This week's installment of the DJ Kanoya 5 gives you a list of five songs for a boot camp, CrossFit style workout. When you need to dig deep for one more squat or to PR that barbell lift, get motivated with these hard hitting hip hop beats. To listen, click on the Spotify playlist below. And subscribe to the entire DJ Kanoya 5 playlist.
Yogachella: Yoga and DIY crafts - Ivivva UTC
Instructor Lex Ferrier leads young girls through a yoga session at the Ivivva UTC Yogachella event.
On April 17, Ivivva UTC put on an event titled, “Yogachella.” Ivivva is a sub-brand of Lululemon, outfitting young girls in cool athletic wear, as well as inspiring them to be their best unique selves. The event had them creating flower crowns, dream catchers and also stretching their muscles with a yoga flow led by Lex Ferrier
It was a fun event to play today’s top 40 hits to not only craft to, but also to do a little yoga to. Here’s a look at at the setlist.
Arrivals
- Zendaya f./Chris Brown - Something New
- Demi Lovato - Cool For The Summer
- Pitbull f./Chris Brown - Fun
- Ellie Goulding - Something In The Way You Move
- Avicii f./Zac Brown Band - Broken Arrows
- Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive
- Taylor Swift - New Romantics (Select Mix Remix)
- Gwen Stefani - Make Me Like You (Promo Only Intro Edit)
- OMI - Hula Hoop (Promo Only Intro Edit)
- Carly Rae Jepsen - I Really Like You (Promo Only Intro Edit)
Yoga Flow with Lexi Ferrer
- Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams (Dj Mike D Remix)
- The Chainsmokers f./Daya - Don't Let Me Down
- Gwen Stefani - Now That You Got It
- Justin Bieber - Sorry (Mr Collipark Remix)
- Kygo ft Maty Noyes - Stay
- Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza (SeeB Remix) (Select Mix Remix)
- Tori Kelly - Should've Been Us (Lost Kings Remix)
- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - I Know What You Did Last Summer (Select Mix Remix)
- The Chainsmokers ft Rozes - Roses (The Him Remix)
- Sunlounger - Punta Galera (Chill Version)
Post Yoga Flow Music
- Dawin f./Silento - Dessert (Remix)
- Kygo f./Parson James - Stole The Show
- Adele - When We Were Young (DiscoTech 2AM Radio Edit)
- Fifth Harmony f./Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home (Rap Version)
- Justin Bieber - Love Yourself (RENAIR Uptempo ReDrum Edit)
- Rudimental f./Ed Sheeran - Lay It All On Me
- Ellie Goulding - On My Mind
- Imagine Dragons - On Top Of The World
- Ingrid Michaelson - Boys Chase Girls
- Celeste Buckingham - Run Run Run
- 5 Seconds Of Summer - She Looks So Perfect
- Jess Glynne - Hold My Hand
- Iggy Azalea f./Jennifer Hudson - Trouble (No Siren - Clean)
- Years & Years - King
- Taylor Swift - Style
A Tribute To Prince: Music Icon
Prince was a music icon. As I sat down today -- the day of his death -- and listened to his catalog of music, my goal was to do a seamless mix of a few tunes. I quickly realized that was not going to be easy.
The beauty of Prince's music is that no two songs sound the same. As a result it's a challenge to mix them. I instead decided to grab some of the more emotional parts of some of my favorites.
This isn't a Prince Mega Dance Mix ... it's just meant to be touching and I hope you enjoy it.
Track List:
1. 7 (w/ "Post to Be" back beat)
2. Diamonds and Pearls
3. Purple Rain
4. Let's Go Crazy
5. Nothing Compares 2 U
Kurt Cobain: A Beautiful and Tortured Soul
Four years. That is essentially how much time we had with Kurt Cobain. Nirvana released its first album in 1989 and it’s third and final in 1993.
Last night I watched Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, the documentary about the Nirvana front man and 90s alternative rock icon.
