Get Down's Grand Opening this Saturday May 17th, 2014

After 6 weeks of straight of pakd prime times at the Cellar Night Club for Get Down Saturdays we are finally doing our Grand Opening Party this upcoming Saturday. Look for Arems, Hoppa and DJ Rexx to be running strictly the best Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B and Classic Club Bangers til 3am. Tons of give-aways from Dipt clothing store as well as White Caps tickets. Make plans to be there.

BRAND NEW MIX CD from the FACTION - TORMENTA TROPICAL

In honour of the Faction coming together for the first time this weekend in SF we decided to drop a Tropical Mix for Tormenta Tropical - May 10th at the Elbo Room (SF). The mix made it's debut today on LargeUp.com and features Dancehall, Reggae, Trap and Tropical Vibes from DJ Tanner, Deejay Theory, Arems and Iron Lyon. Head to our Sound Cloud now to grab it now!

Baby Cham is in Vancouver and Ready to Take the Stage at BarNone Tomorrow - Thursday Oct 17th, 2013

Cham is here in Vancity already! Peep his message to the fans!

Faction Sound & Neal Loud Present CHAM live in Vancouver October 17th, 2013 at Bar None

Cham aka Baby Cham touches down in Vancouver October 17th to bun down Bar None live in concert alongside Vancouver's own Jahfus and DJs Arems, Hoppa and Abel. From recent huge hits like Lawless, Wine and Tun Up to his classics like Joyride, Babylon Bwoy, Ghetto Story and Vitamin S - Cham is a vet in the Dancehall scene and an incredible live performer. Do not miss your chance to catch him live for such a low price.

Tickets start at just $20 and are available at:

Dipt, Beat Street, Zulu, East Side Urban Wear, Junior's Barber Shop, Bingi's Cafe and the Caribbean Market or online:

TICKETZONE: http://www.ticketzone.com/event/Cham-aka-Baby-Cham/194095 

Mixtape: Faction Sound Crew & DJ Hedspin - Chillin, Illin and Grillin Part 2 - Music to BBq Two

Beef, Babes, Beers and of course Beats;  how else could you sum up all the prime vibes of the summertime?  This year The Faction Sound Crew has teamed up with none other than the 2011 Redbull Threestyle Champion, Dj Hedspin for the second instalment of our ode to summertime madness, "Chillin Illin and Grillin - Music to BBQ Two".  Your favorite DJ crew has significantly bolstered its line-up with SF’s own Super Producer Deejay Theory and Miami Power-Hitter Iron Lyon.  Pioneering members Tanner and Arems thrown in for good measure and Rhek on the design ...you know its gonna be a tasty mix.  This year we have over 60 tracks from 5 dj’s of many genres with classic selection of music, mixed with skill and style. Grab the free download, fire up the grill and pump this one!

Kat Dahlia - Gangsta (Deejay Theory remix)

New heat from our boy Theory. He flipped Kat Dahlia's huge debut single "Gangsta" into a vibey reggae and dub remix. Definitely will be running this all summer. Grab the free download via Theory's FB here, preview the ting below

Reggae Sundays - All DJ Edition at Queens Republic Sunday May 26 w/ Arems, Hoppa, Rexx and Rico Uno

Reggae Sundays at the Queen's Republic has become an institution in Vancouver as the only place that's guaranteed PAKD every single Sunday. This week is one of the rare occasions where the band will be off for the night and DJs Arems, Rexx, and Hoppa join resident Rico Uno to drop non stop FIYAAAH til 3am. Hit up @djarems on twitter for guest list.

Queen's Republic - 958 Granville Street, Vancouver BC

New mix from Deejay Theory for WRG Mag

Our boy Deejay Theory went deep on this new mixtape for WRG mag, airing out soul, reggae, disco, hip hop, bass and more, with of course some Theory originals and exclusives to really set it off.  This is essential listening for any music lover... 

