danny the wildchild live at smart bar w mc questionmark

Recorded live at smart bar, Danny The Wildchild and the MC Question mark... fonz mc steps in toward the end because MC QuestionMark had to go MC for LTJ Bukem upstairs in the metro.. A very good night for dnb in chicago.

heres the link
DANNY THE WILDCHILD AND MC QUESTIONMARK RECORDED LIVE AT SMART BAR IN CHICAGO

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upcoming smart bar nights

october 6

november 03

Get to know our djs - october featured dj - j cross of chicago's M.I.A.

see j cross once a month at smart bar along side alfonz de la mota and most mia chicago members.


M.I.A:: sum up your drum n bass background for us.

JCROSS :: I first got into drum and bass in my mid teens after hearing a few mixtapes by artists such as Andy C, LTJ Bukem, and Doc Scott. At the same time I started going to raves in Indianapolis and around the midwest, mostly in Chicago. After seeing a bunch of regional DJ talent, I wanted to give it a whirl myself. My first purchase was Metalheadz "Platinum Breakz" (still one of my favorite albums) and with some other releases at the time, I learned how to DJ with a little help from some friends, mainly techno DJ's Adam Jay and Shiva. I think this is why I have a bit more fluid style than most DNB DJ's, because Indy didn't really have a big jungle/DNB scene, so I learned watching techno and house DJ's. Through the years, I've stuck with it. I've never lost my passion for DNB, although I did take some time off DJing in the mid 2000's after moving to Chicago.

M.I.A.:: what kind of drum n bass do you favor in your sets and why?

J CROSS :: I don't favor one particular style, I'm a strong advocate of not sticking to one individual sound. I appreciate all forms of DNB, from hard, nasty dancefloor business to smooth EZ-listening style liquid stuff. Obviously if I'm playing to a packed club/rave, I'll go heavy and get people dancing. If I'm playing to a more laid back audience, I'll favor the smoother stuff and get a little sexy with the vibe.


M.I.A.::  your a resident for M.I.A. at their smart bar night, how have you noticed the night progress?

J CROSS:: The Smart Bar night we run is by far the most consistent club night I've ever been associated with in playing DNB. The crowd is always mixed and up for pretty much everything. Some people in attendance are old pros at going out to DNB nights and are familiar with the music. Others just wander in because of the club's popularity and I appreciate the opportunity to expose them to music I love, and hopefully gain a few fans in the process. Throughout my residency, I've noticed a bit more diversity as people learn about what we're striving for, and I always try to make as many people sweat as I can, just get that dancefloor as packed as possible!

M.I.A.:: you have a good number of mixes out for download, do you feel this has helped you move forward in the dnb scene?

J CROSS:: It definitely is an advantage when someone wants to learn what I'm about. Back when I started DJing, you had to put a lot more money and time into promotion, copying mixtapes and CD's, tracking down promoters and getting them into the right peoples' hands. Now, promotion is as easy as uploading mixes and spreading the word via online interaction. On a negative side, this floods the market with subpar material; on the positive side, it's easy for me to send my material to anyone, anytime, anywhere. I try to have as much quality material as possible for this very reason. The more I have out there, the likelier someone is gonna notice just one of my contributions and search out other material. Obviously if I have so much material, I'm consistent and talented.... and obviously dedicated and passionate in my work.


M.I.A.::. what producer are you feeling at the moment?

J CROSS :: My favorite producer at the moment is probably Dose. He reminds me so much of one of my favorite producers, Break. With every release, his production values and ideas take it to the next level. He's going to be a major influence on people in the future, and hopefully he'll stick around and deliver consistently.

M.I.A.::  your from Indiana but live in Chicago, birth place of house music, how do you see drum n bass fitting into the edm scene?

