Osunlade's 'Pyrography' OUT NOW!

Osunlade's 'Pyrography' OUT NOW! Click here for more info


This man inspires me as a dancer. When you mix the percussions,the tongues of many ancestors passed down, sounds of drums reminiscent of Mama Africa and the raw vocals within a track, you have Osunlade. One of the first tracks I heard from Osunlade was 'Cantos A Ochun Et Oya'. Something stirred from within and right then I knew this man is the NOTHING TO PLAY WITH! Many claim to understand the depth of Deep/Soulful/Ancestral House. Some may not even care to know about whom they are. I GUARANTEE you his tracks evoke you to feel.

I will NEVER forget hearing him at a BEMBE Party in Miami during the Winter Music Conference in 2007. The energy was so powerful, happy and entrenched with old spirits amongst the music. Many blessings to this warm soul and continue to bless us with your music (although I read that this is the last 'House' album). A must have for the TRUE house connoisseur.

There is one thing to download it, but to PHYSICALLY have it in your hands is another thing. I am forever blessed for this man and his wonderful vibes. Meeting this man is awesome! I felt tongue-tied and nervous. May the spirits continue to protect him in any endeavors he succeeds in. Walkin' In Paris is my track (which I have on repeat). Reminds me of the beginnings of when I was introduced to House Music. Other tracks such as, Ser Al Santisimo, brings the percussion and ancestral side full circle to the masses. Makes my heart sing and my soul happy. The catalog of music he has entrances me and takes me into another World. I feel like I am walking amongst my ancestors on the shore as the sun sets abroad. So much culture, Life, yet a side of shyness which is revealed as every EP comes out.

My man, you have done it!


Much Love all and COP THE ALBUM!! SUPPORT = LOVE

Jaidene Veda and Kafele Bandele

Hosted by Jaya, local DJ's Kevin Latham and DJ BE set the tone for the eve. Just fresh off of his South African tour, Kafele Bandele's smooth vocals and amazing sounds on such tracks as: 'Complicated', 'Stone Crazy', 'Above The Sky' and others, sets him apart from many within the House scene.

As for Ms. Veda, what can I say? Her fierceness, on top of her beautiful energy with a bubbly personality is sure to make any being move when she sings. Tell me WHY I did NOT know she was from Vancouver until we talked?! One of my favs that she did with Glenn Underground and The Rurals called, 'Into Life', has my body moving and singing. Such rawness and beauty between these two while on stage. SUPPORT THE ARTS AND THE ARTISTS! Much Love to both and many thanks to all who put it together.

Enough of me babbling, onto pics:

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Chez Damier at SoundTable and Joe Claussell at Tambor Party

This weekend, Atlanta was in for a treat. On Friday night, Kai Alce brought down his mentor, Chez Damier to the SoundTable. I am usually a bit hesitant about the some of the Detroit sound. However, Chez blended it perfectly. Had me dancing all night.

I will say this though: Kai's set was the BEST set I have heard from him. Made me a bit emotional because you could tell he picked out every song and vibed along with the crowd. From beginning to end. I give big ups and much Love to him. Made a sista smile from ear to ear.

If you missed this, you MIGHT wanna save some dollars and head up to Detroit Memorial Day weekend for Movement Electronic Music Festival. Now for the pictures:

On Saturday, Atlanta was ready. Hell, we already had the baby powder and shoes ready for Joe Claussell. Words cannot explain the high I had. If you were there and CLAIMED to be a house head and not dancing, I am gonna need for you to retire. The emotion he gives through movement and music made my heart sing. Big ups to Yoli Chisholm for rolling through. That is a TRUE House head. Much Love mama!



We also had the honor of hearing Miranda Nicole saaaaang! For those that do not know whom she is, her track has been rotation for a while and was JUST released. Ian Friday has had it hot and heavy in his arsenal. I have been hearing for a while now and I always wondered who it is. Go COP 'Kissing You' on Traxsource!!!! Congrats darling! Atlanta is setting it up and throwing it down when it comes to the scene. Now for pictures:

It is safe to say that I have not danced like that since WMC. Thank You Joe Claussell, Chez Damier, Stan Zeff, Brian Edward and all of those out there who are in the name of HOUSE.

Video of Joe Claussell doing the damn thing:





Much Love.

Countdown ATLANTA!!!

DJ Ausar (Cali, Atlanta)

I took a different approach and decided to have ALL eyes on the person I am interviewing. Big ups to the Kalakuta show with DJ Ausar on WRFG 89.3. Let's go!

deephouseATL. interviews Carlos Mena (Ocha Records/Yoruba Records)

Such an honor interviewing this gentleman. Always show Love whenever he rolls through Atlanta or when I see him. Tell the lady I said what's up! My good friend, Carlos Mena.

P.S.- When you gonna bust out some Soca again?! Juust asking. Love.

DJ Sabine and A Lady Named Pearl

It is amazing to see women in the movement. I had the chance of catching DJ Sabine spin at Brooklyn Mecca during the Winter Music Conference and A Lady Named Pearl during Afrique Electrique (ATL REPRESENT!). Phenomenal indeed!

Check out the interview here: