AFRO-PUNK 2010 Brooklyn, NY June 25th-27th :: Mos Def,Bad Brains, J 'Davey, Game Rebellion, Ninjasonik, K-OS & more...I'll be painting

Major news just came out today thatMOS DEF is joining an already crazy line-up this Sunday June 27th at the AFRO-PUNK Festival! The Cool Kids, J*DaVeY, K-OS, Martin Luther, The Memorials, Galaxy of Tar, Bad Rabbits, DJ Lindsey will also be in the house that day. Don't miss it!!!!

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The June 26th line-up is just as crazy, featuring Bad Brains,P.O.S., Game Rebellion, Ninjasonik, God Forbid, The Bots, The 54,Activator, Cipher, Belikos, DJ MU$A,D://Boi.

+ DJs, skate, BMX, art, fashion & food! June 26th & 27th atCommodore Barry Park in New York.

I'm super excited to be on board as one of the painters working on the massive 100 feet x 8 feet mural that will snake around the park.

We had a promo shoot a couple of weeks ago with some of the artists. The following behind-the scenes shots feature Coby, Rob Focused & See One, three of the dope painters who will be throwing around some paint on Saturday & Sunday. My good friend, activist & art hustla Rasu Jilani of Coup d'Etat Brooklyn was also there to support...I owe him big time for putting me on this year. Thank you!

Also, big shout out to the lovely ladies Jacqwi Campbell who shot the promo video & to Shaunna Randolph who interviewed me and took most of these shots of me below...[ehmm..that was all spontaneous fun... Shaunna is a kinky girl.] Also shout to Toshun Campbell who was on board shooting as well. I'll post Toshun's photos and Jacqwi's promo soon as well.

My girl, Toofly will be representing the female wing and the homie Benjamin Rojas from Trust Your Struggle are also part of the line-up. I mean I feel really lucky to be part of this incredible line-up..it's gonna be epic!

I just set up my page on the AFROPUNK site, connect if you're there. And come give me a shout if you're around. Also you can connect on facebook // twitter // blog // website!

HERE ARE some of my favorites of the line-up

LIVE ART :: live painting at WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI feat. BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Dice Raw, Jaguar Wright & more

I'm heading down to Philly on Monday to be part of this massive fundraiser marathon featuring over 20 artists, including Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Jaguar Wright, among others. I'll be live painting along with Philly's own Iye Yinda, and will be donating the piece for the auction during the show. Philly fam, come and support! xo, Lichiban

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WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI
Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding presents A Benefit for Haiti

Hosted by Fatin Dantzler of Kindred The Family Soul, and featuring:

BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Kindred The Family Soul, Jaguar Wright, Dice Raw, Chubb Rock, Eric Roberson, Jean Baylor, Antoinette Costa, Jim Stephens, Selina Carerra, Kuf Knotz, Tony Moore and Jehova's Chosen, Mic Wrecka, Hezekiah, U CITY, WyldLyfe, Meek Millz and DJ Rocdaspot.

Proceeds go to Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding, and Haiti Professionals of Philadelphia.

There will be live artists, Brookyn-based Lichiban & Philly's own Iye Yinda donating and auctioning their work. There will be bins for donations of canned and dry foods, and medical supplies that will be sent to Haiti through the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia.

Monday, March 15, 2010 | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Downstairs Live WORLD CAFE LIVE

Advance Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $24 ($20 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $36 ($22 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $26 ($22 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $38 ($24 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)
*priotiy seating and VIP amenities/service

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AUTHENTIC....the take over!!

e a s e here...and yes, it's true...AUTHENTIC had Philly on lock Saturday night...well, we competed with a lot of parties and we actually had a packed house! So much, that STIR wants us back once a month....we'll let you know about the next one. But, as you can tell from our faces...we were quite happy.

Actually this pic is from Friday evening at The Social Club...we did a collab with these lovely ladies...selina and joviiiii baby! Definitely a great night and then Saturday..they hosted with us along with this precious lady..

Tiffany J....hmmm, this is still a pic from Friday evening...let me look.....aha! Here is Saturday!


