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MAMAS LOVE: Little Dragon "Little Man"

2011-06-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

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MAMAS LOVE Taylor McFerrin feat. Ryat - Place in My Heart

2011-03-11T20:53:00.000-08:00

I remember seeing Taylor back in 2008 playing at various loft parties and doing live art at his shows in NUBLU. He's been on the rise since, and his recent signing with LA-based label Brainfeeder is a major move. Here is the follow-up for the behind the scenes video for his new single "Place In My Heart" feat. RYAT Sarah posted recently.

Mama loves...MELO-X 'Cooked Food' [Official Video]

2011-02-28T13:59:00.000-08:00

Melo did it again!!! love it!

Malcolm MeLo Mustafa X is a man of many talents ranging from MC, DJ, Producer and Photographer to name a few. But now you can add Iron Chef to the growing list. In this mini movie inspired by the Caribbean unity of his upbringing in Flatbush Brooklyn, Mustafa and his multi-cultural band The Redd Strypes conjure up the right recipe to get the ladies caught up in his cooking pot. This Studio One inspired piece is Shot by Slick Jackson & Directed by Jesse Boykins III.

MeLo-X "More Merch" Download Here: http://www.meloxtra.com/

Mama loves....NUMAADS 'Now' [Video]

2011-02-20T20:40:00.000-08:00

I love Numaads!

Esperanzah is like a siren calling the listeners to her as she floats on the ocean of sound, created by her long time friend and musical partner SENSE (of The Q4 and Shahmen ). Her smooth earthy rap voice and angelic singing are carried beautifully by the strong drums and atmospheric vibes, and speaks to us of realignment with nature, with our roots and with ourselves.

SENSE skilfully combines original use of sampling, interweaved with organic instrumentation, to sculpt a sound that carries an almost mystical atmosphere. He is a craftsman who has been perfecting his art for many years and is now coming forth in to the light.

The record features four original songs and two remixes of the title song Now, by renowned producers Robot Koch and J Rawls . Visit their Myspace to listen to some more joints of the EP!

Cee Lo Green: BODIES

2011-02-17T08:36:00.000-08:00

Another brilliant video from Mikael Colombu, love this!

Video for Cee Lo Green's Bodies motion picture by Mikael Colombu Films. Featuring Cee Lo Green, Kerry Washington, Janelle Monae, Bilal and Karl Lagerfeld

Take me higher

2011-01-24T20:20:00.000-08:00

RIP TEENA MARIE

2010-12-26T22:54:00.001-08:00

Artist to Watch.. Mara Hruby

2010-12-01T06:43:00.000-08:00

My guy Haydn aka Phantom Lover (if you didnt get his free EP, its here), recently put me on to the lovely Mara Hruby, from Oakland. Her voice is like the velvet you long to touch. Definitely an artist to follow... Check out her BANDCAMP to listen to more..
From her bandcamp: Introducing the new and fast rising twenty-two year old artist, Mara Hruby, from Oakland, CA. She burst onto the scene in the beginning of 2010 playing shows all around the Bay Area and is now releasing her debut EP “From Her Eyes”. This is her first release of music to the world and it will say a lot about her character and vision as an artist. Mara Hruby worked on this album for a total of nine months and even went as far as recording and arranging/engineering her own vocals. As a true artist, she jumps right into her dreams and doesn’t emerge until a full, final, conceptualized, and complete project has risen. “From Her Eyes” is an EP of cover songs originally recorded by male artists, and each song has represented a moment in her life. She is covering artists such and Mos Def, Andre 3000, Jamiroquai, even D’Angelo and a few others. She is a mesmerizing artist that puts on a show with poise and grace, and she’ll bring you into her heart like no other.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Mama love... Talyer McFerrin X Ryat

2010-12-01T05:54:00.000-08:00

Two of my favorite artists taking a break during a shooting of the new video... loving this jam..

Taylor McFerrin & Ryat Jam Session from Simon Benjamin on Vimeo.

M.anifest BACK in the Motherland!

2010-12-01T05:29:00.000-08:00

Big ups to my guy M.anifest who was recently back in Ghana for a month playing shows, shooting for a film and getting tons of media love (including MTV and Ras Kwame from BBC)! Check out the newest video :

Also if you never grabbed this track with myself X M.anifest from my first EP, grab it free here

Hey Ladies!! BFRESH

2010-11-30T00:07:00.000-08:00

Watching BFRESH work is like watching a fire ignite. This woman is one of the most passionate and driven ladies I have come across, and she is known to work around the clock until she gets the job done! Her work speaks for itself, and her photos tell a story that needs to be heard. Recently transplanting from the Twin Cities to Brooklyn, she is HUNGRY and steady on the grind. Perfect match for HEY LADIES!

Rebecca “B FRESH” McDonald of B FRESH Photography and Media

WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? Currently, I call Brooklyn my home.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I am from a quick-witted-headstrong-mother and a frugal-biker-environmentalist father. The city is the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul).
WHAT DO YOU DO? I am a multimedia artist/journalist working in arts/entertainment/politics in the mediums of photography/video/written word. The work I produce focuses on community power development and telling stories of creation, empowerment and revolution. The common thread throughout all I do is storytelling, which is my ultimate passion in life.
TRUE BEAUTY IS…honest grittiness | colorful textures
BEATS…fuel my energy. I am always listening to music, and I create to the beat.
TRUE SEXY IS…confident | humorous.
MUSIC IS MY…soundtrack to life. I always use lyrics to reflect on life, to escape, or to use it as a tool to connect. That is the same way I use my camera! For example, in a crowd, you can use a camera to isolate yourself, or to connect with people. I typically choose the connection, even though I am an introvert. I love spending time home alone creating, relaxation and rejuvenation. after a long day being super-social. Music helps me find that balance.
ART DOES...not need to follow rules. You must know the rules of your craft, so you can break them. The premise of my work is to always think outside of the box, in terms of creativity, content and technical skills. I aim to represent a missing element in mainstream media- those voices of youth, women and people of color in a unique and bold way.
MY NIGHTS ARE…LONG. I create and am the most inspired in the evening.
THESE 3 TURN ME ON… Passion | Dancing | Happiness
SELF-KNOWLEDGE…is constantly evolving.
ENOUGH OF…the mediocrity! I want excitement in the art/entertainment/political worlds. We have fallen into a trap, and need some excitement in our lives! Who’s with me?!
MY CREATIVITY IS…on fire! I can't stop creating and thinking of things to create. i wish I had more hands!
TRUE POWER IS…self-honesty, and the ability to harness life’s passions while motivating others and staying true to one’s core values.
LIFE CAN BE THE...pits, and drag you down sometimes. We must get back up, and keep moving, stronger and smarter than before. There have been many times when I have considered ending my full-time commitment to the arts. When I am close to giving up, something always happens, to reassure me that I am on the right path.
TO LOVE IS TO…live, as living is to love. It’s not the same as the rush from eating chocolate though- sorry.
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE…I can be versatile. I can lead and create in any environment. I can navigate covering a museum opening with millionaires, to a rally on the capitol, to a Snoop Dog show, all in one day.
WORDS YOU LIVE BY: “The revolution is ourselves, our lives.” -Audre Lorde
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2011? I am currently working on developing a distribution strategy for my database of over 500,000 images, similar to that of Getty Images, but for the community. Grassroots and progressive websites and blogs are being sued right and left for using copy-written materials. I want to provide a service where the community can obtain creative and quality assets (photos, video, audio etc) without having to worry about legal issues. I am studying for the LSATs, so you may see me at NYU in the Entertainment Law program in the next few years, to pursue my passion for protecting the rights of artists.
I also am working on a book, and developing other merchandise.
WHERE CAN WE REACH YOU? You can reach me at 917.727.2013 or bfreshsphotography@gmail.com
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POP-UP PANDA [Dec 3-4]:: FEATURED BRANDS :: HOUSE OF NASSAT & GOLD COAST TRADING

2010-11-29T22:12:00.000-08:00

I've been working behind the scenes to mastermind a pop-up shop featuring some of my closest artist fam and favorite brands. I've got my girl, Waichi who is bringing her awesome taste and expertise as a creative director/event producer and designer/ stylist Chay on the team, so when you add their selections to the mix, you probably got one of the finest independent art & fashion shopping experiences that New York can offer...so don't waste your money at Walmart and Marshalls on imagination-deficient mass-produced gifts when you can get one-of-a-kind art & clothes & accessories while you're also supporting living artists. I'll have a some affordable prints to sell as well. We donate a portion of our profit to Falling Whistles, a non-profit dedicated to bringing peace in the Congo.

