BROOKLYN DIARIES :: PARADE time

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BROOKLYN DIARIES :: PARADE time

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TONIGHT: Waxpoetics & Skullcandy present: Erykah Badu meets Adrian Younge [FREE EVENT]

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6wuwoDozen2oqsldlPX3kUVPxrw0M2uyuLrUpgqFrPyQlUsYnVTbXAy2g7v0jSQe8mGRGXBvk4-XHcODHygaSrDYDthpCvqWv9NWyca3sEVS95pinRfQEnqNr1MbFZaIIvlfsVHinwMU/s1600/ErykahLoDownAdrian-Sep1-11pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6wuwoDozen2oqsldlPX3kUVPxrw0M2uyuLrUpgqFrPyQlUsYnVTbXAy2g7v0jSQe8mGRGXBvk4-XHcODHygaSrDYDthpCvqWv9NWyca3sEVS95pinRfQEnqNr1MbFZaIIvlfsVHinwMU/s640/ErykahLoDownAdrian-Sep1-11pm.png" width="448" /></a></div><a href="http://www.waxpoetics.com/">Wax Poetics</a> presents the second event in their monthly series with Skullcandy headphones - teaming legendary DJs from the pages of the magazine with Wax Poetics recordings artists.<br /><br />The night will start with Adrian Younge of Black Dynamite fame, making the NYC debut of his band, Venice Dawn, followed by the iconic Erykah Badu - DJing into the late night.<br /><br />The flyer is attached and the facebook event page is <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156791411067824">here</a>. And it's free!<br /><br />

TONIGHT: Waxpoetics & Skullcandy present: Erykah Badu meets Adrian Younge [FREE EVENT]

Wax Poetics presents the second event in their monthly series with Skullcandy headphones - teaming legendary DJs from the pages of the maga...

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C'EST NOIR is back!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVhKZ94wA69FNu-fpPrqa_klPNUQVW04A2MT5OOFb4KmEhO3TT1zsxGcFeORxZkKvmzkTslhDA2cUl2zSAWx3fF-YtnaboVzEolvKprCjFgc6Fa4DNGMQuUI_arVLyQqi08e5Dz8fpeJC/s1600/297407_205018426223934_100001473342129_588743_7951070_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVhKZ94wA69FNu-fpPrqa_klPNUQVW04A2MT5OOFb4KmEhO3TT1zsxGcFeORxZkKvmzkTslhDA2cUl2zSAWx3fF-YtnaboVzEolvKprCjFgc6Fa4DNGMQuUI_arVLyQqi08e5Dz8fpeJC/s1600/297407_205018426223934_100001473342129_588743_7951070_n.jpg" /></a></div>New York's legendary underground party, <b>C'est Noir</b> is back with a launch today that also is the official activation of the IRON NINJA TOUR. Featuring my artist fam, A.L.I.E.N NYC, KONOGO.MIX, Old Money, Bonnie Danger, Chief Encore, Ninjasonik, Kings of Genre, Jersey Klan, Ninjagurls, & more. This is really the beginning of something epic, trust.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Wed, Aug 31, 2011 10 PM, Tammany Hall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPm3rcW333v7Pwm0wuxKFJ7YkyiFB_O1tBfOKA3WEnSbIpX9TEcSGtayTay2URWg7SsjEx7iFBWevh4OdSoKrRGK9BX-9bJ4GktD33xDVLp6MeqChntPhtzBfyC7lSvLonZF3iYOIJizbh/s1600/279067_191207350938375_100001473342129_547730_5706689_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPm3rcW333v7Pwm0wuxKFJ7YkyiFB_O1tBfOKA3WEnSbIpX9TEcSGtayTay2URWg7SsjEx7iFBWevh4OdSoKrRGK9BX-9bJ4GktD33xDVLp6MeqChntPhtzBfyC7lSvLonZF3iYOIJizbh/s640/279067_191207350938375_100001473342129_547730_5706689_o.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br />

C'EST NOIR is back!

New York's legendary underground party, C'est Noir is back with a launch today that also is the official activation of the IRON NIN...

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BROOKLYN DIARIES: live painting at AFROPUNK AUG 27th-28th

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejDgqrWY_dN8stPvFfNvOQusdQNijNzoRpWrAkBduZ738-B9ninQE1sAg0oiNpw7GJe6qT8RgmZ55Gjhx-jfinZRzpRXg3LVaRBCf8rAcH18RQi_B4zItjnpc9P-FhfjTVTApzgWXkXiu/s1600/tumblr_lq5f8h2drJ1qd0njoo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejDgqrWY_dN8stPvFfNvOQusdQNijNzoRpWrAkBduZ738-B9ninQE1sAg0oiNpw7GJe6qT8RgmZ55Gjhx-jfinZRzpRXg3LVaRBCf8rAcH18RQi_B4zItjnpc9P-FhfjTVTApzgWXkXiu/s1600/tumblr_lq5f8h2drJ1qd0njoo1_500.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><i>SUPER psyched to be painting at <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/" style="font-size: 14px;">AFROPUNK </a>Art Wall (Saturday-Sunday, AUG27-28) this year again!!!  Shout to Matthew, Rasu (CDBK) & the AP team for getting me on board.  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[photo by Rasu J.]</span></i></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13px;">Dayum! Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Santigold, Toro Y Moi, Res, Joi, Toshi Reagon, Ninjasonik, Cerebral Ballzy, Straight Line Stitch, Gordon Voidwell, Reggie Watts, Joe Jordans Experiment, Rocky Business, and more to be announced. </span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c;">The line-up of this year's </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: magenta; color: white;"><a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-lineup-amp-artist">Afro-punk Festival</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c;">is killer! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: magenta; color: white;">August 27-28 in Brooklyn, New York </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c;">(Commodore Barry Park). You know you don't want to miss this one, kiddos. And it's FREE too! </span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_gB_vCdUsFY" width="560"></iframe></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LHgbzNHVg0c" width="560"></iframe></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2jcezrzcqns" width="560"></iframe></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WUhEQnkfn3g" width="560"></iframe></div></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13px;">But wait, there's more in store:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c0c0c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13px;"><br />- the Nike Battle For the Streets <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-skatebmx">Skate</a> and <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-skatebmx">BMX</a> Competition, featuring some of the nation's top amateur skaters and BMX riders such as Nigel Sylvester and P-Rod.<br /><br />- the Afro-Punk Bites&Beats <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-bites-amp-beats">Food Truck Festival</a> (over 20 dope food trucks from the NYC area).<br /><br />- a <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-bike-show">custom bike show</a> (dozens of bikes customized by Black riders), which will serve as the backdrop for the <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-bike-show">Harley Davidson/Denim and Chrome 2012 Calendar</a> photo shoot (photographer Darius Vick will capture bad-ass tattooed beauties)<br /><br />- The <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/ap-fest-2011-lineup-amp-artist">Skate Artwall</a> (an artist will paint over 300 skateboards as part of one large mural) Phew! Sorry for making you fall off your chairs, but it's for a good cause. See ya there!  - Lou C-D of afropunk</span></div>

BROOKLYN DIARIES: live painting at AFROPUNK AUG 27th-28th

SUPER psyched to be painting at AFROPUNK Art Wall (Saturday-Sunday, AUG27-28) this year again!!!  Shout to Matthew, Rasu (CDBK) & the AP...

