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Product of the Day: Plastinkuzz Miniature DJ Scratch Pad

GiggleSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Take something regular-sized I may be lukewarm about, reduce it to a teeny-tiny size, and suddenly I'm all over it. (Am I 12?) Anyway, this cute little scratch pad called the Plastinkuzz looks like so much fun! I doubt you'll suddenly be invited to DJ tons of parties with this thing, but at the very least you can bug your cat with it, who will then kick your ass. Good times!

Baby Mix-A-Lot

GiggleSugar — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:30:00 -0800

From the same people that brought you Blackout, the new album by Britney Spears...

(Thanks, eBaum's World!)

The Toddler Remix

GiggleSugar — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

If Britney had the good sense to make this little tyke her next producer, she'd have a hit single in no time. Skeptical? Watch and let this kid's music speak for itself. Either that, or let her head noddin' do all the talking. (Cuz, let's be honest, carrying a conversation with the kid is probably a non-option at this point...)

'Lil Spin Doctors

GiggleSugar — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

Judging from the kinda noise these kids are making, you wouldn't believe that they are only 8 and 5 years of age. Their nonchalant attitude about the whole spin-off is even more amusing. The little dude looks like he's busting this out in his sleep, while big sistah lets her hat hang low to deflect attention from herself. When you're in grade school, who has time for fame? Just chill...

DJ Overload: Which Record-Scratching Game Are You Buying?

GeekSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:45:19 -0700

Ever since Rock Band and Guitar Hero hit the scene, music games have increased in popularity with hard-core gamers and casual gamers alike. And not surprisingly, DJ Hero ($120) was one of the most popular demos at E3, especially after its star-studded preview party in LA. But as you know, there will always be more than one game competing for your buck.

Enter Scratch The Ultimate DJ and DJ Star. All virtual DJ video games, and all three being released sometime this year. Although DJ Star is taking a different direction by being released for your Nintendo DS, so it may have a shot at setting itself apart from the other two DJ games.

Are you saving up to buy a DJ game, and if so, which one?

Former Fixer-Upper of DJ AM Is For Sale

CasaSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:30 -0800

The former Beverly Hills home of the late DJ AM has been listed for $3.8 million. The 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath midcentury home is private and gated with both canyon and city views. It boasts "rich mahogany floors, custom built-in theater, Crestron system, and flat-screen TVs throughout, two-sided fireplace, office, large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and carrerra marble countertops," according to the listing.

AM purchased the property for $1.9 million in the Spring of 2007, and made some wonderful changes to it before his death. I love how he landscaped the pool with grass and slate tiles to complement its prismatic shape and chime in on its modern aesthetic. When he bought the property there were also some awful Ionic columns out front, which were completely amiss with the midcentury architecture, and it looks like he replaced them with something simple or just covered them up with shrubbery. He also added one and one-half bathrooms. He modernized the two-sided fireplace in the living room and had a custom built-in theater built above it. And I suspect he installed a television which rises from the foot of bed. It's unfortunate that he wasn't able to see the profits of his terrific renovations.

To look at photos from before and after he renovated, read more.

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Looking To Become A Celebrity DJ?

GeekSugar — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00:37 -0800

These days celebrity DJs like Lindsay Lohan and DJ AM (shown below at Pure Nightclub) just carry their shiny PowerBooks and MacBook Pros with them whenever they go out in case they get a chance to show their skills. If you're looking to become the next big thing it might be time to invest in some gadgetry that has been approved by the pros and is just as compact as carrying your laptop. TMZ recently suggested DJs with Hollywood dreams check out the Numark mixing console for the iPod. "Being a DJ is a surefire way to get into the Hollywood hotspots," says TMZ. "Plus, you're more likely to hook up with a smokin' hot starlet if you're a DJ than if you're a bouncer. For example, DJ AM and Mandy Moore."

Okay so, it's a long shot, but the iDJ is a sleek 2–channel mixer that enables mobile DJs and iPod enthusiasts to seamlessly integrate their portable music libraries with other music, video and sound reinforcement systems-transforming the iPod from a personal music player into a source playback device. I say that's as glamorous as it gets. read more

The iDJ works with 3rd generation iPods and later only. Its backlit blue–on–white design blends perfectly with the iPod.

USB connectivity (PC and Mac) enables iDJ to function as a music–loading base

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Will You Be Tuning In to Watch DJ AM's Gone Too Far Tonight?

Molly — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:42 -0700

DJ AM's final project, his documentary series Gone Too Far premieres tonight on MTV. There was some debate over whether MTV should air the show after DJ AM's death over the Summer, but at the blessing of his family the eight part series will go on. Buzz has a heart wrenching preview of what we can expect as we see Adam help young drug addicts, which ultimately in part led him back down a path to his own accidental drug overdose. MTV has always tried to make a name for itself airing edgy and real life shows, but this one seems like it will be particularly difficult to watch considering the grave outcome. So tell us, will you be tuning in to watch DJ AM's Gone to Far tonight?

TV Tonight: DJ AM's Gone Too Far

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:30:14 -0700

After the surprising death of DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), no one was sure what would happen to Gone Too Far, his MTV documentary about addiction. Would it be wrong to air it, since it was discovered that he was abusing drugs? Or is it a cautionary tale that could encourage others to seek treatment? Your feelings were mixed, although a small majority of you thought the network should continue on with the program. After receiving the blessing of his family, MTV finally premieres the eight-episode series tonight.

The show follows AM as he stages interventions with friends and relatives of young twenty-somethings using heroin and other drugs. It's a tough topic to cover - especially given the surrounding circumstances - but judging by the trailer, it looks like MTV handles it with the appropriate respect. The footage actually gave me a few goosebumps - it's eerie to see Goldstein helping others overcome the problems that led to his own demise.

Will you watch? It airs at 10 p.m. ET/PT, but until then check out the video for the trailer when you read more.

UO Portable MP3 Player Mixer Lets You Scratch at Home

GeekSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:50:45 -0700

I know there is an "art" to being a DJ and all, but how many times have you walked into a club and watched the DJ actually scratch on some vinyl? Most of the time, they pick and choose songs from their MacBook playlists, hit a few buttons, and move the cross-faders from side to side. Am I right? Am I right? So of course, you've left a club at least once telling yourself that you could totally quit your job and make a living by being a DJ.

But before you give your notice to take up a new profession, test out your skills at home with the Urban Outfitters portable MP3 DJ Mixer. It lets you set up two MP3 players, (or two iPods, or an iPhone and an MP3 player, or whatever combo you have), add fade and effects to your tunes for a much smaller (and non-paying) audience.

Plus, it charges your MP3 player while you're playing around so you won't run out of juice. Hey, who knows, maybe you'll give Samantha Ronson a run for her DJing money after all!

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