Pushin’On | Fri 30th July | Blu Jaz Café | Keep On Mixing

Its riddle time! One night. One place. One orchestra. 5 DJs and 2 floors of funk, soul, hip-hop and boogie. Hands up if you know the answer……

The Lion City Orchestra
This is the house band of Pushin’On and our answer to the JBs, the Dap-Kings. The LCO returns to the stage after time-off recording their first single. Get ready for some deep soul and uplifting R&B, the kind that melts chocolate. PLUS the debut of a breathless non-stop mix set of ‘live’ funk.

Deejay XG
He is hip-hop MC and selecta, Xarin Garuda. Heavily influenced by electro boogie and drum heavy hip-hop classics, a Deejay XG set is like opening Pandora’s box in a record store. Best heard with a pen and notepad in hand.

DJ Niko
He is the most recent addition to the regular DJ line-up at Pushin’On. Having cut his teeth in DJ battles since 2005, DJ Niko brings his blend of turntablism, hip-hop and nu-funk to the dancefloor.

Funk Bastard
Put this brother on anytime and he will blow your mind! DJ for ‘live’ act Cosa Nostra, producer and serious crate digger; catch his late set tonight and discover tunes you never thought could make you dance.

PLUS residents DJ Chunk & Masterpiece

Keep On Mixing
Fri 30th July
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till you ain’t got a clue
‘Live’ – The Lion City Orchestra
DJs – Deejay XG, DJ Niko, Funk Bastard, DJ Chunk and Masterpiece
“Give As You Please” entry (no minimum or maximum amount, so give from your heart to support independent nights)

PLUS

Drink offers on shooters ALL NIGHT
5 Tequila shots – $25 NETT

Pushin’On | Fri 25th June | Blu Jaz Café | Electronically Inclined

Pushin’On this month takes a little detour to the grey area bounded by Mr Digital, Sir Analog, Master Mix and Madame “Live”. On this night, we embrace fresh collaborations and musical toys of all shapes and sizes. Haiyakh!!!!

DJ KoFlow
Fresh off the debut of a blazing ‘live’ set at Hennessey Artistry, DJ KoFlow brings his solo magic to Pushin’On. Don’t miss the dangerous combination of hot beats and mad skills as he tears it up on the turntables.

Masterpiece
You’ve seen him as MC for Pushin’On, frontman for the Lion City Orchestra and newest resident DJ of Pushin’On. Tonight, he debuts a solo ‘live’ set using Ableton, Launchpad, hand percussion, melodica, vocals and ‘live’ looping. All cooked into a fresh 60 min set of electric funk.

Shellsuit & Rapscallion
Rounding off a truly unique Pushin’On night is a collaboration between DJ Shellsuit and MC Rapscallion. Shellsuit lays down the beats and Rapscallion flavours them with deep wordplay. Come with a notepad.

PLUS Party-rocking DJ sets from Chunk, Shellsuit and Masterpiece. Cos it’s only right to end the night with song and dance.

Electronically Inclined
Fri 25th June
Blu Jaz Café (level 2)
9pm till you’re absolutely quantized
‘Live’ sets: DJ KoFlow, Masterpiece, Shellsuit & Rapscallion
Residents: Chunk “Give As You Please” entry (no minimum or maximum amount, so give from your heart to support independent nights)

PLUS!
Drink offers on shooters
5 Tequila shots – $25 NETT
5 Sambuca shots – $25 NETT

Pushin’On | Fri 28th May | Blu Jaz Café | Smiling Faces

The Pushin’On monthly rolls around again with more of the same dedication to new faces and new music. Check out the line-up:

The Lion City Orchestra
At last month’s Pushin’On, the Lion City Orchestra put in another amazing shift at the 3rd floor of Blu Jaz Café. The room was packed, people were dancing throughout their 1-hour set and the LCO signed off with a 3-song encore.

On this night, the LCO put on their signature 90 min appearance, including a set of heart-wrenching deep soul and uplifting R&B. The highlight tonight is the debut performance of their new single, Bad Habits, a blue-eyed soul tune about one man’s struggle with his bad habits.

DJ Niko
Last month saw the return of DJ Niko after a 5-year absence. His comeback trail continues at Pushin’On with a 1-hr set of hip-hop and disco-funk, mashed-up turntablist style.

Funk Bast*rd
Fresh off a mini-tour of Europe, Funk Bast*rd is back at Pushin’On. Who knows what gems he’s found in the record shops over there, but we’ll be the lucky ones to hear some of them first.

PLUS Pushin’On residents (DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk & Masterpiece)
Chunk’s laying down some rare funk covers this month. Think Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sly Stone and the Meters can’t get funkier? Watch out…
Shellsuit’s got funk weapons and he’s not afraid to use them. Everything from funk, soul, latin, hip hop, and surf rock in the mix.

And as part of the ongoing shoot for the Pushin’On documentary, our film crew will be on the move. So if you’ve got a shout out to give, stop that man and smile.

Smiling Faces
Fri 28th May
Blu Jaz Café
9pm till she ain’t a child no more
‘Live’: The Lion City Orchestra
Residents: Shellsuit, Chunk, Masterpiece
Guests: DJ Niko, Funk Bast*rd
“Give As You Please” entry (no minimum or maximum amount, so give from your heart to support independent nights)

PLUS

Drink offers on shooters

5 Tequila shots – $25 NETT
5 Sambuca shots – $25 NETT

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Pushin’On | Fri 30th April | Blu Jaz Café | They’ll All Be There

April’s Pushin’On will see all the acts on the Pushin’On roster appear on the same night for the first time since the beginning of the year. Read on for a taste of what’s gonna happen come 30th April;

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY
The latest act to come out of the Pushin’On nights is the Mighty Mighty, a 5-piece rare groove band in the tradition of the Meters, the Bamboos and the Lefties Soul Connection. Drums, bass, guitar, percussion and organs come together in a blistering non-stop set of instrumental funk and rare groove.

On this night, they will feature 2 MCs for some ‘live’ hip-hop. Another highlight is the debut performance of the Mighty Mighty’s first single, Have You Seen Jay?. Written by Masterpiece, Have You Seen Jay? is a disco-funk tale of 2 friends looking for the ungrateful Jay, who disappeared with their precious stash.

THE LION CITY ORCHESTRA
Singapore’s premier soul band and the house band of Pushin’On also takes the stage with their full line-up, last seen rocking Blu Jaz in Feb. The 8-piece Lion City Orchestra returns with more of the furious funk and sweet soul that has been winning fans over since 2008.

On this night, catch their debut performance of their latest single, Still Waiting (For Your Love). Still Waiting (For Your Love) says it like in the title, but with the irresistible groove of a Motown party in summer.

MERLIONS OF HIP-HOP
Cajoled, bribed and threatened out of hiding is the notoriously apolitical Merlions of Hip-Hop. You may remember them from Tuckshop days as the duo that knows the 90’s hip-hop/soul sound like they grew up in it. Tonight, DJ Horrible and Nazmatazz bring out the dusty records to give you some good hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul.

DJ SHELLSUIT AND MASTERPIECE ON THE DECKS

DJ Shellsuit follows on from the Merlions of Hip-Hop with a mixed bag of Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk, Latin, Boogie, Disco and funky oddities found in his continuing search for the funkiest tunes for the dancefloor.

And catch Pushin’On’s vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, MC Masterpiece turn DJ to share the private corner in the universe of music that has inspired his work with Pushin’On, the Lion City Orchestra & the Mighty Mighty.

They’ll All Be There
Fri 30th April
Blu Jaz Café
9pm till love and happiness
‘Live’: The Lion City Orchestra and the Mighty Mighty
DJs: Merlions of Hip-Hop, Shellsuit, Masterpiece
“Give As You Please” entry (no minimum or maximum amount, so give from your heart to support independent nights)

PLUS!

Drink offers on shooters;
5 Tequila shots – $25 NETT
5 Sambuca shots – $25 NETT

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Pushin’On | Fri 26th Mar | Blu Jaz Café | Mighty Mighty Big Guns

This month’s Pushin’On goes heavy on the rhythm and the groove. Fresh off their appearance at Inside Out last Sat, the hardworking Mighty Mighty returns with more instrumental goodness. On this night, they dabble in blues and jazz with the help of Jeffrey (Lion City Orchestra) on saxophone. Later on, DJ Shellsuit mans the decks for a disco/boogie party in the attic.

We’ve somehow managed to coax some big guns to come out tonight. DJ KoFlow, Ash and Funk Bastard bring you 5 hours of tasty funk, soul, disco, hip-hop boogie and jazz. This is the first time since 2009 that these three have been on the same bill at Pushin’On so bring out your cameras and recorders. Memories from tonight will get you by for the rest of the year.

The Pushin’On cam will also be out for our ongoing shoot for the Pushin’On documentary. Please tell us if you don’t want your mum to see it.

Mighty Mighty Big Guns

Fri 26th Mar

Blu Jaz Café, Now on the 2nd & 3rd floors

9pm till we meet you at the moon

‘Live’ – The Mighty Mighty

DJs – KoFlow, Ash, Funk Bast*rd & Shellsuit

‘Give As You Please’ entry – No minimum or maximum amount so show your support for independent nights

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Pushin'On mid-month funk special feat. MUSIC MAN MILES (Funky Sole, The Root Down, LA)

Music Man Miles is one funky guy. In addition to his live music activities, he heads the immensely popular Funky Sole and The Root Down club nights in LA, where he drops classic funk, soul and jazz records that set the dancefloor on fire. Join Miles as we go funky soul travelling around the world, one record at a time.

DJ’s Shellsuit, Chunk and Funk Bast*rd in support, digging deep in the crates for their funkiest finds.

All vinyl, all funky!*

Doors open at 10pm

Level 2, Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane (near Arab St) Directions here

Cover charge: $10 / FREE

Visit:
The Root Down
Funky Sole Myspace
Music Man Miles Myspace
Facebook event page

*Ok so Miles said he might play a few super rare tracks off CD but we’ll let him off.

Pushin’On | Thu 25th Feb – Fri 26th Feb | Vutopia and Blu Jaz Café | Bumper Weekend

The 5th year of Pushin’On kicks off with a bumper final weekend of Feb. You’ll get to hear the diverse sounds of Pushin’On at 2 very accessible nights in 2 different venues;

Thu 25th Feb | Velvet Underground | Boogie Loop

The Pushin’On crew makes their long-awaited debut at Vutopia, one of Zouk’s most musically diverse nights. DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece will present their most adventurous ‘live’ set yet. Funk + Soul + Boogie + Disco + Velvety layers of ‘live’ sound-on-sound looping. Dieticians recommend that this set be consumed on a proper dancefloor via a tasty sound system. Velvet Underground has both. The sound system is also sweet for vinyl and we’ll round off the night with some 45s in proper selecta style.

