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Expansions In The NYC - Louie VegaWhat is it about New York City, that concrete jungle that continually inspires the creative spirit? From Warhols Factory to Larry Levans Paradise Garage to David Mancusos Loft, collectives that celebrate and nurture unfettered, organic artistry have been absolutely intrinsic to the story of this sprawling metropolis. Its latest chapter is being written at the hands of The Maestro, Grammy Award winner Louie Vega and his Expansions NYC parties, the
What is it about New York City, that concrete jungle that continually inspires the creative spirit? From Warhol’s Factory to Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage to David Mancuso’s Loft, collectives that celebrate and nurture unfettered, organic artistry have been absolutely intrinsic to the story of this sprawling metropolis. Its latest chapter is being written at the hands of ‘The Maestro’, Grammy Award winner Louie Vega and his Expansions NYC parties, the sound documented in his latest album Expansions In The NYC (Nervous Records).
Starting in February 2019 in Manhattan and Brooklyn venues, Vega’s Expansions NYC parties have their origin not in his revered prowess as a DJ but rather his whole-hearted appreciation of the different elements of the dance floor surrounding him: the dancers, the musicians who bring their instruments to join him ad-hoc on the night, the small, dedicated crowd of clubbers whose ears to the ground keep them informed on the underground party information. The events included 6-hour DJ Sets with Louie under his select curation, and would usually end with 3 AM jam sessions involving keyboardists, guitar players and poets all performing in front of a jam packed crowd. In just a few short years the Expansions NYC events have evolved into an NYC-clubland institution, an intimate celebration of house, funk, disco, afro, R&B and more.
As with his parties, so goes his album. The collective vibe that forms the beating heart of Expansions NYC parties is absolutely front and centre in Expansions In The NYC, Vega drawing in one of the most comprehensive lists of collaborators in recent memory. House heavyweights Honey Dijon, Joe Claussell, Moodymann, Kerri Chandler and Anané rub up against legendary vocalists Bernard Fowler, Cindy Mizelle, Lisa Fischer, Audrey Wheeler and Tony Momrelle. Gospel royalty BeBe Winans and Debbie Winans, pop icon Robyn and rising star Karen Harding sit alongside disco-era champions Unlimited Touch, Cuban jazz pianist Axel Tosca, Nico Vega, Two Soul Fusion with Josh Milan and Vega and underground legend DJ Spinna. At the centre of it all, fingerprint on every beat, touch on every groove, sits a master at work, weaving the individual threads into a rich dance music tapestry.
"In the past few years I’ve found new inspiration both from the musicians I’m working with and the audiences coming to see me at my DJ shows,” Vega says. “So for me this album represents new beginnings, bringing together a beautiful mosaic of artistic perspectives to express musically what we call Expansions In The NYC."
At its heart, Expansions In The NYC is a love letter to New York, as much as melting pot as the city it represents, the scope of its line-up possible only because of the influence and reverence of Vega the artist, the DJ, the producer, the curator. In creating this album, Louie Vega has once again utterly enriched the lives and libraries of music lovers the world over, far beyond the hustling streets of NYC that have so indelibly left their mark on his work.
As with his parties, so goes his album. The collective vibe that forms the beating heart of Expansions NYC parties is absolutely front and centre in Expansions In The NYC, Vega drawing in one of the most comprehensive lists of collaborators in recent memory. House heavyweights Honey Dijon, Joe Claussell, Moodymann, Kerri Chandler and Anané rub up against legendary vocalists Bernard Fowler, Cindy Mizelle, Lisa Fischer, Audrey Wheeler and Tony Momrelle. Gospel royalty BeBe Winans and Debbie Winans, pop icon Robyn and rising star Karen Harding sit alongside disco-era champions Unlimited Touch, Cuban jazz pianist Axel Tosca, Nico Vega, Two Soul Fusion with Josh Milan and Vega and underground legend DJ Spinna. At the centre of it all, fingerprint on every beat, touch on every groove, sits a master at work, weaving the individual threads into a rich dance music tapestry.
"In the past few years I’ve found new inspiration both from the musicians I’m working with and the audiences coming to see me at my DJ shows,” Vega says. “So for me this album represents new beginnings, bringing together a beautiful mosaic of artistic perspectives to express musically what we call Expansions In The NYC."
At its heart, Expansions In The NYC is a love letter to New York, as much as melting pot as the city it represents, the scope of its line-up possible only because of the influence and reverence of Vega the artist, the DJ, the producer, the curator. In creating this album, Louie Vega has once again utterly enriched the lives and libraries of music lovers the world over, far beyond the hustling streets of NYC that have so indelibly left their mark on his work.
Track Listing And Details
A1. Music Is My Life Feat. Unlimited Touch
A2. You Got Me Dancing Feat. Audrey Wheeler & Cindy Mizelle
B1. Come Away Feat. Kerri Chandler
B2. Seven Mile Feat. Moodymann
C1. The Story Of A Story Feat. Lisa Fischer
C2. Change Your Mind Feat. Bernard Fowler
D1. All My Love Feat. Robyn
D2. Free To Love Feat. Karen Harding
E1. Feel So Right Feat. Honey Dijon
E2. How He Works Feat. Nico Vega
F1. Joy Universal Feat. Two Soul Fusion
G1. It's All Good Feat. Bebe Winans, Debbie Winans Lowe & Korean Soul
G2. Touch The Sky Feat. Tony Momrelle
H1. Love Has No Time Or Place Feat. Louie Vega & Elements of Life
H2. Dreamin Feat. Cindy Mizelle
FORMAT: LP Vinyl
LABEL: NERVOUS RECORDS
CATALOG NO: NER24828
BARCODE: 0091012482816
NO OF DISCS: 4
RELEASE DATE: 3/10/2023
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I usually dislike protein drinks. But I need It, and this one actually almost tastes like chocolate milk. I’ve tried the other flavors of this brand, and for me, this is the least protein tasting one. Banana came close.
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Let's be honest: most shelf-stable protein shakes taste like chalky chemicals. This is where Premier Protein shines. The Chocolate flavor is rich, creamy, and surprisingly satisfying without being overly sweet. It tastes like a genuine, albeit light, chocolate milk. Crucially, the texture is smooth and velvety; there is virtually no grittiness or unpleasant artificial aftertaste. I genuinely look forward to drinking these, which is half the battle with supplements. They are best enjoyed ice-cold!
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An easy way to add protein to your diet
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A nice way to add more protein to my diet. The taste in the texture are always the same. I like that it doesn’t change.
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These shakes are super rich in chocolatey flavor. They are the perfect meal replacement or on the go protein. The quality is great and they are super refreshing. I recommend to drink them cold. They are way better.
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