.:The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme & Lazy Eyez:.

Thursday, 2/23 -> The Solution Showcase #3 w/Trackademicks feat. DJ Tap 10, Black Actors (Quiz & .anansi), Kid Hum, DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…

THURSDAY, 2/23 -> Before we get this started, shouts to everyone who came out to The Solution Showcase #2.  It followed in the footsteps of the first one and was a blast.  Inka One showed why he’s one of the most respected DJs in California, Es Nine blessed the crowd with some beautiful music and The Foodchain somehow squeezed their whole band into the cozy space and had a packed house going crazy.  Big ups to everyone who’s been coming out, y’all are the reason even the biggests of haters would have to say #TheSolutionShowcase is 2 for 2.  In the interest of keeping our newly minted streak going, we’ve got a hell of a lineup booked for the The Solution Showcase #3 at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St).

He’s one of our favorite producers out and no slouch on the mic.  His fun, breezy style of music slaps hard enough to get the attention of tastemakers like Mark Ronson and A-Trak (who signed him to his Fool’s Gold label) while his resume is thick with  diverse and talented names like Phonte, Wale, Mistah F.A.B., Lyrics Born, Little Dragon, Teedra Moses, Tanya Morgan, J’Davey, his own Honor Roll crew & more; we’re honored to bring out the bay area’s own Trackademicks.  Track will be joined by his Honor Roll brethen and one of the bay’s favorite DJs, DJ Tap 10, for their first Colorado show ever.

Above: DJ Tap 10 /// Below: Quiz (fka Sunkenstate) of Black Actors

Black Actors aka Quiz (fka Sunkenstate, of Suicide Watch fame) and .anansi will be holding down things for Denver, rocking songs from Quiz’s new Elm & Oak project, Etcetera, and more.  To represent the production side of things, we’ve got the infamous Kid Hum debuting his first live beat performance and we don’t think anybody’s ready for that.

Me and Lazy Eyez will be the night’s DJs (Sounds Supreme will be holding things down at ‘Round Midnight for The Solution Boulder), rounding out the bill and keeping the party sounding right from beginning to end.  We’ll be posting music and videos from everybody on the bill to get y’all familiar over the next few weeks, so don’t worry if you’re not familiar with someone on the bill, just trust that your favorite DJs aren’t gonna steer you wrong (a big part of The Solution Showcase is about discovering dope new music and people have been digging it).  Stay tuned to @DenverSolution for more details and a chance to win free tickets.  21+ /// $5 Pre-sales available at Family Affair downtown & get you 15% off your entire purchase /// $8 at the door. – DJ Low Key

Tags: .anansi, Black Actors, DJ Low Key, DJ Tap 10, Family Affair, Kid Hum, Lazy Eyez, Quiz, The Meadowlark, The Solution Showcase, Trackademicks

The Solution Showcase #1 Recap Video w/TiRon, Ayomari & more…Courtesy of Konsequence…

Our boy Konsequence aka Jeremy Pape put together a very dope recap of last month’s The Solution Showcase #1 that you need to check out, whether you missed the party or you were there and wanna relive the memories of a great night.  The first half introduces the lineup and the second half features TiRon & Ayomari rocking “The Luncheon” live.  If you enjoy, please post it on your fb wall, tumblr, twitter, etc or tell a friend and don’t miss The Solution Showcase #2, this Friday, 1/20!!!

Tags: Ayomari, Jeremy Pape, Konsequence, The Meadowlark, The Solution Showcase, TiRon

Meet Inka One…Our featured out of town act for The Solution Showcase #2 on 1/20…

He’s one of LA’s favorite DJs, the founder of Boombox, one of the best hip hop parties in the country, was a key part of legendary #COHipHop mixshow Basementalism’s national college radio dominance in the mid 2000s and still somehow manages to hate 99% of the music that comes out; yours and our favorite hater Inka One. Check out the mixtapes below if you’re not familiar (I recommend you start with the Cook Classics joint), then check out the video with of him rocking with violinist Paul Dateh that almost 6 million people have watched.

.:Download Cook Classics – The New Classics (mixed by Inka One & hosted by Paul Rosenberg) on 2Dopeboyz:.

