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Dance until the early morn!!

Mamas love... WONDERFULL!

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)

URB X KING BRITT: Freebie

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

SNS this week!

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

Mama wants.. Sacred Rhythms!

I'm so excited that Rico aka Dj Don Cuco has reclaimed his spot behind the wheels and begun to embark on a new journey thru his wax. This first mix (one of many to come) is titled Sacred Rhythms and is free healing for the soul. Check it out: HERE!

DJ DON CUCO "Sacred Rhythms Mix"

Peace and blessings everyone. Its been a minute since I shared some music. Here is a new mix "Sacred Rhythms", a vinyl selection I hope you'll feel and enjoy. This selection was inspired by the true sound and vibration of rhythm and drum.... Peace and Love ~ DJ Don Cuco

1. Lette Mbulu "Pula Yetla" Capitol Jazz
2. Mulatu Astatke and his Ethiopian Quintet "One for Buzayhew" Worthy Records
3. Banda Black Rio "Gafieira Universal" RCA | Strut
4. Bob Cunningham "Lover's Theme" Nilva Records | Ubiquity/Luv n' Haight
5. Bobby McFerrin "Sunshine Of Your Love" EMI - Manhattan Records
6. Santana "Incident at Neshabur" Columbia Records
7. E.W. Wainwright AFRICAN ROOTS of JAZZ "The Healer/Don't Break" BMI | Luv n' Haight
8. Hector Lavoe "Alejate - Joaquin's Disparate Alejate Dub Version" Fania
9. Carl Craig "Kilode Remix" Honest Jon's Records
10. Herbie Hancock "Drumming (Joaquin "Joe" Claussell Remix)" Transparentmusic
11. Jose "Chepito" Areas "Guaguanco In Japan" Columbia Records
12. Son Palenque de Colombia "Samba" Honest Jon's Records

Keep it on WAX

Theo Parrish: Put on your Sundays Best!

Sunday Best is bringin it every Sunday at the BKLYN Yard, but be sure not to miss this week with Theo Parrish. Its kid friendly so bring it on!

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Eamon Harkin, Doug Singer and Justin Carter will return as resident DJs. Each weekend, they are joined by incredible guests while we get busy eating huaraches, drinking sangria, and dancing it all off.

This week featured DJ: Theo Parrish

3pm - 7pm
$10 entry

**$8 before 4pm with RSVP
**$8 in advance with RSVP

rsvp@sundaybestnyc.com

Dilla Love X 2

photo by B+^^^^^^


Two amazing events are going down this weekend to raise money and show RESPECT to Dilla!
Make sure to show up early and spread the word!

First,
2.6.09
Deity
10pm till 3am (Show up @ 10 or you may not get in!!!!!)
A Tribute to Dilla and Lupus Awareness Fundraiser

Supporting the Lupus Foundation - New Jersey Chapter - lupusnj.org

DJ's : Beverly Bond, Chela, Jasmine Solano, Brinapayne, ILL P, Mirandom, Tara (on BOTH FLOORS)

MC's : Bless Roxwell and Jean Grae

A live band J Dilla tribute by Revive Da Live featuring Nikki Glaspie (Sugamamas) on Drums

Tribute Paintings by: Lichiban / Alexandra Cespedes / Vanessa Chakour

Photography and Videography by: Cee the Photographer, Elizabeth Allen (EMA Photography), Texas (THE NEW POP), and Tchaiko Omawale (My Fave Things)

3 Dollar GREAT GRAND DOOR Raffle Prize Provided By:
NYSC, VIBE, Kani Ladies, Zulu Rose, Brooks Valley Restaurant and Locs of Nu Hair Salon

10 dollars with RSVP and 15 w/o (rsvp@ladieslovenyc.com)

Subway Directions:
Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (A, C, G)
Hoyt St (2, 3)
Bergen St (F, G)
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Then on Sat!!!!
Rare Form proudly presents:
DONUTS ARE FOREVER 3
www.rareformnyc.com | www.donutsareforever.com

a lupus awareness fundraiser +
a tribute to a Detroit legend

Saturday, February 7th, 2009
@ Public Assembly - 70 N 6th Street
btw Wythe & Kent Avenues (Williamsburg, BK)
Trains: L to Bedford Avenue
www.publicassemblynyc.com

Doors 10pm / 21+ w/ ID - ARRIVE EARLY!
2 rooms of music provided by
DJ CENTER | www.pushthefader.com
DJ PARLER | www.djparler.com
DJ MYLES | www.myspace.com/djmyles
DJ BRAINCHILD | www.onesoulfulnegro.com
SUCIO SMASH | www.myspace.com/suciosmash

along with our very special guests
WAAJEED | www.bling47.com
GE-OLOGY | www.myspace.com/geologymusic

live silkscreened limited edition tees
by HUSTLENOMICS (while supplies last)

$5 MINIMUM DONATION AT THE DOOR!
(more encouraged, please give)
your generous donations will go to benefit the
Alliance for Lupus Research | www.lupusresearch.org

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!

