Infusion #202: 16 Jun - 30 Jun '13 by Infusion Magazine

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Krafty Kutz, Vinny Da Vinci, Yard Rock, Cut Killer, DJ Venus, Gig listings, Cool test, Pan-Arabia Enquirer and more!

Drama, excitement, mystery & magic

June 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June 30 2013

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

A Note From The Editor

Editor-in-chief: Talal Budebs Managing Partner: Charl Chaka charlchaka@infusion.ae Editor: Charl Chaka Contributing Editor: Laura McCrum

Gadzooks there’s a shed load going on this fortnight and this little scene cat is well prepared to sacrifice her sleep in purrrsuit of all the musical good times and event extravaganza I can manage on a dose of cat nip. Boy George, Tiger CO-LAB, LTJ Bukem, Hector Couto, Krafty Kuts, World Boxing Championships, Break-dancing championships, music releases and Infusion Magazine Season Closing party are just a few of events to behold, but to be sure you don’t miss a thing, pour through this issue for a comprehensive guide to ‘how to not sleep for a fortnight’. But who needs sleep with summer fast approaching? Plenty time to recover and reminisce while swinging on a hammock and suppin freshly cracked coconut milk after the season ends. But the fat lady hasn’t sung yet and oasis in the desert Dubai has a few more weeks to give. Laura McCrum

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What we did Vinny da Vinci at House of Africa Diminutive but titanic would be our description of Vinnie da Vinci. Holding the rep as one of South Africa’s house masters Vinnie did not disappoint. He kept the dance floor full and bubbling with tune after tune of happiness. Well all except a cover version of Gangnam style that, all be it, beautifully sung and well produced you cannot change the fact that it is Gangnam style – a turd that can’t be polished. All aside the vibe was so good we couldn’t get people to leave causing a near riot with the security at the end. House of Africa is fast becoming the heartbeat of Dubai proving the old African proverb, ‘The sweetest music and dance always comes from home’

Yard Rock, Demarco @ Chi Lounge When you think Jamaican Dancehall one tends to think, dutty whine and grinding nemo. Hot nights, booty popping beats and a whole lot of sweating. This was what Demarco delivered but sadly not a huge turn out for the event and a few in attendance weren’t down with the vibe. Regardless less people means more room for dancing and Demarco kept them bouncing.

Looking Back Mighty Mouse @ Inhale, Tamanya Terrace

An early start kicking off with Liminal Roots dropping the sunset beats. Rayner & Wisqo picked up the pace with some bouncy deep house warm up set before Mighty Mouse took over for the headline set. It was a great vibe with plenty of bad dancing and happy faces. As expected from Mighty Mouse a great eclectic mix including his amazing Prince rework of controversy and his new single with Du Tonic Surging Memories. Chris Rayner closed out the evening for the last half an hour dropping some classics for the remaining crowd.

Rock Fest @ Dubai world trade center

We ended up having and unexpectedly good night at Rock Fest. We had been told to catch Malmsteen and the recommendation was good as he smashed it out on the guitars. Epica and Dark Tranquility delivered brilliant sets. There is something about massive stadium rock type events that has you sucked up with all the energy and atmosphere, rocker or not. The bands have a dedicated underground cult following. Everyone in attendance was there in support, which created such a positive vibe. There was one little rocker who stole the show. An 8 year old kid by the name of Jordan. He was caught on the big screens head banging and feeling every bit of the music. Good show Rock Fest pretty epic event.

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Say What HRH Betty’s Photobomb Jest

HRH Queen Elizabeth II gave proof to her famed sense of humour by ‘Photobombing’ a live news broadcast during a recent visit to BBC Broadcasting House. On an official visit to open the revamped studios, ‘Betty’ waved and smiled as she popped up behind newsreaders Julian Worricker and Sophie Long. The surreal moment was unplanned as she was due to be in another part of the BBC during the broadcast. Later when chatting to The Script singer Danny O’Donoghue, HRH joked ‘Don’t forget your wellies’ in reference to his forthcoming gig at Glastonbury this summer. Antithesis to the Duke of Edinburgh’s repeated offensive sexist and racist public gaffs – Queen B proved there is life in the old gal yet.

Short and tweet Sylvester Stallone “Have you ever talked to your muscles? As you bring up the dumbbells, say ‘Grow! It’s what I call ‘body dialogue...’” Britney Spears “I’ve never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don’t like eating fish. And I know that’s very popular out there in Africa.”

Age aint nothing but a number Proving that you are never too old to try something new Dorothy Custer celebrated her 102nd birthday by base-jumping off the Perrine Bridge in Idaho, America. Last year for her 101st birthday she tried zip-lining for the first time and has now got the extreme sports bug. Not to be deterred from trying new things her spirit of adventure and zest for life drives her adventures. When asked her secret she replied, ‘I never thought about age I just went on living’. We crown you Infusion Magazines Inspirational person Issue 202.

