3.29.2011

Steady Medi Vol.1


We gonna have a party at Finsbury parkthis thursday with Brassfoot who has used to Dj with me in TYO since 2006. He is one of particular UK music DJ in TYO. We have spent time together in TYO, and its gonna start again here in LDN. We are gonna invite many guest from originally UK urban music scene. This time's guest is Ramon Judah from Reggae roast crew and Raggo Zulu Rebel.
Definetly they will smash dance floor. Also this time has special guest from TYO, Mal and Nishi-P from Rub a Dub Market( Part2Style)
We will put donation box on the entrance. So all the Japanese and Japanese lover, please show me ur support! It will be sent to Japan through the Red cross with our massive vibes and energy.
Anyway, see on the dance floor and lets hit a pint grass!

Just in case, the venue is just opposite to Finsbury park station!

More information below...

Tokyo Grindhouse presents 'Steady Medi' (Steady Meditation) a night of progressive musical meditation. Organic roots dub fused with a medley of electronic dub music and outstanding live performances from 'Ramon Judah' (Reggae Roast crew) and Raggo Zulu Rebel (Jah Messenger). Hosted by resident DJs Brassfoot, Inumikaku and 1Ta-Raw at one of London's most critically acclaimed venues, the Silver Bullet in Finsbury Park.

VENUE:
http://www.thesilverbullet.co.uk/

VENUE MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode&q=5+Station+Place%2C+N4+2DH&sll=37.09024%2C-95.712891&sspn=55.148262%2C114.169922&ie=UTF8&hq&hnear=5+Station+Pl%2C+London+N4+2DH%2C+United+Kingdom&z=16

Live Acts/Co Hosts:

RAMON JUDAH (Reggae Roast)

Bio: Reggae Roast veteran MC Ramon Judah was born into a musical family in Liverpool in 1968. His father, Sugar Deen, a Merseyside legend from the 1960 influenced many musicians including Sir Paul Mcartney and gave Ramon the foundation to forge his own musical career as one of the most talented and conscious MC/singers in the UK roots scene.

http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/index.php

RAGGO ZULU REBEL (Selassie I Son)

Bio: Raggo Zulu Rebel embodies the spirit of Rastafari with his conscious lyrics accompanied by a library of original hip hop music. His 'Guiding Light' mixtape was a welcoming insight into the mind of 'Selassie I Son' and has successfully received an overwhelming amount of accolade, both online and on the UK mixtape circuit.

http://www.myspace.com/zuluexodus

http://twitter.com/raggozulurebel

DJ's:

BRASSFOOT (Tokyo Grindhouse/Spexsavers)

Founder of Tokyo Grindhouse, a pioneering website which is widely respected for introducing and regularly updating Japanese music fans on developing UK music.
Brassfoot was raised in London on a diet of Dub and Roots, also heavily influenced by Hip Hop throughout the 90's and enticed by the innovation of UK club music. Brassfoot lived in Tokyo, Japan from 2007-2010 where he hosted events and Online Radio show (Outtanet) with fellow Londoner Mr. Tikini, under the DJ duo-act 'Spexsavers'.

INUMIKAKU (Outtanet)

Living in London since 2010, DJ Inumikaku (Doggytaste) has played alongside 'Spexsavers' at an array of 'Mash Up' events throughout Tokyo. Known for supporting famed acts like Chinza Dopeness, Rumi, Afra and Zen La Rock, Inumikaku is also a key member of the Outtanet Radio crew. Inumikaku is renowned for his skill in combining various different genres together and has an undying passion for Dub Reggae and Dubstep.

1TA a.k.a DJ 1TA-RAW (PART2STYLE)

1TA (one tee a) is a DJ, producer and host to S.D.M. a hugely renowned annual party in Tokyo. He began his career in the mid 90's as a DJ specializing in Digital Dancehall and all reggae music. Throughout his career he has evolved, adding versatility to his style by combining Techno, House, Breakbeats, World music and Dub to his regular playlist. DJ 1Ta-Raw moved to London in 2010 and has been relentlessly recording tracks and mixes inspired by his time here.

http://www.part2style.com/artists/dj1taraw.html

http://soundcloud.com/xtraskank

&

Special Guest Sound from Japan / Tokyo

MAL & NISHI-P (PART2STYLE SOUND / RUB-A-DUB MARKET)

