Some eclectic reviews this week. Check out the audio clips on the Om and Defected reviews.
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Om:Chilled Vol. 2
Label: Om Records
Genre: Electronica/Nu-Jazz/Soul
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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Defected In The House – Miami 2008
Label: Defected
Genre: House/Soul/Electronica
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Artist: Sean Haefeli
Title: Sound Strategy
Label: Independent
Genre: Nu-Jazz/Soul/Hip-Hop
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Looking for that sexy lounge vibe in LA that hasn’t been done to death. Then check out Renaissance every Thursday night at the ultra-chic Flat Lounge in downtown. Strictly Social’s own DJ Destroyer is a resident so you know the music will be on point!
On April 30, 2008 Strictly Social was once again in effect. And what a night it was! Not only did we feature a showcase of Lina’s label Moodstar Recordings, presenting three new artists to our audience, but we were also treated to special performances from Lina herself and Sweden’s Kissey Asplund!
The night began with a soothing acoustic set by The Berriz. This was their first ever live performance and they entranced the crowd with their beautiful sounds. Up next was Ki Johnson who got the crowd on their feet with her rousing gospel vocals. This girl can SING! D’Cheri followed with her sexy, jazz flavored sound. Then not only did Lina sing a special Happy Birthday to Nu-Soul editor Norman Mayers, but she sang two tracks including the stepper’s anthem “Feel The Love.” Capping off the evening was the debut West Coast performance from Kissey Asplund. Believe the hype! Kissey’s electric performance and quirky vocals had everyone bouncing in approval.
Big thanks to everyone who made this event a reality: the friendly and professional staff and talent of Moodstar Recordings, Lina for being a gracious event host, Catherine Carter at Funky Dumpling, R2 Records for sending Kissey promos, Kissey Asplund herself for rocking the crowd, and the Strictly Social team for holding it down once again. We have some hot shit lined up for next month so stay tuned!
All photos taken by Steven Blank Photography
The beautiful Lina
Ki Johnson
D’Cheri
The Berriz
Kissey Asplund feeling the groove
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Lina
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Our May edition is our most packed lineup yet!
Special Guest Selector:
Inka One © Photo courtesy of Kris Perry [ Beathackerz Kollective || Soul Scienz || Boombox ] inka one has been busy. Since returning to Los Angeles in late 2005, he’s toured the U.S. 5 times DJing for the likes of The Procussions (Rawkus Records), Pigeon John (Quannum Projects), and Diverse (Chocolate Industries), while sharing the stage with artists like The Roots, Digable Planets, KRS One, Slick Rick, Jurassic 5, and MF Doom, to name a few. Not to mention gracing the turntables with DJ legends like Q-Bert, Pete Rock, Quantic, Craze, J.Rocc, and Krush, along the way. Blending real hip hop bangers, funked up breaks, downtempo gems, and whatever else he pulls out of the crate, inka has rocked crowds from coast to coast…sweatband in hand. He’s also found time to establish an acclaimed monthly party known as BOOMBOX, which brings Hip Hop’s elite to The Grand Star in Chinatown every 1st Saturday. Repping both Soul.Scienz and the Beathackerz Kollectiv, inka’s on the move…don’t sleep. Special Live Performance:
Paul Dateh and Inka One
Live Violin & DJ Set
 (photo by pvu)
Originally, Paul Dateh was only supposed to be a violinist. Beginning his violin studies at the age of four, it seemed that Dateh’s future in the classical industry was set in stone. But, on his first day at The University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, Dateh suddenly dropped his major in Violin Performance and enrolled in the Jazz Studies program instead. The move shocked his colleagues as it was hard to understand why anyone would walk away from fourteen years of classical training to begin learning an entirely new musical discipline. But, Dateh knew that he wanted to be more than just a classical musician; his goal was to become a musician, in every possible way.
