LIL JON

It seems one cannot go out these days without either hearing Trap music being played or hearing someone talking about Trap. Even Snoop recently tweeted about it. But as with any new genre, sometimes it can be difficult to understand or define what exactly makes it that new style of music. Enter Atlanta based Heroes x Villains, whose forthcoming documentary Certified Trap explores its history and evolution while covering some of the main figureheads of the emerging genre.

The Duo behind Heroes x Villains -who have been friends and DJ partners since their teen years- released their first mixtape 'We Off That' on Mad Decent in 2010, featuring several of their own electronic dance music remixes of artists Lil Jon, Waka Flocka Flame, Diplo, Gucci Mane, and many others- putting them on top of the game over night. And that description in itself more or less defines what Trap music is; Dirty South Rap (beats) x EDM (synths) x Deep Sub-Bass.

The Fourth of July is going to be hopping at the Waterfront at Pier 92 this year. The 12-hour rooftop beach party will be hosted by Arrival and will feature performances by hip hop artists Lil' Jon and Wyclef Jean. Top electronica DJs will also take the stage, such as Hook N Sling, Ken Loi, Serge Devant, and The EC Twins.

Virgil's Real Barbecue will be serving food along with almost a dozen of the city's best food trucks, including Phil's Steaks and Valducci's Pizza. There will also be tanning decks for those looking to get Snooki-fied, a sand pit for those who wanna get down 'n' dirty, air conditioned cabanas to beat the heat, and an outstanding view of the Macy's fireworks on the Hudson.

So there's electro. There's house. And there's hip hop. And what happens when you throw all three together? Well yes, cacophony, and also, Sidney Samson.

It seems the Dutch aren't just joining Americans in the crusade against prostitution and marijuana. Just last week, Amsterdam native Sidney Samson was reported leaving the studio last week with Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am, Lil' Wayne, and Lil' Jon. The first single from their sessions together, "Mutate" will feature Lil' John and will be released on Sidney's label "Rock the Houze" in a few weeks. “It’s amazing to get the opportunity to work with such great artists” Sidney says; “To my surprise, Will had already recorded vocals by Lil Wayne to one of the Hip Hop productions I had sent him."

The end of the school year has arrived and for all you hard working collegiates we have created a couple parties especially for you. Your last minute cram sessions paid off and its time to celebrate that 4.0 you nabbed this semester! The end of the year festivities kick off tomorrow night, May 10, with an all out bash at Wall Lounge at the ultra swanky and incredibly trendy W Hotel South Beach. Their weekly Tuesday party, Favela Beach, hosted by Joonbug and OneFifty has the deserved reputation as the hottest party on the beach, and with all you added to the mix the party will only get better. The night will not only have its weekly vibe of Brazilian cool but also special guests just for you. DJs Jacomino, Beats Bailey, and DJ Ruen will be dropping beats that even Donna Shalala couldn’t resist getting down to.

Winter Music Conference continues to get crazy at Arkadia on Friday, March 11. Party on from 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. for DiscoSh!t with LIL JON. Table reservations are recommended for this unique, intimate underground night club in the Fontainebleau Hotel.

Arkadia at Fontainebleau Hotel

4441 Collins Ave.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM

March in Miami means music! For years now March has been the host of both Winter Music Conference as well as Ultra Music Festival, giving it a monopoly on the Miami music scene. Keeping with this tradition of world renowned DJs gracing the turntables of our favorite late night watering holes during the month of March, Wall Lounge at the W Hotel South Beach is bringing you an all-star lineup every night of the week. At the top of our list? Their Tuesday night party, Favela Beach.

Brought to you by Joonbug and OneFifty, Favela Beach has become an iconic South Beach party, and this month they have truly outdone themselves. Tonight, Tuesday March 1st, they will be kicking off the month with a tribute to the inspiration of the party itself, Brazil. With DJ Ruckus at the helm and the beauties from MEGA Models hosting, you won’t have to go all the way to Rio for an authentic Carnaval celebration. So wear your yellow and green and practice your Portuguese. The following week, Favela will bring you the hottest act for WMC, Louie & Anane Vega. This dynamic duo coupled with special guest performances by Josh Milan and Boddhi Satva will make it the hottest WMC party on the beach.

