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This week we are featuring two respected names from the Raleigh club scene: DJ Forge; and DJ KStones.
Top Five Tracks According to DJ Forge
(Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul)
- Kanye West/Big Sean/Pusha T/2 Chainz – Mercy
- Diplo – Express Yourself
- Big K.R.I.T. – What U Mean
- A-Trak and Dillon Francis – Money Makin’
- King Mez – Timely Fashion
Top Five Tracks According to DJ KStones
(Hip-Hop, Reggae, Top 40, Electro, Techno, Dubstep)
- FM ft. Flo Riday and Sidney Samson Change your Life
- Trey Songz Two Reasons
- Justin Bieber fr. Ludacris All Around the World Daft Punk Edit
- Ellie Goulding High For This
- Sean Paul She Doesn’t Mind
FEATURED RALEIGH DJ’s FOR JULY 9, 2012
DJ Forge has opened for most of hip-hop’s elite, including Jay-Z. As tour DJ for Supastition/Kam Moye he traveled around the world as a backing DJ and has gone international himself by playing in Toronto as well as Malaysia. In 2010 he won Red Bull’s first Thre3style battle in NC and followed that up with another win in 2011. He is currently playing at various places around the state but is also the resident DJ at Barcelona in Fayetteville.
If you are interested in seeing DJ Forge this week, you can check him out at:
Thursday 07/12 – King’s – We Love The 90s Party
A 2007 Alumna from East Carolina University with a double major in PR and Broadcast Performance, DJ KStones has been described as one of the hottest female DJ’s in the nation according to the Carolina Promoter. Many know of DJ KStones and even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve likely still danced to her tunes at many venues in North Carolina. With a long list of accolades including serving as the general manager and Hip Hop Director of WZMB 91.3 FM; the recipient of the 2011 Carolina Music Awards DJ of the Year, and the 2011 Raleigh Downtowner Favorite; DJ KStones has been rocking the hottest parties & planning some of the triad’s most elite events including: Soundfest, M.A.D, and Pretty in Pink. In addition, she’s been the driving force behind bringing major artists to the Triangle such as the Nappy Roots. She is now the CEO of N The Mix Events.
If you are interested in seeing her this week, you can check her out at:
Wednesday 7/11 – Noir Bar & Lounge
Thursday 7/12 – 606 Lounge
Friday 7/13 – The Black Flower
If you would like to be a featured DJ please email Editor@Raleigh.com