: : : F O R M : : :

We all have the ability within us to create any and everything we can visualize. This project has been my teacher in internalizing this lesson.

The vision for this and all future works is to transcend the idea of being a “producer” and really any title that we as creators limit ourselves to. True love for art lies in the freedom to exist and create  freely through whatever medium feels right. To acknowledge that the only boundaries ever present, are the ones we put up ourselves. F O R M, like LOVE,  is infinite.  That being true,  I was inspired to create a piece of art inclusive of more than one sensory dimension. Something to see, something to touch, something to keep, a physical interpretation of the same LOVE energy that created the music…

F O R M  L I M I T E D  E D I T I O N  C A S S E T T E S

Over the last month and a half, I have invested mind body and spirit  into independently producing a limited  pressing of FORM,  in one of my favorite formats; cassette….

100 cassettes tapes, dubbed and hand designed 1 by 1,  with original cover art painted on 36″x48″ canvas, then cut into 100 4″ x 4″ cassette inserts. Giving each cassette buyer a one of a kind, 1/100th of the original painting (Painting to be revealed in its entirety at a later date).

(Video: Completing the final step in the production of F O R M Ltd. Cassettes)

My intent is that this piece of art will be  a provider of  healing, inspiration and Love vibrations. That it will form part of the soundtrack to your own creative pursuit through love.

Purchase F O R M:

(Ltd. Edition Cassette Tape)

(Digital)

Thank you for your hearts, love & support. You listeners, viewers and fellow creators are the most important in making these releases possible without any major backing or label support. Lets continue doing it ourselves! Honest, untainted, heart felt art expressions from the artist’s hands, directly to to you..

Blessings,

AFTA 1

We are proud to present
an artist whose sound continues to be infused
with an undying persistence…
to spread the love vibration.

This wednesday we offer a rare opportunity
to preview his newest material
from his upcoming album release, “FORM”.

“Form by definition is the mode in which a thing exists, acts, or manifests itself.
It is the foundation by which all things are perceivable in the physical realm.
Our reality takes form as we visualize to manifest it.
Once it is visualized it can be created physically.”
- AFTA-1

To practice the art of visualization,
we offer an evening of cinematic music
to induce visions of love.

*** As an exclusive treat for this one night only ***
AFTA-1 will be selling only 20 cassette tapes
of the new album before its official release.
The first 5 people to ask for a tape will get one FREE!
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SOUL IN THE PARK
wednesday, 04.14.10

guest selector:

AFTA-1
http://afta1.com/

resident selector:

RANI D.
http://www.myspace.com/djranid
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FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am

Footsie’s Bar
2640 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
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http://www.myspace.com/soulinthepark

Brought to you by LIGHTFRIENDS.

Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union return in 2010 for a whole new year of  STRICTLY SOCIAL – An Evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion!

Strictly Social takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at LA’s charming Little Temple, continuing the legacy of the the renowned Temple Bar, by featuring a carefully selected showcase of artists and DJs that reflect the Nu-Soul sound. This monthly event always features the hottest artists pushing the boundaries of soul and a vibe that is truly unique.

Join us on Wednesday January 20, 2010 for our first event of the year!

Featuring Live Performances by:

AFTA-1 featuring Nikko Gray

You can find AFTA-1 eight hours in the future. He’s sitting on a supernova, shooting down Pluto moons with love; then running back and laying the track in your lap. Brush the moon dust off your clothes and plug in your speakers for a shape-shifting, time-collapsing, body-breaking, heart-merging experience.

With an amazing debut titled Aftathoughts Vol. 1 already under his belt along with impressive remixes of Esthero, Little Dragon, and Jessie Boykins, as well as the ravenously downloaded LOVE IS REAL mixtape series in circulation, Afta-1 is set to blow your mind with his intergalactic beats and ethereal vibes.

www.afta1.com

A new artist on the block, Nikko Gray has nevertheless been making a name for herself with her sexy vocals and penchant for progressive beats. She blew minds in 2009 by tackling Aaliyah’s classic “4-Page Letter” with Afta-1 on the beats. Be prepared for her debut performance with Afta-1 only at Strictly Social.

www.myspace.com/nikkogray

DARRIUS WILLRICH

Seattle based singer/songwriter Darrius Willrich fuses together jazz, hip hop, soul, electronica and R&B into his own unique sound. Mixing his natural abilities with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz piano Willrich cites inspiration from such varied influences as Stevie Wonder and Prince.

www.myspace.com/darriuswillrich

Our residents DJ Destroyer & DJ Myxzlplix will be spinning a selection of future soul, organic hip-hop, and electronic beats all night!
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
www.myspace.com/djmyxzlplix

SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM
In the B Room – SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Atlantic Connection
www.myspace.com/atlanticconnection

$5 presale tickets at this link:
http://fla.vor.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=67834

or RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com for $5 entry before 10:30pm
Only $10 otherwise!!!

Strictly Social
Wednesday January 20, 2010
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.littletemple.com
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial

Additional promotional support by Fusicology, Universal Rhythm, and The Mint Collective.

