THE MUSIC CLASSIC INFO

Let's close out 2007 with something that's well worth a listen to as the clock ticks down to a new year. Stumbled across this last night over at our good neighbors spot: Turbo City. Don't know if it's an offical release, but it does contain some rare versions of tracks that I don't even have. Get it while you can. Happy New Year! Peace!

Spent Christmas morning with the family, then had to head out to my mom's about noon. After we passed out the gifts, I remembered that she had quite the vinyl collection back in the day; I only remembered that because I always had to help lug them around every time we moved. Anyways, I happened to find a lot of things that you wouldn't think to find in a crate full of old records owned by a 61 year old divorcee/widow from the state of Texas. After spending some time delving through the remnants of her collection, I only came to one final conclusion: mama's got soul... Okay, so this is a nice one, and except for a few unrepairable nicks & scratches through-out, it plays pretty damn good. Bernard Purdie drums, Hubert Laws flute, Luis Gasca trumpet, and Mongo on percussions; need I say more!?! Enjoy this. I know I did. Back soon. Peace!

I fell in love with this album cover the 1st time I laid eyes on it, and have been looking for it ever since. Found it on Vinyl, although it is a repress, but still beats the hell outta spending mad cash for the import CD. Anyways, if you love Bluesy, smooth, Jazz-funk by Grant Green, then this is your album. If you love emotion evoking soundtrack music in Quincy Jones vain, then this is your album. Grab it up. Back soon. Peace!

A very nice record, and very infamous to all you beatheads out there. And wouldn't you know, I found it, over at what seems to me like the holy grail for all you "Jazz Fusion" lovers out there: My Jazz World. He's got some great stuff out there; think I spent at least four hours canibalizing his collection. Pay him a visit... And a donation. Back soon. Peace!

I have to admit, I have always ignored this gentleman... Ron Carter, Bennie Maupin, Lee Morgan, Woody Shaw; need I say more? I guess when this was originally released, folks had a hard time wrapping their heads around the mixture of music & vocals; I can't understand why. This shit's hot! Thanks to "Sunny Side of the Street" for bringing this one to light for all of us. Laters.

It's definately Christmas, and the man over at Hip Hop Is Read is definately playing Santa, let me tell you. Love me some "Wu-Tang" samples, and you should too! Enjoy this, everyone. Peace!

Hip Hop Is Read; you gotta love this guy. If you know me, then you know that I can't seem to get enough of those damn "Wu-Tang" sample albums... Contains some really outstanding joints on it... I'd love to get me hands on RZA's iPod. Anyways. Enough this... I know I am. Peace!

Because the original link is long gone... Hope everyone is having a good holiday; doing my best to enjoy mine. Be back soon with some all new stuff for all y'all. Take care as the new year rolls around. Later.

Found this one over at Hip Hop is Read blogspot, and figured since we're on a theme, might as well keep it going. Haven't listened to it yet, but I'm sure it's nice. Leave some comments, let us all know what you think. Back soon. Peace!

Yo! This is one of my wife's favourite artist, and she's dope. Hard-core soulfull voice, hard-core classic Jazz vocal. And "Hotter Than A Mosquitos Tweeter" is one of the dopest songs I've ever heard. This is a CD Rip, and the packaging is a Vinyl replica from Germany, and well worth the money I spent on it. Back soon. Peace!

Another one my wife turned me on to... This is some classic shit right here. If you like Jazz Vocals, with a hint of flavor to it, then this here is for you.





Recording live session 1968, Paris, Olympia
Devil's Workshop [03:55]
Just in Time [05:00]
When I Was A Young Girl [04:50]
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood [03:50]
Ne Me Quitte Pas [06:15]
To Love Somebody [04:20]
Backlash Blues [03:55]
House of the Rising Sun [06:55]
See-Line Woman [04:30]
Please Read Me [03:20]
Ain't Got No/I Got Life [11:10]
Gin House Blues [05:55]

Enjoy!

I wasn't sure if "Rob And His Big Gob" wanted this one reposted...

...or this one, so I went ahead and did 'em both. Back soon. Peace!

I've been meaning to post this up for a looooong time! And figured with all of the hype that the "Wu" are getting for the first ever cleared "Beatles" sample, figured I'd better do it now, before someone beats me to it. Anyways, enjoy this...