J CROSS::I appreciate other forms of dance music, and consider all of them to be equally important. I prefer a mature way of looking at the EDM scene, and appreciate it when other scene's reciprocate and appreciate us. We all influence each other a great amount; personally, I can be just as influenced by a good night out listening to rock or techno or classical or hip-hop and take that flavor and add it to my own music. I prefer not to agree with the misconception that DNB is a bastard within dance music. Some people throughout the evolution prefer it to be this way, but I only see it having a negative impact in the long run. I like everyone to have an appreciation for good music, and well done DNB is definitely good music. I want people to enjoy what they hear, not to be scared away by noise that they don't understand.

M.I.A.:: how hard is it to be a drum n bass dj? and what keeps you motivated to stick to your guns and stay true to jungle drum n bass when so many have moved on.

J CROSS:: I'd say the most difficult part about playing jungle/DNB is getting people past the notion that it's something "weird" and alien to their musical tastes. I've actually been motivated quite a bit by other artists and DJ's abandoning the genre throughout the years, whether it be to follow the trend at the time, such as dubstep is now. I want people to notice what an exciting genre DNB is, and there are a lot more sounds then mid-90's jump up or late-90's neuro stuff. That's what most people associate with DNB, as it was most popular during the time when those sounds were dominant. As long as I'm still excited by new sounds and ideas, I'll continue playing DNB. I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel, as it's been so long since I started, and there are more talented artists putting out great music year after year.

M.I.A.::  what kind of equipment do you prefer to see in the booth when you arive?

J CROSS:: I always appreciate a pair of Technics 1200's, a pair of Pioneer CDJ's, and a solid, simple mixer without too many bells and whistles. I don't need any fancy FX or anything. If they're there, I'll use them, but sparingly. I prefer Pioneer, Rane, or Allen & Heath mixers. Above anything else, clean crisp monitors. If you're not gonna have proper sound, what's the point in having a good DJ? And all of this equipment should be functioning properly. I can't count the number of times I've shown up for a gig and been deterred by some technical problem beyond my control. There's nothing more frustrating.

M.I.A.::. you recently placed 3rd in the M.I.A. "sound clash dnb battle" how do you feel your set went?

J CROSS:: I feel like I'm good enough where I should have been first, but I understand why I finished third. I should have been last! I tried getting a little too fancy with my opening mix, trying to quadruple drop four complicated tunes, and jacked it up. One of the most important things I've learned over the years is simplicity sounds best, and for some reason I got in over my head and wasn't thinking straight; won't do that again! After that I just decided to wing it and the rest went fine. I was relaxed and played as smoothly as I usually do. I respect everyone in the competition, especially the DJ that won. Dustin Dioptrics is a wicked DJ, one of the best.

M.I.A.::. where do you see j cross and M.I.A. in 5 years?

J CROSS:: As I keep getting more and more into production, I hope to be making a living in DNB. Most likely in London if I'm successful. Rocking an M.I.A. showcase at Fabric on a Saturday night.

Thank you J cross for taking the time to let your fans and peers know more about you, you can fan j cross here.

http://www.facebook.com/jcrossdnb

and here is his latest mix http://soundcloud.com/miadnb/j-cross-september-2011-m-i-a

THURSDAY OCTOBER 06 - FREE DNB AT SMART BAR

Quality drum n bass is what to expect. Tonight we focus on the hard workers that make the night happen. Selectahs Alfonz De La Mota and his resident dj J cross. Each playing a 2 hour set of the best drum n bass music out. Come ready to dance all night. NO COVER 21+ W VALID ID PLEASE.

M.I.A. DNB PRESENTS
DNB @ SUBFIX THURSDAYS.

LETS GET DEEP INTO THE VIBE OF DNB MUSIC.

