U Can Dance If U Want 2...

My theme song for any party, Moodymann sampling the hell outta Prince's "All The Critics Love You In New York" into a non-stop funk masterpiece...

Moodymann - U Can Dance If U Want 2 (Side A1) (1997)

"Black Is The New White" - Paul Mooney

When it comes to African American comedians, most will think of Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, or even now Dave Chappelle... But there is also Paul Mooney, who during the 70's until now was the driving force behind the aforementioned comedic greats, always writing for them or as an opening act. Don't get it twisted though, Paul Mooney doesn't mind being in the background, to put lightly in his own words, he's just "too black for Hollywood".

This book is much to do with his rise with Richard Pryor, his best friend, and is a great read for anyone who loves comedians who speak the truth. Remember Negrodamus on the Chappelle Show? Remember Homie The Clown on In Living Color? Remember RICHARD PRYOR?

All Paul Mooney...

BODY ROCK @ The CAVE

It's on again this Friday night!

Heartland

Yukon, OK
LC-A+
35mm Colorsplash film

"When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography Of Led Zeppelin "

Hands down my most favorite rock group of all time. Forget The Stones, forget The Beatles... nothing says hedonistic creative inspiration like Led Zeppelin. This 500-page biography recounts their separate beginnings, their once in a lifetime chance meeting, and every album broken down in detail from what was going on in their lives, and the formation of the tracks included...

This is some serious Led Zep nerd shit. It's a story of their rise and eventual fall from heaven, directly told from the members themselves and the assistants and friends who surrounded this juggernaut through it all. I have to admit, you always hear the stories of 70's rock bands and their drug induced craziness but to read the stories is a true eye opener on what was the "norm" back then. You also find out just how much artists "borrow" from older artists, makes Elvis look like a saint at times... Timeline runs all the way through Bonzo's unfortunate death and the many attempted tries at a reunion tour until their 2008 farewell concert... Load up your iPod and press play cause there is only one way to read this...

Mix :: LBS :: Ill Dreams (2005)

This about does it for me finding mixes of my own, the last one I've been able to recover... Recorded in 2005 and again is mainly house music I was feeling at the time, how great of a label is Freerange btw? Classic stuff always...

LBS - Ill Dreams (2005)
1. Cuidad Feliz - Airport (Miguel Graça Remix) - Silver
2. Rasoul - Visions In Motion - Large
3. Fudge - Ponta Negra - KIF
4. King Kooba - San Salvador - Freerange
5. George Spruce - Why? - Mood Music
6. Rasoul - True Science (The Almighty Dub) - Leaf
7. Roy Davis Jr. - About Love - Classic
8. L.A.D.M. - A Greater Life (Acid) - Sublevel
9. Zion Lockwood - Pure As P - Just A Groove
10. François K. - Enlightenment - Wave
11. Fudge - Maracuja - KIF
12. DJ Hal feat. Jay Thomas - Don’t Give It Up (Lawnchair General’s Mix) - Blockhead
13. Franck Roger - You - Real Tone
14. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa (Quantic Remix) - Soundway
15. Voices - Voices In My Mind (Chant Beats) - MAW
16. Mike Monday - Cash - Freerange
17. Rima - Let It Go feat. Julie Dexter (Rima House Mix) - JCR
18. Moodymann - Joy Pt. II - KDJ

Yam Who?!

So smooth. That chorus is untouchable. Yam Who? on Tru Thoughts back in 2008.

Belleruche - It'll Come (Yam Who? Rework) - 2008

Mix :: Joseph Malik (2001)

Pulled this one outta the "lost & found" section of my external, and have absolutely no info on it other than it's Joseph Malik on the decks and it's definitely 2001. Beyond that, it's a roller coaster ride across all genres with artists like Shirley Bassey, DJ Marky, Q-Tip, Ms. Dynamite, Bill Withers, Prince, and ending with his own futuristic funk productions... One of my favorite mixes to chill or party to.

Still looking for more info on it or maybe a complete playlist... anyone want to help out!? :) Sorry for the quality as well, sounds like something from the days of "Real Player"...!

Joseph Malik Mix - 2001