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RIP Frankie Knuckles, Legendary DJ And Godfather Of House Music
April 2, 2014
Senator (now President) Barack Obama, pictured with First Lady Michelle (left) helped declare August 25, 2004, Frankie Knuckles (right) Day in Chicago.
The psalmist wrote, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the mourning.” Often, mourners gain comfort from these words; because they remind them that the pain of losing a loved one will not last. But the memories, legacy and love… those should. But first the respect due, demands we take a somber moment, family.
For House heads, dancers, and fans worldwide, it is not ‘breaking’ news so much as heartbreaking news that the
The Huffington Post reported yesterday: “Frankie Knuckles… Godfather of House Music… dies at 59 in Chicago.”
Knuckles remained active until his sudden passing, playing a show just two days before his death.
For the legend, the set has now moved to another venue. Yet, we have much to celebrate and celebrate with here. Take your time, fam. Join the party when you’re ready… after the jump.
READ: FRANKIE KNUCKLES, GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC DIES, AT 59 (HUFFINGTON POST)
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Small Professor – Nasty Jawns (EP)
December 11, 2013
Philly based producer Small Professor’s solo release – a six-track EP entitled “Nasty Jawns.” Appropriately titled, the EP is an eclectic erotic blend of Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Jodeci, Drake, Ron Isley… It’s good. Yeah. Good and nasty. Smart sublime move to use the original ‘Nasty Girl’ herself, Janet Jackson, on the artwork too. Dopeness
DOWNLOAD: SMALL PROFESSOR – NASTY JAWNS (EP)
Crate Diggers: J Dilla (Video)
March 21, 2013
“In this episode, we celebrate legendary producer J Dilla, who has worked with The Roots, Common, Erykah Badu, Janet Jackson and A Tribe Called Quest. Then we join musician friends J. Rocc, DJ Spinna, Frank Nitt and Grap Luva in Detroit to open Dilla’s storage locker, never-before-seen to the public. Crate Diggers profiles people with extraordinary vinyl record collections, with owners displaying and telling the stories behind their collections.” – Fuse TV
WATCH: PREVIOUS CRATE DIGGER EPISODES (VIDEOS)
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Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, History, Producers, Videos, Vintage | Tags: Crate Diggers, Detroit, DJ, DJs, Fuse, Fuse TV, J Dilla, Jay Dee | No Comments »
BLITZ – 2/26/13: Kanye Kardashian
February 26, 2013
Kanye West – “White Dress”
HEADLINES
Janet Jackson Secretly Married Her Fiance’ Billionaire Wissam Al Mana Last Year
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West’s Provocative Cover For French Magazine L’Officiel Hommes
Jay-Z & Beyonce Allegedly Got $1 Million In Misappropriated Funds For Starving Kids In Nigeria
Former NBA Star Dennis Rodman Becomes The Newest U.S. Sports Ambassador To North Korea
Rev. Al Sharpton: The Hardest Working Man In Show Business?
Kobe Bryant Gets Multiple Shots Blocked In The Lakers Ugly Loss To Denver Nuggets 119-108
School Of Thought: When President Barack Obama Was My Professor
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Are Ready To Let The Jury Decide The Fate Of His Killer
Teen Walks 10-Miles In Snow For $7-An-Hour Job; Given Job By Owner & Double Pay
The Onion Apologizes For Vulgar & Offensive Tweet About 9-Year-Old Girl
Alabama Offers 8th-Grader Dylan Moses A Football Scholarship
Dad ‘Abandons’ 2-Year-Old Daughter In A Cold Truck While He Parties In A Strip Club
New England Patriots Sign Tom Brady To 3-Year, $27 Million Contract Extension
How Tom Brady’s New Contract With The Patriots Affects Baltimore Ravens’ QB Joe Flacco
Skull & Bones: It’s Not Just For White Dudes Anymore
African-Americans In Paris: The Black Paris History Tours
Lebron James Stages His Own Slam Dunk Contest During Miami Heat Warmups
China’s Pro Basketball League’s (CBA) Slam Dunk Contest Was A Huge Pit Of Sadness
China Is Why Gas Prices Are Going Up & Are Heading Much Higher
Why Are Gas Prices Rising So High? Blame The Refineries
Professor Accidentally Leaves Projector On While Watching Porn During Class
With Death Of Dr. Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant Remains The Last Laker Connected To Team’s Past
R&B: Elli Ingram – “Poetic Justice” (video)
February 4, 2013
Respect to for TheNext2Shine the scoop on this one. Elli Ingram, a 19-year old singer from the United Kingdom, has been making YouTube noise as of late. Above, video of Elli and her remake of “Poetic Justice†by Kendrick Lamar and Drake (a retake of “Any Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson). New music built from the old – Young Guru really dropped the knowledge on stuff like this. See an earlier post on that here.
Busta Rhymes feat. Q-Tip —- “Poetic Justice”
December 21, 2012
Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip link up for a focused freestyle over Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s collaborative track “Poetic Justice”. Bussa Buss & Q-Tip flashback to that period in the 90s when they not only worked with Janet Jackson in a variety of instances but they both longed to be the primary objects of her affection. Under the hood check out a few videos of how Janet had brothas all caught up for years since her days as “Penny” from the tv show Goodtimes….
DOWNLOAD: BUSTA RHYMES x Q-TIP – POETIC JUSTICE
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K’La – “Blame” (featuring Nas)
July 11, 2012
Hailing from Gary, Indiana (the same small town that gave us Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5, and Janet Jackson), Island Def Jam’s newbie singer K’La puts in worthy work with Nas on “Blame.” A few short years ago, K’La moved to Atlanta to pursue a music career of her own. Waiting tables to pay for studio time, K’La eventually met Anthony “T.A.†Tate (CEO, Tate Music Line). After auditioning for him, K’La signed on with the label and released a mixtape, “Coldest Winter Ever” (free download available here), featuring the track “All Your Loveâ€, produced by Stephen Marley. Fast forward to today: Now, she’s working on her debut album. Make moves, K’La! We see you!
DOWNLOAD: K’LA – BLAME (FEATURING NAS)
BLITZ – 2/8/12: F%@K The City Up
February 8, 2012
HEADLINES
Changing the (Dis)Course of HIV/AIDS in the Black Community
Jay-Z Brings Hip Hop To Carnegie Hall
Irony? Dr. Conrad Murray In Cell Next To Janet Jackson’s Ex-Husband
Obama Campaign To Return 200k Tied To Mexican Fugitive
Facebook Founder Stuck With 1 Billion-Plus Tax Bill
Amar’e Stoudemire Brother Killed In Car Crash
Pinterest is 2012’s New Hottest Site
Elementary School To Replace Staff Amidst Abuse Allegations
Bank of America Plaza To Be Auctioned Off
Virginia Senate Passes Voter ID Measure
Karen Handel Resigns From Komen For The Cure
Dad Arrested For Biting 1 Year Old Son
Karl Malone Feuding With Utah Jazz Owner
Apple Looking For iTV Launch Partners
Nicki Minaj Perpetuates White Beauty Standard
Newt Gingrich Says Spanish Is The Language Of The Ghetto
New Study Suggests Gang Violence Is Not Less Connected To Drugs Than Expected
Aaries – ‘CoverGirls’ (EP)
March 25, 2011
New EP from the identical Philly Soul Sistas…..the majority of this 6 song compilation are soulful covers of popular records from artists like El Debarge & Janet Jackson in addition to one of their more notable major debut songs with soul singer Musiq Soulchild…..Below is a new joint that caught my attention….The download link to the free EP is directly underneath
AARIES – ALL I EVER THING ABOUT IS YOU
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The BLITZ – 2/16/11: Hump Day Edition
February 16, 2011
Humpity Hump Day……It’s Wednesday & we’re gonna help get you over DAT BIG AZZ HUMP! It’s time for the BLITZ! A few keys stories of interest include: Flavor Flav wants to go back to high school, but he wants the reality tv cameras to follow him? Inmates steal $39 Million from the U.S. Government? There’s more news & information in the BLITZ! Jump in!
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