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THIS SATURDAY 5/7: ILL.FUNKDAFIED.REVOLUTION feat. Taz Arnold, Moruf, O.G.M + Art Installation by KONOGO MIX!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BlihhAs5gFlal9cGlO_LLmV-xfKKs8EwCIzR5Z3VdWQ4f-nxnlKoVEl3SxuAPfLSX4apcsRBNp2EXYEAEkNia4uwFgO9cBTyQOC6LItxNTxUC6mxNFSHgemfSbLZa5QZOYXfrbn_ovg/s1600/198035_10150192244216209_613101208_8381642_1062260_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BlihhAs5gFlal9cGlO_LLmV-xfKKs8EwCIzR5Z3VdWQ4f-nxnlKoVEl3SxuAPfLSX4apcsRBNp2EXYEAEkNia4uwFgO9cBTyQOC6LItxNTxUC6mxNFSHgemfSbLZa5QZOYXfrbn_ovg/s1600/198035_10150192244216209_613101208_8381642_1062260_n.jpeg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #6aa84f; font-size: 13px;"></span></b></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">My art collective, KONOGO MIX is showing some art work and will have some limited edition goodies (some of my prints & some rare <a href="http://alien-nyc.tumblr.com/">A.L.I.E.N</a>, <a href="http://konogomix.com/">Konogo</a> and <a href="http://gothamkafe.visions18.com/shop/">King Kafe</a> hats & gear) at the ILL. FUNKDAFIED. REVOLUTION party in Newark, NJ tomorrow, brought to you by Jersey fam, the NJ Street Klan. The event that features live performances by <a href="http://www.tisavision.tv/trillion/">Taz TI$A Arnold</a> (TI$A, SA-RA), Ninjasonik, Moruf, O.G.M has been getting a huge buzz for weeks.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i>Starchild citizens of the universe, we have returned to claim the pyramids partying on the mothership, gettin' down in 3-D, light year groovin' along the planet earth. Put a glide in your stride, dip in your hip, swing low, time to move on, come get down with the get down, steezy steelos, no egos. </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>DIRECTIONS (NJ Transit/PATH train): coming from NY you can take the PATH train from Christopher Str., 9th, 14th, 23rd or 33rd. take it towards Journal Square, get off at Grove Str., tranfer to the Newark train witch will be on the same exact platform.</i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><div style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">Pop-Up Shop/ Art Exhibit-Installations/ LIVE performances/ After Party/ Free Giveaways</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Check out some of the flicks from the shoot we did back in the winter at my studio with the Jersey Klan kru. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kwan Luv (<a href="http://konogomix.com/">KONOGO.MIX</a>, <a href="http://visions18.com/">Visions18, Gotham Kafe,</a> <a href="http://alien-nyc.tumblr.com/">A.L.I.E.N</a>) & Mega (<a href="http://yomegadopepop.com/">YoMegaDopePop</a>, Mega Burger, <a href="http://alien-nyc.tumblr.com/">A.L.I.E.N</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYvlkkBzFt7WiMcpcHm8MwM_sWscYobjfFB7RzEa6ine5zz3qWhiBgc2qRGabDyKai8voB6pdKJbAz5EGTZfMJ0tO_o46IJfokU0JpUpu8lfVzCc329v9EfyoVezukB2CusYcs21CK9k/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-kwan-3-600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYvlkkBzFt7WiMcpcHm8MwM_sWscYobjfFB7RzEa6ine5zz3qWhiBgc2qRGabDyKai8voB6pdKJbAz5EGTZfMJ0tO_o46IJfokU0JpUpu8lfVzCc329v9EfyoVezukB2CusYcs21CK9k/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-kwan-3-600.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jean Lebrun & Dark Kent of <a href="http://theworldisus.blogspot.com/">Jersey Klan</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rXDellS-1jksyEd5IwVdGXp3dEJwGO6NUrM22NDQz1j59rE-C34hNETPTU3AiDRZcepjzFiuCHc8-kBJbxHAepc0B8f31uhUnzVFFLKPaDeL-E77IroY2VhT_AWTtujVYSAZN7Eu8Lg/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-JSK-3-600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwngMwbBwjtNBTLYHpKpEIf2OmentQjWD76PPtOXnrqHod8EWeLInBFCxixtdBQRJrdt50oynF43KuN_BYIEoCLoOnJHQ1bgN_eptsytOYij6E78dGhAPRaxmskqXDa3VxF685BFATBo/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-mega-2-600.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">btw, I have a new <a href="http://lichiban.tumblr.com/">photo blog</a> on tumblr </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AB6rldtse2V73fsqf1M9aDcn5PEKU2Ef61hBwESTxqQ4hWsWMB2H-evev8wKb1HjtqJNCISjXZz366gYyWKcot1XOkzcKUSfSU9adEx-FQUqDURKEjt3N5SY947e9O2_KN1Wv0DzATw/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-lichi-4-600px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AB6rldtse2V73fsqf1M9aDcn5PEKU2Ef61hBwESTxqQ4hWsWMB2H-evev8wKb1HjtqJNCISjXZz366gYyWKcot1XOkzcKUSfSU9adEx-FQUqDURKEjt3N5SY947e9O2_KN1Wv0DzATw/s1600/KONOGOxNJSK-lichi-4-600px.jpg" /></a></div>

THIS SATURDAY 5/7: ILL.FUNKDAFIED.REVOLUTION feat. Taz Arnold, Moruf, O.G.M + Art Installation by KONOGO MIX!

My art collective, KONOGO MIX is showing some art work and will have some limited edition goodies (some of my prints & some rare A.L.I.E...

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LIVE AT THE LOFT: Chico Mann & Cubic Zirconia

<div style="text-align: center;">I recently got invited to check out the live gigs of NY homies Chico Mann & Cubic Zirconia at TONE's <i>Live At The Loft show</i> series, which is without doubt the hottest live show/loft parties Hoboken, NJ (so far has been invite only though) has to offer.<br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/23058080?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="550"></iframe></div><a href="http://vimeo.com/23058080">EP 03 - Cubic Zirconia Pt. 01</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/liveattheloft">LIVE AT THE LOFT</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Garuda, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><i>In my good friend  who is also involved in running the series, Pan's word</i>: Episode 03 sees our largest turnout so far, and we’re playing with new set dynamics to accommodate the crowd. We have floor seating (literally) in the front, the sofas are now lining the walls, and the spiral staircase leading to the 2nd floor is being used for additional seating.<a href="http://twitter.com/_cubicZirconia" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="blank">Cubic Zirconia</a> front-woman, <a href="http://twitter.com/tiombelockhart" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="blank">Tiombe Lockhart</a> is the lady of the night, and with the shaking of her tambourine the band launches into full attack mode. Tiombe has been said to channel Josephine Baker with her live performance, which is appropriate, as “Josephine” happens to be a character in some of their songs. The sound that has grown from their early ethnic disco now has colors of deep house, electro, and even some Afro-Ca</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Garuda, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">ribbean patterns. To put it into more sensory terms, just think of the sweatiest bedroom romp you can imagine…multiply that by infinity, and you’ve got Cubic Zirconia. It’s great sex, in the form of music.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22262840?byline=0&portrait=0&color=ff9933" width="550"></iframe></div><a href="http://vimeo.com/22262840">Episode 02 - Chico Mann Pt.01</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/liveattheloft">LIVE AT THE LOFT</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part 01 of 03. Chico Mann performing "Makoss" at The Loft. Good times. For more Chico Mann, check out his website --<a href="http://www.chicomann.com/">ChicoMann.com</a>. Follow him on Twitter @ChicoMann. For more shows and info about the Live At The Loft show, checkout our website --<a href="http://www.liveattheloftshow.com/">LiveAtTheLoftShow.com</a></span>

LIVE AT THE LOFT: Chico Mann & Cubic Zirconia

I recently got invited to check out the live gigs of NY homies Chico Mann & Cubic Zirconia at TONE's Live At The Loft show series, ...

