Elixir Profiles: Carolina “Miss Rizos” Contreras
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Over a decade ago, when I first decided to leave my hair in it’s natural kinky state and free of chemical relaxers, the response from many in my mostly-Dominican community was outright negative. If you didn’t notice, hair and beauty are a big deal in Washington Heights and the fact [...]
Apt 78′s Summer Series Kicks Off Tomorrow
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Last year’s summer series really changed the musical landscape Uptown. What was the motivation for this year? A. I really just wanted to take the series to another level. The reaction to it last year was incredible; I knew then that if we could bring in next-level deejays, we could [...]
UC Exclusive: Juan Bago & O’s “VivaPoru” – Teaser
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Que Lo Que @ Apt 78 Goes Down This Sunday
Oh snap, Que Lo Que goes down this Sunday at Apt 78 (4447 Broadway). If you have not been to a Que Lo Que fiesta you are missing out on something monumental. Que Lo Que is akin to an old-school house party with nothing but classic 80′s Merengue, Salsa, Bolero, Bachata & a Live Tipico [...]
UC Exclusive: Juan Bago & O’s Hooked On Hookah
What better way to start the weekend than with a Juan Bago & O exclusive. Here it is folks. This song sounds like a summer anthem already, Hooked On Hookah. Video coming soon. Stay tuned…. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
Throw Back Thursdays: Happy Birthday Jon Michaud!
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Due to the fact that the UC has over 2 years of super awesome content, picking the Throwback Thursdays post is pretty difficult. Then it hit me, my good friend and author of When Tito Loved Clara, Jon Michaud, has a birthday today. This post would serve the dual role of [...]
Behind the Scenes with Juan Bago & O
From what we hear, the dynamic duo of Juan Bago and O are preparing a barrage of awesomeness that will be unleashed very soon. With that said, check out some behind the scenes footage of what’s on deck. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at [...]
Que Lo Que @ Apt 78 Goes Down This Sunday
Oh snap, Que Lo Que goes down this Sunday at Apt 78 (4447 Broadway). If you have not been to a Que Lo Que fiesta you are missing out on something monumental. Que Lo Que is akin to an old-school house party with nothing but classic 80′s Merengue, Salsa, Bolero, Bachata & a Live Tipico [...]
Industry Wednesdays @ Apt 78 Presents Nicole of Nina Sky Tonight
Apt 78 continues to push the envelope every Wednesday night with some of NYC’s biggest DJ’s. This week they present to you NICOLE of “NINA SKY”. If you never heard her SPIN at Griffin NYC or Gramercy Theater NYC you have your chance to hear her rock out to some amazing music at APT.78 (4447 [...]
The Bago Bunch 2 Year Anniversary Bash @ Apt 78 – The Video
Video by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Check out: Pics From The Bago Bunch Mixer @ Dyckman Bar We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
The Bago Bunch 2 Year Anniversary Brunch Goes Down This Saturday @ Apt 78
Check it out: Pics From The Bago Bunch Mixer @ Dyckman Bar We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
Behind the Scenes of Melanie Fiona’s Vibe Vixen Photo Shoot @ Apt 78
Once again, the awesome Briana E. Heard works her magic Uptown. Click here for more pics. VIBE VIXEN COVER SHOOT [MELANIE FIONA] from [ r2:studios ] on Vimeo. Check out: Vibe’s Sexy St. Patrick’s Day Shoot @ Piper’s Kilt We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us [...]
Women’s Appreciation Day Bash ft Jazzy Joyce Tonight @ Apt 78
Apt 78 (4447 Broadway) is having an all-out Women’s Appreciation Day bash tomorrow. The one and only DJ Jazzy Joyce will be on the wheels of steel. Our good friend Ami V will there doing her nail art thing, free make-up and oh yeah, open bar from 8 to 10 pm courtesy of Qreme. What [...]
#LinSanity Rages Uptown
The good folks over at Republica Update put together this awesome video of the Linsanity that is taking over New York City and the rest of the world. CHURCH OF #LINSANITY from República on Vimeo. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
The Legendary DJ Scratch @ Apt 78 Tonight
That’s right, the one and only DJ Scratch will be doing his thing at Apt 78 (4447 Broadway) once again. If you have not seen Scratch perform, you are missing out on one of the best. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
The Led Black Book Club ft Robb Todd @ Apt 78 – The Recap
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) On a weird weather Saturday afternoon, that was strangely sunny, plus super windy with a dash of snow flurries thrown in for good measure, folks came out from across the city to take part in the 2nd installment of the Led Black Book Club featuring Robb [...]
The Led Black Book Club ft Robb Todd @ Apt 78 In Pictures
Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy)
The Uptown Collective Presents The Weekend
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Check out our list of some greats things to do this weekend Uptown and beyond. Ok, first and foremost, I will be hosting the second iteration of the Led Black Book Club featuring Mr. Robb Todd tomorrow at Apt 78 (4447 Broadway) from 1 to 3pm. His debut collection of short [...]
Save the Date: The Led Black Book Club ft Robb Todd on February 25th @ Apt 78
Saturday, February 25 1-3 pm Apt 78 4447 Broadway That’s right people; the second installment of the Led Black Book Club featuring the author of Steal Me For Your Stories, Robb Todd, will take place on Saturday, February 25th at Apt 78. I cannot recommend the book highly enough. Stay tuned for the full review. [...]
Shopping With a Personal Touch: 7 Questions With Jean Chung
BY Dominican Pie (@DominicanPie) “Diversity is the spice of life”, while its been said quite often, for me it has always rang true. It’s what I love about New York City is that people from all walks of life, from all the corners of the earth, are constantly descending and renewing these five boroughs. Each [...]
Love Trips Book Launch Party @ Apt 78 On Sunday January 15th
For more info: http://lovetripsbook.com/ We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com. Your email:
Apt 78′s 1 Year Anniversary – The Video
Video by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Check out: Pics From Apt 78′s 1 Year Anniversary We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com. Your email:
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