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Yoga Sculpt with Katie B - Corepower Yoga Point Loma

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San Diego yoga DJ, Justin Kanoya, DJ's a Katie Burke led sculpt class at Corepower Yoga.

It was another fast paced Yoga Sculpt class with Katie at Corepower Yoga. In fact, so fast I didn’t have time to take a photo during the class. So heres one of Katie and my DJ booth from a previous workout.

 And here’s a look at the setlist!

  • DJ Drez - Floating Sweetness
  • Smookie Illson & Keno - Yoga Pants  
  • Major Lazer ft Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water (J Rythm BPM Supreme Remix)
  • Charming Horses feat. Grace Grundy - Higher Love (Original Mix)
  • Sia ft Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills (Xemi Canovas & David Pateo Mambo Remix)  
  • The Notorious B.I.G. ft Mase & Puff Daddy - Mo Money Mo Problems (Shoe Scene Remix)  
  • Pharrell ft Jay-Z - Frontin (Disclosure Mix)
  • DJ Snake ft George Maple - Talk (Supernatet Edit)  
  • 50 Cent - In Da Club (Bender Remix)
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling (Loud Luxury Remix)  
  • Ellie Goulding - Burn (Gryffin Remix)
  • Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back) (Lazy Bear & Zerky Remix)  
  • The Chainsmokers ft Halsey - Closer (Kahikko & Jespr Remix)  
  • The Game & 50 Cent - This Is How We Do (Shoe Scene Symphony Remix)  
  • Dr. Dre ft Nate Dogg - The Next Episode (Tuner & Ill Remix)
  • Ciara ft Missy Elliott - 1,2 Step (Genisis Remix)  
  • Flume ft Kai - Never Be Like You (Martin Solveig Remix)  
  • DNCE - Cake By The Ocean (Riddler Remix)  
  • The Weeknd - In The Night (Jayco Remix)  
  • Kanye West - Stronger (BPM Supreme Remix)  
  • Nicki Minaj ft Drake - Truffle Butter (Jester Remix)  
  • 99 Souls ft Destiny's Child & Brandy - The Girl Is Mine (DiscoTech Midnight Remix)  
  • A Tribe Called Quest ft J. Cole - Can I Kick It (J. Cole Remix) (Instrumental)
  • Quentin Dujardin - 197
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Fitbit Flex 2; Charge 2 Product Launch - The Battery San Francisco

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San Diego DJ, Justin Kanoya, spins music at the launch producut event for the Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2.

Fitbit announced inside and out upgrades to the Flex and Charge, two of its most popular fitness trackers this week. The new devices, simply named Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2, were unveiled at recent media events in New York and San Francisco.

I had the opportunity to DJ the San Francisco event, making it the second product launch event I partnered with Fitbit on. In February I was on hand for the launch of Fitbit Alta.

In San Francisco, the event took place on August 25, 2016 at The Battery, a boutique hotel and private social club. It was divided into two sessions, each attended by approximately 25 members of media from technology, fitness, network and fashion publications, websites and TV outlets.

San Diego based fitness DJ, Justin Kanoya, and fitness expert Gabby Reece. 

After a product overview of both of the new devices, including updates to other products in Fitbit's existing product line, the attendees were brought outside to the Battery rooftop for a 20 minute workout led by former professional beach volleyball player and fitness expert, Gabby Reece.

It was a fun experience for me to put together her setlist, which had a lot of old school hip-hop requests coupled with current tunes. She was awesome to hang with and I was honored to have the chance to meet her.

Here’s a look at the setlist I played for both sessions.

  • T.I. - Bring Em Out
  • DMX vs Jackal - Ruff Ryders Anthem (Kaos Animal Style Bootleg)
  • Terror Squad - Lean Back
  • Jay-Z - I Can't Get With That (DJ Clark Kent Version)
  • Fetty Wap f./Snoop Dogg - Westside (Promo Only Quick Edit)
  • Fetty Wap, Monty - 679 (Street Tracks Remix)
  • V.I.C. - Wobble
  • Iggy Azalea - Team (Promo Only Quick Edit)
  • Dr Dre ft Snoop Dogg & Kurup & Nate Dogg - The Next Episode (DJCiRCLE K & DJ Jay2 Bpm Supreme West Coast Blend)
  • Dr. Dre ft Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang
  • Drake f./Wizkid & Kyla - One Dance
  • Selena Gomez ft ASAP Rocky - Good For You (Caked Up Remix)
  • House of Pain - Jump Around
  • Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock - It Takes Two

And what about the news on the new devices? Read all about it in this brief overview I put together.
 

