Nye: The Illustrious Blacks

NYE: THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS @ LOSO w/ Casey West & Elliott Wednesday, December 31 Doors: 8pm DJ Sets: 9pm - 2am 2727 W. Broad St 21+ The Illustrious Blacks (Manchildblack x Monstah Black) are NeoAfroFuturisticPsychedelicSurrealisticHippys on a mission to save the world one beat at a time! Once upon a time in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings. Each was the ruler of his own deliciously glorious planet. The first king, Manchildblack, was well known throughout the cosmos for his ethereal vocals, celestial sonics and earthy musical messages. The other king, Monstah Black, was a star in the solar system for his gravity defying performances, gender­ bending fashions and spacey disposition. One magical night, an inexplicable ultra­magnetic pull forced the two planets to collide. A technicolored explosion occurred, turning night into day, with a feast of aural and visual delights. It was then that the universe was changed forever. Manchildblack and Monstah Black united and became The Illustrious Blacks. With inspiration from artists like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Boy George and George Clinton, The Illustrious Blacks have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house and cosmic pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. The real life married couple are not only co­-pilots on their artistic voyage, but are united in their fantastical journey through life. In 2017, The Illustrious Blacks released their highly anticipated debut EP, NeoAfroFuturisticPsychedelicSurrealisticHippy, on Concierge Records. The EP features the high energy single "Blast Off," the seductive "Red Light," the thought provoking "Delusions of Grandeur" and the anthemic "Black Like Jesus." In the same year, the dynamic duo also found time to work with producer Nickodemus on a remake of the 90s dance floor classic "Funk That!," which spawned a popular music video. The acclaimed couple found even more praise for their epic live shows and DJ sets, which fuse music, dance, theater & fashion as the ingredients to expand minds, shake bootys and save the world one beat at a time. Their infectious DJ set on Okayplayer’s Facebook live went viral and has put them on the global radar of emerging musical artists. The Illustrious Blacks have been featured at packed venues such as Central Park Summerstage (NYC), Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater (NYC), Output (NYC), Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), Performance Space New York (NYC), Brooklyn Bowl (NYC), C’mon Everybody (NYC), Afterglow Festival (Mass) and even found themselves touring to Bali, Indonesia. The Illustrious Blacks have been receiving praise from major media outlets including The New Yorker Magazine. Their celebratory music video “Black Like Jesus” was premiered in Billboard. Also, their single “Revolutionary Love” debuted in Paper Magazine, while its music video was featured on Out.com. They were also featured in a lifestyle article for the New York Times. 2019 is shaping up to be a busy year for The Illustrious Blacks. With a tour of Asia, Australia and the UK planned, they have been commissioned to create a brand new live show as part of The Shed's inaugural Open Call in NY. Simultaneously, they are recording their debut full length album to be released later in the year. Individually, Monstah Black and Manchildblack illuminate the galaxy with equal magnitude. As The Illustrious Blacks, they have combined their powers to save the world one beat at a time, and encourage all to LIVE THE HYPE LIFE! ------------ Emerging from the vibrant underground dance scene of Richmond, Virginia, Casey West arrives as an eager newcomer. Casey's sound weaves the infectious energy of Disco, the heart-rending melodies of Soul, the entrancing rhythms of Deep House, and the raw authenticity of Garage, creating an experience that fuels dance floors with undeniable energy. Casey's passion lies in the art of igniting movement and unleashing the euphoria of dance, creating an electric atmosphere where bodies become instruments of rhythm and the dance floor transforms into a sacred space of liberation and self-expression. ------------ From hip hop to hippie to straight up house head, Elliott’s life has always revolved around listening to, learning about, digging for and experiencing music. For nearly 15 years, that energy has been pumped into dance music starting in the blog house era and evolving from there to a more open-format style that defined his pre-pandemic BUTTER parties. Since the lockdown of 2020, his journey has led him deeper into the sound of the underground, drawing inspiration from legends like Chez Damier, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann, and Classic Music Co. label co-founder Luke Solomon. This very journey has led him to collaborating with restaurateur & LOSO club creator Brandon Pearson since 2021, as well as opening for and sharing booths with the likes of Eli Escobar, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, JKriv and Kim Ann Foxman. ------------ ——— LOSO Safe Space Policy ——— LOSO is a place for music lovers and dancers to come and express themselves freely. We encourage everyone to enter into the space with respect for one another. In order to ensure safety and enjoyment for all, we have defined our safe space policy, below: We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or any other discriminatory language or actions. If anyone or anything makes you feel unsafe while you’re inside, please go to any of our staff, and they will assist you. Video and photography are acceptable, but we ask you respect our no flash policy. And remember, the dance floor is for dancing! We know conversations are to be had, we simply encourage everyone to have conversations at the bar or on our patio. —————— ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL