Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tryin to keep it on Music!
Question....Aren't you tired of letting Wastington politics play games with your life? My modo.... Just get er done!
Tryin my best to stay focused on the music. So here's a few jammy jams for you to groove with. :-)
Tryin my best to stay focused on the music. So here's a few jammy jams for you to groove with. :-)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Boogie Session
Just Because I Can...........
Klassique - Somebody's Lovin' You
One Way feturing Al Hudson - Music
Serge - Out In The Night
Peoples Choice
Gwem McCrae - All This Love Im Givin'
Joe Coleman - Get It Off The Ground
Firefly - Love (Is Gonna Be On Your Side)
Education Rock - Community People
Magnifique - (Charisma) - Magnifique
Joe Bataan- The Bottle
Incognioto - Shine One
Dayton - Eyes On You
Ohio Players - You And Me
Jan Akkerman - Streetwalker
Dexter Wansel - You Can be What you Wanna Be
Who Sampled ? ........
Go to .........
http://www.whosampled.com/sample/view/1021/Method%20Man%20and%20Redman-Maaad%20Crew_David%20Matthews-Dune%20Part%20II:%20Sandworms/
Who Sampled?
Go to..........
http://www.whosampled.com/sample/view/1075/Memphis%20Bleek%20feat.%20Jay-Z-Dear%20Summer_Weldon%20Irvine-Morning%20Sunrise/
Who Sampled?
Go To.........
http://www.4080records.com/2008/04/24/sample-sourcing-the-lafayette-afro-rock-bands-darkest-light/
Brick - Living From The Mind
Klassique - Somebody's Lovin' You
One Way feturing Al Hudson - Music
Serge - Out In The Night
Peoples Choice
Gwem McCrae - All This Love Im Givin'
Joe Coleman - Get It Off The Ground
Firefly - Love (Is Gonna Be On Your Side)
Education Rock - Community People
Magnifique - (Charisma) - Magnifique
Joe Bataan- The Bottle
Incognioto - Shine One
Dayton - Eyes On You
Ohio Players - You And Me
Jan Akkerman - Streetwalker
Dexter Wansel - You Can be What you Wanna Be
Who Sampled ? ........
Go to .........
http://www.whosampled.com/sample/view/1021/Method%20Man%20and%20Redman-Maaad%20Crew_David%20Matthews-Dune%20Part%20II:%20Sandworms/
Who Sampled?
Go to..........
http://www.whosampled.com/sample/view/1075/Memphis%20Bleek%20feat.%20Jay-Z-Dear%20Summer_Weldon%20Irvine-Morning%20Sunrise/
Who Sampled?
Go To.........
http://www.4080records.com/2008/04/24/sample-sourcing-the-lafayette-afro-rock-bands-darkest-light/
Brick - Living From The Mind
Sunday, August 9, 2009
A Two-fer........ Chicago Reflection and Political Shut-Down
Recently during a broadcast on Chicago House Radio's "The Deep Dis" , I opened a discussion about admiration and the current "house music" scene in Chicago. I asked the question... What draws you to the parties in Chicago?
Gift Of Dreams
Most times I believe a lot of us are truly chasing the past. Harping on the nostalgia of how parties from Chicago's hay-day used to be. But then there are those that just love the culture. I figure there should be a healthy respect for all individuals involved in this scene. Whether you be the one chasing or the one that just loves the music or chasing nostalgia for the love of the music.
Either way your means are justified, just stay true to them. My main concern is the lack of unity in the community. The Chicago house music culture is just as much split and segregated as the city we live in.
All type of clicks and crews, sects and organizations, that seem to have a problem merging for one common alliance which is music. We have even gotten to the point where we won't associate the music some play with house music anymore.
It gets to be a bit confusing when you stop and think of the humble beginnings of this culture. Ask yourself what made me come to those parties back in the dayz? Now ask yourself what makes me come to the events nowadayz?
Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Co. - Take Some Time
Since a lot of people from the humble beginnings are pushing 40 and over another question comes to mind.....What are we showing future generations about this culture and the music we love so much Chicago?
We used to have radio pushing the tunes we loved hearing at the parties but of course corporate is trying very successfully to make that a thing of the past. The very few and far between radio stations that actually give listeners some variation of music, are being threatened by a performance tax. This tax right now is being pushed by record companies and some artist to have radio stations pay royalties for the music they play on the stations. This same free promotion that helps them the companies and artist connect with their listener.
Check out this link........ http://www.noperformancetax.org/newsroom.asp
Side Effect - Private World
Brain Storm - Positive Thinking
But I digress.............
Here's another question..... what's really stopping djs, promoters, members from one "click" or another from truly coming together and throwing a party? Example a Chosen Few/Bring The Heat party, or better yet all the websites that have something to do with house music of course focusing on Chicago and having some type of event. It could be a walk for AIDS and a party afterwards to raise awareness. I'm just throwing out ideas but the bottom line is whats is stopping us?
Are we that caught up on ego's that we can't come together for one cause. I have all the best of hopes for the house community in Chicago. I bring no ill will to anyone trying to do their thing in this scene. But sometimes I think we need to step back and look at our purpose. Ask yourself is what you're doing really worth the effort you're putting into it?
Am I going to get the necessary response in order to make a difference?
And then ask yourself , what can I do to make this change? Or ask yourself do you wanna make this change?
Are you happy with the house music culture in Chicago?
Sun - They're Callin' For More
Pleasure- Nothing To It
Gift Of Dreams
Most times I believe a lot of us are truly chasing the past. Harping on the nostalgia of how parties from Chicago's hay-day used to be. But then there are those that just love the culture. I figure there should be a healthy respect for all individuals involved in this scene. Whether you be the one chasing or the one that just loves the music or chasing nostalgia for the love of the music.
Either way your means are justified, just stay true to them. My main concern is the lack of unity in the community. The Chicago house music culture is just as much split and segregated as the city we live in.
All type of clicks and crews, sects and organizations, that seem to have a problem merging for one common alliance which is music. We have even gotten to the point where we won't associate the music some play with house music anymore.
It gets to be a bit confusing when you stop and think of the humble beginnings of this culture. Ask yourself what made me come to those parties back in the dayz? Now ask yourself what makes me come to the events nowadayz?
Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Co. - Take Some Time
Since a lot of people from the humble beginnings are pushing 40 and over another question comes to mind.....What are we showing future generations about this culture and the music we love so much Chicago?
We used to have radio pushing the tunes we loved hearing at the parties but of course corporate is trying very successfully to make that a thing of the past. The very few and far between radio stations that actually give listeners some variation of music, are being threatened by a performance tax. This tax right now is being pushed by record companies and some artist to have radio stations pay royalties for the music they play on the stations. This same free promotion that helps them the companies and artist connect with their listener.
Check out this link........ http://www.noperformancetax.org/newsroom.asp
Side Effect - Private World
Brain Storm - Positive Thinking
But I digress.............
Here's another question..... what's really stopping djs, promoters, members from one "click" or another from truly coming together and throwing a party? Example a Chosen Few/Bring The Heat party, or better yet all the websites that have something to do with house music of course focusing on Chicago and having some type of event. It could be a walk for AIDS and a party afterwards to raise awareness. I'm just throwing out ideas but the bottom line is whats is stopping us?
Are we that caught up on ego's that we can't come together for one cause. I have all the best of hopes for the house community in Chicago. I bring no ill will to anyone trying to do their thing in this scene. But sometimes I think we need to step back and look at our purpose. Ask yourself is what you're doing really worth the effort you're putting into it?
Am I going to get the necessary response in order to make a difference?
And then ask yourself , what can I do to make this change? Or ask yourself do you wanna make this change?
Are you happy with the house music culture in Chicago?
