tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75624738167052098832024-03-12T19:28:14.070-04:00Champion Sound: A Music BlogChampions of Music Culturepq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-26612843260696617182008-05-06T10:44:00.004-04:002008-05-06T11:30:03.239-04:00Top Rankin': The Soul Shakedown Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPcpMrCTIu157hGRrrNY5aAxC-aqFhBmbb2yMw9cYOGUonM2GioZNIpR-pW_kRnxmurn8PuZ7af6-1dIenpB4MnpPeXvaLGjvBaah-ALam7KxNmZUsjgrhrrVV1-6rogDwWmfOZeTbHjs/s1600-h/try+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPcpMrCTIu157hGRrrNY5aAxC-aqFhBmbb2yMw9cYOGUonM2GioZNIpR-pW_kRnxmurn8PuZ7af6-1dIenpB4MnpPeXvaLGjvBaah-ALam7KxNmZUsjgrhrrVV1-6rogDwWmfOZeTbHjs/s320/try+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197287216641167250" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry for my absence and neglect ... but I'm back - and with some serious sounds! <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm in my hometown of Miami for the next couple of weeks diggin in the crates hard with my boy (and South Florida's hottest record collector) Mr. Brown aka Rankin' Brown. We've hit some serious gold mines out here and bought a few collections, so of course I'll be posting some of the heat we've managed to dig up.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But before that ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've posted a promo mix for my Soul Shakedown Party, which if u don't know is a monthly I started in Brooklyn, dedicated to the funkiest vintage roots, culture, rocksteady, and whatever we're feelin at the time, reggae music. The Party features the Cool & Deadly Soundsystem, which is comprised of myself Prince Bam (PQ) and longtime BK veteran toaster, Squintee (of the mighty Macintosh Hi Powered soundsystem of the 80's) and a slew of special guests.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a great time ... and a perfect party for the summer heat. The next date will be Saturday May 24th in Prospect heights at SODA Bar (629 Vanderbilt Ave) from 11 - 3am. Be there!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy these very large chunes!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4419397-691"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4419397-691" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Soul Shakedown Party - Mixtape Sampler - Mixed by Prince Bam (PQ) </div><div>1 - Intro/Chosen Few - Do Your Thing</div><div>2 - Judah Tafari - Rastafari Tell You</div><div>3 - Lloyd Parks - We'll Get Over It</div><div>4 - Sylford Walker - Burn Babylon</div><div>5 - Bob Marley - Rainbow Country (Bam's Live Dub)</div><div>6 - Prince Lincoln - Whopping Good Vibration (PQ Edit)</div><div>7 - Inner Circle - Jah Music</div><div>8 - Donovan Carless - Be Thankful</div><div>9 - Sugar Minott - A Little Love (Prince Bam RMX)</div><div>10 - Cornell Campbell - Soul Rebel</div><div>11 - Jacob Miller - I'm a Natty Knotty</div><div>12 - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have To Wait? (Ticklah RMX)</div><div>13 - BT Express - Herbs</div><div>14 - Carl Dawkins & The Wailers - Cloud Nine</div><div>15 - Al Barry & The Cimarons - Morning Sun</div><div>16 - Larry Marshall - Run Babylon</div><div>17 - Christel & The Goldmaster All-Stars - Government Man</div><div>18 - Hugh Mundell - Oh How I Love Him</div><div>19 - Capital Letters - Smoking My Ganja</div><div>20 - Junior Delahaye - Rentman</div><div>21 - Blood Sisters - Ring My Dub (Bam Dub)</div><div>22 - Outro/Bob Marley - Soul Shakedown Party (Afrodisiac Soundsystem RMX)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-51481757032940379362008-03-28T20:03:00.002-04:002008-03-28T20:28:49.878-04:00The New Dance Show ... Cooley High<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Nd58C6APDeo&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Nd58C6APDeo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The New Dance Show came about in Detroit in the early 90's after Don Cornelius and Soul Train went off the air. As we all know, Detroit has always been a mecca for music in the US, from Motown to the birth of techno, the city defined and innovated a slew of musical movements.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've always been a huge fan of anything Detroit ... so when I discovered these clips on You Tube, I was ecstatic (thanks to my boy Mr. Brown). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The show featured some of Detroits finest DJ's dropping the hardest Detroit house, techno, and bass cuts from that era. From Juan Atkins to Kraftwerk, it'll amaze you to see such bootyshakin' over these tunes. Most people don't realize that the majority of the Detroit pioneers of techno, were all members of the black community. Techno was very much a black thing, and to see these kids jitting and bumping to Kraftwerk in the auditorium of Detroit's iconic Cooley High will open your eyes to the context of this particular movement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been living off these clips on You Tube ... people don't dance like this anymore ... and peep the fashion - you see the same styles in the club today with all the throwbacks pointing directly to this era. 2008 is the new 1992!</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-5060073224727130142008-03-27T19:36:00.005-04:002008-03-27T20:00:06.544-04:00Big Boi pulls a Royal Flush<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYltTJjpyp-ss7jK0_K3xug9QsbrVPEHD4FRNzsbrr6hSKtTQuTTXDamCSY1Q79V5tC3XBn432-3uriZp3rWs3Fr8SGRvsBOnr8C-mRp6bg3_KYlyrcxmYuMXWWsRgxq5XKNSdW7hUbyUe/s1600-h/BigBoi-bw-sm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYltTJjpyp-ss7jK0_K3xug9QsbrVPEHD4FRNzsbrr6hSKtTQuTTXDamCSY1Q79V5tC3XBn432-3uriZp3rWs3Fr8SGRvsBOnr8C-mRp6bg3_KYlyrcxmYuMXWWsRgxq5XKNSdW7hUbyUe/s320/BigBoi-bw-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182573400433289874" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The first single to leak off of Big Boi's upcoming solo record, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Sir Luscious Left Foot, </span>featuring Andre3000 and Raekwon. No release date as of yet, but this one totally wets the appetite. <br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, makes me incredibly anxious to hear Rae's long awaited follow-up, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Only Built for Cuban Linx II, </span>which is supposed to drop later this year.