Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta Georgia’
CHAKA KHAN HACIENDA 16.07.23
July 23, 2023Chaka Khan Hacienda
Grows Up
Ree De La Vega ain’t new to this. The Chaka Khan Hacienda curator has been at it for years, close to two decades. There is no time for the celebrated planner to party. She commands attention. Her signature black bangs, shoulder length mane, black stunners, red jersey dress and legs for days, struts across the hardwood to surprise someone with a heartfelt hug.… Continue
JIMPSTER 08.07.23
July 16, 2023ROCK STEADY SOUND SYSTEM BLOCK PARTY 03.07.23
July 12, 2023The Sun. The Rain. The Super Moon.
“Put em’ up. Put em’ up. Put em’ up.” The host yells into the microphone. There is not one but two of em yelling into microphones. Their mumblings about someone later giving hugs and then that someone giving two hugs after dark. All the while the deejay appears perplexed. Confused at the vocal back and forth between the two.… Continue
THE TRILOGY Acts 3 & 4: Atlanta LOUIE VEGA & KAI ALCÈ
June 19, 2023LOUIE VEGA & KAI ALCE PT 1 23.04.23
May 1, 2023OPEN AIR AND INTIMATE
Part I
Yeah, you are at the right place. As the car door closes, you overhear faint thumps where you are parked adjacent a curb monitored by vagrants. Walk a block pass the open air parking structure as the ontz expands in the atmosphere. Juxtaposed against the skyline of high rises, onward forward lies the destination.… Continue
LOUIE VEGA & KAI ALCE PT II 23.04.23
April 30, 2023OPEN AIR AND INTIMATE
Part II
“You, you, you….’ The F sharp and C minor notes dot the soundscape. When the tappings of drums dissipates leaving only emptiness to expand. A sound of sweeping ocean waves builds and builds to a climatic fall that washes away Upper Alabama Street. A refreshing rain of vibe and rhythm drenches the tops of heads.… Continue
ADULT SKATE – THE MLK EDITION 15.01.23
February 16, 202315.01.23 ADULT SKATE – THE MLK EDITION
January 28, 2023Prologue
“How long does it take to get a damn bottled water?” The bartenders dressed in shoulder less black halters are wearing black masks. By 2 pm, people are tripping over, slightly inebriated, or buzzed from Moscow Mules or whatever trendy libations are du jour. You’ve waited so long at the bar that you start a conversation with a lady wearing micro braids.… Continue
DENNIS FERRER and KAI ALCÉ
November 7, 2022
Gimmick Music
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Walking into the club when the Kerri Chandler Dark Mix of Lea Lisa’s “Something for the Dancers” is playing means this is money well spent. In the era of inflation, when the DJ drops your favorite from KemiticJust featuring Terrance Down’s “I’m Here For It” you totally agree, you came here just for this moment.… Continue
BLACK COFFEE and STAN ZEFF 21.10.22
October 23, 2022Black Coffee
The Entertainer
“That shit was as brutal as watching “Black Adam.” You tweet walking to your vehicle from the club. Feeling the chill in the air. Disappointed. Thinking.
Whereas, having recently witnessed Derrick Carter and Osunlade play heart and soul music, with conviction. Black Coffee plays music that entertains. He is an entertainer. Who now plays Hollywood house. Music with no authenticity.… Continue