3Turntables and 1 mixer!

A clip for one of my 1st mix tapes i did in late 90's. It's me on 3 turntables. 
Track one is something some early Mo' Wax joint (Name unknown, but i think it's a Dj Shadow joint). Track two is joint i got from Eight Ball records in NYC ( Some jazz not jazz joint) Track three is Boot Camp Click.

All in all it represented the beginning of my love for all things Jazzy. These were the vibes being thrown down in clubs in Lower Manhattan in the early 90's ( the rebirth of acid jazz-some have said)!

Hope you enjoy it!

BCC Vs Some Jazz

You go on! and on! Mix

From his earliest recollections, Beatnik Rubaine has savoured the sounds of many forms of music. He grew to love and appreciate how music stirred people and soon decided that he wanted to move the music that moved the people. By the mid-80’s; he was DJing at many wedding, boat cruises and house parties.

In 1993, Beatnik formed a DJ crew, called the Beatnik Academy. Modelled after “The Groove Collective” A New York based collective of DJs, Artists and Musicians, Beatnik Academy’s aim was to develop a musical and artistic scene with in Bermuda that would that was based around creativity and imagination and would allow some of Bermuda’s most skilful Djs, Artist and Musicians the opportunity to perform at events where they could display their talents and grow artistically. It was during this time that he met young DJ - Kaos – exciting things developed from this alliance. Beatnik Academy had been hosting and Djing at many of the Island’s famed ‘Underground’ parties, at venues such as Oscar’s, (Victoria St) Show Bizz (corner of King St & Reid) to name a few that attracted a mix between Bermudian and European crowds looking for an alternative to the stagnated club scene, when the idea for FLOW Sundays was developed. 

Beatnik had been influenced by the Acid Jazz scene in the underground night clubs and cafes of Lower Manhattan, and he wanted to promote that level of diversity, creativity, and freedom of the oral and musical tradition in Bermuda. Along with Andre Simons and Suzanne Mayall, he wanted to challenge the boundaries of traditional expressions, and produce something that was always fresh and vibrant. He succeeded. Beginning in 1997, the popular FLOW nights attracted many of Bermuda’s most talented rappers, singers, poets, and musicians. They often performed original material before appreciative audiences at the Coconut Rock’s, Bourbon Street Lounge in Hamilton. FLOW provided much-needed, uncensored opportunities for Bermuda’s artistic community to voice their gifts, find support, and to network to further expand the art on the Island. FLOW eventually ceased, but not before it gave rise to, what some have described, as a ‘Spoken Word Revival.’ This led to the opening of Nenu Letu – which closed in 2002, and Chewstick – which continues the rich heritage today.

Beatnik once described the DJ as one who has skills in “manipulating the records,” adding that it is a “natural desire ... to take something and add on to it.” The artistic DJ, can take the music you’ve heard on the radio, and make it unique and special all over again. Beatnik became the official DJ of the Bermuda International Film Festival from 1998 to 2001. This allowed him to share a more eclectic mix of music from his personal record collection at the Festival’s social events, which included launch parties, wrap and boat parties, and Happy Hours.

This skilful “turntablist” has rocked the house at Bounty Killer, Busta Rhymes, and the Lost Boys concerts. As a member of the Beatnik Academy, he has DJ’ed along with celebrities, Kid Capri and Jazzy Jeff. He has also charged the atmosphere of art exhibitions for International artists, like – Manual Palicio and Bruce Stuart, as well as at countless beach parties, house parties, cruise boat parties, and Poetry & Book Festivals.

Beatnik has hosted radio programs Street Vibes & Changez (Riddim) Excursions (Bermuda) – which was 4 hours of Hip-Hop, R & B, Raggae and more on VSB Mix 106. He worked with DJ’s ‘Scientist’ and ‘Bussy Dread’ to co-produce and to co-host Street Vibes with DJ Kaos. These popular shows, later known as the DJ sessions, ran for two hours on Sunday afternoons, and became one of the best music programs on local radio.

Beatnik had the great experience of Super Legal (Brazilian Super Cool) on Smoke FM on Sunday afternoons in the UK. He enjoyed his time on Smoke because he got to “spin funky, groovy, soulful vibes - everything from Pharoah Sanders and J-Dilla.”

In May, 2004, Beatnik moved to London. And just two years later, he formed Spredluv - a Collective now hosting two monthly live music and DJ events in and around London. He is thrilled with its success, which has already far exceeded expectations. In 2008, he re-launched FLOW, which continues the legacy of showcasing some of the finest young talent from around the world. Since Beatnik has moved to London, he has DJed at numerous Clubs and DJ bars, most notably The Met Bar on Hyde Park corner and Cafe` de Paris in Leicester Square. Recently he DJed at the launch of MTV’s new music and entertainment channel, Viva. He has also DJed at other events including, corporate functions, weddings, and house and boat parties. He has also worked as a grill chef for award winning restaurant ‘Leon’ and appeared as an extra on films such as ‘A good night’ starring Danny DeVito and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Even with this amazing record of experiences, the work of this free-spirited trailblazer in the art of the Spoken Word is by no means summed up. His innovation continues ... as does his journey.

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