Scion Radio 17

Scion Guest DJ - TTC

This month Scion brings you French hip hop stars, TTC, featuring a live set recorded at the Scion House Party in Los Angeles on December 12, 2007, as well as an exclusive mix from their world famous DJ Orgasmic. Guest host, DJ Haul, sits down with the whole group to discuss what has been going on.

XLR8R Radio presented by XLR8R Magazine

XLR8R (pronounced "accelerator") is a magazine, broadband TV show and website, originally founded as a newsprint zine in 1993. With distribution throughout the US and to over 38 countries worldwide, XLR8R focuses on electronic music, indie rock, hip-hop, and reggae/dancehall, as well as related trends in art, fashion, and technology.

Sketchbook Radio presented by Kutmah

DJ Kutmah (pronounced koot-mah) is a Los Angeles artist and sampling musician. He started the legendary club, "Sketchbook", in Los Angeles. Every Tuesday for three years his all night club was the place to be if you wanted to hear the freshest experimental beats. Covering the club’s walls with his art and having drawing books around for others to contribute, Sketchbook combined both art and music. Kutmah’s idea behind Sketchbook was, "I just wanted a place for people to connect without talking". Kutmah put out his first 10" record of raw sounds and beats in 2007 on the legendary Pasadena label, Poo-Bah Records. He has played with Sonic Youth, Dabrye, TV on the Radio, Mr. Oizo , Daedelus, Prefuse 73, Diamond D , Devendra Banhart, WaaJeed, Madlib, MF DOOM, Animal Collective, Yoko Ono, and Black Dice to name a few. Recently Kutmah had to jump out the window of his burning house which destroyed all his art, sketchbooks, dj equipment, samplers, and over 20 crates of records. Kutmah’s response, "Nothing will stop me from making noise".

Synthetic Serenade presented by Static Revenger

Dennis White aka Static Revenger is perhaps best known for the worldwide club hits "Happy People", "So High", and "Long Time". Enjoying international acclaim as a producer/songwriter with support from the worlds biggest DJs, he is also known for chart-topping remix masterpieces for everyone from Madonna to the Weekend Players. As a DJ, the Revenger has shared the decks with international dance sensations Fatboy Slim, The Basement Jaxx, Chemical Bros, Moby, and The Crystal Method. From an early start in dance music as the music director for Inner City's (Good Life/ Big Fun) world tour, to recent Film and TV credits, Static Revenger's music holds history in one hand, and the future in the other. Expect to hear nothing but the hottest in club dance music from around the world on this show.

Kitchen Sink presented by DJ Haul

Hailing from Los Angeles. DJ Haul got his first set of turntables in 1996 and never looked back. His enthusiasm for music started at a very young age and fueled the fire for him to create a career out of it. Steadily earning recognition in the music world, Haul has held down residencies at the world-famous Temple Bar, Popcorn, and currently performs with his partner Mason at their weekly party, Quality, at Zanzibar in Santa Monica and in San Francisco monthly. He continues to stay busy on the road doing gigs for Scion, and other promoters around the world. DJ Haul has played alongside acts of all sorts including Metallica and Jamiroquai, as well as DJ greats including Jazzy Jeff, DJ Premier, Biz Markie, and Grandmaster Flash. Haul's production projects include Afrodisiac Sound System, an offshoot of the label Afrodisiac Records he co-founded in 1999 with his partner Jed. Afrodisiac Sound System is a production team consisting of Haul, Jed and Mason which has recently brought several hit 12’s to the dj community and is due to have a full length dropping later this year. As half of the popular 4 turntable duo Haul and Mason, he’s traveled all over the US, Japan, and Europe, and shares the stage in the world famous Dakah Hip Hop Orchestra, scratching and playing drum machines. Known to create frenzies on the dance floor, he keeps the party moving with whatever style is right for the moment- be it hip hop, dancehall, disco, afro beat, or rock. The Kitchen Sink will showcase everything in the kitchen sink- mainly music that would get tomatoes thrown at DJ Haul for playing it on the dance floor, primarily rock, jazz, funk, soul, and world music, and really whatever he wants to hear at the moment he’s in the mix.