Today, as a singer, an award-winning songwriter, and an instrumentalist, it would appear that Dateh is on track to achieving his goal. His work can be heard on releases by various artists within both mainstream and underground hip hop circles, and he can currently be seen performing throughout the United States with his band “The Live Movement”. www.pauldateh.com |
Supported by DJ Fun (of Saian Supa Crew fame), a long-time friend and producer/sound engineer, Ilhame decided it was time to finance her own project and placed her career in her own hands. She decided that it was time to record an album. In 2000, a meeting brought forth a continuing collaboration with Max Valetudie, hip-hop/R&B/French Reggae producer (NTM, Raggasonic, Princess Erika, Tonton David). Lyricists and musicians such as Pascal Hospital, Marion Michau, and rap artist Kodjo have also lent their talents to Ilhame’s work in progress. In 2005, Ilhame traveled to the U.S. - Los Angeles to be exact - to record a major part of her album, an experience which furthered her desire continue making music. As Ilhame states, “I live, eat and sleep music. This is what I want to do. This is what I love to do.”
The Peace In Iraq Photo Project by:
– ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ April 16, 1963 –
Get Your Picture Taken & Let Your Voices Be Heard!
Resident Selectors:
Concise
© Photo courtesy of *idea
[ Beathackerz Kollectiv || Excursions Show || Rhythm Section ]
www.myspace.com/djconcise
BZ
© Photo courtesy of concise
[ Satori || Brand1 Jazz || Rhythm Section ]
www.myspace.com/bernardh
Frank(e)
© photo courtesy of REN ( www.myspace.com/reniori)
[ Beathackerz Kollectiv || Cornerstoreradio.com || Fresh Air || Rhythm Section ]
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Morcheeba graced the stage at Los Angeles’ Henry Fonda Theater in April to promote their new album Dive Deep. Skye Edwards may be gone but the band continues to make compelling music for the ages. Photos taken by Debbie Lazo.
Taking her cues from artists like Erykah Badu and Vikter Duplaix, Kissey melds genres with an understated yet quirky jazz delivery over butter smooth lounge beats and broken beat electronica. Her debut album Plethora has been creating a stir around the globe, heralding the emergence of a new star in the world of electronic soul.
Next Aid and Nu-Soul joined forces on April 12, 2008 for Fusion, an event that raised awareness and money for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa that also showcased the newest talents of San Francisco-based label Om Records. Black Spade warmed up the stage with his special blend of hip-hop and soul. Then the lovely Samantha James took over with her band in tow for a graceful and enchanting performance of loungey house grooves. DJs Destroyer, Glenn Red, and Jayvon served up a variety of beats from underground to commercial to satisfy the diverse crowd. The night was a rousing success and we look forward to doing more events with NextAid and Om Records!
All photos taken by Justin Winokur unless otherwise noted
www.justinwinokurphotography.com
Black Spade is the man!
The team in VIP Upscale Urban Apparel
Jayvon getting serious (photo by Norman Mayers)
Samantha James in full bloom
DJ Destroyer (photo by Norman Mayers)
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This just in! SWEDISH SOUL SENSATION WILL BE PERFORMING AT NU-SOUL’S STRICTLY SOCIAL EVENT ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 30!
Keep an eye out for Kissey Asplund, she’s one to watch for the future! Kissey Asplund Swedish soul sensation, will be making a very special performance in Los Angeles for her very own Listening Party -on April 30th for Strictly Social. Kissey will be showcasing her debut album, Plethora entirely produced by Paris based hip-hop collective Papa Jazz Crew, a unique combination of future electronic soul beats and sweet jazz vocals.
The resulting album is a genre defying journey through jazz, hip-hop, electronic soul, all with a fresh future twist. Kissey takes us through a range of day to day stories of love lost and found, friendships betrayed, relationships on the rocks and even astral traveling.
Her debut single “With You” has received much hype by DJs Gilles Peterson (Radio 1), Osunlade (Yoruba Soul Radio), Marc Mac (4Hero) and Karizma.
Read the Nu-Soul interview with Kissey
RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com for free entry before 10pm! $5 after! Try to find a better deal in LA!
Check out these reviews of what are sure to be remembered as two of the best independent soul releases of 2008. You must hear this music!
Artist: Sy Smith
Title: Conflict
Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop/Electronica
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Artist: Eric Lau
Title: New Territories
Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop/Nu-Jazz
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