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FIT Athletic Club Ink & Bling Pool Party

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FIT Athletic Club is one of downtown San Diego's most popular fitness gyms. Every summer it hosts a monthly pool party that is attended by members and additional guests. FIT Perx partners such as Core Water, Coldcock Whiskey, Tilted Kilt and Mission Brewery were on hand to entertain and keep attendees hydrated. 

I provided live DJ service for the nearly four-hour set. Mostly a mix of hip hop and house music, this was a great crowd to play for. A pleasant surprise for me was the percussionist that set-up a set of bongo drums alongside me. We had some fun with a few songs, including Major Lazer's "Lean On."

Push the play button below to view the video. 

Justin Kanoya DJ's along with Bruno Serrano at the FIT Athletic Club pool party. 

Good times and I'll be back for more fun on August 29. Check out a few additional photos taken by Be Water Photo

Setlist: July 25, 2015

  • Nick Jonas - Chains (Promo Only Audien Intro Edit)
  • Calvin Harris f./Big Sean - Open Wide (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Cobra Starship f./Icona Pop - Never Been In Love (Promo Only Liam Keegan Intro Edit)
  • Pitbull f. Ke$ha - Timber (Promo Only R3hab Remix Intro Edit)
  • Bastille - Pompeii (Promo Only Audien Intro Edit)
  • Earth & Wind & Fire - September (Rad Stereo Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
  • The Gap Band - Party Train (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Prince - Erotic City
  • DJ Cassidy f. Robin Thicke & Jessie J - Calling All Hearts
  • The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy (Intro Clean)
  • T.I. ft Iggy Azalea - Mediocre (PeteDown Party Starter) (Clean) (Short Edit)
  • Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack (Intro Clean)
  • Tori Kelly - Nobody Love (DJ Mustard Remix) (Clean)
  • Usher f./Juicy J - I Don't Mind (Clean)
  • Ella Henderson - Ghost (Oliver Nelson Remix) (Radio Edit)
  • Bell Biv DeVoe - BBD (I Thought It Was Me) (Radio Edit)
  • Usher - Yeah (Wedding Crasherz Break) (Extended)
  • Party Break - Montel Party Break
  • Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
  • Fergie - L.A. Love (La La) (Select Mix Remix)
  • Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea - Pretty Girls (Select Mix Remix)
  • Mark Ronson, Mystikal - Feel Right (Select Mix Remix)
  • Alesso - Heroes (Basic Tape Remix) (Clean) (Short Edit)
  • Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Kandy Space Remix) (Extended)
  • DJ Cassidy f./Chromeo - Future Is Mine (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Natlaie La Rose ft Jeremih - Somebody (KASCHE Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
  • Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
  • Phil Collins - Sussudio (Select Mix Remix)
  • Robin S - Show Me Love
  • Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Short Edit)
  • A Lighter Shade Of Brown - Latin Active (Short Edit)
  • Michael Jackson - P.Y.T (remix)
  • OMI & Felix Jahen - Cheerleader (DjGogos Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
  • Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Select Mix Remix)
  • Mariah Carey - Emotions (Select Mix Remix)
  • Young MC - Bust A Move
  • Usher f./Nicki Minaj - She Came To Give It To You (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Maroon 5 - Maps (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Walk The Moon - Shut Up & Dance (G Duppy Remix) (Clean)
  • Inner Circle - Sweat (Intro Clean)
  • Naughty By Nature - Jamboree (Intro Clean)
  • Dr. Dre ft Snoop Dogg - Nuthin But A G Thang (Intro Clean)
  • TLC - Creep (Remix) (Intro Clean)
  • Maxamillion - Sexual Healing (Intro Clean)
  • Taylor Swift vs Lauryn Hill - Blank Space (DJ Skillz Throwback Blend) (Short Edit)
  • Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
  • The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face (Select Mix Remix)
  • Major Lazer & DJ Snake f./MO - Lean On
  • Elvis Crespo f./Bachata Heightz & NG2 - Tatuaje (Salsa Version)
  • Justin Timberlake - Senorita
  • Chromeo - Jealous (I Ain't With It)
  • Calvin Harris f. Ayah Marar - Thinking About You (Radio Edit)
  • Afrojack, Mike Taylor - SummerThing (Select Mix Remix)
  • Rihanna - S&M
  • Zedd f./Selena Gomez - I Want You To Know
  • Iggy Azalea ft M0 - Beg For It (Dennis Blaze Remix) (Intro Clean)
  • Thalia ft Fat Joe - I Want You (Intro Clean)
  • Shakira - La Totura
  • Warren G ft Nate Dogg - Regulate (Destructo & Wax Motif Remix) (Short Edit)
  • Charlie XCX - Boom Clap (Mighty Mi G-House Mix) (Extended)
  • Lika Morgan - Sweet Dreams (Extended)
  • Ariana Grande - One Last Time (Gazzo Remix) (Clean) (Short Edit)
  • Pharrell ft Jay-Z - Frontin (DJ Miles Isla Bootleg) (Extended)
  • Katalina - D.J. Girl (Short Edit)
  • Zedd f./Jon Bellion - Beautiful Now (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Nick Jonas - Chains (Promo Only Audien Intro Edit)
  • Tinashe ft Iggy Azalea - All Hands On Deck (Buck Rodgers Remix) (Clean) (Short Edit)
  • Clean Bandit & Jessie Glynn - Real Love (Blaklyte & ALMOND Remix) (Clean) (Short Edit)
  • Jennifer Lawrence - The Hanging Tree (The DJ Mike D Mix) (Short Edit)
  • Daughter - Get Lucky (Daft Punk Cover) (Holtoug Deep House House Edit) (Short Edit)
  • Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good (Wedding Crasherz Party Break) (Extended)
  • The Whispers - Rock Steady (Short Edit)
  • Carl Carlton - She's a Bad Mamma Jamma
  • V.I.C. - Wobble
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2015 Flag Day Concert w/Lt. Dan Band - Hotel Del Coronado

