Unique74 Vid Pick: Pete Rock & CL Smooth in London – 9 November 2009 @ Relentless Garage, Highbury
QUALITY!!! GOOD TO SEE THEM TOGETHER AGAIN!!!
MAKING IT QUAKE WITH DEEP THINKERS IN KANSAS CITY
On Saturday, November 14th, in Kansas City, MO. The Deep Thinkers had themselves a party. For the release of their CD, Make It Quake, they took it back home for an earth shaking night of beats in the heart of Westport’s music scene. At the Riot Room, Hip Hop Chief Rocker Busy Bee, DJ Ice, Deep Thinkers, Miles Bonny & Reggie B, and Emcee Reach held it down for a full crowd of music lovers and fans alike…
http://music.vtechphones.com/2009/11/making-it-quake-with-deep-thinkers-in-kansas-city/#fbid:dwGWl-HhMW8
Nicolay | City Lights v2 Shibuya | Review
Ambient tones, soulful echoes and electro sounds are few of the many ingredients created in this audio collage. Nicolay clocks in with a sequel to “City Lights v1″ , in which “City Lights v2″ bears a mature and seasoned sound. The many moods that are captured on this album takes the listener on an audio canvas as a painter searching for a visual climax. “Bullet Train” reigns in a euphoric yet busy atmosphere, while dwelling in a dark and promise future. “Omotesando” has a loose and open feeling while leaning on a heavy Jazz Fusion groove, this is my personal favorite under the “City Lights”. “Meiji Shrine” gives a pinch of the Nicolay signature sound found in previous works, while serving as a reminder that the funk is still in control. The “buzz” cut is “Wake Up In Another Life” featuring vocalist Carlitta Durand, this lively piece is another highlight on the album worth checking out. This release sets a fresh and redefinitive approach in additon to exploring new ground, “City Lights v2″ is the sure shot!
A-Ski
http://www.nicolaymusic.com
SOUL SESSIONS | THIS FRIDAY | PLEASE SUPPORT: BENEFIT FOR TYPHOON RELIEF
BENEFIT FOR TYPHOON RELIEF @ SOUL SESSIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Grand Star Jazz Club, Chinatown, Los Angeles
The Soul Sessions Sound Crew is throwing a benefit session for our brothers and sisters in the Pacific Islands recently hammered by devastating typhoons, mass flooding, and earthquakes. Proceeds will go to ADRA (www.adra.org), to fund medical team aid and food delivery.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, over-the-counter medicine, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, clothing, etc. That night, we will be filling and packing Balikbayan boxes with survival essentials for direct shipment to flood victims in the Philippines.
Give AND get down, Los Angeles!
with guest selectors:
PHERS ONE (DP Sound)
DJ ELEMENT (madmonkeez.com)
DJ PHATRICK (Devil’s Pie)
RANI D (Soul in the Park)
In the jazz lounge,
BGC Organ Trio
with love from your Soul Sessions fam:
The reMitch | Plann.B | B-Nasty | Baby Bubba | Ninja Simone | Chad | Flock Shop
grand star jazz club
943 n. broadway, chinatown, los angeles
9p-2a
21+ to get live
$5 before 10:30, $10 after
10.15. StereoLove | Little Temple | Thursday | Indigo, Dj Obah, Andy C , + A-Ski & SL fam
STEREOLOVE | Little Temple | Thursdays
10/15/09
Resident Selectors:
A-SKI, LOTUSPETAL , PLUSH ONE and MIKECHECK
Bringing a weekly body rock for your aural pleasure. 2 rooms of Goodness. We put the fun in FUNK the oooooo in SOUL. + SOULFUL HOUSE, AFRO LATIN, REGGAE and live performances.
yes, it’s supposed to feel good….
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LIVE GUESTS:
INDIGO | http://www.myspace.com/indigocolouredmusic
Sound: Hendrix singing in Erykah Badu’s band playing like the Talking Heads
MISHA’EL | http://www.myspace.com/mishaelmusic
Sound: Aggressively fun and sexy music transcending genres. She describes herself as “the girl next door meets Rock Band.”
Special Guest Dj’s:
ANDY C (BSTC, Chicago)
http://www.myspace.com/bstcollective
The leader of Chicago’s own BSTC whose band has been making major noise on the progressive soul/dance scene ( + featured in tne Top 100 bands to check for by URB magazine) blesses us with a special Dj set. Andy has also worked with the likes of Maurice White (EWF) Tom Tom 2084, Kanye West,just to name a few.
Check out the Dj A-Ski interview featuring Andy C
(courtesy of Unique74)
http://unique74mag.com/2009/01/21/in-the-lab-w-bstc-2/
DJ OBAH (Giant Step, NYC)
http://djobah.com
Hailing from “The Planet” aka Brooklyn, Obah is a DJ who has been blessing the Big Apple and abroad with world beats, soulful rhythms and other funk delights. Obah produces and hosts “Recycled Funk Radio” broadcasting on the Giant Step Jukebox 24/7.
