SPREAD LOVE + JUMP N FUNK :: SAT. FEB 27

DJ KEMIT & RICH MEDINA will bless the crowd with a very rare set of gems from their Afrobeat, Funk & Global Soul catalogues.

Check out Afrobeat champion RICH MEDINA's playlist for the AFRICA ISSUE of WAXPOETICS magazine: http://digital.waxpoetics.com/playlist/chart.php?id=72

MARK HINES, formerly co-head of Russell Simmons new media endeavor 360HipHop and founder of THE MARKSMEN, will provide the video mix for the night - fusing classic film, photos, music videos and images of Black history and modern life.

DJ AUSAR, host of the Kalakuta Show on WRFG / 89.3 FM will open up the night on SATURDAY, FBRUARY 27, giving us a beautiful beginning to what will be another incredible multi-media installation of SPREAD LOVE.

The night will also include LIVE ART, AFRICAN DANCE & DRUMS, great food and drinks from the 595 NORTH menu.

For more information, vending, sponsor, media request, call 866.286.8405.

Spread Love!

SPREAD LOVE WITH KEMIT, DJINJI BROWN & AUSAR

Get ready for a wonderful night ...

Spiritual Journeys Through GLOBAL SOUL MUSIC

Saturday, January 2, 2010

595 North Event Venue

595 North Ave, NW, Atlanta 30318

Featuring the Afro-Bionic DJ/Producer/Emcee DJINJI BROWN

DJ KEMIT (KemeticJust/ FunkJazzKafe/SpreadLove)

DJ AUSAR (Vinyl Junkies/WRFG Kalakuta Show)

In between the tracks, enjoy a mix of aromatherapy, reiki, massage, henna, and other treats to be given away throughout the night.

If DJ Kemit presents Spread Love events in 2009 were the monthly not-to-miss soiree, then the 2010 Spread Love experience promises to be the mind-blowing and body-jacking ticket of the year.

The Spread Love crew will be wearing white, ready for all the blessings in sound and life that the new year brings us.

Come and elevate the music.

Spread Love, people.

Spread Love.

NEW!! SPREAD LOVE PODCASTS

NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH DJ KEMIT, ANTHONY DAVID & ALGEBRA

Special guests, Anthony David and Algebra will bless the night with performances. The party kicks off from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and promoters say come dressed to impress YOURSELF. General Admission: $20. Call 866.286.8405 or go to www.nyewithkemitatdjango.eventbrite.com for details, advance tickets, Dinner and Open Bar packages.

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FANS OF DJ KEMIT!
We'll send you the new DJ KEMIT MIX CD when you buy Advance Tickets!

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The most soulful New Year's Eve party in the ATL! Hosted by Anthony David and featuring Algebra - Be among the first to hear KEMIT'S new music with Anthony and Algebra at Django on New Year's Eve! Kemit be spinning everything from soul to funk to deep house, afro latin and afrobeat to dance classics. Django is now under new management and is now owned by Superbad Soul Rockstar Ceelo. There's no better place to bring in the New Year. And Django's chef and staff have been rated among the best in Midtown!

"Atlanta’s party scene just keeps getting hotter. And when you’re able to nab one of the ATL’s hottest DJs, you can pretty much count on a good time. DJ Kemit brings dance classics, new soul, b-side hip hop, house, and Afrolatin funk. From Phil Collins along with Curtis Mayfield and Mos Def, to Donnie Hathaway along with Earth, Wind & Fire and Parliament, Fertile Ground to Fela, Chaka Khan to Prince, Run DMC and Fania Allstars - this isn’t going to be a meat-market experience. People are coming out to have a good time.” - Access Atlanta

This is going to be one for the record books!

Sponsored by Fusicology.

General Admission is $20.00

Best Admission in the City on the Hottest Night of the Year!

NYE Packages available:

Admission and three-course gourmet meal: $50.00

Admission and three-course gourmet meal and Open Bar All Night: $100.00

RSVP FOR SPREAD LOVE

From FELA to DE LA!!!

