ALOHAN I G H T SWednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

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42 5REDBULL THRE3STYLE • EGGS ‘N THINGS

5 DRINKS WE LOVE • AND MUCH MORE

FUN FACT: DJ Compose graduated from UH Manoa with a BA in Marketing.EVEN FUNNER FACT: Red Bull Thre3Style judge G.E. “G-Spot” Dehnert was Compose’s Hall Director when he dormed at Wainani. “If you got in trouble, then you came and talked to me … I was a pretty cool HD. It was kind of an irony because I was throwing parties and DJing at the same time,” admitted Dehnert.S

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“Kill ‘em all” was the philosophy when defend-ing champion Jay “DJ Compose” Ablan took the stage on Friday, Jan. 25, at Ginza Nightclub for the Red Bull Thre3S-tyle. And kill it he did. His name might be Compose, yet his performance was anything but. “The crowd was los-ing their minds 95 per-cent of the way through his entire 15 minutes,” judge Chris “DJ Delve” Kam said. Despite this recep-tion, Compose actually

had no plans to compete in the Thre3Style this year. “Because I’ve been doing so well, I felt like I had a lot to lose, more than to gain [if I compet-ed again]. He expressed if I win, I win. Everyone thought so. If I lose … [people would say] ‘Yo, [Compose] lost,’ you know?” And he had a lot to lose. Each judge is re-quired to rank the per-formers from fi rst to third place, and in the 2012 competition, Compose took the Qualifi er round by nabbing the number one ranking from all three judges.

Judge and DJ G.E. “G-Spot” Dehnert explained, “Last year, the reason why he was the hands-down winner is because his stage presence was amazing. … I really felt he stepped out, and he worked [the stage pres-ence] category. He really came out, and his perso-na helped him claim the title.”

HITTING THE NATIONAL STAGE Competitors were given 15 minutes to per-form their set, wherein they had to demonstrate three genres of music. They were judged based

on their track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction. Compose went up against DJ Kowai Kowai, DJ Mike D, DJ Packo and DJ Sssolution. “Red Bull hand-picked each [competitor] for different reasons, and I think they did a pretty good job. [It’s diffi cult] to fi nd fi ve people who would stick their neck out … It’s not easy … I respect them very much,” Com-pose said. The Red Bull Thre3S-tyle starts off with battles in 26 states to determine Qualifi ers, the DJs who advance onto the Region-

al competition. There, fi ve sub-qualifi ers from each region duke it out to be-come Regional Qualifi ers. After that, they go head-to-head with the best in the nation at the National Finals. In 2012, Compose ad-vanced to the National Finals when he placed as fi rst runner-up at the West Coast Regional Qualifi er in Los Angeles. Needless to say, expecta-tions for his success were high this time around. But even higher than the expectations of oth-ers are the ones Com-pose holds for himself.

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RED BULL THRE3STYLE DJ COMPOSE BEATS OUT COMPETITION

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“I expect the best from myself, always. It was really no second place for me. I just never settle. I work at it, stay hungry … I’ll never say I’m the best DJ. I’ll nev-er say that. But I put myself in positions where people see me [that way]. And that’s 99 percent of every-thing, really.” So what made him want to do it all again? He couldn’t resist the chal-lenge. “The element of the DJ battle, the uncertainty of it all ... it’s you against the world I think something in me is always going to en-joy this kind of thing. I like challenging myself, [and] this was tough.” Meeting the judging criteria took a careful bal-ancing of elements. It’s a formula Compose knows well. “Compose played a near-perfect set to do ex-tremely well in the Red Bull Thre3Style anywhere – not just in Hawai‘i. His set could translate to a crowd in North Dakota as well as it did with the crowd here,” Kam said. “He nailed all the criteria that Red Bull set. His transitions were unique but not obscure, so that anyone in the crowd could easily understand he fl ipped one song into an-other.” His performance was the product of careful thought. “Even though I look like I’m having a ball up there, everything was planned, every little mannerism, ev-ery second,” Compose ex-plained.

