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Friday, 5/24 -> Carl Carrell Listening+Birthday Party & The Cluck Truck at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…

May 16, 2013 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 5/24 -> Time for another busy Friday night filled with great music and more at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez.   Things are kicking off early with a 9pm listening party for good friend of the party and one of Denver’s best kept secrets, Carl Carrell.  Carl’s been coming to the party for years, always mentioning that he’s working music, but rarely giving us much to listen to until just recently, when he sent DJ Low Key a collection of demos that blew him away, some of which we’ve been playing at the party lately to great responses.  In conjunction with Carl’s birthday (and in advance of his Solution Showcase performance next month, along with Brooklyn’s own Tanya Morgan, DJ Matt Cassidy & more), we’re going to give Denver a sneak preview of his upcoming CRL CRRLL project that you won’t want to miss.  From there, it’s full on celebration time the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St), with the best in hip hop and a lot more on the speakers to groove to, drinks flowing and food by The Cluck Truck, easily one of the tastiest food trucks in town.  21+ / 9pm / Complimentary photo booth / No cover til 11 / $5 after.

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Friday, 5/10 -> The Solution x Good Good Fridays w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & special guests Dayta (Houston/Kracker Nuttz/Nana Chill) & DJ Clockwork (Cincinnati/Most Dope/Mac Miller’s DJ) at the Meadowlark…One of Houston’s best parties brings its flavor to Denver!!!

May 7, 2013 / / No comments

UPDATE:  Just got word that friend of the party, Cincinnati’s DJ Clockwork, will be in Denver this weekend, so we added the Most Dope DJ to the bill.  Besides being Mac Miller’s DJ and part of the Most Dope crew, Clockwork did time as Reflection Eternal’s DJ and is one hell of a party-rocker himself (you might have caught him rocking at our jam packed four year anniversary party a while back).  Him, plus Dayta & your Solution DJs should make for an incredible night of music, see you there!!!

FRIDAY, 5/10 -> We’re super excited to welcome one of my favorite DJs out right now, Houston’s own Dayta, to Denver as we collab with Good Good Fridays, his very dope like-minded party to The Solution. Dayta throws Good Good Fridays with another super dope DJ, Klinch, every Friday night at The Flat, one of Houston’s most highly regarded spots amongst music lovers.  Every week, they bring a ridiculous variety of what they describe as “That Good Good Music” to one of the country’s biggest cities and back in 2011, we partnered up with them for the first ever out of state Solution event (check it out here).  We’ve been wanting to bring a taste of Good Good Fridays to Denver ever since and we’re excited to finally make it happen!  Me & Lazy Eyez will be joining Dayta on the turntables as we bring some undeniably dope Houston flavor to the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St). 21+ / 9pm / No cover til 11 / $5 after. – DJ Low Key

.:Check out more Dayta work on soundcloud:.

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Friday, 4/19 -> Special guests DJ Slopfunkdust (Phoenix) & DJ Dielekt (Las Vegas) at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…

April 5, 2013 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 4/19 -> We’re back at it for another round of the best in hip hop and everything else great at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez and this week we’re welcoming two special out of town guests, DJs Dielekt (Las Vegas) & Slopfunkdust (Phoenix) to join in on the fun at the Meadowlark.  Slopfunkdust is founder of the high regarded Beat Fanatic crew, which originally featured the likes of Nicolay, !llmind & Rhettmatic and who’s Beat Society events have been some of the country’s best producer-oriented events over the last decade or so.  A respected producer and DJ himself, you can catch Slop on the turntables in Phoenix and traveling around the country spinning a ton of fantastic music.  Kool DJ Dielekt holds things down in Vegas at Sunday Skoolin’ and various spots around the city, working to bring some balance to the music scene in The City Of Sin.  Catch them both rocking on the turntables with The Solution’s own DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez for what should be another fantastic night.  Delicious food by Year Of The Snake/21+/9pm/No cover until 11/Only $5 after/2701 Larimer St.

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Friday, 3/29 -> The Art of Records II Closing Party at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…Don’t miss your last chance to check out the acclaimed art show!

March 26, 2013 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 3/29 -> It breaks our hearts to say it, but The Art Of Records II’s run at the Meadowlark will be wrapping up shortly, but not before we take one last Friday night at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez to celebrate the amazing art by an all-star lineup of Denver artists.  The show, co-curated by Dunn the Signtologist and DJ Low Key, features some of the city’s top artists flipping classic hip hop albums covers in all sorts of fantastic ways and some of the pieces have already sold, so this will be your last chance to check this great collection of art.  Here’s two top notch recaps of the show’s ridiculous opening night and a little sample of what the show looks like (through the lens of Terrence Duncan), plus more info on the concept. Delicious food by Year Of The Snake/21+/No cover until 11/Only $5 after/2701 Larimer St.

