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Elz

I CAN FLY TWICE AS HIGH

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorIn 1997 after listening to a "Loose Caboose" mix tape by DJ Dan, it inspired her to create her own unique blend of funky booty shaking house, funky old school electro break beats, and hip-hop. She played her first house party that weekend after teaching her self how to mix together her new records. She scraped up enough money for one Technic 1200 turntable and a radio shack mixer. She would mix to the radio, tapes, CDs, or anything else she could get her hands on. Six months later she got another Technic 1200 and a new Vestex 05pro mixer from her grandma for her birthday. She practiced every day and quickly became a funky bass vinyl junkie. Mixing gave her a way to express herself in a raw way and if she ever felt sad or depressed the music was an outlet for her pain. Eight months after she first touched a pair of turntables, she got booked to play at X.O.X. 2 at the infamous 2nd and Jackson. She opened up in the small room and it was a great honor for her to be spinning at the same party as Frankie Bones, Jim Hopkins, Tony, Simon, Rinse, Flux, and more. She then began spinning regularly at a free Sunday afternoon outdoor party called Beatdown Sundaze and helped them throw Bass Freakers 1 & 2.
In 2001 Elz entered her mix tape "Breakaway" into the best new DJ contest on the Friday night radio show House Nation (94.9 FM) and won! She became their new resident, and also won a guest appearance on the main stage at Coolworld's Cyberfest in SF and in Texas. She has since been rocking it all over at such events/places as Ruby Skye, 1015 Folsom, Sno-Drift, Kelly's Mission Rock, Hotel Ibiza, Club 6, Mixed Element's Heroine, Clockwork Eventz, VG events, House Nation events, Sister SF events, Thump Radio's Atomic, Future Friday's Girl Power, Feelgood's MeggaBuzz and Love Affair, Jive Tribe's BUMP and Warehouse in San Luis Obispo, Movement and Pure in San Diego, Balance in Seattle, The Biltmore Casino in Reno, Delta Funk parties, and Club Ra in Vegas. She has also made guest appearances on such radio stations as Wild 94.9 FM in San Francisco, VIVA 107.1 FM in Los Angeles, KSJS 90.5 FM in San Jose, and KHDC 90.9 FM in Salinas. As well as on-line at Livedjs.com, the Sister SF anti-radio show, Groovetech.com, Bayraves.com, SFUnderground.com, Deciblast.org, and Groovefactory.com. She has played along side such greats as Donald Glaude, Onionz, Frankie Bones, Dirty Vegas, Uberzone, Crystal Method, DJ Colette, Ellen Ferrato, Josh "the Funky 1", Richard Humpty Vission, just to name a few.
In 2003 she entered her CD "Breakadawn" into the 92.7 Party FM Dj Showcase contest and became 1 of 4 finalist to compete at the finals at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco and came in 2nd Place. Elz soon joined forces with the amazingly talented Audio Angel. On the live tip, Audio Angel layers her voice with the music so well, people often question whether the vocals they hear are live or already on the tracks. A colaboration breaks and house CD with Elz and Audio Angel is now available called "Funk Rocker".
Currently she is sponsored by Mixer Friendly Clothing, which has its line sold at TRUE stores and The Triple Five Soul store in NYC. She also has done promotions for Puma retail stores and Odyssey DJ Gear. 2008 brings a colaboration with vocalist Elise to create an album of original music and a new residency with the infamous SF crew GREEN GORILLA LOUNGE...keep your ears to the ground.
It's all about being with GOOD FRIENDS listening to GOOD FUCKING MUSIC, i really believe music is the language of my soul, music is my way of life and love...I have the best group of friends and the most supportive loving family EVER and i feel blessed....my life is about spreading that love and happiness through my music with karma, honesty, being humble, respect, loyalty and devotion...if you are trying to fake the funk and are only a phoney perpetrator - karma will only come to bite you really hard in your big ugly ass, don't think that shit won't catch up to you because it always finds a way to hit you hard where it hurts the most...i just let the music speak for itself...stop imagining how things would be 'if only.' pay attention to the here and now! that's where the real rewards are. train your awareness to focus on the present, and you'll see just how good your life really is.
TOCA DISCO 08:26:06
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LOVE FEST 09:23:06
Elz and Elise in Fresno @ The Starline