Stream and download below or right here




Tracklist:

1. Loveeee Song - Rihanna / Future
2. Act of Affection - Wailing Souls
3. Too Close (Theory's room to breathe dub) - Alex Clare
4. I'm On One (DJ Marvel remix) - Ross / Wayne / Drake
5. Wolf - Dominic Pierce
6. Adorn (Sammy Bananas bootleg) - Miguel
7. Baby I Got That (Theory's biggie edit) - Bondax
8. New Nautilus (Theory edit) - Gramatik 
9. The Real Thing (Pillow Talk edit) - Marvin Gaye
10. You Don't Like My Music (Theory edit) - K.I.D. 
11. I Told You (tease)
12. I Crave Paris - Aeroplane / Flight Facilities / Friendly Fires
13. Where Have You Been (Jr Blender remix) - Rihanna
14. Jah Movement - Black Chiney
15. No Lie (Cashmere Cat edit) - Drake / 2 Chainz
16. I Believe (Deejay Theory remix) - Flarelight 
17. Brave (Dark Sky remix) - Kelis
18. Stay Forever (VIP) - Kastle
19. Drank In My Cup (Jim-E Stack remix) - Kirko Bangz
20. Fuck U All The Time (DJ Sliink remix) - Jeremih
21. High For This - Ellie Goulding
22. Dip It Low - Merci

Deejay Theory dubs out Zedd's "Spectrum"

Theory is back on the remix game again, this time flipping Zedd's "Spectrum" - a big room mainstream dance anthem - into a dubbed out reggae excursion. Definitely a unique and vibey take on the original. Enjoy the free download below, and be sure to follow Theory on Soundcloud for many more gems..

This was titled the "VIP mix", as you may recognize the instrumental from Theory's "Too Close" remix that was recently featured on Major Lazer's new mix... maddd

The LAST FREE UP EVER at Republic this Wednesday Nov 21st, 2012

After 5 years of Free Up celebrating Dancehall, Reggae and Soca at 2 different clubs we are sadly closing the doors on this legendary weekly party. Free Up first started at Shine Night Club where Neal Loud created the concept and promoted the party for 4 years. After stepping back from the promotions scene, Neal passed the party on to Free Up's DJs and the night moved to Republic where it has been for the past 8 months. Countless guest djs have selected for us as well as many artists having performed and we'd like to thank them and everyone of you who has ever come out and enjoyed the night with us.

The LAST episode of FREE UP goes down tomorrow at Republic and we would love for you to be there. The guestlist is already pakd but we can still hook you up so get at me quick if you would like to attend for FREE @djarems.

THE LAST FREE UP EVER

Wednesday November 21st, 2012

Dancehall, Reggae & Soca w/ DJs Arems, Rexx, Hoppa & Chizzle

11pm to 3am at Republic - 958 Granville Street

GOOD FRIDAYS at 560 in Vancouver with 3 Rooms including DJ Arems in the Reggae Room

This party launched roughly a month ago and has seen INSANE line up from day one. 3 rooms including a Hip Hop Room, House-Electro Room, and a Reggae room where you can find me with DJ Hoppa and Chizzle murdering it til 3am every friday. Hit up @djarems on twitter for guest list...best to be on the guest list if you wanna go. Line ups have wrapped around the block. See you there!

A PROPER 3 ROOM PARTY!
VANCITY'S LARGEST FRIDAY NIGHT! 3 LEVELS X 3 ROOMS X 3 STYLES!

