I remember listening to this episode of Hot 97's Street Soldiers live, it was quite a tense time for NYC and Hip Hop period. Now you can revisit this event featuring fans and members of the Hip Hop community who each react by sharing their feelings about 2Pac's unfortunate passing. Many different thoughts about culture, media, music and society are discussed for an enlightening talk regarding one of Hip Hop's most legendary figures.
01:44 Monie Love
05:48 Kevin Powell
17:56 Havoc
29:02 Flavor Flav
34:26 Treach
1:11:08 Roxanne Shante
1:21:13 Freddie Foxxx
1:24:30 Smif-N-Wessun
1:41:16 Wendy Day (of the Rap Coalition)
1:48:22 Prodigy
Like the great Roy Ayers, the warmth and happiness of musician Robb Scott is bound to draw you in on "Siren". Press play and strap in for exciting ride of Jazz and Soul fusion rich with messages of love. Born in Fulham, London he has recorded and released music as a solo artist, in various bands and as a composer for film, promos and commercials. His solo projects have included work with Ellen McIlwaine, Jill Jones, Roy Ayers Band, The Waters and Sandra St Victor.
It's a wonderful time for unconditional love as Lori Jenaire and Patrice Rushen accept you "As You Are". Pleasant and reassuring is the feeling as this magical duet between Lori and Patrice delivers warmth for the soul.
Enjoy as the music of Hip Hop's classics and the original compositions which inspired them come together through the creative approach of a band on "Re:Live Plus: JAZZ meets HIP HOP CLASSICS". There are many covers out there of both Hip Hop and it's samples, but none quite as delightful as this. Monolog expand upon both the classic samples of Hip Hop we love and the Hip Hop song with joyful Jazz/Soul arrangements, authenticity and a groovy appeal.
"This one is to inspire love and may even some #slowdancing & #slowdragging. I love R&B. I love Teena Marie. Her voice is a reminder to give it all I've got. Show up..Live out there...Love out there...I hope my voice will be that for you as well.
Enjoy the new sounds…" - Tamara Wellons
#futurenostalgia
Available on iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, Google Play etc…
Performance by Tamara Wellons
Production by Robbie McDonald
"The third installment of my humble mix series, S.F.T.U.K. Bringing together aspects from across the UK Hip Hop scene, combining new releases, classics, Britcore, hidden gems and everything in between. Anything is fair game as long as it's from the U.K. and dope. Tracklist after the jump..... Enjoy." - Sentinal One
OCEAN WISDOM- Walkin'
CASH CREW- Notting 'Ill Shit Ft. Sidewinder, NSO Force & Mighty Ethnicz
JOE BLOW- Shelfshock
SUBLIMINAL KONTROL- B-boy Business
JUICE MC's- Secret Intelligence
SPECIFIK- Last Bongo In Brighton
TEK- Warped Vox
WHIRLWIND D- Stronger Ft. Chrome & Illinspired
CHROME & ILLINSPIRED- Full Length Goose
MAD DOCTOR X- Deejays & Emcees Ft. Blak Twang, The Brotherhood, Quakes, Tenor Fly & Voyager
FREAKIN' INGLISH- Rhyme Wrecka (Early Version)
DOMINANT FORCE- Criminals
DJ SUPREME- Arctic Ft. The Icepick
ONE OZ- Rap Addicts Ft. S.T.
ICESKI & MERLIN- Enter The Badman (Sophisticated Funk Edit)
KILLA INSTINCT- No More Need For Whispering Ft. Gunshot
GUNSHOT- Social Psychotic (Psyche Analysis Mix) Ft. Barry Blue
CRESPO AND THE REMARKABLE 1- Insult To Injury (Dark Matter Pt. 2)
Performed at Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY on 5/13/2017 as a tribute to the late, great soul-jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks. This is Groove on up to The New Mastersounds' take on Melvin's arrangement of the classic Hip Hop sampling staple and Kool & The Gang classic "Who's Gonna Take The Weight".
The New Mastersounds:
Eddie Roberts - guitar
Simon Allen - drums
Pete Shand - bass
Joe Tatton - keyboards
Special Guests:
King Solomon Hicks - guitar
Neal Sugarman - tenor sax
David Guy - trumpet
Bill Carbone - percussion
"Philadelphia and Paris own Mr Sonny James and DJ Just Dizle connect again for this project called "PLAY The List",
motivated by The PLAYList Retreat, created by DJ Jazzy Jeff, which is an intimate gathering of progressive artists for the purpose of inspiration, motivation and collaboration. It is an organic exchange between people who believe in the greater purpose of expression through music.
