Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union return in 2010 for a whole new year of STRICTLY SOCIAL - An Evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion!

Strictly Social takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at LA's charming Little Temple, continuing the legacy of the the renowned Temple Bar, by featuring a carefully selected showcase of artists and DJs that reflect the Nu-Soul sound. This monthly event always features the hottest artists pushing the boundaries of soul and a vibe that is truly unique.

Join us on Wednesday January 20, 2010 for our first event of the year!

Featuring Live Performances by:

AFTA-1 featuring Nikko Gray


You can find AFTA-1 eight hours in the future. He’s sitting on a supernova, shooting down Pluto moons with love; then running back and laying the track in your lap. Brush the moon dust off your clothes and plug in your speakers for a shape-shifting, time-collapsing, body-breaking, heart-merging experience.

With an amazing debut titled Aftathoughts Vol. 1 already under his belt along with impressive remixes of Esthero, Little Dragon, and Jessie Boykins, as well as the ravenously downloaded LOVE IS REAL mixtape series in circulation, Afta-1 is set to blow your mind with his intergalactic beats and ethereal vibes.

Read the review of Aftathoughts Vol. 1
www.afta1.com
Download FREE Afta-1 tracks
Download LOVE IS REAL VOLUMES 1-4



A new artist on the block, Nikko Gray has nevertheless been making a name for herself with her sexy vocals and penchant for progressive beats. She blew minds in 2009 by tackling Aaliyah's classic "4-Page Letter" with Afta-1 on the beats. Be prepared for her debut performance with Afta-1 only at Strictly Social.

www.myspace.com/nikkogray
Download "4-Page Letter" by Afta-1 & Nikko Gray HERE
 

DARRIUS WILLRICH


Seattle based singer/songwriter Darrius Willrich fuses together jazz, hip hop, soul, electronica and R&B into his own unique sound. Mixing his natural abilities with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz piano Willrich cites inspiration from such varied influences as Stevie Wonder and Prince.

www.myspace.com/darriuswillrich

Our residents DJ Destroyer & DJ Myxzlplix will be spinning a selection of future soul, organic hip-hop, and electronic beats all night!
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
www.myspace.com/djmyxzlplix

SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM In the B Room - SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Atlantic Connection
www.myspace.com/atlanticconnection

$5 presale tickets HERE or RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com for $5 entry before 10:30pm
Only $10 otherwise!!!

Strictly Social Wednesday January 20, 2010
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.littletemple.com
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial

Additional promotional support by Fusicology, Universal Rhythm, and The Mint Collective.

Another year in music is complete and Nu-Soul Magazine's editor Norman Mayers has chosen his top 10 albums that best illustrate the concept of Nu-Soul. These 10 albums were chosen because they made the biggest impact on Norman's mp3 player in 2009 and because they are all albums that you can purchase (no free downloads on this list).

Nu-Soul is not simply about soul music but is about the fusing of styles, pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional soul to create a sonic statement that extends into the future. At Nu-soul the production and sound elements matter just as much as the lyrical content. Soul, house, dubstep, drum&bass, electronica, hip-hop - the following albums incorporate some or all of these genres and have breathed new life into Soul Music as a whole. Enjoy the list. Stay tuned for the Best Free Downloads, and Best Tracks of 2009.

1. Joy Jones, Godchild

Genre: Soul/Electronica/World
Joy Jones' Godchild is the essence of Nu-Soul in 2009! Fusing gospel, soul, broken beats, jazz, and future soul she created a truly spiritual masterpiece full of creativity, love, and life.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3

Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop
Head snapping beats and witty introspective lyrics defined Choklate's sophomore release.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul
If Obama were an MC he would sound like D. Black, speaking with razor-sharp insight and uplifting verses, all backed by impeccable muscular beats courtesy of Vitamin D and Jake One.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: Soul
Ledisi stretches her wings with gritty blues, funk and throwback soul.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: Soul/Electronica/Broken Beat
Music rarely gets as flawless, sexy, and heartbreaking as this amazing debut.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3

Genre: Pop/R&B/Electronica
In the wake of controversy, this polarizing album offers a candid look into a pop star's mental state while delivering the first true collaboration of pop and dubstep.
Read the review

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: Soul
N'dambi proves she is one of soul music's great storytellers with this exemplary piece of work.

