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

Jessica, the official Solution bartender, is rejoining the party on a weekly basis!!!

*drumroll*

We’re super excited to announce that Jessica, the longtime official Solution bartender, is going to be joining us every Friday at the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St)!  Jess has been a big part of the party since just short of day 1 (she worked at the same venue, The Shelter, but in a different room) and we couldn’t be happier about getting her involved with our latest endeavors (no offense to the Meadowlark’s great bartending staff, but Jess is a Solution institution!).  She’ll be bartending on the back patio bar, where she’ll be serving up potent, tasty drinks and talking shit like only she can do every Friday night (and at Goodness too!).  Check out Jess’s top 3 Solution memories from a few years back to get a little more familiar with the infamous Solution bartender.

We used to joke that Jess was more popular than the DJs at the party, but it might be closer to the truth; check out this story from DJ Big Styles for some proof:

Jessica aka “The Bartender” – I know what you’re thinking: Styles, do we need to blow this chick’s head up anymore? Yes, yes we do. Aside from DJs, “The Bartender” has been the only mainstay for me at the Solution. You never forget your first time, and my first time was back in ‘07 at Low Key’s birthday party. What’s crazy for me is how directly this night mimicked the lyrics to T-Pain’s hit from the same year, ironically titled- wait for it: “Bartender.” (I know right! T-Pain is a GENIUS!) Follow the eerie parallels: 1) I had just broke up with my girl, and had gone to the club. 2) I was just looking for someone to talk to and show me some love. 3) Everybody was jocking me as soon as I stepped in the spot. 3) We can all agree that Jessica is a prettly lil’ thing, and the bar at that time was up at the top. 4) When I ordered my beer she indeed showed me some love (well she had to, the manager at Bar Standard recognized me and comped my beer! ) 4) She gave me drinks to drink 5) I drunk em. 6) I could have sworn that I thought she she thought I was cool. 7) I gave her a wink she winked back…..and that’s where the similarity ends. Yup, I ignored the live performances and instead hit on “the bartender.’ Of course I thought I was brand new, in reailty I quickly became another statistic on the “Dudes at the Solution who have hit on me” chart that I imagine the nerdier version of Jessica has on her laptop. But for a few minutes many moons ago, life absolutely imitated art. God Bless T-Pain, and God Bless the Solution.

Tags: DJ BIg Styles, Jessica the Bartender, The Meadowlark, The Solution

Every Friday Night -> The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & friends at the Meadowlark…”Our town’s longest running & most revered hip hop night…A testament to quality” – Westword…

Every FRIDAY at 9pm -> The Solution w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & friends at the Meadowlark.

The best in hip hop & a whole lot more.

Complimentary photo booth.

Food by Year Of The Snake.

Beautiful patio.

No cover until 11 / Only $5 after.

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21+ / 2701 Larimer St.

$5 Red Bull & Svedka / $3 Red Bull / $3.50 Svedka Vodka.

“Our town’s longest running & most revered hip hop night…A testament to quality” – Westword.

Tags: DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, The Meadowlark, The Solution, Westword Best Of Denver

DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez interviews in Hip Hop Roll Call…It’s their DJ issue, check out the whole thing!!!

Hip Hop Roll Call’s latest issue featured great interviews with both DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez.  Take a minute to check out what they had to say about the two Solution DJs below and hit the links to read interviews with Lazy, Low and 19 other top Denver DJs (many of which have played at The Solution over the years).  Shouts to HipHopRollCall.com for the kind words and for shining some more light on the Colorado hip hop scene.

Tags: DJ Low Key, Hip Hop Roll Call, Lazy Eyez

The Solution at the Meadowlark w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez named “Best Club Night Return” in the 2013 Westword Best Of Denver issue! Thanks for the love Denver!!!

