SHAME ON YOU!!

You farkers who complained too much, getting annoyed at the slightest comment and think too highly of yourself....... shame on you!! especially, if you're secretly going thru the pages of Dict.com to encompass the true meanings of my wall postings....... hahhahaahahh!! shame on YOU!!

You expressed hatred and jealousy but you just can't stop reading me......... be advised, YOU'VE JUST BEEN OWNED by the very soul you hate.

hahahahahhahahhahhhhaa!!!! ignoranus mofos!!

Recently, I was approached by operators of some prominent entertainment outlets to provide talents such as, acoustic bands, show-bands, DJs and dancers. Initially, I was quite flattered that my experience and services got their attention. However, after a couple of meetings and understanding their concept, preferences and ideas........ I kinda lost some respect and interest in project. Unfortunately, part of me is telling me to accept the project as it will elevate my accolades. Seriously......... I'm not sure.

Here's why.......

These so-called big players of the entertainment/hospitality industry are either racists or have a shallow understanding of themselves. I would love to explain my claims but I'd rather let you, the readers decide for yourself.

One of the reasons why I said that was, in one of the meetings, they bluntly told me that they only want talents who are non-Malays...... only local non-Malays. Specifically the bands, DJs and dancers...... NO MALAY PLEASE. And the reason is........ Malay bands and Malay DJs will attract Malay customers.

Seriously, I beg to differ.

Shaggies is a local band who has been around for 20yrs. More than 50% of their fans/followers are non-Malays. How about ENERGY? CatzIntheCradle...?? Apart from that, there are also many Malay acoustic bands who entertains at places that frequent by only non-Malays (by choice). In fact, just look at Timbre. Widely known as a 'live' venue, attended by majority of non-Malays. All because of the quality of music, service, sound and friendly staff. Half of their talents are actually Malays.

The things is...... not that I can't find any non-Malay talents. I do have some contacts. But the main problem is, the establishments that I'm servicing would only provide minimal budget. Locally, most of the roving bands, who are Malay or some members who are Malay, willingly accepts low fees. However, the non-Malay talents demand higher fees. The explanation to this theory is based on the following equation......

high demand x less choice = high price
lesser demand x choices = nominal fee

Truthfully, this is not about Malay or non-Malay talents. This is more of these operators asking for all the top grade talents but wanna pay only cents. Where is the respect for these talents. Apart from that, these operators are quick to forget the services of these talents who have helped in their business. Once the outlets or establishment gain success, they'll jump to the next partner who is willing to share some bucks.

Sad but true...... and because I'm standing in between, all I can do is move on and breathe in the next air that passes by.

Fwahhh!! I have been so busy lately that I ain't got time to blog ma shizzle in da wizzle....... how?? Got sound like nigga?? I think that's the 'in-thing'.... how some boys talk. Met some friends recently, heard them speak like that. Fwahhh!! 1 year never see, suddenly speak different. Nowadays, I get confused very easily. Half of my Malay friends speak like Niggas, the other half speaks in another language which only the Mat Reps know. Unfortunately, when I speak in Malay (like how they taught us in school)..... I get laughed at. How like that??

So, recently I was busy with the F1 festivities. Same shit, but this time we're very experienced and finish our preps 1 day in advance. Having done this for the 3rd-year, we should know the drill. As past years, the only incidents worth mentioning are the part-time security officers who were task to maintain the entrance to work sites. I guess they were not well-informed by their superiors or they're there just to add numbers.

One of the incident was after the whole F1 fiasco was over. It was 3am Monday morning, we were leaving the site. Our van got stopped at the gate, Security guy told us to open the van for them to check. Then he asked, "GOT ANYTHING TO DECLARE?" Muthafarkers........ declare what?? Cigarettes? Liquor? Drugs? KNNBCCB!! When we came in nobody checked, now asking if we want to declare anything??

I asked the officer, "err..... declare??" - without answering, he closed the van and told us to proceed. Frankly, I wasn't angry, I was actually gonna burst out laughing. We were very sure they don't know what they were checking for. Imagine this, I was stopped at the staff entrance 2 times for trying to 'smuggle' in a multi-tool set and a Macbook Pro, and once at the exit, coz I bought a Red-Bull tee. If you asked these officers any questions at all, their answer will be, "We're just doing our job." Do you really know what was your job??

A few days ago, the mother of the PM and wife of the MM passed away. My condolences to the family, friends and those within the compound. They say, she was the strength behind Singapore's growth and peacefulness. I don't know. They say MM loves her wife very much and that she was the pillar of his strength. If that is real, soon we gonna have an unplanned PH? Nothing to laugh about, but you can start planning about where to go or what to do when that PH come around. I think, it's gonna be at least 2 days.

Next up...... we need to address the issue of smartphones. Just for the record, a smart phone isn't called a 'smart-phone' for nothing. Apart from allowing the user to FACEBOOK, a smart-phone also allows the user to make calls, SMSes, prompter, reminder, calendar, GPS, tells time, appointments and many other capabilities. Therefore, there is no reason for a smartphone user to excuse themselves by saying that they 'forgot', 'missed' or 'late'....... Worst is..... how can a smartphone user forget about the existence of their other-half, family members or significant other. What's the point of having photos as the wallpaper and yet forget. What's the point calling yourself a partner when you forgot about the other's existence? If Tonto forgot about Lone Ranger, he would have jumped over the Grand Canyon.

Recently, I saw an influx of new DJs taking over the decks in some clubs and events. Not sure if it's a trend but, these DJs provides 'technical rider' for the club to provide....???? Who's that again??! I came across a situation where we were providing a better set equipments and they asked for a mid-range equipments citing it as the 'industry-standards'. Do you event know what is the 'industry-standard' nowadays??

Heard a DJ talked about his preference of sound and wanting the club to suit his 'sound'. Then I realized all his music was at 192kb or 128kb. Apart from that, he complained that the outlet sound lack of warmth....... KNNBCCB!! You want warm sound, bring blanket cover speakers la, asshole!!