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop/Electronica
Fizzy pop done right, Ms. Keri Hilson dropped one of the most enjoyable dance R&B albums of the year.

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: House/Soul
The perfect balance of sexy, soulful house and sexy Sade-flavored soul, Lisa Shaw's sophomore release was simply divine.

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul/Electronica
Soul dipped in acid. Sa-Ra slink and slither their way into your subconscious with this extended set of avant-garde futuristic funk.

Purchase:
Amazon - MP3 / CD

Enjoy all this priceless footage from the November edition of Strictly Social

NU-SOUL MAGAZINE, WESTBAY MUSIC GROUP & MEDIA CONTENDER
bring you another installation of soulful beats & groovy basslines....

SOULGOOD
[December 16th 2009]

Special Guests:::

ERNEST JOY (lovebugmusic.com) - Los Angeles
*deep/disco house

DEXTERITY (Stanley Collective) - Los Angeles
*throw-back & rare grooves

Residents on Rotation::::::
Atlantic Connection
DankOne
Keith Remington
Dave Dyer
Julz the Huntress (MC)
Kemst (MC)
XYZ (MC)

Little Temple Bar
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, California

21+ / dress to impress / 9p-2a

Free w/ RSVP to: soulgoodness@gmail.com

Artist: Fly Gypsy
Title: Change For a Dollar EP
Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul
Read the review

Artist: Portformat
Title: The Repeat Factor
Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop/Electronica
Read the review

RSVP to this event HERE

VTech and Plug Research have partnered bringing you one of the heaviest line ups all year, with "Plug Research TwentyTen." Combining vision with amazing audio artistry, this showcase offers a taste of the future blessings soon to be released on Plug Research. Without doubt, we are very pleased and hope that you'll keep your ears wide open!

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY: BILAL EXILE & DJ DAY FEAT BLU MILOSH OM’MAS KEITH SHAFIQ HUSAYN HOSTED BY: PHAROAHE MONCH

DJ SETS: DAEDELUS J.ROCC KUTMAH

*SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS

ECHOPLEX 1154 GLENDALE BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90026

21 AND OVER | 8PM-2AM $10 LIMITED PRESLAE TICKETS via ticketweb.com $15 DOOR

http://music.vtechphones.com | http://plugresearch.com

:::::::::: VTech with Plug Research brings you back to Bilal's amazing performance at CMJ last October in NYC. Truly an amazing performance and one you have never seen before. So, press play, sit back, and let the music do the rest. Keep an eye open and an ear to the ground for Bilal's forthcoming full length album releasing on Plug Research. BILAL "LEVELS" PLUG RESEARCH CMJ SHOWCASE

[http://music.vtechphones.com/2009/11/vtech-exclusive-bilals-live-performance-of-levels] DOWNLOAD: CMJ PODCAST [Right click to download: Can I Get You High: Podcast]

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[Click image or follow Link to Watch: http://www.vimeo.com/7779696] ::::::::::

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE FEAT. MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON "SCRABBLE"

