I can admit that I have never really learned about Fela Kuti. Now in my early 30s, I am barely catching on to this man’s movement and music. Thank God for Questlove, he’s put me on to some much music beyond my realm via his blogs, twitter, and random interviews. Educate yourself by watching this and for anyone out there that knows about Fela, please comment with links and knowledge. Thanks! (Via NR).
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Posted on March 2nd, 2010
Along with Keys N Krates, the Bobo meets Rhettmatic show is one that pioneers live instrumentation and hip-hip to places where audiences have not imagined. With veteran percussionist from Cypress Hill and legendary DJ from the Beat Junkies, Bobo and Rhett take soul, house, hip-hop to some great levels of imagination. If you’ve been lucky enough to see them live, you know what I am talking about. They’ve now put together an album for your enjoyment. Go to their website, www.bobomeetsrhettmatic.com, to get it. Def worth it, if just for the intro. Trackilisting after the jump.
My homegirl Candace sent this over to me yesterday. I got to meet Reflex at Dance Right before and he’s a real cool dude. He basically explains his role in breaking artists at Power 106 and we see A-Trak scratch it up. Below is the soundcloud of their set. I was really happy to hear him play “I’ll Get You” (remix) by Classixx – a great song that I’ve been putting into my sets recently.
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Posted on February 24th, 2010
I’ve been hearing alot buzz about Dam Funk (pronouced “Dame”, right?) from DJ homies outside of the hip-hop world. Anyone want to enlighten me on why this guy is gaining so much momentum and what people like about him? I did find out that he DJs at CARBON (DFLO remembers!) – one of the first places I DJ’ed when I was in LA. True story. I’m reaching out to all 30 KTL readers for some musical help – inform ya, boy! (Yes, we made it to 30 readers. I celebrated w/ an Asahi last night. Next year – 50 readers!)
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Posted on January 20th, 2010
Here’s a little gift tape from Raekwon with the help of Whoo Kid and Dj Scream. The tape features some new music and freestyles from Raekwon. If you didn’t get Only Built For Cuban Links 2 yet then you should probably cop, it was one of the best albums of 2009. Always good to have new music from the Chef.
Alicia Keys performs her awesome, stripped-down version of “Empire State of Mind” from her recently released album. Being that she is on the Colbert Show, don’t expect the typical “performance”. I can’t believe she didn’t crack up. Just watch…
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Posted on December 17th, 2009
I got word of this last night and haven’t stopped playing it. This is like my “Exhibit C” of soul/R&B. Sade fools you with the deepness of her voice, make you think that she’s switched her style up but after a few lines in, she’s hypnotized you like she always does. While Alicia’s new song w/ Drake is a keeper, this song makes you understand that despite Alicia’s talent and star power over other sings, she still has a lot to learn. 2010 is gonna be a great year for music, just based on the fact that Sade is coming out in Feb.
This 14 track compilation was recommended to me by my brother Anthony. Being a fan of Spike Jonze (except for that last Kanye video) and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, I had high hopes for the soundtrack. Karen O takes the feel and energy of the movie and magically captures the sonic emotions of the film. With help from fellow indie rockers, Karen O provides a strong but somewhat short score for the movie that is accurately epitomized in the trailers. I haven’t felt like a movie incorporated a contemporary artist to score a soundtrack since Aimee Mann w/ Magnolia. BTW, are Karen O and Spike Jonze still together?
Before DFLO and other KTL readers start throwing rocks at me, I say listen to the track and then commence the tossing (pause). Joss has a unique way in controlling this song and Nas drops one of his bet cameo verses in awhile. Props to TSS for reminding me to post this song to all 23 of you!
Here is a quick roughdraft mix I put together for those of you getting ready to go out. Something light and fun. Hopefully, you’re girlfriend will like it and think you have great taste in music. See ya at my next gig!
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Posted on October 2nd, 2009
