
2011 was a year of change for me. So much happened to me. I had my lap band surgery and by the end of the year I lost over 60lbs and brought health and fitness back into my life. It wasn’t easy. My journey had many pitfalls but I am glad to say that in the end, it worked out and everything came together. In July I got laid off from my day job only to get a offer from my current employer on the very same day. Damn! That never happens! So yeah you can say this year had some up and down moments for me.
Musically, this year has been strange for me. The scene is going through weird growing pains. It has become the biggest it has ever been but it has also lost a lot of the family vibe that used to be at shows. It has grown commercial, which I guess is inevitable but the underground still thrives. In August, I threw a underground Viva La Tech show that had a great warehouse vibe and got some good reviews. The shows I DJed at in 2011 were a bit hit and miss…mostly hit though…which is good. I am looking forward to getting back into throwing a few shows in 2012 and really focusing on the underground house scene in LA.
On the production tip, this was a slow year for me. I was so focused on my health that I didn’t really produce as much as I would have liked. That is going to change for 2012. Already started on 2 albums and a hand full of singles and EPs. Looking forward to getting back on track production wise. Ready to really get some things going under the Thee-O and Reef Project names.
I am looking forward to 2012. This year my focus will be on Health, Music, Family, Friends and good times. And if the world ends (which it isn’t but if it does), then I am going to make sure that this is the best 12 months of my life. I hope you do the same. See you in 2012. Happy New Year.