Rub-A-Dub Market is a “Tokyo-original-raggamufin
-group” that consists of 3 members, composer/ selector, e-mura and 2MCs, Jage and MaL. Their roots is 80’s and 90’s Dance Hall Reggae but their music isn’t Jamaican, UK nor ordinary Japanese reggae.They’ve been creating Reggae art which comes out from 21st century eclectic Tokyo culture. 25th April 2007,they have released brand new album "DIGIKAL ROCKERS" includes ROB SMITH (RSD / Smith & Mighty) and FORCE OF NATURE's Remixes.Nowadays, there are more Reggae fans who also like other kinds. Rub-A-Dub Market is trying to reach those people.

http://www.part2style.com/artists/rubadubmarket.html

http://soundcloud.com/part2style


Filming on the night: Listen Up London -
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_111970545532713

3.24.2011

Dele Sosime

This saturday, my friend have a party on Empowering Church.
The venue is wicked and massive space.
The main act of the night is Dele sosimi afro beat orchestra. They are massive afro beat band and have 10 of member.
They have 4hours live show case, and last time seems like tough and hot.
Completely smashed but smart night, everybody have good vibration to enjoying party.

Oh, I filmed trailer of this party as well.

Please check it.

More information below...

Afrobeat Vibration is back on mission - EVERYBODY SAY YEAH YEAH!!

After big success of the "FELA" musical, this is the only place in London that you can feel the real vibration of Kalakuta style Afrobeat!

Dele Sosimi, musical director of the highly acclaimed show Fela! at London’s National Theatre, steps into the limelight with his debut UK tour leading his own Afrobeat Orchestra in March and April 2011.

Rising to prominence as musical director of Fela Kuti’s lgenedary 30 piece band during the 80’s and 90’s, Dele moved onto form Positive Force with Femi Kuti and touring internationally. His second album "Identity" is out from Helico Records and now he is recording his 3rd album.

Alongside DJ Koichi Sakai (Ghetto Lounge) spins heavy Afrobeat, Afro-Funk and Tropical beats.

Entry: £7 before 10pm, £10 thereafter
£8 advance tickets available online
http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?232989
More info: afrobeatvibration@gmail.com

AFROBEAT NO GO DIE!!

3.22.2011

無題

ロンドンに来て1年がたとうとしています。

今は自分がこちらで出来る事と、やるべき事をします。


It is 1year since when I came here LDN.

I'm going to do the thing that I can do here.


3.18.2011

Pray for JAPAN.

We pray for Japan. The thing we can do here. WE





"Pray For Japan"


The north coast of Japan was hit by a horrible tsunami after an 9.0
magnitude earthquake on Friday 11 March that occurred 80 miles
...offshore. Tsunami waves caused major destruction and killed many
people in northern Japan. Current estimates are that over 10,000
people have died. Hundreds of thousands of people are without
electricity, and there serious water and food shortages. In
addition to this, the escalating problem at Fukushima nuclear
power plant made is taking the disaster to another level another
level. This is officially the worst crisis for Japan since WW2..

Being here in London, this incident is profoundly upsetting and
arouses the deepest sympathies, we feel the urgent need to take
action, to give a hope and shout to all the people in Japan. Please
come and join us as we pay tribute to the victims, raise money for
he rescue and relocation effort, and generally stand in solidarity
with Japan in the face of this terrible catasrophy.

Here are some of the wonderful artists that have volunteered to perform for this event:

Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio1)
Patrick Forge
Vanessa Freeman (live)
United Vibrations (live)
Nik Weston
Aroop Roy
Kay Suzuki
Koichi Sakai
Inumikaku

Friday 18th March 2011
at The New Empowering Church
1a Westgate Street (off Mare Street)
Hackney, London E8 3RL
Nearest station: London Fields
Bus: 26, 48, 55, 106, 236, 254, 388, D6, N26, N55, N253

* We have an one minute silence at 10pm. please reach early and pray with us!

7:00pm Koichi Sakai
7:45pm Inumikaku
8:30pm Kay Suzuki
9:15pm Nik Weston
10:00pm Silent prayer
10:01pm Vanessa Freeman - live
10:45pm Gilles Peterson
11:30pm United Vibrations - live
12:15am Patrick Forge
1:00am Aroop Roy
1:45am Kay Suzuki, Koichi Sakai, Inumikaku back2back
3:00am closed


Donation: £5 or more on the door
Doors: 7pm - 3am

All the donation and entrance will go to the Japan Tsunami Appeal by Red Cross.

British Red Cross | Japan Tsunami Appeal
http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal
Japanese Red Cross Society | Japan Earthquake Donation
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/l4/Vcms4_00002070.html