Last night was a memorable evening for all in attendance at the All Star Tribute at Carnegie Hall in New York City featuring the Music of Prince. As we reported, there was an open audition at the City Winery on downtown Manhattan the night before. The amazing array of talent for last night included D’Angelo, Elvis Costello, Princess (Maya Rudolph’s Prince cover band, Talib Kweli, the band formerly known as The Family, former Revolution guitarist Wendy Melvoin and Eric Leeds from the Madhouse jazz project. Check out a few videos of the performances from last night. Enjoy! Read more of this post
Celebrated venue, Brooklyn Bowl, hosted an amazing collaboration last night. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and neo soul legend D’Angelo tore the roof off the sucker. Enjoy!
Event Details: March 3, 2013 @ 9PM at Brooklyn Bowl
We are pleased to lend a hand in gathering support for our neighbor and music/cultural maven, Nelson George, who, along with legendary music producer Arthur Baker, are producing a documentary on funk music called Finding the Funk. Mr. George has been on a tear of late, having produced the critically acclaimed Brooklyn Boheme. Being HUGE funk fans, we are super excited about this movie, which promises to deliver the in-depth background and insight for which George is known. Since his early books like Death of Rhythm and Blues, Nelson George has continued to contribute to the cultural fabric of this Nation and beyond and we are confident this film will shed more light on musicians that have created the backbone for some of today’s most popular music. Kudos to Nelson and his partner, Arthur Baker, for caring enough to devote their time, energy and talents to this projects.
Here are more details about the film and campaign:
Inspired by an idea from legendary record producer Arthur Baker, Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. We start in Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk’s originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk‘s Mothership arose and then to LA where a new crop of musicians, like Dam Funk, are creating their own Funk history. Among those featured in the film are Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, Mike D of the Beastie Boys, D’Angelo, Marcus Miller, Mtume, Nona Hendryx, Vernon Reid, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, Steve Arrington, Reggie Hudlin, Sheila E, Shock G, Sade’s Stuart Matthewman and Diplo. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots. Vh1 is hoping to air Finding the Funk next spring.
After a whirlwind summer of filming concerts, outdoor festivals and intimate backstage jam sessions with some of the Funk’s most notable performers, Finding the Funk is headed into post-production. $20,000 is what we need to take our film to the next level.
We’ll be posting two other trailers for the film, right here, on our Kickstarter page during the pledge period, giving you all a deeper look into what we’ve shot and why this film will be worth your time!
Kudos to our friends over at GiantStep for this really awesome show. Here are the details:
On February 28th, Giant Step presents Robert Glasper Experiment’s Black Radio album release show with special guests Chrisette Michele, DJ ?uestlove, Lalah Hathaway and more surprises to be revealed, at Highline Ballroom, NYC.
The first full-length album from the Grammy-nominated keyboardist’s electric Experiment band, Black Radio features many of Glasper’s famous friends, including Erykah Badu, yasiin bey, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn (Sa-Ra), KING, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams (of Mint Condition). Robert Glasper is on his US tour now through April.
Robert Glasper Experiment with Special Surprise Guests
Tuesday, Feb 28th Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St.
Doors at 7 PM / Show at 9 PM
ROBERT GLASPER’S US TOUR
2/9 – Olin Arts Center, Lewiston, ME *
2/10 – Jazz Bistro, St. Louis, MO *
2/11 – Jazz Bistro, St. Louis, MO *
2/16 – Mansion at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD (solo)
2/17 – Yardbird Suite, Edmonton, AB ≈
2/19 – West End Cultural Center, Winnipeg, MB ≈
2/23 – Black Box Theater, Baton Rouge, LA ≈
2/24 – Montreal Highlights Festival, Montreal, QB ≈
2/27 – WNYC Soundcheck, New York, NY ≈ (with Bilal)
2/28 – Highline Ballroom, New York, NY ≈ (with guests)
2/29 – CBS Late Show With David Letterman, New York, NY
≈ (with Lupe Fiasco & Bilal)
3/1 – World Café Live, Philadelphia, PA ≈
3/2 – Kessler Theater, Dallas, TX ≈
3/3 – Red Cat, Houston, TX ≈
3/4 – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA ≈ (with Chrisette Michele)
3/6 – Regatta Bar, Boston, MA ≈
3/8 – Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH ≈
3/9 – Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI ≈
3/10 – Double Door, Chicago, IL ≈
3/11 – Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN ≈
3/17 – The New Parish, Oakland, CA ≈ (with Bilal)
3/18 – Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA ≈ (with Bilal)
3/20 – Anthology, San Diego, CA ≈ (with Bilal)
3/22 – The Exchange, Los Angeles, CA ≈ (with Bilal)
3/23 – Neumos, Seattle, WA ≈ (with Bilal)
3/30 – Casbah Durham @ Duke Performances, Durham, NC *
3/31 – Casbah Durham @ Duke Performances, Durham, NC *
4/3 – Warner Theatre, Washington, DC ≈
* = with Robert Glasper Trio
≈ = with Robert Glasper Experiment
Artist: Black Thought of the Roots
Title: Black Thought Mixtape
Tracklist:
1.The Roots – 75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction)
2.Black Thought – Thought Is Like Freestyle
3.Black Thought and Questlove – Freestyle
4.Black Thought – 10 Minute Freestyle
5.The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest – Freestyle
6.Black Thought – Rap City Freestyle
7.Black Thought – Freestyle
8.Black Thought – The Professional
9.Black Thought – Please Don’t Go
10.Black Star and Black Thought – Respiration (Flying High Remix)
11.Lauryn Hill feat. Common and Black Thought – Just Like Water
12.J Dilla feat. Black Thought – Reality TV
13.Pete Rock feat. Black Thought and Rob O – It’s About That Time
14.DJ Krush feat. Black Thought – Zen Approach
15.Mos Def, Black Thought, and Eminem – Freestyle
Kudos to Maurice Bernstein and gang over at Giant Step who broke this news a little while ago. If you are not familiar with Roy Ayers, you will definitely recognize his music and influence once you check out this trailer.