Sun - They're Callin' For More
Pleasure- Nothing To It
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tribute to Bloggers and Diggers
I put this post up to specifically give recognition to the all those bloggers, and websites that make it possible for me and others to have access to wonderful music. I don't think we pay enough homage to these individuals that truly bless us with musical gems.....much respect to (in no specific order) Funk Classic Master, SoulFunkLifeStyles, CoolSpirito, Ebony Cuts, The Trance, CTI Never Sleeps, Soul Strut, BlogSportSoul, Funk Soul Heaven, weGOfunk, Les Princes DeLa Funk, Soul Of Sydney, Lafunkanosjours, Paridise Drive, Milk Crate Breaks, Cear Boogie Blog Killer!!!.
Okay okay there are so many to name and I am sure that you will be able to stumble as well as I have on the variety of blogs dedicated to good music :-)
Happy Hunting
And don't forget about your local record stores they are the true originators of the "Dig"
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
All Things In Time
Everyody wants to feel wanted in some way form or fashion. My visit to New York showed me a lot of things about people. To the point where it really made me appreciate and value good relationships. So I will dedicated this post to life and relationships.....Respectively
Also I would like to send a shot out to DJ Rahaan....First times are not always a charm in NY but they will come around.
This Talented DJ was not fully recognized due to a promoter issue.....For shame.....:-( But Hopefully this will not sour the people of NY to come check this flavor out the next time he's in town.
For full details on how it went down at the party check out this link
http://stickam.com/viewMedia.do?mId=184786922
The Fatback Band - I Found Love
Keni Burke - Risin' To The Top
Odessey - Inside Out
Blue Feather - It's Love
Kellee Patterson - All The Things You Are..So In Tuned With You
Oxyegen - Party Lets Party Pt.1
C-Brand - Wired For Games
Tom Brown - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
Instant Funk - It's Cool
Splendor - Special Lady
Greg Henderson - Dreamin'
Circle City Band - Magic
Fever - -Don't You Want Me
Chaka Khan - Pain
Minnie Riperton - Can't You Feel What I'm Saying
Also I would like to send a shot out to DJ Rahaan....First times are not always a charm in NY but they will come around.
This Talented DJ was not fully recognized due to a promoter issue.....For shame.....:-( But Hopefully this will not sour the people of NY to come check this flavor out the next time he's in town.
For full details on how it went down at the party check out this link
http://stickam.com/viewMedia.do?mId=184786922
The Fatback Band - I Found Love
Keni Burke - Risin' To The Top
Odessey - Inside Out
Blue Feather - It's Love
Kellee Patterson - All The Things You Are..So In Tuned With You
Oxyegen - Party Lets Party Pt.1
C-Brand - Wired For Games
Tom Brown - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
Instant Funk - It's Cool
Splendor - Special Lady
Greg Henderson - Dreamin'
Circle City Band - Magic
Fever - -Don't You Want Me
Chaka Khan - Pain
Minnie Riperton - Can't You Feel What I'm Saying
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Cause I'm Feeling Groovy
I.N.D. - Sweet Sweet
Aurra - Make Up Your Mind
D Train - Music
Cherelle - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
Secret Weapon - Must Be The Music
Powerline - Double Journey
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango
Lonnie liston Smith - Expansions
Geoffrey Stoner - Bend Your Head Low
Aurra - Make Up Your Mind
D Train - Music
Cherelle - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
Secret Weapon - Must Be The Music
Powerline - Double Journey
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango
Lonnie liston Smith - Expansions
Geoffrey Stoner - Bend Your Head Low
Monday, May 25, 2009
Music Mania
T - Ski Valley = Catch The Beat
Risco Connection - I'm Caught Up
The Kay-Gees - You've Got To Keep On Bumpin
Earth Wind and Fire - Mighty Mighty
BlackByrds - Rock Creek Park
Jan Leslie Holmes - I'm Your Superman
Ju Par Universal Orchestra - Funky Music
Risco Connection - I'm Caught Up
The Kay-Gees - You've Got To Keep On Bumpin
Earth Wind and Fire - Mighty Mighty
BlackByrds - Rock Creek Park
Jan Leslie Holmes - I'm Your Superman
Ju Par Universal Orchestra - Funky Music
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Underrated Dj's
As some of you know I do a weekly radio show on Chicago House Radio. Our live stickam show broadcast on chicagohouseradio.com, bringtheheat.com, and housemusicscene.com. This week I'll be talking about underrated dj's that just don't get enough pub here in the chi. Many times we forget to pay hommage to those that bring a different flavor to the house music community and just the music community in general.
