Saturday, January 10, 2009

My DJ LS ONE...

DJ LS One is one of My Dearest Friends, My Co-Defendant, My DB4D...

O'neika (Me) Jessica, DJ LS ONE and Chubby (my brother) on tour in Dallas, TX
Circa 2000, Anger Management Tour (DMX)

BIO: DJ LS ONE has steadily been rocking crowds since the tender age of 8 years old. From outdoor jams in the parks in Brooklyn, NY to elite clubs and major concerts, from wedding receptions with his father (who was also a DJ) to exclusive private and industry parties. DJ LS ONE has definitely established himself as one of the industry's most talented and energetic masters of the turntables.

In 1989, he met the legendary DJ Mr. Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) from New York's radio station HOT 97, who noticed a raw and undeveloped talent in this young teen. DJ Mr. Cee took him under his wing…and there it began. LS took the hip-hop game by storm. Mr. Cee had him on 91.5 WNYC, doing one of the hottest hip-hop shows in NY at the time. Also filling in on Hot 97 for him. From there he went on to do the HANK LOVE and DNA radio show on 105.9 WNWK, spinning alongside DJ REG-REG. Later he went on to REG'S own show on the same station. During his time there, he interviewed the rap trio ONYX. Recognizing his talent and professionalism, the group invited LS to meet Jam Master Jay & audition for the job as Onyx’s DJ. Many other dj’s also tried out for the spot but LS One’s outstanding talent clearly showed that he would be the better choice. After seeing LS’ skills, control & professionalism on the stage, Jam Master Jay & Sticky Fingaz asked LS to become Onyx’s DJ, which he graciously accepted, and thus began his ride into the DEF JAM family.

In 1996, ONYX broke up as a trio. That break-up lead LS back to spinning at clubs and on the radio. One year prior, LS met DMX, another artist on the DEF JAM label. DMX and the RUFF RYDERS recognized LS' skills while he DJ’d for ONYX, and asked him to be a member of their team. It was at that point DJ LS ONE became the official DJ for DMX and a member of the RUFF RYDERS family. Life on the road continued. In March 1998, LS went on the HARD KNOCK LIFE TOUR. Then the CASH MONEY/RUFFRYDERS TOUR in 1999, the ANGER MANAGEMENT TOUR in the year 2000, as well as numerous spot dates and tours throughout the US, Europe, Japan and the Caribbean. He has also worked with other artists such as: SCOOB & SCRAP LOVER, RED HOT LOVER TONE (Trackmasters), ILL & AL SCRATCH, EVE (Ruff Ryders), DRAG-ON (Ruff Ryders), THE LOX (Ruff Ryders), Q-TIP (A Tribe Called Quest), G-DEP (Bad Boy), GURU (Gangstarr), Busta Rhymes, Redman & Method Man, Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Jadakiss (D-Block) and many more…

Every summer since 2002, LS has DJ’d for NSYNC’s Charity For The Children Fund Raiser in various cities. On September 9th 2004, LS DJ’d for the wedding of N’SYNC member Joey Fatone. Prior to that on December 26th of 2003, he even spun for the wedding of the one & only NBA future Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. During spring break every year LS spins in Cancun & Acapulco, Mexico with Student City & Paul Himmelfarb. In the summer LS also spins for Alonzo Mourning’s celebrity weekend, “ZO’s Summer Groove” in Miami, Florida.

DJ LS ONE has also made his mark on the party scene. After taking the advice of his friend & mentor, The World Famous Kid Capri, LS decided to also do parties. When not on the road, he DJ’s at some of the country’s hottest parties, events and clubs. In Florida alone, he has rocked clubs such as LEVEL, AMNESIA, CRISTAL, STEREO, CROBAR/CAMEO, KRAVE, LIQUID, GODDESS, LIVING ROOM, NV, OPIUM GARDEN, PRIVE, MANSION, SHORE CLUB, SKY BAR, The FORGE’S CLUB GLASS, CLUB B.E.D, SUITE, The FIFTH, DREAM MIAMI, CLUB PASSION, PANGEA (HARD ROCK CASINO & HOTEL FT LAUDERDALE) and many more. DJ LS One’s resume includes guest spots on various clubs & radio stations in almost every major US city from clubs in New York, D.C., Philly and Maryland straight across to Minnesota & Arizona to Las Vegas & California, & almost every city in between. LS currently reside in Downtown Miami, South Florida. Aside from being one of the premier DJ’s in the world of hip hop, LS also plays for open format & house/dance parties. A true DJ is not limited to what it is he/she can play.

