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LuckyMe Does NYC


This Friday, September 24, our lovely friends over at Good Peoples present a one-off party from one of the hottest UK labels LuckyMe, based out of Glasgow, Scotland. This is an event so legendary it is only fitting that it take place in our very own Chinatown mini-mall turned rave hub, otherwise known as 88 Palace.

LuckyMe started in the summer of 2007 as a pipe dream to run a hip-hop group in a place that wasn’t on the map for hip-hop at the time. They went to the best clubs in the vicinity and thereby got caught up in other music whether it was underground dance music, techno, jazz, pop or rock. They ran parties in and around the Glasgow School of Art and Stereo. Simply put, they weren’t trying to do something innovative and different, but were just doing their thing. In July 2007 they started the label, artist collective and website as it exists today.

Since then, LuckyMe has become one of the world’s leading young crews, fusing hip-hop and new electronic club music. Us New Yorkers are lucky enough to have the crew cruise through our city this weekend for a rare event featuring their A-list starting line-up of Hudson Mohawke and Rustie who will be spinning back to back with support from Mike Slott, The Blessings and some of the most exciting new producers and DJs traveling in from around the world: Lunice, Jacques Greene, Eclair Fifi, Machinedrum, Cubic Zirconia, and Azelia Banks. In short, you’ll be kicking yourself for months to come if you dare to skip this awesome influx of European talent, so start plotting your route into the heart of Chinatown and beat bliss today.

A limited number of $10 advanced tickets can be purchased HERE, after which the price rises to $15. We also have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner; just fill out the form below to enter!


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Photo Gallery: Dance Right New York with Holy Ghost!, Classixx, Punches!, and Jessica 6 (June 12, 2010)


Dance Right New York, featuring Classixx

On Saturday night we made our way to 88 Palace, the dim sum restaurant-turned-nightclub under the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown for a jam-packed night of dancing. The second New York City installment of the LA-based “Dance Right” party, presented by MFG and Meanred Productions, featured DJ sets by Holy Ghost!, Classixx and Punches!, along with a live performance by Jessica 6.

Punches! (Darin and Greg Bresnitz, the dynamic twins behind the show “Dinner with the Band”) started the night with an electro-disco DJ set of classics like Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”, warming up the audience for the post-punk/electro-funk stylings of Jessica 6. Another Brooklyn-based band led by sexy songstress Nomi Ruiz (from Hercules and Love Affair), Jessica 6 put on a solid performance that rallied the packed house. Next up, Holy Ghost!, yet another duo from Brooklyn, brought the spiritual essence of dance music with a DJ set that included their remix of LCD Soundsystem’s “Drunk Girls” and their single “Hold On”. Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel did a splendid job on setting the environment and preparing the audience for the Los Angeles-based DJ duo Classixx. With a diverse selection of grooves that started with “Drop” by Cornelius, Classixx closed out the night with some of their own tracks, including “I’ll Get You” featuring Jeppe. Michael David and Tyler Blake are a great representation of what it means to work together as a team. Seamlessly, they’ve got their rhythm and vibe down, and between track selection and mixing at the decks, their talent is admirable. Classixx is a duo that exemplifies the experience of refined musical selections and renditions that go hand-in-hand with the dance floor. On this night, we think everyone got the memo and certainly took the party’s name, “Dance Right”, to heed.

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Ticket Giveaway: Dance Right New York with Holy Ghost!, Classixx and More


After a successful debut last month, http://meanredproductions.com/#mce_temp_url# is bringing the LA-based ‘Dance Right’ party back to the Big Apple. 88 Palace, the dim sum restaurant that has seen its share of legendary MeanRed outings, will once again host the event, an appropriate setting considering the LA incarnation is held at a Mexican restaurant.

New York’s own Holy Ghost! will grace the decks with their signature breed of disco house; Classixx and Punches! will also be spinning. Jessica 6, a trio comprised of former touring members of Hercules and Love Affair, will perform live.

Enter to win a pair of tickets by filling in all fields below. The deadline is Friday, June 11 at 3 PM. A winner will be chosen at random and notified that evening. There are also a limited number of $10 advance tickets available HERE. Good Luck!


If you missed last month’s event with DJs A-Trak, Diabetic and Pubes (yeah, we know), check out a video recap after the jump.

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Contest: Win Tickets to Dance Right New York with A-Trak, Diabetic and DJ Pubes


On May 1, Deitch Projects will debut Shepard Fairey’s latest exhibition, May Day, for a nearly month-long run. The title of the exhibition not only refers to the day of its opening, but the many meanings of May Day that are reflected throughout the artist’s body of work. Through portraiture, May Day celebrates some of the artists, musicians and political activists that Shepard Fairey admires. “These people I’m portraying were all revolutionary, in one sense or another,” Fairey says of his subjects, “They started out on the margins of culture and ended up changing the mainstream. When we celebrate big steps that were made in the past, it reminds us that big steps can be made in the future.” A limited number of screen prints based on the series will be available exclusively on the night of the opening. A future release of the prints is planned for the OBEY online store.

Shepard Fairey also designed the artwork for A-Trak’s Dirty South Dance mixtape and the upcoming sequel Dirty South Dance 2, which makes A-Trak a fitting choice to soundtrack Meanred’s after party at 88 Palace, Dance Right New York. DJ Diabetic and DJ Pubes will also spin.