Awesome news in this week’s 2013 Westword Best Of Denver issue:

Best Club Night Return – The Solution

“At this point, the Solution is well on its way to becoming a Denver institution. But it isn’t just our town’s longest-running and most revered hip-hop night — it’s also a testament to quality and resilience. Despite having moved virtually all over town since it was founded half a dozen years ago by DJ Low Key and DJ Sounds Supreme, the Solution continues to draw a faithful crowd wherever — and however — it goes. Even after the Solution took a hiatus from weekly parties, the Solution crew continued to offer showcases featuring a parade of the best local MCs and producers, along with lauded acts from elsewhere. And last month, when the Solution returned to a weekly format at its new home at The Meadowlark, all was right in the cosmos again.” – Westword

Thanks to everyone who’s been coming out, we love y’all!  Our return to Fridays has been off to better start than we could have hoped for and we’re looking forward to things just getting better as the weather warms up. Hopefully y’all can join us this and every Friday to celebrate!!!

P.S. Both DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez are nominated for “best hip hop DJ” in the 2013 Westword Music Showcase.  Please take a few seconds and vote for your favorite Solution DJ HERE.

Tags: Best of Denver, DJ Low Key, DJ Sounds Supreme, Lazy Eyez, The Meadowlark, The Solution, Westword, Westword Best Of Denver

Both DJ Lazy Eyez & DJ Low Key are nominated for “Best Hip Hop DJ” in the 2013 Westword Music Showcase…It’s a tough call, but either one is a vote for The Solution! Thanks for the love Denver!!!

Vote DJ Low Key.

Vote DJ Lazy Eyez.

Either one is a vote for The Solution & that’s what matters most.

Thanks for the love Denver. Shouts to the 2013 Westword Music Showcase nominating committee for recognizing the work we put in. Extra crazy party at The Solution if one of us wins.

.:VOTE HERE:.

Tags: DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, Westword, Westword Music Showcase

Saturday, 3/23 -> The Solution & You Like This present The 2013 DMC Denver Regional DJ Battle w/special guests Pete Rock & Rob Swift, DJ Low Key, Es-Nine, Curly One, hosts Mane Rok & Panama Soweto + lots more at Casselman’s…

SATURDAY, 3/23 -> Rane in assoc. with The Solution & You Like This presents
The 2013 DMC Denver Regional DJ Battle MARCH 23, 2013 @ Casselman’s 2620 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205 (720) 242-8923 http://www.Casselmans.com/. 8pm-1:30am. $15 adv./$20 day of . 18+. Host: Panama Soweto. Judges: DJ Rob Swift, DJ Chonz, DJ Deus & more tba. Partyrockers: DJ Low Key, DJ Es-Nine, DJ Curly One. *No filming of the DJ battle is permitted. Still photography is ok Main event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/147433965414972/
Pick up presale tickets at http://holdmyticket.com/event/133285

FORMAT
This is DMC’s classic solo showcase style DJ battle: DJs will each perform a 2 minute routine for the elimination round. Judges will select the top 6 to advance to the final round. The top 6 will each perform a 6 minute routine. The champion of this DMC regional will advance to the 2013 DMC US Finals in New York City on Aug. 3rd at Stage 48 605 W 48th St (between 11th & 12th) Hells Kitchen NYC 10036 https://stage48.com/

EQUIPMENT
For the 2013 DMC Regionals, we will use Rane Sixty Two mixers – but a Rane Sixty One mixer or Rane TTM 57 will be available upon request. Rane mixers will be supplied by DMC. DJs cannot bring their own mixers. DJs must bring their own headphones, slipmats, needles, records, computers, cords, control vinyl and/or laptop stands etc. DJs can use any brand of needles and DVS they like. Promoter/sound will supply Technics turntables.

DJS MUST REGISTER TO BATTLE
by the day before the battle by writing to DMC USA’s Christie Z-Pabon at usa@dmcworld.com with the following info:

Which city/battle you are entering?
DJ Name
First Name & Last Name
Complete Address, Apt or House
City
State
Zip
Phone
Email
Website, facebook, twitter, etc.
Crew affiliation
Please answer honestly Yes or No to this question:
Are you a US Citizen or have you lived in the US for at least 6 yrs and can prove it?
1st Choice of Mixer: 62, 61 or 57
2nd Choice of Mixer: 62, 61 or 57

DMC PRIZES for US Battles

PRIZES for 2013 DMC Regional Battles include
1st Grand Prize from Rane is the Sixty-One mixer ($1800 retail)
SRH550DJ Headphones from Shure
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells
Prize package from 12inchSkinz
Prize package from Elite Philosophy
1st Prize from your promoter: Round Trip Flight & Hotel to battle in the 2013 DMC US Finals in NYC on Aug. 3 @ Stage 48 NYC!