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)

UNDER THE BRIDGE: WE GET DOWN!

Party people in the place to be!!!!
Come out this FRIDAY night and get your dance on, in Brooklyn.

This spot in Dumbo, formally known as Toro, has 3 floors and 2 of which will be ours for the night. The 2nd floor will be the lounge for those of you who want to take a load off but still hear the music. Floor 3, will be where it's poppin' with Dj Dhundee, Don Cuco,
Nick Pepi and Josh Del Valle playing Afrobeat, Latin House, Baile Funk, Soul, Broken Beat, Dancehall, Disco and Hip Hop.
The club will be hooking us up with some recession friendly drink specials, so dont stay home cause you broke.
Live painting by Marthalicia, Atomic, Jai, Massa and Lexi Bella.

Cover:5 dolla's.
Bring a new (wrapped or unwrapped) toy for a kid in need, and you can get in 2 for the price of 1. All of the toys will be wrapped and then donated to a shelter before Christmas by yours truly.

FRIDAY DEC 19th, 2008
#1 Front St (@ OLD FULTON ST) in DUMBO.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
10pm till 4am.

Days like this!

RAW FUSION shakes the APT///////////
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Let me just start this out by saying, Tuesday nights have been some of the hottest nights of the summer in New York.. and it just don't STOP. This week is no exception.
Raw Fusion will be rockin' the APT with an amazing line-up of Dj's, live acts and special guests till 4am. The word on the street is that last months party was incredible for everyone involved (Raw Fusion does a monthly party on the last Tuesday of the month with OP! and Dj Scribe as the residents).
If you don't know about Raw Fusion, be sure to check it out! It is both a record label and a series of parties that begun in Stockholm but has now spread to London, Miami and New York. The WMC parties have been so successful, the decided to share the love and bring it to NY!
This party will be bringin' extra heat because Erik Rico is in town and Cecilia Stalin will also be making an appearance!
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I thought it would be great to get to know some of the people involved a little more than what you can reach on the surface, or by cruisin' through the myspace/facebook world, so I picked the brains of Dj Scribe and Daru.
Enjoy! xo Sarah :

DARU/////////////////
I met Daru last week at the PPP listening party. You know how sometimes you feel like you know someones music but cant place it when shaking their hand? Well that was my interaction to the dot. I knew that I KNEW his work, and once I got home and peeped the page I realized, this man has mad music with people all over the map. SICK on the beats and the drums.....

Where do you call home?
Michigan (currently living in New York City)
When did music take grab of you and at what moment did you realize it was going to be a big part of your life? When i picked up the drum sticks at the age of 4 yrs' old.
Is your music for your heart, your soul, your fans or is it what you do to make a living?
All the above!
What do you do to pay this bills?
Full-time Musician
I know this question is impossible, but, what are your fav 3 tracks currently in your rotation?
Jitterbug Fonk by Eagle Nubula prod. Geogia Anna Muldrow
Real Thang pt2 by Erykah Badu prod. Daru (www.myspace.com/darubeats)
Joy pt2 (Drop it Mix) by Joy Jones prod. Daru (Avalible This Fall) Recordbreakin
What projects are you proud of in 08 and what do you have in the works for 09? Proud of the "Daru Spirit and Soul-Hop Sampler 08' hosted and compiled by Marc Mac (4Hero)" Daru & Rena "Outtakes Bootlegs & B-Sides" also Daru & Reggie B. "Future Music"
Late 08' and 09' projects: "Rapsouldrumz", Innatesounds Work Series 004 feat. Daru Inst. project "Spirit Drumz" and "A Work In Progress" by AB & Daru many more to come ...
Why is this party at APT going to be off the chain?
Alot of good artist / DJ's on this bill
Sites to find you on:
http://www.myspace.com/rusic
http://www.myspace.com/darubeats
http://www.darujones.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/daruforrusic2
http://www.fudgefm.com/profile/DaruJones
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5


