BLACK COFFEE at HOUSEofAFRIKA DOHA

HOUSEofAFRIKA features Black Coffee, Charl Chaka and Doha's Diva of Dance, Kinky D, on Thu April 9th @ Strata Lounge! HOUSEofAFRIKA comes as the ‘Highly Recommended Club Night’ in the TimeOut Nightlife Awards of 2014 and has seen the likes of Goldfish, Culoe De Song, Mi Casa, Black Motion & Osunlade all perform over the last 2 years at the weekly Friday night residency hosted by Infusion Magazine in Dubai. Now it’s the turn of Doha to get its share of HOUSEofAFRIKA on Thu 9th April with South Africa’s number one DJ, Black Coffee at Strata, 55th Floor, Intercontinental Doha The City Supported by Charl Chaka & Doha based Kinky D. ☼ ESSENTIAL INFO ☼ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HOUSEofAFRIKA at Strata Lounge Venue: Address: InterContinental Doha The City Doors open: 9pm Entrance: 100QR includes 1 free drink Table Bookings: +974 40158888 or +974 55854738 Strictly 21+| ID required Support DJs: Charl Chaka & Kinky www.infusion.ae Facebook Group HOUSEofAFRIKA http://goo.gl/VDJjfK ☼ THE BACKGROUND ☼ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The South African House Music scene has been thriving for over the past two decades, cementing a deep house culture in the country’s consciousness, sparking the careers of a number of local DJs & producers who have become the legends and heroes of what was once a difficult time of the pre-apartheid era… Deep-Afro-Soul House has been played around the world in top clubs by DJs like Black Coffee & Culoe De Song for years and with Dubai & Doha being a melting pot of cultures, it was only a matter of time for HOUSEofAFRIKA – DOHA to be born! ♫ MUSIC POLICY ♫ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HOUSEofAFRIKA has a music policy that resonates with people from across the globe! We know that good House Music crosses all borders, nations, colors and races & with Doha’s cosmopolitan crowd 'HoA' will do exactly that! The music is deeply rooted with a South African & Afro-House feel so expect a mix of Deep-Afro-Soul & Tech House from across the world. ♫ ABOUT: BLACK COFFEE ♫ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• BC needs little introduction. Considering his meteoric rise to fame, it would be easy to stereotype Black Coffee as just another black diamond, a BEE beat magnet out to mine the insatiable upwardly mobile urban house-party market. But as he proved on his South African Music Award-winning album Home Brewed, this DJ and producer defies convention. Sidestepping Afro- house clichés and stage-managed highs in favour of restrained sophistication, Black Coffee’s penchant is for true Afropolitan house: home-brewed but trendsetting, fashion-conscious and future-focused. ABOUT : CHARL CHAKA With music in his blood and funk in his soul, Charl’s raw energy & talent has taken him from top London clubs to festivals in South Africa, DJ residencies in Dubai to guest slots in Ibiza, Miami, London & back… As a DJ, there is no questioning Charl’s ability behind the decks. In 2006 he won the Technics International DJ Challenge, been voted #4 in the DJ Mag Middle East Poll of 2010, nominated for Best Local DJ by Ahlan Magazine in 2011 & Winner of ‘Best Local DJ’ in the TimeOut Nightlife Awards of 2012 and been nominated for ‘Best Local DJ’ in Ahlan, What’s on & Timeout Nightlife Awards in 2013. Charl is one of the original pioneers of the Dubai music industry and is currently the Head Honcho of Dubai’s leading Nightlife & Music platform, Infusion Magazine. He is the brainchild behind the award winning ‘Nasimi Beach Full Moon’ Parties, the event that has been pinned by TimeOut as “the event that changed the Dubai scene, to winning the TimeOut Nightlife Award for ‘Best Overall Event’ in 2010. Not surprisingly he’s been featured in the Ahlan Top 100 in Dubai in 2008, a Puma ambassador, sponsored by Beats by Dre and Pioneer. A crowd pleasing DJ, Charl plays from the heart. His versatility has lead him to play warm ups for the biggest DJ’s and held his own at peak time slots! He is at ease playing in front of 15 000 people at Sandance or rock small intimate crowds at 360. One of the highlights of Charl’s career came in 2007, when he mixed a compilation CD for San Francisco based house heavyweights OM Records. OM:Dubai features 2 CD’s with world renowned DJ Andy Caldwell heading up CD 1 and our man from Dubai hosting CD 2. OM:Dubai is still a worldwide success selling over 8,000 copies worldwide and reached #6 on the iTunes most downloadable dance album charts! Charl’s interpretation of the Om sound in Dubai won him a wealth of critical acclaims… “Its Charl’s mix, however, that wins top prize. Jacked to the max, this carries enough boompty-boomp to make Derrick Carter blush. It serves as a reminder that not all house has to be electronic or techno flavoured and that sometimes all you need is a classic walking bassline and a heavy kickdrum to get your groove on.” iDJ “I was completely and utterly blown away by this mix. I’ve never heard such a funky, driving mix………into the most danceable mix I’ve ever heard on the Om label” DJForums.com “With all due respect to Andy Caldwell, who's done some amazing work throughout his career, this collection should have solely consisted of Chaka's set, as it's not only much stronger and flows much better, but because he represents the Dubai massive scene” Machinegunfunk.com Most recently you can catch his latest mix compilation courtesy of Heads&Tails Music on Beatport. Charl has soared effortlessly into the international dance music scene, having shared the spotlight with legendary heavyweights such as Armand van Helden, Fatboy Slim, Derrick Carter, Kenny Dope, Todd Terry, Pete Tong and underground legends