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Sol Power! downloads to get you ready for Saturday, 4/3

DJStylus — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:56:10 +0000

Samba whistles, shekeres and cowbells welcome. Sweat to the rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico & West Africa.

With DJs Stylus, Meistro and Deep Sang.

Forecast for Saturday:
Abundant sunshine. 85 degrees (!)

Now that’s some Sol Power. Last month was crankin’ like a Lagos disco inferno.

Meistro, Stylus, and Deep Sang Live @ SOL POWER (3.2010) Part 1 by Meistro

Meistro, Deep Sang, and DJ Stylus SOL POWER (3.2010) Part 2 by Meistro

ALL beers are $4 (including Leffe & Redstripe)

Saturday, April 3
10pm
Dahlak
1771 U St, NW (18th & U)
21 and Over
NO COVER (that means FREE)

Sol Power 3, Sat. 11/28

DJStylus — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:19 +0000

One more before we put together the schedule for 2010. Let us help you burn off that bird and stuffing.

Another special moment from Sol Power 2:

Sol Power! Afro. Latin. Brazilian. House. Disco. Funk.

With DJ Stylus, Meistro and Deep Sang.

And special guest Hermon Farahi on percussion.

Sweat to the rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico & West Africa.

Saturday, Nov. 28
Dahlak
1771 U St, NW (18th & U)
Washington, DC
21+
NO COVER

Sol Power returns, Sat. 10/24

DJStylus — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:35:45 +0000

So yeah, Meistro’s back from Nigeria and it’s his birthday. Seems like a fitting time to get the three amigos together again.

Sol Power! Afro. Latin. Brazilian. House. Disco. Funk.

With DJ Stylus, Meistro and Deep Sang.

Samba whistles, shekeres and cowbells welcome. Sweat to the rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico & West Africa.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Dahlak
1771 U St, NW (18th & U)
Washington, DC
21+
NO COVER

And as an extra bonus treat, here’s the last hour from when we rocked in June.

Download audio file (solpower061209_pt3.mp3)
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Of course the homie went digging on his trip. Make sure you check out Meistro’s mix on Soul Strut putting some of those rare treats on display.

Black President’s Day 2009, Sat. 10/17

DJStylus — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:30:13 +0000

Once again celebrating Fela Anikulapo Kuti, this time with special emphasis on the First Ladies of Afrobeat. Dedicated, loyal and innovative, these women often relegated to the sidelines, were at the center of Fela’s movement, sound and presentation.

Complimentary buffet (while it lasts):
Jollof rice, Plantain & Chicken

FREE HEINEKEN (while supplies last)

Live Music:
Union Street Band w/special guests Tosin Aribisala and Tokunbo Aderele

DJ Sets in Two Rooms!

THE CHAMBER
DJ Shoboy
DJ Don-X
i:Wah The Beat Priest

THE SHRINE
DJ Jahsonic (Soul Controllers)
DJ Stylus – The Vibe Conductor (Soul Controllers)
DJ Sabine (Oyasound/Brooklyn Mecca/Rhythm&Roots)
w/Jabari Exum on Djembe

Live Art by Aniekan Udofia

411 New York Ave NE (3rd floor)
Washington, DC 20002
entrance is from parking lot at crossing of Penn & 4th. (map)

Saturday, October 17
9pm – ?
$15 advance / $20 door
RSVP at beyou@lilsoso.com and reserve the advanced sale price ($15). RSVPs will be honored until 11PM.

Sol Power live at Almaz – 6/12/09 (pt. 2)

DJStylus — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:27:43 +0000

You should download this because:

- Summer’s winding down and you want to squeeze as much out of it as possible.

- You’re having a house party and can’t afford a DJ.

- You miss Meistro, who’s been in Nigeria all summer.

- You need something to hold you down until the three of us can do this again.

- You’ve been feenin’ since I posted up part 1.

- You need to cut loose to some raw dog afro-funk.

Download audio file (solpower061209_pt2.mp3)
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Sol Power live at Almaz – 6/12/09 (pt. 1)

DJStylus — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:16:58 +0000

You missed it and you’re kicking yourself. You were there and you want to relive it. You need the perfect soundtrack to your outdoor summer gathering. You’re welcome.

