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Archive for February, 2012

last nite’s recap: CHOICE Tuesdays!

 

Last nite CHOICE Tuesdays LA at Onyx Lounge with my man Special Guest Sjoerd Neggers aka D FELIC (HOLLAND) was beyond classic!! He came with the beautiful CHOICE cuts!! (yes, we finally linked!!) We also welcome the return of our very own Dorian Missick aka TAILWIND TURNER who came with the heat as always!! Please send a get well to our comrade Da’shon Is. who was under the weather was not able to make it out to jam with us!! Biggups and a big shout to Deejay MzaTony LopezGeorGe Recinos , etc who blessed us with some good energy in the place!! Stay Tuned for HIGH END STEREO with an encore set with D FELIC THIS THURSDAY at NAYA LOUNGE in SILVERLAKE!!!


more Stevie.

 

 

“She’s been my inspiration..shown APPRECIATION” ( I need to meet who Stevie is singing about…he would later write “Looking For Another Pure Love”) #Super RARE!!

Even Stevie had to go through it..

“dont fool yourself..” (I always dug the keyboard arrangements on this..wish he would perform this more often..the two movement concept of “passive aggressive” is brilliant..)

The man is talkin’ bout that “cold world”..Heartbreak in the key of brilliance..(“I would not do that to a dog”..I just noticed that line after all these years..to truly appreciate Stevie Wonder’s music, you have to listen through headphones to embrace the fine detail) ,the agony and urgency are key elements while the melody dances around like the fragrant of his lost love that still haunts his emotion.


beverly hills. sushi. beats.

 


being. there.


livin’ for the funk* Stevie Wonder

my joint. vulnerability at its funkiest. SANBORN wails on the co-sign.


lyrics* To Be Loved | jackie wilson


 
Someone to care
 someone to share
 lonely hours and moments of despair
 to be loved, to be loved
 oh what a feeling to be loved

 Someone to kiss
 someone to miss
 when you're away
 to hear, from each day
 to be loved( to be loved)
 to be loved (to be loved)
 oh what a feeling to be loved

 Some wish to be a king or a queen
 some wish for fortune and fame
 but to be, truly, truly, truly loved is
 more than all of these things

 Someone to kiss
 someone to miss
 when you're away to hear, from each day
 to be loved, to be loved, to be loved
 oh what a feeling to be loved
 to be loved (to be loved)
 to be loved (to be loved)
 oh baby, what a feeling
 to be loved


I never had that feeling..but im sure its a beautiful thing..the day I truly meet the one who says what they mean..
 

Eat Drink Listen Mondays: MANIFESTORS Meet Up | 2.20

Hey everybody..TONITE we present a special new monthly installment of EAT DRINK LISTEN Mondays!! MANIFESTORS Meet Up!! Mix and mingle with like minds after work while taking in some sounds, tapas, fine cuisine , (happy hour 10-11) ^ 6-Midnight | No Cover | TONITE at Onyx Lounge

CHOICE Tuesdays: Cupid UnComplicated Edition | ONYX LOUNGE DTLA | Valentine’s Day Special 2.14

CHOICE Tuesdays: Cupid UnComplicated Edition

This is a very special V-Day Edition of CHOICE TUESDAYS!!

Cupid UnComplicated is an evening for singles to mix, mingle and meet. Hosted by Success Strategist: Johnel Barron a professional motivational speaker and Success Coach.

Barron says the goal of the night is to provide a chance for downtowners to come out and have fun. In addition, to the Resident Dj’s A-Ski & Selector Da’shon Is. supplying the soundtrack+ guest comedians, Barron will accept anonymous written questions from the crowd to give advice of Dating and Relationships in real time. There will also a matchmaking session called: “21 minutes of love,” 3-7 minutes opportunities at meeting someone new.

Singles, couples and those that are just on Facebook browsing are welcome to come out!!!

CHOICE TUESDAYS | ONYX LOUNGE

The ultimate weekly after-work nightlife lounge excursion in Downtown
LA with Dj’s:
A-SKI (Unique74, LA)
DA’SHON IS.

