Online Press – Page 2 – DJ Neil Armstrong

12/31 – Tues I’m ringing the New Year @ the Rhode Island Convention Center Masquerade Ball

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http://www.newyearseveri.com
http://newyearseveri.com/product/tickets/

Location1 Sabin St
VenueRhode Island Convention Center
Time09:00 pm – 03:00 am

I’m ending 2013 and starting 2014 with my New England Neighbors up in Rhode Island. If you are in the area, come thru and start the new year properly…

Providence, Rhode Island: The 4th annual and wildly popular New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball is returning to the RI Convention Center once again. The annual celebration has become New Englands largest and hottest New Year’s celebration.

In Rhode Island’s highly sophisticated social scene, the Masquerade New Year’s Eve Bash has established itself as a quadruple threat in throwing lavish, dramatic affairs catering to the nightlife sophisticates. As an all-in-one bar-restaurant-lounge-nightclub presentation at the Rhode Island Convention Center, it will satisfy every nightlife palate with a beautifully captivating event offering, VIP Seating in multiple rooms, twelve expansive bars and over 10,000 sq feet of partying space for its guests to frisk, frolic and canoodle the night away in haute couture fashion.

Your mega party experience gives you the best of three worlds, each with expansive bars, dance floors and a booming state of the art sound and lighting system that’ll set this party ablaze!

Highlights to your festive soirée include:
· Red Carpet Entrance
· Chocolate Fountain and Dessert Bars
· Complementary Champagne toast at midnight
· World renowned DJ Neil Armstrong spinning pulsating sets of hip hop, rock, dance, 80?s and Top 40 on a state of the art sound and lighting system. This is the only Dueling DJ event in the region.
· Early on entertainment with a live band performance
· Live televised countdown from Time Square.
· Confetti Launch and Festive party favors
· Surprise give-a ways
· Celebrity Appearances
· Secure Parking
· Secure Coat Check
· Packages include Omni Westin Hotel Stays
· For your safety, car service for those who should not drive
View our selection of tickets and packages.

My #miadidas #sneakerswitch kicks make their way to London England

As part of the adidas originals #sneakerswitch the sneakers I made ended up in the inspiring hands of Ayishat Akanbi of individualism.co.uk all the way in London England.

My kicks were inspired by the orange and blue of the NY Knicks . Maybe if they see the stuff that Ayishat is doing they may be inspired to start playing like the champs they could be . Sorry, troche I digress ;)

Peep out Ayishat Akanbi work by following her –

https://twitter.com/Ayishat_Akanbi
http://instagram.com/ayishat_akanbi
http://instagram.com/adidasoriginals

Wanna make your own customs? You can do that at http://www.miadidas.com. Post up your creations with these hashtags to join in the conversation – #sneakerswitch #miadidas #sneakers #kicks #adidas #threestripes #custom #collector

We reached our $25,000 goal! Thank you for making Strength in Numbers a Reality…

A little while ago I contributed some cuts to a song by Chops .

Now if ya don’t know, ailment Chops was part of a group called the mountain brothers , the first Asian-American hip-hop group to sign to a major label (Ruff House/Sony Music) back in the late ’90s.

Below is the artwork for the song we did called Revolution featuring Kiwi, Ruby Ibarra, Ann One and yours truly.

Want to hear it? peep it here on Hypetrak who debut it yesterday.

This song is part of a project called Strength in Numbers.

From his website –

About 3 years back, I noticed amazing Asian American artists making waves, and rekindled an old dream: a project with ALL strong Asian talent! Artists today who go through many of the things my group did, overcoming the same obstacles, same struggles, pushing forward, and going beyond.

I spent 2 YEARS making music with over 30 of the best Asian American rappers and singers, with special guests from Japan and Korea

This is my chance, OUR chance, to make a statement together… with undeniably talented artists who stand for great music.

– Chops

So you’ve heard the song Revolution that I did cuts for.

The songs for the album are done. The music is made. But in order for this project to become a physical reality, we need your help.

Please check out the #Strengthinnumbers Kickstarter Page.

