Afrolicious Live 7-2-09, plus Nickodemus 'Sun People'

Set 2 July 2nd by afrolicious

Set 3 July 2nd by afrolicious

Sun Children Video

Summmmmmertime, and I don't know that the living is easy, but it's good nonetheless....

I want to post some of the most recent music for ya'll, Afrolicious live 7-2-09, that night was insanely off tha' hook! We had 350 ish people packed up in the Elbo Room bringing a crazy amount of energy to the scene!!! I know we have been promising to keep this coming. There is so much more to come.... we truly need an intern to help manage all this insane amount of content.

I also wanted to spread the word about my man Nickodemus from the NY scene who just dropped a brand new album 'Sun People'. Just a lil' background to the man, he has been tearing things up as a DJ for awhile including but not limited to 11 years as co-host, (alongside DJ Mariano) and founder of Turntables on the Hudson, the world renowned dance party that carried on the very earliest legacy of DJ, live drums/live elements that started w- cats like DJ Smash, Nappy G. and the Groove Collective. During this period Nickodemus also developed some amazing production skills as well. Putting out tracks and remixes for compilations, eventually he debuted his solo album Endangered Species in 2005 to a worldwide audience and got picked up by the famous Eighteenth Street Lounge Label started by Thievery Corporation. Since '05 he has been globe trotting like a MOFO! In past few years he has been collaborating w- a truly eclectic and wonderful cast of musicians and vocalist and the result is his follow up album 'Sun People'. This album is bursting w- life, energy, positive vibes, and a deep and ancient quality to it. This album, like the last, can make you dance, nod your head, or sit still and close your eyes while your mind and spirit travels the globe like my man has been doing for a lil' while now! On top of being a dope producer, DJ, and thrower of parties, Nickodemus is an all around great fella to be around, he exudes that positive energy and keeps a smile on his face as well as those around him. Cheers to Nickodemus and the whole Turntables on the Hudson crew.
We will be hosting a Album release party for the man July 24th @ the Paradise Lounge with our friend DJ Smash as well. Gonna be a great night indeed!

Posted by Pleasuremaker

Bomba Estéreo Release 'Blow Up' is Bangin'!

RIYL: Novalima, Sidestepper, Manu Chao,DJ Dolores, Balkan Beat Box




Oz and I just listened to Blow Up by Bomba Estéreo released by our friends at Nacional Records, gracis para the jams! As I listen each cut takes my ears into a new dimension of soundz. These beats and songs can be played along side some classic cumbia joint, an Afrobeat track or even a electro-Balkan banger. Digging deeply into the Afro-Latin riddims and melodies of Colombia and the Carribean Bomba are listening to all kinds of music and their heavy layers express those wandering ears. Their choice of instrumentation and layering or electro-beats and warm analog instrumentation create a warm bed for the amazing instrumental playing and fierce vocals to ride on and create a beautiful picture in the mind, and bangin' dancefloor in the spot. Paying homage to a rich musical heritage and freely throwing down hip-hop breaks and synth-layers this band is bridging the Ancient to the Future!
- post by Pleasuremaker