Don't we look EXTRA happy...that's because we were! and still are :D PlUS, DJ Jayla...our O-fficial AUTHENTIC DJ kept the party jumpin both nights...but definitely on Saturday..THANK YOU! :)And for those that were not present...or were and didn't make it to the back of the lounge..we had a bright pink wall that should have, or maybe does have...your signature for solidarity...the beginning of our movement to expose domestic violence in intimate partner relationships and lgbt communities and end it!...so necessary!! So, if you did not sign..stand for it anyway and hit us up if you'd like some resources where you are..confidential and very helpful. Abuse is NOT your fault!


So, this is the end..check out Facebook for more pics of the evening(s)...
a HUGE thank you for all you came out and supported and those that supported by donating to the cause!!! Our arms stretch out to you...BIG HUG ;)

until next time
e a s e

p.s. don't forget ... if you want more details of our awesome weekend ... you can always visit kholioli.com

The khoLi-oLi Catch UP! ... The F*I*X // WOC // DE LECHE: Philly Black PRIDE

What can I really say people? Last night was AMAZING ... but not like ... ohhh ... it was just some dope poets! or some dope singers! or some dope dancers!

But because it was ALL of that and MORE in ONE PLACE! Like Really! Like I KID YOU

NOT!

Okkkk ... I see you don't believe me. -_- .... Well then let me just give you a brief rundown of some of the folks who blessed the mic ... You READY?!? I doubt it. You might think you know ... but trust. YOU HAVE NO IDEA!

First of all ... BE EXCITED ... the first two women you would have seen last night were my JOVI BABY and Selina Carrera!

Ya! I knowwww ... I almost got a lil' hot too! It's OK. My friends areeee indeed sweltering!

AND THEN ... as if THAT weren't enough .... the list of those who graced the mic (oooh, you knowww, in NO particular order ....

1. Brinae Ali

who if you didn't know ... goes a lil somethin' like this

AND this

and clearly if you clicked on the link you know that she SINGS TOO! AND DID SHE last night!

okkk okkk i digress.

2. Jus Greg (who, yes, I KNOW ... you have seen in the Brave New Voices

episodes with the Philly Youth Slam Team ... and YES ... you can see them NEXT SATURDAY @ The Rotunda in Philly!)

3. AUTHENTIC's own AUTHENTIC CHICK OF THE MONTH Ms. Wise

4. Lyrispect

5. Lady Sarkazym

6. Mara

7. Moses Malloy

8. Rhapsody

9. ME MYSELF and IIIII ... uhhh ... don't play me ... you KNOW I oft times call myself a poet.

"which means i did lie, i do lie, and i am presently lying because the craziest thing i ever heard after spittin' one of my poems ... was somebody talkin' bout they wanted to be deep JUST LIKE ME."

10. BEST PART ABOUT IT IS THERE WERE SOOOOO MANY MORE ... I can't even remember the names! If I'm forgetting anyone ... PLEASE charge it to the 4am drive back to NJ and this 9:39 am blog. NOT ME.

okkk ... i'm gonna stop rambling now ... i think the $5 entry and $3 happy hour and random break dancers and several poets and singers both male and female im forgetting to name and MASS of pretty people speaks for itself. ya. you right. it does. ::giggle::

AND .... From Last Week ...

YO! I still have very few ACTUAL words to give about this conference ... right now it mostly sounds like

....

ah ah ahhhhh ... you know where to go if you want more words ... and more pics from The F*I*X!

www.kholioli.com

- khoLi.

Get Your F.I.X!!!! philly!

e a s e here... ;)
CIAO lovely ladies and gents!
How are you?! Drop us a line and let us know!!
As for us, we're spreading our wings and working with some awesome AUTHENTIC ladies ;)

We're teaming up with Joviiiii Baby! and Selina Carrera (Colombia Recording Artist) to bring you F.I.X: Fresh Innovative Xperience!
Bringing LIVE music back to Philly!!!
If you live in Philly..then you KNOW this is necessary!
Every 2nd and 4th Friday you can find yourself engulfed in the best of poets, musicians and artists...@The Social Club, 2009 Sansom street
Check out the flier below:

April 10, 2009...THIS FRIDAY!!! will be the first installation of F.I.X featuring Selina Carrera and DJ Phsh. Come ready to dance/drink/socialize $5 cover until 11:30 and $3 drinks from 9-12am!!!

NO EXCUSE!

So once again..here is the flier...post where you know people will see this!!!! and we AUTHENTIC ladies, will see you there ;)

e a s e/kholi!