We are proud to announce that you fans made this project a reality! Thank you every each one of you who have supported and listened to the work done on this album….

wanna win a pair of custom adidas made by yours truly? Join the #sneakerswitch

So I was asked by adidas originals to design a sneaker with my own flavor – but for someone else. Turns out that someone can be you…

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Above is the basketball profi , one of my favorite adidas originals silhouettes , done up in Orange and Blue for my New York Knicks

Born and raised in NYC I’ve been a fan for a long time, and recently they’ve been giving us a lot to cheer about after a Loooong dry spell . I basically lived at MSG last year, and this colorway never came out for the Profi.

So this is my sneaker, representing myself and NYC.

And one of you lucky folk can win it. If you create your own, and enter into #sneakerswitch, you might end up with these kicks or a pair of sneakers from another part of the world.

Peep this video below, and go to this link – http://www.adidas.com/go/sneakerswitch to join the #sneakerswitch . good luck fellow sneakerheads!

DJ Neil Armstrong & KIND fan’s #kindawesome spotify playlist

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For my music & KIND Snacks fans. A little while ago KIND Snacks asked their fans to send them a list of their favorite songs of Summer.

From that huge list of over a thousand songs across the musical spectrum, and KIND asked me to chose a TOP 20 SONGS of Summer list, clinic chosen by the Fans. So think of it like a mixtape that you guys helped me make ;)

Here it is – the #KINDAWESOME 20 songs of summer summer playlist chosen by the KIND fans.

These 20 songs were chosen in NO particular order. Some songs are new and some are old classics, but all of them should help u hold onto the warm days of summer just a bit longer, and all of them were chosen by you KIND snack fans.

Enjoy!

The Heineken #Dropped Essential for the Heineken Voyage via Hypebeast.com

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For Heineken’s #DROPPED campaign, yours truly ended up picking something special for the special winner of the Heineken Voyage campaign.

Click the link, or see the video below…

Heineken is putting one of y’all on a voyage , and Hypebeast has your essentials for the trip #DROPPED

Boys and girls – I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in helping launch the Heineken Voyage . What is that exactly??

From the Website –

Heineken Voyage, the fifth chapter of Heineken’s global Legends campaign. Heineken will search the globe for four men who embody the “Legendary Traveler” and send them on voyages around the world to challenge them to travel outside their comfort zone. One of these travelers will be from the US.

A true “Man of the World” is never a tourist, but rather knows how to travel with finesse. This concept of voyaging with purpose – being able to be “Dropped” anywhere in the world and incept a legendary journey – is at the core of Heineken‘s latest global adventure program. Packing heavy isn’t the look. Instead, discerning globetrotters bring a select set of objects with them on their trips, guaranteed to enhance their memories no matter where they end up. Stories are woven not just by being in the right place at the right time, but also through open–minded preparedness. For Heineken’s #DROPPED program, the international brand’s panel of experts got together over dinner in New York City to pick out their travel essentials, all of which are to be chronicled in more detail in upcoming vignettes exclusive to Hypebeast. Over the next six days one vignette featuring each expert will drop each day including Jon Buscemi, Dao-Yi Chow, Richard Martin, DJ Neil Armstrong, Marcus Troy and Jonathon Mannion. They will talk about travel, offer travel tips as well as chose travel essentials including everything from a large format film camera and audio recorder for chronicling adventures to a cheeky bathing suit, tuxedo and waterproof driving moccasins to ensure ultimate accessorizing, regardless of what continent it’s taking place on.

The Heineken Dropped campaign is a global initiative to launch the Heineken Voyage.

Follow Heineken’s legendary traveler’s #DROPPED voyage here.

Digging delicacies for Pommedesgarcons.com

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Pretty much everyday people ask me when I’m gonna start a food blog. We’ll my dusseldorf folk already have a great one, pharm so I’m gonna be one of the contributing bloggers to the website now.

In fact, they already did a nice little Dinner segment with me …

a dinner with … DJ Neil Armstrong from Pomme des Garcons on Vimeo.

My inaugural blogpost is here –

http://pommedesgarcons.com/2013/07/15/dj-neil-armstrong-digging-delicacies-around-the-world-for-pomme-des-garcons/

Follow me here to see my travels, and all the good eats from around the world that I’m gonna be pigging out on. Every so often I’ll be posting up a recipe or two of the goodies I make at the crib.

