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EDM.com Presents “Quarantini Chats” Episode #6: BLVK JVCK & iMinikon
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series “Quarantini Chats” invites the brightest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics. Fresh off the release of BLVK JVCK‘s monster dubstep remix of iMinikon‘s viral single “I’m Tryna,” the blossoming artists are joining EDM.com for the 6th episode of “Quarantini Chats.” Check out the remix h...
Kanye West’s ‘Gone’ 15 Years Later: How an Otis Redding Sample Spawned a Prescient Song
Written and performed by Chuck Willis and released as a 1956 single, “It’s Too Late” is a languid torch tune that verges on doo-wop — it’s prom slow dance bait. Willis’ singing and the over-stylized arrangement lends a febrile schmaltz to what should be a heartbreaking conceit: The narrator’s love affair is an extinguished flame. There’s simply no more there, even if the song — which seems to end before it’s even begun — isn’t all that broken up about it. Nearly a decade later for his Sings Soul Ballads LP, Otis Redding cut a drastic reinvention. The lyrics were altered dramatically; among many other changes, “you”s were largely replaced by “her”s and “she”s, so the speaker might be mourning his loss to someone at a bar, as opposed to a chagrined lover trembling in his bed. So too ha...
2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab TRX4 Retro Review: The OG TRX
What: Dodge’s midsize pickup with all the off-road bells and whistles How Much: Base price, $29,745; As tested, $34,350 What’s Hot: Cool 4×4 options, 302-horse V-8 (only V-8 in class), best-in-class towing What’s Not: Over-creased exterior, rough ride, pricey On the Road:The Dodge Dakota didn’t qualify for the 2008 Truck of the Year event (its engine, styling, and suspension tweaks were too minor), so we opted to try the midsize model at the office. Even a quick glance reveals changes to the pickup. The front end now resembles that of the Nitro, and new, angular creases dominate the fender flares and tailgate. People notice the Detonator Yellow 4×4 on the road and, it turns out, so do bugs. This truck’s bright paintwork attracted dozens of gnats each...
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As Clubs Remain Closed, Gorgon City, Benny Benassi, More Share Favorite Ibiza Memories [Exclusive]
COVID-19 is like a school bully, kicking the shins and stomping on the sandcastles of the live music industry every chance it gets. Its unrelenting wrath has been felt in droves by not only the electronic music community, but the modern music zeitgeist at large. Innumerable artists, managers, sound and lighting engineers, operators, bartenders, and virtually every other moving part of what makes the wheels of a venue turn have found themselves hapless in the virus’ wake. There is perhaps no place on earth more suitable for a soppy session of nostalgia while we wait patiently for nightclubs to reopen than Ibiza. With no ostensible light at the end of the tunnel of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, EDM.com caught up with a number of influential electronic music artists to wax poetic ab...
Women in Tech: Ailyssa Pretorius, GM of Uber Eats South Africa and Kenya
As we head towards the end of women’s month, ITNA continues to celebrate the women who have been inspiring the next generation and bridging the current gap in tech workspace. ITNA’s Jenna Delport chatted to Ailyssa Pretorius, Regional GM of Uber Eats South Africa and Kenya about what it takes to make it as a woman in tech-focused industries. Here’s what transpired: What is your typical day like? Does that even exist for you? Two days are never the same at Uber Eats. As the Regional General Manager for Uber Eats South Africa and Kenya, my days range from working with the team to solve tactical problems, to virtual meeting with partners to understand what opportunities we can mutually unlock for growth. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_4f5.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_4f5.td-a-rec-img...
Remembering Power Trip’s Riley Gale: The Pride of Texas Metal
Yesterday, metal lost one of its realest: Riley Gale, singer for Dallas thrash kings Power Trip, who died at age 34. As someone who followed the band in their home state, there’s a lot I could say about Gale and the band he fronted. They meant a lot to me and a generation of metal and hardcore fans. “Decade-defining” doesn’t even come close. It’s impossible to encapsulate what a force they were and what a generous dude he was, but here’s to trying. Power Trip were the best metal band of the 2010s, but more importantly, they are a source of pride for Texan headbangers and moshers. Despite Texas’ reputation for outsized state love, that’s not an easy endeavor. To be a real Texan is to embody conflicted admiration: The barbecue, UGK and East Texas’ sprawling forests are all praise-worthy; the...