The shop will be open for two days, this coming Friday and Saturday (Dec 3rd-4th), and on Friday, we'll going to wrap up the night with a birthday funhouse party for Panda's co-founder, my homie DJ/MC Stimulus. Music will be provided by good friends, WAAJEED & DJ Parler...

POP-UP PANDA /// Dec 3rd & 4th \\\ 12pm-8pm

a pop-up shop curated by Chi2 + Chay$theGreat. Featuring uber, yet affordable, one-of-a-kind and limited quantity art, toys, apparel & accessories. Portion of proceeds will benefit Falling Whistles.

139 Chrystie [btw Delancey & Broome]

Chi2 is a collaboration between Waichi & myself. Check out our blog at www.thechi2.com
where you'll find more of the
Stay tuned, I'll be featuring some of the brands & artists we have selected for the event.

FEATURED BRAND :: HOUSE OF NASSAT

Nacinimod Deodee's line House of Nassat takes a futuristic twist on traditional tecniques & design of clothes-making. Imagine indigenous patterns on crocheted jackets that makes one look like one just stepped out of a STAR TREK episode taking place in ancient Mesoamerica. Nacinimod is a true visionary, and just like traditional craftsmen who weave their ancestors's legends into their fabric, his geometric designs spell out the symbolic patterns of his cosmos...there is more than what meets the eye.

We will have some of his one-of-a kind exclusive pieces on sale this weekend at the POP-UP PANDA.

ABOUT: The House of Nassat is a lifestyle line offering hand-made one of a kind pieces as well as everyday apparel. As CEO and head designer I have had the opportunity to create custom couture pieces for fashion forward artists such as Erykah Badu, Common, Musiq, dead prez, N'Dambi, Junior Kelly and Talib Kweli. We at the House of Nassat are fully committed to our mantra, "actively participating in the pursuit of perfection". Keep your eyes peeled for the real. Nacinimod signing out. Be Brave, Be Fearless...

myspace :: facebook

Second Look TV Episode 4. House of Nassat from Adam Group Productions on Vimeo.

FEATURED BRAND :: GOLD COAST TRADING

Both Sarah & I love GCT. Its founder, art director/designer Emeka Alams was also responsible for establishing & creating the look for another dope brand 21MC, which became a huge success back in the days of myspace (check this interview with him to find out more about that connection)...how can one forget the amazing visual branding & art direction that gave 21 MC an instant cult status (I was one of the very first to support them in '07 on my blog). Emeka is a true adept of creating a look that communicates concepts, a feel and a lifestyle on many levels...brilliant stuff.

Check out their site to see more of the collection. Pretty excited to have them on board!

All images are courtesy of Gold Coast Trading

Mama loves Muvlikamor

2010-11-29T09:38:00.000-08:00

I'm always in awe of a person who can pick up any instrument and make magic. When I first met Dj Kiva, I knew he was just that. Magic. In the last 3 years, Ive watched everything he musically touches, flower, and I'm excited to watch his newest project with Sunru take flight. Its sound is from another planet.. Learn more about the recent release, Muvlikamor...

Muvlikamor
Destroy All Concepts is proud to present the altered musical reality known as Muvlikamor. Eponymously titled, “Muvlikamor” is a collaborative release from Brooklyn based producer DJ Kiva featuring the cosmic vocal-stylings of Oakland native Sunru. Falling under the inﬂuence of electronic music, hip hop, punk, and future-funk, “Muvlikamor” picks up where artists like Gonjasuﬁ and Dam Funk leave off and takes listeners on an epically funky journey to the outer limits of the galaxy. Space is The Place and Muvlikamor is representing!

About DJ Kiva
DJ Kiva is a NYC-based musician, producer, and DJ operating from a Bermuda Triangle-like section of Brooklyn whose soulful original productions and remixes have graced the platters of a slew of international labels including Tommy Boy, Kindred Spirits, Bagpak, and his own Adios Babylon imprint.
Equally at home onstage as behind a mixing console, Kiva has also been touring internationally as live guitarist for hip hop groups "Shape of Broad Minds" and "Willie Isz" featuring Jneiro Jarel and Khujo Goodie of Goodie Mob on the European festival circuit and has performed at Sonar (Spain), Hove (Norway), Roskilde (Denmark), and Montreaux Jazz (Switzerland).

About Sunru
Sunru is truly a Brotha from Another Planet. Growing up around go-go, punk rock, and hip hop in Washington D.C. and traveling the world has created a diverse artist who fuses dancehall, blues, rock, soul, and rap into his original vocal play which seamlessly bridges singing and rhyming. Currently based in Oakland, Sunru has recently blown up in the electronic music scene and has been a featured vocalist on Bassnectar's breakthrough album "Mesmerizing the Ultra" (OM Records) as well as Other Weapons “Basis to Break This” (Destroy All Concepts).

BUY ALBUM HERE: MUVLIKAMOR

Theophilus is FLYING HIGH!

2010-11-29T09:28:00.000-08:00

Feeling this new video. Also feeling this GQ pic! Check him out in December's Issue!

SARAH WHITE+ EMBASSY ENSEMBLE

2010-11-29T09:04:00.000-08:00

Come thru this Thursday to Joe's Pub and welcome me back from "maternity leave"! So excited to rock the mic and get back to business!

More info here:
"The Embassy Ensemble Presents," is an intimate concert series featuring both new and established musical guests from around the world, backed by the blazing horns and funky rhythm section of The Embassy Ensemble.

THIS MONTH'S GUESTS:

The Embassy Ensemble, Blitz the Ambassador, conrazón, and Embassy MVMT bring to Joe's Pub full body lounge, a special "Soul of Brooklyn" edition. Featuring the soulful sounds of Brooklyn-based guest artists, Sarah White, The Stuyvesants, and Len Xiang, this event promises to be a spotlight on Brooklyn's most captivating renaissance artists. Presenting, Brooklyn's Finest!

So.. I'm in love!

2010-11-28T09:18:00.000-08:00

Soooo feeling the work of RETNA and EL MAC!

Of Our Youth - RETNA • EL MAC from RVCA on Vimeo.

Waiting....

2010-11-27T09:55:00.000-08:00

Eagle Nebula + Daru+ Love Bomb Films=

FREE EP HERE~!

Wish I could sneak out tonight....

2010-10-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

CMJ PICKS: CHICO MANN

2010-10-17T16:22:00.000-07:00

Come kick off CMJ right with Afro-Cuban rhythms, Afrobeat and classic freestyle brought to you by DJs Sabo, T-Kat and Uproot Andy, and a performance by the one and only Chico Mann. This event is sponsored by Wax Poetics Magazine and Record Label, and celebrates the release of Chico Mann's new album 'Analog Drift' which comes out next week!

This event is private, if you wish to attend please send an email with your name and credentials to - cmjrsvp@co-signcollective.com.

Your RSVP will be confirmed!

Ma loves YAK FILMS

2010-10-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

TURF FEINZ "RIP Rich D" | YAK FILMS

Check out YAK FILMS here

Making letters DANCE

2010-10-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

Big ups to Brooklyn artist, Ebon Heath, doing HUGE things in Berlin at MADE! Check out this inspiring interview.. If you are in Berlin, dont miss it THIS WEEKEND!

VISIONS OF VISIONARIES WITH EBON HEATH | MADE from MADE Blog on Vimeo.

Also peep the Collaboration of Ebon with Mona Ibrahim which launched in Dubai. See them HERE..

wow..love this.

2010-09-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

Eagle Nebula drops Bombs...

2010-09-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

My lady, the one and only Eagle Nebula, will be dropping an EP early next month. The single, produced by Daru, is already on steady rotation, so I'm amped to hear the rest. This song has been stuck in my head all week, get it free HERE:
<a href="http://eaglenebula.bandcamp.com/album/lovebomb-ep">LoveBomb EP by Eagle Nebula</a>

LoveWall from LoveBomb Films on Vimeo.

Mama loves Eavesdrop!

2010-09-24T10:57:00.001-07:00

Ok, I've kind of been on a Philly kick lately, but gotta show some love to Junior and Lil' Dave keeping the Eavesdrop Radio podcast off the chain for all of these years! This weeks mix is no exception. The selections are flaming hot, and also featuring some of the releases we have mention recently on Wronglips! Check it out..