We’re gonna be leaving dishes for sure.

For those who missed it – Hypetrak presents Sweeet Part 3 FREE in its entirety…

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OK, I have a lot of friends / fans / followers who have never heard Sweeet part 3 in its entirety . (http://djneilarmstrong.com/sweeet3 ) My friends at HYPETRAK / HYPEBEAST have launched a new player for their website, and they have presented for your listening pleasure Sweeet part 3 for you to listen for FREE.

If you are at the office today, or you are preparing for your beach trip / bbq / etc etc , this is your soundtrack .

You can’t download it , so if you want a physical copy of it for yourself, head over to http://djneilarmstrong.com/sweeet3 to purchase the Boxset…

3/25 TONITE Mon- I’ll be hanging out on MsBehaven w/ Ashlee Ray and DJ Blazita on DTFradio.com

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I’ll be hanging out tonite on DTFradio.com forMsBehavin with Ashlee Ray and DJ Blazita .

Stop by, for sale I’m sure we will be talking about something interesting if I can stop stuttering from all the hotness.

DJ Neil Armstrong’s Travel Essentials Via Hypebeast

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Hey Boys and girls,

Hypebeast.com does this essentials feature, and this is what I bring along with me when I have to hit the road. Peep the link to see their feature, and read below to read the reasons why these get brought along …

1) sweeet 10 year anniversary slipmats – Need these to DJ
2) combination phone car charger / wall charger – Keep my phone charged in the ride or whatever . As an avid social media power user this is necessary.
3) passport – a lot of overseas travel
4) diamond medallion delta skymiles membership – Highest level of Frequent Flyer membership on Delta. Allows spending all my time up in the air to be pleasant.
5) advantage Platinum American Airlines membership – almost to the top of the American Frequent Flyers club.
6) Priority Pass Membership – allows me to get into those swanky airline lounges around the globe . Makes a 4 hour layover a pretty decent experience.
7) Global Entry – super expedited customs clearance. – I get thru customs in LITERALLY 3 minutes if I dont have checked baggage.
8) jason markk – Keep my sneakers clean
9) magic eraser – also a sneaker head secret
10) Canon S90 – good for night time shots in the club. pretty old model but with all the phone camera advances, haven’t had to upgrade.
11) Neil Armstrong stickers – trying to go all city all over the world
12) Lifetrons – external phone battery charger – when an outlet is not handy, i can keep my phone charged so i can instagram my food.
13) perfect pushup – exercise. get my swole on.
14) Bounce sheets ?
15) square – so i can take credit card payments for my product
16) Tiffany’s Paloma Picasso Ring – one of the few pieces of jewelry I have.
17) adidas micoach – I RUN. This gives me a coaching program to go with the running, instead of wandering around aimlessly.
18) Neat receipts scanner – for all my expenses . Taxes is whats hot in the streets.
19) adidas Supernova glides – #teamadidas always.
20) Tigers Eye bracelet -one of my other pieces
21) Euros. 50 of em . always carry some foreign currency just to be safe for overseas travel.
22) adidas rain poncho – Cause I dont wanna get caught out in the rain. DUH
23) Aerial 7 headphone – is my weapon of choice
24) Droid Razr Maxx – Im a android head.
25) NBA League pass on phone – GO KNICKS!

Dinner with Neil Armstrong – Pomme Des Garcons

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If you follow me on instagram, buy you should know I love to cook, click and i LOVE to eat.

When I linked up with my folk out in Dusseldorf Germany last year, my love of music and love of food converged for their site – http://pommedesgarcons.de

The main idea is to get a group of folk together and eat. Pretty simple concept ;) But in the process of eating, conversations start , and another shared experience is created. The site is there to share that experience with y’all who couldn’t be there… and to leave you hungry ;)

Peep the video here – http://pommedesgarcons.de/blog/2013/01/10/a-dinner-with-neil-armstrong/ , and make sure to follow them on twitter at https://twitter.com/PDGarcons , and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pomme-des-Garçons/324716417620456

a dinner with … DJ Neil Armstrong from Pomme des Garcons on Vimeo.