No Cover | Drink Specials (Happy Hour starts at 10pm) | Tapas |
Cuisine | 7p-12a

Onyx Lounge

118 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
DTLA

Birthdays/Booth Reservation>
unique74events@gmail.com


Weekend Warrior Fridays w/DJ A-SKI | 2.10 | Little Cave | HIGHLAND PARK

Once again…FRIDAY NITE..blends & styles are GQ smooth..check me out at my new FRIDAY NITE weekly 2nite!! as we conclude the last round of my Birthday Week Celebration and the Aquarius babies celebration!!!

WEEKEND WARRIOR FRIDAYS | ALL MY AQUARIUS BIRTHDAY HEADS & PARTY PEOPLE report to [LITTLE CAVE . Highland Park} 5922 N Figueroa St | No Cover | Full Bar #Unique74 #FRIDAY #TeamAQUARIUS #GrammyWeekend

Peace, Love & Unique,

A-Ski


Dj A-SKI | B-Day WEEK LAUNCH TONITE!! : EAT.DRINK.LISTEN. MONDAYS | 2nite | ONYX LOUNGE


Dj A-SKI B-DAY CELEBRATION WEEK | Unique74 EVENTS | LA (MON-FRI) | LA

2/6/12

ONYX LOUNGE & Unique74 Presents…

EDL | EatDrinkListen | MONDAYS
THE sexiest venue, THE best variety in dining & drinks, THE best music, THE best ambience, THE ultimate lounge experience in DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES on a weekly MONDAY NITE..

Selections | Progressions | Moods>
A-Ski
Da’shon Is.

No Cover w/RSVP | Happy Hour| Tapas | Cuisine | 6p-Midnight

Onyx Lounge 
118 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
DTLA 
No Cover 
BOOTH/BIRTHDAYS > unique74events@gmail.com

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2/7/12

The party continues on TUESDAY NITE….

CHOICE TUESDAYS | ONYX LOUNGE
The ultimate weekly after-work nightlife lounge excursion in Downtown LA with Dj’s: 

A-SKI (Unique74, LA) 
TAILWIND TURNER (Cherry Poppin’, NYC)

(+special guests TBA)

No Cover w/RSVP | Drink Specials (Happy Hour starts at 10pm) | Tapas | Cuisine | 7p-12a
Onyx Lounge
118 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
DTLA
Birthdays/Booth Reservation>
unique74events@gmail.com

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2/9/12

Unique74 
Presents..

HIGH END STEREO | Thursdays (weekly debut!!!)

Selections & Progressions* 
A-SKI 

(Soulful House, Lounge, Afro Latin, Funk, Dance Rhythms) 
+ live percussion 

+Complimentary Modern-Indian Cuisine Appetizers (9pm-10pm) | Full Bar | Smoking Patio

9p-2a | No Cover w/ RSVP+Birthdays & Special Events: Unique74events@gmail.com 

NAYA SUNSET | 3705 West Sunset Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90026

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2/10/12

Unique74 
Presents..

WEEKEND WARRIOR FRIDAYS | 
w/ Resident DJ 
A-SKI 
(Dance Classics, Rock, Funk, Hip Hop)

LITTLE CAVE . Highland Park} 5922 N Figueroa St | No Cover | Full Bar + Smoking Patio
10p-2a


Special Edition of “Livin’ For The Funk”: Celebrating the legacy & life of SOUL TRAIN..(some of my fav clips)


Unique74 Remembers… Mr DON CORNELIUS…

I dont even know what to say or how to react..He was the reason why BLACK MUSIC and CULTURE yielded a diverse roster in style, sound, perspective and creative direction. No other television show celebrated Black (dont be afraid to say it with me African Americans..BLACK) expression on a diverse level the way SOUL TRAIN presented. Thus creating a lingering appeal that has lasted 40 yrs plus which helped set the tone for just about every Music outlet on an international scale..As a kid (I understood very clearly) and was proud to see people that looked like me and my family on television be represented with pride, dignity & style..”They” fought him tooth and nail in bringing such a vision that would not only give Black artists a fair shake in exposure in which the world would be privy to an AUTHENTIC experience in sound & style that is presented & celebrated by those very people..This Chi-town native carried the blueprint of his days at WVON which eventually became a audio visual outlet that not only changed the game but it changed minds..I would not dare to dream, create, raise the stakes if it were not for a visionary named DON CORNELIUS..(I was so very lucky to speak, meet and shake the man’s hand 3yrs ago..)..He was an institution..Rest In Paradise..

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