I took a business trip to San Francisco over Valentine's Day weekend. Nu-Soul Magazine sponsored an Om Records event called Nothing But Love at a spot called Mighty on Valentine's Day. We hosted the secod room where my partner DJ Destroyer spun for the entire night. It was pretty cool as we got to create that Nu-Soul/Strictly Social vibe for the whole night in beautiful San Fran. As always I made the most of my stay there. I hung out with Jonathan from Om Records and went to Oakland for a mixer at Zion I's studio. Got to catch a short performance and met singer Goapele which was dope. Hung out with the homie Replife which is always good times. I also got to kick it with my cousin Dana who is living in the Bay area for school. And I got to see Jason and Nicole at their breaks weekly! I did a lot in two days that is for sure.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Norman in San Francisco with Om Records
Monday, February 16, 2009
Strictly Social January 2009 photos
Strictly Social rang in the new year (give or take a few weeks) with our first event for 2009. Local Los Angeles talents Jimetta Rose and Mic Holden took to the stage and blew us away. Mr. Mic Holden charmed with his nimble lyrical flow and easygoing vibe while Ms. Jimetta Rose simply dominated the crowd with her impressive voice and confident stage presence. Keep your eyes peeled for these two artists! Check out the photos courtesy of our partner in crime Kawai Matthews of Air Philosophy!
For more info:
Jimetta Rose
www.myspace.com/jimettarose
www.myspace.com/queenjrose
Mic Holden
www.myspace.com/micholden4president
Photography by Airphilosophy airphilosophy.com
Monday, February 09, 2009
Bounce Rock Skate Friday the 13th!
We know our schedule has been all over the place with Bounce Rock Skate but the spot is popping off so we keep returning whenever they want us to!
Be sure to get some of that Blue Velvet sexiness on Friday February 13 at another edition of Bounce Rock Skate!
Get in free by rsvping to rsvp@bouncerockskate.com
Bounce Rock Skate
Friday Feb 13, 2009
Blue Velvet Lounge
750 Garland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9pm-2am
21+
www.bluevelvetrestaurant.com
www.myspace.com/bouncerockskateclub
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Nu-Soul Grammy Mixer - Saturday Feb 7
Nu-Soul Magazine and Redlight Special Events have teamed up to bring you a very special event in honor of the 2009 Urban Alternative Category. This year's nominees include Janelle Monae, Chrisette Michele, Kenna, Wayna, and Maiysha.
In order to support this category and build community within the Urban Alternative community, we would like to invite you to this special networking event hosted by nominees Wayna, Maiysha, and Kokayi.
This is event will be held at the ultra-chic Blue Velvet Lounge in downtown LA from 7pm-10pm with a special hosted Blue Velvet Martini Bar from 7pm-8pm
Come have a drink, eat some dinner, and meet everyone who is working to build our community in a mutually supportive environment. HAVE YOUR BUSINESS CARDS READY!
Music will be provided by Strictly Social residents DJ Destroyer and Myxzlplix.
RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com with the subject Urban Alternative to get on the list.
Check out the nominees:
Wayna - www.myspace.com/waynamusic
Maiysha - www.myspace.com/maiyshamusic
Kokayi - www.myspace.com/kokayi
www.bluevelvetrestaurant.com
www.nu-soulmag.com
www.redlightspecialevents.com
Bounce Rock Skate Grammy Edition - Friday Feb 6
Bounce Rock Skate is on again! Look for us on the first and third Friday of every month for one of the LA's sexiest nights out!
On February 6 we present a special Grammy event and a tribute to J Dilla!
rsvp@bouncerockskate.com for Free entry all night!
750 Garland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
9pm-2am
21+
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Mark de Clive-Lowe Interview
Becoming entrenched within the UK melting pot culture as a young adult, Mark de Clive-Lowe became an essential part of the broken beat/nu-jazz/future soul culture that produced immense talents like Bugz in the Attic, IG Culture, and Bembe Segue. His name has appeared on countless productions, collaborations and remixes from the last few years, quietly creating the sound of a movement.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Mark de Clive-Lowe in LA - Feb 18!
Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union are proud to present a very special edition of Strictly Social. On Wednesday February 18 we will be presenting international artist Mark de Clive-Lowe featuring vocalist Vanessa Freeman and special guests for a unique live experience!
This will be the official Los Angeles stop of Mark's 2009 World Tour and the only chance you will get to see him perform live this year!
Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL) is a NZ-Japanese musician producer based in the UK for the last decade and at the forefront of the global beats, jazz and soul community. He’s a devastating live performer creating studio production on stage from scratch using drum machines, keyboards and effects – live remixes created on stage for each and every gig. As well as performances at clubs, festivals and parties worldwide, he’s on over 200 releases for Masters At Work Records, Verve Records, Impulse Records and collaborating with as diverse a range of artists as Jody Watley, Omar, Bugz in the Attic, Dego (4Hero), percussionist Sammy Figueroa (Miles Davis), bass player Pino Palladino (D’Angelo/John Mayer), DJ Spinna, Leon Ware, Dame Shirley Bassey and plenty more, MdCL is one of the most innovative producers and live performers you’ll find anywhere.
myspace.com/markdeclivelowe
markdeclivelowe.net
mashibeats.blogspot.com
Vanessa Freeman is a singer, songwriter, exceptional improviser and natural performer who has performed and/or recorded with Roy Ayers, Brazil’s Azymuth, Bugz in the Attic, Nathan Haines, 4Hero, Mark de Clive-Lowe and many more. Influenced by soul, funk and jazz greats like Dee Dee Bridge Water, Mahalia Jackson and Curtis Mayfield, Vanessa’s voice is a wonder to behold.
myspace.com/vanesssafreeman
Strictly Social residents DJ Destroyer, Milky Wayne, and Myxzlplix will create the mood with a patented blend of future soul, hip-hop, and progressive beats.
Admission is $12
$7 until 10:30pm with RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com
Presales available for $10 here
Strictly Social w/ Mark de Clive-Lowe feat. Vanessa Freeman Live
Wednesday February 18, 2009
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
9pm - 2am
21+
myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
nu-soulmag.com
littletemple.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Strictly Social Mixed Vol 3 by DJ Destroyer
DJ Destroyer returns with the third installment of the Strictly Social mixed series. Nu-Soul Magazine's signature monthly event Strictrly Social is the place to be for progressive soul artists and this ecelectic mix of future hip-hop, soul, and electronica is the perfect companion piece.
Featuring tracks from an astounding array of artists that have appeared at Nu-Soul events including Wayna, Vice Lounge, Replife, Kisey Asplund, and Sarah White plus renowned artists like Flying Lotus, Erkyah Badu, Q Tip, Black Milk, Dwele, and more, this third mix is truly the sound of Nu-Soul Magazine.
Track listing
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
More Fotos by Mikel Kilgour
I went even further into avant-garde territory with my second shoot with Mikel Kilgour. Let me know your thoughts on this new direction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Bounce Rock Skate MLK Edition - Jan 16
Bounce Rock Skate is doing it once more in January as we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Kick off your three day weekend in high style at the Blue Velvet Lounge, the hottest new spot in the city.
Come early for a bite to eat and stay late to the sounds of Destroyer, Kaleem, 7, and Loslito. It's Destroyer's birthday so come wish him well.
Free entry with rsvp to rsvp@bouncerockskate.com
Bounce Rock Skate
Friday Jan 16, 2009
Blue Velvet Lounge
750 Garland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
www.myspace.com/bouncerockskateclub
www.bluevelvetrestaurant.com
www.nu-soulmag.com
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Fotos by Mikel Kilgour
I shot with my friend Mikel Kilgour over the Holiday season. He is an artist that using many different media to express himself from photography and fashion to painting and music. I wrote an article about him awhile back. I am digging the photos. We just snapped these behind Starbucks in West Hollywood and you would never know it. They are very intimate and avant-garde. New territory for me. Look for more very soon!
Future Sound of Breaks Special Feature
For those that don’t know, the electro breakbeat sound that began when Afrika Bambaataa dropped “Planet Rock” in the 1980s and spawned the renaissance of modern hip-hop is alive and well. Leading the charge for this often overlooked form of American dance music is the Future Sound of Breaks (FSOB). This trailblazing organization has been working steadily to raise the profile of the breakbeat community and sound through a high level of marketing, event production, and music releases. Join Nu-Soul Magazine as we take a closer look at FSOB and their impact on the dance music community in a special two-part feature.
Read part 1: An interview with the CEO of the FSOB movement, Glyn Morgan
Bounce Rock Skate Encore - Friday Jan 9, 2009
Bounce Rock Skate at the Blue Velvet Lounge seems to catching on like wildfire! They keep asking us back because this is definitely one of the hottest events happening right now!
The Venue: The chic Blue Velvet Lounge provides the perfect surroundings
bluevelvetrestaurant.com
The Sound: Our residents Kaleem, Destroyer, 7, and Loslito bring the heat with a signature blend of forward thinking future soul and hip-hop, classics and more
The Vibe: LA’s fashion forward citizens come correct to dance the night away
Admission is FREE with an RSVP to rsvp@bouncerockskate.com
Respect the dress code: Keep it sexy and classy
Bounce Rock Skate
Friday January 9, 2009
Blue Velvet Lounge
750 Garland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9pm-2am
21+
Valet Parking available
www.myspace.com/bouncerockskateclub