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San Diego DJ, Justin Kanoya, performs at the 2015 Hotel Del Coronado Flag Day Concert. He was the opening act for the Gary Sinise's, Lt. Dan Band.

San Diego DJ, Justin Kanoya, performs at the 2015 Hotel Del Coronado Flag Day Concert. He was the opening act for the Gary Sinise's, Lt. Dan Band.

On Flag Day 2015, the Hotel Del Coronado was the location for a fun concert on the beach. The featured act, The Lt. Dan Band, led by actor Gary Sinise.

Leading up to the show, the Del had me warm up the stage and crowd with a DJ set. It was an honor to open up for the band and was such a great experience for me to be on the big stage and DJing in one of the most popular beach location in the world.

Here’s my setlist:

  • The Commodores - Lady (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Earth Wind & Fire - Sing A Song (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Prince - Raspberry Beret
  • Phil Collins - Sussudio (Select Mix Remix)
  • Whitney Houston - So Emotional (Edge Remix)
  • Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Babyface - It's No Crime (Hot Classics Remix)
  • The Whispers - Rock Steady (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Mariah Carey - Emotions (Select Mix Remix)
  • Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved
  • Jack Johnson - Upside Down
  • Steve Winwood - Higher Love
  • Taylor Swift vs Lauryn Hill - Blank Space (DJ Skillz Throwback Blend)
  • Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
  • Terence Trent D'arby - Wishing Well (Select Mix Remix)
  • The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy
  • Justin Timberlake - Senorita
  • Jason Derulo - Want To Want Me
  • Carl Carlton - She's a Bad Mamma Jamma
  • Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
  • Johnny Gill - Rub You the Right Way (Select Mix Remix)
  • Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me (Select Mix Remix)
  • The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
  • Hall & Oates - Out Of Touch (Select Mix Remix)
  • Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Edge Remix)
  • Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Mary Jane Girls - In My House
  • Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
  • Madonna - Holiday
  • Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Woman
  • Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel
  • Thomas Rhett - Make Me Wanna
  • Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh What A Night) (Select Mix Remix)
  • Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
  • The Emotions - Best Of My Love
  • Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Select Mix Remix)
  • James Brown - Living In America (Select Mix Remix)
  • The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
  • The Spinners - I'll Be Around (70s Classics)  
  • Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
  • Beyonce - Single Ladies in Black and White
  • Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
  • Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion (Freestyle Classics)
  • Young MC - Bust A Move
  • Maroon 5 - Sugar (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Romantics - What I Like About You
  • Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
  • B-52's - Love Shack
  • Outkast - Hey Ya
  • Commodores - Brickhouse
  • Natalie La Rose, Jeremih - Somebody (Select Mix Remix)
  • Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours (70s Classics)
  • Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
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Proven Inc. Free Frank Friday - Corporate Event DJ

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Proven Inc. is a consulting and staffing firm based in San Diego. They are physically located inside a office building with other small and large businesses. On the final Friday of the month, they host a “Free Frank Friday” for their employees as well as anyone else in the building ... and who doesn't love a free lunch?

