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Speed Cameras On The Beltway!

Speed CameraGetting a ticket is never hot, but knowing about where the cameras are being placed beforehand is.

The Maryland State Highway Administration announced just last week that it will be installing speed cameras on the stretch between University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring around the end of this month. Major repairs are needed on bridge in that section of Interstate 495 and the cameras will exist to ensure proper speeds are maintained through the work zone. The project is expected to last several years.

Although officials have not yet announced when photo enforcement will start, there will be a three-week warning window before tickets are issued.

Tickets of $40 will be issued to drivers caught going 12 or more miles per hour over the 55 mph limit. The enforcement zones will be in effect at all hours.

Although this is bound to slow traffic down for time to come, hopefully the inconvenience will ensure speedier and safer commutes in the future!

DJ Scene: Fri 7/15/11 [Pop at Ultrabar]

Pop Nightlife DC presents:

DJ Scene
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Opening Set by DJ Geometrix

Friday July 15, 2011
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 638-4663

Doors Open at 9pm | Ages 18+

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Remixes by DJ Scene

Arguably the wildest DJ in DC nightlife when he’s in the capital, DJ Scene knows how to crush dance floors. He can spin any genre from top 40 to dubstep, classic rock to soul and if he felt like it, he could probably mix in opera and have it sound official. Definitely a man of the people, you can find Scene getting buck in the booth and pouring shots from the decks. Definitely a DC nightlife favorite!
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DJ Geometrix Original Production & Remixes by DJ Geometrix

Panorama Productions Resident DJ Geometrix is one of DC’s finest. Not only does he hold weekly spots at Pop @ Ultrabar and the hip-hop room at Glow @ Fur; he is also a co-director of the B2R (Back to Rock) Music School’s Beat Refinery in Herndon, VA.
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You Are The S&M (DBK REBOOT) by DBK
HOUSE MIX by DBK
Dirty House Mix by DBK

Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC was once a bank, and this is The Vault! In addition to a bar and dance floor, the Vault features a hall lined with couches, sunken chairs and intimate escapes in case you meet the love of your life on a Friday night!
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DJ Suelto – Reggaeton Quick Mix May 2011 by DJ SUELTO
BACHATA mix (04.19.10) by DJ SUELTO

DJ Suelto spins every Tuesday at Lima, Wednesday at Barcode and Friday at Ultrabar!

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Mario Salsa feeling the rhythm in the Bedroom at Ultrabar DC

With Mario Salsa on the congas, DJs Suelto and Bomba bring the hype every Friday to The Bedroom at Ultrabar for Pop’s Latin/International party. Whether its bang-out reggaeton or couples moving to the smooth rhythms of salsa and bachata, The Bedroom at Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC is a huge weekly draw!
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DJ Lion L spins the best of Top 40, House and Hip-Hop on Ultrabar's VIP floor!

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Boris: Thurs 7/14/11 [Glow at Lima]

GLOW Washington DC presents:

Boris

Opening Set by Matt Goldman

Thursday July 14, 2011
Lima Lounge
1401 K Street NW
Washington D.C., DC 20001
(202) 789 2200

Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

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From: USA (NY)

Style: Tribal house laced with ridiculous drums

Famous Tracks: The Believe mix series

Best Known For: Being NY’s top resident-turned international star

A true product of Manhattan’s legendary electronic scene, he has spun at many of The Big Apple’s most legendary nightclubs, including Exit, Roxy and residencies first at Crobar and now Pacha. His high-energy sets are famous for their big drums and bigger builds.

With a career that has spanned over 15 years, Boris has come to represent everything that’s right about house music. His tenure at clubs across the country is matched only by legends such as DJ Dan, Danny Tenaglia and Junior Vasquez. His producing and engineering skills are the crème de la crème in any group of musicians.

Boris has worked with a who’s who of music industry mega stars including Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Jewel, Pink, Brandy, Usher, Brittney Spears, New Order, Boys to Men, 98 Degrees, Mya, Shania Twain, Salt-n-Peppa, Cindy Lauper, Jordan Knight and numerous others. With a list like that, there isn’t much more that needs to be said.
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The rich heritage of New York nightlife is focused on the figure of the resident DJ: The homegrown jock that puts down roots in a single venue, bonds with its crowd, and explores the limits of a DJ set with his faithful. The DJs who flourish in this demanding environment go on to become folk heroes, not only in New York, but all over the world (see Larry Levan, Danny Tenaglia, Junior Vasquez).