.:Download Cook Classics – (Pre)Charged (mixed by Inka One) from Nahright:.

.:Inka One Mix & Interview on Vibes & Stuff Radio:.

.:Inka One – Zojirushi Mix on Soundcloud:.

[Paul Dateh on violin with inka one on turntables.]

Tracks covered: ATCQ – Check the Rhime, Jurassic 5: Canta de Ossanha, Ghostface Killah: Chercez la Ghost, The Roots: The Next Movement, Gnarls Barkley: Crazy & Johnny Pate: Shaft in Africa

[Talib Kweli premiering "Just Begun" feat. Jay Electronica, J Cole & Mos Def at Inka One's party Boombox]

Catch Inka One rocking along with The Foodchain, Es Nine, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme and Lazy Eyez at The Solution Showcase #2 at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St).  And in keeping with the Foodchain – Brunch theme, we’ll have complimentary silver dollar pancakes from 9-10pm to sweeten the deal, so make sure you come out early.  Stay tuned to @DenverSolution for more info, a chance to win free tickets & another contest.  21+ /// $5 Pre-sales available at Family Affair downtown (plus get 15% your entire purchase when you buy a Solution Showcase ticket) /// $8 at the door.

Tags: Boombox, Cook Classics, Inka One, Paul Dateh, The Solution Showcase

Meet the Foodchain…Our featured Denver artists for The Solution Showcase #2 on Friday, 1/20…

Since bursting on the scene in 2009 and being named Westword’s “best new hip hop crew” in their “Best of Denver” issue, The Foodchain has been one of the top groups in Colorado hip hop, making noise all the way across the front range and worldwide over three projects and on songs with the likes Talib Kweli and Big Pooh of Little Brother.  DJ Low Key calls their new album, Brunch, “one of the best #COHipHop albums of all time”, they’ve rocked with everyone from Lauryn Hill to Ice Cube over the last few years and recently signed a deal with acclaimed New York DJ Statik Selektah’s digital imprint.  Check out Brunch and learn more about the Foodchain below.

.:Download The Foodchain – Brunch for free on bandcamp:.

After you’ve listened to Brunch, check out more Food Chain Albums here and videos below.

From their bio: The Foodchain, a hip hop collective based out of Denver, Colorado is a one of a kind team of M.C’s and producers. The band of “Super Friends’” vocal representation consists of four MC’s Mic Coats, C-1, FL, and ChampionSoundKillaBlack, internally dubbed “the offense”.Conversely, “the defense” provides the group’s sound, and is driven by two incredible producers, Mass Prod and MoHeat on Keys, turntablist and bassist DJ Louiscide, and percussionist Alex The Great.

Catch The Foodchain rocking along with Inka One, Es Nine, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme and Lazy Eyez at The Solution Showcase #2 at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St).  And in keeping with the Brunch theme, we’ll have complimentary silver dollar pancakes from 9-10pm to sweeten the deal, so make sure you come out early.  Stay tuned to @DenverSolution for more info, a chance to win free tickets & another contest.  21+ /// $5 Pre-sales available at Family Affair downtown (plus get 15% your entire purchase when you buy a Solution Showcase ticket) /// $8 at the door.

Tags: #COHipHop, The Foodchain, The Meadowlark, The Solution Showcase

Meet Es Nine…Our featured producer for The Solution Showcase #2 on Friday, 1/20…

The Solution Showcase #2’s featured producer Es Nine is a member of Prime Element and En Stereo, was named by best producer in Denver by Westword in ’09, and has produced songs for KRS-One, Dilated Peoples, Fashawn, Killah Priest, Kam Moye & a whole lot of other notable artists. Download his instrumental project Light Of Day, check out the video links below & catch more music from him here.

.:Download Es Nine – Light Of Day:.

Catch Es Nine rocking along with Inka One, The Foodchain, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme and Lazy Eyez at The Solution Showcase #2 at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St).  And in keeping with the Brunch theme, we’ll have complimentary silver dollar pancakes from 9-10pm to sweeten the deal, so make sure you come out early.  Stay tuned to @DenverSolution for more info, a chance to win free tickets & another contest.  21+ /// $5 Pre-sales available at Family Affair downtown (plus get 15% your entire purchase when you buy a Solution Showcase ticket) /// $8 at the door.

