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On Blast Digital is Canada’s leading DJ servicing company, dedicated to bridging the gap between artists and DJs. The goal of the company is to create a synergy among DJs nationally, and to ultimately break records!

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: LISSA MONET

Fresh off of the release of the latest instalment of her "4" mixtape series, having just released the "4 Jay-z" mix in collaboration with 2DopeBoyz, Lissa Monet is one busy woman! A Toronto native, that has been rocking the decks all over the city for the last 10 years. Probably best known for her Love Letters & Broken Hearts Valentines Day CD mixtapes with fellow DJ, Pplus. Miss Monet has definitely established her self as a DJ in high demand, with accolades including Stylus female DJ of the Year 3 consecutive years in a row , Stylus Mixtape DJ of the Year for Love Letters & Broken Hearts with DJ Pplus and most recently, 2012 Toronto Stylus DJ of the Year award.

When you want to know what new tracks are hot in the club, Lissa Monet is the person to ask...so we did: "Well in the hip hop/trap scene it definitely has to be Young Scooter's "Columbia." I played it one night at a club in Toronto and only a few people knew it, but when I dropped it, they went so crazy that people who didn't know it had to vibe to it. Now people ask me to play "that Columbia song" all the time." (by DJ She)

5 Records that are a must for Djing any party?

1. Jay-Z - PSA

2. Beyonce - Get Me Bodied

3. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (or any MJ song really)

4. Basement Jaxx - Where's Your Head At

5. Scrunter - Bachelor (this song has a dope dance remix for top 40 clubs)

  Connect online:

facebook.com/djlissamonet 

twitter.com/djlissamonet 

last.fm/user/djlissamonet

instagram: @djlissamonet

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: DJ DRAMA

Born in Philly but crediting the ATL with where he now calls home, DJ Drama has been a DJ for 20 years and is known on a worldwide level.  DJ's have become as famous as the artists whose records they play in clubs and DJ Drama is no exception.  Drama had the good sense to further expand his notoriety by producing his own music to play to keep the party bumping.

Best known for his Quality Street Music album that recently dropped, Drama also has mixtapes and Quality Street Music Part 2 on the horizon. Admitting that "Oh My" off of QSM is his favourite song to play in the club, DJ Drama says a party isn't complete without Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Niggas In Paris, T.I.'s (reppin' the ATL) "What You Know About That", Future's "Same Damn Time" and 50 Cent's "What Up Gangsta".

The only downfall to his jet-setting lifestyle is not being able to see his kids as much as he wants, and having the chance to chill and indulge in good movie, his other favourite past-time. Drama is grateful for the life he has been granted and is thankful for the opportunity to travel the world, and interact and entertain people through music. (by Est Bur)

Connect Online:

www.dramalikethedj.com 

'My Moment" video (shot in Toronto) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnUgq_GNiI

iTunes Link https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/quality-street-music/id566109988

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: RS SMOOTH

RS Smooth is a household name in the music scene in Eastern Canada. A true veteran, with 20 years of DJing under his belt and as an on-air radio host and DJ since 1993 on Halifax's college radio station CKDU 88.1 FM.

When asked where his favourite place to DJ is, you can hear the pride in his response; " I feel like I haven't been there yet. I love DJing in front of a crowd that really wants to party but, I don't really have a favourite place to DJ...yet. Although, I will say that I LOVE DJing in North Preston, Nova Scotia. Always a good time for sure! But ask me this question again in 10 years!" Self-proclaimed as being best known for being a part of music whether it's DJing parties or clubs, radio shows, singing, emceeing, writing music, hosting concerts & shows, it's evident that RS has solidified his identity in the Halifax music scene.

