Allay Soul
02-16-2009, 12:33 AM
With Rsvp. =)
Roy Davis Jr;s Birthday party This Friday with XL and Doc Link on the Decks! RSVP Now! RSVP For Free Admission Before 11pm, $5 from 11p-12am and $10 thereafter by emailing allaysoul@gmail.com or by replyng to this message with full name and number of guests!
Friday February 20th, 2009
Roy Davis JR Birthday Bash & Record Release Party
Behind the Decks
Roy Davis JR
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Roy describes his music as "Soul Electrica", the hybrid of soul and electronic music. Others describe it as classic R & B infused with deep, soulful, Chicago-style House. While spinning his own brand of floor-stomping soul for his multitude of fans, Roy Davis jr. has emerged as one of the most requested DJ’s in the world. Between flights, Roy has managed to create a musical catalog of many timeless club anthems; among them "The Believers - Who Dares to Believe in me?" and the genre-defining “Gabrielle†. Growing up on Chicago's South Side, Davis was turned on at an early age to the sounds of house pioneers like Lil' Louis. Launching his own DJ/production career as part of the Chicago production unit Phuture, Davis began to make a name for himself with singles such as "20 Below." Then came the 90's, and Roy, keeping on point with his cutting edge sound, teamed up with Chicago vocalist Peven Everett and recorded the hit song, "Gabrielle"(Large /XL This track was met with massive radio and club play the world over and sold over 250,00 copies, and has appeared on dozens of compilations including the seminal Desert Island Mix from Gilles Peterson (Journeys By DJ). It was the tune that would change his musical direction, as well as take him back to his spiritual roots. As a result of not being able to find available or suitable vocalists for his more spiritual releases, Roy began singing over his productions. After a string of successful dance releases featuring Roy as a solo vocalist, and rave reviews from the press, Roy immediately took his stage show to the next level, and formed his band, "Soldiers Of Universal Love".
Graduating from deejay to artist, this gave Roy the opportunity to perform his chart topping releases such as "Michael", and "Join His Kingdom", for his fans, and showcase his "Soul Electrica" sound on the road. The ability to perform with a band, and cause massive dance floor overloads around the world is what sets Roy apart from other Dj's and House producers. Roy and the "Soldiers of Universal Love" have performed at many renowned venues, including Club METRO in Chicago to the famous TROUBADOR in Los Angeles and Club Air in Tokyo. During the beginning of the new Millennium, his reputation as a producer landed him work with major labels such as: Warner Brothers, Sony and MCA doing dance remixes for their top artists. Roy is diversified in the area of production with dozens of remixes including chart-toppers for Underworld, Gus Gus, Eric Benet/Faith Evans, Seal, Morcheeba and Universal's own Hip-Hop Queen, Mary J. Blige. Roy's work is also "No Stranger" to the Billboard Dance charts. His Terry Dexter remix of "Better than me" landed #3, while his most recent remix of Modjo's "Lady", soared to #1. Other honorable mentions in his catalog include "Watch Them Come" (Jazzanova remix) and the Roule single "Rock Shock" Roy did with Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, just prior to the label releasing their now infamous hit "Music Sounds Better." More recently, Davis' full-length album, Traxx from the Nile (2001), stood out for its integrity and earthiness at a time when the North American dance scene was in the grips of the waning ecstasy-fueled British trance movement. The album reflected Davis' spirituality and includes not only his production but vocal work as well. The disc received rave reviews in over 30 publications including RollingStone.com, URB, Flaunt, Vibe, Mixer and many more. In Summer of 2002 Roy Davis Jr and the Soldiers of Universal Love were featured as a headlining act at Montreal's acclaimed 2002 Jazz Festival where they performed to a packed venue. "The wild evening of entertainment provided by supercharged singer/DJ Roy Davis Jr" was proclaimed by Jazz Festival Senior President and Artistic Director André Ménard to be a highlight and a "particularly moving moment" of last years event. They performed live versions of hits such as "Gabrielle", "Watch Them Come", and several titles from his March 2003 release on Toronto label NICE+SMOOTH entitled "WATER FOR THIRSTY CHILDREN"
Featuring
XL<
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As early as age 10, XL (a.k.a. Khristaan Hillard) was captured by the deep grooves and beats of the underground. Listening to the Hott Mixx 5 from his bedroom on the South Side of Chicago, he would practice his dance moves and feel the music in his soul. As the House Music movement grew, so did XL. By the age of 16, he was sneaking into the music box to watch early legends like Farley Jackmaster Funk tear up the party. This fueled an uncontrollable passion within him to take to the decks himself. In addition to various DJ's that inspired him, XL also attributes other musical styles like R&B, Jazz, and Gospel as having deeply influenced his own sound. Over the years, XL has played at various venues throughout Chi-Town, including: Big Wig, Harry's Velvet Room, Slicks Lounge, Copa, Bar 13, Buzz, Red No. 5, Star Gaze, Betty's Blue Star, and Beviamo.