Walk Talkin’ Radio presented by Loslito and A-Ski

Walk Talkin’ Radio is a 360 degree experience, celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Soul Music. A hybrid of music and talk show, Walk Talkin’ radio is dedicated to the preservation of future soul music and its connective history, through rare and current music selections and insightful interviews with purveying artists. Walk Talkin is a hybrid company and the brainchild of singer/songwriter/producer Carlos "Loslito" Guaico (also lead singer of the critically acclaimed Soul/Funk band The Rebirth. Loslito co-founded L.A. mainstay events The Root Down, Descarga, Bounce Rock Skate, More Fridays, and the annual Thanks Givends benefit and was one of the founders of the now defunct label Kajmere Sound and distribution company KSDmusic, Walk Talkin' is the umbrella company bringing all these ideas to a fold. Long time collaborator DJ A-Ski is one of the most influential and prominent DJ's in the LA DJ/party scene. His style often described as "refreshing and energetic" and has earned him a loyal following and a reputation for being "the people's DJ". Born and raised in Los Angeles, A-Ski has been spinning and collecting records since age 6.

Chicago UrbanHouse presented by Roy Davis Jr. - Guests: J LOVE and ERIC SHARP

With recent DJ gigs racking-up air miles between Dubai, Australia, Russia, France, Canada and all over the USA, along with a steady stream of production work for this talented deejay, it’s safe to say Roy Davis Jr. has been busy. You can't mention Roy Davis Jr. without mentioning "Gabriel". Released in 1998 on Large, "Gabriel" was hailed "Dance Tune Of The Year" by countless publications worldwide and sold by the truckload. Produced with vocalist and multi-talented musician Peven Everett, "Gabriel" is a certified soulful house music anthem that sounds as fresh as the day it was made. Prior to the release of the "Chicago Forever" album, the hit single, "If You Wanna" dropped on Ubiquity Records, and featured vocals by Detroit native Terry Dexter, spending a blazing 10 weeks on the Billboard Dance Charts. Roy Davis Jr. has been in the studio with Patti LaBelle, Seal, Mary J Blige, and many others working on original tracks and remixes. Current remix projects include Ne-Yo "Because of You" & Christina Milian Feat Joe Budden "What Ever U Want". Currently, Roy Davis Jr. is working on his next full length album due to come out on Nice and Smooth within the year.

Vice Radio presented by Vice Records - Guests: King Kahn, Steve O’Malley, Jim McHugh

Vice Records began in 2002 in Brooklyn, New York. Roster includes artists 120 Days, Black Lips, Bloc Party, Boredoms, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chromeo, Death From Above 1979, Favourite Sons, Justice, Panthers, The Stills, and The Streets. This radio show will be exploring the music that defines the label and the acts on it. Part show, part education into who we are and the musical inspiration behind the unique sonic aesthetic.

Clockout Radio presented by Ninja Tune Records - Guest: Ghislain Poirier

Ninja Tune Records was originated in London by audio-visual pioneers Coldcut. The label, which is renowned for spearheading trip hop, has since spawned hip hop sister imprint Big Dada, and the newly inaugurated Counter Records, to house the brazen psychedelica of Pop Levi. Ninja Tune and all the above have a satellite office in Montreal and an exponentially growing roster of artists to its credit. For over a decade and a half, Ninja Tune has stood fast at the edge of the Avant-garde in many circles, and continues to gain might. This first installment of Clockout Radio, brought to you by Ninja Tune, Big Dada, and Counter Records, features Pop Levi and his inaugural EP "Blue Honey" on Counter. Listeners are also given sneak previews at newer-than-new jams by artists such as Kid Koala, Bonobo, New Flesh, TY, Zero dB, Yppah, Coldcut, and more. Hour 2 is rounded out by Super Numeri's ultra-rare craft masterwork mix "The Enochian Way".

IHEARTCOMIX Radio presented by Franki Chan - Guests: Treasure Fingers and Acid Girls

IHEARTCOMIX was stared in 2003 by Franki Chan. It originally began as moniker for him to throw parties under, but eventually grew into a full time business of organizing events and developing artists. The most recent success being the much acclaimed CHECK YO' PONYTAIL. With the edition of long time friend, Travis Hayden in 2005, they added on a record label and the true form of IHEARTCOMIX took shape. They have current and upcoming releases from: MATT & KIM, PROTOKOLL, THE TOXIC AVENGER, OCELOT, DREAMBURGER and ROXY COTTONTAIL. This radio show will explore the world of IHEARTCOMIX, its artists and its influences.