NATIVE TONGUES TRIBUTE
Hosted by PHIFE of A Tribe Called Quest
Featuring KEMIT & RASTA ROOT

Presented by Spread Love & Smokin' Needles w/ support from The Kaos Effect

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
595 NORTH AVE, NW ATLANTA 30318

DOORS OPEN @ 10 PM.
21+ W/ VALID I.D.

Admission:
$15 @ DOOR.
$10 OFF w/ canned food donation before 11PM.
$5 OFF w/ canned food donation after 11 PM.

CANNED FOOD ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK.

We're taking it back to Hip Hop's golden era which rejected negativity in favor of individuality, common sense and having fun. The NATIVE TONGUES collective was perhaps the most prolific embodiment of what hip hop's foremothers and forefathers intended for the culture. The Native Tongue posse was formed in late 80's New York by The Jungle Brothers, under the guidance of Kool DJ Red Alert a prominent and well respected old school pioneer and Hip-Hop radio DJ. The collective's core groups were De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and The Jungle Brothers although other Native Tongue members included Queen Latifah, Black Sheep, Monie Love and Da Bush Babees. Many of these artists were members of the seminal Hip-Hop organisation the Zulu Nation created in the 70s by one of the founders of Hip-Hop: Afrika Bambaataa.

** WEAR YOUR AFRICA MEDALLION & YOUR HIGH TOP FADE! We're taking you back!


DIRECTIONS TO 595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
DIRECTIONS:
595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
595 North Avenue, NW ATL 30318

From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit
Turn Right Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St,
continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left
continue to North Ave. Turn Left
Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

At the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr.

Downtown Atlanta at North & NorthSide, minute from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spellman/Morehouse/AUC.

THANK YOU, FELA!

FELABRATION – Annual Tribute to FELA KUTI

Presented by Spread Love, Jump N Funk, Hot Ice
w/ support from Giant Step, Knitting Factory Records & 595 North Event Venue

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
595 NORTH AVE, NW ATLANTA 30318
Doors open at 10 pm
Admission: $20 at Door / $15 in Advance at Moods Music in L5P or online at www.ExperienceSpreadLove.com.

It is rare that an artist erupts onto the musical landscape, defines a genre, shakes the world to its core and departs too soon leaving a legacy that can fill the night sky. Jazz had John Coltrane. Rock had Jimi Hendrix. Afrobeat had Fela Kuti and on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th - SPREAD LOVE, JUMP N FUNK, HOT ICE, 595 NORTH EVENT VENUE, GIANT STEP and KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS pay homage to the life of Nigeria’s warrior poet and the Godfather of Global Soul with FELABRATION!

FELABRATION takes its audience through an interactive journey of the life of Africa’s most prolific musical pioneer: first, with a documentary, "Music is the Weapon," live art, traditional African body/pace painting, highlights of the FELA! Broadway Musical, and a special performance by one of Fela’s collaborative partners, ROY AYERS!!

Leading the evening’s tribute are DJ KEMIT, minister of sound for SPREAD LOVE, and RICH MEDINA, the global ambassador of Jump N Funk. DJ AUSAR, host of WRFG’s Kalakuta Show, will open the night with a musical libation befitting a king. Then MAUSIKI SCALES & COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE will provide the live musical foundation for ROY AYERS and his magical vibes.

DJ KEMIT and RICH MEDINA will close the night with a record-for-record mash up of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk and House- reminiscent Fela’s legendary collaborations with JAMES BROWN, ROY AYERS, and GINGER BAKER, just to name a few.

Guests will receive parting gifts (commemorative FELABRATION posters) courtesy of Giant Step and Knitting Factory Records.

Fela Kuti was born October 15, 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. In 1961 he formed Koola Lobitos in London, two years later, he created “Afrobeat”, which was inspired by James Brown, the Yoruba culture, high life and jazz. He founded a commune/recording studio called the Kalakuta Republic, complete with his own private nightclub, The Shrine.