I hesitate to use the word icon. And not because I don’t think Cobain is deserving of the label. In fact, I, along with many others view him as one of the catalysts for ushering in a new genre of music. Grunge came at the right time, just as music culture was getting over it’s fill of heavy metal and hairbands.
I hesitate to use the word icon, because after watching the film, I realize that label may ultimately be what caused his death. That the pressure of being a voice of a generation is what drove him to suicide.
From what I saw, all he wanted out of life was a stable family environment and a platform to release his creative energy. That is what is so sad about this. That he became so great, but it ultimately led to his demise.
Four years is all he had.
So I ask, would you rather showcase your art to a limited audience for a lifetime; or for millions for a limited time?
In this case, four short years.
Take It? Or Leave It? How to Find The Right Job
Deciding on when to accept a job comes down to three questions
Making a decision on a job prospect is rarely easy.
We’ve all been there. When we have a job, gig, opportunity or payday staring us right in the face. Some days saying yes to a job is easy as saying yes to yet another slice of pizza (because there really is never too much pizza). But sometimes, for whatever reason, saying yes is a struggle. Or maybe saying no is the difficult part. Why?
Is the pay not what you were hoping for? Does the outward appearance of the opportunity not seem enjoyable? Does it look like you are just going to be bored if you do take it?
It could be any or all of these. And the way to figure it out is to ask yourself these three questions.
- Will this job challenge me?
- Will I enjoy this job?
- Will this job pay me what I am worth?
Before going any further, I must credit this topic to Erin Youngren, one-half of the San Diego-based wedding photography team, The Youngrens. I was watching a webinar she was giving about how wedding vendors should focus on finding their ideal clients and the way to go about doing that. She brought up those three questions as a best practice methods to finding that ideal client.
These questions really stuck with me because they are perfect to consider for independent contractors, the self-employed and even for those seeking a “traditional nine to five” job
Reason being, we would all love to work with our “ideal clients” 100% of the time; or work for a company that is ideal for us, but the reality is … reality. We have bills to pay, creative energy that needs to be exercised and a yearn to feel fulfilled.
Enjoying a job where you are being creatively challenged and being paid for that is the nirvana we strive for. However, we can’t always bat three for three.
But if you can answer "yes" to two of those three aforementioned questions, then that job just might be worth taking.
Here is a look at the three possible combinations:
Combination #1: Fueling Your Soul
A job that is challenging and fun, but doesn’t pay much (A + B)
These are the type of jobs we volunteer for because we believe in the cause or enjoy being with the people we are working with. It satisfies our soul, but not our wallet. These opportunities should complement paid opportunities and when handled correctly can facilitate potentially important connections.
Combination #2: Show Me The Money
A challenging job that pays well but is not enjoyable at all. (A + C)
Sometimes the pay is just too good, and maybe the potential job has nuances that will challenge you and help you learn new skills. But never do it “just for the money,” because you will almost always regret it.
Combination #3: The Status Quo
A job that is enjoyable and pays well but is not challenging (B + C)
What’s not to love about getting paid to do something? But you need to be careful and selective about these jobs, because eventually you could get stuck in the inevitable feeling of complacency.
I think about the opportunity I had to DJ at a 50’s style diner. I grew up listening to my oldies music because that’s what my parents listened to. So getting paid to take the role of a 50s era radio DJ while getting a free meal during my shift seemed great. But then I realized the monotony of it. Eventually, I would just feel like I was just clocking in, clocking out? I knew it was unlikely to challenge and persuade me to learn new skills.
Conclusion
Until I heard Erin mention these questions, I’m certain I had not consciously asked those questions myself. In fact, it is likely I focused on one when considering a job. The key takeaway for me, and all of you, is to take on a mix of these combinations.
We need to earn a living, but it should not be at the expense of shying away from your values or falling into the trap of complacency.
Finding the perfect job or the perfect client doesn’t happen by waiting for it or for them to show up. It happens by engaging in and deciding which ones are right for you when opportunities present themselves.
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