+ LIVE ART: REZIN ONE (RTN Crew)
@ LITTLE TEMPLE
4519 SANTA MONICA BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
DOORS 9PM | $5 (free before 10pm with RSVP to unique74events@gmail.com)
Valet Parking: $5 + ample street parking
“all about Isaac” (a Tribute to ISAAC HAYES) | Dj A-Ski
Unique74 & WheatBread presents..
“all about Isaac” (a Tribute to Isaac Hayes)
carefully picked selections with love by
Dj A-SKI
http://djaski.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-10-04T05_16_59-07_00
Members Only: Im Your Puppet | covers, samples and interpretations..
This was my sh-t!!
Marley uses it supreme!! this is more dirty and grimier..Craig G nails it on his verses! anybody out of the Juice Crew camp has a one up..( sorry Supernatural..) FREE TRAGEDY! Released only on the 12 inch B-side of “Back To Reality”..
“Roadium” honorable mention!! had to give it up to Tony A and Hi-C! However, The best version was on the original Tony A mixtape..
and of course there is the original..that still stands to this day! I always imaged that Billy Stewart (RIP) would’ve nailed this song too!
10.1 | STEREOLOVE |Nino Moschella | Cole Degenova | Kembo (ATL)
This week we bring you two very special live performances: NINO MOSCHELLA *** COLE DEGENOVA Plus your resident record spinners rotating 2 Rooms of Soul Special Guest Dj Set: Thursday, October 1st 5 is the magic number: Art Direction: …VIDEO!!!…
(Ubiquity Records)
Gritty, soulful, and honest, his vocal styling and unique funk productions move with a cosmic bounce that nods to all the funk elders and ancestors. His unique homemade beats and unexpected embellishments will be delivered by the bay area’s #1 rhythm section, The Park. A definite treat.
Cole DeGenova is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, poet, and all around chill guy from Chicago. His music: A mix of funk, neo-soul, blues, and jazz, looking to spread a positive social message with a phat groove.
Featuring the best in Disco, Latin, Classic Hip Hop & Soul and Reggae:
A-SKI | LOTUSPETAL | PLUSH ONE | MIKECHECK
KEMBO (ATL)
9p-2a
@ Little Temple [in Silverlake]
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
$5 cover!! (with rsvp), $5 valet, $5 drink specials
Da’Shon Is.
http://www.dashon-is.blogspot.com
Members Only: Mt Airy Groove | Q-Tip
Tip paying homage to one of my all time favorite jams..Mt Airy Groove..originally recorded by Philly’s own Pieces Of A Dream (produced by the late great Grover Washington Jr).
Tip nails it on the beatbox!!
all about Fat Joe..
haven’t heard this one in a minute..still kicks. this should’ve been a single!
8.6 || STEREOLOVE || presents QUINCY MCCRARY | LOTUSPETAL | PLUSH ONE | 5 SIGNS | + pics from last week!
It’s the top of August and we’ve got some loveliness in the works, kicking off this Thursday.
Our very special live guest is QUINCY MCCRARY.
www.myspace.com/qemistrysoul
Quincy, a native to Los Angeles, is in such high demand, working with other artists (Michael Jackson, George Duke, Sheila E, Patrice Rushen, Little Richard, Dolly Pardon, Harry Belafonte, John Williams, Marvin Hamlish, The Manhattan Transfer, Rose Stone, Quetzal) that he rarely does his own show. But when he does….WOW! He truly graces the stage, reminiscent of a young Stevie Wonder with the keys to please and a voice like butter on your breakfast toast. Check him out with full band @ StereoLove!
Also joining us are the 5 SIGNS dj crew (Quality Collective) throwing in some of their special sauce in the Stereo Lounge
PLUS our resident DJ’s with two rooms of stellar sounds lightin’ up the atmosphere on the 1′s & 2′s like fireflies in the southern sky:
DJ A-SKI (Unique 74)
DJ Lotuspetal (Unique 74)
The Plush One
we’re also celebrating the fly LEO babies + the b’day of DEE JAY MIKECHECK
w/ an opening Dj set
All of this for NO COVER
so there’s NO EXCUSE for not coming!
$5 valet parking + ample free street parking
Affordable Cocktails
$5 well and $3 Red Stripe specials before 11pm.
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica (cross st VIRGIL)
21 and over
No Cover Charge All Nite
www.littletemple.com
www.unique74mag.com
Much love to everybody that came out last week! Very special thanks to the Extra Mild Sauce and fam! A super shout out and Massive Respect to the Legendary STEVE “SILK” HURLEY who came out to party with us last week and blessed the night! Big shouts to DJ FRANE and DJ MIKECHECK in the building that nite!
http://www.myspace.com/stereolovelittletemple
7.16 | STEREOLOVE: SEXUAL KUNG FU COMES TO LA!