Mark Farina, DJ Heather, DJ Sneak & Dennis Ferrer. Not one to be pigeonholed however, Charl has been trusted with the duty of opening for Jamiroquai, ?uestluv, Giles Peterson and JazzaNova, proving his versatility and capability to entertain wherever he plays… He’s been the man called upon for key gigs in the UAE, having played at the Abu Dhabi F1 Fan Zone party to 15 000 people, Creamfields Mainstage 2010, UFC After-party at Yas Island, rocking Sandance at Nasimi Beach, shared the stage with Faithless, as well as a residency at the fashionable Bubble Lounge @ the world famous Dubai World Cup. His vast knowledge and love of music has even seen him drop some energetic Drum and Bass, warming up for the likes of DJ Hype, Roni Size & DJ Marky & LTJ Bukem to name but a few. Although Charl has been DJing since the age of 18, his real recognition came back in 1999 when he won a DJ competition at London club Heaven. He was immediately offered a residency, playing alongside Jason Moore (The End) and Nicky Holloway (Pacha/INCredible Records) on a weekly basis. (www.heaven-london.com) “He calmly got behind the decks when his set was called and the moment he did, the party started. He demonstrated professionalism, confidence and just locked into a groove and held it throughout his set” (Jason Moore-www.urbantorque.co.uk) Gaining the ultimate DJ recognition, Charl entered and came runner-up in the iDJ magazine DJ competition of June 2001. “This is so darned funky, so well thought out and such an understated mix that we just had to give him the props he’s due” (iDJ Magazine 2001) Charl worked closely with mentor Jason Moore at Heaven and gained invaluable experience. He went on to run a promote large scale events & productions and was a permanent fixture at every house club and major event in South Africa. It was no surprise when his Cape Town residency at Deluxe was voted South Africa’s number 1 nightclub in 2003 in GQ magazine! It was in 2004 that Charl’s ambition and eagerness for a challenge found him landing in Dubai, UAE, where he currently still resides and reigns supreme. With the promise of a DJ residency at Dubai’s trendiest new bar Lotus One, Charl could exhibit his full deck ability to the ever growing Dubai crowd. It was here that Charl championed a distinct Chicago Deep House sound & to this day is credited as being the 1st DJ to introduce this sound to Dubai. Spinning at a multitude of gigs across the UAE, Charl is now a household name and one of Dubai’s best-loved resident DJ’s. Highlights include headlining the beach parties at Life’s a Breezer at Jumeriah Beach Club, spinning for OM Records @ Lotus One and super clubs Trilogy, raving sets at the Heineken Thirst competition 3 years in a row, as well as numerous sets at the former alternative club iBO & held a residency @ the infamous Deep Nights on Trilogy Rooftop alongside the world’s biggest DJs. He has even hosted his weekly Friday night Radio Show ‘Rhythm Factory’ on Radio 1, Middle East, rocking his trademark sound alongside partner in crime Smokingroove! With bookings across the UAE and remaining the jock called upon in Dubai for quality house sets, there is no telling where this deck maestro might end up next. One thing is for sure, this multi-talented music maestro has a deck for a heart and passion in his soul, and he’ll generously share that with those lucky enough to hear him spin… ABOUT : KINKY D Establishing herself as a DJ back in 1994, Kinky D’s ever-growing reputation and continuing success has seen her become a solid contender upon the global music scene. Behind the decks Kinky D simply never fails to deliver. Her exceptional technical skills and variety of music - ranging from RnB, Soul, Hip-Hop, Disco and House, Top 40, Afro Beats, UK/US Garage, to Old Skool Club and Party Classics, combined with a statuesque persona and that added personable effervescent touch make her stand out and leave a lasting memory. These days she’s bringing it to the masses, not only in her home-base of London with her high demand on the club scene, including appearances at the Ministry Of Sound, Fabric, China White and The End, but also with performances as far reaching as Mexico, The Dominican Republic, Thailand, Australia, Russia, South Korea, much of Europe and The U.A.E. Kinky D’s mastering of her art continues to see her also booked for many high profile and prestigious global corporate events including the MTV Block Party, W Hotels (Doha & South Korea), Moet & Chandon, Vertu, Claridges, Harvey Nichols, and, for the past six years, at the Cannes Film Festival. This latter benchmark has propelled her yet further still, seeing her become the resident DJ and Music Director for the Abu Dhabi Film Festival for three consecutive years. Alongside her personal appearances, as a broadcaster Kinky D has reached an even wider audience with her extensive repertoire, amassing over 800 hours with her own radio show ‘Xcess With Kinky D’ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. This led on to her bringing her hosting and producing skills further to the fore with her more of her own shows on well-known London FM stations Urban Fresh, Rhythm FM, Unknown FM and currently on www.back2backfm.net. She has worked alongside some of the top names within the industry, including Kelis, Scissor Sisters, 50 Cent, Todd Terry, and the MOBO Award winners Steve Sutherland and Manny Norte. In the past twelve months her work has also encompassed playing at the opening of Plan B’s debut film ‘Ill Manors', as well as headlining in Cannes Film Festival with Kelis and in Doha at Reggae Sun Splash with Maxi Priest. As her star continues to ascend, one thing is assured, for Kinky D it is ALL about the music.