15 Years of The BODYROCK in Philly!!!

Wow! What can I say? Much more time has passed than it seems. In 2001, lil'dave invited DJ Panek, Phil, and I to play at a new spot called Aqualounge in the part of the city now known as Northern Liberties. Our mission for this collaborative party was to play some of the records we'd play on college radio and at house parties. We wanted to have a night driven by b-boy breaks, classic and indie hip-hop, underground house, and more. Hence our appropriate tagline of (Hip-Hop . Funk . Classics . Culture).

Once we got into a monthly groove of doing the event together, among other events and radio spots, we decided to ask Dave to join the Illvibe team for good. Within the next couple years, we started growing the party and had guest DJs (and some of our personal heroes) come to get down with us. Since the beginning, we've always been driven by music and people we feel present that music in the dopest way possible. Not just big names for the sake of having them in the same room. We're not motivated by sharing pictures with celebrities. It is always about music and style first for us. That's what went into our choices to invite, DJ Spinna, King Britt, Waajeed, Cash Money, J-Live, Prince Paul, DP-One, Skeme Richards, DJ Excel, Ge-Ology, DJ Mitsu, and a dozen other guest DJs over the years to bless our tables. We also had our longtime friend and one of most skilled DJs in Philly, DJ Skipmode join our gang in 2003.

Throughout the years, we've played at a number of venues to the most loyal party goers anticipating the best music they don't know they'll love yet. We've partnered with Redbull, Staple Pigeon, and Ropeadope just to name a few of the brands who've assisted in making these some of the most memorable events in Philly's history.

DJ Phsh aka Matthew Law joined our team a few years back to breathe new life into an already rich legacy. His Friends n Fam party has become like a spin-off of what we've presented to our audience for now 15 years and counting. With BODYROCK dates in several cities, a long list of past and future guests, an ocean of memories, and too many new friends to name, we're honored to have played for you Philly. You helped make us who we are and we thank you for 15 strong years. One of our favorite DJs and musicians, DJ Day will be in town from Cali for one night only just to help us celebrate on April 29th. This is going to be special. RSVP Here for more info and check out our Spotify playlist below. - - - Mr. Sonny James

TBT Redbull Public Assembly w Talib Kweli (2012)

A few years back, we were asked to participate in the Redbull Public Assembly Event Competition with Mad Decent & The Shakedown. The competition which happened in various cities, is about who can throw the dopest party with short notice at a different venue than normally used with a modest amount of money from Redbull. We were given about two weeks to pull together visual assets, an effective promo campaign, guest performer/host, co-sponsors, and event concept. Talib Kweli was gracious enough to join us which took this insane party over the top. A secret panel of judges attended each party and scored each event based on various criteria and decided our event was the illest. (pun intended) Anyhow, in honor of Throwback Thursday, we decided to post some lost archive footage following the entire process. This was both fun and stressful but worth it after seeing the smiles on so many faces throughout the week.

- Mr. Sonny James

Red Bull Public Assembly 2012 | Philadelphia, PA from MING on Vimeo.

BODYROCK (January 2014) Photo Gallery

Thank you all for supporting our BODYROCK party for 13+ years. We're still rocking and stronger than ever thanks to you. Check out the photo gallery from our last jumpoff below and stay tune for the next party!

The BODYROCK Returns This Friday @ KFN!!!

We're back this Friday at Kung Fu Necktie. We adore this party and appreciate you all for coming every time! BODYROCK is everything. See you on the dancefloor! 9pm

Click to RSVP

Fatnice - It's Nice To Meet You

One week from today, our comrade, Fatnice releases his debut solo album, It's Nice To Meet You. Some of us have been awaiting this project for years now. His work with Prophets of the Ghetto almost a decade ago and more recently 84 and Supavision was always soulful and thought provoking and Nice's solo album doesn't fall short on soul, dope beats, or lyrics. Plus our own, Mr. Sonny James and DJ Panek appear on the album for added flavor. Stay tuned for next week's release on 8/6/2013 and peep one of the tunes below. Peace Love Unity and Having Fun!

Peace Love Unity, And Having Fun (The Windy City Mix) | Right Click: Save As

Heavy Soul (The Remixes) Out Feb. 19th!!!

The long awaited remix single to Heavy Soul by Foremost Poets and Alfa Paare will be in stores February 19th!!!

Preview the digital single | Amazon

Discounted Tickets for our NYE Party!!

Happy Holidays!!

We are getting pumped for our New Year's Eve 2013 Party in a couple weeks!

Click the link below for discounted $20 tickets. Price includes Admission, Open Bar, Champagne Toast, and Continental Breakfast. 

They are only available at this price for a few days. After that they are back to $30 until the day of the party. Take advantage of the GL Productions Holiday Sale by clicking the image below!

TONIGHT! Red Bull Public Assembly 2012 Pt. 1

Greetings,

We have the honor and privilege of hosting one of three Red Bull Public Assembly events this year in Philadelphia. It is a competition in which 3 different DJ/Promoter crews are given the task of throwing the illest party they can throw with Red Bull supplying the budget. Also competing this year are our homeboys from Mad Decent as well as Rob Paine and The Shakedown crew. Every party looks like it's going to be out of hand and ours is tonight at The Blockley. To make things extra nice, we are bringing hip-hop icon, Talib Kweli down to rock the mic while we rock the party. Adding a Red Bull & Vodka open bar and our comrade, MC Elixir to the mix and we're ready to get things popping. And it's only $5! Details & RSVP Link below. See you there!!

Art Direction of All Together Now

Panek who is 1/5th of Illvibe Collective and the crew's art director has branded our identity for over a decade. Our websites, our CD covers, 90% of our fliers, stickers, and posters have all been designed by him and in this clip he shares his process of the artwork for Illvibe's debut album, All Together Now being released next week on March 29th via Soulspazm Records.

Filmed by John Delancey. Edited and Directed by Mr. Sonny James