You May Be Interested In
Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2 are the ‘Next Big Step’ in Wearable Fitness Trackers

Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2 are the ‘Next Big Step’ in Wearable Fitness Trackers

The Fitbit Charge 2 will be available for purchase in September 2016.

The Fitbit Charge 2 will be available for purchase in September 2016.

The Fitbit Charge 2 has interchangeable bands to fit your style at the gym and a night out on the town. 

Fitbit, the leader in wearable fitness trackers, has been rolling out new products in the past year, and just this week announced upgrades to two of its most popular products, Flex and Charge/Charge HR.

The upgrades, naturally named Flex 2 and Charge 2, are currently available for pre-order on Fitbit’s website and other major online retailers. They will be in stores this Fall.

Here’s a brief overview:

Fitbit Charge 2
The updated version of the Charge/Charge HR has PurePulse® heart rate tracking, and now features an enhanced exercise experience, new health and fitness tools, the smart notifications (such as text message and call notifications right on your wrist). The new design with it’s larger display, is reminiscent of the sleek Fitbit Alta, but a bit heftier and dare I say, more "manlier." Like Alta, Charge 2 has the ability to interchange bands that easily let you go from a workout to a night out.

Pricing
SRP $149.95; packaged with one of these classic fitness band colors; black, blue, plum or teal

Additional bands for purchase include:

  • Classic fitness accessory bands in four colors, sold separately ($29.95)
  • Luxe premium leather accessory bands in blush pink, brown and indigo ($69.95)
  • Special edition series in gunmetal and rose gold coming soon ($179.95)

Fitbit Flex 2
Flex was my first daily wear fitness tracker and it’s great to see an updated version of what I would call Fitbit’s “base model.” The first version was essentially a fancy pedometer, with an unreliable clasp that I always worried would fall off. In fact, I’ve known more than a few people who lost theirs.

Flex 2 is completely redesigned and reengineered - including a much more secure clasp. It’s an ultra-slim, first-ever swim-proof fitness wristband featuring a removable tracker that transforms with classic bands, elegant bangles or pendants, allowing you to effortlessly track all-day activity, exercise and sleep in a style that’s all your own.

The fashion accessories are really where Flex 2 outshines every other fitness wearable, even within Fitbit’s own product line. Users can choose from a range of luxe, premium mirror-finish bangles in silver stainless steel, and 22k-plated gold or rose gold stainless steel, or elegant lariat-style necklaces in silver stainless steel or 22k-plated gold stainless steel for an elevated look that fits seamlessly into everyday life. Tracking 10,000 steps has never looks so stylish.

Pricing
SRP: $99.95 packaged with one of these classic fitness band colors; black, lavender, magenta or navy

Additional accessories for purchase include:

  • Classic fitness accessory bands in seven on-trend shades of black, blush pink, gray, lavender, magenta, navy and yellow, coming soon and sold separately ($14.95)
  • Classic 3-pack fitness accessory band hues in Pink (blush pink, lavender and magenta) and Sport (gray, navy and yellow) coming soon ($29.95)
  • Bangle accessory in gold, rose gold ($99.95) and silver stainless steel ($89.95)
  • Pendant accessory in gold ($99.95) and silver stainless steel ($79.95)

One Last Walk With Rinny

Three amazing months with the most beautiful Staffy

I’ve often heard while a pet dog will give you your greatest joys, they also will present your greatest sorrows. I became more in touch with this idea the past three months, the time in which Rinny -- a Staffordshire Bull Terrier -- came into our lives and made the Kanoya household a family of four.  

Ridiculously, I sometimes feared the day we would feel the deep pain of losing her, often reminded by the regular social media posts or other news of friends who've lost their pets.  

I knew that moment was far, far away for us. Never this soon.

