SubBerlin – The Story of Tresor – Official Trailer from Tresor Records on Vimeo.

From Jack to Juke: 25 Years of Ghetto House from Sonali Aggarwal on Vimeo.

Currently all the rage with hipsters worldwide, Chicago Juke music has roots that run deep. The film chronicles the birth and evolution of a genre over 25 years.

Name:
Malik Idbeis

DJ Alias:
Selector Malik

Years behind the decks:
16

What was the first record you purchased:
Ah…tough one. I don’t remember the track, but I’m pretty sure it was some Nervous Record track from a suspect record pool. It may have been “Jilted Generation” by The Prodigy.

What type of platform do you prefer to perform on (ie. Decks, CDs, Serato, Traktor):
I switched from Decks and Serato to Traktor with an S4 about 4 months ago. I still go back and play with vinyl, but having 4 decks with the S4 really opens up a lot of creativity, especially when you throw the effects and a Midi Fighter into the equation. That said, nothing feels like real honest to god vinyl.

What drew you to the type of dance music that you play:
Excellent question! I started off playing whatever I could find. At the time that meant a lot of progressive house and trance. Then a friend of mine from Chicago introduced me to Chicago House. It was sexy as hell. It took me about 3 months to buy everything that Moody Recordings had. I moved from there to Tech House and Techno. On the side I’ve always loved breaks. I played a lot of Nu-school breaks in Denver around 2001. That’s grown into Drum and Bass today. Now, you’ll either hear me drop a Tech House/Techno set or DnB. It Depends on the crowd and my mood. I’ve also been toying around with Glitch-Hop although that’s mostly just a “for me” deal at the moment.

Favorite record label:
I still have a huge crush on Moody Recordings, though they haven’t put out a whole lot lately. That’s probably more of nostalgic thing for me. For Tech stuff, Cr2, Rejected and Intec seem to be pretty prevalent. Drum and Bass…RAM Records, amazing stuff there.

Best place to find new music:
The days of hardcore crate digging are gone, which is a shame. Wasting an afternoon listening to vinyl to find that one record that no one else had and could move a room was amazing. Now…I think my best source is a friend of mine who works in A&R at Warp Records. He’s way ahead of the game. Beyond that, EarMilk, Turntable Lab, HypeEm, and of course, Beatport. I have a few other spots, but I have to have some secrets, right?

Favorite Live Act / DJ to see perform:
Seeing Prodigy perform is still the most defining moment in my electronic career. At the moment, I make sure to go and see Pretty Lights every time he plays Red Rocks. Been there the past two years now, plan on it being 3 next year. If you haven’t seen him live, go, now. Drop everything and go. You can repay me the favor in beer.

Do you produce, if so, where can your original productions be heard:
I try. That’s the best I can say. I need some Ableton lessons. Anyone interested in helping me out?

Besides music, what else do you collect, if anything:
Gadgets! Every time a box shows up at the door my wife rolls her eyes. I’ve been buying a bunch of home brewing equipment, too. That’s a nice hobby. Good excuse to drink beer in the name of quality control. I also play hockey, so I’m always buying new sticks and pads. Apparently I’m incapable of choosing a cheap hobby.

When is the best time to listen to dance music:
I have my car set to Area on Sirius so obviously while I’m driving. Also love it when I need to work. The rhythm seems to push me along. Same goes for the gym. I really don’t think there’s a bad time, just gotta pick the right genre.

What do you order at the bar:
Ketel One and soda with a lime or O’Dell’s EZ Street Wheat depending on my level of intoxication.

High On Hope – documentary trailer from Piers Sanderson on Vimeo.