✫ ALFONZ DE LA MOTA (2 hour set)
smart bar / combat records / m.i.a. dnb

✫ J Cross (2 hour set)
futurednb.net / m.i.a. dnb

✫ Kode X
soljazz / m.i.a. dnb

✫Radiata
adapter audio

+ special guest from Massachusetts
✫ Subreaper

mc phase & mc tae

DECEMBER 17 2011 - PLANET BASS deep in the jungle

Brand new space || Lights || Lasers || visuals || led assault on your senses || a beast of a sound system || all ages to enter || ladies free befor 10pm || $15 dollars all night || 1773 888-1MIA on the night
★☆★☆☠☆★☆★ PLANET BASS 12-17 SATURDAY★☆★☆☠☆★☆★

⏏ GENERAL MALICE ⏏

... ⎈ BIG CAT RECORDING ⎈ N2O RECORDS ⎈ COMBAT RECORDS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA

⊰⊹ General Malice continues to pave the way for the Hardstep – Bboy jungle sound. Bringing to the table a combination of raw Hip Hop & Dancehall flavors mixed with hard crashing drums banged out on an MPC. Darkside drum and bass mixed with the soul & vibe of the oldskool. The General Malice sound has garnered an army of rugged junglists from LA to Tokyo. His dub plates & releases have been rocked by names such as : Starscream , RAW, CRS? , Capital J , Dj Craze , Nicky Blackmarket , Terry T , Marly Marl , Frankie Gunns , Cassien , Tek Threat , Audio 1 , and many more. Bringing it live with the hardest dub plates & manic energy at shows all across North America every time, including his arsenal of special VIP vocals from many of the big names in reggae / dancehall. With anthems such as “This is the Year,” “Platinum,” “Blaze de Chalwa,” released on Big Cat Japan and releases “Fallen,” “Dun Dead Already,” and “Launch the Attack,” on N2O Records and most recently his release on Combat records as part of the M.I.A. ep.

⏏ DJ B.A.B.L.E. ⏏

⎈ HIP-STEP/ZULU ⎈ WARLORD DUBPLATE ⎈ COMBAT RECORDS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ PHOENIX ARIZONA

DJing for 11 years now everything from DnB,Hip-Hop,Glitch-Hop, and Jungle. Babel has been coast to coast and played in citys such as Detroit,Chicago,San Diego,Eureka,Ann Arbor, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver and holding down the Phoenix,AZ charter of the StateSide DnB Collective M.I.A (Murda In America) HipStep Massive/Zulu Nation and just recently signing with Warlord Dubplates......Babel has played along side acts such as Slum Village,Binary Star,Paradime,Bizzare,Danny The WildChild,DB,General Malice,CRS?,and SoundMurderer. Mix's for free dl available @ www.soundcloud.com/dj_babel


⏏ KRSP ⏏

⎈ KONKRETE JUNGLE KC ⎈ M.I.A. DNB ⎈ KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

KRSP discovered his love for jungle drum n bass in the late 90s by way of an online radio show. He began to collect music and went through every style of jungle drum n bass until he found tek-step. His style has been described at some of the hardest drum n bass you ever heard by promoters in KC and his selections and mixing skill are on point. With over 10 years under his belt as a dj it shows when you hear him live as he moves through styles while staying true to the harder sound that he is known for.


⏏ ALFONZ DE LA MOTA⏏

⎈ SMART BAR ⎈ COMBAT RECORDS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ CHICAGO

His name is synonymous with Chicago drum n bass and one of Americas largest drum n bass music groups the M.I.A. (murda In america) with over 50+ members all over the country. Since the early 90's Alfonz has been djing and promoting jungle/drum n bass music. He has played along side the worlds best drum n bass djs including Andy C, Ed Rush & Optical, Black Sun Empire, Concord Dawn, DJ Swamp, Aphrodite, Bad Company, Krs One, Evol Intent, Gein, Ewun. He has headlined all over the country and has played marquee nights such as Respect in Los Angeles and the original Konkrete Jungle at the pyramid in New York City. In Chicago you can find him once a month at subfix Thursdays at Smartbarchicago.com where he hosts his monthly M.I.A. drum n bass event featuring Chicago's brightest drum n bass artist on a truly sick Funktion one sound rig. With numerous productions under his belt, a very busy dj schedule and a new mix released every 2-3 months alfonz has gained a nice following anywhere the internet is available. His drum n bass mixes are on rotation in several over seas radio stations most recently in New Zealand on loco fm 107fm, his events in Chicago exceed what any one thought a full on drum n bass rager could be like, the energy is high just like the temperature in room, care of the bass heads that are packed on the dance floor moving to the 99.9% drum n bass music pumping out of the speakers. His night at Smart Bar is the Longest running drum n bass night in Chicago with over 150 dedicated attendees every month that come to Smart bar (voted Chicago's best club several times) and expect to hear Alfonz De La Mota and the M.I.A. crew's big bass lines melt their faces. Look out for his track "blood and sweat" available on beatport via combat records usa.

