Experience Culture

Chinese/Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon: Festival of Arts (Hip-Hop)

2012-01-22T23:21:00.000-06:00

Lure Izakaya Pub and NonZ Media Presents:

Year of the Dragon: Festival of Arts (Hip-Hop)

Come Celebrate Chinese/Lunar New Year at Lure Izakaya Pub in Chinatown next Saturday (1-28-12) with Hip-Hop Beatmaking/DJing sensation:

KayKayONTHEBEATZ and her live band

http://youtu.be/7flQDrzy614

http://youtu.be/IZgRduItoE8

http://www.facebook.com/kaykayonthebeatz

Plus, guest performers

Zain Lodhia (http://www.zainlodhia.com/)

T.J. Walker and his band

Event Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

No Cover!!!

KayKayONTHEBEATZ is a San Francisco, CA native that's currently residing in Chicago, IL. She's a masterful beatsmith that produces beats ranging from vintage Boom-Bap and funky old school West Coast to heavy bass new school Hip-Hop. Some of her influences in music are DJ Premier, J. Dilla, Pete Rock, Radiohead, and Thelonious Monk. She has produced for legendary Hip-Hop group Camp Lo and countless others.

KayKay specializes in using classic music production hardware such as the MPC 2000XL, MPC 2500, and ASR-10, as well as instruments like the Piano and the Guitar. For software she uses Reason, Ableton, FruityLoops, and Cubase.

Zain Lodhia is a Chicago-based Indie Pop/Rock singer/songwriter. His music is influenced by a diverse range of music and has strong acoustic roots. In college, Zain began writing music as a hobby. However, once he picked up the guitar music became a deep passion for him. In June of 2011, he released his first EP entitled, "Memories." Currently he is focused on writing and recording his first full length album scheduled for release in late 2012.

T.J. Walker is a Chicago-based drummer who's repertoire expands several genres of music (Rock, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Blues, etc). For several years now T.J. Walker has been establishing himself as a premier drummer with a distinct style, high level of musicality, and a musician with superior skills and technique. He has by playing the drums for over 20 years and is currently playing in 3 bands (The Hops, McCarthy Road, and Broken Belts).

*Domestic and Import Beers*

Shots:

($5 - $7)

Ultimat Vodka

Patron

Hennessy VS

Grey Goose

Belvedere

Saké

Bottle Service:

$100 Ultimat Vodka

$100 Patron

$150 Cattier Champagne

$50 - $100 Saké

Food:

Chicken Karaage (Traditional Japanese Boneless Deep Fried Chicken) $5

Lamb Chops (Cooked Medium-Rare served with Yuzu Mustard) $9

Yakisoba (Traditional Japanese Pan-Fried Noodles) $7

Beef Sashimi $5

Zuke Salmon $5

Spicy Chicken Wings $5

Spare Ribs $9

Salmon Sashimi Noodles (Spicy Cold Noodles With Abalone Peanut Sauce) $7

* For more information call 312-225-8989 or email us at:

lurechicago@gmail.com

culturedh@gmail.com

kaykayonthebeatz@gmail.com

lurechicago.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LURE-Izakaya-Pub/156198077758587

http://www.facebook.com/kaykayonthebeatz

New Years Eve 2012

2011-12-23T20:21:00.000-06:00

My guys at Image is Everything is once again back at it. They're throwing a New Years Eve event at Lure Izakaya Pub in Chicago's Chinatown next Saturday.

You can pick up your tickets here:

NYE 2012 $55 Tickets

3 Hr. Open Bar (10 PM - 1 AM)
Premium Liquor
12 O'Clock Champagne Toast (Cattier)

Two Live DJ spinning Hip-Hop, House, and Top 40

Music Video

2011-10-23T03:45:00.002-05:00

This is a dope video that my guys D. Nick The Microphone Misfit and Mel, put together sometime last year. I love the concept of this song and the video translates the lyrics very well.

*Take a look at Super InLight showing off his bboying skills throughout the video. He'll be one of the guest judges at the Image is Everything bboy event this coming Saturday at Lure Izakaya Pub, in Chicago's Chinatown.