2nd place: Shure Record Bag
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells

3rd place: a Shure Reverb T-Shirt
Custom DMC branded headshells from Smokin Shells

SPONSORS
http://rane.com/
http://www.12inchskinz.com/
www.elitephilosophy.com
http://www.shure.com/
http://www.dubspot.com/
http://www.idjnow.com/
http://smokinshells.com/
http://www.scratch.com/
more to be announced!

DMC USA
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmcusa
http://twitter.com/dmcusadjbattles
http://www.youtube.com/TheOFFICIALDMCUSA
http://stores.ebay.com/DMC-USA-DJ-Gear

DMC WORLD
http://www.dmcdjchamps.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dmcdjchamps
https://twitter.com/dmc_dj_champs
http://www.dmcworld.com/

DMC ONLINE DJ Championships
http://www.dmcdjonline.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dmconlinedj
https://twitter.com/dmcdjonline

OFFICIAL DMC World Youtube Channels
Classic 6 min. battles: http://www.youtube.com/dmcworlddjfinal
Supremacy aka Head to Head: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjbattle
Teams: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjteam
Classic 3 min. eliminations: http://www.youtube.com/dmcdjelims
Showcases: http://www.youtube.com/dmcworldchamps

Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101115026613/
http://twitter.com/toolsofwarjams
https://vimeo.com/toolsofwar

Sign up for the Tools of War grassroots Hip Hop Newsletter: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1100885080641

Tags: Casselman's, Denver DMCs, DJ Chonz, DJ Deus, DJ Es-Nine, DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, Mane Rok, Panama Soweto, Pete Rock, Rane, Rob Swift, The Solution, You Like This

Thursday, 3/14 in Austin -> SX704 Solution Showcase w/The Pharcyde, Spree Wilson & Go Dreamer, BLKHRTS, Yonas Michael, SL Jones, Black Spade, Rich Kidd, El Prez, Tef Poe, Uzoy, BK Beats, Family Affair & more at La Barbecue…Hosted by DJ Low Key & Trackstar The DJ, shouts to Potholes in My Blog…

THURSDAY, 3/14 at noon -> It’s been on our wishlist for a minute and now we’re super excited to announce The Solution’s first trip to Austin, just in time for SXSW.  With a perfect storm of luck, hustle and talented friends, we’ve put together a great showcase of top notch artists, with one of our favorite music sites, PotholesInMyBlog.com, at our favorite BBQ spot in Texas, La Barbecue (formerly J Mueller’s BBQ, as seen on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations).  Solution co-founder DJ Low Key will be the party’s host/part-time house DJ and the show’s lineup just keeps getting better by the minute.  Here’s the announced lineup for the #SX704Solution Showcase Brew & Q so far, but trust, we’ve still got a few tricks up our sleeve:

Spree Wilson (ATL)

BLKHRTS (Denver)

Yonas Michael (LA)

Black Spade (St. Louis)

El Prez (LA)

Tef Poe (St. Louis)

Family Affair (St. Louis)

BK Beats (Albuquerque)

Trackstar The DJ (ATL/St. Louis)

JUST ADDED:

SL Jones (ATL)

Uzoy (Houston)

Go Dreamer (ATL)

Rich Kidd (Toronto)

&

THE PHARCYDE

As if that wasn’t enough, the party is free to get into, doesn’t require an RSVP, wristband or any of that hassle and we’ll have free beer (while supplies last) to compliment the incredible BBQ, plus a complimentary photo booth, courtesy of the Austin Nomad!!!  Stay tuned for more info on the event at PotholesInMyBlog.com, DenverSolution.com & at djlowkey.com. UPDATE: Our new friends at Yeti Frozen Custard will also be giving out free naked yetis from noon to 1pm! All Ages / 12-4pm / 1502 S. 1st St (that’s South First Street, not downtown, but close; check out the map below for directions).

#SX704Solution

Austin hip hop legend DJ Nick Nack on La Barbecue: “It’s the best brisket in Austin”

#TheSolution6…Six events to celebrate six years of The Solution…

February 2013 makes it six years since we launched The Solution on a faithful day in the beginning of February 2007.  First and foremost, me and Sounds Supreme set out to simply create the kind of party we’d like to go.  Over the years maintaining that vision hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been an incredible trip and we’ve gotta shout out everyone in Colorado and beyond who’s come out to the party over the years.  From our first days at the Shelter/Milk Bar to The Funky Buddha to the last year of The Solution Showcase at the Meadowlark before we recently settled into the Meadowlark as a weekly home, the party’s always been defined by great music and great people and we look forward to keeping the tradition alive.  With that said, a lot has changed since we started the party and we want to make sure everyone knows about what we’re up to these days.

As you might have noticed, the party has grown beyond just a club night.  Over to the last few years, we’ve expanded in a lot of different directions, dropping The Solution Tape #1 (follow up coming later this year) to going on statewide tours to collaborating with like-minded parties in other cities to running the former Solution Boulder at ‘Round Midnight to launching The Solution Showcase, The Solution Beat Battle, The Art Of Records & more fun stuff.  So from 2013 and beyond, catch us coming up with new ways to enjoy the music we all love while keeping with the core ideals that make the party so much fun intact.  All this marches on (with a fly soundtrack, of course) with #TheSolution6 (blockbuster sequel to last year’s #TheSolution5, duh!).

Maybe you’ve seen #TheSolution6 floating around on our flyers and posts this month and if you weren’t around last February for #TheSolution5 last year it probably doesn’t make much sense. So what makes up #TheSolution6?

Starting Friday, 2/8: The Solution celebrates our sixth anniversary by returning to weekly status w/DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, Sounds Supreme, special guest DJ Izer and a legendary, top secret guest DJ at the Meadowlark. Plus, we’re celebrating the birthday our our #COhiphop favorites Xencs L. Wing, Joe Blizzy, Bravo One & Karina B! #TheSolution6

Friday, 2/15: It’s Dre Day 2013 (Dr. Dre’s birthday is Feb. 18) as DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez & special guest DJ Dozen (Welcome to the D.O.P.E. Game) run down Andre Young’s career, covering his production work, rap features & samples, from the World Class Wreckin’ Cru era to his Kendrick verses, and honor one of the best hip hop producers ever. #TheSolution6

Friday, 2/22: The Solution Showcase #13 w/Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Diamond Boiz, Paul Junior, DJ Low Key & DJ Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark. #TheSolution6

Wednesday, 2/27: The 2013 Solution Beat Battle w/special guests Exile & Johaz aka Dag Savage, 2012 winner BK Beats, co-host Boonie Mayfield, one man band DJ Fast Forward, DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme & more at Beauty Bar Denver. #TheSolution6

Thursday, 2/28 at 7pm: Sound College x The Solution Celebrate J Dilla w/DJ Check One, DJ Low Key, Deejay SD, DJ Chonz, Big J. Beats, Brik-A-Brak, Casey Sidwell & more at Unit E. RSVP required for entry, details here. #TheSolution6

Friday, 3/1: The Art Of Records II. An homage to classic hip hop album cover art featuring an all-star Denver artist lineup coming soon, curated by DJ Low Key & Dunn The Signtologist. #TheSolution6

Thanks for a INCREDIBLE first six years Colorado, we can’t wait to see what’s next!!!