HIP HOP / RAP / TRAP (Room #1 - Main Room)
With DJS:
ADLIB :: J SOUL :: HOOPSTA :: MC FREEKY P X SPECIAL GUEST DJ TRUBBLE (SONIC FM)

HOUSE / ELECTRO / DANCE (Room #2 - Upstairs)
With DJS:
OLLIE PLE :: ISHIYAMA :: FIREWIRE :: BE.RAD :: M.A.D ALEJO
JON TAN

DANCEHALL / REGGAE / SOCA (Room #3 - Basement)
With DJS:
AREMS :: HOPPA :: CHIZZLE

9:00PM-3AM (560 Seymour St. Vancouver)

BUSTIN OUT THURSDAYS - Brand New Ol Skool Night at the Electric Owl Starts Tonight w/ DJ Arems

Old Skool Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae
w/ DJs Arems and Cheeky Disco

A brand new night featuring the best music from the 80s and 90s of Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae. DJs Arems and Cheeky Disco drop nothing but the hits each and every Thursday at Electric Owl.

.:: NO COVER when you're on the list + $4 highballs! ::.

Expect music from artists like Whitney Houston, Buju Banton, Michael Jackson, TLC, Montel Jordan, New Edition, De La Soul, Eric B and Rakim, Aaliyah, En Vogue, Rick James, Kool Moe Dee, Shabba Ranks, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Bell Biv Devoe, Janet Jackson, Rob Base, NWA, Bobby Brown, Biggie Smalls etc.

Plus, enjoy Electric Owl's new late night menu.

Join us every Thursday. Hit @BustinOutThurs for guest list and follow us on Twitter!

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Electric Owl Social Club
www.electricowl.ca
www.facebook.com/ElectricOwlSocialClub
@ElectricOwl_CA
928 Main Street Vancouver BC V6A 2W1
(604) 558-0928

Beenie Man live in Vancouver at Bar None w/ DJ Arems - Wednesday November 7th, 2012

The King of the Dancehall returns to Vancouver to drop hit after hit in the newly renovated Bar None this Wednesday November 7th along side Jahfus and myself. Tickets have been selling fast and prices have already raised from $25 to $35. Make sure you grab yours before they go up again or the show sells out. Don't miss you chance to see this legend in an intimate environment. Tickets available at Dipt or online HERE. Sorry, no guest list.

DJ Arems in Amsterdam at JamRock - Tuesday Oct 30

The mini Europe tour Kicks off in Amsterdam tomorrow with pure Dancehall Reggae at JamRock inside Brasil Bar with DJ Waxfeind and myself til 4am. If you're in Amsterdam make sure to roll thru!

Iron Lyon & Violette NYC x "Rude Bwoy Yute" Mixtape

DOWNLOAD HERE

Violette New York, DJ Iron Lyon along side Vashtie  present to you…a classic reggae mixtape! Inspired by our latest “Rude Boy Yute” Collection and in honor of Jamaica’s 50TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE.

Download and BLAST IT!

Violette NYC x DJ Iron Lyon by Iron Lyon

Peep the Track list:

Pinchers- Bandolero
Barrington Levy- Prison Oval Rock
Buju Banton- Driver
Foxy Brown- Sorry
Super Cat- Dolly My Baby
Beres Hammond- Tempted To Touch
Tony Rebel- Fresh Vegetable
Cocoa Tea- She’s Gone Away (Sonia)
Beres Hammond- I Wish
Garnett Silk- Everything I’ve Got
Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder- Bonafide Love
Gregory Isaacs- Rumors
Lady G- Nuff Respect
Shabba Ranks & Deborah Glasgow- Champion Lover
Shabba Ranks & Cocoa Tea- Pirate’s Anthem
Johnny Osbourne- No Ice Cream Sound
Mega Banton- Sound Boy Killing
Buju Banton- Champion
Tenor Saw- Pull Up Selector
Lady Saw- Sycamore Tree
Wayne Wonder- Bashment Girl
Tanya Stephens- Yuh Nuh Ready
Frisco Kid- Rubbers
Sean Paul & Mr. Vegas- Hot Gal Today
Beenie Man- Girls Dem Sugar
Capleton- Look Good Chart
Tanya Staphens-Mi Finger
Beenie Man- Let Him Go
Lady G- Ease Off, Breeze Off
Spragga Benz- She Nuh Ready Yet
Nadine Sutherland & Buju Banton- Wicked Dickie
Barrington Levy & Bounty Killa- Living Dangerously
Nadine Sutherland- Action
Buju Banton- Love How the Gal Dem Flex
Beres Hammond- No More Pain
Dirtsman- Hot This Year
Red Fox & Screechie Dan- Pose Off
Super Cat- Don Dada
Tanya Stephens- Goggle
Lady Saw- Hice It Up
Reggie Stepper- Wife
Simpleton- Coca Cola Shape
Shabba Ranks- Trailer Load A Girls
General Degree- Super Man
Mr. Vegas- Big Things A Gwan
Beenie Man- Tell Me
Shabba Ranks- Ting A Ling
Red Rat- Dwayne
Cutty Ranks- Who Seh Mi Dun
Chaka Demus & Pliers- Murder She Wrote
Chaka Demus & Pliers- Bam Bam
Super Cat- Ghetto Red Hot
Patra- Romantic Call
Tanto Metro & Devonte- Everyone Falls In Love
Sean Paul- Nah Get No Bligh
Beenie Man- Do You Wanna Dis
Buju Banton- Batty Rider
Capleton- Everybody Needs Somebody
Shaggy & Rayvon- Big Up
Bob Marley- Could You Be Loved

