SAN FRANCISCO'S HARLOT IS TRULY A LADY OF THE EVENING!

"SINFULLY GOOD"

They met beneath the red light down a dim SoMa alley. He hustled for fame and fortune in Web 2.0; she starved as an artist by day and walked the streets at night. Silently they entered Harlot, the new den of inquity from Martel Toler, Nabiel Musleh, Robert Nunez and Jacek Ostoya.Music filled the dark, high-ceiling lounge, a former printing press. She collapsed into a cow-hide covered Louis XIVchair while he fetched libations: Vespers for her (kaffir lim vodka, cranberry, orange juice), Libertine for him (gin, Madeira, Lemon, Sugar).She took in the black damask panels, Gothic oil paintings - and noticed her date was besotted by one of her sisters in sin. She spied her escape; the heavenly VIP Lounge above in the mezzanine.She climbed the stairs and found well-dressed rabble-rousers tempting her with Poco Dolce chocolates and artisan cheeses.Famished, she accepted and struck up an actual conversation in front of the fireplace.
Redemption? Go holy nights."(CITED FROM: DAILY CANDY, MAY 23, 2007)

It's true that San Francisco is overflowing with an eclectic mixture of souls dancing to their own beat and lifestyle, all moving through the shadows of their every day life. It's a pattern of human nature and one that has perpetuated itself endlessly from generation to generation. Through this timeless ebb and flow of existence, there is the constant need to escape from the monotony of the daily grind. Escape usually via the form of self-induced pleasure seeking and voyeurism, is how the soul rests and waters itself while in transit between mandatory living.Traditionally humans have found liberation through nightly activities such as: dancing, partying, enjoying music, storytelling, satisfying carnal/physical desires, placating hungers and thirsts via any forms of intoxicating substances. Historically, the French were particularly adept at creating nightly deviations and pleasure-seeking activities to satisfy their passionate natures.

KING LOUIS XIV

As a result, a culture and an opulent lifestyle evolved out of the court of the Sun King himself....Louis XIV. This famous patron of the arts and pre-Hugh Hefner royal deviant figure head, cultivated a court based on mass indulgence and uber opulence. Underneath the shiny gold, white carriages, dainties, painted white faces, lace and decadent decor, a dark and deviant force pulsated. This essence of a lady by day, Harlot by night EXACTLY sums up the feeling that our most recent club to visit exudes. Using the exotic and rather significant namesake Harlot, this uber lounge/nightclub actually possess a deep rooted history in the vicinity that has influenced much of the club's personality and theme. "The lavish...SoMa (South of Market) nightspot Harlot, is proud of it's heritage.

"Back in the late 1800's, this area was filled with brothels, and back alleys were named for the famous madams," says statuesque bar manager Eliana Freeman. Harlot's sexy decor reflects the neighbourhood's lusty past-tastefully-with Victorian-Gothic aesthetic: exposed-brick walls set with subtly suggestive paintings of nudes. And, as if the interior doesn't pay enough homage to the dark past of SoMa's madams (who, legend says, included one called Minna, whose name the alley-way took), bartenders here are outfitted in black corsets adorned with a scarlet"H" Scandalous. " (Cited from:"Ladies of the Night" Hayley Elisabeth Kaufman 7x7 San Francisco Guide Fall 2007) With such potential for Scandal, it's ONLY fitting that the parties and vibe at Harlot be off-the-hook. The ambiance is thick at Harlot and it immediately evoked a brothel, underground feeling when we were standing in line after having parked in a lot located in the same alley! (big plus).

The facility has created a truly interesting smoking space where patrons go into a room that is rather like a terrace with a massive iron gate very reminiscent of "Traitor's Gate" at the Tower of London, in front of it. There are tables and chairs inside of it. The major draw back to the design is that the guests waiting in line have to be subjected to the smoke that pours out of the space and on to the street. Perhaps it lends to the atmosphere of the establishment. Harlot does not possess a swanky facade, but rather an understated front very similar to the club Slide...which also resonates with the Speakeasy/Prohibition essence. In many ways there is an unearthly feel to the place as there is a bizarre mixture of people and spirits lining the street.

