Vanessa Morcom is the PR person’s PR agent, and she is part of the new bread of agents out there: young, ambi- tious, but completely connected to their hearts. KA Magazine is pleased to have Vanessa as Best of Canada, and will definitely do our part to “PR her” as the best in her field. [...]
When is a manager doing a great job? We think it would be when that manager manages to build the careers of his or her client while keeping a healthy low pro. If the list of talented people, both in entertainment and sports is any indication, Chris Smith is definitely doing a great job and [...]
It seems that a common thread with this issue of KA Best of Canada is serendipity, and this trend continues with the chance meeting between the editor of KA magazine and Zark Fatah. It was at such a chance meeting that we knew that this was not an ordinary promoter. Zark was definitely someone we [...]
This Toronto based maker of the “holistic kitchen” is a perfect match in this holistic luxury magazine, and KA Magazine’s pick for the Best of Canada 2010. When we decided to do KA Best of Canada, the product that had the most of my attention was the kitchen. You see, I am sure to not [...]
KA LIFESTLE – The Best of Canada. This is one of our new projects for this coming Fall 2010. KA is currently selecting 100 of the best businesses, artists and people from all over Canada to be featured in the upcoming annual KA LifeStyle Magazine. Categories include : Design, Fashion, Hotels, Restaurants, Living, Music, Spas [...]
There is probably no other profession that you hear more phrases of love uttered than in the DJ profession. DJ’s just love music, period. They love to rock the house, and they love the sight of a full dance floor — so much so that once they have the house on fire they are hard pressed to cool it down. On first sight, DJ Tito seems like just your average tattooed pretty boy DJ, but upon a short conversation add “lover” to the list please: Lover of music, life and family. Oh yeah an d take out the word “average”, cause there is nothing average about this DJ. KA — Music in it’s most positive seems to be all about the love. Was love the main factor in your choice of being a DJ? TM — Yes, my choice to work in the music industry was because since my childhood I have been in love with music . The first gift I asked Santa Claus for was for a Michael Jackson Thriller vinyl record. It is thanks to MJ that I realized that my life would revolve around music. KA — You have played practically in every major city in the world. Where have you received the most love for your music? TM — In Belgrade, Moscow and Sao Paulo and of course lovely Canada (just to name a few places) I received the most love for my music. In these cities, the crowd is only interested in music, just music, no non-sense. This is great for a DJ because he/she is able to play music that the crowd is really passionate about. KA — When you played at Paris Hilton’s live private Concert in Cannes, why was this party so much fun for you? TM — I don’t know if I would use the word “fun” to describe the party….It was business as usual… Paris is a cool girl but the people did not come for the music, they came for her. KA — You have played private parties for Francis Ford Coppola to Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee in between, but still you shun having your photos splashed about with celebrities — why is this? TM — LOL. I am too cool for the celebrities. I play for so many that it makes no difference. …No seriously, these parties were really private and the celebrities were there to have a good time and enjoy themselves so no photographers were allowed. KA — DJ’s have become “gods” to their followers in most cases creating fans who follow the DJs more intensely than the artists whose music they are playing, Where do you see this trend going.? TM — I don’t know if I am considered to be a “god”…But thanks a lot for the compliment. I have been in this business for the past 18 years and I have seen a huge evolution for DJs. This evolution is both good and bad. Good for DJs who really love what they do and are talented. And bad for imposters who pretend to be DJs but only do it for the money and not for the love of music. To answer your question, I am not sure where this trend is going becaus already 10 years ago it was said that DJs would no longer exist because of technology but look at what’s happening today…. KA — You have collaborated with cult DJs such as Carl Cox, “Daft Punk” then went ahead and dived right into playing with Hip Hop heavy weights Cut Killer and DJ Mase to name a few. How were you able to do this transition in a field where DJs become genre specific and entrenched in one particular style? TM — I am someone who adapts myself and I simply love music. Hip Hop, House…whatever its the same love. I am a House music DJ but my background is Funk, Soul, Blues and R&B. I believe that working with various genres is beneficial because it takes music to a different level. For me, working with different styles of music gives another dimension to my productions. KA — Which City in the world inspires you the most and challenges you to be your best always? TM — New York baby. New York inspires me…just like Jay-Z says. KA — How do you create down time to recharge your batteries? TM — The best way for me to recharge my batteries is spend time with my family. My aunt cooks for me, and I hang out with my cousins. This is great because it grounds me. In this business there is a lot of bullshit and its important to know where one comes from and who one is. Its with my family and friends that I seek refuge from all the fakeness that exists in the nightlife industry. KA — What’s on your personal playlist? TM — This is a difficult question for me. Like I told you, I love music…all of it. KA — What single act of unselfish love has created the most profound effect on you and how you [...]
KA MAGAZINE covers LG Fashion Week in Toronto : The people, the city, the style, and the fun — Here is a taste of this city’s flavour. Photo coverage of LG Fashion Week will be online Friday April 2nd, 2010 The CN Tower glowing in the sunshine — amongst the silver skyscrapers. Construction is booming [...]
Introducing Alan Duggan — Irish born Actor. We sat with Alan Duggan a few weeks back and interviewed him for the fall issue of KA — A man with passion, great humility and a face you swear, has been around forever. ” I know that success is about staying positive — I just have a [...]