DJ Mista Dru - Local Motives
DJ Mista Dru - Local Motives
3rd Annual - White Linen Boat Cruise Party
West Coast Labor Day Party
Things have changed. We used to spend Labour Days watching Moi deliver speeches at Nyayo Stadium, fighting with the cousins for that last chapo and learning how to clothes since the fete last year. As the night wore on, we enjoyed the music from the higher decks as spun by DJ Dennis of Studio D Entertainment. Soul blended in with the reggae for maximum mu-enjoyos. The owner of the house served food with aplomb, managing to give everyone his undivided attention. It felt more like a weekend at your best friend’s place with about eighty of your closest friends. What was meant to be a ‘mpaka che’ event was brought to a considerably early stop at five am by a scuffle that involved two young men. The DJ was willing, the crowd had began to heng, and the sun was almost upon us, reminding us of those days when we used to heng till che. Unfortunately, because this best friend of ours cared for our ultimate well-being, the party was brought to a standstill.
Never to falter, wananchi showed up in droves for the White Party. Many loudly doubting if they were at the right port because, compared to last years cruise party, this boat that waited for us looked like the Titanic. Looking resplendent in white, Kenyans (and non-Kenyans alike) boarded the boat-ship. The captain graciously individually welcomed us aboard and we soon set sail. I do not believe anyone on board noticed as we left because the music had shika’d. DJ Dennis seemed intent on concluding the unfinished business from the previous nights bash. DJ Slim of Oakland continued in the same vein, hyping up the crowd. The guest DJs from In Da Groove Entertainment kept people on the floor as well. White-clad Kenyans barely noticed the sway of the vessel as it rocked back and forth on the waters surrounding Long Beach pier. The dance moves that had been stored since circa 1993 and beyond were being unleashed on the dance floor. The bar was open and for those trying to have a little something to munch on, the crew had provided bread and cheese. (Aii, no nyam-chom?). All in all, the cruise was quite enjoyable. Nothing like enjoying your pints on a pseudo-Titanic yacht with your friends, creating those memories that will escort you to work when you are stuck on the freeway come Monday morning. Upon docking, people were busy making plans for next year’s event. Some of us were busy contemplating what to wear to Sunday nights Soul Nite at Club Lipps in Anaheim, featuring The DJ Peter of Seattle as a special guest.
Who said that Disneyland was the happiest place on earth? This Labor Day Sunday weekend, we put the ‘u’ back into Labor Day as we sunk back into some super Soul music opposite the famed theme park. The old-heads were in the house (no offense!) and so were the young-heads (The kids who look like they just landed from JKIA). Club Lipps was buzzing so much that Sunday night, that you would think we were somewhere in the Nairobi of 1995. DJ Stevo, of Lipps Entertainment, had set out to make this kwaheri night-a collaboration between the Trio and himself- a true goodbye heng. Noting that there had been an influx of out-of-staters, the deejaying was quite diverse. Mixing in some current Kenyan local hits with some roots, dancehall and the obligatory reggaeton (after all, this is Spanish California), The DJ Peter revved up this crowd that had only, less than twenty four hours earlier, been at sea. DJs Dennis and Slim took a turn at the turntables, keeping in sync with the crowd.
As the night drew to a close, the after-party was waiting. At some building housing the smallest, most stiflingly hot rooms I have ever been in, the deejays continued to make people move. Kenyans had come out to hanye this weekend and nothing was going to stand in their way. One fan worked as the main AC unit for the main tiny room and its even tinier adjacent three sister-rooms. Despite the heat, despite the late hour, the floor filled up quickly as wananchi found their way there. If you asked me what city we were in, it would be a difficult answer for me to come up with. I can tell you it was in California and when we poured out of the doors at seven in the morning, there were some trees outside.
We, as Kenyans, labored long and hard at this three day event. Thank God Monday was a holiday, because we needed that extra day to recover, fly back home, drop back down to reality and just basically have emotional closure that the Trio hengs had actually ended. The Trio surely helped us put that ‘u’ back into this Labor Day.
This weekend showed that Labour Day celebrations by The Trio seem set to become the next big thing after Rugby San Diego
The Majestic Yatch Specs
The Majestic is a 148′ luxury yatch, 400-passenger vessel that is idle for the White Linen Boat Cruise Party.