Next topic.....

I've heard too many times the girls, ladies, wives..... say,

"We need away time from husbands, kids, work, family..... etc"

And what do we - the male of the species?? We keep quiet and agree. Take our spot and continue watching TV, which eventually ending with eating cold food, waiting for a call or response or simply just left alone. On a different note, imagine what happens when a man says the same thing.... "We need time......." Do you know what kind of catastrophe you're getting into?? Did you know that you can die of hunger after 'getting your time'. Did you know that you may have to sleep on the floor after 'getting your time'. Those lucky ones don't even get the time, instead they will be accused of trying vindication, adultery and irresponsibility. If that's not enuff, all her friends will come and throw accusations, adding 'salt to the wound' and god-knows-what-else. So, what do you do....??

I know somewhere out there, someone is having a worst day than I am. Nevertheless, I'm just gonna pen it down just to get it off me chest. It hasn't been like this for so long..... but it did. Maybe it's just a day, maybe it's gonna last the whole week. I don't know, and I don't care........

Most of the things happen were just petty things, but maybe it's just me who's getting unreasonable and impatient. Is it the age catching up......?? For starters, interesting things happen in the morning. Started bright and cheerie, turned to sourness just because I don't have a 'proper' or 'serious' job just like anyone else. Then, had to decide where to go to work, even when I've decide where I wanted to go. Then, had to walk 5km to another place to 'work' ......... Then, skipped lunch and did a 'Yellow Ribbon Project' till 5.30pm. In the evening, went to 888 in Woodlands to buy food...... the farking aunty busy talking and forgot about my curry puff!! Bodoh punya makcik!!! Melayu kalau dah kaya, dah pandai, jadi sombong, macam CHAMPION!! Then went home, eat bread. ALHAMDULILLAH!! Reached home safely.

Now, gonna sleep. Fark you all!!

p.s. - don't worry..... it's just me. Menses lah!!

HARI RAYA MEMORIES

Many years back, when I had the time to do some visiting to friend's house during the festive season. We would go out in big groups, taking turns to visit each other's house. I remembered clearly about an incident in one of our friend's house, who's a girl. She was a mutual friend who was dating one of my mates. I remembered she had a very strict father and when we visited her house, her father was literally interrogating all the guys.

Well, I actually remembered clearly her father's conversation with me.

Father : You with the 'mop' hair!! (that time, I had dreadlocks) : What do you do? Are you even working?

Me : Yes, I am a DJ ( I said proudly) I work in Bangkok, and I'm back for Hari Raya.

Father : DJ??...... hahahahaah (the kind of laughter that you'd get from The Count in Sesame Street)

(We all looked surprised and puzzled at his response.... then he continued)

Father : Please la, boy. That's not a job. That's like "kerja main-main" (playful work). : Better go find a proper job. How are you gonna marry someone and feed someone's daughter??

Anyway, that was long ago. In fact, there have been many people who has the impression of my work as "main-main" (playful). Maybe, due to the nature of the job scope, the environment and the people around us. I've never given much thought about it. However, this 'kerja main-main' has helped me put a roof over my family, help feed my family and many others, brought me halfway across the world and experience things that many could only dream of.

Looking back at 'that' friend..... she actually married a teacher. Unfortunately, their marriage didn't last long, and last I heard, the marriage failed due to each other's high expectations and living above their means. As for me, I'm fortunate enough to still be able to roam freely without any restrictions, commitment nor bind-ed by any contract, without involving other parties. That's how things is for me, a Sagittarius. Like the book of Astrologers said - let the stallion gallop freely, for it will return home when he is not saddled.

The moral of the story is .................. don't eat too much rendang and ketupat during hari raya, coz your mind will wander to places you don't want to be.

Here's something to wonder and ponder, if you get the answer, try and Holla! Maybe I'll get a burger to buka puasa......... Anyway......

What if the YOG didn't cost as much as it was reported?

What if the public outcry is to show the world and Singaporeans, how prosperous the ruling government is, and their capabilities of managing the people.......?

What if the amount reported is $400 million of the taxpayers money, but actually it was only $40 mil?

What if the rest of the money is to be channelled to to cover the losses from unsuccessful investments by the ruling party??

What if the money is to be used for the coming elections, government payouts and renumeration to the world's most highest paid ministers?

Too many 'what ifs'.......

On the different note, when elections come, I'm still voting for 'them'........ I don't want 'them' to come after me and ask payments to things that I don't remember exists. THe best thing is...... only them have the paper proofs. It happened once, it can happen again.

Maybe the new voting slip should have just the barcodes instead of the serial numbers. In that case, people won't realise that their votes are being monitored.

Ok, I know it's 1 week to go before hari raya....... maybe next week I'll post something else. In the meantime...... SELAMAT HARI RAYA, to one and all.

Something just triggered my mood and spoilt it. Had to take a break from work coz I can't think anymore. Maybe the course of my work and what I do, it looks like a 'playful' thing. It's not a serious job. Serious means being corporate and dealing with multi-million dollars, whereas, DJ equipments, entertainment, talents..... are just 'toys' and playful things. Its true that I don't make millions but I'm grateful that I could give my family a decent living. I don't owe people money or favours, nor have hatred in anyone.

Sometimes it is easier to blame others for any problems that come onto you. It's kinda natural that we prefer not to look at ourselves first. Being said that, let me take the responsibility and absorb the faults of others. It's not gonna make me any more or lesser rich, nor I give a shit! If mis-communication is the base of all separations, how about communication - which mostly taken out of context, just to aggravate sourness.

Through time, I've learned to keep my mouth shut and just observe. Through time, I've learned to speak the truth even if it hurts, especially to love ones. Through time, I've learned that it won't hurt as much if it was taken in an open mind and not specifically targeted at a particular being. Through time, I've learn to forgive and learn........ for the sake of love. Through time also I learned that one speaks of something but feel and meant the opposite. If you're not confused yet, you're definitely a better person than I am. That means, I'm just like the rest....... imperfect.

