From the brain trust behind New York City’s most legendary nightclub, Webster Hall proudly presents the biggest weekly hip-hop event NYC has ever seen—House Party! Set to launch on Thursday April 3rd, House Party will transform Webster Hall into a hub of hip-hop every Thursday from 10pm – 4am, showcasing a different style on each of the venue’s 4 floors. As a tribute to the long-running Thursday ladies’ night tradition at Webster Hall, women will never pay admission to House Party, and in keeping with the 90’s theme, anyone sporting a flattop hair cut will skip the line and enter free of charge.

At the helm of Webster Hall’s Grand Ballroom will be marquee hip-hop vanguard Just Blaze alongside NY mainstay DJ Soul. And what would a House Party be without friends? Just Blaze and DJ Soul have lots…. and they will bring them out! Va$htie curates the Marlin Room, transforming it into her tastemaker bash “1992”, along with a unique lineup of surprise guests. Reggae and dancehall will reign in the Balcony Lounge courtesy of Jasmine Solano and Melo-X’s “Electric Punnany” party. Brick Bandits Club Kingpins, DJ Sliink 

& Dirty South Joe, along with special guests, unleash a lethal weekly assault of club, trap and bass bangers on the Studio basement! - moveforwardmusic.com

"Jill Scott made a comment during her performance on VH1's Storytellers about her music selection process that stuck with me - She said that even without her, the music has to have a story of it's own for her to write to it. Apparently she picks them well; Jill has the uncanny ability to connect to numerous demographics, an uncommon skill in today's stratified musical climate. I've heard some joke that Jill's songs are about either food or sex, and yet others that say Jill speaks to and for them. Honey Molasses is a compilation of the artists that feel that Jill's songs could somehow help tell their story. Thanks to DJ Rahdu for selecting and mixing them for our listening pleasure. Welcome to the soundtrack of Spring!" - DJ Rahdu

Vlooper and Modlee - Honey Molasses

Whatever - Audiosavage’s Summer Madness Remix)

Crown Royal - Record Breakin & Sun Circle Re Edit)

A Long Walk (Madlib Remix)

A Long Walk (Stay With Me Mix)

Cross My Mind (Duff Remix)

The Robert Glasper Experiment - Calls (Mr. Porter Remix) feat Jill Scott

and Pharoahe Monch

Substantial - Talk 2 Me feat The Real Jay Mills

Golden (Rotary Connected Remix)

Golden (Zo! Remix)

Lupe Fiasco - Daydreamin’ (Jerry Folk Remix) feat Jill Scott

Slowly Surely (Theo Parrish remix)

Gimme (Beset’s MoombahSoul Re-Work)

Love Rain (Detroit Swindle’s Seasonal Redux) 

Jaidene Veda - Lyzel in E Flat (Jazzanova vs Jill Scott Mix) 

My Love (Soul1LDN Remix) 

Hear My Call (Pablo Martinez Remix) 

It’s Better (Essential Sivad Edit) 

Spring Summer Feeling (The Ron Trent Remix) 

Imagination (Panther72 Mix) 

All I (Manousos Remix) 

Love Rain (Head Nod Joachim Remix) ft Mos Def 

Hate on Me (Cosmic Remix) 

Sahand - Mit Dir (Slowly Surely Mix) 

Slowly Surely (Ge-ology Remix)

Remember when Madonna moved to New York with a few dollars and a dream?

Remember when Hip-Hop landed on Cedar & Sedgewick, 
then went global in the 80s? (Bronx stand up!)

Remember the Limelight and the Club Kids?

I'm bringing it all back for you!!

"Into The Groove" (#IntoTheGroove) will the most fun you've had in a LONG time.

A 1980s costume party??? With nothing but the greatness of 1980s music, dance, and fashion? Live performances of your favorite Old Skool tracks? 
 A DJ spinning *the best* music of your childhood?

Funky Fresh.

Totally Rad.

You do NOT want to miss this one, folks!!!

Love comedy??

Join me and the #DeceptiComics on April 4, 2014
 for a hilarious opening to the weekend!!

Location: Broadway Comedy Club 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

Time: 8pm

Featuring the RIDICULOUSLY FUNNY comedy of 
(Click their names to visit their websites):

Cerrome Russell

Gordon Baker-Bone

Mike Brown

John Minus

Dillon Stevenson

Source - Tix & Info (click the link): into-the-groove-

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LITM  

40 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 536-5557

                             

New spot for the after-work rotation!

