Launch Records CEO (and Strictly Rhythm pioneer) Gladys Pizarro and vocalist/producer Duane Harden hosted Launch Live in New York, a network event held at the posh and swank INC Lounge in the heart of Times Square. There was a huge attendance for the event with guests such as producer Wayne Gardiner, vocalist Darryl D’Bonneau, and DJ Tony Touch.
The talent for the night’s party were, DJs Tommy Bones, Duce Martinez, and Nemo aka Pashaa, spinning house, classics, mashups and some pop for the ears. As a special treat, violinist and new Launch artist Sarina hit the crowd with a few notes off her pretty electric violin.
Her goal is to bring new talent to today’s scene, thus the name of the label. She feels that there is a lot of great DJs out there that don’t get the exposure that they deserve. She hopes that the Launch party will change all of that.
Great music, beautiful people, and a flow of their “Mile High” cocktails made the event a special night. I’m looking forward to the next one!
Duce and Nemo in the mix at the Launch Live party!
I remember when I was a shorty rock in high school, I used to cut class and when ever I do, the East River Park is where I usually went to. A big crew of classmates and I just went and brought out the radio, chilled out, played spades, and had a good old time.
I would not believe I would be back here 17 years later!
Yes, August 10th is DJ Dat Gurl Curly’s annual Sounds of a Dancer’s 3rd Annual Fun Day Friday as she calls it, but it will always be Hooky Day in my eyes. Too many memories.
This day is dedicated to YOU just for being on the everyday grind, whether it’s school, work or just making that hustle. So whether you wanna fake out your boss or teacher and play hooky, enjoy that day on your paid (or unpaid) vacation, or if it’s just your day off, join us and make a few dents in the pavement with some musical beats provided by the hostess Curly, William Alvarado, Duce Martinez, Phil Hooten, Steven “Lucky” Benson, John Mateo, Lil’ Ray, yours truly pink and the incomparable Josh Milan!
But wait…that’s not all! There will be live performances from The King of Gospel House, Kenny Bobien and a special surprise guest! Who it is? You will have to come and find out!
This year will be right back where it started for me, in Curly’s own backyard at the Ampitheater, so this is a special day: Our day to play, so get ready to receive your permission slips for confirmation of your presence for the Faculty will be waiting.
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Sounds of a Dancer’s 3rd Annual Hooky Day
YOUR HEADMISTRESS
DJ Dat Gurl Curly
THE FACULTY
Shamika Sanders aka Pinkie
William Alvarado
John Mateo
Lil’ Ray
Duce Martinez
Steven “Lucky” Benson
Josh Milan
With special performances from Kenny Bobien and a mystery surprise guest!
East River Park Amphitheater
Montgomery St. & 12th Street
FDR Drive
12pm – 8pm
Tell your friends to tell their friends!
Detention can wait.
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SPECIAL THANKS
Dawn Betancourt
Ace House Nation
Ken Howell
United Spirits
DJ Butch SOS
LUV N SOL
Honeycomb Music
Duce Is Wild Entertainement
Rescue Poetix
NuNu Rox
Fusicology
SociallySuperlative.com
Johnny Rivera
Mateo & Matos
WEPA!
Nestor 9
DJ Diamond
…and many more!!!!
Last night, I just witnessed comedy to the 10th power.
In 2008, 3 DJs by the names of Ace House Nation, Duce Martinez and John “Toto” Rivera decided to play tea party dress up and play a spectacular set of music, in which they called it, Beauty and the Beat. People loved it so much, they decided to do it again! So yesterday, we got graced by 3 ladies, Lace, Dulce, & Joann, also known as the Beastie Girls! Along with one of the MCs of this 6-hour, once in a lifetime event, “Madam” DJ Dat Girl Curly, the music and the hijinks don’t stop! I was literally in tears and fell out of my seat laughing! If you missed it yesterday, here’s your chance to see it again! Enjoy it as much as I did!
Kudos to you guys! You all deserve a special place on the bus!