A big shoutout to my step brother Vinroc for providing the beats…

1/25 – Fri – Neil Armstrong returns to Montreal @ Tokyo Bar

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Neil Armstrong @ Tokyo Bar
https://www.facebook.com/tokyobarmontreal
3709 St. Laurent, troche Montreal Canada

Presented by Goontribe.com

Friday Jan 25th 2013
w/ Truspin & Goldenchild

1/24 – Learn how to make a mixtape with Neil Armstrong @ Play De Record Toronto

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Have DJ Dreams? Or have you ever wanted to put together a proper mix tape?? Here is your chance to learn some of my own secret tricks and methods – FOR FREE.

If you are t.dot Jan 24, viagra sale you’re in for a treat…

Thursday January 24 @ 6 p.m. DJ Neil Armstrong will be at Play De Record Academy to do a mix tape workshop. He will show you how he puts together his mixtapes and explain the reasons for his choices. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn from one of Jay Z’s touring DJs! Space is limited for this FREE workshop. If you wish to attend send your name to rsvp@playderecordacademy.com

ONE EMAIL PER PERSON.
You will receive a confirmation email.

Play De Record
357 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1S1, Canada
(416) 586-0380

First Listen – Sweeet Part 3 Intro….

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http://djneilarmstrong.com/sweeet3 . Pick it up PRESALE Now…

adidas X lifeandtimes.com X DJ Neil Armstrong Present – From Marcy to Barclays – the mixtape…

Above is the recap video of the Kith – ALL IN FOR Brooklyn Launch Party, decease with Mick Boogie, viagra DJ Clark Kent and yours truly providing the sound track for the night.

Below is my mixtape contribution – presented by LifeandTimes.com and adidas originals . This mixtape is all about Brooklyn. Download it here, store for Free. Yes that’s right, spread love its the brooklyn way…

Brooklyn has gained much more then just a new arena and a basketball team. The hole in the heart of true brooklynites that was created by the loss of their beloved Brooklyn Dodgers 55 years ago has finally been filled.A new center of culture has been created for art, sports and entertainment. Brooklyn Pride is at an all time high. This mixtape presented by adidas celebrates this new era, with the music of Brooklyn. With Jay being the borough’s and the arena’s ambassador, it made sense to name the mixtape from Marcy to Barclays. Put together by the one and only DJ Neil Armstrong, one of Jay-z’s former tour DJ and adidas Global Ambassador… #allinforbrooklyn

1 From Marcy to Barclays Introduction…
2 NO Sleep Til Brooklyn LIVE w/ Beastie Boys X Jay-z
3 We Fly High (Brooklyn Remix) – Jay-z
4 Crooklyn Dodgers – Crooklyn Dodgers (Special Ed, Masta Ace, Buckshot)
5 Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers (Chubb Rock, O.C., Jeru)
6 Brooklyn In My Mind Crooklyn Dodgers 3 (Mos Def, Jean Grae, Memphis Bleek)
7 Coming Of Age – Jay-z , Memphis Bleek
8 Now Your’re Mine – Gangstarr
9 Super Brooklyn – Cocoa Brovas aka Smif n wesson
10 Super Brooklyn Routine – by DJ Daddy Dog 5th Platoon DJs
11 Brooklyn KidsJemini the gifted one
12 Brooklyn Took It – Jeru
13 Just Rhymin with the BIZ – (Bizmarkie , Big Daddy Kane)
14 Get By Remix (Mos Def, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Talib Kweli)
15 Gotta Have it – Jay-z , Kanye West
16 Shove It – Santigold
17 Put On Remix (- Young Jeezy , Jay-z)
18 Jigga What – Jigga Who Jay Z-
19 Brooklyn State of Mind – Jay-z
20 Change the Game – Jay-z
21 You , Me , Him and Her – Jay-z
22 Brooklyn’s Finest – (2012 Remix)
23 Spread love its the brooklyn way…
24 Juicy – Notorious B.I.G.

Brand New Mixtape – Packer Shoes X Dj Neil Armstrong X Adidas – available NOW for FREEE…

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Today the New Jersey adidas Conductor HI drops for all to pick up at www.packershoes.com.