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Local News No.1 Fridays Moves back to N’dulge @ Atlantis

Over the remaining weeks before Ramadan No.1 Events moves the award winning urban night back to N’Dulge to finish the season indoors. Keep cool while clubbing every Friday as DJ’s Brooklyn, Shero and Adam bringing you the best in RnB, Hip Hop, UKG and Funk. No.1 Fridays is giving away free tickets each week and for your chance to win a pair all you need to do is answer this question: Over the last 4 years No.1 Fridays has won the award for ‘Best Urban Night’, but how many awards have they actually won? A) 1 out of 4 B) 2 out of 4 C) 3 out of 4 To enter go to our Win Stuff section on Infusion Online, http://www.infusion.ae/en/section/magazine/win-stuff

The Big Picture

If last fortnights White Collar Boxing didn’t satisfy your blood lust you’ll be thrilled to know the WBC Championships are headed this way. Dubai will be hurtled into the world boxing spotlight on June 28th 2013 when millions of viewers around the world will watch KO Promotions and Q&U Group host the Middle East’s first ever World Boxing Council (WBC) World championship title fight at Dubai’s World Trade Centre. The ‘Dubai Boxing Showdown’ will give 2012 WBC Silver title champion Denver Cuello from the Philippines his chance to win the belt from current WBC Straw-weight World Champion Xiong Zhao Zhong, China’s first ever-professional boxing world champion. Tickets run from 250 AED for Silver grandstand up to 1,250 AED for Platinum ringside tickets. Tickets are available in advance at select locations such as KO Gym and Virgin Megastores and at the door on event night.

Looking Forward Breaking with the big B-Boys

The Red Bull BC One competition returns to Dubai offering all breakers, poppers and lockers a chance to compete for a place in the regional finals in Egypt before the World finals in Korea. The competition is making 14 stops through out the Middle East and Africa hitting Dubai on July 5th. Winners of these heats will be flown to Egypt for the next round. DJ Renegade will be spinning the breaks for this competition and performances from the Red Bull BC All Stars will set it off. For more information go to: http://www.redbullbcone.com/battles/2013-07-05cypher-uae

Exclusive offer for our female readers In honour of all things amazing and fabulous about the fairer of the sexes Cavalli club are dedicating a night just for the ladies! Enjoy a complimentary lounge area, giant cosmopolitans, and delicious canapés from 9pm to 12am. Sign up on Infusion Guest-list online or at the door say “I’m with Infusion Magazine” and you’ll be escorted to your own complimentary lounge area for drinks and nibbles. Get together with your girlfriends for a wild night at Girls in the City as DJ Kayaya plays the best of funky and sinful house with a touch of R&B. http://www.infusion.ae/en/event/gigguide/girls-in-the-city.html

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Looking Forward Tiger CO-LAB brings street art to Satwa

Tiger is proving its commitment to supporting the local art scene here in Dubai with the launch of Tiger CO-LAB. A project bringing together ambassadors from the world of art, music, photography, design and graffiti collaborate on Project Satwa. A vibrant and gritty part of the city, Satwa proves the perfect canvas for artists to draw inspiration and revive its traditionally artistic heart. Seven UAE based creatives are collaborating in conceiving and visualising a documentary and physical showcase that captures their inspirations; combining their talents to create a one-off video representation, which features something from each of them. The finished documentary will be aired through Tiger’s Facebook and Youtube channels, as well as the individual artists’ pages, using the medium of social media to link people back to this vibrant real world community. Roger Sanchez called the Infusion hotline to let us know he's been playing new Infusion Records release from Conan Liquid, Beautiful Blue Boombox! Nice one. Gladiators… Ready… Contenders…. Rrrready!!! Hats off to everyone who took part in the White Collar Boxing tournament on the 7th June. An epic climax of weeks of hard-core training and determination. Well done to all. We salute you. Hats off to Blue Marlin for a ram packed party on 31st May. Luciano rocked the crowd of buffed beach beauties.

People wearing sunglasses and of headphones in clubs. The sun aint shining and if your own ear candy is preferable to that of the DJ stay at home. People digging for nose gold at traffic lights. Your tinted windows are not dark enough to disguise that old pick ‘n’ flick.

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Merlin, Gandalf and Harry Potter may be the first to debate the difference between Magic and Illusion – but I ask you this Harry, can you saw yourself in half, swallow razor blades and survive a flaming shish kebab? I think not. Get set for the biggest selling magic and Illusion show on earth as leading entertainment Agency – The Alchemy Project brings you The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible. A show full of jaw dropping tricks, spectacle, enchantment and wonder guaranteed to have you spell bound and enchanted and shaking in your boots. Featuring seven world grand master magicians The Illusionists will boggle your mind and leave you with and expression that can only be described as… Huh?

