Check out the video for N’dambi’s first single “Can’t Hardly Wait” off her debut Stax Records album, Pink Elephant, out October 6, 2009.

N’Dambi Myspace

Check out the photos from Labor Day’s Hudson party, with DJ Scott Hardkiss and special guests Lisa Shaw and Bobby Harden. And it’s not over- Hudson #13 will take place on September 21st, featuring DJ Miguel Migs.

The first single from Wolfmother’s sophomore release Cosmic Egg, “New Moon Rising”, is a thumping, ripping slice of optimistic future-blues, complete with textbook flaming Wolfmother guitar and joyously bludgeoning drums. It’s a thrilling rush of goodtimes direct to the soul and one that’s sure to be inescapable very, very soon.

On remix duties, London’s Henry “Riton” concocts a pair of sophisticated rubs with quirky electronic melodies. Portland’s indie dance duo YACHT fix-up synth-y, mutant disco with punk-funk handclaps, and Gothenburg’s Fontän rework the single with psychedelic effects and stylings.

Listen to “New Moon Rising” and Remixes

Tomorrow, September 9th, N.E.R.D. and Asher Roth rock the Beach at Governors Island, and right now tix are still available.

Ticket Information:
All Ages. Your concert ticket is your Roundtrip Ferry Pass, no additional tickets are needed. Service and handling fees are added to the price of each ticket.
Doors Open At: 8:00 PM
Advance Price: $30.00

While you’re getting those N.E.R.D. tickets, don’t forget Lupe Fiasco will also be performing at the Beach on September 19th. Buy Lupe Tickets Here.

The Beach at Governors Island

This Thursday, Giant Step & DJ Spinna present Journey: A Benefit For Kon.

DJ, producer, record fiend and 1/2 of the widely acclaimed duo Kon & Amir, Kon has recently fallen ill.  While his condition is dire, we’re hopeful that in time he’ll make a full recovery.

This special edition of Journey has DJ’s Spinna, Rich Medina, Eli Escobar, Cosmo, Scratch and Amir all coming through to support Kon.

$10 suggested donation.  100% of the proceeds go to Kon.

Santos Party House
100 Lafayette St.
New York, NY

10 PM – 4 AM

More Info

The forthcoming release of The Best of the Black President signifies the rebirth of Knitting Factory Records. Earlier this year, KFR licensed the 45-album Fela Kuti catalogue. Over the next 18 months, they will release remasters of all the Fela CDs in unique digi-packs with the original artwork, as well as certain releases on vinyl for the first time in North America.  KFR will also be giving the first official release to the entire Koola Lobitos catalogue- this was Fela’s highlife band which he fronted through the 60’s.

The Best of the Black President, to be released October 27th, compiles thirteen of the most popular Fela compositions, all fully remastered. It will be released in two forms, one as a deluxe version including a bonus DVD.

In addition to The Knitting Factory Records reissues, the first ever official Fela Kuti website has been launched (Fela.net), and a Broadway musical (Fela!) opens in November at Eugene O’Neil Theatre. Also keep your eyes peeled for Felabration events happening across the country and the world in mid-October, to celebrate the birthday of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

On Saturday, August 29th – what would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday – fans of the King of Pop gathered at New York City’s NOKIA Theatre Times Square for Q-Tip Presents: “Long Live the King! A Birthday Celebration for Michael Jackson.”

The crowd danced the night away to never-before-heard remixes of Michael Jackson’s hits, as well as rare video footage from the Motown and Sony vaults. Joining Q-Tip onstage to DJ were special guests DJ Spinna and Mark Ronson. At one point, Quincy Jones called in to say a few words to the audience. Other celebrities in attendance included Solange Knowles, Marsha Ambrosius, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Premier and Anthony Anderson.

J.Period & K’NAAN are pleased to present the first installment of The Messengers, a tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan. Episode #1 pays tribute to Fela, Nigeria’s eminent musical activist and arguably the most influential artist to emerge from Africa this century. Fela grew to international fame with his revolutionary, political views and an innovative style of music called “Afrobeat,” a genre he invented, combining soul, funk and African rhythms. Join J.Period & Somali-born MC K’NAAN as they pay tribute to Fela by remixing and reinventing his classic work on part 1 of The Messengers.

Guest MC’s include: Zumbi (Zion I) & Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) from Sierra Leone.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD [zip file]

Win a Noisettes 7″ single or color vinyl 12″, “Never Forget You” b/w “Saturday Night”

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Noisettes upcoming album Wild Young Hearts drops on September 22nd: More info here