Tickets are now on sale for Mid Century Modern – CINEMA Album Release Party– limited space, get your tickets early!

Mid Century Modern returns with their highly anticipated sophomore project, a 6-song EP entitled Cinema, with a release party on March 1st at The Rendezvous in Seattle, Washington. Drawing inspiration from film directors John Cassavettes, Alfred Hitchcock, Akiro Kurosawa, and Stanley Kubrick, Cinema is inspired by 1950s and 1960s cinematic themes, music, and aesthetics.

“6 Shootaz”, Cinema’s first single and music video, debuted at Hip Hop Cine Fest in Rome, Italy in 2024, and has since continued gaining momentum with their second single “There For The Ride”.

Mid Century Modern (MCM) is a Seattle-based alternative hip-hop duo featuring emcee/producer King Khazm and singer/songwriter, Jesse Kogita. Merging Khazm’s gritty Hip Hop production style and introspective lyrics, along with Jesse’s euphonious vocals, Stolen Moments, a 3-song EP debuted in 2023 with resounding reception.

KEXP, a prominent listener-supported music radio station featured MCM’s single, “Cry Me A River” as Song of the Day. Shortly after, the song garnered support from several dozens of independent and college radio stations in North America, charting on the NACC Top 200 (peaking at #184), NACC Top Hip Hop (peaking at #7), NACC Top 200 ADDS (#12 most added), NACC Top Hip Hop ADDS (#1 most added), RapAttackLives Top 30 (peaking at #1), and Urban Influencer Rap Charts (peaking at #7).

As solo recording and performing artists, Jesse Kogita and King Khazm’s musical journeys have spanned over two decades respectively, with both artists performing and touring in independent circuits throughout the Pacific Northwest, United States, and globally at events such as Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Hempfest, World’s Fair 2020, and Strictly Street Malaysia.

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Wow, honored!! We’re elated to learn that Mid Century Modern Music is a nominee of Earshot Jazz‘s Golden Ear Awards in the category of NW Alternative Jazz Group of the Year!

Nominees were selected by a poll of artists, audience members, journalists, and industry professionals. Awardees will be announced at the Golden Ear Awards Party, March 17 at The Royal Room!

If you are inclined, please cast your votes by March 3rd (link to vote below). The support over the last year has been truly humbling, thank you!!

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We taking it back to 2005 for Flashback Friday with this throwback leaked from the vaults! Bornday blessings to my partner in rhyme El Guanaco!!

As we trekked along the peak of Mount Wilson on January 1st, we took time to reflect on the ups and downs 2024 has brought us.

Mid Century Modern ’s “Stolen Moments” debut peaked with a number of charts including NACC Top 200 (#184), NACC Top Hip Hop (#7), NACC Top Hip Hop ADDS (#1), RapAttackLives (#1), Urban Influencer Rap Charts (#7) and made KEXP’s “Song of the Day”.

206 Zulu celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary and hosted some of the most memorable programs to date. We’ve received an exceptional amount of press this year, with The Seattle Times feature article making the cover story. In June, we received a Full Circle award for our contributions to the dance community.

Washington Hall was bustling all year, with over 100 events and countless programs. Some of the most memorable events include Red Bull Lords of the Floor, Dance For Falasteen, Seattle Black Film Festival, Seattle Art Book Fair, and Kassa Overall.

The year was a flurry of touring, performances, workshops and speaking gigs all around the country. We witnessed history as Breaking entered the Olympics in Paris, and had a chance to travel all around Europe in the month of August.

2024 marked our first time attending the Grammys, and as a voting member I participated in a number of ways, from Grammy U music mentorship program to Music Advocacy Day, where I was able to connect with Rep. Jimmy Gomez and advocate for several bills on the table that help make the music industry more just and equitable.

One of the most significant changes was my move to Los Angeles. With all the traveling, I’m still acclimating to the fact, and am just so overwhelmed by the amount of love and support the LA underground has shown me in this short time. I’ve met some truly amazing people and am really excited about the music that we’ve been working on in recent months.

As 2024 came to a close, my final term with 4Culture concluded. On the very last day of my term, we voted to approve Doors Open, a groundbreaking program that will fund 700 organizations with $100M next year, and a similar trajectory in years to come.

2024 has been challenging to say the least, but in retrospect, there is much to be thankful for. To all my dear friends, comrades and loved ones, thank you for rocking with me. 2025 is going to be unbearably rough in so many ways, but I am truly thankful to be in community with you and know that we are in this together.

Much gratitude to everyone who’s placed orders for the Mid Century Modern Music limited edition “Cinema” 12” record- thank you! We’ve had several shipments going out all week. DM me if interested, supplies are almost out!!

We’re thrilled to announce Mid Century Modern Music has a brand-new, super limited edition 12” record of our project entitled “Cinema”, which is now available exclusively through mail order, directly to our friends and supporters- not available online, in stores or streaming platforms! $25/ea. (shipping included) DM to order yours today!