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In the decade or so since leaving school I have worked in a number of different jobs, and gained some useful skills. Unfortunately I didn’t find anything I’d be happy doing long term. Through designing posters for gigs I found a passion and talent for graphic design. I soon realised that with a bit of training I could make a decent living with my creativity. Having used computers for two decades, I am quick to grasp the workings of most software, and have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Freehand, Quark and more. During my year of study I have been working part time as a mac operator as well as one off design jobs.

My other passion is music production and DJing, which I have been pursuing for over 5 years. Unfortunately it’s not a great money maker which is why I have decided to take up graphic design. Luckily I am beginning to love design as much as I love music.

I believe my main strengths are in typography and page layout but I enjoy all aspects of the design process, especially illustration. The following pages contain a good representation of my work.

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Typography By DesignUpdating weekly “Autopress” Magazine.

Brand New Ltd.Macintosh operator and designer of logos, newsletters, posters, photo retouching, etc.

Onamish Ltd. ChristchurchCreation of pictures of products and other images for website using digital camera and Adobe Photoshop software.

Trimble Navigation, ChristchurchPublication of technical manuals and help files using Adobe Framemaker and Microsoft Word. Creation of diagrams using Macromedia Freehand.

Lamp Post Productions, Flock Hill StationMovie extra, faun, Narnia.

Strawberry Sound, ChristchurchInstallation and service of sound, MATV and nurse call systems, both commercial and domestic including running cables and fitting hardware. Service of proffesional audio and DJ equipment.

Magnum Mac, ChristchurchService of hardware and software of Apple Macintosh computers.

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Natcoll, WellingtonDiploma of Computer Graphic Design

Carich Training Centre, ChristchurchAdvanced Computing with Multimedia

Tai Poutini Polytech, GreymouthCertificate in Audio Engineering and Music Production.

Darfield High SchoolUniversity Entrance Attained.

Warren SueGraphic Designer, Ex Brandnew 021 784 683

Mark HarfieldCreative Director, Ex Brandnew 021 800 467

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A short magazine called “Nutra-life Health Digest”, put together for a Natcoll assignment. I was aiming for a more upmarket look than similar magazines found at health stores and chemists.

It may seem like pure indulgence, but chocolate can do good things for your heart, skin, brain, and more.

Listen to the way people malign chocolate: Sinful! Decadent! To die for! There’s even that popular restaurant dessert known as “Death by Chocolate.” But is this any way to talk about a loved one – especially during the season of comfort and joy? Not at Health. With evidence mounting that some kinds of chocolate are actually good for you, we come bearing gifts: six delicious reasons why you should nurture a chocolate habit (within reason) and taste-tested advice on what to try. Merry munching.

Natural remedies for common ailments are often overlooked in favour of modern medicine.

Thanks to a history of bad reactions, Louanne Weston was willing to do almost anything to avoid anesthesia. So when her doctor advised surgery to remove uterine fibroids that were causing cramps and heavy bleeding during her period, Weston went looking for an anesthesia alternative. She found hypnosis—and her doctor agreed to give it a try.

“Under hypnosis, I visited the moon, a beach, and other beautiful places far away from the operating room, and I felt no pain during the surgery,” says Weston, a sex and relationships therapist in Fair Oaks, California. Even better, she avoided what she feared most: days of nasty side effects caused by anesthesia.

After coming out of her hypnotic state, instead of the usual debilitating nausea, she felt hungry. “I got up, walked out, and went to the cafeteria.”

Going under the knife without drugs sounds far-fetched. But experts say hypnotherapy is just one of a growing number of alternative pain remedies worth trying; other options aim to ease everyday discomforts like heartburn or PMS. “Alternative therapies often help,” says Ronald V. Myers, MD, president of the American Pain Institute. “I think it’s important for both physicians and the public to keep an open mind. I support whatever works.” Here are five of the most promising alternatives.