I provided live mixing of all genres, but mainly current Top 40. The event space was on Proven’s small outdoor patio, so the Bose L1 Compact speaker was perfect for the space. And since I only take up just enough space to accommodate myself and my four-foot table, I made sure I was not too intrusive to this low-key event.

DJ Justin Kanoya provides lunchtime tunes for the employees at Proven Inc.

Setlist - May 29, 2015

  • Duke Dumont f./Jax Jones - I Got U (Radio Edit)
  • A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
  • Lighter Shade of Brown - On A Sunday Afternoon (Select Mix Remix)
  • Ace of Base - The Sign
  • Chris Brown f./Tyga - Ayo (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Fergie - L.A. Love (La La) (Select Mix Remix)
  • Natalie La Rose, Jeremih - Somebody (Select Mix Remix)Terence Trent D'arby - Wishing Well (Select Mix Remix)
  • Joe Public - Live and Learn
  • Coolio - It's All The Way Live
  • Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Dino -  I Like It (Select Mix Remix)
  • Iggy Azalea f./Jennifer Hudson - Trouble (Promo Only Intro Edit)
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (Mennska Remix) (Short Edit)
  • Ella Henderson - Ghost (Oliver Nelson Remix) (Extended)
  • Alesso - Heroes (Basic Tape Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
  • Years & Years - King (Intro Clean)
  • Prince - Raspberry Beret
  • Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
  • OMC - How Bizarre (Select Mix Remix)
  • Clean Bandit f./Jess Glynne - Real Love
  • Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight (Hot Classics Remix)
  • The Commodores - Lady (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Whitney Houston - So Emotional (Edge Remix)
  • Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid (Select Mix Remix)
  • Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Select Mix Remix)
  • The Whispers - Rock Steady (Short Edit)
  • The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy
  • Mariah Carey - Emotions
  • OMI - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Radio Edit)


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Lululemon Fashion Valley - Live In-Store DJ

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DJ Justin Kanoya performs at Lululemon Fashion Valley to celebrate the Rock n' Roll San Diego 1/2 Marathon and Marathon Weekend.

The Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego ½ Marathon and Marathon is the biggest running event in San Diego and takes place the first weekend in June every year. To celebrate the big weekend, the Lululemon store at Fashion Valley Mall invited me to spin some tunes for their customers.

It was a big weekend for me as well. I was a participant in the half marathon finishing with a time of one hour and 55 minutes with my November Project teammates (see the pictures in the slideshow below).

I always love playing music at retail stores, especially Lululemon. Their sales staff truly appreciates me when I am there and I can tell they are having as much fun with the music as their customers. It’s also great because the music I play is open format, so I play genres all across the board. After viewing my race photos, checkout the setlist below.

Setlist - May 30, 2015

  • Betty Who - Somebody Loves You

  • The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy (Intro Clean)

  • Justin Timberlake - Senorita

  • Taylor Swift vs Lauryn Hill - Blank Space (DJ Skillz Throwback Blend) (Short Edit)

  • Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)

  • Bobby Brown - Every Little Step (Select Mix Remix)

  • Positive K - I Got A Man

  • Natalie La Rose f./Jeremih, Fetty Wap, Sage The Gemini & Troy Ave - Somebody (Remix - Clean)

  • De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring (Intro Clean)

  • Mariah Carey, Da Bratt, Missy Elliott - Heartbreaker

  • Iggy Azalea f./Jennifer Hudson - Trouble (Promo Only Intro Edit)

  • Major Lazer & DJ Snake f./MO - Lean On

  • Zedd f./Selena Gomez - I Want You To Know

  • Culture Beat - Mr. Vain (Select Mix Remix)

  • Real McCoy - Another Night (Intro Clean)

  • Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo (Francis Mercier vs Posse Remix) (Short Edit)

  • Ariana Grande - One Last Time (Promo Only Intro Edit)

