Martin Luther King Jr. did a lot for our country in terms of equality and race relations in the 60’s with the Civil Rights Movement. If it were not for the path laid out by MLK and other key figures like Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, and Huey Newton among others, we ma not be able to have friends of different races, go to the same restaurants or the same malls. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a national holiday into existence that would celebrate MLK’s legacy and his birthday at the same time—this year, that day takes place Monday January 17th. With several events happening around the Bay Area to celebrate his life, one that you should definitely visit is Monday Soul located at New Parish (579 18th Street) hosted by Mr. JE, Jareem, DNAs, DJ D Sharp and Fusicology.
Despite being a weekly event, this week the series will be having a MLK Celebration, as well as a Listening Part for R.O.D’s #TheDrawingBoardMixtape hosted by DJ Slowpoke. If you don’t have the mixtape you can download it here. The event just celebrated their 2 year anniversary, and if you didn’t get the mixtape you can download it for free here, the tracklist is dope and as follows:
- Intro- ft. Jareem
- Beautiful- R.O.D
- Addiction- Ryan Leslie
- Rick With You- Eric Roberson
- Milk & Honey (East Bay Mix) – Goapele
- Dillagence- DJ Spinna ft. Phonte
- I Ain’t Thru- Keyshia Cole ft. Nicki Minaj
- Put Yo Hands Up- Erk Tha Jerk
- Get You In The Mood- Tony Vic ft. R.O.D
- You- R.O.D
- Glam-Netta B
- I Don’t Walk I Fly- Kev Choice
- Jareem Talks Venue Change
- Rider-Samm ft. Erk Tha Jerk
- Scorpio- London
- Rude Boy (Benja Styles Remix)-Rihanna
- Let the Beat Breathe- Beejus ft. Ashley Diamante
- Take Off- Cash Rules ft. J Myers
- Rude Boy Karma Sutra- Jamaballaz
- Aston Martin Music- Rick Ross ft. Chrisette Michelle & Drake
- Heart Heals- Nat’e
- Action-London
- Livin Better Now- Jaime Foxx ft. Rick Ross
- Fancy Interlude- Dream
- Throw It In The Bag- Fabolous ft. Drake
- Lovecats- 1 O.A.K +Outro ft. Mr. JE
Monday Soul is now a members only event, however, for this week you can sign up on the $5 guest list @ contactmondaysoul@gmail.com. However, it makes sense to get a Monday Soul membership because there are several key incentives ranging from 3 months free entrance, discounted and advanced notice on tickets for New Parish shows and events and it’s only $15.