Gum for heartburnHeartburn happens when stomach acids splash back into the esophagus and burn it. Treatment often includes antacids that reduce the amount of acid. But British researchers recently confirmed U.S. studies showing that chewing gum after a meal helps fight heartburn. Chewing gum increases saliva, which helps wash the acid back down to the stomach, the researchers say. The type of gum doesn’t matter, but the latest research used sugar-free—and it’s easier on your teeth.

If you try it: Chew for at least 30 minutes after eating.

Music for body achesLooking for an excuse to invest in an iPod? New research shows that music can help ease neck and back pain. In a study involving 40 Ohio pain-clinic patients, one group listened to their favorite pop songs or nature sounds on headsets for an hour a day, another group listened to jazz or symphony music, and a third heard no music. The music groups said their pain dropped between 12 and 21 percent (based on the pain scale the researchers used). In related studies, music even helped reduce pain after surgery, lessen labor pain, and aid in burn treatment. Music has also been used successfully to boost immune function, treat insomnia and high blood pressure, and enhance quality of life for people with cancer.

Chocolate Lovers: 6 Reasons to Cheer1. A happier heartScientists at the Harvard University School of Public Health recently examined 136 studies on cocoa – the foundation for chocolate – and found it does seem to boost heart health, according to an article in the European journal of Nutrition.

“Studies have shown heart benefits from increased blood flow, less platelet stickiness and clotting, and improved bad cholesterol,” says Mary B. Engler, PhD, a chocolate researcher and director of the Cardiovascular and Genomics Graduate Program at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing. These benefits are the result of cocoa’s antioxidant chemicals known as flavonoids, which seem to prevent both cell damage and inflammation.

2. Better blood pressureIf yours is high, chocolate may help. Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, director of the Antioxidants Research Laboratory at Tufts University, recently found that hypertensive people who ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate per day for 2 weeks saw their blood pressure drop significantly, according to an article in the journal Hypertension. Their bad cholesterol dropped, too. People who ate the same amount of white chocolate? Nothing. (It doesn’t have any cocoa—or flavonoids.) Word to the wise: 3.5 ounces is roughly equal to a big bar of baking chocolate, so the participants had to cut about 400 calories out of their daily diets to make room. But you probably don’t have to go to those lengths. Just a bite may do you good, Blumberg says.

3. Muscle magicChocolate milk may help you recover after a hard workout. In a small study at Indiana University, elite cyclists who drank chocolate milk between workouts scored better on fatigue and endurance tests than those who had some sports drinks.

4. TLC for your skinGerman researchers gave 24 women a half-cup of special extra-flavonoid-enriched cocoa every day. After 3 months, the women’s skin was moister, smoother, and less scaly and red when exposed to ultraviolet light. The researchers think the flavonoids, which absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, improving its appearance.

5. Brain gainsIt sounds almost too good to be true, but preliminary research at West Virginia’s Wheeling Jesuit University suggests chocolate may boost your memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain. Chocolate companies found comparable gains in similar research on healthy young women and on elderly people.

6. Good loving (maybe)Italian researchers wanted to know whether chocolate truly is an aphrodisiac. In a survey of 143 women published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, those who ate chocolate every day seemed to have more sex drive, better lubrication, and an easier time reaching orgasm. Unfortunately the women who ate chocolate were all younger than the ones who didn’t; it was age and not chocolate that made the difference. Still, if a good dose of chocolate puts you in the mood, why let science get in the way?

Feel Better NaturallyIf you try it: For the best effect, use headphones (or ear buds) to help block out noises, says the Ohio study coauthor Sandra Siedlecki, PhD, RN, of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Hypnotherapy for … everything?Hypnosis is thought to induce deep relaxation, helping to distract you from pain signals or anything else.

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York analyzed 18 studies of hypnosis for pain relief and found “moderate to large” benefits—the kind Louanne Weston experienced. Hypnosis also seems to boost immune function and help treat asthma, eczema, and irritable bowel syndrome.