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NY HEAT: The Return of ONRA (Paris) feat. BUDDY SATIVA & set from DJ SPINNA, WAAJEED, GE-OLOGY, SADAT X, Com Truise, Epstein

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRA8n-IplGG_8qtOq8aNsN0BbpxHHyW9mlbyVEnKUYFuSusDeLpvpwv4hUMp0Kbaxg3rO38Xl68D0E64iaKB_diLfG-ajEq56ZcN0GCI9g-lep88OwbHuc5XGvrCUqvaLbl5Mul80PRBw/s1600/191514_10150103701157055_602182054_6563309_2706299_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRA8n-IplGG_8qtOq8aNsN0BbpxHHyW9mlbyVEnKUYFuSusDeLpvpwv4hUMp0Kbaxg3rO38Xl68D0E64iaKB_diLfG-ajEq56ZcN0GCI9g-lep88OwbHuc5XGvrCUqvaLbl5Mul80PRBw/s640/191514_10150103701157055_602182054_6563309_2706299_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://myspace.com/%E2%80%8Bonra"> ONRA</a> is back from Paris with a killer line-up supporting. Don't miss this!</div>

NY HEAT: The Return of ONRA (Paris) feat. BUDDY SATIVA & set from DJ SPINNA, WAAJEED, GE-OLOGY, SADAT X, Com Truise, Epstein

   ONRA is back from Paris with a killer line-up supporting. Don't miss this!

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this is it: HOLIDAYS 12.10.10

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufVsEJYnYO_E8ibx2ZJVgk0T-7GBwYd1ttkutVwLV9RHiERJlS88YuPysOiitmLYRfwYYab-18CjrIGYdwNCNwy9T6nEogefd58jYe99OZC6DGZNgcB_9QRIMlmHYX3MylCDLK9lscX8/s1600/HOLIDAYS.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufVsEJYnYO_E8ibx2ZJVgk0T-7GBwYd1ttkutVwLV9RHiERJlS88YuPysOiitmLYRfwYYab-18CjrIGYdwNCNwy9T6nEogefd58jYe99OZC6DGZNgcB_9QRIMlmHYX3MylCDLK9lscX8/s1600/HOLIDAYS.png" /></a></div><i>A reunion of a sort, this event marks the return of the jedis, featuring the superfresh work of VISIONS 18, one of my favorite artists. </i><br /><b><a href="http://www.st-evens.com/">St. Evens</a> Garden Group  Presents: <span class="il">HOLIDAYS</span>. art expo.</b><br /><b>An exclusive one night only art + fashion exhibition featuring the artwork of <a href="http://www.visions18.com/">VISIONS.18.</a></b><br /><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Live installations, Live performances and special baked treats catered by Gotham Kafé.</span></b><br /><b>Special Guests:</b><br /><b>Lichiban</b><br /><b>Mochadon</b><br /><b>Beju Beju</b><br /><b>KOG</b><br /><b>NJK Jersey Klan</b><br /><b>Extra Butter NYC</b><br /><b>Konogo Mix Studios</b><br /><b>Street Shinobi Magazine</b><br /><b>Cash & Caviar Magazine</b><br /><b>St. Evens International</b><br /><b>Creative Control TV</b><br /><b>A.L.I.E.N. NYC</b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">DEC. 10th 2010  RAM Gallery, Newark, NJ<br />Please RSVP for location and time. RSVP@Visions18.com<br /><br />For more information contact: <a href="mailto:information@st-evens.com">information@st-evens.com</a></span> <span class="UIStory_Message"> </span>

this is it: HOLIDAYS 12.10.10

A reunion of a sort, this event marks the return of the jedis, featuring the superfresh work of VISIONS 18, one of my favorite artists. St. ...

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POP-UP PANDA [Dec 3-4]:: AFTERPARTY w/ WAAJEED & PARLER + STIMULUS' BIRTHDAY PARTY

<div style="color: #444444; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIXqhU0s_M6qeeXJUMNl0_URiy6NiKmBuWN4pXCbRgWVKxoRX-e-P_Ca0K68JIxgQJMHu3tFpHzH_UNWlSKKLg4BVUWtOESW5r0MU_cBcY7kv0iUl5-lW0BkG3DFQa-tLu_sAiMG-kSQ/s1600/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL250%2521%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIXqhU0s_M6qeeXJUMNl0_URiy6NiKmBuWN4pXCbRgWVKxoRX-e-P_Ca0K68JIxgQJMHu3tFpHzH_UNWlSKKLg4BVUWtOESW5r0MU_cBcY7kv0iUl5-lW0BkG3DFQa-tLu_sAiMG-kSQ/s200/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL250%2521%2521.jpg" width="126" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On Friday December 3rd, the first night of POP-UP PANDA, we have an </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">afterparty called DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT 'Where Good Times Meets Cheers' <span style="color: #444444;">with</span> our fam, a great cast of NY's finest performance artists/DJs.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Starting at 10pm, it's also going to be a birthday party for Stimulus, our host and one of the co-founders of </span><a href="http://www.pandanyc.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">PANDA NYC</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Stimulus is one-half of one of New York's dopest live bands, The Real Live Show, an accomplished MC and is also a sought-after DJ (just wrapped up his legendary party at 105 Rivington w/ Moma). He's been touring the world this past year with his music and is going to return fresh from his trip to Mexico just in time to party.</span></span><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">He celebrates his birthday with two of his and New York's (you can add me to the list) favorite DJs Waajeed & Parler. Parler & Waajeed, who has also just returned from his travels in South America, are ready to put some fire on the dancefloor. </span></b></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0pt 0pt 1.3em; padding: 3px 0pt 0pt; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: small;">No Gifts, No Cover...Guess where the party is at! Find out about POP-UP PANDA and some of the featured artists & brands <a href="http://lichiban.blogspot.com/search/label/Chi2">here.</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Palatino; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0pt 0pt 1.3em; padding: 3px 0pt 0pt; vertical-align: top;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZqSmjgpXJVISa8SL-ntADggU76-DPycJgFAK_HiX76_Ik8RPnIUwpK5A7LR5OYNf0Ud6ocFqIX5f_pGfRrzb76kGxkKQKo-78MxrkGXoPGI2aN9ZaiigeaLcvX-QUb32v-GaOYEu_pc/s1600/DFNPanda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZqSmjgpXJVISa8SL-ntADggU76-DPycJgFAK_HiX76_Ik8RPnIUwpK5A7LR5OYNf0Ud6ocFqIX5f_pGfRrzb76kGxkKQKo-78MxrkGXoPGI2aN9ZaiigeaLcvX-QUb32v-GaOYEu_pc/s640/DFNPanda.jpg" width="550" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WAAJEED (PPP/Bling47)</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">producer / song writer / DJ [ + graphic designer & visual artist]</span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://twitter.com/jeedo47">twitter</a> ::<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waajeed/43144593335"> facebook</a> :: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/waajeedandthebling47group">myspace</a> </span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/8027960" width="549"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/8027960">The Making of Mayer Hawthorne's "Green Eyed Love" Waajeed Remix</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/bling47">Waajeed</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DJ PARLER </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://djparler.blogspot.com/">blog </a>:: <a href="http://twitter.com/djparler">twitter </a>:: <a href="http://myspace.com/djparler">myspace</a> :: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/djparler">facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">check out his site for tons of<a href="http://djparler.blogspot.com/p/downloads_28.html"> free downloads</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNvt4seCogP8MRpMHcEnkYUe4CayAW06NfBcQBm3BUWgs01kP9DALR5brkwBJxcSfFYmTjMCD-z6B0oxM-y7RVTuiSmiB4xPRtjXuNtUgZ21e1nPg3jMwiSgqQP_LWTU4kh2qML-Mr3I/s1600/6734_101256383222826_100000153930217_35420_7149619_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNvt4seCogP8MRpMHcEnkYUe4CayAW06NfBcQBm3BUWgs01kP9DALR5brkwBJxcSfFYmTjMCD-z6B0oxM-y7RVTuiSmiB4xPRtjXuNtUgZ21e1nPg3jMwiSgqQP_LWTU4kh2qML-Mr3I/s1600/6734_101256383222826_100000153930217_35420_7149619_n.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>STIMULUS </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/stimdash">myspace</a> :: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stimulus/121304737887690?v=wall">facebook</a> :: <a href="http://stimulus.podomatic.com/">podomatic</a> </span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">NIKE X STIMULUS at the WORLD BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Istanbul, TURKEY</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15918597" width="549"></iframe></div><a href="http://vimeo.com/15918597">NIKE X STIMULUS WORLD BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS INSTANBUL</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4699825">Stimmy Stim</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>

