NYCUG HIP HOP SERIES feat. NO QUESTION & DIZZY D - 7/27

Due to popular demand, NYCUG is throwing a Party Series dedicated to showcasing some of the hottest Hip Hop artist emerging out of NYC. This is the first of many to come, so come out and show your support!

Friday, July 27th 2007 at 8:00pm

Come check out one of the illest groups coming up - NO QUESTION. Along with NYCUG's very own DJ DIZZY D.

DRINK SPECIALS BEFORE 10pm

$5 shots/ $4 Draft and Well

no cover - rsvp for guaranteed entry

For all questions or to be considered for future events, email hiphopseries@nycug.com.

NO QUESTION is a dynamic trio made up of WhatzIsFace, GuessWho, and H.Fraud. Informally collaborating as far back as '98 - each has achieved modest success individually. WhatzIsFace has performed on several stops of the Warped Tour '05 and has opened up for notables such as BLESSTeNATION. Guesswho, formally of Bad Newz, reps the underground hip hop circuit equally as hard having performed several shows locally and on the Lyricist Lounge Tour. H.Fraud, producer and DJ, did A and R for the recently released Black August Album.

I saw NO QUESTION recently opening up for Mark Ronson and the Cool Kids - and straight up, these guys have something special worth checking out. They come with a high energy performance, veteran level stage presence, hard hitting lyrical content, and complex rhyme structures that range from arrhythmic draw to rapid fire. Check out their Myspace pages where you can sample tracks from their upcoming Got Game Mix Tape(dropping 9/11), where Guessy Guess and WhatzIsFace rip it over their take on our favorite Nintendo game soundtracks. Also, look out for the video for Double Dragon - due out mid august.

NYCUG Launch Party Photos- 10/12 @ Plan B

Thanks to everyone who made it out to the NYCUG Launch! And a big thanks to our staff photgrapher, Tory, for taking the time to capture the night and get up close with the bands and DJs. Especially since most of us are a little hazy on the details. Feel free to post comments or request a copy of any of the shots below, and we'll send them right out to you.

Enjoy the pics.. and check back soon for more updates from NYCUG on the next event.

NYCUG Launch Party was a blast!!!

The night kicked off a little after 8:00 with Dizzy D Spinning to a light crowd. As the hour approached it's end, partiers began entering in droves to hear Dizzy's extended set while waiting, with great anticipation, to hear Bad News spit that diabolical ill shit.

My anticipation rose, this being our first live concert-party. I grabed the mic and said a few words to intro Bad News and officially kick of the event. Bad News did us proud! They approached the mic with phenomenal energy; made a little room in the packed crowd (Did you hear me? It was 9:30 and the spot was packed.) and proceeded to blow everyone off their feet and pick the wallflowers from their seats. Immediately following their set they were greeted with praise for their hard hitting and comedic lyrical content as well as their well thought out, presence filled live performance. Truly entertaining! They also made me look good as I was immediately congratulated for my first live talent choice.

Immediately following ,we hit a slight bump, as DJ Treats was transitioning from Dizzy's Vinyl set up to his laptop. He remained stoic and slipped in an ipod while he and Avri trouble shot the laptop. Within minutes he began spinning...never missing a beat. The crowd was immediately invigorated by his set. With great intuitive understanding of the overall event, Treats seamlessly transitioned from the hip-hop hustlers Bad News and set the stage for the tripped-out experimental jazz/rock band that would follow, Jounce.

By 11:15, when Jounce made their way to the performance floor, Plan B was so packed that they barely had room for their amps and pedals. With the aid of the events staff, they got the room they needed, warmed up, and following a moving intro by Alex, they began playing one of the most up-close-and-personal sets of there young yet experienced careers. They careened in and out of funked up jam sessions and memorable rock riffs to elevate the already amped crowd to an all-new high. At this point I was working the door and watched as previously unaware passer-bys got sucked in and gladly donated 5-bucks to rock out with Jounce and NYCUG!

All in all it was a great night and I feel sorry for those who wanted to come and ended up missing it. A lot of people helped make the event what it was, and for that I want to say thank you. Alex, John, Dimitri - thanks for your help in making the event come to life. Anthony - thanks for designing the flyer, that shit was dope! Badnews, Jounce, Treats - thanks for providing the audio ambiance for all the partygoers. Tori - Thanks for shooting photos of the night. Bec, Kiji, Phoebe and whoever else that helped pack this shit out - Thanks! Most of all, thanks to all of those who made it to the party, who read our blog, and for your past and future support! Be sure to spread the word and to check out NYCUG for all the hottest concerts in NYC and for future parties we throw.

Be sure to return for photos from the night!

Bad News @ NYCUG Launch Party 10/12

Birthed from the carnival midway, social experimentation, and their parent’s sexual bloopers Bad News is exactly that. New York based MC’s, Guess Who and Filthy Rich, have teamed up with hip-hops hardest working producers to bring you strong lyrics, comedic content and hard hitting beats to get you off of your feet. "They make music for the kidz, it’s all over the place" Bad News pulls as much influence from limericks and Ike Turner as it does the Fat Boys and Rakim and keeps you coming back like an open face coke buffet.

We are proud to have Bad News help us celebrate our Launch. Make sure you are there for all the craziness!

Flyer Designed by our friend Anthony

Save the date...NYCUG is throwing a party!

We are so happy with the support we've been receiving; we've decided to throw an official gala to commemorate our Launch! To help us celebrate, we've enlisted the help of a few friends. Check out the flyer and tuned for more information about the featured Bands and DJs.

Flyer Designed by our friend Anthony