If you try it: The National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists (natboard.com or 0800-449-8144) can help you find a qualified professional. You can even hypnotize yourself: Contact the Academy for Guided Imagery (academyforguidedimagery.com or0800-726-2070) to get a CD.

Chaste tree berry for tender breastsMonks ate chaste tree berries in the Middle Ages to suppress sexual desire, but it’s since been proven to have no effect on libido. The fruit of the chaste tree (also known as Vitex), however, does seem to ease PMS-related breast pain, a common complaint. Turkish researchers compared chaste tree berry with the commonly prescribed drug Prozac, and the natural remedy worked better for physical symptoms of PMS-related breast pain.

If you try it: It’s available as a pill or as a liquid at drug and natural-product stores. Follow label instructions.

Good fats for crampsOmega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil are believed to ease inflammation. Researchers in Cincinnati gave 42 young women with severe cramps fish-oil pills or a placebo for 2 months. The fish oil markedly reduced their cramps.

If you try it: Use the dose tested in the study: 1,800 milligrams per day.

A Chaste Tree in full flowerMmm, chocolate. Could it actually be

good for you. We hope so!

“Music has also been used successfully to boost immune function, treat insomnia and high blood pressure, and enhance quality of life for people with cancer.”

“Chocolate milk may help you recover after a hard workout. In a small study at Indiana University, elite cyclists who drank chocolate milk between workouts scored better on fatigue and endurance tests than those who had some sports drinks.”

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Fresh vegetables – one of the best sources of dietary fibre.

You might know that a high-fibre diet translates to better health and a cleaner digestive system – but it’s not always possible to eat right.

Low fibre? Big problem…On average, New Zealanders eat 20-25 grams of fibre a day – well short of the recommended 30-35 grams needed to keep our digestive system in peak health. Experts say boosting our fibre intake to recommended levels could have substantial benefits on our general health.

But, sadly, too many Kiwis have neither the time nor ability to squeeze more fruits, vegetables and wholegrains into their busy days.

Benefits of fibreFibre plays a vital role in keeping our ‘insides’ clean. It cleans artery walls, helps with cholesterol balance, and aids digestion.3 In addition, high-fibre foods slow down sugar absorption from intestines into the blood and, in turn, help with blood sugar balance.

What’s more, by adding bulk to the diet without adding calories, fibre helps with appetite and weight management.

How to increase fibre intakeFibre is found in plant foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes. Here’s 10 tips for increasing your fibre intake:

Start slowly, add a little each day and build up to the recommended level. Simultaneously, add more water to your diet.

Eat vegetables and fruit raw whenever possible. Boiling them too long, for example, can cause up to one-half of the fiber to be lost in the water. Steam or stir-fry them if you have to cook.

Pureeing doesn’t destroy fiber, but juice does not have the fiber of the whole fruit if the pulp has been strained away.

Always start your day with a bowl of high-fiber cereal – one that has five or more grams per serving.

Put fresh fruit on top of your high fiber cereal to add another 1 g or2 g of fiber.

Buy and eat only whole grains. The operative word is “whole.” Look for it on the ingredient panel. Wheat bread doesn’t mean whole-wheat bread. On average, a slice of whole-wheat bread has 2 g to 3 g of fiber. Choose whole- wheat pasta instead of white, etc.

Add beans to salads, soupsand stews.

Add bran cereal to muffins, breads and casseroles. Substitute oat bran for one-third of the all-purpose flour in baking.

When you eat out, ask for fresh fruit instead of dessert.

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Allergies occur when an overprotective immune system senses trouble. The problem is, trouble comes in the form of everyday substances such as grasses and flowers, foods and pets – all things that are difficult to avoid.

Allergies, ranging from the life-altering to the life-threatening, affect up to 40% of the population. Not surprisingly, those affected spend much of their time trying to avoid allergic triggers, but this is difficult as allergens can be anywhere and everywhere.

Some of the main allergy triggers, such as dust mites, pet hair, mould spores and pollens are all over our homes and in the air we breathe.