The artists featured on this project are all part of the PLAYList Family, for you to enjoy." - Just Dizle
Tracklist Below
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01 - DJ Khalil - R.R.
02 - BriaMarie - French Fries and Apple Pies
03 - The Vintage Babies - Never Bring Me Down
04 - Tanya Morgan - Trunk Shit
05 - Micky Miller - Summertime Chi (LSD) (feat. Heyzeus)
06 - Eric Roberson - Love Her
07 - Ambre Navran - He’s Been Gone
08 - DJ Spinna - Take Time (feat. Chris Rob)
09 - Gene Brown - Untitled
10 - Jeff N Fess - MR Officer
11 - Uhmeer - Black Thangz
12 - The PLAYList - Faceless
13 - Stro Elliott - Gotta Love
14 - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Dayne Jordan - Almost There (Trust The Process)
15 - Anderson Paak - Room In Here (PLAYList Remix)
16 - SIR - Fallin
17 - Jorun Bombay & Lord Finess - Blue Team PLAYList Challenge
18 - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Dayne Jordan - Play Dat
19 - DJ Sat-One - How Long (feat. 84)
20 - Masego - I’m In Hollywood
21 - DJ Day - Mama Shelter
22 - Tennyson - Like What?
23 - Muhsinah x DJ Roddy Todd - Believe It Now
24 - Tall Black Guy - Should Have Known
25 - Stro Elliott - Kamaal Coltrane
26 - Mr. Carmack - Hopscotch
27 - Eric Lau - De La
28 - The PLAYList - 1995
29 - DJ Spinna & Eric Roberson - Butterfly
30 - 14KT - Gee Whiz
31 - Kutcorners - DAMN!
32 - Matthew Law & Seven Davis Jr. - I Called Her
33 - The PLAYList - Undefeated (Starting From Scratch Remix)
34 - Mr. Sonny James - Awe Right (Erykah Mix)
35 - Vikter Duplaix - Manhood
36 - Terry Hunter & Dana Divine - Be Thankful (Kenny Dope Broken Mix)
37 - Disclosure - Holding On (Pomo Remix)
38 - DJ Ferno - Move
39 - Team Brown - PLAYList Challenge
40 - MXXWELL - Aperggio Vibes Volume 1
41 - In The Struggle
42 - Passin Me By (DJ Jazzy Jeff Remix) - Pharcyde
43 - DJ Scratch & Busta Rhymes - Death Wish
44 - Skratch Bastid - Eric B is President (Pass The Plugs Edit)
45 - Steve Miller - Fly Like A Dub (Jorun Bomba Dub Edit)
46 - Daniel Crawford - Funky Drummer Flip
47 - Tall Black Guy - Box Me In (feat. 80’s Babies)
48 - MXXWELL - Monday Fonk
49 - Team Silver - PLAYList Challenge
50 - Moonchild - Run Away
51 - Just Dizle - A Song 4 Papi
52 - The PLAYList - Superman
53 - Kaidi Tatham - Mister Seahorse
54 - Jeff Bradshaw - All Time Love (feat. Robert Glasper, Eric Roberson, Tweet)
55 - The Vintage Babies - Runaway
56 - Gwen Bunn - Without A Doubt
57 - SiR - Are You Listening (feat. Tiffany Gouché)
58 - DJ Jazzy Jeff - 2 Step (feat. Rhymefest & Masego)
59- DJ Jazzy Jeff featuring Rhymefest, Lord Finesse, Jorun Bombay, Sat-One, DJ Aktive, Mr Sonny James, DJ Hedspin, Skratch Bastid, DJ Z-Trip, DJ Just Dizle, DJ Manwell, DJ Puffy, DJ Jaycee, DJ Day, DJ Ferno, DJ Scratch, Teeko and Ruckazoid - Brand Newer Funk 2K17
DJ Emskee of The Underground Railroad radio show let's that bitch breathe on a 2017 remix of "Success". From one of the funkiest crews on FM radio, Emskee of The Good People brings Jay & NaS into Funk mode with raw guitar stabs and drums from the crates. An exclusive from his podcast Pen Joints Radio.
Check out Emkee's latest venture on the microphone as he kicks great food for thought and lends humility as usual on this limited 7" by 13 Productions.
Brownswood mainstay, Zara McFarlane, provides a look into her head-turning third album Arise live from Wilton Way Studio. Exploring the musical possibilities of British-Jamaican identity, it’s a cultural exchange that’s born of London’s current musical climate. It also features Moses Boyd on drums and producer duties, with guest appearances from some of London's most exciting jazz musicians.