Tags: #COHipHop, En Stereo, Es Nine, Prime Element, The Solution Showcase

Thursday, 12/15 -> The Solution Showcase #1 w/TiRon & Ayomari, Turner Jackson feat. DJ Dozen, The Girlgrabbers, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme & more at the Meadowlark…

THURSDAY, 12/15 -> I’m super excited to announce the launch of The Solution Showcase, a new monthly party/show/event/whatever-you-wanna-call-it that we’re throwing at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St).  In the same way that me and Sounds Supreme started The Solution to be the kind of party we’d wanna go to, The Solution Showcase is gonna combine the vibe of The Solution with a live show element; showcasing an up and coming out of town act, a dope Denver artist and a Denver-based producer or production crew each month, plus assorted other goodness.

To get things started right, we’re bringing out critically acclaimed and super dope Los Angeles-based rappers TiRon and Ayomari, whose recently released album, A Sucker For Pumps (available to stream free here), is one of the best projects I’ve heard all year (up there with Section .80, Watch The Throne, Charity Starts At Home, To Live For, To Die For & such).  And I’m not alone, Dream Hampton, co-author of Jay-Z’s book Decoded called it a classic and her favorite album of the year, hugely popular blog the Smoking Section gave it 4 1/2 of 5 stars and the album has landed them on numerous bills in LA alongside Dr. Dre’s favorite new rapper, Kendrick Lamar.  You may have also gotten familiar with TiRon and Ayomari via T&A:The Prelude to ASFP (the mixtape I did for them earlier this year, download it here), Ketchup (my other mixtape collab with TiRon and 2Dopeboyz’s favorite mixtape of 2009, download it here), MSTRD, the PB & J Solution or collabs with the likes of Blu, Pac Div, Miguel, Asher Roth, Oddisee and so on.

TiRon and Ayomari will be joined by Denver’s own Turner Jackson, whose last album, My Heart Needs Space (available for free download here), is one of the best local projects I heard all year and showed ridiculous growth from the young MC.  His frequent collaborator and youngest DJ in charge, DJ Dozen, will hold him down on the turntables for the night.  The Girlgrabbers (aka Q-Knox, GypDaHip & Brik-A-Brak) will be showcasing their one of a kind musical magic as our featured producers for the night (check out some of their prolific catalogue here).  In classic Solution fashion, me & Sounds Supreme will round out the lineup as the night’s DJs, rocking all the best in hip hop and more.  We’ll be posting music and videos from everybody on the bill to get y’all familiar over the next month or so, so don’t worry if you’re not up on the whole lineup, just trust that the DJs you like aren’t gonna steer you wrong (a big part of this night is gonna be about discovering great new music and we think you’re gonna love it).  Also, we’ve got a few surprises to announce that’ll make the night even better, so stay tuned to @DenverSolution for those last few details and a chance to win free tickets.  21+ /// $5 Pre-sales available at Family Affair downtown after Thanksgiving /// $8 at the door. – DJ Low Key

P.S. The Meadowlark is a pretty small venue and this show could very well sell out, so don’t sleep!!!!!

P.P.S. This is just the start of a bunch of big Solution news…We’re about to make up for lost time in a major way, watch!!!

Tags: Ayomari, DJ Dozen, DJ Low Key, Family Affair, Sounds Supreme, The Meadowlark, The Solution Showcase, TiRon, Turner Jackson

Saturday, 8/6 -> The 90s House Party x The Solution w/Es Nine, DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez at Tooey’s…

SATURDAY, 8/6 -> For one night only, Denver’s two favorite hip hop nights are joining forces.  The Solution is teaming up with our favorite hip hop party in town, the 90s House Party, to celebrate Lazy Eyez’s 2nd college graduation (he just wrapped up his master’s, like a boss!!!) at Tooey’s (Colfax & Marion).  Es Nine, DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez will be on the ones and two and we’ll be wishing Es Nine’s partner on the 90s House Party, Cysko Rokwel (as well as DJ Vajra), the best of luck in the US DMC finals. No gimmicks /// No cover /// 21+.