Dj Kiva feat. Jniero Jarel - Sky is Falling
Robin Hannibal & Jullian Gomes - I Need Your Love
Bilal -Levels
Flying Lotus feat. Thundercat - Mmmhmm
Ryat - Not For this Lifetime
Bonobo - Eyesdown (Floating Points remix)
Quadron - Slippin' (Natural Self remix)
Jazztronik - Listen To Your Love (DJ Mitsu remix)
Dezaray Dawn - Hide Away (BusCrates 16-bit Ensemble remix)
Presevation Hall feat. Mos Def - It Ain't My Fault (Soul Litchfield remix)
Jneiro Jarel - Monkey Hustle
The Bahama Social Club - Open Wide
Pam Grier - Long Time Woman
Orgone - Crazy Queen
Mark Ronson - Lose It (In The End)
J. Rocc - Play This Too
The Bamboos - Keep Me in Mind (Flevans Remix)
Jamie Lidell - Enough's Enough
John Legend & The Roots - Hang on in there
Zo! - All is well with love
Blue Six - Luxury
Kissey Asplund - Move Me
Bilal - Is This Love
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Spottie
Trackademics - Fool on the Hill (ft. Phonte)
Lone - Once in a While
Foreign Beggears - Gravity (ft. Dabrye & DJ 2Tall)
Shafiq Husayn - Cheeba
Saturn Never Sleeps - Black (ft. Rucyl)
Phantom Lover - Beaucoup (ft. Fatima)
Amede Soundsmith - Without You
La Melodia - Come and Get It
MED - Where I’m From (ft. Aloe Blacc)
Aloe Blacc - What I’m Sayin’
Cee-Lo - Georgia
Raphel Saadiq - It’s a Shame
Bilal - Flying (Inst.)
Eric Lau - Cruise Control
Anthony Valadez - Homeless Hipster Theme (Mr. Sonny James PBR Remix)
Dam-Funk - All I Wanna Do Is Get Away

She SAID

2010-09-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

MAUVE is the new Black

2010-09-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn stand up! Phantom Lover aka Hadyn, has released some yummy music last week.. and its FREE! I love this EP (and it's not just because I have a track on it!), and recommend you grab it quick while its hot! “Mauve” EP features vocals by Jesse Boykins III, Fatima, Nicholas Ryan Gant and Sarah White (wink, wink). Look forward to hearing more about this project with remixes, etc in early 2011!
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://phantomlover.bandcamp.com/track/02-faith-ft-sarah-white"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;02 faith ft. sarah white by phantom lover&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://phantomlover.bandcamp.com/track/03-change-show-me-how-ft-nicholas-ryan-gant"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;03 change (show me how) ft. nicholas ryan gant by phantom lover&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Get the EP HERE!!!

Ahh, and speaking of Fatima, check out her new video for Warm Eyes (prod by DAM FUNK):

Black Saturn Magic

2010-09-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

I've been bumping this daily since its release! Leave it to Saturn Never Sleeps to challenge and inspire you to dig deeper into the music and into creating magic thru experimentation. I'm addicted to the track BLACK! Lord have mercy...
From SNS:
New release! A 3 song ep and taste of our full record set for release in early January. Black is a re-edit of “Lightning Bug” off Soul Litchfield’s Headnodic Acrobatics Vol. 1. Stuck in You is a 2 min in and out track in the tradition of early 90s hip hop sound, and Galaga, a tribute to the video game of the same name. Black will be available on Bleep in a month or you can get it now below.

Get it HERE!!

Early to RISE

2010-09-10T13:42:00.000-07:00

New music from Taylor McFerrin! So excited about this release! Dont sleep! Taylor McFerrin - Track Preview from EARLY RISER by Taylor McFerrin

Solid Gold

2010-08-03T10:37:00.000-07:00

Mama loves...TAWIAH -EveryStep Castro's Dubstep Remix

2010-08-03T00:49:00.000-07:00

FREE DOWNLOAD

Artist 2 Watch: Ana Tijoux

2010-07-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

Check out this Chilean Emcee, currently wrapping up her US tour! Peep her myspace HERE!
Ana Tijoux

JOY for the eardrums!

2010-07-16T20:35:00.000-07:00

JOY by anthonyvaladez
JOY || CURATED AND SELECTED BY ANTHONY VALADEZ
____________________________________________________

Stereolab – Come & Play In The Milky Night
Cody ChesnuTT – Do Better For The Young
Afta 1 – Sunset
Theophilus London – Enjoy The Sun
Velvet Undergound – Femme Fatale
Black Spade – I Heart
Dogg Master – Im Ready
Unknown Artist – Always
Mike B – No Stoppin The Slide (Re-edi t)
Ashley Thomas – Somethings Got To Give
Carole Sylvan – Think
Vaughn Mason – Roller Skate
Suff Daddy – Sip Liquor
Floating Points – Esthian Iii
Avila Brothers – The Mood
Bill Withers – In Your Life
Michael Jackson – All I Do (Hiroshi Fujiwara Remix)
Kyle Hall – You Know What I Feel
James Blake – CMK
Sir Froderick – Twice As High
Quadron – Never Freeze
Nico – These Days
Meshell N’degeocello – Thankful

More from Anthony Valadez HERE

Mamas love.. BASQUIAT!

2010-07-15T20:41:00.000-07:00

Can't WAIT to see this one!

New video from K-OS!

2010-07-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

I've been a huge fan of K-OS since 2002! Still lovin' it! Check out his new video, plus stay tuned for pics of him @ Afropunk 2010 (I'll post them next week!)

Artist 2 Watch: Toki Wright

2010-07-09T09:47:00.000-07:00

Toki Wright - New Music - More Music Videos

AFROPUNK 2010 BROOKLYN :: BAD BRAINS, MOS DEF, J*DAVEY, K-OS, NINJASONIC, GAME REBELLION, CUBIC ZIRCONIA & more:: music & live art

2010-06-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

Major news just came out today that MOS DEF is joining an already crazy line-up this Sunday June 27th at the AFRO-PUNK Festival! The Cool Kids, J*DaVeY, K-OS, Martin Luther, The Memorials, Galaxy of Tar, Bad Rabbits, DJ Lindsey will also be in the house that day. Don't miss it!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

The June 26th line-up is just as crazy, featuring Bad Brains,P.O.S., Game Rebellion, Ninjasonik, God Forbid, The Bots, The 54, Activator, Cipher, Belikos, DJ MU$A,D://Boi. + DJs, skate, BMX, art, fashion & food! June 26th & 27th at Commodore Barry Park in New York.

I'm super excited to be on board as one of the painters working on the massive 100 feet x 8 feet mural that will snake around the park.

We had a promo shoot a couple of weeks ago with some of the artists. The following behind-the scenes shots feature Coby, Rob Focused & See One, three of the dope painters who will be throwing around some paint on Saturday & Sunday. My good friend, activist & art hustla Rasu Jilani of Coup d'Etat Brooklyn was also there to support...I owe him big time for putting me on this year. Thank you!

Also, big shout out to the lovely ladies Jacqwi Campbell who shot the promo video & to Shaunna Randolph who interviewed me and took most of these shots of me below...[ehmm..that was all spontaneous fun...] Also shout to Toshun Campbell who was on board shooting as well. I'll post Toshun's photos and Jacqwi's promo soon as well.

My girls, Toofly & Alice Mizrahi (Younity crew) will be representing the female wing and the homie Benjamin Rojas from Trust Your Struggle are also part of the line-up.

I mean I feel really lucky to be part of this incredible line-up..it's gonna be epic!

I just set up my page on the AFROPUNK site, connect if you're there. And come give me a shout if you're around.

HERE ARE some of my favorites of the line-up

Dance until the early morn!!

2010-06-25T19:25:00.000-07:00

Mamas love...JIMI JAMES

2010-06-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

Jimi James' new EPK..we love her!

JIMIJAMES EPK 2010 from JIMIJAMES on Vimeo.

More QUADRON :: debut NY show

2010-06-23T23:11:00.000-07:00

I was introduced to QUADRON by my friend OP (Suite903, Cornerstone) a couple of months ago at their first NY press appearance at the FADER office. It was pretty clear at first hearing that they are destined for success. Hailing from Denmark, the duo has been recently signed by L.A. based independent label plugresearch (also the home of Bilal & Shafiq Husayn) and been making big waves in the U.S. They've been on tour and are making their NY debut with a full band Brooklyn tomorrow, Thursday June 24th at Southpaw. The homie, Melo-X is going to do the intro set--I really hope that I can make it. Also, our Philly fam, King Britt and Rucyl of Saturn Never Sleepswill be hosting them on June 29th in Philadelphia.

Buster Keaton from Plug Research on Vimeo.

From their bio: Quadron is a child that's been made by Coco and Robin. Both were part of the soul collective "Boom Clap Bachelors" who in early 2008 secured much respect and success with their debut "Kort Før Dine Læber". Here they began their collaboration, and Robin fell for Coco's beautiful voice and ability to improvise with playful ease.

