.:The Solution w/ DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez:.

Friday, 7/7 -> Special guests DJ Dozen & hosts Tanya Morgan at The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez!!! Photos by @Armando_Geneyro, all the best in hip hop & lots more at The Meadowlark!

Tags: DJ Dozen, DJ Lazy Eyez, DJ Low Key, Donwill, Tanya Morgan, The Meadowlark, Von Pea

Saturday, 6/18 -> The Solution Showcase #17 w/The Lessondary (Tanya Morgan, Che Grand, Elucid & Rob Cave fka Spec Boogie), Russell Grande & Delasean, Rhyme Progression, DJ Dozen & DJ Low Key at The Walnut Room!!! Download/stream The Lessondary & DJ Low Key’s new Never 2ndary mixtape to get more familiar before the show!

SATURDAY, 6/18 -> After years in the making, not only is hip hop supergroup The Lessondary finally dropping an album (Ahead Of Schedule, coming on 6/24), but they’re coming to Denver!!! Donwill & Von Pea (aka Tanya Morgan), Che Grand, Elucid and Rob Cave (formerly known as Spec Boogie) are invading The Walnut Room for what should be a great mix of their solo work, collabs from over the years and unreleased joints from the upcoming album. As if that wasn’t enough, they’ll be joined by rising Denver phenoms Russell Grande & Delasean, winner of the 2014 Solution Beat Battle Rhyme Progression, longtime Solution favorite DJ Dozen and Solution co-founder DJ Low Key for what promises to be a stacked bill. Things kick off at 9pm, IG @KnowerOfTheLedge will be on photo duty, we’ve got complimentary limited edition Solution patches for the first 25 people and The Walnut Room serves food late. Should be a RIDICULOUS night, get your $8 pre-sale tickets HERE!

.:Limited $8 pre-sale tickets to The Solution Showcase #17 w/The Lessondary:.

Before the show, get more familiar with The Lessondary, on their new mixtape Never 2ndary, mixed by The Solution’s own DJ Low Key. The crew consists of Tanya Morgan (Donwill & Von Pea), Ilyas, Che Grand, Elucid, Jermiside, Brickbeats, Aeon & Rob Cave fka Spec Boogie and is one of the deepest out. Maybe you’ve caught them on each other’s projects over the years or maybe you’ve seen us post something about the crew over the years, but right now, sit back and get familiar with The Lessondary crew before they drop their long-awaited Ahead Of Schedule album on 6/24/16 via HipNott Records.

.:The Lessondary & DJ Low Key – Never 2ndary (stream/download):.

1. Tanya Morgan feat. The Lessondary – Never 2ndary
2. Donwill – I Know Those Guys Intro
3. Von Pea & The Other Guys feat. The Lessondary – Connect Four aka Lessondary >>>
4. Spec Boogie feat. The Lessondary – Show Up Drunk
5. DJ Chong Wizard feat. The Lessondary – Check The Rhyme
6. Donwill feat. The Lessondary – Championship Vinyl
7. Che Grand feat. Tanya Morgan – People Bowling
8. The Red Giants feat. The Lessondary – Never Seen A Thing
9. Che Grand feat. Spec Boogie & Tanya Morgan – Lessondary Busy
10. Jermiside feat. Donwill & Spec Boogie – The Cookout
11. Tanya Morgan feat. Jermiside & Spec Boogie – Borrow That (Boogie’s Revenge Mix)
12. The Lessondary – Faded
13. Von Pea, Donwill & Che Grand – Live N!ggas Only
14. The Lessondary – BANG!
15. Spec Boogie feat. Tanya Morgan – Dinette Set
16. Che Grand feat. Spec Boogie & Tanya Morgan – Star (Pimps In Canada)
17. Spec Boogie feat. Tanya Morgan – Poison Clan
18. Donwill & Dash Speaks feat. Spec Boogie & I-El – Side Down
19. The Lessondary – Lessondary Nose
20. Jermiside – Fantastical Outro
21. Von Pea feat. Jermiside, Ilyas & Spec Boogie – Dreams

.:The Lessondary & DJ Low Key – Never 2ndary (downloadable zip):.

