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Welcome to House Nation Magazine The ambitions of House Nation Magazine are to cover current events, and personalities of New York underground House, Hip Hop and Pop cultures. It has been my passion to try to do things differently and capture unseen moments, or personalities inventively. There are many stories that have unspoken strengths and personalities behind them. I hope the readers will enjoy the limited amount of issues that will be published quarterly. Secondly, I want to express gratitude to staff members, volunteers, and friends, family and especially to artists and DJ’s for allowing me to be part of events that helped built the some of foundations for underground music scenes. Thank you, I have learned so much through the fellowship and it has been an honor. Sincerely Fella Rodriguez HouseNationMagazine@gmail.com
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRINCE N KING “A night of classic music made popular at the Loft and Paradise Garage. The music is played on vinyl and sound system that will fill your heart without hurting your ears.”
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The ambience of PRINCE N KING is a night of dance classic and house music made popular by legendary Club Paradise Garage and private parties of The Loft during 70’s, to 80’s Era. PRINCE N KING is an invitation only event which is currently organized by DJ Hiram, DJ Coney, DJ Ralph and the brothers Charlie and Willie. As far as dancing there is no discretion on how to move just let the music taken over! There is plenty of space to dance alone, with buddies, with a love one - hustle, spin, dive, and swirls or just do two step. They have a large multi- cultural following and unity on dance floor which is beyond words. The scenery consists of colorful dance lighting, great smoke effects and huge vibrant balloons. Dancing on 2,000 sq. ft. floor with disco ball spinning overhead, glittering in dark make you feel like you’re in a dance sanctuary from 7pm to 2 am.
Founder of is PRINCE N KING DJ Hiram quotes: “Relationships between DJs and the audience is very important especially when they know you’re bringing them back in time with music.” PRINCE N KING ideology focuses on simplicity and keeping the tradition playing vinyl records alive. The music is being played from beginning to end as the artist intended it to be heard. Events are held four times a year and strictly by invitation only. It’s a good thing they do this because it builds up the enthusiasm for next party.
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DJ Coney quotes “We all share ideas and responsibilities that bring the party together.” PRINCE N KING huge selection of dance classics not only from the music made popular by The Loft and Paradise Garage era but other genres as well. An example of a list of songs selections played are: Give it up or turn it loose - James Brown, Robert Owens Bring down Walls, Chaka Khan - Clouds, Peech Boys -On A Journey, Gino Soccio - Dancer, Gwen McCrae Funky Sensation, Two Tons - I Got The Feeling, Jungle Wonz - Time Marches On, Martin Circus - Disco Circus, MFSB Love Is The Message, Raw Silk - Do It To The Music, Grace Jones - Feel Up, Yoko Ono - Walking On Thin Ice, Power line - Journey, Pleasure Pump - Fantasize Me, Love hangover - Dania Ross, or Prince - Sexy Dancer.
So consider it an honor if you are invite PRINCE N KING event, it’s an experience you wouldn’t regret. Don’t forget to come comfortable and dance!
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Email: 99prince84king@gmail.com RSVP to attend this party Voice or text (646) 229-3412 Or Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/prince.n.kimg7
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Author Brandon Stanton is an American photographer and blogger, most known for his photo blog, Humans of New York, started in 2010. The blog features street portraits of people in New York City. He has a great eye capturing the beauty of people in their moments. This is a good book to have in your library collections.
Photos by Brandon Stanton
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How to Roll a Blunt for Dummies! Brilliant idea to make the book's back How to Roll a Blunt for Dummies! cover doubles as a hard surface to breaking up marijuana (Cannabis). by R. Prince Marijuana Plant that has many uses recreational or medicinal drug, and as part of religious or spiritual cultures. It’s small paperback with 128 pages with English street grammar. It’s humoristic and informative but good to have in your book shelf as a collector’s item. Interviewing him was fun as his book indicates him to be. Simply man with idea to write about how to roll a Blunt!
He was there smiling away looking at people reaction to his display of books. I asked Mr. R. Prince (if that’s his real name) for a business card, and he replied “Just buy my book.” How long did it take you to write the book? “Just buy my book.” What inspired you to write about How to Roll a Blunt foe Dummies? Now, from reading this you know what his answer was! If your interested in getting this book visit Amazon.com.
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DJ Wil Milton
If your viewing this on line You can click on link address. https://www.facebook.com/wil.milton http://www.traxsource.com/artist/5164/dj-wil-milton https://soundcloud.com/blak-ink-music-group/traditions-sampler-wil-milton https://soundcloud.com/blak-ink-music-group/bliss-by-wil-milton
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Written by
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Fella Rodriguez, Wilma Sola
How can I describe DJ Will Milton Bliss parties in one word...? "DEEP" So deep in fact that he makes you feel like the stars are coming down to dance with you. Maybe this is why he has a large following of women. No Doubt!! Make sure you arrive early to enjoy the dance floor space, because by Midnight, it's filled with bodies rhythmically swaying to the music. Towards the middle of the night, he throws a few house classics and examines the audience to see what to play next to woo them with enchanting house beats. To get into it, he plays new songs from his album "Traditions" with wonderful deep beats with rich melodies. Wil Milton is a music producer, songwriter, DJ, and has a very strong history with the New York Underground Scene.