Tags: Cysko Rokwel, DJ Vajra, DMC, DMCs, Es Nine, The 90s House Party, Tooey's

Solution 4 Year Anniversary Announcement #1: A special guest set on 2/4 from Cincinnati’s DJ Clockwork (tour DJ for Reflection Eternal & Mac Miller)…

FRIDAY, 2/4 -> We’re gonna hold off on posting the flyer for the Solution’s 4 year anniversary for a bit, but we couldn’t wait to announce that Cincinnati’s own DJ Clockwork will be joining us for a guest set.  Clockwork’s been holding it down in the ‘Nati for years, becoming the tour DJ for Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek aka Reflection Eternal in 2010 and then linking up with heavily lauded newcomer, Mac Miller, to become his tour DJ as well.  He’ll be joining us at 3014 to rock the best in hip hop for the Solution’s 4 year anniversary, plus we have some other fun surprises to announce.  So go ahead and put the party in your calendar, cop some fly gear (we recommend The Gro Project, Akomplice or pretty much anything from Family Affair) and tell your friends so they don’t miss out.  Last but not least, stay tuned for more announcements at twitter.com/DenverSolution.

Tags: 4 Year Anniversary, DJ Clockwork, Mac Miller, Reflection Eternal

Friday, 1/21 -> DJ AWHAT!’s birthday party & guest set at the Solution!!! 3 “Best Hip Hop DJ in Denver” winners on one bill!!!

FRIDAY, 1/21 -> We’re celebrating the birthday of the one and only DJ AWHAT! (Life Krew/One Eyed Kings/formerly of the Pirate Signal) at the Solution.  A WHAT!’s skills on the turntables got him voted “best hip hop DJ in Denver” in the 2009 Westword Music Showcase and countless fans throughout the state, don’t miss his first ever guest set at the Solution, alongside DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez.  No cover/Music at 9/21+.

P.S. The lineup accounts for 4 of the last 5 wins in the WMS – Best Hip Hop DJ category, don’t sleep on this party.

Tags: DJ AWHAT!

Friday, 12/10 -> Ladies First at the Solution w/special guest DJ Forge (NC/Jukebox Heroes) & more…

FRIDAY, 12/10 -> Here’s the details of the Solution’s first (and long overdue) tribute to the ladies, straight from our hostess, Brittney the Square: Friday, 12/10 from 9-11pm, The Solution with DJ Low Key & special guest DJ Forge (North Carolina Red Bull Thre3 Style Champ/Jukebox Heroes/Kam Moye aka Supastition’s DJ), hosts Ladies First, on 3014’s heated, covered rooftop patio. Ladies First caters to the women of the city with a refreshing concept – have a few drinks, get pampered, and dance to quality hip hop and R&B with your girls (Tribe Called Quest, Lupe Fiasco, Little Brother, Common, Mary J Blige, etc).   The party will feature quick stop beauty stations (nail painting, brow waxing, eye makeup application, and intimate tarot card readings), goodies, and giveaways from Denver’s top beauty gurus including skin care bags to the first 50 ladies, tarot card readings, free cupcakes courtesy of The Shoppe, 2 for 1 martinis and wine, a raffle drawing of beauty products and services (sponsors include Vito Pini Salon and Spa, Makeup Artist Danica Jardien, Sinless Sun, Skin Essentials, Body Balancing Massage, Pure Barre, Ru Johnson, The Shoppe and Family Affair).   To top it all off, the event has no cover (but please be courteous and tip the ladies at the beauty stations) and an acclaimed guest DJ coming all the way across the country to spin, what more could you ask for? This is a true ladies night, don’t miss it.  21+/No cover/3014 E. Colfax.

P.S. We recommend you check out some DJ Forge mixtapes for free right HERE, at DJForge.com, you’ll be glad you did.

Tags: Brittney the Square, DJ Forge, Jukebox Heroes, Ladies First, The Shoppe