From GiantStep.net
The Roy Ayers Project aims to tell the story of this incredible talent through documentary, performance, music, and interviews. Peep the trailer that dropped recently featuring Rich Medina, Questlove, DJ Premier, Ski Beatz, Andre Torres, Houseshoes, and Ndugu Chancler. We are truly looking forward to this wonderful piece on one of the most awesome talents of our age. We owe so much to this brother with the unmistakable sound and courage to be unique.
One of our favorite DJ’s,J. Period, has added to his artisanal groove compilations with this hot butter collab with A Tribe Called Quest‘s frontman, the legendary Q-Tip. The mix also features Native Tongue legends De Le Soul and Dres from Black Sheep along with ?uestlove and Black Thought of The Rootsamong other legends.
Tracklist:
J.Period & Q-Tip – The [Abstract] Best, Vol. 1
1. J.Period f. Prince Paul, Questlove & Randy Watson– Rhythm (Scratch Intro)
2. Cannonball Adderly / Excursions Intro
3. J.Period f. De La Soul – Excursions (Tribute Remix)
4. Aquarius Interlude #1: Welcome
5. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – Getting Up (DJ Scratch Remix) (The Renaissance)
6. Behind the Scenes: Ghetto Origins [Produced by J.Period]
7. What the Fuss f. Stevie Wonder (Shook Remix)
8. Queens Represent (Interlude)
9. Mobb Deep f. Nas & Q-Tip – Give Up the Goods (J.Period Remix) [Produced by Q-Tip]
10. Apache – Gangsta Bitch [Produced by Q-Tip]
11. ATCQ – If the Papes Come (Intro)
12. ATCQ – Check the Rhime
13. Behind the Scenes: Don’t Walk Away (Interlude)
14. ATCQ –Award Tour
15. Behind the Scenes: Award Tour (Interlude)
16. Hot Butter (Interlude)
17. J.Period f. Dres – Jazz Pt. 2 (Tribute Remix)
18. Behind the Scenes: We Got the Jazz (Interlude)
19. J.Period f. Blu– Jazz (Tribute Remix)
20. Skypager: Bob Power & Big Daddy Kane (Interlude)
21. Q-Tip f. Jay Dilla – Let’s Ride
22. Behind the Scenes: Bob Power You There? (Interlude)
23. Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing (Remix)
24. Q-Tip – Move (The Renaissance)
25. Q-Tip – Breathe & Stop (J.Period Remix)
26. Respect to Phife Dawg (Interlude)
27. J.Period f. Consequence & Kid Cudi – Buggin Out (Tribute Remix)
28. ATCQ Consists Of…
29. Behind the Scenes: The Native Tongues (Interlude)
30. De La Soul f. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Monie Love & Queen Latifah – Buddy (Remix)
31. Respect to Ali Shaheed Muhammed (Interlude)
32. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – N.T.
33. A Message From Talib Kweli
34. J.Period f. Questlove, Talib Kweli & Randy Watson – Youthful (Tribute Remix)
35. Q-Tip f. Amanda Diva – ManWomanBoogie (The Renaissance)
36. Chris Rock: Men vs. Women (Interlude)
37. De La Soul f. Q-Tip – Saturdays
38. De La Soul f. Q-Tip & Phife – Saturdays (Remix)
39. Q-Tip – She Likes to Move (J.Period Remix)
40. Dee-Lite f. Q-Tip – Groove Is in the Heart
41. Beastie Boys f. Q-Tip – Get it Together
42. Behind the Scenes: What Is Kapelka? (Interlude)
43. J.Period f. Skillz, Questlove & Randy Watson – What? (Tribute Remix)
44. Behind the Scenes: Busta Rhymes / Scenario (Interlude)
45. Busta Rhymes – Scenario (Unreleased Demo Tape)
46. Behind the Scenes: Hood R.I.P. (Interlude)
47. Hood – Scenario (Remix)
48. Aquarius Outtro
49. Behind the Scenes (Bonus): Reinvention (Kamaal the Abstract – A Million Times)
Learn more about J. Period and his upcoming gigs here
North Sea Jazz Festival 2012 – D’ANGELO (Photo credit: JAGO.NOMAD)
We know that this has been on the rumor mill for some time, but we recently listened to the new D’Angelo song “Glass Mountain Trust”. We are typically huge fans of D but are left wanting for something that feels like he really cares about it craft. For now, this Mark Ronson collab seems to be an unfinished concept (that was actually released) so for that he gets a pass from us. This brother has created such solid cuts in the past that we have to believe that he was just testing the waters. You make the decision.
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