⏏ M1D1 ⏏

⎈ COMBAT RECORDS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ CHICAGO


M1D1 first started djing in 1993 and has performed at countless underground parties and full scale raves in Chicago's late 90's rave scene. Working with jungle vet R.P. Smack/RipeProductions, M1D1 continued to bring his music into the new millennium and by 1999 he had started writing his own tunes. In 2004 he started his own DNB label, Combat Records, and with over 40+ releases to date Combat Reco...rds is home many M1D1 releases and also to many great dnb artists worldwide. In 2006, alongside Alfonz DeLaMota, M1D1 co-founded the M.I.A. Dj Collective, a nationwide drum and bass dj collective. With residences all over the US, the M.I.A. is proving to be a strong force in the stateside DNB movement today. Be it djing out of town, here in Chicago at Smartbar, or running the system at the rave, for M1D1 DNB is a way of life, and he will stop at nothing to see the M.I.A. and drum and bass reach its highest potential.


⏏ DJ ORACLE ⏏

⎈ COMBAT RECORDS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ 170 BPM RECORDS ⎈ CHICAGO

Dj Oracle has been a face and name involved in drum n bass for some time now. An established producer and dj with a love for the darker styles Oracle has released music on several labels under several names and as part of collaborations with other artist on other styles of music. Oracle comes with a flare all his own and you never can tell what will come out of the speakers. All you can expect is that it will be mixed well and it will be full or original songs as well as exclusives and remixes.


⏏ MF B2B CIRO ⏏

⎈ OLDSCHOOL FURTHER SOUND ⎈ DRUM N BASS TAG TEAM SET ⎈ CHICAGO

MF and DJ Ciro have been spinning jungle drum n bass since the mid 1990's. They were also promoters that pulled in some nice crowds for some of the UKs biggest dnb artist. MF was a resident at several big raves in Chicago and played to massive crowds and DJ Ciro also made lots of moves in the club scene pulling off some impressive sets through out his career. On this night we bring them back together to see what kind of ruckus they can mix up.


⏏ DIOPTRICS ⏏

⎈ ABDUCTED RECORDS ⎈ CHICAGO/TEXAS


The duo that masterminded the record label Abducted Records, Dustin and Dorian aka Dioptrics, have been pushing the boundaries of the Drum and Bass scene on a global scale for years. With releases both vinyl and digital on labels such as Sudden Def, Biotic, Dangerous New Age and Flight amongst others, their catalog speaks for itself with signature hard synthlines, heavy bass and huge drums! With the inception of Abducted Records, Dioptircs has broadened their horizons to include the most upfront Dubstep as well as their signature "Neuro DNB" sound. Touring extensively across the USA on their "Abducting America" tours, as well as one off bookings, their sets always please any fan of aggressive and upfront music. Be on the lookout for their forthcoming releases as they push forward to help maintain their name as a staple in the scene!


⏏ MEGA MIKE ⏏

⎈ TFU ⎈ KONKRETE JUNGLE ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ CHICAGO

hicago based DJ and master of all styles bass and party fueled, Mega Mike is undisputedly one of the city's most talented and versatile. Exclusive selections, flawless execution, unequaled crowd rocking skills and an honest passion for the music are what make him one of the best.
Since the mid 90s, he's played countless events acr...oss the mid-west with major artists including Atmosphere, Excision, 16 Bit, Figure, 12th Planet, The Others, Shpongle, Liondub, Aphrodite, AK1200, Gridlok, 6BLOCC, Chrissy Murderbot, Kirk Degiorgio, Cyberpunkers, Frankie Bones and of course, all of Chi-Towns finest.
Mega Mike has made exclusive appearances on Chicago radio programs including the highly regarded "848" on WBEZ 91.5 FM, as well as "Joystyxx Radio" (Loyola’s WLUW 88.7 FM), and "Part Time Sucker Radio" (Northwestern's WNUR 89.3 FM).
He currently holds down a weekly Hip Hop residency in Wicker Park and continually plays all of the city's best venues.
From underground to high profile events, MEGA MIKE always brings the party to a higer level. Come witness the skillz!!


⏏ DJ X ⏏

⎈ SADISTIC CIRCIUS ⎈ M.I.A. ⎈ INDIANA


⏏ GUILT TRIP ⏏

⎈ OPENING DUBSTEP SET

Tonight's event is going to start promptly at 9pm and will be held at the "sportsman inn" a motel with two big ball rooms. enter through front door carefull crossing street. on 4501 s Cicero Chicago il. parking available across the street. Act civil and every one can party in peace. see every one tonig...ht.

$20 ladies free b4 10pm.
4501 s Cicero Chicago il.

Psssst/ check back here at 7pm

Check back at 7pm and we will have the full directions up and ready.  the event is going to be 10 mins west of down town via the express way.

LADIES FREE BEFORE 10PM

heres some music to get you through till you arrive at tonight's event.

RHOCSTEADY - DRUM N BASS MIX - ALFONZ DE LA MOTA - M.I.A. CHICAGO

CHECK THIS SPACE AT 7PM 

CHECK BACK RIGHT HERE SAT.

CHECK BACK WITH US HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT.

LEGAL FULLY LICENSED VENUE 

TRAINED PROFESSIONAL NICE SECURITY PROVIDED

ALL AGES. 

SAFE SECURE SPACE. 

PARKING LOT IN FRONT AND

ACROSS THE STREET. 

FRESH OUT DOOR SMOKING AREA, 

LOG2 BRINGING IN THE HEAVY BASS BINS FOR THIS. 

FULL ON VISUAL AND LIGHTING + LASERS.

NO DRUGS. 

NO THUGS.

NO NONSENSE WILL BE TOLERATED. 

WE ALL WANT TO HAVE FUN AND LISTEN TO STELLAR MUSIC, DANCE, CHILL, TALK, MEET..

NOT WATCH SOMEONE MAKE A FOOL OF THEM SELVES. 

RESPECT EACH OTHER AND THE VENUE. SHOW STARTS AT 9

DIRECTIONS HERE AROUND 5 OCLOCK SATURDAY. 

PEOPLE FROM OUT OF TOWN.

PLAN ON BEING 10 MINS FROM DOWN TOWN CHICAGO VIA THE EXPRESS WAY.

SPACE IS EASY TO FIND, FEW BLOCKS OFF THE EXPRESS WAY.

WE BRING THE BASS.... YOU BRING THE VIBE.

SEE YOU SAT - M.I.A. DNB USA

1773 - 888 - 1 MIA

This saturday night is NO TRIX

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT SEPT 24 M.I.A. DNB USA AND UNDERGROUND ELEMENTS PRESENT

"NO TRIX"

✭✭ LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE DAY OF ✭✭
... ✭✭ CALL: UE 312-473-1203 or MIA 1773 888 1 MIA
✭✭TEXT: UEEVENTS to 90210 FOR A CHANCE FOR FREE ENTRY!

☠ 2 ROOMS
☠ CONCERT SOUND PROVIDED BY: LOG2 & MD AUDIO- 6 BLOCS EACH!!!
☠ MULTI WATT RGB GRAPHIC SHOOTING LASER
☠ INTELEGENT LIGHTING

MUSIC SELECTORS INCLUDE

hosted by the M.I.A. dnb collective
DRUM N BASS || DUBSTEP || DRUM STEP

☛ TANKMAN AKA ULTRABLACK (Phoenix AZ.)
fresh mud - la dubstepnostra - dubline - filthy
☠ DUBSTEP DRUMSTEP

Half of the disbanded dubstep pioneer duo Ultrablack, TankMan (aka Bryan M.) has been DJing across the states solo as of late, now unleashing his audioterroristic production skills to make audiences bounce from wall-to-wall. At the moment, TankMan employs some of the darkest and loudest use of dubstep technology in the American scene and represents a unique blend of hard dub-funk only similar to the Ultrablack days, if not a bit more polished.

video :: http://youtu.be/zSuMQYRDsJA

☛ RAGGASCUM AKA SVS (Kansas City MI)
congo natty records - knowledge magazine - m.i.a.- warlord dub
☠ RAGGAJUNGLE DRUM N BASS

video:: http://youtu.be/evYVrNFfpU8

☛ DJ STUNNA (Chicago usa)
31 recordings uk - bassdrive.com - greenroom
☠ DRUM N BASS
video: http://youtu.be/G-egNfOtJik

☛ De La Mota ( Chicago usa)
combat records - m.i.a prez - smart bar
☠ DRUM N BASS
video: http://youtu.be/fugI-M38RjY

☛ RUCKUS AKA CHARLIE BRO (Chicago)
betamorph - bro town - further sound - mtz
☠ DUBSTEP

☛ Dioptrics (Texas)
mosquito records uk - abducted records ceo
☠ DRUM N BASS

☛ M1D1
combat records ceo - m.i.a. co founder
☠ DRUM N BASS

☛ KODE - X
soljazz trilogy - m.i.a.
☠ DRUM N BASS

☛ J CROSS
futurednb.com uk - m.i.a.
☠ DRUM N BASS

 

 

♬♫♪TECHNO/HOUSE ROOM

hosted by Underground Elements | glamboy records
HOUSE/TECHNO/ELECTRO

☛ PAUL ANTHONY (Denver, Co.)
Dirty fabric digital
☠ ELECTRO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0EcAt7nVa8

☛ ILL NASTY (Milwaukee, Wi.)
☠ ELECTRO GRIME
http://youtu.be/6O82AwFr3gw

☛ DJ SKULL (Chicago, Il.)
djaxx records, world wide techno traveler
☠ TECHNO
www.waxcandyrecords.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWgpT2a0kQk
http://youtu.be/HanwEX88lG4

☛ ROB THREEZY (Chicago, Il.)
ghetto division- cajual
☠ TECHNO/ELECTRO
http://youtu.be/32QIIlCaV-E

☛ ROCKIN ROB (Chicago, Il.)
Craver ent.
☠ ELECTRO

☛ CHICAGO JACKS- THREEJAY & MARK ONE TORRES (Chicago, Il.)
U.E. - direct drive -
☠ HOUSE/JACK/DISCO

☛ MARK RUBIO (Chicago Il.)
☠ DIRTY ELECTRO
 

LTJ BUKEM SEPT 16 FRIDAY NIGHT.

METRO AND SMART BAR PRESENT :: LTJ BUKEM "IN SESSION"
THIS WILL BE AN ALL BUILDING EVENT.

LTJ BUKEM UK
a true legend in the game.

also from new york - PLACE 42
and from chicago ::: DJ STUNNA & RIVERMAN

IN THE SMART BAR
MIA PRESENTS:: THE BEST OF THE BEST

featuring djs

DANNY THE WILDCHILD & MC QUESTION MARK (UK)
ALFONZ DE LA MOTA || KODE X || DIOPTRICS || J CROSS
+ MC PHASE & FONZ MC

BUY TICKETS: BUY TICKETS HERE!


Tickets:
$16 all night
$10 with Student ID
$10 before midnight with Metro & Smart Bar text
*All tickets purchased for Smart Bar will be honored*


18+ / (21+ to enter Smartbar)
Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM - 4AM
If you are 21+ you will receive a wristband good for entry into Smartbar.
No one under 21 will be allowed entry into Smartbar.