My Interview with Rye Rye

 

I got the chance to interview Interscope artist Rye Rye. I love this girl and she has had the chance to work with some of my favorite artists including M.I.A., Robyn, Esthero and a few others. If you like booty shaking bass and cute rhymes you will like her.

Read my interview for Nu-Soul Magazine

My Bassnectar Interview for Nu-Soul

I got the chance to interview DJ/producer/remixer Bassnectar for my website Nu-Soul.

Read the interview HERE

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!

Nudes + A Chair by Peter Palladino

I have some new photos that I hope you enjoy. I went out to the Palm Springs area to take these photos by Peter Palladino. The project was to promote these very awesome chairs that simply have to be seen up close. Enjoy

http://www.palladinodenphotography.com/

Broke As F**k sends Athena away - Wed March 28, 2012

I am keeping the breakbeat scene in LA alive with BrokeAsF**k! This month on March 28 we say goodbye to Athena as she prepares to head off to Korea for awhile. Join the movement and show your love for all things BASS and BREAKS. Oh yea, beers are only $4 until 11pm so come early and get wasted!

RSVP on facebook

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!

More Naked Models in a Pool by Ed Freeman

Another photo has emerged from my wonderful final pool shot with the incredible Ed Freeman. Not sure how he captures this chaos but it looks beautiful!

http://www.edfreeman.com/

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

8 Nude Models + A Pool by Ed Freeman

I have to give it up to Ed Freeman. Who else would dare throw eight naked models (guys and girls) into a pool together to see what happens? The man always has a vision and the results are breathtaking. Its always a pleasure doing these shoots with Ed but this one takes the cake!

http://www.edfreeman.com/

Broke As F**k Thanksgiving - Wed. November 23, 2011

It's Thanksgiving time! And that means it's also time for one of my biggest parties of the year! Come on down for BROKE AS F**K at the Blu Monkey! The legendary Simply Jeff will be rocking the decks for a special breaks set. It's totally free!

RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/broketurkeyday

or at facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/264928043553058/