Strictly Social presents Zo! & Choklate

My signature event Strictly Social is back on Friday June 21, 2013 with a very special show! Zo! of the Foreign Exchange will be joined onstage by Choklate for what is sure to be one of the best soul shows in LA this year. It will also be the first time I am producing a show at the Bootleg Bar which is a fairly new venue in the city that has been gaining a lot of buzz for some great shows.

Go ahead and grab your tickets

http://www.foldsilverlake.com/event/250933-zo-los-angeles/

Nu-Soul X Soulection present Pictures On Silence Live - Friday April 26, 2013

This Friday night April 26, 2013, I am teaming up with the fam at Soulection to bring you Pictures On Silence. The event is a showcase for Soulection artist Atu who has an incredible style of R&B-infused electronica. Special guests include Esta, Joe Jay, Andre Power, and Andres who are all apart of the Soulection family. 

http://picturesonsilence.brownpapertickets.com/

ART+SOUL w/ Stacy Epps + Mike Gao - Saturday March 9, 2013

I am back with another edition of ART+SOUL this Saturday March 9, 2013. This time I booked hip-hop/soul/experimental artist Stacy Epps and recent Low End Theory and Boiler producer/DJ Mike Gao. This is going to be a hot sexy fusion of soul and beats that I am really looking forward to. As usual there will be vendors, live art and food to keep things interesting!

Tickets are available for just $6 via http://aurareleaseparty.eventbrite.com

Jesse Boykins III Live in LA - Saturday Feb 9, 2013

I am back at it again. Grammy weekend is upon us in LA so it's time to do a big show! In years past I have put together a big lineup of artists but this year I decided to scale back at least a little bit. Instead I am hosting an intimate show for Jesse Boykins III. He probably had the biggest show I was involved with in 2012 so bringing him back was a no-brainer. If you like sexy, soulful vibes with plenty of style then Jesse is your man. 

Tickets are available at http://jesseboykinsiii.brownpapertickets.com/

Strictly Social presents Melo-X - Saturday Jan 19, 2012

I am back at it with another edition of Strictly Social. Now in its 5th year my ongoing collaboration with DJ Destroyer is my true stamp on the Los Angeles scene. I have been able to book a cross section of progressive artists who truly represent the Nu-Soul vibe. While I am no longer doing these shows on a monthly basis I am more interested in doing these shows when I have access to an artist who fits the vibe of what I am trying to create.

On Saturday January 19, 2012 I am proud to present Brooklyn's Melo-X. This producer, rapper, and remixer became known for remixing Maxwell's most recent album but he has put his touch on awesome remixes of Rihanna, Lana Del Rey and Quadron. Truly next level sexy beat shit!

Check out http://meloxtra.com

and get tickets for just $6 at http://ssmelox.eventbrite.com

ART+SOUL w/ Lina - Saturday Jan 12, 2013

I am coming back strong in 2013 with another edition of ART+SOUL on Saturday January 12. Neo-soul artist LINA will be performing her own brand of jazz meets soul meets swing! Looking forward to my first event in the New Year. Hope you can make it out.

You can RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsoulLina for $5 entry before 10pm

Get all the details via Facebook HERE

ART+SOUL returns Saturday Nov 3, 2012

My big event ART+SOUL is back on Saturday November 3, 2012. It takes so much work but I love putting together with creative endeavor. This time in addition to the art, music, and jewelry and clothing vendors we will have food as well. Should be a great time.

You can get more details HERE

Or you can just RSVP HERE

Broke As F**k w/ The Return of Loomer - Wed. Oct 24, 2012

I am back spinning at Broke As Fck my monthly breaks and bass party with Eva. Come catch me spinning the opening set at 9pm. It's al;ways FREE and beers are always $4 until 11pm. Come on down to Hollywood and Western and get some Bass for that ass!