Many a times, I heard a conversations between couples that goes like .....

women : you're not single anymore. whatever you do will affect us as a couple. there are some things you should change........
man : for the sake our our future, I'll make do my part.......

months later......... after some changes and a different level of commitment.

women : you're not the man I knew.........
man : the man you knew were single, free and uncommitted........

bear in mind that these conversation is not directed or has got nothing to do with anyone, any situations at any time. It's just something that passed my mind few years back.

In conclusion, best friends should be able to take criticism and talk about finding solutions together instead of leaving it to follow where the wind blows. In time, it will fly far away that it'll get lost and never find its way back. Shit happens too many times.

So....... it's finally here, in Singapore, en-route to Australia for another trade show. It came directly from Ibiza after being tested by all the DJs in Pacha, Space and Amnesia. All gave very positive feedback. Currently, I have it in my studio. Decided not to open it nor test it. This time, I'm gonna let the others do it........... Not that I'm lazy or so, but, there's too much whining from 'some' people that they don't get to get a feel of the new stuffs. So, there you go.

Somehow I find it very funny...... irritatingly funny. Few weeks back, they claim that the product is 'nonsense', can't sell, bla, bla, bla......... then, when they heard it's here, all want to have the privilege to showcase it to the community. I bet you they gonna bitch about it when other products come in........ that's how it works here in Singapore.

In the meantime, don't ask me how it works or how good this is......... I don't know. When I'm ready, I'll post the video. Kapisch?!

It is seldom that I post about my favorite Malay singers in this blog. However, this post is something I wanna share, that not many have notice. Some may even don't believe if this is true. No matter what he does, he is still No.1 in my books. This is JAMAL ABDILLAH.

Video 1 - Together with M.Nasir, Jamal delivered one of the best performance ever during the Malaysia's music award show. After this award-winning performance, nobody came close to match their standards...... till today. This is when he is SOBER.



Video 2 - Jamal is all alone at the Istana Budaya where he sang in front of dignitaries. Backed by the full orchestra and top-notch technical crew, he let loose his emotions to a blistering performance........ of coz, with the help of .......... In short, he's 'flying.......'. I say, if he need substances to perform like this, let him take whatever he wants!!!



While we're in Malaysia..... here's another favorite, Malaysia's version of SADE...... SHEILA MAJID.



Not forgetting one of Malaysia's sweetheart, 'live' in Royal Albert Hall in London. This is the encore performance.

Here's something for you to ponder......



I THINK OF YOU WHEN I'M STRESS...........




YOU, STRESS THINKING OF ME..............





and, the glass is always half full. Never half empty.

Frankly, I'm bored at doing product reviews. Not that I hate the product, but it's because most of the information needed are already available in the product's website. If that's not enuff....... there's always a smart-ass out there (or somewhere here) who seems to know more than the engineers and the developers. The best is, they are the ones who don't get to see, touch nor taste the equipments first-hand. Today, I met such person........ in one of the forums....... here.

Anyway, here's some latest toys for the big boys........

DN-MC 6000

DN-SC 2000

DN-X600

Before anyone tries to be smart and think they know better....... remember that the equipment is a non-living thing. What matters most is the person operating the system. Like YUKUN said, "Can means, CAN!"

To that 'guy' who still think that his Pioneer 1000MK3 and DJM800 is the most innovative DJ equipment...... I reckon you walk around Orchard Road with a Technics tee-shirt from Queensway SC, and have AFrojack and Sidney Samson on repeat mode in ur iPod Shuffle??

Saw a video of the Miss Singapore Universe 2010........



Then, it brought memories of the shamed Miss Universe Singapore 2009



I was just thinking......... why the heck did the local organizers go thru all the trouble to organise unnecessary rounds of selections, which in the end up with representatives of 'such' standards??? Why in the hell didn't they just send Otelli Edwards to the pageant..... for the past 3 yrs, or maybe, for the next 2 yrs......??!! No need to waste time, money and effort from all the different parties. Just get her the ticket, and let her choose her own outfits. I reckon we'll fair better. PWND!!!

Long ago, while in school, my Engrish teacher said to me, "If you wanna improve your Engrish, read more books and start speaking Engrish. Better if you mix with Engrish-speaking fwens." So, I did. Even though I didn't excel in my Engrish but I have since manage to write a few postings in my blog, wrote articles published in some magazines and hosted a few shows for the mass public.

Recently, I felt like I have been neglecting my own mother-tongue, the Malay language. Even though I managed to exhume a few praises from the former ministers like Sidek Saniff, Ahmad Mattar and Cikgu Suratman Markasan at a recent event which I hosted, in Malay!! I think I could do better with an improved vocabulary of the Malay language.

So, with that in mind I decided to improve myself, and that was when I remembered the former teacher's saying. I took the first Malay language peripheral I found at home and read it. It was a Malay magazine - Media Hiburan. To my disappointment, not only the words are still the same as it was 20 years ago, I thought I found spelling mistakes in all the articles. No improvement there, I decided to take the second advice. Start mixing with Malay-speaking fwens. Here is where I encounter more problems.

After a week with my Malay-speaking fwens..... I came home more confused than before as I didn't understand many parts of the conversation, In fact, I tried looking up some words in the Kamus (Malay Dictionary), but to no avail. Not sure if it's just me or the Malay language has gotten too sophisticated. Here's a list of words and phrases that I was still trying to figure out.

sachok, sachek - ??

wancheng - ???

berg - ???

step yek - ??

kajon - ??

"fuh, dek ni duk sek ah!" (referring to a girl?)

"mesti potong angin" - (I dunno what they were referring to....)

"ada budak kena kicap!" (I think it refers to a fight?)

"gua tak bohong ah, depan lampu gua cakap....." (got this from a fwen....)

