This WKND IN NYC...

Jean Grae (with co-host Sinnamon Love)put on an amazing showcase of new-talent at Joe's Pub called: Love, Sex & Music. The atmosphere was laid-back and sensual-- however the audience was a little stiff-- so Jean and Sinnamon held-back slightly on the raunch... Can't wait to see what future showcases will hold-- they had great chemistry! For those of you that are out-the-loop-- please get to know Jean. She is one of the most known un-known amazing talents in the world of underground hip-hop. She was born in Capetown and raised on the gritty streets of NYC-- Jean has all the sense and sensibility of a well-rounded, cultured and intelligent artist. She is currently under the Blacksmith imprint (Talib Kweli's label), and throughout her career has released 3 great solo albums. Jean is definitely widely respected, and has worked with the likes of Talib, The Roots, Masta Ace, Mos Def, etc.... Sinnamon is a bright and bubbly adult film star with a heart of gold. Her friendly nature and playful attitude worked well with Jean's stage presence. They were great!



The first act was Len Xiang... A 4-man band that can only be described as an eclectic mix of hip-hop, punk and soul. Len Xiang hails from Forte Green, Brooklyn.



Not only does he have a beautiful and powerful voice, but his emcee skills are not to be looked over. At first glance you might confuse him for a taller version of Mos-Def, but Len is quite unique in his own right. The performance was strong, colorful, ecclectic.



Len is a humble and appreciative artist that knows how to captivate an audience. All eyes were on him during their 8-song set. I was captivated... And I'm not EASILY CAPTIVATED! LOL.



His band mates were exceptionally talented as well. The 2nd guitar, bass and drums moved like a well-oiled machine... No doubt you will hear a lot more from them soon. I mean, look how smart they are-- already reppin CCW and whatnot.. HAHA!

Learn more about this awesome band: www.lenxiang.com.



Next up was Derrin Maxwell...

With his sultry voice, sensitive lyrics and poindexter-chic stage presence, he definitely knew how to move the crowd! Look out for more images of Maxwell's set coming soon!


Enjoyed the images? ALL shots were taken by my talented photographer: TECHIE. Learn more about him at:TECHIE IN NYC!