Mind Body Soul with Phife, Ghostface, Jay Electronica and more

As 2010 comes into full-swing, ‘health and wellness’ is on the mind of millions – and here in New York, artist’s and activists have come together to launch a concert series in support this common cause…

The Heavy Sound™, an eclectic music collective, consisting of world-class artists, celebrity deejays and top musicians, present to you – MIND BODY SOUL- A benefit concert to raise awareness of Diabetes.

Taking place at 8pm on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, at the new Knitting Factory. A historic venue, known for its intimate setting centered around great live performances. The Heavy Sound™ founder, creative guru Moon Mehta, has chosen the Knitting Factory, located in Brooklyn’s hip Williamsburg District at 361 Metropolitan Avenue as the location for his special event.

Actor, Michael Rapaport, will join as host. In addition to his many motion-picture and television network appearances, Rapaport will be attending this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to preview his breakthrough documentary film about the legendary rap group, A Tribe Called Quest. Rapaport is thrilled to be invited as host for this noble cause.

Joining Mr. Rapaport, as our Guest of Honor will be, Mr. Malik Isaac Taylor best known as ‘Phife Dawg’ from A Tribe Called Quest. Having been affected by diabetes himself, Phife recently had to undergo a bout with the disease and receive a long-awaited kidney transplant this past year. Other celebrities having to battle similar circumstances, are NBA all stars Sean Elliot and Alonzo Mourning. Phife will be appearing for the first time in New York since this successful surgery, exclusively to attend this event.

Universal Motown artist, Consequence will be there to perform songs from his new album, with additional performance by break-out artist, Jay Electronica, and special guest performances to, include Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Grand Puba, and others.

The evenings musical-styling will be brought to you by deejay, D-Lyfe. D-Lyfe has performed with many reputable artists such as, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Notorious B.I.G., just to name a few. Special guest deejays scheduled to appear include DJ Premier and Static Selektah.

Diabetes, is a condition affecting families in the number of over 235 million people across 7 continents.
You can make a difference. Tell a friend, and join us. It will be a fun and inspiring evening with a series of performing artists of epic proportion, for a global cause.

Event will commence at 8pm. Show times and complete Artist roster to follow. Thank you in advance and see you there!

Contacts:
RSVP & Guestlist –> rsvp@theheavysound.com
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Artists & Performers contact: Khalil Moses – litro@tmo.blackberry.net
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Press & Media contact: Ben-David Fenwick – bdfenwick@gmail.com
Event Sponsorships contact: mindbodysoulbenefit@gmail.com
Questions & Contributions contact: mindbodysoulbenefit@gmail.com
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For more Info on Diabetes visit: www.diabetes.org and www.dlife.com
Door & Venue info visit: www.knittingfactory.com

Supporting Partners:
AriZona Bev. Co. – http://www.drinkarizona.com
OkayPlayer – www.okayplayer.com
Mpire Creative – design@mpirecreative.com
Creative Control – http://www.creativecontrol.com
Brooklyn Bodega – www.brooklynbodega.com

Okayplayer 10th Anniversary

okayplayer birthday party

Tonight (March 2nd) at Le Poisson Rouge aka the red fish

Bodega Family Gets $5 off

Just type in “BODEGA” here when you buy your tickets. Say “BODEGA” at the door or say “BODEGA” when you call 866-55-Tickets. Just keep saying “BODEGA”all day until someone named Brice gives you 5 bucks

This is the first in the fANtastic Series in conjunction with the new Roots “Jimmy Fallon” gig. Guaranteed good time.
shout out to Dan and his team. 10 years is a long time brother.