Faction Sound Crew X Red Bull Thre3style 2011 World Finals

Since its inception in 2007 the Red Bull Thre3style has consistently gained momentum every year until it became the juggernaut it is today. Strictly a Canadian affair until 2010; the contest went international and became the benchmark for world dj competitions. 2011 has seen this phenomenon snowball into the biggest week in world dj competition, and Vancouver dj culture's respective history. Faction Sound Crew has been a proud part of this competition the last three years and are excited to share this week with so many great talents. Below are the links to Dj Arems's 2011 3rd place Vancouver set and Dj Tanner's 2010 2nd place set. See you on the dance floor.

Dj Tanner Thre3stlye 2010 set by djtanner604

Iron Lyon - The Groundwork E.P.

After dropping The Foundation EP last fall, Iron Lyon planned to release his second album From The Ground Up this year. That all changed when Lyon got in a serious accident in which he was struck by a reckless driver while on his motorcycle. Following some intense rehab, Iron Lyon is back at it and brings you his latest work — the Groundwork EP. The 6 track project is a preview of what to expect on his upcoming sophomore LP, due out next year.

Iron Lyon- Groundwork EP

1) Heaven Sent (prod. by Vent Beats)
2) Cloud Walk (prod. by Too Much)
3) Breathe (prod. by L-Tonic)
4) Never Sleep (prod. by DJ Fresh Cut)
5) Good Man Or A Fool (prod. by Ortega Beats)
6) Freeway (prod by Kris Breeze)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?gx7kglqfpo32byc

BBQ RIDDIM MIX BY TANNER

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


Bbq riddim mix Rendered by djtanner604

DJ AREMS 2011 East Coast Mini Tour

November kicks off for me Pon Tour. After jus getting back from a couple of dope nights in Seattle with ZJ Redman and Element you can catch me on the East Coast for the next week or two. Toronto and New York heads roll out! Hope to see you out there. Here's the break down:

Thurs Nov 3 - Sake & Soul at Dazzling in Toronto w/ Big Jacks

Fri Nov 4 - Heart of the City at Woo Lounge in Toronto w/ J-Class

Mon Nov 7 - Rice N Peas at Tammany Hall in NYC w/ Gravy, Max Glazer, Micro Don, Maya

Tues Nov 8 - Riddim and Vibez at No Malice Palace in NYC w/ DJ Autograph

Wed Nov 9 - Locals Only at XIX in NYC w/ Stretch Armstrong

Thurs Nov 10 - Brand New Machine at Happy Ending in NYC w/ Max Glazer, Autograph, Mountain Doo

RAP at CALABASH NOV 11th - DJ AREMS and RHEK BIRTHDAY EDITION

RAP went away for October but only by mistake (not ours) and its BACK in a HUGE WAY for November. Both DJ's Rhek and myself celebrate our birthdays just a few days apart in November and for me - NOV 11th is my actual B-DAY! If you don't know about RAP yet then what the fuck dood??? We play golden era bangers all night and there's zero bullshit. Douche bags don't get in and it's only 6 bux at the door. Plus Calabash serves up some mean Caribbean cuisine and dope drinks as well. Make sure you roll thru or i will actually be pissed!

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door.

Tanner - "Overdrive"  A mix for Aritzia


Here's a little mix I did for the fine people over at Aritzia. Something like an extended soundtrack for Drive, Nicolas Refn's new film, this ones for your car at night.  Its less genre-specific and more mood specific, touching on chill wave, disco and house. 


 Drive all Night by DJ Tanner by Aritzia 


enjoy.

One Love Wednesdays @ Love Hate

Brand new weekly party launching november 9th at Love Hate, Miami presented by residents DJ’s A-Train & Iron Lyon featuring rotating guest DJ’s Tom Laroc, Sharpsound, I-Cue & D-Up spinning hip hop & reggae all night. Hosted by Kaaren Styles, Lady J Femme & Miss Angelina….

What's My Name - Dj Tanner remix

Sitting with Iron Lyon at the XIX wednesday party he purposed that the ace of bass intrumental of "All that she wants" would have been dope if it came out today. He continued that hearing someone like Rihanna on it would sound nice. I went home and put this blend together that same evening. Little joint to keep it fresh in the club intro'd and 320. Also I am playing at XIX November 2nd so please if your in the NYC area holler and come support. More info on later this week right here.

