Here is a brand new record from my good friend Soul Nana off his debut EP "Planet Afriika" slated to be released summer 2013.

This song is called "THE PLEDGE" and It features Tristate (GCM), Tha EMS, & Kemet Speaks. Kindly click here and download



via: http://djblackgh.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/free-downloadsoul-nana-the-pledge-feat-tristate-gcm-tha-ems-kemet-speaks

Join DJ Kemit for a night bathed in musical treats from around the world.

Soul Makossa is Atlanta's premier dance event nestled inside of the Sound Table.

First Friday of Each Month
$5 cover | 11 pm to 3 am
483 Edgewood (+ BLVD)
Old 4th Ward ATL 30312
(404) 835-2534

Promo Mix:

http://www.mixcloud.com/DJKemit/dj-kemit-presents-soul-makossa-march-2013-promo-mix

Official Launch Party for the return of FELA! to Atlanta.

More Pics visit: http://www.RhythmicImages.com
Photos: Carolyn Grady



DJ Kemit







Stay 'In The Know" Visit: http://www.InTheKnowATL.net

Do you love Fela Kuti? Afrobeat? How about DJ Kemit? If you're familiar with any of the above you might want to check out DJ Kemit's Spreadlove "Fela" event going on tonight in ATL at 595 North. Celebrating the return of the FELA! Musical to ATL!!

Check out this exclusive mix from DJ Kemit.



DJ Kemit's OFFICIAL FelaATL Musical Promo Mix Feb. 2013 by Dj Kemit on Mixcloud

Featuring...

Live Art by Rasadon (Brand Ambassador of #FelaAtl on behalf of Knitting Factory Entertainment)

DJ KEMIT (Spread Love + Soul Makossa + Kickin Up Dust)

CaZ (Chirs Nicholson + Mike Zarin)

DJ Ausar (The Kalakuta Show 89.3 FM WRFG)

African Dancers & Drummers

Face & Body Paint by Deborah Conton

FELA! Musical Pop Up Shop & Giveaways

Live Video Mix by Visualeyz

Drink Specials & Nigerian Small Chops!

FREE with RSVP // Only RSVP list will be admitted

RSVP: http://www.FelaATL.eventbrite.com

Doors open 10 pm - 2 am

Bring your FELA MUSICAL ticket confirmation to win FELA! Goodies!!

#FelaAtl

Each year, Spread Love dedicates our most elaborate installation to one of our musical fathers, FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI. From traditional African rhythms and new music of this millenium, Spread Love presents FELABRATION ~ an interactive musical and cultural experience in response to Fela's call to action and enduring spirit.

Due to the outstanding response to Spread Love's annual FELABRATION, we're now engaged in a partnership with Knitting Factory, the backers of the FELA! musical tour.

We are honored and excited about this partnership. And we invite you to come and Spread some more Love for FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI at the kick off event on February 15th and then join us at the Emmy-award winning FELA! musical which will be playing at the gorgeous Fox Theatre, February 28 through March 3.

Everybody say YEAH YEAH!!



via: http://www.thekaoseffect.com/events-fela-atl-tonight-w-dj-kemit

DJ Kemit: http://djkemit.com/events

Spread Love and Knitting Factory present
#FelaATL
Celebrating the return of the FELA! Musical to ATL!!

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Featuring...
Live Art by Rasadon (Brand Ambassador of #FelaAtl on behalf of Knitting Factory Entertainment)
DJ KEMIT (Spread Love + Soul Makossa + Kickin Up Dust)
CaZ (Chirs Nicholson + Mike Zarin)
DJ Ausar (The Kalakuta Show 89.3 FM WRFG)
African Dancers & Drummers
Face & Body Paint by Deborah Conton
FELA! Musical Pop Up Shop & Giveaways
Live Video Mix by Visualeyz
Drink Specials & Nigerian Small Chops!

FREE with RSVP // Only RSVP list will be admitted
RSVP: http://www.FelaATL.eventbrite.com

Doors open 10 pm - 2 am

Bring your FELA MUSICAL ticket confirmation to win FELA! Goodies!!
FREE Street Parking

595 North Event Venue
595 North Ave, NW ATL 30318

Info & Directions: 1.866.286.8405
RSVP: http://www.FelaATL.eventbrite.com

DJ Kemit's OFFICIAL FelaATL Musical Promo Mix Feb. 2013 by Dj Kemit on Mixcloud

Atlanta.....Stay 'In The Know' visit: http://www.InTheKnowATL.ne

The NAACP Image Awards were held in Los Angeles on Friday. It's the nation's premier multi-cultural awards show.

The event celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (television, recording, literature, motion picture and writing & directing), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors.

Zsanae Davis was at the event took some great photos from the red carpet. Check out some of them here. To view more or to purchase some of the photos, visit http://www.RedCarpetImages.net


Actress Halle Berry


Actress Kellita Smith


Actress Elise Neal


Actress Tatyana Ali


Actress Alfre Woodward


Singer Kem


Actor / Rapper LL Cool J and Wife


Actor Don Cheadle and Wife


Singer Gladys Knight


Actor Jamie Foxx and Daughter Corinne Bishop


Cedric the Entertainer


TV Personality Claudia Jordan

The 2013 BET Honors took place in Washington, D.C. on Sat night. The event which celebrates distinguished African Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education also brought out our favorite style stars.

