random-dom-dom music post...

Just got home. Had a good night. Foundation. Wired on coffee. Let's go...

Cypress Hill feat. Erick Sermon, MC Either, Redman - Throw Ya Hands In The Air
Album: The Temple of Boom (1995)


The Roots - Clones
Album: Illadelph Halflife (1996)


Digable Planets - Nickel Bags
Album: Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) (1993)


A Tribe Called Quest - 1nce Again
Album: Beats, Rhymes And Life (1996)


Foxy Brown Feat. Method Man - Ill Na Na
Album: Ill Na Na (1996)


EPMD Feat. K-Solo & Redman - The Head Banger
Album: Business Never Personal (1992)


Can't think. Good night.

slow jam them monday blues...

Everybody hates Mondays. Not a lot of people like the accompaniment of rain. But when you live in a city like Vancouver you're most likely going to run into both at the same time. Sucks to say, I really wish I was at work right now to keep my mind from running on tangents...but along with it being Monday and along with it raining...I'm sick. What's more perfect for a sick day like this? Slow jams. My favorite. I used to help a friend with his blog on this genre specifically, but have since run dry with music posts. Slow jams are for the faint at heart, for the ones in love, for the ones who are broken, and for the ones feeling sexy. It's versatility in bringing up emotions is what, I think, makes it one of the most popular genres out there. Ultimately it's the lyrics that make a listener relate. Everyone feels love, lost, and longing(take that in whatever way you want it). And so, without further ado, this post is for all of you...

Soul For Real - If Only You Knew
Album: Candy Rain 1995


Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
Album: As I Am 2007


Janet Jackson - Everytime
Album: The Velvet Rope 1997


Brian McKnight - Could
Album: Anytime 1997


Ralph Tresvant - Do What I Gotta Do
Album: Sensitivity 1990


R.L. - Good Man
Album: RL:ements 2002


Jodeci -Lately
Album: MTV Unplugged 1993


Mariah Carey - Underneath the Stars
Album: Daydream 1995


Javier - October Sky
Album: Javier 2003


BoyzIIMen - Doin' Just Fine
Album: Evolution 1997


Mint Condition - What Kind of Man Would I Be
Album: Definition of a Band 1996


Tamia - You Put A Move On My Heart
Album: Tamia 1995


Jo Jo - Do Whatcha Gotta Do
Album: The High Road 2006


SWV - Rain
Album: Release Some Tension 1997


Enjoy the rain...

ode to r&bsides...

consider the first time you fell in love...good feeling huh? now take that, mix it with a little bit of your ideal soulmate, and that steady reassurance that this could possibly be the person you spend the rest of your life with. nothing could feel more safe and secure than falling in love for the last time...

C.R.E.A.M

We are overruled by a corporate world. People in business suits throwing lawsuits. They plead injustice and are served with a big fat pay cheque as a reward; countless lies, countless victims, numerous accusations held with restrictions.

Music is art, art is creative freedom of expression; Yet these laws cause repression. Stamped with countless rules and jurisdictions. Music is a mosaic of familiar sounds and inspirations. These people are the Picassos, the Van Goghs, the Michael Angelos of our time painting the pictures of what our eyes do not see!

They pick and choose songs to sample from like how many make collages or scrapbooks. It's a representation of who they are, what they are about. A place where no rights should be involved, no boundaries, no business-tied accomplices should step foot in, and no judgement should take place.

Music should equal passion, not money. The mathematical equation does not add up at this point. The ability to influence someone so much that they would want to add you to their collage, their artwork, turn it around, and make it their own should be taken upon as flattery and not taken upon with legal action. It's a disappointing factor but the reality is, with the kind of society we now live in, even...
Cash...
Rules...
Everything...
Around...
MUSIC.

J. Lacsamana 11.19.2009

dedication to the love of my life...

My ears paint the picture of what my eyes cannot see. Layers of words in conversations become life's little symphonies. The keys on the piano are singing their melodies. The drums are dancing to the rhythm of their feet. The sound of trumpets in the air soar like fighter jets across the sea. The bass brings heart beat to every living tree. The guitar is strumming to nature's simplicities. And for a split second, I see everything so clearly. This art, this craft...created so beautifully. This passion, this interaction, this love affair between MUSIC and me.

J. Lacsamana 07.30.09

Every song that I hear - old or new, every new YouTube talent I find, every lyric that I read...inspires me. The gift of music is more so like a gift of friendship; something that I can relate with in all aspects, every spectrum of what is and what was in my life. (Cliche alert) The shoulder I lean on through rough times, the breath of fresh air whenever I encounter something new, the fuel to the flame when I'm in love, the appreciation I feel with everything and everyone I have, the motivation, the challenge, and the drive to strive and learn more about myself, the knot that ties generation after generation to the next etc... Everyone has a soundtrack to their lives. For all those artists who have made an impact in my life, I thank you. For those I have yet to encounter, I thank you in advance.

never can say goodbye...to a legend

(August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)
I remember the first Michael Jackson video I saw wasn't any of his really popular ones. Growing up to influences like The Beatles in the household and my dad being a Paul McCartney fan, we were sitting in the living room and my dad had a video collection of all Paul's hits. It was then that I was introduced to this legend of talent and music...Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson's "Say, say, say." I remember asking my dad to play it again and again. Soon MJ's music became a staple sound at my home. Mom's favorite was "Ben"...Dad's was "Got To Be There"...My brother's was anything from the "Thriller" album. When MJ and Janet came out with the video "Scream" that became MY favorite. Three different generations, one artist, all the same love and respect for him. The world is at a MORTAL loss of a great legend, but his music will forever be IMMORTALIZED to this world. May you finally rest in the paradise you so eminently deserve, Sir Michael Jackson.