Even though Coco is only 21 she is already a veteran performer, and was literally born to do it. She was a key figure as the front woman in the live band for Boom clap bachelors' band, and now she is thrilling audiences with Robin and hers own material. Robin Hannibal has a long CV, counting collaborations with Nobody Beats The Beats, Aloe Blacc, Omas Keith from SA-RA, Wally Badarou from talking heads / level 42, Erick Sermon, Plant Life, Yamwho, Buraka Som Sistema and has international super stars, like Pharrell Williams (Nerd) and James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), declaring themselves fans of some of his other projects like "Owusu & Hannibal" and "Parallel Dance Ensemble".

Cozy

2010-06-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

Pursuit Grooves is on fyah..

From her album "Fox Trot Mannerisms" on Tectonic

http://myspace.com/vjsmith

Help support my new music!

2010-06-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

Sarah White's Kickstarter Plea from Sarah White on Vimeo.

PLEDGE and see more info HERE!!!!!

Hello Beautiful People! First off, I'd like to thank EVERYONE who has been so supportive and given us so much love since the beginning. We are sending love to our people from our city of Minneapolis/St Paul and to our new home in Brooklyn, and everyone worldwide! Besos!

Now, we are excited to share more and more big news of changes coming on our horizon.
Since our release of our debut EP, Hiding Blind in 2008, we have been working hard on new and more challenging music. Digging deeper into our souls and capabilities, we have been grinding away, but have been experiencing many road blocks as Independent artists. Without a label supporting you, all fees must come out of pocket, and rent and raising a child in NY can be tough as is! Wowzers. Anyways...we have finally reached the home stretch and we have not only 1, but 2 amazing projects to share with our fans, supporters and the world! READ MORE on my KICKSTARTER PAGE!

Mama loves... Quadron

2010-06-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the lovely Rucyl and Saturn Never Sleeps for turning me on to Quadron. I cant get enough! ... AND this Denmark treat, is on their way to the East Coast!

Jun 17 2010
The Fix
Portland, OR
Jun 23 2010
Liv in Washinton DC
Washinton, MD
Jun 24 2010
Southpaw
Brooklyn, NY
Jun 25 2010
Spring 4th Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 26 2010
Le Fee Verte
Miami, Florida
Jun 29 2010
Johnny Brenda's
Philadelphia, PA
(With Saturn Never Sleeps!)

quadron "herfra hvor vi står" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

NEW RELEASE & VIDEO : CUBIC ZIRCONIA : Black & Blue EP drops June 15

2010-06-13T13:00:00.001-07:00

I'm loving the new video by New York-based ethnic disco trio, Cubic Zirconia. Tiombe Lockhart, Nick Hook & Daoud Sturdivant's band is dropping their new EP BLACK & BLUE this Tuesday on June 15th. This video was shot while they were recording the album in LA. Check them live at their upcoming release party at the Dash Gallery this Tuesday.

Flying Lotus// Heave (n)

2010-05-26T18:47:00.000-07:00

I'm a rainbow too....

2010-05-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

This track is hot! Reppin' the Twin Cities (my home!) we got Booka B on this banging remix of Sun Is Shining, featuring Toki Wright! Check it here!
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://bookab.bandcamp.com/album/sun-is-shining-bb-rmx-b-w-the-general-bb-rmx-digital-12"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Sun Is Shining (Booka B Remix feat. Toki Wright) by Booka B&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

MIA covers COMPLEX!

2010-05-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

Is it just me, or does MIA look even more fly, now that she is a mom?
Check out more pix and full interview HERE (Complex Mag Cover Story)..

2 REMIX EP's!

2010-05-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

First off, I'm excited to share this tasty treat in the form of a FREE EP! FADE, was originally released on my EP Hiding Blind, and I finally get to drop the remixes! Its a really eclectic mix with sound and beats coming from Venezuela, Milwaukee, Philly, Maryland and of course the NYC. Remixes by Sonotech, J-Todd, BUSY, myself and a dope collab by Zaphyrn and Basil (aka Sir Froderick). Its FREE, so just grab it. HERE!

<a href="http://sarahwhite.bandcamp.com/album/fade">FADE: Busy Remix by Sarah White</a>

Secondly, we dropped C Train as a single a while back, and now have new remixes by Dj Dhundee (Sugarcuts) and Matt Shadetek (Dutty Artz), so we just put in out as an EP on Bagpak Music. Artwork by our very own Lichiban. Grab it HERE:

This eclectic remix EP blends the sounds of dubstep, dancehall and drum n bass, with the sexy-sultry-soul vocals of Sarah White, to make a fusion match-made for the dancefloor. As a Minneapolis native, this Brooklyn transplant, cries out through flo and song expressing the effects of life on the hustle and the grind, and the challenge of keeping a balance. 'C Train' is a sweet collaboration of time, space, passion and raw beats. The original is produced by her partner Dj Don Cuco (Cultura Love), and then given a completely new life when remixed by 3 masters of sound, Dj Dhundee (Sugarcuts), Matt Shadetek (Dutty Artz) and Heinrich Zwahlen (Basscut). Definatley one to get your heads nodding, mind expanding and hips grinding..

Mama loves NEW Beyonce!

2010-05-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

Wowzers...

2010-05-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

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

JESSSE BOYKINS III

Mamas love... WONDERFULL!

2010-05-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

New from Kalae All Day

2010-04-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

WHERE THE PARTY AT:: KING BRITT 'The Intricate Beauty' Release Party, Thursday April 22, 2010

2010-04-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

Our Philly fam, King Britt & Rucyl is back in town celebrating the release of King's latest dance album, The Intricate Beauty (apparently the last one of its kind). For over a decade, King Britt has been one of the top, internationally recognized deep house producers/DJs. Though he has been exploring new, more experimental sounds, his new album featuring Lady Alma, Astrid Suryanto, Rucyl Mills, Ryat, Kim English and Byron Stingly is as fresh as it gets, showcasing King's experties as a dance music producer. The night will also feature special live performances by Rucyl & Astrid Suryanto and an guest DJ set by King's long time friend, NY-legend François K. Definitely put your dancing shoes on!

Thursday April 22nd

The Intricate Beauty Release Party
Featuring Music By
King Britt

Early Set
Very Special Guest
Francois K

Door by Jermaine // Doors open 10pm // Get Tickets www.danceherenownyc.com
Open Bar from 10-11pm
Cielo 18 Little W.12th Street NYC

If you haven't done it already, check out King's mix he had made for URB [free download].
The INTRICATE BEAUTY album is available on iTunes. Support true music buy buying the album! Also you can check out the rest of the tour schedule on www.fivesixmedia.com

Mama wants.. REBELDNCE

2010-04-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

REBELDNCE!!---------------

More from Centric TV:

2010-04-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

Taylor McFerrin talks with Dego on the music scene in UK vs NYC and more for Centric..

Taylor McFerrin chats with Dego on CentricTV from Centric TV on Vimeo.

VONY x REA present :: 'Kids Dream In Color' Spring Workshop x Lichiban

2010-04-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

The organization I've been involved with as a teaching artist/ art mentor Voices of New York (VONY) recently teamed up with a New York-based architectural design firm Real Estate Arts (REA) to hold a week long art workshop called Kids Dream In Color (KDIC). Ten very talented and gifted kids were chosen to participate in a one of a kind art immersion where they had to recreate the Empire State Building using common, eco-friendly art materials. The challenge was to re-envision the building in the year 2400 as a green, earth-friendly building, a futuristic symbol of a new Empire State of Mind.

Romeo and Miles sharing a laugh on the way to the field trip to the Empire State Building

The kids drew their inspiration from this iconic building. The amazing art deco interior design of the Empire State (1st row). KDIC kids Saya, Ciara and Jalen enjoying the trip to the Empire State (2nd row). Aric (videographer) and Sue (VONY founder) documents every kid's artworks while Lori (right) from REA (3rd row) oversees Nathaniel's work. REA staff took some time off to mentor each kid individually(4th row).

We used a 10 minutes visualization exercise using my work, DORJE as a visual guide to time & space travel to the galaxy where DORJE would serve as an imaginary guide to introduce the kids to alternative ways of imagining a green future.

(from left to right) Quest, Ciara, Saya, and Miles together with the other KDIC participants took a break from the workshop and walked around the block & checked out a local gallery.

Kecia finishes her version of the building (top left). REA staff focuses on mentoring the kids to finish up their projects (top right and lower left). The VONY team took a break and went outside with the kids to get some fresh air (lower right).

The passion of these kids for the arts illuminated every "building" they've created. The workshop ended with a very successful exhibition of the kids' artworks. Everyone at attendance in the exhibit- the mentors, parents, and especially the kids-, couldn't be more proud of all the beautiful artworks created through all their hard work.

*Voices Of New York has more incoming art workshops and projects, e-mail voicesofnewyork(at)gmail.com for more details.

Join VONY on Facebook.