RSVP on facebook

ART+SOUL in Downtown LA - Sept 8, 2012

I am back with another edition of my big event ART+SOUL this weekend. I love putting together this show. Its a whole lot of work but it is quite rewarding. With over a dozen showcasing artists and vendors plus the actual performers this event is definitely a huge undertaking but I love doing it! This is a great chance to come check out the downtown arts scene and best of all we keep it FREE (for the most part)

Basically you just need to RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsoulsept2012

and you will get in free before 11pm

5 Years Of Strictly Social - Thursday August 23, 2012

No matter how you look at it 5 years of doing anything is a pretty solid achievement. On August 23, 2012 I will be celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Strictly Social, the event that I began in August of 2007 with DJ Destroyer and Lucy Beer. While Lucy is no longer on board, Destroyer and I kept things going and produced a night that was unique in Los Angeles. The concept has always been to present soul music with an edge in a very contemporary and party driven way. As the main event showcase for my website Nu-Soul, Strictly Social became the place where I could book the artists that I thought were amazing. Surprisingly enough there were lots of people in LA who thought these artists were amazing as well.

Over the years I have hosted some truly outstanding performers both local and international, all the while helping to foster a community of artists in LA. Strictly Social has become more than I have ever imagined over the years. We have taken the show on the road to New York, San Francisco and San Diego, released several mixtapes and been the first to take a chance on some unknown artists. I have worked with such amazing people as N'Dea Daavenport, Sy Smith, Mark de Clive-Lowe and Lisa Shaw to name a small few.

For our 5th Anniversary we are taking things up a notch and moving to a new venue. The Echo in Echo park is going to be our new home and its a step up for sure. This well loved venue holds 350 people often has a show every day of the week. They have the knowledge, staff, and marketing to help take Strictly Social to the next level.

I am so excited to continue the journey of Strictly Social and I am committed to bringing the best lineups that I possibly can. I have always tried to find a balance between biggers names, buzzy new acts, and underground innovators over the years and I will continue to do so!

Please check out Strictly Social at http://facebook.com/lastrictlysocial or http://twitter.com/StrictSocialLA

To purchase tickets for the 5th Anniversary show go to: http://www.theecho.com/event/148827/

ART+SOUL w/ Hawthorne Headhunters - Sat July 7, 2012

 

This Saturday night (July 7, 2012) I present another of my ART+SOUL series of events. This time the headliners are Hawthorne Headhunters a group that consists of Coultrain (who I have worked with many times) and Black Spade (who is one of the first artists I did a show with). Their latest album is out on Plug Research which is the same label that has released recent music from Sonnymoon, Bilal, and  Thavius Beck. Get all the details from the flyer and I hope to see you there!

RSVP on facebook

2 Birthday Parties for Me!

 

Another year another birthday! My birthday is on Thursday April 26 and in my normal eclectic fashion I decided to do 2 parties this year. The reason for this is mainly my very eclectic taste in music as well as the fact that I have friends from a variety of scenes and communities. And also I just happened to have 2 events scheduled at the time of my birthday so it makes sense.

PARTY #1

The first party is Broke As F**k, my all breakbeat ans bass party that I throw with Eva. I tried to keep it eclectic this year with Doc Nasty from Florida as the headliner so that true Florida BASS sound that I love so much will be represented. As a special guest I brought on Joe Kay, who has been shaking up my world as of late with his Soulection record label and radio show. This is is all FREE! Plus since it's on Wednesday night it actually turns to my birthday at midnight which will be fun.

PARTY #2

My second party is the next night with the one year anniversary of Nappy Thursday. This is for the soul music crowd and as a special treat I will also be celebrating the birthdays of 2 of the performers, Jimetta Rose and Rashondra Angelle. It's only $5 all night.

Check out the flyers for all the info!

It's ART+SOUL time Again!

It's that time once again when I gear up for a wonderful showcase of art and music. I do a lot of various events but ART+SOUL has quickly become my favorite. The last event had over 300 people and we are looking to pull in big numbers once again! What is so fun about this show is that it is a huge team effort. From the performers to the artists to the DJs to the vendors, everyone chips in to make it a success. The best part for people is that it's Free until 11pm so it makes it cheap Saturday night out!See you on March 3!