Premiering 28th August and set at the Dubai World Trade Centre don’t miss this two week mix of outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions includes nail-biting Russian roulette, ‘better than Blane’ acts of levitation, mind-reading, disappearances and escapes. Infusion magazine would like to introduce you to the mystical cast of this Alchemy Project showcase - but first keep your hands and legs inside this roller-coaster ride as we cannot be responsible for what happens next. The AntiConjurer aka Dan Sperry – Marilyn Manson of Shock illusions

The Enchantress aka Jinger Leigh – Siren of grace and gravity defiance The Escapologist aka Andrew Basso – Dealer of death defying escapes The Gentleman aka Mark Kalin – Debonair of Classic magic reimagined

The Inventor aka Kevin James – Magic inventions and ground breaking illusions The Mentalist aka Philip Escoffey – Master of the unexplained The Trickster aka Jeff Hobson – Commander of Comedy magic

infusion magical guide of mystery Fancy yourself as a magician? Well here are a couple of bar-room tomfooleries that you can use to entertain your mates… or fleece them for cash… Make Money Magic Trick

You will need: • A Match Box • 20 Dirham • Someone who can’t count This is less of a magic trick and more of a bar con! Take out your 20 Dirham and match box and ask your mark if they’d like to see a trick. Fold up the 20 Dirham and put it in the matchbox. Then ask them if they also have 20 Dirham. Ask them to fold it up and tuck it into the matchbox. Close the box and if you wish mumble some magical woohaa and give a jiggery shake. Next offer to sell the matchbox back to them for 30 Dirham. If they wish they can check to make sure the money is still inside. Now congratulate them on their win and act like the trick didn’t work! The truth is you’ve just made 10 Dirham as they’ve forked our 50 Dirham’s for a box with 40 Dirham’s in it!

Magical Statical Cigarette trick

Lay a cigarette on a table and then explain to the people around the table about the art of static electricity. Feel free to exaggerate and use terms like ‘electrical generative charge field’ and ‘magnetic moon reflective static’ Start rubbing your hands together. Rub them against various items of clothing on your person. Mumble a few magical satical words like “staticus elecricus” Next place your hands on either side of the cigarette, use magical finger gesturing and draw your hand to one side. The cigarette will magically follow your hand. Your audience will faint in amazement… The secret: As you draw your hand away from the cigarette gently blow onto one side of the cigarette. You must make sure the table is dry so that the cigarette will roll in the direction of your magical statical fingers! As Paul Daniels would say “You’re going to like this – not a lot - but you’ll like it!”

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Kut The Kraft Krafty Kuts, man on a mission and heavy bass banger, will be breaking beats at Cirque Le Soir Loves Break Beats Boutique on June 25th. We caught up with him fresh from dentist hell to talk music, getting lucky and catching bugs in your teeth!

For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, who is Krafty Kuts? A DJ producer from Brighton on a mission to bring the break to the beat My music style isâ&#x20AC;Ś? Funky bass heavy bangers!! How did your journey into music begin? I used to be a break-dancer a few years back then one day I started playing the music for all the other dancers in the crew. I soon became obsessed with funky music

and entered a DJ competition and the rest is history. What or who inspires you? Music is my biggest inspiration. I listened to Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop & Ska at an early age and soon discovered that the emotions, drive and desire I had while listening to this inspired me to want to DJ & write my own music. Certain Artists & DJ’s inspire me such as Jazzy Jeff, Fatboy Slim, James Brown, Kool & The Gang (early years 69-74), George Clinton & Parliament oh the list is endless. Music is my biggest motivator.

degrees and the lights from the stage were attracting a large amount of insects. After a while it was like Perth’s wildlife were attacking us on stage. Getting in our clothes, mouths, on the turntables flying all over us … there were thousands everywhere it was insane … like a scene out of I’m a celebrity get my out of here. What’s it like making music for adverts (Coca Cola) and Playstation games as opposed to dance floors? That was a rare slice of luck where they heard one of my tracks I wrote with ED Solo for the FA Premiership Football season. To be honest it is all potluck, they simply choose tracks that work for their games. I would love to work on a movie score or video game but for now I am concentrating my efforts on phat club tunes.

You won “best DJ” three years in a row plus Outstanding Contribution to Breakbeat award. You must be proud? Very proud indeed, it is always amazing to receive awards, especially for all the hard work and dedication I have put in over the years. I feel that I have chosen the right career path and the best is still to come but the awards are simply a bonus as my purpose and goals are to entertain and give people exactly what they are looking for… Those are my real rewards!!!

What’s next for Krafty Kuts? I run a record label called Instant Vibes and have loads of amazing artists about to release. More Krafty Kuts collaborations. Tours of the USA, Canada, Asia, Oz, Nz & Europe and stax of Festivals for this year, so it’s non stop.

Most weird and or freaky experience as a DJ? Myself & A.Skillz were dj-ing at a Festival in Perth. It was 40

Thank you for your time Krafty – especially following dentist trauma! Look forward to seeing you on June 25th.