Summer 2011

2011-10-23T02:35:00.000-05:00

Red Bull BC One Chicago 2011

I was at this event back in late July.

All the battles were amazing, however this was my favorite battle of the night. Personally, I felt both b-boys, Toyz aRe Us and El Niño, were two of the best breakers of the night and really stepped up to the plate when they faced off here in the semi-finals.
Hip-Hop at it's finest.

Pre-Show

2011-10-20T10:09:00.001-05:00

Come check out the talented beat maestro, KayKayontheBeatz, at Lure Izakaya Pub for the Image is Everything B-Boy event on Saturday, October 29, 2011. She will be djing from 9:00 to 10:00 PM.

Check out some of her videos below.

Her sound reminds me of classic boom-bap Hip-Hop. She lists Pete Rock and DJ Premier as some of her influences. I can definitely hear it. Fire!!!!

Tenth Letter

2011-10-17T23:33:00.000-05:00

Tenth Letter is the critically acclaimed novel written by newcomer, Kayona Ebony Brown. Tenth Letter explores the fascinating dynamics of male and female gender roles in today's society. The story introduces you to two people; one being an alpha female who's selfish, self-centered, arrogant, and doesn't know how to love other people, the other is a male who's plagued with always picking the wrong woman.

Pick up your copy of Tenth Letter here: www.kebonybrown.com

Upcoming Event

2011-10-17T20:31:00.005-05:00

B-Boy/B-Girl Competition + Halloween After Party.

Tickets can be bought at www.iiepromo.blogspot.com

www.iiepromo.com

www.lurechicago.com

Funniest Press Conference Ever

2010-06-23T06:22:00.000-05:00

Ron blame it on the a-a-alcohol.
"I got Wheaties!"

Events (6-2-10)

2010-06-02T09:40:00.000-05:00

Event 1

Erykah Badu, N.E.R.D., and Janelle Monae

Where: The Chicago Theatre

175 N. State St.

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 462-6300

When: Tonight (7:30 PM)

Cost: $49.50-$69.50

**2 Day Event**

http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/events/erykah-badu-0610.html
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Event?oid=1734704

Event 2

D.J. Premier with Tone B. Nimble

Where: The Shrine

2109 S. Wabash Ave.

Chicago, IL 60616

(312) 753-5700

When: Tonight (9 PM)

Cost: $10.00 + $1.99 Service Fee <Online>

http://theshrinechicago.com/

Events

2010-05-28T05:55:00.011-05:00

Event 1
Depaul FestWho: Ludacris (After-Party: The Cool Kids)
Where: Depaul University Quad (Fullerton Ave. and between Seminary and Clifton)
When: Today! Doors open at 5:00 PM. Show starts at 5:30 PM
Cost: $10 for Depaul Students (2 ticket limit)
http://events.nbcchicago.com/chicago-il/events/show/118572625-fest
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Chicago-IL/FEST-2010/329503876082
Update! This event is Sold-Out!!!

Event 2
Who: Camp Lo with special guest DJ the Twilite Tone
Where: The Shrine
2109 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60616
312-753-5700
When: Today! Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Online $10 plus $1.99 service charge
http://theshrinechicago.com/#/shows.php

Joakim Noah Vs. the City of Cleveland

2010-04-20T06:03:00.005-05:00

After getting knocked down 2 games to none by the Cleveland Cavaliars, Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah got a little revenge. At the post game press conference when asked by a report about if he had any regrets about what he said about Cleveland, he responded, "Not at all. You like it? Do you think Cleveland's cool? I mean I've never heard somebody say I'm going to Cleveland on vacation?"

Looks like Noah has been touching up on his comedy.

Ice Cube's Son Rapping

2010-04-18T13:59:00.002-05:00

Ice Cube introduces his son to the rap world via the internet.

What do you think?

WTF!!!

2010-04-14T09:12:00.005-05:00

Hard Ticket to Hawaii

What was the point of this scene!? LOL!!!!

