Sydney underground don & Soul of Sydney favorite DJ Simon Caldwell playing live at Boiler Room balcony jam a few weeks back, warming it for Chicago Derrick Carter.
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Sydney underground don & Soul of Sydney favorite DJ Simon Caldwell playing live at Boiler Room balcony jam a few weeks back, warming it for Chicago Derrick Carter.
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VIDEO FOOTAGE & PHOTOGRAPHY TAKENAT SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY – FEB 10 2013
MUSIC – RAHAAN – HIT & RUN EDIT 2009
SOUL- DISCO – FUNK – EARLY HOUSE VIBES
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud and excited to present renowned Chicago DJ, Rahaan. Having been inspired by Chicago dance pioneers such as Ron Hardy, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and The Hot Mix 5, Rahaan has been playing music spanning everything from DEEP HOUSE, DISCO, BOOGIE & FUNK since the 80’s & is the dopest DISCO DJ around if your ask us.
His fearsome talent behind the decks has led to a fanatical worldwide following while his mixes are highly regarded, weaving rare and choice cuts flawlessly.
Rahaan has released numerous tracks through music labels JiscoMusic, Stilove4music, KAT and was a producer on Peven Everett’s “Sexy One” on Unified Records. His performances have spanned the globe and included famed parties such as the Southport Weekender, Northern Soul and Bring The Heat.
Local support includes Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio), Gian Arpino (Tan Crackers Soul Club) Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia and Soul Of Sydney DJ’s
First release $15+BF Pre-sale tickets are available from http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?447318
Soul of Sydney & Our House Sydney proudly present:
SPIRIT OF HOUSE SECRET BLOCKPARTY (AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND)
An afternoon tribute to 30+ years of House music & its Funk & Disco roots.
MUSIC: Strictly Early Chicago House, New York Disco, Garage, Soul & Funk Vibes.
DATE: AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND – 1pm-8pm
DJ’S: Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends, Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Nick Vidal, Danny De Sousa, Ian Lavelle
LOCATION: Secret innercity dance floor oasis (near surry hills)
TICKETS: Limited early pre-sale tickets by RSVP available from via soulofsydney@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE:
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
Our House Sydney & Soul-Of Sydney, bringing you that BODY MUSIC!
CHICAGO HOUSE – NY DISCO – GARAGE – FUNK – BOOGIE – DEEP HOUSE – ACID HOUSE
SOUL TV TREAT: Marvin Gaye Live in Amsterdam
Timmy Regisford feat Lynn Lockamy – At the club [HQ]
From: At The Club (Remixes) release October 31 2011 © Tribe # TRIBE026
Available now: http://www.triberecordsuk.com/new/index.php?action=viewrelease&id=TRIBE026
One of the finest festival stunts ever! Dr Dre and Snoop and co. killing it as usual. Email us for the full quality video and audio version
soulofsydney@gmail.com or reach out at facebook or the facebook page
Its official, REAL MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL!
Our good mate James Locksmith of JembeMusic put me on to this dope event on this weekend in Beirut where a posse of SOUL, FUNK & Rare Groove fans are throwing it down in homage to the musical legacy of James Brown at the annual ‘Black Christmas‘.
THE BEIRUT GROOVE COLLECTIVE presents ‘THE BLACK CHRISTMAS’ (THIRD EDITION)
(In Memory of the Fifth Anniversary of JAMES BROWN’s Death)
For the third X-mas in a row THE BEIRUT GROOVE COLLECTIVE keeps the tradition of funk, soul, rare groove and breaks in this city and the Middle East, alive. However this time we are getting closer to the heart of the action by taking over the former infamous CLUB SOCIAL where three of THE BGC DJs used to spin regularly (DJ Stickfiggr, Ernesto and Ramsay Short).
This time THE BEIRUT GROOVE COLLECTIVE commemorate the fifth anniversary of James Brown’s death, with long list of DJs, artists and visual artists. To top it all off, this year Supreme Sandwiches and Samosas will be on sale from Firas Yatbokh!
Visuals by Nadim Saoma
“In Memory of James Brown” an art project by Tom Bone,Jeanne Fouchet, Semaan Khawam, Lilly in the rain aka Nanou, Ernesto and short fuse.