Free entry via guestlist is guaranteed for 200 people. To get on the guestlist, send a Facebook message to ‘Pushin’On Crew’ with your names.

Boogie Loop
Thu 25th Feb
10pm-2am
Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St
Free entry via guestlist for 200 people. Send a Facebook message to ‘Pushin’On Crew’ with your names.
Normal club rules apply.

Fri 26th Feb | Blu Jaz Café | Big Stuff

This is the original Pushin’On monthly that happens every last Fri. On this night, the Lion City Orchestra return with a 90 min performance last seen in Oct 2009. The LCO is Singapore’s premier rare funk & soul band and on this night, you can catch the full repertoire of furious funk & gritty soul. Tonight’s special is the debut performance of a soul classic by the legendary Jean Knight. This is the first time this tune will be played ‘live’ in Singapore so don’t miss it.

From midnight onwards, DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece jump behind the decks so the dancing can begin. Blu Jaz is expecting new speakers and your ears are needed to road test these babies. We hear that the sweet spot is on the dancefloor…. somewhere in the centre. How convenient!

Big Stuff
Fri 26th Feb
9pm till you’re dropping shots
‘Live’ – The Lion City Orchestra
DJs – Shellsuit + Guest
Emcee – MC Masterpiece
“Give As You Please’ entry at the door (no minimum or maximum amount, so please show your support for independent nights.)

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Deep End Theory | Friday 19th Feb | Carnivale

Come and join us for a real musical journey this month as Pushin’On London’s Dave Code joins Mako and Ant DJ for a night spanning Funk, Soul, Boogie, Disco and House.

If you like New York in your Boogie and Detroit in your House, then this is the night for you.

And as always… it’s free entry! So there’s really no excuse not to get down…

Carnivale
2 White Church Lane E1 7QR
(near Brick Lane)

www.carnivale.co.uk

Pushin'On London | Friday 5th Feb | The Raven

Happy New Year people!

The Pushin’On Crew are back this Feb with their monthly soiree of all things funky!

As always the boys will be diggin’ deep with that funksouljazzdiscohiphopboogie goodness, to keep your head nodding and your feet moving!

Is there a better way to usher in the weekend, than a quirky little pub with friendly staff, open fireplaces and great tunes…

Pushin’On @ The Raven | Friday 5th Feb

DJs
Regal (Unique Records | Bronx Dogs | Laylow FM)
Dave Code (Kick Off Crew)

www.theravenpub.co.uk

Pushin’On 4th Anniversary | Fri 29th Jan | Blu Jaz Café

The Pushin’On crew is delighted to invite you to our 4th Anniversary. It will be happening over 2 floors of our spiritual home, Blu Jaz Café. We could not resist the chance to make it a big-get together. So who’s gonna be there? Here’s a sneak peek at the line-up;

DJs

MISTER MAGIC – Selecta of some of the most comforting soul and jazz-funk around.

JDUBS – Newcastle’s (Australia) contribution to the Pushin’On family. Party hip-hop and funk.

FUNK BASTARD – Turntable chief of Cosa Nostra. Pusher of dancefloor disco, boogie and jazz.

DAVE CODE – Pushin’On collaborator circa 2007 and Pushin’On London resident.

KO-FLOW – DMC Champion and turntable instrumentalist. One of the most hardworking DJs around.

BANDS

THE MIGHTY MIGHTY – 5-piece funk/rare groove band. Sounds like the Meters and the Bamboos.

THE LION CITY ORCHESTRA – Singapore’s premier funk & soul band. Sounds like the JB’s and the Dap Kings.

“LIVE” ACTS

BEATBOXER DHARNI – Beatboxing innovator, Singapore’s top beatboxer and Top 8 in the world.

RAPSCALLION vs ENERO – Writer/MC duo last seen blazing the mics at Bake & Shake.

THE BAMRAH BROTHERS – Jamming live on didgeridoo and congas.

ARTISTS

EESHAUN – Long-time collaborator, illustrator, digital artist and funk fanatic.

DANCERS

SUNSET ALLEYCATS – Some of the folks responsible for the popping & locking boom in the dance scene.

And of course, not forgetting the Pushin’On crew of DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece.

THE BIG GET-TOGETHER
Fri 29th Jan
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till everybody starts jamming
“Give As You Please” entry charge
No minimum (or maximum) amount so give from the heart and show your love for the acts

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Happy 2010 from the Pushin’On crew!

Hello everyone,

DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece from the Pushin’On crew would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a great 2010. We’d also like to give our biggest thanks for supporting our nights and gigs. Your support in every imaginable way has helped us to keep going. Whether you turned up, wished you were there, danced, enjoyed the music, bought drinks or contributed to the door; the support is important for an independent night pushing non-commercial music.

We know these are troubling times for the music industry – we’ve read our fair share about it. But we’ve kept faith in what we’re doing and pushing the funk, soul, boogie, disco, jazz and hip-hop music we know, simply because there is not enough of it in Singapore. There are many other independent promoters and music heads doing their thing and we think it’s only right to acknowledge the spirit of the following peeps who are pushing their own music against the sensible advice of their Moms, Dads and the radio;

+65
16 Bars
Bake n Shake
Black Magic
Cosa Nostra
Coup
Donuts
Doomph!
Dubwise
Dustpan
Get Tashed
Good Times
Hands
Jammin’
Locus
Meshradio
Mugic
Qilin
Rightclicka
Syndicate
Trybe
Upp/Circular

There may be others that we’ve forgotten to mention and we apologise if we missed you. We know you do it for the love and not the money (a modest cut of the bar takings can’t feed everyone). We know what it’s like to hold down a day-job and trying to get that mixtape or track done in the evening. It can be very tough. Here’s wishing independent promoters all the best for the future and hope your nights continue to grow.

Pushin’On celebrates its 4th Anniversary on Fri 29th Jan (3 years at Blu Jaz Café!) and boy has it been a ride. From 2 DJs and 1 MC in Hideout bar, the Pushin’On family has grown. We now perform as a “live” act. We have given you The Lion City Orchestra, an 8-piece funk & soul band. We also recently unveiled The Mighty Mighty, a 4-piece rare groove band. More than 30 different DJs have graced the decks. And thousands of punters have left their footprints on the dancefloor.

We’ve strived to keep the entry free to create a house-party vibe. When there are guest bands or DJs, we put a “Give As You Please” door charge. Guests contribute to an entry fee at the door, with no fixed amount. This allows you to decide how much you support the night and the entertainment. This is also because we believe that quality acts should be rewarded.

Most independent promoters, including us, do not get paid a fixed fee by the venue. Most of the time, it is just a cut of the bar takings. Ask any promoter and don’t be surprised to hear that this is rarely enough for a night to grow and involve more people.

Pushin’On is definitely looking to grow further in 2010. With that in mind, the “Give As You Please” door charge will be a permanent fixture for the Pushin’On monthly at Blu Jaz Cafe from this month onwards. We will continue to give you quality DJs, bands and “live” acts and hope you continue to support us from your heart and enjoy the nights.

Love and happiness,

Pushin’On Crew

Bake N Shake NYE @ Loof

Pablo Valentino (France)
Supported by: Kiat (QILIN MUSIC, SG), Funk Bast*rd, Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece (Pushin’ On)
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Pushin’On Christmas Special | Thu 24th Dec | Mimolette

Introducing The Mighty Mighty.

From Pushin’On Crew and the Lion City Orchestra comes The Mighty Mighty – a 4-piece band playing instrumental funk, rare groove and hip-hop, inspired by bands such as The Meters, The Bamboos and Lefties Soul Connection. The Mighty Mighty sound is thick, groovy and belongs on the dancefloor. Catch their debut with guest performances by MC Garuda(Golden Triangle Records) and MC Rosh G.

The Mighty Mighty are;

Drums – Arvin (Best Drummer, Yamaha Asian Beat Singapore 2008)
Bass – Sultan (Lion City Orchestra)
Guitars – Fraser Porteus (Lion City Orchestra)
Keys – Masterpiece (Pushin’On & Lion City Orchestra)

ALL YOU CAN DRINK PROMOTION FROM 9PM TILL MIDNIGHT:
Drink all you can* at only $80nett if you prepay and $90nett if you pay at the door. *on standard housepouring spirits with standard mixers, house wines & beer

Prepay here: http://www.apesnap.com/event/Xmasatmimo

MOET & CHANDON PROMOTION:
$100++ for Moet & Chandon 70cl Bottle or $180++ for two bottles.

Entry by guestlist – RSVP to trybe@mimolette.com.sg

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Pushin’On @ Stereolounge | Fri 18th Dec | The Boogie Has Landed

Fresh from their debut appearance at Zoukout, the Pushin’On crew returns to the cosy and classy Stereolounge. This night will feature the original crew of DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk & MC Masterpiece rocking their new “live” set.

Cosa Nostra, the trio of Funk Bast*rd on decks, Kaye with the sax and Michaela on vocals have been holding the helm every friday at Stereolounge, showcasing their blend of soul and boogie-driven sets.

With a shared love of the funk, it’s only natural Pushin’On and Cosa Nostra get together to whip up some heat!

Pushin’On meets Cosa Nostra @ Stereolounge
Pushin’On @ Stereolounge
Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square
Fri, 18th Dec, 11pm to 2am

RSVP on the Facebook event page for guestlist entry.

Pushin'On @ Zoukout, Sat 12th Dec

The Pushin’On crew hits the beach this weekend with their debut at Zoukout. Catch DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece perform their new “live” set thick on the boogie, disco and funk. Here are the details;

Pushin’On @ Zoukout
Sat 12th Dec
Wave House, Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Set time: 10pm to 11pm
On decks: DJ Shellsuit and DJ Chunk
On vocals & synth: MC Masterpiece
Tickets still available from Zouk

Visit:
www.zoukclub.com

Pushin’On | Fri, 27th Nov | Blu Jaz Café | Funk Philosophy

This month is your final chance of 2009 to catch the Pushin’On crew at Blu Jaz Café. So before you run off to your well-deserved year-end vacations, come on down to Pushin’On and party with music from 2 guests with the right funk philosophy;

DJ Matty Wainwright:
Performing under the Philosophie moniker in Singapore, Matty is bound to the Hundred Schools of Thought of the DJ world. Stirring up the melting pot of old and new, playing anything from Deep House, Funk, Nu-Jazz, Slo-Mo Cosmic, Broken Beats, Boogie, Soul, Dubby Disco, Reggae and Balearic Gems. The mantra is simple; if its got soul, its got the vote!