I walked past this place and saw the "$4 mini martini's 5-8PM" and I had to stop. LITM or Love is the Message is a laid back bar/ gallery /lounge in downtown Jersey City, a few steps away from the PATH station at Grove Street.

What I love about going out in Jersey City, is how everything has a cool, trendy vibe, but it’s not crowded like a lot of NYC bars. LITM was no different. A casual, but intimate setting. This has quickly become one of my favorite bars in Jersey City. 

As I mentioned earlier, happy hour provides $4 mini martinis (which aren't very mini) with several options to choose from. All the different flavors I had were pretty potent. Two will definitely put you in good mood. 

                    

The food here is consistently good! We ordered the spinach artichoke dip and this was not the traditional dip we were expecting with chunks of artichoke, and cheese. Check the menu for daily food specials!

            

The artwork on the walls is constantly changing. It's pretty dope and gives you the feeling like you're hanging out at a cool little art gallery. LITM also has art showings pretty regularly where you can browse and purchase artwork.

                   

                    

LITM is reliable for good food and good drinks. Its a well decorated, clean, artsy space without the least bit of pretension. 

                     

Happy hour all night Mondays! Definitely worth the trip!

It’s not often that straphangers ride on graffiti-bombed subway cars. The MTA has a strict policy of pulling trains out of service no matter how good they look. Usually, when images emerge, they’re of empty cars in train yards.

This weekend however, riders got quite a treat according to Instagram user @halopigg, who took photos of a spray painted M train and gave ANIMAL the following account of the rare sighting:

Source: animalnewyork.com

                         

Mass Appeal takes it to the streets at box logo ground zero - 

the Supreme New York flagship store located in downtown Manhattan. 

We meet locals, tourists, and moms to find out what drew them to the brand. 

Despite not advertising in magazines, Supreme has created a cult following with its trademark box logo camp hats and limited edition tees. 

The famous skating brand remains synonymous with 90’s style and culture. 

INTRODUCING: CUSTOM FUEL PIZZA OPENS ON FDB

Custom Fuel Pizza opened in South Harlem today to a decent crowd and we were able to get the first review in before lunch hour ended.  Everything we have heard about the DC chain turns out to be true and our first Custom pizza experience has left us curious on the variety of other offerings on the menu.

More: harlembespoke.blogspot.com

"Literacy Exchange brings you the 2nd out of 12 panels from our annual partnership with WORD Bookstores. The Mind Shift Panel Series is designed to stimulate engaging and educational dialogue concerning pressing issues,  with the intent of promoting a more literate and conscious world. This February, Literacy Exchange presents: Racism, Rage & Reform,  in honor of Black History Month, featuring:  Dr. Douglas Edward Ramsey José Luis Vilson Yahdon Israel Candis Tolliver  Kat Noel-Wokoma Topics include Police Brutality, Stop & Frisk, the death of Travon Martin, Black Youth & Education, Black Media Representation, Black Rage, Healing the Black Community and the future of Blacks in America and within the Diaspora. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a compelling evening." Facebook Page WORD Jersey City 123 Newark Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

"Grammy nominated musician and producer Brandon Williams is on a mission to usher in the return of great music. Following the release his successful first single, “Stronger” feat. Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhane), and his second song “Godsend,” both from his forthcoming album XII due in the summer, Williams returns with “Now I Know” featuring Jesse Boykins III & Robert Glasper.

Produced & arranged by Williams, “Now I Know” is a song about a love lost. “Even if we’ve moved past it, most people have been in a place where they realize that they lost someone that they really cared about, and it was no one’s fault but their own. We end up in a place of reflection. A place of regret,” says Williams.

“I am very appreciative to be able to work with two like minded men such as Brandon and Robert to express overall admittance of when you acknowledge the truths in a relationship between you an your loved ones, it’s needed at a time like now,” says Jesse Boykins.

Take a listen to the soft and jazzy “Now I Know” below: "

Source: thisisrnb.com

DJ Jazzy Jazzy Jeff

               

Your Host for the evening - Torae

Another year, another amazing night 
with  highlights coming from:

DJ Still Life - DJ 6th Sense - DJ Parler 
and of course 

the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff! 

Presented by Rare Form and Okayplayer, 
Donuts Are Forever is not only a celebration, 
but a fundraiser. All donations and proceeds from 
ticket sales benefit the Donuts are Forever Scholarship Fund, 
providing music education opportunities to participants of the 
Ground Work For Success youth programs in the Brooklyn area.

Rest In Power Dilla... Dilla4Eva