POP-UP PANDA [Dec 3-4]:: AFTERPARTY w/ WAAJEED & PARLER + STIMULUS' BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Friday December 3rd, the first night of POP-UP PANDA, we have an afterparty called DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT 'Where Good Times Meets Chee...

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I'm co-curating POP-UP PANDA pop-up shop ::: TODAY's featured brand :: GOLD COAST TRADING

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bkurPYlTmnWpX91CmoFr08E_TxGIi81rUpQei-4Lb7g_FRUA4kdsPse4AACYBZgvvGj8PqI8v_eSqm95SxlP1vrX9XX-Jn7ksgksepxoqelUqFVEkCaIr2qfAkXzsMbrlkyZ76JacjA/s1600/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL%2521%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJlPL9f8AbedYrkOt0-p4mKaN38T10zI5afVEVKgXfoSHIx7GftmY6bPL_kbuHMuzWCeQ056PBOE0MmLdIk_4JhrgU3Qjm67W1SoDrLU1IEqgK0ggtMICFfCZAa4WPQbQZ9bPJ4GAHMA/s1600/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL600%2521%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJlPL9f8AbedYrkOt0-p4mKaN38T10zI5afVEVKgXfoSHIx7GftmY6bPL_kbuHMuzWCeQ056PBOE0MmLdIk_4JhrgU3Qjm67W1SoDrLU1IEqgK0ggtMICFfCZAa4WPQbQZ9bPJ4GAHMA/s1600/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL600%2521%2521.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="il"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been </span></span><span class="il"><span style="font-size: small;">working behind the scenes to mastermind a pop-up shop featuring some of my closest artist fam and favorite brands. I've got my girl, Waichi who is bringing her awesome taste and expertise as a creative director/event producer and designer/ stylist Chay on the team, so when you add their selections to the mix, you probably got one of the finest independent art & fashion  shopping experiences that New York can offer...so don't waste your money at Walmart and Marshalls on  imagination-deficient mass-produced gifts when you can get one-of-a-kind art & clothes & accessories while you're also supporting living artists. I'll have a some affordable prints to sell as well. We donate a portion of our profit to <a href="http://www.fallingwhistles.com/">Falling Whistles</a>, a non-profit dedicated to bringing peace in the Congo. </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #666666;"></div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="il"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">The shop will be open for <b>two days, this coming Friday and Saturday (Dec 3rd-4th), </b>and on Friday, we'll going to wrap up the night with a birthday funhouse party for Panda's co-founder, my homie DJ/MC <a href="http://www.myspace.com/stimdash%20">Stimulus</a>. Music will be provided by good friends, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/waajeedandthebling47group">WAAJEED</a> & <a href="http://djparler.blogspot.com/">DJ Parler</a>...</span></span></span><b><span class="il"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="color: #666666;"></div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="il">POP</span>-<span class="il">UP</span> <span class="il" style="color: black;">PANDA</span> /// Dec 3rd & 4th  \\\ 12pm-8pm</b></span></div><div style="color: #666666;">a <span class="il">pop</span>-<span class="il">up</span> shop curated by Chi2 + <a href="http://www.chaythegreat.com/">Chay$theGreat</a>.  Featuring uber, yet affordable, one-of-a-kind and limited quantity art, toys, apparel & accessories.  Portion of proceeds will benefit <a href="http://www.fallingwhistles.com/">Falling Whistles</a>. </div><div style="color: #666666;">139 Chrystie [btw Delancey & Broome]</div><div><div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chi2 is a collaboration between Waichi & myself.<a href="http://www.thechi2.com/" target="_blank"> Check out our blog at www.thechi2.com</a><br />where you'll find more of the <br />Stay tuned, I'll be featuring some of the brands & artists we have selected for the event.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #999999;">FEATURED BRAND</span> :: GOLD COAST TRADING</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love GCT. Its founder, art director/designer Emeka Alams was also responsible for establishing & creating the look for another dope brand 21MC, which became a huge success back in the days of myspace (check <a href="http://www.an-mag.com/the-simple-life-an-interview-with-designer-emeka-alams/">this interview with him </a>to find out more about that connection)...how can one forget the amazing visual branding & art direction that gave 21 MC an instant cult status (I was one of the very first to support them in '07 on my blog). Emeka is a true adept of creating a look that communicates concepts, a feel and a lifestyle on many levels...brilliant stuff. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out <a href="http://www.before1444.com/">their site</a> to see more of the collection. Pretty excited to have them on board!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0asyfnecJJalJRXkLwRWlag3SR-DxOF55ORx1X9vPNoIeyDGJCXRm5skKo9uRmwkR7ur4UhFC1Xuo_ZbAL0Oyp8cNWM5zCZu72X1IpFpMlSpEPc88qMcB3W8XkgdviZE3koA-QctXao/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0asyfnecJJalJRXkLwRWlag3SR-DxOF55ORx1X9vPNoIeyDGJCXRm5skKo9uRmwkR7ur4UhFC1Xuo_ZbAL0Oyp8cNWM5zCZu72X1IpFpMlSpEPc88qMcB3W8XkgdviZE3koA-QctXao/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3edxKsh5R-yy82tq-768CGbPdTjsbxg_5qOiccf0IEjuTja9Rd0vaVARNOFBhI_AmCgjM9A4eUB01F3H8nmTGhrRW3WrwKnLKHKk-vZ3KNtDPzeMIMrUVcBnhlFRp0POfr9roUjRcgw/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3edxKsh5R-yy82tq-768CGbPdTjsbxg_5qOiccf0IEjuTja9Rd0vaVARNOFBhI_AmCgjM9A4eUB01F3H8nmTGhrRW3WrwKnLKHKk-vZ3KNtDPzeMIMrUVcBnhlFRp0POfr9roUjRcgw/s640/6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcYolmeSehSiESFOH2uRl3Cc1jpqZ7moe69DcNQdayGs80e0gAqTmrpVYQlepbSZ5DutU6vof-e5xA0NLgxkH49-JzqCKgHeERgE-GAZkIeY-0vMbD95vjKHB3vyyQMFWrSym4XXRJDY/s1600/gc3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcYolmeSehSiESFOH2uRl3Cc1jpqZ7moe69DcNQdayGs80e0gAqTmrpVYQlepbSZ5DutU6vof-e5xA0NLgxkH49-JzqCKgHeERgE-GAZkIeY-0vMbD95vjKHB3vyyQMFWrSym4XXRJDY/s640/gc3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  <span style="font-size: x-small;">All images are courtesy of Gold Coast Trading</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">p.s. I just noticed that the Berber design on my PANDA flyer resembles somewhat some of the GCT designs...The GCT images must have impressed on me, so when I was trying to create a deco look for the flyer, I was subconsciously drawn to these Berber (North African) patterns even more. Well, let it be an homage to the creative vision behind GCT. </span></div></div></div>

