http://deadlymelody.com NYC based music site featuring event information, reviews and more Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:13:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With successful solo albums of production work and creating beats for Eastern Conference & Def Jux emcees, Blockhead and RJD2 both return to New York City for solo shows.  Blockhead, who several months ago released his fourth album plays Mercury Lounge Friday (02.05.10).  Tickets are $12; 21. RJD2 has a new ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/blockhead-in-new-york-this-week-rjd2-next-month/ Remember when being a DJ meant having more than a MacBook and an actual record rollection?  When DJs carried vinyl and were digging through crates to find that rare gem?  The Ultimate Breaks and Beats collection was a must have for any serious DJ in the pre-Serato era.  The 25 ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/paying-tribute-to-ultimate-breaks-and-beats/ Rare Form's annual 'Donuts Are Forever' benefit event has become a incredibly successful fundraiser to remember the late J Dilla and raise money for The J Dilla Foundation.  After three years of special guests and hosts for the event with lines around the corner to get in, they move 'Donuts Are ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/rare-form-presents-donuts-are-forever-4/ Gilles Peterson, the legendary French born and London based Radio 1 DJ returns to New York City this week for his first show since 2008.  On Friday, 01.29.10 Peterson first plays in Brooklyn at Littlefield for an evening presented by Giant Step.  Tickets are $15 in advance, 21+.  Three days ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/gilles-peterson-back-in-nyc-for-2-nights/ Last December Rich Medina exited the OPEN weekly at Santos Party House leaving just Q-Tip and Va$htie.  The January calendar at Santos was also empty leaving speculation that The Abstract was wrapping it up as well.  With both Tip and Medina now gone, Santos has reconstructed a new lineup for ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/open-over-fridays-are-now-re-open-ed-santos/ Philly native Freeway is set to release his next album The Stimulus Package on 02.16.10.  The album is entirely produced by Jake One.  Jake One took his name from well respected to well known producer after his '08 Rhymesayers release which made it to most critic's top 10 lists for ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/the-new-york-stimulus-package/ On Wednesday, 01.20.10 The Heavy Sound present Mind + Body + Soul: A Concert Event To Raise Awareness For Diabetes.  Not only is this concert free but boasts an incredible lineup of incredibly influential players in the hiphop.  The awareness event which takes place at Knitting Factory Brooklyn is hosted by ... http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/mind-body-soul-a-concert-event-to-raise-awareness-for-diabetes/ After several sold out shows in Manhattan this year, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek take the stage again at Highline Ballroom on 01.22.10 for a performance as Reflection Eternal.  The all ages show starts at 11:30 PM with tickets for only $10. http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/reflection-eternal-performing-this-week/ Gil Scott-Heron has performed every Sunday on MLK Jr. Weekend at S.O.B.'s for the last few years.  The annual tradition continues again tonight (01.17.10) when he returns for another show. "The tradition continues with SOBs' annual Martin Luther King Jr Day celebration, with one of the people responsible for the United ... http://deadlymelody.com/album-releases/gil-scott-heron-releasing-a-new-album-show-tonight/ No work tomorrow?  Party tonight (01.17.10) for MLK Jr. Weekend with a DJ set from ?uestlove at the Sunday Cookin' party presented by MeanRed.  Waajeed of Platinum Pied Pipers joins ?uest for the night which was now moved to Southpaw.  Cover is $12; doors at 10:00 PM, 21+. http://deadlymelody.com/upcoming-events/sunday-cookin-with-questlove-tonight/