Arise lands on September 29 on Brownswood Recordings.
ALC & Budgie keep in raw for 2017 on the sample-driven rhymefest "The Good Book Vol. 2" which features a guest list of microphone heavyweights. With a limited-edition faux bible design and packaging fit for the biblical theme of this project, Business As Usual Records provide a nice 2xCD set for your shelves.
The Prince Of Sophisticated Soul is back once again with his timeless sound of R&B and takes on a Soul classic by The Stylistics for his new LP "Soul Survivor". When going through his impressive discography of over 30 years in music and his own podcast on Soundcloud, it's clear Will has one of the best ears for classic and modern Soul. On The Stylistics' "Hurry Up This Way Again" it's politics as usual as he and Najee add a new touch of magic to the Jay Z- sampled classic.
If you are in the tri-state area, catch Diamond D performing at B.B. Kings in midtown Manhattan for the 25th anniversary of his debut album. Tickets available here at Ticketliquidator
DJ Hellee Hooper does the honors in paying tribute to Diamond D's classic debut with a mix that combines the songs and original samples from Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop".
The excellent SONOR Music Editions continue to do great work in reviving the Italian Library movement. On their Instagram you'll discover special edition reissues, in-depth documentarian work and exclusive interviews with great composers. Enjoy a cool blend of raw Funk and easy listening Lounge in the 2017 digital and vinyl reissues of I MARC4's GLP 1001 and 1003 albums. Also prepare for the re-release of I MARC 4's entire catalog soon. Until then, nod your head to a great flip of I MARC 4's music by Fat Joe & Just Blaze below.
"Bringing together undeniable grooves and classic soul sounds, The True Loves are comprised of accomplished musicians who have touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and concert goers all over the PNW. The focus of the ensemble is clear: create modern Soul music that never loses sight of the originators yet remains steadfast in pursuit of that 'next fiery groove'."
The Greatest X Reks, The Indestructible Ruste Juxx and Percepto are amount the latest in an impressive lineup of guests featured by Flip The Script Radio. Enjoy the interviews plus music by Reks, Son Of Sam, The Alchemist, Blu & Exile, Madchild and more.
Prepare for danger as these Hip Hop politicians declare microphone warfare in the all-out rhyme assault of their collaborative project "Perestroika". Apathy & O.C. seek reform and show you what it's all about in a world where the competitive edge of Hip Hop has in a sense become lost. Enjoy this raw bare-bones approach of beats and rhymes as two of the East Coast elite of MCing get together as dictators of rap's essence.
Available Sept. 22 on mp3 and vinyl at Amazon and Juno Records.
DE-LITE/OCTAVE-LAB unite for a 2017 remaster of the Rhythm Makers 1975 LP "Soul On Your Side", featuring 10 bonus songs! This classic Funk affair is sought-after by many crate diggers who are on a mission to get the dance floor rocking and sweaty. There's no denying the party vibe of "Soul On Your Side", especially when you feel the energy and soulful aura of the album's title song.
So far this gem is only available for download on the Japanese version of iTunes, but you can score a copy of this reissue on CD too here at eBay.
Get up out your seat for the 2017 limited-edition test pressing of "Jump Around" by House Of Pain, the Pete Rock remix. OG DJ Records recognizes a Hip Hop classic and gives this timeless Soul Brother production special treatment for DJs and vinyl collectors. One side features the vocal version and the other side has the hard-to-find instrumental version.
Be sure to grab yours soon as there are only 100 of this 7" vinyl single pressed. Available here at Turntable Lab.
Enjoy the carefree vibe which dance music can bring as producer Tall Black Guy demonstrates his unique ability to convey positivity through music. In remixing the music of renowned musicians Terrace Martin and Louie Vega, TBG's soulful sound and pulsating rhythm lends a new magic to upbeat tracks which feature beautiful female vocal harmonies. Joy and happiness is just a click away as you enter the progressive sound of artists who specialize in making you feel good.
Hip Hop's Mafia Don and renowned storyteller The Last Emperor pays a visit to one of the best underground Hip Hop shows for a chat with DJ EnYouTee of Alpha Faktion. Listen as this rhyme wizard joins producer Haak Filmore to share what he's been up to in 2017 in between a set of heat rocks played on the No Ideas Original radio show.
