The Classics – Series 2: SOUL

On Wednesday December 2
Art vs Commerce, Smirnoff Vodka, and The Source Magazine
will partner on the second installment of The Classics – Series 2: SOUL with DJ YZO (one of Gypsy Soul's fav DJs!)

This version will feature a bevy of album cover art, consisting of over forty classic Soul album covers, courtesy of DJ YZO.

SOUL, which will take place on Wednesday December 2^nd at Lounge of 3 (1013 Ust NW), 5pm-9pm, will have Nick Da 1da and DJ 2-Tone Jones providing the sounds, along with DJ YZO. Guests will be treated to a new series of complimentary signature cocktails (7pm-9pm), courtesy of Smirnoff, which include the Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott Heron (Note: Lounge of 3 still serves the signature drinks from the RAP exhibition).

In addition to the album covers displayed, SOUL will also have its own series of cultural projects and a few extras that include a:

• Interview: Tom Nickosey (www.tomnikosey.com)
• Instrument Highlight: The Clavinet
• Connoisseur Profile: Nick Da 1da
• Soul Food items added to the menu
• Surprise Feature

Come SOULCIALIZE and feed your artistic appetite!

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Rebel Music: Celebration for the People!

"Rebel Music: Celebration for the People" will bring together music, poetry and visuals that present a narrative of the Black experience in America via protest music and literature.

Some of the feature performers are Olu Butter fly, Femi The Dri Fish & Ne'a Posey!

An after party of some good music by Gypsy Soul's DJ Phaze will keep the night rawkin!

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BUPPIES - The New Black Power Elite

Friends. Betrayal. Affluence. Drama. These are the words that BET television uses to describe the premier of it's first web series BUPPIES, which will run for ten weeks starting tomorrow November 24. The series will focus on a young group of friends who are apart of the black power elite in L.A. Now while the concept of a web series isn't new, this is however the first time one will feature an African-American principal cast. BUPPIES will chronicle the ups and downs of this group of friends and their fight to stay intact .

Some web series haven't fared as well as others, but the expectation is that BUPPIES will do extremely well. To start it's star is a familiar face to many, Tatyana Ali of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and "Young and the Restless" fame. And the creator and producer are critically acclaimed filmmakers, Julian Breece and Aaliyah Williams. Both of whom have garnered praise as IndieWire's "Top 10 New Voices in Black Cinema." The overall goal of the web series is to, "usher in a new chapter in African American storytelling," with African-American stars in dominant roles in front and behind the cameras.

The initial episode will pick up as Tatyana Ali's character, Quinci Allen, has just lost her celebrity father and been dumped by her basketball star fiance'. What is supposed to be a party thrown by friends to cheer her up quickly turns out to be the setting for dark secrets to be exposed and personal drama brought to the forefront. And what unravels after will be what keeps you coming back to view each episode thereafter.

We don't want to give away all of the details so for a sneak peek click here BUPPIES and be sure to tune in and make this web series a success, and post here to let us know what your thoughts are.

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Flavor in Ya Ear

Ab Rock

This Ear Candy with the Coors Light Music Lounge was certainly not one to miss!

The evening started out with Baltimore hip hop artist Ab Rock accompanied a group of young men who fused neo soul with hip hop bringing a treat to all who listened. The lead mic was comparable to Talib Kweli in regards to sound and subject but certainly had his own identity. Also a standout in the crew was Chuck the Mad Ox, a local beat boxer who, with his unique sound, helped each artist to convey their music to the crowd.


Chuck The Mad Ox

Chinah Blac’s energy was amazing. The way she interacted with the crowd was awesome. She made the crowd laugh in agreement with lyrics of her songs. One line in particular that had the crowds head noddin was the hook “I never should have fucked with you,” a song about thinking your in love till that significant other shows who they really are and you realize that you should have never kicked it with that person. Her last song was "My Funny Valentine" which really showed her depth as an artist and how strong and beautiful her voice is. What really made this song a treat at Ear Candy was the addition of Chuck the Mad Ox! Chinah asked him to help her and by adding him the song took on a funky, yet sweet complexity.



