Fresh off a three-day vacation and dreading the return to work? As the warm weather rests upon us, stay in the zone with “Fun in the Sun Mix” By Dj Cruze.
Available to stream and download for free on the DJ Cruze Podcast, this mix includes artists Jay Sean, Will.i.am ft Justin Bieber, Cassie and even a touch of classic rock by Linkin Park!
Enjoy & Don’t forget to comment below!
The first behind-the-scenes look into the Life of a DJ is here!
Self-Proclaimed “The Come UP Prince,” DJ Cruze aims to convey a general awareness for his rising brand, not only amongst the heavily-saturated music industry, but most specifically as a luxury brand, catering directly to celebrities and the private events sector.
Part Two to air on June 10th!
French Montana’s highly anticipated debut album released May 21st after being rescheduled several times.
Considering DJ Cruze is a fan of the artist, he tried his best to provide an unbiased critique of the album Excuse my French. You’ll be very surprised at his comments, which are provided in detail below.
DJ Cruze doesn’t hesitate, “Every song on this project is a feature…that’s my first impression! It gives me the impression that he cannot sell records on his own.”
Although DJ Cruze presented few reasons on why he in actuality “liked” the CD, the bad aspects seemed to outweigh the good. He says, “I like that French Montana failed to take this project to an artistic level as it shows that he is simply making music and sticking to what he knows; the music is synonymous with both the radio and the club atmospheres. Generally speaking, with the release of his previous projects referring to the “Coke Boys,” it’s pretty evident that his general audience is primarily that of a”thuggish/street” crowd; his music simply appeals to those who have struggled or being raised in tough environments, neighborhoods and situations. A good example in this current project is ‘F*ck What Happens Tonight’ featuring DJ Khaled, Mavado, Ace Hood, Snoop Dogg & Scarface. In addition, his collaborations with artists such as Ne-Yo and Raekwon brings a classic, Hip-Hop feel.”
He Continues, “Adversely, every song is about the same.” Although that may be his flow, DJ Cruze notes, “after a while,it gets very tedious. It’s like 50 Cent rapping to the same beat, but with different instruments… it gets very cliche.”
In terms of management, DJ Cruze is “disappointed that being associated with Diddy, he expected the album to show diversity.” Even worse, Cruze left us with this lasting statement,
The song he has with Rico Love is boring, and I wouldn’t play it even if my girlfriend wanted to hear it!
Overall, this CD is “average;” according to DJ Cruze, “there’s no motive for me to spend a couple dollars to have this in my CD changer. Please take into account that I am also taking iTunes overall ratings into consideration when rating this project, and most of his songs are rated below average by consumers!”
May 21, 2013 or to many, what would have been New York Rapper Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. The Nortorious B.I.G.’s 41st Birthday will be a sad day for many as they reminisce on the late, great’s legacy.
In celebration of the effect he has made on Rap and Music Culture to date, DJ Cruze has composed an exclusive mix in his honor. Listen & Download DJ Cruze’s Big Poppa Birthday Mix below or at djcruze.podbean.com!
DJ Cruze to release a three-part series on his transition from a breakout DJ and progression to claiming the name, ”The Come Up Prince.”
Set to air on May 27, June 10 and June 27, the three-part viral video will hit the virtual universe through internet sharing, social media and subscribed e-blasts and highlight the ins-and-outs of paving a way to the top of the leader board.
Delve into DJ life, with this intimate, documentary-style film, DJ Cruze opens up about “The Life of a DJ,” what it takes to become a notorious mix master, secure bookings and residencies and also build an empire.
Follow DJ Cruze as he transitions from becoming a breakout deejay to crossing industry lines to commercial and film work, acquiring advertising endorsements, in addition to daily business deals and collaborations.
Here’s a Sneak Peek of What’s to Come:
Sidenote…
DJ Cruze dropped his Weekly Wednesday Mix over on his podcast at DJCruze.Podbean.com and It’s All About The Dominicans!
He says, “This mix is more to showcase to my audience that there’s more music than just hip hop, house etc.” He continues, “I wanted to break away from the norm and bring something fresh. Even though many cities across the USA don’t play this kind of music due to explicit lyrics, I’ve created a Fresh, Radio-Ready Mix. Enjoy.”
This week’s mix is a Dembow Mix Click here to listen:
The “Baddest Bitch” is Back with a New, Exclusive Release; Miami Dade’s finest and most notorious Female Rapper Trina debuts her latest music video, “Round of Applause.” DJ Cruze offers his critique.
“Being brought up in the 2000s, I always enjoyed Trina in cameos; for example, Silk the Shocker, Trick Daddy, and many more!! This industry is hard to get accustomed for the scene is always changing, and never being consistent.
“Round Of Applause” is featured on Trina’s “Back 2 Business” Mixtape, which is executive produced by French Montana and directed by Montoya.
