Greetings!

Hope you've enjoyed your summer and ready for a kick-ass Autumn!!!

Aside from all the HOT joints we have out this month from Stephanie Cooke, Ananda Project, Kimara Lovelace and Part II Vinyl from the now acclaimed Mix the Vibe featuring Mondo Grosso, we have couple of very special FREE events happening in NYC this Sunday and during the 11th Annual Billboard Dance Music Summit! So read on and join us if you can!

"HOUSE THE VOTE: KEEP HOPE ALIVE" - FREE OUTDOOR EVENT THIS SUNDAY 02:00pm-08:00pm

The Melting Pot and King Street Sounds present "House the Vote: Keep Hope Alive" In association with LIFEbeat (The Music industry Fights AIDS) and Music for America (Music and Other Social Causes). Voter registration drive and outdoor benefit concert at Battery Park's Big Lawn.

This is a pre-release party for the upcoming King Street full-length LIFEbeat benefit album Blaze presents Underground Dance Artists United for Life: "Keep Hope Alive". Live performances by featured album artists Kenny Bobien and Joi Cardwell. In addition we have a special performance by Vega Records recording artist Anané singing her hits "Nos Vida" and "Ma Mi Mama". Special guest Louie Vega (MAW & Vega Records), Kevin Hedge (Blaze/West End Records), Aaron Ross (BBC 1Xtra, UK), and Melting Pot resident Kervyn Mark finally round out this momentous event with definitive live DJ sets.

Also, mark this down as the unofficial official kick-off to the Billboard Dance Music Summit (beginning 09/20). Hosted by La Bruja (Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam (HBO) and artist/actress from the Sundance Award-winning independent feature Down to the Bone).

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Then Mon, Sept. 20 from 10:00pm to 04:00am... US vs. UK

Gentlemen start your turntables!
Soul Giants present US vs. UK in a soulchillylovebattle on Sept. 20th, 2004 (Official Choice Awards After-Party and first night of the 2004 Billboard Dance Music Summit)

Representing the UK: Deli G (Southern Divide Productions/VIBE FM UK) and Aaron Ross (BBC UK 1 Xtra)
Representing the US: Jon Cutler (Distant Music) and Dennis Ferrer (Sfere Recordings)
Live PA's - Monique Bingham (Naked Music, Wave Music, King Street Sounds) and Maxine Innis (Jellybean Soul)
In the Lounge Eclectic- The Staffers of King Street: Jon Martin, Jason Hayer, and Assaf Nathan

OPALINE 85 Ave. A (East Village, near 6th St.) Free admission

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September Tunes (On Vinyl only)

Kimara Lovelace "Only You" - Dirty Harry Mixes. Legendary club singer returns with her ode to monogamy, this time re-interpreted by the soulful stylings of Dirty Harry. On the flip we have the classic Groove Jet Mix & Twilo Dub from Danny Tenaglia

Mondo Grosso "Street King EP" Part 2 - Off his acclaimed Mix the Vibe album comes some new mixes and classic cuts. Features special edits from Mondo Grosso on tracks like Boyd Jarvis' "Don't Deny Love",Ralphi Rosario/Linda Clifford's "I Hear The Music", and the original version of Harry Romero's classic monster jam "Mongobonix".

Ananda Project "Kiss, Kiss, Kiss" Part 2 - More unreleased remixes from the grand talent that brought you Part 1. Eric Kupper and Sir Piers include their hot unreleased dubs. Includes brand new mix by the neo remix team Mischievous Twos.

Stephanie Cooke "Holding Onto Your Love" - Frankie Feliciano breathes new life into this almost 10-Year classic. Also features re-released Grant Nelson mix and Mood II Swing Dub. Delectable!

Check'em all at KINGSTREETSOUNDS.COM...