The interior is stunning and plush, with hand crafted cherry wood, burlwood, custom granite counter tops and a custom aluminum ceiling as finish appointments. The food service galley and 10 guest restrooms are placed below decks, made possible by a hull no less than ten feet deep. The space on the main deck provides comfortable seating for up to 250. All interior decks of the vessel are clear span with a ceiling height of 7′6″ - no posts or pillars interrupt passenger spaces. Your guests are kept in a comfortable, temperature-controlled environment, thanks to a state-of-the-art climate control system throughout the entire yacht.
The three deck vessel features a magnificent full length dining salon with a wraparound buffet center on the main deck. The second deck is a large multi-function entertainment room which is equipped with a full service bar, cocktail area, lounge area and 1,000-square-foot dance floor. The third deck is divided into three distinct spaces; an open passenger deck aft with canopy, a 325-square-foot bridal suite with private restroom, and a forward pilothouse.
T.O.D in the BAY AREA for the first time
The West Coast Lady Bug Affair present TOD DJ weekend for the first time in the Bay Area, Two days full of fun and packed full of festivities.
Tusker Feel the Pride Tour
• Minnesota, Minneapolis - Saturday 31st May 2008
Blue Nile
2027 Franklin Ave
Minneapolis MN
Featuring AMANI
http://www.Kilimanjaroente
• Seattle, Washington - Saturday 31st May 2008
Club Afriq
12619 Renton Ave South
Seattle, WA
Featuring NONINI
http://thedjpeter.com
• Brooklyn, New York - Saturday 7th June 2008
Le Grand Dekar
285 Grand Ave
Brooklyn NY 11238
Featuring DJ BETO & DJ AYO
• Baltimore, Maryland - Saturday 7th June 2008
Pep Hall
4201 Primrose Ave
Baltimore MD 21215
Featuring MIKE MURIMI
http://www.madpowerenterta
• Oakland, California - Friday 13th June 2008
Foxes Cocktail Lounge
171 W. Tennyson Rd
Hayward CA
Featuring UTAKE DJs DJ SLIM
• Atlanta, Georgia - Saturday 21st June 2008
Olde Mill Steakhouse
2960 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta GA 30339
Featuring Take Over DJs DJ Fully Focus
http://www.takeoverdjs.com
• Los Angeles, California - Saturday 21st June 2008
Club Narain
13723 Fiji Way
Marina Del Rey CA 90292
Featuring CODE RED DJ STYLEZ
http://www.tuskerusatour.c
For more info check out:- http://www.tuskerusatour.c
Tusker USA Tour - Los Angeles
Tusker USA Tour Los Angeles at a Glance.
Tusker USA Tour - New York
Tusker USA Tour in New York at a Glance
TID and Wyre make the ultimate ballad
A few years ago Tanzanian artist TID better known as Top In Dar (or currently known as The Top BAND) embarked on a journey to release his sophomore album which was to be a collection of youthful soulful blends put together by all the East African top producers. TID had just finished rectifying a PR stint in Kenya from his past drama and tantrums in Kenya that left a pretty sour taste on all his Kenyan Fans, one fine evening when he refused to perform because of difficulties with the promoters.
His Sophomore album was to be a much more mature rendition of his existence, and a reaffirmation that the TOP IN DAR name was well deserved.
Within this album there are variety of songs that became radio hits instantly, especially tracks that were produced by Musyoka (homeboyz) and Masta J in Tanzania (J records) . However one track that went under served was this one we shared today. Kama Ndoto.
Kama Ndoto featured Wyre the Love Child and was probably the first East African Ballad of its kind, produced by super producer Tedd Josiah at Blue Zebra studios. Its obvious to tell the quality and instrumentation coupled up with the strong vocals that Tedd Josiah put some of his best work onto this track to come up and make it as strong as it did… Enjoy the Ballad because if you surely cant understand the swahili mesmerizing words, then the tune is sure bound to captivate you.
Astar feat Chizi - Nimechoka
Two time Kisima award nominee ASTAR just dropped this new hit single which at first glance (or listen) will make you second guess its GOSPELNESS. He is currently the only gospel artists that can compete at the same level and adversity alongside Bamboo, DNA, the lyrical Assassins - whom he was nominated with for Kisima award for most promising artist.
Kenyan Vibe sampled this track late last year before it was released and we knew Astar was definitely going to be a rising shining star… Nimechoka which is his hit single talks about him being tired of living the devils way, he asks God for forgiveness for using his talents the wrong way and offers himself to deliver the word of God through his skill. The delivery of this track is definitely something to be reckoned.. Listen in.