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Maybe it’s just our perception but for the past few years we’ve had the feeling that Adams Morgan Day, once unquestionably the premier block party of the summer season in DC has seriously fallen off. What used to be a “can’t miss” East Coast event has kind of morphed into an afterthought. In our view much of this is attributable to subtle and some pretty obvious changes made by the organizers to make the event fit their own concept of what a festival in Adams Morgan should look like. Instead of Saturday they opt for Sunday in a football crazed town. Instead of hip hop and rockers they serve a bland menu of acts the milling crowd will barely stand still to hear. The beer trucks are a thing of the past. And now it’s a “dog-friendly” event so anyone who’d like to chill without a random animal being five feet away can disabuse themselves of that idea. When we walked through the event was so lacking in electricity and vibrancy that we were more than ready to skate, until we heard the blessedly familiar opening sounds of GoGo!
The Chuck Brown Band saved the day for us and from what we could tell a sizable number of folks at the event. Thank God for GoGo!
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In this photo you might be looking at a future president, doctor, architect or lawyer. Those professions are all possible whenever speaking about an incoming class of students at Howard University. This week the esteemed Class of ’18 made its way to DC and whatever their future careers, one sure thing is we are welcoming an already sophisticated crop of tastemakers when it comes to music and fashion. The combination of DC and the diverse geographical mix of Bison campus dwellers have always been the tipping point of new fashion and musical trends. Fortunately for them, and for us, they are arriving at a perfect time to experience the best of what our city offers in music, nightlife, and fashion. #Salute!
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With recent appearances performing at the Highline Ballroom with Syleena Johnson and Friends, BET Music Matters at SOB’s and the Questlove Stage at Philly Jam On The ParkWay the sensational new group Good Girl probably doesn’t need an introduction. But for anyone who’s missed one of the most buzzed about groups on the music scene, this is your heads-up that Good Girl, with members Megan, Arielle, Morgan ( JL) and Courtney (Bobbie), are about to add on to their meteoric success with the release of their debut EP, 90's Kinda Love. The title is fitting since the group works in the solid tradition of the great 90’s groups like SWV, En Vogue, TLC, and Destinys Child. You’ll be impressed with their individual talent and vocal chemistry and doubly impressed, once you’ve seen them, with their dynamic stage performance. Check out the hot new single “Need It” on SoundCloud and keep an eye on their YouTube channel for new video releases. Contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through media relations group I’MPossible LLC.
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by Khari Gzifa
In today’s musical landscape when access to new music is ubiquitous and largely free, Hip Hop fans need a compelling reason to focus their attention, not least their dollars, on emerging artists outside the terrestrial-dome of commercial radio where anything that doesn’t sound dumbed-down and duplicative rarely gets heard. Hip Hop collective Fly Rebel Society released their sophomore album “reFRSH” in late May and we’re happy to report that anyone wondering whether it’s worth spending $9.95 to buy and bump throughout the summer won’t regret their decision by fall. “reFRSH” is a dope successor to their debut “The Fresh Effect” with notable tracks featuring infectious beats and admirable flows. It’s a meaty and fairly comprehensive tour through the group’s artistic reach back-dropped by top flight production values.
Hailing from the DC/Maryland area, The Fly Rebel Society (@FlyRebelSociety) members are Lega-c, Ryda Blak, Cooley, TeeJay, and godlymC; an amalgamation of different personalities and musical philosophies all underlying a common theme of being Fly and Rebellious in everything they do. And what they do with this project is meet the challenge many collectives face of stringing together a cohesive lyrical narrative on each track. On nearly every offering they deftly manage to keep a thematic unanimity in their songs that too often eludes even so-called super groups. That dexterity is on full display beginning with “The Procedure” and with other standouts like “Rearview” and our personal favorite, “Grind”.