[Click image or follow Link to Watch: http://music.vtechphones.com/2009/12/give-me-that-brass] :::::::::: Dig Deeper... -LIVE PERFORMANCES- BILAL Bilal Oliver is one of the most important singers of our generation. A classically trained singer, this Philadelphia native reaches for a sound that is beyond the limitations of genre. Having only officially released one album, his debut First Born Second in 2001, Bilal has managed to increase audiences' interest in his music the longer he is away. His brilliant second album leaked in 2006, and while his label ultimately decided against releasing Love For Sale the positive feedback from fans and critics worldwide acknowledged that Bilal was only beginning to develop as an artist. Having collaborated with luminaries such as J Dilla, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Robert Glasper, there is no one other artist quite like him. His official sophomore album is nearly finished and will be a Plug Research release in 2010. BLU Known as Blu to fans, John Barnes to his family and Azulito to Latin women, this Los Angeles native has taken the rap world by storm in the past three years. His debut album with Exile was certified classic by audiences across the world and two follow up records with Ta'Raach and Mainframe only certified his position as one of the best new MC's doing it today. DJ DAY Championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson and Jazzy Jeff, DJ Day is a producer, DJ and musician from Palm Springs, California and one of the founding members of the Innernational crew with Rip One. He has played all over the world at venues such as The Rub, Root Down, SXSW, WMC and shared the stage with artists as diverse as Eminem and Amy Winehouse. He is currently following up his successful "Got To Get It Right" EP and first full length "The Day Before" with a new album due in 2009. EXILE Born and raised in Southern California, Exile has been making undiluted hip-hop since the 90's. He first attracted attention with Aloe Blacc in his group Emanon, but most recently heads have been woken up to Ex through his production on debut albums by Blu and Fashawn. Not one to hide from vulnerabilities, Exile's music conveys his personal ideologies of love and community, as well as his crazy sense of humor. He released his concept album Radio in which he made the entire record from sampling different radio stations in Los Angeles, on Plug Research this past spring. OM’MAS KEITH Talented multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and engineer, Om’Mas Keith is a musical renaissance man. Having been exposed to a vast range of music tremendously as a child, by his teenage years Om’Mas knew his future would be in music. Soon after he met Shafiq Husayn and eventually Taz Arnold, not long after the Sa-Ra conglomerate was formed. As part of Sa-Ra, his compositions have served as inspirations for classic artists like Pharoahe Monch, Herbie Hancock, and Jay Dilla. Having already a vast experience in music and production, Om'Mas has begun to craft his own solo debut, City Pulse, to be released on Plug Research in 2010. SHAFIQ HUSAYN Shafiq Husayn has been one of the most innovative musical architects in Los Angeles in recent years. His personal discography spans decades, from Ice T to King Tee to recent additions like Bilal and Erykah Badu. A true Master Teacher, Shafiq often expounds on larger themes through his music. Whether he is drawing inspiration from his Moorish ancestry, contemplations on nationalism and sovereignty or a record he's sampling, Shafiq Husayn's art is layered and meaningful. His long awaited solo debut, Shafiq En' A Free-Ka was released on Plug Research this past October. MILOSH Milosh started playing cello at the age of three and since then has never strayed from music. The Toronto native absorbed everything from rock to jazz and even studied music formally at the University level. These experiences culminated with his 2004 Plug Research debut, You Make Me Feel, which garnered praise for its mellow electronic soul. He followed with 2006's Meme and 2008's iii. He has garnered a reputation for his unusually emotive take on electronic music, do not miss a rare Los Angeles appearance from Milosh. -HOSTED BY- PHAROAHE MONCH Legendary lyricist Pharoahe Monch has been a favorite of hip hop heads since he took the underground by storm as part of the highly influential group Organized Konfusion in the early 90's. As one of the flagship artists of Rawkus Records during the indie boom of the late 90's, Pharoahe released Internal Affairs in '99 with its monster single "Simon Says." After a hiatus from releasing official music, Pharoahe presented his long awaited follow up, Desire in 2007. His tenure in the game has established him as one of its most consistent lyricists; even Diddy sought him out to ghostwrite a song for his last album. He is currently working on his third LP tentatively titled W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). -DJs- DAEDELUS Los Angeles bred Daedelus has slowly risen to the upper echelon of electronic producers. With more than a dozen releases as a solo act as well as various titles as part of several groups, Daedelus is nothing short of prolific. Having worked with Madlib, Prefuse73, MF DOOM, Busdriver and Sa-Ra, Daedelus' style is highly malleable. His music sounds as equally natural on a dance floor as in a bedroom, bringing a rare intimacy to the electronic realm. He has cemented himself as one of the musical staples of the Los Angeles community. J.ROCC The Funky President of the Beat Junkie Crew. For well over ten years, this man has established himself as one of the illest DJs around, with his signature blends and supreme selection. A steady globetrotter, J has traveled extensively and showcased his solid knowledge of music with the very best talents, including the late great Jay Dilla. His deep catalog of mixtapes and CDs are considered classic. J Rocc is well versed in a wide array of musical styles and always gets down something serious behind the decks. KUTMAH Kutmah arrived in Los Angeles via Brighton, England during his early teenage years. His first passion is drawing but he quickly developed as a DJ and by the beginning of the 2000's he was garnering a reputation for his selections. He was of the founding brains behind the highly influential Sketchbook nights at the now defunct Temple Bar. He’s released his own 10" on Poo Bah Records as well as numerous mix CD's. When he’s not secretly making beats, Kutmah regularly DJ's around Los Angeles and shows why he's one of the most talented DJ’s in the city.

http://music. vtechphones.com | http://plugresearch.com http://twitter.com/vtechmusic| http://twitter.com/plugresearch

Rock Jamaica is back at the Kress in Hollywood this Saturday night, December 5. Album giveaways provided by VP Records!

