NEWS: HIPCO ARTIST INTERVIEWED ON BBC.

On June 22, 2012, Top Liberian musicians: Takun J (Hipco Rapper), Cypha D' King (Producer & Rapper), Ro'Papers (Rapper), Pitty D'Best (Singer & Rapper), Mr. Smith (Rapper), & DJ Blue of top Liberian radio station, HOTT FM were interviewed about hipco music.


"When politicians campaign in Liberia, they team up with the country's musicians to get their message across.

The genre is called Hip-Co and Sarah Montague went along to the studios of the Monrovian radio station, Hott FM, to meet some Hip-Co artists.

The station's owner DJ Blue, explains that hip-co stands for "hip-hop colloquial... the music that gets the message across"."

TO LISTEN CLICK HERE:

EVENT: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO END THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION? COME OUT TO DEJA VU NIGHT CLUB ON JULY 25, 2012. ADMISSION IS $15 BEFORE MIDNIGHT. FREE PARKING. SPREAD THE WORD!

NEWS: TOP LIBERIAN MUSIC ARTIST F.A WILL BE PERFORMING IN AMSTERDAM!

F.A. isn't R&B's first D.I.Y. phenomenon--just the first so far this century. And though he feels a strong kinship with the singing, songwriting, multi-instrumentalist likes of Stevie Wonder and Prince, the Minneapolis-based, post-soul auteur has way too many fingers in the future to care about following in even the most exalted footsteps.

 

He also has a better story.FA was born Faquama Anthony Deline in Monrovia, Liberia. Like Emmanuel Jal and M.I.A., Faquama Anthony Deline grew up young and early in the midst of a brutal civil war experiencing life much faster most children, but he always loved music.F.A. first performed in church, singing in choir and learning to play piano, guitar, and drums. Hearing Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and later on Michael Jackson and Boyz 2 Men sparked the young multi-instrumentalist’s lifelong love for American R&B.


Writing songs couldn’t have come more naturally to him.While grateful for the succession of opportunities to further hone his skills despite the chaos and bloodshed around him, the young artist came to realize that in a country so unrelentingly torn by war, the kind of career he wanted just wasn’t going to happen. After spending two years at a refugee camp in Ghana, Delin arrived in Minneapolis around the turn of the century.


FA has been performing regularly for the last 6 years opening for artists such as Freddie Jackson, KC & JoJo, Chico Debarge, Cherrel, Donnell Jones, Anthony Hamilton, Too Short and Pimp C (RIP) and collaborated with local artists: MC’s Unknown, Uneasy and singers Chantel and Kaylee.FA won Liberian Entertainment Awards Best Artist of the Year in both 2008 and 2009 and was also nominated Best R&B artist by the Liberian Image Awards.

TO LISTEN TO SOME OF HIS MUSIC & WATCH HIS VIDEOS CLICK HERE:

NEWS: LIBERIA'S TOP DJ, DJ BLUE HAS ROCKED SOUTH AFRICA!

Party: DJ Blue Drives The Housemates Wild.

Liberia’s Hot FM number one spin master DJ Blue was nearly unroofing the Big Brother House tonight.

Housemates looked like had nothing to lose as they were shaking their bodies as if there is no tomorrow.  The party  kicked off with a poor attendance but as the sound became wild Housemates were attracted by the magnetic forces in the sound up to the dance floor.

READ MORE: http://bigbrotherafrica.com/party-dj-blue-drives-the-housemates-wild/

As the music echoed throughout the Big Brother House the Housemates, donned inmasquerade themed outfits, gathered in the garden to take part in their favourite dance - the Azonto.

Liberia’s DJ Blue kept the Upvillers winding, grinding and booty hopping with a selection of the hottest local and international jams. He even played some of Goldie’s music which was met with excited reactions from all of the Housemates. They all revelled in the chance to boogie down to their fellow StarGamer’s jams.

READ & WATCH VIDEO(S): 

http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/Video/Play.aspx?vid=102794

http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/News/21431/NewsWatchMeDoTheAzonto.html

EVENT: CHARITY DATING AUCTION

• • Friday
  • 8:00pm until 10:00pm

• Moulin Rouge Bar & Lounge; Center Street, Monrovia, Liberia

• The Circle of Friends Foundation Presents: A Charity Dating Auction CFF will be holding our 2nd Fund-raiser by hosting a Charity Dating Auction with proceeds going to the James F. Cooper Institute in Kakata, Liberia! What better way to give back than to participate in our Charity Dating Auction! We will auction off dates with 20 of Liberia’s most popular and hottest! They're sweet, they're sexy, they're stunning...and they could be your date! >> The Auction: Will be held at Moulin Rouge Bar and Lounge in the heart of Monrovia; Center Street. Doors Open at 7:00pm; auctions will begin at 8:00pm! Enjoy a selection of delicious appetizers and sip on cocktails at the bar while you prepare for a night of match-making! Purchase your ticket, have a seat, and enjoy mingling at the bar with the finest people of Monrovia. >> The Dress Code: Come dressed to impress! Show off your great looks and style with other beautifully dressed individuals. >> The Charity: All proceeds will be going to the James F. Cooper Institute in Kakata, Liberia which is in need of some basic items. Books, teaching aids, additional classrooms, school fees, water/hand pumps, toilets, basic medicines, etc. Participate in this event and help the cause! Our website is coming soon! >> The Dinner Date: All successful winners will have the chance to go on a lunch or dinner date with the auctionees at local restaurants of your choice! >> How To Bid: Auctionees will all start at a mere $30USD and will definitely go up from there. Make sure you bring enough cash! >> Auction Performances F.A of BlueLinks Records will be there to perform LIVE. He will sing 2 of his Hits; “What’s Your Name” and “Always” Don’t miss it! >>Tickets: $10 at the door. By just attending, you're helping this amazing cause! *tickets include appetizers only; drinks not included Questions? Inquiries? Want to be AUCTIONED? Contact any one of us! Marjean– 0777 615 126 Tania –088 679 0000 Kuki -- 088 027 4789 Fabio – 088 610 817 ♥ BE THERE. BE BEAUTIFUL ~CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

CAMP: CACHELLE CREATIVE ARTS CAMP DATE CHANGED!

Cachelle’s Creative Performing Arts Camp (August 6)

Cachelle’s Creative Performing Arts Camp is an intensive and comprehensive week-long theatrical experience for the highly motivated performing arts student. Guided by professionals in the fields of drama, art, music, and dance, students will work toward a professional production, and through this, individual talents and abilities will develop. Students are encouraged to use his/her imagination and creativity to its fullest. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing the young person’s poise, self-esteem, and confidence. Cachelle’s Creative Performing Arts Camp experience is one that will provide the students with both enjoyable memories and skills to last a lifetime.