His music served as a rallying cry for the disenfranchised, critiquing the military government and made Fela not only a pop star but a political figure as well. People took to the streets singing his songs and the military responded by viciously harassing Fela, jailing him and nearly killing him on several occasions. One million people attended his funeral in Nigeria. Now, many more millions all over the world celebrate Fela's life, legacy and music, each year at international FELABRATION gatherings.

FELABRATION comes only once a year. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the life and work of an extraordinary man.

For vending or sponsorship opportunities, media inquiries, and table reservations contact:

Aishah Rashied Hyman –
email: arashied@mail.com
tel. 866.286.8405.

For more event details, directions or tickets:
www.ExpereinceSpreadLove.com
tel. 866.286.8405.

FELABRATION Atlanta on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143947627397

DJ KEMIT on Facebook:
facebook.com/djkemit

International FELABRATION facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=175616319185

Giant Step FELABRATION web site:
http://www.giantstep.net/felabrations

FRIDAY SEPT 25, 2009

Doors Open at 10 PM
$20 @ Door
$15 Advance Tickets (available at MOODS Music in L5P)
$10 Admission w/ ISMS Badge + PRINT OUT of your Spread Love Email or Facebook Invitation

Commemorating the 4th Annual International Soul Music Summit - the largest music conference in the world dedicated to the independent soul genre.

Live Performances by...

MARK de CLIVE-LOWE (The Politik/Freesoul Sessions - UK/NZ) - broken beat/nu jazz mastermind ~

LADY ALMA (Sylk130/4Hero)- Philly soul and global house songbird ~

LIL’ JOHN ROBERTS (Janet Jackson/The Chronicle)- drummer extraordinaire ~

DJ KEMIT (Kemetic Just / Spread Love/ FunkJazz Kafe)- legendary Grammy-nominated turntablist & producer ~

ANTHONY DAVID (Brash Music/ Muddy Water) - Grammy-nominated ATL Soul Brother # 1

...and Special Guests from the International Soul Music Summit!












Enjoy Music, Food and Drinks the delicious 595 North Menu and Giveawyas from Adidas and Carol’s Daughter throughout the night. Watch SOUL POWER at the SPREAD LOVE event. SOUL POWER is an amazing documentary about the three-day festival, which took place in Zaire in ‘74 prior to the infamous Ali/ Foreman “Rumble in The Jungle” fight, and featured performances from James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, the Fania Allstars and more.

DOWNLOAD DJ KEMIT'S SOUL SUMMIT MIX!

http://www.mediafire.com/?zmmzyyuijl4

Marc de Clive-Lowe & Lady Alma Tribute To Michael Jackson - I CAN’T HELP IT
LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL57p4e23bM&feature=player_embedded

Lady Alma / Yameen / Mark e Clive-Lowe Remix – LIGHT OF LOVE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKCXpfgqgDY&feature=player_embedded

Lady Alma / Mark de Clive-Lowe at London Jazz Cafe – HOLD IT DOWN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkxMk4Iq40s&feature=player_embedded

Mark de Clive-Lowe & Lady Alma LIVE in Bangkok @ Siam bar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlFYBIZJJrM&feature=player_embedded

Lil John Roberts Drum Solo on Janet Jackson’s Velvet Rope Tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEB6OljqSvg&feature=player_embedded

Wassup Fam!?!

Ok, so people have been asking me, “Yo, Kemit! What’s the theme for Spread Love this month?”

Over the past 2 years we’ve covered a lot of musical ground at Spread Love. We paid tribute to Roy Ayers, Prince, Fela, the best of Chicago (Minnie, EWF, Chaka, Chicago House & more!), Michael, Stevie, Ladies of Soul, Funk, House, Fania Allstars… we’ve covered Golden Era Hip Hop, and we had a Deep House Reunion. So we’re mixing it up this time with a Spread Love rewind on August 28th!! Bringing back all the themes and tributes from the past two years, in one great night of good music …. Plus, we’re celebrating the birthdays of three people who really helped launch Spread Love: John Crooms, Jerrell Allen and Rhonda Thomas!! Give thanks!

Come and enjoy a beautiful mix of funky sounds and lovely people!

