July 7th / 8:00PM
21+ / $7

Nectar Presents:

Moka Only

Factor

JFK

• Ceschi
• Open Mike Eagle
• Suntonio Bandanaz

BIO

Standing 6'5, he's a personable man, lavish when interested, but more intrigued with everyday detail than paparazzi fodder. A resume of considerable note with a residency that stretches more than 10 years in the music industry, West Coast artist Moka Only is far from new to this. If anything he's proven that the proverbial last man standing isn't necessarily the last place you'd want to be. Reunited with the spirit of his earlier solo work, Moka returns to the vibrancy of his past as he forges a new path towards the future of music. The direct result - his debut cd, The Desired Effect. A concise 14-track collection that captures the beautiful collaborative fervor Moka has long likened to his Jazz-adored take on life.

"Forget what you think you know about Moka Only from the Swollen Members and get ready to be surprised" (Canadian Music Network)

The Desired Effect, which hits the streets August 16th, features guests MF Doom (Madvllian) production by Jay Dee (Tribe Called Quest/De La Soul/Slum Village) OH NO (Stones Throw) Sixtoo (Ninja Tune), and J Rawls (Lone Catalysts). Look for a gang of tracks also produced by Moka Only who is earning a reputable name for himself right now as producer in certain well established circles.

Moka pontificates, "Musicians are like the last standing prophets, the last people you could count on to have the power to change the way people feel." Having sipped from the grail of huge success over the years, he remains further grounded than ever before, creating The Desired Effect as not only a straight forward hotstepper, but a dutiful nod to his recent acclaim.

LINKS

• Moka on Myspace

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