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The fascinating to hear percussions players jamming on side are in sync with his mixing style. Between percussions players and DJ Wil Milton you are being taken to a tribal journey. A lot of songs are jazzy beats with deep, sweet sounds of flute or guitar generating the crowd to wave and clap their hands. This is the party to lift your spirits up, hold your love one, and fellowship celebrate a Bliss experience which he carries in every event he does. His follower comes from a long history over 15 years, playing with other artist, venues and outdoor events. One of his main residency was Power line at the Coffee Cave located in Newark , New Jersey which ran for two years strong. His is humble, brilliant, energetic, charismatic, what else can I say; you have to be there to see the stars fall down when Wil Milton spins.
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On Wednesday Oct 30th I received an invite from party promoter Dorian Michael to come to the ‘Back to Paradise Just Vinyl Party’, at the Village Lantern, located in lower Manhattan. I thought it would be a nice change to hang out in the Village on Halloween Eve. What I wasn’t ready for was meeting legendary DJ Sherdina, a pioneer that helped open up the field for other Women DJs in New York. Watching her mixing over the decks, playing Paradise Garage Classic Funk and Disco was astounding. Did she capture my attention along with the other people at the Village Lantern? Yes, the crowd was a mixture of young college students to older garage and house heads, who gravitated towards her music on the dance floor. It was the utmost honor to talk with a woman who bypassed the sex gendered politics of the day; and who has over thirty years of experience in the music business as a DJ. Her knowledge of all styles of music is impeccable. She is also a photographer, writer, music producer and event promoter. DJ Sherdina has played at some of New York’s top clubs, such as Lime Light, Club Avalon, China Club, Palladium, Supper Club, Sound Factory Bar, Club Cheetah, Club Elite, Nell’s Super Club, The World, Club Octagon, Roxy, and many more including exclusive private events. During the interview she mentioned that legendary DJ, Producer Tee Scott was the person who most inspired her to become a DJ. She talked about how difficult it is for Woman DJ’s to be given a chance to play and get the same pay scale as their male counter parts. You have to be assertive and sharp in business to get what you rightly deserve, she stated. DJ Sherdina quoted “I always infuse the energy of love and harmony in my mixes with the sole purpose of uplifting the crowd and taking them on a special journey of love. Love has always and always will be my message. Come into my world and enjoy my love of music and creative arts.”
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Contact DJ Sherdina Sherdina714@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/sherdinas Free download http://www.podomatic.com/profile/sherdina714
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New York Comic Con is the East Coast's largest and most exciting popular Cultural convention. The event is held at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center located on 34th Street and 11th Avenue, New York City. Every year the numbers grow in exhibitors, attendees, who dress mostly in creative costumes and have a chance to interact with their favorite creators of comic books, Actors, writers of television shows by panels and autograph sessions. The interactions among the attendees is fun and friendly for all age groups. It’s captures your inner childhood when you enter the world of Comic Con.
Enjoy the photos the staff took and keep in mind, Comic con has a little bit of everything besides comics. So keep in mind to get your tickets early. Page 23
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One of most exciting exhibitor at Comic Con was on the main floor booth 667, Starlight Studio. Displays of innovative promotional images of hip-hop animated show about music group called Sure Shot. Every time you went by booth there was always party vibe mix with surrounded by hip hop cultural images of Graffiti, big spray can, artwork of break dancers on morals. Drawing the crowd with live music spinning was DJ Enuff playing best hot rap songs; of course there was scratching and participation from attendees dancing with their costumes on. Pleasing to see how a underground urban movement from 70’s evolved to now with animation, graphic comics. Inventively Starlight Studios magically has touch a new market with combining Hip Hop, animation, graphic novels, toys and merchandising to a new cultural entity. Visit their site listed below and enjoy the voyage of new age of Hip Hop.
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New York Comic Con is the largest pop culture event on the East Coast. Hosting the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and even take pictures with your favorite characters. For more information click or go to link
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N e w Yo r k C o m i c C o n L a r g e s t C o nve r s i o n s h ow o n E a s t C o a s t Toy s G a m e s Fa s h i o n Jewe l r y Gifts Ma ke up Music Poster s Ba c k Pa c ks Watc hes T-shir ts Amine How to books
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Electronics Clothes Hats free g ifts contest ta lk pa nels wo r k s h o p s f o r c h i l d r e n r i n g s live art wigs Lunch box On line games live game competition Autographing Legos Zombies art make up kit Costumes food Book covers Jewelry make-up kits drinks mobile devices charging stations leather baby changing accommodations eye wear Stationar y Cell phones accessories Hospitable staff Fans with special needs & Mobility devices Wheelchair accessibility downs ta ir s s eating Cosplay interactive games graphic novels, special screening Television previews Rare Ho l ly wo o d e xh i b it o r s and most of all having fun!
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Scratch Scratch Scratch
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This is special dedication to my mother Ms. Rodriguez Thank you for teaching me being creative is beautiful thing.
Fella Rodriguez
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