DJ Boris started his ascension to these ranks in 2004, when the native of St. Petersburg, Russia took up residence at New York super club Crobar. It was the culmination of years of workhorse gigging at almost every club across the Big Apple. But it was more than that too: It was a movement that has shown no signs of fading.

Boris (birth name: Boris Inzhin) started moonlighting as a DJ while taking classes at the Institute Of Audio Research in New York. With a metronomic mixing ability and a penchant for expansive, groove-based power-house music, the jock quickly found work both in DJ and production booths, playing at clubs like Exit, and Roxy, and remixing artists like Janet Jackson, Jewel and Gloria Estefan. In 2002, his mix of Pink’s “Get This Party Started” hit No.1 on the Billboard Hot Club Play chart.

His relentless approach to bring his cult of followers the best sound and experience possible has taken his production to even greater heights. Powerhouse industry labels like *69 Records, and Stereo Productions have wasted no time in signing Boris projects to their labels. Dancefloor missiles like “Automatic,” “Everybody Tweakin’,” “Lights Go Out,” and Lisa Pure’s “Movin On” have been embraced by a culture of beat aficionados, in and out of the many clubs DJ Boris has grown to call home.

And if home is where your heart is then Boris must be endowed with a heart the size of North America. His movement has rewarded him with residencies in every major city. Now a regular on the city’s club circuit, the name of Boris started to become associated with unapologetically massive music: big drums, big riffs, huge build-ups and lots of energy. Propelled by the promise of a great party experience and by a growing affection for the approachable DJ and his humble manner, his crowd swelled. By the time Boris debuted at mega club Crobar in May 2004, his faithful numbered in the thousands, united under a spontaneously created banner: “Believe in Boris.” Boys stamped it on their T-shirts in masking tape, girls Sharpied it on their flesh, and eventually Crobar flashed it on their video screens: A battle cry for a clubber’s revolution.

While at Crobar, Boris set the 30,000-square-foot club’s attendance record (a swinging-from-the-rafters 5,400), released his first mixed compilation (aptly titled “Believe”), and started to gig regularly outside of NYC, in markets like Miami, and Las Vegas. In 2006, when it became apparent that Crobar would close, Boris uprooted and moved his crowd 20 blocks north to Pacha New York, the first North American branch of the fabled European club brand, without missing a beat. He is still a Pacha resident.

Boris’ faithful service to the clubbers of New York has been rewarded with two Club World Award “Best Resident DJ” nominations (one while at Crobar, and one while at Pacha), a DJ Times cover story, a top 5 finish in the national America’s Best DJ fan poll, and a new residency at super club Space in Miami. Add this to the already accomplished residencies he holds at Rise in Boston, Therapy in Rhode Island, as well as his regular appearances at Ruby Skye in San Francisco, 960 in Connecticut, Deko Lounge in New Jersey. He’s also become one of the reigning kings of Winter Music Conference week, throwing massive pool parties by day and after-hours marathons by night for thousands of fans. The spoils of success have not halted his enthusiastic work ethic either. His ongoing pursuit to creatively, and musically express himself to those who adore him, has no doubtedly outgrown our own country’s limited borders. With his global campaign as New York’s premiere DJ underway, believers can be found from all corners of the planet. Venezuala, Colombia, Marrakech, Barcelona, Madrid, Ibizia, London, Montreal, Mexico, and Toronto have all been blessed with his energetically extreme beat orchestration. Boris and his team are currently planning the release of his fourth mixed compilation, and a series of European, and South American dates to compliment his tremendous ability in the studio.

So world, New York wants to know: Are you ready to believe in Boris?

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Remember Jamiroquai? Here’s a Free Track to Remind You!

Remember Jamiroquai? Sure you do… Virtual Insanity, Cosmic Girl, Runaway, Space Cowboy, and more!

Their timeless style of jazz-funk, acid-jazz and electronic disco was ahead of its time.

“Smile” is a feel good track with a down tempo beat, soulful guitar riffs, relaxing vocals, and jazzy instrumentals. It’s bound to put that frown on your face upside-down! You can download Jamiroquai – Smile for free right here!
Jamiroquai – “Smile” by Jamiroquai1

The band is currently enjoying the success of their most recent studio album, Rock Star Light Dust, which was released in the UK last November. The album has yet to be released in the U.S. market.