1. KRS-One, The Last Emperor, Tuffy (Channel Live) - Yeah Yeah Yeah
2. PMD - How Many Times (ft RJ Da Realst)
3. Rock (Heltah Skeltah) - Camp-Wu (ft Inspectah Deck, Smiff n Wessun, Method Man)
4. Shabazz The Disciple - Self Defense
5. Urbs - Holdin' Back (ft Wordsworth)
6. Nolan The Ninja - Calisthenics (ft Royce Da 5'9)
7. The Game - Heaven 4 A Gangster
8. The Last Emperor - Bums (Demo Version)
9. ST. Da Squad - Salute Me or Shoot Me (ft Ea$y Money, Reks)
10. Zagnif Nori & Illy Vas - Merino Wool
11. Sean Price - Refrigerator P!
12. Rozewood - Pyrex Ghost
13. Slaine vs Termanology - Came A Long Way (ft Conway)
14. Alpha Faktion - Another Day Pt.2
15. 40-40 (L.E.O. & Last Measure) - Ample Time
16. Tha Soloist - How Many Shots (ft Canibus, King Magnetic, Hayze)
17. Crimeapple - Pacers
18. Conway - Bullet Club (ft Lloyd Banks, Benny)
19. Fashawn - Proud
20. Mach-Hommy - Riviera Ralph (ft Meyhem Lauren)
21. The Last Emperor & Haak Filmore - Jungle Jim
22. The Last Emperor & Haak Filmore - Go Get'em
23. Bruse Wane - Empire State
24. QB Rap P - Respect The Real (ft BlackaDon)
25. Apathy & O.C. - Globetrotters (ft Jus Cuz)
26. Statik Selektah - But You Don't Hear Me Though (ft The L.O.X., Mtume)
27. Nujericans - Priceless Flows
28. Phoenix Da Icefire - Bloody Battle Grounds (ft Timbo King)
29. Koss - The Rawness (ft Blaq Poet)
30. Ea$y Money - Trapped In The 90's
31. The Last Emperor - Secret Wars (Prince Paul Remix)
32. The Last Emperor - Meditation (Demo Version)
"A native Chicagoan, 28-year-old Isaiah Sharkey spent his early years living in Cabrini Green. Perhaps as a precursor to his future career, he lived with his parents in a row house on a street that is now named for Curtis Mayfield.
Coming from a musical household, Isaiah was introduced to music at the age of four, he decided he wanted to be a guitarist and asked his parents to purchase one. Shortly thereafter, Isaiah started learning music under the close introduction of his father, Michael Sharkey. He would learn about different musical genres/styles from gospel music -- which came from growing up in the church -- to jazz, R&B, blues, rock and funk music. It wasn't long after that Isaiah would become noticed by other musicians in the Chicago area for being a young new talent. Soon after, he started doing concerts in the church as well as sitting in local jazz club jams.
At the age of 14, Isaiah, along with his father and brothers, released their first album entitled, "Skyliner." This album displayed Isaiah's ability to play covers and some transcriptions from greats like Wes Montgomery and George Benson.
Shortly thereafter, he started his recording career and served as a sideman for gospel artists such as Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. He also toured as lead guitarist with Ronald Isley and recorded two albums with him."
"In 2009, Isaiah started working with artist D'Angelo on his third album, Black Messiah, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Based on his work and contribution to the project, Isaiah received his first Grammy.
Currently, Isaiah can be found on tour with 7 time Grammy Award winner John Mayer’s “The Search for Everything World Tour.”
Isaiah also has worked, recorded, and toured with several world-renown and Grammy award winning artists including, Patti Labelle, Christopher Martin of Coldplay, Paul Simon, Corrine Bailey Rae, Mike Posner, Keith Urban, Brian McKnight, Boyz Il Men, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Dave and the DrumHedz, Regina Bell, Ruben Studdard, Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Rance Allen, The Winans, The Clark Sisters and many others.
Isaiah Sharkey is poised to take center stage as he fuses together his background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. His first digital offering is his distinctive rendition of Cream’s classic “Sunshine of Your Love.” The second offering Isaiah wrote, “Sandy” is also now available digitally worldwide."
British singer Jai Amore and pastry artists Julie Elliott and Karen pay tribute to his royal badness aka The King Of Pop Michael Jackson. This sweet presentation of dessert by Julie and Karen along with a smooth cover of the classic song "Leave Me Alone" by Jai proves to be one of the most captivating homages to MJ yet.
Check out more Michael Jackson-themed desserts by Julie of Angelina Cupcake and Beth of Sweet Escapes Bakery on Flickr.
Rock to the soulful sounds of this UK musical architect in an instrumental version of his 2013 LP. Eric Lau demonstrates he is one of many but uniquely talented in his ability to bless you with that feel-good head-nod music.
From the duo who showed you Six Million Ways To Die, Nine Double M & Funkmaster Flex go pop like a gat to personify the roughness of early 90's Hip Hop on their unreleased LP. "Death Of A Demo" released in 2017 by Smoked On Records presents original early recordings with Nine and Funk Flex. Limited to 500 hand numbered copies, available now at Discogs and HHV.de.
"When I was growing up, I listened to Rachmaninoff and I listened to Motown. It’s not as strange a pairing as it might seem. The music that came from both was incredible, and in the case of the latter, Motown was not just the sound of “young America”, but the beating rhythm behind the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. How relevant that is today still. In the mix was Susaye Greene, a longtime collaborator of musical greats from Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder. "
"To the wider public, she is perhaps best-known as being the last member of The Supremes, the girl group originally led by Diana Ross that racked up 12 #1 hits. But Susaye is as much a creator as she is a performer. She wrote ‘I Can’t Help It’, the incredible track sung by Michael Jackson on his ‘Off the Wall’ album, as well as ‘Free’, hit single for Deniece Williams. I sat down with Susaye at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, and we had a fantastic time recording this podcast. If you love music, and the way it connects to social history, then listen to our conversation. I think you’ll love it." - C H A O
Ain't nuttin' like the old school when these 3 Hip Hop heads unite. DJ Haki brings a vision of summer madness to the reflective rhymes of Makaveli The Don to get your head nodding on a remix of 2Pac's "Old School". Below is an inside look at the making of DJ Spinna's classic track "Summer Madness", live from the Thingamajig Lab.
Keeping it funky in the traditional approach of Hip Hop yet progressive with touches of live instrumentation, Son Of Sam link with Soundsci to "Put It On Ya". This Rock and Funk-driven sound clash produced by the UK's Son Of Sam allows each MC to develop a good swing for a groovy Hip Hop affair like none other. From Son Of Sam's 2017 "Cinder Hill" out now and featuring an impressive lineup of guests on the mic.
There's no telling how funky it'll get when cratesofjr goes on an exploration of rare grooves. The 20th edition of Around The Web In Breakbeats features the sounds of The Du-Rites, VULFPECK, Big Boss Man, Speedometer, The New Mastersounds & more. Enjoy the sounds of great bands who are at the helm of a new millennium Funk movement.
New batch of killer Italian Library LPs listed on auction from your Library expert vendor ➤ theclash1989
Great and rare Psychedelic and Thrilling Italian records from the golden music score production Italy 1970s with the insane REBUS LP from the cult Sermi vaults / mental drum beats for sampling in the same vein of De Piscopo's SUONANDO LA BATTERIA MODERNA on the double set LP "VIDEO-MUSIC" by Reverbei brothers / insane spectral Avant-garde $ Experimental sounds from the killing rare CRONOS LP by Paolo Renosto aka LESIMAN / the mental INFERNO breakbeat bomb on "TEMPO DI DEMONI.." / the Cop Progressive Funk from the Usignolo UST 7018 "RIFF MUSIC".
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"The title for this new compilation of old grooves from 7 Bridges Recordings couldn't be more fitting for our times. Though recorded almost 30 years ago, the title track "Newsroom" is still sadly up to date in today's world. Apart from the socially conscious and deeply urban message of many of the tracks, Welcome to the Newsroom is a fine collection of unreleased true funk gems from the early 1970's.
The line up on these recordings includes early contributions of Sheila E., drummer and songwriter Paul Tillman Smith, Cal Tjader's keyboard player extra-ordinaire Lonnie Hewitt and Guitarist Ray Obiedo, who in the mid 70's went on to record with Herbie Hancock. From rough James Brown-like garage funk to relaxed Latin Jazz grooves, this compilation is a reflection of the musical wealth of the San Francisco Bay Area's busy funk and soul scene of the 1970s. Filled with tasty break beats, this record will easily become a classic for DJ's and funk fans alike." - 7 Bridges Recordings
Enjoy the Funk and check out more from the 7 Bridges catalog here at Amazon.
Kickin' mad flavaz for the year of 1993 is super-producers Erick Sermon and Dallas Austin with MC duo Shadez of Lingo on a special in-studio feature for MTV News. The crew make their presence felt and maintain the rawness of Hip Hop in mainstream media with deep bass grooves, punchy drums and witty rhymes.
As you dig in the crates toward the Golden Era, turn on any one of these artists to receive one the most entertaining approaches to Hip Hop. The underground Funk of Erick Sermon, the diverse sounds of TLC hit maker Dallas Austin and the outstanding personalities of Shadez of Lingo makes for a listening experience which exemplifies great moments from the year of '93.
"Our Soul7 label is back with bang with a double sided treasure from the early '80s by a little known Detroit band called Pure Pleasure.
DJs and dancers alike will love this full-sounding remastered 7 repress!
It's hard to decide which of the two sides is better, the outstanding, uplifting By My Side is considered 'the track' - but don't dismiss the flip! Co-written and sung by Barbara Love, 'By My Side' is a super charged mid-tempo vocal dancefloor fave that's a blinder from the start with driven, tight horn and bass stabs swinging into a stunning two step soul track with the perfect beat. It;'s as wonderful on first hearing today as it was back in 1981. 'I remember heading down to Indianapolis to cut this record. We had a lot of fun' Barbara told us recently, 'I don't know why we went all the way down there, it was all over in a day'.
On the flip Dancin & Prancin, a true dancer from the off, disco jazz funk bass groove and a top class vocal from Tony D. Perfect sounding for today's modern soul clubs - it even includes a nice b-boy disco drum break!
The band members all went to the same school in Detroit back in the late '60s. Upon leaving school the boys started a band called The Soulful Sonics in the early '70s. Barbara used to gig with them on occasion but nothing was ever recorded. The band changed their name to Pure Pleasure in the mid '70s and in 1979 they asked Barbara to join. Around June 1980 'By My Side' had been written and the group were finally readly to release a 45 on their own label. QC Records was born - it stood for Quick Cash!
Unfortunately, like many bands after their first release, tensions arose which caused a breakup. In this case it was disruption within the band due to Barbara getting the lion's share of credit and attention. But years late Pure Pleasure is back together doing gigs and rockin' the crowds, and this 45 lets the music live on." - Kudos Records
Here's something that's sure to brighten your day. The easy-going groove and uplifting songwriting of Young Gun Silver Fox aka Shawn Lee & Andy Platts is here to transport you to a place of serenity on their 2017 single "Midnight in Richmond". This dynamic and soulful duo revive the classic sound of America's 80's Soft Rock movement for feel-good music that's sure to resonate within your mind, body and soul.
The 7" single "Midnight in Richmond" b/w "Lenny" now available at Juno Records.
Check out a set of highlights from the 1st Annual Source Awards concert featuring interviews by Hip Hop's elite. The year of 1994 delivers the rough, rugged and raw as Onyx, Wu-Tang Clan, Run DMC and more speak as well as perform for this historic event. Thanks to Video Explosion TV for their footage.
"Running in parallel with the powerful wave of transformation that occurred with the advent of recording technology in the 1800s, children’s music has been a critically important part of the evolving pace of modern culture. Through the entire body of children’s music, few have truly deviated from the normal harmonic and melodic structures of past composers. This is about to change in the fall of 2017 as West Coast Get Down co-founder Ryan Porter will present Spangle-Lang Lane, a collection of music that revamps and puts a facelift on some of the world’s most beloved children’s songs. Serving as his debut album, Ryan Porter will release Spangle-Lang Lane September 22, 2017. The eight track LP will land with the quickly rising Los Angeles based jazz imprint World Galaxy on LP, CD, and digital formats.
As another chapter in the ongoing saga of releases cultivated from the legendary KSL Sessions, Spangle-Lang Lane was committed to archives in December of 2011. This was during the same window as recordings for Kamasi Washington’s The Epic (Brainfeeder), Ronald Bruner Jr.’s Triumph (World Galaxy), and Miles Mosley’s Uprising (World Galaxy). Men, women, and children of all ages can enjoy newly revised versions of the “ABC Song,” “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Little Boy Blue,” “Rain Rain Go Away,” “Ants Go Marching One By One,” “Row Row Row Your Boat,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and Ryan Porter’s very own LP theme." - World Galaxy Records
Features and collaborations across Spangle-Lang Lane include renowned LA based musicians Kamasi Washington (alto sax, percussion), Ronald Bruner Jr. (drums), Adam Turchin (tenor sax), Miles Mosley (bass, percussion), Cameron Graves (piano, vocals), Taylor Graves (vocals), Brandon Coleman (organ, fender rhodes, vocoder, strings), Tony Austin (drums, engineering), Patrice Quinn (vocals), Chris Gray (trumpet), James Ford (trumpet), Justin Sky (vocals), Robert Miller (drums, percussion), Noland Bryant (vocals), and the late and great Zane Musa (alto sax).
