Sango | Monte Booker

Soulection has always been very much welcomed in the Bay Area, and thanks to DJ Dials for booking their crew consistently, their fan base has grown considerably. Last time Sango was in town, he tore apart 1015 Folsom, but over the weekend he upgraded to the beautiful Regency Ballroom for a packed house.

Dials notoriously opens his own shows (I would too), and he can set the tone for any booking he sets. Right from the get go, the vibe was right and everyone was ready for the smooth trimmings of Monte Booker. I had seen this guy’s name around, but this was the first time I got to listen to his music. His set was filled with sultry beats and four on the floor tempos that perfectly complemented what was about to come.

Sango is a legend. As one of the back bones of the Soulection crew, you can always expect for him to bring the heat and keep it unique. His Brazilian and Latin inspired beats always get me going. Everyone was hype from top to bottom, and the night was capped in a way only one of Soulection’s founding fathers could do.

Sángo – Eu Te Devoro

Soulection Radio Show #259 w/ Monte Booker

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41/48 Days

When they made it into our 2014 Honorable Mention for the rousing Dead, Young Fathers were only getting started. Follow up album White Men are Black Men Too continued to feature their Scot-pop catchiness interlaced among heavy militaristic droning with hopeful background bagpipes staying strong. Interspersed across all of that sonic space are politically charged rap and soulful ballads that highlight a deeply caring and international influence.

Catch them Sunday for what’s been touted as a very energetic live show.

Young Fathers – Low

Young Fathers – Old Rock n’ Roll

Young Fathers – Shame

Young Fathers – No Way

Several songs released over several months, Marcus Marr & Chet Faker’s Work EP signifies silky Chet over anything is certifiably sexy. Throw the soul of Marcus Marr on backing instrumentals and thus is one emotionally charged set. Next up: seeing them play it all live in its dancey passions.

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker – Learning for Your Love

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker – Birthday Card

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker – The Trouble With Us

Like sweet silk, the passions that hang in the air of CLUB KURU‘s Layla embrace the ears until everything goes red from reverence and shivers from seduction.

CLUB KURU – Layla EP

• Tickets • Event Info •

The Moony Habits crew has been slowly, but surely, making headway in the LA underground. With 3 shows already logged, Moony Habits is making quite the name for itself. This Thursday, they’re shaking it up again with Rhythm and Bass style that’s rather different from LA’s typical hip-hop and beats scene. Sans one DJ set, every act will be performing LIVE.

Soulection’s Chris McClenney with bring his whole band as he tickles the ivories; StarRo will have vocal support from Gavin Turek, Jarell Perry, Iman Europe, Lindsay Olsen as well as special guest drummer, David Myers Jr.; Moony Habits veteran Mike Gao will be performing his all new Polyplayground set; and A Sol Mechanic will perform live alongside a special secret guest. Astronautica will also be present to DJ the way she does (very well on the beats). Kuro will be playing the changeovers. Come prepared with your night-souls because things are going to get romantic.

HOW TO ENTER

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 12PM Thursday, August 6th!
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1. Tweet: “I want 2 tickets to see @MisterMcClenney @starRo75 & more on 8/6! with @CtrlAltDelight @moonyhabits”
2. Tag three friends in our Facebook post.
3. “Like” this post.
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Do 1, 2, or all of the above. As always, the more entries –> the better your chance to win. Be sure to be ready to check your inbox/twitter, because we’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the contest is over. See you guys there!

Chris McClenney – Soulection White Label

Gavin Turek – Don’t Fight It (StarRo remix)

StarRo – Hold On, We’re Going Home Ft. Iman Europe (Drake Rework)

Mike Gao – Shifty (Anderson Paak x Doja Cat)

Santa Monica based vocalist and producer (and golfer and student) Leven Kali’s recent release, 4102, pulls together all that is right with soul, funk, hip-hop, and R&B. Then it throws in modern styles to send extra sexy chills down the spine for good measure. We’re so down with this free and timely 9-tracker. Suffice it to say, this guy has got a bright future ahead of him.

Leven Kali – 4102

Peanut Butter Wolf • Tickets

Peanut Butter Wolf is one of the most respected DJs of the past 20 years. His knowledge of all things music has allowed him to lead the famous Stones Throw Records – responsible for some of the better releases of our age. With his coffer as thick as it is, his performances become extended adventures through some of the best underground sounds new and old. Expect to hear some rare and funky tunes.

MDA regular Torosbros will help warm us up to the experience.

HOW TO ENTER

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 12PM Friday, July 17th!
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1. Tweet: “I want 3 tickets to see @pbwolf at @wayfarercm on 7/17! @CtrlAltDelight @follow_mda”
2. Tag three friends in our Facebook post.
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Do 1, 2, or all of the above. As always, the more entries –> the better your chance to win. Be sure to be ready to check your inbox/twitter, because we’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the contest is over. See you guys there!

Peanut Butter Wolf – Boiler Room 12/12/12 – 12 Hour Special Part 1