.:The Art Of Records II Opening Recap via TheSigntologist.com & Terrence Duncan:.

.:The Art Of Record II Opening Recap via Westword.com & Ken Hamblin:.

About The Art Of Records II: Over the last few decades album art has gone from a 12” canvases to a 2” screens, and that’s usually the best-case scenario for the often incredible art that accompanies music releases.  Landmark albums like A Tribe Called Quest’s Low End Theory, Nas’s Illmatic and De La Soul is Dead have instantly recognizable covers that are embedded in music and art lovers’ psyches forever, but the 12” as a canvas has become a rarity in the public eye.  Everyone from music and art lovers to average people on the street still connect to both the album art and 12” format, yet we rarely take the time to honor the truly great ones.  The Art Of Records is an exhibit that aims to do just that; focusing on the legacy of exceptional art accompanying exceptional music and the idea of introducing both to a new generation.

The Art Of Records combines art, music and tradition to celebrate and honor the rich history and mystique of record cover art, 12″ vinyl and the artists that create it (both musically and graphically). Curated by Dunn the Signtologist and DJ Low Key, the exhibit features a series of classic 12″ album and single covers re-imagined and recreated by top artists in Denver.  The 12” covers will also be on display and the concept comes full circle with DJ Low Key playing an all vinyl set of the featured records as the night’s soundtrack.

The all-star lineup of artists for The Art Of Records II:

Buckner

Rawh

Ian Rumley

Stacy Sturdy

Tristan Minton

Thomas Evans

Michael Coriano

Dunn The Signtologist

Joseph Martinez

Jaime Molina

TiredPirate

Delton

Girr

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Saturday, 3/23 -> The Solution & You Like This present The 2013 DMC Denver Regional DJ Battle w/special guests Pete Rock & Rob Swift, DJ Low Key, Es-Nine, Curly One, hosts Mane Rok & Panama Soweto + lots more at Casselman’s…

March 20, 2013 / / No comments

SATURDAY, 3/23 -> Rane in assoc. with The Solution & You Like This presents
The 2013 DMC Denver Regional DJ Battle MARCH 23, 2013 @ Casselman’s 2620 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205 (720) 242-8923 http://www.Casselmans.com/. 8pm-1:30am. $15 adv./$20 day of . 18+. Host: Panama Soweto. Judges: DJ Rob Swift, DJ Chonz, DJ Deus & more tba. Partyrockers: DJ Low Key, DJ Es-Nine, DJ Curly One. *No filming of the DJ battle is permitted. Still photography is ok Main event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/147433965414972/
Pick up presale tickets at http://holdmyticket.com/event/133285

FORMAT
This is DMC’s classic solo showcase style DJ battle: DJs will each perform a 2 minute routine for the elimination round. Judges will select the top 6 to advance to the final round. The top 6 will each perform a 6 minute routine. The champion of this DMC regional will advance to the 2013 DMC US Finals in New York City on Aug. 3rd at Stage 48 605 W 48th St (between 11th & 12th) Hells Kitchen NYC 10036 https://stage48.com/

EQUIPMENT
For the 2013 DMC Regionals, we will use Rane Sixty Two mixers – but a Rane Sixty One mixer or Rane TTM 57 will be available upon request. Rane mixers will be supplied by DMC. DJs cannot bring their own mixers. DJs must bring their own headphones, slipmats, needles, records, computers, cords, control vinyl and/or laptop stands etc. DJs can use any brand of needles and DVS they like. Promoter/sound will supply Technics turntables.

DJS MUST REGISTER TO BATTLE
by the day before the battle by writing to DMC USA’s Christie Z-Pabon at usa@dmcworld.com with the following info:

Which city/battle you are entering?
DJ Name
First Name & Last Name
Complete Address, Apt or House
City
State
Zip
Phone
Email
Website, facebook, twitter, etc.
Crew affiliation
Please answer honestly Yes or No to this question:
Are you a US Citizen or have you lived in the US for at least 6 yrs and can prove it?
1st Choice of Mixer: 62, 61 or 57
2nd Choice of Mixer: 62, 61 or 57

DMC PRIZES for US Battles

PRIZES for 2013 DMC Regional Battles include
1st Grand Prize from Rane is the Sixty-One mixer ($1800 retail)
SRH550DJ Headphones from Shure
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells
Prize package from 12inchSkinz
Prize package from Elite Philosophy
1st Prize from your promoter: Round Trip Flight & Hotel to battle in the 2013 DMC US Finals in NYC on Aug. 3 @ Stage 48 NYC!

2nd place: Shure Record Bag
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells

3rd place: a Shure Reverb T-Shirt
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells

SPONSORS
http://rane.com/
http://www.12inchskinz.com/
www.elitephilosophy.com
http://www.shure.com/
http://www.dubspot.com/
http://www.idjnow.com/
http://smokinshells.com/
http://www.scratch.com/
more to be announced!