"House Music first touched me through the Spirit of Dance. It was through the spirit and the vibe that made you feel like no matter what was happening in your life you always felt like you were a part of something special. That's what influenced me to go deeper into the Movement, not just through dance, but also by playing the music; expressing back the love that was given to me through the sounds of House Music. Musically my life was affected many ways through artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Prince and Roy Ayers. I also have been inspired by turn table legends Gene Hunt (Gene, by the way, is responsible for my first major gig), Mark Grant, Dimitri From Paris and Malcolm Charles. I have been 'in this' for almost 20 years now and over that time have been touched by many beautiful things, beautiful people and beautiful music, and by this feel truly blessed. I hope in the next 20 years I can give back all that House Music has given me."
With Doc Link
Featuring New Jack Resident
Lego
http://zentranightclub.com/images/events/Image/roy.jpg
House Arrest Events Residents
Lego Dysqo E&G
Light Jockey
Josh Zeitler (Blue J)
3 Rooms of Sound
House Music | HipHop | Classics | MashUps
RSVP Now! RSVP For Free Admission Before 11pm, $5 from 11p-12am and $10 thereafter by emailing allaysoul@gmail.com or by replyng to this message with full name and number of guests!
Zentra Nightclub
923 W. Weed St.
2 Floors 3 rooms!
House Music and Hip Hop
9pm-4am
For Parties Over 10 people (birthday parties, etc) message me for party packages that will be available.
Good Stuff =)
If you or a friend have a birthday coming up and are expecting more than 10 people or just are expecting a large group out message me for details on getting a birthday package which gets YOU a wristband for FREE shots till 1am, a bottle of champagne and a table and its FREEEEEEE! =)
Birthday/Party packages of 10 guests can be set up on Fridays.
Birthday/party packages of 20 guests can be set up on Saturdays. =)
Roy Davis Jr;s Birthday party This Friday with XL and Doc Link on the Decks! RSVP Now! RSVP For Free Admission Before 11pm, $5 from 11p-12am and $10 thereafter by emailing allaysoul@gmail.com or by replyng to this message with full name and number of guests!
Friday February 20th, 2009
Roy Davis JR Birthday Bash & Record Release Party
Behind the Decks
Roy Davis JR
http://b5.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00019/57/06/19166075_l.jpg
Roy describes his music as "Soul Electrica", the hybrid of soul and electronic music. Others describe it as classic R & B infused with deep, soulful, Chicago-style House. While spinning his own brand of floor-stomping soul for his multitude of fans, Roy Davis jr. has emerged as one of the most requested DJ’s in the world. Between flights, Roy has managed to create a musical catalog of many timeless club anthems; among them "The Believers - Who Dares to Believe in me?" and the genre-defining “Gabrielle†. Growing up on Chicago's South Side, Davis was turned on at an early age to the sounds of house pioneers like Lil' Louis. Launching his own DJ/production career as part of the Chicago production unit Phuture, Davis began to make a name for himself with singles such as "20 Below." Then came the 90's, and Roy, keeping on point with his cutting edge sound, teamed up with Chicago vocalist Peven Everett and recorded the hit song, "Gabrielle"(Large /XL This track was met with massive radio and club play the world over and sold over 250,00 copies, and has appeared on dozens of compilations including the seminal Desert Island Mix from Gilles Peterson (Journeys By DJ). It was the tune that would change his musical direction, as well as take him back to his spiritual roots. As a result of not being able to find available or suitable vocalists for his more spiritual releases, Roy began singing over his productions. After a string of successful dance releases featuring Roy as a solo vocalist, and rave reviews from the press, Roy immediately took his stage show to the next level, and formed his band, "Soldiers Of Universal Love".