Jamiroquai – Love Foolosophy [Live]

Calvin Harris & Rihanna Take Over The World

Calvin Harris
Why should you care about Calvin Harris? Well here are a couple reasons…

  • “Awooga”, this is one of the hottest tracks played almost everywhere
  • He Just finished up his tour with Rihanna
  • “Bounce ft. Kelis” is already set to be the new summer anthem
  • If this isn’t enough, Beatportal caught up with the Scottish DJ and producer—here is what he had to say…

    Can you tell us a bit about your new track “Awooga”?
    “Awooga” is a track I made exclusively for Beatport which is strictly for the clubs and released on my label Fly Eye. It’s a big-room electro record and it’s been going off in my DJ sets.

    It’s been a while since you last released a single – we’re guessing you’ve been busy working on your upcoming album, but what else have you got coming up?
    I’m going to be releasing a lot of tracks this year, and the album will come later. I’ve been working with different people on some big singles; the first features Kelis and she sounds amazing on the record. We just shot the video in Vegas, and that’s shaping up to look great too!



    It will be your third artist album – what can we expect from it, and how has your sound evolved and moved on from the last two?
    I’m going for pretty epic-sounding dance records. I guess the whole sound has just moved on in terms of production as I’ve got a new studio and some new gear to make the sounds I wasn’t able to make before.

    Other than the new singles and the album, what else have you got planned for the coming months?
    I’ll be carrying on my residency in Las Vegas and touring all over the place. I’m also going to Dubai, which I’ve never been to before, so that should be amazing.

    You toured with Rihanna earlier this year – how did you adapt your set to suit a crowd that wouldn’t necessarily be at one of your club nights?
    I did alter my set, as there were lots of younger people in the crowd that I wouldn’t normally DJ to, but her fans are really good and they go nuts!

    From your Tweets, it’s apparent that you’re quite a straight-talking person, but have you ever considered closing your account because of the grief it can sometimes cause?
    There are definitely some strange people on the Internet, but that’s nothing we didn’t know already! There are too many upsides to the incredible things you can find on Twitter to delete your account, though.

    You featured on Dizzee Rascal‘s “Dance Wiv Me” back in 2008, but it wasn’t until last year that urban music really dominated the charts – do you think the urban-dance crossover is paving the way for dance music’s popularity with the mainstream again?
    It certainly seems to be the way things are headed right now. A lot of US urban artists are looking to European producers to create the mainstream dance music sound, so it’s a very exciting time for dance music.

    Who do you rate as an up-and-coming artist?
    There are loads, but to name a few Burns – signed to Deconstruction Records – is great, and so are Thomas Gold and Michael Woods.

    And finally, what was the last record you listened to?
    Burns’ “Skeezer.”


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    Moombahton Massive at U-Hall!

    DC Nightlife, the birthplace of innovation!

    In conjunction with Diplo’s Mad Decent label and its recent release of “Blow Your Head Vol. 2: Dave Nada Presents Moombahton,” local DJ/producer and Moombahton godfather Dave Nada will be hosting Moombahton Massive IV on 6/16/11 at U Street Music Hall.

    Featuring DJ sets from:
    ◊ Nadastrom
    ◊ Jen Lasher (Moombahcore set)
    ◊ Billy the Gent & Cam Jus (Tropixxx)
    ◊ Thomas Blondet
    ◊ Obeyah

    Dave Nada’s latest Moombahton mix, Blow Your Head Vol. 2 has already seen rave reviews from the Washington Post, Washington City Paper, and Los Angeles’ Tilt Magazine. It has gained over 25,000 plays on Soundcloud since its debut in late April.

    • Moombahton is a new and growing genre that fuses Dutch house music and reggaeton that has its roots in DC nightlife
    • November 2009: DC-based DJ Dave Nada was invited to spin at a local party
    • He finds a crowd not listening to the intense electronic music he typically played
    • The party had reggaeton, bachata, and Latin music going on
    • To prevent killing the vibe, Nada decided to slow down the Afrojack remix of Chuckie’s “Moombah” to 108 beats per minute, and behold… Moombahton was born!

    DC nightlife is not only the birthplace of Moombahton, but also the practice ground for Jazz icon Duke Ellington, legendary march composer John Philip Sousa and funk/soul singer Roberta Flack. It’s also where the straightedge movement was started by Minor Threat front man Ian MacKaye. Nightlife group Panorama Productions was sponsored current #1 DJ in the world Armin van Buuren’s first United States Work Visa.