I'm co-curating POP-UP PANDA pop-up shop ::: TODAY's featured brand :: GOLD COAST TRADING

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WHERETHEPARTYAT: SFNY w/ KON (Kon & Amir, BBE), MONI, GE-OLOGY, King Most, Mamabear, Freddy & Marky 9.19.2010

<a href="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com/%E2%80%A2/%E2%80%A2/Media/object000_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com/%E2%80%A2/%E2%80%A2/Media/object000_2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" /></a>I'm excited to see my homie, KON (Kon & Amir, BBE) spin tomorrow at the next SFNY party, where he'll be spinning along with NYC's own, MONI and GE-OLOGY. KON is one of the best DJs out there, his sets always turn out the dancefloor with the sexiest disco, boogie, soul and old school hip-hop joints. Check out SFNY's interview with him <a href="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com/%E2%80%A2/%E2%80%A2/Entries/2010/9/8_SFNY_%E2%80%A2_KON.html">here</a> on while listening to his<a href="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com/%E2%80%A2/music/Entries/2010/9/8_SFNY_%E2%80%A2_KON.html"> mix. </a><div><a href="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com/%E2%80%A2/music/Entries/2010/9/8_SFNY_%E2%80%A2_KON.html"></a>Also, there are mixes from the other DJs as well at <a href="http://www.p-r-o-p-s.com./">www.p-r-o-p-s.com.</a><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 17px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong><span class="searchterm1" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; ">SFNY</span></strong> returns to the Big Apple just in time to kick off the beautiful autumn season in New York City... Bay Area ambassadors<strong> KING MOST, FREDDY, MARKY</strong> and<strong> DJ MAMABEAR </strong>make the East Coast connection with <strong><span id="high_3" class="searchterm3" style="background-color: rgb(160, 247, 79); padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; ">GE-OLOGY</span>, DJ <span id="high_2" class="searchterm2" style="background-color: rgb(247, 179, 79); padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; ">MONI</span></strong> and <strong><span id="high_4" class="searchterm4" style="background-color: rgb(79, 207, 247); padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; ">KON</span> </strong>at a glorious daytime jam of feel good music, warm vibes and folks getting down in the sunshine. Enjoy tasty libations, choice beats, and a fly setting from 3pm-9pm. The Left Coast do the right thing... Fall thru!</span></div>The location for this show is secret, but you can <a href="http://www.massiveselector.com/sfny/">RSVP here</a> to get on the list.</div>

WHERETHEPARTYAT: SFNY w/ KON (Kon & Amir, BBE), MONI, GE-OLOGY, King Most, Mamabear, Freddy & Marky 9.19.2010

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6th Annual BROOKLYN HIP-HOP Festival 2010 :: i'll be live painting

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/header_rev2.jpg" width="600 px" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'll be painting live again with my girl, Younity's founder </i><a href="http://www.am-files.com/"><i>Alice Mizrahi</i></a><i>. You may remember, she was painting right next to me at AFROPUNK, two weekends ago. </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">This will be my second time painting live at the festival (I was there two years ago, courtesy of Mike from YUME), hopefully the weather will be as great as back then. This year's featured band is DE LA SOUL, which is a big deal, as they've been trying to have them </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">headlining the festival since the beginning of the fest.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thursday</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, Brooklyn Bodega dedicates a night to the backbone of Hip-Hop, the DJ. Performances from the best DJ's from NYC to LA divided into 2 categories: </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The first</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> will see Bobbito, Spinna and Waajeed rock solo sets and then go record for record as they spin the best Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, House and whatever flavor they have in their crates. </span><span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The second</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> will feature a four turntable extravaganza with Rob Swift of The X-ecutioners and DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies. These world renowned and champion Turntablists will whip the crowd into a frenzy with a display of turntable wizardry.</span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="red" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 0); font-weight: bold; ">Check Out These Featured DJ's</span>: <a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_djspinna.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; ">DJ Spinna</a>, <a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_bobbitogarcia.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; ">DJ Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love</a>, <a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_djrhettmatic.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; ">DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies</a>, <a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_djrobswift.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; ">DJ Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners</a>, <a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_waajeed.html" style="color: rgb(110, 108, 100); text-decoration: none; ">Waajeed (PPP)</a></div><span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="red" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 0); font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">NEW PRICE:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> $10.00 Buy tickets </span><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/calendar.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">HERE.</span></a></div><br />SATURDAY::<p></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The culmination of the 2010 programming. Old School, New School, Funk, Soul, Local, and International artists will converge upon downtown Brooklyn and the waterfront for a full day of the best Hip-Hop music our culture has to offer. Hosted by Uncle Ralph McDaniel.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="red" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 0); font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Check Out These Featured Artists:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_delasoul.html" style="color: rgb(110, 108, 100); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">De La Soul</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_smifnwessun.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Smif N Wessun</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_blackmoon.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Black Moon</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_blackmilk.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Black Milk</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, Masta Ace,</span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_skyzoo.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Skyzoo</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_moneymakingjamboys.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Money Making Jam Boys</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_currensy.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Curren$y</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span></b><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/artists_fashawn.html" style="color: rgb(66, 65, 60); text-decoration: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Fashawn</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, Rakka Iriscience, DJ Babu, J Dilla Ensemble, Dj Parler, Those Chosen, Aquil. </span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Price:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> $15.00 (Includes Admission to Family Day) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Buy tickets </span><a href="http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/calendar.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">HERE.</span></a></span></span></b></p></span></span>

6th Annual BROOKLYN HIP-HOP Festival 2010 :: i'll be live painting

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WHERE THE PARTY AT:: I LOVE VINYL at BROOKLYN BOWL, April 11, 2010

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ac1cAiAxpV4/S7jfxgDmSkI/AAAAAAAAAG4/X2cLcOwQsyU/s640/ILV-b2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><img alt="Link" border="0" class="gl_link" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" /></span><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ac1cAiAxpV4/S7jfxgDmSkI/AAAAAAAAAG4/X2cLcOwQsyU/s640/ILV-b2.png" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 473px;" /></a>My homie, Amir of KON & AMIR (BBE, Waxppoetics) is celebrating his 40th Birthday at the monthly all-vinyl oasis, <span style="font-style: italic;">I Love Vinyl</span>, which has gotten a bigger venue at the incredible <a href="http://www.brooklynbowl.com/">Brooklyn Bowl</a>. They'll be joined by special guest dj Moni on the wheels and <a href="http://www.lifenotesmusic.com/">Lifenotes </a>recording artist Erik Rico on the mic. Plus visuals provided by <a href="http://www.friendswelove.com/">friends we love</a> and <a href="http://ny.musicdoc.se/">music docs.</a> I Love Vinyl t-shirts for sale at the party!<br /><br />Only $5!<br />Purchase advance tickets <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/7079">at ticketfly</a><br /></span>

WHERE THE PARTY AT:: I LOVE VINYL at BROOKLYN BOWL, April 11, 2010

My homie, Amir of KON & AMIR (BBE, Waxppoetics) is celebrating his 40th Birthday at the monthly all-vinyl oasis, I Love Vinyl , which ha...