The sneaker is of course pretty sick, no rx a limited run that gives props to Jersey’s Own ABA New Jersey Americans – the team that would eventually become the New York Nets, physician then the NJ nets, and now the Brooklyn Nets. Know your history boys and girls.

The stripes are in the Jersey Americans original colors, and the inside camo is for the Teaneck armory in Teaneck New Jersey where the Americans played in 1967 and 1978 . Teaneck is also the Home of Packer shoes.

But what is even cooler – is the mixtape by yours truly that comes with the sneaker . With EVERY Purchase of the Conductor HI Jersey sneaker you get the mixtape FREE . OR , if ya come to the store to visit in person, they’ll hook ya up for free while ya shop ;)

Packers X DJ Neil Armstrong – ABA Americans / Much love to Jersey

Liner Notes :
New Jersey, arguably the most slept on state of our country. This mixtape, like the sneaker release is all about giving props to Packer shoes, and Jersey’s forgotten history.

The Team Now known as the Brooklyn Nets has moved around quite a bit. But before they were called the NETS, they were called the Americans in the American Basketball Association.
And the Americans Played in Teaneck New Jersey from 67 – 68.

Like the Americans, every artist on this cd has “roots” in jersey. Yes – even SugarHill Gang, one of the pioneer hip hop groups was originally from Englewood NJ. The Song ‘Beggin’ by Newark born Frankie Valli came out in 1967 when The Americans made their ABA debut.

Shouts to Packer Shoes and adidas for bringing this all together.
Know your history, can’t forget New Jersey…

Tracklist :
1 ABA AMERICANS – The ABA NJ Americans Theme Song – much love to Teaneck NJ
2 Sugar Hill Gang – Rapper’s Delight
3 Sugarhill Gang – Apache
4 Funkadelic – One Nation Under A Groove
5 Frankie Valli – Beggin’ (piloski edit)
6 Heading to Teaneck New Jersey… home of packer shoes
7 Lee Mason – Shady Blues
8 Pacewon – I Declare War
9 Joe Farrell – Upon This Rock
10 Artifacts – whassup now muthafuka
11 Artifacts – c’mon wit da git down
12 YZ – (So Far) The Ghetto’s Been Good to Me
13 Redman – Tonight’s da Night
14 Queen Latifah – Jersey
15 Artifacts – wrong side of da tracks
16 Parliament – P. Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
17 Parliament – Up For The Down Stroke
18 Parliament / Dr. Dre – Swing Down, Sweet Chariot / Let me Ride
19 Apache – Gangsta B*tch
20 Poor Righteous Teachers – Rock Dis Funky Joint
21 Redman – Can’t Wait
22 Method Man & Redman – How High
23 Erick Sermon feat. Redman – React
24 Method Man & Redman – Da Rockwilder
25 Lords of the Underground- Funky Child
26 Naughty By Nature – Uptown Anthem
27 Naughty By Nature – Sleepin’ On Jersey
28 The Flavor Unit MCs – Roll With That Flava

TO purchase the Kicks and get the mixtape for FREE go here – http://www.packershoes.com/Store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4807

Happy Shopping! Can’t FORGET NEW JERSEY baby…

Download Free – DJNA X FRANK OCEAN – THINKIN BOUT YOU (sweeet remix)

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Thinking of you – neil armstrong sweeet remix by DJ Neil Armstrong

This is an “excerpt” from the new mixtape SWEEET PART 3 that I’m working on. A standalone MP3 for you DJ’s and music fans. Download it Here.

http://djneilarmstrong.com/THINKINBOUTYOU/

TURNTABLE LAB REMIX CONTEST PRESENTED BY LEGITMIX

Did y’all know that back in the day I used to work at the lab in NYC? good times good times.