‘ANOTHER PERSONA’ One would never guess that the mild-mannered guy off-stage is the same DJ who makes the crowd lose its mind.

“I’m a totally differ-ent person when it’s game time. I kind of take anoth-er persona. Is that kind of weird to say? I guess it’s just a part of my stage presence. It’s kind of weird; it’s like spiritual.” For Compose, who has been a DJ for more than a decade, the moment when he takes the stage and experiences the crowd’s strong responses are more than just hype. It denotes reassurance. “It was the best feel-ing ever compose said. There’s absolutely nothing, nothing in the world like it. It kind of shows my hard work paid off. I’m a college graduate DJ. I gave up my nine-to-fi ve. I had to make a decision a couple years ago because I would go to work and go straight to the club and work, and I had zero sleep. Money-wise, it was getting even. So I was like, ‘Okay, what do I want to do?’ All of those deci-sions up to now, that mo-ment validates everything.

It wasn’t easy for me to give up a solid job. It still trips me out.” When one door closed, Compose opened more. He worked his way up to being a two-time Interna-tional Turntablist Founda-tion World Champion, and founded popular dance party Shake + Pop. He now serves as music direc-tor of Addiction Nightclub at The Modern Hotel and hosts The Crush at The Re-publik every Wednesday. Compose has performed in Germany, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. But don’t think that this has gone to his head. “I’ve always felt like an under-dog, throughout all of this, even when people look at me and all my success. Surpris-ingly enough, I’m able to do this as a career … I work so much and I have all these great oppor-

Photos: Jimmy Edens

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tunities in front of me, but I still keep this underdog mentality that I hold even with all the success. I just feel like I want more. I’m hungry. I’ve had to keep my hunger there, and I think that helps. Never satisfi ed.” With a strong fan base and support from

home, Compose will be representing Hawai‘i at the West Coast Region-al Qualifi er in Seattle on Feb. 25. “One day … some-one from Hawai‘i is going to bring home the title. And I hope it’s him” Denhart said.

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• Chicken Fried Steak A huge, tender New York Steak, breaded & covered with our homemade brown or white gravy.Served with potatoes, pancakes or rice, and your choice of potato or tossed green salad. ($17)

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• Paniolo Loco Moco Our new take on a local favorite. A tender beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, onions and bacon, covered with our homemade white gravy and topped with two eggs. Served on a bed of rice. ($13)

KATIE GREENSTAFF WRITER

I know what you’re thinking. “Eggs ‘n Things is a breakfast spot.” You’re right – sort of. This popular morning meal restaurant is known for its wide array of satisfying breakfast dishes, but that’s about to change. Eggs ‘n Things has added dinner and dessert dishes to take it to the next level. Original owners Jan and Jerry Fukunaga found-ed Eggs ‘n Things in 1974 in Waikiki with a vision of serving generous portions of fresh, quality food at rea-sonable prices while treat-ing everyone like ‘ohana. Almost 40 years later, this vision was the guiding prin-ciple behind the revamped dinner menu at Eggs ‘n Things’ new Ala Moana lo-cation. “It’s important to re-ally appreciate what we have here in Hawai‘i,”

Manager Robby Taka-hashi said. “What we have at Eggs ‘n Things is com-fort food served with alo-ha at every meal of the day, and that’s defi nitely something to appreciate.” Every dish is prepared with fresh, local ingredients,

from ahi purchased at the fi sh auction every morning, to eggs and produce from local farms, to Waialua cof-fee. The Chicken Fried Steak embodies the Fukunagas’ vision. It’s a huge, tender steak that has been breaded and fried, topped with your choice of brown or white gravy and served with a sal-ad and choice of side. The brown gravy is savory and

comforting: the very defi ni-tion of “home-style” food. Try the potatoes and be re-warded with crispy-on-the-outside-soft-in-the-middle home-fries perfection. Oth-er options like Fresh Island Ahi Steak, Sunset Chicken and Paniolo Loco Moco en-

sure that there’s a comfort food for every mood. If you’re hungry for dessert, the Whip Pancake Sampler is ideal: three fl uffy pancakes with strawber-ries, blueberries and banan-as topped with a tower of whipped cream and maca-damia nuts. It’s offered ex-clusively in the afternoon and evenings as a decadent way to wrap up a delicious lunch or dinner.

