It’s that time of the year again where big music gets into full swing in Los Angeles in anticipation of the 55th Grammys which are taking place this Sunday, February 10th at the Staples Center. Here are some of the pre-parties, soirees, receptions and after parties going on around LA this week.
[LA] Events Taking Place During Grammy Week 2013
February 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Lulu James – Be Safe
October 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Check out the new video for ‘Be Safe’ by Lulu James. The track is forthcoming on Black Butter Records November 19th and was produced by Hostage & Kidnap Kid. For more Lulu, 2 more cuts from her Rope Mirage EP follow.
► Gilles Peterson’s Time Out Mix
October 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Just in time for worldwide DJ and BBC Radio 6 Music Show presenter Gilles Peterson’s NYC gig at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge tonight, come’s this mix of smoothed out tunes.
► Yuna – Lullabies [Trackademicks Remix]
October 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
A standout throwback remix from Trackademicks of a track titled Lullabies which was released earlier this year by Malaysian artist Yuna. One of the more promising vocalists we’ve recently heard, her self-tited album is out now via the Fader Label – keep an eye out for more from her.
► Ana Tijoux – Volver
October 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Could this new smoothed out track by Ana Tijoux from her album ‘La Bala’ out on Nacional Records mean a global neo-soul revival is in the air? Let’s certainly hope so, in the meanwhile this one’s on heavy rotation.
Peep the video filmed in Medellin, Colombia and directed by B+ of the L.A. based Mochilla crew.
► Bomba Estéreo – El Alma y El Cuerpo
September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Currently on high rotation, take a listen to ‘El Alma y El Cuerpo’ the new single from the Colombian electropical group Bomba Estéreo off their third album ‘Elegancia Tropical’ which is independently dropping this week.
▶ Afro Flavours By Jazzcat
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jazzcat is back yet again with another fire mix, check out this red hot selection of Afro Flavours. Now go grab your honey, get the wine glasses out and shake something…there’s a supermoon this weekend.
The Kool DJ Red Alert Thank You Mix – His Final Mix For NYC’s 98.7 KISS FM
April 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
As many of you have probably heard, today, one of New York City’s classic black music stations 98.7 KISS FM went off the air and its management has merged with longtime rival 107.5 WBLS FM.
Rest In Peace Whitney
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Music royalty, Whitney Houston will be remembered by millions as one of the greatest voices of our time and an inspiration to many fans and singers alike. The daughter of Cissy Houston, cousin of Dionne Warwick and the late Dee Dee Warwick and Goddaughter of Aretha Franklin, Whitney debuted at the age of 11 in her church choir in New Jersey and was shortly after signed by Clive Davis to Arista Records. Whitney’s debut album sold over 13 million copes and she sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide.
