This past weekend I attended a monthly party created by Bradford James & company. This is just one of the monthly events Mr. James host and spins. He is Co-founder of Seed Recordings, an all around artist, Bradford has intertwined people together all over the world thru events in NYC & Boston.
With over 25 years in the business and a DJ & music producer,he has a long discography with original productions and remixes for labels Shelter, Yoruba, Air Drop, Shack, Trippin, Quantize, Future Vision & Plastic People to name a few. He currently resides as a resident DJ of Uplifted & Seed In The City Madness Events in Brooklyn.
This event was in the tradition of the old-school loft parties, it had plenty of space, lights, Bass, food & BYO. Hostess Maureen & China Dutchess (Life of a DJ's Girlfriend) greeted dancers at the door.
This month's line-up consisted of E-Man,co-owner of LIBERATE RECORDINGS, Franky Hows, co-owner of KIDZ in DA KUTT & www.chilloverradio.net, Guest Dj Brian Burnside, co-founder of DEEPA GROOVES, Murvyn Jean-Pierre of SoulCraft and Guest DJ Mr. V, co-founder of SOLE CHANNEL MUSIC.
The night started with Bradford in the booth as he set the mood with his deep selections. This was my first time hearing his full set and although I'm not a "Deep" fan, he had me "bopping" and "tapping" to his set, I'm a fan. The vibe was definitely there and that's when I decided that music should never be categorized into sub-genres.... So lame.
Next up was E-Man whom I never had the pleasure of hearing him live...He did his thing as he took the crowd on his short journey, his set was not long enough. He went in on some classic rock re-edits and it took off from there. He did some Deep grooves, Jackin and a touch of Tech. He can play what he wants and make it work. E-Man began DJ'ing throughout New York City and producing notable nightclub events including the revered Bang The Party weekly. He is also the co-owner, along with Chicago’s Doc Link, of Liberate Recordings an independent music label which has many tracks available on TRAXSOURCE. Catch him on the Liberate Sessions radio shows featured weekly on: Smoothtraxx.com, Chillloverradio.com, Guessradio.co.uk, Sobelnationradio.com and Cyberjams.com.
Brian Burnside followed and we had just met and I was curious to hear him play. A Brooklynite for many years and now living on the West Coast, he played like he was from NY still, you can take the man out of NY but you cannot take NY out of the man. He brought it up a few notches with some Big room, Tech and everything in between. You can catch him this week at CIELO.
Now we come to Mr. V, If you haven't heard him play then you haven't heard HOUSE and you are living under a ROCK! The man has been all over the world and to be able to hear him play right here in NY is a treat for those living here. Mr. V has countless originals, remixes & collaborations under his belt. His sound is eclectic and his sets are always full of surprises. He plays without boundaries and his selection always seems to flow, expect the unexpected when he plays.
Franky Hows then took over the decks and proceeded to fill the room with more Bass. This too was my first time hearing him live and he didn't disappoint. We had finally met even tho we are friends on FB and we instantly clicked. My man has plenty to say and he does it with his set. I'm looking forward to hearing him again.
I regret not getting to hear Murvyn Jean-Pierre because I had to leave, it was only 5am, lol... Loooooooong night it was for me and a loooooong drive back up to the mountains.
The night in my opinion was a success, the sound was right, the lights set the mood and the food was BANGING! I truly miss the Loft parties of "Back in the Day", and Bradford is bringing it back. Everyone there was present for one thing, great music, great company and great memories.
This party continues every month in Brooklyn and if you haven't attended you should make your way there next month...
Now for the shout outs to those I personally know who were present, lets see, my better half Maritday Rodriguez, Shamika Sanders, Mari Oliver, Anthony Poteat, Carlos Mena (I don't know him yet), & Maureen Cortes.
I'll be adding more content to my Blog, as I get inspired from YOU!
DJ's, Producers, Promoters, Venues, Fans and Dancers.
Reviews will be add for art/music events as well. If you want your event/track/venue featured, feel free to reach out. I've been asked if I will give any bad reviews, not really, I just won't write about it because it will just be my opinion, but if something is obvious like the sound system, lack of staff and security, maybe rude patrons (can't help that), but I will not talk bad about someone's "Art", whether its about a DJ, Singer, Producer - why? Because someone else might be "feeling" it - to each his own.
BIG WEEKEND coming up and I'm not sure where to go yet - Stay Tuned...