Menu changes aren’t the only new addition. Eggs ‘n Things has digitized the entire operation. Gone are the days of paper tickets. Servers enter orders into an iPodtouch and the kitchen receives them immediately. Conveniently, you can leave your name and number with the host during peak hours, and they’ll just text you when your table is ready. How you spend the wait is entirely up to you, now that you’re no longer limited by the range of a buzzer. These modern conveniences with a nostalgic vibe set a pleas-ant tone before the food is even delivered. The Ala Moana loca-tion is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Satur-day from 6 a.m. to midnight. Breakfast will still be served all day. The “PM Specials” start at noon and are avail-able until closing.

The Whip Pancake Sampler: one strawberry, banana and blueberry whip cream pancake. ($13)

“What we have at Eggs ‘n Things is comfort food served with aloha at every meal of the day, and that’s defi nitely something to appreciate.”

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1. Look Your BestThis is a preliminary “do”. When you look good you feel good, and going out is all about having a fun time and looking sexy. So don’t skimp on your beauty routines. Women: curl your hair and wear a hot bright dress. Men: Wear cologne (ladies love it when you smell musky) and throw on a collared shirt if you want to class it up.

2. Keep Cab $$$ On YouTrust me, having a 20 saved in your back pocket for an emergency is a defi nite do.

3. Eat Terrible Fast FoodThe best part about being drunk is that you make decisions you’d never do sober. Prime example: indulging in fast food. Finding greasy, slimy fast food will make your drunken taste buds feel glorious. Mc-Donalds’ dollar menu comes to mind.

4. Make Love, Not BabiesWe’re humans, we all do it, and we enjoy doing it, and it’s fun when you’re drunk, just warp it up. Liquid courage can go a long way, so don’t be afraid to saddle up and ride that like a horse jockey. He’ll thank you later (P.S. Men, don’t drink too much if you want to stand at attention).

5. Go Skinny-dippingWe live in Hawai'i, need I say more?

DON’T:

1. Drunk Text/Ex-TextPUT THE PHONE DOWN. I repeat: PUT THE PHONE DOWN. Do not do this. You will look needy, desperate and oh yeah … drunk.

2. Be Overly EmotionalPlease cry about your last boyfriend and your unstable relationship with your fren-emy elsewhere, and not on some random guys shirt.

3. Pop-A-SquatDrinking makes you have to use the facili-ties more often, so always take the oppor-tunity to use a restroom. Take advantage of the amenities they offer while they’re still available to you. Otherwise, enjoy al-most peeing yourself behind a parked car in a sketchy garage.

4. Drink More Than One AdiosMother-FuckerDon’t know what an AMF is? Then you probably shouldn’t be sippin’ on this blue bonanza.

5. Walk BarefootIf you’re walking barefoot around Chi-natown, that’s nasty. Lay off the granola -save-the-world spiel, and put your heels back on, honeybee.

All in all, have a blast, stay safe, take photos and laugh with friends. Never drink and drive- or bike, seriously. Follow these should and should not’s, and your night will improve exponentially. See you around town.

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A Valentines themed event with international touring artist Broz Rodriguez with support by MassFunk, Superstar Nikki, Peter Lau, and DJ Cin.

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Comedian Jo Koy returns to Ha-waii, Oahu (2/8) and Maui (2/10). Koy has been on Comedy Cen-tral, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Chelsea Lately. Tickets available at groovetickets.com, Local Motion stores, military ITT offi ces, UH Campus Center or The Safehouse.

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