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WHERE THE PARTY AT:: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE presents Johnny Voltik & MY.M.O @Fat Baby 3/25

<a href="http://www.mymoismusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/spaceballs_FATBABY_march25.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.mymoismusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/spaceballs_FATBABY_march25.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 503px; height: 755px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">video edited by Enki of MY M.O</div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G9XunOuUOFI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G9XunOuUOFI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">COME TRU, SOME SERIOUS FUN IS GOING DOWN!! I'LL BE MAKING A CAMEO:) THIS IS MY INNER CIRCLE...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Masters of the Univers</span>e</div><div style="text-align: center;">presents<br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">SPACEBALLS</span></b><br />Performances by:<br /><a href="http://johnnyvoltik.squarespace.com/">Johnny Volti</a><a href="http://johnnyvoltik.squarespace.com/">k</a> 9pm<br /><a href="http://www.mymoismusic.com/blog/">My M.O. </a>10pm<br />Dj Hide will be spinning all night!<br />Doors Open at 8pm Admission: $7 (small price to pay to the party gods)<br />RSVP ON <a href="http://www.facebook.com/katywalk#!/event.php?eid=353930600517&ref=mf">FACEBOOK</a></div>

WHERE THE PARTY AT:: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE presents Johnny Voltik & MY.M.O @Fat Baby 3/25

video edited by Enki of MY M.O COME TRU, SOME SERIOUS FUN IS GOING DOWN!! I'LL BE MAKING A CAMEO:) THIS IS MY INNER CIRCLE... Masters o...

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IRECOMMEND :: Dam-Funk Debut Full Live-Band Performance in NYC! // DJ Spinna @Bowery Ballroom

<p><a href="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/68227676.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/68227676.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 529px;" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">DAM-FUNK NYC DEBUT WITH FULL-LIVE BAND</span></strong></p><p>I had the honor to get to see the first-ever  New York performance of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/damfunk">DAM-FUNK</a> with   Master Blazter, his <em>full live-band </em>with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/computerj">Computer Jay</a> on the keyboard and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dafunkydrumma">J-1</a> on drums, last night at a secret location in Brooklyn.  Dam played for a small industry crowd and promptly blew away everyone in the audience. Having a band just took his sound to a new level---all this is pretty understated compared to the actual experience of absorbing it live. Dam is not about fads or fame, but staying true to himself and his craft- the cosmic dimension of his music felt most directly at his live shows (astral energy channeling right there, if you are open to it, you can feel it!). </p><p>Dam's modern/galactic funk sound is the definition of real, feel-good sexy music and I think he is going to be a catalyst for the birth of  a lot of new music along these vibrations. If you have a chance, go check out his public debut in the Bowery Ballroom (6 Delancey St, NYC) today...going to be bananas, I guarantee.</p><p align="center">One of Brooklyn's favorite djs DJ SPINNA is going to bring a special boogie-funk set (I'm really looking forward to that one as well) and there will be a special guest video set & a surprise appearance...</p><p align="center">8PM doors // Advance tix for $13 </p><p align="center"><strong>Dam-Funk</strong> with Master Blazter March 9, Brooklyn  (apologies for the photo quality, i only had my blackberry on)<br /></p><p align="center">   <img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/DamFunk-UnionBowl-Lichiban3-9.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Highlight from his recent interview at the Red Bull Academy in London</p><p align="center"><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JpjW_ghDwaU&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JpjW_ghDwaU&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /></p>

IRECOMMEND :: Dam-Funk Debut Full Live-Band Performance in NYC! // DJ Spinna @Bowery Ballroom

  DAM-FUNK NYC DEBUT WITH FULL-LIVE BAND I had the honor to get to see the first-ever  New York performance of DAM-FUNK with   Master Blazt...

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WHERE THE PARTY AT:: New Years Eve :: BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN

<div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I'll be face & body painting at this party!</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">[text me to get on the discount tickets list:)]</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/BKPAINTDOWN.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/NYEbrooklynpaintdownmusic.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" >BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN</span></span><br />@ LITTLE FIELD, 622 Degraw St. btw 3rd & 4th Ave. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">RAYE 6</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Dynasty Electric, M-Island</span></span> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span><br /><strong>NYE Mural & Body Paint by<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/NYEBROOKLYNPAINTDONWartists.jpg" /><br /></strong> <div style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>See-One</strong><strong>// Rimx</strong><strong> // Lichiban</strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>// Livingroom Johnston</strong></span></div> </div>10pm-4am (Performances begin @ 10:30pm Sharp & Party after Midnite) <div style="text-align: center;"> There's still time to <b>WIN</b> <i>2 free Tickets </i>to this NEW YEARS EVE Champagne Shower! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> send a daily text to 4678666th person to text <b>RAYE6</b> to <b>46786</b> wins 2 <b>FREE</b> TIX!!!! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Contest ends 12/30/09 </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <div> <b><span style="font-size:85%;">Cover (50% on my list)</span></b> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:85%;">$40 Advanced Tickets: </span><b><span style="font-family:mceinline;"><span style="font-family:mceinline;"><a href="http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143);" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.littlefieldnyc.com</span></a></span></span></b> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">$50 @ the Door </span> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdtbk.com/site/2009/12/brooklyn-paintdown/" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143);" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://cdtbk.com/site/2009/12/<wbr>brooklyn-paintdown/</span></a> </div> </span> </div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.raye6.net/">RAYE 6</a><br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zQ4CooD-h5o&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zQ4CooD-h5o&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><br />Dynasty Electric<br />Check out their cool <a href="http://www.dynastyelectric.net/">website</a> where you can download their free album, 'Burning'.<br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/28Zvms-yHwo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/28Zvms-yHwo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><br /></div>

WHERE THE PARTY AT:: New Years Eve :: BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN

I'll be face & body painting at this party! [text me to get on the discount tickets list:)] BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN @ LITTLE FIELD,...

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SPREAD LOVE ::: Giant Step & DJ Spinna present :: JOURNEY -A BENEFIT FOR KON