You should RSVP though if you want to get in free http://tinyurl.com/artsoulmarch2012

My Vision For Strictly Social Feb 2012

Really looking forward to this month's edition of my party with DJ Destroyer, Strictly Social, for a number of reasons. For one, it's my first purely electronic show I have done. There will not be any vocalists performing, just producers and beatmakers. And secondly I am re-introducing the B room for the first time really since we had Soul Good rocking Drum&Bass in there. This time, it will be Soulection, an incredible label and brand that I discovered who pretty much embody the Nu-Soul Magazine sound. So the night will be representing some of the best LA has to offer including Brainfeeder, AlphaPup, Plug Research, and Soulection. And of course Nu-Soul! So if all goes well the night will come off like a soulful Low End Theory which I think is the missing link in the LA scene. So excited for this shit!!!!

Check out Strictly Social: http://facebook.com/lastrictlysocial
Check out Soulection: http://soulection.com

One Year of Nu-Thursdays at Little Temple Feb 9, 2012

 

This Thursday February 9 I am celebrating another huge landmark. I have been holding down Thursday nights at Little Temple for a full year! I can't even believe that I did it. It was extremely difficult, rewarding, stressful and beautiful. I would have to say the biggest moment for me was getting to work with N'Dea Davenport!!!

So to celebrate I have another big lineup that will feature Plug Research artist and Erykah Badu collaborator Shafiq Husayn performing alongside his new LA movement that features Jimetta Rose, J. Mitchell, Breezy Lovejoy, and I,Ced. Also on tap are East Coast artists Maimouna Youssef and Gloria Ry'Ann.

You can get tickets for just $8 here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223865

Or RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com

Zo! and Sy Smith at Strictly Social 1.19.12

I return to my main haunt Little Temple this week for my first show of 2012. I am cutting down on the number of Nu-Thursdays nights that I do keeping it to about 2 or 3 per month as opposed to 4 or 5. But I hope to stack really good lineups and give myself enough time to promote each one. So far the year is looking good and the first one back features the always beautiful Sy Smith and the Foreign Exchange's Zo! This is a show a lot of folks have been asking for so I think it is going to be great!

If you are interested in checking it out there is a $10 discount list. Just RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com

ART + SOUL January 7, 2012

After an extremely hectic New Year's I am now turning my attention to another edition of ART+SOUL. This is definitely my favorite event to do because I love seeing what all the artists bring to the table. As always there will be an assortment or artists and vendors showcasing their work in addition to the performances. Be sure to RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsouljanuary2012 to get in FREE until 11pm.

Nappy Nu-Year 2012 - My first New Year's Party

I just realized the other day that not only am I organizing my first big New Year's Eve party but also my first afterhours party. I am really excited to be doing this party with awesome friends and collaborators including the Nappy Nation crew, RK Entertainment, and Frolab! There is a whole lot happening at this party!

There will be a midnight jam session featuring some of LA's most awesome artists such as Jimetta Rose and Shafiq of Sa-Ra, Lots of LA's hottest soul/hip-hop DJs, and it goes til 6am. The vibe will be that of an LA underground warehouse, so grimy, sexy fun! The party is only $30 at the door but there are 2 ways to save!

$25 with RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/nappynuyear or nuyear@iamnappy.com

LIMITED $20 presales also available via http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214380

Location provided with RSVP or ticket purchase!

Nu-Thursdays presents Martin Luther - December 8, 2011

 

Martin Luther, also known as Martin Luther McCoy, quite simply was born to sing. A truly gifted and highly styled musician whose studying of gospel, funk, rock and soul music at an early age set in motion what many have come to identify as the making of a Rebel Soul. The multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, musician and producer has been bubbling within the music world for years, and has already energized music lovers across the globe with collaborations with some of Pop and Hip Hop’s finest. Martin’s last studio album, “Rebel Soul Music,” was one of music underground’s most anticipated albums of 2004, nationwide. Finally set to release his highly anticipated third studio album entitled, ‘Love Is The Hero’ Martin Luther fans should expect to be revitalized, seduced and empowered with a dynamite blend of polished Pop, intoxicating Rock and a whole lotta’ Soul.

$8 Cover

9pm-2am
21+

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Strictly Social w/ Sonnymoon + Ryat - Thursday Nov 17, 2011

I am hosting another rocking hot show this Thursday night November 17 at Little Temple. Two buzzworthy acts on one stage. Plug Research's newest signing Sonnymoon is joined by Ryat (who had a collab with Brainfeeder's Taylor McFerrin this year). This is going to be a killer show of progressive talent!

RSVP at facebook