Positive Rhythm Radio presented by DJ Higher

DJ Higher was born and raised in Hollywood, CA and has been DJing since the early age of 15, where he made his debut in the Hollywood club scene well before he was legally supposed to be allowed entrance. Kicking off his career DJing for the Wayans brothers during the height of the hit comedy series In Living Color, Higher has provided entertainment for such A-list clientele as Ashton Kutcher (from that 70’s show fame), rap mogul Jermaine Dupree, actor/musician Jamie Foxx, and many other top celebrities at the various nights for nightlife kingpins Bolthouse Productions. Known for his ability to rock the crowd, Higher is skilled at audience interaction and getting the party started with his exclusive brand of entertainment. While the Hollywood scene has brought him much success and spotlight, Higher has never left his underground hip hop and reggae roots, playing his favorites at his 7-year old party Chocolate Bar in Los Angeles on Saturday nights, and at countless Scion events since the inception of the Scion Metro several years back.

Making the Beat presented by 45 King - Guest: Double J

Producer "The 45 King" burst onto the rap scene during the late '80s with his bona-fide breakbeat classic "The 900 Number." However, following successful productions for Queen Latifah and his own crew, the Flavor Unit, the 45 King's resistance to changing trends and hip hop's own fleeting loyalty combined to ensure his eventual obscurity. Continually respected by the hip-hop underground, he remained a prolific producer throughout his career, lending his remixing and engineering skills to nearly 40 releases from 1987 to 2000. Born Mark James, the 45 King (as he prefers, simply, to be known) got his first taste of rap music in the late '70s as the "record boy" for Bronx-based rap pioneers the Funky 4 (pre-Plus One). Learning the ropes of the hip-hop trade, James received an invaluable insider's look at the coveted breakbeat records that were the very battle tools of DJ competitions. Departing from the Funky 4 circle, the 45 King spent the mid-'80s as a DJ on the New Jersey scene. In 1983, at the age of 22, his first production for MC Marky Fresh caught the attention of KISS-FM's Kool DJ Red Alert. It wasn't until 1987 that James' career really got underway however, with his work for Wild Pitch artist Latee on "This Cut's Got Flavor." That same year, the 45 King slowed down the sax solo from a record he'd received from Tuff City's Aaron Fuchs, and dropped the results over an irresistibly funky break. The resulting track, "The 900 Number," exploded, its horn line (sampled from Marva Whitney's , James Brown-produced "Unwind Yourself") forever ingrained in the collective hip-hop psyche. The 45 King was awarded a production deal and a long-term contract. He proceeded to showcase the members the Flavor Unit on a series of Tuff City releases. Debuts from Lakim Shabazz (Pure Righteousness) and Chill Rob G ("Court Is in Session") were released in 1988. The following year, new Tommy Boy recording artist Queen Latifah selected the 45 King to contribute tracks to her debut All Hail the Queen. The collaboration produced Latifah hits "Wrath of My Madness" and "Ladies First." However, Tuff City failed to get behind Shabazz's sophomore, 45 King-produced Lost Tribe of Shabazz (1989), and the album drifted into obscurity. Eventually dropped from Tommy Boy, Latifah relocated to Motown, and the new label's efforts to polish the rapper's sound meant the 45 King's services were not requested. Suddenly, the confines of a long-term contract failed to appeal. James spent the early '90s remixing, producing, and constructing his own phenomenal solo recordings under titles like Lost Breakbeats, Breakapalooza, and The 45 Kingdom. In 1996, DJ Kool's recycling of the 45 King's classic "900 Number" took off, climbing to number five on the rap charts. Acknowledging the song's source, the MC released a new 45 King remix of the track. James' resurgence coincided with the growing interest in hip-hop's old school stylings. In 1997, England's Ultimate Dilemma paid tribute, reissuing the producer's Lost Break Beat series as Universal Beat Generation. One year later, the 45 King's production of Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" (complete with Annie sample) scaled the charts, proving the producers lasting viability. He also did ''STAN'' for Eminem and won another Grammy Award. With 45 King Radio the man himself does hip hop, 45 King-style.

