Taniq represent a rare breed in music: the married couple that also sings and performs together. With a style that makes full use of live music, the playful rhymes of golden age hip-hop, and the timeless depth of jazz, Taniq is quietly making a name for themselves.
A crusade has begun. Jim Beam®, the world’s number one selling bourbon, is thinking outside of the bottle in an entirely unconventional way by starting a movement to recognize, support and celebrate true character. By investing their multi-million dollar marketing budget into the success of selected individuals and organizations that represent the “Stuff Inside”, (www.thestuffinside.com) Jim Beam is turning conventional marketing on its head.
This approach is not focused on the generation of sales. As the number one bourbon brand in the world, with 96% brand awareness in the United States, Jim Beam doesn’t need to tell consumers who they are and what they stand for. Jim Beam prides itself on over two centuries of quality and integrity — whether it’s the bourbon inside the iconic bottle or the person or organization that stands behind it.
Jim Beam is recognizing those who embody the spirit of the “Stuff Inside”, — those who act with character, do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do, help others who are less fortunate or persevere through a struggle. By supporting real-life people and organizations in non-traditional ways, Jim Beam is putting timeless values into a context that makes them contemporary and relevant to today’s consumer.
The Bloom Effect, Nu-Soul Magazine, & Soul Union are proud the present Los Angeles’ monthly event Strictly Social for one night only in New York City.
On Wednesday July 16 come experience a night of Eclectic Soul Fusion!
Special performances from:
REPLIFE
www.myspace.com/danielgraykontarisreplife
SARAH WHITE
www.myspace.com/sarahwhitesol
VICE LOUNGE
Free Download
www.myspace.com/thevl
JADE
www.myspace.com/jadeescapitan
Plus a special listening session of Heston’s Storyteller
www.myspace.com/hestonmusic
Sounds provided by Strictly Social Resident DJ Destroyer
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
and Bagpak Music’s Zilvinas & Yellowtail
www.bagpak.net
The event will also feature the New York debut of VJ Shantell Martin’s “Hidden Ora”
shantellmartin.blip.tv
Photography provided by MEL D COLE (Village Slum)
villageslum.com
Free all night with RSVP to urb.com/events
Sutra Lounge
16 First Avenue @ First Street
www.sutranyc.com
Doors open at 9pm
21+
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
www.nu-soulmag.com
www.thebloomeffect.com
Promotional support from
Urb
Fusicology
Styleaholics
Artist: Hil St. Soul
Title: Black Rose
Genre: Soul/Nu-jazz
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Artist: Rahbi
Title: Raw Live
Genre: Soul/Experimental
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Check out this super hot remix of this beautiful track from Sergio Mendes’ new album.
From our friends at SoulBounce
Get ready to bring in your summer in style, as the House of Om Summer Tour is headed your way!
Sure to be the talked of tour of the summer; Colette, DJ Heather, Andy Caldwell, and Fred Everything will take North America by storm as they make their way across the continent.
For those of you that have followed Colette’s career it‘s no surprise that she has become arguably the most predominant female DJ worldwide. Her schedule often places her on three continents in the span of one week as demand for appearances continues at a break neck pace. Already her summer schedule boasts stops in Shanghai, Sao Paulo and Tokyo; all this while maintaining her Smart Bar residency in her original hometown of Chicago and a life in Los Angeles.
Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, DJ Heather demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen throughout the Windy City and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent. The Chicago house community has produced a number of innovative and distinct DJ´s, trained in the art of transforming tranquil dance floors into spaces of sheer bedlam and bliss. Their committed vision of undiluted musical appreciation, interactive communication, improvisation and integrity has brought greater attention to the city´s great DJ´s including the genre busting DJ Heather.
With an ever–expanding discography, Andy Caldwell has only just begun to fulfill his passion for music, with frequent DJ tours, remix opportunities, production work and his debut artist album! For over the past 10 years, his DJ schedule has allowed him to share his love of music with fans around the world, performing as a DJ/musician in every major city on every continent.
Fred Everything is no stranger to the music game. With over a decade’s worth of experience, the Canadian DJ/Producer has made his rounds in the world of house music, holding over 100 productions to his credit. 2 artist albums, 1 remix album, and 3 mix cds. His newest album “Lost Together” is out on Om Records this summer.
House of Om Tour Coming to a City Near You:
6/13/08 Boston, MA The Estate
6/14/08 Denver, CO Electric Daisy
Carnival @ Adams County Fairground
6/15/08 Kansas City, MO TBC
6/20/08 TBA
6/21/08 San Diego, CA @ On Broadway 6/27/08 Baltimore, MD @ Bedrock
6/28/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Electric Daisy Carnival @ LA Coliseum & Exposition Park
7/3/08 Washington, DC @ Buzzlife @ FIVE 7/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Spice
7/5/08 Miami, FL TBC
7/10/08 Calgary, AB / CAN @ The Whiskey
7/11/08 Toronto, ON / CAN @ Mod Club 7/12/08 Cleveland, OH TBC
7/18/08 New York, NY @ Mansion
7/19/08 Montreal, QC / CAN @ Stereo
7/20/08 Detroit, MI @ V in MGM Grand Detroit
7/25/08 Charlotte, NC @ PLAY at HOM
7/26/08 Nashville, TN @ Lime Light
7/30/08 Las Vegas, NV @ Godskitchen @ Body English in the Hard Rock Casino
7/31/08 Vancouver, BC / CAN @ PLUSH 8/1/08 Houston, TX @ Rich’s
8/2/08 Dallas, TX @ Minc
8/7/08 Seattle, WA @ Trinity Confirmed*
8/8/08 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Hotel
8/9/08 Phoenix, AZ TBC
8/10/08 San Francisco, CA @ 2nd @ Mission Rock
Nu-soul Magazine and Soul Union present an evening of ECLECTIC SOUL FUSION!
