Live On Stage, Online Exclusives, Photos & Video, Unsigned Hype - Written by The Source on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:58 - 22 Comments

The Evolution Of Music

This past Friday, The Source
Magazine in a collaboration with Bucktown USA, BlackLight Entertainment, and
Hiip Movement gave audience members a glimpse into what’s in store with the
Evolution of Music Showcase that took place at club Drom in the heart of the
Lower East Side.

Back by popular demand, the showcase is just the first of a
series that will be going down this summer and featured music by the
legendaries DJ Chris Landry, DJ Trauma, along with a guest appearance by DJ
Superfox.

The house was packed as bands like The Nillaz, Raye 6 and the
Bubble Girls, Ra Diggs, and Architects and Demolition Men (A.D.M.),
effortlessly, fused elements from genres of Hip Hop, Rock, Alternative,
Reggae, and Jazz all together in performances that were nothing short of
amazing as they were energetic, sexy, and authentic.

Wise of Hiip
Movement said: “Everything that you’re not used to seeing when you go to
these regular Hip Hop showcases. Evolution of music is basically something
that I conceptualized from observing the music, observig the change in Hip
Hop, observing the infusion of different sounds; Rock ‘n Roll with Hip Hop,
Soul with Funk, Jazz and Hip Hop. All different styles have started to
infuse and create good music… [The performers tonight are] the innovators.
They’re the Marvin Gayes, you know what I mean, and the Prince’s.”

However, I think that the host, Mic Handz, said it best: “It’s straight
culture. You’ll see an Adidas track jacket and a spiked cuff. So it was like
the entire culture was fused and you really get to see where the different
origins and influences of different artists starts to manifest itself on
stage and it’s dope.”

The self-proclaimed group of “crazy crackaz”, The
Nillaz, kept the audience live with a very ecclectic performance that took
out the genre guesswork as they transcended every sound. While the
Architects and Demolition Men (A.D.M.) tore down the stage and rebuilt the
current state of Hip Hop as their emcees, masterfully, rode the beat that
was complimented very nicely with elements of Jazz and Rock. Ra Diggs
represented the streets of Brooklyn as well as for Hip Hop heads as he spit
a quick 16 and jumped right into getting the audience crunked up. And Raye 6
and the Bubble Girls, which put you in mind of a female version of Prince,
tentalized the audience with some sexy lap dances, with the help of some
lucky participants, while tearing the house down with powerfully soulful
vocals, dope lyricism, and incomparable style.

However, the true
representation of evolution came when former Unsigned Hype recipient, J.U.S.
Evolution, took to the stage and showed just how much his own music has
evolved since gaining the coveted nod of approval from The Source Magazine
back in 2001. With his stratocaster in one hand and a mic in the other,
J.U.S. Evolution captivated the crowd in a very Jimi Hendrix-esque
performance while killing the mic with conscious flows, earning him not only
a house full of fans, but the nickname of Hip Hop Hendrix.

So what’s next?
June 19th is when it goes down again. Same time (10pm), same place. As for
the future of Hip Hop, no one can predict where the genre will end up, but
Hiip Movement and The Source can show you exactly where it’s headed. And
definitely stay tuned for Space Jam.

WORDS - KIARA GILLETTE

22 Comments

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tony
Jun 4, 2009 18:47

check out our on going “ADMsound presents:” monthly at Public Assembly, 70 north 6th street, willyburgh brooklyn. each month we feature dope live music acts and dj’s. we also have the “loft sessions” comin this summer! super secret, super sexy, open bar, great music alllllllllll niiiiiiite til the sunrise!!

Dereck
Jun 5, 2009 12:52

Raye 6 is the TRUTH!!!

Joelle Bishop
Jun 6, 2009 14:24

I just wanna say HOW MUCH I LOVE ADM!!! THEY ARE SHIIITTT!!! I dont mean to say I told you so but I TOLD YOU SO!!! HAHAHA

WHY NO PICS OF SUPERFOX SHE WAS LOOKIN SUPERFOXY (as usual) LAST FRIDAY!!

Nikki Preston
Jun 7, 2009 1:24

I waited all night to see Raye 6 and her Bubble Girls perform…and it was thee SEXIEST SHIT EVER
I can’t wait for their next performance!!!!!!!!!!

rae
Jun 8, 2009 0:05

ADM killed it, it’s true! always a great set, this one was no exception. definitely look forward to hearing more from them soon!

Jenny
Jun 8, 2009 19:31

I saw ADM for the first time a couple months ago, def impressed! Nice mix of hip hop, jazz, y mucho mas. Good energy and performance

WISE
Jun 9, 2009 16:48

Thank u to all who attended Dont Miss the Next one June 19th @ DROMnyc Performances by Madison Rocks “the princess of rock! MegaBone, Kel Spencer, Madison Ave Boys, and Untouchable New Breed…Weve only just begun!!!

Mic Handz
Jun 9, 2009 17:18

Please be sure to come out and witness the Evolution of Music first hand…it will definitly take you out the realm of your everyday and seat you in a realm of energey sound and culture….we hit chords with new notes, verses with new quotes…its like a marina of music sailing on new boats…we revolutionaries…its evolutionay…EOM!!!!!

Esplash3128
Jun 9, 2009 22:09

I loved The J.U.S. Evolution. They are Hottest new band. They had the crowd hype. They were the show. They even had someone throw thongs at them it doesn’t get more rock than that.

David
Jun 10, 2009 0:04

The J.U.S. Evolution was the highlight of the night for sure!! ADM was great too. I am so excited to see who the evolution of music brings next!!

Christine Henry
Jun 10, 2009 0:07

Wow…… I haven’t seen a good show in so long! I am still feeling the tingles from The JUS Evolution! Lucky Church was looking so fly with his Captain Crunch Jacket!! I am still trying to find one on line! LOL……. Can’t wait to see them when they get back from Germany!! The Evolution Of Music Rocks

Gail Edwards
Jun 10, 2009 0:14

I Love The J.U.S. Evolution!! What a way to open the show!! Thanks for putting me on to something so refreshing!

Lucky Church
Jun 10, 2009 0:25

Thanks for all the love and support! We love The Source Magazine and we appreciate the love that was shown. The J.U.S. Evolution will be in Germany for a bit but we will catch you all in July @ The Afro-Punk Festival!! Evolution Of Music is the shit!!! Go out and support the show on June 19th @ Drom. My homie Madison Rocks is going to shut it down!! ROCK ON!!

Lucky Church of “The J.U.S. Evolution”

Trisha
Jun 10, 2009 13:30

Raye 6 and ADM were crazy! The J.U.S. Evolution made my night! I always wanted to see someone play the guitar with there teeth live!! Felt like I was watching Jimi Hendrix reincarnated!! What a show!! Hip-Hop and Rock never sounded so good.

Maisha A L Dang
Jun 11, 2009 8:53

J.U.S Evolution ROCKED the house!!!!!!

Anna Perez
Jun 12, 2009 0:45

I had a blast at the show!! Can’t wait to see The J.U.S. Evolution again. When is The Source going to an article on them? I think that would be awesome.

Mz. Cynical
Jun 12, 2009 16:12

Great show! Flawless Execution! Can’t wait for June 19th.

jiro
Jun 17, 2009 0:53

ADM = Superheroes of Hip-Hop.

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