"Every third and Fourth Thursday of the month
from 10pm to midnite
only on WBAI 99.5 FM online at wbai.org
The Sweet Spot is a musical biography show - a unique and intimate walk down memory lane with some of the most prolific musicians and scene makers of our time.
Featuring DJ Baby K, OP!, Elisha SirenaSoul, and Kyle McNeill, the show has hosted such names as Roy Ayers, disco producer Patrick Adams, Breakbeat Lou of the Ultimate Breaks and Beats Series and Meghan Stabile of Revive Music the Okayplayer jazz imprint.
MUSIC IS LOVE!!!"
Lots of open drum breaks and grooves on this project featuring one of the funkiest to ever hit the skins! JAMBa's “If You Need Me” features the world’s most recorded drummer, Bernard Purdie and is a collaboration of studio musicians, headed by John Anter and Marty Ballou.
For the OFF WHITE project, they recruited Boston and NY based studio veterans Bruce Bartlett, Sonny Barbato, Dave Zinno, Joe Klimek and once again, Bernard Purdie.
In this Edition of Funkbox Reload, DJ and producer Jorun Bombay pays respect to the art of beat boxing by presenting a painstaking splice edit of 80's Beat Box records toward the 2nd half of the show featuring Fat Boys, Doug E Fresh, Biz Markie, Squeaky "G" of the R.M.G., Captain Rock, T-La Rock feat Greg Nice, Bad Boys feat K-Love, Human Mix Machine Wise (Stetsasonic). The Human Jock Box (Of the Skinny Boys) and others. Also, music by Junkyard Band, Chill Rob G, 3rd Bass, X Clan, Monie Love, PMD (Produced by Jorun Bombay) and more!
In case you missed it, check out the beat boxing skills of internet sensation Nicole Paris and her dad. This talented father and daughter duo demonstrate a heart-warming family bond as they unite to bring one of Hip Hop's traditional elements of performance into the new millennium.
Feel the joy as Sivuca turn sadness into joy on this delightful Bossa Nova version of the Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine". Originally released in '74, this outstanding cover within the history of many remakes of this song is now available on 7' vinyl via Brazil45s/BrBongo.
Let the sunshine in with this great fusion of Brazilian and Soul music, here at Juno Records.
Dr peter hempman aka Vinylangelo is back with a brand new mixtape "The 90s Mutant Digga Turtle"
60 copies available only (in all 4 ninja turtle colors, 15 of each)
Only 1 per customer and will ship random colors.
As a member of the notorious Brooklyn street gang The Lo-Lifes from the 80's to the 90's, Shillz Da Realz has seen a whole lot in his lifetime. Listen as this Brownsville representative reminisces on the magic decade known as the 80's from a ghetto perspective. Shillz reflects on both the joys and the pains of this era, from being in the midst of a technological revolution which made households more efficient to growing up in the midst of a crack epidemic which destroyed households.
DJ Emskee of The Good People, Pen Joints radio, Controlled Substance radio and WBAI FM's The Underground Railroad radio show spins early to mid-80's Hip Hop. Enjoy body-rockin jams by Kid & Play, Fearless Four, The Ultramagnetic Mcs, Run Dmc, Freddie B & The Mighty Mic Masters and more.
For the nocturnal street dwellers, Estee Nack presents the darkside of Hip Hop as he aims with a crooked eye in the verbal assault "Fly By Night". Born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, rapper “Estee Nack” packs ill adrenaline and has something special for those who long to hear a high voltage delivery.
The Boom Bap Show pays tribute to Estee Nack's label Ill Adrenaline Records in a special mix featuring tracks by Hassaan Mackey & Kaimbr, Estee Nack & Purpose, The Boom Bap Show, Blitz The Ambassador & Seun Kuti, The Legion & Dres and more.
Music On Vinyl revisits the extraordinary Afreaka! by one of the most bootlegged and sampled bands from the early 70s; Demon Fuzz. The first and limited pressing of this long-awaited reissue is available on pink vinyl. The Brothers Johnson's second album Right on Time contains some of the best proto-typical funk-soul grooves from the late 70s. Their number 1 hit "Strawberry Letter 23", a Tarantino favourite, is featured in both Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown. The 40th anniversary edition of the album is pressed on 'Strawberry Red' vinyl.