Please, please, please, dear God, be any other day besides MONDAY. I'm so not ready for this week, you guys! Today I have to finish a 15 page paper, attend a meeting, hold a meeting, know the difference between australopithecus africanus and australopithecus afarensis for a lab exam on Wednesday...and...AND it's friggin snowing out, flaunting the winter's inevitable arrival and completely freezing me to hateful, stabby bits. But, alas, if you have a pocket or two to thrust your hands into, I guess it's bearable...but stress levels during finals...not so much. That said, as we all know, music delivers through and through and something that always is consistent even when life is cray-cray. We've all had crappy days, crappy weeks and guess what? Life is full of them! Uplifting? Just listen to the music. <3 Girl Talk - This is the Remix I've told so many people the story of my introduction to Girl Talk, that I'm starting to wonder if it really happened or if it's just escalating into urban myth status as I recycle the facts to new ears. Luckily for you, truth doesn't affect the amazing sauce that this song oozes - but I'm going to tell you the story anyway! I work at a publishing house here in the city and after my lunch break, I walked back into the building and on to an elevator that happened to have one of the editorial assistants that I work with in it. Let's just call him Tom. Tom is the type of person that you're just never really sure if he's stoned or just left-over buzzed from the previous night's shenanigans. So when I got into the elevator, I assumed that I'd either fall victim to some uncomfortable conversation about the city's "bangin-est bars" (his words, not mine) or, or...smell an unfortunate cologne cocktail of whiskey, 4 Loko and cigarettes. Option number one was what I got. "Girl talk!" he exclaimed as I got into the elevator. "I'm sorry?" I said. "Have you heard the new Girl Talk album? It's a non-stop party." "I-" "Non-stop, don't stop party!" "Oh, you're into them, yeah?" "What?" "You're into them?" He gives me a confused look. I try again, "You. Are. Into. Them?" "Oh yeah!!" he snapped back to life. "Absolutely. This album is just one party after the next." "Non-stop, right?" I joked. "Exactly!" he said, as if I had read his mind. Go figure. Then an editor walked onto the elevator. "Girl Talk," Tom said to the Editor - who we will call Pam. Pam looked at both of us and said, "You two are having ... girl talk?" "No," he said. (I laughed out loud, just imagining where this was going) "The band. Girl Talk. Their most recent album - it's amazing." ("Non-stop party," I said in my head) "Oh yeah?" Pam asked. "No doubt. Non-stop party! We got hits dropping in from Bananarama and Bruce Springsteen, mashing it up with Ludacris and other people you just wouldn't even dream of!" Pam, a forty-something, I'm sure, couldn't have dreamt it. "Ah, I see." she said. Our floor came. We all exited. Awkward silence ensued. But, being the missionary for music that I am, I had to do a little research on this. Maybe he wasn't crazy. Maybe it was a non-stop party. And hey, when is that ever a bad thing? Long story short - I found them, I listened and...I PARTIED NON-STOP. All while sitting in my office. Oh yeah, buddy, you heard me. Seriously, the album is one giant DJ set with the best effing songs known to man, mixed brilliantly and chopped into tiny, eatable pieces to tongue and bite and enjoy over and over again - each time finding something new. You can listen to the entire album here, as well as find out what songs and sound bytes each track is made up of. For time's sake, I'm posting one of my favorite tracks off the album (All Day) called "This Is The Remix." which features amazing mash-ups of DMX's "Party Up" with The Beastie Boys' "New Style," Lil Kim's "Jump Off" with Jackson 5's "I Want You Back," and MORE. EVEN SIMON & GARFUNKEL mixed into Lil Jon.. My heart, my heart, my heart. This album is amazing, a great party play (non-stop, that is) or something to have rocking in the back when you're trying to power through mountains of school work. Fever Ray - I'm Not Done Karin Dreijer Andersson, lead singer of The Knife, also front's Fever Ray, this delicious, harmonious, glorious side-project band from Sweden. I want to sit on this song's lap, I want to shower it with kisses and then ask it to kindly marry the shit out of me. Marry me and never ever divorce me. I'm not sure if that's legal, but I want this song by me at all times. It's warm and cold, powerful and weakening, starving and filling, heavenly and other-worldly. And the words, too - unsure as I am regarding their meaning - punch a fist-full of nerves straight to my stomach, goosebumping me blind every time I hear it. I always giggle at the title, because it's exactly how I feel when the song ends. "On repeat" doesn't even describe this song's role in my day-to-day. Like the Zero 7 song last week, I wish my mind had birthed this song so I could take credit for its brilliance - but, alas, I guess I'll just take credit for lending it to you. DJ Rap - Good to be Alive Ah, sweet memories. I first heard this song on my sister's Go soundtrack back in the late 90s. Rife with bass, this dizzying mix comes to you from the talented hands of Ms. Charissa Saverio, aka DJ Rap, a British DJ specializing in house, techno and electronica. After obsessing over her vocals and music for a few years, I finally purchased her album Learning Curve. The entire album was so rich in this music that I had never been aware of or interested in before. But after sitting in your room for hours listening to the sounds, it makes you wanna pop an X, take to the clubs and let the music move you wherever the bass thumps you. But seriously, I wish more clubs in NYC played music like this because I'd be out every night. There is also a slightly more pop-y version and video of this song, too, right here (both videos are totally cheesetastic, I know), and you should also check out two of my other favorite songs from her, "F*ck With Your Head" (!!!!!!) and "Every Day Girl." Ciao!

What's all the commotion? People in the city got quite the surprise this morning outside Madison Square Garden. Cameras were rolling and security took on the intrigued crowd head on. As this joonbugger took to the steps it was clear that a movie was being filmed. If being tested on that assumption, the words 'You're fired!' would have snapped back.

Hello, Donald Trump! The billionaire stepped out from security into a clear line of vision only five feet
away. The hair didn't look too bad but makeup artist, please stop powdering his face. It's not tanning season anymore.

Paris isn't letting the dissolution of her 14-month relationship with Doug Reinhardt get her down. This is the second time we've seen the heiress in Las Vegas in the past few weeks.

It was during her last trip here that the rumors regarding Paris' supposed relationship with Kim Kardashian's ex Reggie Bush surfaced. The two both were at two Vegas birthday parties that weekend for Mark Sudach and Jason Strauss where they apparently shared champagne and more But eye-witness Robin Leach assures that the couple didn't even speak to each other, and I'd believe Robin if he told me Johnny Weir was straight. That's how reliable he is.

Can’t decide whether you are a neon-wearing, Nike-polishing, flat-billing, “durty-Sout'” player or a Ray-Ban wearing, skinny-jean cramping, porno-stache sporting, experimental-indie hipster? Well, if you are on-the-ball enough to follow the unlikely quandary I just proposed, put down your “crackberry,” flick those stubby little fingers across your computer keyboard and head over to the Adult Swim website. In their music subcategory, you will find ATL RMX, a specially commissioned album by the Rockstar Games and Timbaland Beaterator music remix video game.