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think its safe to say we might have a couple a nice hip hop records to listen to this year ... Kanye, take a long nap.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4117455-23c"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4117455-23c" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Big Boi feat. Andre3000 & Raekwon - Royal Flush</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-49476320898516606572008-03-26T13:00:00.002-04:002008-03-26T13:23:02.284-04:00Miguel De Deus ... Funky Brasiliero<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFarpaAtljOnpk35n6jSOLqTMuhtu7bMOtyDMQO7h_viTMQF-8y9sgn63-Vr1gMWPIXpnFvH6vXuGHq5Ga8Tq-LtSMY1_WcaP2jz_JONnTFh9MEBCYfWdzK3eZ9H-t4oT1vCqxLaxvGY78/s1600-h/MiguelDeDeus-BlackSoulBrothers-1977.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFarpaAtljOnpk35n6jSOLqTMuhtu7bMOtyDMQO7h_viTMQF-8y9sgn63-Vr1gMWPIXpnFvH6vXuGHq5Ga8Tq-LtSMY1_WcaP2jz_JONnTFh9MEBCYfWdzK3eZ9H-t4oT1vCqxLaxvGY78/s320/MiguelDeDeus-BlackSoulBrothers-1977.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182101830204058242" /></a><br /><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Miguel De Deus was an active member of the Brazilian Black movement of the 70's. He was a part of several important bands like Os Brasoes and Assim e Assado. Born in Bahia, De Deus went on to record only one solo LP in 1977 called "Black Soul Brothers". This solo effort has become one of the most collectable and desired pieces of this era in Brazilian music.<br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've seen this record auctioned off on e-bay for a pretty penny. Its one of those records that I always look for when I hit the record bins - so far no luck. There are, however, a few nice Brazilian comps that have recently licensed the use of the LP's title track (check Mr. Bongo's Brazilian Beats series).</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tune is a funky romp that will get the dancefloor on a full-tilt boogie. Complete with an infectious hand-clapping rhythm, a brilliant horn section, and a chorus that conjures up visions of blaxploitation, this track is gigantic. Enjoy the heat!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4106774-d52"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4106774-d52" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Miguel De Deus - Black Soul Brother (1977)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-71918469440493437852008-03-25T16:07:00.003-04:002008-03-25T16:46:28.556-04:00Top Rankin': Johnny Too Bad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oVPGaDXv2dGSDXY2dWT7QnadE3dQ83sp5AE09j1P-4pYAW2NRgx92PesNsBMQsJsTgYX4nRLoK4EqHUDZX0IEbXbxzNR0ZIqGIMQWAcQ2E7kLblKmK3C852PzmD1MOM19XRYb8mYIeoE/s1600-h/the-harder-they-come.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oVPGaDXv2dGSDXY2dWT7QnadE3dQ83sp5AE09j1P-4pYAW2NRgx92PesNsBMQsJsTgYX4nRLoK4EqHUDZX0IEbXbxzNR0ZIqGIMQWAcQ2E7kLblKmK3C852PzmD1MOM19XRYb8mYIeoE/s320/the-harder-they-come.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181782847277951602" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">This track is a jamaican classic and one of my favorite reggae tunes of all time. Produced by Byron Lee in 1970 and featured in the excellent film, "The Harder They Come", the tune was recorded by an elusive group called the Slickers. There isn't much info on the Slickers, but they are rumored to have been made up of several band members from the top-notch reggae outfit, The Pioneers. I've also read that Delroy Wilson and his brother Trevor Wilson actually wrote the tune. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are several versions of this song, including a Lee Perry production, but the 1970 soundtrack version is by far the best. It features an amazing vocal performance by a super young Abraham Green (later known as Ras Abraham). There is something so sweet about the way he belts out this tune. The cautionary wisdom within the songs lyrics, resonates with every note he sings. This song is deeply moving. Play it loud - and sing along! </div><div> </div><div>Critical Rating: 999% Dynamite! </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4101024-af4"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4101024-af4" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>The Slickers - Johnny Too Bad (1970)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-53619562835716765562008-03-24T15:51:00.006-04:002008-03-24T16:39:33.776-04:00Monday Night Disco ... Double Action<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4U0YZLOHJ5OvZ8ND3y6SwZ0l_4zyxh0I_CAPSxnc15vpqMALP_kaFt6ucGFrCw7a4zo4TW5KQJaDil7Nwun4nxx3fUDywqeEcjFjBPjYhsWG6tbpWq7CjQGfIjQ8l3wPiFxYstMbU06-/s1600-h/niceandslow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4U0YZLOHJ5OvZ8ND3y6SwZ0l_4zyxh0I_CAPSxnc15vpqMALP_kaFt6ucGFrCw7a4zo4TW5KQJaDil7Nwun4nxx3fUDywqeEcjFjBPjYhsWG6tbpWq7CjQGfIjQ8l3wPiFxYstMbU06-/s320/niceandslow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181399345353124450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Wow! My god the 70's ... disco chic, huh ... I don't think I'll ever get tired of the ultra suggestive disco artwork of this decade, but damn this italian released disco 45 is almost pornographic. The old addage "never judge a book by its cover" maybe true, but not when it comes to the records of the 70's. You're not as likely to be misled - if the cover looks funky, chances are the tunes are funky. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This 45 features an ultra deep and super sexy b-side banger called "Double Action". The mysterious record was produced by Italy's Green Light label in 1976 by a group called Fantastic Soul Invention. I tried to dig up as much info about this group that I could, but found almost nothing. The track, however was one that I swore I've heard before ... sure enough as I took a closer look into my disco 12's, I found a UK pressing of a group called the Sarr Band, which had a b-side of the same title. Ahah! It's the same track, slightly different dub. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The mystery of this 45 can only be speculated on, but I believe its just an italian bootleg that they labeled the Fantastic Soul Invention. (I've seen this before on some Portuguese and Spanish disco 12's). They probably didn't even license the tune, some straight Italian thievery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You gotta love this track, from its cover, to its history, to its sound. Its a dance floor heater with a heavy groove and a chorus thats as suggestive as its cover ... "double action with me - I'm trying to do the deed". Thats right she's talking about a menage' ... yes sir a disco threesome.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Critical Rating: X-rated Boogie!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4093738-2dd"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=4093738-2dd" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Fantastic Soul Invention aka Sarr Band - Double Action (1976)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-52003076307741645272008-02-27T16:17:00.006-05:002008-02-28T04:03:34.540-05:00New Badu ... New Amerykah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURoqSQdCfGpS8Dc-i8KI6MtlpU3l3SyfzEeXKB6b_X_uJjilz1YH4ZCbuPJRkZh3rJrk3TM0jpexPea_aLkn_0aoI5TG1F4Mfi2R46RtZS2tBp5sMWKjyIPdzsN1iW3I0qtHn6sY6bz7P/s1600-h/badu022608.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURoqSQdCfGpS8Dc-i8KI6MtlpU3l3SyfzEeXKB6b_X_uJjilz1YH4ZCbuPJRkZh3rJrk3TM0jpexPea_aLkn_0aoI5TG1F4Mfi2R46RtZS2tBp5sMWKjyIPdzsN1iW3I0qtHn6sY6bz7P/s400/badu022608.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171796033915334482" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The latest effort from Erykah Badu, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">New Amerykah: Part 1 (4th World War)</span>, hit record stores this week. The record is part 1 of a supposed 3 part trilogy concept Badu has been developing, in which she promises to take on sociopolitical issues like poverty and 9/11. <br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With Madlib and Sa-Ra Creative Partners behind the boards, Badu has found a new place to dwell, shedding the conventional VH1 neo-soul format she helped define, for a more dark and eccentric, stream-of-consciousness vibe. Badu's quirky vocals fit nicely among the headnodding funky jumble of sounds - she certainly doesn't sound out of place. However, the starkness and headiness of many of the compositions make this record a much harder listen than her previous ones. </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've only listened to this record once, but so far I'm really feelin it. Its very much a step in the new direction soul has been taking - a little less produced a little more contemplative. On my first listen, I couldn't help but think of the work Georgia Anne Muldrow has produced in recent years for Stones Throw. I started to think that it may sound a little too derivative, but Muldrow's guest appearance on "Master Teacher" dispels this notion. </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Badu has really shed some skin on this record. Beyond the 9th wonder produced "Honey" (which I like), <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Amerykah</span> really has no pop-friendly chart-topping singles - no sign of VH1 at all on this one. In fact, "Honey" is labeled on the record as "bonus track". </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She's left behind the soulquarian grooves for smoked-out psychedelics. I really admire the way she challenges her fans to follow her creative impulses. This record is incredibly daring and still very much Badu. I'm on board. Ok, its safe now go buy this record.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Critics Review: Feelin it.</div><div><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3902473-930"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3902473-930" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Erykah Badu - Telephone</div><div><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3902140-805"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3902140-805" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> <br /></div><div>Erykah Badu - Honey </div><div><div> </div><div> </div></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-12934527674764675592008-02-26T20:47:00.006-05:002008-02-26T22:33:49.587-05:00People Get Ready ...<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y0FnjkSFwss&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y0FnjkSFwss&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Chambers Brothers - People Get Ready (1965)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Curtis Mayfield wrote this tune in 1964 for the Impressions. It has since been covered by Bob Dylan, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, The Chambers Brothers, and too many others to name. Its a gospel song with some of the most moving lyrics I've ever heard.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mayfield wrote the tune a year after the civil rights March on Washington and JFK's assassination. It was clearly a song that reflected the turmoil and upheaval of these times. The song reaches across racial and religious lines to offer a message of redemption and forgiveness. Mayfield's poignant lyrics demand faith - faith in one's self, in spite of the hardships and struggles. The train in the song is a chance at redemption - a chance to rise above racism and the hopelessness of despair - ending this cycle of pain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I get chills when I hear this song. My favorite version was recorded by the interracial soul group The Chambers Brothers. The version features a chilling vocal performance that delivers Mayfield's message with such impact. Rolling Stone magazine named "People Get Ready" the 24th greatest song of all time ... it should be in the top ten. Enjoy the clip and buy the record. Respect.