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAXxkS0dumxL7-7nA_j7gl2i8nCfNrEBb6qJ-hraOn0kpkC5EpynLZNV4oWSnfEhxtt4421M8mPJMSI-QSePs6AZdo-FfJfdSXhrnJXKVjveLmwKGvLty9sslxC0TCeAf526NFGphry8/s1600-h/konspinning.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201085560862851122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAXxkS0dumxL7-7nA_j7gl2i8nCfNrEBb6qJ-hraOn0kpkC5EpynLZNV4oWSnfEhxtt4421M8mPJMSI-QSePs6AZdo-FfJfdSXhrnJXKVjveLmwKGvLty9sslxC0TCeAf526NFGphry8/s400/konspinning.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 352px;" /></a>I had recently found out that one of my oldest friends KON has fallen seriously ill and was hospitalized for weeks...but only after I talked to him, did I found out what a serious threat he had to fight off. KON, one-half of the legendary duo <a href="http://www.myspace.com/konandamir">Kon & Amir</a> (Kings of Digging, Off Track :: BBE) is my favorite disco Jockey and is hands-down one of the most brilliant musical talents out there, and I feel very lucky to have been exposed to his vast collection of rare disco, boogie, soul & funk records he had been collecting for decades...most of what I know about disco and boogie I learned from him (check my feature on him and Amir from last year<a href="http://lichiban.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-homies-rule-too-kon-amir.html"> here</a>). One of his genius is the ability to break down a song he is hearing to its basic rhythm structure, mood and energy level and then pull out of his memory a track that would match and flow seamlessly with the song...of course, most DJs do this with varying degrees of skills but he had actually mastered this with a vast mental library of music...his mixes have a type of flow that is very hard to master. The real test of this comes to light in his ability to move crowds on a level I only see the best of DJs can achieve. This Thursday some of New York's finest DJs will come together to raise money to support KON while he is recovering, showing how much respect he has in the game. Check out <a href="http://playin4keeps.blogspot.com/">Kon's blog to</a> get the updates from the man himself and while you're there make sure to listen and download his prized mixes. Oh and leave him a note if you can, since as I was telling him last time we were on the phone, he probably has no idea how much love is out there for him...good energy is something that could certainly help to speed up his recovery.<br />For those who further want to dig into the amazing musical world of Kon & Amir <a href="http://www.spinemagazine.com/">spinemagazine.com</a> host their monthly radio show with free downloads!<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 THURSDAY 10 PM -4PM SANTOS PARTY HOUSE</span></span><br /><h3><a href="http://www.giantstep.net/newsletter/090908_journey6/main_banner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.giantstep.net/newsletter/090908_journey6/main_banner.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 513px;" /></a></h3><h3>Giant Step & DJ Spinna present<br /></h3><h3>JOURNEY: A BENEFIT FOR KON</h3>100% of the proceeds will go to our friend Kon...<br /><br />Acclaimed DJ, legendary digger and our good friend Kon (of Kon & Amir fame) has been hospitalized lately which has left his pockets flat, not fat. Come out and celebrate helping the homie out, with some of New York's illest DJs. On the set:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ SPINNA :: RICH MEDINA :: ELI ESCOBAR :: COSMO BAKER :: DJ SCRATCH & AMIR</span></span><br />(I also heard that DJ Premier will make a surprise appearance as well)<!--<br /> <br /> Every Thursday. 2 for 1 drink specials from 10PM - 12AM. <a href="#RSVP">RSVP</a> for $5 reduced admission.--><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Kon and Amir are two of the most extraordinary but underrated beat diggers in the game." -- <b><i>Lord Finesse</i></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">"Kon and Amir are legends in the beat digging game. Their compilations and mixtapes are classics and represent a style of Djing that's true to the essence of Hip-Hop." -- <b><i>A-Trak</i></b></span><br /></div>

SPREAD LOVE ::: Giant Step & DJ Spinna present :: JOURNEY -A BENEFIT FOR KON

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i heART NYC: BETA BANGER @ DIE FABRIK loft, SOHO NYC

<a href="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/03050015000000993257.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/03050015000000993257.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 729px;" /></a>I'm exhibiting a few new pieces at the BETA BANGER party...come through!<br /><p> <b>Harriet’s Alter Ego, Society HAE & metroPCS presents</b><br /><br /><b>BETA BANGER</b><br /><i>Celebrating the beta launch of <a href="http://www.societyhae.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SocietyHAE.com</a> & the Birthday of Ngozi of Harriet’s Alter Ego</i></p> <p><br /><i>Beta Banger is presented in association with:</i></p> <p> <i>The Minority Report, The Stylistics Agency, Alador & Smith and FREE like 'frei</i></p> Friday, July 31st<br />9pm to 4am<br /><br /><b>SPECIAL PERFORMANCE @ 11PM BY<br />JOYA BRAVO</b><br /><br />Featured DJs:<br />The Ahficionados<br />DJ Trauma<br />Jasmine Solano<br /> <br /><b>Fashion Installation By Harriet’s Alter Ego </b>

i heART NYC: BETA BANGER @ DIE FABRIK loft, SOHO NYC

I'm exhibiting a few new pieces at the BETA BANGER party...come through! Harriet’s Alter Ego, Society HAE & metroPCS presents BETA ...

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WHERETHEPARTYAT? Cubic Zirconia record release w/ Dam-Funk @ Santos Party House, Thursday July 2nd

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/cz_bandphoto.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 330px;" /><br /></div><a href="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/l_04e2c9a49d6c4ea08ec986ed37528240-.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/l_04e2c9a49d6c4ea08ec986ed37528240-.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 658px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://myspace.com/cubiczirconiamusic">Cubic Zirconia</a> Record Release with Dam Funk & DJ Assault & Chico Mann</span><br /><br /></span></span> <div class="date"> Thursday, July 2 11:00p </div> <div class="venue"> at <a href="http://events.nbcnewyork.com/new-york-ny/venues/show/918929-santos-party-house">Santos Party House</a>, New York, NY </div> <div style="display: none;" id="summary" class="text"> <p>Cubic Zirconia Record RELEASE<br />w/ DJ Sets by Dam Funk, DJ Assault & live sets by Cubic Zirconia, Head Automatica, Chico Mann.<br />Cubic Zirconia -- comprised of Nick Hook, Tiombe Lockhart, and Todd Weinstock -- just got back from their Uk tour, having played alongside La Roux, Afrikan Boy and many other breaking artists. <a href="http://events.nbcnewyork.com/new-york-ny/events/show/87746783-cubic-zirconia-record-release-with-dam-funk-dj-assault-chico-mann#" onclick="detailsClicked(); return false;">read more</a></p> </div> <div style="display: block;" id="description" class="text"> <div class="extra"><span class="title">Price:</span> $12</div><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cubic Zirconia Record RELEASE</span></span><br />w/ DJ Sets by Dam Funk, DJ Assault & live sets by Cubic Zirconia, Head Automatica, Chico Mann.<br />Cubic Zirconia -- comprised of Nick Hook, Tiombe Lockhart, and Todd Weinstock -- just got back from their Uk tour, having played alongside La Roux, Afrikan Boy and many other breaking artists. On July 2nd, they are throwing a record release party to end all record release parties.</p><p><br /><br />Check the stream of CZ's recession special <span style="font-style: italic;">Fuck Work</span>'s killer remix on <a href="http://www.rcrdlbl.com/artists/Cubic_Zirconia/track/Fuck_Work_Dam-Funk_Remix">rcrdlbl.com</a> by Dam-Funk, coming from their new <a href="http://thesavantguard.org/cubic.htm" target="_blank">EP!</a><br /></p><p>Here are some images from last week Tyler Askew's party at APT with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/damfunk">Dâm-Funk</a> doing a guest DJ set....as you can see it from the pictures, people were having a hella good time. Lots of industry heads the whole <a href="http://www.myspace.com/cubiczirconiamusic">Cubic Zirconia</a> crew, Waajeed (PPP, bling47), DJ Smallchange, Melo-X, Mel D Cole, Dhundee, Oveous Maximus, Jason Lewis were in the house...Good energy & good people...it's just one more reason to check the party tonight.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dâm on fire! I actually got this shot of him at the last STONES THROW tour a month ago, but had to share it.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunk_lichiban_stonesthrow.jpg" /><br />Waajeed, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tiombelockhart">Tiombe Lockhart</a> of Cubic Zirconia (ex-PPP) and Nick Hook of Cubic Zirconia. If you're not familiar with CZ, check out the FREE MIXTAPE I posted a while back <a href="http://lichiban.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-music-cubic-zirconia-mixtape-vol-1.html">here.</a> ::: Tiombe on the mic chanting FUCK WORK, their new single (check the video for the song <a href="http://wronglips.blogspot.com/2009/06/calling-in-sick.html">here</a>)...You can expect to hear Dam Funk's remix of the track tonight. :::<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban5-1.jpg" /><br />Artists to watch, my homies, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/oveousmaximus">Oveous Maximus</a> who recently dropped a (free!) dope new album FUTURE INTENTIONS, which I'll post soon...stay tuned! ::: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/meloxtra">Melo-X,</a> one of my favorite peeps -- he just dropped his debut album <a href="http://www.zshare.net/download/52810575c016a520/">MUSTAFA'S RENAISSANCE</a> and was responsible for all the production on <a href="http://nikkintu.blogspot.com">Nikki Ntu</a>'s recent album <a href="http://lichiban.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-work-free-download-art-directing.html">A HISTORY OF DREAMS</a> that I illustrated.Skipping a lot of steps, Melo got instantly booked at London's premier venue CARGO...the man's got talent!<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban4.jpg" /><br />One of my favorite producers/ DJs, good friend <a href="http://www.myspace.com/waajeedandthebling47group" style="font-weight: bold;">Waajeed</a> (<a href="http://www.myspace.com/platinumpiedpipers">PPP</a>, <a href="http://www.bling47.com/">bling47)</a>. Waajeed is a super versatile producer and a true pioneer, he tends to come out with records that are way ahead of their time. Like for instance, his timeless album <span style="font-style: italic;">WAR part 2.</span> (feat. Jay Dee, Tiombe Lockhart, Invincible, Taraach now available on Bagpak) is one of the most brilliant hip-hop records in my view. Take a listen and buy it <a href="http://www.bagpak.net/product_info.php?products_id=18088">here</a>.<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/lichiban-waajeed_damfunk1.jpg" /><br />My boy Kenshin, big boss at <a href="http://www.kilointl.com/">Kilo Intl</a> & <a href="http://www.rocksmithtokyo.com/">Rocksmith Tokyo</a> (left) :: Arden, DJ/ globe trotter. Below is dope photographer, <a href="http://www.jasonlewis.com/">Jason Lewis</a> with lovely friend.<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban3.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.djsmallchange.com/"> Dj Smallchange</a> was having a good time. I had to get a shot of photographer Mel of <a href="http://www.villageslum.com/">Village Slum</a>... This man never stops working!<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban2.jpg" /><br />that's wassup...haha...my talented homies, <a href="http://www.jelsenjargon.com/">Jelsen Jargon</a> & <a href="http://djdhundee.blogspot.com/">Dhundee in character</a><br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunkparty_lichiban8.jpg" /><br />4:30am..fun times...Jason Lewis, Waajeed, Dam-Funk, Tiombe Lockhart, L, Dhundee & Nick Hook<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/damfunk_lichiban10.jpg" /><br /><br /></div></div>

