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The Ahead of the Class CO Tour w/Tanya Morgan, TiRon, Whygee, King F.O.E., DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & special guests…

February 27, 2011 / / One comment

March 2011 -> What do you get you when you combine a Brooklyn-based group who Ali Shaheed Muhammed from a Tribe Called Quest called “legends in the making” with a Los Angeles-based MC that the LA Times dubbed “LA’s best rapper” and award-winning Colorado talent? The Ahead of the Class CO Tour; featuring Tanya Morgan, TiRon, Whygee, King F.O.E., DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & special guests. The tour’s gonna hit Denver, Breckenridge, Colorado Springs and Boulder, complete with a few surprises courtesy of Akomplice, Snowboard Mag, Dunn the Signtologist and more.  Stay tuned to the Ahead of the Class Tour page at DenverSolution.com for more info on the tour and don’t miss what promises to be a some classic parties!!!

Wednesday, 3/9 -> Cecilia’s in Breckenridge (520 S. Main Street) – Doors at 9 /// $10 for 21+

Thursday, 3/10 -> Black Sheep in Colorado Springs (2106 E. Platte Ave) – Doors at 8 /// $10 for 21/$12 for all ages /// Plus special guests The Boombox Saints for their official album release party & the performance debut of Play Cousin (Boonie Mayfield & Jordan Craft). Buy tickets now.

Saturday, 3/12 -> The Marquis in Denver (2009 Larimer St) – Doors at 9 /// $10 for 21/$12 for all ages /// Buy tickets now /// Plus, the Denver debut of Play Cousin (Boonie Mayfield & Jordan Craft) & an Akomplice Fashion Show.  Tickets also available at Family Affair (21st & Larimer downtown) or from DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez or Whygee with no ticket fees.

Tuesday, 3/15 -> Round Midnight in Boulder (1005 Pearl Street) – Doors at 9 /// $5 before 11, $10 after for 21+ /// Plus special guest, world renowned turntablist DJ Vajra and an Akomplice Fashion Show.

.:Download The Ahead of the Class Tour Sampler (right click on a PC):.

Stay tuned for more videos and free MP3s as we get closer to the tour and make sure to cop your pre-sale tickets, some shows will sell out!!! Also, you can follow everyone from the tour on twitter by checking out this list. Last but not least, here’s some words, video & music to help get you familiar with the tour’s lineup:

“Quietly and stealthily, they’ve evolved into one of the finest groups of their generation” – The L.A. Times on Tanya Morgan

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“TiRon isn’t your average rapper, he’s something more” – XXL Magazine on TiRon

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“”Tanya Morgan is bolder and braver than forbearers like Black Star and Slum Village…an expansive tour de force” – Vibe.com on Tanya Morgan

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“Los Angeles’ Best Rapper” – The L.A. Times on TiRon

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Free MP3 Downloads (Round 1):

.:Tanya Morgan presents Donwill & Von Pea – The Sandwich Shop:.

.:TiRon – MSTRD:.

.:Whygee & Sounds Supreme – Hype Killz Volume 1:.

Free MP3 Downloads (Round 2):

.:DJ Soul presents Tanya Morgan Is A Rap Group:.

.:TiRon – Ketchup (mixed by DJ Low Key):.

.:King F.O.E. – Fuck F.O.E. + Bonus: It Sucks To be You:.

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What’s up with the Solution you ask? Well here’s a quick update…

February 25, 2011 / / No comments

As you hopefully already know, the Solution has parted ways with 3014 (after a series of bounced checks while the “owner” was in Mexico…SMH…We got our cash and bounced).  We moved the party to Shag last week and filled up the spot for #FuckFOEFriday (check out the pics on our facebook page), but the move to Shag was a one off relocation for our party with King F.O.E. and PopularLemonade.com and we’re still trying to decide where the Solution will make our new weekly home.

With that said, we’re going to take the next two Fridays (2/25 & 3/4) off to focus on the move and prepare for the Ahead of the Class Tour, which happens to feature the first Solution related events outside of Denver (we see you Boulder, Breckenridge & Colorado Springs).  So anyways, please bear with us for the next two weeks, make sure you put Friday, 3/11 in your calendar for the Solution’s 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute and come check us out at the Marquis Theatre on Saturday, 3/12 for the Ahead of the Class Tour w/Tanya Morgan, TiRon, Whygee, King F.O.E., DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez and specials guests TBA.

