I’m on some Beres Hammond today! His music (and a lot of older Reggae & Dancehall) just feels like a sunny Sunday afternoon to me. So, sit back and relax to the legendary voice and the smooth riddims. – Blessup
Archive for February, 2012
24 Feb
Get Familiar Episode 9: Punchuashen
The world today is filled with talented DJs, musicians, and producers. Many of them make use of the various digital tools available to them to spread their music. To a certified Soundcloud junkie like me, much of the world’s music begins to sound the same after a while. However, some artists have that “it” factor [...]
21 Feb
Tru Skool Tuesday: Ms. Hill Doing Her Nina Simone
I heard THIS the other day and became suddenly overwhelmed with sadness. It may be selfish, but i NEED a new Lauryn Hill album in my life!!! As i wait for her to release some new music, i’m rocking this dope “Best of…” mix that Ms. Hill and J. Period put together. It features classic [...]
21 Feb
“While You Imitating Al Capone, I Be Nina Simone…”
I’m not sure what i can really write about Nina Simone that hasn’t already been said, written, felt, or expressed in a number of different ways by millions of people. Therefore, i’ll just say thank you, Nina Simone. Happy bearthday. – Much Love I never get tired of this one This is one [...]
20 Feb
Mixtape Monday: Reggae, Brighton BBQ Style
I must say, good Reggae mixes are few and far between (IMHO). Maybe my expectations are too high, but i like mixes that give me more music than DJ sound efx. I appreciate a nice combination of somewhat newish tunes, as well as classics. This mix by Robert Luis of Tru Thoughts gives me exactly [...]
19 Feb
Ol’ Skool Sunday: Cruisin Together
On Sundays, i like to pay tribute to classic music and artists who have shaped the musicworld that We now enjoy. This week, i’m sending some Sunday love to the legendary Smokey Robinson, whose music has had an incomprehensible on me. Did i mention he’s celebrating his “youth renewal” on this day (go Februarians!)? LOL. [...]
17 Feb
Get Familiar Episode 8: Alec Lomami
Hello world. Meet Alec Lomami, an artist whose current pop-styled songs betray the seriousness of his life and his message. As i write, the young rapper-producer is heading to Zimbabwe due to the challenges he’s been facing as the result of wars being fought without his consent, and a political system that makes it unimaginably [...]
16 Feb
7 Day Juice Fast: Some Recipes & Lessons Learned
Every now and then i like to give my digestive system a break as part of my larger effort to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. I recently did that via a 7-day juice fast. During that seven days i enjoyed some of super tasty juices for which i have a few recipes! Check em out: [...]
13 Feb
Brotha Onaci Presents: Radiant Souls Mixtape Vol. 2
Radiant Soul Selekta, Brotha Onaci, is back with another installment of positive hip hop! This time he’s teamed up with several “underground” artists from the U.S., Kenya, Germany, South Africa, Namibia, and Nigeria to liberate your earbuds. After you’ve enjoyed a few moments of audio abolition, check the artists websites, hit them up on Twitter, [...]
12 Feb
Ol’ Skool Sunday: Dancing with the Ancestors
“Wow.” That’s all i said for about an hour last night after learning the tragic news of Whitney Houston’s death. She, like Heavy D, is a reminder to me of how many young people die each day for reasons (health, environmental, political, etc.) that are largely preventable. Although the cause of death for Ms. Houston is [...]
