FRIENDS WE LOVE FESTIVAL

Im playing with a live band this FRIDAY so come thru!!! DARU on DRUMS, KIVA on KEYS, DON CUCO on GUITAR! The live sets are on the earlier side, so do miss us. Be there by 10pm. xoxo



This Friday is the first FRIENDS WE LOVE ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER! We need your support, so please come through and bring a friend or ten! We've got Bobbito Garcia, Waajeed and Moni DJing, Stimulus hosting & six great live performances. New live music by Jose James (#21/50 best jazz artists of 2008), Sarah White, Probe dms, GAEA, Asen James and Dhundee. Art installations and overall goodness for a good cause!
Thanks in advance for your support =)

FRIDAY, JAN 30
Sly Art vs Robot City Presents
The Friends We Love Festival Fundraiser
434 Broadway 5th floor, NY NY 10013
between Grand + Howard
*Enter at 38 Howard around corner*
Trains - NR6QJMZ19 to Canal
7pm - 3am
18 to enter / 21 to drink
Suggested donation: $20 / $10 minimum

DJs & Live Performances by:
Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love
Waajeed
Moni
Dhundee
Jose James
GAEA ft TK Wonder
Sarah White / Daru Jones / DJ Kiva / Don Cuco
Probe dms
Asen James

Live Art by The Neocons:
Ellis G
Poster Boy NYC
Aakash Nihalani

Screenings of Friends We Love Video series at 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:30

Hosted by: Stimulus

Friends We Love has been a self-funded short documentary series since inception and as many of you know, producing content of this caliber is costly and time consuming. Fortunately our passion and belief in the series has fueled our enthusiasm and endless work days, but in order to create a sustainable production, we need to raise some funds. We have therefore organized the FWL Festival. The first Friends We Love Festival series will converge the worlds of music, film and visual art presented by the Sly Art vs Robot City Soho loft space on January 30th. It will serve as a launch party for the Friends We Love Mixed CD, which was recently released by the Japanese label Toy's Factory. We have six confirmed live performances and some of New York's most sought after DJs. The Soho loft walls will exhibit artwork by The Neocons - a never-before-seen collaboration of three of the City's best-known street artists who will also be creating live pieces throughout the night. All proceeds from the festival will be used for future Friends We Love video productions.

Thanks for reading & see you on Friday!

Mama wants...PPP's ABUNDANCE

PPP - ABUNDANCE
is golden!

PPP's highly anticipated second album, Abundance, IN STORES NOW!!!!

This incredible record has been on heavy rotation in my cd player since the summer...and now it's finally available to the public! PPP fans who have been waiting for a new record since their banging debut release Triple P are in for a treat. The new sound couldn't be more fresh and yet musically as complex and ferocious as music used to be back in the heydays of soul and funk..."Abundance sums up everything; our growth since Triple P, the love and encouragement to make this record that weve gotten from our fans, it means a lot of things," explains band-leader and producer Waajeed. "It picks up where the first left- off. Triple P was a great start, but this sophomore album is on another level. It's more involved and focusedit's Electro Soul!"It is what "real, feel good music" with a lot of soul supposed to sound like. PPP's ABUNDANCE takes their Detroit Motown-legacy to new heights creating a classic sound that is definitely on pair with the old masters. This album is huge and hearing it live might just change your life forever...if you were at the after-party of last summer's BROOKLYN Hip-Hop festival, then you know what I am talking about, but in any case make sure to catch the crew at their live shows.

Abundance features an all new cast of up-and-coming singers including the album's main songwriter, Coultrain, and leading ladies, Karma Stewart & Jamila Raegan (check my earlier feature on them), plus the return of PPP vet, Neco Redd. My two favorite tracks Luv Affair and Pigeon Hole are perfect examples of the vast talent that this new line-up represents. You can buy Abundance now through Ubiquity Records & Amazon, and iTunes. Support artists & good music by actually purchasing....

And there's still a lot more in store from Waajeed, PPP & the whole Bling47 crew - so be sure to stay tuned to www.myspace.com/waajeedandthebling47group& www.FRESHselects.net for all the latest music news, tour info, exclusive downloads & more.

MISTER SATURDAY NIGHT: Tortured Soul, DJ Premier & DJ Eclipse @Santos

TOMORROW ::: RAW FUSION in Brooklyn!

RAW FUSION, one of our favorite parties is at a Brooklyn location tomorrow! Check Sarah's previous post on this dope party. Not to be missed!

