R.I.P Fonce Mizell (Mizell Brothers, The Corporation)
Alphonso “Fonce” Mizell, a renowned producer, songwriter and member of Motown hit-makers The Corporation and half of the production duo The Mizell Brothers, has passed away. Fonce Mizell was truly a forgotten treasure of the American music history of the 20th century. Not only the he participate in Michael Jackson’s …
Forgotten Treasure: Ze Rodrix “Esconderijo” (1976)
Eureka! That’s what any true hip-hop head yells out when he or she spots out a sample that he had been trying to uncover… It’s no secret that we have mad love for ALACLAIR ENSEMBLE, who have injected so much energy in a scene that needed it badly: Quebec hip-hop. …
Zapp & Roger – The Documentary
TV One’s Documentary on one of the greatest and most influential Funk bands — Zapp and talkbox master — Roger Troutman!
Guest Mix: Jerome Derradji (Still Music, Chicago)
Still Music is based in Chicago, IL, and is the brainchild of Jerome Derradji. Now in its seventh year, Still Music has been instrumental in the worldwide proliferation of some of America’s freshest underground dance music. From raw disco to beautiful, refined techno, and stopping at every tempo and mood …
Forgotten Treasure: Prince “Chelsea Rodgers”
It’s Prince Rogers Nelson‘s birthday and I thought that the least I could do is pick a track from his absolutely insane repertoire. At 53 years young, he is one of the last legends that we still have. “Chelsea Rodgers” was the 2nd single off the “Planet Earth” record released in …
Future Classic: Declaime “Quartz” (prod. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
Next month, on July 12th, Dudley Perkins returns in raw rap form with a brand new Declaime album – Self Study, entirely produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. The project is easily Dudley’s most focused effort since Holy Smokes, which finds him back at the forefront of his craft & more …
Future Classic: Esperanza Spalding “Inútil Paisagem”
I just got reminded by my friend Jasmine De La Paz of how absolutely dope Esperanza Spalding is. When I interviewed Jose James two years ago he was telling about how talented Spalding is. Ohhh, and by the way, for anyone in Montreal she will be playing this summer at …
Forgotten Treasure: Koop & Yukimi Nagano “Come To Me” (2001)
I have to admit that i’ve had sort of a crush on Yukimi Nagano for the past 4-5 years. She was a certain hot weirdo thing going on that I can’t deny! Most people will know her from her outstanding work with lo-fi electronica-ish group Little Dragon. But few know …
Future Classic: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 “Rise”
As they say, it began in Africa! There is an important message in this song and you should pay attention to the lyrics. Don’t get too distracted by the infectious afrobeat groove! This is about the need for a people to take control of their resources, and not be subjected …
Erykah Badu “Out My Mind Just in Time” Video
OUT MY MIND JUST IN TIME from Creative Control on Vimeo.
R.I.P Gil Scott-Heron – movie “Originals”
Just got the very sad news. Gil Scott-Heron one of the most influential artists of his generation has passed away. I am extremely thankful to have seen him live at least once. I just can’t believe it was only 12 months ago… very sad news indeed.