But today we lost Rinny.

What hurts the most is that she did not pass away. We had to give her back to the shelter we adopted her from.

And it’s soul crushing.

We had her in our lives for just over three months and are forever changed. And we will indeed remember this short time every time we look at our daughter Marissa, because, her cute face is in part why we had to return Rinny.

In the short time span that we had her, Marissa  was bit twice in the face. I could go on and on about the circumstances that led to both incidents. How Marissa was at fault; or how Rinny was at fault. But the bottom line is, it happened. And while we may have got to a point where Marissa was comfortable around her, I don’t think we would have ever become comfortable with her around random kids or Marissa’s friends.

At the time of the first bite, she had been a part of our family for 24 days. In those initial few weeks of dog ownership, we did all the things new dog owners do - at least what I believe they do.

We became regulars at Petco and Petsmart. Buying a bed, treats, chew toys, leashes, car harness, poop bags, Kong balls, bitter spray, Thunder shirt, bones ... So. Much. Stuff.

We took countless photos of all of her "first moments" with us. First time sitting in the driver's seat of my car, first time laying on top of me, a video of her happily jumping and running around chasing her toys.

The “#dogsofinstagram” hashtag appeared to be in our near future.

We were in love, ensconced by this sweet creature and confused by the fact that she had been given up at least two other times before we brought her to our home.

Once she familiarized herself with others, she was sweet to them. And she instantly made friends everywhere we went.

“Your dog is so chill.” “What a sweetie.” “I love her.”

All phrases that became very familiar to us.

We had assumed that whatever issues there were with previous families, we were absent of those problems. Rinny was ours and she loved us too.

Dog ownership was going to be easy, or so we thought.

It was indeed going to be work, especially after that first bite. Educating ourselves on dog behavior, and more importantly Rinny behavior became a top priority. And things became further complicated for Marissa as she became understandably apprehensive around Rinny. This in turn would make Rinny more apprehensive.

About a month after the bite, things were getting better. Marissa was becoming more confident and more stern with Rinny. But Rinny never dramatically changed. She always seemed a bit skeptical of Marissa.

This was sad, because Marissa was the one person that loved her the most and would be the last person to ever hurt her.

Then, just this past weekend - 83 days since the first incident - she nipped at Marissa again. We were all at the park, playing with and walking Rinny. We sat down to take a quick break and Marissa was holding Rinny on leash.

After a few minutes we all got up to move and something about Marissa’s motion, startled Rinny and she quickly snapped her mouth toward Marissa’s face. In a split second she had a cut lip and a second trip to the emergency room.

Two bites to the face. Two trips to the ER. Multiple areas on her face needing to be stitched up.

It was at that point we realized we could no longer keep Rinny.

In the end, Rinny is an animal, not another human, and we needed to treat her as such. When the first incident happened we knew the easy thing to do would be to send her back. But we did not want to give up and knew there was an opportunity to make things better.

She went into intensive therapy with two dog trainers totaling 11 days. She did such a great job and was obeying all her commands. She was loyal, obedient and the perfect companion. But there was always that worry she would get spooked and show that emotion via a powerful bite. 

We always see videos and photos of sweet dogs that are loving and caring. Rinny was certainly that, but she is also part of the statistic of dogs that are prone to bite. 

This essay is in part therapy for me. But it’s also a shout to the world. If you are interested in dog ownership, educate yourself not only about the breed and food and leashes and treats and all that stuff. But most importantly, educate yourself on dog behavior and the right dog for you and your family.

Rinny with dog trainer, Tim McMillan of Sit Means Sit.

Rinny with dog trainer, Tim McMillan of Sit Means Sit.

When I passed along the news that Rinny would be leaving to one of our trainers, Tim McMillan of Sit Means Sit Dog Training, he shared our sadness.

"Rinny is such a sweet girl, but you gave her more chances than anyone ever would. But you have to do what's right for the family."

The Aftermath
Two months after the first incident Marissa was on the mend with scar that were healing nicely. Now she has another wound to heal. One that will likely heal itself much faster than the pain in her heart;  all of our hearts.