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Friday, 2/18 -> #FUCKFOEFRIDAY at the Solution…UPDATE: The party has been moved to SHAG!!!

February 15, 2011 / / No comments

From DenverSolution.com: FRIDAY, 2/18 -> If you know him, you’ve probably said it yourself; “Fuck F.O.E.!!!”.  With that said, King F.O.E., the renowned Denver MC who’s known for being blunt is embracing the screams of “Fuck F.O.E.” for his new mixtape and taking over the Solution and Shag Lounge (15th & Champa downtown) on Friday, February 18th for national #FuckFOEFriday.  Not only is F.O.E. releasing his highly anticipated mixtape with Denver’s DJ Ear Attent for #FuckFOEFriday, but he’s also going to be launching KingFOE.com, releasing his collaborative album with Qknox (of Girlgrabbers fame) and celebrating all the enemies he’s fathered by hosting the Solution and featuring a design project with exclusive giveaways from Denver Frank, Urban Nerd & Jkat Designs.  Don’t miss what stands to be a hell of a party and follow @KingFOE and PopularLemonade.com for more updates on the party and releases.

UPDATE:  After 4 months, a bunch of great nights and multiple bounced checks from 3014 (while the “owner” was on vacation in Mexico at that), we have parted ways with the venue.  We hate to have to move the party again, but trust, it was necessary and wherever we permanently end up, we’ll continue the award-winning party that you’ve come to know and love.  Thanks Denver, sorry for any confusion and hopefully we’ll see you for national #FuckFOEFriday at Shag on 2/18.

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Goodbye Hapa Life…Hello new soul and R&B night…

February 13, 2011 / / One comment

After almost two years of great evenings and dope soul/r&b music, Hapa Life w/DJ Low Key is a wrap.  In case you missed it on my twitter/facebook a few day back, there’s been a change in management at Hapa Sushi in Cherry Creek and the new manager isn’t interested in a DJ being there any more.  It’s as simple as that.  I can’t say that I’m excited, especially since the only reason there’s a new manager is because the previous one got a new job and not because of a problem with what was going on.  It is what it is though, that’s life.

That being said, I’m not here to complain or throw a fit; you can expect me to pop up with a new party along the same lines (food & R&B/soul music) sometime soon.  I’ve seen lot of fantastic nights (things like this, this, this & this) with the night’s concept and I’m not gonna let a change in management and their ideas about things deprive us of what we were enjoying every Sunday night…LOL.

Expect a new DJ Low Key soul/R&B night to be announced in the near future, please sign up for my e-mail list (by clicking HERE) for more news on the new nights, plus free mixtapes, MP3s, upcoming special event info, contests & more.  P.S. If you’re really disappointed in Hapa ending the night, there is always Yelp.com.

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Friday, 2/11 -> The Solution, Valentine’s Edition…Me & Lazy Eyez will be rockin hip hop love songs and classic R&B all night…

February 10, 2011 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 2/11 -> Everybody’s a sucker for love and we’re getting into the season’s spirit with a special Valentine’s edition of the Solution, complete with all you hip hop love songs and R&B classics, all night…DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez will be holding own the turntables and you can expect to hear everything from Lupe Fiasco “Sunshine” to Bobby Caldwell “Open Your Eyes” to LL Cool J “Hey Lover” to Cherrelle “Saturday Love”…No cover /// Music at 9 /// 21+ /// 3014 E. Colfax.

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.:DJ Low Key – Charts 2/8/11:.

