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Getting it in with Shade

ohbfunky — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:26:11 +0000

photography courtesy of Evelyn Paniagua

We are on this Monday, August 1st come feel the soulful vibes from one of my favorite people Shade. He brings his passion from the dancefloor to the decks flawlessly and I am looking forward to rocking the house with him and Beshito. Fresh off opening for Tony Touch and the sassy rapper Miss Angelina at the Vagabond; Shade will be bringing the heat to our night. If you have attended his Tuesday Taboo Sessions in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida you know what’s to come this Monday.
This event will be a dancers hotspot so tell all your friends and come ready to make memories.

We are all different yet one ….come dance!

FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT
SMOKE FREE ENVIORNMENT
LOTS OF ROOM TO DANCE

MONDAY NIGHTS
Vlada MIDTOWN LOUNGE
3215 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

Stell*r plays at Son Aphrik

ohbfunky — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:23:48 +0000

Congregation Vol 2.

Our MONDAY weekly July 25th we welcome into our space the beautiful soul DJ Stell*r. Influencing several of us in the community through the years he embodies what the music represents. He brings more than sounds but a journey through love & light with his sets. Come experience it.

I am nothing and everything in the process of creating myself.”

Stell*R was born in Argentina in 1976, at age 3 moved to New York, this is where he fell in love with the elements and culture of Hip Hop specially the passion for the art of DJing, turntables and records. He grew up in Miami, Florida, listening to Rock, Soul, Disco and Latin Music.

Stell*R started DJing open format in 2002 playing at lounges and restaurants different genres, rhythms and tempos of music. He always had an appreciation for diverse world sounds, with musical ingredients of the essence of Middle East, Africa, Jazz, Salsa, R&B, Soul, Latin Jazz, Funk, and especially rare grooves, inspired with a twist of new school beats such as Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Nu-Jazz, Deep House, Lounge and Broken Beat to name a few, he loves to educate, uplift and inspire through his sets.

Stell*R currently is booked to DJ clubs and lounges in Miami and is often booked to open for headliners such as Osunlade and Djinji brown, due to his Yoruba influenced sound.

Winter Music Conference 2010 Stell*R will playing among Jask, Ezel, Franck Adam, Duce Martinez, Beppe Gioia, Richie Jones, Erick Kupper, Ivan Diaz, Marco Castro, Fabio Genito, Tony Touch, Phase Deux Musiq, Ray Vasquez, Adam Gibbons, Max Pela, DJ Bruno, Kervin Mark, DJ Justice, Marshall Jones, Vick Lavendar, PolyRythm and more.

Stell*R plays a range of dance music, but currently has developed his sound in Afro Deep, Global Soul and Ancestral Deep, Soulful House.

“When I spin, I love to know that at this precise moment all that exist is rhythm, cleansing our energies, purifying our souls, setting us free from all we thought existed.

“Spinning is my revolution and music is my weapon. My purpose is to bring peace and unite people through specially hand picked selections that inject positive vibrations, this is my world.”

Cancer Birthday Edition @ SON APHRIK

ohbfunky — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:40:27 +0000

We come together on Friday July 22nd to celebrate Cancer birthdays. SON APHRIK is regularly hosted on Mondays and will remain with a FRIDAY monthly we are looking to launch this very Friday. Tell your friends and meet on the dancefloor with the smooth sounds of your favorite djs and local house family. Join in and come as you are.

Doors open
8pm-3am

Marco Castro @ Son Aphrik Monday, JULY 18th

ohbfunky — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:16:41 +0000

This Monday we are honored to have one of our local talents Marco Castro play for us at Son Aphrik. Be ready to get down this man brings the goods for you all. Don’t miss this!!!!

