Mark de Clive-Lowe’s August Rush at Nublu, NYC

Last week’s premiere of Suite903 Podcast 011 was the appetizer, Sunday August 1st, Mark de Clive-Lowe brings his beats to New York for the main course. The versatile producer/DJ will be at Nublu (62 Avenue C) to bring his soulful bounce of percussion he’s mastered through punching up the MPC to killing it on the keys, to spinning exclusives. For a little research on the MdCL experience, hit the jump.
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Recap: Ursula Rucker Unites Brooklyn’s Littlefield for the Cure Against Breast Cancer

Ursula Rucker at Littlefield, New York (July 14th, 2010). Photo by Helen Marie

STORY BY HELEN MARIE

This month, Littlefield a performance and art space in Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens area hosted Unite For The Cure, a Breast Cancer awareness event. Support from all angles came from survivors and fans of the artists billed on the featured showcase.
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Recap: The-Dream Melted Our Minds Last Night

The way to The-Dream was down down a gazillion flights of stairs at the Hudson Hotel. It took us through a leery hallway with black lights leading into a cavernous space filled with free beer and hope. It seemed like everyone was everybody else’s friend. The room was pulsing with that buzz that only happens at the beginning of the summer when anything can happen and all dreams can come true—seeing the two shining stars of summer music. After sweating it out to Wavves’ awesome set, hands start wringing and whispers could be heard through out the room “Is he coming?” “It’s already 10PM.”
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Recap: Ryan Leslie at New York’s Bowery Ballroom

Photo by Helen Marie

The Bowery Ballroom opened its doors last Tuesday for a special 2-day experience of Ryan Leslie. Coming to the stage in black jeans, leather vest, denim shirt and black shades to match, Ryan was in character and ready to play. He went from hip-hop to R&B then switching it up with a few ballad selections. Ryan Leslie has no problem busting through genre boxes one might attempt to lock his music into. His creativity and genius are the product of his dedication—his Harvard degree in music are proof enough. Below is a short recap of six songs from last week’s performance.
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The Morning After: Maxwell, “Pretty Wings” on Today

Check in with us daily to see Suite903 artists take over TV. Today we’re watching Maxwell perform “Pretty Wings” on Today.
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Video: Quadron’s New York Debut Starts a New Wave of Followers

Photo by Scott on the Rocks

At the top of May this year, we met Quadron, our European neighbors in soul. The duo of Coco and Hannibal travelled long and far from Denmark to film for our monthly Suite903 Session. It was their inaugural New York performance, where they eased their way through three moodier versions of songs like “Pressure,” “Simili Life, and “Slippin.” Fast forward about a month later, they’ve found a place with New Yorkers who’ve either been following their previous work with the Boom Clap Bachelors collective, or fans of Quadron’s like-minded friends like Sa-Ra and Bilal. After the jump, see videos for “Slippin” and “Simili Life.”
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Contest: Win Tickets to See Maxwell and Erykah Badu at The Garden

Two powerhouses will hit Madison Square Garden on June 26th: Maxwell and Erykah Badu. Hearing them perform their respective releases, BLACKsummersnight and New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh are all the love and happiness summer needs to be in full bloom at MSG this Saturday. They compliment each other perfectly—man and woman, both veterans of soul. This show is not to be missed. Leave a comment below to win a spot. Good luck!

Recap: Peter Hadar’s Awakening at Fat Baby, NYC

Photo by Helen Marie

Not to ignore the fellas but last Wednesday night was surely a night for the ladies! Opening up with his own version of “Doin It Again” by The Roots, Peter Hadar set the tone for the evening with his own sex appeal and melodic foreplay.
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Stream: Nike Sportswear x The FADER Present the Pitch Perfect Concert

If you cant wake up at the crack of dawn to watch the football games in South Africa, we’ve got you covered with a gang of music this afternoon. Read what The FADER is saying about today’s festivities:
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