If you´re in Berlin this weekend, come down to our “Heat” special feat. Sinden, Ku Bo Live feat. Joyce Muniz, Schlachthofbronx, DJ Manaia and myself. It´s part of the CTM festival, a huge music, media and arts event starting this Thursday in Berlin.

To warm you up for Saturday, here´s Ku Bo´s “Violentamente Pacifico” for free download:

Ku Bo – Violentamente Pacifico Instrumental by MANRECORDINGS

Almost half a year after the closing of Berlin´s Scala club, where we had our last regular club residency, we are now happy to announce the start of a new monthly club event in Berlin. The night is called “Heat” and will be every 2nd Thursday on the small floor at piping hot WMF club in Mitte.

Our very first guest at Heat next Thursday (10th of Dec) is DJ Beware. On January 14th there is João Brasil and February 11th Wildlife!. Every three months a Heat special will be staged on the big floor at WMF, the first is on Jan 30th with Sinden, Drop The Lime, Schlachthofbronx, Ku Bo Live and myself. Berlin, the heat is on!

Block rocking DJ and MC Joyce Muniz recently played at Sonore festival in Lyon, France, and was interviewed after her set. See the footage and the interview here:

Had a great gig in Geneva last Friday at le Zoo club. Me and Joyce Muniz tore it up to a great crowd of Genevans(?) and Brazilians. Big shout out to Rico, Steff and Dj Schnausi for their wonderful hospitality. As per usual, I forgot my camera, and was only able to take one half decent photo with my iphone…

Saturday was the birthday party of my radio station, FM4. I actually almost didnt make it back in time to play there, because of a snow storm in Geneva which delayed all flights coming in and out of the airport. It was proper airport nightmare. Luckily, I did manage to make it back only 3 hours later than scheduled, just back in time to see Deichkind play a wicked set of trashy electro combined with witty lyrics and an amazingly choreographed live show that was complete with illuminated costumes. The crowd went nuts for them. Photo taken from my crappy phone cam, again…

This Sunday I’ll be off on UK tour as the support act to UK indie supergroup Mongrel. We will be hitting up many cities in the UK, so please check the dates on their site or mine and come by to the shows if you are in the area! In the meantime, here is a remix that myself and Motorpitch did for their current single.

Mongrel – Hit from the morning sun (Dj Beware and Motorpitch rmx)

I’m off to pack my camera in my bag already, so you can actually see some good photos next time!

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So, Haaksman and I just got back from our gigs in Asia.  It was a fun trip, gigs were great, plus we also managed to squeeze in a few days of holiday in between. In this trip, I also decided to give up smoking… I succeeded for about a week.

Our first stop was Hong Kong for the infamous Pimpin’ Aint Easy night. Pimpin’ Aint Easy is definitely THE night out in Hong Kong for eclectic dance music- a small intimate club with a great crowd who just love to hear all the latest sounds. A big shout out to the hosts of this wonderful night, my good friends Kid Fresh and Dj Enso, for always bringing the good stuff to Hong Kong, as well as keeping the vodka (over)flowing! After the gig, we all went and ate at Chui Wah, my favourite post gig restaurants. I think one of the things that I miss the most about living in Hong Kong is the possibility to get a proper meal at anytime of the day. Hong Kong is just one of those cities that never sleeps and never rests, a place where you can get whatever you want whenever you want.

After spending a few days in Hong Kong buying stuff and visiting family and friends we went on to Taipei, where we were invited to play by local dj legend and all round man of good taste DJ Mykal. Haaksman and I got there a day earlier to check out the city. Taipei is a cool city with a strong Japanese influence and excellent food – big shout out to DJ Noodles for taking us to the amazing food spots! The club where we played, Mint,  was in the world’s tallest building, the Taipeh 101. Party was big fun, and I tried to compete with DJ Mykal and Haaksman in drinking Tequila shots- I was destroyed because I am a crap at drinking.

Some pics:

Haaksman and Beware,Taipei flyer

Pimpin Aint Easy, Hong Kong Flyer

L-R Beware, Kid Fresh, Daniel Haaksman @PAE, Hong Kong

Ladies!

Some of the crowd showing love for the camera @PAE Hong Kong

Dj Mykal and DJ Beware

Once again, a big fat thank you to Kid Fresh, Enso, Mykal, Noodles, Alive Not Dead and everyone else who took care of us this trip!