Revered as “The Sound of New York,” Gimel Keaton, better known as Young Guru possesses over a decade of experience in sound engineering, production, and A&R for the acclaimed Rock-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. As a Grammy Award winner for best rap song “Empire State of Mind” (2009), Young Guru has worked alongside legendary artists Jay-Z and Kanye West. Most notably recognized for shaping some of the biggest talent in Hip Hop, Young Guru has mixed 10 of Jay-Z’s 11 albums, appeared in his documentary NY-Z, and has earned himself a number of shout- outs on Jay-Z’s tracks paying homage to Guru’s exceptional skill set behind the scenes.

Young Guru’s latest break-through has been his recent appointment as Jay-Z’s official tour DJ. An endeavor well suited for the Guru considering his impeccable knowledge of Jay-Z’s discography, not to mention their longstanding professional and personal relationship dating back to 1999 after Jay-Z recruited the young engineer to mix at his Baseline Studios. A beast on the beats, DJing is just another notch in the Guru’s belt as he’s been throwing parties in his Delaware hometown since 1985 and even toured as DJ for Nonchalant back in 1996. Spanning across many diverse genres including early Hip hop, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Electro, House and Soul, Guru’s high energy DJ sets are aimed to keep Hip hop represented in the live performances through beat mixing, matching and scratching.

Young Guru | DJ Shortkut | Cedication.Crimes

Mighty |  119 Utah st. San Francisco

RSVP: yg-reignforest.eventbrite.com/

A Vibrant Night of Live Bands & Art Appreciation

RHYTHM NATIVES
Founded on a common love for hip hop and live instrumentation, and the integration of the two. Fronted by two emcees – Jon Narboneta, and Glen Techico – they’ve expanded into a six man unit that also includes: bassist Matt Mora, guitarist Mart Fabros, drummer Robert Fabros, and keyboardist Chez Guinto. Their sound is found between the cracks of genre divisions. The organic mix of hip hop, jazz, R&B, and soul has earned them the respect of various Los Angeles events like Bridges, Soul Sessions, Sonido Sundays, and The Rootdown.  Also supporting the band on deck will be DJ JustPudge.

DJ VINROC
(ThatsThatLabel / 5thPlatoon / TripleThreat)
Founder of ThatsThatlabel.com, and former 2x World champion DJ

DJ XARIUSOUND
(Reignforest Collective / Lion Medal)

VORTEXTRIBE
Hard-charging fusion of world groove, acid jazz, funk, and rock, moves you. Deborah Yates stitches kinetic and bewitching flute riffs through Jon Mulvey’s lushly seductive guitar work. Compelling bass and body-rocking beats drive listeners to dancing while the rapturous agitation of improv jazz gyrates on the backbone of high classical symphonic arrangement. This band is global, elemental, and essential.

Listening Lounge
Friday May 20th | 9:30pm-2:00am
$5 before 11pm on guestlist | *Guestlist@Reignforestcollective.com
Dress how you feel | 21+

Listening Lounge REMIXED @ 111 Minna Gallery | Friday April 15

For the past 4+ Years The Reignforest Collective has been dedicated to providing fertile grounds for artists and musicians to grow creatively. The Listening Lounge has always been a community effort. We would simply like to celebrate those that have been with us along the way.

Live Band:

Timeless | (Jonah Johnson / Lonnye Dotson / Ed Pasalo / Lionel Briones / James Cobb / Mid-1 / Alexis Rose / Charito Soriano)

Live Performance by:

B.Bravo (RedBullMusicAcademy)

Along with DJs:

King Most (Plug Label / BK Circus) | R-Cade (NoAff) | StankPalmer (DLRN) | Cedication.Crimes (Reignforest Collective) | Xariusound (Reignforest Collective)

Host: Ronostalgia (Reignforest Collective)

Serving Deep-fried Delights

Wonton Clan

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111 Minna Gallery | San Francisco | 21+ | $5 until 11:00pm with RSVP | Guestlist RSVP: guestlist@reignforestcollective.com

via Listening Lounge IV.

Grillade – “Dream of You (Emotionally Yours)” from French Press Films on Vimeo.

Shot all up and down San Francisco, at: Grillade HQ, Brooklyn Circus, Papalote (Fulton), Rooky Ricardo’s, Nature Stop, Mojo’s, and more. Look out for Donwill and Von Pea from Tanya Morgan, amongst many other friends.

Director: Andrew Juncker
Director of Photography: Jesse Dana
Assistant Director: Roman Honeycutt
Hair & Make-up: Roanne Zaragoza
Editor: Chris Walters

Produced by French Press Films

Algoriddim, the developer of the popular djay application for Mac, has released djay for iPad today.

The app provides a virtual turntable interface that allows scratching and multiple controls as well as full access to the iPod music library stored on the iPad. It is optimized for iOS 4.2 with multitasking and background operation capabilities.

Algoriddim has created a promotional video highlighting the app’s capabilities.

The app’s features include:

- Realistic low-latency turntable interface
- Automix mode with automatic transition control (Fade, Backspin, Reverse, Brake, Random)
- Live Recording (with built–in organizer for recorded performances)
- Seamless AirPlay integration (wirelessly transmit your mix to Apple TV or AirPort Express station)
- Pre–Cueing (with optional headphones adapter)
- BPM analysis with automatic beat and tempo matching
- Full visual waveform with beat–synchronized scrubbing
- High–quality scratching
- Mixer, Tempo and EQ controls
- Pitch–Bend
- Cue Point Trigger

via ‘djay’ Application for iPad Released – Mac Rumors.

Though seasons change, The good music remains.

The Reignforest Collective would like to invite you to this special Autumn edition of The Listening Lounge. Designed in 2007, The Listening Lounge is an event dedicated to advancing creative art and music culture. This month the Reignforest has pieced together djs, musicians and vocalists from various creative perspectives to provide the soundtrack of the season.

*2 rooms of art & music appreciation featuring:
A live soulful performance by
Mara Hruby w/band (Sharing tracks from her EP ‘From Her Eyes)
Whooligan (40love/OM Records) | King Most (Plug Label/Brooklyn Circus) | Choco (Reignforest Collective/Prolific)

Cedication.Crimes (Reignforest Collective) | Xariusound (Reignforest Collective)

This month’s art installtion features: Toshio Saeki | Exclusive Solo Exhibit:
One of Japan’s most infamous artists, Toshio Saeki, will soon have his work on display at 111 Minna Gallery, in San Francisco, California. Called “the godfather of Japanese erotica,” Toshio Saeki has cultivated a unique and shocking style – blending traditional Japanese technique with his own twisted imagination. Saeki’s artwork is a synthesis of depraved vision and incredible artistic ability. “A famous writer once described my works as ‘obviously peculiar’ and I cannot completely deny that,” he said. ”I want to surprise people, make them happy, and if possible, even completely enchant the minds of those who see my work. To realize that, I will choose whatever method it takes, and will not limit myself.”

111 Minna Gallery SF 21+ | dress how u feel| $5 before 10:30pm w/RSVP/GUESTLIST @WWW.GOING.COM/LISTENINGLOUNGE or Email Guestlist@Reignforestcollective.com | $10 otherwise

Photos from Fridays, “I’m a muthaf*cking MONSTER!” Event are up!

Get at em here:

http://reignforestcollective.com/photos