</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-20493711529007112762008-02-25T14:38:00.004-05:002008-02-25T15:45:51.945-05:00High-Life: Ghana's Funky Sound<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ethnomusic.podomatic.com/2006-08-28T15_13_22-07_00.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://ethnomusic.podomatic.com/2006-08-28T15_13_22-07_00.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">High-Life is a musical genre that originated in Ghana and spread to Nigeria and several other West African countries in the 1920s. It's sound is characterized by jazzy horn sections and multiple guitar leads. Since the 1920's the High Life sound has acquired more of an uptempo funk-infused synth-driven sound. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The late 1960s-70s marked a great period for these West African musicians. With foreign monetary support and growing recognition outside their home turf, the sound had established itself. But, as governments began to crumble in most of these West African countries, war would ultimately leave these musicians to find other means of living, ending this golden era in African music.<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Kyenken Bi Adi M'Awu" means come back my love. Produced by James Ofori and performed by Ghanian singer, K. Frimpong, the track is a lover's lament - essentially a blues ballad backed by some super funky accompaniment. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a beautiful piece, that makes me want to dance away the pain. Peep the flute solo and how deep that bass groove is. Is that a farfisa organ I hear? Respect!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3880640-a1e"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3880640-a1e" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>K. Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas - Kyenken Bi Adi M'Awu</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-87078637262792517592008-02-24T15:23:00.004-05:002008-02-25T13:42:57.879-05:00Tomorrow Never Knows ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mog.com/images/users/0000/0018/8950/images/1186200363.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://mog.com/images/users/0000/0018/8950/images/1186200363.jpeg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's oscar night ... that might not mean anything to you ... but it was a great year for film and music in film. I'm a huge fan of the soundtrack. Music can really make or break a film for me. I hope to one day supervise the placement of music for a few great films. In lieu of this, I'm gonna make an effort to post more film-inspired music.<br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">With that said, I came home early last night and found Alfonso Cuaron's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Children of Men</span> on the television - a favorite of mine in '06. I spotted a musical cue underscoring a scene between Clive Owen and Michael Caine that inspired this post . It was buried deep in the scene, but I could make out the faint guitar chords from Junior Parker's cover of the Beatles tune, "Tomorrow Never Knows". Its one of those musical cues thats easily overlooked, but I had just found the record a couple months prior at the Sound Library so it was fresh on the brain. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Its a beautiful piece. One of the best Beatles covers I've ever heard. Junior Parker, a blues master, reworks the song into an ominously sweet ballad of uncertainty. Its included on the film's soundtrack. Kudos to Cuaron and his music supervisor - excellent little gem.<br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3870336-c9f"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3870336-c9f" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Junior Parker - Tomorrow Never Knows</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-52340715779658355392008-02-21T13:06:00.004-05:002008-02-21T13:56:28.181-05:00How Long do I have to Wait for You?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z163/soul-sides-com/sharonvideoshoot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z163/soul-sides-com/sharonvideoshoot.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Internet's been down for a record breaking 5 days ... just got it back after several irate phone calls ... "Some of us do have have blogs to post" ... Thanks for all the e-mails. It was wonderful to hear the feedback. I have set up an emergency blog response plan next time that happens. So without further ado ... <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sharon Jones. My lovely. If you haven' heard Sharon and her band the Dap Kings, your internet has been down for about five years. The Sharon Jones/Daptone sound has contributed directly to the success of Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, and even the jigga, Jay-Z. Sharon's band members can also be heard in several other notable musical acts such as Antibalas, Budos Band, El Michels Affair, and The Menehan Street Band - to name a few - these guys work.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2001 at my old college radio station 88.9 WERS, I had the pleasure of meeting and rapping with the Dap Kings keyboard superstar, Ticklah. We talked about a lot of that nu-jazz stuff, which was really fresh at the time, Jazzanova and compost. He also blew me away with his just encyclopedic record knowledge, from reggae to soul this dude knows whats up. He played every note on that Winehouse record and produced the critically acclaimed reggae ode to Pink Floyd <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Dub Side of the Moon and the </span>Radiohead-reggae-rework <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Radiodread. </span>Google him now!