The Pantless Knights  guys changed Empire State of Mind into Entrepreneur State of Mind– an ode to everything keeping geeks glued to their glowing screens. 

The video, starring Paavo Steinkamp & Alison Mei Lan, is a spoof of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind," from the guys behind Grasshopper.com (thank you!).

"We made it because there's a new type of dork that is cooler than ever. Look at tech entrepreneurs, hipsters, Computer Science Barbie - they're all super popular new dorks! " 

For years it sat as empty office space, but now a prime location in downtown Albuquerque is set to become the city's largest gay nightclub. Some say it’s a sign the economy is turning around because it’s one of many new businesses.

Effex Nightclub, at 4th and Central above Schlotzsky's, is set to open Thursday night in time for gay pride weekend. The club can fit 750 customers.

"The gay community seems to anchor downtown revitalization and that's just one of the things we hope to bring here," says Effex co-owner Kris McNeil. He says the gay and lesbian community is in need of a place to feel comfortable, and that they contribute a lot to the economy.

"When they move into a space, they also bring business to the space, and businesses to support stores, grocery stores-- in my opinion, things that a downtown needs to grow and flourish," says McNeil.

As far as new Albuquerque businesses go, Effex is not alone:

• Slate Street Cafe just expanded, opening a new location in the Albuquerque Museum
• Southwest Grape and Grain, a homebrewing and winemaking shop opened this past month
• La Cumbre Brewing, a new microbrewery is opening in the Fall
• Brivea, a new I.T. company has set up shop on northeast Broadway
• Zombie Doughnuts just opened in the South Valley

Also, American Furniture Warehouse off I-25 is set for its grand re-opening, and Lowe's and Defined Fitness are set to break ground at the new retail complex at Central and Coors.

 

City Council President Ken Sanchez says the new businesses and the latest gross receipts tax revenue, which showed a slight increase in March, is a good sign overall.

"The retail market has been so flat in the last two years," says Sanchez. "Any type of activity is a positive sign for this community that the economy is starting to make a turnaround."

Wednesday morning, the city's Safe City Strike Force will be taking a tour of Effex Nightclub to make sure all of the necessary safety measures are in place for the grand opening.

So, I fell into a Cloud!! ehahehaehah

http://www.soundcoud.com is a true find. This easy to use and MAC / PC friendly site is a window into the world of underground musics. Whether you fancy the luscious sounds of  Hip-hop, Trip-hop, House, Dub Step, 2 step, Deep House, Trance, Techno, Down Tempo, Nu Jazz, or just fidget music, or you have no clue what I just said, this site is for those who’s ears are itching for a new soundscape.

Soundcloud has different level memberships. Essentially it is free to have an account, browse, download music made available, chat, and leave comments literally as a time stamp on tracks and mixes. The paid accounts are for record labels or professionals, so that file sharing and promotions can be accommodated on their servers.  I especially love how you can connect and dialogue with the virtually unknowns, who are making music in their parent’s basements, music enthusiasts and seasoned professional who are touring the world, all in the same space. :-)

Even though I am a House DJ, I don’t sit around listening to House. Right now in my iPod are sounds of joop joints, speak easys and smokey clubs, with blue lights and some cool kat finger stroking the ivory keys while a portly black woman, who’s soul cries out the tale of a man, to whom she gave her heart, and he left her for her sister... I still found vibrations that invoke these nostalgic feelings through Soundcloud.

I posted a profile on SoundCloud, http://soundcloud.com/adjcalledmonte ,  and got instant attention. My first day, there were over 200 downloads of a my mix and 78 new tracks and mixes in my in-box. The vibe of this site is purely for the love of music! 

 

A DJ Called Monte’s Picks of the Week

For those hardheaded people:

Black Eyed Peas Feat. LMFAO - Boom Boom Pow (Party Rock Remix)

 

For those with a Grown and Sexy swagger:

George Benson - Breezin (High Maintenance Practice Everyday Mix) 

 

Mix of the Week:

There’s a Black Man in The White House - Curd

OK!!! That's it for now I am off to NYC for a photo shoot and an event I am playing :-) 

Will post picks and a mix, and I am sure I will come back with tales of tomfoolery and debauchery 

Until next time Kiddies,
Make the money, don't let the money make you!

A DJ Called Monte
Casa Collective  http://www.casacollective.com