJ's.
this month, we proudly present guest DJ T-AK, who has been
tearing up the London scene for quite some time, and has a
long-awaited release from Hospital Records due out next spring...























T-AK (HOSPITAL RECORDS / HEXION)

Since relocating to the city in 1998, T-AK has built his
reputation as a drum'n'bass DJ in the London scene. Following the
launch of his "Hexion" night at East London's Herbal club, T-AK
has DJ'd in the the UK and Japan with leading artists such as
London Elektricity, High Contrast, Goldie, and Andy C. Within his
quick, fluid DJ mix style T-AK balances "smooth" and "dark"
elements. He brings the same elements into his production style.
Having connected with London Elektricity's Hospital Records, his
debut tracks are expected on the labe early next year.

DJ T-AK tour info.


RESIDENT DJ's & MC
■ CAN
□ ZIG-NINE
■ KSK (ruffbass.com)
□ BELLA ROCKWELL
■ DR. VIRUS (ruffbass.com)
□ LIL'C
■ MC TEACHA

MAS FUEGO 2005.07.30





























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2005.07.30 22:00 start @ becak, sannomiya
1500 yen/1 drink for the first 75 customers

RESIDENT DJ's
-Can
-KSK (ruffbass.com)
-Bella Rockwell (MAS FUEGO, Curler)
-Zig-Nine (MAS FUEGO, bendejo productions)
-Dr. Virus (ruffbass.com)
-Lil'C

-MC TEACHA

cranking out the DNB just in time for summer...
come out & join us for some
MAD DRUMS and KILLA BASS 'til the breaka-breaka-dawn...

RELOCATION...



moving house is always a huge deal for people, and the same goes for me as well. in my lifetime, the three biggest changes in location i've experienced were:
1) moving from california to japan in the summer of 1998,

2) transferring from northern hyogo prefecture to kobe in 2001, and...

3) the big jump from kobe to nagoya, spring 2005.
after spending four terrific years in kobe, i've relocated to aichi prefecture, which is located about halfway between osaka and tokyo.




packing my stuff and loading it all onto a truck was a logistical nightmare, especially because i chose to transfer it all without the help of a moving company. fortunately, i have great friends who helped me move for the price of a few beers and some good ol' korean-style BBQ.












on the positive tip, i now reside in a large-by-japanese-standards 3-bedroom apartment just on the outskirts of nagoya city. my neighbors seem to be young married couples along with their kids...of which most probably haven't heard of drum'n'bass or late-night DJ'ing. i've made a promise to myself to sound-proof my new studio as much as possible, although we'll see how long that keeps up!

nagoya is currently on of the fastest rising cities in japan. with a robust economy supported by toyota, nagoya is competing for bragging rights to "2nd largest city." because of this, there seems to be somewhat of a rivalry between nagoya and osaka (currently the second most populous city in this country). it's also home to WORLD EXPO 2005, which started just the other day and runs until september. attractions include a maglev railroad system, the well-preserved head of a woolly mammoth, and high-spec gadgets from around the world.

famous for its chicken wings, miso udon, and golden dragons perched atop a castle, nagoya so far is a drastic change from the rather small and peaceful harbor city of kobe. i haven't had much of a chance to scout out the local eateries and watering holes yet...i've also been told that nagoya is quite the mecca for japanese drum'n'bass.
plus if i get homesick, there's a new airport that runs direct flights to san francisco. kobe and osaka are a mere 2 hours by car, 1 hour by bullet.

as for the meantime, i'm enjoying the last few days of vacation before i buckle down and start working on the 1st of april.
more to come soon!!!

MAS FUEGO 2005.03.12






















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drum'n'bass & everything nice...
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2005.03.12 22:00 start @ becak, sannomiya
1500 yen/1 drink for the first 75 customers

GUEST DJ's


-KILLA (Kool Eyez, Touchin'Bass, Bambaata)

Well-known across the Kansai area for his ragga/jump-up set selection, DJ Killa heads the Doozy's ENTERTAINMENT crew from Shiga. Currently holds resident DJ spots at clubs MOVE, METRO, and CRUST. Projects for 2005 include his new mix CD, "NEO B-STYLES." (available NOW)

Doozy's ENTERTAINMENT


-KEIKO (Kisaragi, Soundbox, Curler)

DJ Keiko has put together quite an impressive resume within the last few years, participating in drum'n'bass events across Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya. Recent stints include an appearance at drum'n'bass sessions at club UNIT, which has been an integral part of Tokyo's DNB scene. Keiko has performed with international artists such as goldie, blame, a-sides & MC fats, global communication, and makoto. She currently is a resident DJ for Curler, an all-girl DJ event in Osaka.