Chinah Blac Zach & Chinah Blac

Last but not least was Tamika Jones who voice is of an angel. The way she sang made you feel as if you were church and the levels of her voice were as if she envoked a choir that began singing about your pain and struggle. She had a beautiful duet with her back up singer, RayShun. He was a wonderful performer in his own right and brought a male match to her female fierceness.

Tamika Jones

I greatly enjoyed the show and if you weren’t their you missed an experience. In these times of a recession the price for a lifetime experience that Ear Candy provides is certainly pocket friendly. Next time you’re in Baltimore do yourself a favor, give your ears a treat and have some ear candy.

Ear Candy Audience Members

Photos by Edith Williams of Diamond Digital Portraits & Jennifer Torres

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Win Tickets to see Yahzarah & Choklate LIVE!!!

Youve been peeping this show right?
Yahzarah & Choklate seem like a funky combination right?
Guess what...Gypsy Soul has tickets to give away!

Come to Ear Candy featuring Chinah Blac, Tamika Jones, & Ab Rock
TOMORROW Nov 17th at 7pm at Teavolve for a chance to win a pair of tix to see the show!!

See you at Ear Candy to win tix to SOUL & SAX!

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Win Tix to See Little Dragon LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you seen the phenomenon called LITTLE DRAGON?!?

Come to Ear Candy on the 17th at Teavolve at 6:30 for a chance to win tix to see this international group takin the USA by storm on Sunday the 22nd at Liv in DC...

LIV brings the BEST in entertainment!

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Teedra Moses Live at LIV

One of Gypsy Soul's fav cd's is Complex Simplicity!

Teedra has been keepin fans fed with grooves like
"Put It In The Wind" & "Everybody Rock"

Come SOULCIALIZE AND rawk YOUR body!

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The Best of LIVE Soul...FREE

GREAT, LIVE, FREE SOUL MUSIC?

Its Friday the 13th... Dont be scared to SOULCIALIZE!

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Headphone Junkie: FREE Music from the Foreign Exchange Camp

The Foreign Exchange is promoting a new EP of covers from their longtime friend, collaborator, and bandmate Zo! called
...just visiting too.

Soul vets like Yahzarah and Sy Smith grace the EP with other soul serenaders!

...just visiting too
is being put out with the intent to serve as a teaser for Zo's upcoming full-length
SunStorm
dropping next summer on
FE Music.

Enclosed in the ...just visiting too zip file is a digital pdf booklet complete with all the album credits, information on the album's vocalists and contributors, as well as information on the originals.

The FE is encouraging everyone to pass this to friends and fans alike so SOULCIALIZERS...check it out!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOR FREE!

Tracklisting:
1. Perfect Angel feat. Yahzarah
2. Nights Over Egypt feat. Carlitta Durand
3. Crazy You feat. Sy Smith
4. Holding You, Loving You
5. My Flame feat. Phonte
6. Somethin Special feat. Yahzarah
7. The Highways of My Life (Pts. 1&2) feat. Darien Brockington

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EXCLUSIVE: Angie Stone- Unexpected

Soul star
Angie Stone
has a new outlook on life complete with an image transformation! Her new album
Unexpected (Stax)
available on November 24th
represents a turning point in her musical journey and she hopes you will join her as she takes this leap of faith.

Take listen to a new track off of the album:

I Aint Hearin You

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Heston: The Boy Next Door

Heston
is making his DC debut TOMORROW at
Ben's Next Door Series

You do not want to miss it:

Theres no code, no cover, just carry your conduct accordingly!

Heston was featured on Gypsy Soul & Briclyn Ent's mix tape mixed by DJ Phaze:
The Ear Candy Chronicles Vol 2

If you still havent heard the Ear Candy Chronicles Vol 2 click HERE to download AND enjoy!

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