Turntable Lab L.A. Radio presented by Blu Jemz - Guests: Roctakon

Turntable Lab's LA squad: Blu Jemz, The Gaslamp Killer, Jay Kim, and Mestizo invade your airwaves to bring you the newest, dustiest, and hardest records on "Turntable Lab L.A. Radio". From up-tempo b-more & house, to raw beats & rhymes and lost gems, musically the show comes at the listener from all angles. This is the radio show other DJ's will be dialing in to find out what they need to add to their crates each month. Check for exclusive debuts from the Lab's Money Studies and Money Lotion imprints, as well as guest spots from legendary Disc Jocks who have shaped today’s DJ culture.

The Rub presented by DJ Eleven, DJ Ayres and Cosmo Baker - Guest: Ghostface Killah

In July 2002, The Rub began with a simple goal: the creation of a classics and hip-hop party to be held on the first Saturday of every month at Southpaw. However, it was the approach that has made it click. We do it Brooklyn style: great dance music mixed well, affordable drinks, and real people; no dress code, no bottle service, no VIPs and no celebrity DJs. The combination of great music, a hot and sweaty dance floor, and phenomenal word-of-mouth buzz for the party brought the people there. The unparalleled mix of hip hop, disco, 80s, reggae, funk, house and everything in between keeps them coming back. The Rub has been widely recognized as the best club night in New York City for several years. The Rub was named both "the best party in Brooklyn to dance sweatily to smart music" by the Village Voice and "the best party in NYC" by The New York Press. Ayres, Eleven & Cosmo have also been also featured on MTV Mixtape Mondays, in The New York Times, Spin, Vice, XXL, XLR8R, The Fader, The Wire, RE:UP, Tablist, Hip-Hop Connection (UK), Spray (France) and on countless websites. The Rub was in URB's Next 100 for 2006. In addition, the three DJs have been releasing mixtapes at a breakneck pace, traveling to gigs across the country and around the world, and put out two official Rub CDs and 6 records. In 2006 DJ Ayres and Cosmo Baker won Scion's Free Your Mix Contest and The Rub created mixes for Scion, Burton, Enyce and Ecko Unltd. Over the last few years, The Rub boys have DJed in over 50 cities in the US and Canada, England, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Israel, Thailand, The Bahamas and Puerto Rico alongside Public Enemy, Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slick Rick, Hollertronix, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, DJ Premier, The Donnas, MSTRKRTFT, Justice, Spankrock, Flosstradamus and Grandmaster Flash, to name a few. In 2007 they are concentrating on The Rub Remix CDs & vinyl releases, releasing many many more mixtapes, and bringing The Rub to party people around the globe. Scion & The Rub bring you The Rub Radio: the past, present, and future of hip-hop. From Bronx-bred breakbeats to the newest & unknown, we got it! Come and roll with The Rub as we put you up on new joints & take you back to the classics.

Truelements Radio presented by J.Period

With a resume that includes DJ & Remix work for Grammy Winners Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Joss Stone, J.Period has elevated the "mixtape" into an art form and become one of the industry’s fastest-rising and most respected DJs. J.Period’s work has been commissioned by VH1, Def Jam, Capitol, Sony, Geffen & Interscope Records; praised by Billboard Magazine, Vibe, XXL and The Source; and recently featured in trailers for Universal Pictures’ blockbuster, American Gangster. Named MTV "Top 5 DJs of 2007," J.Period has won a host of awards and accolades for his DJ skills: 2X Mixtape DJ of the Year Awards, 2X Mixtape of the Year Awards, 3X Top DJ Awards. He has performed at Kanye West’s Official Grammy Party, as Lauryn Hill’s Official Tour DJ, and toured internationally as a solo performer (South Africa, Brazil, St. Maarten). In 2007, J.Period also shared the stage with hip hop legends Nas, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Special Ed, Black Moon, Masta Ace, Dead Prez, EPMD, Slick Rick and more, igniting crowds at some of NYC’s most memorable hip hop shows.

The Root Down Sound presented by Music Man Miles and Wyatt Case - Guest: J Boogie and Sake 1