VIMBY - Raw Fusion

Wonder-FULL heads overseas

By now, it seems the word has spread from coast to coast, and beyond, about the ever growing Wonder-Full party. Brought to us by Keistar, Dj Spinna and Bobbito have brought joy to so may of us. This week, they head to Europe to share the love!

From Keistar:
“WONDER-Full™ - Tribute To The Wonder Of Stevie” a concept created by KeiStar Productions honoring the legendary genius Stevie Wonder...features DJs Spinna & Bobbito, who back in 1999, were asked to spin at a party which paid tribute to Stevie Wonder’s “Songs In The Key Of Life” album. There, the duo and KeiStar quickly realized they all had a mutual love for ‘Little Stevie's’ music and judging from the atmosphere on the dance floor that night, we knew we had a good thing going.

DJ Spinna and Bobbito have collaborated and compiled tribute CDs of Stevie Wonder’s music titled…‘The Wonder Of Stevie’, ‘Wonder Wrote It’. DJ Spinna has remixed the song “My Love Is On Fire” from Stevie’s recent album “A Time To Love”. Take a listen online...

KeiStar Productions has successfully produced this event since 1999 starting in its hometown of New York City. From then on KeiStar Productions has traveled nationally and internationally with WONDER-Full™ to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, London, Japan, and Amsterdam.

Stevie Wonder has expressed his gratitude by calling into the party in 2003 and 2004, addressing the crowd and has made a special appearance at KeiStar Production’s recent WONDER-Full™ tribute/concert after party last year (November 2007) where he delivered a heart felt speech to the audience. On June 14th of this year Stevie Wonder treated KeiStar's WONDER-Full™ audience to a 'mini' live concert! See clip below!

(I posted this video last summer, but her it is again for the new Wronglips readers)

Ok, lets begin...

Photo from Photobucket's DCOBAMABOOK
Although I decided to stay in BK for the big day, I stayed glued to CNN watching as the moment unfolded. Warm on my futon with my fam....
We have a lot of work to do in this country and it's time to get serious.. But first, can I just say, to hear Etta James (Well ...Beyonce singing Etta) as the opening song for the dance @ the "Ball" was almost as moving as the speech? I love me some Etta, so seeing our President get down to that, sealed the deal.
Lets get to work people. It starts within.

Mamas love...Jesse Boykins III

Check this sexy new video "Pantyhose" from BK fam, Jesse Boykins III premiering today. Read my feature on him on my personal blog to find out more about him. He is definitely one of the artists to watch in 09.

Jesse Boykins III- Pantyhose(Official Video) from Jesse Boykins III on Vimeo.

M.anifest in the Motherland!

My man, Kwame aka M.anifest is back in Ghana shooting the video for one of his tracks "Gentleman"... Make sure you grab a copy of Manifestations, his debut album, and also look out for an EP with the two of us early summer! Peep---

"gentleman" Video Shoot... Kubolor for president from M.anifest on Vimeo.

Mama wants.. Lagos Shake!!!

So, I was with my fam shopping for vinyl the other day on Bleecker and I came across this amazing cover. Then, to my surprise I flipped over the double LP and found some of my favorites names in the music game on the tracks! Of course, Rico ripped the vinyl out of my fingertios within seconds... So mama wants another copy!
We cant stop bumping the Waajeed rework!!
Get yours on vinyl at Bleecker Records (check to see if there are any left) or order here.
AMAZING PHOTO BY PIETER HUGO!



Lagos Shake
A Tony Allen Chop Up
HONEST JON'S RECORDS
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Sankofa / Carl Craig Kilode Remix / Bonde Do Role - Awa Na Re Remix / Mark Ernestus - Mark's Disco Dub / Wareika Hill Sounds - Reggae Land Dub / Newham Generals - Tetsuya's Theme / Son Palenque De Colombia - Samba / Diplo - Fuji Ouija / Salah Ragab - Ole (Cairo Version) / Moritz von Oswald - Ole Remix / Terrence Parker - One Tree, TPs Spirit Of Unity Mix (vinyl only) / Waajeed - Kilode Rework (vinyl only)

DHUNDEE/SARAH WHITE COLLABO

COME CHECK OUT THIS NEWBIE. ^^^^^^^^ Produced by DHUNDEE, Guitar by YOHIMBE (Game Rebellion) and vocals by YOURS TRULY.

Come get some sugar...

Hey all! I have a gig on Monday @ Tillman's and I am VERY excited to rock it again with DARU, KIVA and DON CUCO. DJ OP will be rocking the turntables, so it will no doubt be on and crackin. Its an early night so no excuses. We on @ 8:30.