Want to listen to the entire “Back 2 Business” Mixtape? You know we’ve got you covered!
DJ Cruze continues…
What I liked about this mixtape, compared to others, is the dimension.
We’d say this mixtape release was highly anticipated… what did you think of it; leave it in our comment section below!
Special Thanks to Trina’s Management for the Exclusive and also DatPiff.com for the Free Download and Stream.
It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means… A new, live mix from DJ Cruze for your listening and download pleasure.
Before David Guetta, Afrojack, Skrillex and the many other producers/DJs came into play, there was old-school dance music from artists such as Cece Peniston, Robin S., Night Crawlers and many more!! In this mix, I wanted to mainly showcase my turntablism and give that old-school feel many people missed. Most of the songs included within this mix are sampled in new-age music today, such as Nightcrawlers “Push the Feeling,” which you’ll find sampled in the “Hotel” single by Pitbull. I enjoyed this mix so much that you can expect a Part Two to follow very soon!
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The craze this week is all about the upcoming remake and motion picture depiction of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby coming to theaters this Friday, May 10th. The history alone is so imperious that viewers have begun to refer to the cinematography in just one word, “Gatsby.” This rendition stars A-List Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby Maguire and is set to make box-office history given the build up of buzz over the past two months. Aside from the notable cast, the diversity of the movie’s soundtrack listing demonstrates the top-notch collaborations of Industry Greats involved with the entire production. Not to mention, Jay-Z is one of the movie’s executive producers… Kudos to Mr. Carter for continuing to take his brand and empire to new heights. In an interview, he stated he wanted to try something new. “Although the story is set in the 1920s, Jay-z took a shot at modernizing the music to accompany the film. He points out that his work is ‘not a typical soundtrack,’ but he made an effort to make the songs cohesive to their scenes in the film.” (1) In my opinion, he did an excellent job matching the sounds and techniques.
The soundtrack contains 21 songs from various musical genres; from hip hop to music produced in the 1920s remade with a new-age twist.
Immediately, I was drawn towards the sounds within the soundtrack. The trumpet melodies… the uptempo-blues feel takes me back in time to envision the 1920s era. I also noticed, some snares and kicks are very modern to what we hear. Although the movie is soon to be released this weekend, based on the song titles, I already have a general idea of what’s going to happen. Many songs on this cd, you may find to be quite familiar. Whether released on the radio, via podcasts or during commercial breaks. A good example is a featured song by Jay-Z, with Kanye West and Frank Ocean, “Church in the Wild.” Also, “Crazy in Love,” by Beyonce was made into an older version, sampled by a completely new and unexpected symphony which in the end, makes the song that much more enjoyable.
What appeals to me is with the mixing and mastering, again, it seems the sound engineers tried to replicate the sound that was used during its time. I can hear a lot of tube amps; obviously, due to technology, the producers used PLUG-INs to replicate the sound, because many of the equipment used in those earlier times doesn’t exist today. Although it’s innovative, this aspect upsets me simply because it doesn’t give that old “school warmth.” I feel that if the engineers used amps, or even put a little hissing to it, it would make the sound more “authentic” to the era. The Song, “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” – Fergie, Q Tip & GoonRock has a great intro and nice melody, but by making it into a dance song, it kills the whole vibe of the movie. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice song to dance to, but I can see why Jay-Z and the record labels went with that sound and left it on the soundtrack.
Overall, I liked the music that’s on the soundtrack. I feel the compilation is pretty accurate to the roaring twenties era with the new 2010s style. I like how they used the instruments, in addition to the rhythmic flows and melodies. What surprised me about this soundtrack was how there is a good amount of African-American people singing on this compilation, especially given that in that the time there was a great deal of injustice with blacks. It comes to show how far music has developed and that there’s no color to “good music.” From a scale to one-to-10, 10 being the highest, I would rate this music work a 7.5. There are many songs I would skip personally, because most of those songs are for theatrical purposes only and not for personal use.
1) http://therougecollection.net/therouge/jay-z-executive-producer-for-the-great-gatsby-soundtrack/
To Listen to the Soundtrack in its entirety, click here (thanks to NPR.org).
Thanks rdio for the Stream!
In Honor of The Money Team (TMT) and Upcoming Cinco De Mayo Holiday, DJ Cruze create a gear-up mix! DJ Cruze selects the Best Songs for Mayweather to Gear Up before Getting in the Ring and all party people to gear up for the drinking weekend! Tracks on the mix include songs by 50 Cent, 2 Chainz, LMFAO, DJ Khaled, Rocko, Drake, Lil’ Wayne and More. Listen Here & Comment Below:
Save the Date; DJ Cruze’s Diary (The Comeup Prince) Part One debuts on May 27th at noon; you’ll see behind-the-scenes clips of making this Cinco de Mayweather Mix!
I can almost compare it to the G Unit Mixtape circuit.