Tags: Che Grand, Delasean, DJ Dozen, DJ Low Key, Donwill, Elucid, Rhyme Progression, Rob Cave, Russell Grande, Spec Boogie, Tanya Morgan, The Lessondary, The Solution Showcase, The Walnut Room, Von Pea

Friday, 4/29 -> Special guest Donwill (of Tanya Morgan/Brooklyn/DJ set) at The Solution w/DJ Low Key! Photos by Knower Of The Ledge, complimentary Solution buttons & more at The Meadowlark…

Tags: DJ Low Key, Donwill, Tanya Morgan, The Meadowlark, The Solution

Friday, 6/13 -> Special guests Tanya Morgan (Brooklyn/Lessondary) + DJ Low Key’s birthday at The Solution! DJ Lazy Eyez, Slider Shack, pics by Knower Of The Ledge & more at the Meadowlark!!!

FRIDAY, 6/13 -> The Solution w/DJ Low Key & Lazy Eyez on the turntables. Special guests Brooklynati’s own Donwill & Von Pea aka Tanya Morgan. DJ Low Key’s birthday. Slider Shack on food & Knower Of The Ledge on party pics. Guaranteed good times at The Meadowlark (2701 Larimer St). Free til 11, only $5 after.

Tags: DJ Lazy Eyez, DJ Low Key, Donwill, Knower Of The Ledge, lessondary, Slider Shack, Tanya Morgan, The Lessondary, The Meadowlark, The Solution, Von Pea

Saturday, 6/16 from 9:30pm-4am -> The Solution presents Round 2 at 1919 Gallery w/Donwill & Von Pea of Tanya Morgan (NY), DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, Gyp Da Hip & Big J Beats…Complimentary PBR & vodka drinks til 12…The birthday celebration continues on!

SATURDAY, 6/16 from 9:30pm-4am -> The birthday madness continues on after Goodness at the Meadowlark with Round 2 at 1919 Gallery (1414 Tremont).  We’ve got music by Donwill & Von Pea of Tanya Morgan (NY), DJ Low Key, Lazy Eyez, Gyp Da Hip & a live production set from Big J Beats (of 1984) to celebrate the birthdays of Charley Cox, Denver Frank, Monique M, Donwill & DJ Low Key, plus complimentary PBRs & vodka drinks til 12 (full cash bar after). $5 w/wristband from the Meadowlark or RSVP / $10 otherwise.

Also, Saturday, 6/16 from 3pm-9pm -> Birthday madness Round 1 at Goodness on the Meadowlark’s patio (2701 Larimer St). Special performance from Tanya Morgan (NY), music by DJ Low Key, Sounds Supreme, Lazy Eyez & DJ Amen, Summertime fashion show by Family Affair, tacos by El Chingon and celebrating the birthdays of DJ Amen, Charley Cox, Denver Frank, Monique M, DJ Chonz, Donwill & The Solution’s own DJ Low Key. No Cover/21+.

Tags: 1919 Gallery, Big J Beats, Charley Cox, Denver Frank, DJ Low Key, Donwill, Gyp Da Hip, Lazy Eyez, Tanya Morgan, The Meadowlark, Von Pea

A few pics from the Solution’s 5th Annual Lessondary Birthday Extravaganza…More coming soon…

Here’s a few pics of the madness at the Solution’s 5th Annual Lessondary Birthday Extravaganza…More are on the way…Shouts to Donwill & Von Pea aka Tanya Morgan for hosting/performing, the June birthdays in the house (Charley Cox, MC Big House & Monique), The Hai Bar/Sushi Hai for being such a gracious host (they raved about how cool the vibe was, thanks to the cool crowd) and most importantly, everybody who came out to celebrate. The craziest thing about this annual party is that even though we’re celebrating birthdays, it’s not like there’s some magically delicious cake or party games or even presents that make the party so much fun, it’s all of the great people who come to enjoy great music.  So thanks again for all the love Denver, y’all are cool as hell!!!