165 W. 26th St
(between 6th & 7th)

GET ON THE BUS: Going to MANIFEST HOPE: DC

I got invited to submit a new piece to the MANIFEST HOPE: DC exhibit preceeding the much-anticipated Inauguration ceremony. The closing gala will feature Santogold and De La Soul and the works will be judged by high profile artists and activists, such as Anne Ellegood–David Rolf–Eric Hilton–Laura Dawn–Robbie Conal-Shepard Fairey–Spike Lee–Van Jones

Along with its partners, MoveOn.org Political Action, the Service Employees International Union and Obey Giant, MANIFEST HOPE: DC, will issue an inspiring visual call-to-action, encouraging a redirection of public energy toward true reform in three key areas: health care reform, worker's right and green economy

The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery will be open to the public in Washington, DC for the days preceding the Presidential Inauguration, Saturday, January 17th, 2009 through Monday, January 19th, 2009 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Art exhibition management will be provided by our Washington, DC gallery partner, Irvine Contemporary.

I know that many of you are planning on heading to DC , so don't miss this if you are in the area. Check more info at manifesthope.com.

THE SECRET LIVES OF SAMURAIS: the opening

I closed the year with my first solo show, THE SECRET LIVES OF SAMURAIS FROM THE LAND OF ETERNAL LOVE in Brooklyn. I was amazed and humbled by the amount of love I received. Big shout out to all my collaborators and to all the beautiful people who came out to support...you made my year! Luv y'all Check the work and the opening photos here.
"Leopard Lux ::: I Carry Light"


"Dual Heartbeat" Wronglips collabo!

Mama wants....DHUNDEE's After Hours mix + BROOKLYN BOUNCE this Saturday with DJ MOMA

Wronglips' longtime favorite, our homie DHUNDEE (Brooklyn Bounce, Sugarcuts) just dropped this mix...dark and stormy, if you ask me...just the way we like it! Download it from his podomatic page or go to itunes and sign up for his podcasts (search Dhundee)


Karizma - K3 * Lupe Fiasco - Paris Tokyo * Pharcyde - Drop * Pharcyde - Runnin * Q-Tip - Gettin Up * Jazmine Sullivan - Jumpoff * Treva Whateva - Singalong * Waajeed - Proud * J. Period F. Q-Tip - Q-Tip for President * Ghostface Killah F. Raekwon, Method Man and Superb * Bob James - Mardigras Parliment - I Just Got Back (From The Fantasy, Ahead of our Time) * Q-Tip - Man WomanBoogie Feat Amanda Diva * Don't Touch Me Remix (Dirty) * Kenna - Loose Wires * Kudu - BarStar * Janelle Monae - Time Will Reveal * Santogold - Pretty Green * Santogold - Star Struck * Rucyl - Love In Ware - Rucyl - Damien Shingleton Remix * Sarah White - Fade (Jtodd RMX) * Dhundee - Seasons

This Saturday, BROOKLYN BOUNCE, Dhundee and Stimulus will have special guests DJ Moma holding it down at Deity, BK. Not to be missed!!!

Mama wants: Good Karma

Grab The Karma EP while its hot!
From FRESH SELECTS:

Produced by group founders, Waajeed & Saadiq, and mostly written by Karma’s fellow cast member, Coultrain, The Karma EP is definitely a PPP family affair. The 4-track CD was originally sold at PPP shows all across Europe this fall - but now Karma & PPP have decided to give the EP away for free as a preview of both Karma’s upcoming album, and more immediately, PPP’s second album, Abundance.

Download it free HERE!!!

NYCART: Avantyard is back

Curator and photographer/photo illustrator Malik Yusef Cumbo has put together a new exhibition called "Icons". Featuring two generations of photography; mother and son photographers, Fikisha Cumbo, and Malik Cumbo, and also the fine paintings of Kip Omolade.

Live music will be produced by Jamaki Knight, Brooklyn's hardest-working drummer, along with some of the top players and vocalists in the NYC area like Gregory Jackson, Masauko Chipembere, Kwame Brandt Pierce, Nucomme,The Welfare Poets, Bside Frankenstein, Abja, Letha, plus many more special guests.

Resident DJ's Ahficianados, Majestic Twinsound, Metaphysic and Ian Marquis make sure both floors are always jumping with an eclectic blend of Afro Soul, Roots, Dance, and Hip Hop.

The Avant Yard:
25 Avenue B between 2nd and 3rd.
8pm until
Free before 9 with drink specials and $5 after.
See you then!!!!
www.avantyard.tv