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/8/2003
Band Website: GreenGorillaLounge.com
Band Members: “We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams” Arthur O'Shaughnessy

Influences: ONE GOOD THING ABOUT MUSIC....WHEN IT HITS, YOU FEEL NO PAIN my numba 1 Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Erika Badu, Lauren Hill, Sade, MIA, Goepelle, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Zap Mama, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nina Samone, Bahamadia, Breakestra, Andy Caldwell, Jacob London, Lady Sovereign, Finger Lickin' Records, Fort Knox Five, All Good Funk Alliance, Plump DJs, Krafty Kuts, Soul of Man, Dj Icey, Parliment, P Funk All Stars, George Clinton, Shalimar, Quincy Jones, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Prince - a true fucking musical GENIUS, MJ and the Jackson 5, Sly and The Family Stone, Tina Marie - thats my FUCKING GIRL, Zapp and Roger, Rufus and Chaka Kahn, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, The Meters, Cameo, Depeche Mode, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys, Talking Heads, Cure, Nas, Ice Cube, E-40, Mac Dre, Mobb Deep, Mc Lyte, Yo-Yo, Snoop, Dre, Too $hort - gotta rep tha TOWN, Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubians, Da Brat, Common, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Zion I, Pharcyde, De La Soul, Redman, Methodman, Biggie, 2 Pac, Pharrell, Fugees, Outkast, Missy Elliot, Erik Sermon, Black Eye Peas, Hiero, Brother Ali, Slug and Atmosphere, Rhymesayers, Murs, Ant, Eyedea and Abilities, Living Legends, Grouch, Blackalicious, Slick Rick, Digital Underground, People under the Stairs, Bus Driver, Slum Village, Ashford and Simpson, Earth Wind and Fire - GREATEST band of ALL TIME, Kool and The Gang, The Whispers, James muthafuckin' Brown, The Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Curtis Mayfield, Morris Day and tha Time, AL B Sure, The O'Jays, 4 Tops, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Ne-Yo, Mario, Rick James Bitch, Bob Marley, Barrington Levy, Damian Marley, Sizzla, Eek a Mouse, Bounty Killa, Burning Spear, J-Boogie, Incubus, Crown City Rockers, M3, Justin Martin, Hector Moralez, Miguel Migs, Chris Lum, Jay-J, Kaskade, Mike Balance, Jeno, Garth, Tony, OLDSCHOOL Dj Dan circa Home Base, Thievery Corporation, R.A.W., Gangstar, Ugly Ducking, Lyrics Born, The Roots (EARGASMs), Aesop Rock, Q-Bert, Cut Chemist, Nu Mark, DJ Shadow, Oakland Faders, King Brit, MJ Cole, Erik B and Rakim, Kool Herc, Africa Bambata, Whodini, Run DMC, Del, Digable Planets, J5, Beastie Boys, Giant Panda, Tribe called Quest, Daft Punk, Kraftwerk, DJ Heather, DJ Collette, Audio Angel, Uneaq, Derrick Carter, Donald Glaude, Sneak, Doc Martin, Onionz, JT Donaldson, Ian Pooley, Jason Hodges, Bryan Jones, THA MAN Mark Farina, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, oohhh and the beat goes on and on....just like my love....everlasting.....
Sounds Like:LIVE DJ ELZ MIXED PROMOS CDS
SOUL GLOW "Not quite as greasy as a jerry curl but just as funky, "Soul Glow" is yet another fun, groovin' mix by DJ Elz. She pretty much covers all the bases in the Funky House game. Everything from Chunky, Chuggin' and Groovy, to Jazzy, Soulful and Uplifting with a lttle bit of old school flavor to round it out. Elz demonstrates smooth mixing skills as usual and keeps it crackin' the whole time. I can't wait to see her live sometime!" - Mike Balance (Soul Phusion Records)