Mamas love...MEMORYHOUSE :: Bonfire

2010-04-10T13:20:00.000-07:00

Mama wants.. TY's EMOTIONS

2010-04-09T19:36:00.000-07:00

I've been hearing so much buzz about TY this month (and last), that I finally had to get a taste of what he's been cookin' up. Been a fan of his for years, but if the new single Emotions says anything, you all be ready for this album! Dropping April 19 on BBE, A SPECIAL KIND OF FOOL is not to be slept on. Check it digital on itunes HERE..
The single, Emotions, gives a nice peek into his personality, flo's, style and feels like a breath of sunshine... We can all love a little emotion in this world we livin' in! It features remixes from some of Wronglips favorite producers including Daz-I-Kue, Waajeed, Dego (4Hero) and Akwasi. Check the new and anticipated video...
xo Sarah White

UPCOMING SHOW ::: BODDHI, the cat in two cities CREWEST GALLERY 3/27 (LA) & ZAKKA 4/9 (BROOKLYN)

2010-04-06T20:50:00.000-07:00

::: BODDHI is love :::

My baby toy kitten is coming to Brooklyn this Friday! BODDHI is the cat oracle from PLANET CITRAKA, felinoid by birth, trickster by nature. Here is his magic profile.

After a hugely successful opening night at Los Angeles' Crewest Gallery, curated by the homie, MARKA 27 , the BUDDY Custom show is making it's way to Dumbo's Zakka Gallery in Brooklyn this Friday, April 9th, 2010. Details on the flyer below. Don't miss this, going to be fun! luv, Lichi

EXHIBITING ARTISTS :: Angry Woebots, Asylm, Auks, Brent Nolasco, Dave Flores, Dez Einswell, Dril One, Enamel Kingdom, Erick Scarecrow, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Jasper Santos, Jesse Hernandez, Jester, Kano, Keith Poon, Kenji Nakayama, Lichiban, Lou Pimentel, Mad, Man One, Marka27, Munk One, N.C. Winters, Nemo Phu, Pon, Problak, Reactor- 88, Ritzy Periwinkle, Ron Upperman of Leroy Jenkins, Saner, Scribe, Sket, Southerndrawl, John "Spanky" Stokes, Tony/Shiau Nakanari, Tristan Eaton, Upendo Tha Black Krayon, Vyal, and Photography by Moses Mitchell

Check out the rest of the BUDDY's on CREWEST's Flickr stream

Mamas love... J*DAVEY

2010-04-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

New video from J*Davey! Also peep the interview we did with Jack for HEY LADIES! Here!

xo Sarah...

J*DaVeY "Outta the Window" from SOCKETUMi Iam on Vimeo.

Mamas love..new CHESCA joints

2010-04-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

two new sexy tracks from my catsister from London, CHESCA. she is my favorite female electro/ boogie disco producers.

ROYALTY- CHESCA & ELLIOT YORKE by chesca

CHESCA-THE FLOOR IS YOURS by chesca

Mamas love...JANELLE MONAE feat. BIG BOI 'Tight Rope'

2010-04-01T16:28:00.000-07:00

Janelle debut the video for the song “Tight Rope” featuring Big Boi of Outkast, who also has a new release coming out later this year.

Caits shares her BLACKEST BLOOD

2010-03-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited for my girl Caits Meissner, who is dropping an EP -- The Wolf & Me on MAY 1st! I feel honored to build and grow with amazing ladies like this a phone call away. Keeps me inspired to keep pushing myself and in return, pushing others.
Once I get my copy, I'll be sure to give our Wronglips friends a nice review of it, but until then grab the single for free! Get Blackest Blood HERE!
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://caitsmeissner.bandcamp.com/album/blackest-blood-single"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;blackest blood. by Caits Meissner&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Also check out the EPK by the Love Bomb dropstress Eagle Nebula:

Caits Meissner / "the wolf & me" EPK from Caitlin Meissner on Vimeo.

ARTIST TO WATCH: Dominique Young Unique, "Show My Ass"

2010-03-29T00:07:00.000-07:00

via Machinedrum

NEW BADUUUUUUU!!

2010-03-28T18:38:00.000-07:00

Cant wait for the new album dropping on the 30th!

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE presents :: SPACEBALLS feat Johnny Voltik & MY M.O. at Fat Baby, NY March 25, 2010

2010-03-24T22:11:00.000-07:00

video edited by Enki of MY M.O

COME TRU, SOME SERIOUS FUN IS GOING DOWN!! I'LL BE MAKING A CAMEO:) THIS IS MY INNER CIRCLE...

Masters of the Universe

presents
SPACEBALLS
Performances by:
Johnny Volti k 9pm
My M.O. 10pm
Dj Hide will be spinning all night!
Doors Open at 8pm Admission: $7 (small price to pay to the party gods)
RSVP ON FACEBOOK

The Making of Paper Chase from My M.O. on Vimeo.

2010-03-17T18:39:00.000-07:00

Cumbia Lovers: Check out Dj Don Cuco's remix of BUYEPONGO " Tiene MOTO":

BUYEPONGO "TIENE MOTO (DJ DON CUCO ~ CUMBIATRONIKA RE-MEX)" by CULTURA LOVE RECORDINGS Also be sure to check out LISTEN RECOVERY and LISTEN CLOTHING! Much love coming from the west coast.. (BUYEPONGO featured in the ad below)

MAMAS LOVE... Georgia Anna Muldrow

2010-03-16T19:30:00.000-07:00

One of the most prolific female artists and WRONGLIPS favorites, Georgia Anne Muldrow out there sits down with Russell Taylor at S.O.B.'s NYC February 23, 2010 for an interview for Centric TV.

CentricTV Interviews Georgia Anne Muldrow from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Produced by Eagle Nebula
and Shot & Edited by Eddy Protius James
for Chip Monks Films

"I WANT YOU" STUDIO SESSIONS - THEOPHILUS LONDON, DEV HYNES, VASHTIE

2010-03-15T02:09:00.000-07:00

find out more on theophiluslondon.wordpress.com

LIVE ART :: live painting at WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI feat. BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Dice Raw, Jaguar Wright & more

2010-03-15T00:48:00.000-07:00

I'm heading down to Philly on Monday to be part of this massive fundraiser marathon featuring over 20 artists, including Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Jaguar Wright, among others. I'll be live painting along with Philly's own Iye Yinda, and will be donating the piece for the auction during the show. Philly fam, come and support! xo, Lichiban

blog // twitter // facebook // myspace

WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI
Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding presents A Benefit for Haiti

Hosted by Fatin Dantzler of Kindred The Family Soul, and featuring:

BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Kindred The Family Soul, Jaguar Wright, Dice Raw, Chubb Rock, Eric Roberson, Jean Baylor, Antoinette Costa, Jim Stephens, Selina Carerra, Kuf Knotz, Tony Moore and Jehova's Chosen, Mic Wrecka, Hezekiah, U CITY, WyldLyfe, Meek Millz and DJ Rocdaspot.

Proceeds go to Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding, and Haiti Professionals of Philadelphia.

There will be live artists, Brookyn-based Lichiban & Philly's own Iye Yinda donating and auctioning their work. There will be bins for donations of canned and dry foods, and medical supplies that will be sent to Haiti through the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia.

Monday, March 15, 2010| Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Downstairs Live WORLD CAFE LIVE

Advance Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $24 ($20 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $36 ($22 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $26 ($22 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $38 ($24 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)
*priotiy seating and VIP amenities/service

ILLUSTRATION FOR PETER HADAR'S new single FULL TIME LOVER

2010-03-07T00:51:00.000-08:00

The newest of my AURAL VISION cover art series.

<a href="http://peterhadar.bandcamp.com/track/full-time-lover">Full Time Lover by Peter Hadar</a>

My cover illustration for PETER HADAR's sexy new single FULL TIME LOVER just dropped! I'm already a fan of Peter, so I was happy when he reached out to me with his concept for the cover, which involved a clock and a nude forming the clock's arms. This was my second try at it.

<a href="http://peterhadar.bandcamp.com/track/laugh-together">Laugh Together by Peter Hadar</a>

thepeterhadarshow.com

DON'T MISS HIM LIVE THIS THURSDAY

Creative Control, Cool Weirdo Music, & The Honors Program Present:

Peter Hadar
&
Dynasty Electric

LIVE @ Joe's Pub
Thursday March 11th
11:30pm

$12 Tickets on Sale @http://www.joespub.com

http://wwwThePeterHadarShow.com
http://www.MySpace.com/DynastyElectric
Official Site: http://www.ThePeterHadarShow.com

Mama STILL wants PEACE IMAGES

2010-03-02T16:33:00.000-08:00

We have posted about PEACE IMAGES in the past, but I have to show some more love.
Check her out on ETSY~

URB X KING BRITT: Freebie

2010-03-02T16:22:00.001-08:00

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!!!