    Dr. Dre & Chrysler Put ‘Beats’ in the Ride

    Imported from Detroit.

    Dr. Dre is redefining what it means to “Let Me Ride” with a recent partnership between Beats by Dr. Dre and the Chrysler Group.

    With its aggressive new look, the 300S is a 'street machine' designed for the young, sophisticated beat rider. It hits dealerships across America in Fall 2011.

    Instead of rolling through Compton in a tricked out low-rider, Dre is now cruising around in the 2012 Chrysler 300S, which sports a 522-watt 12-channel amplifier from his “Beats by Dr. Dre” audio line.

    The interior of the 300S Series offers a ton of features that appeal to young city dwellers. It not only includes Beats by Dre’s revolutionary new speaker system but also 12-way heated front power seats and an 8.4-inch touchscreen entertainment and communications system.

    “Our partnership with the Chrysler Group will set the bar for the way music should be heard in cars. Beats by Dr. Dre has always been about restoring the emotional music connection between an artist and the listener, and Chrysler vehicles beginning with the Chrysler 300S will let drivers hear music the way the artists intended.”

    – Jimmy Iovine | Chairman, Interscope Geffen-A&M Records | Co-founder, Beats by Dr. Dre

    With artists like Diddy, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber using Beats by Dr. Dre products, it’s clear that these headphones are a force to be reckoned with in the audio world. Italian producer/DJ Benny Benassi was even spotted wearing a pair last time he was in DC at Club Glow.

    With 522 watts of power over 12 channels, the new Chrysler 300S may be equally as much mobile music studio as it is a vehicle.

    International Thursdays Launch Party: Thursday 6/16/11 [Barcode]

    International Thursdays BarcodeSame parties every Thursday have you bored? Enter the new Thursday party at Barcode! This is an international night like no other, and it all begins June 16. DJ Ramzy and DJ Lion L will be there to showcase the hottest in Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Greek music, and more! Do you know what a Tubla (arabic drum) sounds like along with the music? Enjoy, and if not: come and find out: one will be going all night.

    Sometimes a club will give away free Champagne (or usually more accurately sparkling wine) to groups of ladies who show up. Barcode has decided that simply isn’t enough fun and is offering a free bottle of Ketel One vodka to every group of 6-10 ladies (21+) who make reservations in advance. Free bottles of premium vodka, $5 jello shots, and $5 margaritas and you know it’s going to get a little wild.

    This will also mark the launch of hookahs on the patio. Those who make a bottle table reservation will receive a complimentary hookah but anyone is free to reserve one for just $25. There’s no fee for admission or guest list, just a solid party with something for everyone.

     

     

     

     

    Haven’t experienced Barcode yet? View the video below for a quick tour (or read what we have to say):

    International Thursdays at Barcode Launch Party

    • Drinks:
      • Groups of 6-10 ladies (21+) receive a free bottle of Ketel One with advance reservation.
      • $5 Jello Shots
      • $5 Margaritas
    • Admission and Guest List:
      • No admission fee or guest list.
    • Date and Time:
      • Thursday 6/16/11 Launch party and recurring Thursdays.
      • 10pm-3am
    Barcode

    1101 17th St NW
    Washington, DC 20036
    202.955.9001

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    George Acosta: Sat 7/9/11 [Glow at Fur]

    GLOW Washington DC presents:

    George Acosta

    Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez

    Saturday July 9, 2011
    Fur Nightclub
    33 Patterson St NE
    Washington D.C., DC
    (202) 842-3401

    Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

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    From: USA (Miami)

    Style: Progressive House/Trance

    Famous Tracks: True Love feat. Fisher, Angelfalls feat. Ayla, Mellodrama

    Best Known For: Pioneering trance in the US, being Glow’s first ever booking, running one of Miami’s most successful club nights at Shadow Lounge

    Trance legend George Acosta started it all for Club Glow back in ’99. He February performance at Fur brought the old and young heads together with some of the best straight EDM out there. The young heads couldn’t believe that a guy that’s been around for so long is still so amazing. The old heads recounted past glory.

    George is back this summer at Glow to school the new generation of dance fans on how to do clubbing in the US justice!