Exterior of Harlot SF

In some corners you see homeless laying strewn on the ground sleeping and then rolling in front of the club are Porsche's with beautiful, long-legged twenty-somethings emerging into the forbidden space. To be honest, it was very cold while waiting in line and in hindsight, I now believe that our line was filled with not only eager club dwellers, but also burdened spirits trapped forever in the unknown stories that unfolded in this socially charged part of SoMa. Contrary to the club promotion that dress code is in place, the door folk didn't appear to do much to reinforce the policy. This concerned me about what kind of establishment was going to exist on the inside.

Fetty Be With DJ Guzie of The Rock-it!Scientists

Once we gained access and ONLY because we had been on the guest list for the amazing DJ Guzie of the Rock-it!Scientists...I was immediately concerned at how packed it was. People had started streaming out of the place by 11:45pm, but it was very full by the time we got in. I think club jumpers use this place as a warm up stop before hitting the larger dance clubs. We checked my coat (another bonus point!) and started to absorb the space aesthetics while searching for DJ Fabian, who had booked a table for the night. The old world, gothic feel was quite overwhelmed due to the mass number of bodies that were inside and the windows were even sweating it was so jammed. As we moved the crowd, it was hard not think of the massacre it would be if a fire or stampede broke out. The space was so filled with bodies and furniture, it really took away from the interior decor statement. Funny, it wasn't until the numbers started to diminish that the real club atmosphere started to emerge. When we finally manoevered our way to the far end of the club where the DJ booth was located and elevated, we were completely STRUCK at how much the whole interior design made the DJ booth appear like an altar.

DJ Booth with The Rock-it!Scientists and Special Guest DJ Fabian, all Crooklyn Clan ft. Artists

Suspended above the booth and uplit with some VERY effective LED lighting, was the image of a naked woman in a Christ-like stance, covered in foliage of somesort...might be fungi. The whole image is gothic-emo in feel but one immediately assumes SHE is the Harlot. Might it be the famous madam Minna, who was alleged to have worked that alley? It's possible....the painting definitely emanates a darkness into the space.

This in conjunction with the opulent looking cowhide and other leather textured Louis XIV furniture, the black walls, heavy curtained windows, red hanging lamps of the red light districts, the massive deer antler chandeliers, Renaissance paintings of debauchery on the ceilings, all gel together to create the feeling of being in an old french chateau at a late night riske party of the debutantes! There is another wonderful painting of two French maids of the Louis XIV court, depicted with their backs to the viewer displaying their scandal to the world. If ANYTHING this club deserves credit for the rich authenticity that it maintains to it's heritage. It's not a space built to accommodate mass volumes of club-goers and I think the establishment whores itself by overwhelming the space for the sake of the gross income at the end of the night. LP stated, "This is more overcrowded than a California prison!" Yet, maybe that's the point. The namesake is Harlot and the history of the space is based upon human corruption, so why should the owners attempt to honorable now!? If you do choose to enter the Harlot ;-), I would HIGHLY recommend a table in the VIP area just for comfort sake. Even then there is a time limit to each bottle purchased. The longer you want to say, the more alcohol you have to purchase. We also discovered that as patrons become more and more inebriated, the furniture located at the edge of the dance space is rather dangerous in terms of people tripping and falling over it.

Fetty Be With The Amazing and Talented Rock-it!Scientists!

On a positive note for this night, we did have the opportunity to catch DJ Guzie live dropping his insane beats to a frenzied crowd. DJ Solarz made a surprise guest appearance, so it was a rare treat for the Buzz to get to see the Rock-it!Scientists together on a gig. This lady of the night, this Harlot... is one TO BE reckoned with and she is no light weight club. She is rather gypsy-like in her allure and it's impossible NOT to be affected by her ambiance. If you are in San Francisco for an extended stay and you are up for some clubbing with the seductive supernatural creatures of the night, then Harlot is your lady of the evening!

HARLOT SF's Location:

46 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA, 94105
Phone:
(415)777-1077

KEEPING THE BEAT WITH THE SUMPTUOUS LADIES OF SoMa!

FETTY BE'S ZUPA HAWT JUNE HITS LIST!!

FETTY BE!

HEY PEEPS!! I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED TO BE BRINGING YOU THIS HAWT LIST OF TRAXS JUST AS WE ARE LAUNCHING OUR BRAND NEW FETTY BE'S BUZZ WEBSITE! SOOOOO HAWTTT!!!!