When it comes to food allergies, the main triggers such as peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, wheat and soy are found in several everyday foods.

Avoiding all these triggers is unrealistic, but helping your body cope with the consequences is possible.

What happens with allergy?Hayfever and seasonal allergic rhinitis (year-round allergy to dusts and moulds) are characterised by a runny nose, itchy eyes and a tickly throat.

These symptoms come about when the body releases histamine in response to an offending substance.

This histamine is released in two stages. In stage 1, the body produces histamine to fight off the allergen, causing itching and sneezing.

In stage 2, the body prepares for another onslaught of allergen and releases inflammatory cells that migrate to affected areas, such as the nose or throat, and cause further allergic inflammation and more histamine release.

We de-bunk the common misconceptionsmany people have about food allergies.

Myth 1: Food allergy is very common.Fact: Although 25 percent of people think they’re allergic tocertain foods, studies show that about only 8 percent ofchildren and 2 percent of adults have a food allergy.

Myth 2: Most people with food allergies are allergicto strawberries and tomatoes.Fact: Although people can be allergic to any kind of food,most food allergies are caused by nuts, cow’s milk, eggs,soy, fish, and shellfish.

Myth 3: Some people are allergic to sugar.Fact: A condition is called a food allergy when the immunesystem fights against a certain protein in a food. This doesn’t happen with sugar and fats.

Myth 4: Milk allergy is very common in adults.Fact: Milk allergy is much more common in children than in adults. Most children outgrow the allergy by the time they are six years old. Symptoms of milk allergy include hives, vomiting, and breathing problems after eating or drinking a dairy product.

Some adults have trouble digesting the sugar in milk. This is called lactose intolerance. It isn’t a true allergy. Symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating, cramping, nausea, gas, and diarrhea.

Myth 5: Allergy to food dye is common.Fact: Natural foods cause the most allergic reactions. Studieshave found that some food additives, such as yellow dye no. 5and aspartame (brand name: NutraSweet), cause problemsin some people.

Myth 6: Food allergy is either lifelong or is always outgrown.Fact: Children usually outgrow allergies to milk, eggs, soybean products, and wheat. But people usually do not outgrow allergiesto nuts, fish, and shellfish.

Myth 7: Food allergy is not dangerous.Fact: Food allergy can be fatal if it is severe enough to cause a reaction called anaphylaxis (ann-ah-phil-AX-iss). This reaction makes it hard for a person to breathe. Fast treatment with a medicine called epinephrine (ep-in-EFF-rin) can save your life. If you or your child has a severe allergy, your doctor might give you a prescription for epinephrine self-injection pens. Your doctor can show you how to use them and tell you when to use them. If your doctor thinks you might need to use this medicine, you’ll need to carry one with you at all times.

A person having an allergic reaction should be taken to the hospital, because the symptoms can start again hours after the epinephrine is taken.

Once a true food allergy is diagnosed, avoid the food that caused it. If you have an allergy, you must read the labels on all the foods you eat. Your doctor can help you learn how to keep from eating the wrong foods. If your child has food allergies, give the school and other caretakers instructions that list which foods to avoidand what to do if the food is accidentally eaten.

Are you getting enough fibre?

Food allergy myths

But given our busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to get enough fibre through everyday wholesome foods.

Too often we’re drawn to convenience foods, which are generally high in fat, low in fibre, and in large part responsible for sluggish digestion and ill health.

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Software: Quark & IllustratorSize: 180x240mm (book) 510x240mm (Jacket)Colour: CMYKFor this assignment we were required to choose a favourite book and redesign the dust cover. Naturally I chose my favourite author, Irvine Welsh. The book, “Maribou Stork Nightmares” Is the disturbing story of coma-beset Roy Strang and his fantasies of hunting the Maribou Stork.I tried to portray the disturbing nature of the story in my cover illustration.

“For anyone who gets high on language, this bookis a fantastic trip… a real tour de force.”

