LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind & M.A.C.

LA Babies, we know there is no shortage of events in Los Angeles on any given weekend, and of course a holiday weekend brings its own spice to the city. However, there are two that we must bring to your attention:

Kiss N’ Grind Black Friday edition: The fam is podcasting for Black Friday, but don’t let us stop you. LA’s premiere party is doing it big this weekend at the Vanguard in Hollywood! This time the guest DJ is none other than the legendary Ali Shaheed Muhammed from A Tribe Called Quest. $15 presale tickets are available until noon on November 21st; after that tickets are $20 at the door. And as always, this event is curated by none other than Vikter Duplaix!

M.A.C: This is a party that we look forward to becoming regular attendees to. M.A.C. or the Modern Audio Collective, which is comprised of Dam-Funk, J-Logic, and Garth Trinidad, with special guest Talib Kweli is going down at the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice! $15 cover all night with DJ sets and live performances. This set of musicians is guaranteed to please so we’d suggest early arrival to this event!

There are no excuses to working off that Thanksgiving meal this weekend! Get your body rock on and we will see you on the dance floor!

Movers & Shakers: A Chat With Vikter Duplaix

International DJ, musician, and singer-songwriter Vikter Duplaix is one of the most intriguing talents of our time. From his musical talent to his personal style to his silky, sensual voice that drips off the microphone into our ears on his records, the essence of Duplaix always leaves an impression no matter when, where or how you encounter it. His role in the hit reality series Master of the Mix has brought him to the primetime stage, but true music lovers know that Duplaix has being planting the seeds of his legacy for years. Listen in as he and KC discuss his role in the music industry, the difference between a mixtape and a free album, the impetus behind his incomparable LA party Kiss N’ Grind, his Philadelphia roots and the impact of that city on the industry as a whole, and the evolution of the man with his music.

For comments or questions about this episode, feel free to call the hotline at (323) 455-4219!

LA EVENTS: The Final Hotel Kiss N’ Grind

LA Babies, our premiere party is back for it’s final hurrah of the summer! This time around the event will be hosted by KG Superstar with a special burlesque performance by The Brown Betties! And as always, the one and only Vikter Duplaix will be on the ones and twos. Details are as follows:

Hotel Kiss-n-Grind

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90189

Friday, August 3rd

21+  10PM-Until…

Doors open at 10pm;

$5 DOLLAR ADMISSION available through 10:30pm;
$10 through 11:30pm;
$15 thereafter…
See you there!

DJ Vikter Duplaix Launches Exclusive Mix for TheFuture.fm

Here at Black Is we are big supporters of Vikter Duplaix. His music and style have defined him as one of the  tastemakers of our generation. And let us not forget, he is one of the founders of what we consider LA’s greatest party, Kiss N’ Grind. Now, he’s come to us with a new, hot mixtape exclusively for TheFuture.fm!

Weaving global culture, independent thought, fine arts and progressive music into a purely golden lifestyle, Duplaix’s raw DJ skills were honed on the streets of Philadelphia along with turntable legends DJ’s Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money.

In this mix series called “The Modern Textures Vol. 1” Duplaix gives a visually rhythmic and melodic experience. Essentially, it’s about sounds that move you and take you places. This particular mix begins with a deep house music flow then it breaks down into an atmospheric beat generation/mid-tempo futuristic groove. This mix will hopefully give you enough of each song to enjoy the creativity of each track and wet your palette for more.