FUNK ROCKER FEAT. AUDIO ANGEL "'Funk Rocker' is a fresh listening experience that truly rocks from beginning to end. With smooth mixing, and added vocals from Audio Angel, it's a must have CD for any funky house and breaks enthusiast, DJ Elz and Audio Angel compliment each other so well, this is one of the few mix CD's that I can listen to repeatedly." - DJ Greg J (www.kidbippy.com, Bassrush LA)

BASSFUNK "With super-smooth mixing and a consistent style of dropping stunning funk at every turn, BassFunk is a dirty, wonderfully giddy collection that emulates with a positive infectious vibe and never gets too deep within any dark emotions." - Bill Whiting-Mahoney (TechnoPunkMusic)

** http://www.mixerfriendly.com ** From hip hop and house music to diversity and high rent, Mixerfriendly is inspired by the city of San Francisco and dedicated to preserving the underground culture through fashion and design. Mixerfriendly began its operation in 2001 to bring a fresh look and unique style to the San Francisco underground scene. What started as one design, developed into a full-time production of 23 designs on a variety of styled shirts. It has been our goal from the beginning to concentrate on quality of design and connection to our target market. This isnt a corporation, nor do we aspire to be one. We are a small operation with talented djs and artists that want our designs to represent the music and the people in it. Preserving the underground and to help it move forward as a culture is our mission statement.

UPCOMING SHOWS!!!!!

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My Blog

after tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgGkJez6pcMMusic Video for "After Tonight"Directed by RT!Produced in co-operation with VideoFACT, A Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent, Supported by the MuchMusic/ Muc...
Posted by Elz on Thu, 29 May 2008 09:29:00 PST

all i ever wanted...

was to pick apart the day put the pieces back together my way....
Posted by Elz on Wed, 28 May 2008 09:04:00 PST

"Useless" comes in 2nd place @ Test Press

Test Press SF 2008 Kicks Off!Thursday January 17th 2008 marked not only the first of four Test Press events that Pyramind will host throughout the year but it was also the very first to be held in the...
Posted by Elz on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:15:00 PST

Elz and Elise LIVE! in Fresno

Elz and Elise live in Fresno Add to My Profile | More VideosElz and Elise in Fresno 2 Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Elz on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:29:00 PST

SHOWS THIS MONTH!!!

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Posted by Elz on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:20:00 PST

Vote for Elz!! Nitevibe DREAMTEAM!!!

i've been nominated! vote here for your favorite bay area djs! http://www.nitevibe.com/dt07/page1.asp also before sure to vote for Leonard, Lulu, Frankie Jr., and Joey Alaniz!
Posted by Elz on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:04:00 PST

KEEP TALKING SHIT, YOU'RE MAKING ME FAMOUS....

why do people always try to hate when they see you happy??? jealousy? insecurity? unhappiness with their own life? learn to love yourself and be happy with what god gave you.....Dali Lama - Instructio...
Posted by Elz on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:31:00 PST

HAPPY fucking BIRTHDAY TO ME

come celebrate my 28th birthday with me! You got 2 chances to get shitty with me either in SF or tha East Bay...yeeee!!!!FRIDAY April 27th @ Blake's in Berkeley with DJs: Leonard (In House) Denise (Mu...
Posted by Elz on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:11:00 PST

Love Rain

She said: Love rain down on me,on me,down on meMet him on a Thursday,sunny afternoonCumulus clouds, 84 degreesHe was brown,deepSaid he wanted to talk about my missionListen to my past lives (Word?)Too...
Posted by Elz on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:19:00 PST

The Taurus Woman

and interesting thing i read today.....Regardless of her astral signs, the Taurus woman is well put together (even when she is mignonne) and beautiful in a healthy way. You can rarely see a fragile an...
Posted by Elz on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:51:00 PST