February 9, 2011 / / No comments

1. Phonte – SwiftFM Leaks
2. Donwill “Buy Kendrick Lamar’s O.D.”
3. Stalley – Lincoln Way Nights
4. Lupe Fiasco “Words I Never Said”
5. Consequence – Movies on Demand 2
6. G.I.M.M.E. “Paper Lines”
7. Big Sean, No I.D. & Chris Brown “My Last”
8. Mark Ronson, Pharrell, Wiley, Wretch 32, Professor Green & MNDR “Record Collection (Remix)”
9. Ayatollah “Funky Fresh”
10. Chipmunk, J Cole & Chris Brown “Champion (Remix)”

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For my DJ homies…Donwill – Laura’s Tape (Unmixed Version)…

February 8, 2011 / / One comment

In Don’s own words:

DOWNLOAD: Donwill – Laura’s Tape [Unmixed Version]

I been meaning to throw these on my Bandcamp for a minute. While Kingmost did the damn thing on Laura’s Tape a lot of my DJ friends have been asking about how can they get their hands on some of the songs to play out at clubs. Here they are. This only includes the R&B remake songs. The original joints are now available here along with bonus artwork and the Laura’s Song music video.

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RBMA season returns!!! Apply for the Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo between now & April 4th…Details below…

February 7, 2011 / / One comment

UPDATE: The Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will not be held in Tokyo. The new location to be announced April 11. Also, application deadline extended to 4/26.

In their own words, “The Red Bull Music Academy brings talented souls from around the globe together to make music and swap wisdom.  For the past 12 years, the Red Bull Music Academy has been traveling the world, to give music makers of all stripes a whopping dose of creative inspiration: two weeks of recording sessions, workshops, lectures by musical luminaries, and unforgettable late night jams. This year, the destination is Tokyo, and all producers, vocalists, DJs, and instrumentalists are invited to apply. The only necessary requirement? Drive.”

With that philosophy, the Red Bull Music Academy has accumulated an unprecedented wealth of music knowledge, fostered a long list of unexpected collaborations and built a storied history of lecturers and participants.  Over the last four years I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in the Red Bull Music Academy as Colorado’s sole representative.  With that said, I’ll be running an info session for locals interested in the program with a very special guest or two in March, throwing an On The Floor event that’ll end up on RedBullMusicAcademyRadio.com and, most importantly, answering any questions you might have about the program itself and helping local musicians/DJs/vocalists/producers/etc complete everything for their applications.

So whether you’re in Colorado or not, feel free to hit me up with any questions about the program at questions[at]djlowkey[dot]com and I’ll be happy to help clarify how things work.  You can also find more info at facebook.com/RedBullMusicAcademy, at twitter.com/RBMA & the downloadable info booklet below.  Then from there, download the application form, grab a snack and give yourself a big chunk of time to get started filling it out (think of it as a musical scholarship application; because like all things especially worthwhile, it’s going to take some effort).

Last but not least, here’s links to a dozen of my favorite in-depth lectures featured at RedBullMusicAcademy.com to give you a taste of how deep the learning goes, check out the site for hundreds more and RedBullMusicAcademyRadio.com for thousands of podcasts, live shows, interviews & more.

.:?uestlove of the Roots:.

.:Bob Moog:.

.:Mark Ronson:.

.:Danny Krivit:.

.:Dennis Coffey:.

.:A-Trak:.

.:Chuck D:.

.:Just Blaze:.

.:The Mizell Brothers:.

.:Bob Power:.

.:Jay Electronica:.

.:Blu & Exile:.

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We love you Dilla…Happy birthday and rest in peace…

February 7, 2011 / / No comments

Today would have been his 37th birthday…RIP James Yancey, thanks again for all the incredible music…Check out the great new documentary by B. Kyle above and some other great J Dilla related video below…

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It’s a great time to donate to the J Dilla Foundation here…Also, stay tuned for the Solution’s 5th annual Dilla tribute on 3/11/11, more details coming soon…

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MP3: Che Grand “The Solution (Salute)” from the upcoming Solution Tape #2…Don’t miss the Solution’s 4 Year Anniversary tonight, 2/4!!!

February 4, 2011 / / No comments

Our good friend out in Brooklyn and frequent Solution guest, Che Grand, recorded us this ridiculous Solution anthem last year (in fact, a shorter, alternate version appeared on Che Grand & DJ Low Key – The Fixtape Too).  It features him MURDERING a futuristic Madlib joint and talking about his favorite party.  Download it for free below to get a preview of the heat we’re bringing for The Solution Tape #2 and make sure to get up on Che Grand’s music if you’re not already.

.:Che Grand “The Solution (Salute)”:.

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