Tracklisting for “The Modern Textures Vol. 1”

• Video Games (Joy Orbison Mix)- Lana Del Rey • Faith Healer -K-Scope and Eric Kupper • Let It Go (Charles Webster Vocal Mix)- Afterlife • Sonado Contigo- Kiko Navarro

• The Brush(Tom Middleton Liquatech Mix)- Kruse & Neurnberg • Good Life(Carl Craig Mix) – Inner City • Morning Rain – Chocolate Puma • Dangly Panther- Jimpster

• Healing (Saint George Mix) – Seven Sisters • Sancturary – Sbtrk • Brothers (Caribou Remix)- Hot Chip • Brothers – Mux Mool

• It Really Doesn’t Matter to You – Thundercat • Unexpected Delight – Flying Lotus • Concrete Waves (Dj Premier Mix) – Kendra Morris • Everything Must Change – George Levin • Truly- Floating Points • Children At Midnight – Shigeto

We’ve been playing it, and trust us, this mix is tailored to get you in the party mood. Pre-party with this mix to start the weekend off right and we guarantee – you won’t be disappointed!

LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind

LA Babies, Kiss N’ Grind is back again in summer 2012! Join them this Friday, the 13th for an event dee-jayed by the legendary Kid Capri and Vikter Duplaix. Details are as follows:

Vanguard
6021 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

21+  10PM-3AM

$15 LIMITED QUANTITY Pre-Sale Tickets available NOW!
http://fla.vor.us/kissngrind

Thereafter, $20-$25 Tickets @ The Door (night of the event only, subject to availablity).

Valet parking is available at the venue – spaces are limited. There are several secure self-parking lots within walking distance of The Vanguard.

LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind

LA Babies, our premiere party is back this month with a new vibe and a new location! Dubbed “Hotel Kiss N’ Grind” with a New Orleans vibe, I couldn’t help but google the new location.  I discovered it’s now housed in what was once called Janes House, a 1903 Victorian tucked away on Hollywood Boulevard. Sounds like an ol’ school house party to us! The details are as follows:

Hotel Kiss-n-Grind

6541 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90189

Friday, May 4th

21+  10PM-Until…

Doors open at 10pm;

$5 DOLLAR ADMISSION available through 10:30pm;
$10 through 11:30pm;
$15 thereafter…
See you there!

LA EVENTS: New Year’s Eve Celebrations

2012 is a little more than a week away and right about now is when folks scramble to figure out where to be and what to do to bring in the new year. Of course Los Angeles will offer a myriad of options but this LA baby has a few suggestions for parties she can vouch for. Depending on how good 2011 was to you and your pocketbook, you can decide which one of these quintessential LA events fits your personality.

SHOT CALLER: If money is no object then KCRW’s NYE Twenty Twelve bash at the Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica is where you want to be. The incomparable Garth Trinidad is booked to DJ this set which already makes it a cut above the rest. Further, the Viceroy is one of LA’s sexiest backdrops for a party and it’s guaranteed to be stocked with beautiful people. For $175 price tag (you read that right) you get access to a premium hosted bar, hors d’ oeuvres, and the opportunity to dance the night away and hob nob with the who’s who of LA’s elite social circle. Parking is an additional $20, but who’s counting?

BALLER: My favorite LA party, Kiss N’ Grind is back with its NYE edition in an undisclosed location somewhere in the hills of Hollywood. As usual this party is guaranteed to be a soulful body rock and the mansion location turns it into one of the illest house parties you will ever attend. Rocked by master DJ Vikter Duplaix, the $100 price tag boasts an open bar and a Caribbean Soul Cuisine Buffet dinner prepared by Chef Stacy Barthe (not certain if this is singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe – that would be amazing). Also, KNG doesn’t play – this party won’t stop until 5 am so you’re going to get your money’s worth. Neighborhood restrictions require that you park near the Hollywood Bowl for $10 and take a shuttle to the party. Lastly, but most importantly, there are ONLY 400 tickets for sale to this event and once they are out, that’s it.

DIPPIN IN THE BENZ WITH THE SPOILERS: If you wanna see and be seen, but keep a little change in your pocket, the Carnivale celebration at Little Temple is for you. Booked to spin at this event is KCRW’s Anthony Valadez, another gem of a DJ who will most assuredly set it off for the night. For a mere $20 bucks, you get to jam in both rooms of Little Temple where champagne is said to be “free-flowing” and experience an authentic Brazilian drumline at midnight complete with authentic Brazilian dancers. Chances of your having that experience elsewhere in the city? Slim to none.