JDubs:
You may have caught JDubs at his Pushin’On debut last month, where he mercilessly kept punters dancing throughout his 2 hour set of hip-hop and funk. Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, the man scored his first gig only a month after touching a turntable. 10 years later and he is still dropping fine selections of funky numbers mixed for the dancefloor. He has played warm-up sets for Krafty Kuts, Friendly, Kid Kenobi & MC Sureshock, Soul of Man and Drumattic Twins. JDubs will get you.

DJ Chunk & MC Masterpiece:
The Pushin’On residents are evolving into a “live” act in preparation for 2010. You can catch the transformation at Blu Jaz Café with DJ Chunk on the decks and MC Masterpiece on synth, vocals and anything else that makes a cool sound. Still funky and soulful but with more boogie on the bounce.

Zoukout and Pushin’On 4th Anniversary:
The bus-stop billboards have beaten us to it!!! Pushin’On will be rocking Zoukout on Sat 12th Dec. We’ve been asked to play a chill-out set but it would be a waste to just chill-out for our Zoukout debut. The original trio of DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece bring a new ‘live’ set thick on the boogie and disco.

Jan 2010 marks our 4th anniversary as Pushin’On. Since 2006, there has always been a Pushin’On night to go for every month. DJs, dancers, musicians and bands have been an important part of the nights. More important are the punters, and we mean YOU, who made your presence felt at the bar, the balcony or on the dancefloor. The anniversary show on Jan 29th will be a musical treat. So mark your calendars.

Funk Philosophy
Fri 27th Nov
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane, 2nd Floor
9pm till the writing’s on the wall
Free entry
Guests – DJ Matty Wainwright & JDubs
Residents – DJ Chunk & MC Masterpiece

Check out the Facebook event page

www.sacrebleumusic.com

DJ Shellsuit @ Heavy, Hong Kong

Playing a dub and hip hop set at Heavy on Saturday with dubstep and drum n bass from Doshy, Yao+ Dj Enso, Electronic Mistress and BloodDunza. If you’re in Hong Kong come by and say hello.

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Bake N Shake | Fri 13 Nov | Night & Day | feat. Dave Code

Bake N Shake is an offshoot from the Pushin’On funk nights where DJ’s Chunk and Shellsuit get together with Funk Bast*rd to make tracks into the world of funky electronic music. Loof is the new venue, with a beefed up soundsystem to get the rooftop party rocking. Our guest this month is Dave Code – a true party DJ with a spooky ability to know just what to drop to get you moving.

Dave Code first attracted attention, competing in DMC competitions during the early 90s in Adelaide, Australia, before going onto to become a key player in the developing local Hip Hop scene.

Promoter of the long running night Repertoire, he was one of the first people to fly local Hip Hop groups and DJs from across the country to perform.

A skilled DJ in his own right, Code has played in many countries and supported some of the biggest names in Hip Hop, including RUN DMC, Rock Steady Crew, Mix Master Mike, Lord Finesse and Roc Raida.

Now residing in London, Code is resident at the monthly Pushin’ On night alongside DJ Regal, as well as guesting at many other events, including as support DJ for the award winning Australian Hip Hop group, Hilltop Hoods on their UK tour.
Code’s putting together a Disco and Boogie set, with a sprinkling of Old School Rap and Electro Funk thrown in. Don’t miss it – it’s going to be funky!

Bake N Shake feat. Dave Code
Friday 13th November
10 til late
Loof
331 N Bridge Rd ,Singapore
FREE ENTRY

Visit
www.myspace.com/pushinon
www.drop.io/pushinon
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Pushin’On | Blu Jaz Cafe | Fri, 30th Oct | Somethin’s Funky

October has flown by and just before the dead awake Pushin’On is getting busy on the 2nd floor of Blu Jaz for the regular funk monthly.

This month we are proud to introduce special guest JDubs to the family, hailing from Newcastle, Australia, the man scored his first gig only a month after touching a turntable. Now 10 years later and he is still dropping a fine selection of funky numbers mixed to perfection for the dancefloor. Providing warm up sets for Krafty Kuts, Soul of Man, Friendly, Kid Kenobi & MC Sureshock and Drumattic Twins, just to name a few.

Also on the tables will be Mister Magic & DJ Chunk accompanied by MC Masterpiece on the keys and vocals.

Come down and get your boogie on till the early hours of Halloween.

Somethin’s Funky
Fri, 30th Oct
9pm till you start burnin
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
Special Guest Dj JDubs
DJs – Mister Magic and Chunk
MC Masterpiece

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THE LEGENDARY JAZZY JAY at Stereolab

Universal Zulu Nation / Soul Sonic Force / Strong City Records

We are honoured and excited to welcome JAZZY JAY to Singapore – Hip Hop Pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa’s right-hand man, and one of the funkiest DJs on the Planet.

Jazzy Jay’s illustrious career began in the streets of the Bronx in the early 70’s as a Zulu King B-Boy and Dj under the guidance of Afrika Bambaataa. His skills earned him a place as a Universal Zulu Nation DJ and during the 80’s club revolution he went from performing at street parties to New York’s hottest clubs at the time – the Negril, Roxy, Ritz, and Danceteria. Around the same time, he starred as The Roxy’s DJ in the Hip Hop classic film Beat Street, also contributing to the movie’s soundtrack. He was also one of the first DJs to bring Hip Hop music to the airwaves and his KISS FM show grew so popular that it was syndicated on Radio One in the UK.

He was propelled to stardom when he co-produced the groundbreaking hit “Planet Rock” with Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force, and went on to co-found Def Jam records with Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, working with artists such as LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy.

Next came Jazzy Jay’s Studio – where acts including Fat Joe, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest kick-started their careers. And together with Rocky Bucano he founded Strong City records, producing a multitude of hits with old school Hip Hop legends Ice Cream Tee, Masters of Ceremony, Busy Bee and Don Baron.

Jazzy was inducted into the Technics/DMC DJ Hall of Fame in 2000 and is featured in the DJ documentary Scratch, interviewed in the basement of his home where he keeps his extensive music collection, rumoured to be 300,000 to 400,000 records.

Still heavily involved in the development of the art form, Jazzy is busy rocking parties all over the World, hosting events and speaking on panels about Hip Hop history, industry, and politics.

Do not miss
THE LEGENDARY JAZZY JAY
with The Pushin’On Crew and DJ KoFlow

Thursday 22nd October
10 til 3am
Stereolab
Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square 039595
Cover charge $18

MINIMUM AGE LIMIT FOR ENTRY HAS BEEN LOWERED TO 18 EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS EVENT

Drinks Promos
1 for 1 Heineken bottles all night
Mini-jugs $30++

Directions to the venue here

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Wallpapers for download

We’ve made some wallpapers out of eeshaun’s artwork for our Stereolounge gigs. They look dope! All sizes should be covered off including macbook 13, 15 and 17” but let us know if we missed something. Just click on the size you want to download. Grab them here

You can see more of eeshaun’s work on his website

Bake N Shake | Fri 9 Oct | Night & Day | feat. Darren Dubwise

Last one at Night & Day. Bring the ruckus!

This Friday the Bakers get deep into Dubstep and Drum & Bass with guest Darren Dubwise. Expect only the freshest selection, expertly chopped and blended, served piping hot on a solid Mugic Sound System.

And as an appetiser – a live recording from October’s Bake N Shake to take you through the week. http://www.drop.io/pushinon

This is the last Bake N Shake at Night & Day. Thank you Mugic, Night & Day and everyone who played and partied with us the past months. Keep a look out for the November edition with one of our favourite collaborators at a venue that’s definitely due a revisit.

Bake N Shake feat. Darren Dubwise
Friday 9th October
Night and Day
139 Selegie Road
Singapore 188309
10pm til late

Pushin’On | Fri 25th Sep | Blu Jaz Café | Hearty Dancing

Pushin’On this month returns with an all-DJ line-up. DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk & Funk Bastard come together for 6 hours of funk, soul, hip-hop, boogie and disco. Escape the mad rush of the race and come to Pushin’On for some hearty dancing.

Pushin’On
Blu Jaz Cafe
Fri 25th Sep
From 9pm with no pitstops

Free entry

Visit the Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=36646830552

Bake N Shake | Fri 11 Sep | Night & Day | feat. Cherry

Cherry floats with glitchy idm, dubstep, quirky samples and the deeper end of drum & bass and techno. She has played in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong alongside international acts such as MODERAT, Four Tet, Digital, Utah Jazz and renowned visual artists – United Visual Artists.

Catch Cherry and Bake N Shake residents Funk Bast*rd, Shellsuit and Chunk at Night & Day this Friday for another night of funked out electronic beats.

Bake N Shake feat. Cherry
Friday 14th August
Night and Day
139 Selegie Road
Singapore 188309
10pm til the dubstop

Give-as-you-please entry (donation box on the dj booth)

Photos from last month’s party are up now – check them out in the gallery.

Visit:
Cherry’s Myspace
The Facebook event page

Crossville | Fri 4th Sept | Red Dot

We’re kicking off a Rightclicka party this Friday. Featuring the paper-based art of Crossville and Beijing Djs Kamikaze and 3 x DMC China Champ Dj Wordy.

More details on the party here

MC Masterpiece at Kampong Glam 090809

Pushin’On | Fri 28th Aug | Blu Jaz Café | Is That Hip-Hop?

We have talked about it. We have argued about it. We have forgotten about it. We have reminisced about it. We have changed with it. And it has changed with us. How about we just enjoy some good Hip-Hop?

One day before the mother of DJ battles, the Pushin’On crew invites you to get excited once again about Hip-Hop. Your teacher for first period will be DJ Chunk with the module “Funk Breaks”, cos its always good to start with the fundamentals. After recess, DJ Shellsuit will educated you on “The Golden Era of Hip-Hop” Dress comfortably for the final period as guest DJ Skratchmark rewards you for completing the course with the subject of “Party Rocking”. MC Masterpiece will be enforcing the “Compulsory Dancing” rule so better not be caught sitting down.

