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TOUGE DORIFTO

Friday, Aug 28, 2009 1:41PM / Standard Entry

Holy shit, listen to that anti-lag system!

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QUAD CAM FUN (12)

Thursday, Aug 27, 2009 5:52PM / Standard Entry

Photo of me by Jun Tatesawa.

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0-100KMH IN 1 SECOND

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 4:38PM / Standard Entry

2200HP – Red Victor 1, the world’s fastest STREET LEGAL car.

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DC X SE RACING FIXED GEAR BIKE (3)

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 5:43PM / Standard Entry

As I always say, most of the time it sucks to be me, but sometimes, only sometimes – it’s REALLY GOOD.

Today is one of those times.

Thanks to DC, I am now the proud owner of the ONLY DC X SE Racing PK Ripper fixed gear bike in Malaysia.

I’ll show you more photos once I’ve had the bike assembled!

Thank you so much to my very, very good friends at DC Shoes – Jeremy, Cherice and Gary.

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DAIYA DOES PENANG

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 3:18PM / Standard Entry

One of my best friends, Daiya Kobayashi was in town last week to meet up with me to talk about all the new London Diamond Gallery stuff we are working on. Daiya is actually the owner of LDG and is responsible for their new aggressive expansion plan across Asia. We’re knee deep in the process of planning what the company is going to be doing for the next 24-36 months and you know what? It’s all good.

While he was here, he decided that he needed a haircut so I took him down to Exposure, which is one of the best hair salons in Penang. My good drinking buddy Jamen is the owner and he took care of Daiya’s hair that day.

After working/planning/scheming all day (with Jun aswell, of course), we decided to go out and have a couple of drinks so Jamen suggested that we go to the newly renovated Mois at Upper Penang Road. I didn’t really mind as I have kinda become indifferent to the shitty music that is played in all Penang clubs.

BTW, being one of Penang’s most famous hairstylists has it’s perks – you’re ALWAYS surrounded by women:

After a couple of hours, I asked Daiya what he thought of the music at Mois, and this was his reply to me:

(and no, please don’t ask me why he’s wearing Jamen’s glasses upside down)

Diamonds are Daiya’s family business but music has always been his passion and he is without a doubt one of the best DJs that I have ever heard.

During this trip he passed me one of his new live mixes which was absolutely incredible. Every time I hear one of Daiya’s mixes I get that same sense of awe and wonderment as I did when I first discovered dance music so many years ago.

I’m gonna have to try and think of a way to entice him away from his multi-million dollar bling empire for a little while to come and perform at one of our parties … hmm …

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Hongkong-raised/Malaysia-based BadBoyBen is a DJ/Producer who is one of the most prominent faces on the South-East Asian clubbing circuit....
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Hongkong-raised/Malaysia-based BadBoyBen is a DJ/Producer who is one of the most prominent faces on the South-East Asian clubbing circuit.

He’s already toured internationally and performed alongside a whole host of world-class artists and DJs such as - Craig David, Sven Vath (Cocoon), Chris Fortier (Fade, Bedrock) and many more.

Not content with just DJing, Ben made the leap into production in 2001 and formed Funkshoppe Records. Overseeing every aspect of the label from music production to graphic design to signing new talent, Ben quickly put Funkshoppe on the world map and established himself as one of the most influential people on the Malaysian dance music scene.

He was named Malaysia’s First Superstar DJ and one of Malaysia’s 17 Most Outstanding Individuals in 2005 by one of the country’s most-respected lifestyle guides - FACES Magazine.

Ben also hosted Malaysia’s biggest dance music show, MOVE, from 2003-2006 on 98.8FM, one of Malaysia’s largest radio stations with an audience in excess of 1.6 million listeners.

Making this transition from club DJ to radio personality has allowed Ben to reach an even greater audience and garner an even greater fan base. It would be a gross understatement to say that his influence reaches far beyond the four walls of any club.

Proving that good dance music knows no boundaries, Ben has performed in the most credible clubs all over the world, from Hongkong to Shanghai, Singapore, London, Barcelona and everywhere in between. He is a DJ who is highly rated by all those who have heard his dirty, hip-house sets.

His energy infects his music through and through, and his performances are always an exciting ride from beginning to end. He has constantly gained respect and praise from peers with his technical ability and eclectic selection that never ceases to surprise punters and professionals alike.

Apart from being one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent DJ/Producers, Ben owns/operates Dope Distribution Co. Ltd., a world-renowned urban fashion distribution company that puts him at the forefront of the streetwear industry’s A-list.

Having only started Dope in 2006, the company has rapidly built up an incredible roster of the top independent streetwear labels in the world such as Know1edge, Fiberops, Hellz Bellz, Crooks & Castles and many more.

Dope has quickly become a world-wide phenomenon, and any products that Dope has released have been snapped up savvy scenesters instantly.

Planning for the future, Ben has taken Dope and Funkshoppe to the next level with the creation of What’s Good?

What’s Good? is Dope’s physical retail environment and is an integration of good fashion and good music into a unique physical space. With locations in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, What’s Good? gives Southeast-Asian scenesters a chance to be exposed to the latest streetwear and dance music from around the world in a fun and friendly enviroment.
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Occupation: DJ , Music Producer , Designer
Gender: Male
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