Return of the Pac - 2Pac vs. Mark Morrison - KONTEMPT
Home Zone Proxy Rmx - Digitalism
Don't Know What You Got - Mike Bordes Pres. Angela Severiano
Falling Anthem ft. Alyssa Palmer - Bad Boy Bill
Armageddon ft. Jessica Jarrell - Joe Berumudez Chico Rmx
Sebastien Tellier - Kilometer - A-Trak Edit
Cycling Brain - Ryan McDermott & DJ Premier
Idolatry - Muarice Noah & Aunt Klaude
Love, Sex, Magic - Matrixx & Dappa Don Rmx
Yummy - Matrixx & Dappa Don Rmx - Gwen Stefani & Pharrell
Hood Figga (Drum N Bass Rmx) - LNP - CEO & Vinyl Richy
Can't Hold Back - Bellatrax ft Tina Cousins
Magnificent (Dave Aude Radio Edit) U2 - Adam K & Soha Rmx
No Panties On - Fo Onassis
Hungry Like The Wolf (David Savior Rmx) -Duran Duran
Show Me Boogie Love - Fabolous vs. Robin S
Discotheque (Janos Von Der Burg)- Elin Lanto
The Creeps (Fedde Le Grand Radio Edit) - Camille Jones (OLDIE BUT GOODIE!!)
Mrs. Officer - Lil Wayne ft. Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd
We Made You Looney (EHM) - Eminem vs. KONTEMPT
Lady (504 Club Mix) - Tears of Technology
Out From Under - DJ Cancerous
Loving You - DJ Foley House Mix
U and Me - Discodrive
Movin' It Over Here (Holla Edit) - Foamo (FROM KINGS OF THE CLUB ALBUM)
Let's Get It Right (Club Mix) - Krystal K
Single Ladies Hold On Transition Mix - DJ Sizzahandz
That Sound - Steve Lawler
3 AM - DJ Spy
Push The Champagne On -The Nightcrawlers vs. Busta Rhymes & Oneal McKnight -KONTEMPT
Take Off But Don't Touch Me - Busta Rhymes vs. Antoine Clamaran - KONTEMPT

MIXTAPES & ALBUMS

I Remember Ruby Skye 9th Anniversary Tribute - DJ Foley

Where Amazing Matterz - DJ XVR

Bitches & Champagne - DJ NVS


V-Mixes

I Do - Audio - Lil Jon, Snoop Dog, Swizz Beatz, Vmix - Antix

I Want You Back - Audio - Discotech, Vmix -DJ Z

Electric Knockout - Audio - Jay Velar, Vmix - Deejay Callen (CROOKLYN CLAN ft. artist)

Bruno Vs Eminem - Audio - Eminem, Vmix - JORDAN LAWS

FETTY BE WITH DJ FABIAN & THE ROCK-IT!SCIENTISTS!

World Renowned DJ, Remixer and Producer Joe Bermudez Delivers House Candy Via The America Dream!

JOE BERMUDEZ

Joe Bermudez is now a name that holds much weight and respect within the House music industry, as well as within the radio community and the world of the celebrity elite! Joe has been proactively fast-tracking his career up the famed ladder of success over the past decade, to a truly uncharted destination. On this climb, he has been ranked among the top DJ's not only within America, but also within the global music culture (http://www.djtimes.com/bestdj/top100.htm). "In the DJ Times' 2008 list of America's top 50 DJs, Bermudez came in at no. 18, amid names like DJ Crème and the Cut Chemist." (cited from: http://www.joebermudez.com/press/LewistonSunJournal.html) The unusual aspect of Joe Bermudez's journey to this expansive recognition of talent, is that it wasn't a destiny that he set out to achieve! In fact, destiny came looking for Joe when he was bound for post secondary school film studies!! Not unlike a lighthouse beckoning through the fog to a wayward ship, a random act of passing a radio station and applying for a job in order to cover the rent...was the humble beginnings of this incredibly talented powerhouse of an artist.

Beautiful Rhianna and Joe

"After high school graduation in 1994, Bermudez had been destined for film school at the University of Southern California. But that summer, before he packed his bags, he happened to drive past WKZS 99.9 in Auburn. "I was like, 'Oh, that would be fun,' and I just kept on driving. I was like, 'You know what, what do I have to lose?' I went back and demanded they hire me so I could pay my rent," Bermudez said. Station management laughed. They weren't looking for a DJ."I told them I just wanted a shot really, really badly. I would train myself. If there was any shred of hope, please, I could really use this. If not, I would understand. They were like, 'You know what, we're going to give you a shot.'"He skipped film school and worked his way up from overnight shifts as a board operator. Jobs in Boston and Portland followed. Eventually, Bermudez landed his first gig spinning in a night club in Atlanta."I guess I just kept harassing the promoter to do something and after a while, he finally gave in. He had always liked the music I was playing," Bermudez said. So, again, someone gave him a shot. It turned out, that's all it took. " (cited from: http://www.joebermudez.com/press/LewistonSunJournal.html)

Within his 32 years of living and growing up as a child in Lewiston, Maine, Joe made the first of many big life jumps, when he RADICALLY altered the course of his life impulsively choosing to pursue a career that he had no training for at a local radio station (WKZS 99.9). Well, Joe didn't maintain that beginner status for long and through much diligence and self-instruction, he worked up through the various roles at the station. He did so with so much momentum, that it wasn't long before he sky-rocketed into the club venues based on the hawt reputation he had built for himself in the regional music community. Yet taking all of this into consideration, we have to ask the question....Who has the bravado these days to do such an impulsive and free-flowing act of seeking a job with little to no experience, but promising the genuine commitment of sweat and effort to learn? THIS is a quality that we truly admire in Joe Bermudez and one that in our opinion sets him apart from the norm. He is not afraid to take risks, to try, to learn and to grow from his mistakes (which haven't been many!).

He has proven in JUST a short amount of time that the American Dream is still alive and you can build any dream if you have the commitment level to back the bravado. Hard work and endless hours of personal sacrifice are something Joe is not immune to either. Success was not handed to Joe on a silver platter. Even now with his fame and notoriety, he is always in the trenches with his peers giving every last bit of himself to all of the projects that he undertakes. His tenacity or "stick-with-it" ability has perpetually enabled Joe to keep himself locked within the radar range of success and even though he may think he "harassed" that first Atlanta Nightclub promoter into giving him a shot...again, it was likely that his lack of fear to actively pursue his goals enabled him to quickly attain the status that he has now built for himself. Joe certainly does not need to "harass" anyone anymore and in fact, he is SOUGHT after by some seriously major A-listers and performers to produce and remix original club traxs. He is becoming more and more known as "the Go-To-Guy" in the music production and club industry, as his traxs are so incredibly fresh and popular to fans of all walks of life and lifestyles!

Joe With The Lovely Hillary Duff

How could he NOT stay current-sounding, when celebrity vocal artists such as: Hillary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Metro Station, Britney Spears, Pink and MSTRKRFT (to name a few), have all solicited or utilized his creative energies to help them develop hawt dance track interpretations of their mainstream pop songs!!? He is, "The Candy Man", who has proven that he can move with the greatest of ease from chillin' with A-listers like Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz at Pure, to hooking up with an old friend or two at a local club/watering hole called the Red Door in Portsmouth. Bermudez is versatility and tenacity packaged in human form and this adaptability is a characteristic that has taken him far! It's all about attitude peeps and Joe appears to have the right one and the key to the door called success!

Joe With The Amazing Kanye West

Of course, we are also a firm believer that those big brown eyes certainly help his cause!! This reference to his physical popularity with his fan base is actually noted in his Bio listed below. Perhaps there is more to the appeal of his big brown eyes. There is substance behind the surface...Throughout the interactions that we have had with Joe, he has remained very down to Earth, upbeat and humble. Fame has not filled his head with airs and so he reaches out in all directions to his fans, peers, and superiors. Again, it's Joe's versatility that sets him apart and it resonates through all that he does, as reiterated in his Bio. "A refreshing lack of pretense, and his willingness to cross genre boundaries has been hugely influential in Bermudez’ meteoric rise throughout the ranks of international DJs." (Joe Bermudez Bio)

JOE BERMUDEZ IN THE ZONE!

The ability to try new things and to experiment with sound has definitely fuelled Joe's interest in his original track production. Years in the radio industry were invaluable to Joe it seems, as it was there where he was exposed to mass volumes of listeners and where he quickly developed an ear for the sounds that were popular and most sought after. With this carefully crafted and swift ear, Joe was able to start creating his own original work which was received with great enthusiasm initially within the Gay community. His remix "Dreamer" was featured on the Gay Chicago Games 2006 album and it was extremely popular!! We can now state that according to his official Bio, Joe has "flocks of females swooning" over him wherever he goes!!

Those Famous Brown Eyes!

Joe actually confessed that "Dreamer (from Games) was the first record I ever purchased, so I was SO nervous doing that remix" (Joe Bermudez, 05-16-09) It's a true dance anthem and has done extremely well on Itunes and Beatport. Among Gay Chicago Games going way back into the Discogs, Joe produced Circuit Sessions 9: Hard Education and most recently Nervous Nitelife: Mass Movement, as well as countless remixes and now has done work for the Hannah Montana film with Miley Cyrus. With influences such as Darrin Friedman , Danny Tenaglia, Armin Van Buuren, Mark Knight, Kaskade, Martijn Ten Velden, Fedde Le Grande, and Dave Spoon, Joe Bermudez has been molded and shaped over the past 12 years, by some of the globes most innovative and talented House artists of this generation.

JOE AND THE MASS MOVEMENT CREW!

Despite a long-standing relationship within the radio industry, which currently includes his famed Mass Movement on Sirius XM, Joe is a huge advocate for keeping his foot one step off of the dance floor and immersed deep within the nightlife world. According to his Boston Herald Interview (12/2008), "The best part is the instant feedback. You can work all week long in the studio and think you have the best track ever, but when you put it on at a club, if people aren't feeling it, you know within seconds as they all walk off the dance floor. It's a great testing ground and helps me stay current-sounding."

DO WE NEED TO LABEL THIS? Tiesto and Joe!

The drive to keep fresh and to stay on top of the most current beats, motivates Joe to maintain a strong presence within both the radio and club communities. He understands that it is a symbiotic relationship and one truly feeds or fuels the other. With that said, his current baby is of course the satellite radio show Mass Movement. With all of the amazing industry connections and relationships that Joe has built, it's not surprising that MM is garnering alot of attention. "Mass Movement Radio (www.massmovementradio.com), showcases the hottest music spun by Joey himself, plus hot interviews with artists, DJs and more, including the Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Crystal Method, Metro Station, Kelly Clarkson...Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Chris Lake and many more slated to stop by the radio show, Joe's MassMovement radio shows get bigger every week." (cited from: http://www.joebermudez.com/press/MuzophileInterview.html)

Joe With A-Listers....THE JONAS BROTHERS!!

Down-To-Earth Kelly Clarkson With Joe!

After sculpting our portrayal of this audio artist and getting to know the person behind the name, it's even more accurate to state: Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it with a choc'late beat and a kick drum or two? The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can, The Candy Man can, 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world....or rather the dance floor taste good! Who is truly a candy maker to the stars you ask? Well, we can confidently assure you that he is none other than the world famous House DJ, remixer, producer and radio celebrity, Joe Bermudez!! It has been a true honor to have had the opportunity to explore and review the career history of such a successful individual. We are also thrilled that we have had a glimpse at what we feel are some of the secrets to Joe Bermudez's success and that we have had a chance to share those with you all....our loyal BUZZ readers.

We now encourage you to read Joe's official Bio and his Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey responses, as well as to check out ALL of his social networking sites to get his latest status and scoops. The best base site to do that from is his own independent website: http://www.joebermudez.com/ From there you can link to his MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

We are also INCREDIBLY EXCITED to announce that Joe is JUST ABOUT to release another massive House club anthem that the critics are already labelling a smash summer beach side hit!!! The track name is "Armageddon" and it was officially commissioned alongside legendary Swedish remixer Stonebridge. Both producers hooked up with the brand new American Idol "Simon Cowell approved" L.A. artist Jessica Jarrell, who his ONLY 15. Armageddon is her debut track and we feel that it is a perfect example of JUST how talented Joe is. The original song is gospel-inspired according to Davis Ballard of In The Know PR. He also describes the gem as having mainstream appeal due to its, " dynamic beat and ear appealing string section which lends itself perfectly to any dance music aficionado's taste!" In many ways, it's reminiscent to Banarama's Look On The Floor (Pop version). Here's Joe take on it, "The Armageddon mix came out pretty cool. She (Jessica Jarrell) is a new artist from LA. She is only 15 years old. It's coming out on Mercury records (May 26/09) and was just serviced to the Billboard panel." (Joe Bermudez, 05/14/09)