The documentary feature film a generation has been waiting for. Audience Award winner at Leeds Film Festival and Best International Film at In-Edit Barcelona. Shown in over 30 festivals around the world and to be released on DVD later this year.

highonhope.com
facebook.com/highonhopefilm

Well.. 2011 has came and went. Here is a list of what KCTDC Staff thought were some of the highlights:

Josh C
> Tracks >
1. Daphne – YeYe
2. Eats Everything – Entrance Song
3. Hot Natured – Forward Motion
4. Benoit & Sergio – Walk & Talk
5. Danny Daze feat Louisahhh – Your Everything
> Events >
1. Circo Loco @ TV Bar / Detroit
2. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary @ The Union / Kansas City
3. Deteksupport @ The Works / Detroit
4. VJ One’s Deep Sea Adventure @ The Union / Kansas City
5. CLR / Detroit

Andrew Boie
> Tracks >
1. Spekter – Pipe Bomb [Sound Signature]
2. Rrose – Pointillism (Variation 1) [Sandwell District]
3. Deadbeat – First Quarter [BLKRTZ]
4. Deepchord – Amsterdam Remnant 3 [Soma]
5. Surgeon – Radiance [Dynamic Tension]
*Best Repress: Drexciya – Journey of the Deep Sea Dweller Vol. I [Clone]
> Events >
1. DEMF / Detroit
2. Amon Tobin @ Decibel / Seattle
3. VJ One’s Deep Sea Adventure @ The Union / Kansas City
4. Claude Young / Portland
5. Tim Xavier / Portland

Todd Howard
> Tracks >
1. DJ T. Feat. James Teej- Sense (Tale Of Us Remix)
2. Benoit & Sergio- Boy Trouble (Visionquest Remix)
3. The Martinez Brothers- Issshhh (Main Mix)
4.Tommy Four Seven- Sevals
5. Cesar Merveille & Guti- Maayancholy
> Events >
1. Need I Say More @ Old Miami, Detroit
2. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary @ The Union / Kansas City
3. Vibalicious 5 / Nowhere, Missouri
4. Jack & Jill @ Gusto / Kansas City
5. Josh C @ Upstairs Lounge / St. Louis

PK
> Tracks >
1. Alicias Groove – Scott Diaz
2. De Ja Vu – Kinky Movement feat. Benji Smedz
3. Sittin’ On Top – Jorge Watts & The House Inspectors
4. Jamboo – Bryan Dalton
5. Fucking The DJ (Sexual Chocolate Chicago Jack Mix) – Bang Bang
> Events >
1. My Wedding feat Jack & Jill / Kansas City
2. Mr. Nuro’s I Aint 30 Yet Birthday @ The Union / Kansas City
3. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary @ The Union / Kansas City
4. Frisky w/ Mark Farina @ BLVD Nights / Kansas City
5. Tommy Largo @ Upstairs Lounge / St. Louis

Amjanda
> Tracks >
1. Eats Everything- Entrance Song
2. Cajmere- Let’s Dance
3. Crazy P- Eruption
4. BHQ- Make U Want Me
5. Green Velvet – Harmageddon
> Events >
1. Escape in the Beats / Lake of the Ozarks
2. Derrick Carter @ Blvd Nights / Kansas City
3. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary @ The Union / Kansas City
4. Jack & Jill @ The Union Patio / Kansas City
5. Jack & Jill + Todd Howard @ Gusto / Kansas City

Z-Sonic
> Tracks >
1. Charles Bradly – The World (Is Going Up In Flames)
2. Blawan – Lavender
3. El Polen – Valicha (Chong X RmX)
4. Will Azada – Like Lovers Do
5. Dubbel Dutch – Mad Loopz
> Events >
1. Hot Natured After-party / Detroit
2. Amon Tobin / Chicago
3. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary / Kansas City
4. DJ Shadow in the Shadowsphere. / Kansas City
5. The Youth of Today at Motor City Wine / Detroit

Mr. Nuro
> Tracks >
1. A1 Bassline – Falsehood
2. MAM – One Of Them Nights (Alternative Mix)
3. Round Table Knights Feat Orgis Debris – Say What?!
4. Bowski – Leggings
5. Catz ‘N Dogz & Martin Dawson Feat. Nnaji – No Nights
> Events >
1. Dirtybird DEMF Party / Detroit
2. Matthew Dear / St. Louis
3. Peter Gabriel / Kansas City
4. Trentemoller / Lawrence
5. KCTDC 2 Year Anniversary @ The Union / Kansas City