Tracklist
1. “If I Cant Hold You Tonight”- Desire
2. “Rebecca Loos”- Alexis Tyrell
3. “I Know It Happened”- Fuckpony
4. “Electric Love (Bohdi Remix)”- Vikter Duplaix
5. “Love What You Have feat Rucyl”- King Britt
6. “Hum (Hollis P Monroe Mix)”- Jenn Mierau
7. “Twilight (Elliptical Mix)”- Lusine
8. “The Intricate Beauty feat Ryat”- King Britt
9. “Black Pearl (Sasha Funke Mix)”- Bloody Mary
10. “Now feat Asrtid Suryanto (King Britt Summer Mix)”- King Britt
11. “Singularity”- Chris Perez Project
12. “A Little Bit”- Lykki Li n Drake
13. “Ancestors- Gonjasufi

ELECTRIC VISION presents 'Live To Change Something Through Art' group art show, Brooklyn

2010-02-17T20:19:00.000-08:00

That was super fun, my footage finally got edited from the opening night of the CDTBK show. I had two pieces in there. Big shout out to all my fellow artists and artistas who shared their creative energy, Rasu, Daoud and Dakhil of Coup d'Etat Brooklyn and Nakeisha Gumb, our beautiful curator, for making it happen so smoothly. Also, thanks to Robert L Sims III for the editing work.

'Live To Change Something Through Art' group art show, Brooklyn from Lichiban EV [Electric Vision] on Vimeo.

CDTBK, Restoration Plaza & PUMA present

'Live To Change Something Through Art' group art show, Brooklyn

November 2009, Restoration Plaza

ARTIST TO WATCH :: MY M.O.

2010-02-11T11:55:00.001-08:00

Blizzard schmizzard, come check out my girls, New York's hottest new girlband, MY M.O.

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://mymo.bandcamp.com/album/whats-your-modus-operandi"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Monkey by My M.O.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Mamas love... ERIN MADEME

2010-02-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Check out TONE's lovely feature of Erin, the founder and designer for MadeMe Clothing.

A FEW GOOD WORDS WITH ERIN from TONE on Vimeo.

Mamas love...SHAFIQ HUSAYN - Lil' Girl Feat. Fatima & Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner

2010-02-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

SADE: Making the Album

2010-02-03T21:00:00.000-08:00

So excited for this release. What a lovely soul..

Coultrain on wax!

2010-02-01T20:43:00.000-08:00

I first met Coultrain years ago, when I was new to Brooklyn. He was sitting, strumming a guitar at a party in Crown Heights, just looking like he was about to blow up. He had the look in his eye. Soon after, I begun to get my hands on his music, and I've never been disappointed. He was most recently known for his work with PPP, but will be dropping his solo full-length soon! First, look out for his 2 singles "The Wanderer" and "Balancing Act" in both 7" vinyl and digital release FEB 23rd on Recordbreakin Music. Check out teaser site HERE (where u can see lyrics and have a listen to the singles!).
Here is a little snippit I found on The Mint Collective.
Coultrain - The Wanderer Snippet by TheMintCollective

Hey Ladies!! IYADEDE!

2010-02-01T18:45:00.000-08:00

Dont sleep on IYADEDE! I was able to catch up with this Diva on twitter, and we are so excited to introduce you to the lovely vocalist, taking the scene by force. Perfect fit for HEY LADIES! This Queen was born in Rwanda > escaped a genocide, landing her in Belgium > and now has finally made her way to Brooklyn. She has toured the world, sharing stages with big talents and is continuing to wow crowds with her eclectic style and diverse sound. Check her out!

IYADEDE

WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? My mother and father's desire.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? A floating cloud that rains black diamonds once every 2211 years over the Easter Island.
WHAT DO YOU DO? Sweet things when they come to my mind.
TRUE BEAUTY IS... all or nothing
BEATS... Heart
TRUE SEXY IS... Unaware
MUSIC IS MY... Wealth
ART DOES NOT ... no such thing as " art does not...", art Does...
MY NIGHTS ARE... Dark silent and content
THESE 3 TURN ME ON... sea sun and coconut rum
SELF-KNOWLEDGE... is a box
ENOUGH OF... ruthless talking
MY CREATIVITY IS... mine
TRUE POWER IS... generous
LIFE CAN BE THE... fastest thing ever

TO LOVE IS TO... see
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE... I am part of it
WORDS YOU LIVE BY: "Don't believe your mind"
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2010? ooh yes! Keep an eye on www.myspace.com/iyadede
WHERE CAN WE REACH YOU? in the heart and sometime on www.twitter.com/iyadede :)
SHOUTOUTS? to the Creator, to you who initiated this, and to you who is reading this :)

Check her out w/ The Roots:

Beauty : Now

2010-01-31T19:24:00.000-08:00

King Britt will soon be dropping what he calls his "last conventional dance album" before he moves over to the even more experimental side. Personally, I don't think I could ever get tired of new music by King, so I'll take the dance, experimental and everything between. The world needs more music like this that keeps your mind, body and soul moving to new levels. Enjoy this little taste of whats soon to come, by grabbing the track titled NOW, with the lovely Astrid Suryanto on vocals. GRAB IT HERE: SNS!

The full album, The Intricate Beauty, drops this spring on Nervous/FiveSix. More info here.

Pic of the day..

2010-01-21T21:35:00.000-08:00

If I had a ride.. and lived in LA.. I would hope the interior was this hot. Sadly no photo credit, but I found the pic here

FREEBIE from RCRDLBL: MELO X meets JADE<3

2010-01-18T20:54:00.000-08:00

Nice remix of JADE's track DROWN ME OUT by MELO-X
GET it here: HOLLA!

Mama wants... a sexy slider case

2010-01-18T19:15:00.000-08:00

Ok, I dont even have an iPhone, and I love my Android, but this case is so hot.
Inspired by the Year of the Tiger... grrrr
See more here and/or here where I peeped it first. Thanks SlamXHype for always having dope finds for me to also share : )

Hey Ladies!! PAMELA SHEPARD

2010-01-17T18:36:00.000-08:00

So, this HEY LADIES is shedding some light on one of the most talented stylist in the area. I gave her a little mention before, while jockin' some of Kwesi's pics (see the post here) but you KNOW we have to give ma some personal love. She really works it, and I cant wait until I can afford to hire her. Much love to this lovely lady making moves.. Check her here!

PAMELA SHEPARD

WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? brooklyn, ny
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? a perfect coming of age city...silver spring, maryland.
WHAT DO YOU DO? i am a stylist. i have the pleasure of dressing people for a living. i am rooted in editorial styling (telling stories through photography and fashion bring me joy), but i am also segueing into commercial and advertising. i am really working to create a balance in my work. art and commerce go hand in hand (in my world).
TRUE BEAUTY IS…truth. (my mama and john keats taught me that)
BEATS…jam? good beats at least. i have sat here for a while trying to fill this line in. sigh...
TRUE SEXY IS…honestly? well...cigarettes. smoking is way too cool for me to be a 26 year old
woman. i was that child that was always in awe of the high school kids with ripped up jeans,
cars, and cigarettes. i only smoked once. i found it on the ground on my way home from school,
got matches, and ran behind the house to light it up. for about seven minutes i felt soooo chic.
i even applied more lipsmackers lip gloss so that i could at least pretend that i
was wearing red danger lipstick. ...i really do think that folks that smoke often times lend towards
looking sexy. (say what u want).
(my serious adult answer): self-assuredness.
MUSIC IS MY…companion. i expect a great deal from the music that i seek and love.
ART DOES NOT…NOT keep my mind active. (double negative...gotcha!)
MY NIGHTS ARE…when i dig... most editing, planning, emails, website updates, research...take place after
the midnight hour. i find a lot of comfort, big ideas, and a rhythm during late night. i do think that this
behavior is new york specific. i have never worked like this anywhere else (granted i have only lived in two
other cities, atlanta and silver spring) but i genuinely enjoy the quiet with random surges of blasting, clicking
heels, blaring car radios, screaming, helicopters, laughing, cats...those noises help me to briefly come up for air...
THESE 3 TURN ME ON…violins, electric blue store signs, and being guided by the very top of my waist.
honorable mention: general greene salted pretzel caramel ice cream
SELF-KNOWLEDGE …is world changing...everyone is effected.
ENOUGH OF …winter. the bright sun and freezing wind confuse me.
MY CREATIVITY IS...divine. it gets way too good at times,.. and then there are days where the end result is a miserable disappointment. the satisfying part is that i can always rely on getting it out. I'm generally pleased with myself for attempting the transition of pushing an idea into something tangible. i learn what works. my sister bought me a moleskine so that i can write everything down...i am understanding that my ideas are important, and not meant to be fleeting.
TRUE POWER IS…self awareness...then u know how to act. and that information is priceless, for both you and them.
LIFE CAN BE THE..perfect opportunity to do something, and to do it well. (or not...its up to you).
TO LOVE IS TO…give.
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE…i try. and i try again. and i try differently. at some point trying ascends into doing.
WORDS YOU LIVE BY: "Beauty is truth, truth beauty,
- that is all/Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know." - john keats.
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2010? nothing to speak of justtt yet.
WHERE CAN WE REACH YOU? www.pamelashepard.com
SHOUTOUTS? kwes (http://kwesiabbensetts.carbonmade.com/). he's a big part of my safe creative space.
More of her work:

Solid 12's! Free mix from Dj Don Cuco

2010-01-17T18:19:00.000-08:00

A solid selection of 12" vinyl from the crates... Rare Groove, Broken Beat, Latin, Future Jazz, Afro Beat...
BUENA MUSICA!!! Get it HERE!

