McNightlife

Before I start with the blog, I just want to say that you will see various signs like this throughout Rome and yer like, "ok, there's a [in my case] McDonalds around the corner" but as I walk... and keep walking in the direction that anyone with a lil bit of common sense walks, I only find my self walking some more to only find myself looking at a similar sign that points in a different direction! I seriously walked around for about 1.5 hours only to end up at a Burger King by accident. Your probably thinking, why would I go to a Mcdonald's when there's so much "good food" in Rome. First, most places to eat are tourist traps. Second, I was walking alone and did not have the luxury of in's for delicious dining. Besides, I was looking for some place quick and comforting. And what better place is there then the comforting childhood memories of my dining experiences at McDonalds, which would make me feel better being alone in these unfamiliar territories. But alas, Burger King it was.

Now, with McDonald's Big Macs, Double Cheese Burgers and the McRoyale [1/4 Pounder; they use the metric system] on the mind, it brings me back to the Topic of my blog.

You try to do everything you can to escape the Top40, Hiphop/RnB McMusic in Philadelphia only to find yourself engulfed in Commercial House and Top40 Hiphop from 2001. Now these are only a few clubs. In fact, most of the HUGE clubs here in Rome spin Tech House/Minimal, which has no lyrics what so ever and may sound monotonous, but will keep you dancing until 7 in the morning. That in itself is fuqn awesome.

But, what I have found is that there is really no difference with the hustle of nightlife here in Europe, except for the music, obviously. Same hustle, same concept for the nightlife; Putting asses in the club. It's a game of numbers. And a stressful game. I just want to find a comfortable place to make music that I like.

Don't get me wrong. There is a SHIT TON of music out here. Not to say that there isn't any back home. But here, it seems like it handles the loads of mini sub genres better. Not to mention, this place is built for partying; One of the reasons that brought me here. It's my job, to party. To better my own career I must throw myself into the center of the Colosseum with the Lions and fight myself to victory.

But as much as it seems right to be out here DJing, there is something that I feel is missing. It's not the women, or the alcohol or music or even the English language. I think it's the comfort of being in a familiar place, with people you know and can communicate with. People who think like you. Maybe I need time to understand the way things work here. Maybe I need to get a car or scooter!! Hmmm, that could be it. Actually, that is it. I need transportation whenever I want to go somewhere.

Anyway, it's dinner time and lucky for me, I don't need a car to eat. No it's not McDonalds. It's pasta and something...

As of right now, I'm editing video for my next blog and try to throw a couple of tracks that are popular over here, for all you music heads. "fino a quando la prossima volta"