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Nneka Gives a Firey Debut Taking LA By Storm

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:38 +0000

The much anticipated Los Angeles debut of Singer/Songwriter Nneka last Wednesday Nov. 18 at the SkyBar as part of the Svedka Vodka Sessions series, was everything hoped for and then some. The Sultry vocals of the Nigerian born singer was only enhanced by the strong message she communicated to the dazzled crowds. Helping [...]

“International” - New Live Version from Baaba Maal

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:02 +0000

Baaba Maal’s Television (Palm, 2009) brought a subtle blend of electronic dance elements and timeless traditions of West African music, much as the result of collaboration with New York’s Brazilian Girls, co-producers of the album. While on his current world tour, Baaba’s song “International” became a crowd favorite as it evolved with new layers and instrumentation. [...]

Sia Releases First Single From We Are Born

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:52 +0000

Twitter followers got a special treat from @SiaMusic this week: the first single from her new album, “You’ve Changed”. It’s a new version of a perviously leaked track, reworked with production by Greg Kurstin and Nick Valensi (of The Strokes) on guitar. Sia - “You’ve Changed” (right-click to download)

Animatedcartunes Releases Georgia Anne Muldrow and Adriana Evans

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:56:40 +0000

The indie soul and hip hop label animatedcartunes has some heavy releases out now in Georgia Anne Muldrow’s Early and Adriana Evans‘ re-issue of Nomadic. Videos and downloads after the jump. Adriana Evans’ 1997 self-titled debut was critically acclaimed but commercially panned, leaving her disenchanted with the music industry. This led to a seven year hiatus [...]

Gilles Peterson with Dam Funk in the mix

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:50:13 +0000

Proclaimed by Fader “a god of funk”, Dam Funk is the artist and producer of the moment, with a five-part concept album, Toeachizown, out now on Stones Throw Records. The Gilles Peterson Worldwide radio show fuses sounds from around the globe and is dedicated to the promotion and nurturing of new music & beats. This week’s [...]

Giant Step Presents: The Martinez Brothers At Hudson on 11/30

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:12:55 +0000

Giant Step is proud to present for our next installment in the Hudson Series; The Martinez Brothers. Even though these boys are young, they certainly have earned a reputation as the party starters when it comes to house music. Catch them at Hudson on Monday 11/30. Hudson 356 W 58th St. New York, NY 10019 ph 212-554-6217 7-11pm, 21+ with [...]

Check the Hotness from DJ Spinna this past Monday at Hudson 11/16

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:57:31 +0000

DJ Spinna brought the house down this past monday as part of our bi-weekly Hudson Series. B-boys and girls flooded the dance floor, drinks were flowing, and a good time was had by all. Don’t miss the next Hudson featuring The Martinez Brothers, on Monday 11/30.

SVEDKA Vodka Future Music Series – Podcast #2

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:39 +0000

Giant Step is pleased to bring you the second podcast in the SVEDKA Vodka Future Music Series. The podcasts are hosted by acclaimed London-based DJ, Benji B, of Deviation. Each episode will feature a variety of artists and emerging acts from around the globe, crossing genres from soul and hip hop, to electronica and dubstep, [...]

Alice Russell Pot of Gold Remixes

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:41 +0000

Our favo(u)rite UK songstress is back with her crew and a full set of new remixes. Alice Russell’s Pot of Gold album sparked so many notable remixes, they just don’t fit on 1 disc. And so we have the double disc remix set, Pot of Gold Remixes, now available on Six Degrees Records Online. Remixers [...]

Giant Step in LA Tonight with Nneka and DJ Vikter Duplaix

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:14 +0000

For her Los Angeles debut — the fourth installment of our SVEDKA Vodka Sessions series — the hottest new African soul sensation Nneka joins very special guest DJ Vikter Duplaix for an intimate evening at SkyBar at Mondrian, in West Hollywood. Blowing away the jam packed crowd at her US-debut at Joe’s Pub last week, [...]