Exclusive | Hennessy Artistry…Hip-Hop Goes back to it’s Roots

The Hennessy Artistry Tour ended is 2010 5 city tour in NYC last night. The soiree/concert was held in lower Manhattan’s Cipriani, a major destination for high end celebrity functions. Smoke machines and lighting effects added to the air of mystery as everyone milled around the expansive ballroom waiting for the show to start. Read more

Social Media Week | Future of the Music Industry Discussion Featuring QuestLove

Quite a bit of speculation-fog continues to loom over the future of the music industry and its hierarchy. Arguments can be made that, soon, brands will work directly with artists – omitting record labels and changing the definition of A&R completely. There was no better place to sift insight than at Social Media Weeks’ panel discussion thrown by SoundCtrl and No Longer Empty (the non-profit that fills vacant NYC store fronts with amazing art and exhibits) titled “What Is Your $ocial Currency?” – the only event of the week focused on music AND new media. Held at the old Tower Records space on 4^th and Broadway, DJ Zeke spun a crowning mix of old school and modern hip hop as former Columbia Records exec and Co-Founder of BeEverywhere.tv James Andrews moderated panelists QuestLove of The Roots, Pepsi’s Senior Marketing Manager Andrew Katz, and Marisa Bangash of Uncensored Interview. Read more

The Roots Present: The Jam

Date: April 29th, 11p
Venue: Highline Ballroom, NYC
Ticket price: $10 in advance, $12 day of the show
Rating: What the HELL was I thinking!

When I initially saw the posting on Highline Ballroom’s website for The Roots for $10, I thought I was seeing things! This had to be for a cover band! I emailed me friends and asked them if they saw the same thing. It was true. The Roots were doing a series of shows at the Highline Ballroom for $10. Should I go? I saw The Roots a few years back as headliners at Nokia Theater. I was blown away. I recently saw them as openers for Erykah Badu at Radio City Music Hall. Loved it! How could I pass this up? I love the Highline Ballroom venue because sitting or standing, you still have a great view of the stage. Most importantly, $10 for a concert to see one of the most innovative hip hop bands ever! SOLD! Read more