01) While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jimmy Ponder
02) Baby It's You - Smith
03) If I Needed Someone - Bit.A.Sweet
04) I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Sarah Vaughn
05) Come Together - The Supremes
06) A Day In The Life - Le Demerle
07) And I Love Her - The Detroit Emeralds
08) Eleanor Rigby - George Shearing
09) Dear Prudence - Gabor Szabo
10 ) Hey Jude - Overton Berry Trio
11) Hey Jude - Ella Fitzgerald
12) Let It Be - Gladys Knight & The Pips

And More To Come...

If this is any preview to what the album is going to sound like, then holy shit, we're in for one hell of an outing by my man Ghost, who's still doing what is neccessary to make a hype ass hip-hop record. Thanks again to The Movement forum, as well as Hip Hop Is Read blogpost for putting us on to this one. Nab it! And if anyone has anymore, don't be shy. Peace!

Thanks to the fellas over at "The Movement" for putting me on to this, as well as the gentleman responsible for this compilation over at "Hip Hop Is Read" blogspot. Even though you may not know if the offical "American Gangster" album is any good or not, make no mistake, this compilation is. Get it fast. Back soon. Peace!

Still being on the fence as to the quality, and whether or not that this is a good album or not, I think I have to agree with the status quo thus far that this is the "Biggest Commercial Hip-Hop Album of the Year." Decide for yourself. Back soon. Peace.

Yo! This one is for Ween... I had no idea that mediafire would kill it so fast. Keep in touch everyone. Back soon. Peace!

This for DJ Medi4. Thanks for helping keep this shit alive... Let me know if any of these files don't work. Thanks again. Peace!

This link should take care of those protected files...

1. Fais Do-Do
2. Paul Newman
3. Get Back (Drum & Clap)
4. Loose Change
5. 12 Inch Rims
6. Skimming the Skum
7. Chop It!
8. Freaky Frankie
9. Funky Chick
10. Move What You Got
11. Sling Shot, Pt. 2

Haven\'t heard it yet...

Found this one over at sopedrada blogspot, and I have to tell you, it's pretty good. I think the guitar funked rendition of DJ Shadow's "Organ Donor" is worth the grab. Pick it up, y'all. And if you happen to find anything else by these guys, drop me a line. Peace!

Had this one for a while, but recently saw the movie... Holy shit! It's a fuckin' trip. I highly recommend that you see it at least once in your lifetime. The animation is ill for it's time, and origin. My bandmate said it best when we said it's a stoner movie. Well, this is a mixture of different sources that I've compiled the soundtrack from. Have fun. Laters.

Sorry I haven't really posted anything new, I've been hella busy with work, family, and my own personal music, that I'm steady struggling to get new content up for you guys... Thank God for the havens that I tend to hang out around throughout the week. Anyways, enough rambling... This is a mellow gem from Grant Green. Not supergood, but well worth a listen... Contains "We've Only Just Begun" off the Dusty Fingers Comp. Much respect to Lost In Time
for this. Peace!

Probably more of the same, as far as I'm concerned, but it does contain has some sick-ass samples... And the title of the album makes me smile every time. Give it a listen, I'm sure you're bound to find something you'll like. Back soon. Peace!

Well, here's some "Dan the Automater" for that ass... If it wasn't for the contributions featuring Del, Sadat X, Grand Puba, and Shadow, this album wouldn't be more then a pop meets underground mish-mash album... Hey, strictly my opinion. But get it. Contains "Holy Calamity."

First off, special thanks to this little "underground" community that I try to frequent as often as possible. I found this, and the next "Q" album at "My Favourite Sound©," who I happened to find thru "ORGY IN RHYTHM." Anyways, said to be Q's "funkiest album ever," it's definately worth a listen. But get it quick, the man over at My Favourite Sound© has a strict download policy. Pace!

Dusty Groove America says it's "One of the greatest Quincy Jones albums of all time!" And they might be right, in terms of Jazz instrumentations. Nowhere near as funky as his previous Soundtrack outings, and personally, nowhere near as hot as "Gula Matari" (my personal favourite), but definately essential "Q" listening, and an awesome precursor to joints like "Smackwater Jack." Check it! It'll be worth your while.