Born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Marco Castro sound derives from coastal inspired mixture of Garifuna flavor and Latin beats. Marco who later migrated to Union City, New Jersey has been influenced by numerous styles of music including Disco, Funk, and Soul.
Marco has been behind the decks for over 10 years and now lives in Miami, FL. His latest residency included the growing FOOT CREAM party in Orlando, FL. Marco now continues to contribute to the house community through community projects which include DANCEGRUV RADIO (http://www.dancegruv.com) to name a few.
Along the years, he has performed next to renowned dj’s such as; Adam Gibbons, Max Pela, Stell*R, Ian Friday, Ray Vasquez, Mikki Aflick, Marshall Jones, Master Kev, Keith Evan, Jask, Ezel, Djinji Brown, HallexM and Culoe De Song to name a few.

djmarcocastro.com
dancegruv.com

SON APHRIK MONDAYS

ohbfunky — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:43:50 +0000

Honey! Honey! Honey! Let me tell you Monday nights at Vlada Midtown lounge have been filled with that afro beat. This party is for you the cultured, the industry insider, the artist, the creative, the dancer, the lover, the local …..to You fabulous you. After the weekend is over now is your time to get it in. Experience the house laced sounds of the latin son and afro beat as Soul Harmony, Brother Beshito & friends take you on a journey.
The word SON (literally meaning ‘sound’ in Spanish) combines the structure and elements of Spanish canción and the Spanish guitar with African rhythms and percussion instruments hence Aphrik. Got drums bring them!!!
Mingle, dance, laugh and get lifted on the sounds. Try the exclusive Organic Fruit Infused Vodka shots for free from 8pm-9pm .

We are all different yet one ….come dance!

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT

VLADA MIDTOWN LOUNGE
3215 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

SAMPLE THE SOUNDS OF SON APHRIK

MIAMI MONDAY NIGHTS BELONG TO SON APHRIK

ohbfunky — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:45:02 +0000

Honey! Honey! Honey! Let me tell you Monday nights at Midtown lounge starting June 6th belong to you. You the cultured, the industry insider, the artist, the creative, the dancer, the lover, the local …..to You fabulous you. After the weekend is over now is your time to get it in. Experience the house laced sounds of the latin son and afro beat as Soul Harmony, Brother Beshito & friends take you on a journey.
The word SON (literally meaning ‘sound’ in Spanish) combines the structure and elements of Spanish canción and the Spanish guitar with African rhythms and percussion instruments hence Aphrik.
Mingle, dance, laugh and get lifted on the sounds. Try the exclusive Organic Fruit Infused Vodka shots for free from 8pm-9pm .

We are all different yet one ….come dance!

MONDAY NIGHTS
starting JUNE 6th, 2011
MIDTOWN LOUNGE
3215 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

ENJOY A SAMPLE OF THE SOUNDS OF SON APHRIK FOR YOUR PLEASURE…JOIN US ON THE DANCEFLOOR!!

House of House this Friday!!!

ohbfunky — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:10:54 +0000

An Evening of Friends & Music.
Avoiding the beach on memorial day weekend? Get on over to Eluthera with us in Downtown.

This Friday May 27th please join us at Eleuthra Bar & Lounge for an evening with friends, a Live Performance by MISS ANGELINA & House Music brought to you some of Miami’s favorite Beat Conductors:
SOUL HARMONY
SHADE
WASABI
RICHARD VASQUEZ
JOHN CORRADI

Eleuthera
e-leu-ther-a
A Bar/Lounge in Miami located in the chic & stylish private event venue Villa 221
and an island in the Bahamas
named after the greek word meaning “freedom”

Eleuthra Bar & Lounge is located in Downtown Miami, West of Biscayne Blvd & East of NE 2nd Avenue, behind the Burger King. Self Parking is available on premises.

This event will be streaming live on www.radio4by4.com

For more Information or Reservations please contact Sandra Garcia
786.488.6538 or Luke Anthony 954.305.9090

Son Aphrik Monday’s @ Midtown

ohbfunky — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:32:18 +0000

We are all different yet one ….come dance!

MONDAY NIGHTS
starting JUNE 6th, 2011
MIDTOWN LOUNGE
3215 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

Soul Harmony in the Mix @ the Clevelander

ohbfunky — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:02:14 +0000

Amazing experience to open up at the Rhythm Centrics record release party at the Clevelander’s Rooftop in South Beach.
DJ’s roster this night were DJ FOXX , Dj Vidal, & Mr. Hyde.



DJ FOXX IN THE MIX
ohbfunky — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:50:07 +0000
Get it boi! Last night we had some fun at C-Level ( Clevelander’s Rooftop) in celebration of RhythmCentric’s record release party. This is a clip of DJ Foxx werkin it live in the mix. This right here is skillz suga cookie

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