No matter your plans, be safe and don’t drink and drive or text. The point of all this partying is to live to see another year. Give thanks!

LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind – BET Awards Edition

LA’s premier party – Kiss N’ Grind – is back for another monthly soul jam! This time the crew is partnering with Jamie Foster Brown of Sister to Sister Magazine to bring you the BET Awards Edition of K-N-G!

This  Saturday, June 25th, they  hope to provide you with a night full of musical nourishment and healing with a “Master of the Mix” DJ extravaganza and possibly some “surprise” appearances sprinkled throughout the night. So put your dancing shoes on and join us as we celebrate the industry’s brightest stars in music, acting and sports.

$15 LIMITED pre-sale tickets are AVAILABLE NOW at:

http://fla.vor.us/kissngrind

Pre-sale tickets will be available through midnight Friday June 24th (or until they are sold out!).  Thereafter, tickets will ONLY be available the night of the show at the venue box office on a first-come, first serve basis (Subject to availability, price TBD).

YOU DO NOT NEED TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT but purchasing a pre-sale ticket is the ONLY way to guarantee admission.

BOTTLE SERVICE: Seating inside the venue is only available with bottle service. All seating is at floor level surrounding the dance floor from three sides. Four complimentary admissions per bottle. Each table/booth seats eight. For table/bottle service reservations please e-mail: BottleService@kissngrind.com

Vanguard

6021 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90028

21+  10PM-3AM

Valet parking is available at the venue – spaces are limited. There are several secure parking lots in the immediate area.

Follow the crew virtually on Twitter: @kissngrind  @duplaix  @djmars404  @s2smag

See you there!

 

LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind

LA Babies, kick the holiday weekend off right with our premiere party click, the Kiss N’ Grind crew. This time they present, “The Raphael Saadiq Experience” A Musical and Visual Journey into Art and Sound. This will be third Kiss N’ Grind of the year – and it’s definitely one you don’t want to miss.  Special acoustic set with Raphael himself! Details are as follows:

K-N-G: The Raphael Saadiq Experience

The Vanguard

6021 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90028

21+  10PM-3AM

$15 LIMITED Pre-Sale Tickets ARE STILL AVAILABLE at: http://goo.gl/5nVl2

Please Note: Pre-sale tickets will be available through midnight Friday, May 27th (or until they are sold out!).  Thereafter, tickets will ONLY be available the night of the show at the venue box office on a first-come, first serve basis (Subject to availability, price TBD).

YOU DO NOT NEED TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT but purchasing a pre-sale ticket is the ONLY way to guarantee admission.

Thereafter, $20 Pre-Sale Tickets through midnight 5/27/11 (unless they sell-out earlier) http://goo.gl/5nVl2

More $$ @ The Door (night of the event only, subject to availablity).

Valet parking is available at the venue – spaces are limited. There are several secure parking lots in the immediate area.

BOTTLE SERVICE: Seating inside the venue is only available with bottle service. All seating is at floor level surrounding the dance floor from three sides. Four complimentary admissions per bottle. For table/bottle service reservations please e-mail: BottleService@kissngrind.com

See you there!

LA EVENTS: Kiss N’ Grind

LA Babies, Kiss N’ Grind has raised the bar for 2011! Join them on April 9th for an event dee-jayed by legend Kid Capri and Vikter Duplaix. Details are as follows:

Vanguard
6021 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

21+  10PM-3AM

$15 LIMITED QUANTITY Pre-Sale Tickets available NOW!
http://fla.vor.us/kissngrind

Thereafter, $20 Tickets @ The Door (night of the event only, subject to availablity).

Valet parking is available at the venue – spaces are limited. There are several secure self-parking lots within walking distance of The Vanguard.