Pushin’On
Fri 28th Aug
Blu Jaz Café, Level 2
9pm till 1988
Residents DJ Chunk, DJ Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece
With guest DJ Skratchmark
Free entry

Visit:
www.myspace.com/pushinon
search “Funk and Soul in Singapore” on Facebook

Bake N Shake | Fri 14 Aug | Night and Day | Qilin Music Special

This month’s Bake N Shake features a showcase from Qilin, a new record label straight out of SG with artists all over the globe and a musical direction that’s off the planet.

Here’s what they have to say:

“We are a label that drums to the marches of democratic beats. Founded by a crew of firm believers of sensory development and propelled by a clan of critical thinkers in sonic progress, Qilin is set to unleash its onward stride for music egalitarianism…All boundaries, geographical, linguistic and musical, will be eradicated. We brew a creative concoction that mixes fluttering ideas & accidental inspirations with crafted mishaps and tenacious tinkers.”

The night will feature Qilin artists Izaak Stern (live Ableton set) and Kiat (DJ set), with support form Bake N Shake residents Chunk, Shellsuit and Funk Bast*rd.

If you’re a fan of warped and experimental forward-thinking electronic music then this is not to be missed.

Bake N Shake – Qilin Music Special
Friday 14th August
10pm til Qilin chills
Night and Day
139 Selegie Road

Give-as-you-please entry (donation box on the dj booth)

Merlions of Hip-Hop at KAMPONG GLAM

The Merlions of Hip-Hop have been added to the bill! MakeBelieve & horrible™ will be dropping some good hip-hop for your brain and warm neo-soul for your heart. 9pm onwards.

KAMPONG GLAM | Sun 9th August | Mimolette

Bring out the Batik and come celebrate Singapore’s 44th birthday, Kampong style!

Show us your take on Kampong style and attitude. Borrow your mum’s and dad’s threads and glam it up. There will be a polaroid photographer so you’ll have pictures to show your own kids. The best dressed also stand to win prizes including dinner vouchers, perfumes, x-mini speakers & mystery gifts.

Get down early – the first 100 guests get to sample FREE “Kampong” cocktails & kueh-kueh, concocted by the Mimolette “geng”!

The village musicians are the ever-funky Pushin’On Crew. DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk, DJ Funk Bast*rd and MC Masterpiece will bring you music from a time when Singapore still had kampongs. Funk, soul, jazz, disco, house and Asian flavours for the dancefloor.

Drinks promos include:
Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle at $100 & Twin bottles at $180. And try our very own, Singapore Ice “Teh” Jug at $44 only.
Promo drinks are all nett prices.

*THIS IS A GUESTLIST EVENT. So RSVP your name to pushinon@gmail.com before Saturday, 8th August. On the day, mention ‘Pushin’On’ at the door and come on in.

KAMPONG GLAM
National Day Holiday – Sunday 9th Aug
9pm till the cows come home
Mimolette, 55 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286846
T: +65 6467 7748 / E: enquiry@mimolette.com.sg

Visit:
www.mimolette.com.sg

Pushin'On | Fri 31st Jul | Blu Jaz Café | Funky Eclipse

Your local funk monthly returns this Fri after a long July. Residents DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece will peform their dancefloor jazz set from Hennessey Artistry. Shellsuit brings out more of the jazz in his crates and Masterpiece has some new instruments. If you missed their performance at Zirca earlier this month, this is the only encore.

And taking you along from midnight is DJ NDC, biker by day and mix genius by night. He will hit you with a tight mix of funk and old-school hip-hop.

Funky Eclipse
Blu Jaz Café (2nd Floor), 11 Bali Lane
Fri 31st Jul
9pm till the sun covers the moon
DJ NDC with residents Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece
Free entry

Bake N Shake 3rd Edition

Special guests Kentaro and Ulysses will be joining residents Shellsuit, Chunk and Funk Bast*rd on the wheels of steel. The boys, alongside Mislav, are known for their quality MUGIC nights at the same venue and you can be sure that heavy music rotation is guaranteed!

Expect music by Flyamsam, Nosaj thing, Martyn, Broken Rhythm, Julien Dyne, Arto Mwambe, Fulgeance, Illa J, Setanta, El Michels Affair, Karl Hector and many more!

10pm til 3am
Night and Day, 139 Selegie Road
http://www.timeoutsingapore.com/clubs/venues/bars/night-and-day

‘Give-as-you-please’ cover charge. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

The Turntable Jazz Session

We’re on warm up duty for a very interesting show here in Singapore. Dj KoFlow has brought 4 Turntablists and 5 musicians together to collaborate for a show sponsored by Hennessy.

Turntablists;
KoFlow
Rhytoric
Bobby
Derrick

Musicians;
Aya Sekine on Keys
Bobby Singh on Percussion
Daniel Wong on Trumpet
Joanna Dong and Garuda on the Mic

The show will be held in Zirca on 3rd July 2009. Door opens at 9pm.

Email us for VIP guestlist places which will get you free flow Hennessy from 9 til 11.

Pushin'On | Fri 26th Jun | Heads High

This month we welcome some of the islands finest selectors to the party.

First up is Dubwise, Singapore’s premier DJ act for reggae, dub and dubstep. Fresh off their adventures in Hong Kong and Vietnam, they’re breaking out the dusty 45s for one night only. Kable and Castro return to their roots, full of walking bass lines and skanking riddim.

We’re also joined by DJ Ash with some old school hip-hop, soul and funk. 90mins with DJ Ash will make you enjoy the summertime loving.

Heads High
Blu Jaz Café (2nd Floor), 11 Bali Lane
Fri 26th Jun
9pm till the rude boy drops
Dubwise & DJ Ash with residents Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece
Free entry

Bake N Shake 2nd edition

This month Bake N Shake plays host to Mikes Apartment, a 5-piece neo soul band from Manila. Check them out here

After their set of original material, classic covers and just plain funky jamming, lead singer Mike Cons will take to the decks with Funk Bastard, Chunk and Shellsuit. Where it goes – nobody knows.

Featuring music by Daron the soul beats, Favourite Flava, Dj Dez, Oddisee, J-live, Omar-S, Kid Swing, Jazzy Jeff, Jayson Brothers, Latyrx, Jamie Liddel, J Dilla, Faith Evans, Platinum Pied Pipers, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Nicole Willis, Milez Benjamin…

10pm til 3am (band starts at 11pm)
Night and Day, 139 Selegie Road

‘Give-as-you-please’ cover charge. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Pushin'On Singapore | Fri 29th May

The Pushin’On train keeps rolling this month, on schedule and on the one. The Lion City Orchestra returns with the debut performance of another new single. ‘Don’t Let A Good Woman Go’ is a heartfelt soul ballad sprinkled with some deep blues. Catch this, along with earlier singles ‘You Ain’t Ready’ and ‘Until You Say Yes’, plus other funk and soul tunes that time carelessly forgot.

And the music continues with a residents’ night on the decks. Mister Magic warms-up for the Lion City Orchestra. Then DJs Chunk and Shellsuit go back-to-back all night for you to get your Friday boogie on. You may have caught them at Worldwide Festival or Bake N Shake, but Pushin’On is where they really do their thing.

Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
Fri 29th May
9pm till you need another pack
Live: The Lion City Orchestra
DJs: Mister Magic, Chunk and Shellsuit
“Give As You Please” cover (No minimum amount. Your contribution keeps independent nights going)

Due to factors beyond our control, Red Bantoo will not be appearing at Pushin’On. We regret any disappointment caused

A new monthly at Night and Day

Bake N Shake kicks off this Friday at Night and Day. It’s all about improvisation and collaboration, with guest acts joining the Bake N Shake residents every month to keep it fresh.

This month, DJs Chunk, Shellsuit and Funk Bastard dig deep into the crates to explore the funky side of electronic music. Featuring keyboardist Arne Dreske (Lion City Orchestra) and a spoken word performance by Rapscallion and Enero.

Featuring music by:
Ge-ology, Flying Lotus, Pezzner, Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-funk, James Pants, Beatspoke, Martyn, Appleblim & Peverelist, Pangaea, SPatial, Woolfy vs Projections, Konk, Arthur Russell, Arcade, King Jammy, Cybotron, Touché, Linkwood Family, Rustie, Hudson Mohawke, Joker, Shoes, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Egyptian Lover, DJ Cam, Cinnaman, Jay Scarlet, Leftfield, Powell…

Plus a kicking new soundsystem and $10 beers all night!

Visit:
http://www.timeoutsingapore.com/clubs/venues/bars/night-and-day
http://www.pushinon.com
http://www.danceandsoul.com

See you there!

Pushin’On Crew

Stop Press!

Unfortunately the next London Pushin’ On has been cancelled at the request of The Raven!

They are going through a change of management at the moment and have asked us to wait until this has been completed before committing to further shows.

Needless to say we are extremely disappointed to have to cancel two days before the gig… but rest assured, we will be back bigger and better in the next month or so… at The Raven or another venue.

Until then, stay safe and look out for some Pushin’ On London mixes on the audio page over the next few weeks.

1love,
The Pushin’ On Crew.

Tagged | Sat 2nd May @ Home Club

We are performing at Tagged. Promises to be an interesting event. Here’s the blurb:

HOME parties and Project Midas presents Singapore’s first ever & one of a kind party “TAGGED”, a show case featuring the most influential local Urban Artistes.

This exclusive event will be held at HOME club on the 2nd of May 2009 from 7pm to 3am. Along the sidewalk by the river, the public is invited to have a portraits done by five contemporary illustrators courtesy of the Organization of Illustrators Council. Bring along your own personal items such as journals, bags or tees to have them customized with limited edition graphic silkscreens while you are there. These designs are only available at this event! Also witness the exciting battle between two established graffiti writers, Scope-One and Mimer; testing their skill of spray-painting art.

Inside the club, you will be greeted by a gallery space, transformed with an array of original art by artists such as Mojoko, Scope-One, Mindflyer, Andy Yang, JabaOne. On the dance floor, a unique art experience ensues as visual artistes Andy Yang and Lip collaborate to paint a live piece while electronic whiz-kid Izzak Stern, funk & soul meisters Pushin’On and the lords of the low-end “Dubwise” put the sound system to the test!

*This event also marks the launch of the Project Midas website (http://projectmidas.com), a brand new online store featuring a diverse collection of urban contemporary art as well as KRINK premium markers from New York City.

The Project MIdas. Only the finest, nothing less.

[ LOCAL URBAN ARTISTES ] – ANDY YANG – LIP – ORGANISATION OF ILLUSTRATORS COUNCIL – MIMER – SCOPE – IZZAK STERN – DUBWISE – PUSHIN’ON

Entry: *First drink charge $12.
Supported by Carhartt, Asahi, Juice Mag, Krink, iMail Global

Pushin' On London | Fri 8th May | Funk Special

We’ve had some fantastic guests so far at Pushin’ On, but this month we thought we’d give Regal and Code the chance to dig a bit deeper, with a focus on Funk.

