2NITE: What The Funk? Fela Kuti vs James Brown at The Echoplex!

There were rumors circulating about this mashup in LA for about a couple of months now, but now it’s official! Well, actually it’s BEEN official since the announcement of this event, and it will be going down tonight! Opening set by the homie DJ Jedi! Matter of fact, if you have ever been to any of DJ Spinna‘s Prince vs Michael Jackson‘s events over the years, then this is definitely the party you’ve been looking forward to be a part of! Get there early!

LA Breakers’ 30 Year Anniversary Starts TODAY!

If you’ve been around when bboying started on the West Coast (specifically the LA area), one of the first few names of crews that will come to mind will be LA Breakers, Air Force Crew, and so on and so forth. Today, LA Breakers will be celebrating their 30th birthday in Silverlake at the Graffiti House! There will be nothing but breaking all day long! Tickets are available online as we speak… or you can just pay your way when you get to the spot!

It’s a celebration, bitches!

Motown On Mondays (LA): Coast To Coast Edition [04/30]!

This monday (coming up) will be a special edition of MOM where there will be two guest DJs coming out to Los Angeles from New York and San Francisco. This will hopefully be the beginning of an awesome start of MOM in New York (in the summer time)! Make sure you get there early to get the NY/SF experience happening in LA at The Short Stop!

Soul Slam #8: Prince vs. Michael Jackson [04/28]!

Presale tickets are currently selling out right now, so you better hurry up and purchase them. Plus Family Industries will be on site doing live prints on shirts as well. It’s going down in Silverlake this particular weekend, so be sure you get here early…

Motown On Mondays (LA) w/sg Kid Cut Up [04/16]!

I really need to make it out to The Short Stop. I… really do. First and foremost, let me make this known: The MOM Empire will be setting up fortresses in Detroit (soon) & in New York (this summer)! Second, this monday, Milwaukee‘s own (now residing in Los Angeles) Kid Cut Up will be the special guest DJ for the evening. Something tells me to shoot through.. fuck that! Let’s get it poppin’! This event is FREE.

Nappy Thursdays: Muhsinah Returns To Los Angeles [01/26]!

It’s been a little over a year since I’ve been introduced to Muhsinah at the Plug Research party, and to be honest, that was the last time I’ve seen her in action (I have a hectic schedule). Then, I remember Elosi sent me this link to join to help bring this lady back to LA. Well, I guess you already know who got their wishes granted (and its not just her)!

Join Norman and the rest of the cast & audience this thursday for a one night special with her band as she comes to Los Angeles to perform in front of a vibrant crowd!

Strictly Social LA Presents: Zo!, Sy Smith, & Nia Andrews [01/19]!

Continuing with their tour, Zo! & Sy Smith will be in town thursday night to shake up Little Temple bar for the Nu-Soul regulars & newcomers that will be in the house that night! It’s going to be a soulful night, trust me! Get the details down below.. and just so you know, this is an event you dont want to miss! Special guest of the evening will be Nia Andrews!

PS: Sy Smith was lookin’ fine when she came out to the Phonte/9th Wonder show not too long ago. Ooooh-wee!

Nu-Soul Magazine Presents: Nappy Nu Year [12/31]!

and another one… This time it’s going down at a secret DTLA location. do what’s required on the flyer.

The 13th Annual Thanks Givends Party [11/23]!

 Click the picture above to see the full flyer

If you’re looking to party BEFORE you get full, then this is it! Last year, this event was held over in Downtown LA. This year, its taking place in Silverlake over at the Los Globos Nightclub. There will be over thirty DJs to spin whatever your ears desire for this special occasion. Shoutout to all of those who are taking part in putting this together, and to my friend Amanda for putting me on.

Come look for me. I’ll be doing my part to cover this event..

Hawdwerk & Jansport J: Blackballs (Album Release Party) [11/20]!

It’s been a minute since we’ve seen Hawdwerk & Jansport J in Silverlake. If you havent purchased Blackballs yet, then I suggest you do it now! The Cov Original duo will be in the area tomorrow night in celebration of their latest release at Little Temple. It’s free to get in, so get there early to avoid the long lines.