DJ SCRIBE///////////////
So, the first time I met Dj Scribe, my lil' one (Iza-almost 4yrs old) was having a play-date with Dhundee's daughter at Central Park's Summerstage, with Gilles Peterson, Janelle Monae, etc on the bill. After meeting him that day, all of a sudden I see his name on flyer and 3 people mentioned him in conversation that week, only to THEN bump into him last week @ APT. After doin' some research I find out he's a part of Raw Fusion, one of my favorites in the world of music (Thanks to Dj Don Cuco for bringin' it to Minneap way back in the day).
What's dope about Scribe is that he is nice on the wheels, production and also gets political with it. We need more like this on the planet.

Where do you currently call home?
Hueva yolk. the big apple store. born and raised.
When did music take grab of you and at what moment did you realize it was going to be a big part of your life? wow... Music has been important to me as long as I can remember. I started messing around with the piano as soon as I was old enough to sit on the piano bench (before that, it was strictly rattle business). It wasn't until college that I knew it was going to be the primary focus. I was thinking of majoring in psychology, but the intro psych course was an early morning class, so I started spinning instead. Late nights beat out early mornings, and it's been that way ever since.
Is your music for your heart, your soul, your fans or is it what you do to make a living?
All four. It's different things at different times. when i've got the crowd dancing, it's for them. but it's for me too, because it's a conversation. I love the music I play, and i'm trying to send that love out to the crowd...And if they love it, they send that love back to me. It's all a big lovefest, basically...unless it's a wack gig, and the love is only flowing one way, which I can take really hard. So, it's personal to me. But at the end of the day, it is how I make my living, too.
What do you do to pay this bills?
Mostly spinning. at various times I have been doing production, mixing, etc. and lately, i've started working a lot more with political/activist things. Nothing that's paying any bills yet, but i've got something brewing that could.
I know this question is impossible, but, What are your fav 3 tracks currently in your rotation?
It is impossible...but if I have to pick three, I would say "So Good" by Daru feat. Kissey Asplund (I can't get enough of it), the Hot 8 Brass Band's version of "Sexual Healing" (still kills the crowd every time), and "Monosabio Blues" feat. Eska (the Philip Owusu remix) by Gecko Turner. The Owusu & Hannibal record is brilliant, and for the most part, slept on, unfortunately.
What projects are you proud of in 08 and what do you have in the works for 09?
Well, the Raw Fusion party in Miami this year was incredible. I was really proud of putting that together. Every year I do a benefit for this local group, Take Back the Land, which is in the trenches trying to solve the housing crisis down there, which feels a million miles away from the extravagance and pretension of South Beach. They are some real local heroes, and i'm just honored to be able to work with them. Definitely adds some much needed perspective to the Winter Music Conference experience. Of course i'm amped about the Raw Fusion parties in NYC. The first one was amazing. I think for '09 it's the political thing I mentioned. If that gets off the ground it's gonna be big. The basic premise is using music to support progressive politics and movements...but the possibilities are endless. I want to produce a progressive children's record with all my favorite artists doing songs about climate change, peace, fair trade, corporatization, and shit like that, and give it away for free. Sort of a Free to Be You & Me for the 21st century.
Why is this party at APT going to be off the chain?
Because you can't put a couple hundred people dancing to the illest djs, drummers, beatmakers, and singers in a little sweatbox like APT with a ridiculous sound system, and not cook stew! Every single person on the bill is dope enough to kill it by themselves. So put them all together, and it's guaranteed sonic bliss.
Sites to find you on:
www.djscribe.com
www.myspace.com/djscribe
www.myspace.com/rawfusionnyc
www.rawfusionrec.com
www.coolhunting.com

Keep posted for more on OP! and Suite 903, coming soon..........

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Check back later in the week for HEY LADIES featuring JACK DAVEY, JIMI JAMES & WINTER SANTOS!

Tonight!!! Come party w/ Kissey

Free. Tonight.

We got the beautiful Kissey Asplund in town, rockin it for her birthday on the rooftop. What more could you ask for ?

Dont try this at home if you are over 25.

These kids are off the chain.
I dont remember having moves like this when I was a tike.
The future of dance lies in these hands..
Dont know if I can keep up..
Found one on Dutty Artz





more soon..

Hey Ladies!!!