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20th June - LTJ Bukem 21st June – Wayans Brothers Stand Up Comedy Show Dubai World Trade Centre 5th July - Red Bull ONE - Breakdance Competition 4th October - Al Murray, Pub Landlord. 11th October - Sandance. The Killlers. 19th October – Rihanna Diamonds World Tour - DU Arena, Yas Island 3rd Nov - Depeche Mode - Yasalam After Race Concerts. Yas Island

Sunday June 16

INFUSION PICK The 4th Anniversary of OЖU L.O.V.E. ft Boy George & Marc Vedo @ OKKU

4 years ago a vision of L.O.V.E. and an institution was born. Go celebrate 4 years of L.O.V.E. for OЖU special host & guest performer—the ultimate ‘Retro Chic’ 80’s icon, Boy George together with fellow DJ/producer Marc Vedo.

Latin Club & Hip Hop @ Savage Garden, Capitol Hotel

Reggaeton R’n’B Domingo every Sunday night. Bringing Puerto Rico, Cuba & Miami Nightlife to Dubai. Music by DJ Non Stop. La Terraza (all the way from Colombia). Percussion, Saxophone, Beatboxing and DJ Jamming sessions plus GO GO Dancers. 22:30 - 3am

Monday 17 Sugar Rush Ladies Night @ Rush, Yas Viceroy

The ‘sweetest’ ladies night where you receive complimentary premium spirits and signature cocktails until 1.30am. DJs blending together the best in sugar coated RNB, Commercial & Party Classics 21+

Tuesday 18

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Girls in the City @ Cavalli

Every Tuesday, Cavalli Club Dubai, transforms itself into an epitome of dazzling wonder, customized perfectly for every fabulous woman that wants a little bit of fun. ‘Girls in the City’, treats the ladies to complimentary canapés and giant cosmos, and VIP treatment. Music by DJ Kayaya blending R&B and house mixes, setting the mood right.

Wednesday19

INFUSION PICK Tiger CO-LAB @ J&A Gallery, Al Quoz

Official Launch of this collaborative project bringing together 10 artists from different genres to create a hub of cultural inspiration and art. Go check out the launch at the J&A Gallery in Al Quoz see our Looking Forward guide for more details.

Thursday 20

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Tiger Beer presents LTJ Bukem & Stamina, powered by OAKLEY @ The Music Rooms

GlobalFunk has one last skank and we’re pulling out the big guns, LTJ Bukem with Stamina MC on mic duties and support from MACH4, Altitude, MC Prit and MC Ollywood. Do not miss this an incredible night and end to our D’n’B season. Doors 9pm - 3am. 100AED.

Deepcrates @ Casa Latina

Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Afro beats, Brazilian party beats and block party breaks. DJ Lobito |Frezidante

Resident Tristan Bain & Soulful Session’s Schooly will be playing 80’s soul classic, 90’s street soul, Acid Jazz with a touch of funk, Disco and the best of the latest soul influences from Nu Jazz to soulful House create a dynamite that lends itself to the ambience and idyllic location. Every Wednesday

Ladies Night @ Dusit Thani

With a special selection of Asian inspired cocktail this is the ideal start to a night out with the girls. 3 Free cocktails 7pm - 12.

Friday 21 Yard Rock Fridays @ The Lodge

The Yard, formally known as Chi. The best Reggae, Soca & Dancehall (Oldies and New School) Featuring Selector Jezz, De Dan Dada & Krunkmaster DJ Silk.

House of Africa@ Dek on 8

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Schoolys Soulful Session @ 360.

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INFUSION PICK Season Closing with Hector Couto @ Blue Marlin Ibiza

Starting at 1PM enjoy a day full of not only the best cuisine, cocktails and music but action packed festivities of entertainment. Then at sunset we welcome from Spain: Hector Couto to bring the party before residents Frederick Stone | DJ Jean B | KaYTeK | Jixo & Danz.

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No.1 Fridays returns to N’Dulge @ Atlantis Come dance in the cool and chilled and summer home, N’Dulge, continuing the award winning night No. 1 Fridays. DJ Adam | Shero | Brooklyn for the finest RnB, Funk, Hip Hop and Urban. 21+ Tickets 100AED

Saturday 22

INFUSION PICK Entra Mi Casa – June Saturdays @ 360

ENTRA MI CASA returns for the month of June with our resident lineup for one last shuffle on a Saturday night. Our resident DJs will play the best in Deep-Afro-SoulHouse vibes below deck. 9pm – 12am Tristan. 12am – 3am Charl Chaka.

Saturday Beach Brunch @ Blue Marlin Ibiza

Get fit, get tanned and get pumped this Saturday as our exclusive U-Energy personal trainers put the fun back in beach-workouts before you indulge in our brunch on the beach. Arrive early (and avoid the extra push-ups), workout beings 2.00PM sharp! Music by Fredrick Stone |DJ Jean B

Monday 24 Hip Hop Mondays, Cirque Du Soir

Bustling early-week party ballers with excellent hip hop vibes from start to finish. 10pm-3am.