Watch This 13-Year-Old DJ Perform His Debut Club Set in Ibiza
13-year-old DJ Denzel Jo Armani recently made his debut in Ibiza, the clubbing capital of the world. Talk about a huge set by a tiny man. The diminutive DJ threw down at Bora Bora Ibiza earlier in the month of August alongside his father, who is a renowned house music artist himself. According to Lovin Malta, the opportunity was presented to Denzel after the club’s management saw him perform in Malta. They apparently were so enamored by him that they invited him out to perform at Bora Bora, one of the most popular beach clubs in Ibiza. It’s important to note that the club was operating safely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic before its eventual shutdown on August 20th, and it complied with social distancing measures during Denzel’s set. A cli...
Creating an Equitable Workforce to Inspire Future Generations
Sourced from TechCabal Diversity in the workplace is a phrase which we hear often, but rarely pause to consider what it means beyond representation, and more so, what it can empower businesses and society to achieve. In the Middle East and Africa alone, PWC estimated that $575 billion are lost due to legal and social barriers that exist in women’s access to jobs. One of the biggest roadblocks comes down to people’s mindset and how they perceive women in roles of leadership. Women in Lenovo Leadership Ambassador, Claire Carter says that it is, therefore, no surprise that women feel their seniority is questioned frequently, are asked about family planning at interviews or that women are twice as likely to be interrupted when speaking up in meetings. “This, in turn, leads to talen...
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: What We Know About the Twin-Turbo Super-’Vette
If the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray‘s nearly 500-hp V-8 engine fails to entice you, then the forthcoming Corvette Z06‘s 650-hp V-8 ought to do the trick. And it’s not just the horsepower output that’s changed. The Z06’s engine will be an entirely different animal from its lesser sibling, increasing performance and bringing an entirely different character to the car. Read on to find out why. 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Twin-Cam, Twin-Turbo, Flat-Plane Unlike the LT2 engine of the Stingray, the Z06’s V-8 will forgo pushrod valves and a cross-plane crank for dual-overhead cams and a flat-plane crank. The resulting engine should possess the rev-happy nature and aural thrills of the Corvette C8.R’s V-8, which also happens to use twin cams and a flat-pla...
New Documentary to Underscore Lack of Female Inclusivity in Dance Music
A new documentary underscoring the blatant lack of female inclusivity in the dance music industry is primed for its world premiere. Sponsored by Bud Light Canada, “Underplayed” will feature a litany of influential women in the electronic dance music scene, including REZZ, NERVO, Anna Lunoe, Alison Wonderland, and TOKiMONSTA, among others, who will wax poetic about their gross underrepresentation in a modern musical zeitgeist they helped to popularize. The film will also explore their insights into how women can champion change in a historically male-dominated industry. “The world of electronic music was created to promote diversity and inclusion,” Bud Light pointed out in a tweet. “Yet, in 2019, only 5 of the world’s top 100 DJs were women.” T...
Demand for Data in Africa is Increasing, Here’s How
Africa has become home to over a billion people and the population is expected to grow in the coming years. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is essential for Africa’s development and adequate ICT service deployment and digital connectivity will play a crucial role in the continent achieving economic sustainability. The forecast is that mobile data traffic in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to grow by 12 times the current figures, with total traffic increasing from 0.33 Exabytes (EB) per month to 4EB by 2025. Meanwhile, average traffic per smartphone is expected to reach 7.1GB over the forecast period, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report. Key drivers will be extensive network coverage and the reduction in prices of both devices and services. Also, driven by th...
The Original Mini Is an Icon and These Classic Images Prove It
Americans have plenty of automotive icons, including the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, the 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, the 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air—it’s a long list. We have quite a few superstars in our stables, but we often forget this grouping of immortal Detroit iron doesn’t hold nearly as high a status abroad, especially in places such as the United Kingdom. Indeed, the Brits have their own pantheon of vehicular greats, and we felt it was high time to feature the smallest yet brightest star from among the bunch—the Mini Cooper. We’ve scrounged around the archives to put together a folio of vintage photos of classic Minis doing whatever classic Minis are wont to do. As usual, we picked out a few of our favorites to highlight below, but don’t miss the ful...