Madison Smartt Bell, Spin

“Welsh's talent…is striking…Welsh's nightmares makecompelling reading but nae fir the faint of heart.”

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“Extremely funny…as clever as Alasdair Gray, aselegant as Jeff Torrington, as passionate as

James Kelman, Welsh has got it all.”Tibor Fischer

“Imbuing Roy's sordid story with compassion andcomplexity, Welsh creates a scorching tale of

despair – and, perhaps, redemption.”Joy Press, Details

“Irvine Welsh is one choice fullah. He writes about stuffthat people actually give a shit about like sex, drugs,

and partying. There’s also plenty of fights andhillariously narrated debauchery.”

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“But they were trying to disturbme, trying to wake me up; theway they always did. Theywillnae let a sleeping dog lie.They always interfere. Whenthe cunts start this shite itmakes things get aw distortedand I have to try to go deeper.”

The acclaimed author of the best-sellingcult classic Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh hasbeen hailed as “the best thing that hashappened to British writing in a decade”(London Sunday Times). Marabou StorkNightmares is a brilliant (and literal) headtrip of a book that brings us into the wildlyactive, albeit coma-beset mind of RoyStrang, whose hallucinatory quest toeradicate the evil predator/scavengermarabou stork keeps being interrupted bygrisly memories of the social and familydysfunction that brought him to this state.It is the sort of lethally funny cocktail ofpathos, violence, and outrageous hilaritythat only Irvine Welsh can pull off.

Irvine Welsh was born in 1958 in Leith, anarea that had been incorporated intoEdinburgh in much the same way thatScotland itself had been colonized byEngland. So his – and his characters’ –congenital resentment towards the worldin general is not too surprising. Afterdropping out of school at 16, Welshmoped and meddled about for severalyears: he got involved in London's mid-‘70s punk scene, skidded through a seriesof keep-up-the-lifestyle jobs, played (badly)in a few bands, and did his fair share ofdrugs – including, of course, some heroin.

As for his influences, Welsh hadn't readWilliam S. Burroughs or any of the famousdrug writers until he saw their names inreviews of his own work. Instead, punk –Iggy Pop, notably – was his inspiration. Sowas the underground club scene; Welshonce said: “I think that people under 25who are involved in club culture areprobably having the best possible time thatanyone's ever had in history... A superiorform of entertainment has never beendevised.”

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Software: Illustrator & IndesignSize: 190 x 190mm To be printed on A3 stock 16 pagesColour: CMYK

My modern adaptation of the classic and controversial “Little Black Sambo” by Helen Bannerman. The backgrounds were illustrated from photos and the characters and plot based firmly on stereotypes… Just for a laugh!

On Salolo’s 12th birthday Iloai gave him a dope pair of sneakers. Salesi gave him some fly baggy pants and a bling imitation gold chain.

Suddenly the big mean kids stopped looking so scary. The one with Salolo’s chain took it off and ran away as fast as he could. The one with the shoes kicked them off and hobbled away on his bare feet.

Software: Indesign & PhotoshopSize: A5 (folded) A3 (flat)Colour: Duo-toneA brochure for a new (made up) inner city fitness centre. The clientele are predominantly upwardly mobile full time workers who demand convenience over price.The brief required an A5 duo-tone brochure to be printed on A3 stock. Creativity was encouraged in fold and layout without sacrificing clarity and legibility.

Software: Indesign & PhotoshopSize: A4Colour: Black & White

A short magazine about bass driven music, from hiphop to jungle and everything in between. I was going for a timeless but contemporary look which should age well.

Recloose at SandwichesOn Saturday April 1st I was lucky enough to catch American turned kiwi, Mat Chicoine AKA Recloose and his live band. Having only heard his single “Mana’s bounce” with it’s choice video you may have seen on telly, I didn’t know what to expect, but I can honestly say I was amazed. I would describe the band as house music’s version of NZ’s own Shapeshifter. That’s not to say it’s strictly house but it’s got that vibe.