When I wrote the song Wrong Lips (I will post it on the blog soon!!!), I was feeling both frustrated and inspired by the ups and downs that come with being a creative and empowered woman. I feel today more than ever, women are really claiming the throne and stepping up to make a change by any means necessary. We are strong. We are beautiful. We are intelligent. We are the future. The beauty of it, is that we are connecting and coming together to create a new world. Through culture, hip-hop, art, fashion, revolution, motherhood, directing, health and technology we are all joining as one.

So, what better way to document this beautiful time on this planet? Give some shine!! Each week we will feature some of the beautiful ladies we are connected with, inspired by and involved with, under the label "Hey Ladies!!" (inspired by Lichiban's personal entry MY GIRLFRIENDS RULE.)

FLY LADY DI
Visual Artist/Live Installations/Dancing Machine

Fly Lady Di takes fly to a whole new level. This lady rocks a party from the moment she walks through the door until the bouncers are pushing last call. All eyes on her. Recently creating a huge buzz by rockin' live painting @ shows, Diana can dance circles around you with her feet and her paint brush.

WHAT DO YOU DO? play by my own rules and try to get away with it
TRUE BEAUTY IS… natural, and undoctored
BEATS… of my heart increase when i'm around him
TRUE SEXY IS… unapologetic confidence
MUSIC IS MY… inspiration - as sounds create visions in my head.
ART DOES NOT… pay very well at the moment, BUT IT SOON WILL!
MY NIGHTS ARE… spent on the computer doing work
THESE 3 TURN ME ON… passion, intelligence and a sense of humor.
SELF-KNOWLEDGE … is key to surviving the pursuit of your dreams
ENOUGH OF … relationship drama -- no need for that right now!
MY CREATIVITY IS… boundless
TRUE POWER IS… freedom of choice
LIFE CAN BE THE... best when you are surrounded by people you love,
even in your darkest times.
TO LOVE IS TO… love oneself first and foremost.
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE… I took the risk of being myself.

Check the technique:





Delphine Diallo
Photographer/Visual Artist/Director/Video Editor

Delphine is one of my favorite photographers in NY. I first came across her work while browsing through myspace, and I have been an addict ever since. I love the combination of culture, layer and illustration she combines to create her masterpiece.

WHAT DO YOU DO? photograph, drawing, shooting video and dreaming
TRUE BEAUTY IS…inside and outside
BEATS…dj premier
TRUE SEXY IS…natural
MUSIC IS MY…inspiration
ART DOES NOT…follow the trendy world
MY NIGHTS ARE…beautiful
THESE 3 TURN ME ON…selfish, not humble(??), ignorance
SELF-KNOWLEDGE …the best way to understand people
ENOUGH OF …imagination
MY CREATIVITY IS…my soul
TRUE POWER IS…creativity
LIFE CAN BE THE..
TO LOVE IS TO…share
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE….i got the heart full of love





(I shot this photo of her @ a Dante's Fried Chicken party..)
Check the technique:






Pursuit Grooves
Dj/Producer/Visual Artist/Designer

Pursuit Grooves aka Vanese Smith has made her mark all over the BK scene and beyond. Getting love for her soulful electronic sound, she has been blessing the streets with innovative music production, skills on the turntables and whatever else she can pull out of her sleeve. I'm so excited to see what pops off this summer... in her mix.

WHAT DO YOU DO? make and play music
TRUE BEAUTY IS? sunlight
BEATS? I dig them... alot
TRUE SEXY IS? simplicity
MUSIC IS MY? foundation, salvation and sanity
ART DOES NOT? have limits
MY NIGHTS ARE? filled with zzzzzzzzz ( I like to sleep)
THESE 3 TURN ME ON? organic peanut butter and jelly sammiches/ gluten free pizza/ kale
SELF-KNOWLEDGE ? is important
ENOUGH OF ? selfishness...lets grow together
MY CREATIVITY IS? done my own special way
TRUE POWER IS? control
LIFE CAN BE THE... best you make it
TO LOVE IS TO? feel
I'VE GOT FLOW BECAUSE? I spit fyah rhymes...when I want!
IN 2009, ILL BE... chillin on a beach somewhere...

Check the technique:

Pursuit Grooves remix of Oh Sheila



Ok, this was just the beginning.. Up on deck next Black Cracker, Christina Rimstad, Siaira Harris and tons more..

xoxoxo
Sarah White