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Me & You: Valentine’s Day w/ 1773, Wes Restless

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Published: 01/21/2010Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTSTags: 1773, arthur banks, chicagoans, dj sets, ground lift media, hands in the air, Hip-Hop, humboldt park, jugrnaut, Just J, logan square, love song, moral one, new album, passionate side, release party, tall black guy, that one, that one video, TREW, urban fashion, valentine s day, video release, wisdm o.n.e.

V-Day w/1773 V-Day w/1773 Back

Feat.: 1773, Wes Restless (Vocal set.) DJs Trew Romance, Moral One & Only, Manny ‘Love’ Muscles.

Sunday February
14th, 2010 @ Lokal 1904 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
9pm-2am, 21+, No Cover

Beauty lies beyond the search… Ground Lift Media and Arthur Banks (of Jugrnaut Chicago) are excited to entice you with an intimate single/video release party for the Chicago-based trio 1773’s newest song entitled ‘That One.’ Featuring performances by 1773, a solo vocal set by Wes Restless, and love song-centric DJ sets by Moral One, TREW, & Manny Muscles (Jugrnaut).

“By looking at our group’s name, it’s obvious we have an affinity for Chicago. We always try to move people’s bodies with our music, but this event allows us to interact with Chicagoans on a personal level,” states Just Jay. “Although we may still tell you to wave your hands in the air [laughs].”

As an event, Me & You evokes the more passionate side of Hip-Hop & Soul as filtered through a perspective which is distinctly 1773 – at all times representing Logan Square/Humboldt Park, ‘feel good’ music, and eclectic urban fashion. Within the intimate confines of LOkal on Valentine’s Day, 1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E.. In addition, the group performs a short selection of their ‘romantic’ tracks, and vocalist Wes Restless (The Jordan Years) takes the stage for acapella renditions of his most recent ballads.

1773 Mini-Bio:

Multitasking as MCs, singers, producers, & instrumentalists, 1773 [Pronounced Seventeen Seventy-Three] originated in 2004 as an occasional venture between Just J & Moral One (respectively, lead MC and drummer of the live Hip-Hop band Berto Ramon) and their longtime friend Wisdm O.N.E.. But in two short years the group evolved into a full-fledged endeavor and a highly regarded live performance act who has shared stages with Wiz Khalifa, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, L.A. Symphony, SoulStice, Tanya Morgan, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Braille, Blu & Exile.

2010 finds the trio nearing completion on their next album titled Greenlight Go produced completely by Tall Black Guy and featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes. Release date: October 2010.

Video: 1773 performs @ Wiz Khalifa Concert (Chicago)

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Published: 01/21/2010Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, visualTags: 1773, Chicago, dave coresh, deal or no deal, frank151, Hip-Hop, ihiphop distribution, intel, Just J, ruby hornet, st. alfred's, tha basix, trentino, vimeo, wisdm o.n.e., wiz khalifa

On a bitter cold December evening waaay back in 2009, 1773 rocked the stage alongside up-and-coming Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa for his Deal or No Deal Release Party/Tour. Uncle El over at fordafresh.blogspot.com captured the fellas as they warmed up (in all senses of the word) the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean. Check out the video below…

1773 Perform “It’s On Again” Live @ Sub T/Wiz Khalifa Release from DeeJay Uncl El on Vimeo.

Free Download! 1773 – ‘That One’ mp3 single

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Published: 01/21/2010Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, audioTags: 1773, bandcamp, Chicago, free download, greenlight go, ground lift media, Hip-Hop, Just J, tall black guy, that one, wisdm o.n.e.

1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E..

Check it out via Bandcamp, FREE download is only a couple clicks away!!

1773 – ‘That One’ Video (courtesy of Cam Be)

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Published: 01/21/2010Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, visualTags: 1773, athletic mic league, buff1, cam be, chicago music project, greenlight go, ground lift media, Hip-Hop, ragen fykes, st. alfred's, tall black guy, tanya morgan, vimeo, wisdm o.n.e.

1773 has returned from the new, ready to pick up the pace for ‘10! The homie Cam Be hooked us up with a fresh (you’ll understand those italics in a second) video for the track ‘That One’ from our upcoming album titled Greenlight Go produced entirely by Tall Black Guy (80s Babies, Pathfinders). Featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes.

1773 – That One from Cam Be on Vimeo.