Enjoy.
What's my name - Dj Tanner remix 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!

2011 Vancouver Redbull 3 Style DJ Arems Set

The Vancouver Redbull 3 Style went down Wednesday October 5th at Fortune Sound Club and featured 8 djs battling to see who's the best party rocker in Vancouver. Rules were simple - play at least 3 genres of music in 15 minutes and rock the crowd. Participants were:
Friktion
Hedspin
Flipout
KutKorners
Sam Demoe
Cherchez
Ricky Mars
and myself DJ Arems.
The end results were: Hedspin 1st, Flipout 2nd, myself and Friktion tied for 3rd!
Big up to all the people that came out to support and all of the djs in the battle. It was a really dope night.
*NOTE: Those off beat scratches you hear around the mid 9 minute mark are not me - its from the next dj setting up and testing out his tings.

RAP at Calabash w/ DJ Tanner & Rhek - Friday July 22nd 2011

It's going down once again at Calabash this Friday!!! Pure muthafuckin RAP son!!! Rap is the Faction Sound Crew’s monthly Party at Calabash and you won’t hear any thing but ill shit. This will be DJ Tanner's last RAP episode for at least 6 months as he is moving to NYC to be closer to real RAP. Special guest Rhek will be sending him off with some special selections from his Rap crates. Don't miss thisssss.

Golden Era Hip Hop and the best RAP music the way it’s supposed to be played.

Caribbean food available all night.

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door.

The next edition of RAP! goes down August 12. Mark it down on your calendar and DOO THISSS

FACTION 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - July 1st inside Shine

This summer marks the the 10th anniversary of the Faction and we'll be kicking off the celebration with a big party inside Shine. Join the entire Faction Sound Crew as all 5 members unite for a once in a lifetime celebration – 10 years of Faction Sound!

DJ’s Arems, Tanner, Iron Lyon (NYC), Akshun and Trigga on the mic will be dropping nothing but pure fiyah all night as we celebrate Canada Day and the 10 anniversary of the Faction with Hip Hop and Dancehall

PLUS FREE BBQ CHICKEN RIGHT OUTSIDE THE CLUB!!!
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Faction’s Extended Bio

Good things happen when tight knit friends with a deep love of music decide to join forces. After honing their skills as bedroom DJs, Arems, Tanner and Akshun soon found themselves playing in lounges, DMC battles and smaller clubs around the way. All three DJs soon got involved in college radio and by the time they met in Vancouver it didn’t take long for a bond to form. The Faction Sound Crew was formed in 2001 by Dj’s Arems, Akshun & Tanner and was joined by hypeman MC Trigga in 2006 and New York DJ Iron Lyon in 2010. Residencies at some of Vancouver’s bigger night clubs soon started and the crew began touring and putting out Mixtapes.

Soon after forming, the Faction found themselves playing alongside world class DJs and urban artists all over Canada. Their mixtapes caught the attention of a wider audience across Canada and began spreading around the globe. Currently the Faction has released over 20 mixtapes in group and solo projects with a diverse range of musical styles ranging from Hip Hop to Dancehall to Electro. Accolades soon arrived and in 2007 the Faction was nationally recognized at the Stylus DJ Awards with a nomination for best mixtape. 2008 brought 3 more Stylus DJ award nominations including Best Mixtape, Best Canadian Reggae DJ, and Favourite Vancouver DJ which was won by DJ Arems. Nominations continued in 2009 and ’10 in the Vancouver DJ of the year and Canadian Club DJs of the year categories.

As of late the world has come calling. In 2007 the Faction embarked on an Asian tour playing in the mega clubs of Shanghai, Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as doing many dates all over Canada. 2008 found the Faction touring in Europe and also included 2 National tours playing at some of Canada’s largest mega clubs including multiple dates at the Guverment in Toronto (rated one of the top 5 clubs in North America). 2009 and ’10 saw various tours across the US and Canada plus a return to Europe and Asia.

Locally The Faction has been holding down residences at Vancouver’s hot spots for unheard of lengths of time with residencies at certain clubs ranging 5 to 10 years. Their infamous industry night at Balthazar, Sunday Night Soundsystem ran for half a decade and established Sundays as a big night to party in Vancouver. You can currently catch the Faction DJing 5 nights a week at packed venues across the city. If you’ve found an amazing party – it’s most likely the Faction is in the DJ booth dropping pure fire.