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THE UNDERDOG
Welcome To My Blog.
Here, I share my thoughts and reflections on music, art, and life while sharing some awesome music!
You can read in any order you like.
HOPE - A Music Video
‘CONCUSSION’ speaks to how we live in a society that tells us we are the broken ones that need fixing when we show signs of sadness,...
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Aug 24, 20242 min read
Welcome To LA - Part 1
Boy, it was surreal landing in LA! After a 2-day delay, we finally got on the plane and headed to the city of angels. One of the earliest...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
Kindergarten Cops Of The World
Recently, YouTube removed a piece of content I created because it was deemed inappropriate. This is not the first time YouTube has found...
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Aug 14, 20243 min read
Your Body, Mind and Obsession
Perhaps it's due to the chill vibes in this episode of Siesta Sunday or my mind trying to tell me something. Saying to me, 'You need to...
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May 25, 20244 min read
Coffee Shop Window Shopping
A couple of weeks ago, I made my first post after stepping away to develop my skills as a creator. I find social media posting an...
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May 17, 20243 min read
Pressure vs. PRESSURE
So Val, what the hell is up with two versions of Pressure? Well, that's an exciting story. When I created the original 'Pressure' in...
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May 16, 20242 min read
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
When I reflect on this book, I think about the process behind creating my upcoming single 'PRESSURE'. And how this book helped me along...
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May 10, 20241 min read
COA - Where have you been?
I'm pleased to share with you my brand new podcast 'Confessions Of An Artist'. Offering you an intriguing journey into the depths of my...
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May 10, 20242 min read
I Don't See Myself As A DJ - (CPU - EP5)
Welcome to Episode 5 of our Cyberpunk Utopia Journey! I don't see myself as a DJ. Primarily because my upbringing revolved around playing...
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May 2, 20242 min read
Midnight Disco
For those midnight disco vibes - here I've added a bit of a modern twist to things. Incorporating funk and disco with underground techno...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
F*CK The Groove
Welcome! RAVE TILL I DIE - Episode 5 In this episode, I speed things up a bit. Mixing in 30 songs in just over an hour. Definitely,...
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Oct 22, 20233 min read
Dark Exotic Mix 2023
Welcome! In Episode 4 of our Cyberpunk UTOPIA Journey, we shift gears and put the pedal down. Delivering to you one of the hardest mixes...
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Oct 17, 20232 min read
Summer Nostalgia
Welcome to Siesta Sunday - In this Limited 10 Part series we'll be exploring elements of music that are more laid back and bring through...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
RAVE TILL I DIE - Episode 4 (Special After Party Mix)
Welcome! This mix will surely get the party ravers out of their seats. Bringing the club mix to your house party, let's keep the...
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Oct 1, 20232 min read
CYBERPUNK UTOPIA - S1 EPISODE 2
In this week's episode, we go on a journey of hard-hitting bass along with some nostalgic vibes to mellow the mood. Retrowave and new...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
RAVE TILL I DIE - Episode 2
When old-school trance was king! We start things off with some rock-inspired dance tunes, with elements of sub-genres of dubstep....
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Sep 29, 20232 min read
CYBERPUNK UTOPIA - S1 Episode 1
We start things of exploring dark electro and techno, before we go nostaglic - sharing some 80s inspired synth/retrowave. Then take a...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read
RAVE TILL I DIE - SEASON 1
In the inaugural episode of Rave Till I Die, we start with a feel-good, summer vibe mix. Grab your friends, find a great place to dance,...
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Sep 27, 20231 min read
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