Monday – Jazz Night @ Tamanya The new Monday night at Tamanya Terrace is all about great grapes & modern Jazz. Listen to a Jazz Saxophonist performing LIVE along with to our resident DJ and enjoy several deals on premium selection of grape based beverages. Doors open at 17:00 hours.

Tuesday 25

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Cirque Le Soir Loves Break-Beat ft Krafty Kuts

Brought to you by Infusion a night of Funky breaks, Hip-hop and all the tasty bits in-between. Free entry for all. See Looking Forward for more details.

Ladies Night @ Sensation

80’s | 90’s | Old School |Hip Hop | Dance. DJ lil krow, DJ Shoni - Drinks are Old School, the music is Old School and the Dance is… Old School

Wednesday 26 FlashDance Wednesdays @ The Cavalli Club

Experience a blast from the past with hits from the 80’s and 90’s and a venue that transports you to the era of cassette tapes, Rubik’s cube and boom boxes. Dine at Cavalli from 8pm to 11pm. Party at Cavalli from 11pm to 3am

Thursday 27

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Do not miss our season closing party featuring jackin beats masters SmokinGroove and Charl ‘smack em up’ Chaka. 7:30pm - 3am Downstairs only

Foot-tapping funk, soul and rock and roll from Conan at one of our favorite bars in town. Weekly Thursday and Friday.

Deepcrates @ Casa Latina

Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Afro beats, Brazilian party beats and block party breaks. DJ Lobito |Frezidante

Friday 28 House of Africa @ Dek on

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World Boxing Championship @ The World Trade Centre

The current World Champion “Xiong Zhao Zhong” will defend his World’s No.1 Boxer title against opponent “Denver Cuello Singwangcha” from Philippines. The most anticipated Boxing match of all time will take place in Dubai. Tickets: Platinum Seated: AED 1,250 Gold Seated: AED 750 Silver Seated: AED 250

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Boomboxing Beauty

Just stop what you’re doing and drink in this little bit of tasty news. Conan Liquid has delivered the latest offering from Infusion Records. Released on June 24th and with a cheeky wee remix by SmokinGroove, Beautiful Blue Boombox has got a little bit of everything we like. A nod to the old school for this 5th release from Infusion. The original mix being mastered on quarter inch tape and made with an MPC60, a 303 and a 909 and a few outboard FX and featuring vocals from the beautiful RaRaR Incl. It revives that gritty warehouse sound reminiscent of the glory days of House music. Backed up by an amazing Jackin’ head-nodding mix from SmokinGroove and a typical Conan Liquid Dub. http://soundcloud. com/conanliquid/sets/blue-boombox-conan-liquid/s-QyFLv

Dubai singer wins World Talent Award

A huge congratulations to Dubai based Singer, Guitarist & Music Composer, Naveen J. Anthraper who won the ‘I like it’ World Talent Award, for his song & music video ‘Lonely I’m Crying’. A special music video screening of ‘Lonely I’m Crying’ was organized at The Address Downtown, Burj Dubai. The song talks about a child who is lonely but is really a poignant metaphor for life – making this song appeal to many people. The music video for the song ‘Lonely I’m Crying’ aired on MTV ARABIA and e-masala (UAE TV). Naveen is a passionate musician who as well as performing works supporting and developing up and coming performers trying to break through. http://www.youtube.com/naveenjanthraper

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Also on the exciting Infusion Records news front keep posted for Andy Buchan’s first EP coming out in a few months. Think nu-disco, acid vibe and chunky beats. Yet another reason to shop local and support your neighbourhood artists!

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Rap Freestyle competition at Playnation

Freestyle rappers and Battle MC’s, get your lyrics in order for the UAE’s first ever Rap Freestyle Competition. It will all be going down at Playnation, Mirdif City Centre on June 20th, 2013. Sixteen of the best will battle it out in a knockout tournament to be crowned the UAE’s first ever freestyle champion. This event will provide emcees/rappers an opportunity to showcase their freestyle skills in front of an audience for media exposure, to battle their peers and win some great prizes. The winners will receive prizes from New Era including a year’s supply of New Era Hats! That’s one for every day of the year! Plus an all expenses paid professional studio session at MW Studios. Hosted and judged by the Recipe Crew expect a night of lyrical battle and wordplay mastery. https://www.facebook.com/events/453253414761438/?fref=ts

Ooops! In our excitement over the release of Found You (Stay Alive) from Hollaphonics, we made a gaff in the last issue of Infusion Magazine that nearly prompted the chaps to run into the studio and hash together an album to be released by the end of this month! Just to set the record straight Hollaphonic are not releasing an album called “Empire of the Sun” – but they are enjoying the continued success of their summer single Found You (Stay Alive) – which is currently rocking up more airtime than Emirates during the summer season. Well done chaps!