1. Kuniyuki "Rain Of Ocean"
2. Electric Vibes ft. Roy Ayers "DJ Spinna Remix"
3. Taylor McFerrin "Broken Vibes (Isoul8 Edit)"
4. Jazztronik "Samurai"
5. War "Flying Machine (The Chase)"
6. Was A Bee "This Is What You Are"
7.Hector Lavoe "Mi Gente (Loui Vega EOL Mix)"
8. Tony Allen "Ole (Salah Ragab Cairo Version)"

MY NEW WEBSITE IS UP!

2010-01-16T03:58:00.000-08:00

My art website is finally up & running! I'll be updating it with more images and posters for sale. Thanks for all the love & support I've gotten so far--I am much honored. Click on the image or this link to peep it.

Thanks for the feedback to...
"We love Lichiban!" Adrian from Limite Magazine, NYC
"Yes! Yes!" Waajeed (producer, Bling 47/ PPP, Brooklyn)
"Fantastik" Dolphin (singer/MC/producer/musician, Wardolphin, Baltimore)
"IMPRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL CONTENTS !!!!ALL THE WAY <^> LOVELUTIONARY" Cris Prolific (producer, Belgium)
"Follow Lichiban, because she would make Frida Kahlo proud." Shawn Theodore (writer)
"Nice!!! Congrats. Daru Jones (producer, drummer NYC)
"I LOOOVE IT! Congrats on the site mama! It looks dope - very clean, organized & succint!" Waichi Yeung (Pandacandy, Brooklyn)
"Congrats, homie. site looks great. keep up the keepin' on!" Jelsen Jargon (graphic designer, Brooklyn)
"Congrats on the beautiful site!!! it looks fantastic!!" Stephanie Land (photographer, Brooklyn)
"The site looks great!! Im so proud to know you!!!" Cathleen Angelo (MC/humanitarian, Felecia Cruz, Fighting for Futures)

Muhsinah//Rediscovered... teaser

2010-01-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

Muhsinah // "Rediscovered" - The Oscillations:Triangle from Rock Slinger Incorporated on Vimeo.

Hey Ladies!! Caits Meissner and Maya Azucena!!

2010-01-08T07:51:00.000-08:00

What better way for WRONGLIPS to get rollin' in 2010, then to start out with a new wave of HEY LADIES, featuring some of the ladies who make the world go round! It only makes since to start out with Maya Azucena and Caits Meissner. These too women not only are familiar with each other, but are like "sisters" building together and inspiring each other for years. Very excited to feature the 2 of them back to back....

First, lets start with Maya Azucena. This name is no newbie on the block. She was been making serious moves in the music scene for years, as her own boss, and has even won a Grammy (from the track Let Her Dance on Stephan Marley's "Mind Control"). This woman means business. I recently met her at a MVMT Brunch (more on that later) and her aura filled the room with good vibes. Excited to see more of her live.. Check her out!

MAYA AZUCENA

WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? Brooklyn, NY (all the way, Baybeee!)
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Flatbush Brooklyn, did I say BROOKLYN?
WHAT DO YOU DO? I am an entrepreneur, humanitarian artist. A singer songwriter, manager of affairs, producer of events. A survivor.
TRUE BEAUTY IS… what emanates from within. It is the glow in one’s eyes. It is that gentle yet confident sense of self. It is embracing who you really are.
BEATS… move me
TRUE SEXY … also emanates from within. Sexy is a swagger more than a surface thing. I’ve seen a lot of good looking dudes and scantily clad women who are not sexy AT ALL. Give me someone who knows who they are and has a fire in the eye, and gives off that sexual confidence without trying.
MUSIC IS MY… Calling
ART DOES NOT… keep within boundaries
MY NIGHTS ARE… endless...or should I say, my DAYS are endless. They keep rolling one into the other. Sleep is for suckas (haha, I’m just kiddin, sort of)
THESE 3 TURN ME ON… Deep eyes, Strong forearms (on a man), Chocolate skin, Warrior spirit, a good dancer, spiritual confidence (just three?)
SELF-KNOWLEDGE …is very important. If you are not aware of who you are, and what you are doing, you WILL stumble until you figure that out.
ENOUGH OF … reality TV and Auto tune. Word.
MY CREATIVITY IS… openminded
TRUE POWER IS… from above
LIFE CAN BE ... Hard sometimes but these struggles pass when we stick with it, have a little faith, and stay in tune with the big picture.
TO LOVE IS TO… hold someone down. To believe in someone and help them to believe in themselves. To love is not just an emotion, it is an ACTION.
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE… I go with it and not against it.
WORDS YOU LIVE BY: Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2010? My new CD is nearly done – CRY LOVE. I also have various singles coming soon with folks like Stephen Marley, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Hasan Salaam, Mazzi, Eleven, Complex, Gibonni and more and more and more.

I am also producing an amazing event on FEB 5TH named “Dance for Brooklyn with Grammy winner Maya Azucena.” It will feature my live concert in collaboration with three dance troupes: Afro Mosaic Soul; L-Touch Tap Phonics; and Zifadanz Group. Check out our first promo video here:
DANCE FOR BROOKLYN with Maya Azucena starring Afro Mosaic Soul; L-Touch Tap Phonics; and Zifadanz Group At Galapagos Art Space 16 Main Street, Dumbo Brooklyn 10:00PM / $12.00
WHERE CAN WE REACH YOU? www.MayaAzucena.com
SHOUTOUTS? I like to shout out my baby mama. Psych! Sarah White for this blog, My Mom, Pilar Newton, Dad, Eugene Robinson, Caitlin Meissner, Vanessa Hidary, Pete Miser, Luquantumleap, Supa Nova Slom, Honey Larochelle, Chris Rob, Maurice Brown, Big Brooklyn Red, Spokinn Movement, Dujeous...this list is too long...I give up.

Maya Azucena: A SoulMentary from Beresford Bennett on Vimeo.

--Now next, we have Caitlin Meissner aka Caits. She is one of those women that you vibe with and know you've got a homie for life. In a world of bullshit, she is bringing something real and in the flesh. She is an amazing poet, community worker, performer, designer and also known to give you a kick in your ass if you need to get to work. I love this girl, and I'm glad to finally feature her. Aslo be sure to peep her livingroom sessions!