1773 Opens for Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Deal or No Deal’ Tour

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Published: 11/24/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTS, PRESSTags: 1773, Chicago, dave coresh, deal or no deal, dj intel, frank151, hiphop 2000, ihiphop distribution, jugrnaut, record release party, ruby hornet, sang, st. alfred's, tha basix, the bassment, wiz khalifa

Sunday December 20th:

Sang presents
The Deal or No Deal Record release party

with:
Wiz Khalifa, Dave Coresh, Tha Basix, & 1773

djs Intel & Trentino

Subterranean
2011 w North ave
doors 9pm show 10pm
$13 advanced $15 door
Ticketweb.com
18+

1773 – “That One” Video. Behind the Scenes.

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Published: 11/24/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, visualTags: 1773, behind the scenes, can be, Just J, moral one, photos, red bull, tall black guy, that one video, tumblr, video shoot, wisdm o.n.e.

1773 wrapped up shooting for the “That One” video this weekend. The song will appear on their upcoming album which is produced completely by Red Bull Big Tune Winner and Chicago’s own, Tall Black Guy. Cam Be hit us with a few behind the scenes shots from the Sunday shoot, check ‘em via Tumblr.

MRL ONE – Alert’s Launch Listening Party Mix

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Published: 11/19/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, audioTags: alert, listening party, mix, moral one, mrl one

A week or two ago MRL ONE (aka DJ Moral One of 1773) dj’d for Alert’s Launch Listening Party and was gracious enough to record his set. Check out the link below for music from Othello, Ohmega Watts, Sarrem Poems, Theory Hazit, M64, Aretha Franklin and many others.

And what makes music better is if it’s free!! Check out MRL ONE on MySpace (myspace.com/moralonemusic)

DOWNLOAD: mrl one – Alert’s Launch Listening Party Mix (Winter 2009)

1773, Gerald Walker, Yola, Big Caption @ Live (Milwaukee)

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Published: 11/17/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTSTags: 1773, big caption, gerald walker, grindtime, Just J, live on north, milwaukee, moral one, umbrella music group, urb next 1000, wisdm o.n.e., yola

Friday December 18th, 2009
Live On North 2028 E. North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
21+, Admission TBA (www.liveonnorth.com/)

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Josh Elder (of Eclipse Produktions) and Milwaukee’s Lockdown Productions, in association with Chicago Marketing and PR firm Ground Lift Media, proudly present 1773’s triumphant return to Milwaukee. Back in September, they rocked BBC Upper Level with Chicago’s The Gents and Milwaukee’s Jonathan Frost. Once again, they’re bringing together some of the Midwest’s best hip-hop, this time they’re headlining the night’s festivities in support of their new album Return of the New (Soulspazm Records). Supporting them will be Chicago-via-Milwaukee MC Gerald Walker, who landed on URB’s Next 1000 list last year. Also representing Milwaukee will be local MCs Big Caption and Yola, a Grimetime battle veteran who recently featured on Tay Butler’s “Umbrellas Up.”

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‘Three Drops’ Release Party Pics by ROPER!

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Published: 10/10/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, visualTags: 1773, bln city, cerebral vortex, ezekiel38, fat beats, pseudo slang, Return of the New, soulspazm, sparkie's bungalow, vertual vertigo, we'll keep looking

ROPER!, a local Chicago photog about town stopped by 1773′s Return of the New Release Party last week and snapped! (literally) If you missed the event, we also celebrated Vertual Vertigo’s Sparkie’s Bungalow & Pseudo Slang’s We’ll Keep Looking album releases. The show went extremely well especially considering the obstacles & life-changing events that arose last minute. So props to all the crews! Pics below. Oh and if you haven’t already, check out all the group’s new albums on iTunes!!

Three Drops All-City Release Party 10/6/09 @ Darkroom. Photoset by ROPER!

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‘Return of the New’ Released on Soulspazm Records!!

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Published: 10/08/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, MEDIA, PRESS, audioTags: 1773, itunes, Return of the New, soulspazm

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to our release party this past Tuesday! It’s been a hectic couple weeks as we prepared for the release, what with Just J briefly touring Canada and performing at the Montreal Pop Festival! But we’re excited to be a part of Soulspazm Record’s roster and plan to make as much noise worldwide on Soulspazm as we did in Japan on River City Music Entertainment.