Today, as I was breaking fast, I had my mind on the YOG volunteers. Not all, but the local volunteers....... especially those who had to 'volunteer' out of their own free will. Yeah, we know that many of the volunteers had to do it or risk having their grades, testimonial or course results being compromised.

I was wondering how they were today. Whether they have eaten, how much has the food improved, etc. It is no secret that some of the international delegates behave in unacceptable manner and treat our volunteers like slaves. They know as host nations, our volunteers are held hostage to any of their request, in return of just a simple smile and an appreciative gesture. I was told, only a handful of these athletes are like that.... and those are the ones from the smaller African countries.

I wonder if they know who Kunta Kinte is ..........??

Was watching the news on TV and saw how excited my fellow Singaporeans about the opening of the YOG. The never-ending praises and 'proudness' of being a Singaporean after the gutsy display of 'Youth' performance and technology........... Really?! A wise-old man use to tell me, "for every 10 person who says you're ugly, there'll be 10 more who will say the opposite". As we already know that it is just another propaganda, we, the normal Singaporeans, will only see what we're required to see....... on TV. Didn't I say before that our TV has something in common with the North Korean TV...???

First up....... congrats to Ivan - Creative Director and the whole technical team for the opening show. I know some people involve in the production team, and they've done some commendable things. Above it all....... how much difference is this from the NDP segments?? Same idea different concept? The showcase of how Singapore, from a fishing village turned into a metropolitan country. I heard someone whispered to me....... "If you think you know better, do lor......!" Seriously, with a budget of even a 10%th of $389 million, come try me (us). With partners like AIMS, and many others, I'm sure we can come out with something 'interesting'. Speaking of which...... how come the organizers couldn't reach an agreement with Sean Kingston's performance fees, which resulted in his MIA during the opening show. My question is, why didn't this issue sorted out way before the programme is confirmed?? Ok, enough of the opening event. We'll let you ponder about the show, as it will be on repeated telecast for the rest of the year.

One of the things that really made me cringe (apart from the 'Oh Yeah' song), is how they made (or force) Primary school students to stand in the rain to welcome the YOG torch. Were there any consent forms from the parents? Did any of the kids feel sick? Were there any safety measures taken as it was raining and there were some lighting flash?? This is similar to how we see the kindergarten students having to come out on a hot Sunday morning, waving the 'flags', because some MP in white is coming to the neighbourhood. Do you think they want to? Especially without the reward of a MacDonald's Happy meal. Talking about meals, I think our YOG volunteers would be extremely grateful if their meals are of MacDee's Happy meal. I wonder how're they doing today?? I wonder what are they eating today........? I was glad that I pulled out from being a volunteer.

As I was watching the repeat telecast of the repeated reports on the YOG network channel, I notice there are only 6 teams in the Soccer tournament? If the Youth Olympics is just second to the Olympics, why didn't the big countries participate?? Don't even ask about the young teams from Argentina, England, Holland or even Spain....... where are our neighbours Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia?? Long ago, they taught us in school, 'it's not only about winning or losing, participation already makes you a winner....' so what happen ah...??!

Well, maybe it's not fair to only point out the setbacks, faults and disgruntles of the YOG. I'm sure there a some good things that come out of these such as .......... err.......... mmmmm........ I'll get back to you on that. Anyway, there are many other stories out there to add to this post. It's up to each and their own to decide, choose and ponder of these writes.

On a different note, to the young state representatives, I know how excited it is to have the nation's flag on your uniform. I've been in that situation before, so, I know. Be proud and enjoy the moment. Btw, I'm sorry that I will not pay $30 to watch any of the games. You want us to come support, you give privilege to Singaporeans. We are already paying for the all these.

My VESTAX tee signed by DJ QBert. Btw, I realized that quite a number of new generation DJs who doesn't know QBert, Grand Wizard Theodore or even Jam Master Jay. Some commented that it is not important to know these names coz it's associated with Turntablism. Most newbies get into the fray with dreams of being another Armin, Guetta or Sinclair, as these jocks are widely known in the Electronic Dance Music scene. Even in EDM, does anyone even know who Larry Levan is.....??

Similarities or just coincidence.......??

9th of May

9th of Sept

9th of Aug

I'm sure most have already notice this..........

So, the YOG festivities has started. Millions of people will be in Singapore. In a month's time, they will all go back to their countries and share their experience about Singapore. Here, the government is taking great pains to make sure the level of service, hospitality and convenience is at it's best.

Unfortunately, all these effort may go to waste just because when those visitors tried talking to service staffs, they'll get this question.......

"你說普通話?"

Btw, does anybody know whats the national language is...???

WHO'S NEXT??


Obama-mama announces that the withdrawal exercise will start soon, 31st August to be precise. The diplomats will take over in 'helping' Iraq to recover it's economy and what-not. The next question is........ Who's next??!

Look, we all know that the US is one of the biggest arms dealer in the world. Without war, they are in deep shit! Those army personnel who's coming home...... what are they gonna do? Most will never get back to society. Even if they do, the chances of psychological after-effects will remain in anything they do. The bulk of the US military personnel are young people who were drafted from the slums, projects or when they finished high school. How are these people gonna get back to real-life in America? Does America has the funds to support these people? So, what's the next best solution?

Get into another war............ who's next?

Got this in the mail about half hour ago...... I guess it was meant for me to post it here for the pleasure of my ardent readers.

If I'm right, the caption meant something like ...... "Invest in Shanghai bank and bring home a p*ki!!" - or else you guys can Google it from the Taiwan websites. This ad is from Taiwan.

Guess what...?! It comes in different colours!! I wonder if it's stored in a can. If it does, the Malays would call it "P*KI dalam tin......!"

C'mon...... it's Monday. Have some sense of humour, pls!

I was at the Singapore Flyer yesterday. While at the top, got to see parts of the rehearsal of YOG opening. It set me thinking back to where I was 1 year ago.