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Album Reviews... Wehbba – Square Two House, Techo, Indie-Dance

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House music, more than ever, is a global concern. Sure there are the bastions of the beat like the UK, Germany and Spain, but increasingly house music producers – and some of the best clubs in the world – are located in more exotic climes. And hailing from Sau Paolo is Wehbba, a recent visitor for audio tonic’s deep house sessions. If you were there, you’d have heard his mellifluous, cosmic take on deep house, with dovetailing harmonies and crunchy beats to the fore. And his second album for Christian Smith’s Tronic label is more of the same, as warm, analogue funk meets techy, deep house beats. ‘Whatever’ is a more modern take on Moby’s ‘Go’, while album opener – and hit single – ‘Glider’ is propulsive house at its best. There are experimental vibes on the album as well: ‘Clockwork’ is a stabby, disjointed flurry of broken beats, while ‘Home’ could be the dub version of a Phoenix track, taking things into indie-dance territory. Fresh and assured, Square Two is yet more proof that the world is operating under one groove.

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How you approach dance music is vital. You could go at it from 2ManyDJs point of view and treat beats like they’re a pick and mix selection, or you could take the purist point of view like Richie Hawtin. The barely out of their teens brother-brother team of Disclosure have done something else entirely: by ignoring dance music past and present (they’ve only been making electronic music for a couple of years), they’ve created a timeless album that has house, garage and classic warehouse vibes. And, impressively, it’s the perfect snapshot of all that is good about the house music scene at the moment. Like Daft Punk they’ve used a host of guests to bring their ideas to life, but unlike Daft Punk, these ideas aren’t lost in a sea of mediocrity as Jessie Ware, Eliza Doolittle, AlunaGeorge and more give their club jams a pop sheen. The album’s key lies in its simplicity: opener ‘When A Fire Starts To Burn’ is simply crisp hats, a rolling and evolving 303 bassline plus a hip hop sample. But together, it’s dancefloor dynamite. And it’s a theme that’s maintained as top-notch production and simple hooks are the key stones to their debut album, with lead singles ‘Latch’ and ‘You And Me’ the most effective. Ignorance is bliss in Disclosure’s case, and long may it continue… Andy Buchan

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Cuts softly We caught up with DJ Cut Killer in the vaudeville and cabaret, Cirque de Soir. Effortless turntable mastery coupled with a smile of confident delight, he toyed with the Beatnuts and Sugar Hill Gang cutting them up like only a killer could. A career of hard work and drive that states why this man is France’s No.1 Export in Hip Hop. For those who don’t know, who is Cut Killer? I am a Moroccan guy living in France. I am 42. I am a DJ, Producer, Radio Presenter, Turntablist, film and TV soundtrack producer… Just a man who loves working with art and music.

How did you first get into music? My father had many vinyls that I used to listen to over and over. At 8 years old I took my first steps into Hip Hop. We were living near a club called Global where we would hear Temple of Hip Hop, Public

Enemy, DJ Dynasty blasting, we had our first crew IZB – Incredible Zulu B-Boys. By 16 I started to DJ – I loved the music, the message, everything. I started working after school to buy vinyl. We made a lot of trips to New York; as for me in the 80’s and 90’s this was the Mecca of Hip Hop. I had learned how to make the cuts then I was invited to host my first show on Radio Nova.

gonna be crazy’. People were dancing in the movie theatre!

What is your proudest moment? In New York I met and became friends with people like Funkmaster Flex and P Diddy. Soon after 9/11 we all sat down and wanted to do something. We organised a gig in Marakesh bringing together Muslims and Christians through Hip Hop. I was so special.

What is next for Cut Killer? A lot of things! I have 160 gigs a year. Movie soundtracks. Co-producing, ‘MTV Shake Some Booty’. New artists. Screen plays but at the end I am still a DJ.

You featured in and wrote the soundtrack for the movie La Haine. Did you realise the impact of the film? No not at all. Mathieu Kassovitz asked me to do something special. The social commentary was strong so the music was important. We discussed the scene and the decided to mix something popular and something from France. I chose KRS ONE and Edith Piath. We shot in 2 days. I didn’t realsie until I saw the movie. I said ‘oh shit- this is

Tell us one thing people may not know about you? I have a daughter - 7 years old. But also I love going to museums. Photography exhibitions. I am inspired by visual art. Finish this sentence, “Music is….” My life

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A woman of Substance and musical credibility is our DJ Booth guest this fortnight. Venus has a bio that features every top club on the London scene before striding it internationally to Du-finity and beyond. Her passion for music and mixing is evident. Honed on the underground club and radio scene she sure can hold her own in a game of musical trivial pursuits. Her versatility sets her apart and she represents what a true DJ should beâ&#x20AC;Ś on point.

