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Title: S.K.I.P. & Jimmy Album Premier
Location: the Social, Orlando
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Description: S.K.I.P. & Jimmy Album Premier with special music by Dj Kittybat
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-01-01

Here’s a repost of a video posted on Eteinia’s blog that features our very own Mauikai. You can find the whole story over at Eternia’s Blog. Here is an excerpt.

The moment with Mauikai on the street in Queens, performing for neighbors, friends, & kids on the block, was pure magic captured on video. I don’t know if you can sense that from the footage, but it was literally 100% unplanned and Robert (he says: “tell them my name is ROBERTO!”) cried real crocodile tears. Which is bugged, considering he’s known as the tough guy on the block. What a testament to the power of MUSIC to MOVE people and make us all FEEL. So beautiful. If you don’t know who Mauikai is, or what she’s been up to, Peep Game: http://www.Myspace.com/Mauikai. She’s a beautiful sister w/ a powerful voice, working diligently.

Musical sets by AmIAm, Eddie B Swift, & Varros Tower
Start Time: 21:00
Date: 2009-07-22

Set by X:144 & SPS and a solo set by DJ SPS
Start Time: 21:00
Date: 2009-07-15

AmIAm rapping at the Second Subject Cd Release Party at the Social, Orlando

AmIAm was the first to get on stage and came with straight rhymes, fast and precise, he started the night off right. He ended his set with his track from the comp cd, Who I Am, which got the crowd awake and ready to roll for the rest of the night.

Next up was Kaleigh Baker. For her first few songs, she was accompanied by HOMME (the newly formed female vocal group featuring Alexandrah, Olivia Wynn, Kaleigh Baker and Heather Freedman). After the soothing start, she got a little louder with help from Orlando locals Shak Nasti.

Captured at the Social, dt Orlando, 2nd Sub Recess Party

Swam rapped to the improvised set of Beef and Divinci

Beef Wellington and Divinci have been playing these improvised sets all over Orlando for the past few months (Full Sail, Social, Wills Pub, Apple Stores, etc..). They jump on stage and just start going, doing what they do best, creating funky beats and unique sounds that blend seamlessly together. Swam jumped up and grabbed the mic and gave everyone a free clinic session on the art of speedy, yet pronunciated delivery.

SKIP onstage at Social Orlando for 2nd Sub cd Release Party

Next up was S.K.I.P., who was accompanied by his live band including members of the Oaks. S.K.I.P. played some stuff off his Peanut Butter & Raman Mixtape Collection, as well as stuff from his upcoming album, and his entry from the Comp cd, Red vs. Blue, which was definitely a crowd pleaser. (Word around El Coqui is that there is a video in the works for this song, so keep your eyes peeled)

Adeem of Glu performs in Orlando Florida for the Second Subject CD Release Party

And for the final set, and possibly my favorite set all night was Adeem. Adeem is a member of Glu and currently lives in New Hampshire. I met Adeem for the first time earlier that day, and had never heard any of his music. I was not expecting what he brought out that night. He came with energy and force and pretty much set himself up as the definitive argument against anyone who thinks white boys can’t rap. To end his set he jumped down into the crowd and got everyone to join him in the pit, including the folks that stand in the back of the show with their arms crossed not moving…. EVERYONE was moving and I don’t think there could have been a better way to end the night, as the whole idea that leads us as Second Subject is to get all types of people together and passionate about the common goals of art, music, formation of community and self-improvement.

Second Subject is an Arts Label based in Orlando Florida, supporting music, art, photography, and creative writing

Stay tuned to the blog to find out about upcoming shows and we hope to see you there!

Orlando Magic Hedo Shirt

It’s been awhile since the Orlando Magic have made it to the NBA finals (’95 to be exact). This city is surging with excitement unlike I’ve ever witnessed. If you were on the streets after game 6 the other night then you know what I’m talking about. Here’s a little jam created by Swam to help spread the blue and white flames even farther.

Orlando Magic Stand Up!

captured at the Social in downtown Orlando, Florida

Kaleigh Baker has an incredible voice and great spirit. Check out her track on the recent 2nd Sub release, Recess! Comp CD. For those of you who were lucky enough to be at the Cd release party you got to see her perform a set that included a few songs with fellow members of the all women singing group Ohm and a powerful set with Florida’s own eclectic, jazz, and funk groove ensemble, Shak Nasti. The photo shows Kaleigh getting into it backed by guitarist Tim Turner.

Captured through the cracks at the Milk District Lab. Swam on the mic.