  • Carly Rae Jepsen - I Really Like You (Promo Only Intro Edit)

  • Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne - Rather Be (Select Mix Remix)

  • Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Short Edit)

  • Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

  • Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good (Wedding Crasherz Party Break)

  • The Whispers - Rock Steady (Short Edit)

  • Young MC - Bust A Move

  • Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight (Hot Classics Remix)

  • The Commodores - Lady (Hot Classics Remix)

  • Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Hot Classics Remix)

  • Alesso - Heroes (Basic Tape Remix) (Clean) (Extended)

  • Wham! - Everything She Wants (Short Edit)

  • Ella Henderson - Ghost (Oliver Nelson Remix) (Extended)

  • Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way (Short Edit)

  • Mellow Man Ace - Mentirosa (Extended)

  • Boyz II Men - Motownphilly

  • Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight

  • Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Kue Funk Edit) (Short Edit)

  • Usher f./Juicy J - I Don't Mind (Promo Only Intro Edit)

  • Nick Jonas - Jealous (The Rooftop Boys Radio Edit)

  • Pebbles - Girlfriend

  • Janet Jackson - When I Think of You

  • Madonna - Holiday

  • Maroon 5 - Sugar (Promo Only Intro Edit)

  • Tove Lo - Talking Body (Clean)

  • Fifth Harmony f./Kid Ink - Worth It

  • White Town - Your Woman (Select Mix Remix)

  • Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life (Select Mix Remix)

  • Backstreet Boys - I Want it That Way

  • Len - Steal My Sunshine (Select Mix Remix)

  • Skee-Lo - I Wish (Select Mix Remix)

  • Ace of Base - The Sign

  • S.W.V. - Right Here (Human Nature Duet) (Select Mix Remix)

  • Naughty By Nature - Jamboree (Intro Clean)

  • Iggy Azalea ft M0 - Beg For It (Dennis Blaze Remix)

  • Fergie - L.A. Love (La La) (Select Mix Remix)

  • Nelly - Ride Wit Me Ben Harper - Steal My Kisses (remix)

  • Jack Johnson - Sitting Waiting Wishing

  • Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud (G Duppy Reggae Remix) (Clean)

  • OMI - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Radio Edit)

  • A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation

  • Mystikal - Danger (Been So Long)

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Barnard Pacific Language Academy 2015 Spring Fling

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Barnard Pacific Language Academy held its second Spring Fling Dance, and this year the theme was 80s. Barnard is an elementary school, kindergarten through fifth grade, and this party was attended by both students and parents.

Since I had not played an 80s dance for an elementary school in the past, I assumed I would play a little 80s to go along with the theme, but the majority of the night would be current hits. Seeing by the setlist I started by mixing the two, but soon realized there was such a good response to the 80s music and continued playing it the rest of the night. 

This night was a lot of fun, and it was so nice to see parents and kids enjoying themselves together. Because we all know, they are not going to want their parents at their high school dances. 

Here's the setlist:
Ariana Grande - One Last Time
Pitbull f./Ne-Yo - Time Of Our Lives (Clean)
Phil Collins - Sussudio (Select Mix Remix)
Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It for the Boy
Meghan Trainor - Dear Future Husband
Taylor Swift - Blank Space
Cupid - Cupid Shuffle
David Bowie - Let's Dance
Madonna - Holiday
Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F (Select Mix Remix)
Yaz - Situation (Edge Remix)
The Jets - Crush On You (Select Mix Remix)
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till Get You Get Enough (Hot Classics Remix)
Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Hot Classics Remix)
Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
Kylie Minogue - Locomotion
B-52's - Love Shack
Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Iggy Azalea f./Jennifer Hudson - Trouble (Promo Only Intro Edit)
Bobby Brown - Every Little Step (Intro Clean)
Tony Basil - Mickey
Go-Go's - Our Lips Our Sealed
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Madonna - Into The Groove
Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me
Ella Henderson - Ghost (Oliver Nelson Remix) (Radio Edit)
MC Hammer - Turn This Mutha Out (Select Mix Remix)
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
Casper - Cha Cha Slide
Marcia Griffiths - Electric Boogie
Maroon 5 - Sugar (Clean)
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion (Freestyle Classics) (Short Edit)
Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Short Edit)
Prince - Raspberry Beret
New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle
Duran Duran - Reflex
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Expose - Point of No Return
Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance