Afta-1 collaborator Nikko Gray release her debut album and I love
it! CHeck out my review for Nu-Soul Magazine
Artist: Nikko Gray
Title: Love Seen
Genre: Soul/Electronica/Pop
Read the
review
Catch this video of Nikko Gray at Strictly Social
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Nikko Gray Review
Afta-1 collaborator Nikko Gray release her debut album and I love
it! CHeck out my review for Nu-Soul Magazine
Artist: Nikko Gray
Title: Love Seen
Genre: Soul/Electronica/Pop
Read the
review
Catch this video of Nikko Gray at Strictly Social
Monday, May 24, 2010
Strictly Social w/ Jimmie Reign - Wed June 16, 2010
Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union present
STRICTLY SOCIAL
An evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion
Wednesday June 16, 2010
STRICTLY SOCIAL
An evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion
Wednesday June 16, 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.
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:
JIMMIE REIGN
Pretty Girl Album Release
Pretty Girl Album Release
Bay Area artist Jimmie Reign is part of a new breed of artists; an
R&B singer/songwriter with mainstream appeal and a sound that
recalls artists like Mary J. Blige, SWV, and Amerie that has chosen to
go the independent route. Blessed with girl next door looks, a talent
for writing killer hooks, and an incredible live singing voice, Jimmie
Reign puts females with bigger names to shame with her set of skills.
She has been building a buzz for years off of the strength of some
well-received singles, a ravenously downloaded mixtape, and an
exceptional live show. Jimmie will be taking the Strictly Social stage
for a second time, this time with a full band and an arsenal of sexy
R&B grooves from her debut album Pretty Girl (out May 25).
R&B singer/songwriter with mainstream appeal and a sound that
recalls artists like Mary J. Blige, SWV, and Amerie that has chosen to
go the independent route. Blessed with girl next door looks, a talent
for writing killer hooks, and an incredible live singing voice, Jimmie
Reign puts females with bigger names to shame with her set of skills.
She has been building a buzz for years off of the strength of some
well-received singles, a ravenously downloaded mixtape, and an
exceptional live show. Jimmie will be taking the Strictly Social stage
for a second time, this time with a full band and an arsenal of sexy
R&B grooves from her debut album Pretty Girl (out May 25).
HAZ SOLO
LA-based MC Haz Solo is ready to take this stage with his eclectic
style and next level rhymes. His sound is as much rooted in classic soul
as it is in future sounds. Expect razor sharp mc skills, hot beats, and
a dynamic stage show from this extremely talented MC.
style and next level rhymes. His sound is as much rooted in classic soul
as it is in future sounds. Expect razor sharp mc skills, hot beats, and
a dynamic stage show from this extremely talented MC.
JOONIE
The talented vocalist and musician Joonie graces the Strictly Social
stage for the first time to celebrate the release of his debut Acoustic
Love. Prepare yourself for his smooth stylings, emotional storytelling
and infectious rhythms.
stage for the first time to celebrate the release of his debut Acoustic
Love. Prepare yourself for his smooth stylings, emotional storytelling
and infectious rhythms.
Special Listening Session for DWELE'S New Album W.W.W. from 9pm -
10pm
We will have one copy of the album to giveaway so arrive early!
10pm
We will have one copy of the album to giveaway so arrive early!
Our residents DJ Destroyer & DJ Myxzlplix will be spinning a
selection of future soul, organic hip-hop, and electronic beats all
night!
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 Atlantic
Connection & Friends
http://www.myspace.com/soulgoodness
Connection & Friends
http://www.myspace.com/soulgoodness
Strictly Social
Wednesday June 16, 2010
9pm-2am
21+
Wednesday June 16, 2010
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
http://littletemple.com
http://myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
http://twitter.com/StrictSocialLA
Additional promotional support by Fusicology, Universal Rhythm, and
The Mint Collective.
http://fusicology.com
http://universal-rhythm.com
http://themintcollective.com
The Mint Collective.
http://fusicology.com
http://universal-rhythm.com
http://themintcollective.com
My Date with Tyson Kobie
Through an altogether bizarre twist of fate I won this Dawgpound USA contest for a trip to Blatino Oasis. I really wasn't expecting this at all but nevertheless I won a trip to Palm Springs and a date with Tyson Kobie, a very cute porn star dude. All i did was submit a fantasy that included some of my favorite stars from the DawgPound website and I was selected.
It was a fun experience, although I did not expect to have a camera in my face. The actual date was to take a tram up the side of a mountain a hang out. Ty was really sweet and we had fun joking around with each other. NO, nothing dirty happened so don't ask. But I got a free room and VIP pass out of the deal so I can't complain! And I got to hang out a bit with other guys from the site like Jovonnie and Cornbread. Enjoy this surreal video of my meeting with Tyson Kobie.And check out the pic with me and Cornbread!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Strictly Social San Diego - Memorial Day Weekend 2010
Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union
in association with Myxmedia, The Mint Collective, & Soul On Beat
Present
STRICTLY SOCIAL SAN DIEGO
Sunday May 30, 2010
in association with Myxmedia, The Mint Collective, & Soul On Beat
Present
STRICTLY SOCIAL SAN DIEGO
Sunday May 30, 2010
Nu-Soul Magazine's monthly Los Angeles-based event Strictly Social
celebrates the start of summer in beautiful San Diego. Join us as we
bring our special vibe of "eclectic soul fusion" to SD for the first
time with our carefully selected lineup of talent. And with no work or
school on Monday, this is sure to be the place to be for San Diego's
lovers of progressive soul, soulful house, and futuristic beats.
celebrates the start of summer in beautiful San Diego. Join us as we
bring our special vibe of "eclectic soul fusion" to SD for the first
time with our carefully selected lineup of talent. And with no work or
school on Monday, this is sure to be the place to be for San Diego's
lovers of progressive soul, soulful house, and futuristic beats.