Currently, he's working on some up coming tours with artists such as Xzibit, Mad Child, Dru as well as, holding it down as the resident DJing for the 6th season of Halifax's professional basketball team, the Rainmen. Hold tight for new mixes dropping very soon and in the meantime you can catch him at Big Tune Tuesdays, with Aldean Alliston creating original songs from scratch every Tuesday night. (by DJ She)

Connect Online:

facebook.com/rssmooth

facebook.com/smoothgroovesradio

twitter.com/rssmooth

Instagram: rssmooth

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: STARTING FROM SCRATCH

Best known for his creativity and pushing boundaries, Starting From Scratch is a staple in the Toronto music scene. Having played internationally, he still shows love for his roots and states that Toronto is his favourite place to DJ, with Australia coming in at a close second. With 23 years of experience behind the decks, he says the thing he loves most about Djing is “having the ability to control a crowd emotionally & watching how people react to certain songs that drop.”

At the moment, his plate is pretty full with continuing to step up his radio game, production and expanding his remix & podcast catalogue. On a commercial level, he states, his current favourite song to play in club or on the radio is either "Let Me Love You" by Ne-Yo or Calvin Harris & Ayah "Thinking About You." His top pick for hot new emerging track is by fellow Torontonian Kardinal Offishall “Turn It Up ft. Karl Wolf.”

When he's not playing at clubs, on the radio at FLOW 93.5FM or touring as the official DJ for Russell Peters, he stays grounded by playing hockey, spending time with family or chilling in the studio. Truly, a jack of all trades! (by DJ She)

Connect Online:

facebook.com/startingfromscratch

twitter.com/djsfs

soundcloud.com/starting-from-scratch

Instagram: startingfromscratch

flow935.com at 7, 8 ,9 & 11:45am & 5pm (EST) Monday to Friday

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: FLIPOUT

Having dj'ed since the age of 15, Vancouver's DJ Flipout is not only know as one of the most knowledgable and versatile dj's in the city but, as a radio host, actor and former B-boy. Flipout's love for music is quite obvious, no matter what context you catch him in. When asked what he loves the most about djing , he says "I love being able to express myself artistically by using the world's catalogue of recorded music. Any mood I'm in, there's a song for it, as a matter of fact, there's a whole set for it. I'm not the type of person (DJ) who will only play one type of music because I don't use music to define my ego, I use it to express how I feel with no apologies. I connect with people in this way and they connect back."

We asked Flipout what his current favourite song to play in club or radio is and he replied "All of them. A better question would be what is my favourite song to play in my house, currently. This week: Joni Mitchell. I'm only now discovering her genius. Better late than never. Last week: Kendrick Lamar."

You can catch Flipout live in the mix on Vancouver's The Beat 94.5FM "5 o'clock Traffic Jam" Monday to Friday, every week. (by DJ She)

Connect Online:

soundcloud.com/Flipout 

facebook.com/FlipoutVancouver 

mixcloud.com/Flipout 

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DJ SPOTLIGHT: DON SMOOTH

With 20 years under his belt as a DJ, Don Smooth is no stranger to the music industry. Based out of Montreal or 'Real City' as he calls it, he is best known for rocking the radio airwaves daily on K103.7FM.

It's clear that Don Smooth is a trendsetter in his own lane and with that being said, we want to know what's in his crates. On his radar for the hottest new emerging record that everyone should be playing right now, is Macklemore -- Thrift Shop and his current go-to song to play in the club or on the radio is Pop That by French Montana. You know DJ's always have those aces up their sleeves; the tracks that are sure fire 'party starters' well, Don Smooth debriefed us on his 'Top 5' records that are a must for Djing any party: Michael Jackson -Thriller, Bob Marley - Legend, B.I.G. - Ready To Die, Lauryn Hill -The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z - Blue Print.

