May 9, 2012No comments
Solid mashups from hitmaker Mochipet! These were done to prep ya for his next release “Godzilla Rehab Center” coming out on Bombeatz Music. Mashups of Too Short vs. Maguera and Wiz Khalifa vs. Gigan. Who will win? Only you can decide. Vote for either Wiz or Too Short by clicking the heart on the track you like better! .. Read More
April 19, 2012No comments
By: Alex Alden
Bay Area DJ/Producer, Mochipet, is known for his loud purple dinosaur suit and dance floor bangers. However the musical maestro has long had his finger in the business side of the industry as well, running his own record label, Daly City Records.
The label’s namesake, Daly City, is the oft forgotten neighbor of colorful San Francisco, CA. Mochipet, or David Wang as he is known sans dino suit, grew up there with his dad. Virtually unknown outside of the Bay Area, Mochipet decided to name the label after the town because he considers Daly City as well as Daly City Records to be his home. In an interview with The Brain Trust, he mentioned that, “It’s great to see people from around the world recognize the name ‘Daly City’ even though they don’t know the city. It’s like building something from scratch and re-appropriating something on a personal level.”
As illustrated through his commitment to home, family is important to Mochipet, and he has brought that commitment to lasting relationships to Daly City Records. All of the artists that have released on the label are in some way personally connected to him and he calls the label “a network of good family and friends.” Due to this emphasis on personal relationships over musical genre, Daly City Records avoids classification.
Mochipet relishes in this fact, saying “I wanted it to be personal and not just another label with a ‘niche’ that spits out the same things over and over again. I love all kinds of music and really wanted Daly City to reflect that.” The artists currently releasing on the label are definitely varied. Some of these up and comers include Living Stone, Th’Mole and Sovereign Sect.
Living Stone is based out of Montreal, Canada and creates deep bassy beats tossed with a dose of dubstep. Reno native Th’Mole puts on a full costumed show and dabbles in different genres but always throws in a splash of humor. His track ‘I love Unicorns’ is a catchy homage to Th’Mole’s love of the mythical animal. Sovereign Sect, hailing from Fargo, ND, is a livetronica group who describe their sound as “as unique as it is diverse.”
As with any modern, digitalized label, Daly City is faced with the threat of internet piracy, but Mochipet isn’t worried about it citing the fact that since his artists are smaller, the people who listen to them are more connected to the music and less likely to steal. “…when your audience doesn’t really care what you are doing and just want to listen to that hit song, that’s where piracy problems come in, because you are trying to make money off of someone who doesn’t connect with your artist on a personal level. It’s like selling McDonalds food. They just want it fast and cheap. They don’t care where they get it from. That’s not what we are trying to do. We can give away our music for free and our fans will still donate or come support at shows. They are interested in what we are doing. “
The aim of Daly City records is “to expose people to awesome music they might have never heard.” Bigger names such as eDIT (Glitch Mob) and Daedelus (Ninja Tune) who have become quite well known have released on Daly City but that was before they made it big and helped gain exposure to a larger audience. Mochipet is not interested in signing a major act and is more focused on the music and keeping the label unique. He says,” Why would I want to make another label of something that’s already out there? I think this is what will set us apart in the long run. I think the labels people remember are the ones that have their own character, one’s that have their own personality.”
Very refreshing to see a label sticking to its ideals in the industry.
April 19, 2012No comments
By Sijay James
Spiritbar
Saturday April 21
Undoubtedly one of the most colorful and wild characters, in the electronic music world, David Wang (aka Mochipet) never fails to be an interesting act to catch. Mochipet has an enormous discography, with releases on numerous labels, and collaborations with dozens of performers, producers and MC’s. His label, Daly City Records, currently releases some of most eclectic and genre bending bass music being produced today, including tracks by Nelson’s own Yan Zombie, who will also be playing Saturday’s show. Mochipet is also known to play in a purple dinosaur costume, unleashing mayhem as the “purple crunkasaurus”. His last two shows in Nelson were unforgettable.
Joining Mochipet will be the legendary MC zulu, known for his rapid fire, randomized cadence, and his choice of uncategorizable rhythms as a backdrop. One of the underground’s most in demand ragga and futuristic dancehalls mc’s Zulu has worked extensively with both Mochipet and Yan Zombie this year. Zombie is fresh from having won the Kootenay Music Award for best electronic producer, and has just released his remix of mochipet’s “mochipet is evil” on Daly city records. This show will be a tag team battle royale of giant superheroes, badmon MC’s and genius zombies, all tied together with visuals from Nelson’s mystery visualist, INVISIBLE.
MC Zulu & Mochipet – Mochipet is Evil
Ghislain Porier ft. MC Zulu – Immigrant Visa (Yan Zombie Remix)
http://kootenayquickshot.ca/events/music-events/mochipet-with-mc-zulu-and-yan-zombie/
December 24, 2011No comments
Happy Holidays from Mochipet and Daly City Records!