Iron Lyon in Vancouver @ FREE UP Wednesdays - Republic

Finally, Iron Lyon has returned to Vancouver and Canada Border Services has let him in! Catch him at FREE UP Wednesdays inside Republic alongside DJ's Rexx, Hoppa, Chizzle and myself, Arems runnin strictly Dancehall, Reggae and Soca. Room 1 features Inspectah Deck of the Wu Tang Clan live in concert plus DJ Flipout so do not miss out. Hit me up for g-list if you wanna roll thru on twitter @djarems.

MORE INFO HERE

DJ AREMS at Reggae Love Sundays - Los Angeles - April 29th 2012

If you're in the LA area tonight and are ready to blaze up the fiyah make sure you roll through La Cita for Reggae Love Sundays with Selecta7, MC Chicho, Ture Haze, Prosper and special guest DJ Arems. It's free all night and your guaranteed to hear nothing but strictly Reggae, Dancehall Classics and some big bad new tunes too.

Reggae Love Sundays @ La Cita - 336 S Hill St - Downtown LA

BBQ RIDDIM MIX BY TANNER

Not much to say just a little riddim mix of the new new.


Bbq riddim mix Rendered by djtanner604

FREE UP WEDNESDAYS AT SHINE - NEW PROMO VIDEO - NEW LOWER COVER

As we approach the 4 year anniversary of FREE UP at Shine and the almost 12 year run of Reggae and Dancehall on Wednesdays at Shine are celebrating! Since everyone comes so late we are now open from 11pm to 2am and cover is only 5 bux after midnight! Free before midnight! Plus we linked up the 4 dollar Rum high balls so you can get nice with it. DJ's Rexx, Hoppa, Chizzle and myself blazing all the latest Dancehall, Reggae and Soca plus all the classics and foundation as well. Come thru and support Real Reggae Culture. Check the new promo video! You may be in it! Hit me anytime for G-list @djarems or djarems@djarems.com
FREE UP - EVERY WEDNESDAY at SHINE - 364 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER BC
*NOTE* This Video is HD! Click on it and choose to watch it at 720p HD Full Screen!

New Dancehall Night Starts This Thursday Oct 21st - BOOM BLAST

A brand new night to catch Reggae, Dancehall and a lil Soca starts this Thursday October 21st at Motel nightclub (fomerly the Wild Coyote). Residents DJ Arems and Rico Uno will be joined by guests each week starting out with Lt. Irie this week plus special perfomances by Jahfus and B-Kenyan. Lots of good drink specials, Stevie Ranks on the mic and a brand new club playing Boom Blast big bad chunes til 3am every Thursday. DOO THISS! Huge concert announcement coming soon - stay tuned.