Benji Boko

I first saw this dude in Ibiza in August at a graffiti exhibition. After some live painting from Bristol graffer Inkie and friends there was a mini gig from Roots Manuva and later a DJ set by our eponymous protagonist Benji Boko.





The whole evening was a weird set-up - set in one of the islands poshest hotels, selling shit stencils on canvas selling to the stinking rich, with caviar and champagne at the bar. Roots Manuva had to cut 'Too Cold' short as the crowd were so shit, and he walked off after about 4 songs. But it was free entry and I'm so glad I was there for it, as I got a chance to see some awesome talent and original DJ right up close.



Down on the bill as a 'mixologist' Boko kept an audience of 16 to 65 year olds raving for at least 2 hours. His set up consisted of 2 Macbook Pros, 2 Technics decks, 2 midi keyboard, a 4 channel mixer and a hell of a lot of afro head banging!

Mr Boko spins anything and everything from Ghostbusters to Missy Elliott, and Neil Diamond to Daft Punk. Sounds awful when listed like that but I believe variety in DJing shows talent. A Brighton boy, inspired by the likes of DJ Yoda, Mr Scruff and Beardyman, Benji Boko is sure to be a success, he's already supported Yoda last NYE and has an album due out hopefully before the end of the year.



Here's a mixtape to check out while we await his album.

Benji Boko - Live in Sheffield March 2009 (zshare)

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Social Network

You may want to sit down for this one if you haven't heard the news...

Ready?

Ok...

Someone is making a feature film about Facebook! And Justin Timberlake is playing the lead role!

I know! WTF!?

It's going to be called Social Network, and scripts are already circulating on IMDB. Timberlake will play Sean Parker, the Harvard student who co-created Facebook alongside Eduardo Saverin, played by the very talented Andrew Garfield (Red Riding). Filming began this week, with David Fincher (Fight Club/The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) directing. Reports suggest they aim to wrap by February with the release date probably late in 2010. I'm intrigued to say the least.

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Bear Grylls vs Will Ferrell

Exactly what it says on the tin. Man vs Wild. Survivalist vs comedian. Bear Grylls vs Will Ferrell.

It's the American version of Born Survivor and therefore repeats itself like a broken record - incase you're stupid, or going out halfway through to get yet more food I guess? You'll need more than your 8 fingers and 2 thumbs to count the amount of Hollywood-based puns. OK! WE GET IT! HE'S A MOVIE STAR!

Still, this is practically my ideal programme. I mean what could be better? Maybe A-Trak teaching Ross Noble to Dj? Or a Gordon Ramsay vs Charlie Brookerm special cooking-swipe?

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A-Trak vs Armand Van Helden

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Subliminal Album Covers

The Dewaele brothers of Soulwax have animated album covers for their 2ManyDJs set, but what if they all contain subliminal messages making me think they're great. Nah they are great. Or are they...

They are.



Soulwax at sunset. I might ask for that in a cocktail bar.

See if you can see the subliminals in these...











The 9/11 one is pushing it, but hey I need some sleep.

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Threeframes.net

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iPhone Projector

The MiLi Pro is a breakthrough iPhone accessory. Designed by PhoneSuit, who have built their success on their iPhone cases that double as battery packs, this gadget will not only extend the battery life of your iPhone by 3 hours but also doubles as a mobile cinema.



Due to be released this month, the MiLi Pro will feature built-in speakers, a USB plug-in for syncing direct to your computer, both VGA and RCA cables for attaching to laptops and DVD players, and a 640 x 480 high resolution projection that can be projected onto any object for a display of up to 70 inches wide.



The accessory works with iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G and iPod Touch, and folds up to fit in your pocket.

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A-Trak & Mehdi

More back to back sets coming up in 2010!

Plus news of DJ Mehdi's Ed Banger mix CD: Red Black & Blue. But still no tracklisting.

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True Blood Titles

Nominated for best title sequence for the recent Emmy awards, the directors of True Blood's beautifully intense title sequence have put up a case study on their website for us all to drool over. Brilliant work.





Sadly they didn't pick up the Emmy in the end, which went to the titles of United States Of Tara.

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BÖIKSMÖIND

This is the trailer for a short film named 'BÖIKSMÖIND'. The title means 'Bristol Bikes' and follows a gang of fixed gear cyclists. Shot at high speed by the some of the gang themselves, this film contains some incredible footage; the bikes themselves have no brakes and Bristol just happens to be one of the hilliest cities in the UK. This short tease which was released on 31st August couldn't possibly tease me any more, preluding what I'm sure will be an epic documentary film due some time next year.

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