We thank you for all the love and support so we just wanted to give a free download as a present! This track Moogporn is a Mochipet favorite originally from our first compilation released in 2006 called “Baby Godzilla” If you like it please check out other tracks form the album from artists such as: edIT (GlitchMob), Daedelus (Ninjatune), Mochipet (Freestyle Fellowship), Spaceheater (JazzMafia) and Skateboarder Ray Barbee (Powell Peralta)
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baby-godzilla/id156089769
Bandcamp: http://mochipet.bandcamp.com/album/daly-city-presents-baby-godzilla
Addictech: http://www.addictech.com/p/21023
ALL I WANT IS MOOG PORN FOR CHRISTMAS (FREE DOWNLOAD) by Mochipet
December 20, 2011No comments
Check out Mochipet’s brand new remix of Kid606‘s “Ejaculazertag”
Note from Mochi: “A remix for my homie Kid606. Went a totally different direction for this one. Wanted to make something bassy melodic but also groovy as well. I hope you guys like it. Comments are always appreciated. Look for the release soon on his Tigerbeat6 imprint.”
October 25, 2011No comments
We’re super stoked to be throwing down this special PETNATION edition mix as part of our Dub Selekta Podcast series. If you’ve been paying attention to our facebook fanpage then you’ll have seen it blowing up with lots to do in relation to the newly resurected monthly in San Francisco that we’re very proud to be apart of; PETNATION.
The first round of PETNATION started out as a series of underground warehouse parties headed by San Fran’s Mochipet. After a brief hiatus, and some time moving from the underground warehouse scene to the more legit venues, PETNATION has been resurrected with a special Hallowe’en party on Oct 30th at Public Works. Headlining the night is one of our faves, Mark Instinct, as he plays alongside Mochipet and DCarls with local residents Slayers Club, Skulltrane, Free Krush, Question, Octopod, Taso and Supplying Demand. To coincide with the newly relaunched monthly, we’ve teamed up with Mochipet and the Daly City Records crew to bring you a special edition podcast rinsing out tunes by artists lined up on the bill!
If you’re not in the San Fran area and won’t be able to make it out to the party, thats ok! We’re all about exposing new and exciting artists here at Dub Selekta so checkout the mix and discover some new tunes or relish in some favourites!
In addition to this new mix, Mochipet also just dropped a new mashup/remix album, 10 Reasons to Love Hate Dubstep, that he’s offered up as a free download. Check out this link for an album of remixes that range from Hip-Hop to Hipster to straight up well.. Def Leppard! Between the stacked tracklisting and the sweet album artwork, this album is worth a peek.
October 12, 2011No comments
It is curious why Mochipet named his latest Mashup/Remix Album: “10 REASONS TO LOVE HATE LOVE HATE DUBSTEP” considering there are 16 tracks on this release and many of them are not even technically considered Dubstep, but what we do know is that it is a collection of hard hitting Remixes from our Godzilla like Beatsmith from the San Francisco Bay Area, some old, some new, some unreleased but all worth checking out. The remixes range from Hip-Hop to Hipster to straight up well… Def Leppard! Mochipet makes these beats his bitch and you’ll be hard pressed to find one you don’t “Love” or “Hate” or is it a “Love Hate” relationship? Anyways, be sure to check out his rendition of AC/DC’s “Big Balls” and Devo’s Whipit! They will get your mind as well as booty moving in no time!
Tracklisting:
01) Who Da Boss (Featuring Slim Thug)
02) B.O.B. R U Ready? (Featuring Outkast and Calvertron)
03) Oh Just Another Bombtrack (Featuring Rage Against the Machine)
04) 420 Song (Featuring StylesP, Method Man, Red Man, Bob Marley and Freda Payne)
05) Stand up and Drop Bombs (Featuring Ludacris)
06) Shutterbug (Featuring Big Boi)
07) Dessert Search for Commodor64 (Featuring Mike Jones)
08) Pour Some Sugar on Me (Featuring Def Leppard)
09) Like a G6 (Featuring Far East Movement)
10) The Battle of Dinotroplois (Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
11) Get Em High (featuring Das Efx and Kanye West)
12) Big Balls (Featuring AC/DC)
13) I <3 You Sweatleaf (Featuring Black Sabbath)
14) Fourlokos Only (Featuring Hottub)
15) Whipits (Featuring Devo)
16) Thrillerstep (Featuring Michael Jackson)
October 12, 2011No comments
The notorious Bay Area crew behind MOCHIPET’S infamous underground PETNATION parties are Back from the Dead and at it again.. and this time, we’re taking you with us San Francisco!
We may have been rocked out of our secret warehouse space last year, but this year we’re back and legit as ever at PUBLIC WORKS SF and we figure what better night to come back to life, than the eve of Halloween?
