SOLOMON KAHN (DJ SOLOMON) 1977-2012

I met Solomon back in the late 90's at the DNA lounge. It was a Soulstice show and i was djing. He introduced himself to me and gave me his demo. It had a couple of songs i really liked that nobody else was playing and the mixing was tight!! I was impressed and called him. We started working on beats together. 
At that time Stanton had just started to demo a "FINAL SCRATCH" the predecessor to "SCRATCH LIVE" I was on the testing team and got Solomon on the testing team too. Heand I were the some of the first DJs to use laptops in the clubs on regular basis. At about that time the American Mash-up scene was popping up here in the BAY.
Fast fwd a bit to 2002 and a club here in SF called 181 Eddy at which we both ended up being residents at. 181 Eddy is where he would meet his fiance Nicole Cronin and we along with djs Ean Golden , Zhaldee, Slick D and David Carvalho helped usher in the era of mixed bag "San Francisco Mash-Up".
A short time later he hooked up with the SERATO beta team, hooked me up and i switched systems. Soon after he would be the DJ who showed DJ AM SERATO and hooked him up too. It could be argued that Solomon was responsible in large part for popularizing DVS (Digital Vinyl Systems) which has changed Djing more in the past 10 years than anything other than beat matching or scratching itself.
Solomon was a djs DJ. Its guys like him, Super talented, creative djs who play several hour sets several days a week that at the same time make it possible for hobbyists and headliners alike to do what they do.
Amazing as he was behind the decks many friends will also remember him on the lake, or snowboard or bicycle. we have seen miles of northern cali trails, blazing downhills in marin, pacifica, skyline with our wheels of steel vs wheels of aluminum DJ MTB posse. He successfully coached me and my similarly hydrophobic wife into wake surfing our first time out with him. He was a master at having fun who's memory should be honored by embracing life like Solomon seemed to every day! I can honestly say that he had more awesome days on the mountain, afternoons on the lake and dj sets in the club than most people could ever hope to. My heart goes out to his family in this terribly tragic time.


UPDATE!! You can make a donation to the family to help cover solomon's memorial and nicole's recovery here: SOLO & NIC FUND

WHATS GUZIE MY NINJA

Back at MATRIXFILLMORE after a lovely visit around the corner at MAS SAKE last week DJ GUZIE of the Rock-It Scientists will be giving it to the MANIC MONDAYS crowd like a scientist does!

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JAN 30TH GONE FISHING MANIC VS MAS SAKE

Due to the MATRIXFILLMORE being closed for their holiday party on Monday January 30th MANIC MONDAYS will be moving over to MAS SAKE for the night. Come by early and enjoy DJ Method's dinner set & food specials by mentioning MANIC to your waitress or bartender. DJ Mei-Lwun closing things out. Late dinner seating added especially for you this coming week 8pm-2am (last seating at 11pm)

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JUST ADDED: DJ MEI-LWUN - LIVE LAST SAT @ MAS SAKE

DANCE MORE PAY LES

Yep I'm not above copping corporate marketing catch phrases to make people dance. MANIC MONDAYS is always a raucous and raunchy dance party and this coming Jan 23rd we gots the LES (Hometown Heros)... You will "dance more" I will "pay Les". Good deal, yes? ;)

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RISK VS REWARD

Well they say that if you want a bigger reward then you have to take a greater risk. With that said might i suggest you risk coming to MANIC MONDAYS this week for DJ RISK ONE w/ resident and host DJ MEI-LWUN. Risk a hangover Tuesday for the prospect of having a Monday night you might remember for the rest of your life!

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ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE

Jan 9th 2012 MANIC MONDAYS SF is happy to welcome to our decks for the first time DJ Jimmy Stewart Jr. Here's the thing about Jimmy. Hes an amazing scratch DJ and veteran of the QBert Scratch University who happens to also be a House head. Come hear how he puts chocolate in your peanut butter.  Check out this VIDEO of him cutting it up with the man, myth... Qbert!

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RE-NEW YEARS EVE JAN 2ND 2012

Many of our regulars at MANIC MONDAYS are industry folks and thusly never get to celebrate New Years on NYE. In 5 years of being married to my lovely bartendress of a wife we've never been at the same event on NYE. SO... this JAN 2nd at MANIC MONDAYS we will be doing it all over. Full countdown and champagne toast and first kisses included. DJs Mei-Lwun and Method giving you RENEWYEARSEVE 2012

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LAST MANIC OF 2011

What an amazing year of parties, djs and people. Thank you all for your support in making MANIC MONDAYS an SF institution. This coming Dec 26th we welcome back to the stage DJ FABIAN LV and as always yours truly DJ MEI-LWUN.