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div>This is off of the new Scion Daptones Remixed Comp ... </div><div><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3848541-1f5"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3848541-1f5" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait for You (Ticklah remix)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-56811403217992581242008-02-15T14:23:00.009-05:002008-02-15T15:36:19.151-05:00Bullion pets the sounds of Wilson & Dilla ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5NuJ6pfqtTY0V-xOHobKYrgDkiKawB_h2zEn-_TLOVmFQEacADEyYN9G_v7y5OrLuH9NoMJfc6sCoNGStikSI3Agr3EwtmzA8yoo81N-4S12NnK_kQKNvWE_C3lIV2vVIaVvXDt8F1t6/s1600-h/up-pet_sounds_lrg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5NuJ6pfqtTY0V-xOHobKYrgDkiKawB_h2zEn-_TLOVmFQEacADEyYN9G_v7y5OrLuH9NoMJfc6sCoNGStikSI3Agr3EwtmzA8yoo81N-4S12NnK_kQKNvWE_C3lIV2vVIaVvXDt8F1t6/s320/up-pet_sounds_lrg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167298193839107858" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">UK DJ/Producer, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bullionness">Bullion</a>, made some serious noise in 2007 when he dropped <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Pet Sounds in the Key of Dee</span> to critical acclaim. The concept album fused together Brian Wilson's Beach Boys opus with the samples of the legendary J Dilla(RIP), not to mention of course Bullion's very own production (he claims the drums are all him in interviews) ...<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I remember when I first read about this ... it came out about 3 or 4 months after Dilla died and I almost felt compelled to boycott a listen ... but then I heard a Gilles Peterson radio broadcast where he shouted bullion out, which meant that I had to check him out (probably hoping to disagree with Gilles - I'm not a fan of all his endorsements) ... The concept reminded me too much of Dangermouse's Grey Album Beatles/Jay-Z record, which I really wasn't a fan of musically and is why I was hesitant about Bullion's record ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Much to my surprise ... it was a beautiful pairing, and certainly worthy of its accolades. Of course you gotta love Wilson and Dilla already, and Bullion impressively channels the emotion of both to create something quite nice, while at the same time paying homage to his sources ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been playing a couple of these tunes out on that early evening headnod vibe - people always ask me if its a Dillla record ... amazing resemblance though. Would love to hear more from Bullion. Enjoy this and try to track down the record online ...</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>critics rating: Nice Volley!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3794298-f5c"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3794298-f5c" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Bullion - Don't Talk (Close Your Eyes)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-27967410376201265762008-02-14T09:33:00.006-05:002008-02-14T14:14:09.138-05:00Valentine's Day at the Disco ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQW89Pr6GUr6NKsjJHGe3awGOMfXN6gKsfU5Nsr3Nr6e95gz866ceZ7TTv95aWwjTKVxdHL03ctboBYYtodlE0PnIcY0URsVYp1Om40BMZuk7S4HkwAT7zBAPVzmdx7aZgepfrvm8PHEq/s1600-h/sylvester.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQW89Pr6GUr6NKsjJHGe3awGOMfXN6gKsfU5Nsr3Nr6e95gz866ceZ7TTv95aWwjTKVxdHL03ctboBYYtodlE0PnIcY0URsVYp1Om40BMZuk7S4HkwAT7zBAPVzmdx7aZgepfrvm8PHEq/s320/sylvester.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166845160688725762" /></a>YOU could be my Valentine ... seriously ... now let's boogie<div><br /></div><div>Got some disco heat from the disco queen himself, Sylvester. Yup, I'm choosing disco's favorite falsetto'd drag superstar to be mine and your valentine. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This guy is the OG of disco drag and a cult icon in the gay community. Not to mention he made some of the funkiest boogie/disco/funk records in the 70s early 80s. His signature falsetto vocal style could rival that of any female disco diva.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peep the double whammy ... </div><div><br /></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3785748-817"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3785748-817" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Sylvester - I Need Somebody to Love Tonight</div><div><br /></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3785749-292"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3785749-292" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Sylvester - I Dig You (Dirty edit)<br /><div><br /></div></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-24532720970109530032008-02-13T11:42:00.008-05:002008-02-13T20:39:32.583-05:00Chicago Transit Authority ... You know them<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECWXjIr8HdtfUIIoADxuziE-LP3FuyEr5pdIFdkfRro9VHR9f4gFGpCPRJuBGhzLJZc4QSoRf02ryMOZf2zm-0S9i74kRGbed312c_w7dHdAsU8tapzf87dJw5trGghqviEXkbWzJMc9l/s1600-h/41J2Y66SMBL._AA240_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECWXjIr8HdtfUIIoADxuziE-LP3FuyEr5pdIFdkfRro9VHR9f4gFGpCPRJuBGhzLJZc4QSoRf02ryMOZf2zm-0S9i74kRGbed312c_w7dHdAsU8tapzf87dJw5trGghqviEXkbWzJMc9l/s320/41J2Y66SMBL._AA240_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166512859069034226" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Most people know this band as simply <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Chicago, </span>having changed their groups name after some legal interference in the late 60s. They wrote some pretty great music that crossed the boundaries of pop & rock. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This cut is off of their first record and is a cover of the Spencer Davis Group's hit, "I'm a Man". The combination of the rhythm and guitar sections makes this one so potent.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This edit from New York's own, Rub 'n' Tug, extends the break, adding even more drums to the good ol' fashion bug out. </div><div><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3772142-48b"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3772142-48b" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Chicago Transit Authority - I'm a Man (Rub n Tug edit)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-54731842441693021852008-02-12T15:23:00.001-05:002008-02-12T16:27:48.755-05:00Snow falls in Brooklyn ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJZdTBMHMiCYC4OSPPMMxDUCTrKvAiagRIH0raSyFLnDBowY_F1daeZzKs1h8FR4bIsHHpC3It8XGBpUTgN0sxNdfLyk1rtr5jJkj6IijEGiOgo6txC6SmLVaey8EcboTKhv4WzC4t4Fo/s1600-h/qt-snow.