Jessica Jarrell - Armageddon (Joe Bermudez - Chico Mix)

Joe Bermudez is not like the average human being who might be content to sit and watch life pass him by. No, no, no!! Joe seizes life by the reigns and chooses the direction in which she will go, with him sitting atop guiding her towards new and undiscovered horizons. He is living proof that the "Candy Man" mixes it with love and makes the DANCE WORLD FEEL GOOD!!!

JOE BERMUDEZ OFFICIAL BIO

"Attention all passengers: Prepare for a wild landing. You’re about to enter the "Bermudez triangle."
This is where the melody hits your chest like a crashing wave, where the pulsing bass rocks your head like a hurricane, and where – get ready!- you’ll be lost forever in the sea of the dance floor.
Joe Bermudez is your guide on this head-trip, and he knows just where to take you. The Boston based international DJ has emerged as one of the hottest talents on the global club scene, a sonic triple threat that brings the goods: the sound, the look, and the (lack of) attitude. Whether he’s spinning live at clubs, remixing for the biggest names in music (Britney, Justin, Janet and just about anyone else you know by first name alone), or just sitting back and looking damn pretty, Bermudez has amassed a worldwide following for his seamless sets, pitch perfect productions, and willingness to play to the crowd: not his ego. "By starting in radio, I learned how to program music for the masses," explains Bermudez. At just 18 years old, on his own and without a paycheck, he was ballsy enough to walk into a local radio station and demand they hire him. Lucky for the rest of us, they listened.

And while he hasn’t left radio behind, today Joe is the one being pursued; he’s got a weekly, national show on XM satellite radio, for starters.
But most importantly, his introduction to the music world set his expectations high and his ear planted firmly to the floor. "By having a bigger audience from the start, I quickly learned how to keep a lot of people happy with what I play,” says Bermudez. “Even in my underground mixes, there's an element of pop that attracts people who normally wouldn't listen to the genre."


A refreshing lack of pretense, and his willingness to cross genre boundaries has been hugely influential in Bermudez’ meteoric rise throughout the ranks of international DJs. Most recently, he released Mass Movement, his first artist compilation album for Nervous Records. The album spotlighted his boundary-defying skills and diversity in Electro, House, and synthesized his ear for complex club jams with radio-friendly dance. The result was a smash album that earned Bermudez a 2007 International Dance Music Award (IDMA) nomination alongside Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk.

Joe and colleague Greg Pic with Paul Van Dyk

Indeed, 2007 was a major year for Joe: He was named one of the Top 20 DJs in the country by DJ Times (besting even legendary names like Junior Vasquez, Roger Sanchez and Felix da Housecat), and nominated for a second IDMA for Best Radio Mix Show DJ alongside Pete Tong. He’s also continued to churn out remixed and productions for major industry names, adding name upon name to his list of heavy-hitting clients.

RED CARPET JOE!

And then, of course, there are those baby brown eyes. Besides his killer club music, Bermudez' look and personality are also a big part of the attraction. Like the music he spins, the DJ is warm and approachable, high energy and always ready for a good time. Of course, it doesn't hurt that flocks of female fans (and hey, more than a few guys) swoon over Bermudez' physical attributes. Even a simple Google search turns up more than a few remarks of the "what a hottie!" "soooo cute" and "OMG I LIKE TOTALLY LUV HIM LOL" variety. Still, whether it’s his victories in the DJ booth or success with the ladies, Bermudez takes it all in stride. “It’s all about the music for me,” says Bermudez. “I love being able to see the world by spinning at clubs all over the globe. But all I need is a crowd that loves what I’m doing. To keep them moving all night long, that’s the greatest perk of all.” Perk up, baby. The audience is listening."
(CITED FROM: http://www.joebermudez.com/bio.html)

JOE BERMUDEZ'S RESPONSES TO FETTY BE'S BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY!

1) What inspired you to pick your DJ name?

My DJ name is my real name. I have always liked my name and didn’t want something silly like DJ Squirrel Biscuit.