The Root Down is one of LA's longest running hip hop clubs in Los Angeles. Miles Tackett and Wyatt Case bring you a taste of what its like to be in their club every Thursday night...ENJOY! Upon moving to Los Angeles Boston born DJ Wyatt Case began soaking up the rich musical and cultural aspects of his new home.Buying a used set of turntables he made a series of mix tapes that were dubbed for friends and Djing local house parties.In 1999 he was asked to join the Root Down Soundsystem where he was lucky enough to spin alongside influential legendary Dj Dusk and the Breakesta's Miles Tackett. He would also hold residency at popular Neo Soul spot Bounce Rock Skate for 3 years.In 2002 he joined the Heavyweights record pool and DJ collective.In 2002 he released the Japan-Only single "Get With It" featuring longtime friend Khalid on Soul Unit Records. In 2004 he released his first mix CD Eclectic Relaxation that was distributed worldwide thru Kajmere Music.In 2005 he contributed a Marvin Gaye Remix to the Reworked 4 CD released thru Concrete Grooves .Known as a versital DJ who can mix up anything from hip hop to house and everything in between he currently holds down 3 residencies a week as well as a variety of special events. Music man miles,plays electric bass,upright cello,guitar,drums,SP 1200 drum machine,sings and produces the Breakestra.The Breakestra just played central park's summer stage for the first time opening for De la soul.He beat produced T-Love's "return of the B-girl ep" and wrote songs on Macy Gray's first cd.He also promotes/dj's a 9 year running thursday nite dance Party in L.A. called the Rootdown where he and the rootdown soundsystem spin Hip Hop,soul,all kinds of funky stuff,jamaican,and latin.He also promotes and djs a saturday nite heavy soul funk party with DJ Egon and Cut chemist @Star shoes in L.A. called "funky Sole".He released a new original Breakestra 45 released on his Rootdown records label called "show and Prove" that appeared with some more of his hip hop production in 2005 called "impeach the Precedent". also in 2005 he produced the follow up to Breakestra's 2nd cd and lp, an all original album called "Hit the floor" which he and the rest of breakestra are currently touring,promoting for ubiquity records.the album also features a guest Upon moving to Los Angeles, Boston-born DJ Wyatt Case began soaking up the rich musical and cultural aspects of his new home. Buying a used set of turntables, he made a series of mix tapes for friends and began DJing local house parties. In 1999 he was asked to join the Root Down Soundsystem, where he was lucky enough to spin alongside legendary, late DJ Dusk and the Breakestra's Miles Tackett. He would also hold residency at popular Neo-Soul staple Bounce Rock Skate for 3 years. In 2002 he joined the Heavyweights record pool and DJ collective and released in Japan the single "Get With It" featuring longtime friend Khalid on Soul Unit Records. In 2004 he released his first compilation, Eclectic Relaxation, which was distributed worldwide through Kajmere Music, and in 2005 he contributed a Marvin Gaye remix to the Reworked Vol. 4, released by Concrete Grooves. Known for his versatility, mixing up anything from hip hop to house, and everything in between, he currently holds down 3 Los Angeles residencies a week and spins a variety of special events on the regular. Music Man Miles is a true musician. He plays electric bass, upright cello, guitar, drums, the SP 1200 drum machine, sings, and produces for the world renown band, Los Angeles-based group, The Breakestra. With production credits including T-Love's "Return of the B-girl EP" and writing credits on Macy Gray's first release, Miles also promotes and DJs LA’s Rootdown, a 9-year old dance party. His latest nightlife venture is his Saturday night party "Funky Sole" at Star Shoes in Hollywood, where he plays soul and funk alongside DJ Egon and Cut Chemist. Although, DJing and promoting are addictive hobbies of Miles’, he is currently in a "12 inch-step program". 2005 proved to be one of Miles’ busiest years yet, with a new original Breakestra 45 released called "Show and Prove" on his own Rootdown Records, as well as producing Breakestra’s 3rd album "Hit the Floor", which he and the rest of the group are currently promoting on an international tour for Ubiquity Records. The album features guest appearances from Chali 2na and Soup of Jurassic 5 and Double K of People Under the Stairs. The Root Down is one of LA’s longest running hip hop clubs in Los Angeles.

Wax Poetics Radio presented by Monk-One

A veteran member of New York City’s music community, Monk maintains resident DJ status on one of New York's longest running radio shows, The Underground Railroad (WBAI), and is a founding member and Contributing Editor of well-respected music journal Wax Poetics. He has released two records of original music on Ten12 Records, and numerous CDs through Names You Can Trust, Fat City and other fine labels. He is the former Editor-At-Large for SCRATCH Magazine and a senior buyer and writer for trendsetting NYC Record Store Turntable Lab. With Wax Poetics Radio, Monk brings hip hop, jazz, funk & soul music, as performed by artists featured in Wax Poetics magazine, alongside interviews with the artists themselves.