Download audio file (solpower061209_pt1.mp3)
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Sol Power at Almaz, Fri 6/12

DJStylus — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:11:20 +0000

Afro. Latin. Brazilian. House. Disco. Funk.

featuring:

DJ Stylus
Meistro
Deep Sang
and Boogie on live percussion

sweat to the rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico & West Africa.

Friday, June 12 2009
$5 before midnight, $7 after
Almaz
1212 U St. NW WDC
10pm – 3am

Some warm-up material:

DJ Meistro – Top Ranking vol. 1

Deep Sang – Beach Ball Boogaloo

DJ Stylus – Afro Diaspora Mix

New Year’s Eve 2008: The Lost Tapes

DJStylus — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:09:22 +0000

Finally liberated an important SD card from Jamil’s clutches. Now we can reminisce on the first minutes of 2009.

Part 1

The warm-up.

Download audio file (soulceezNYE2008_pt1.mp3)
[download]

Part 2

The clock striking midnight with maximum room capacity then busting the lightweights upside the head for about an hour.

Download audio file (soulceezNYE2008_pt2.mp3)
[download]

Part 3

Going deep and hitting a few peaks.

Download audio file (soulceezNYE2008_pt3.mp3)
[download]

Part 4

A little more head crack and then dénouement.

Download audio file (soulceezNYE2008_pt4.mp3)
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Deep Sang & Stylus, Z-Trip warm-up @ RnR Hotel (11/14/08)

DJStylus — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:21:32 +0000

[photo: J.COMBAT]

For some reason I was playing reeeaally aggressively. Deep Sang was playing schmoove so it balances out. Mission accomplished. The crowd got toasty but we hit them with a completely different manner of ordnance than what Z-Trip came with. Got the dancefloor popping but didn’t peak it out early. That’s how you carry the first leg.

Mad level, balance and distortion issues on this but I promised to post it. Maybe it’ll take you back to the cassette days, true house party style.

Nope, the rock star himself Z-Trip isn’t on this recording. Just make sure you catch him live at the next possible opportunity.

Black President’s Day ‘08, Sat. 10/18

DJStylus — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:00:09 +0000

This year’s “Black President’s Day” celebration will not only honor Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti, but will also give to a worthy area cause. Metro TeenAIDS is a community health organization dedicated to supporting young people in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through education, support, and advocacy, MTA works to prevent the spread of HIV, promote responsible decision making, and improve the quality of life for young people infected with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS.

Saturday, October 18
THE WAREHOUSE
411 Penn Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
10 pm until the spirits leave us
$20 in advance with inflation at the door.

Music by:
Union Street Band
Shoboy
I-Wah the Beat Priest
The Soul Controllers

and special guest dj Rich Medina

Featuring:
Modern Day Market Woman Pavilion
Live Visuals by Aniekan (A silent auction will be held.)

SoulCeez & Ill Vibe @ The Loft, pt. 2

DJStylus — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:06:20 +0000

Fela, IG Culture, Sheila E., Tears for Fears, buncha rekkids I can’t even remember…

Black President’s Day ‘08 is upon us

DJStylus — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:05:47 +0000

Here’s a flashback from last year.

Download audio file (felaforpresident101407.mp3)
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Fela for President feat. Rich Medina & The Soul Controllers, Sun. Oct 14

DJStylus — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:15:57 +0000

Much like last year there will be music, visuals and the spirit of one of Nigeria’s most noted artists of all times. The added plus for this year’s bash is the presence of Philly-based DJ and Afrobeat maestro, Rich Medina. The co-founder of Jump-N-Funk and producer of the new AfroDisco party, which premieres on Monday, October 15th, Rich is highly celebrated for his contribution to the movement that pushes Afrobeat music and culture. The event also features The Soul Controllers‘ “dynamic duo”, DJs Stylus and JaHsonic with special guest, I-Wah, “the Beat Priest” and the incomparable Painted Lady Performance Project is back with a fitting tribute to the women that framed Fela’s life and music. As always a portion of the door proceeds will be donated to a charity working on HIV/AIDS awareness in Africa. RSVP at events@lilsoso.com.

Fela for President
October, 14 2007
Liv
2001 11th street NW (11th & U), WDC 20001
Cost : $10