2) What kind of music do you like to spin?

I like music with energy. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s electro, progressive, ect. As long as it rocks the house I will work it into my set.

DJ Darrin Friedman Had A Huge Influence On Joe!

3) What and who are some of your major influences? (Artists, DJ’s, ect)

Darrin Friedman was the first club DJ that made me go WOW!!! I want to do this!!! Since then, DJ’s like Danny Tenaglia, Armin Van Buuren and Mark Knight have all influenced me.

4) Biggest reward about being a DJ?

Meeting SO many really nice people.

JOE AND JENNIFER LOVE-HEWITT

5) Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?

All the delayed flights and lost luggage.

6) What is the best party you have ever spun at?

There are so many good ones that it’s tough to narrow it down. Two that really stand out are New Year’s Day at Arq in Sydney and my birthday party at Living Room in Mexico City.

7) If you could mix at a club or a party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?

I would love to play at Creamfields. They always have such a good line up that it would be an honor to play alongside any of them.

8) In what cities have you spun?

That’s a pretty long list. It might be easier to list the ones I haven’t played in yet. Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now? I travel so much that it’s hard to, but I do have regular stops in Boston, LA, etc.

TRYST NIGHTCLUB!!

9) What is the hottest club you have ever been to either as a DJ or a patron?

Tryst Nightclub in Vegas is pretty pimp. They have a 150 foot waterfall in the middle of the club. It’s not often you see that while you’re dancing.

10) Do you plan out your sets or play off the crowd’s reactions?

I always have certain records that I can’t wait to play, but it all depends on the crowd. Their energy dictates where the night goes.

DAVID GUETTA in a cool tee WITH JOE

11) If you could design a club, name three important aspects of its layout?

A friendly staff, clean sounding system and strong drinks.

12) Techno/Trance or Hip Hop/Mash Up?

It’s all about the house music!!!

DEADMAU5 WITH JOE AND GREG PIC!

13) East Coast or West Coast?

I was born in L.A., but live in Boston now and have mad love for both sides. I feel bad for State’s like Oklahoma with no coast line. They never get any shout outs…haha

14) Mac or PC?

I use both. The Mac is for my music and the PC is for all my admin stuff.


15) Top favorite 3 tracks of all time?

That is the hardest question to ask a DJ. We love music SO much that’s it’s really tough to narrow it down to just three songs.

Keeping it sweet with The Candy Man himself, the incredibly sweet Joe Bermudez!

FETTY BE'S GOING GAGA FOR LADY GAGA!!

LADY GAGA'S HAWT NEW PAPARAZZI VID!! FRESH & CONTROVERSIAL!

So, the amazing and non-stop LADY GAGA is back in our club radar AGAIN! DID SHE EVER LEAVE?? Nope. This woman is an enigma AND WE ARE WITNESSING MUSIC AND CULTURAL HISTORY UNFOLD BEFORE OUR VERY EYES...She is like Barbara Streisand was to the 70's, and Madonna was to the 80's. There is nothing that can stop her and she is revolutionizing the industry. THE GAGA generation has been born peeps and with it she reflects the multi-dimensional element that is at work in all aspects of our culture. She is not just music, she is fashion, she is a lifestyle, she is TV, she is performance art (remember Michael Toast?), she is political, she is satire...she is GAGA!!! Lady Gaga is NOT just fluff despite how even she portrays herself at times, saying she is a "PLAYA". This girl can sing, dance, design and play instruments (learned piano by ear at age 4). She has a lifetime history intertwined with music. Check out a lil of her history.

"Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986),who performs under the stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer-songwriter, performance artist, dancer and musician. She began her career as a songwriter for established artists, including Fergie, Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears and New Kids on the Block, as well as American singer and producer Akon. After Akon recognized that Gaga also had vocal talent, he signed her to a joint deal with his own label, Kon Live Distribution, and then she started to work on her own new material for her debut album. Gaga released her debut album The Fame in 2008, which she explained was "about how anyone can feel famous". To date, the album has spawned the international number one hit singles "Just Dance" (nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards) and "Poker Face". Gaga has been influenced by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna." (cited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady%20GaGa)

Lady Gaga (left) and Lady Starlight at their weekly party New York Street Revival and Trash Dance

