ATG Track of the Week: Make Me Beautiful

February 28, 2010 All Things Golden (ATG) Track of the week: Make Me Beautiful by Sophia Rubina
During the last few years, Estonian newcomer Sofia Rubina has won countless vocal competitions worldwide. She performs a variety of different styles – jazz, classic, soul, jewish folk music, now club music leading to her release on MN2S ‘Make Me Beautiful’ – a slice of sunshine!

“Make Me Beautiful” was released on UK label Milk & 2 Sugars February 5th with hot remixes from Groove Assasin, Reelsoul, Dave Jones & PDM (guys from Phase Deux Musiq).

I chose this track because it's soulful house music at its best! The energy coupled with the lyrics and vocals remind us that summer is almost here. Flip flops and sundresses here I come!

Claude Whitfield: DJ, Teacher, Entrepreneur Pt. 1

In this two part article, I chat with DJ turned motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Claude Whitfield about creating the WATC, the nation’s first title belt world DJ competition and founding With These Hands Mix Academy a nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC dedicated to exposing youth to the art of DJing. Click the article title to read more.

Winter Music Conference 2010

The Winter Music Conference (March 23rd-27th) is almost upon us and if you've never been you're missing out on 5 full days of workshops, networking, exhibits, parties, competitions and did I say parties?!

From the WMC website:
"Now in its 25th consecutive year, the WMC is the largest music industry gathering of its kind in the world. A pivotal platform for advancement of the industry, WMC 2009attracted 1,910 artists and DJs, 3,228 industry delegates from 62 countries and over 70,000 event attendees for a concentrated schedule of more than 500 events presented across 5 days."

Only at the WMC can you find powerhouse DJ's, producers, artists and the like all in one place. There are too many to name but imagine shows by some of the best in the industry: Miguel Migs, King Brit, David Guetta, Ben Watt, Max Vangeli, Lisa Shaw, Edward Oberon, Dubfire, or DJ Heather to name a few.

The energy is electric and if you can get down to Miami go because you won't be disappointed. Check out the video below for a small taste of the WMC during its opening party in 2009.

Electric Daisy Carnival

The massive Electric Daisy Carnival (the biggest electronic dance music festival outside of Europe) is four months away but the buz surrounding it is huge as rumors swarm about who'll be performing.

Last year's events held in Denver and LA reported over 140,000 in attendance and I'm sure this year will be even bigger. The party starts in Denver, Saturday June 12th and LA rounds out the month June 25th & 26th.

The line up in Denver: Orbital (5 year reunion), Röyksopp, FC Kahuna, Télépopmusik, The Knife, M83, RJD2, FSOL, The Avalanches, 808 State, Zero 7, Tycho, and Mr. Scruff. That's gonna be a great show by the way!

The event's organizers are tight lipped about the LA line up. So far I've heard David Guetta, Tiesto, and Deadmau5 are rumored to be performing. Let's hope so! I'll keep you posted as I get the scoop and please believe I'll be in LA!

Edward Oberon's Paradise

My absolute favorite jungle track at the moment! This song is sick, sick, sick! If you love Jungle, Edward Oberon's soulful and melodic masterpiece Paradise is a must have for your collection. Orginally from Wales, the DJ/Producer will be doing his thing in the U.S at the Winter Music Conference in Miami March 22nd-28th.

DJ Interview: Max Vangeli

The first time I heard his track, Fender Bender I had to talk to this guy. Super producer and DJ, Max Vangeli is talented, down to earth and quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. Click the article title to check out my chat with him. Fender Bender is featured on The LDub Experience Episode 10: Shine.

DJ Interview: DJ Nickee

I love DJ's(I think I was one in a former life)check out my interview with DJ Nickee bringing a women's touch to the DJ game.

Artist Interview: Chinah Blac

Part Busta Rhymes part Chaka Khan, Chinah Blac is bringing fire back to the music industry. Her sound can be described as straight fire: soulful, gritty, real and unique. Click the article title to check out my recent chat with the Jersey native who has sung back up for artists ranging from Erykah Badu to the Dave Mathews Band.

Podcasting:The LDub Experience

Music is my passion to the point where if I could I'd listen to it 24/7. Since I can't I created The LDub Experience. TLDE is more than a postcast it's a sound experience featuring you guessed it: house, drum & bass, acid jazz, bossa nova and and whatever ingredients I throw into the pot. Click, groove, subscribe, done.

Charlotte House Music Examiner

Charlotte,NC has a thriving house music scene (believe it or not) and I have the awsome job of checking it out and sharing the pulse of the scene with you. Check out interviews, videos and more by clicking on Charlotte House Music Examiner.