WHERETHEPARTYAT? Cubic Zirconia record release w/ Dam-Funk @ Santos Party House, Thursday July 2nd

Cubic Zirconia Record Release with Dam Funk & DJ Assault & Chico Mann Thursday, July 2 11:00p ...

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WHERETHEPARTYAT? :: The Bounce presents GRAVITY at Santos on Wed, July 1st

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/gravity.jpg" /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size:85%;">[photo by <a href="http://www.amirnyc.com/">Amir Ebrahimi</a>]</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxu1aB5EWlA6ZS7jwxE-FxgZjKrVh9W_LRN7zFtUS9H5nux5lUNVPTKhdHb4sJqsgjzucOHShL1WqxBvyCVvZRAMJMnnLk8ByhlPhHYrV9bpuQhyphenhyphenzr7a8iMZXIvU2J12B2tJXFkyQzcd4/s1600-h/GRAVITY_Logo&Blobb_web-SMALL-02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351490686374882962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxu1aB5EWlA6ZS7jwxE-FxgZjKrVh9W_LRN7zFtUS9H5nux5lUNVPTKhdHb4sJqsgjzucOHShL1WqxBvyCVvZRAMJMnnLk8ByhlPhHYrV9bpuQhyphenhyphenzr7a8iMZXIvU2J12B2tJXFkyQzcd4/s400/GRAVITY_Logo&Blobb_web-SMALL-02.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">A New York DJ is truly excelling when he surpasses simply mixing tunes and successfully reveals the soul of the city. Multi-talents <b>Dhundee</b> and <b>Stimulus</b> can each boast this measure of musical ability. Both producers, composers and crowd-movers with eclectic tendencies, they undeniably feel the pulse of their environment and enhance it with their sounds. <b>GRAVITY</b>, their new Wednesday night weekly residency at Santos, will shatter categorizations of underground dance music making for a night that is as much an exploration as it is a celebration.</span><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><b>Gravity fills the space at Santos every Wednesday, starting July 1.</b></span><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Fusing sub-genres into a cohesive whole, <b>Gravity</b> is the sexiest party NY is aching for, bringing the summer sounds of the street and filling both floors of santos with everything electronic from <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">dubstep</span> to <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">grime</span>, <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">electro</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">dirty disco,</span> <span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 0);">drum and bass,</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">blacktronica ghetto tech,</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">broken beat</span>, <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">house and </span><span><span style="color: rgb(177, 76, 38);">hip hop</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">.</span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqX1IW8d0C6CopYieM7ikssDjAn96kYs_8Pqzbn2Pt8-cXOQdbX8lqtWJz343VrRwYoX9apizDG_zRXXtGWa1J_0cnsm532wqgYPlECqxbWwolTOHJDZCyW0lZ_7IYNTB5yfXE12heq8/s1600-h/GRAVITY_1st-BOTTOM_web-FINAL-02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351491992515075906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqX1IW8d0C6CopYieM7ikssDjAn96kYs_8Pqzbn2Pt8-cXOQdbX8lqtWJz343VrRwYoX9apizDG_zRXXtGWa1J_0cnsm532wqgYPlECqxbWwolTOHJDZCyW0lZ_7IYNTB5yfXE12heq8/s400/GRAVITY_1st-BOTTOM_web-FINAL-02.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Their <b>Brooklyn</b> <b>Bounce</b> weekly party has been heralded for this same mentality, blessing dance warriors with a mix of ghetto tech, grime, drum and bass, baile funk, broken beat, hip-hop, afrobeat, pretty much anything one could ask for. <b><br />Join the movement at <span style="font-style: italic;">the </span><a href="http://thebounce.ning.com/" style="font-style: italic;">bounce</a><br /><br /></b><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >OPENING NIGHT JULY 1st</span><br /><br />DRINK SPECIALS WILL BE SERVED<br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 11:00<br />YOUR GRAVITY Resident rotating Dj's:<br />Dhundee (The Bounce)<br />Stimulus (The Bounce)<br />SABO (Turntable Lab)<br />OP!<br />Ayres (The Rub)<br /><br />SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/taylormcferrinmusic">Taylor Mcferrin</a> <a href="http://taylormcferrin.com/">http://taylormcferrin.com/</a><br /><br /></span></div></div>

WHERETHEPARTYAT? :: The Bounce presents GRAVITY at Santos on Wed, July 1st

[photo by Amir Ebrahimi ] A New York DJ is truly excelling when he surpasses simply mixing tunes and successfully reveals the soul of the ci...

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