When have you ever peeped a fly sister smashing classic records all night long with shine, authority and pure flair?  Don’t trip, that baddest mamma jamma is Bay Area veteran lady DJ Zita, who brings her unforgettable mix of versatility and femininity to the turntables every time she puts needle to vinyl.  Her sound spans the eras and blends genres of body-rockin’ music; she’ll seamlessly segue from boombox classic hip hop to mothership trunk funk, spin smooth R&B treats along with timeless soul heroines and heroes, flip reggae dancehall riddims, throwback to ’80s pop freestyle, all the while rocking a gardenia in her hair and grooving like Prince made that jam especially for her to dance to…and you too will have no choice but move if MamaZita’s on the decks.  Since 2000, the incomparable DJ Zita has shocked dancefloors from the Philippines to Honolulu to New York to Sactown, the Bay Area and back down to LA and San Diego.

From that first brown plastic Fisher-Price record player she rocked her Salt-N-Pepa and Lisa Lisa 12″ singles on as a girl, to over 10 years of training in various forms of dance, to establishing Hawaii’s first all-female DJ collective in 2002 – the URB Magazine-lauded Sisters in Sound, to becoming a staple (and one of few women) in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene, to being the founder and promoter of the Bay Area Sistah Sound (B.A.S.S.), The Bay’s Premier Lady DJ Crew, DJ Zita has been putting it down for hip hop, artistry, and sisterhood, and she continues to grace the game and the wheels of steel with her golden touch.

Above is DJ Zita’s latest mix: WHERE MY LADIES AT? A Tribute to the Queens of True School Hip Hop.

DJ Zita came together with the lovely EyeASage and M.I.S.S. to offer a free exclusive download of the mix! Click HERE or on the image above to download the mix!

We have a lot more on this Bay Area heavyweight, after the jump!

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Start the year off right with the ladies of Everlasting Bass the first Saturday of January with DJ Zita and Pam the Funkstress at 330 Ritch Street.  With these ladies on deck, your booty is guaranteed to shake.  This Saturday join the ladies of Bay Area Sistah Sound with special guest Daneekah of Cooyah.  Don’t forget to RSVP for the $5 guest list.  See you there!

DJ Zita and DMadness were recently burglarized and and the vandals stole ALL of their DJ equipment, laptop, jewelry, and many other personal belongings.  All proceeds from the door & the silent auction this night will go to helping them back on their feet.  Bay Area all-stars VINROC, PLATURN, MR. E, SHREDONE, DJ Zita, plus Knowmadic residents DMADNESS & MPENZI will be takin’ it back with old school hip hop and R&B.   They also have some dope items in the Silent Auction… a framed Shephard Fairey Obama HOPE poster, 2 Mixerfriendly canvases, an exclusive pair of Mama Adidas w/ matching black velvet New Era hat, an autographed copy of Jeff Chang’s book, an autographed copy of Bryant Terry’s book Grub, paintings, mix CD packs and more! Save the date!  Come out, have some fun, and in true “season of giving” spirit, help raise funds to help them out.  Details about the event after the jump

Photo by Ben Mayorga

M.I.S.S.’s very own DJ Zita was recently interviewed on SF Station and you can check out the interview here.  And, save the date for Zita’s fundraiser on Friday, 11.28.08.  DJ Zita and DMadness were recently burglarized and and the vandals stole ALL of their DJ equipment, laptop, jewelry, and many other personal belongings.  All proceeds from the door & the silent auction this night will go to helping them back on their feet.  Bay Area all-stars VINROC, PLATURN, MR. E, SHREDONE, DJ Zita, plus Knowmadic residents DMADNESS & MPENZI will be takin’ it back with old school hip hop and R&B.   They also have some dope items in the Silent Auction… a framed Shephard Fairey Obama HOPE poster, 2 Mixerfriendly canvases, an exclusive pair of Mama Adidas w/ matching black velvet New Era hat, an autographed copy of Jeff Chang’s book, an autographed copy of Bryant Terry’s book Grub, paintings, mix CD packs and more! Save the date!  Come out, have some fun, and in true “season of giving” spirit, help raise funds to help them out.  Details about the event after the jump.
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Don’t forget this Saturday is the first of the month so check out Everlasting Bass at a new locations - 330 Ritch.  DJ Zita and Pam the Funkstress will be on deck with special guest Lovelee.  If you need to dance, this is the place to get your booty movin’ with the best of hip hop, soul, funk, reggae and danchall.  Details after the jump . . .
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I had the honor and pleasure of celebrating Maritez & David’s wedding this past Saturday in Oakland. I love weddings because it’s an excuse for me to dress like a girl for a change. Yes, I put away the kicks and break out the heels - the very high heels and go all out with a dress and everything! I have to say that I am a bit of a kid at heart and love to play “dress up.” Here are the details on the outfit:

Fascinator: Black Tulle & Feathers, H & M
Earrings: Gold Hoops, Santee Alley
Necklace: Belt worn as Necklace, Chanel
Dress: Leopard Print Chiffon Dress, No label - found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market
Belt: Red Wide Belt, Santee Alley
Bracelets: Gold Bangles, Santee Alley
Clutch: Black Patent Clutch with Gold Trim, The Goods!
Stilettos: Jasper, by Via Spiga
Manicure: Gold polish, OPI - At Your Quebec & Call
Rings: Engagement and Wedding Rings, from Ali

The wedding was beautiful and M.I.S.S. wishes the happy newlyweds a lifetime of love and kisses!

See the rest of the ensemble after the jump!

All Photos by OHW2007

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You want some Soul and R&B? For all those Soul and R&B lovers out there, DJ Zita and Dmadness got a soul-stimulating mix for you. Let’s name a few of the favorites: Les Nubians, Sade, Jill, Alicia, Mary J, Common, Stevie, Luther, D’angelo, MC Lyte. What do you think? DJ Zita ,and her man Dmadness, got together and took these kings and queens of Soul and freshly blended it to create sugar for your ears. It starts off with an acapella - deep, flowing harmonies of local Funk/Soul artist, Femi, of Oakland. Then the gradual transition to Les Nubians and Jill seems to tie it all in. Personally, I was moved at every single joint that came on. One track after the other, I’d be either swaying, bobbing my head, or yelling “Ah I love this song!!!� So check it out, unless you haven’t yet, “Golden mixes Vol. 1: Soul Sisters & Brothers.� So now its time for you to try it out! Buy it online. Enjoy!!!

Tracklist after the jump . . .

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