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Review: Alex Kenji, Footwork...
Well, I didn't know what to expect walking in. I own a fair amount of his tracks, but I hadn't yet heard a full set - and I was unsure of what direction it would go in. However, a few tracks in, I knew I'd be pleased.
He played continuous bangers; great techy house, with the occasional enchanting vocal ambient track. I would have enjoyed a couple more melodic inserts, but overall, I was more than satisfied - I'd absolutely check out another set.
He's a good person to watch behind the decks; lots of little tweaks here and there, great sense of breakdown usage, and overall an exciting DJ to watch play.
I wish, however, that someone would have pulled the people out of the booth before, as expected, one of them managed to smack the pause button while doing some super fantastic hype dance. Weaksauce.
Cheers footwork for a great night! I'll definitely check out Kenji any time he comes to town!
Glad to see some TA's out there as well; you guys make the nights legendary 
i got a text around 4am to go to footwork cuz it was awesome there but i was in no condition to go anywhere even though i was just around the corner. lol
Probably checking him out tonight @ BoomBoomRoom... thanks for the heads up!
Showed up at 3 drunk as a skunk. The end of Kenji was decent from what I remember and Jon Jon brought the night home in style. First time closing down footwork (what took me so long)
our locals are far more entertaining than kenji.
what was up with the sound middle front of the floor? was just hurting like a muh******
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| Originally posted by El K Dee our locals are far more entertaining than kenji. what was up with the sound middle front of the floor? was just hurting like a muh****** |
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| Originally posted by Elendil I wish, however, that someone would have pulled the people out of the booth before, as expected, one of them managed to smack the pause button while doing some super fantastic hype dance. Weaksauce. |
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| Originally posted by chinamon lol that was my girl rebecca. she hit the pause by accident with a flying shoe. |
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| Originally posted by jon jon HAHAH actually that was during my set, and even tho the shoe hit all the equip it missed the pause button... NOTE: this was immediately after her friend asked me if I had any R&B... haha karma!! (I think the pause button thingie was earlier on in the soiree) ps. fucking insane night, zomg |
The night is a big blur....but a good one. The vibe in FW last night was 
!! everyone was yelling at Kenji, at eachother, the crowd was just amazing last night. The set was FUN, really, really FUN. He is great, thank u SASHA for booking him. You rock.
I also loved that he was there early, feeling out the venue, the crowd, the music. It seemed like he really played for crowd that was there...and he really PLAYED. He looked like he was having as much fun as we all were on the dance floor. I wish he was a TORONTO resident DJ, he would fit in perfectly here! I hope he's back soon.
Kotov and Wilde's opening set was great too. They def. got the place going 
i don't think i've heard a bad set by these guys yet!
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| Originally posted by chinamon talking to becca now and she says sorry. i called her weaksauce and she responded with "what is weaksauce?" lol |
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| Originally posted by ~C~ i don't think i've heard a bad set by these guys yet! |
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| Originally posted by jon jon haha no need for the apology, random party madness is what every DJ hopes to achieve |
He was wicked in Windsor too. He draws a great musical line thats easy to jump in and out of, no peaks or valleys, just solid all the way thru. Aleks was awesome too, great warm up set. The peeps were all impressed!!
http://www.partypm.com/blogs/Italys...and_Review_here!/fe6f714a-0b91-410f-a10a-87a8a65933ff
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| Originally posted by Sasha http://www.partypm.com/blogs/Italys...and_Review_here!/fe6f714a-0b91-410f-a10a-87a8a65933ff |
Better late then never
We got there around 11:30 and HUGE line up... but they seemed to be trying to get through it quickly. We got in and the place was filling up quickly, nice to see on a Friday.
Kotov and Wilde didnt do it for me. I felt the first 20 minutes sounded the same. And it took a long time to get some where. Their last half hour picked up for me but I have heard a lot better from the boys.
Alex Kenji is the cutest little thing ever. lol. I liked the first few tracks he opened with but then he lost me for a while. He doesnt really play my ideal style so Im not really the best person to write a review, I found it a bit to tech/mininalish. But the crowd seemed to be loving him. I enjoyed the last 40 minutes or so, it got me dancing a bit more, it was more energetic.
Jon Jon then came on and saved the night (for me). He opened up with some more techier sounding house tracks and smoothly transitioned into the 'Jon Jon' style. Finally I could DANCE - it was fun, happy, energetic. Daft Punks One More Time and a the BEST version of Diamond Life were are the two tracks that stand out. I havent seen Footwork that busy till the end in a while. The whole dance floor was going off. I smiled his entire set
Sasha congrats on a fabulous booking. You and Jon put together a fabulous party.
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| Originally posted by Intangible Better late then never |
I am certianly biased but IMO ALEX KENJI IS NOT TO BE MISSED .... i eagerly await his return ...| quote: |
| Originally posted by Elendil I wish, however, that someone would have pulled the people out of the booth before, as expected, one of them managed to smack the pause button while doing some super fantastic hype dance. Weaksauce. legendary |
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| Originally posted by Intangible |
i cant remember if i said this already but..... alex kenji is just so bleeeeehhhhhhhh
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| Originally posted by kotsy I'm glad your memory isn't that great |
i can't believe there was a flying shoe. never in my life had i seen that out in the club. i have seen abandoned random shoes but never a flying one!
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| Originally posted by Intangible LOL you wish: Some girls go into the DJ booth and are dancing behind Jon on a table or something Really Drunk Kotsy: "Tara I know you are a girl, and I know you are straight, but LOOK AT THOSE TITS. IM SO TURNED ON RIGHT NOW!!" |
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| Originally posted by StereoPrincess i can't believe there was a flying shoe. never in my life had i seen that out in the club. i have seen abandoned random shoes but never a flying one! |
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