So to those that bring the heat, play the durties, beat the boxx, and make me and other music lovers dance........Thank you I appreciate you :)
So to those that bring the heat, play the durties, beat the boxx, and make me and other music lovers dance........Thank you I appreciate you :)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Ode to the Moms
I always say music is the gift that keeps on giving. On this mothers day (well Literally everyday should be mothers day and fathers day.....)I wanted to put together a couple of songs that make my day..... being a mom......Some cool video's and all around good jokes.
We have to keep our spirit and our mind on focus.
We go through everyday life not really noticing the opportunities we let pass. Because we are not focused.
Everyday you should be asking yourself what is my goal in life. And then ask yourself have I done what I needed to today to get me closer to that goal.
Have you done that lately?
From Mother to child....... Aunt to niece.......Father to son........Elder to young
Take heed to experience
Learn from past occurrences
and be respectful to yourself
love somebody
even if it's you!
Happy Mothers Day:)
Undisputed Truth - Ma
Brick - Ain't Gone Hurt No Body
Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm
The Intruders - I'll Always love My Mama :)
Queen Yahna - Ain't It Time
Third World - African Woman
Milton Wright - Keep It Up
Total Experience - Contradiction
Rozza & Wine - Disco Boogie Woman
We have to keep our spirit and our mind on focus.
We go through everyday life not really noticing the opportunities we let pass. Because we are not focused.
Everyday you should be asking yourself what is my goal in life. And then ask yourself have I done what I needed to today to get me closer to that goal.
Have you done that lately?
From Mother to child....... Aunt to niece.......Father to son........Elder to young
Take heed to experience
Learn from past occurrences
and be respectful to yourself
love somebody
even if it's you!
Happy Mothers Day:)
Undisputed Truth - Ma
Brick - Ain't Gone Hurt No Body
Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm
The Intruders - I'll Always love My Mama :)
Queen Yahna - Ain't It Time
Third World - African Woman
Milton Wright - Keep It Up
Total Experience - Contradiction
Rozza & Wine - Disco Boogie Woman
Saturday, May 2, 2009
AW SHUKKIE NOW!
Tryin my best to stay on top of this blog. So please forgive me for not updating it as much as I should. These last few weeks have been hectic. Got a few cutz I wanna share with you........Just going through youtube as usual....... findin these songs that make me wanna groove.