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    George Acosta – Lost World 360 – DJ Spotlight – Ruby & Tony [St. Petersburg, Florida] by George Acosta
    George Acosta – Lost World 359 by George Acosta
    George Acosta – Lost World 358 by George Acosta
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    Trance, whether you like your trance melodic and uplifting, or hard and fast, trance by any definition is here to stay. From the warehouse parties of the late 80’s to car commercials in 2001, trance has become part of the new millennium, part of our lifestyle. And all because of DJs like George Acosta. George proves every time he puts a needle on a record that “trance”, whatever the label, has changed, evolved, become a lifestyle, a culture… as well it should. With over 15 years of experience as a DJ and producer, George has helped change and evolve trance from an underground movement to massive festival experiences throughout the world. “George Acosta is probably America’s most unique DJ and has undoubtedly been a major force in shaping the sound of trance in Miami and beyond” says fellow DJ Dave Ralph. George Acosta is America’s representative in the global Trance scene.

    Coming up playing warehouse parties in his native Miami, he then went on to producing tracks of his own with such international hits like Planet Soul, Emotions, Taking Over Space, R U Awake and The Reaper. He then made the next logical step for a successful DJ/producer and opened his own record store, Grooveman Music in Miami.

    He knows his crowds so well because he is just as big a fan as they are of his music. Just like the thousands he plays for, George Acosta lives it. George tries to maintain a close connection to the people who come to hear him play because like them, he discovered the music as a fan first.

    It was during his three-year residency at Miami’s famed Shadow Lounge that George honed his craft and began educating South Beach to this wonderful emotional roller-coaster ride that was quickly moving west from Europe. Now firmly entrenched in South Beach, George produced his first mix cd, “Awake”. This became the definitive sound of South Beach. It was this same cd that helped propel George on to the world stage.

    With record bag and headphones in hand, George prepared to move the planet in his own unique way. He began playing some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, Berlin’s Love Parade, Miami’s Ultra Beach Festival and Rave on the Rocks to name a few. And with demand for George reaching a fever pitch, he produced his second mix cd,”Release: AM and PM”. This ambitious double cd was representative of his legendary all night sets, evoking the different emotions and textures of his sets, from epic, string-soothed splendor to searing tech-trance.

    The demand for all things George Acosta soon led to other successful mix cds: such as “Trance Nation America” through Ministry of Sound along with his latest release entitled “History of Trance” on Ultra Records. George is also currently in the studio working on some original material with such artists as worldwide sensation Jon Secada among others.

    “Traveling to different places and countries every week, playing for so many people–it makes me want to play more intimate stuff,” he explains. “I used to play harder. Now I’m into the more melodic stuff. I guess when you grow into this scene you want to play records that mean something.” George proves he’s a trance DJ that can move onto something bigger and better. “Whenever I play anywhere, I feel like I am at home, I look down to the dance floor and I see my people, they understand me, they understand what is happening as I spin my records.” It’s a journey that happens week after week, and George is their guide.
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    DJ Geometrix: Fri 7/8/11 [Pop at Ultrabar]

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    DJ Geometrix Original Production & Remixes by DJ Geometrix

    Panorama Productions Resident DJ Geometrix is one of DC’s finest. Not only does he hold weekly spots at Pop @ Ultrabar and the hip-hop room at Glow @ Fur; he is also a co-director of the B2R (Back to Rock) Music School’s Beat Refinery in Herndon, VA.
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    You Are The S&M (DBK REBOOT) by DBK
    HOUSE MIX by DBK
    Dirty House Mix by DBK

    Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC was once a bank, and this is The Vault! In addition to a bar and dance floor, the Vault features a hall lined with couches, sunken chairs and intimate escapes in case you meet the love of your life on a Friday night!
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    DJ Suelto – Reggaeton Quick Mix May 2011 by DJ SUELTO
    BACHATA mix (04.19.10) by DJ SUELTO

    DJ Suelto spins every Tuesday at Lima, Wednesday at Barcode and Friday at Ultrabar!

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    Mario Salsa feeling the rhythm in the Bedroom at Ultrabar DC

    With Mario Salsa on the congas, DJs Suelto and Bomba bring the hype every Friday to The Bedroom at Ultrabar for Pop’s Latin/International party. Whether its bang-out reggaeton or couples moving to the smooth rhythms of salsa and bachata, The Bedroom at Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC is a huge weekly draw!
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    DJ Lion L spins the best of Top 40, House and Hip-Hop on Ultrabar's VIP floor!

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    Print your passes for Pop Fridays at Ultrabar
    Or use DC Nightclub passes to get a discount at the door.

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