Wordz: A Message From Manchildblack

Peace Fam,

Just got back in town from an incredible experience at the Miami Winter
Music Conference. I've been 4 years in a row and this was by far the
best!

First, on Wednesday night the Libation/Brooklyn Mecca party filled
the Buck 15 Lounge to capacity and had lines of people waiting to get
in. (I warned ya'll to come early!) DJ's Ian Friday and Sabine played
their asses off to an international crowd of Global Soul heads.
Special thanks to my Afro Mosaic Soul family for hosting the night,
Concep for his exceptional live painting, Santiago for all his work in
helping to put this event together and Ecco for his dynamic live
performance. I also had the opportunity to perform my new song "You"
which will be out soon on Tea Party Music.

On Saturday we linked up with Melting Pot NYC for "The Global Soul
Sessions" at the Chelsea Hotel. The great thing about this event was
that it was an indoor/outdoor party so we had folks dancing in the
hotel lobby as well as on the front porch. There were mind-blowing
sets by some of my favorite dj's including: Rich Medina, DJ Spinna,
Kamala, Ali Coleman, MKL, Kervyn Mark and the incomparable Ian Friday.
Queen AaMinah, Mikiel and Mawu rocked the party with stirring
performances. I did another new track that's been getting a good buzz
titled "We Are". The songs lyrics were inspired by democratic primary
candidate Barack Obama and features stellar production by Lou Gorbea and
Chris Perez.

Another highlight for me was being able to perform at the King
Britt/Vikter Duplaix "Art of Seduction" party. This has always been
one of my favorite WMC events and I was honored to be there. Special
thanks to Britt and Greg Lucas for the invitation. Also, special shout
out to Afro Mosaic Soul for joining me in the performance.

Now that I'm back in NYC I've hit the ground running. We have two
monumental Libation events including April 10th with special guest dj
Herb Martin (Together In Spirit) and our 2nd year anniversary party on
April 24th with a live performance by musical genius Peven Everett
and his band. ARRIVE EARLY FOR THIS ONE AND DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN
YA!!!

ALMA NYC will celebrate its 4th year anniversary with guest dj
King Britt on April 18th. Britt has already told me he's digging deep
in the crates for that authentic Brazilian sound so this will be an
event not to be missed!

Lastly, mark Monday, May 5th on your calendars as I will be making my
Joe's Pub debut with my full band. This will be a special night as I
debut songs from my forthcoming My Mind's I EP. PICK UP TICKETS AT JOESPUB.COM.

That's more than enough for now. Be sure to check out the Miami pics
below by the wonderful Jae of www.MoonRisingNYC.com.

In the meantime...

Be Love, Be Light and Be The Peace You Seek

Manchildblack