Behold! The Bell Biv Devoe Poison Cake!

Last month, New Jack City celebrated its birthday in style with a dopetastic throwdown at Langano Lounge. The night was filled with dancing, revelry and precious moments. Most exciting though was this special treat courtesy of our friends Bell Biv Devoe (and on old family recipe). I can say without hesitation that the BBD Posion Cake tasted even more mental than it looks. Thanks BBD! And thank you Portland for bringing your enthusiasm, rhythm and soul to New Jack City each and every month.

New Jack City - One Year Anniversary Party!

Join us as we celebrate the One Year Anniversary of New Jack City! Seems like just yesterday we dropped the needle on Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" to kick off our first NJC dance night. It's been all good times since then. Here's what we have in store for our big party:

* All your favorite late 80s/early 90s new jack hits and slow jamz!
* Cassingle giveaways!
* The world's first Bell Biv Devoe Poison Cake!
* And oh so much more!

Thanks to all of you who have helped make NJC the greatest night of the month each and every month. And a special thanks to the fine folks at Langano Lounge for hosting us. Please spread the word and let's make this a night to remember.

Warmly,
DJ Human Highlight Film + DJ Cool It Now

 

New Jack City - One Year Anniversay Party!
Thursday, September 8
Langano Lounge (1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
9pm FREE 

I Can't Wait Another Minute

Just got word that DJ Cool It Now scored Hi-Five's debut full-length on white hot petroleum wax. This is one of those groups like the Beatles where you just can't imagine them making a bad song. Be on the lookout for some sweet Hi-Five jamz like this one at the next New Jack City...



Well, if that isn't the greatest chorus of all time I'm not sure what is.

Trippin Out

One of the most exciting things about being a professional disc jockey is the hunt for that perfect slab of petroleum vinyul. In between our monthly New Jack City gigs at Langano Lounge, DJ Cool It Now and I work around the clock searching for new jamz to expand the NJC playlist. Our endless search leads us to record shoppes all over Portland, like Mississippi Records, where a few months ago I unearthed the 12" single for Prince Markie Dee's "Trippin Out."

This is one of those albums I picked up based solely on the album cover. Let's just say the Prince knows how to rock a pair of overalls in the customary single-strap style of the early 90's.

Of course last Thursday when I finally got around to playing this track at New Jack City, my mind was blown. Take a look and listen.



OH SH*T!

If that flow sounds familiar it's because Prince Markie Dee is from the Fat Boys. Yeah, it's all coming back to me now. And that's Billy Lawrence blowin' in the background. Wow! I can't get enough of this song.

Johnny Gill: Too hot to handle?

Last New Jack City, things got a little hot and heavy on the dance floor. There must have been something in the air that night because the slow jamz were bringing folks together in ways that would make me blush if I were to attempt to describe them here. Let's just say 9 months from now don't be surprised if a few Ronnies, Bobbys, Rickys and Mikes are born in Portland.

Of course every dance party has an ebb and flow, and on this night, at the height of the slow dance portion of the evening, something very interesting happened. In an attempt to break the thermostat, DJ Cool It Now decided to plop Johnny Gill's "My, My, My" on the turntable. Much to our surprise the floor emptied. This begs the question, is Johnny Gill just too plain sexy? You be the judge...

New Jack City! Holiday Edition

Join us this Thursday for a very special New Jack City. Not only will we be dropping our latest New Jack finds (and believe me, we uncovered some tasty stuff in the past month), but we'll also be sprinkling in some sweet holiday jams to get you in the yuletide spirit. I've been scouring the .NET over the last few days seeing what kind of New Jack Holiday goodness I can find. Here's a small sampling...

New Edition rocking some sweet seasonal jackets:



Boyz II Men sing to an audience of God, and Kenny Rogers:



Nothing says Christmas like the sweet croon of R Kelly as you're sitting around the tree:



SWV lament a Christmas spent alone:



OH SNAP! Now Kenny Rogers is caroling WITH Boyz II Men!



I don't know if Kenny's presence hurts or helps this song's chances of being played at our Holiday edition of New Jack City. You'll have to stop by to find out!

New Jack City! Holiday Edition - Thursday Dec. 9
Featuring DJ Cool It Now & DJ Human Highlight Film
Langano Lounge (1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
9pm FREE

The Candyman can

Every time Cool It Now and I host New Jack City, it's a guessing game as to which song will ignite the dance floor. Much to my glee, during our last outing things erupted to the tune of Candyman's classic joint "Knockin' Boots".



Back in the day, when I was young and had cable television, there was a channel called The Jukebox Network. People could call in and pay a small sum of money to see their favorite music videos on demand. It was amazing, and Candyman was in heavy rotation. This song really takes me back.