DMC USA
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmcusa
http://twitter.com/dmcusadjbattles
http://www.youtube.com/TheOFFICIALDMCUSA
http://stores.ebay.com/DMC-USA-DJ-Gear

DMC WORLD
http://www.dmcdjchamps.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dmcdjchamps
https://twitter.com/dmc_dj_champs
http://www.dmcworld.com/

DMC ONLINE DJ Championships
http://www.dmcdjonline.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dmconlinedj
https://twitter.com/dmcdjonline

OFFICIAL DMC World Youtube Channels
Classic 6 min. battles: http://www.youtube.com/dmcworlddjfinal
Supremacy aka Head to Head: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjbattle
Teams: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjteam
Classic 3 min. eliminations: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjelims
Showcases: http://www.youtube.com/dmcworldchamps

Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101115026613/
http://twitter.com/toolsofwarjams
https://vimeo.com/toolsofwar

Sign up for the Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop Newsletter: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1100885080641

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Friday, 3/1 at 6pm -> The Art Of Records II Opening at the Meadowlark, co-curated by Dunn The Signtologist & DJ Low Key…Plus, a built-in afterparty at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez…

March 1, 2013 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 3/1 at 6pm + afterparty from 10pm on-> #TheSolution6 closes out with the opening of the second Art Of Records show, co-curated by Dunn the Signtologist and DJ Low Key, which features some of Denver’s top artists flipping classic hip hop albums covers in all sorts of incredible directions, all while DJ Low Key rocks at all vinyl set of the records that inspired the pieces.  Last year’s show at Family Affair was RIDICULOUS (see pics here) and things are shaping even even crazier for 2013, so please join us at the Meadowlark as we recognize and pay homage to the talented assortment of artists that make The Art Of Records such an indelible part of loving music.  After 10pm, things switch over to The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez and the party continues on with the best in hip hop & more til 2am, so plan to make a night of it.  Check out a few pics from last year and more info on the show below. 21+/No cover until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St.

Over the last few decades album art has gone from a 12” canvases to a 2” screens, and that’s usually the best-case scenario for the often incredible art that accompanies music releases.  Landmark albums like A Tribe Called Quest’s Low End Theory, Nas’s Illmatic and De La Soul is Dead have instantly recognizable covers that are embedded in music and art lovers’ psyches forever, but the 12” as a canvas has become a rarity in the public eye.  Everyone from music and art lovers to average people on the street still connect to both the album art and 12” format, yet we rarely take the time to honor the truly great ones.  The Art Of Records is an exhibit that aims to do just that; focusing on the legacy of exceptional art accompanying exceptional music and the idea of introducing both to a new generation.

The Art Of Records combines art, music and tradition to celebrate and honor the rich history and mystique of record cover art, 12″ vinyl and the artists that create it (both musically and graphically). Curated by Dunn the Signtologist and DJ Low Key, the exhibit features a series of classic 12″ album and single covers re-imagined and recreated by top artists in Denver.  The 12” covers will also be on display and the concept comes full circle with DJ Low Key playing an all vinyl set of the featured records as the night’s soundtrack.

#TheSolution6

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Friday, 2/22 -> The Solution Showcase #13 w/Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Diamond Boiz, Paul Junior, DJ Low Key & DJ Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…

February 15, 2013 / / No comments

FRIDAY, 2/22 -> It’s that time again, The Solution Showcase is back for another month with more of the best in national and Colorado-bred talent.  Things have been great with the monthly showcase, but we’re about to make them even better.  Instead of $8 at the door and $5 pre-sales, once a month we’ll be incorporating the monthly Solution Showcase into the new weekly Solution at the Meadowlark and keeping the price the same whenever possible.  That means NO COVER until 11pm and only $5 afterwards most of the time, even with stacked lineups of national and CO talent.  We figured the consistency would be good and if you tell a few friends about the lower price and showcases, then everybody wins.

With that said, let’s talk lineup.  For this month’s Solution Showcase #13, we’ve got an all-time Solution favorite and good friend of the party, Brooklynati’s own Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), making his solo Denver debut, complete with fresh new material and classics in tow.  Von’s been out to The Solution as much as anyone over the years, but always performing with Donwill (and sometimes Ilyas) as Tanya Morgan.  This time he’s gonna be out here performing tracks from Pea’s Gotta Have It, premiering new joints from his upcoming Duly Noted EP with Aeon (set to drop next month, but if you e-mail DulyNoted@DenverSolution.com we’ll send you the exclusive Solution preview) and more.  He’ll be joined by Denver favorites Diamond Boiz (aka Dyalekt, Zome & Zé), Fresh Breath Committee’s Paul Junior and The Solution’s own DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez on the turntables in another top notch bill. 21+/Free until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St.

