Men plan, God laughs…

Sat March 20
I figured I would be able to attend each and every seminar that day. Why the hell not? I even made a nice list… but fatigue kicked in.

Every so often one of my cousins join me on tour to hang out and remind me of what a nerd I really am. Much love to Nicey for being patient with my excessively tired azz. I’m afraid I was not much of a host, waking up at 6:30 pm

9:40pm) We went to Beauty Bar, for another Soulico cameo, because the SXSW site SAID Beauty Bar. Well that show was at Palm Door… a different venue OWNED by Beauty Bar.. Niiiice… Figured it out waaay after 10.! Got to Palm Door just as they were calling my name. I hate that.

1am) Pop Montreal’s Showcase – Thanks for the invite (which really came from Poirier), but don’t even try to leave “f. MC Zulu” out of the headlines (or write it in all small) when I am doing an official showcase there with him.

Maybe I’m not a big deal….. But how will I ever GET to be one if people keep playing me like that?

This is not a rant. I appreciate EVERYONE allowing me to share their stages! 5 SXSW appearances, all wonderful audiences;

Sun March 21
We got to see the Capitol Bldg. of Texas the next day! My Momma’s from Texas  :o)

I finally found some pastry satisfaction in the way of Cinnabons.. Not all DRY like they make it in the wannabe-cost-cutting Chicago burbs either…. TEXAS Style dammit! (“Sinner Buns”)

OK Next I will post some Twitter responses I found.Boom

Z.

I had big plans for Saturday..didn’t do sh**

Cousin Nicey with her nerd cousin Zulu

Who knew Austin was the Capitol of Texass.s.sshit.Ishould.have… no comment

Cinnabon done Texas style.

SXSW Facebook Update:

Thursday March 18
I rocked the Beauty Bar with “Chllngr”, who make a HEAVY Reggae / Electro / Dub fusion, and afterwards went to Momo’s to sit in with “Soulico” from Tel Aviv. (I was pleasantly surprised that ONILI was making an appearance at the Soulico show!) This was directly from the airport. Against better counsel I did not rent a car…….. Foolish

Friday March 19
Screw this… went to get a rental car.
After that the trade show was THE THING. There is a top of the line microphone that is calling my name. Maybe more on that later. Met Kush Arora, Juakali and Nate Mars. (The Dread Bass Sound System) Collectively they made their debut at this SXSW.

One group I really like was The Sleighbells… They make a nice mix of rock music with hard 808 beats. Checked them at the iheartcomix Carnival.

Do you know I can’t find ONE good bakery here in Austin? Someone please help with that.

Anyway, the show at the Ninjatune Showcase went really well. Poirier and I were interviewed afterwards by DagnoMusic.com. He spoke French to the interview lady and she got all mesmerized and ignored me! I will kick his ass for that. (and I will learn French)

Also big up Wayne (and Wax) for passing thru.
The best show I watched (and did not participate) award goes to: Daedelus

To be continued…

with ONILI at MoMo’s / LRG Up the Soulico Vibezz

Tacky Champagne Toyota, babyyyyy

Wayne & Wax, Poirier, MC Zulu

Poirier speaking French again… making the ladies all Starry Eyed ……………………………….. bastard

Looking forward to catching many of my friends shows while in Austin..

Just so you all know, I have been scouring your sites so I can drop thru your showcases as time permits. In case any of you are interested in catching up with me, I have built a profile on the SXSW site which lists where I’ll be.  I will also be checking the site and looking for your updates as well.
 
Click The Following Link:
http://my.sxsw.com/user/schedule/mczulu

On the performance tip, I am doing 5 Showcases for SXSW 2010
(Scroll down to find upcoming appearances)

2 with The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion POIRIER
2 with The Israeli Tag Team DJ Champions SOULICO
1 with The Man Of Many Aliases CHLLNGR 

I am looking forward to a great outing! The first time I attended was two years ago, and you little bastards ignored me.oops)management is suggesting that I stop here

Thanks )
Z.

I kinda kept it under wraps, but I have been conducting a search for a hype man to join me on stage… I believe that search is over.

(shouts to Bijan for the link)

ALSO BIG NEWS.. Congratulations to POIRIER and FACE-T for their 2010 JUNO nomination!! “Wha La La Leng” for Best Reggae Recording Of The Year!

The song made its debut on the Soca Sound System E.P. (Ninja Tune)

I am seriously happy for these kids, and I hope they win. For you Imperialist, American, capitalist, DOGS (oh dayum) who don’t even KNOW what a Juno is… It’s CANADA’S version of a Grammy..! OK..!?.. MAN, Get WITH it!

OK I admit…… I didn’t have a fkn CLUE either, until my friends were nominated.
SO WHAT? I still believe this takes my average up a little, you “being the company you keep” and all.. 