Featuring Performances By:
AFTA-1
You can find AFTA-1 eight hours in the future. He’s sitting on a
supernova, shooting down Pluto moons with love; then running back and
laying the track in your lap. Brush the moon dust off your clothes and
plug in your speakers for a shape-shifting, time-collapsing,
body-breaking, heart-merging experience.
supernova, shooting down Pluto moons with love; then running back and
laying the track in your lap. Brush the moon dust off your clothes and
plug in your speakers for a shape-shifting, time-collapsing,
body-breaking, heart-merging experience.
With an amazing debut titled Aftathoughts Vol. 1 already under
his belt along with impressive remixes of Esthero, Little Dragon, and
Jessie Boykins, as well as the ravenously downloaded LOVE IS REAL
mixtape series in circulation, Afta-1 is set to blow your mind with his
intergalactic beats and ethereal vibes.
his belt along with impressive remixes of Esthero, Little Dragon, and
Jessie Boykins, as well as the ravenously downloaded LOVE IS REAL
mixtape series in circulation, Afta-1 is set to blow your mind with his
intergalactic beats and ethereal vibes.
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$treets, celebrates the coming to
grips of Havana’s hard upbringing with her life, using music to express
her experiences and family issues, but never forgetting to have fun
along the way.
common with the flava-filled Caribbean island’s fresh liberation. On her
2005 debut she worked with an assortment of talented producers such as
Nicolay, Symbolic One and Waajeed selling an impressive 18,000 units
(physical & digital) to date. Her upcoming new album Entervention,
which features production by producers like Trackademicks, GB (Sound in
Color), Brook D’Leau (J*Davey) and Beat$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.
DJ Sets By:
Strictly Social Residents:
$5 ALL NIGHT with an RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com
(emails will be added to Nu-Soul Magazine's email database)
$7 otherwise
(emails will be added to Nu-Soul Magazine's email database)
$7 otherwise
Hosted by Norman Mayers (Nu-Soul Magazine) and Jacqueline Schneider
(The Mint Collective)
(The Mint Collective)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Broke As F**k w/ Jayvon - Wed. May 26, 2010
Nu-Soul Magazine presents
BROKE AS F**K
Wednesday May 26, 2010
BROKE AS F**K
Wednesday May 26, 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!
showcasing breakbeat music in all its forms. Join us for a night of
breaks, bootybass, ghettotech, dubstep, and electro bass!
Featuring Bass Blasting Sets from:
JAYVON
Jayvon may have created a name for himself as a drum&bass DJ, but he
has since developed into a multi-genre DJ, producer, and remixer
spinning everything from hard electro to soul to hip-hop. Get ready for
Jayvon's new sound, a dancefloor ready take on bass heavy club hits and
electro.
http://www.myspace.com/jayvonbeatz
Jayvon may have created a name for himself as a drum&bass DJ, but he
has since developed into a multi-genre DJ, producer, and remixer
spinning everything from hard electro to soul to hip-hop. Get ready for
Jayvon's new sound, a dancefloor ready take on bass heavy club hits and
electro.
http://www.myspace.com/jayvonbeatz
Broke Residents:
KIMCHEE LOVE
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!
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.
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
Tech-Son knows how to get the floor moving with his signature style of
upfront breakbeats and electro jams.
Tech-Son knows how to get the floor moving with his signature style of
upfront breakbeats and electro jams.
NOMAD
Nu-Soul Magazine's editor Norman aka Nomad doubles as a breakbeat dj,
spinning classic tunes aimed at bootyshaking on the dancefloor.
Nu-Soul Magazine's editor Norman aka Nomad doubles as a breakbeat dj,
spinning classic tunes aimed at bootyshaking on the dancefloor.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
9pm – 2am
21+
9pm – 2am
21+
Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge
5521 Hollywood Blvd (at Western)
Los Angeles, CA
($5 Parking Available in Back Alley)
http://theblumonkey.com
5521 Hollywood Blvd (at Western)
Los Angeles, CA
($5 Parking Available in Back Alley)
http://theblumonkey.com
Friday, May 07, 2010
Yahzarah Review for Centric
I reviewed Yahzarah's new album for the lovely folks over at Centric. Check it out!
Yahzarah review for Centric
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
My Review of Flying Lotus' Cosmogramma
Brilliant producer Flying
Lotus takes us across the universe and back again with his new
masterpiece Cosmogramma.
Lotus takes us across the universe and back again with his new
masterpiece Cosmogramma.
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
@ 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.
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.
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.
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.
http://twitter.com/soundsofhavana
http://www.soundsofhavana.com/
Download the Entervention sampler HERE
http://www.soundsofhavana.com/
Download the Entervention sampler HERE
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.
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/
http://twitter.com/djdestroyer
http://destroyer.podOmatic.com/
NO cover - FREE ALL NIGHT
21+
9pm - 2am
21+
9pm - 2am
Promotional support from Ankh Marketing, Souldeluxxe Snd, LLC,
Fusicology, and The Mint Collective
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
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!
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
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+
9pm - 2am
21+
Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge
5521 Hollywood Blvd (at Western)
Los Angeles, CA
($5 Parking Available in Back Alley)
http://theblumonkey.com
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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