Forgotten Treasure: Sa-Ra Creative Partners “Rosebuds” (2004)
It’s a little hard to believe that this came out almost 10 years ago! Sa-Ra Creative Partners from Los Angeles, California were definitely a few years before their time. 2004 might not seem that far away but Sa-Ra were at the forefront of the future (not to be confused with …
Forgotten Treasure: Parliament “Funkentelechy” (1977)
Since it’s George Clinton’s 70th Birthday the Forgotten Treasure pick of the day had to be at least one from the absolutely insane 50 year catalog from Dr. Funkenstein himself. This track is taken from the 1977 Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome album, arguably one of the best of the …
Future Classic: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah “Back For More”
Really psyched to check out this new record from Jazzy Jeff and very talented Canadian R&B singer AYAH. I’ve been following both of their twitter accounts for the past years and would get updates every now and then of their studio work and progression. They have released bits and pieces …
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. …
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.
Forgotten Treasure: Handsome Boy Modeling School “The Truth” (1999)
Handsome Boy Modeling School was a collaborative project between renowned hip hop producers Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Dr. Octagon, Deltron 3030) and Prince Paul (De La Soul, Gravediggaz, A Prince Among Thieves). The collaboration lasted between 1999 and 2006 and resulted in two albums, featuring a vast cast of guest rappers, singers, comedians and DJs.