March 2012
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Introducing Nina Kraviz - Ghetto Kraviz (video)
What we’re playing in our office right now. Thanks, Kirsten!
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Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers is Part...
From Lester Chambers, lead singer of the 60’s soul-rock group, The Chambers Brothers (“Time Has Come Today” which most of you who are even partially well-versed with 60’s/oldies radio have probably heard, even if you didn’t know it by name, a few times in your life)
If you feel moved by this outrage please share this with the world! Its TIME to tell the truth!!!...
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Next Tuesday (Mar. 6) in Toronto: Polaris Prize...
I’ve said it before, The Other Side of Tomorrow is one of my favorite albums so far this year and will definitely be on my year-end best albums list and should be a strong contender for the Polaris Prize this year if the jury could take off their indie rock/singer-songwriter blinkers for five seconds. Hopefully this Record Salon next Tuesday can help with that process:
ClarityOne Earbuds...
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WatchThe True School Park Jam Series feat. Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert and DJ Jazzy Jay (7.16.09) [@Big_Kish via @NoisemakerMedia]
Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert, and The Original Jazzy Jay reunite on the wheels of steel for the first time in over 25 years. Many have neglected the fact these individuals are primarily responsible for the genesis of hip hop culture. Noisemaker Media...
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February 2012
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[album stream] Mecca:83 - Life Sketches Vols 1 & 2...
I dig this (mostly) instrumental collection! What it’s all about exactly?
“Manchester based producer Mecca:83 (aka Futuristica Music’s “Rise”) has been quietly building a reputation for some time now. His production for artists such as Deborah Jordan and Replife have earned him respect from numerous DJs and tastemakers, including Gilles Peterson, Simon Harrison,...
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[video] CNN on the Sneaker Head Frenzy Around the...
Honestly, I guess I’m too old now but I’m not really feeling this shoe at all so I don’t get the frenzy. This is what I’m rockin’ nowadays at less than half the price, thank you Converse. I guess Nike don’t care, they’re getting my money either way!
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TONIGHT (Feb. 25) in Toronto: OVERFUNK'D: JAMES...
Featuring the homie, DJ Paul E. Lopes. Details as follows:
Fela Ransom Kuti, arguably the funkiest, world’s most beloved, most influential composer, arranger and musician. He is Afrobeat.
James Brown, pioneer of the Funk, influence to thousands of artists, the Funk original and Soul Brother #1.
We call it…
OVERFUNK’D 2 greats… back-to-back.
Fela v/s James
2 greats.....
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TONIGHT (Feb. 25) in Toronto: 88 Days - Before The...
WHAT: 88 DAYS - BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS - EURO TOUR FUNDRAISER!
PERFORMANCES BY: KJ - BRENDAN PHILIP - ABSTRACT RANDOM
and also featuring:
DJ SEAN SAX
WHERE:
“POKE ME” (aka 6 DEGREES COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE)
204 SPADINA RD., 2ND FLOOR
(JUST NORTH OF QUEEN AND SPADINA)
WHEN:
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH, 2012
DOORS OPEN @ 9PM - 2AM
WHY: KJ + ABSTRACT RANDOM + BRENDAN PHILLIP ARE...
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Introducing new artist Mingus Murray....
This is highly recommended if you dig Prince, Hendrix, Flying Lotus, Dam-Funk etc. In other words, black music that likes to walk on the left-hand side of things, so to speak. Shout to the homie, C. Wade for putting me up on this.
Download Mingus Murray Train Whistle MP3 Download: Mingus Murray - Train Whistle
Download Mingus Murray On The Telephone MP3 Download: Mingus Murray - On The...
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[video] Hodgy, Domo Genesis And Tyler, The Creator...
“First video from The OF Vol 2 Album. Produced by Left Brain featuring Tyler, Domo And Hodgy. Video directed by Wolf Haley.”
WTF??!? This video makes Nicki Minaj’s Grammy performance look tasteful & understated!
[OFWGKTA via Grandgood]
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R.I.P. Malcolm X: May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965
“If You Stick A Knife In My Back….”
The Last Speech….
[via 546inthemorning]
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