Considering how talented all his band members are individually (Riki Gooch from Trinity Roots on Drums, Deva Mahal on Vocals, Mike Fabulous from The Black Seeds on Guitar & Bass, Isaac Aesili from Solaa on Trumpet & Percussion and James Illingworth on keys) I wasn’t surprised how good they sounded together, but the fact that they managed to pull off such a tight tekkie sound amazed me.

Anyway, check these guys out!

Stacey PullenSandwiches, Good Friday

For those who don’t know, Stacey Pullen is from the second wave of techno pioneers. He worked in the studio with the legendary Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson doing remixes in the late ‘80’s before going solo.

So what can we expect to hear? Here’s what he has to say:

“I like trying to take people on a musical journey, which means me playing at least three or four hours. In clubs a lot of people ask ‘What are you gonna play tonight?” and I never know… I just play from the heart and I don’t categorise it. It’s house, techno, broken beat or whatever: if the vibe is right I do it.”

Here at Sub Culture we like that attitude. No need to listen to the same sub-genre for hours on end, you’d have to be pretty high to enjoy repetition!

Be sure not to miss this gig!

Check out these pictures of choice looking stuff found by our editorial staff

Yes, that’s right! It’s our regular section on stuff that’s new

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RIP Sticky Stick. Bigups & mad respect

“Redosaurus” A multi-layered stencil (on canvis) by artist Andre Simpson. Choice

issue 1, May 2006. 23c

ReggaetonLatino Ragga/Hiphop hybrid Genre

Greensleeves RecordsHistory of the legendary dancehall label

Final Scratch vs. Seratothe definative comparison of two systems

for mixing digital music with turntables

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GadgetsReviews

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reggae and hip hop, helped spread the early reggaeton sound, and he is widely credited with this achievement. At this point the two main influences of the genre were in place, as well as the two main producing countries.

During the 1990s’ reggae production took off seriously in Panama; this also occurred separately in Puerto Rico due to the increased popularity of Jamaican ragga imports. It was common practice to translate the lyrics of Jamaican reggae song into Spanish and sing them over the original melodies. Towards the middle of the decade, Puerto Ricans were producing their own “riddims” with clear influences from hip hop and other styles. These are considered the first proper reggaeton tracks, initially called “under”, a short form of “Underground”. The ‘under’ scene widened when Puerto Rican and Cuban styles mixed with Panamanian-style reggae. DJ Playero was one of the most famous producers at the time, releasing several “underground” cassettes that featured early performances of some soon-to-be-famous artists like Daddy Yankee.

The genre morphed through the years, at various points being termed Melaza, musica underground and reggae de Puerto Rico. A breakthrough was made by the Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks who released a track Dem Bow in the early 1990s’’. The beat and rhythm from this song became the eventual background for the developing genre; at one point the genre became known as Dem Bow.

The name reggaeton only gained prominence in the mid 1990s’ (from the 1994 to 1995 period), with the Dem

While it takes influences from hip hop and dancehall, it would be wrong to define reggaeton as the ‘Hispanic’- or ‘Latino’- version of either of these genres; reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm, whereas Latino hip hop is simply hip hop recorded by artists of Latino descent. Reggaeton’s distinguishing feature is the Dem Bow beat (alternately spelled Dembow), which originated in a song by Shabba Ranks in the mid 1990s’. Reggaeton lyrics tend to be more derived from hip hop than dancehall.

HistoryThe birthplace of the music genre is a subject of debate between those who believe it was started in Panama and those who believe it originated in Puerto Rico, however, it is known that the first Latin American reggae recordings were made in Panama during the 1970s’. Reportedly, Reggae is said first to have arrived in Latin America with Jamaican labourers who came to help build the Panama Canal in the early 20th Century.