After months of this accapella sitting on my desktop, I finally got a chance to vibe out and create a little something. Sorry for the lag JB3, haha.

>>My addition to Jesse Boykins III’s, “The Beauty Created” Remixes.

“Amorous (AFTA-1 LOVE MIX)”

Enjoy

: DOWNLOAD HERE:

Hosted by Santana of Truth Seekers Radio (90.7 kpfk) A Race Of Angels and GB (Gifted & Blesssed) join forces for their first live performance together. Along w/ a Love-Sound set by your’s truly and selections & vibrations from Rani D &  Son Zoo, dont wan’t to miss this night of positive vibration!

(details below)

it’s all one.

over the past few months we’ve been working on offering a unique experience built on the foundation of collective upliftment and celebrating life.

we’re finally here in this moment to share this special occasion with you.

we are blessed to showcase the very first live performance together of two of our positive forces in Los Angeles.

we’ll also be infusing the space with intentions of the highest form, hoping to cultivate a movement towards the timeless quest for collective merging.

your presence is as important as ours.

we’re all connected, we just don’t know it yet..
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SMALL WORLD
Friday, October 30th

a race of angels + GB are THE OTHASIDE
[first live performance together]

AFTA-1
[love transmissions]

RANI D. + SON ZOO
[soulscapes]

SANTANA (Truthseekers Radio)
[vibrational facilitator]

EQUANIMOUS1 + JENNIFER GUTIERREZ MORGAN

[visionary projections + offerings]

21+ || 10pm-2:30 am

$5 before 11pm, $8 after

for address of special location
and information on the celebration
please send an email to:
1smallworldLA@​gmail.​com

L O V E  I S  R E A L   V O L. I V : V e s s e l s   B e h i n d   A   M o m e n t

We are all One. Individuals with a unique gift and calling. Still, by a universal vibration, through the art of creation; we are all C o n n e c t e d. “Devine by design, it all intertwines” – Bilal.

The months following the release of Love is Real Vol. 3 have again affirmed everything that GAS’D, myself and everyone else in the universe living for Love, truly believe in. We are all vessels,  placed on this planet to create.  Blessed with the freedom to choose our medium, true fulfillment lies in carrying out our calling to its fullest extent. Which is ultimately done, one moment at a time. One Now at a time.

We must choose to act in the present without  limiting ourselves by the thought of tomorrow. Give our today our everything. Create at our peak for the only time that matters, NOW. Fulfilling our divine calling while fulfilling our life through love.

This is a collection of moments. Every one of these tracks has been the soundtrack to my life in many key moments throughout my journey. Including very recent ones. As this mix itself was created in a moment. One sleep-free night, three days ago while simultaneously finalizing it’s closing track. “7^th Sun,” a rough draft of the most recent work for my upcoming album. So it’s only right that we also drop this mix at a moment’s notice.

Without further a do, Enjoy this collection of  Love sounds old, new, and in-between from some past LIR favorites, some good friends, & hopefully some artists you may not have heard before. And of course,  you know how we set the vibe…Dim the lights, light one up and  float.

Track list below and artist links to come shortly

Blessings

AFTA-1

Download: http://www.zshare.net/download/66497170adc9181e/

Tracklist:

1. Imani Waddy & AFTA-1 – Light & Vibration

2. Robert Glasper ft. Bilal – All Matter

3. Isley Brothers – Footsteps in the Dark (King Britt remix)

4. Boom Clap Bachelors – Combineur

5. Little Dragon – Thunder Love

6. AFTA-1 ft. Nikko Gray – ESP (A Four Page Suite)

7. Herbie Hancock – Butterfly

8. Alpha – Reprise

9. Mos Def – Boogie Man Song

10. AFTA-1 & Cazeaux O.S.L.O. – M.M.J.S. (A Sweaterless Suite)

11. A Race Of Angels – Present Love

12. Cazeaux O.S.L.O – Wortha’s Greens

13. Deadbeat – Port Au Prince

14. Musinah – Lose My Fuse (Prod. By Flying Lotus)

15. Murcof – Mapa

16. Dam Funk – Angel Reflections (excerpt)

17. LAL Forrest – Pale

18. AFTA-1 – Fortune Remix

19. Alice Coltrane – Prema (excerpt)

20. AFTA-1 – 7th Sun (first Draft)

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Big shout to Lee James for the proper footage!

My good friend and cosmic brother, Santana of Truth Seekers Radio (creator/selector/buddha supreme extraordinaire), JUST posted one of these on facebook, and asked the otherwise no-brainer question, “have you posted these yet?”

These have been on youtube for a couple months now, but here it is for those who haven’t got a chance to check. Some of the only live footage of me right now, AND  not to mentionthere’s a couple sounds in this performance that you may hear in the coming album

blessings

(above artwork: Little Dragon  Machine Dreams )

Previously exclusively available on, “Cotton: Drum,” the FREE promo CDR included in every GAS’D purchase. I decided to make my remix of Little Dragon’s, “Fortune” available to all of you in appreciation of the massive love I’ve received for it!

Enjoy

Download Here