Viva La Hip Hop

*Celebrating the 3 -Year Anniversary of the Listening Lounge*

The Listening Lounge is an event designed with the eclectic music lover in mind. An environment where quality djs & live musicians take precedence over the monotony of top 40 radio hits with lack of substance. Whether it be Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Rock, Reggae, Electro, or any genre in between, It is our love to preserve quality music that has enabled the Listening Lounge to endure for 3 Years. 111 Minna Gallery has provided the perfect space for people to not only party, but to absorb & be inspired by quality art in the process.
The Reignforest Collective invites art & music lovers to join us for Listening Lounge “Quality Time” on Friday February 19 @ 111 Minna SF as we feature a Deluxe cast of DJs, Musicians & Vocalists:
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*Honorary Guests Performing Live on 4 Turntables are Connoisseurs of Quality:

-RRS FEED
(DJs Raichous + Roza + Shred One)
“3 djs. 4 turntables. infinite good music”

*Special Guest Hip Hop/Soul/Jazz Band:

-THE PARK
(One of the most sought after rhythm sections in the Bay and beyond, The Park is notorious for their ability to “bring it” with raw honest groove and captivating energy in whatever musical context they find themselves. With Derek Taylor, Josh Lippi, and Ben Schwier making up the core of the group, The Park’s playground has grown to include horn players: Anthony Coleman the II (Ludacris, Saadiq), Wiatt Grant (Figi, Babaken), Brian Switzer (Muse), Guitarists: Steve Wyreman (Lauryn Hill, Keysha Cole) Ross Grant (Jem, Breakestra), Emcees : Wonway, Gavin Grant, Gedeon, and Deejays: Whooligan, Johnny Vanetti and many many more…

*Setting the vibe for a soulful & funk-filled evening are some of the most talented Musicians & Vocalists in the Bay, Listening Lounge Resident Bands:

-SO TIMELESS
-FEELOSOPHY

*Guest Beat Selectors:
-CUTSO ( Bangerz/ Jabbawockeez)
-PRINCE ARIES (Distortion 2 Static)

*Listening Lounge Resident DJs:
-CEDICATION.CRIMES (Reignforest Collective)
-XARIUSOUND (Reignforest Collective)

*Official Launch Party for Ai & Ai. A collection of urban contemporary headwear designed by Aileen Quiambao
*Photography by Reggie Biala

+Guest Event Photography by SUCKAFREEZE.COM

*This Month’s Art Installation:
-111 Minna Gallery are proud to present WONDERLAND – the very anticipated group show, curated by award winning, multi-talented Irene Hernandez-Feiks; founder of Chillin Productions. Throughout the past 11 years, Irene has provided a platform for thousands of emerging Bay Area artists with Chillin Productions, and watched them flourish into their careers. Wonderland is a particularly significant project for Irene, as she began her art career at 111 Minna Gallery, in 1998. Since then she has dreamed of curating a show here, and we at 111 Minna are proud and excited about this incredibly dynamic show she has put together.Wonderland features 60 of Irene’s all-time favorite artists, each have greatly influenced and contributed to the local art community. This very special exhibition showcases a wide variety of exciting and diverse visual artistic talents, and true Bay Area art icons.

“We are connected through the music”-Reignforest Collective