It won’t be long NOW, before I’m telling everyone at parties how.. I .. WON an OSCAR, AND a GRAMMY, all on the same NIGHT..!….. but <uuumm>yeah,baby <ahem> you know …uh..  it was up there in Canada.

Well that’s how the game is PLAYED, isn’t it?

I am not on these particular projects, but they are definitely worth your attention.

POIRIER – Low Ceiling
http://bit.ly/a0Qnnu

As of late I have been playing sound system style concerts with POIRIER. Sometimes we get an audience that does not really understand Dancehall culture. Too much [[(Insert ANY Dancehall Name Here) Banton]] and the dancefloor just might thin out. Before I reach the point of cursing the crowd of lazy, drug addled youth back to the stone age, POIRIER will put on one of his tracks, and all is well.  This instrumental EP is another pre cursor to his epic “Running High” double album, which will be released on the Ninja Tune label.

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Marcus Visionary – Carib EP
http://bit.ly/XHcVL

I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed the evolution of  Dubstep from its Jungle roots firsthand. Producers turned themselves on to the new style of music which had obvious origins in Reggae. Sure there were some die hard conversion refusals, but in my humble opinion, few producers have made such a seamless transition as LionDub. He has gone from producing Drum & Bass breaks/dubs of pretty much every luminary in the Dancehall game, to co-producing JahDan’s timeless DubStep “General” track with Matt Shadetek. This latest project with Marcus Visionary is released on Lioindub’s label, and also features the vocal talents of my good friend Satori. 

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CX Kidtronik  f.  Tchaka Diallo – Black Girl White Girl (Single)
http://www.stonesthrow.com/store/12-inch/cxkidtronik/black-girl-white-girl

Somehow… the powers that be in the universe have aligned, and I snagged a feature (Not This Song) on the forthcoming album by Saul Williams Producer / Trent Reznor collaborator / Kanye West sometimes DJ / aka CX Kidtronik. In real life he is absolutely iconic, introspective and crazy as hell. Actually it was producer/artist David Last who told me to send him a 16 bar verse. CX proceeded to cut, and twist the vocals into something that will NOT be recognizable by even my mother, but it is so much fun you just have to laugh. In Chicago Saul Williams had a concert with some of the holdover, Old School Wannabe Hip-Hop Haters in attendance (The usual “Reggae Is Played Out / You Ain’t Even Jamaican” contingent). Taking the stage with CX, Tchaka Diallo and Saul Williams to perform my small part, was a nice, quick middle finger to all of them.

This is why I don’t make them. Here I was pledging to update this blog daily.lol and here we are…on the 14th..

Anyway It’s not all my fault. I am in a New Zealand internet cafe, with full service internet… for the first time in a week. Below is what I’ve been up to:

Sydney Festival / Opening Night / January 2010

ALSO…
A Running gallery on on the Australia trip:

I had the chance to catch sights around the city, like I do… as well as doing the show with Poirier.
Big Up to Rasmus Schack, our host in Copenhagen who arranged for us to stay in the KODA apartment, which is Denmark’s version of ASCAP… ah, look it up..lol..

MC ZULU In Copenhagen, Denmark

Our show was aboard the M.S. Stubnitz. Stubnitz is actually a big seafaring vessel, transformed into a nightclub. It travels around Europe to various ports, and was docked in the city of Copenhagen when Poirier and I got there. Our show was rescheduled from club Kb18 to the party boat.

There was also a girl group called “The Faget Fearies” who played a big, Bass-Driven set, which included some of my songs… You never can tell where you will find fans and friends.

I also need to say much respecK to producer Jimmy Antony and the Copia Doble Sound System. Also Steve Borth from Dub Defender in the house. Look for more collaborations with these names.

European Tour with Poirier…! Good Energy at the Montreux Jazz Fest in Switzerland! As you know, I had to also get pix (as much as possible) in the daytime. Thankfully I did not have to go far at all. Most of these shots are views directly from the hotel room. (PLEASE ADVISE: I’m wondering….. In true spirit of ‘rock & roll wannabe’ fashion, should I have trashed the hotel room?)

Montreaux Switzerland Click Above For PIX

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Next Morning after Checkout, B.S.ing in the hotel lobby. Aretha Franklin will kick my azz for such a bad rendition I think; BUT… she made Dr. Feelgood about someone like ME.

Anyway, next stop Leipzig, Germany. I also heard from one of Grace Jones’ roadies that she liked our set the night before ) Nicenesss..

Really.. coming from the Chicago Reggae scene to play Fabric is kind of a stretch. Fabric is one of the hottest night clubs in London, and has the best sound system I have ever heard in a club… But why was I on that History Channel sh**? That’s what I like..!

Anyway, I will be pulling double duty, trying to SEE the best that the cities have to offer,, by day.. and BE the hottest ticket in town by night.

London Pictures Jul 09 Click Above

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