Friday, April 30, 2010

My Work For BET's Centric TV Blog


I have been blogging for BET & VH1 Soul's Centric TV Subcentric Blog for a few months now and it has been a great way to spread thw ord about some artists that I love on a bigger platform. If you haven't checked out this very cool blog please do so. Here is a link to all my posts for them!

http://blogs.centrictv.com/music/subcentric/author/nusoul/

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Frenchie Davis to perform at Body Boyz United 4th of July 2010


Body Boyz United continues to heat up 4th of July weekend in Las Vegas with the addition of Frenchie Davis of American Idol fame. This Grammy nominee and Broadway star will be gracing the stage for the close-out event! This special performance is included when you purchase a VIP pass that allows you entry into all the events that weekend!

Purchase your VIP tickets HERE

With the addition of Frenchie plus appearances from fitness stars like Max Phillisaire and Jarid Monas, BODY BOYZ UNITED 2010 is going to exceed all expectations!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

BODY BOYZ BBQ Memorial Day weekend - Saturday May 29, 2010


We are gearing up for the big Body Boyz United event in Vegas this 4th of July weekend. And what better way than by getting naked at a Memorial Day pool party and BBQ. Meet me and all the other Body Boyz as we enjoy the beginning of summer poolside!

Calling Los Angeles, Long Beach, Riverside, San Diego & the OC's Best & Sexiest People to Body Boyz Annual Memorial BBQ & Pool Party - SATURDAY, MAY 29th! Time: 12noon - 6:00pm.

Donation: $20 which includes first drink free & food! Come Eat, Drink, Swim & Party with the Body Boyz Crew and all our sexy Friends! Win Party Passes to the "Body Boyz United" July 4th Holiday Weekend Celebration Party Event in Fabulous Las Vegas and other free give-a-ways!

ADDRESS: 5434 South Garth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(Off Slauson Avenue & Corning Avenue) Please Mapquest Directions!

http://bodyboyzunited.com

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Strictly Social San Francisco Edition


STRICTLY SOCIAL SAN FRANCISCO

@ Pacific Standard Time

Thursday May 13, 2010

Nu-Soul Magazine's monthly event Strictly Social is hitting the road
again. This time it's to the city by the bay, San Francisco, for a
collaboration with renowned weekly Pacific Standard Time. Join us as we
bring the Strictly Social vibe of "eclectic soul fusion" to San Fran
with a carefully selected lineup of talent that is sure keep heads
bouncing in the Bay.

Featuring Live Performances By:

ERIK RICO - Strictly Social Tour

Erik Rico is a self contained artist, singer songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist, remixer and DJ with production/writing credits
for various major and indie music labels across the globe. His client
list includes artist such as Planet Asia, Mystic, Talib Kweli, Tupac
Shakur, Jurassic 5, Qtip, Sonia Sanchez, Ladybug Mecca (Digable
Planets), Chali2na, DAVE Ghetto, and others. His styles range from
Hiphop, Soul, House, Broken, Dancehall and most electronic genres.
Upcoming and recent projects include collaborations and features with DJ
Spinna, Marc Mac (4Hero), Ron Trent, Opolopo, Aybee, Grooveman Spot, IG
Culture, Daz I-Kue (Bugz), Gus, Ty, A-Ski, a group project with Cecilia
Stalin (KOOP) and Replife and many others. He recently released the
"REWORKS project" interpreting classics from the likes of Sade, Al Green
and James Brown.



HAVANA Entervention Promo Tour

Southern California's soulful singer-songwriter Havana has a lot in
common with the flava-filled Caribbean island's fresh liberation. On her
2005 debut she worked with an assortment of talented producers such as
Nicolay, Symbolic One and Waajeed selling an impressive 18,000 units
(physical & digital) to date. Her upcoming new album Entervention,
which features production by producers like Trackademicks, GB (Sound in
Color), Brook D'Leau (J*Davey) and Beat$treets, celebrates the coming to
grips of Havana's hard upbringing with her life, using music to express
her experiences and family issues, but never forgetting to have fun
along the way.