Old and new, from James Brown to Sharon Jones, expect to hear some stone cold classics as well as some more obscure joints. What ever we play, you know it’s got to be funky!

Oh, and did we mention The Raven has a new Chef and a new menu? Add this to the great selection of ales and now that the weather is on the up, a lovely beer garden… is there a better way to start your weekend?

For more info, join our Facebook group “Pushin’ On – London”.

Pushin'On Singapore | Fri 24 April | Funky to the core

Your monthly fix of funk, soul and hip-hop rolls by just in time. The dynamic Lion City Orchestra kicks off the night with 90 mins of hard funk and super soul. Last month, you heard their first single, the foot-stomper ‘You Ain’t Ready’. Tonight you will get to hear their second single ‘Until You Say Yes’, an uplifting soul clap number. This is ‘live’ funk and soul in Singapore, only at Pushin’On.

And you will also get to dance all night with DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and DJ Rolec. 2009 has been a wonderful year for funk re-issues and these boys have some tasty ones to unleash. Now put your hands up if you’re funky to the core.

We’ll also have exciting news to announce on the night. News that will mean you’ll get to enjoy the Pushin’On sound more than once a month.

Funky to the Core
Fri, 24th Apr
9pm till you know you’re not gonna make it for gym
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
‘Live’ – The Lion City Orchestra
DJs – Shellsuit, Chunk & Rolec
“Give As You Please” entry (Any amount is welcome)

Pushin’On Singapore | Fri, 27th Mar | 13 Strong

The Pushin’On monthly rolls by with some massive guests. The Lion City Orchestra, who debuted last month with a new line-up, returns with 90 mins of rare covers and new original material. This is “live” funk and soul in Singapore, only at Pushin’On.

On the decks, residents Shellsuit and Chunk will hold it down. And we’ve invited a man who was one of the first to bring funk and soul to Singapore dancefloors. DJ NDC returns for one night only. Its hard to lock this man down, but if you keep on dancing, he’ll keep on pushin’.

And DJ Regal’s mix is now available for download. Grab it from http://www.drop.io/pushinon now!

13 Strong
Fri, 27th Mar
9pm till you crave hot, fluffy pancakes with maple syrup
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
‘Live’ – The Lion City Orchestra
DJs – Shellsuit, Chunk and NDC
“Give As You Please” Entry (Any amount will be greatly appreciated)

Visit:
www.myspace.com/pushinon
or join the group “Funk and Soul in Singapore” on Facebook

Pushin'On London | Fri 3 Apr | feat. Khy Boogie

Continuing on from last month, we again bring another East London Party rocker to The Raven. This time in the shape of Mr Khy Boogie!

Cornerstone of the long running Lookout! night at Favela Chic, and now resident alongside Spin Doctor and Mr Thing at the weekly Spin Thing night. Khy has been rocking floors from Sydney to London for many years.

As always DJ Regal and Dave Code will be stepping up to drop the funky stuff, and now with a 1am close, there’s no excuse not to get your groove on!

If you haven’t made it down to a Pushin’ On in London yet, do yourself a favor and Get Down!

Pushin' On London mixes in the Audio section!

2 new mixes from the London Pushin’ On family:

A quick sampler from Dave Code on some of what you can expect to hear at The Raven every month….

and a rocking live mix from DJ Regal circa 2004, supporting Africa Bambaataa in Sydney, Australia. Starting off with classic breaks, and moving seamlessly into classic hip hop, this is definitely one for the party people!

Watch out for some new mixes going up over the next few weeks.

1 love,
Pushin’ On Cru London.

Pushin' On London | Friday the 6th of March | feat. DJ Shepdog

East meets West this Friday at Pushin’ On, as we bring East London Party Rocker DJ Shepdog down to the West Side to get you movin’.

The man behind both the NICE UP! parties and record label, Shepdog has built a solid reputation over the last 5 years for rocking some of the funkiest shows in London. Whilst everyone and his dog are chasing their tales of the most current or ‘happening’ musical movement, the NICE UP! music ethic is simple – “righteous party vibes”.

As always Pushin’ On residents DJ Regal and Dave Code, will be digging deep in their crates to drop some of the tastiest tunes you’ll hear. From Boogie to Hip Hop, and Soul to Jazz, the boys bring the funk to the Raven every time.

If you haven’t made it to a Pushin’ On in London yet, make sure you get down this Friday, as it it looks set to be another cracker!

See you there.

Pushin’ On Crew

Pushin'On | Fri 27 Feb | feat. The Lion City Orchestra

This month, the Lion City Orchestra returns with a new and bigger line-up. Now a 10-piece band, the LCO will play 90 minutes of furious funk and gritty soul, never before heard “live” in Singapore. And that’s just for starters.

Then you take over the floor with music from DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and special guest DJ Funk B**tard. They’ve found dancefloor heaters from year-end digging around the world, and want to play it to you first. Just show your love by dancing.

Bigger, Fresher, Funkier
Fri, 27th Feb
9pm till the recession’s gone
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
“Live” – the Lion City Orchestra
DJs – Shellsuit, Chunk & Funk B**tard
“Give As You Please” entry (any amount will be greatly appreciated)

Pushin'On London | Fri 13 Feb | feat. Dj Sean P

Come and celebrate Valentines Day early, as we turn up the heat with a very special guest, DJ Sean P.

Quite simply, Sean is the man when it comes to Disco and Boogie. Having put out numerous compilation albums with Joey Negro, including the amazing Disco Not Disco and Destination Boogie series, his record collection is one of the best in the UK. Expect to hear some amazing tunes from Boogie and Disco to Funk.

As always, keeping things nice are DJs Regal and Code, spinning all that funky stuff to keep you grooving.

Fri 13 Feb (7 – Midnight)
The Raven, 375 Goldhawk Road, London

3rd Anniversary Disco | Fri 16 Jan | Blu Jaz Café

Pushin’On is 3 this month!

We’re celebrating it big and early before Blu Jaz Café closes for the Lunar New Year. This night will feature DJs Shellsuit, Ko-Flow, Funk Bast*rd, Rolec, Nazmatazz, Mister Magic, and MC Masterpiece on the soul mic.

It’s our 3rd Anniversary Disco ya’ll! So bring your good self, your dancing shoes and all your rhythm.

Pushin’On 3rd Anniversary Disco
Fri 16th Jan
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till you regret posing for those pictures
Free entry

Pushin'On - London?

Yup, a Pushin’On party in the small sleepy hamlet of London. Dave Code is joined by the excellent Dj Regal myspace on 9th January at the Raven, 375 Goldhawk Road, W6 0SA, (opp Stamford Brook Tube). The night kicks off around 8, and as always – it’s all about the funky stuff.

Dance Sucka 2!

Photos are now up. Check them out in the gallery section. Thanks to everyone who came down for the night.

Dance Sucka 2 | Fri 28th Nov | 2 Funky Floors

This month, catch local poppers and breakers show their moves in the return of Dance Sucka – an annual event where funky dancers compete for cash prizes worth $200. Guest judges Felix (Radikal Forze) and Prince Jack will choose two winners (1 popper/locker & 1 breaker) and also put on a special showcase.

And for the first time we’re taking over 2 floors of Blu Jaz Cafe. DJs Shellsuit, Chunk, Ko-flow, Funk B’tard, Nazmatazz and Mister Magic will keep both floors bumping.

So come prepared. Flat shoes and lots of groove.

Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till there’s nothing left for you to do but dance!
Free entry

Wanna join the competition?

9.30pm – 10.30pm | popping battle | with Dj Shellsuit
10.45pm – 11.30pm | breakdance battle | with Dj Koflow

The band is back! | Fri 14 Nov | Blu Jaz Café

If you caught The LCO’s debut show last month, and want more gritty soul and furious funk, come down to this mid-month Pushin’On special. The band is back with new material for a 90 minute set, followed by Dj’s Chunk and Shellsuit to carry the party til late.

Friday 14 November
Blu Jaz Café, Bali Lane
9pm til late
‘Give-as-you-please’ entry and tips jar (any amount will be greatly appreciated)

You got to have it | Fri 31 Oct | Blu Jaz

It’s been a bumper month for the Pushin’On crew but the Blu Jaz monthly keeps going strong. This Friday’s guest DJ is soul sister Nazmatazz from Merlions of Hip-Hop (Tuckshop). And we also have long-time collaborator Eeshaun on ‘live’ VJ. For the first time you can get down with visual projections from the artist behind some of the art at Blu Jaz Café and the Pushin’On t-shirt. You got to have it.

Fri 31st Oct
Blu Jaz Café
9pm till there is light
feat. DJ Nazmatazz and Eeshaun on “live” visuals
with DJ Chunk, DJ Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece
Free entry & no dress code

Let's Hit The Beach | Sat 25 October | Siloso

Pushin’On headlines “Jazz By The Beach” at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. The 8-piece Lion City Orchestra will hit you with ‘live’ rare funk & soul before DJs Chunk and Shellsuit take over for a tropical dance party. Its 4 hours of non-stop funk excitement with the sun and the sea. Here’s the deal;

Let’s Hit The Beach
Sat 25th Oct
6pm onwards
Sentosa Cool Deck, Siloso Beach
feat. The Lion City Orchestra, DJ Chunk & DJ Shellsuit
Free entry and dress code is “chill”
Curated by E-tracx

Cool Deck is at Siloso Beach, near the Underwater World, Rasa Sentosa Resort, Ben & Jerry’s and Delifrance.
Click here for more info on transport & location.

Bring On The Band | Fri 17 Oct | Blu Jaz Café

Pushin’On | Fri 26th Sep | Blu Jaz Café | Cool Conguero

With the F1 night race, the final weekend of September promises to be an exciting one for Singapore. The Pushin’On crew gets in on the action with the monthly at Blu Jaz Café. Special guest this month is Aidan Bamrah from Wicked Aura Batucada. Samba and computers has brought Aidan from London to Singapore, but this journeyman musician insists the funk will always be his teacher. Tonight he gets on the congas and Pushin’On gives you an extra dose of Latin funk, soul & disco.

Come on shake your body baby, do the conga!