Special love hug for the birthday bro's on Bring The Heat......Taurus's in tha house! Happy Birthday to Mr. Chris Ray DJ and my bornday will be comin pretty soon........Sean Sounds just celebrated his birthday on April 22nd.....And what fun it's been celebrating with these fellas;)
The new thing I'm trying to figure out in this music game is the various "Titles" that keep poppin up. Now instead of calling those grimy songs just "Cutz", we have started calling them "Durties".....Go figure whateva terminology you wanna label this music with, for me it will always be "Good Music"
M'Lady - Sweet Honey
Sho Nuff - It's Alright
Kool and The Gang - Steppin' Out
Alton McClain & Destiny - It Must Be Love
Invisible Man's Band - All Night Thing
Fatback Band - Do The Boogie Woogie
Hiroshima - Shinto
Hiroshima - Warriors
Jimmy Bo Horne - Is It In
Plastic Bertrand - Stop Encore
Beggar & Co - Somebody Help Me Out
Lowrell - Mellow Mellow Right On
Special love hug for the birthday bro's on Bring The Heat......Taurus's in tha house! Happy Birthday to Mr. Chris Ray DJ and my bornday will be comin pretty soon........Sean Sounds just celebrated his birthday on April 22nd.....And what fun it's been celebrating with these fellas;)
The new thing I'm trying to figure out in this music game is the various "Titles" that keep poppin up. Now instead of calling those grimy songs just "Cutz", we have started calling them "Durties".....Go figure whateva terminology you wanna label this music with, for me it will always be "Good Music"
M'Lady - Sweet Honey
Sho Nuff - It's Alright
Kool and The Gang - Steppin' Out
Alton McClain & Destiny - It Must Be Love
Invisible Man's Band - All Night Thing
Fatback Band - Do The Boogie Woogie
Hiroshima - Shinto
Hiroshima - Warriors
Jimmy Bo Horne - Is It In
Plastic Bertrand - Stop Encore
Beggar & Co - Somebody Help Me Out
Lowrell - Mellow Mellow Right On
Friday, April 17, 2009
MY REVELATION
Realization of self becomes apparent when faced with adversity. Life is a journey taking you in one direction or another. Sometimes we compromise the expedition by going down the wrong path. But when realizing that you've lost yourself on a road to nowhere ostensible decisions need to be made.
So never let anyone get you down and always stay true to yourself............Stay on the road to truth and you'll never be lost.
Caroline Crawford - Coming On Strong
Convertion - Lets Do It
So never let anyone get you down and always stay true to yourself............Stay on the road to truth and you'll never be lost.
Caroline Crawford - Coming On Strong
Convertion - Lets Do It
Monday, March 30, 2009
RECOVERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to give a special thanks to the staff members at The HouseSpot for throwing one of the best parties I've been to in a while. I would also like to give special thanks and a big Bornday Wish to Mr. Rahaan!
He beat it down so hard that my body is still recovering.
Shall I say MFBD(Musical Fucking Beat Down)!!!!!!
So I decided to put up a few songs to bring me back down off my musical high ;)
THE MAIN INGREIDENT - DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING
FATBACK BAND - DO THE BUS STOP
JOHHNY GUITAR WATSON - AIN'T THAT A BITCH
BOOTSY COLLINS - I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
THE BRIDES OF FRANKENSTEIN - NEVER BUY TEXAS FROM A COWBOY
KIMIKO KASAI - TELL ME A BED TIME STORY
He beat it down so hard that my body is still recovering.
Shall I say MFBD(Musical Fucking Beat Down)!!!!!!
So I decided to put up a few songs to bring me back down off my musical high ;)
THE MAIN INGREIDENT - DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING
FATBACK BAND - DO THE BUS STOP
JOHHNY GUITAR WATSON - AIN'T THAT A BITCH
BOOTSY COLLINS - I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
THE BRIDES OF FRANKENSTEIN - NEVER BUY TEXAS FROM A COWBOY
KIMIKO KASAI - TELL ME A BED TIME STORY
Monday, March 23, 2009
March Madness
Hello peeps had a hell of a wonderful last week and looking forward to this one. Like today I will be going to show my support at the Lava lounge. Dj's Terry James, Chris Ray, and resident DJ Darryn will all be there bangin the box.
Then on Saturday the House Spot will have Rahaan spinnin all night!!!!!!!!! Yippie time to dance folks........... Hope to see everyone out supporting the local djs.
So to get you in tune with the music here's a couple of songs I hope you'll like. :)
Cameron - Get It Off
Wayne St. John - Somethings Up (Love me like the first time)
Skyy - First Time Around
BT Express - Do You Like It
Cat Stephens - Was a Dog a Doughnut
Brenda Harris - Making Love Keeps You Fit
Davis Import - I'm Glad You're Mine
TC James & Fist -O-Funk Orchestra - Bumpsie's Whipping Cream
Roundtree - Get On Down
Then on Saturday the House Spot will have Rahaan spinnin all night!!!!!!!!! Yippie time to dance folks........... Hope to see everyone out supporting the local djs.
