Thien & I DJing the opening of the contemporary wing of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Random photo of Adam Rottin, Tuscon & me (Left to right) listening to Merlin beats in my car before a show.

Merlin @ the Redbull Threestyle battle in Charlotte.

Same dude, same battle.

Same dude, same battle…again.

Left to right:  A Huff, SPCLGST & Merlin at the Threestyle battle in Charlotte celebrating SPCLGST’s 6th place win.  He was stoked.  That night saw the birth of Mulch Man…show respect when you see him in the streets!

3 Raleigh Dj’s @ Brooklyn Heights…best place to be on a Sunday afternoon in downtown Raleigh.  Left to right:  long time Swoon Unit representative SPCLGST, then 2 new Swoon Unit reps, Sami Automatic & Merlin.

Heres a short clip of me f’n around with my homey spclgst’s loop pedal.  This is the first time I’ve ever tried it out so I’m wingin’ it with the records we had at hand that night.  Still mad fun.

First time loop pedal fun on camera

Thanks for the few kind words from some of y’all, Andrew Sheckler especially.  Don’t know who the “F” vlad is but, contrary to popular belief, I don’t speak Russian, or whatever language your posting in but, I’m assuming it is nothing but positive feedback…or some sort of viral infection that my newbie ass doesn’t know about.  I’ve been traveling a bit and moving so I haven’t been attending to my blog like a good blogger should.  I’ll be back on it soon.  Anyone who might want a copy of anything I’ve posted can email me @ the1200wiz@gmail.com if your having trouble downloading directly from here.  Below is a picture of me fist pumpin’ behind the hotel Redbull put me & Forge up in for the Redbull Threestyle Battle we competed in in South Beach, Miami.  I didn’t place but my homey Forge got 3rd, he should have placed higher.  M Squared from Orlando got 1st, nuff respect.  Sorry but I forgot who got 2nd.  Big up to all the DJ’s who competed.  They were definitely the coolest cats we met in Miami…and they weren’t from there.  Miami = Plastic.  Not hatin’ cause I lost, just speakin’ the truth.  Anyone who wants to battle on some real turntablist skill shit hit me up.  No disrespect to all the cool ass DJ’s I met that were competing in Miami…ya’ll were a welcome relief from all the fake shit that seems to dominate South Beach.  I’ve never seen so much silicone, collagen, tribal tattoo’s, and general lack of respect for fellow human beings in my life.  Love to all!

The Roots – “Dont Say Nuttin” (Merlin Mix)

Go DJ (Merlin’s Dat My Remix)

80’s Mix Intro

This is the intro for an 80’s mix I did back in 05 under one of my aliases Marty McFly.  The full mix will be up sooner or later.

Merlin – “Broken Promise”

A DnB track with chopped up pieces of “Promise” by The Violent Femmes.  Below is the original.

Violent Femmes – “Promise”

Credit in the Straight World (Merlin’s Bad Credit Mix)

The Young Marble Giants were a “Post-Punk” Band I stumbled across a while back and I dug this track so much I wanted to remix it.  After a brief spell of overthinking it, I decided just to add some dirty drums because the track is so good on its’ own.  Original included below.

Young Marble Giants – “Credit In the Straight World”

This is the sick artwork hooked up by Spclgst & Rich from Black Sheep Skateshop in Charlotte N.C. for the Tones Brigades’ first CD release “Live from the Blue Tile Lounge”.  It’s a Skateboard inspired mix that spans many genres, eras, and styles tastefully mixed, chopped & served for your listening pleasure. Below I’ve posted an mp3 of the intro as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Live from the Blue Tile Lounge – Intro

Stand Up (Merlin’s NCmore Mix)