Shortfuse Film will be releasing their music video for BGC collaborator Wriggly Scott aka DJ Solo’s new single entitled “Hierarchy/Anachy”.
BGC Links:
John Legend Australian Tour Mixtape By DJ Trey
1.
Rollin’ In The Deep (Adele Cover) – John Legend
2. Used To Love U – John Legend
3. Let’s Get Lifted – John Legend
4. Blame Game – Kanye West Ft. John Legend & Chris Rock
5. King & Queen – Mary J Blige Ft. John Legend
6. She Don’t Have To Know – John Legend
7. Number One – John Legend Ft. Kanye West
8. Everybody Knows – John Legend
9. Little Ghetto Boy (J.Period Remix) – John Legend & The Roots Ft. Q-Tip
10. They Say – Common Ft. Kanye West & John Legend
11. Wake Up Everybody – John Legend & The Roots Ft. Melanie Fiona & Common
12. Selfish – Slum Village Ft. Kanye West & John Legend
13. Feel This Way – Consequence Ft. John Legend
14. Heaven – John Legend
15. Out Of Sight – John Legend
16. Stereo – John Legend
17. Our Generation (The Hope Of The World – J.Period Remix) – John Legend & The Roots Ft. Pete Rock & CL Smooth
18. Hard Times – John Legend & The Roots
19. It’s Over – John Legend Ft. Kanye West
20. You Are – Estelle Ft. John Legend
21. P.D.A (We Just Don’t Care) – John Legend
22. *Bonus :: Ordinary People (AMEX Unstagged Live) – John Legend & The Roots
Iconic east coast Hop Hop MC ‘Guru’ from Gangstarr (with DJ Premier) & Jazzmatazz Vol 1-4 suffered a heart attack & is presently in coma in a NYC hospital.
To show some love & pay homage to the legendary Hop Hop, Jazz & Soul messenger we put together a mini tribute including a rare live clip of his Sydney concert freestyle in 2004, our favourite releases & even tribute mix-tapes from around the world.
Get well soon Guru!!
Best of wishes & many blessings to you at your ‘moment of truth’…
Guru Live in Sydney 2004
GURU freestylin’ with Chug @ The Basement in Sydney 2004.
Moment of Truth
Royalty
Lifesaver
Check the Guru special on Sydneys own weekly hip hop radio show ‘The Tipping Point’ on radio Alchemy, with Kween G and Ran-Dee
From the underground to the mainstream, The Tipping Point redefines the future of Hip Hop music as it brings you cutting edge new beats. Each week a local and international guests drop into the studios including the legendary Afrika Bambaataa and Australia’s own Bliss N Eso. The Tipping Point is all about spreading love to Hip Hop Communities world wide as well as paying respects our local scene.
Check out ‘The Tipping Point’ every Tuesday at 11pm on Alchemy radio (97.7 FM ) or Info & Streaming here
1. Dwyck – Gang Starr
2. Doe In Advance (Unreleased) – Gang Starr
3. The ? Remainz – Gang Starr
4. Full Clip – Gang Starr
5. I’m The Man – Gang Starr/Lil Dap’/Jeru The Damaja
6. Step In The Arena – Gang Starr
7. Soliloquy Of Chaos – Gang Starr
8. Just To Get a Rep – Gang Starr
9. Trust Me – Guru/N’Dea Davenport
10. No Time to Play – Guru/N’Dea Davenport
11. Hustlin Daze – Guru/Donnell Jones
12. Patti Dooke – De La Soul/Guru
13. Borough Check – Digable Planets/Guru
14. B.Y.S – Gang Starr
15. Mass Appeal – Gang Starr
16. Fed Up (remix) – House of Pain/Guru
17. Speak Ya Clout – Gang Starr
18. What I’m Here 4 – Gang Starr
19. A Little Spice (Gang Starr Mix) – Loose Ends
20. 1/2 &1/2 – Gang Starr/M.O.P.
21. Royalty – Gang Starr/K-Ci & Jojo
22. You Know My Steez – Gang Starr
23. All 4 The Ca$h – Gang Starr
24. Moment of Truth – Gang Starr
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