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJZdTBMHMiCYC4OSPPMMxDUCTrKvAiagRIH0raSyFLnDBowY_F1daeZzKs1h8FR4bIsHHpC3It8XGBpUTgN0sxNdfLyk1rtr5jJkj6IijEGiOgo6txC6SmLVaey8EcboTKhv4WzC4t4Fo/s320/qt-snow.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166196453123305186" /></a>After two treacherous days of cold ... It's snowing in Brooklyn. With a horrible two weeks of weather across the country, the snowfall brings a sense of catharsis ... <div><br /></div><div>Much like the Jazz wizardry of Bill Evans does, on one of his finest recordings, "Nardis". It doesn't get much better than this. </div><div><br /></div><div>Put the kettle on.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3765799-f46"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3765799-f46" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bill Evans - Nardispq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-18526659427711937542008-02-12T11:48:00.000-05:002008-02-12T14:59:07.950-05:00Top Rankin': Take it Easy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilX391xiI12O84pBrmEYT3PI4hFCnAVnK0b-L8owoYEP6Q0ZCH4GY985UCmETz2eT5eXzSuW4pi2m8w9pNl0RU-VtsrQ-YDN1w4Fveppv5Fk42G7Z_JrhI7r7MKEQSpMZgIikuCB20ZOW6/s1600-h/939.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilX391xiI12O84pBrmEYT3PI4hFCnAVnK0b-L8owoYEP6Q0ZCH4GY985UCmETz2eT5eXzSuW4pi2m8w9pNl0RU-VtsrQ-YDN1w4Fveppv5Fk42G7Z_JrhI7r7MKEQSpMZgIikuCB20ZOW6/s320/939.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166149174123310802" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Hopeton Lewis' "Take it Easy" happens to be one of my all-time favorite reggae classics. From the cautionary wisdom of its lyricis to the swing of that rocksteady rhythm, this tune is a classic - so just take it easy!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recorded in 1966 by Sam Mitchell & Keith Scott for the Federal Recording Co, this tune marked the beginning of the rocksteady era of reggae music. Lewis has recorded for the likes of Studio One, Treasure Isles, and Byron Lee's Dynamic sound. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">His recordings are choice ... rewind this one over and over. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>Critics Rating: Cool and Deadly</div><div><br /></div></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3764629-330"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3764629-330" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Hopeton Lewis - Take it Easy (1966)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-91389678971113441572008-02-11T03:10:00.000-05:002008-02-11T13:20:35.134-05:00Swedish Massage: TTA & Taken by Trees<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GuSYoGg39HpM-HvfA1BI2vkVzhjvAXxHdjTqIyajQ-5oHrPKxtZb2AQ6Kf57RtHiJDhQxizQPJxISSTmAE4Nep1s6713ems5THUA6cVl5hUiKtmXnPio-XdXYl2fe-V86P4qMgMhwbj2/s1600-h/648941571_356fd20db3_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GuSYoGg39HpM-HvfA1BI2vkVzhjvAXxHdjTqIyajQ-5oHrPKxtZb2AQ6Kf57RtHiJDhQxizQPJxISSTmAE4Nep1s6713ems5THUA6cVl5hUiKtmXnPio-XdXYl2fe-V86P4qMgMhwbj2/s400/648941571_356fd20db3_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165633601954131650" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had one of those headphone moments last night on my walk home from work, where everything around you syncs up to the rhythm and sound of the music in that perfectly cinematic way ... I live for these moments.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was listening to the Tough Alliance's remix of Taken by Trees "Taken too Young". A chilling song with a vocal performance by Victoria Bergsman, who sang on Peter Bjorn & John' s "Young Folks" and used to front the Concretes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She's got the most amazingly swedish voice. Add a remix by Sweden's finest electro-pop act the Tough Alliance and now we got a Swedish crush.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3756066-f53"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3756066-f53" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Taken by Trees - Taken to Young (TTA remix)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-82498909557162390562008-02-10T14:33:00.000-05:002008-02-11T01:29:36.304-05:00Sunday School: Thank You Gospel House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTacE2E5_Qk8oKMnwKzdRAnharZSfClayRld1Xsv2AriZ3TvPNCcyvQBeQuAA5agKSMV_JJrEJmlCPAAb54n-mUMcqUrQb8bl53mf3763isc8bSMEvWxZ3MLzs_5m7v9vBKwVPKU5hAZRO/s1600-h/BeBeWinans1997.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTacE2E5_Qk8oKMnwKzdRAnharZSfClayRld1Xsv2AriZ3TvPNCcyvQBeQuAA5agKSMV_JJrEJmlCPAAb54n-mUMcqUrQb8bl53mf3763isc8bSMEvWxZ3MLzs_5m7v9vBKwVPKU5hAZRO/s200/BeBeWinans1997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165452749471231650" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Two years ago I went to this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Levan">Larry Levan</a> tribute party in Crown Heights after a long saturday night shift bartending. I was worried I was gonna roll up to a party that had already seen its peak, considering how early in the morning it was, and on a sunday, but I was determined to honor the disco pioneer. <br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I arrived at the said address a bit stunned. It was in the middle of a residential block and looked to be nothing more than a house party with a basement entrance. I went on through the basement, got frisked and wrist-banded by some make-shift bouncer-type, who instructed me to go to the backyard. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Traveling through this dingy basement corridor, I became incredibly anxious as to what I was gonna find ... when I surfaced, I was in a huge backyard with about two hundred of the sweatiest people dancing like they were possessed. The sound system was booming - I can't believe no neighbors called the cops (of course they were probably there dancing). </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've never seen an after-hours crowd so jacked-up. They were all dressed for church too, crazy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Exhausted, I found myself in total awe of the human interaction. The DJ, who they said was <a href="http://www.djhistory.com/bb/displayStory.php?id=76&group=m_general">Tony Humphries</a>, even though I couldn't really see him, was playing the deepest funkiest churched-out house music I've ever heard. </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He played this song around 8AM and people started to frenzy - like on the evangelical tip ... its from Bebe Winans of the legendary Winans family of gospel singers. A classic house tune with Louie Vega and Kenny Dope (MAW) on production. This is an all-time feel good tune. The kind of song that gets you cleaning the house and praising Jesus ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3747887-534"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3747887-534" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>Bebe Winans - Thank You (MAW Mix)</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-85975887002059120162008-02-09T01:33:00.000-05:002008-02-09T02:21:00.634-05:00Champion Edits: Nas vs. the Peddlers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtwAcP9cVKklBjIIUc7Z3B57nBZ51KIwzLo5Ho5_wzWGfTcvx-QniJ0OFmaRYOpLftCIs8KDBch1Fa3l-oZGTYyih-HnMjy0EGjRoDkvkxygAcBr_2IVec3Fm1MhdZhEqkuJtZB1cnZ_m/s1600-h/nas_boombox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtwAcP9cVKklBjIIUc7Z3B57nBZ51KIwzLo5Ho5_wzWGfTcvx-QniJ0OFmaRYOpLftCIs8KDBch1Fa3l-oZGTYyih-HnMjy0EGjRoDkvkxygAcBr_2IVec3Fm1MhdZhEqkuJtZB1cnZ_m/s320/nas_boombox.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164870480754912898" /></a><br /><div> </div>Just whipped this up ... <div> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">been feeling a bit nostalgic lately, thought I'd throw a classic Nas verse over a classic break (The Peddlers - On a Clear Day) ... the break has been used in a few hip hop tunes (Masta Ace - Disposable Arts comes to mind). </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I dropped the original in a recent set a couple weeks ago (didn't dare let it go for more than one verse/one chorus - gets a bit show-tuney) ... opted to make it a little more dj friendly. </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reminds me of my college radio days ... shout out to the 88.9WERS/trillion cuts golden years!</div><div> <br /></div><div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3734129-492"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3734129-492" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>pq - Nas on a Clear Day<br /></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-91845327640561712692008-02-08T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-08T17:26:36.304-05:00Rare Form ... Mr. Chatterbox 45 re-press<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7MR7wX5IkNylEZ8g09qzALHMv4MvX16EPnLvis5jxJPHOcDVyrwdv56gDgSSdrtxO4HQqlBNzwNij1613Q4q9b4M6UI_fvbcmJvEJKVg4cMmQcieojt8fCsjnoMEdCAraqrYBR-RnKc-/s1600-h/user1312_1146210899.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7MR7wX5IkNylEZ8g09qzALHMv4MvX16EPnLvis5jxJPHOcDVyrwdv56gDgSSdrtxO4HQqlBNzwNij1613Q4q9b4M6UI_fvbcmJvEJKVg4cMmQcieojt8fCsjnoMEdCAraqrYBR-RnKc-/s320/user1312_1146210899.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164738251330563266" /></a><br /><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In keeping up with national reggae month and Bob's birthday week ...</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This rare gem from the Wailers (circa late 1960s), is the singular production by legendary producer Bunny Lee , and an amazing find for any record fiend. The re-press features a never-before released instrumental version on the b-side.<br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is is a seriously funky tune. Highly recommended for those serious Marley heads ... one love!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3732003-63e"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3732003-63e" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Bob Marley & the Wailers - Chatterbox</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-18892903790590052082008-02-07T12:37:00.000-05:002008-02-07T13:34:11.660-05:00"Life is worth much more than gold ..."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1wd6uYiqMWUn94ufWZh2o3nU0kp-GbUnSToZpguQEqpsH2nJUkVHsxZMIZo6tangiu9iVbLeIau5iokBOHQcjC-7-zNoTLqlfPUf00IqysVpXQ1Mm5hHOLCOQCebdDcwS1N0gckC3T4g/s1600-h/bob-marley-kingston-jamaica-1979-celebrities-28943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1wd6uYiqMWUn94ufWZh2o3nU0kp-GbUnSToZpguQEqpsH2nJUkVHsxZMIZo6tangiu9iVbLeIau5iokBOHQcjC-7-zNoTLqlfPUf00IqysVpXQ1Mm5hHOLCOQCebdDcwS1N0gckC3T4g/s320/bob-marley-kingston-jamaica-1979-celebrities-28943.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164297076584885410" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The legendary <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlk9Sj4Ns2k">Bob Marley</a>, would have turned 63 this week. He is greatly missed, but he continues to live through his influence and music. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, to a poet and prophet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">"truth is the light ... so never give up the fight" <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's only fitting that his birthday should mark the beginning of national reggae month ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a personal favorite ... another song of freedom</div><div><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3721257-120"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3721257-120" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>Bob Marley & the Wailers - Burnin and Lootin</div></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-21038144904660826232008-02-05T10:56:00.000-05:002008-02-08T17:30:41.313-05:00Top Rankin' #1: Noel Ellis brings the Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1zKGyhaH0ZLi1tDzwqlQqk0pOg24d2Ni-TRlB0WyiwmStSP1Ym_ANoXqTy5gDKuBFgp-weA-QVq7x9DdwsKLgtXziliWAOGuZZm6tqbx0g0zo27appy3y6gUuMVxhtXaUnxtGcx4sW31/s1600-h/5714.