Artists such as El General, Chicho Man, Nando Boom, Renato, Black Apache are considered the first raggamuffin DJ’s from Panama. El General has been identified as one of the fathers of

Distinguishing featuresThe genre’s most notably unique feature is a driving drum-machine track, almost identical across different songs, derived from Trinidadian soca music and Jamaican dancehall rhythms. This beat is called “Dem Bow” after the beat in a Shabba Ranks song of the same name. It has been heavily influenced by other forms of electronic dance music, such as techno, house, and genres such as the merengue hip hop (also called merenhouse) of groups such as Proyecto Uno and Zona 7.

reggaeton, blending Jamaican reggae into a Latin-ised version

Meanwhile, during the 1980s’ the Puerto Rican rapper Vico C released Spanish-language hip hop records in his native country. His production of cassettes throughout the 1980s’, mixing

No this isn’t an article about a town in Jamaica where everyone lives and breathes reggae. Maybe in another issue. Reggaeton is a form of dance music which became popular with Latin American youth during the late 1990s’ and spread to North American, European and Japanese audiences early this century.

Reggaeton (also spelled with the Spanish accent as Reggaetón, and sometimes as Reguetón in Spanish) - blends Jamaican music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba and plena, as well as that of hip hop. The music is also combined with rapping (generally) in Spanish. Reggaeton has empowered the Hispanic Caribbean youth, specifically those of Puerto Rico, Panama, Dominican Republic and Venezuela, as well as the Latin American audience and the Latino communities in the United States, with a musical genre as a voice.

Bow beat characterizing the genre; this is in contrast to the more reggae, dancehall and hip hop -derived tracks previously created. The name was reportedly created in Puerto Rico to signify the hybrid sound created from the years of mixing the different genres. Today, the music flourishes throughout Latin America.

Reggaeton soon increased in popularity with Latino youth in the United States when DJ Blass worked with artists such as Plan B and Speedy in albums such as Reggaeton Sex. The first song which introduced Reggaeton to a big amount of fans is the song Tra Tra by Don Chezina. From there on reggaeton gained fans with songs such as Amor Con La Ropa by Speedy, No Puedo Estar Sin Sexo by Plan B, and Dembow by Yandel.

Reggaeton expanded and became known when other producers followed the steps of DJ Playero, like DJ Nelson and DJ Eric. In the mid 90s albums like Playero 37 (In which Daddy Yankee became known) and The Noise 5 and 6 were very popular in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Singers like Don Chezina, Master Joe, Mey Vidal, Baby Rasta Y Gringo, Polaco among others were very popular.

Many now popular producers, such as Luny Tunes,Noriega and Eliel, first appeared in the reggaeton scene in 2003. Albums such as Mas Flow, The Last Don, and Las Gargolas 4 expanded reggaeton’s popularity among Latinos in the United States.

2004 was the year that reggaeton gained widespread popularity in the United States, eventually gaining attention in many ‘Western’ countries. This has been due to N.O.R.E. introducing the genre on to mainstream America with the song Oye Mi Canto, and when Daddy Yankee came out with his album Barrio Fino and his hit single Gasolina. Another important artist that contributed to gain popularity to reggaeton, especially in Europe, is Don Omar, with singles like ‘Pobre Diabla’ and ‘Dale Don Dale’.

“Reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm, whereas Latino hip hop is simply hip hop recorded by artists of Latino descent.”

Hispanic hip hop /ragga hybrid new genre

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Reggaeton in Puerto RicoReggaeton as it is known today is most commonly associated with Puerto Rico where it has really flourished and from where it has been spread around Latin America and the world. The Puerto Rican influence in reggaeton has involved the addition of hip hop to the Panamanian reggae style. Puerto Ricans have claimed reggaeton as their own partly due to the fact that the movement was originally anti-establishment, with the government attempting to ban the perreo dance.

Reggaeton in Latin AmericaReggaeton has been a huge hit all across the globe, especially in Latin American countries, such as the Caribbean nations like Colombia, Venezuela, and in some Central America where it has become staple music in most parties and events across, complementing the common mix of merengue, salsa and electronic music and has paved a huge fan base. In some countries such as Venezuela, domestic “reggaetoneros” have arisen, expanding the Pan-latin feel of the genre.