On Wednesday June 25 come and experience STRICTLY SOCIAL and see what the buzz is all about.
Featuring Performances from:
jaMal (with full band)
www.myspace.com/malskimusic
Erik Rico
www.myspace.com/erikricomusic
Chase Allen
www.myspace.com/chaseryanallen
and special guest Maya Azucena
www.myspace.com/mayaazucena
Show begins at 10:30pm
Come early for a special listening session of Dwele’s new album “Sketches of A Man” available June 24
www.myspace.com/dwele
Resident DJs: Destroyer, Milky Wayne & MXYZLPLIX
Only $5 with RSVP b4 10:30pm
RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com
$7 otherwise
Strictly Social
Wednesday June 25, 2008
@ Skinny’s Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
9pm-2am
21+
Check out some eclectic hip-hop reviews. The spiritual hip-hop of Y-Love and the mashup madness of DJ Yoda.
Artist: Y-Love
Title: This Is Babylon
genre: Hip-hop/Electronica
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Artist: DJ Yoda
Title: Fabriclive 39
Genre: Hip-hop
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Check out our review of one of the hottest new albums out right now. Introducing the firecracker from Sweden, Robyn.
Artist: Robyn
Title: Robyn
Genre: Pop/Electronica/Soul
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May’s edition of Strictly Social was a hit! We were celebrating the release of Sy Smith’s latest album Conflict and the people definitely came out to show her love. Early birds were treated to a listening session of the album before the show got under way. The acoustic musings of the adorable Wendisue got everyone warmed up. Then came Europe’s Jonas, who seduced the crowd with his velvet voice. Check this dude out! Special guest jaMal came through to introduce the lady of the evening, Sy Smith. Sy commands the audience’s attention like no one else, and she sang some new hits from Conflict as well as some classics like everyone’s favorite tune “Aquarius Rising.” The vibe was beautiful all night as new friends and old mixed and mingled in support of good music. Don’t miss the next Strictly Social on Wednesday June 25.
All photos by Steven Blank Photography
Purchase Sy Smith’s Conflict
Sy Smith on Myspace
Jonas on Myspace
Wendisue on Myspace
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It’s that time of year again. Our favorite annual festival is coming to LA on June 28. Electric Daisy Carnival is probably the best event of its kind on the annual calendar what with all the world class DJs, grassy areas, carnival rides, and good vibes. The lineup is sick with some of the best artists representing house, drum & bass, electro and breaks!
Don’t miss this event for the House of Om Tour with Mark Farina, Collette, Heather, Andy Caldwell and Fred Everything. This is some of the best house music around! Also worth checking out are buzzworthy artists like Boys Noize, Armand Van Helden, Moby and the Glitch Mob!
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union Present an evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion!
STRICTLY SOCIAL returns on Wednesday May 28 to celebrate the release of Sy Smith’s new album Conflict.
There will be a special listening session of the new album beginning at 9pm with lots of giveaways.
Read the Nu-Soul Magazine album review
Live Performances by:
Sy Smith
www.myspace.com/sysmith
Jonas
www.myspace.com/jonasoul
Wendisue
www.myspace.com/wendisuemelody
SHOW STARTS AT 10:30PM
Guest DJ set by
DJ Daz
dazdillinja.podomatic.com
Resident DJs
Destroyer
Milky Wayne
MXYZLPLIX
Featuring the photography of Buddhabong
FREE WITH RSVP B4 10PM
RSVP at events@nu-soulmag.com
$5 otherwise
Strictly Social
Wednesday May 28, 2008
@ Skinny’s Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
9pm-2am
21+
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
London based duo Groove Armada have been making beautiful beats for over a decade. With their new release Soundboy Rock they fuse electronica, hip-hop, house, breakbeats, reggae and soul into an eclectic journey.
It must be summertime in Los Angeles because the Do Over is back! This legendary Sunday afternoon party is now in its fourth year and judging from the line outside it has gained a huge following. And with good reason too! If you were smart enough to get there early you were treated to free beer as you walked in, delicious pitchers of sangria, a beautiful multicultural crowd, and an eclectic sampling of sounds ranging from reggae to hip-hop to Latin to future soul. Host Aloe Blacc and the plenty of guests DJs kept the vibe cool all day to offset the near 100 degree temperatures. If you plan on going next week be sure to get on the RSVP list and get there before 3pm.
Thanks to Ashton Turner for the awesome photos.
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