#TheSolution6

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Friday, 2/15 -> Denver Dre Day 2013 at The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & special guest DJ Dozen at the Meadowlark…A night full of everything Dr. Dre & more…

February 11, 2013 / / No comments

 

FRIDAY, 2/15 -> Before we even talk about Dre Day, I gotta shout out everyone who came out to our weekly relaunch/6 year anniversary party/#TheSolution6 kickoff last Friday at the Meadowlark.  I knew it was going to be a good night, but calling it a good party would be an understatement; after a wall to wall packed turnout, complete with a super cool crowd going wild to great music from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Donald Byrd & Dilla, I think it’s safe to say The Solution’s new weekly home is a hit.  Special guest DJ Izer, Sounds Supreme, Lazy Eyez, and surprise guest DJ Chris Karns aka the DJ formerly known as Vajra aka 2011 DMC world champion, DJ legend and Yelawolf’s touring DJ all tore things down while the crowd went on one wild musical ride (my set went over pretty well too, check out what I played here).  Whether you made it out or not, there are a ton of beautiful pictures of the party on Westword.com and via the Meadowlark’s photobooth on The Solution’s facebook page that you should take a look at.

So let’s talk Dre Day.  Dre Day is a national phenomenon that’s popped up over last few years, as parties all over the country are taking it upon themselves to honor to music and career of Andre Young aka Dr. Dre.  I’m not sure if there’s been one in Denver before, but we’re excited to make one happen.  Me, Lazy Eyez and special guest DJ Dozen (Welcome To The D.O.P.E. Game) will be holding down the turntables and spinning everything Dre related, from the World Class Cru days through the N.W.A-era into the Death Row dynasty and onward to the Aftermath and “Detox” eras, complete with guest spots, original samples, features, other production and everything else Dre’s been affiliated with, all the way up to his Kendrick verses.  21+/Free until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St. – DJ Low Key

#TheSolution6

(Pictures via Ken Hamblin for Westword, full gallery here)

 

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Starting Friday, 2/8 -> The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & more is back weekly!!! Every Friday night at the award-winning Meadowlark!!!

February 1, 2013 / / No comments

EVERY FRIDAY, STARTING 2/8 -> The Solution is back.  Every Friday night.  Say it with me one time, The Solution is back, every Friday night.  Ahhhh, it sounds so nice.  Not that we haven’t been doing parties all around town over the last year or two, but it’s nice to have a good home base for the party that people can count on every weekend.  Now that you’ve hopefully committed the basics to memory, let’s talk details.

After a dozen and a fantastic Summer of daytime parties at Goodness (which will be back in May, btw), the Meadowlark seemed like the perfect fit to make our weekly home; most y’all have already been through before and really like it, they have the flexibility to support performances, the drinks aren’t too pricey, the vibe is good and most importantly, they trust and appreciate us as DJs, promoters & cultivators of a music community (the owner constantly tells me how much loves the diverse crowd we bring in, try finding that attitude at most venues near downtown).  Plus, their patio will be the cherry on top for warm Summer nights (although after 10PM, the DJs have to be inside).

So check it out, here’s the new plan for Fridays at the Meadowlark, The Solution, & Introducing (the happy hour party I recently started, based around new music).  Things will kick off with Introducing w/DJ Low Key from 5-9pm, complete with complimentary green chile tamales and lots of brand new music.  Then at 9pm, things will switch over to The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, (sometimes) Sounds Supreme, special guests and everything hip hop and great in life.  Then, once a month, we’ll feature on a Friday night to give Denver its monthly fix of the best in up and coming national and local talent.

On 2/8, we’ll be kicking off our six year anniversary aka #TheSolution6 with me, DJ Lazy Eyez, Special guest DJ Izer and a surprise or two on the turntables, plus we’ll be celebrating the birthdays of #COhiphop favs and our friends Xencs L Wing, Joe Blizzy & Bravo One.  Should be another one for the books, see y’all there!  21+/Free until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St.

– DJ Low Key

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Saturday, 12/1 -> Tooey’s House Party x The Solution collab to celebrate The (formerly 90s) House Party’s 4 Year Anniversary w/Es Nine, Cysko Rokwel, DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez…

November 25, 2012 / / No comments

 

SATURDAY, 12/1 -> We’re joining forces with one of our favorite parties in town, the (formerly 90s) House Party at Tooey’s, to celebrate their 4 year anniversary and if you’re a hip hop head in Denver that’s probably all you need to know.  The all-star DJ lineup features Es Nine, Cysko Rokwel, DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez in what should be a great follow up to last year’s great collab. Tooey’s (1520 Marion St) / 10PM / 21+ / No cover / No gimmicks, just exceptional music.

 

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