Blu Jaz Café, Bali Lane
Fri 26th Sep
9pm till you gotta do it

with DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk, MC Masterpiece & Aidan Bamrah

Free entry, no dress code

Pushin’On | Fri 29th Aug | feat. DJ Ash (Guerilla)

The Pushin’On crew cannot ignore the calls from the people anymore and bring you DJ Ash; proud father, unsung crate digger and one of the founding members of the Guerilla crew. DJ Ash debuts at Pushin’On with a 90 min set along with your friendly Pushin’On residents.

9pm | DJ Chunk | rare funk & hip-hop
10pm | DJ Shellsuit | soul & disco
11pm | DJ Ash | old school hip-hop, soul & reggae
1230am | Pushin’On DJs back to back

with MC Masterpiece on the soul mic

Pushin’On is also supporting the launch of DJ KoFlow’s EP, “Bank St”. To be oficially unveiled on Sun 31st Aug at the Nike Human Race, the EP will be exclusively pre-launched at Pushin’On.

Get the EP free with a $5 minimum donation. All donations will go to WWF, Ninemillion and Livestrong. DJ KoFlow will also be present to autograph your CDs. Catch KoFlow perform songs from the EP ‘live’ at the Nike Human Race featuring guests MC Garuda, Joanna Dong and Daniel (trumpet). Show begins 7pm sharp.

Pushin'On | Hacienda

DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk & MC Masterpiece will be hauling their funk, soul and jazz up the hills of Dempsey to the grounds of Hacienda. Al-fresco is good for a dance party and tonight, you can groove in the garden.

1 for 1 San Miguel all-night!

Pushin'On | Fri 25th July | T-shirt launch party

The Pushin’On crew is back in full effect this month. DJ Shellsuit & MC Masterpiece return from a successful Pushin’On Europe tour. Together with DJ Chunk, they’re set to bomb you with new hits from digging deep around Europe and the UK, including some Spanish funk and rare 45s.

And it’s the launch of the first Pushin’On t-shirt. These limited-edition threads were designed by Eeshaun www.eeshaun.com Available in S,M and L, they will be on sale on the night at a special price of $30. Eeshaun will also be drawing live at the launch party. This would be a good night to break that piggy bank.

Pushin’On T-shirt launch party
Fri 25th July
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till the needles skip
Free entry, no dress code & lotsa travel tales

Pushin’On @ Blu Jaz | Fri 27th June

While the Pushin’On crew are well into their traveling across Europe, the monthly regular at Blu Jaz remains. We have a long overdue appearance from regular guest Dj Ritz who will be keeping it funky fresh for the groovers out there. Dj Rough will be down with the disco duties as he lays down some old to new blends. Mister Magic will be keeping it real on the rare and funky breaks straight from the UK. Keep Pushin’On peeps.

Pushin’On
Fri 27th June
Blu Jaz Café 11 Bali Lane
9pm till late
Free entry, no dress code, funky sounds

Pushin’On Tour | 12th – 16th June

Thu 12th June, 1100
We arrive at Reus airport in Barcelona. An hour later, we’re in the city centre. Even though I was dead tired, the richness of the city is still very amazing. And the extensiveness of the Metro system (a Singaporean boy is always impressed by good public transport).

Pushin´On Tour | Thur 12th June

2000
Our first look at Sala Apolo – a grand old theatre with two-floors, a huge dancefloor, gallery seating, and red wood all around. The Bell Rays had just sound checked. A very friendly bunch of rockers.

Sala Apolo recently upgraded their sound system, and it showed. Powerful enough for a stadium or outdoor festival, but still crisp and warm. Nerves start creeping in at this point.

Pushin´On Tour | Thur 12th June

2300 – 0030
The Bell Rays take to the stage for a five-hundred-strong crowd. Very energetic rhythm section and smooth switching from garage rock to sweet soul.

Pushin´On Tour | Fri 13th June

0030 – 0230
The Bell Rays leave the stage after two encores and resident Dj Mighty Cesar comes on to start the party. We’re slightly concerned when the crowd thins out to about fifty people, but we just get on with the show. Twenty minutes later, the crowd replenishes and the dancefloor is full until the end of our set. Very satisfying.

Pushin´On Tour | Fri 13th June

0230 – 0500
Monk One(Wax Poetics) rocks a solid two hour set, local breakers get on the floor, and the Pushin’On Crew get slightly tipsy. The local Djs, the Boogie Junkies, end off the night. Overall, an amazing start to the tour.

Pushin´On Tour | Fri 13th June

0700
Then what? We pack up, return to the hotel, and start looking for a taxi to the airport for our 8am flight to Madrid. On the street, empty taxis refuse to stop. The clock keeps ticking and the lack of sleep doesn’t help. After more than half an hour, a taxi finally stops for us. The taxis are on strike and because of that, are not running on meter. A twenty euro ride costs forty, but we’re too tired and too late for the flight to care.We make the flight with minutes to spare.

Barajas airport in Madrid is a confusing, colossal maze. Dazed and sleep deprived, we finally get out an hour after landing. Then a tall, American man stops us and says “Pushin’On?’. From the airport to the taxi after the club closed, Marcos, the local promoter, was a great host.

Pushin´On Tour | Diggin´ Madrid

1900
After a much-needed snooze in the hotel, there’s time to wander around. We head to a record fair a short distance away. However, it had been running for a week and the local Djs had got their hands on most of the good stuff. Still, DJ Dave Code and Shellsuit managed to dig out a few gems.

Pushin´On Tour | Fri 13th June

2130
El Junco is another dream venue to play at – a smoky, basement jazz club with a simple exterior and inner wall adorned with images of jazz greats. Dave Code could not stop gushing about it.

After a solid dinner of patatas bravas and fried seafood platter, Marcos brings us back to the club and it is jam-packed. We come on after the house band and same story, crowd clears out noticeably. We had four hours to change that and DJ Shellsuit kicked it off. Funk, Soul, Boogie or underground Hip Hop. The El Junco crowd knew their stuff. The club filled up again and the hours passed easily.

Pushin´On Tour | Sat 14th June

0600
We play the last track with the bar staff cleaning up, people still dancing, and our taxi to the airport waiting outside. The El Junco gig was even better than Sala Apolo; a very responsive crowd and an excellent promoter. And I love with what little I saw of Madrid. A return trip is a must.

1100
Back in BCN and facing problems with accommodation. Fortunately Alex, our mate who helped make this trip possible, helps find an apartment for short-term lease. Finally settle in late in the afternoon and the exhausted Pushin’On crew take a siesta.

2130
Alex bangs on the door and wakes us up for the next show. at Arenys de Mar, a beach bar on the outskirts near Mataro. In summer, the weather really affects people going out to the beach. Tonight wasn’t a good night. It’d been raining for a week and being in a jacket and trousers at a beach party is just not the right vibe. But the bar owner was happy, and that’s what matters. Looking forward to a couple days rest till the next show on Wed at the Local Bar. Stay tuned folks.

Pushin’On Tour | Wed 18th June

Local Bar was the last show for the Spain leg after a few days of rest. It’s a small place with not much of a dancefloor, but we were determined to rock it the best we could.

Soundcheck was not ideal. The console was a fixed set-up tailored for CDJs and with not much space to play around with. The mixer was elevated above the decks, the laptop on a stack of wine boxes.

True Jazzchild, a DJ from Manchester, now based in Barcelona, kicked off the night with a set of dancefloor jazz and funk. Local Bar started filling up with the summer and Sonar crowd. We jumped on just past midnight and got straight into it. 90 min to get a dancefloor going and half an hour in, we got it! Ladies grooving and dudes throwing down some Soul Train moves. The night ended with a set of funky 7’s from resident, Roger C. Superb way to end the series of Spain shows.

Pushin’On Tour | Fri 20th June

The ever-resourceful Alex brought us around to some free parties happening around Sonar. First up was a boombox installation by a local collective at a boutique called Ho La La. Fellow boombox enthusiast, DJ Shellsuit, was particularly excited by this. Almost 100 boomboxes stacked on top of each other.

Then we headed to a party by VICE magazine. Free drinks, two floors of music, free drinks and loads of people drinking free drinks made it a really good party. One act was particularly interesting. A local MC/sound artist, Meneo, played a crazy electronic set using an 8 bit Gameboy, mic, and effects pedals. Mad shit.

This is it for our Spain updates. The gallery has been updated with pics from the tour. The clean ones at least. Enjoy and keep checking the site for more news from the Pushin’On Tour.

Pushin’On Tour | 27th June | Amsterdam

We could not leave Holland without dropping by Amsterdam. Amsterdam Central is busy with people and bursting with life. It’s full of tourists, but the narrow, old buildings and graffiti made it a pleasure. And also digging at Record Friend;

See that guy in the Portugal jersey? He’s just the owner’s mate. The guy with the mad hair and moustache is the owner and a real character. He opened the store an hour beyond closing time so Shellsuit could listen to his finds while we listened to Portuguese folk music. If you’re ever in Amsterdam, you must check out his store.

Pushin’On Tour | 28th June | Café Hart

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Café Hart is a nice mid-sized venue, mainly for people to chill out and chat. They just had to remove one table to get a dancefloor space. Unfortunately, that was beyond our control. But give DJ Shellsuit four hours to work a crowd and people were dancing in whatever space they could find. That’s always the mission.

We successfully got a gig in Holland, so now it’s on to Scotland. We take the overnight ferry to Newcastle, followed by a coach to Glasgow. Then it’s back on the hunt for gigs.

Shellsuit’s quick dig in Manhattan

There’s a ton of record shops in Manhattan. Here’s the best I stumbled across:

A1 Records
439 E 6TH St
Crates and crates of amazing hip hop, mainly boom bap era, old school, and underground classics. A good selection of latin, jazz, soul and funk too. The doorway is covered in polariod pictures of famous new york producers in the shop.

For live music check Arthur’s Tavern on 57 Grove St. It’s a small bar with a live band playing extended versions of soul and funk classics. Entry is free, but don’t forget to contribute to the band’s tip jar.

Pushin’On Tour

Pushin’On tours Europe and the UK this summer! DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece join DJ Dave Code in Germany (Frankfurt) followed by Spain (Barcelona & Madrid). Dates will be posted on the website as they are firmed, and MC Masterpiece (his first trip outside of Asia) will post stories, sights and sounds on the website every Tuesday and Thursday.

Thu 12th Jun:Barcelona | Nuggets Club | with The Bell Rays (Anodyne Records) &Monk One (Wax Poetics) | www.sala-apolo.com

Fri 13th Jun:Madrid | El Junco|with DJ Marcos Boricua | http://www.eljunco.com

Sat 14th Jun:Barcelona | LASAL (Arenys de Mar) | http://www.lasal.com

Wed 18th Jun:Barcelona | The Joint Sessions | with The True Jazzchild

Fri 19th Jun:Barcelona | Sonar Festival | courtesy of Flannel Mag

For DJs, musicians, bands, artists and designers:
We have dedicated luggage space to bring along demos and artwork. If you would like your work to be introduced to Europe, drop us a mail at pushinon@gmail.com.