So to get you in tune with the music here's a couple of songs I hope you'll like. :)
Cameron - Get It Off
Wayne St. John - Somethings Up (Love me like the first time)
Skyy - First Time Around
BT Express - Do You Like It
Cat Stephens - Was a Dog a Doughnut
Brenda Harris - Making Love Keeps You Fit
Davis Import - I'm Glad You're Mine
TC James & Fist -O-Funk Orchestra - Bumpsie's Whipping Cream
Roundtree - Get On Down
Friday, March 13, 2009
For The Love of Music Part II
Just call me a youtube whore.....Love finding songs to put here on my blog hope you enjoy;)
Hot Chocolate - Heavens in the backseat of my Cadillac
Hot Chocolate - Mindless Boogie
M'lady - Sweet Honey
The George Bussey Experience - Disco Extravaganza
Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True
Brand New Heavies - Boogie
Deee-Lite - GoodBeat (LIVE!)
Skyy - Let's Celebrate
12"
The Strikers - Inch By Inch
Weeks and Company - Go With The Flow
Redd Hott - Ecstasy
Peter Jacques Band - Is It It?
Jimmy James and The Vagabonds - I Am Somebody
Bobby Patterson - I Got A Suspicion
Maxx Traxx - Don't Touch It
George Duke - Brazilian Love Affair 12"
Ronnie Laws - Young Child 12"
Surface Noise - The Scratch
Hot Chocolate - Heavens in the backseat of my Cadillac
Hot Chocolate - Mindless Boogie
M'lady - Sweet Honey
The George Bussey Experience - Disco Extravaganza
Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True
Brand New Heavies - Boogie
Deee-Lite - GoodBeat (LIVE!)
Skyy - Let's Celebrate
12"
The Strikers - Inch By Inch
Weeks and Company - Go With The Flow
Redd Hott - Ecstasy
Peter Jacques Band - Is It It?
Jimmy James and The Vagabonds - I Am Somebody
Bobby Patterson - I Got A Suspicion
Maxx Traxx - Don't Touch It
George Duke - Brazilian Love Affair 12"
Ronnie Laws - Young Child 12"
Surface Noise - The Scratch
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Just Holdin' On
With all that's going on in the world today, I thought this song would be fitting for the time.
Right now we're dealing with economic troubles. Jobless situations are popping up everywhere. House less plights are more apparent than ever because people cant afford their homes anymore. And on top of all this we still have those that prey off the weak spreading their iniquitous morals all over the world.
More and more of us are becoming separated from each other.
Trying to distance ourselves and ignore the blatant problems.
You know division between the haves and the have nots .
And these complaints without resolutions.
Here's one lets understand that we're all humans living on this planet together. The trials and tribulations for one will in some way directly or indirectly effect you. So we need to be conscious of the decisions that we make.
Always remembering that what goes around comes around.
Right now is the time. We can all learn from our mistakes and try to LIVE for the better.
Ernie Watts - Just Holdin On
Right now we're dealing with economic troubles. Jobless situations are popping up everywhere. House less plights are more apparent than ever because people cant afford their homes anymore. And on top of all this we still have those that prey off the weak spreading their iniquitous morals all over the world.
More and more of us are becoming separated from each other.
Trying to distance ourselves and ignore the blatant problems.
You know division between the haves and the have nots .
And these complaints without resolutions.
Here's one lets understand that we're all humans living on this planet together. The trials and tribulations for one will in some way directly or indirectly effect you. So we need to be conscious of the decisions that we make.
Always remembering that what goes around comes around.
Right now is the time. We can all learn from our mistakes and try to LIVE for the better.
Ernie Watts - Just Holdin On
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