We’ve rallied up the Daly City Records BASS family and are gearing up for one insane night of beats and glitched out ghouls like nothing you’ve ever seen before!
MARK INSTINCT
We’re bringing out Canada’s heaviest hitter in the bass game for this one, and he’s ready to cause some serious HEAT San Francisco! A longtime veteran of EXCISION’s Rottun Recordings, and currently part of the Subhuman crew, this man is by far a force to be reckoned with. With his fierce, penetrating beats and filthy basslines, it’s no wonder MARK INSTINCT has everyone craving more on the dancefloor… from Australia all the way to the US. Get ready Bay Area, it’s about to get deliciously GRIMEY!
(Rottun Recordings,Subhuman Recordings|Canada) http://soundcloud.com/Mark
and
DCarls
You’ve heard his tracks played out at every party, now it’s time to see him live! 1st time in SF!
(Simplify|Baltimore) http://soundcloud.com/dcar
We’ll have you dancing til you die in the Dead Pet Cemetery
and bring you back to life again by dawn.
With our Spooky Residents:
Mochipet http://www.fb.com/Mochipet
Slayers Club http://theslayersclub.com/
Skulltrane http://soundcloud.com/skul
Free Crush (Konekta/DEVi) http://soundcloud.com/free
Octopod http://soundcloud.com/Octo
QUESTiON http://soundcloud.com/QUES
Taso http://soundcloud.com/taso
Supplying Demand http://soundcloud.com/Supp
Stroll through the dark alleys of the Dia de los Muertos Art Installation and Gallery, as we honor and show respect to the animals of our past and present, extinct or endangered. Bring a token or photo of your fave furry creature for the Dia de Los Muertos altar for loved PETS.
Alter Egos aka Costumes highly recommended and encouraged
*A portion of all proceeds will benefit OCCUPYSF*
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH 2011
PUBLIC WORKS SF
161 ERIE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
9PM-2AM
$5 BEFORE 10PM
$10 AFTER 10PM
ALL TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR ONLY
**THIS IS A 21+ EVENT**
Photography and Video provided by:
Kelsey Winterkorn [http://kelseywinterkorn.co
Additional details here: https://www.facebook.com/m
Take a little peak into our Other World, if you dare: http://www.youtube.com/wat
MARK INSTINCT (Rottun Recordings | Canada)
A purveyor of fierce, penetrating beats and filthy basslines, Mark Instinct is one bad muthafucka – literally. With roots in metal, hip hop, punk and drum and bass there is no sound off limits for this young producer from Calgary who’s firmly secured himself amongst some of dubstep and drum and bass’s elite. Known for his explosive stage performance and his suave nature behind the decks, you can be sure that Mark Instinct will have your dancefloor poppin. With 2011 appearances at Starscape and Shambhala, and a Australian/US Tour already under his belt, you can be sure Mark Instinct has carved a solid name in the bass game.
This past year Mark’s first EP, Get Loud, was dropped on Rottun Records and featured 5 weighty tracks that have all gotten major playback with everyone from Excision to Bare rinsing them. Currently working on EP releases for both Rottun Recordings and Subhuman Recordings, you can be sure that Mark’s next release will be showing up on Beatport’s Top 100 chart, where he’s had numerous other releases land. In addition to his upcoming releases watch for forthcoming collaborations featuring the likes of Armani Reign, Messinian and Death by Stereo’s Efrem Shulz.
DCARLS (Simplify|Baltimore)
DCarls is coming with the HEAT from Baltimore, Maryland. This talented Glitch and Dubstep producer has his second EP release on Simplifly Recordings title “Flavorhythm 2″. DCarls does not hold back on ”The Heat” in this roller coaster tune with the twists, turns, and screwing bass drops in this a hand crafted masterpiece.
There is no question as to why his tracks are flying up Beatport’s charts. Able to muscle basslines around with the best of them, his compositional and theoretical background in piano and guitar make this stuff look easy, but the intricacy and precision are unbelievable. With an infectious, heavy metal riff and pulsing drums that break down into drum & bass with great regularity, “Splash” is about as subtle as a sledgehammer.
There is no question, not a shred of doubt that this kid is a superstar waiting to break out… and we can’t wait to say “we told you so.”
PETNATION monthlies are proudly sponsored and supported by:
Daly City Records
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LEVEL 4
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September 22, 2011No comments
While many DJs can say they’ve performed alongside dance music icons such as Rusko, Bassnectar, and Mary Anne Hobbs, few can honestly claim that they’ve worn a purple furry dinosaur suit the entire time. Bay Area native Mochipet , who began his career with his well-known album, Girls Love Breakcore, has demonstrated his passion for music through residences in L.A., his founding of Daly City Records, and his collaboration with a 20-piece orchestra that performed his composition “Dessert Search for Techno Baklava” at Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues. He chatted with All Shook Down about breakcore, his favorite mochi flavor, and playing LovEvolution this Saturday.