Sometime last year, I was offered the job to be part of the EXCO team to run the recreational village for the young Olympians at the NTI premises. As much as I was estatic to the offer, I had to turn it down coz at first they wanted me to be a Volunteer....... (for a whole year?) WTF?! Later on, they offered a sum of $2k/mth with a minimum working hours of 12hr/day. In short, I put aside the whole idea of joining the team. Anyway, that's not the point.

Today, I didn't regret it a bit even though I'm still unemployed. Don't get me wrong, it's great that Singapore is the venue for the inaugaural Youth Olympics. I was kinda excited about it, especially with all the hype, events and support for the younger athletes. The city looks nice and ready to open up to the world.

What made me lose interest and embarassed about this whole thing is....................









THE STUPID JJ LIN SONG AND IT'S ACTIONS!!!! KNNBCCB!!!!!



No offence, but this is insanely irritating!!!

High on Controllerism


Few weeks back I posted about the availability of the Reloop Digital Jockey 2 IE on the Embrace pages and a few other forums. The response was unexpectedly overwhelming and fast that we ran out of the controller in 3 days. No thanks to the people in Jakarta as they bought all the 15pcs of excess stocks.

Apparently, the jocks in Jakarta are fast getting into the digital set-ups. To them, having the versatility of playing with analog and digital is a commendable trait. Unfortunately, that can't be said the same way here. Some people here, detest DJs playing with softwares or digital set-ups. They will only make friends or allow other DJs to be part of their 'circle of trust' only if you're purely vinyl or CD. Well, it's alright. I detest boys smelling other boy's bootie...... whatever suit your style, aite. (btw, to those boys..... if you wanna smell my vinyl collection, let mw know, aite....)

Anyway, this morning I got a couple of emails from potential customers threatening to buy the out-of-stock controllers from other dealers. In fact, they even asked for big discounts because they, as customers, have been waiting for 2 weeks for the new stocks to arrive and they demand their 'rights'!!

Frankly, I'm really sorry that the stocks are late as it has to be shipped down from Germany and go through all the unnecessary red-tapes. I know how it feels..... 'the agony of waiting!' If I may, I would definitely throw in some freebies or something to pacify the addiction. On a different note, I don't remember Apple giving discounts to it's customers when iPad goes out-of-stock and we all have to wait for another month or two?? Oh, wait a minute..... we're not Apple. But then again......... ;-)

So there it is...... the new stocks will not be in for another few days. Either you guys wait, or, go get it from another dealer. Be prepared to pay $200 more, work with an older firmware, and, keep my mobile number coz you need to call me for after-sales support......... coz they will not give you any.

Some asked why I'm being too nice to these boys (who are my customers). The younger generation need support from seasoned people like us. Its a pity to see them get scounded by dealers whose only interest is to get rid of their stock, without offering any advise or support.


Come for a visit, you'll understand why it's not a retail shop........ it is the EMBRACE Showroom.

Thank You Note.

Just got back from a quick visit to Saigon for the PALME Vietnam exhibition. It has been a long time since I actually feel the vibe at the exhibition, but of course, no thanks to the organizers. It's the friends that made it worthwhile. It was also the first time in so many years that we saw a queue outside the exhibition hall before it opens.

Gotta say a big thanks to the E-Tech Magazine boys, Clarence, Thomas and Dennis. It was the right time to hang-out together and laugh at yourself!

Kamal Mahtani from KLOTZ Cables, my bro, we waited for 15yrs to have that drink. Finally!!

Jack and Colin - Medusa..... awesome night and thanks for the drinks!

Keegan and Josh - Pioneer DJ ....... it goes beyond the brand, bro.

Peter Wong, Lee - Performance Audio ...... ready to Rock??!

Juan & Ron - DAS Audio ........ please explain what is 'urgent' speaker demo?? hahahh!!!


Thub & Sebastien - d&b audioteknik ...... always the friend when u need one.

Glenn & TSM Marketing ...... good to see you guys again.

the management of ICE BLUE Bar Saigon - thank you for the hospitality!

WHAT'S NEW??!

Friend : Bro, got new club opening tonight. Let's go check it out!

Me : Check what out??

Friend : Check la.... see what they have, who DJ,what system, drink prices, bla, bla, bla.....

Me : Err..... isn't it the same everywhere?

Friend : But it's new..... maybe got something new.....

Me : Bro.... same operators from those clubs before.....

Friend : Maybe they are smarter now?

Me : What's new? Servers wear only G-strings? DJ, music, system? People all trying to look cool, hold 1 glass of champagne all night? Whatever they have at the bar, I'm sure there are other bars have it also. Whatever new music they play, I'm sure it will change in 3 mths time. Looking at the history of the previous clubs, it's gonna be 'hit & run' again??

Friend : Just go la, bro. Check how the girls are......

Me : Errr.... same la, bro. Unless the girls have that 'thing' down there that can talk or sing like Lady Gaga.... I'll go.

Friend : Ya la.... KNN!!

Why Malay women choose foreign partners
(taken from Berita Minggu 11th July 2010)

The headline reads "LELAKI MELAYU TAK GUNA!!" (Malay men are useless!!)

First of all, this is not a debate to show the male ego side of me, nor it is to correct the writer, Ms Lulu Marlya. As it has all been in this blog, I'm looking at it from a different perspective, different environment and a sub-culture which is not favoured by our people.

Some of the reasons why Malay women opt for the non-Malays are :-

- Lack of academic qualifications
- Failure to communicate broadly due to the lack of knowledge
- Malay men are more egoistic compared to other races
- Malay men thinks they are of higher status than women
- the more qualified men are all taken.....

To be frank, I do agree with those reason to a certain extent. I, myself have come across Malay men who has the failure to communicate due to their limitations of knowledge, superbly-egoistic (we called it Mat-Champion), lack of academic qualifications and such. But..... I have also met many who are the opposites. Does this writer heard of the single guys at APM, 4PM or even Mendaki? The women interviewed also mentioned that the good ones are all taken..... hmm. Wait a minute...... are these reports taken from the 12 women she interviewed or.... her perceptions from the thesis she did??