Graduating from deejay to artist, this gave Roy the opportunity to perform his chart topping releases such as "Michael", and "Join His Kingdom", for his fans, and showcase his "Soul Electrica" sound on the road. The ability to perform with a band, and cause massive dance floor overloads around the world is what sets Roy apart from other Dj's and House producers. Roy and the "Soldiers of Universal Love" have performed at many renowned venues, including Club METRO in Chicago to the famous TROUBADOR in Los Angeles and Club Air in Tokyo. During the beginning of the new Millennium, his reputation as a producer landed him work with major labels such as: Warner Brothers, Sony and MCA doing dance remixes for their top artists. Roy is diversified in the area of production with dozens of remixes including chart-toppers for Underworld, Gus Gus, Eric Benet/Faith Evans, Seal, Morcheeba and Universal's own Hip-Hop Queen, Mary J. Blige. Roy's work is also "No Stranger" to the Billboard Dance charts. His Terry Dexter remix of "Better than me" landed #3, while his most recent remix of Modjo's "Lady", soared to #1. Other honorable mentions in his catalog include "Watch Them Come" (Jazzanova remix) and the Roule single "Rock Shock" Roy did with Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, just prior to the label releasing their now infamous hit "Music Sounds Better." More recently, Davis' full-length album, Traxx from the Nile (2001), stood out for its integrity and earthiness at a time when the North American dance scene was in the grips of the waning ecstasy-fueled British trance movement. The album reflected Davis' spirituality and includes not only his production but vocal work as well. The disc received rave reviews in over 30 publications including RollingStone.com, URB, Flaunt, Vibe, Mixer and many more. In Summer of 2002 Roy Davis Jr and the Soldiers of Universal Love were featured as a headlining act at Montreal's acclaimed 2002 Jazz Festival where they performed to a packed venue. "The wild evening of entertainment provided by supercharged singer/DJ Roy Davis Jr" was proclaimed by Jazz Festival Senior President and Artistic Director André Ménard to be a highlight and a "particularly moving moment" of last years event. They performed live versions of hits such as "Gabrielle", "Watch Them Come", and several titles from his March 2003 release on Toronto label NICE+SMOOTH entitled "WATER FOR THIRSTY CHILDREN"
Featuring
XL<
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/m_6b97caf82b42939b299557fca41e08df.jpg
As early as age 10, XL (a.k.a. Khristaan Hillard) was captured by the deep grooves and beats of the underground. Listening to the Hott Mixx 5 from his bedroom on the South Side of Chicago, he would practice his dance moves and feel the music in his soul. As the House Music movement grew, so did XL. By the age of 16, he was sneaking into the music box to watch early legends like Farley Jackmaster Funk tear up the party. This fueled an uncontrollable passion within him to take to the decks himself. In addition to various DJ's that inspired him, XL also attributes other musical styles like R&B, Jazz, and Gospel as having deeply influenced his own sound. Over the years, XL has played at various venues throughout Chi-Town, including: Big Wig, Harry's Velvet Room, Slicks Lounge, Copa, Bar 13, Buzz, Red No. 5, Star Gaze, Betty's Blue Star, and Beviamo.
"House Music first touched me through the Spirit of Dance. It was through the spirit and the vibe that made you feel like no matter what was happening in your life you always felt like you were a part of something special. That's what influenced me to go deeper into the Movement, not just through dance, but also by playing the music; expressing back the love that was given to me through the sounds of House Music. Musically my life was affected many ways through artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Prince and Roy Ayers. I also have been inspired by turn table legends Gene Hunt (Gene, by the way, is responsible for my first major gig), Mark Grant, Dimitri From Paris and Malcolm Charles. I have been 'in this' for almost 20 years now and over that time have been touched by many beautiful things, beautiful people and beautiful music, and by this feel truly blessed. I hope in the next 20 years I can give back all that House Music has given me."
With Doc Link
Featuring New Jack Resident
Lego
http://zentranightclub.com/images/events/Image/roy.jpg
House Arrest Events Residents
Lego Dysqo E&G
Light Jockey
Josh Zeitler (Blue J)
3 Rooms of Sound
House Music | HipHop | Classics | MashUps
RSVP Now! RSVP For Free Admission Before 11pm, $5 from 11p-12am and $10 thereafter by emailing allaysoul@gmail.com or by replyng to this message with full name and number of guests!
Zentra Nightclub
923 W. Weed St.
2 Floors 3 rooms!
House Music and Hip Hop
9pm-4am
For Parties Over 10 people (birthday parties, etc) message me for party packages that will be available.
Good Stuff =)
If you or a friend have a birthday coming up and are expecting more than 10 people or just are expecting a large group out message me for details on getting a birthday package which gets YOU a wristband for FREE shots till 1am, a bottle of champagne and a table and its FREEEEEEE! =)
Birthday/Party packages of 10 guests can be set up on Fridays.
Birthday/party packages of 20 guests can be set up on Saturdays. =)