In the meantime, playback this recording of the MJJ Tribute
(http://djkemit.podomatic.com/) put together by Sol Fusion. (Big Up Jay Carter).

Michael would be celebrating his 51st birthday on August 29. R.I.P. brother Mike.

We’ll elevate Mike’s music, and all our fave musical geniuses on Friday, August 28.

See you at Spread Love!!
~ DJ KEMIT

PS (...and don't miss House In The Park on Sunday, 9/6/09!! http://www.houseinthepark.net)


>> DJ KEMIT PRESENTS SPREAD LOVE

A haven for dancers and lovers of soulful music!
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 10:00pm
595 North Event Venue
595 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318
Vendors, Interns, Sponsors: Call 866.286.8405

Details:
Doors at 10:00
Ladies Free before 11:00 but you must RSVP on FB or USE THE RSVP FORM BELOW.

Join us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112010363458&ref=ts


Directions are posted below.

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595 NORTH AVENUE, ATLANTA, GA 30318
From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit
Turn Right Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St,
continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left
continue to North Ave. Turn Left
Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

At the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr.

Downtown Atlanta at North & NorthSide, minute from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spellman/Morehouse/AUC.

RSVP TODAY-->>* JULY 24* CHA CHA JONES & KEMIT ~ WOMEN OF SOUL TAKEOVER

FRIDAY, JULY 24 WOMEN OF SOUL TAKEOVER

With turntable blessing from KEMIT & CHA CHA JONES!!!
Also celebrating SisterLove's 20th Anniversary!
Learn more about SisterLove:: http://www.sisterlove.org

Giveaways throughout the night ~ BEAUTY, BLISS & WELL-BEING ~ Pampering, Products and more!

Celebrating Legendary SOUL SISTERS :: Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Nina Simone, Labelle, Betty Davis, Jocelyn Brown, Barbara Tucker, Chaka Khan, Minnie Ripperton, Teena Marie, Taste of Honey, The Jones Girls, The Clark Sisters, Janet Jackson, MC Lyte, Jill Scott, and many, many more!

Elevating all the SOUL, FUNK, HIP HOP, HOUSE, ROCK, POP DIVAS - and their timeless music in a non-stop set that defines the musical diaspora that we like to call SPREAD LOVE.

YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO BE THERE…
DJ KEMIT presents SPREAD LOVE
FRIDAY, JULY 24 @ 595 NORTH AVE, ATL, 30318
Doors open @ 10 pm.

**LADIES!! RSVP FOR FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 11***

CLICK HERE RSVP TO: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=16EG_2bUax67UhWgByxke3Rg_3d_3d

$10 @ DOOR

Media/Vendors/Sponsors/Internships: 866.286.8405


595 North Ave, NW, Atl 30318
Venue is located in Downtown Atlanta at the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr., 5 minutes from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spellman/Morehouse/AUC.


DIRECTIONS
From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit
Turn Right onto North Ave. Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr. Venue is on right.


From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St,
continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left
continue to North Ave. Turn Left onto North Ave.
Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr. Venue is on right.

RSVP TODAY-->>* JUNE 26* MAFIOSO & KEMIT ~ AFRO LATIN FUNK :: TRIBUTE TO FANIA ALLSTARS

RSVP FOR FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 11 PM

The OFFICIAL DJ KEMIT Birthday Getdown! FRI . May 22 @ 595 North Avenue,

Hosted by KEMIT & Jamal Ahmad
Celebrating DJ Kemit's Birthday, the Spread Love Anniversary & Kemit's ALBUM RELEASE!!


House. Dance Classics. Golden Era Hip Hop.

w/ Special Guest Deejays & Kemit will close out the night with a soulful house set!
***Ladies FREE before Midnight****
$10 @ DOOR. Doors open at 10 PM
Champagne toast to DJ Kemit at Midnight!
ADVANCE TICKETS & RSVP LIST will receive priority admission.
595 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, 30318. (866) 286-8405.

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CALL KEMIT & LEAVE A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE: 866.286.8405

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Halo honors DJ Kemit's Bday!