One thing you might not know about me is… I am a woman, and I am wise…I am a wise woman! Being a woman in a predominantly male industry is like… Entering into a teenager boy’s bedroom... nerdy, technical, bit intimidating, annoying, yet curiously interesting... then realizing the power of the feminine... not that I use it. My worst ever job was… Potato picking… lasted 1 day in the field with no water or food… I was 16. My favourite ever record is… Many of them... ‘Ever’ is tough... but if I had to listen to one last tune before I die then it would be probably something to make me laugh like Karl Pilkington’s “I could eat a knob at night”. DJing is much like … (depending on the environment) it can be like... “Dancin’ around on the decks playing rowdy hip hop with friends at a party” or “ a deeply contemplative experience whilst creating a beautiful musically scenic backdrop of ecstasy to listeners, sipping cocktails, watching the sunset and snacking on sushi”. So the variety and spectrum is fun… and endless. Dubai’s clubbing scene is… Moving in the right direction! Need a few more bass bins dotted around the city and a few pirate stations. I’m really proud of… Not being a model and still being able to DJ. If I could change one thing about anything it would be… The radio stations worldwide and the shocking load of commercial tripe they play and feed to the kids like mind control programs. I can’t live without… My laptop? My biggest DJ achievement to date is.... learning to DJ straight, I’m always better when I’m ‘merry’… a bit like when I play pool, you think your unstoppable. If you could DJ in any decade which would it be… late 70’s/ early 80’s in New York. If I could go back-to-back with any other DJ it would be… Ricky Lyte aka Ricardo Da Force. You can catch Venus at her residencies: Barasti for some beach living and QD’s for some chill chic.

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Weird News... Scent of a Zombie

We do love a good Zombie story here at Infusion HQ. From the people who brought you scent of Play Doh, Clean Windows and Holy Water, Demeter have a new line of fragrances that are said to mask your human scent leaving you free to leisurely stroll through your next zombie apocalypse. ‘Guaranteed’ to ‘make the dead simply pass by without offending.’ This scent carries deep tones of moss, mildew and mushrooms! Smelling like something died up your own ass was never on our Zombie Apocalypse survival plan – think we’re going to stick with chainsaws and sawn off shot guns to the cerebral cortex. WEIRD BITES I really love your Monkey Feet Scientists have discovered that 1 in 13 people have monkey feet. Research conducted on 398 visitors to the Boston Museum of Science showed 8% have flexible ape-like feet. A Jurassic genetic flaw or mutation aside, we’re pretty sure our very own Angry Monkey would be happy to pit a round of ‘Big-Toe war’ against any of these homosapiens.

Shield of poo

Astronauts on board the Inspiration to Mars mission have been advised to use their own poop as a radiation shield. Set to pass by the Red Planet in 2018, radiation could be the biggest risk of this entire mission. NASA have planned for this extreme danger by devising containers to store their waste that will then be used to line the interior walls on the space craft. Proving that more viscose substances such and water, food and poo are ideal radiation mops, science has yet again discovered the benefits of a good dump and it’s potential life saving qualities. Furthermore should water supplies deplete during this mission there is a handy on board gadget that can extract water from the faeces providing drinkable fluids with a hint of nutty flavour! Think of that the next time you complain about desalinated water in Dubai!

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International man of cool – with a Brazilian lilt – Anderson Lima is our InFocus star this issue. Mixing bright colours with a cool breeze, Anderson is a man who knows what he likes in both music and fashion. With an insane hat and shoe collection and a watch for nearly every day of the month, Anderson gives us a peek into his wardrobe… I would define my style as Brazilian street style. Mix of bold colours and textures. The essence of Brazil – Vibrant. My style influences include hip-hop, drum n bass and jungle. I love the style and the influence of the street. As a DJ I dress for style and comfort but ultimately always bright and bold to bring character and flavour. By day I am casual, relaxed and informal - I wear a lot of track stuff. Comfort is essential but also if the occasion calls I go smart. By night I have a smart bold style but it also depends on the occasion. I am no stranger to suit and tie! I am crazy for trainers and hats. I have lost count now but I have no more space in my house for them all. I have a big collection of Converse trainers and I love to buy my hats when in New York. NY is the best for hats. I have had the odd fashion disaster – especially during a festival in Brazil called ‘June fest’. People dress like vagrants and my friends love to buy me scruffy shirts to wear for this. My favourite brand is Puma - no question. I also really like Diesel. My third addiction after hats and shoes are watches. I have pretty much every brand of watch perhaps around 28? I guess the one particular style I dress in is cool 80’s. Retro bold colours but no plastic! I don’t have a style secret but I am known for my low rider jeans. My friends can always spot me a mile off. Look forward to August 16th where Andrerson will be bringing some Samba flavour @ Brazilian Spirit – In Warehouse