LS is currently a member (and the second of only 3 Official DJ’s) of the G-Unit family. Since Sept 6, 2004, LS has been the personal DJ for G-Unit’s Young Buck, then Lloyd Banks’ DJ & is now Tony Yayo’s personal DJ. Since his time with G-Unit, he has also performed with the rest of the artists on G-Unit Records label, 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, M.O.P, Spider Loc, 40 Glocc, Hot Rod, Olivia, & has toured with Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks & Young Buck individually & internationally.

DJ LS ONE, now a teacher of his craft. He has started his own company called LS MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC., with 9 dj’s already under the company is dedicated strictly to DJ management and music production. He has a number of upcoming projects and appearances to add to his already long resume including production and the long awaited and anticipated MIX CD collection.

Source: www.djlsone.com



~ "O" The Touring Empress

Friday, January 9, 2009

Dear Hip-Hop

Dear Hip Hop,


Its been quite some time since I last seen you. I Remember when I was in high school, I use to follow you around dying to battle any punks to jump up to get beat down. I'll admit you were my first crush. I followed you to another coast to rekindle my love. I mean who didn't love or admire you and your crew that consisted of so many great Femcee's and MCs (Queen Latifah, 2 Pac, Biggie, Nas, LL, Black Moon, CoCo Brovas, to name a few).


If you only knew how much I truly MISS and LOVE you who else would've convinced me to sample Blue Cheese, Pink Cookies, Cappuccino, CREAM or a chance to Lose My Wallet in El Segundo. I fondly remember you promoting UNITY, man that place had cats begging to get into ciphers (whether it be rhyming or dancing). Through all the murky cannabis smoke and body heat from lifted heads at the Varsity Theater that's when I knew you loved me back.

But I noticed you changed after the death of Big L, Freaky Tah, Pac, Biggie and J Dilla. I guess that's when you decided to propose to that home wrecker R&B and years later you conceived Crunk which took a bit getting use to. When you cheated on me, I fell seriously in love with basketball. I ran into Neo Soul she said she enjoys the way you stare at her and is ready for you to make a move. Hip Hop your a confused man, torn in between several lovers. Stay cheating on your first love, I know in due time you'll get over this lyrical illness until then I'll be waiting patiently.


~ "O" The Touring Empress



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I Heart Randoms...


My Abu. random strangers . subtitles. summer jazz on green grass. peeking out windows. mema . the memory of you. sweatpants. candle lit movies . Meechee. the rebirth of tuesdays. movie nights with KamZa. the product of napa vines. margaritas by unknown pool sides. upstairs at amoeba for hours. lol. last minute weekends. MPLS. finger plucking tunes. simplicity at its best. burps. head bopping up tempos. Talance. clinking of pans and sizzling stove tops. my happiness. the north side in me. days off. off type days. hood slang and shakespearean inuendos. Zaza’s energy. frogs. soulful intent and meaningful actions. basketball. remembering forgotten memories. love. Vonce. my grandmothers scarves. vintage shops. sunsets. rebels. head. quiet trees making sounds. salads. great friends. freak nik ’94. my big red heart against my bluest of moods. ocean waves. LA . Abdul Nur Akbar Saleem. the LA in me. Kamarei’s patience. extended mornings . soccer. sangria . wet streets and noisy rain top roofs. Muslims . the better you. the nfl. house of sand and fog . gardena sgc. road trips. Bud. yesterdays jeans. flip flops . rhetorical jesters. Hassan . lmao. my music collection. exhaling through conversation. atl. his t-shirts. def comedy jam. the mental abuse that gave me drive. will downing . street performers. murderap. being understood. db4d. Nikita. reflective thinking. day dreaming. deuces. wireless. eye glasses. trying to be cute while walking in heels. massages. JK. value of $20. pictures. strip clubs. wild rice soup. riverside perkins ’93. my siblings. ballads. white teeth. my lisp. remote controls. water. augies. black people. tattoos. parks. blankets. cute panties. colorful socks. being called auntie. nag champa. standing 4 something. single parents. moscato. my t-shirts. the wire. polished nails. lap tops. chamomile. the truth you’re still missing.

I ask that you share your "Randoms" with me....



~ "O" The Touring Empress




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