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1zKGyhaH0ZLi1tDzwqlQqk0pOg24d2Ni-TRlB0WyiwmStSP1Ym_ANoXqTy5gDKuBFgp-weA-QVq7x9DdwsKLgtXziliWAOGuZZm6tqbx0g0zo27appy3y6gUuMVxhtXaUnxtGcx4sW31/s320/5714.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163543610472148082" /></a><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you know your reggae, you know this man is the son of the legendary Studio One recording artist Alton Ellis. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A product of the large migration of Jamaicans to Canada in the lates 60s mid 70s, the self-titled LP was recorded in Toronto (1979) with the super-heavyweight producer, Jerry Brown, for Summer Records (the Canadian answer to Lee Perry's Black Arc imprint and one of Canada's finest exports). <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The record housed a couple of very large tunes in that beautiful <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=PKtTBXw9kvk">Jerry Brown</a> conscious dub fashion. The politically conscious, Stop You Fighting is a standout.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Stop the wishing for silver and gold ... No more war on earth ..."<br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Critics Rating: Dynamite Stix</div><div><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3705039-253"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3705039-253" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>Noel Ellis - Stop Your Fighting</div></div></div></div></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-42176408289421281902008-02-04T16:48:00.000-05:002008-02-04T22:05:12.282-05:00Monday Night Disco ... the Root of Evil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsjzAgySiuT22DuZaECavFI6NfvKvzd8hd_XYzKyKpBe0OzZ0QhTiN4Cgh-_zTLgddbb_Mmp_DR0lZAX6tt5obvWtKUUGMa1okf1GXpTRP6P4lB2y0DgTYmwOZD9WKDvbUDz5wy-milUS/s1600-h/ist2_223497_money_is_the_root_of_all_evil.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsjzAgySiuT22DuZaECavFI6NfvKvzd8hd_XYzKyKpBe0OzZ0QhTiN4Cgh-_zTLgddbb_Mmp_DR0lZAX6tt5obvWtKUUGMa1okf1GXpTRP6P4lB2y0DgTYmwOZD9WKDvbUDz5wy-milUS/s200/ist2_223497_money_is_the_root_of_all_evil.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163253648640060482" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"> </span></div>I'm listening to those phased out hi hats, reading the title, and thinking ...<br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A self-conscious thief robs the Angolan capital bank to feed his family, eludes police in a wild roof-to-alley chase, makes love to his wife, and quickly thereafter records his band's politically-charged demo, making him a hero and revolutionary icon.<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div><div>"Money is the root of evil ... she was my baby ... money is the root of evil ... "<div> </div><div><br /></div><div>This song is the funkiest bank robbery you've ever been a part of.</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3698108-4a9"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3698108-4a9" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Dan Boadi & the African International - Money is the Root of Evil</div></div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-65097002286326150312008-02-03T13:36:00.001-05:002008-02-03T14:49:40.262-05:00Out on the Street, Again . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sZAheXdTtAK0JCVE3hL-rQizi113ygXbVaqfq5zDkWTZM2n7ryAjHb9OY7YPNkidi8VvDgeXryS9Ej6_ygS2CUqTGfOprM9wOtSG_1_xpMRBBVTPeV_cPSnXtgBnAwfggeGx1w74HjqP/s1600-h/220px-Myetta1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sZAheXdTtAK0JCVE3hL-rQizi113ygXbVaqfq5zDkWTZM2n7ryAjHb9OY7YPNkidi8VvDgeXryS9Ej6_ygS2CUqTGfOprM9wOtSG_1_xpMRBBVTPeV_cPSnXtgBnAwfggeGx1w74HjqP/s320/220px-Myetta1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162827888532007954" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">In a neverending attempt to organize and re-organize my music collection, I stumbled upon a recording by a soul favorite, Etta James. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mostly known for her iconic 1961 ballad and probably the most frequently used wedding song ever , "At Last", James has a body of recordings way more funky and soul-ed out than the average listener might know. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She toured with Johnny "Guitar" Watson and Otis Redding in the 50's, and later signed with the legendary Chess Records, where she went on to record a slew of quality recordings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Including, "Out on the Street, Again", which is a reprise of another James favorite "All the Way Down". This is the kind of soul number that makes you wanna strut and maybe roll some dice. Check that rhythm section . . . you're so very welcome.</div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></div></span><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3684104-073"><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=3684104-073" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Etta James - Out on the Street, Again (1974), <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Come A Little Closer </span>[Chess]</div>pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7562473816705209883.post-7797154797485123052008-02-03T12:41:00.000-05:002008-02-03T13:22:49.950-05:00Welcome to Champion Sound ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKFw25eqNmbKS7-umcrrvhqG8T4jvZy_KjVJwHzNm6VS0A6-lYOVEf0w5FCeEgHXOQ1b6lFCAF4mcjwL9BK0oEmvlFg4ik2_VD_Zndn5iaq-Ea_siH_zfzyC5lxL8Cq0uST3pzOe3w2o3/s1600-h/welcome+mat+for+web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKFw25eqNmbKS7-umcrrvhqG8T4jvZy_KjVJwHzNm6VS0A6-lYOVEf0w5FCeEgHXOQ1b6lFCAF4mcjwL9BK0oEmvlFg4ik2_VD_Zndn5iaq-Ea_siH_zfzyC5lxL8Cq0uST3pzOe3w2o3/s320/welcome+mat+for+web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162813478916729810" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div>Welcome to Champion Sound, a blog for champions of music culture. Our aim is to cultivate minds with music. pq (NYC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00647628309963259788noreply@blogger.com1