SATURDAY, 1/29 from 4-7 PM -> Catch Sounds Supreme, me & Lazy Eyez taking over Basementalism radio to get ready for the Solution’s 4 year anniversary party on Friday, 2/04.  We’ll be joined by Basementalism alum Miss Rachel (on co-hosting duties), as well as some call-in guests to be named later.  Also. don’t forget to check out the Solution’s 4 year anniversary party on Friday, 2/4 at 3014.

P.S. In case you missed it, here’s my Basementalism pledge mix from back in 2008, “it’s a 2-part, 32 track mix of big indie, college radio & classic hip hop records straight from my crates to you”. Download it below and check out the original post for the tracklist and more info on the mix.

.:DJ Low Key – Basementalism Pledge Mix Part 1 – 10/04/08:.

.:DJ Low Key – Basementalism Pledge Mix Part 2 – 10/04/08:.

FRIDAY, 2/4 -> I’m gonna hold off on posting the flyer for the Solution’s 4 year anniversary for a bit, but we couldn’t wait to announce that Cincinnati’s own DJ Clockwork will be joining me & DJ Lazy Eyez for a guest set.  Clockwork’s been holding it down in the ‘Nati for years, becoming the tour DJ for Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek aka Reflection Eternal in 2010 and then linking up with heavily lauded newcomer, Mac Miller, to become his tour DJ as well.  He’ll be joining us at 3014 to rock the best in hip hop for the Solution’s 4 year anniversary, plus we have some other fun surprises to announce.  So go ahead and put the party in your calendar, cop some fly gear (we recommend The Gro Project, Akomplice or pretty much anything from Family Affair) and tell your friends so they don’t miss out.  Last but not least, stay tuned for more announcements at twitter.com/DenverSolution.

From DenverSolution.com: To get ready for the 4th Anniversary of the Solution on Friday, Feb. 4th, we’re checking in with some of our favorite regulars and people around Denver to hear what their top moments from the party have been.  First up, we have R&B/soul music guru Brittney the Square, the youngest DJ in charge aka DJ Dozen, and Basementalism alums Miss Rachel (founder of PopularLemonade.com) and infamous beatmaker Kid Hum (of Fossil Fuel & Offshore Drilling fame); stay tuned for more classic memories leading up to the party on 2/4.

Brittney The Square’s Top 3 Solution Moments:
1. The 2010 (4th Annual) Solution J Dilla Tribute w/ Slum Village at Bar Standard:  SV is the first hip hop group that really got me listening to hip hop back in 2002.  So, to meet them and see them perform at The Solution was amazing.  Although I spent most of the night in the back corner away from the party soliciting donations for the J Dilla Foundation, the night still managed to make my top 3 list for a few reasons:  1. meeting SV and seeing them perform some of my favorite tracks 2. eating all the damn donuts (powdered and chocolate were the preference) 3. hearing tracks that I had no idea Dilla produced and buggin’ out about it and of course, 4. supporting a good cause.

2.  Meeting my boyfriend at the Solution at the Funky Buddha:  It was either my first or second night ever at The Solution and I was helping out with usual stuff when Low Key introduced me to, who would later be, my future boyfriend.  When we met, we immediately got on the subject of, of course, music and our music preferences.  We talked about not only hip hop, but soul/r&b, which is my favorite.  I was impressed that he knew all of my favorite artists and I think he was impressed that I was so into and passionate about the same music as he was.  It took me awhile to really come around, but eventually I did.  Hate to admit it, but you can find love at the “club”.

3.  My third favorite Solution moment doesn’t have a name.  It’s just those random nights dancing and vibing to good ass music with your favorite people.  That’s what it’s all about, right?

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