DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS & SONOTHEQUE
PRESENT

The Deeper Soul Monthly Party
“THE GET DOWN”

this month’s special guest
Carlos Mena
(Yoruba Records/Ocha Records)

and residents
JOSH DEEP
&
Dom Ritmo

DOORS OPEN AT 9PM

EARLY EVENT:

ASIAN EXTREME – THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ASIAN SINEMA
FEATURING “THE GHOST” (2004) - DIRECTED BY KIM TAE-KYEONG
DOORS OPEN 7PM – FILM @ 7:30PM - $3 COVER
HOSTED BY MIKE FLORES OF THE CHICAGO PSYCHOTRONIC FILM SOCIETY
FILMS SELECTED BY JOE BRYL

“The Grudge meets Dark Water”
- Screem Magazine

“Very entertaining with a cool unpredictable twist”
- EvilDread.com

“If you’re a sucker for a good ghost story prepare to be sucker punched by unexpected unease.”
- Dave Canfield, Twitch Films

The Chicago Psychotronic Film Society, Tiger Beer, Tartan Video and Sonotheque are pleased to continue the film series ASIAN EXTREME: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ASIAN SINEMA with THE GHOST on Saturday, April 28. Recently acquired by Dimension Films for a US remake, THE GHOST aka DEAD FRIEND goes for the jugular with its over-the-top scares and terrifying moments. Boasting an ingenious sound design and creepy cinematography, THE GHOST continues in the steps of recent Asian extreme films like Ringu and A Tale of Two Sisters.

THE GHOST marks the debut feature of director Kim Tae-kyeong. A bright young student, Ji-won is scarred by an event from her past which leaves her without any memories. Unsure of her identity, she begins to piece together fragments from her past when old friends mysteriously start dying. Discovering a hidden alliance with three other girls, she is haunted by terrifying visions during her waking hours. As more friends continue to die, she is drawn closer to the mystery that connects her past with her present.

ASIAN EXTREME – THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ASIAN SINEMA highlights the most daring and cutting-edge exploitation films from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and all of Asia. Always innovative and ever inventive, Asian extreme films with their unrelenting pace and stylized visuals push the boundaries of decorum in directions other films rarely take.

So watch your back, repeat to yourself that it’s only a movie but be prepared for the unknown. You must be 21 to attend!

Tiger Beer is also kind enough to supply free Asian treats during the film. There will be free giveaways from Tartan Video at the end of the screening.

‘Asian Extreme’ is hosted by Mike Flores of the Chicago Psychotronic Film Society and all the films in the series were selected by Joe Bryl, co-owner and musical director of Sonotheque. For further information contact info@sonotheque.net or 312-226-7600.

LATER EVENT: 9PM

Deeper Soul Recordings presents it’s ongoing monthly PARTY “The Get Down”. Deep Boogie sounds all night long, from BROKEN BEAT to DEEP HOUSE to DEEP DISCO to COSMIC AFRO VIBES, it’s all Deeper Soul. One foot in the Southside of Chicago and the other in Outer Space. Come and get loose!!! Featuring Deeper Soul label head Josh Deep and Dom Ritmo (Deeper Soul Radio/Groove Dis) plus monthly special guests from around the globe that bring that Deeper Soul sound and make you wanna “Get Down”! Be There!

Osunlade cohort, Carlos Mena drops in on “The Get Down” straight from Oakland, CA to celebrate his forthcoming remix work on Deeper Soul Recordings. . A DJ of deep and soulful house,hip-hop and latin music with over 20 years experience, as well as being a priest within the Afro-Cuban spiritual tradition called Lukumi, Carlos Mena is poised to bring forth new fusions of genres while respecting and maintaining traditions.

Born in Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, and childhood summers in the Dominican Republic, Carlos soaked up the vast array of sounds and musical idioms —from Djing house to salsa—to help form a unique foundation for his music sensibilities that can be heard throughout his music today. Carlos Mena is a music producer and DJ that has produced music for platinum selling artist Arrested Development, Osunlade’s Yoruba Records, Deeper Soul Records, as well as local bay area artists, Zion I. He was also included in URB MAGAZINE’s NEXT 100 (up and coming artists) for 2006 (April issue).

Carlos is also the founder and president of CASAMENA, an independent production house and Ocha Records (partnership with Osunlade) record label, based in Oakland, CA, that works with uncompromising artists to produce music that feeds our souls. CASAMENA is currently in production on a new project that further explores the relationship between Afro-Cuban (bata) rhythms and contemporary urban music with partner and master percussionist Michael Spiro. He is also currently working on a solo album for Yoruba Records

A DJ of deep and soulful house,hip-hop and latin music with over 20 years experience, as well as being a priest within the Afro-Cuban spiritual tradition called Lukumi, Carlos Mena is poised to bring forth new fusions of genres while respecting and maintaining traditions. Catch him at his celebrated monthly party BEMBE in SF, LA and MIAMI.

Joining Carlos on the decks is Deeper Soul Recordings owner and founder Josh Deep. Josh’s sets are characteristic of his wide personal tastes and the profile of the label. Centered around a house groove, you can expect anything from deep house, broken beat, to deep spiritual jazz, African rich grooves, deep disco, and music from the labels current and future releases. Deeper Soul is setting itself apart with historic projects including a remix series of AACM member Kahil El’Zabar’s music, previously unreleased and new recordings featuring Kahil with modern dance producers. Working with Osunlade, IG Culture, Charles Webster, Kemetic Just, Alton Miller, and Kemit Sources to name a few, Deeper Soul is taking things seriously. Supported by Gilles Peterson & Benji B of the BBC, Garth Trinidad, DJ Spinna, Mr. Scruff, Osunlade, Bugz in the Attic, Deeper Soul is set to create a new page in Chicago’s rich music history.

For any further information please contact info@deepersoulrecs.com