November 9, 2009 – 10:18 pm
October 29, 2009 – 6:07 pm
Donna Karan and Sting hosted the launch of Bobby Sager’s new photography book “The Power of the Invisible Sun” at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Center in the Stephen Weiss Studio on Tuesday. The book is a collection of Sager’s photography taken from September 11, 2001 until early 2009, depicting refugees, orphans, child soldier and ordinary children living in the disaster and conflict in such places as Afghanistan, Rwanda, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and more. Check out Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew helping the stars launch this beautiful book. All photos by CARRIE SHALTZ for PMc.
October 29, 2009 – 4:49 pm
Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us for The Okayfrica CMJ Closing Party!! It was a HUGE success. The new Knitting Factory in Brooklyn was bursting at the seams with energy and good peoples. IyaDedE rocked. Blitz rocked. Jahdan rocked. And the Village Voice seems to agree. Read the full review of the night here. Looking forward to getting down with you all again. Stay tuned for what’s next from Okayafrica!!
And if you didn’t get a chance yet, make sure to check all the Okayafrica artists:
IyaDedE
Blitz the Ambassador
Jahdan Blakkamoore
DJ Zakee Kuduro
Break Science
Unfortunately, it was the fire marshall’s bedtime before Break Science could rock their Afro-dubstep set, so keep a lookout for a special Bajah+Break Science show soon!! Already promises to break your neck.
October 27, 2009 – 11:36 pm
Sierra Leone’s Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew gave an explosive show at the new Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on Saturday, Oct. 23 as part of the Okayplayer
“Okay Africa” showcase. Featuring a wide range of danceable yet highly politicized anthems, their sound melds Afro-pop with dancehall, hip-hop and roots reggae. Already stars in their war-torn home, these self-proclaimed messengers of peace are preparing to release their international debut next fall. ?uestlove and Black Thought of the Roots, Talib Kweli, K’Naan, El-P and other hip-hop stars have already begun working on contributions to the new disc. FULL ARTICLE
October 26, 2009 – 11:06 pm
“The night peaked with the Dry Eye Crew pulling audience members onstage to do the “Jacky Jacky” – a frat dude flailed about, two young girls battled each other, Ngaujahthe provided some fancy footwork, and those who couldn’t do the step (right, left, right shake shake) were content to jump up and down. The chorus of “We make you dance in the clubs like a rock star!” followed us out the door of what may have been the best show of CMJ 2009.” FULL ARTICLE
September 19, 2009 – 11:22 pm
Hello Canada! This weekend Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew represent at the critically acclaimed Manifesto Festival Of Music, Art & Culture – 4 days of events across Toronto, culminating in a massive free outdoor concert at Nathan Phillips Square, headlined by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek). Also rocking the stage are Colin Munroe, 9th Wonder , Rich Medina , Scratch and many more. Stay tuned in this space for photos of the grand event.
September 8, 2009 – 3:50 pm
Bajah lends his voice to two tracks on K’Naan’s new mixtape by J Period. The mixtape, dropped in 3 installments, remixes and re-imagines music from three monumental artists of our time: Bob Marley, Fela Kuti & Bob Dylan. They all also happen to be some of Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew’s biggest musical inspirations.
Download the whole project from J Period’s website.
August 14, 2009 – 10:26 am
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Right back at you Snoop! And we hope to see you on our next album…
“Already national superstars in their native Sierra Leone, The Dry Eye Crew are one of the fastest rising acts on the international music scene today. They’ve released ten albums since 2000 in Sierra Leone, and their first full-length LP is due out in the fall with guest appearances from hip-hop luminaries Talib Kweli, Black Thought, ?uestlove, and fellow African hip-hop sensation K’Naan from Somalia.” FULL ARTICLE
“A Cobb salad of hip-hop, dancehall, various African genres, and several languages.” Features an extended interview with manager and Sierra Leone veteran Vanessa Wruble. By Sasha Frere-Jones. FULL ARTICLE