I chose to post this video up because the person who made this video did a REALLY good job capturing Michael Jackson at what seems to be his happiest times. As well as I remember him saying how this song was most relative and personal to him and his life. Enjoy!

blackout 2

After much anticipation, Method Man and Redman finally released Blackout! 2 on May 19th. It's been 10 years since the last Blackout! Album was released and the expectations, for me anyway, were pretty up there. After seeing many comeback failures, *cough*Eminem*cough* I was reluctant on the outcome of Blackout! 2 BUT this album did not cease to fail. Definitely better than the solo projects they've embarked these past couple of years. Of course, like any movie or soundtrack or album, nothing's ever gonna be as good as the original...Y.O.U, Cereal Killer, Da Rockwilder!!!!!! Ohhhhh man...that track still plays at clubs till this day and people still go crazy. Needless to say, Method Man and Redman still got it going on with the new album. Showcasing to the world of hip hop what it's all about and serving them with that Wu-Tang flavor that we all nostalgically love and still enjoy. If I had the priviledge...and authority (hah!)...I'd put a "Joyce Recommends This" on every CD in all music stores across the world. Hahaha! But since that's humanly IMPOSSIBLE, this blog will have to do. Definitely one of the few refreshing albums of 2009.

eargasmic!!!

UGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I can't contain it. I made a lot of posts on twitter about this one new found glory. Soooooooo dope. But I erased my twits because I didn't wanna blow up people's home pages. Decided to blog about him instead. Make it a bit more extensive, cuz talent like this deserves it! No excuses. Hands down...this guy is illy-genius! If you've heard of Nujabes and you love them then you're gonna love this dude. Samon Kawamura. The newest add to my selections. Enjoy!



And more to go with that...

Samon Kawamura - Timeless Space
Samon Kawamura - One and One
Samon Kawamura - Morioka Sunset
Samon Kawamura - Playground



Let your ears and mind do the work. He's been dubbed the "Madlib" of Japan. There is no doubt about that comparison. Enjoy people!

lazy sundays = good finds

Just went on a linking rampage on Twitter. Always on that music tip! Forreal. Check my twitter below or go to www.twitter.com/deejoyce cuz I'm too lazy to repost the links here. Add me while you're at it. This post is gonna be a short one cuz I'm still going through some musical hunts and adventures. Status on the killer cold?! On my way to recovery! Thank you medication and a goodnight sleep....finally! Seatown Saturdays on May 2nd with some homies. Something to look forward to throughout the week.

Okay maybe I'll post one video up. Lazy Sundays....it sure feels niiiiiiiice.

Urban Thermo Dynamics. VIBE TO IT!

battle of the viruses

So I failed miserably at getting better. Ended up going to Ebisu (Fancy Japanese Resto with lots of drinks and yummy food...for those who don't know!) last night and had some sake shots. Whoever said it was a good idea messed me up BIG time. (Thanks Christian and Rowe!)

Adlib and Bless-ed spinning at after hours tonight at Box Studios. I'm missing out on some good Old School Hip Hop and R&B tracks tonight. WOMP WOMP! Good thing is I get to catch up on the talent on the Apollo tonight.

I had a huge post coming up but some elements are still in the mixing lab and with my mind in the gutter from all this sneezing and wheezing? I think I'd rather let it pass until I'm 110% better. On another note, added TWO things to my remedy list!

BACTERIA BITCHES...meet BUCKLEY'S! You know that shit tastes awful but it works like a charm. AND meet NYQUIL! K.O.'in bitches till sunrise! Woop Woop! I can get a good night sleep. PLUS me being a homebody tonight. Now if this stuff doesn't place me in a better state by tomorrow I'll be out of options. Suggestions are welcomed! ;)

ROUND TWO! FIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTT.

RE-EDIT 10:21PM PACIFIC TIME.
Saturday night beat treats for all the cool kids staying in. Enjoy! ;)

eff-why-eye

The name deejoyce derived from a nickname I got from a coworker, which eventually found itself to some of my friends. Another play on words...well abbreviations. We all know what DJ means right? Disc Jockey. There are other terms for it but I'd say that's the most used one. Then there's my love for music...but I haven't gotten to the point of being a DJ and am far from it. ANYWAY, DJ is associated to me as "drunken joyce." Not a proud name to live by...and no I'm not an alcoholic nor do I get rowdy or wild out when I am drunk...but it just stuck. Took it to the next level and plugged in the double ee's and my name. There ya have it! The histoire of my name. Fairly recent too.

On another smooth note...It is mothereffin' BEE-YOO-TEE-FUL in Vancity today! The sun is shining with a steady breezin'. Tonight's PHO night at the Tang Rezzie. Shoutouts to my BBG Rosa for her 24th Birthday today! She did that blowjob shot justice last night! It is also the debut of THECOOLESTGUYSEVERRR...Boombox Saints at The Wild Coyote tonight. Things should be hella interesting. Haven't shown face at that club in a while and am not sure what or who to expect to run into...but if I'm DJ then it should be all good.

Gonna hit up Downtown in a bit to drop the BFF off to St. Paul's cuz there's never any parking...then find her a dress for her 'prom'...that's right. She gradded from Nursing! Proud of you girrrrrrl! YAY!

I swear I'll have some interesting talks tomorrow. Thank you to those of you who tuned into my blog and enjoyed my music post. It was really fun making it. Time flies when you're having fun, right? Well happy Saturday folks! Keep it breezy! :)