Itching for the US version of ‘Return of the New’? Stop by iTunes for a taste! Feeling what you hear? Leave a comment on our iTunes page! Every little bit counts!!

Three Drops. 1773 Album Release Party 10/6/2009

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Published: 09/15/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTSTags: 1773, bln city, cerebral vortex, ezekiel38, fat beats, pseudo slang, Return of the New, soulspazm, sparkie's bungalow, vertual vertigo, we'll keep looking

10.06.2009

THREE DROPS: An All-City Album Release Party
feat. Pseudo Slang, 1773, Vertual Vertigo, DJs Trew & Itch13, Add2
Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Ave., 9pm-2am, 21+, $5

Join us as we celebrate Pseudo Slang’s “We’ll Keep Touring” tour (Fat Beats), 1773’s Return of the New US Release (Soulspazm), and Vertual Vertigo’s US Release of Sparkie’s Bungalow.

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1773 hit Milwaukee w/ The Gent$ & Jonathan Frost

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Published: 09/01/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTSTags: 1773, dj alo, jonathan frost, milwaukee, the gent$

I-94 Connection: w/ The Gent$, 1773, Jonathan Frost, DJ Alo
September, 4th 2009 @ BBC Upper Level (Milwaukee), Doors 9pm, 21+, $5.

The Leaders Group and Ground Lift Media bring you a night of musical acts that bridge the divide between the two great Midwest cities.

The Midwest overflows with so much musical talent that a clash of the cities was inevitable. This Friday @ BBC Upper Level, representing the best in 3rd Coast Hip-Hop and progressively-minded music, the Chicago-based trios of The Gent$ (Wes Restless, Pugs Atomz, Ill Legit), and 1773 (Wisdm O.N.E., Just J, Moral One) meet Milwaukee’s finest, Jonathan Frost for an evening of live performances and general debauchery. Bridging the divide one city at a time!

1773 perform with Tanya Morgan 9/3/2009

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Published: 09/01/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, EVENTS, PRESSTags: 1773, brooklynati, dave coresh, dj rtc, dj trew, dowill, ilyas, lumeefly.com, matt.boy.white, tanya morgan, the gent$, von pea

Tanya Morgan’s ‘Brooklynati’ Chicago Tour Stop
Featuring: The Gent$, 1773, Dave Coresh, DJ Trew, DJ RTC (Ruby Hornet), Matt.Boy.White. & 1993

Thursday September 3rd, 2009 @ Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
17+, $10 presale ( www.subt.net), $12 door

Hip-Hop promoters Ground Lift Media, Cold Grums, & Ruby Hornet, in association with Jugrnaut Chicago, Frank151, & Blindiforthekids, are teaming up to host Tanya Morgan’s ‘Brooklynati’ Chicago tour stop.

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1773 – Return of the New Album Sampler

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Published: 08/04/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, audioTags: 1773, free download, Hip-Hop, Just J, moral one, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Remix, Return of the New

DOWNLOAD: 1773 – Return of the New Album Sampler (FREE!)

A selection of tracks from 1773’s upcoming sophomore album “Return of the New.” Contains the three singles released so far (“It’s On Again,” “Return of the New,” and “On the Move”) as well as “Who’s Dat?” (feat. Othello), and two bonus songs (“It’s On Again Maker Remix” & “Get Up Get Down”).

1773 Interview in Centerstage (courtesy of Jeff Min)

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Published: 08/04/2009Posted in: 1773, ARTISTS, PRESSTags:

Interview with 1773 in Centerstage Chicago by Jeff Min:
1773 (pronounced seventeen seventy-three) is a trio of artists that consist of MCs Just J and Wisdm One and DJ Moral One. On their self-titled debut, 1773 (minus Moral One at the time) introduced themselves as torchbearers for the golden era (early to mid-’90s) of rap. In recent months they’ve been busy touring Japan in promotion of their newest album, Return of the New, and since their return to the States they’ve worked tirelessly to promote the US version as well as a mix-tape entitled “Returning the New Stuff.”

The sophomore effort is 1773’s most fully realized project so far, as it’s the first time the Chicago natives were able to sit down together and build as one unit. Just J and Wisdm seem to have really found their comfort zone on this one, and they’ve matured in their ability to weave together centralized themes. And now that Moral One is officially part of the picture, the group’s style as a whole is much more cohesive and appears destined for bigger things. Centerstage caught up with 1773 to see how their careers together began and where the next step will take them.

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