Reggaeton in the rest of the WorldToday Reggaeton continues to see growth, with new artists and new fans in regions across the world. In Canada, pioneering producers like sensei introduced reggaeton in Toronto. In Japan, the movement was first introduced by special coverage on LATINA magazine by Takeshi Inoue and Ryo Ikedo in 2003 and then spurred with the worldwide hit of N.O.R.E, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee to Tokyo club scene. With the increasing intense fever of the scene, on September 2005 the first japonol reggaeton band Los Calibres released their first CD with much acclaim from Spanish speaking scene. Their style of mixing Japanese and Spanish in one song creates new sound due to their proximity in sounds. At this stage you are unlikely to hear the genre in New Zealand other than as a novlety dropped by an adventurous DJ somewhere.

This is a late entry to the first issue of Sub Culture magazine but after seeing Recloose with his live band on Saturday night I had to include an article about this musical genius (as well as a review of the live show later in the issue).

Recloose, or Mat Chicoine grew up in the home of techno, Detroit. Back in ‘97 he hooked up with one of the second generation of techno pioneers, Carl Craig and the Innerzone Orchestra, as a turntablist. In 2002 he abandoned the motor city for Aotearoa.

The main reason Mat decided to move to New Zealand was to be with his lady and two year old son, but another deciding factor was the political turmoil of the United States. He said that “If Bush gets elected then I’m leaving America.” Sure enough, Bush was elected, and true to his word, Mat Chicoine moved to New Zealand.

Mat’s new album, “Hiatus on the Horizon”, is far more organic sounding

than his first full length LP, 2002’s . The album took him far too long (in his opinion) to produce, but we think he’s being a bit hard on himself, as perfection takes time!

His ten track album is a 50/50 blend of electronic sounds and live instruments. The track, “Dust” borrows Fat Freddie’s vocalist, Dallas Tamaira. Over all the track is a mixture of house styles (“Dust”, “Landed” and “Turkish Delight”) and a few more experimental sounds (“Makutu Man” and “Why I Outta”), but so far the most commercially successful track, “Mana’s Bounce” could be mistaken for a Fat Freddy’s Drop track, which is definitely not a bad thing.

Throughout the album the breadth of influences, the musicianship and the genuine song-craft all shine through and form one of the most complete and diverse albums of recent times. Unashamedly influenced by his beautiful new surroundings, when you have a soulful streak as deep as Recloose’s you just have to jump in with both feet.

For Mat Chicoine, the change from doing straight (or mashed!) DJ sets to getting a live backing band was a logical progression now that (average) DJ’s are a dime a dozen.

We may have a while to wait for his next album, as Mat Chicoine is a busy lad but the wait will be well worth it.

Reggaeton (continued)

Detroit techno DJ/producer turned kiwi

“If Bush gets elected then I’m leaving America.”

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A bi-monthly newsletter for a Wellington real estate agent covering everything from home improvement to cuisine as well as real estate news.

Software: Indesign & PhotoshopSize: DL envelopeColour: CMYKA promotional flyer designed for a Wellington real estate agent. It features some of the suburb of Miramar’s landmarks to convey the client’s knowledge of her turf.

Software: IllustratorSize: A4Colour: CMYKJust something I did for fun. I traced over a sketch of my own headphones and souped them up a bit with a new colour scheme. A successful attempt at getting my head around some of the more advanced features of Illustrator.Excuse the name. Naming things isn’t one of my strengths!

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For this assignment we were required to design a billboard and promotional material for an advertising campaign of our choice. I chose the Green party’s legalize cannabis campaign (2 elections too late!).

WARNING...

...may cause giggling,can lead to incarcerarion

...may cause addiction,can lead to death

Software: Photoshop & IndesignSize: 240 x 240 mmColour: Tri-toneThis is a cover I designed for a yet to be released track by my friend Mike Duffy. The project conveniently fit the brief for our tri-tone CD assignment at Natcoll.

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