Anyway, looking at the writer's pic, her name, dress-sense and family profile.... the 'foreign-factor' does play a part in her findings. But again, this is just me being judgemental and stereotyping of the Malay women. In fact, how these women socialize does have a great influence in what kind of men they prefer.

(actually, I wrote a 300-words rebuttal of these report. but I soon realize that it is useless to post them as the report was written based from an egoistic view of a Malay women who thinks that she's 'all-that'. On a different note, we should have a drink and discuss 'things', no?)

Moving on, some women would prefer to lead or when thinks she is in a better position to lead due to her qualifications, position at work or how much income she brings back for the family. If it works for the particular family, good for them. If it doesn't...... well, move on. Many forget about the mutual respect, love and compassion they had for each other. Driven by the society we live in, family values are left forgotten, love took a back seat and when all is gone, we'll blame others instead of looking at the mirror first.

I believe there are still a few good men out there. Some are hidden, some are still waiting, and some are as confuse as I am. Those who think there aren't any left, I think you're looking at the wrong places or haven't look hard enough. Those who have found these men and made them wait so that you can find a better man, (there aren't any better men). Those women who have been hiding these few good men for their own benefits - make sure these men are well-rewarded (with extra benefits). There are no such thing as a 100%-man. If you got a man with 80% attributes, be thankful......... coz the 20% will come from the women who loves her man.

Maybe we should learn to be thankful with what we got ....... Syukur Alhamdulillah.

"a few good men...."

Project 2010?



Few years ago, there was a project called 2010. Not really sure what the real details are but it's something about the sports fraction aiming for the 2010 World Cup. Yup, the target was for the Singapore National soccer team to qualify for the World Cup. So, here we are and Singapore doesn't even come close to beating war-torn Iraq. What happen to the project? God knows......

On a different note, looking at all the big soccer stars and soccer nations, most of the players actually come from humble beginnings or even hardships. They are the ones who had nothing at all, and soccer was their way out to success. Their hunger for making life a lil' bit better for their family was the first reason these guys gave everything to soccer, and achieving it. These guys are always very hungry to achieve something, even when they reached the status of God-like players.

In some countries, like the USA, parents pay for their kids to play soccer. Some of these kids don't even want to play soccer but were made to do that as part of their curricular activities. These are the kids who come from middle-income families to all the rich ones. Most of them play soccer coz they have to or just for the fun of it such as socializing. How many of them would have the hunger to achieve success and give it all?? As much as the US team are in the World Cup, they will never reach the standards of Argentina, Brazil or Uruguay. If you wonder why teams like Nigeria are not successful anymore, it's because the players are rich people now and they got nothing much to fight for themselves. Ever wonder why the French team acted like they did in the WC2010? Well, it didn't help coz they're just French.

Coming back to Singapore, I notice that for the past 3 years, the soccer culture has become familiar like the one in US. Parents here pay for their kids to be in well-known soccer schools, mixing with expat families or train under ex-soccer celebrities whose only aim is to make sure they earn enough for a car, condo, annual holidays and dining in restaurants every other day. Do you think the new generation will be hungry to achieve all this? By that, means a whole lot of sacrifices, determination and discipline.

I still remember those days where we see kids playing soccer at the void decks, basketball courts, carpark, etc. Name it, well make a pitch out of it. Nowadays, u don't even see them anywhere. Sometimes, not even on the futsal courts coz the Mat-Reps are there to loiter and create nuisance. Not forgetting we have to pay like a gazillion dollars just to play soccer on a proper pitch. With all these, what actually make you think that we gonna be in the world cup in the near future??

There's more to be said but, would anybody even bother? Where's the hunger?? Hungry?? Or just 'hung-out-to-dry'?? Let's see whose hungry enough to win this year's WC2010?? Vamos Argentina!!!!!

Blast(ed) from the PAST!!


A recent gathering of ol' (not too old lah....) mates brought back fond memories of our childhood. With much pleasure I said 'fond memories' coz that was the only thing I could remember. At times, I felt dumbfounded, flabbergasted and mostly yakety...... there were too much to catch up, too much to tell, too much to say, too much to show. Unfortunately, time wasn't in our favour.


Nevertheless, it was worth the wait, worth the time. As expected, there were changes in all forms imaginable to the human anatomy, but, the kid-self in all of us was still there. I'm glad that it stayed like that. Still, I wish I had more time to stay and catch up. However, with the technology we have now, there is no reason why we can't keep ourselves updated.

So, there you go. To all the Mats and Minahs from MacRitchie Primary (Yr of 1983)..... cheers to all of us, to those who went before us, Al-Fatehah kami kirimkan, to those who refuse to acknowledge our existence, 'gasak korang ah!!'........ to those who are still missing....."Where the FARK are you guys??!!'....... and, is Norazhar really gay? did he turn to a transvestite? (nah...... I'm joking, just speculating on this one. Please don't quote me!!) hahahahahah!!!

Here's one for all the 'hot-Mamas'.....(jangan perasan ah!!)



"*due to restricted limitations and legal rights, some pix have been ordered to be taken down to minimize any intended discriminiations."

I just put the phone down after a 35-minute conversation with a bar owner in Boat Quay. He called to ask me for help in getting him proper DJ equipments. As far as I know, he just bought new equipments like less than 6 months ago. When I asked him what happened, he answered, that his DJ always 'chao-beat' during sets, player stops abruptly and the sound level goes uncontrollably haywire. When he asked his DJ what happen, the DJ told him that the equipments sucks and is not of 'industry standard'. FYI, the equipments was not Pioneer, Denon, Vestax or Numark. It was from another reliable brand but from the mid-range product.

The owner also said that his DJ had asked for Pioneer CDJ2000, which he claims to be the 'industry standard' for DJs. However, the bar owner is not willing to splurge $7000 for the Pioneer stuffs. He also asked if I have similar products that cost lower.