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FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US

Come celebrate being sick of the holidays with the MANIC MONDAYS posse this coming Dec 19th. Dj Zhaldee will be performing "Feats Of Strength w/Dj Mei-Lwun on the "Airing Of The Grievances". A drink ticket for anyone who brings a the Festivus pole.

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ANOTHER TAKE ON DRAKE

Heres another take on Drake using a bit of the jamie xx version on gil scott heron's 'i'll take care of you'


I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU - GIL SCOTT W/DRAKE: MIXCRATE

HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO MANIC MONDAYS

Come down to MANIC MONDAYS Dec 12th for your second favorite half Chinese half Indian duo going to town on the MATRIXFILLMORE's new soundsystem. Call me Harold.. Obviously that makes DJ PRESTIGE aka (Pawan Kumar) Kumar.

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FROM LATVIA WITH LOVE

MANIC MONDAYS for Deceber 5th welcomes LATVIA's #1 Disc Jockey, DJ AI-VA to the stage for his third time back. Come down and hear how eastern europe gets down. Aivars will be opening from 9-12 so get to the MATRIXFILLMORE early to check him out. Resident and host DJ MEI-LWUN will be closing things out. Stoli Vodka on special.

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JUST ANOTHER MANIC MONDAYS

Not Just another MANIC MONDAYS November 28th with DJ JUST and birthday boy K-MAC as well as resident and host DJ MEI-LWUN.

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STAYING ALIVE (DJ MEI-LWUN DISCO-STEP REFIX)

Heres a shameless combination of two, yes I know, trendy dance club sounds I made a while back. I was resistant to making this avail for download but Rock-It Scientist DJ SOLARZ enthusiastic approval swayed my opinion. Yes yet again you have him to thank. Here is a Disco vs Dub-Step (DISCO-STEP) refix of STAYING ALIVE!

STAYING ALIVE (DJ MEI-LWUN DISCO-STEP REFIX) - MIXCRATE

DRAKE TAKE CARE (DJ MEI-LWUN REMIX)

So, Ive been really excited about the new music thats been coming out lately. Granted I'm always excited about some track in at least one genre but, lately goodness has been coming from all sides. Deep house to  Pop Hop. Im wondering how many of you feel the same way. Heres a little semi-deephouse remix of drake's take care. Its sorta a mixture from both sides of the spectrum. Hope u enjoy..

DRAKE TAKE CARE (DJ MEI-LWUN REMIX) - MIXCRATE

TRUTH HURTS

MANIC MONDAYS for NOV 21st welcomes EVAN TRUTHLiVE Phillips to our weekly jam! Get your dancing shoes ready and save your party points because this one is gonna be crazy!

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YOU ARE NOW ROCKIN' IT WITH THE BEST

MANIC MONDAYS for NOV 14th features one of our favorite residents, half of the Rock-It Scientists, DJ SOLARZ. This dude vibrates on another frequency entirely! Whenever he and I DJ together the party gets wacky!

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LIVE FROM LOS GATOS

Hey Peoples, If you weren't able to make the trek to Los Gatos for my 1st Friday residency at Lora Lipman's Beatboutique at LGBG heres some of my live set. In the classic MANIC MONDYS trademarked HIPSTER-HOP vs ELECTRO-POP Steez. The place was over capacity and the dance floor was cracking so please excuse the occasional skip..! Download now for your listening pleasure and make sure to check me out next time (Dec 2nd).

Beatboutique at LGBG - DJ MEI-LWUN LIVE (74min)

CELEB SERVERS MANIC NOV 7TH

Join us on November 7th for Manic Mondays Annual NFL Celebrity Servers. Proceeds benefit Cancer Prevention Institute of California. Special guest DJ Cams w/ Resident Dj Mei-Lwun there to keep the Matrix Fillmore classy. Come down early and donate to a worthy cause while being served by some of the 49ers players then stay late to dance until close!

PICTURES FROM HALLOWEEN MANIC

"Revenge of the Nerds" was a huge success this past MANIC MONDAYS. Tons of Nerds and Jocks in the house as well as plenty of people doing their own thing in costume all be it out of theme. Dj Guzie (Rock-It Scientists) had em putting one foot in front of the other all night long. Check the pictures here.

MANIC MONDAYS HALLOWEEN 2011: PICS