"FREE!!! That's a dollar less than a dollar."

Should've mentioned this a while ago, but...

The boys from Slum Village will be performing at Elysium Lounge tomorrow night, for the FREE.  That's $fr33.99.  Hosted by Dwele, sponsored by Pepsi.  If I had a real flyer, I'd post.  

Just to show you what you'd miss if you decide to sleep:

Yeah, so as T3 said, "Bring yo monkey ass."

Peep the officials:

http://www.slumvillage.com/

www.elysium-lounge.com

See you there, bipeds.

Socialite Sign-off...

The Preface is NOT pronounced "PREE-face". Hint: Rhymes with "premise".

Tuesday night, the Light Speed Warrior and I attended the listening party for The Preface, the first solo album  [with distribution] from Slum Village rapper Elzhi.  'twas only five bucks, but...I'd say it was worth ten.  Yes, I know, it's a rare occurrence to hit a club and actually get your money's worth. But the special guests provided bang for the buck. Just peep:

The two DJs of the eve, K-Fresh & DJ Dez, along with Bouier, who was...excited, as you can see.

The show opened with Danny Brown, backed up by Nick Speed.  'twas Speed's birthday, so...he was royally toasted, adding to the night's entertainment even further.

Then the guest of honor himself...

Peep the backpacker on his shirt.  Dope-aholic.

But Elzhi didn't rock the stage alone for long...

Phat Kat doing what he does best.  Also mentioned an upcoming album, Katakombs.

Royce Da 5'9" also came through to perform.  Hinted at an upcoming project with Elzhi and Detroit rapper/producer Black Milk.

With friends like these...

Last but not least...

 T3!!  Didn't perform, but hijacked the mic more than a few times to announce the free Slum Village & Dwele show August 20th at the Elysium.  I suspect he had [more than] a few beers.  A few quotables:

• Yo, Slum Village AND Dwele, Elysium, the 20th, free. AND Pepsi's sponsoring, so you MIGHT get a free Pepsi."
  
  "Cop Elzhi's album, or you gettin stabbed!! Bring yo MONKEY ass!"
  
  "It's free!! You know that means? If you bring money...they won't even take that shit!"
  
  "Nigga, it's free!!! That's a dollar less than a dollar."

That, followed by the listening to The Preface, wrapped up the evening.  A great Socialite event, if ever there was one.

Next on the Socialite agenda:

That event is happening tonight.  Short notice, I know, but totally worth it.  Come on: Kweli, behind the wheels of steel?  Supposedly black rockess Res will be there also, to help Kweli drop previews for their joint venture, Idle Warship.  Keep your fingers crossed.  I'll be there with camera in hand, so...expect pics soon.  See you there?  

And that, bipeds, is all.

Socialite Sign-off...

In the Olympic Spirit

I'm watching the Men's All Around Gymnastics competition, one part amazed the other part jealous. Why you may ask? Well, because all while the Warrior was a little warrior in training, apprentice if you will; I wanted to be a part of gymnastics. I mean come on, who wouldn't. You get to flip around a lot and roll around like a madman, two things that kids do EVERYDAY! Well, considering that I'm from Detroit, and this story resonates true for almost every other kid who may grow up in a large inner city area, I did not have the chance to partake in the sport. The closest gym for me was about 30 minutes away. This is also the case when it came to hockey, with the additional problem of expensive gear...sigh....

So, with that being said, I felt it necessary to highlight a few of the lesser known more melanin influenced gymnast. And yes, there are a few. They don't, however, get much coverage because they are on pretty bad teams comparatively to the US or China.



Becky Downie - Great Britain
Age: 16
Specialty: Bars
Also competes on the Vault and The Balance Beam



Katheleen Lindor - France
Age: 18
Competes in Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, and Beam



Luis Rivera Rivera - Puerto Rico
Age: 21
Competes All Around



Yann Rayepin - France
Age: 20
Competes All Around, if I am not mistaken. His info is not on the NBC Olympic Website.



Louis Smith - Great Britain
Age: 18
Specializes: Pommel Horse
Also Competes on the Bars


So there you have it, and get your kids(whenever you may have them) involved in Gymnastics...so they won't be like me when they get older....bitter and looking for adult classes.

Bouier aka The Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

Shots Out

Jaspects, hailing from many different regions of the United States and formulating in Atlanta at my Alma Mater Morehouse College, the hommes put it down on the instruments. Blending various styles into their primary style of Jazz, it comes off so smooth and oh so soulful. This isn't just play Jazz either, the compositions are very complex and any thinking Jazz connoisseur can appreciate them. Special shots out them for appearing on CNN's Black in America. Keep doing your thing homies, and do it well.

Websites: http://www.myspace.com/therealjaspects

Get Wordy.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

What's Poppin'?

Yet again, another section that you can email me happenings about and I will post according.

But in the D, this is what I got for you....

On Saturday July 26th is the opening of the Elements Gallery, a Detroit music based art gallery/cybercafe started by Detroit's DJ Sicari and it will serve as a place for musicians, artists, photographers, bands, djs etc... to showcase their talents. The party starts at 3pm for the all-day event and live performances are at 11pm. The Elements Gallery is located at 2125 Michigan Ave (at 14th across from Slow's Bar-b-que) in Detroit. This is something of OURS so please support and respect it.










On July 31st, at The Majestic Theater (4120 Woodward) in Detroit, Red Bull Music Academy presents the Red Bull Big Tune head to head producer battle tour. For the Detroit stop, the featured producer is Detroit's own Mr. Porter along with a performance from Guilty Simpson. Red Bull Big Tune is a program created to showcase the talents of established and emerging producers and sound providers.