THE BROTHERS JOHNSON - RIGHT ON TIME at Amazon
180 gram audiophile vinyl
Including 8 page booklet with lyrics
40year anniversary edition
Including the hits "Strawberry Letter 23", "Runnin' For Your Lovin'" and "Q"
Limited Edition of 1000 numbered copies on 'Strawberry Red' vinyl
DEMON FUZZ - AFREAKA! at Amazon
180 gram audiophile vinyl
First pressing of 1000 individually numbered copies on pink vinyl
Detroit pianist and composer Pamela Wise Harrison lends a new twist to the music of two Jazz greats. The funky "Vein Melter" by Herbie Hancock is smoothed out and injected with a touch of Jazz while "Ode To Dorothy" swings with a delightful horn section and Latin rhythm.
From Pamela's new CD A "NEW MESSAGE FROM THE TRIBE" on Tribe records featuring saxophonist Wendell Harrison from Phil Ranelin's Jazz classic "MESSAGE FROM THE TRIBE". Available on CD baby and at your favorite digital music store.
Brian Pace had a chance to sit down with Bob to talk about what the role of a producer and arranger are, his first keyboard he played on, reflections of Creed Taylor, and how Classical music plays an important part in his composing and playing.
For more info on Bob's upcoming shows or to order his music, please visit him online at bobjames.com
Japan's Nautilus are a trio (Toshiyuki Sasaki on drums, Shigeki Umezawa on bass and Daisuke Takeuchi on keys), who formed in 2014, fuse jazz, funk, disco and soul. Inspired by Bob James' song Nautilus, and a real, old school submarine of the same name. These guys like to submerge into the deep and here over 12 tracks they really explore the seabed of retro funk. Highlights include the tense plinky-shuffle of "The Theme Of Nautilus" and expertly retro renditions of 70s classics like "I.G.Y" and 90s, including an Acid Jazz-style rework of "Tom's Diner".
Have fun browsing the collection here at Cornell.
Between these great songs and the powerful Wu/Boot Camp Click posse cut from Sean Price's "Imperius Rex" album, it's safe to say the gritty sound that NYC Hip Hop is identified for has been making a strong return in 2017. Listen to the dirt which these 3 elite clicks bring as their raw portrayal of the streets through beats and rhymes serves as the voice of the overlooked and the have-nots.
Speciality music label Let Them Eat Vinyl provides soundboard audio recordings of the great Soulquarians known as Common and The Roots. Enjoy variations of their classics as each perform songs with a new twist and spontaneity such as Common rocking with a combination of live musicians, drum machine samples and a DJ.
COMMON "Live At The Jazz Room" and The ROOTS "Live AU Festival Rock En Seine" now available on vinyl at Juno Records.
The Foreign Exchange embrace the beauty of life once again as they spread love within progressive Soul for 2017 and beyond. Hear what the Dutch Master Nicolay is up to these days with the Hide&Seek compilation plus hear a special mix by DJ Rahsaan.
In this very special episode, Nicolay shares:
- The group's truly unique story and unorthodox rise in the independent hip-hop ranks
- How they've been able to navigate and thrive within the independent scene
- How streaming models are treating independent artists - and their future outlook
- His views on the album format - is it extinct, or just evolving?
- Deezer's recent announcement of hi-fi audio and if that could be a key differentiator
- Taylor Swift's recent questionable money grab toward her fans
All this and more - PLUS, Hisham gets to share with Nicolay his favorite tracks of his and why they've meant so much to him over the years.
DJ Rahsaan's mix Playlist:
DJ Kimmiewah
Otis Brown III - I Am Your Song
Michael Kiwanuka - Black Man In A White World
Mykia Jovan - 16 Shots
Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, Illa J - They Can't Hold Me Down
Jesse Fischer, Chris Turner - Electric Ladyland
Courtney Pine feat. Omar - Butterfly
Raquel Rodriguez - Don't Be Afraid
Jamila Woods - Heaven
Fujimoto Tetsuro - Down
Grace - Love Me Or Leave Me
Harvey Mason - If I Ever Loose This Heaven
Jerome Thomas - Chasing Paper
Spycc, High Hoo - Other Lover
Nicolay Interview
The Foreign Exchange - Shelter
DJ Rahsaan
Rufus feat. Chaka Kahn - Stop On By
Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
Prince - Strange Relationship
Stevie Wonder - As
Gap Band - Outstanding
The production and MC duo of Amped Soul create a magical journey of love on "Girl It's Alright" ft. Blacmav on vocoder. From break-up to make-up, this song is here to get you amped as JPAZ & Jay Bishop use emotions derived from the trails of a relationship as their driving force. The result is a dreamy and thumping track which showcases vivid lyrics matched to the sound of soulful Hip Hop music.
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