MON . May 18 @ Halo
FREE ALL NIGHT w/ RSVP
Enjoy drinks and dancing with DJ Kemit. Special Guest Deejays.
SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP LIST will receive priority admission.
817 W Peachtree St NW # E100, Atlanta - (404) 962-7333

THUR . May 21 @ Halo
FREE before 11:30 pm w/ RSVP
$5 after 11:30 PM
KEMIT will be spinning an eclectic mix of everything you love.
SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP LIST will receive priority admission.
817 W Peachtree St NW # E100, Atlanta - (404) 962-7333

595 NORTH AVENUE, ATLANTA, GA 30318
From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit
Turn Right Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St,
continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left
continue to North Ave. Turn Left
Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

At the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr.

Downtown Atlanta at North & NorthSide, minute from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spellman/Morehouse/AUC.

FRI APRIL 24 - TRIBUTE TO SOUL BROTHERS
- Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Teddy Penergrass & Al Green
feat. DJ KEMIT
w/ DJ Soul Brotha Tabone & Alex Lattimore





>> DOWNLOAD KEMIT'S "TRIBUTE TO SOUL BROTHERS" MIX:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zywmfumrmtq

>> DOWNLOAD KEMIT'S "BE YOURSELF" HOUSE MIX:
http://www.mediafire.com/?g204ezhjyzfjyzf

Thanks to Mike Zarin for sharing this Spread Love mp3!

RSVP FOR SPREAD LOVE ~ 3/20 @ 595 North

GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS!! Soulful House & Dance Classics w/ MONIQUE BINGHAM!!

THANK YOU ATLANTA
for your LOVE AND SUPPORT on our blog, on facebook
& especially on the dance floor!!

Each month we try to create a haven for dancers and lovers of good music.
In March we’re getting back to where it all started -Soul Classics and Deep House... with a very special guest. Its her first time performing in Atlanta. Ladies and Gentlemen, DJ Sir Thomas of Luvv Tapp & I present to you Ms. Monique Bingham! That’s right! MONIQUE BINGHAM! – formerly of Abstract Truth --- and she’s my label mate on King Street/Nite Grooves. She’ll be performing at Spread Love on March 20th at 595 North Event Venue.

That night DJ Sir Thomans & I will be giving you deep house and soul classics all night…and some of my own music….speaking of which, I need to plug my new release ….SOUTHERN COMFORT on the SOCO AUDIO Label – Available for download on TRAXSOURCE.COM.

And because you’ve been so supportive of me, I want to give you some special offers – only for Spread Love family - ….so look for the emails from me, check me out on facebook and look for more details coming soon for the Second Saturday reunion in the works. See you on March 20th. Thanks again for the love!! Spread Love y’all!

DJ Kemit

Chicago's Finest - Fri, Feb 27 @ 595 North

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

FRI, FEB 27 @ 10 PM

DJ Kemit presents Spread Love
together with The Heavenly Renaissance

A CELEBRATION OF CHICAGO'S FINEST:
Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan
Minnie Ripperton, Quincy Jones
Curtis Mayfield
mixed with some Steppers classics &
of course we must end the night with the best of Chicago house!


595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
@ 595 NORTH AVE, ATL GA 30318

DOORS OPEN @ 10 PM / $10 @ DOOR
GUEST LIST OPEN FROM 10 - 11 PM
TO GET ON GUEST LIST, RSVP TO WWW.EXPERIENCESPREADLOVE.COM

(FOR MORE SPREAD LOVE INFO) 866.286.8405
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DIRECTIONS/MAP
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Atlanta&state=GA&address=595%2BNorth%2BAve%2BNw&zipcode=30318-6911

Download DJ Kemit's "Be Yourself Deep House Mix.mp3"

Paste this URL into your internet browser to download the mp3:

http://www.mediafire.com/?yyljz5q0dfy
OR
Click the ipod to play the mix:

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Thank you Atlanta...

...for making the first edition of Spread Love in the New Year at our New Venue a success!!

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