Aaron J. and RedCarpetImages.net provided outstanding coverage of the event's red carpet. Check out some of the picture here. For more great photos, go to http://www.RedCarpetImages.net


Actress Halle Berry


Halle Berry and Alicia Keys


Singer Luke James


Singer Kem


Bishop TD Jakes and his Wife


ABC News Anchor Cynne Simpson


Actor Laz Alonso


Actress Gabrielle Union


Singer Kelly Rowland


Comedian/Actor Cedric the Entertainer


Comedian Anthony Anderson

Click For MORE 2013 BET Honors Pics

Photo Credits: RedCarpetImages.net

Save the date, mark your calendar, do whatever you need to do to remember that my Birthday party is going down on Friday November 23rd, 2012 aka Black Friday.

For the past 3 years me and (Bugz In The Attic DJ/Producer) Daz-I-Kue have been celebrating our Birthday (which we share on 11.22) with a party with some of our favorite DJ's. The rules are simple. You must dance, meet somebody new, and have fun. The past two years we've treated the ATL with Waajeed & Rich Medina. This year we're keeping it ATL with DJ's Kemit & Rasta Root.

In the spirit of Black Friday, we're doing a 2 for 1 special like never before. Admission into the Birthday Jumpoff will also get you into the "Hot Vs. Dope" event next door at Space 2 with DJ's J-Live & Applejac will be holding down the sounds at. Check the flyer below for the info and spread the word.

via: http://www.thekaoseffect.com/senor-kaos-2012-black-friday-birthday-extravaganza-nov-23rd-atl

Kem

Access Be Mine For Christmas by KEM

Access Funky 8Ball feat. Frank McComb by DJ KEMIT

The Braxtons pose for a picture with a fan at the Convention Center

Singer Kem backstage at the Convention Center

Yesterday, we brought you Day 1 of the great coverage that Aaron J from RedCarpetImages.net captured at the 2011 Essence Music Festival. Charlie Wilson, Usher, Boris Kodjoe, Dwele, Fantasia, LaToya Luckett, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and more were featured on Wednesday.

Here is the second part of our 3 day series of the festival. If you would like to see or order more pictures from the event, visit http://www.RedCarpetImages.net

Kem

Access If It's Love feat. Chrisette Michele by KEM

NEW ORLEANS – Grammy Award winners Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson are joining the 2011 lineup for the Essence Music Festival, which will be held over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in New Orleans, festival organizers said Tuesday.

Hudson will make her debut performance at the festival, which will also feature a New Edition reunion and a host of other artists who will help celebrate all that is Rhythm and Blues.

"We are celebrating the roots of R&B this Fourth of July weekend," said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc. "From the powerhouse performances on the main stage to the more intimate jam sessions in the Superlounges, the Essence Music Festival offers blues, funk, classics and neo-soul that our audience craves to renew their spirit and connect to their joy."

Also scheduled to take the stages inside the Louisiana Superdome this July 1-3 are Kem, Marsha Ambrosius, Hal Linton, Eric Benet, Doug E. Fresh, Naughty By Nature, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Mavis Staples, Miguel and Trin-i-tee 5:7.

Earlier, Ebanks announced a group of headliners for the festival, including Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Jill Scott, Kanye West, Charlie Wilson, Boyz II Men, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, and Macy Gray.

Now in its 17th year, the festival was born in 1995 to mark the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine and has since grown into a major national venue celebrating black culture and music. The festival also hosts a free marketplace inside the city's convention center as part of the overall Essence Empowerment Experience, which brings together some of the country's foremost leaders to discuss issues affecting minority communities.

In addition to the national talent the festival draws to New Orleans each year, the event also spotlights a number of local stars. This year, the talent includes Irma Thomas, Kourtney Heart, the Charmaine Neville Band and Rebirth Brass Band.

Grammy Award winners Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson are joining the 2011 lineup for the Essence Music Festival, which will be held over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in New Orleans, festival organizers said Tuesday.

Hudson will make her debut performance at the festival, which will also feature a New Edition reunion and a host of other artists who will help celebrate all that is Rhythm and Blues.

"We are celebrating the roots of R&B this Fourth of July weekend," said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc. "From the powerhouse performances on the main stage to the more intimate jam sessions in the Superlounges, the Essence Music Festival offers blues, funk, classics and neo-soul that our audience craves to renew their spirit and connect to their joy."

Also scheduled to take the stages inside the Louisiana Superdome this July 1-3 are Kem, Marsha Ambrosius, Hal Linton, Eric Benet, Doug E. Fresh, Naughty By Nature, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Mavis Staples, Miguel and Trin-i-tee 5:7.

Earlier, Ebanks announced a group of headliners for the festival, including Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Jill Scott, Kanye West, Charlie Wilson, Boyz II Men, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, and Macy Gray.

Now in its 17th year, the festival was born in 1995 to mark the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine and has since grown into a major national venue celebrating black culture and music. The festival also hosts a free marketplace inside the city's convention center as part of the overall Essence Empowerment Experience, which brings together some of the country's foremost leaders to discuss issues affecting minority communities.

In addition to the national talent the festival draws to New Orleans each year, the event also spotlights a number of local stars. This year, the talent includes Irma Thomas, Kourtney Heart, the Charmaine Neville Band and Rebirth Brass Band.

El DeBarge, has entered a rehabilitation center and dropped out of a national tour with KEM and Ledisi that's is going to start this week in Texas.
El said in a statement that he voluntarily checked into the center "to deal with issues stemming from many years of substance abuse." DeBarge said he has battled drug addiction for two decades.
"I hate to disappoint my fans, but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone," DeBarge said in the statement released Monday by Geffen Records. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time."
El has been open about his history of drug addiction, telling The Associated Press in an interview last year that 22 years ago curiosity led him to begin experimenting. "I said, 'Hey, let me try this.' And it took me 22 years to un-try."
Musiq Soulchild will join the tour in place of DeBarge.