IMAN WILLIAMS

Iman is soul music, radiating its echo from the inside out. Her sound
has been described as fresh, inviting and intimate. She’s the beginning
to a genre unclassifiable. Witness the eclectic funky flavor of this
rising underground talent.

DJ Sets by:

Strictly Social Resident - DJ DESTROYER

http://twitter.com/djdestroyer

http://destroyer.podOmatic.com/

Pacific Standard Time Resident - SAKE ONE

http://www.djsake1.com/

NO cover - FREE ALL NIGHT

21+

9pm - 2am

Eve Lounge

575 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 91405

http://eveloungesf.com


Promotional support from Ankh Marketing, Souldeluxxe Snd, LLC,
Fusicology, and The Mint Collective

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Broke As F**k w/ DJ Destroyer - Wed. April 28, 2010


Nu-Soul Magazine presents
BROKE AS F**K
Wednesday April 28, 2010

Nu-Soul breaks the mold with BROKE AS F**K, a free monthly
event showcasing breakbeat music in all its forms. Join us for a night
of breaks, bootybass, ghettotech, dubstep, and electro bass!

Featuring Booty Shaking Sets from:

DJ DESTROYER (Strictly Social, Fast FWD) - Exclusive Bmore
Club Set

Nu-Soul's main man can rock any room with any style from soul to hip-hop
to house. Tonight he drops a set of Baltimore club bangers aimed at
dancefloor destruction.
http://twitter.com/djdestroyer
http://destroyer.podOmatic.com/

NOMAD aka Normysoul - Birthday breakbeat set

Nu-Soul Magazine's Editor-in-Chief gets on the decks to spin an
all-vinyl set of classic Florida breaks, Miami Bass, and party jams.

With BROKE Residents:

KIMCHEE LOVE (Eva & Athena)

Heroes of LA's breakbeat scene, Eva and Athena, under the moniker
Kimchee Love, never fail to drop some serious heat. These two ladies
bring the bass with their precise mixing skills and impeccable selection
of electro bass, Miami bass, and funky breaks. Get ready for the BASS!

ROXANNE

Roxanne is a self-described jack of all trades. She can throw down sets
of drum & bass, techno, breaks, dubstep, and ghettotech. Whatever
she chooses to play, be prepared to be schooled.

TECH-SON

Our newest resident Tech-Son knows how to get the floor moving with his
signature style of upfront breakbeats and electro jams.

ADMISSION IS FREE!
9pm - 2am
21+

Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge
5521 Hollywood Blvd (at Western)
Los Angeles, CA
($5 Parking Available in Back Alley)
http://theblumonkey.com

Monday, April 05, 2010

Jimetta Rose review


Jimetta
Rose will be celebrating her birthday at the April 21 edition of
Nu-Soul's monthly event Strictly Social. In case you didn't know Jimetta and I share the same birthday (April 26) and we will be celebrating together! Read my review of her new
album The Barber's Daughter and then be sure to catch her live in LA on
April 21.




Purchase tickets HERE

Eric Lau Kilawatt:V2 review

Check out my review of the new EP from one of my favorite artists, Eric Lau.



Artist: Eric Lau

Title: Kilawatt: V2

Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop/Electronica

Read the review

Friday, April 02, 2010

Nas & Damian Marley at Kress Nightclub - Thursday April 8



Nu-Soul Magazine
alongside
LG Enterprises | 24 Entertainment | Free i
Entertainment
Present
Nas & Damian Marley Hosting
Live at Kress

Thursday April 8th

In support of their upcoming album Distant Relatives, Nas and Damian Marley will be hosting and giving fans a small taste of
what to look forward to with a special basement performance

at this special event taking place at the gorgeous Kress Nightclub in

Hollywood.

Tickets are starting at just $10 for this special night so grab your presales to secure entry

Celebrity Dj's Pj Butta, Whatt & Salam Wreck

Get your Pre-Sale Tickets NOW: www.wantickets.com/nusoul

First one hundred tickets $10

Doors Open 10p | All Levels Open

Kress Hollywood
6608 Hollywood Blvd
Enter through lot of Schrader

Check www.rockja.com for all updates

email events@nu-soulmag.com or info@freeientertainment.com for table reservations or questions

Early Arrival Suggested | 21+Sexy & Trendy A Must

Distant Relatives In Stores Tuesday May 18th 2010
Pre-Order The album HERE

www.distantrelatives.com

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Groove Armada @ the W Hollywood review for Urb


I reviewed a Groove Armada intimate DJ set at the new W Hotel in Hollywood for Urb magazine.