She’s as pretty as ever and her spirit has never dampened. Even at her worst moment, as we were on our way home from the hospital she said to me “can you go inside first and calm Rinny down before I go in?”

If you have a "childless" home, Rinny may be the right dog for you. She is currently up for adoption at the Barking Lot, located in El Cajon, CA. Contact them for more info (barkinglot.net).

If you have a "childless" home, Rinny may be the right dog for you. She is currently up for adoption at the Barking Lot, located in El Cajon, CA. Contact them for more info (barkinglot.net).

Never a thought of fear or hatred. There was not one part of her that was going to give up on Rinny.

When we arrived home from the hospital, she stepped out of the car, hugged me, a vise grip-like squeeze as she said “thank you.” This sweet girl, having been through serious trauma and hours away from facial surgery and she was thanking me.

I was dumbfounded.

When I asked her why she said that, she didn’t answer. But she didn’t need to. I knew what she meant.

I knew that giving Rinny back to the shelter to protect this sweet soul of a girl was indeed the right decision. And yet Marissa still wishes Rinny was in our life. 

"I would eat fish every day if I could have her back," Marissa said. As you could guess, she despises seafood. 

Always forgiving. What an amazing child she is. I know her resilience had not faded and my ever pretty girl, despite her wounds, scrapes and gauze all over her face, was the most beautiful girl in the world, inside and out.

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Shruti and Leo’s Dance Party - San Diego Museum of Man Wedding

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Leo and Shruti wedding celebration was so big, they took over the entire Museum of Man in San Diego. With seating on both the first and floors for their guests, this wedding was beautiful as it also recognized Shruti’s Indian culture.

Friends and family traveled in from all over the world for this night, which was actually the cap to a full week of celebrations as per Indian wedding tradition. But that didn’t slow anyone down, as a great dance party concluded the festivities.

Here’s their setlist.

First Dance
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

Dinner

  • Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Westphal & Whyman Remix)  
  • Rudimental ft Will Heard - I Will For Love (SYV Remix)  
  • Sam Feldt & Kimberly Anne - Show Me Love (EDX Remix)  
  • Nora En Pure - Saltwater  
  • Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Kandy Space Remix)
  • A Tribe Called Quest ft J. Cole - Can I Kick It (J. Cole Remix)
  • Kaskade ft Estelle - Day Trippin  
  • The Beatangers - Do The Funk
  • DJ Dan & WhiteNoize - Hey Ho  
  • Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Edge Remix)
  • Mariah Carey - Emotions (Select Mix Remix)
  • Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me
  • Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Select Mix Remix)
  • Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
  • Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love (Select Mix Remix)
  • Hall & Oates - Out Of Touch (Select Mix Remix)
  • Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - Summertime
  • Paperboy - Ditty
  • Mindi Abair - The Joint
  • Kungs vs Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl  

Open Dancing

  • Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
  • Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
  • Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling (Select Mix Remix)
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Select Mix Remix)
  • Shankar Ehsaan Loy; Vasundhara Das; KK; Shaan; Loy Mendonsa - It's the Time to Disco
  • Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round
  • Earth Wind and Fire - September
  • Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till Get You Get Enough (Hot Classics Remix)
  • The Clash - Train In Vain (Edge Remix)
  • Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations (Select Mix Remix)
  • Shankar Ehsaan Loy;Sadhana Sargam;Sujata Bhattacharya; - Maahi Ve
  • Panjabi MC - Beware Of The Boys
  • Beyonce - Crazy In Love
  • Sia, Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills (Select Mix Remix)
  • Mary J. Blige - Real Love
  • Meghan Trainor f./John Legend - Like I'm Gonna Lose You
  • Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  • Natalie Cole - This Will Be an Everlasting Love
  • DNCE - Cake By The Ocean
  • Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby (Select Mix Remix)
  • Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
  • Clash - Rock the Casbah
  • Naked Eyes - Always Something There to Remind Me
  • Britney Spears - Work Bitc

Last Dance
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

Vendor Team
DJ/Master of Ceremonies: Justin Kanoya, DJ Kanoya Productions
Venue: San Diego Museum of Man
Videographer: Timecode Media
Caterer: The Abbey Catering
Cake: Flour Power
Photographer: Bill Rice Photo

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