-OKAME (Correct Sonar, Curler)

DJ Okame began her DJ'ing career in Osaka back in 2002, appearing in gigs such as jumpin' jumpin' and Urban lick. She is the organizer and resident DJ for Curler, an all-girl DJ event at Tocca a te in Osaka.




RESIDENT DJ's
-Keisuke
-Bella Rockwell (MAS FUEGO, Curler)
-Zig-Nine (MAS FUEGO, bendejo productions)
-Dr. Virus
-Lil'C
-MC TEACHA

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

autumn, 1999.
on my way to my first DJ gig in japan, i found myself in need of a thirst-quenching beverage. as my cronies and i pulled into the closest parking lot in search of liquid refreshment, this intriguing sign caught my eye...

okay...so it's not the american version, but look closely.
it's not a rugby ball, it's a giant CAPSULE.
someone upstairs in marketing must've thought this would fly.

i got a stomach-ache from laughing too hard...

DOWN-TIME





having recovered from my ultra-nasty bout with the stomach flu, i ventured straight back to the watering hole to replenish various alcoholic fluids.

activities engaged in this past weekend:







1. rum and lime, on the rocks.
"northern spice" and "lemon hart" are equally tasty.

2. late night bowl-o-rama
never mind the fact that it's been 2 years...sure enough, the rum made my score even worse.

3. a screening of "angel in the box."
independent film produced in hokkaido. nice scenery, and a plot with a warm, fuzzy feeling that was a good way to finish up this weekend...

HE-OF-THE-IRON-STOMACH


woe is me...
having been under heavy duress at the workplace, i haven't had a lot of time recently to do any good ol' home-style cookin'.

this leaves me with few choices:

a) running over to the local diner...
(quite good, but pricey)

b) scoping out the nearest ramen shop...
(your carbohydrate intake's worst nightmare...but terrific for hangovers)



OR...

c) the frozen food section at your nearest convenience store

unlucky me, i decided to choose the frozen stew.
after feeling relatively satisfied and warm, i began to notic a gnawing feeling in my innards. this progressed slowly to a rumbling tummy, a slight fever, and many trips to the can.
several days later, this pain and torture hasn't subsided, and i'm currently waiting for the nearest medical clinic to begin it's afternoon hours.
it's GOTTA be the beef!!!

in the meantime, here's something to keep your digestive juices flowing (you can click on the pic above as well).

PLANET OF THE APES



nope, not even divine intervention will save us from another agonizing 4 years.
just caught the news that the oh-so-festive inauguration will take place today.
the news out here has been following the youngsters on capitol hill recently, hinting that the general population is anxious for change (more power to ya, obama).

KILLA RIDDIMS, DEM!!!












osaka clubs have always been in touch the reggae/dancehall scene, as far as music goes. having gotten in touch with ragga and jump-up through my DJ'ing compadres, i've found myself steering away from the abstract records bins in and digging through the heavier drum'n'bass crates in the back. a lot of the stuff you get out here is U.K.-influenced, quite different from the "domestic" DNB i'd hear back in san francisco.

i'm currently back at the turntables trying to create TURBULENCE, my second attempt at a drum'n'bass mix...of course, prior selections are always available. hit me up with an inquiry and i'd be more than glad to send you a copy.

Zig-Nine's CURRENT HEAVY ROTATION

1. Calibre & High Contrast - Mr. Majestik (Signature Records)
heavy dub sample, coupled with a killa track laid down by Calibre and High Contrast. it's been smashing up the club floors out here for a lil' bit, either on mp3 or vinyl. Hospital Records definitely has some strong artists on its list.


2. craggz & parallel forces - fizzy piglets (VALVE RECORDINGS)
found it in shibuya during a christmas trek up to tokyo. VALVE has DILLINJA and LEMON D at
the controls, among a host of others. craggz and parallel forces come come through with a DJ MARKY-like tune coupling live brazilian guitar with rolling bass and sharp hi-hats. makes me crave that warm summer sunlight!!!


3. Total Science Vs Juju - no murder (C.I.A.)
clean intro. hides the true fury packed behind it. Juju puts together a crowd-ripper from Computer Integrated Audio, AKA Paul Smith and Jason Greenhalgh of london-based Total Science. their latest album "Good Game" has been around on vinyl since the end of last year. Juju spins out at The Phuturo in san francisco...well worth the peep!!!

NEW YEAR, NEW SHOW



with earthquakes and tsunami's, 2005 seems to be off to an ominous start...

as for myself, i was able to brave the streets of tokyo during a visit to see my friends up north. i also ventured into nagoya to look for housing, as i'll be making a move up there in april. i've spent the rest of this winter holiday resting up and partaking in the celebrations of the new year, japan-style.




so what's on the menu tonight???
i'm off to osaka for the third time in three days, this time to see DJ T-AK (in pounding drum'n'bass action tonight at club triangle.

hope things are alright in your neck of the woods!