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News May 31st, 2010

Because it was that dope.

Told y’all not to miss AudioTRIP. Peep the flicks and the video.

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AudioTRIP: Spinna, Rich Medina, Soul Controllers & more, Tues 5/18

Gigs May 13th, 2010

GATE CHANGE NOTICE: “AudioTRIP” has moved! All flights will now depart from: LUX LOUNGE | 649 New York Avenue, NW| Washington DC

Get ready to take a trip that will span the globe! LSP and Smirnoff team up for what promises to be one of the most memorable events this year. AudioTRIP will take attendees to new musical heights with an amazing line up of dj, live music and fashion talent. Frequent flyer miles are included for travelers 21 and up.

RSVP for free entry and access to all the terminals and special in-flight Smirnoff cocktails.

Featuring three terminals of music:

Terminal One:
DJ Spinna w/DJ Handspeak & Maze One
Special Guest Host: Nikki Strong of “Strong in the City” WHUR (96.3FM)
Live Musical Performances by: Ne’a Posey & AB
Sponsored by: CASRAM & Monument Arts Festival

Terminal Two:
Daz-I-Kue & Waajeed w/DJ 2-Tone Jones & Roddy Rod
Sponsored by: BELLA & The Capitol Hip Hop Soul Festival

Terminal Three:
Rich Medina w/The Soul Controllers (DJs Stylus & Jahsonic)
Live Painting by: Aniekan Udofia
Sponsored by: The Adinkra Group, Biribelle & The Black LuvFest

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Suite 202 Sessions: Valentine’s Jook Joint, Sat. 2/13

Gigs February 11th, 2010

We’ve devised a night of fun for all the single folks to enjoy, especially the ones that cringe at Valentine’s Day. If you’ve got someone already, you’re just as welcome. Bring your single friends along with you and throw them in the singles pool. We’ll provide the space, music, desserts and the vibe. The rest is up to you.

-Complimentary Desserts
-Drink specials
-Get to Know You Scavenger Hunt (win deeper drink discounts that night or come back to Tabaq for brunch and get a discount)

Featuring:

Basement: “90 Below”: DJ Stylus makes it sexy with a “slow drag” set featuring music that’s no faster than 90bpms (beats per minute). DJ Phaze will guest with a special lover’s rock reggae set.

Art Room: “Suite Spot”: DJ Jahsonic makes it funky for the people who prefer a faster pace. Funk, disco, house, soul and everything else that gets the party going, with DJ Phaze sitting in.

RSVPs will be required for entry. No Cover.

Saturday, February 13
10pm
Tabaq Bistro
1336 U Street, NW WDC

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Refuge #8: The Hiatus & Soul Overdose feat. Phonte, Wed. 12/16

Gigs, News December 15th, 2009

Remember this Diamond D album? It had treats.

Diamond D – “The Hiatus”

Diamond D - Hatred, Passion & Infidelity

Pulling this out last week was prescient since Refuge is taking a week off.

Kat is in the middle of her birthday week, is closing out Soul Overdose for 2009 and there was no way we could do the final one any other day than Wednesday. We’re suspending Refuge tomorrow and will resume on December 23. Of course, we’ve got a Grammy nominee to help you get over the hump and maybe a dual Soul Controller after party to boost the usual Jahsonic throwdown.

Soul Overdose with N’digo Rose, DJ Jahsonic and special guest Phonte

Wednesday, December 16
LIV
2001 11th St NW
doors: 9PM
tickets available at LilSoSo.com
door purchase availability NOT GUARANTEED.

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Rebel Music: A Celebration for the People, Fri. 12/4

Gigs December 3rd, 2009

Lil SoSo Productions presents the closing event for the Smithsonian’s 381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story.

The night will include performances by area artists paying tribute to the music and legacy of protest as displayed during the Montgomery Bus Boycott highlighted in the 381 Days exhibition. Using protest music from America and the African Diaspora, the event will feature songs that have been used for generations in times of strife and struggle, love and joy.

Kat’s doing museums now. She major.

Featuring:

Ne’a Posey
JSOUL
Tamara Wellons
Olu Butterfly
Femi the Dri Fish
Zo! and The Els
DJ Stylus

and closing party by DJ Phaze

Rebel Music: A Celebration for the People
Friday, December 4th
8PM-12 AM
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
443.263.1800

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Inside the Artist’s Studio w/ Res, Thurs. 12/3

Gigs December 2nd, 2009

Wayna, Phonte, Erik Rico, N’Dambi, and now Res.

She’s the singer, I’m the interview guy.

Thursday, December 3
Busboys & Poets
2021 14th Street, NW WDC
9PM-11PM

When the tickets are gone there won’t be any at the door. Purchase at LilSoSo.com.

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

Gigs October 15th, 2009

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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.

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Soul Controllers + Ill Vibe + Joy Jones, Tues 9/15

Gigs September 8th, 2009

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Soul Controllers
Ill Vibe Collective
Joy Jones

IT’S OUR 18TH ANNIVERSARY!!

(whoa)

So let’s dance.

Price: $5 (Space is limited so early arrival is suggested)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 8:00pm
Tabaq Bistro & Lounge – Basement
1336 U Street, NW, WDC

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Exclusive new mix: Summer in the City

News July 26th, 2009

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1. Outkast – You May Die
2. Quincy Jones – Summer in the City
3. Zansika – Beyond
4. Quintessence – Delirious
5. DJ Spinna – Summer Madness feat. Fresh Daily & Daniel Joseph
6. Roddy Rod – This Time Around feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand
7. M64 – Rhythm of the Drum
8. Minnie Riperton – Inside My Love
9. Slakah the Beatchild – D.A.N.C.E.
10. Lewis Taylor – Lovelight
11. Bennson – Let The Love
12. Janet Jackson – And On and On
13. Azymuth – Dear Limmertz
14. Real to Reel – Love Me Like This
15. Basia – New Day For You
16. Reel People – Ordinary Man
17. The Rebirth – Love Issue
18. Metro Area – Piña
19. Omar – Little Boy (Jaycee in da Mix)
20. Anthony Nicholson – Dirty Soul (Can’t Lift It)
21. Pirahnahead & Diviniti – Music
22. Zaki Ibrahim – Money (King Britt rmx)
23. Jeremy Ellis – Kissed By The Sun
24. Yaminah – 7 Days (Pirahnahead Remix Mellopella)
25. Yaminah – 7 Days (Pirahnahead Remix)

Nope, no download link.

This one’s only available for now on a special USB drive you can get by attending events in the LiL SoSo Productions/Smirnoff “Be You” series. The drives serve as discount passes to the events in the series, including Soul Overdose with Yahzarah and Inside The Artist’s Studio with N’Dambi. Get your USB drive at the Yahzarah event and be the first to have her new mixtape in addition to my new mix.

We’ll be giving out some drives at The Main Ingredient at Marvin on Monday and also watch Kat of LSP’s Twitter for giveaway opportunities.

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Soul Controllers & Uprock (UK) open Hip-Hop Theater Fest, Mon. 6/6

Gigs July 5th, 2009

LiL SoSo Productions and The Soul Controllers welcome DJ Toprock from the UK’s Uprock Recordings for a special edition of the Main Ingredient kicking off the 2009 Hip-Hop Theater Festival.

July 6, 2009
9 PM :: HHTF OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Marvin
2007 14th Street, NW WDC
no cover, 21+

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