CAITS MEISSNER

WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? Brooknam, heart of the city, Crown Heights, buk buk!
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? A small town outside of Albany, New York. Which pretty much negates all of that fanfare above and the truth is, my heart is often in the mountains, anyway.
WHAT DO YOU DO? storyTeller/magicMaker... which is a fancy way of saying a lot at once: poet, writer, performer, music-maker, teaching artist, graphic designer. Lover of mankind and red wine. Extreme day dreamer.
TRUE BEAUTY IS… Embracing your unique being, full of flaws and imperfections and sometimes wearing face paint and big ol' fake eyelashes or just out of a bath naked, with those stubborn dry skin patches but my how fly you pull them off! Shining from the inside, didn't yo' mama tell you that one?
BEATS… are what I put words to, what I stream through my headphones, what I geek out with my friends to and make the ugly face and clutch at my chest, what makes life all red and hot and sweaty and puts the bounce in my step and flips up my heart on a bad day.
TRUE SEXY IS… confidence, talent and owning your bad self 'cuz that self is pretty bad, boy.
MUSIC IS MY… pulse, thanks to Dad's record collection and schooling me from the time I was a baby on why sound can be more crucial than food.
ART DOES NOT… leave you empty or unchanged. It incites, encourages, moves, pushes you past the edge, fills you with love or hate or anger. It gets you. Or it does not get you. But it gets someone, or else it's doing a lousy job.
MY NIGHTS ARE… extended into the morning, most days. Filled with solo creation sessions, dancing 'till my back breaks, laughing with my friends who's smiles damn near fill up their entire face, having spiritual revelations, being under the fire of a warm mouth, being an insomniac. To be truthful, sometimes wasting time on the internet. But there is always a discovery.
THESE 3 TURN ME ON… being magnificent at what you do. Having a record collection that rivals my own and puts me on to some new thing that makes my belly turn 'cause its THAT good. And good rhythm.
SELF-KNOWLEDGE … is a never-ending journey and shape shifts just when you think you've got a good handle on the sucker and shouts, "aha! Tricked ya." Other days, however, I think we are the very same people we were at age five. I made a lot of little arts and crafts gifts for everyone. I still do that.
ENOUGH OF … having haters being something to brag about. War. Greed. Jealousy. Bring on the light!
MY CREATIVITY IS… a tricky little kitten. Where is she hiding today? Under the bed? In the back closet? She do what she please and fancies herself the most beautiful muse, and the truth is, she is and I follow her all around the world and make myself all sick from airplane germs and not enough sleep but those red lips, ohhh how they pull the poems outta my deepest caves....
TRUE POWER IS… being able to say, "I was wrong, but I am committed to being right." And not right, like, I got the answer to the math problem right, but like Tiny Tim right. Like good heart right.
LIFE CAN BE THE... sweetest song, if you slow down long enough to put your ears against its hum.
TO LOVE IS TO… be in your most creative essence, wide open. To feel where the blood pumps to and put that into your pen, your lips, your dance. Why are there so many songs and poems and paintings and films about love. What else do we live for?
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE… I grew up dancing to James Brown in my parent's living room. Cause, in inspired moments, I can be a fish. The ocean lives in my mouth and speaks for me.
WORDS YOU LIVE BY: "Well, that's one for the memoir."
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2010?
Writing for a short film /
Collaborating on music (still secret!) /
Meditations /
More Living Room Sessions /
Getting published /
Love

WHERE CAN WE REACH YOU?
http://www.caitsmeissner.com
http://www.twitter.com/caitsmeissner
caitlin@mvmt.com

SHOUTOUTS?
The MVMT team, who've put the fire under me for 2010
Always & forever my cousin Alec & lil' Sis, Lins
Sarah & Lichi for this inspiring blog, of course!
And y'all who know me, know I love you and we can
do shout outs for days, but I hope I say "I appreciate you"
enough for you to know who
See for yourself:

another taste:

Kissing

when I say you remind me of a book's broken back,
pages half-sewn and a coffee ring on it's face or
that moment in half-morning where the sun is hesitant
or after the ground's been cried upon and everything
is soft and open or holding the earth's guts in palm
just to feel alive amidst all this concrete, my god, what
I mean to say is this song is an off strum and I like the way
it hits my ears sideways and how I might be cold and you'll
put your coat around my shoulders like the movies and
I'll show my teeth and say, who spilled molasses over the window,
making the day golden? You'll say, beautiful is a dead word
and I'll say, so let's invent, they tell us that star up there blew out
ages ago and you'll say, but it still holds 10,000 wishes
tonight alone and we'll want to sing with our voices turned
on backwards, we'll want to laugh so hard we forget to
ask why and then lose any use for that word, too.

Artist 2 Watch: Blitz the Ambassador

2010-01-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

I've been hearing the name Blitz atleast once a week. He is always doing BIG things, but be ready for whats dropping with 2010. Much love to another dope artist from Ghana!

Blitz the Ambassador • Breathe at The Roots Holiday Jam • 2009 from MVMT on Vimeo.

Get on UP!

2010-01-07T11:47:00.000-08:00

Free treat from J*Davey!

2010-01-06T19:21:00.000-08:00

<a href="http://jdavey.bandcamp.com/track/fight-the-daylight">Fight The Daylight by J*DaVeY</a>

the final countdown......New Years EvE 2009 - Brooklyn!

2009-12-31T10:28:00.000-08:00

I'll be face & body painting at this party!
[text me to get on the discount tickets list:)]

BROOKLYN PAINTDOWN
@ LITTLE FIELD, 622 Degraw St. btw 3rd & 4th Ave.

RAYE 6
Dynasty Electric, M-Island

NYE Mural & Body Paint by

See-One// Rimx // Lichiban// Livingroom Johnston

10pm-4am (Performances begin @ 10:30pm Sharp & Party after Midnite)

There's still time to WIN 2 free Tickets to this NEW YEARS EVE Champagne Shower!

send a daily text to 4678666th person to text RAYE6 to 46786 wins 2 FREE TIX!!!!

Contest ends 12/30/09

Cover (50% on my list)

$40 Advanced Tickets: http://www.littlefieldnyc.com

$50 @ the Door

http://cdtbk.com/site/2009/12/brooklyn-paintdown/

RAYE 6

Dynasty Electric
Check out their cool website where you can download their free album, 'Burning'.

FRIENDS WE LOVE TOO! Imani Uzuri

2009-12-21T19:13:00.000-08:00

Check out her website

Check out more features on friendswelove.com

BRM X SNS & Suite 903 x Hiding Blind

2009-12-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to send out a shout to the lovely Boyuan at Beyond Race Magazine! Check out this review of the Saturn Never Sleeps' show last week @ The Knitting Factory featuring 'yours truly'... If you missed the show, be sure to look out at Saturn Never Sleeps for pics and updates!
Check out the review HERE!

Also, shout out to OP, Suite 903 and Dj Brina Payne who featured the track off of my EP, Hiding Blind (Altered Natives Remix) on the current Suite 903 Podcast 007! Check it out HERE for free! Sponsored by Toyota Camry..
Mixed By DJ Brina Payne

1. Brittany Bosco – It Was You
2. M64 – In the Pocket
3. Vula – Rock The Boat (Soul Culture Aaliyah Revised)
4. Ayah – Do It All Again
5. DJ Center feat. Middle Child – In A Song
6. Havana – It Ain’t New
7. JimiJames – Cruise Control
8. Sarah White – Hiding Blind
9. J*DaVeY – Outta The Window
10. Nicoya – Superman

PHOTO OF THE DAY ::: M.I.A through the lense of MIKE SCHREIBER

2009-12-17T03:47:00.000-08:00

One of the most interesting shots of M.I.A out there captured by my good friend, Mike Schreiber. Not surprisingly, it ended up in the latest issue of ROLLING STONES. Kudos to Mike! Check out more of his work on his website.

Inspirations...

2009-12-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

More love to GAS'D and AFTA-1
Sooo inspired....

LOCATION:WITHIN from GAS'D on Vimeo.

Diesel:U:Music Tour 2009: Miami ::: Santigold takes it back to rock & roll

2009-12-12T15:59:00.000-08:00

ARTIST TO WATCH: RYE RYE rising

2009-12-12T15:51:00.000-08:00

Coolhunting is checking in with M.I.A. protege Rye Rye, this video visits the rising star in the studio working on her yet as unreleased album and at a WWD Daily photo shoot.

SNS this week!

2009-12-09T06:31:00.001-08:00

The journey begins this Thursday in Philly and then makes its way to Brooklyn, to launch the new monthly! Do not miss these events. If nothing else, come to support mama : )
I'll be on the stage on friday at the Knitting Factory as a part of the ensemble!
CHECK OUT MORE on SNS!
RAS G / live beats
AFTA 1 / live beats
RUCYL / vocaltronics
KING BRITT / electronics
PETER KIRN / live generative visuals
ANTHONY TIDD / bass
DAMON BENNETT / keyboard
CARLOS IZAGUIRRE / percussion

Thursday December 10th
Painted Bride Arts Center
230 Vine St Philadelphia
$15 Doors 7pm Show 8pm

From SNS:
Saturn Never Sleeps is now proud to present our New York monthly in Brooklyn! Our live electronic ensemble this month is amazing! From Los Angeles beatmaker and dreamer, Ras G, the cosmic sonics of Afta-1, Minneapolis to Brooklyn Sarah White, Rico and boundary pusher Stef Eye, angelic siren Rucyl, keyboard wizard Damon Bennett and aural creator King Britt. Visuals by Create Digital Media’s Peter Kirn.

After the live show, we will party til 4am, playing the best in futuristic eclectronic sounds !

For more information on past Saturn Events and the movement check: http://saturnneversleeps.com/category/sns/. We are also happy to partner with MeanRed in NYC, which always stands for true quality! Lets go to Saturn.

// Get tickets

Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4:00am
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Ave

Brooklyn, NY

Blogs we love! FASHION TOAST!

2009-12-09T06:10:00.000-08:00

I just can't get enough of the fly style, photoshoots, and the non-apologetic risk taking on Fashion Toast! Her shoes make me drool! Seriously, check it out HERE!