After much thought, I decided not to take advantage of his 'misfortune' by selling him stuffs. Instead, I told him to try changing his DJ before replacing his existing DJ set. Some of the reasons I told him was........

1. Those equipments are non-living things, the operator is. Maybe the operator has insufficient knowledge to handle such equipments.

2. The present equipments he has is also seen being use in bigger clubs, and there are some good reviews. It is also quite a known brand.

3. Why need such an extensive set-up for a small place??

4. There is no such thing as 'industry standard'........ we called it 'preferred choice'.

But then again, that's how the scene here in Singapore. There are some really good DJs who can play with anything but don't get a chance, whereas, there's also mediocre DJs who doesn't have basics but has the 'voice of a lion'. There are some bar owners who do care about their DJs, unfortunately, they don't justify their concern.

In simple words, CAN means CAN...... got proper basics can play anything. Its a matter of whether you like it or not. Don't like, don't play lor........

WHERE IS THE LOVE..........??

Here I am again trying to glorify the past.......

Glorifying my past, no?

For many of us (people like me), we got into DJ-ing because of the love of music and the passion of sharing our love to other people. Nothing beats the feeling of having people tell you that they enjoyed your music or they had fun during ur sets, or even, the next day these people called you and thank you for a great night that hey can't even remember. The main reason for all these are our love and passion for the music and what we do. From that on, DJs worked hard to search for quality sounds, remixes or even making their own music.

Nowadays, it seems that not many DJs can do that. Not because they don't want to, but, these DJs are very much occupied with other stuffs...... most of it is non-DJ-related nor it is music-related. These days, instead of concentrating on their music or sets, DJs had to think about how they are gonna get their payment from promoters/organizers, some had to think about ways of making themselves commercially viable for the business (it doesn't matter what is the standard of DJ-ing). On other levels, instead of concentrating on music, DJs had to double-up as technicians, general artisans or even scapegoats. Some even have to babysit managements, especially the ignorant ones. If this is already too much work, how about after all that, some DJs still need time to bitch or brag about each other's prowess. Damn, it is really tough being a DJ nowadays. With all the 'extra' work, who has time for the love-of-music??

where got time for music...?? busy, busy!!

I was quite fortunate to keep this passion privately nowadays. No more DJ-ing for me for the public. Ever since I was told that I was not good enuff for Singapore DJ scene, that was it for me. Time to let the 'intelligent' ones grow and take centre stage. Ever since I saw a DJ from UK 'specially' flown in for an event, and watched him struggle to operate a CDJ and a turntable, I knew the end was near. (If not mistaken it was at a Chivas event at Gallery Hotel 2yrs ago)

With the passion for the art of DJ-ing and music still burning high, I thought I can still contribute something to the scene. Maybe not as a DJ, and that is why I started my own showroom that deals with music-related or DJ-related stuffs. This way, I don't have to bother who 'rocked' the best party last night, whose crowd scream the loudest, who has the best remixes or who has the loudest applause. As long as you enjoyed your sets, ur music and went home happy, that I think is a bless. Sometimes it gets pretty monotonous that same people rocked same place every night....... same crew got screwed every night........ same remix got mixed every night and same heart got broken every night.

When I was living in Bangkok and traveling to parts of Asia, I notice how the locals protect their own talents. It took lots of pacifying, patience and humbleness before we get noticed and respected by the local jocks. Somehow, I can't say the same here. I'm still hoping that it would change soon (wishful thinking). We have many good local DJs and many more haters. But that's how things are.

On a final note, with the existence of my showroom and my interest of making proper DJ tools affordable, I hope to meet more local talents/DJs, and share the experience. Enough of the bickering in the forums by those 15yr-old twarts. We need to protect our kind, back in the 80s, the laymen call us ........ 'one-of-a-kind'.

Seriously, what's the deal with Mediacorp and food programmes?? Once, they were so desperate at putting on a food show, that even a crappy-badly-dubbed programme got a slot during primetime TV on CH5. After the short-lived JadeSeah-Good-Deal food show sometime ago, here again they came out with a 'newly-improved, ground-breaking' food programme.

So..... what's with having 'babes' in cocktail dresses stuffing food while trying..... I mean TRYING to look hot.... (in every sense of the word). We all know Singaporeans like to eat, but do they think all of us are clueless about where's the good food is? How about affordable, good food!

I wonder if the producers were trying to do this as part of 'personal gains'? Due to their love of food and eating out, help promote some establishments. And of coz....... "a lil' help can go a long way........" If that's the way how thing is going..... we should be expecting more crappy food programmes in the near future. Just like some other establishmenst, who are run by clueless individuals, where they rule with personal perception without even looking out the window.

But then again, that's how our society works nowadays.

Start spinnin' now!!!!

Singapore has been known for it's success (or not) with the various national campaigns. We use to have the Courtesy campaign, Speak Mandarin campaign, Garden City campaign, Road Safety campaign, Romancing Singapore campaign and loads of others that actually made it to the World's Weirdest Campaigns.

If I may suggest...... (being a law-abiding, grump-full, brainwashed, and secluded minority citizen).... how about a campaign encouraging the inhabitants and 'habitants' of this tiny island...... to pucker-up, clean themselves up and try (if possible) to smell good. Yup..... SMELL GOOD, if not, at least tolerable to other living things around you. I've been a victim to BBO, not just Body Odour, but BAD BODY ODOUR!! It has physically and mentally affected me that some parts of my life has changed. Nowadays, I get this thing called Autodysomophobia. No, it's not a joke.

Recently, I had the opportunity to use the public transport to commute between home and work. Most times, going to work is a breeze. However, coming back, in the public transport.... that's where the symptoms start kicking in. I'm sorry I can't explain what it's all about, but I'm sure you people would understand where I'm coming from.

