Hot on the heels of the Solution w/me & Sounds Supreme being named “Best Hip Hop Night” in Denver by the Westword, I’ve been nominated for the 2008 Westword Music Showcase for “Best Hip Hop DJ” alongside the homeys DJ Bedz (Radio Bums in this), (the world famous) DJ Vajra, Cysko Rockwel (big up Crunk Brothers) & more. All the dudes I just mentioned are AMAZING DJs who inspire me and countless other DJs around the state/country/world and are super deserving of the award. With that said, since you are reading this on my site/blog, you might be a fan of what I do and in that case, you & your friends/family/co-workers/entire myspace network/etc are more than welcomed to vote for your boy DJ Low Key over at Westword.com. Thanks…
In my not so humble opinion, the Red Bull Music Academy is easily one of the coolest things in music period. I’m not gonna go into a long sales pitch, but basically it’s a free two week program where Red Bull sends 60 lucky/deserving SUPER LUCKY/SUPER DESERVING musicians, DJs, producers, rappers, vocalists and engineers of all ability levels to some great city (Barcelona this year) with a bunch of LEGENDARY lecturers/tutors (everyone from DJ Premier to Motown’s maestros the Mizell Brothers to James Brown’s bandleader David Mathews to Just Blaze and more) to work on making great music. Red Bull foots the bills for food, travel and so on, puts participants in a dope ass house/studio and amazing things happen.
That’s the short version of what the program is all about, if it sounds like something you’d interested in applying for, check out their site at RedBullMusicAcademy.com for all the details and if you’re in Colorado, come check out the info session/Q&A on the academy hosted by yours truly at 7PM on 5/8 at the Funky Buddha (776 Lincoln), where you can pick up an application CD-Rom (you can also download the application here) featuring exclusive music from previous last year’s session in Toronto, ask any questions about the program, drink a free Red Bull & more. FYI – The US Application deadline has been extended to 5/19 due to a delay getting the application CD-Roms through customs. Since the program has applicants from all over the world, the main site still reflects the original 5/5 deadline, please don’t be confused.
THURSDAY, 5/8 -> Catch a very special Solution w/DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme dedicated to our good friends/Denver hip hop fixtures, the Car Wreck Crew (aka Little Wing, Vell & DJ Tense), who were hit by a drunk driver on their way to see Pete Rock last month. We’ll be raising money for them all night with an art showing from Little Wing (whose art we’ve featured at the Solution last year to rave reviews) & Dunn the Street Sign Artist, photography from Vell (amazing pics) & a special guest set from DJ Tense (big up Crunk Brothers/Maneline), plus we’ll be featuring a raffle with pieces from the artists, gear from Akomplice & Speakeasy/Avenue, mixtapes & more to help offset the Car Wreck Crew’s medical bills. Good music, good people and a good cause, what more could you ask for. On the Funky Buddha’s Roof (776 Lincoln)/Music at 9/Never a cover.
P.S. If you’re a motivated musician, DJ, producer, rapper, vocalist or engineer, don’t miss the Red Bull Music Academy info session/Q&A on 5/8 at 7PM at the Funky Buddha. Check out my recent post about it for more info on the program/info session.
FRIDAY, 5/9 -> Don’t miss Fatlip (from the Pharcyde) & a special guest as they join me, Sounds Supreme & more as we get into the summertime vibe at Vinyl’s Refresh Fridays. 1082 Broadway/Doors at 9/$10 for 21+/$15 for 18+. FYI, due to a family emergency Collie Buddz has been postponed until 5/16. He’ll be joining Souls of Mischief for the Akomplice Season 8 Release Party, don’t miss it.
Then on Friday, 5/16, catch the Akomplice Season 8 Release Party with Souls of Mischief, Akomplice team members Sounds Supreme & myself and more as we launch another RIDICULOUS line of Akomplice gear with a fashion show, giveaways and more (not to mention my little sister’s 21st birthday party…love ya Jess). The 16th is gonna be a night to remember, put it in your calendar now and tell your friends.
FRIDAY, 4/25 -> Catch Rhymefest, Strange Fruit Project, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme & more at the official Family Affair (a fresh new clothing store/salon at 19th & Wazee downtown) Grand Opening Afterparty at Vinyl’s Refresh Fridays. Stop by the Family Affair opening (hosted by Dave Jeff from Phli) between 8-10 to get a pass for discount cover to the afterparty. Don’t miss it…