There are 100 advance $10 tickets available HERE, but we’re giving away two pairs of tickets to the after party, courtesy of Meanred. To enter the contest, fill in the form below and click “Enter Contest”. You can double your chances of winning by sending THIS MESSAGE via Twitter. You must be following both @HiFiCartel and @builtbymeanred to be eligible to win. The contest will close on Thursday, April 29 at midnight. Good Luck!

P.S. CLICK HERE for a preview of Dirty South Dance 2 from the Fool’s Gold blog.

The contest is now closed.

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Photo Gallery: Flashing Lights (January 29, 2010)


Featuring Nick Catchdubs, Jess Jubaliee, DJ Ayres, Proper Villains, Nadastrom, Tittsworth at 88 Palace

Check out the latest Flashing Lights mix here

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Fool’s Gold Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary at CMJ


On Wednesday night, Fool’s Gold Records celebrated their two-year anniversary with a CMJ Showcase at 88 Palace. MeanRed put on quite the soirée, which featured live performances by The Suzan, Trackademicks, Vega and Donnis, and DJ sets by Treasure Fingers, Kingdom, and Sammy Bananas. Founders A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs were the hosts and MCs for the night, keeping the party going and giving away t-shirts, stickers, and other Fool’s Gold goodies.

We arrived in time to see Treasure Fingers dominate the decks with his electro set. Next up, Vega took the stage for their live performance. Fortunately for us, they blew a fuse during the first song, and we got to chat with the bassist about their future endeavors. The Austin-based band will move to New York in early 2010 to work with Chromeo on their upcoming album. When Vega finally resumed their set, it was clear that this is a match made in heaven. Their funk-infused baselines and electro-synth grooves will definitely flourish under Chromeo’s guidance.

Atlanta native Donnis, the newest member of the Fool’s Gold family, delivered a high-energy performance off songs off his summer mixtape, Diary of an ATL Brave. Pill joined him on stage for a few songs, adding a dynamic element to the set.

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After the jump, check out a few photos from the Fool’s Gold one-year anniversary party at Webster Hall last year.

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More CMJ Madness: Shanghai’d and The Fort


We just got wind of a couple more parties you might want to check out this week…

Our friends at MeanRed are taking over 88 Palace this week with their Shanghai’d event series. Tonight is the Fool’s Showcase, featuring Kingdom and Sammy Bananas, with live performances by Vega and Donnis. Fool’s Gold founders A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs will be around to host the festivities. On Thursday, the Noise Problem Showcase features Designer Drugs, Lauren Flax, and NROTB; on Friday, Adam Tensta, VDRK and Free Magic are on the roster for MeanRed’s own showcase. As an added bonus, they’ll be passing around dim sum dishes throughout each night. Click here for the full line-ups and to RSVP.

If you’re looking for some daytime action on Saturday, Levi’s and The Fader have you covered. With continuous music from 2-10 PM, The Ace Hotel is the place to be on Saturday. We’re particularly looking forward to Chauffeur’s performance, which will feature Mark Ronson, Theophilus London and Sam Sparrow. Flashing Lights founders Nick Catchdubs and Jubilee will also be spinning at the event. Click here to RSVP.

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CMJ Day 1 Highlights


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Having heard of less than 10% of the CMJ line-up, Day 1 was an evening of new discoveries and a lesson in efficiency. The HiFi Cartel convened at the brand-new Limewire space in SoHo for the CMJ Media Meet & Greet before going our seperate ways to cover as many artists as possible. Check out some highlights after the jump.

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CMJ Madness


Creating our CMJ schedule has been no easy task. With over 1000 artists performing in NYC over the next four days, the official schedule of events is enough to make your head spin. Throw in the daily seminars and you’ve got your work cut out for you. Our top picks? The xx is performing at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday and is giving a free show at The Apple Store on Thursday. The Green Owl CMJ Showcase at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday also promises to be a great event, with performances by Theophilus London and The Very Best, among others. On Thursday, legendary DJs and hip-hop acts will unite at B.B. King’s to pay tribute to the late Grandmaster Roc Raida, with performances by X-Ecutioners, The Beat Junkies, DJ Craze, A-Trak, Z-Trip, and more. You can view all of the official events and create your own CMJ schedule by clicking here.

And it doesn’t stop there. In addition to the thousands of official events, we have our eyes on several unofficial events that are happening this week. Fool’s Gold Records will celebrate its two-year anniversary with events at 88 Palace on Wednesday and N8 on Thursday. Friday will keep us busy with three great events, all in Brooklyn. The Green Label Sound Bowl Party at the Brooklyn Bowl features live performances by Chromeo, Theophilus London, Amazing Baby and Solid Gold, with a DJ set by Holy Ghost. PopGun Booking is hosting their event at Glasslands, featuring a live performance by Francis and the Lights. The Trouble & Bass Crew rounds out the trifecta with an event at Cameo.

So there you have it. Are you ready for the week ahead? Check out some of the fliers for the unofficial events after the jump, and be sure to check in daily for our coverage of the CMJ Music Marathon.

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Photo Gallery: Flashing Lights at 88 Palace (October 10, 2009)


Featuring Toddla T, Nick Catchdubs, DJ Ayres, Jubilee

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