About this Event
Soulgasm, the longest running party in Honolulu celebrates 15 years with Philly’s legendary, the world renown House Music Sensation Lady Alma performing live w/musicians Ken Lykes (Humble Soul), Dae Han (drummer for Shingo2, Dae Han ensemble), Paul Nelson. Party starts at 10pm with Resident DJ Victor, Woes Martin aka “Angry Woebots“ (The Boom Bap Kids) and a special showcase by Pacific Music Awards “Best Pacific/International Artist” singer, songwriter Maryanne Ito and Na Hokuhanohano Awarded Producer, DJ Jrama, Hosted by Zen Chambers plus a Special DJ set by the Multiple Grammy Award Winning producer, the legendary DJ Marley Marl as he gives us a rare taste into his musical roots, production and love for House music with a special surprise you'll want to stay til the very end.
What is Soulgasm? It is a peak experience of the mind, body and soul. It gathers a dedicated and diverse crowd of many walks from it’s die-hard local following to it’s international fan base coming together to enjoy the feel good music, mingle and dance in a vibey atmosphere that’s signature to Soulgasm. From the party people to the underground, music lovers to the serious dancers it is the place to be and the must-attend for the House head each and every time. Never missing a beat, it’s long held down multiple parties each month and a unique flair for specially curated events sprinkled throughout the year it features some of the best talents on the island and the world renown from overseas, from vocalists, musicians, artists, dance pioneers, poets and more bringing something new and always fresh to Honolulu’s nightlife. Join in their 15th year celebration as they have put together an incredible show from start to finish with some of their favorite local recording artists and world’s best in the music and nightlife industry for a special Soulgasm celebration, it’s guaranteed to deliver and more.
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LADY ALMA- International singer and songwriter LADY ALMA is bringing her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences who desire her incomparable funk-house-soul stylings. From her dynamic live shows that left critics and fans alike breathless across the globe for two decades, to the recent revival of her hit single produced by The Rainmakers entitled “Let It Fall”, LADY ALMA continues to be a widely praised source of true sonic satisfaction since her introduction.
Born in San Diego and raised in Philadelphia, LADY ALMA began her entry into the house music scene recording club anthems helmed by the likes of super-producers Yukihiro Fukutomi, Masters at Work, Fanatix, 4Hero, and fellow Philly mainstay King Britt – where she was featured on his legendary album When the Funk Hits the Fan. She has worked with Mark de Clive-Lowe – fan-favorite songs include “Keep It Movin”, “Believe”, “Hold Your Head Up”, and their infectious 2010 cover of Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It.” In 2014, she released her single “It’s House Music”, produced by Osunlade, on Yoruba Records (considered a fan-favorite worldwide). In 2017, her single “Peace You’ll Find” was released on Reelsoul Musik, produced by Will “Reelsoul” Rodriguez.
Her track “Let It Fall” made a resurgence in 2018 when the song went viral via Facebook with over 20 million views (video of a fan seen dancing and lip-syncing to the song in Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa). Not long after, another video of legendary choreographer Toni Basil dancing to “It’s House Music” went viral with over 5 million views on Twitter and was also seen on Inside Edition. The demand for LADY ALMA’s infectious groove went off the charts. Her single “Glory & Honor” (produced by Darryl James) was released in March 2018 and quickly followed by “A Time And A Place” with producer DJ Ralf GUM, released in June 2018 on GOGO Music. Also, in the same year, LADY ALMA was recognized by Traxsource as “Best of 2018” including: “2 Top 10s”, “16 Top 100 spins” and “60 features in DJ Top 10 Charts”, to name a few.
MARLEY MARL- One of hip-hop’s first (and finest) Radio dj/Superproducers, Marley Marl was an early innovator in the art developing new techniques that resulted in some of the sharpest beats and hooks in rap’s Golden Era. As the co founder of the juice crew, Marl assembled a roster filled with some of the finest hip-hop talent in New York: MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, and Masta Ace. His production work for those and many other artists generally boasted a bright, booming, and robust sound that — along with his ear for a catchy sample — helped move street-level hip-hop’s sonic blueprint into more accessible territory. Most important, though, were his skills as a beatmaker; Marl was among the first to mine James Brown records for grooves and also learned how to craft his own drum loops through sampling, which decreased hip-hop’s reliance on tinny-sounding drum machines and gave his ’80s productions a fresh, modern flavor.
The end of the ’80s is often referred to as hip-hop’s Golden Era, a time when the form’s creativity was expanding by leaps and bounds. Marl was an important force in ushering in this era thanks to its advances in lyrical technique and the distinctive personalities of emerging stars like Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane. Marl scored his greatest crossover success in 1990 by helming LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out; bolstered by Marl’s state-of-the-art production, the album restored LL’s street cred while becoming his biggest seller ever, making Marl an in-demand producer/remixer.After working with TLC on their 1992 debut, Marl returned to his radio roots by starting a radio show on NYC’s HOT 97 called Future Flavas with Dj Pete Rock.Future flavas rocked till the late 90s. In 1994 Marley Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls track “Juicy” as being one of his early influences. He still works today and his music has had influences on RZA, DJ Premier as well as Pete Rock, who is also a longtime friend.Remaining quiet for a year; 2001 NYCs POWER 105 was born where Marley and Dj Pete Rock would bring there Future Flavas brand on air Friday and Saturday nights.Marl’s status as a high-profile International Dj/Producer/Remixer was restored thanks to his work with artists like BBD,Jay Z,Fat Joe, Rakim, Krs 1, and Queensbridge’s own Nas and Capone-N-Noreaga. On June 5, 2007, Marley Marl suffered a heart attack. According to an interview in The Source, he blamed the heart attack on stress brought on by his worries about being a good father. Then in Oct 2009, Dj Marley Marl returned back to where it all started for him NYCs 107.5 WBLS where he still is heard today. He also launched the “Legendize” podcast on all streaming platforms with more music productions coming your way. We’re excited to bring him back to Hawaii to give us a taste of his roots and masterful skills as a DJ /Producer who knows how to rock a party and bump that House.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nextdoor, 43 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, United States
USD 25.00