They are currently doing a remix contest, ambulance with some sweet prizes –

From the contest page

3 winners = AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio Headphones courtesy of AIAIAI
2 winners = Ableton Live 8 – Full Version courtesy of Ableton
5 winners = Ableton Live Intro courtesy of Ableton
3 winners = $150 Turntable Lab Gift Certificates courtesy of Legitmix
1 winner = Native Instruments Komplete 8
1 winner = Teenage Engineering OP-1 courtesy of Teenage Engineering
1 grand champion winner will receive first choice from prizes above, a trophy, and a feature on the Lab Blog

All you DJs, Producers, Remixers – peep the contest page for more info.

adidas “Your Story” Shaniqwa Jarvis Joints to start off the 2012 olympics…

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My adidas has been gearing up for the olympics for a minute now with their My Story line of consortium kicks – collabs with artists from various cities where the olympics have been held.

Above is the collabo with my homegirl Shaniqwa Jarvis. That’s yours truly, no rx Dj Daddy Dog and “Shaq” herself below from like 2006 I think…

She currently lives in London, but rest assured, she is NYC to the core. It’s always nice to see my peoples doing super cool things ;) congrats on the kicks miss.

July 4th – DJ Neil Armstrong opens up for ARAAB MUZIK – Berlin Originals store 10 PM…

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If you happen to be in Berlin & have an invite, you can come check yours truly out as I open up for Araab Muzik at the adidas originals store .

If you aren’t, and your in for example NYC, at a back yard bbq, or watching the fireworks somewhere, tune in for a live stream, and let Araab provide the soundtrack.

LIVE STREAM for #STRIPESESSIONS w ARAAB MUZIK / DJ Neil Armstrong

http://www.facebook.com/adidasoriginals
10 PM Berlin Time / 4 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME .

If you haven’t seen araab perform live, this is your chance…

Tonite – 4/17 backing up Stalley for my dude Brett Baker on 106th and Park BET 6 PM

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Tonite I’ll be on 106th and Park on BET at 6 PM.

Below is a pick of the homie Brett Baker, fellow Roc Boy. He’s been workin with Stalley (Maybach Music) for a bit and needed some help on the tables…

So if ya at home or wanna set your DVR, I will be reppin at the top of the show for the new blood…

Tonite – from 1-4 AM I’ll be hanging with Yaya Martinez on 98.3 Power in AZ

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Since I’ll be in AZ for Solstice Saturdays at Bar Smith tomorrow, site I’d thought I’d link up with the homegirl Yaya Martinez, look who does the Pulse show on Power 98.3, 3 hours of underground hip hop every friday night (saturday Morning) from 1 AM to 4 AM . I’ll be rockin a guest set, so tune in to the stream or the radio if ya in the area…

3/9 – Friday – Bay Area I’m back @ Mighty for DIRECTIONS IN SOUND 2012 – 30th SFIAAFF

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Directions In Sound 2012 – Fri 3/9 9PM

CAAM presents a presentation of the 30th SFIAAFF
DIRECTIONS IN SOUND 2012
@ Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco
Friday, March 9 2012 | 9pm-2am | 21+

Member Presale $15, General Presale $20, Door $25
Tickets: http://festival.caamedia.org/30/guide/program/directions-in-sound/

Join us for the hottest night in town, as DJ Neil Armstrong, Blackbird
Blackbird, Hopie, Micropixie, and DJ Tap.10 guide us through yet
another genre-bending trip through the future-forward music scene
that’s blowing up the Asian American underground. Don’t blink…You
might miss the next big thing!

DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG // www.djneilarmstrong.com
Neil Armstrong has come a long way since his humble beginnings in New
York’s hiphop underground. A mere ten years into his career, Neil
finds himself as the Global Music Ambassador for Adidas and as Jay-Z’s
tour DJ (from 2008 to 2009). Catapulted to the highest-regard in
hip-hop, Neil is instantly becoming the most sought-after DJ in the
world.

BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD // blackbirdblackbird.com
Blackbird Blackbird is the moniker/musical outlet of San Francisco
wunderkind Mikey Maramag, whose deep, textured, and hypnotic pop songs
have captured the ears of Pitchfork, Transparent, Prefix Magazine, The
Fader, and other musical taste-makers alike.

HOPIE // hopiespitshard.com
Rising Bay Area female emcee Hopie has powers on the mic and beyond,
with a doctorate from U.C. Hastings and skills in everything from
violin to spoken word to guitar. Her debut album, Diamond Dame,
garnered national attention and a nomination for URB’s Next 1000,
immediately making Hopie an artist to watch.

MICROPIXIE // micropixie.com
Made in Bombay, born & raised in the U.K., and based in San Francisco,
Micropixie (aka MPX) is an experimental recording artist whose style
can’t be confined to any one genre. Described as sensuous and
textural, look out for her new album, “The Good, the Beige & the
Ugly”.

DJ TAP .10 // honorrollcrew.com
DJ Tap.10 is the official DJ/Remixer of the heavily buzzed-about Honor
Roll Crew, a Bay Area collective of rappers, producers, DJs, and
singers. He has been spinning coast-to-coast with the hottest
selections, putting it down with his own brand of R&B soul,
progressive hip-hop, and original tracks.

There are but a few boxsets left, see why you should pick one up for yourself now…

So for my super fans of the mixes and the brand, drugstore I was finally able to get all the pre-ordered 10 year Anniversary “Original” Boxsets out to y’all. You should be receiving them this week or next depending on your country / area.

I’ve seen some cool stuff people have done –

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Pretty Nifty ;) Thanks for the pic Suitkase.

For you guys who procrastinated, thumb or just sad because you feel left out, I still have about 25 or so pieces left for direct sale, $45 dollars PLUS shipping . Still a bargain for what you get. Just go to http://djneilarmstrong.com/originalalloutking , or click the buy now button below…

Peep this video shot by Antriks while I was out in the Bay talking about all the way you need to do packaging to grab consumers of music these days…

Pre-Order for the new 10 Year “Original” Mixtape Boxset available NOW….

Sorry for the delay y’all. Recovery from New Years Eve slowed me up a day, try but finally – Pre Ordering of the 10 Year Anniversary “Original” Limited Edition Boxset is NOW AVAILABLE at a special super fan price of $30 dollars plus shipping/handling. Only 300 of the boxsets will be sold, and I wanted to make sure the fans had first pick.

The Recap video – 10 year anniversary of “Original” – 2001 to 2011.

Oh what a night.

A lot of y’all came through, illness and TRIED to come through to my anniversary party for the 10 year anniversary of “Original”, troche brought to you by adidas last week in NYC.

Basically, it got super packed super quick, AND the person in charge of the door at the club (which I won’t even name here) was the opposite of cool.

Below is a video that recaps the event , which included some of the worlds finest DJ’s on the wheels…

I didn’t get a chance to take pictures that nite so i had to “borrow” some below. Shoot, I didn’t even get to DJ the event. Trouble with the venue kept me from getting on the wheels (if you wish to know the details I would be GLAD to BLAB. ;) ) However as you see from above, the crowd didn’t miss a step.

Big shouts to DJ Daddy Dog my crewmate from the 5th platoon days, DJ Total Eclipse – my mentor, member of the X-ecutioners / MOTM season 2 , G-bo the Pro mixtape legend who was the original architect of my style , DJ Spinna – the DJ who inspired “Original” , and Questlove.

Shout out to my manager sky for putting it all together, and for Jon Wexler from adidas. Thats my manager below goofing if ya didn’t know, next to a dude that pretty much stole one of these special track jackets. Eh, its ok. He’s a fan ;)

For all y’all who have been supporting me, thank you so much. Without y’all listening I couldn’t have gone this far, and I plan to keep going.

Next time we have an anniversary party though, we’ll make sure it’s at a GOOD spot, and make sure everyone gets in ;) …

VIDEO : The 10 Year Anniversary of “Original”…

A mixtape. made a long time ago. Big whup. Watch the video below to learn why it is ;)

And make sure to RSVP to party with us TOMORROW nite NYC

Dj Neil Armstrong Celebrates 10 Years of “Original” Mixtape! from Billet Video Studios on Vimeo.

Wednesday, salve December 14th, cialis adidas will be celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of DJ Neil Armstrong’s first mixtape “ORIGINAL” at Greenhouse NYC!