Just a thought...... sometimes, I see those people at MRT stations with the SECURITY vests, standing at their counter. Isn't it part of their job to secure the subways of all threats, domestic or foreign....... ALL threats!! Be it physical or mental...... I think 'body odour' comes under mental AND physical threat. Sometimes, I see those MRT staff in the trains.... those in red uniforms and white gloves. What are they there for?? To usher people to their seats? How about consolidating those with BO into a different carriage?

On a different note, are the roll-ons or cologne or parfumes getting too expensive that people are excusing themselves from smelling good. Maybe, all these scented products doesn't work in our humidity? Maybe someone should invent a cologne or parfume for people in humid countries? Or maybe, there are too many types or brands of such products that people get confuse, and end up not buying any??

Once, I was at Mustafa Ctr at 2am with the Mrs. While she was browsing for DVDs, I was watching a group of Ah Neh (visitors) trying to choose from a range of body sprays. There were signs that says......"Body Spray - 3 for $5!" As I can see from where I was standing, there was only 3 different types seperated by colour, blue, red and green. Those Ah Nehs (5 of them) were in an intense conversation and at times, it looks like they were arguing...... as to which 3 they are gonna pick. This fracas when on for nearly 15mins, which end up with them walking away without buying the body sprays. I wonder if it was the price (3 for $5) that was bugging them, or was it because they couldn't find a scent with the colour brown....?! God knows..??

I should have recorded the session.

YOG 2010 Cheer - IT IS NOT A REFLECTION OF OUR YOUTH!!



This song/cheer or whatever they wanna call it, has single-handedly made us a laughing stock among the youth of the world. Does this really reflect the Singapore youth? Is this the kind of standard of creativity we have in Singapore. After spending millions of dollars on Arts Festival, Youth Day Celebrations, Street Festivals, etc...... is this the best we can come out with??

Maybe I need some enlightenment from the marketing or selection team of the YOG. Which part of this video is gonna motivate the youth? Which part of this video reflects the creativity, spontaneity and talents of our REAL youth? Who the hell is heading the YOG marketing team. Are they volunteers also?

I got a feeling that the marketing team are the same people who did the SHENG SIONG tv advert..... (the one where aunties and uncles dab their chest twice and point their fingers at you...) WTF!!!!!

One thing for sure is, this is the same problem that most corporate companies are facing. They refuse to listen to the focus group that matters. Decision makers decide on what they think is right for them, but not for the occasion, situation, passion or perception.

The synchronized dancing with the 'fire-ball' thingy..... what the hell was that all about??!! Do they really think that our youth are still into the 'fire-ball' games, videos and characters?? Do they actually know what our youths are doing or achieving right now?? Or are they (the marketing team) doing all these based on their own experiences??

Whatever it is....... this cheer/song is a total embarassment. I think I speak for those who have worn the nations colours for such events. This video is demoralizing and a total embarassment to our youth's talents and creativity. I know at least a dozen young people who are capable of producing a better melody, song, beat....... and more than a dozen more who can choreograph a better cheer.


This is a much better video...... at least the youth can relate to and have fun with it.

Back in the Day.....




Last nights gig on the catamaran was mediocre. Nothing great happening, it was just like a 'passing-cloud'.... something that I do to pass time. What's great about it was, it was like a small reunion among the 'staffers'. Yes it is.

Last night's event was emceed by Justin Mission, backed by his DJ Patrick, and I came in to 'rock-the-boat' (so cliche right!) Well, it was actually a 21st birthday party of a rich-kid. Daddy rented a catamaran for the whole day for her close friends, they got Justin to emcee and me to do the party set. I know what you thinking....... Birthday party of a 21-yr old, for about 30 pax on a catamaran with Justin Mission as emcee??!! Apparently, Daddy didn't spare anything for his only daughter. He wanted the best of the best on her 21st birthday party. Oh, I forgot to mention. There was also an acoustic band, who had to stop after 2 songs during their last set. The band had to make way for........... Yours truly. (ok, I'm an asshole) Not really, maybe I look better than 3 of them.

Anyway, it was fun for us, coz, after so many years, Justin, Najee and myself found ourself together again doing what we use to do many years ago during the mobile disco days. And for the record, nothing much has change since the 'golden days'. Justin's DJ, Patrick, is still one of the best mobile jock to have supported any emcee. As for Justin, some people would argue that the bald-headed-crazy-muthafarker overcharge his services. If you are one of the most sort-after emcees in the region, would you start charging such amount? Furthermore, he works very hard for himself to command the respect and adoration from the corporate people. Nothing wrong with that. If you notice I keep swearing and cursing Justin in this post, it is because that's how we communicate to each other all these while...... since 15 yrs ago or maybe more. That's like, since the Victor Khoo days.

In all, we had a good time despite the ignorants of the birthday girl's friends. For the record, I was engaged to strictly play HOUSE (as requested by the birthday girl). As you would have guessed, that didn't happen. Then again, for a 2-hr gig at $1.2k......... it's all good.

Now, need to get new kicks.

Just got a phonecall.......... it says,

"Please stop what you're doing!! It's ruining our business!! You don't belong here!!"

Err........ what?? What did I do? Selling cheap stuff? Why can't I do that? I have all the products, they're in good condition. What am I gonna do with them? Keep? I have to eat and survive and feed my family. Why are you people stopping me? Are you gonna feed me and my family? Do you have those stuff to sell? NO. Do you know how to sell those stuff? NO. Did you try selling those stuff? NO. Do you want to sell those stuff? NO.

"Then, why can't I do all that??"

Everybody wants to have and sell the hottest product - Pioneer CDJ2000. Go sell la. What about those DJs who deserve their own console according to their budget? Why should we deprive them of such needs? First you people talk about wanting to do for the DJ scene, then, you people overcharge and lie about lots of things just to make a few bucks. Contradicting??

Why do you think that I'm a threat? I may not even last a full year. I'm may just be passing by. These 'lelong' exercise is not gonna make me a millionaire. So, just chillax and let others breathe for a couple of minutes. I'll be gone before you know it.

And by the way, please pay back what you owe. You're a bad paymaster.