Lady Gaga immersed herself deep into the club circuit and worked as a GoGo dancer for a while, but during that time she befriended the DJ community and often shared her work with them hoping to catch someone's attention. Well, as we all know she succeeded and her album The Fame has skyrocketed her to superstar status! Her album, "The Fame peaked at number one in Austria, Canada and Ireland and four in Australia. Afterward "Haus of Gaga" turned their focus further upon the American market with Gaga going on her first ever concert tour with fellow Interscope pop group, the reformed New Kids on the Block. Gaga started her stint with New Kids on the Block in Los Angeles on October 8, and continued through the end of November. She appeared as a featured guest on the song "Big Girl Now" from their new album, The Block.In late October, Gaga released The Fame in the US, where it debuted at number seventeen on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 24,000 units,and has thus far peaked at number four. Worldwide sales stand at 2.3 million copies."(Cited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_GaGa)

Gaga is an artist to be respected on so many levels. The true test is that you can strip her of all of the enhancements....audio and visual and she is mind-blowing raw. Check out this acoustic of Gaga singing and performing Pokerface....

LADY GAGA LIVE AT CHERRYTREE HOUSE....

(Thanks DJ Steez for flagging this)

Her artistic depth is absolutely RICH. She has her finger on the pulse of so many elements of culture and is single-handedly influencing them all simultaneously through her musical and fashion creations. She has developed a Haus of Gaga which is not unlike a school of thought if you want to parallel it to the Dadaists or Bohemians. Lady Gaga is not your typical artist but rather a hybrid...she's a performance artist and has been her whole life. "I always loved rock and pop and theater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when it really came together for me and I realized I could do all three,” says GaGa, who nicked her name from Queen’s song “Radio Gaga” and who cites rock star girlfriends, Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. “I look at those artists as icons in art. It’s not just about the music. It’s about the performance, the attitude, the look; it’s everything. And, that is where I live as an artist and that is what I want to accomplish." (cited from:http://www.ladygaga.com/bio/ )

On this note of cultural commentary, Lady Gaga just released this weekend her most recent video for her new trax off of The Fame album, "Paparazzi" and it's controversial-Madonna-esque!! Phew that was a mouthful!! She's created a very aggressive commentary on the life-sucking media that pursues celebrities and exploits them at any turn, and at any cost. Gaga makes us uncomfortable in her portrayal of paralysis and disability. It's hard to know if she is celebrating it or belittling it. Again, something Madonna would do...aka Papa Don't Preach, Like A Virgin. She's created an "epic"video, as Perez Hilton noted...an epic for the new millenium to chew on and think about. What comes to mind for me when I watch this video is Princess Diana and how she was destroyed by the media. Yet, I think Gaga is saying it's a double-edged sword, in that as much as stars are consummed by the media, they require the media to perpetuate their own celebrity statushood! It's that age old symbiotic relationship between host and parasite scenario.

Lady Gaga At The Recent Shooting of Her Paparazzi Vid

Here's the final word from North American voice of culture Perez Hilton: "Are you sitting down? Prepare to have your mind blown (in every sense of the word)! The new Princess of Pop, Lady GaGa, has created a masterpiece. With the help of director Jonas Akerlund (Madonna, Prodigy, and others), the music video for GaGa's latest UK single, Paparazzi, is easily the best music video of the year. By far! It is her strongest work to date. It is a mini-film. It is art. It is visual pornography. It is satire. It is commentary. It is brilliant! And, we are NOT exaggerating. EVERYBODY is going to be talking about this video, and U are looking at it first, the way it's meant to be seen." (cited from:http://perezhilton.com/2009-05-28-epic-gagas-new-paparazzi-video )

HAVE A LISTEN TO LADY GAGA'S OWN WORDS VIA HER INTERVIEW WITH MASS MOVEMENT RADIO'S VERY OWN JOE BERMUDEZ!!!

We are truly enamored by the one who calls herself Gaga! So much so, that we attended a costume party gig this weekend as it was a Lady Gaga vs Britney Spears theme hosted by industry pioneer DJ Billy Vidal! With much enthusiasm, we put forth our best Fetty Gaga and claimed the first prize claim to fame! We salute you LADY GAGA AT THE BUZZ AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL ARTISIC SOUL!!

KEEPING YOU ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF MUSIC AND CLUB CULTURE....