Before 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006) there was 'Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987).' The movie is about two drug enforcement agents on a private island in Hawaii who launch an all out war against the bad guys. The film was directed by Andy Sidaris, who's best remembered for his cheesy B-rated movies.

That's One Tough Pad

2010-04-05T21:51:00.002-05:00

Can the iPad survive being tossed into a 'Blendtec' blender? Click play to find out.

Jay-Z's Treat

2010-03-31T22:04:00.005-05:00

Footage of Jay-Z treating(dissing) Chicago radio personality, Leon Rogers from WGCI at the Hennessy Black event on 3-18-10. Did it just get cold in here?

School Play, Scarface Style

2010-03-31T21:58:00.004-05:00

"Okay Sosa! You wanna fudge with me!"

Tron Legacy

2010-03-23T04:25:00.004-05:00

The New trailer to Tron Legacy is out.

The film is a sequel to the 1982 sci-fi cult classic, 'Tron.'
It's slated for release on 12-17-10

Jesse Gets the Last Laugh

2010-03-22T00:16:00.003-05:00

On Health Reform...That is

Yesterday, in Washington D.C., hours before the House of Representatives passed Health Reform, Jesse Jackson confronted by a jeering crowd of tea party protesters gleefully smirked and laughed at them, while pointing out signs that some protesters were waving in from of him.

http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978120215

Indian Hip-Hop Shoe Commercial

2010-03-17T17:46:00.005-05:00

'Shorty Capone' Shoe Commercial Live from India

"Go Shorty it's your birthday...If you want to look really hip and funky than Shorty Capone is the stop for you, because the shoes and the t-shirts and the caps are so WOW!!!"

"I Had Sex With 90 Women in a Month"

2010-03-16T21:39:00.005-05:00

Ex-NBA player Winston Bennett admitted in an interview with ESPN that he used to have sex with 90 women a month and half of that after he got married. "WOW!!! That's a lot of women."
Bennett was a star collegiate player for the Kentucky Wildcats and played in the NBA for three years (1988-1992), all with the Cleveland Cavaliars. He has been married for over 20 years.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/16/winston-bennett-sex-addic_n_500970.html
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4990206

Stick em' Up! Hand Over All the Chips!

2010-03-07T20:19:00.005-06:00

Yesterday in Berlin, Germany, during a live poker tournament, a group of armed and masked men with machetes, automatic guns, and hand grenades were caught conducting a heist. It is being reported that the robbers escaped with as much as $1.1 million dollars of the tournament's jackpot, which was 1 million Euros ($1.36 million).

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703936804575107940938833642.html?mod=WSJ_hp_editorsPicks
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/06/german-poker-heist-armed-_n_488765.html
http://www.aolnews.com/crime/article/berlin-poker-heist-captured-on-camera/19386707

Scared Little Chicken

2010-03-06T07:59:00.002-06:00

Don't Interrupt this professor's class.

Brooklyn's Finest

2010-02-03T02:23:00.005-06:00

"Brooklyn's Finest," is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Tears of the Sun, Shooter) and stars Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and marks the return of Wesley Snipes to the big screen.

The movie centers around the lives of three cops from Brooklyn who wind up at the same deadly location.

Here's the uncensored version of the trailer:

The movie is slated for release on March 5, 2010.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210042/
http://www.brooklynsfinestthemovie.com/

Old School Delight

2010-02-02T22:42:00.000-06:00

Oran "Juice" Jones-Walking in the Rain

Oran Juice Jones - The Rain

Pure classic R&B joint. "The Rain," was released in 1986 and reached #9 on the Billboard Top 100.

Classic!!!!

Tekken

2010-01-16T01:52:00.003-06:00

The teaser trailer for the upcoming movie, "Tekken," has now been released. "Tekken," is based off of the video game series of the same name. The movie is slated for release sometime this year.

Looking at the trailer reminds me of other fighting video games that were turned into movies like Street Fighter (1994), Mortal Kombat (1995), and DOA: Dead or Alive (2006). I can taste the cheese now. Um!