Thursday, July 16th
9th TEMPLE, still movement and StereoLove present
**SEXUAL KUNG FU LOUNGE**
2 rooms of stellar sounds [Soul | Funk | Hip Hop | Soulful House | Afro Latin | Reggae | Rare Groove]
Selections by:
A-SKI (Unique 74) + opening set by da’shon is.
Trevor, J Poe and 5 Signs (Quality collective) in the StereoLounge
PLUS a very special performance by the lovely, jazzy songstress AMBER OJEDA with full band @ 10pm.
www.myspace.com/amberojeda
followed by sexual kung fu discussion with creator, da’shon is…
what IS Sexual Kung Fu lounge???
SKF Lounge is a night to remember! It is an evening of uniquely blended music, controversial conversation, a sensual slide show and satisfying surprises. Attendees can expect to have their senses stimulated in a fly environment.
Other than that, you really have to come see this one-of-a-kind event for yourself.
21 and over
NO COVER CHARGE.
$5 Well + $3 Red Stripe Special until 11pm.
Street Parking and $5 Valet.
..EVERY Thursday night @ Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-4540..
6.28 | 5th St. Housequake @ Zanzibar | Sonja Marie | A-Ski
5th Street Housequake!
Sonja Marie Performing LIVE with Special Guests..!
w/ Resident Dj
A-Ski (STEREOLOVE | Unique74)
Start Time:
Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 9:00pm
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 1:30am
Location:
ZANZIBAR
Street:
1301 5th St.
City/Town:
Santa Monica, CA
View Map
310.500.5601
5thstreethousequake@gmail.com
LA, prepare yourself…5th Street Houequake presents an evening of SOUL..Featuring Sonja Marie! Sonja Marie is synonymous with the groove with music that spins tasty jazz,
hip-hop, funk, melodics and poetry, into more than a refried gumbo treat.
Her universal sound is electrifying and almost confining to the mastery of recording. Be sure to catch Sonja LIVE this Sunday!
Unique 74 Revisited: Ohmega Watts | Lightheaded
I pulled this one out of the Unique74 archives. This was a review i did a few years back for Beautiful Decay.
Ohmega Watts | The Find
(Ubiquity)
A collage of colorful beats and clean flows is exactly what you will
find in this flawless debut by this producer/mc from the groundbreaking camp Lightheaded. Compared to the likes of Soul
Brother Pete Rock to Digital Underground, Ohmega presents a release of love, life and labor as heard in his debut release. Very few hip hop albums you can actually listen to all the way through and come out feeling good, it is almost a lost art these days but Ohmega is one of the chosen few who bring that “analogue” warm feeling that we all long for in a hip hop record. Filled with groovy loops, dirty funk and mellow tones, “The Find” is a journey of a long lost feeling of intent and honesty once found in great records. This release is the part of the next chapter to breathe life into Hip Hop music and its integrity.
This release is comprised of well thought out concepts and detailed production. The beats themselves are full of life, giving you the “feel good” vibe. Personally, I was jumping up and down like a kid again when I heard tracks like “That Sound” (feat Noelle and The Procussions), the wisdom driven and beautiful “Mind Power”, the Augustus Pablo dub influenced ****”Track 10″ which is a potential dancefloor jammie (12 inch potential, hint, hint..) and a host of others. The entire album is well balanced with a healthy and honest approach in every song. This release is not to be slept on if you truly love Hip Hop music.
A-Ski
This next piece I still rock in my sets, I did a review a year prior to the Ohmega Watts review. Courtesy of Jointz Magazine.
Lightheaded | Never Square EP
(Basementalism records)
This release takes it back to the basics of a great hip-hop record: concept, good beats, potent lyrics and energy. Lightheaded are part of a movement i’d like to call “breath of fresh air groups” that remind us why we love this thing called Hip Hop music. Having paid dues on the underground circuit which gave birth to their first release “Pure Thought” . The crew comes through strong with their vinyl debut “Never Square”. The title EP track “Never Square” chimes in with a mellow party vibe which celebrates the work of legendary jazz master Dr. Donald Byrd with his timeless piece “When I Hear Music” as the backing track. “Blink Of An Eye” sets an extreme B-Boy tone, comprised of braggadio rhymes and a slow tempo swing beat blessed by 9th Wonder which has the makings of a potential underground anthem.
The highlight track is “Blink Of An Eye” produced by Muneshine. This track has a very relaxed yet peaceful tone while the group’s delivery rides well with the track. Laced with the imcomparable Dorothy Ashby’s harps, her spirit stands out tremendously through this track. Peep the instrumental to truly capture the essence of this track. The “Never Square” EP is a sure winner like a Pioneer chicken dinner! Dont sleep on this sure shot!
A-Ski
6.25 | Unique74 & Extra Mild Sauce presents..THE GOLDEN STEREO: Strictly Classics (a special edition of STEREOLOVE) | Little Temple | Thursday
you know what it is…early arrival is HIGHLY suggested yall...
SAVE THE DATE…SKF COMES TO LA @ STEREOLOVE!