Above: Donwill, DJ Low Key & Von Pea /// Below: DJ Low Key /// Top Pic: Von Pea and the crowd /// Pics courtesy of Dana Seewald

Tags: Charley Cox, Donwill, lessondary, MC Big House, Sushi Hai, Tanya Morgan, The Hai Bar, Von Pea

I Remember: The top 3 Solution moments from Boonie Mayfield & Che Grand…

To get ready for the 4th Anniversary of the Solution on Friday, Feb. 4th, we’re checking in with some of our favorite regulars and people around Denver to hear what their favorite moments from the party have been.  Here’s favorites from two-time Denver Big Tune Champ and producer extraordinaire Boonie Mayfield and Brookyn-based MC, the Lessondary’s own Che Grand (of Fixtape, EGU & Fixtape Two fame); stay tuned for more classic memories leading up to the party on 2/4.

Boonie Mayfield aka Boon Doc’s Top 3 Solution Moments:

1. Boonie Mayfield Fundraiser/Producer Showcase (aka Boonie’s Solution): I am so grateful for The Solution putting this together for me after I was going through such a tough time with my studio getting robbed. There IS support in the Colorado music scene, no matter what some people may think. The showcase was a BLAST!!! It was just nonstop heat coming out of those speakers from the likes of Xperiment, Kid Hum, Fat Trak, Es Nine, etc. And I was really happy that my boy Stro from The Procussions came through as well… I’ve always looked up to that cat. Tons of my closest friends came to support… it was fun to see everybody having fun. Not to mention, the drinks were nicely priced!!! I got pretty damn tipsy (lol). (The above pic is Boonie Mayfield & Xperiment at Boonie’s Solution)

2. I met a GORGEOUS and intelligent woman one night through a mutual friend who surprised me with her great taste in music. I got her number but didn’t wanna come off like I was hittin’ on her. For a while, The Solution nights were the only times I’d see her…and I always looked forward to it (lol). She didn’t exactly know that though, because I showed a lot of mixed signals and wasn’t too sure if I should express my interest. Who doesn’t hate potential rejection? Anyways… her and I became really close… and in a lot of ways she changed my life. That night, I did not expect to meet someone I’d fall in love with. Oh yeah… and I got pretty damn tipsy that night too!

3. (TIE) J Dilla Tribute w/ Slum Village and The West Coast nights: The SV show is self-explanatory! Once “The Look of Love” came on… I think I almost elbowed my date in the eye-socket from the excitement. On another note, I just enjoy hearing Low Key spin… ’cause he’s always playing tracks that I WISH I’d hear at every club. He’s like a human Pandora. So, if you know me well… you know I LOVE ME SOME G-FUNK!!!! That West Coast night was just DOPE! It made me wanna crease up some khaki’s and c-walk on your grandma’s carpet…. with dog-shit on my shoes… Yes, it was THAT gangsta! Don’t ever play “Doggy, Dogg World” and expect me to sit still. By the way…. did I mention I was pretty damn tipsy that night as well?

Che Grand’s Top 3 Solution Moments:

Every year has been great!  I can’t thank you enough for you having us come out, giving us exposure to the folks of Denver. The hospitality n red bull I appreciate it all man!  The years have kind of become a blur now, but off top here are my top 3 Solution moment (this excludes other moments that have happened during our BDAY weekend celebrations that can’t be put on the list since we’re talking strictly solution nights lol).

1. 1st Annual DJ Low Key, Donwill & Che Grand Birthday Extravaganza at the Solution at the Shelter: The awesome customized birthday cake the first year I came thru, that was bangin!

2. 2nd Annual DJ Low Key, Donwill & Che Grand Birthday Extravaganza at the Solution at the Funky Buddha: Rockin a crowd with my first ever live DJ set at the Solution! (That was the year Von [Pea] and Don’s flight was delayed. I think I may have rocked again that weekend at the sushi spot too!)

3. Red Bull Music Academy On The Floor with Exile & DJ Day at the Solution at the Funky Buddha: Rapping with Exile and DJ Day live on the MPC!

*Honorable mention to my dude Charley and “the stripper darts intermission” lol oh and I can’t forget my fave bartender Jessica *swooon*  Can’t wait for June.

Tags: Boonie Mayfield, Boonie's Solution, Chicken & Waffles, Donwill, Es Nine, Fat Trak, J DIlla, Kid Hum, Procussions, Slum Village, Stro, Tanya Morgan, Xperiment

I Remember: The top 3 Solution moments from Brittney the Square and DJ Dozen…

To get ready for the 4th Anniversary of the Solution on Friday, Feb. 4th, we’re checking in with some of our favorite regulars and people around Denver to hear what their favorite moments from the party have been.  First up, we have R&B/soul music guru Brittney the Square and the youngest DJ in charge aka DJ Dozen sharing their top 3 Solution moments; stay tuned for more classic memories leading up to the party on 2/4.

Brittney The Square’s Top 3 Solution Moments:
1. The 2010 (4th Annual) Solution J Dilla Tribute w/ Slum Village at Bar Standard:  SV is the first hip hop group that really got me listening to hip hop back in 2002.  So, to meet them and see them perform at The Solution was amazing.  Although I spent most of the night in the back corner away from the party soliciting donations for the J Dilla Foundation, the night still managed to make my top 3 list for a few reasons:  1. meeting SV and seeing them perform some of my favorite tracks 2. eating all the damn donuts (powdered and chocolate were the preference) 3. hearing tracks that I had no idea Dilla produced and buggin’ out about it and of course, 4. supporting a good cause.

2.  Meeting my boyfriend at the Solution at the Funky Buddha:  It was either my first or second night ever at The Solution and I was helping out with usual stuff when Low Key introduced me to, who would later be, my future boyfriend.  When we met, we immediately got on the subject of, of course, music and our music preferences.  We talked about not only hip hop, but soul/r&b, which is my favorite.  I was impressed that he knew all of my favorite artists and I think he was impressed that I was so into and passionate about the same music as he was.  It took me awhile to really come around, but eventually I did.  Hate to admit it, but you can find love at the “club”.

3.  My third favorite Solution moment doesn’t have a name.  It’s just those random nights dancing and vibing to good ass music with your favorite people.  That’s what it’s all about, right?

DJ Dozen’s (yes, that’s him rocking the Thugnificent look for Halloween) Top 3 Solution Moments:
1.  The first annual Solution J Dilla tribute at Milk:  I hit up the party with Dealz, Mike Lee, and Gully Gabby; it was my first time seeing midwest music embraced in CO. At the ripe age of 18, I stepped out to see what this good music was all about. I still remember sittin wit Dealz and every so often yelling “Dilla Made This Too?!?” It was def a good experience.

2.  Exile, DJ Day, Tanya Morgan and Che Grand at the Solution at the Funky Buddha:  After a long day setting up and facilitating there is nothing better that to get an unexpected crazy live show.  Coming in, I knew that DJ Day and Exile were set to perform but at no point was I ready for the Micheal Jackson Tribute or for Donwill, Von Pea and Che Grand to rip freestyles over their beats mid party!!! Crazy night but super fun!

3.  Solution moments come in a blur for some of us who attend on a regular basis, not at all because they are the same, it’s more like having extra fun. Like I go out normally but the atmosphere aint like this; in the club jammin all night, with ya hands in the air, not worrying about any problems.  Of course there’s drinks too, but just an overall good feeling vibe going through everybody in the building.

Tags: Bar Stanard, Brittney the Square, Che Grand, Dealz Makes Beats, DJ Day, DJ Dozen, Donwill, Exile, J DIlla, Milk, Slum Village, Tanya Morgan, The Funky Buddha, Von Pea