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Emirates to introduce shisha lounges onboard A380 fleet DUBAI: Emirates has announced that it plans to trial new shisha lounges aboard its A380 fleet. In a statement released this morning, the Dubai-based airline revealed that the lounges would be available to business and first class passengers on several of its long-haul routes flown using Airbus’ superjumbo, starting from next month. “Alongside unique offerings such as our Signature Spa and Onboard Lounges, with our new Signature Shisha Rooms premium customers will be now be able to relax amid luxurious surroundings with a traditional waterpipe,” the airline said in a press release. “This new service will provide our Middle Eastern passengers with the sort of home comforts they’ve come to expect on our awardwinning airline, while presenting those flying to the Middle East for the first time with the opportunity to sample one of the true tastes of Arabia before they’ve even landed.” According to the statement, passengers will be able to pre-order a shisha from the onboard menu while at their seat and retire to the lounge after the main meal. Emirates added that, should the trials run smoothly, it hopes to have the shisha service operational across its entire fleet of A380s by the year end.

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MOVIE Turbo Another gem from the DreamWorks crew! Underdog snail Turbo dreams of speed and after an accidental dip in Nitro (the snail equivalent of a genetic spider bite), Turbo find himself imbued with g-force speed. A story of triumph over adversity and a message to never give up your dreams, cheer on Turbo as he competes at the prestigious Indy 500. Classification: PG Director: David Soren Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Samuel L Jackson and Snoop

Hammer of the Gods

The Vikings are coming! Dying king and son on a quest with a good ole dash of pillaging and enemy hordes. Viking Britain 871AD where violence is the main language of communication sets this epic quest to secure throne succession. All the ingredients for a good old â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;historicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thriller. Classification: R Director: Farren Blackburn Starring: Charlie Bewley, Clive Standen, James Cosmo

PREVIEWS The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

You wake up one day to discover you are a descendant of a line of Shadowhunters! Awesome! Teenager Clary Fray is called to take her place in an ancient battle of good verses evil. This young half-angel warrior is tasked to keep the demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Add one missing mother and this fight becomes personal. Classification: 15 Director: Harald Zwart Starring: Lily Collins, Lena Heady

Machete Kills The second film in the Machete Trilogy and with a cast that reads like the LA Yellow Pages one would expect this high-octane kill fest to be a hit. However with a ‘heard it before’ story line this movie has made the feature review purely on cast alone… That and Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba and Sophia Vergara in tight leather and boobie bra guns! Battle mad cartel leader, arms dealer and fight to prevent global anarchy.. Oh and Lady Gaga! Classification: R Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Jessica Alba, Sophia Vergara, Antonio Banderas, Cuba Gooding Jr.

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Bringing John Morales to Dubai and giving us one of the best events of the season, the Dust gents are riding very high on the Cool scale right now. Time to test that Fonze-ability in possibly the hardest test any DJ has ever had to take… Infusion Cool Test! Have you ever used your name or fame to get out of trouble? I once said I was a relative of the Generally my name tends to get me Onassis family but they didn’t into trouble, rather than out of... believe me. My nickname at school was? Asneezis (a parody of my family name Anezis). Not very creative Mozzy or Moz or Moss. nor was I known to sneeze, just that it rhymed, I guess. Have you ever injured yourself at work? Ouch!! I just banged my knee on I get cramps if I don’t stretch before this desk. scratching! It’s not big and clever but… Locksmith is really just my Great It’s delicious? Grandfathers surname. My best claim to fame is… Never turning the music down. Never having been on a rollercoaster Describe your best track in 5 words… This is f@$%ing awesome dude! Throw Your Pants in-the Air Your answer to everything is… Thoughts become things. [Insert hilarious cat picture here] Have you ever been arrested? Several times in my previous life. Can you please repeat the question? What’s the best insult you could give each other? Hey four eyes!!

Locksmith maintains an unhealthy crush on Queen Latifah.

The verdict: Refusing to compromise on volume nearly won this for contender Locksmith. However a giggle worthy Queen Latifa smack down and a track that induces undergarment airtime see’s Megadon and this weeks winner!

ANGRY MONKEY Immaculate conception The Monkey is sick of many, many things (world banana shortages, orangutan butts and having to de-lice yourself ‘cos the Mrs is out on the lash with her Chimpanzee crew), but one thing in particular winds me up like a Karama watch. Club concepts. Back in the day, when Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles were creating house from disco, their concept was crystal clear: take one dark room, fill it with cool people and add a big f*ck off soundsystem. Now that’s a concept the Monkey is on board with, and even nearly 40 years later it’s still more watertight than the Lost script. Fast-forward to the ostentatious badlands of Dubai and you have a clubbing clusterf*ck. Bottles of Champagne come with enough fireworks to put NYE to shame and are held aloft by a 6-man team as if they’re Medieval royalty. And just how many VVVIP nights can there be in one city before Dubai entirely disappears up its own arse like some grandiloquent sinkhole? Clubbing is the simplest form of entertainment in the world, and should be an entirely concept free world. If a dark room, good music and good people was good enough for the disco divas and house heroes, then it’s good enough for me.

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