Meet Von Pea, our featured out of town act for The Solution Showcase #13 on Friday, 2/22…

This month’s featured out of town artist is an all-time Solution favorite and good friend of the party, Brooklynati’s own Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), and he’s making his long overdue solo Denver debut, complete with fresh new material and classics in tow.  Von’s been out to The Solution as much as anyone over the years, but always performing with Donwill (and sometimes Ilyas) as Tanya Morgan.  This time he’s gonna be out here performing tracks from Pea’s Gotta Have It, premiering new joints from his upcoming Duly Noted EP with Aeon (set to drop next month, but if you e-mail DulyNoted@DenverSolution.com we’ll send you the exclusive Solution preview) & lots more.  Here’s a little more about Brooklynati’s own Von Pea, in the words of TM’s publicist:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan) has been emceeing since 1991 and producing since 2000. Initially attracted to hip-hop by the likes of Another Bad Creation and many other young rappers that were near his own age, Von would eventually shift his interest to those who would become his strongest influences – A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and Biggie. In 2002 Von Pea began an alliance with the original members of North Carolina rap group Little Brother (Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, and 9th Wonder) which lead him to being featured on such projects as Phonte and Nicolay’s Foreign Exchange Connected album (“Von Sees”), and Little Brother’s The Minstrel Show (“Cheatin” interlude). In addition to his group’s music, Von has released acclaimed projects such as 2003’s“Custom Fitted, 2007’s Grand Vonye, and his late 2007 remix project American Angster which has been considered one of the best of the Jay Z remix albums. Von Pea is also a member of the rap group Tanya Morgan. Von Pea’s latest solo album, Pea’s Gotta Have it, will be released October 19th.

Above: Von Pea “The Yorker” from Pea’s Gotta Have It /// Below: Von Pea featuring Che Grand & Elucid  “Thanks For Your Children” from Pea’s Gotta Have It

Above: The Foreign Exchange featuring Von Pea “Von Sees” from Connected /// Below: Little Brother featuring Von Pea “A Word From Our Sponsors” from And Justus For All

Most importantly, take a minute to listen to the music, it speaks for itself.  I’m heading to pick Von up at the airport now, but stay tuned for a great interview with the Brooklynati MC/producer, courtesy of the 4th Door, coming tomorrow.  Last but not least, don’t miss Von Pea of Tanya Morgan’s solo Denver debut at The Solution Showcase #13, along with performances by Denver favorites Diamond Boiz (aka Dyalekt, Zome & Zé), Fresh Breath Committee’s Paul Junior and The Solution’s own DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez. 21+/Free until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St.

Tags: Tanya Morgan, The Solution Showcase, Von Pea

Friday, 2/22 -> The Solution Showcase #13 w/Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Diamond Boiz, Paul Junior, DJ Low Key & DJ Lazy Eyez at the Meadowlark…

FRIDAY, 2/22 -> It’s that time again, The Solution Showcase is back for another month with more of the best in national and Colorado-bred talent.  Things have been great with the monthly showcase, but we’re about to make them even better.  Instead of $8 at the door and $5 pre-sales, once a month we’ll be incorporating the monthly Solution Showcase into the new weekly Solution at the Meadowlark and keeping the price the same whenever possible.  That means NO COVER until 11pm and only $5 afterwards most of the time, even with stacked lineups of national and CO talent.  We figured the consistency would be good and if you tell a few friends about the lower price and showcases, then everybody wins.

With that said, let’s talk lineup.  For this month’s Solution Showcase #13, we’ve got an all-time Solution favorite and good friend of the party, Brooklynati’s own Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), making his solo Denver debut, complete with fresh new material and classics in tow.  Von’s been out to The Solution as much as anyone over the years, but always performing with Donwill (and sometimes Ilyas) as Tanya Morgan.  This time he’s gonna be out here performing tracks from Pea’s Gotta Have It, premiering new joints from his upcoming Duly Noted EP with Aeon (set to drop next month, but if you e-mail DulyNoted@DenverSolution.com we’ll send you the exclusive Solution preview) and more.  He’ll be joined by Denver favorites Diamond Boiz (aka Dyalekt, Zome & Zé), Fresh Breath Committee’s Paul Junior and The Solution’s own DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez on the turntables in another top notch bill. 21+/Free until 11/$5 after/2701 Larimer St.

#TheSolution6

Tags: #TheSolution6, Aeon, Dimaond Boiz, DJ Low Key, Fresh Breathe Committee, Lazy Eyez, Over Soul'd, Paul Junior, Tanya Morgan, The Meadowlark, The Solution, The Solution Showcase, Von Pea