This coming weekend at The Bronx Museum will host a special tribute to the late, legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla as part of their monthly First Fridays series. As usual, everything is curated by out peoples, Asho. Check out the info below…
First Fridays! @ The Bronx Museum presents:
Looking for the Perfect Beat: A Tribute to J Dilla
Celebrating Black History Month.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Free!!! (No Cover)
Hosted by Black45 from MTP Jersey
Music by DJ Meltplus
& Sucio Smash.
Performances by
John Robinson,
El Da Sensei, Illmind,
Daniel Joseph
Yahzeed + DJ Preservation ( Mos Def’s DJ)
+ Many More Special Guests.
Co-presented by:
MTP Jersey: myspace.com/mtpjersey
Brooklyn Bodega : www.brooklynbodega.com
Fat Beats: www.fatbeats.com
High Water Music: www.highwaterismusic.com
J Dilla Portrait Courtesy of Vanessa Chakour www.vanessachakour.com
About J Dilla:
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American Grammy Nominated record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. According to his obituary at NPR.org, he “was one of the music industry’s most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts like De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Common.” Yancey’s career began slowly. He has now become highly regarded, most notably for the production of critically acclaimed albums by Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Pharcyde. He was a member of Slum Village for their acclaimed debut album Fantastic, Vol. 2. In the early 2000s, Yancey’s career as a solo artist began to improve; A solo album Welcome 2 Detroit was followed by a collaborative album with California producer Madlib, Champion Sound, which catalyzed the careers of both artists. Just as his music was becoming increasingly popular, Yancey died in 2006 of the blood disease TTP.
About MTP (Meet The Producers)
MTP (Meet The Producers) is a monthly beat battle held in Newark, New Jersey. It was established in March 2005. MTP (Meet The Producers) was created for the sole purpose to showcase men and women creative ability’s behind the art of music productions and beat making. MTP (Meet The Producers) was created by Black45, DJ Max Jerome, and DJ Priority, with the departure of Max Jerome in 2006, Black45 and DJ Priority have strength their business chemistry and push the movement of the MTP (Meet The Producers) to the next level.
Also, if you’re in the mood for more Dilla, be sure to make it out to the 4th-Annual Donuts Are Forever party in BK on Saturday. Click the image below for more info on everything….
Some of my people are putting together a great event tonight here in NYC, to benefit the victims of the Earthquake in Haiti. Great music, free drinks, and philanthropy are all on the agenda. Check out the details below…
Dirty Debutante X NIKE Sportswear Present:
Post UP Wednesdays: Help Haiti Edition
Sneaker & Canned Food Drive
OPEN BEER BAR ALL NIGHT LONG!
Free Entry BUT Donations REQUIRED- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
Please bring a pair of new/gently used sneakers and/or 2 canned food items. Canned items that do NOT require a can opener are preferred.
As if the man didn’t have enough honors already, the Jamaican gverment is set to give him one more: A highway in his name. Check the info below…
Jamaica is renaming a highway after Usain Bolt, and giving the world’s fastest man its highest civic honor.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the link between St. Catherine and Clarendon parishes will be renamed Usain Bolt Highway. Golding announced the honor on Tuesday….
Also, if you’re in NYC tonight, see the man himself at his VICTORY PARTY in Queens. The party will feature music by the Stone Love, Road International and Intalek Sound. Check the info here.
Tonight, head out to SOB’s to celebrate Mr. Vegas’ birthday with JamRock Magazine. Check out the details below…
This Monday September 28, come celebrate the birthday of the “original Dancehall singjay” Mr. Vegas, as he blesses the Rock with Squeeze stage once again to premiere an exclusive new video, and to perform a medley of all his biggest tunes. Hosted by 93.5 Linkup Radio broadcaster David “Squeeze” Annakie…
Our folks from BELEZA are at it again, this time with a live reggae band and a Haitian drum set. Check out the info below…
Saturday, AUGUST 22th
10:00PM - 4AM
DROM
85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th)
New York, NY
LIVE REGGAE band: JAHSTIX & The Rising Sons reggae band
DJ DAVID MEDINA spinning Samba, Broken Beat, Soulful house,
Afro Brazilian, Axe, Salsa and Forro
&
Guest DJ SABINE (Oyasound/BKmecca )
Also
Hatian drummers by:
TIGA JEAN BAPTISTE
VODOU DRUM DRUMS
“DRINKS SPECIALS provided by SAGATIBA and PATRON XO all night”
Through Asho, I Just got word on this Fania tribute event featuring Mr. Garcia. It all goes down this Sunday, July 12th. Check out the info below and after the jump…
This Sunday, July 12th
7PM-12AM
DJ Laylo, Move Forward Music, Pacific Standard Time Present:
FANIA LIVE
A Musical Tribute to the Golden Era of Salsa Music
Music by:
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love
Sake One
DJ Laylo
Live Music by:
Ilu Aye
Hosted by: Flaco Navaja
Taking inspiration from Fania greats like Willie Colón, Hector Lavoe, and Celia Cruz, who pushed the boundaries of Latin music this crew has updated the Fania catalogue for the modern dance floor, blending in elements of hip-hop, house, and reggae, making the classic recordings more accessible to a younger audience while retaining their authentic flavor. Join us as the vibrant sounds of 1960’s New York City salsa come to life!
BOBBITO’S VINYL IS FOREVER @ APT (419 W. 13 ST) PRESENTS
A SPECIAL LISTENING SESSION THIS MONDAY APRIL 27, 2009, 11PM-MIDNIGHT (REGULAR PARTY AFTERWARDS)
THE CONNECTION VOLUME ONE
MODERN EXPLORATIONS IN AFRO-BEAT & AFRO-LATIN
COMPILED BY RICH MEDINA & BOBBITO
DOUBLE CD/VINYL SAMPLER/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE APRIL 14, 2009
US RELEASE MAY 12, 2009
Federation Sound recently sat down with Mr. Wonder on their Scion-branded radio show to talk about what he’s been up to and what we can expect in the future. Check out the audio below…
Listen to an exclusive interview with Wayne Wonder on the Federation Invasion 3 hour mixshow brought to you by Scion Radio 17 and Live365.com. Wayne talks about his early days singing on sound systems, recording for the legendary King Tubby’s, working with Dave Kelly from Penthouse to Madhouse and what 2009 has in store.
Also, check out a flier for their 10th Anniversary party, coming up in a few weeks, after the jump…
I have to give a shout to my man Asho for passing all of this info on earlier today. For all of the Cubanos out there, make sure to make it out to these events this week.
Things kick off tonight, and events run through the weekend and next week. Check out the info below…
The Havana Film Festival New York will celebrate its 10th anniversary from April 16th to April 23rd, 2009 in various locations throughout New York City. This year’s selection appeals to different age groups, fostering an appreciation of Latin American culture.
After the jump, check out info tonight’s Salsonera Party @ Sutra, tomorrow’s Infinite Soul party @ Sullivan Room, and this month’s First Fridays! @ The Bronx Museum…