The Burn Rubber Mixtape Release Party is Friday July 25 at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. Octane & Illite, Big Sean, Marv Won, Quest MCODY, Monica Blaire & Ill Street will all be performing.








All information and copies taken from http://www.rensoul.com/

Get Wordy.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

I Put On For My City...

Since I tire of hearing everyone in Detroit complain about the fact that there "isn't anything to do here." Here is my attempt to break the monotony. This section is also open to those who live in supposedly hum-drum cities, feel free to email me with your hang out spots and I will do my best to put them up in a prompt manner. Email: sneakers.suits@gmail.com

With that being said.

Here are some put ons for those available in the Metro Detroit area.

Spectacles Detroit

230 E. Grand River Harmonie Park
Downtown Detroit
313 963-6886
spectacles@comcast.net

Yo, little did I know. But this spot is definitely as old as me, in fact it is older than me by a year. Definitely a spot to check out, dope as hell. Its nestled into the same building as Wolverine Furs and right down the street from the new stadiums. They carry 10 Deep threads as well as Detroit lines and shirts that show off your Motor City pride. They also carry music and movies for those that are interested in the arts. More so, they support local acts and just so happen to put on local events that boast such DJ's as House Shoes...I'm sorry if you don't know who House is, you need to move from the D ASAP. More so, if you aren't even from here, you need to be put on to that man as well. Here, I will help. Definitely worth the patronage, cool ass peeps up in there.

Website: http://spectaclesdetroit.com/home.html, http://www.myspace.com/spectaclesdetroit

DSE Detroit

202 E. Grand River
Detroit, Mi 48221
(313) 963-0533
www.dsedetroit.com
www.myspace.com/dseatgrand

Right down the street from the homies over at Spectacles, we got the homies at DSE. Fresh little spot that sells Tees and Random Accessories, and they are fresh may I add. Shop was created by a photographer so you know I got love for them and more so, THE TEES ARE HELLA FRESH! Get down with the get down, holla at the homies.





NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Studio Couture Detroit

1433 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Mi 48226
313.983.0030

For those of you who are more into what's the sway of fashion, this is the place for you. Immediately when you walk in you get a feeling of high urban fashion, think Pharrell, Kanye, Fergie, Gwen, etc. Soon as you walk in, you're greeted with kicks and jeans...my kind of spot...The owners, are yet again, mad chill. And if you shop for hella long, you can change and go right across to the clubs/restaurants/lounges located on or by Woodward or the Campus Martius area. You know what it is. Holla at the homies.

Website: http://studiocouturedet.com/ (under construction as I've been told)

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

1250 LIBRARY ST
(313) 962-8800
DETROIT, MI 48226-2252

I also feel like I shouldn't have to explain this. But I will, briefly however. I haven't eaten here, yet, however if you know Cuban food like I do, it's guaranteed to be delicious. Get at them, the menu is online.

Website: www.vicente.us

FOR SOME REASON CAN'T POST THE PICTURE BUT I DIGRESS....

Oslo Detroit
1456 Woodward
Detroit, Mi

Yea, you know that little spot that you always drive past on Woodward that you think isn't jack shit for some reason because it's only a small white building...yea, well...psych. Oslo is not only a Sushi Bar, but a Thai Restaurant, carries a few Singapore inspired dishes, Lounge, Bar, and Club all in one...and yes, it goes down. Located right below the main restaurant area lies the basement which is very spacious and houses events such as Hot, Buttered Soul regularly. More so, Oslo is the HOME of their infamous cocktail, the Space Odyssey 2001 (Which is not for the faint of livers). Did I mention that the food is bomb, definitely the chill spot of the year. You may see me in there more than a few times.

Website: http://oslodetroit.com/, http://www.myspace.com/detroitoslo

That's all I got for now, feel free to email the aforementioned email with your suggestions. Also if you are an establishment and you want to be mentioned on here, feel free to email. Like I said, I will answer and post as the time permits.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

Shots Out:

Big Sean

Yessir, someone from Detroit who holds it down. Signed to G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam, be on the look out for the album Finally Famous, a shot out to not only himself but his Detroit based crew. The Finally Famous Mixtape is available now, or was rather, you're gonna have to google the hell out of that joint to find it. Definitely worth a listen, especially since the lead single Get'cha Some was produced by the homies, and featuring a fellow Morehouse Man to be, Wrightrax. The video for that, as I've been informed should be out some time within the next month. And not even to hype it, Dey Gots Beats (I see you Rychiss), so be on the look out for them as well. They're also signed to G.O.O.D.




Joints to Listen to: Get'Cha Some, Supa Dupa, Good Sh..

Links: http://www.myspace.com/wrightrax, http://www.wrightrax.com/, www.myspace.com/uknowbigsean

Support your own man. Cause if you don't, who will?

Werd, Werd.

Light Speed Warrior, 5000.

Shots Out To...

The Homies at Burn Rubber Detroit

Even though, like I previously stated, I intern over at Bob's, gotta have love for your own and support your own. The peeps over at Burn Rubber are ill ass chill, and they even let the homie film there. Good looking on that of course. So with that being said, if you're free tomorrow night and in the Metro Detroit area stop through and support them at their event that celebrates the release of their mixtape. Werd, Werd.

Performances by:
Octane & Illite
Big Sean
Marv Won
Ill Street
Quest Mcody

July 25th
The Blind Pig (208 S. First St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
$7 / 21+
$10/ 18+
Doors 9:30 p.m.

Support your own; If you don't, who will?

Feel free to get Wordy.
Light Speed Warrior, 5000.