Pushin’On | Fri 30th May | Busy Weekend

Pushin’On this month has all the guests taking over the show. DJ Ko-flow returns from a month long sojourn in Melbourne which included opening for Roc Raida on the “Late Night Hype” at Miss Libertine. DJ Rough has a new set of tunes to debut at Pushin’On, and all he will say about it is “Baltimore bass”. Mister Magic was recently granted an employment pass by the government, and that means more rare groove selections for us. Finally, MC Garuda hosts the party, bringing along some talented MCs for a rhyme fest closer to midnight.

It’s a line-up of familiar guests. But the vibe’s all the same.

Pushin’On
Fri 30th May
Blu Jaz Cafe 11 Bali Lane
9pm till late enough to wait for first taxi
Free entry, no dress code, new sound system

Pushin’On | Fri 30th May and Sat 31st May | Balangan Beach(Bali) and F Lounge (Seminyak, Bali)

DJ Shellsuit, DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece had no choice but to hand over the real Pushin’On to trusted guests as they’ll be away in Bali. On Fri 30th May, the Pushin’On crew performs at Balangan Beach at a celebration for guests from the surfing community. It will be on a clifftop, and there is also supposedly a “safety cordon”. This one could be really fun so check back on the site for shaky pictures.

And on Sat 31st May, the Pushin’On crew hits “FiveStarBoogie”, the Sat night party at F Lounge (http://www.myspace.com/f_lounge ). We’ve never played at a trendy cocktail bar with all-white speakers. And they usually have house music on their roster. This one could need some PR skills.

So if you or anyone you know are in Bali looking for a night out that weekend, come on by or help to spread the word.

www.myspace.com/pushinon
or add us on Facebook with “Pushin’On crew”

Pushin'On @ Blu Jaz Café | Fri 25th Apr | Charity Ball

After 2 years and countless happy days, we feel it’s the right time to give back. Pushin’On dedicates this month’s party to our fuzzy friends from ACRES www.acres.org.sg, a non-profit organisation dedicated to animal welfare and wildlife rescue.

We encourage you to join us in helping ACRES continue their good work. Pushin’On introduces a one-off “Give As You Please” policy at the door. Any amount, big or small, is welcome. The proceeds will greatly help ACRES in the construction of Singapore’s very first animal rescue centre and other ongoing programmes. So they too can keep pushin’ on.

Pushin’On
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
Fri, Apr 25th
9pm till the lady says so
with DJ Rough, DJ Chunk, MC Masterpiece and guests
Funk, Soul, Disco and Hip-hop
“Give As You Please” at the door, no dress code

Visit:
www.acres.org.sg
or add us on Facebook with “Pushin’On Crew”

Worldwide Festival Singapore 2008

Pushin’On is receiving many enquiries from excited punters about our appearance at the Worldwide Festival Singapore, based on promotional material from the local promoter.

Unfortunately, due to booking issues with the local promoter, we will no longer performing at this festival. Please ignore and disregard any prior and future promo material for this festival with our name in the line-up.

We wish the Worldwide Festival and all attending it, the best of times.

MC Masterpiece

Funk is alive and well

The Pushin’On crew would like to give big hugs to all who turned up, danced and let it all out at Pushin’On last Fri. Old Friends, new family, forgotten acquaintances, friendly strangers, fellow DJs, nubile dancers, buttoned-down accountants, happy engineers, advertisers, shy designers, tanned surfers, artists, musicians, producers and lost tourists. On the night, no-one could tell.

Keep yourself healthy for the next Pushin’On on Fri Apr 25th. Line-up will be announced in the coming weeks ALONG with, rumours that Pushin’On will be performing at an upcoming festival right here in Singapore. Keep Pushin’On.

MC Masterpiece

Pushin'On @ Blu Jaz Cafe | Fri 28th March | with Menta and Dj Scratchmark

In a month full of foreign acts hitting our shores, your local funk night keeps up the game with another edition of Singapore’s longest running funk monthly. Along with residents DJ Chunk and MC Masterpiece, we welcome Menta and DJ Skratchmark (Manila) from Steak Productions to help keep the funk alive.

9pm | Menta | rare groove & reggae
10pm | DJ Chunk | deep funk, breaks & modern soul
11pm | DJ Skratchmark | 60s & 70s soul, classic funk and good hip-hop
Midnight | back to back dancefloor hits with MC Masterpiece on vocals & trumpet

Most of all, we dig for energetic raw music and stomping grooves for you to dance to. So wherever you may be on Mar 29th, come on down to Pushin’On and shake your sillies out.

Pushin’On
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
9pm till the wee hours of Saturday morning
Free entry & no dress code

New video from the Dance Sucka night

Pushin’On @ Blu Jaz Cafe | Fri, 29th Feb | with DJ Rough and Dubwise

Singapore’s longest running funk night returns with three guest DJs. Together with residents Dj Chunk and MC Masterpiece, Dj Rough brings funk and hip-hop classics that have kept dancefloors sweaty all over the world. If James Brown, Grandmaster Flash and the Incredible Bongo Band get you moving, Pushin’On needs your body heat.

Dubwise kicked off 2008 getting busy with numerous gigs including Sessions@Phuture and performing on the same bill as GCorp@Hacienda. Almost a year to the day described as “one of our best parties of 2007”, Dubwise returns to Pushin’On with phat basslines layered with much grooving. Dub, Dancehall and Reggae served Ruffa Class.

Pushin’On@Blu Jaz CafÈ
Fri, 29th Feb
9pm (we start earlier now!) till late
Pushin’On is free entry and no dress code

Pushin'On @ Blu Jaz Café | Fri 25th Jan | Anniversary Party

Pushin’On turns 2 this month and we feel like having a birthday and New Year party all-in-one, Singapore style. DJ Shellsuit will roll out the sweet soul and deep disco for the dancefloor, DJ Chunk will drop heavy funk and real hip-hop and MC Masterpiece (vocals/horn) gives you tender dancing energy for the night.

And what is an anniversary without a guest. Tonight we welcome DJ Skratchmark (www.steakproductions.com) who has been paying his dues in the San Diego/California/Bay Area scene since the 90’s. From Manila, he now runs Steak Productions not just to promote, but also educate on urban culture. This is his virgin gig in Singapore so bring a date and stay out.

Pushin’On Anniversary Party
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane (2nd Floor)
9pm till late
Free entry, no dress code

Visit
www.steakproductions.com

Thank you!

To all the funky people

The Pushin’On crew would like to thank all who turned up at Phuture last Sat (22nd Dec) for Sessions. We are very heartened by the turnout on such short notice and and also for tolerating the minor problems with the guestlist. What’s important is that we were all there for one of the first times(we are hoping for more!) that the Pushin’On sound was heard on a big system in a big club. Keep Pushin’On!

Have a wonderful new year with good company and good music and don’t forget Pushin’On at Blu Jaz Cafe, this Friday 28th Dec. This the last Pushin’On at Blu Jaz for 2007 and we have a treat for you as we present Soul 56, a 9 piece Latin Soul band recently discovered by the Pushin’On funk radar. It will be a blast we promise.

Much love

MC Masterpiece

Pushin'On proudly presents the debut headline show of Soul 56

After months doing gigs in the community and grassroots circuit, Pushin’On discovered them playing to an audience of schoolmates with a style and sound reminiscent of Latin soul greats such as Fania, Ray Baretto, Celia Cruz and Sergio Mendes. The Soul 56 sound is a salad of vintage mambo, salsa, boogaloo and funk, made more amazing by young musicians barely out of their teens. From the musical hotbed of the east, we bring Soul 56 onto the Blu Jaz stage for the final Pushin’On of 2007. Come experience 90 minutes of pure Latin soul heat!

Latin Soul Fever with Soul 56
Fri 28th Dec
Blu Jaz Café, Bali Lane
First set starts at 10pm
$5 cover charge till midnight, free after
Pushin’On dance party from midnight onwards

Pushin'On Meets Setup

Come down to Phuture (Zouk) this sat for some good ol funk, soul and disco as we get merry for the Xmas season! On rotation will be Dj’s Shellsuit and Chunk and taking care of the vocals is of course MC Masterpiece. Show kickin off at 11pm till 1am! Get down, it’s gonna be funky and loud! oh and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Dance Sucka!

Dance Sucka! Friday 30th November

Singapore’s only funk night is putting on a special evening for you to dance like no one’s watching. What moves you have don’t matter, as long as you don’t stop moving. Here’s the schedule:

10pm – 11pm | DJ Shellsuit | FUNK & SOUL
11pm -12mn | DJ Koflow | BATTLE BREAKS
12mn – 1am | DJ Chunk | HIP-HOP BREAKS
1am – late | Pushin’On DJs back-to-back

with your friendly host MC Masterpiece

We’ll also have funk royalty gracing the event. Prince Jack(Studio Wu) and Felix(Radikal Forze/7$) will be picking 2 dancers to get the first-ever Dance Sucka! medals. All this, after they put on a rare showcase of their own tricks. So come and dance or bring your clapping knuckles and enjoy the spectacle. Dance sucka!

Pushin'On at Blu Jaz Café 26th Oct

Catch Dj's Shellsuit and Chunk with MC Masterpiece for this month's Pushin'On party at Blu Jaz Café, Bali Lane. Loads of new soul, funk and disco tracks for the dancefloor, and some improvised funk jams with guest musicians throughout the night. Check it!

New Flyer

New Flyer

Pushin'On | Fri 27th Jul | Muse Bar & Blu Jaz

Join in the big weekend for Pushin’On with the full force of DJs coming out to play. DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece bring Pushin’On to Muse Bar at the National Museum in support of main act Recloose. We’re going with a diverse set of funky tunes from funk, soul and afrobeat to disco and old-school hip-hop. A 90 min set from 9pm on so don’t be late.

And on the same night, DJ Koflow, DJ Chunk and Stop. hold down the extended Pushin’On at Blu Jaz Café. With a special appearance by DJ Rough. We’re also giving away 25 copies of the latest mix CD ‘Pushin’On Vol 4: Wandering Soul’ with artwork by DJ Shellsuit. So holla if you hear it, say ‘aye’ if you love it.