We selected and are honored to have some of the DJs that have taught and inspired Neil—and that have carried the torch for this “feel good” as he has…

DJ Neil Armstrong
DJ Questlove
DJ Spinna
Total Eclipse
G-bo The Pro
DJ Daddy Dog
*and other guests…

join us as we celebrate the future by remembering the past…

for RSVP:
http://djneilarmstrong.com/originalalloutking/

Win a chance for 2 to Come to NYC Dec 14th to celebrate the 10 Yr Anniversary of “Original” courtesy of adidas…

I’ve been hinting at this for a bit here and there of twitter, sick facebook, this blog .

In 2001, I released Original. My very first mixtape, 10 years ago.

Yeah, thats it up there, made so long ago it actually came out on cassette.

Now ,if you have been following my career, the release of this mixtape proved to be a turning point in my life. Almost everything that I’ve gotten to do, all that I’ve accomplished can be tied to that mixtape. And being that it is the 10 year anniversary of its release – we are gonna be celebrating next week Dec 14th @ Greenhouse in NYC. We are locking in the details – but we have some of the greatest DJ’s coming through to create the soundtrack for the night!

Now I know I have fans all over the world, but for my peoples in the U.S. you have a chance TODAY AND TOMORROW to win a chance to come out to NYC and party with me courtesy of adidas Originals.

adidas is running a HOLIDAY scavenger hunt – called the Pleasure Hunt. Peep the video below – with Paolo from adidas London telling ya what ya have to do!

Win a VIP trip for two to either NYC to see DJ Neil Armstrong or LA to see Kendrick Lamar by entering online OR visiting your closest participating adidas Originals store* and find the right clues! 5 trips to NYC AND 5 trips to LA will be awarded to one of you lucky adidas fans.

*Participating stores:

So my folk in NYC, DC, CHICAGO, ATL, PHILLY, LA and SF, head over here to this link –Pleasure Hunt, or HEAD to one of the Stores above to enter!

Here is some important fine print y’all need to see –

Prize: FIVE (5) NEW YORK TRIP GRAND PRIZES: A trip for two (2) to the DJ Neil Armstrong event in New York, NY on December 14, 2011. Trip package includes round trip coach class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to New York, NY; two (2) nights’ accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); ground transportation between the hotel and airport, and between the hotel and the event; two (2) tickets to the DJ Neil Armstrong event on December 14, 2011 (seating determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Winner must travel on December 13, 2011 and return on December 15, 2011 or prize will be forfeited. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $4,500. FIVE (5) LOS ANGELES TRIP GRAND PRIZES: A trip for two (2) to the adidas Originals presents “Respect The West” event in Los Angeles, CA on December 15, 2011. Trip package includes round trip coach class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Los Angeles, CA; two (2) nights’ accommodation at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); ground transportation between the hotel and airport, and between the hotel and the event; and two (2) tickets to the adidas Originals presents “Respect The West” on December 15, 2011 (seating determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Winner must travel on December 14, 2011 and return on December 16, 2011 or prize will be forfeited. ARV: $4,500.

For All Prizes: Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sweepstakes, and those set forth by the Sponsor’s airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, meals, incidentals, passenger tariffs or duties, airline fees, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of winner. Unless child of winner (thirteen (13) years of age or older), travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. If winner is a minor in his/her state of residence, travel companion must be winner’s parent/legal guardian. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to winner’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if the DJ Neil Armstrong event, or the adidas Originals presents “Respect The West” event are delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except as in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value. Prizes are non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize for one of equal or greater value if the designated prize should become unavailable for any reason. Winners are responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. Odds of winning the prize depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period for each trip prize. Total ARV of all Prizes: $45,000.

Neil Armstrong X gizmodo X huffingtonpost tech section

Do y’all know that in a previous life, health one of the jobs I held was “director of operations” for one of those pesky year 2000 internet startups. I got laid off, order decided to not go back to work and devoted my energy to DJing. The world acts in mysterious ways ;)

Regardless, I’m still a geek and gadget nerd for life, so getting any type of mention on gizmodo or any respectable technology site would fall under those things that would be reallllly cool.

Through a bit of luck, a picture taken by fellow tweeter @everydaydude of yours truly chillin in front of reed space nyc , ended up being used by a bunch of tech blogs to tell the world about Twitter’s new image gallery feature.

Although i would have loved to been in one of these sites blog posts because I was the next uber young internet gozillionaire, this is pretty dang cool too ;)