Rock Jamaica brings that sexy reggae vibe to Hollywood like no one else. Interested in getting bottle service? Contact us at events@nu-soulmag.com and we'll get you sorted!

THE KRESS UNDERGROUND NIGHTCLUB
Nightclub and Restaurant (No Rooftop Access)

GENERAL ADMISSION $20 PER PERSON AFTER 10:30PM
20% SERVICE CHARGE & Tax added to all packages

2 BOTTLES OF MARANI VODKA
1 BOTTLE OF CHANDON CHAMPAGNE
10 GUESTS
$450
Per Person Cost = $58.38

PACKAGE 2
1 BOTTLE OF GREY GOOSE VODKA
2 BOTTLES OF CHANDON CHAMPAGNE
12 GUESTS
$600
Per Person Cost = $64.88

PACKAGE 3
1 BOTTLE OF GREY GOOSE VODKA
1 BOTTLE OF PATRON TEQUILA
1 BOTTLE OF CHANDON CHAMPAGNE
15 GUESTS
$800
Per Person Cost = $69.20

This is a big one! Robin Thicke, currently slinking his way through the seductive video for his new hit "Sex Therapy", will be at LA's Club Nokia on Monday December 21 with special guests Ryan Leslie and Laura Izibor. Nu-Soul has five(5) pairs of tickets to give away!

For your chance to win simply send an email with the subject: ROBIN THICKE to events@nu-soulmag.com with your full name. All entries must be on the Nu-Soul email list to win. Winners will be notified on Monday December 14, 2009.

Purchase tickets

 

Nu-Soul Magazine, Jenn Laskey, and RK Entertainment present

STRICTLY DANCEFLOOR
A Strictly Social Dance Party

Thursday December 10, 2009

Come experience the Strictly Social/Nu-Soul vibe, stripped down for the dancefloor. No performances, just the best in sexy progressive soul, R&B and hip-hop beats for your booty!

Featuring seductive selections by:

DJ Destroyer (Strictly Social/ Little Temple)
DJ 7 (RK Entertainment)
Beat Ventriloquists ( Red Light)

Admission is FREE
21+
9pm-2am
Early Arrival is suggested. Limited capacity

This special event will be held in the modern speakeasy Winston's. This unique venue has the intimate feel of a 1920s lounge and is the perfect setting for the sexy goodness that our DJs will provide.

Winston's
7746 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Rihanna does the unthinkable and creates a dark and moody album that has her working with drum&bass producers Chase & Status on some dubstep-flavored tracks!

Artist: The Noisettes
Title: Wild Young Hearts
Genre: Alternative/Soul/Electronica
Read the review

Artist: Anjulie
Title: Anjulie
Genre: Pop/Soul
Read the review

 

Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union return once again with our signature monthly event of Eclectic Soul Fusion. It’s STRICTLY SOCIAL on Wednesday December 16, 2009!

 

Strictly Social is the physical embodiment of Nu-Soul Magazine, allowing music lovers to witness the convergence of soul and electronica through our carefully selected monthly showcase of cutting edge artists and DJs.

 

Featuring LIVE Performances from:

 

JAZZY

www.myspace.com/jazzjeff

 

TRIZONNA MCCLENDON Familiar Album Release Party

www.myspace.com/trizonnamcclendon

 

KARTWRIGHT

www.myspace.com/benkartwright

 

Special Guest DJ
KIILU GRAND
www.myspace.com/kiilugrand

 

Resident DJs Destroyer & Myxzlplix will be spinning a selection of future soul, organic hip-hop and electronic beats!
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
www.myspace.com/djmyxzlplix

 

SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM

In the B Room - SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Atlantic Connection

$5 presale tickets HERE or RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com for $5 entry all night
Only $8 otherwise!!!

Strictly Social
Wednesday December 16, 2009
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.littletemple.com