Pushin’On@Muse Bar
National Museum, 93 Stamford Rd
9pm till 11pm
Free entry via guestlist, send “See you at Muse” to pushinon@gmail.com with preferred name

Pushin’On
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane (between Ophir Road and Haji Lane)
10pm till tables are full of empty glasses
No cover charge, no dress code, no empty promises

Pushin'On @ Blu Jaz Café | Fri 29th Jun | I Menta Tell You

DJ Shellsuit gets older, DJ Chunk just returned from Sonar and MC Masterpiece feels nostalgic about the final weekend of partying before we say hello to clean air. But we're not the ones collecting the taxes. So hurry on down to Pushin'On tomorrow at Blu Jaz Café for another edition of the night most dedicated to funk, soul, jazz and the removal of big couches designed to prevent dancing. While yr at it, we'll be giving away another mix cd – Pushin'On Vol 3: I Menta Tell You – with exciting new mixes from Menta and DJ Chunk. Now give me some of that real chocolate...

Pushin'On @ Tuckshop | Fri 22nd Jun | We in here!

Troop over to Tuckshop with a big grin, see the work week fall behind with each dogged step. Hurry past the door and one final look back, half an inch of glass enough to keep out all evil vibes. Inside, its Menta, DJ Shellsuit, DJ Koflow & MC Masterpiece. Is that funk? Oooh, dancefloor so new and smooth. Must dance, must dance! So that all we grow is good feelings, cos the bad feelings aren’t joining us tonight. All we do is keep Pushin’On…

Pushin’On@Tuckshop
No 21, Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-05
10pm till we run out of smokes
with Menta, DJ Shellsuit, DJ Koflow and MC Masterpiece
FREE entry cos there is no other way

Pushin'On @ Blu Jaz | Fri 15th Jun | New Kid On the Block

This time of the year, things tend to get a bit more exciting. New venues open up and music events on big stages start filling up the summer holiday calendar. Pushin’On too, have some changes to announce on a smaller scale.

We begin introducing more Djs/ selectas to enhance the Pushin’On sound and this Friday, 15th June at Blu Jaz Cafe marks the first appearance of Menta. He shuns the title of DJ but we still believe he has a good ear. Menta gets on for the early hours followed by DJ Shellsuit, Stop. and MC Masterpiece.

And on 22nd June, we’re at the TUCKSHOP (NO.21, TANJONG PAGAR RD #01-05), the spanking new alley-style bar fronted by 2 cool blokes (Dean and Kaye) with much soul in their system. We are excited to play in a more intimate venue. So join us as we bring the Pushin’On ruckus to where the space is tight but just right.

The next date at Blu Jaz Cafe is on Fri, 29th June where we’ll give away another mix cd, “Vol 3: It’s a Job, Not an Excuse”. We’re not done yet.

Pushin’On
Fri 15th June
Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane
with Menta, Stop., DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece
10 pm till the beer goes flat
No cover charge, no dress code, no slouching
Funk, Soul, Jazz and their siblings

Hot Buttered Soul

Well don’t we all love surprise parties! Its our delight to announce that DJ Shellsuit and MC Masterpiece will be playing tonight at the Art Bar @ The Butter Factory(48 Robertson Quay). For the uninformed, the Art Bar is the classy, whitewashed chillout area of Butter Factory. Pushin’On chillout? No way! So its gonna be hyper and funky as always (sssshhh… they don’t know it yet) and we’d like to invite ya’ll down. From 11pm to closing, its funk, soul and jazz for those escaping the squeeze at the main room. We’ve got limited guest list spaces so drop us a mail quick to join in the action for free. Nice!

Pushin'On Friday 11th May at Blu Jaz Café

This month we’re going harder by looking back. Looking back to fellow funk-lover DJ Ko-flow to hold it down as a trusted guest. And also looking back to the days of the now forgotten Redifussion radio. Days when funk tunes began the day’s broadcast and soul instrumentals bid you goodnight. And this was right here in Singapore! We’ve unearthed records forgotten for almost 3 decades and made them stylus-friendly to be the soundtrack for your weekend dancing. Its free entry as usual, no dress code and drink specials to be announced at the venue.

Pushin'On support Alice Russell @ Hacienda

Pushin’On Takeover Review

The first of Pushin’On quarterly special parties came together with the right ingredients. Good live funk and an appreciative audience during early hours. Plus enthusiastic legs and both Pushin’On and Dubwise DJs with killer sets all the way till 4 am.

Headphone Masterpiece got it running with a 30 min warm up set of home-made disco funk-rock. Then IG Collective took over and did they takeover. Fronted by the refreshingly dynamic Prema on vocals and backed by a tight quartet of musicians, IGC’s 45 min set showed all the hallmarks of a headlining funk band; tight, well-rehearsed, diverse musicianship and smart choice of originals and covers. Definitely a top candidate for a return appearance in the near future.

When Pushin’On invited Dubwise, the crew knew we’d enjoy their set cos we love their music anyway. But we did not expect both sounds to come together so perfectly like separated lovers reuniting in the Carribean. A simple summary would be: soul, funk, funk dancing, hands in the air, dub, dub, reggae, Kable swinging arms wildly, reggae, dancing, soul, funk, screaming, dub, reggae, Castro asking for more beer, Kable still swinging arms wildly, funk, jazz, jazz, Stop. unveils Rick James poster. It was all worth waiting for.

Huge “Terima Kasih” to IG Collective for braving the long drive and all the little inconveniences of an independently promoted event. Hugs and kisses to Dubwise for turning up sober and with energy to spare to jump around. And our warmest appreciation to all who turned up, early or late, sitting or dancing, shouting or just politely applauding. You turned up and that’s what counts in our books.

Watch out for some more Pushin’On specials in July. The next Pushin’On party happens on the 20th of April, not the 27th as per our flyers(venue issues). So remember that, remember to remind your friends about it and don’t forget to turn up and let’s tear it up again one more time.

–MC Masterpiece

The Takeover - Blu Jaz Café, April 6th

‘Live’ Funk and Soul on the second floor.
$5 entry before 12, free entry after.

The debut appearance of IG Collective from Malaysia and Pushin’On’s MC Masterpiece backed by a live band.
9pm: MC Masterpiece and guest band
10pm: IG Collective (KL)

PLUS

Stylin’ & Skankin’
11 til late with Pushin’On & Dubwise DJs

They’re friends, fellow Djs and arguably two of the most unique DJ collectives gracing the independent party scene. Dubwise’s ska and reggae soundsystem pay homage to the rhythmic and production brilliance of Jamaica and its diaspora. Pushin’On give you only the funkiest and soulful black music found on vinyl. When you put them on the same bill, it’s gonna be huge.

Many thanks to Menta for the flyer design, you can check it out properly in the flyers section in the gallery.

Pushin’On @ Good Vibrations Festival Singapore 2007

Here’s the lowdown. A year on and along comes Pushin’On’s most important gig. And as the heaven’s had their way, things did go wrong. The noon soundcheck became a 2 hour wait for a lazy soundman, accompanied by the soundtrack of rain and Robert Miles’ “Children”. No surprise, soundcheck did not happen. A half hour wait at the main entrance for “Local Artist” passes meant reaching the Chinese Laundry stage 10 min before showtime. And what pressure when before us were 3 hugely talented acts (Zul Mystroe, Krazie Starr and Psykelecticz) who dazzled us and drew people to the front with a compact and powerful set of beat-boxing and rapping.

But showtime came and all that mattered was rocking the stage to the healthy and enthusiastic early crowd. DJ Chunk kicked it off with 20 min of a robust mix of funk and hip-hop. MC Masterpiece did it hip-hop style, doubling up on end rhymes and legendary global slogans such as “Bang for a buck like a prostitute”(Ugly Duckling).

Stop. picked it up, flipped it to heads and spun it around with a set of raw funk stamped with his signature love of full instrumentation and quirky vocal chops. Based on the theme of evolution, Stop. brought the 100 odd crowd through a journey of funk’s evolution based on his almanac.

DJ Shellsuit took it home with the most dancey selection of tunes that day. Familiar tunes like “Work it out” and “Pushin’On” were heard through huge speakers for the first time in Singapore. Another first next to playing in the afternoon sun. Props to all those who turned up and graced the brief set. And big smiles to strangers who came up to say hi. We are happy to give you Pushin’On vibrations .

TimeOut Singapore 1st edition yo!

Pushin'On at Hacienda

Shellsuit, Stop. and MC Masterpiece doing a short set at Hacienda this Friday (23rd), 10pm – 11.30. Apparently they think we play some kind of chillout music.

Good Vibrations update

Show times are out for the Good Vibrations Festival. We’re on at 5.45 at the Chinese Laundry stage. Dj’s Chunk, Stop. and Shellsuit on rotation for 45 minutes, with MC Masterpiece on the mic. 45 minutes isn’t much time to do our thing, but we’ll try and cover a lot of ground with some underground hip hop, old school soul and funk, and recent funk releases.

Pushin’On launch at Blu Jaz Café, Fri 26th Jan

A fresh beginning for Pushin’On at a charming new venue. But the familiar and good elements returned as strong as ever. Good funk, a full dance floor and surprises in small packages.

DJ Shellsuit and DJ Chunk carried the night with MC Masterpiece and guest Ko-flow in support. People never left the dance floor from midnight till closing. Suits danced with their dress-down Friday friends. B-boys let their guard down and allowed themselves some downright let loose moves. Plus a pint sized lady traded microphones with MC Masterpiece to let rip some very memorable jazz stylings over funky breaks. Big thanks to the mysterious Joanna for the uplifting cameo.

Pictures from the Pushin’On launch are up on the site for your viewing pleasure. So are the new mixes for the month of February. We’ll be doing it again next Friday, 9th Feb the only way we know it, fun and funky. Keep keep Pushin’On…

Pushin'Online

We’re online! Hi to everyone who’s been down to Pushin’On over the last year or so since we started. Welcome to all newcomers, hope you like what you see and hear.

And thanks to Duncan Macdonald www.iamduncan.com for all the hard work on the site. We’ll be updating it often with new mixes and news about upcoming parties, so join the mailing list and check back soon.

Pushin'On at Blu Jaz Café

New fortnightly residency at the Blu Jaz Café on Bali Lane starts this Friday, and will be held every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. MC Masterpiece with Djs Chunk, Code, Shellsuit and guest, Koflow, bringin the funk this week.

Pushin'On Crew confirmed for Good Vibrations Festival

Yes we are. No more details at this stage. But this is going to be fun.

www.goodvibrationsfestival.com.sg