Read the review

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Norman as the DJ on Melrose Place!!!

The episode of Melrose Place that I was featured in aired last night and of course I missed it because I was watching Lost. But thank God for the internet! Feel free to scroll through to catch bits and pieces of me in this, my television debut!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Samtha James interview for Om Records blog


Continuing my path of blogging and writing for some of the best sites around I did a short interview with Om records artist Samantha James for the Om blog.

Read the interview

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Hilo Clothing Fashion show pics and article


So here are more photos from the fashion show in Long Beach. I also caught wind of an article on Long Beach Gay website GetOutLB.com

Check out the article for all the photos HERE

Monday, March 22, 2010

Backstage at the Hilo Clothing Fashion show


This weekend I walked in another fashion show for charity, this time it was organized by Hilo Clothing, a hip little boutique in Long Beach. It was a bunch of guys and one girl in the show. I am still waiting on some official photos from the show but wanted to post this pic from backstage with the sexy Lacey on the left and cutie-pie, Will in in the middle. Stay tuned for more pics!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Strictly Social w/ Jimetta Rose - Wed. April 21



Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union present

STRICTLY SOCIAL

An Evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion

Wednesday April 21, 2010

Strictly Social takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at
LA’s charming Little Temple, continuing the legacy of the renowned
Temple Bar, by featuring a carefully selected showcase of artists and
DJs that reflect the Nu-Soul sound. This monthly event always features
the hottest artists pushing the boundaries of soul and a vibe that is
truly unique.

Featuring Live Performances By:

JIMETTA ROSE
Special Birthday Performance

Jimetta Rose's voice is like a lightning bolt on a cloudy day,
drawing all eyes towards the approaching storm. Her sound is a synthesis
of future funk and political rallying cries, full of positive musings
and defiant protests. Returning to the Strictly Social stage, Jimetta
will be performing songs from her independent release The Barber's
Daughter
as well as celebrating her birthday. Come out for this very
special performance.


IMAN WILLIAMS

Iman is soul music, radiating its echo from the inside out. Her sound
has been described as fresh, inviting and intimate. She's the beginning
to a genre unclassifiable. Witness the eclectic funky flavor of this
rising underground talent.


IFE

She's being called, "A young Sade meets Lena Horne for the new
millennium" but, the enthralling singer/songwriter with a sound and
style all her own, writes and performs music that fuses R&B and Pop
with elements of Jazz and Hip Hop creating melodic gems that are hard to
forget. After years of honing her craft developing her live stage show,
style and approach, Ifé is ready to take center stage with the release
of her debut EP, CRESCENDO.


Our residents DJ Destroyer & DJ Myxzlplix will be spinning a
selection of future soul, organic hip-hop, and electronic beats all
night!



SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM
In the B Room – SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Westbay
Music Group
http://www.myspace.com/soulgoodness

$5 until 10:30pm w/ RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com
$5 presale tickets HERE
$10 at the door

Strictly Social
Wednesday April 21, 2010
9pm-2am
21+

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
http://littletemple.com
http://myspace.com/lastrictlysocial

Additional promotional support by Fusicology, Universal Rhythm, and
The Mint Collective.

http://fusicology.com
http://universal-rhythm.com
http://themintcollective.com

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Body Boyz United Discount VIP Passes Until March 21


Body Boyz 2010 is coming to Vegas this 4th of July weekend and it will be an amazing weekend of parties, fun, and fitness. It will be a great place to meet me and the other Body Boyz as well as celebrity guests and recording artists. We are doing it big in Vegas at the Mirage Hotel.

If you are planning on attending now is the time to grab your VIP Party Access card which will get you in to all the parties for the whole weekend, access to the VIP lounge, and plenty of other goodies. The VIP card will be just $225 until March 21, 2010 so grab one now!

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