When asked what he loves most about Djing, his response proves that he is a true professional in his field. "I love captivating an audience and taking them on a ride." You can catch Don Smooth on air for 6 Decades Deep on K103.7FM Monday through Thursday, 6-10pm EST  and Streetsounds is 10pm-12am!!! (by DJ She)

Connect online:

facebook.com/donsmooth

twitter.com/donsmooth

instagram: donsmooth514

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Check out Vita Chambers new single "Fix You". Signed to Motown by Sylvia Rhone at age 16, now with Universal/Republic Records, Vita is bringing a mature look, style and sound to her music. Having performed on stages with Melanie Fiona, Estelle and opening for Justin Bieber, Vita is poised and ready to take her place amongst the industry elite. Early feedback on "Fix You" is saying that it will be a big hit! This is a hot record for the clubs, let us know what you think!

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DJ AWARD WINNERS - GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS

Big shout to Stylus Awards that have been giving out DJ Awards to Canada’s finest over the last 7 years. On Monday night in NYC was the 1st Annual Global Spin Awards put together Bad Boy executive Shawn Prez. Like to send big congrats to all the nominated and winning DJs! It was good to see couple DJs from Canada represented and Miss M taking home Canada DJ of the Year.

DJ Drama – DJ of the Year, National Mixtape DJ of the Year and South East Mixtape DJ of the Year

DJ Camilo – North Eastern Club DJ

DJ Quicksilva – Breakthrough DJ of the Year

DJ Khaled – DJ Album of the Year and DJ Producer of the Year

The Heavy Hitters – DJ Coalition of the Year

Funkmaster Flex – DJ Entrepreneur of the Year and National Mixshow DJ of the Year

DJ Dimepiece – Female DJ of the Year

Gee Spin - RadioProgrammer / DJ of the Year

DJ Hoodrich - College DJ of the Year (Univ. of Mississippi)

Chubby Chubb - Online Radio DJ of the Year

Scream - Street DJ of the Year

Whoo Kid - Tour DJ of the Year

Scratch - Turntablist of the Year

Irie - National Club DJ

Stevie J - South East DJ Club DJ

Vice - West Coast DJ Club DJ

Sean Mac - Midwest DJ Club DJ

Cosmic Kev - North East DJ Club DJ

Entice - South East DJ Club DJ

Big Von - West Mixshow DJ

Pharris - Midwest Mixshow DJ

Green Lantern - North East Mixshow DJ

Ill Will - West Coast Mixtape DJ

V Dubb - MidWest Mixtape DJ

David Guetta - International DJ of the Year

Roxxi - International DJ of the Year - Africa

Domination - International DJ of the Year - Asia

Private Ryan - Caribbean DJ of the Year

Miss M - Canada DJ of the Year

Mario Fishetti - South America DJ of the Year

Tim Westwood - Uk - Europe DJ of the Year

Afrojack - Dance DJ of the Year

Alex Sensation - Latin DJ of the Year

Norie - Reggae DJ of the Year

Shadow Stokes - Mixshow Promoter of the Year

Headliner Market Group - Club Promoter of the Year

Nick Cannon - Celebrity DJ of the Year

Kenny Burns - Club MC of the Year

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E-Dot is a rapper whom many of you may know from the group HERO. He has a new critically acclaimed album “Take Me To Your Leader” by TingTryer. See why this project that was created as a labor of love attracting many ears, and afforded TingTryer the opportunity to collaborate with legendary artists like Pete Rock before any of us have heard a single song. This is for true boom bap soulful hip hop lovers.

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We are back again with Juno Award Winning, MMVA Winner, and #1 chart topper on the Billboards Emerging Artists Charts – Canada’s RnB King DRU. We would like to thank every DJ that supported the DRU’s single “She Can Ride”. The single went GOLD in Canada and here is the brand new remix featuring Brooklyn New York own Archie Bang produced by 12keys.

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From the godfather himself, here is brand new joint from Maestro Fresh Wes called Black Tuxedo!

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Here is the next Saukrates single “All The Way” featuring Tasha The Amazon, off the Season One album. There is a very cool remix contest open to all DJs/Producers to get creative with the song. If you got the skills, step up to plate with some heat. Remix Contest Details:

http://www.frostbytemedia.net/saukrates-all-the-way-remix-competition/