Yo! Much respect to "Taka" for bringing this one to light for us all. As a lot of you frequenters know, I've been looking for this one for quite some time. Enjoy this, it's as hot as the album itself. I know theres some tracks missing, but fuck it! And if you got, don't hesitate to share it. Peace, y'all. Back soon...

Never been much of a fan, and I've seen countless rips of his work posted throughout the internet, but never bothered to grab one up. Well, last week, one of my bandmates said that I had to get this album, that it was right up my alley. Well, reluctantly, I found it, and listened to it, and, well... I love it. Has some great Jazz elements, crossed-over with some nice guitar work, and classic rock flavor. Get it, y'all! You're sure to love. Back soon. Peace!

I'm sorry, but I can't get enough of this guy... And with the latest in-fighting that's been taking place with-in the clan, he still remains to be the hardest working member of that group. Been looking for this one for a while, and I'm happy to bring this one to all you cats. In "Fish-scale Samples" vain, I bring this to you. Enjoy. And if you got that "Ironman" instrumentals, DO NOT HESITATE TO HIT ME UP!!! Peace!

"Classic Bollywood soundtrack funk from Kalyanji V. Shah & Anandji V. Shah (Bollywood's most prolific soundtrack composers during the 70's) spiced up a bit with the help of hip-hop producer Dan The Automator, and crate-digger, musician, DJ and producer extrordinaire: Josh Davis (also known as DJ Shadow)." courtesy of Movie Grooves

This disc is out of print by the way...

Well, Mr. Henry's post reminded me of this other little nugget that came out as the flip-side of Shadow's "Pre-Emptive Strike." It's a good mix, and has some off the hook arrangements by our man DJ Q-Bert. Get it, if you don't got it or haven't heard it. And if you have it, go home and listen to yours. Reminisce of the days when Shadow was on top... Enjoy. Peace!

In my continued search to complete my DJ Shadow discography, I came across this nice little nugget at my new favourite hang-out Henry\'s House of Sound. It seems that this bonus cd was only made available for the folks that purchased the "Private Press" on-line through a particular website. Reminds me of the limited 2nd CD that came with the 1st pressing of "Pre-Emptive Strike." Anyways, enjoy guys. Back soon. Peace!

In Milk Crate Breaks vain, I decided to try and compile my own "renditions of" set... The only song that I happened to have a few different versions of it "Ain't No Sunshine." I know there's more out there, but this is my 1st go at it. Let me know if you have any that need to be heard. Stay up, y'all. Back soon. Peace!

Vol. 2 - Once again major thanks to Milk Crate Breaks for puttin' in the time, and hard work to make an outstanding compilation like this... I must say, got this shit on Saturday morning, and have been playing' it all Goddamn weekend. Figured I'd spread the word. Get this one fast!!! It's worth it... Back soon. Peace.

"A Collection Of Various Interpretations of... "Get Out My Life, Woman" Vol. 1, one of the greatest "cover songs" in the soul universe (written by allen toussaint) used a numerous amount of times by everyone from A Tribe called Quest to Biz Markie. "Get Out My Life Woman" is one of those records you can't change that much, pretty much anyone who covers it starts it with a decent drum break, so buy it if its on the track listing of that 2 for a dollar bargain bin record you have in your hands..." courtesy of Milk Crate Breaks

Damn! I love this album... The 4th album from Masta Ace, and quiet frankly, I don't ever remeber hearing anything else from this guy. One of my favourite Hip-Hop/Rap albums from the early 90's, and has mad sentimental value for me. Most of the tracks're great, and the skits (which is an atempt to dis-credit gangsta-rap, which was the most popular during this period) are freakin' hilariously. Check it. Back soon. Peace!

Dude, this is fuckin' amazing... I remeber how nuts everybody went when this shit came out. Mad props to another one of the hottest sites out there, Henry\'s House of Sound , for the conessiuer of beats, breaks, and every other kind of sick-ass music that you can find. Grab it up, ladies & gentlmen. A must have for any Beatles, Jay-Z, or Dangermouse fan. Peace!

I'm sorry, but "Tommy
" is one of the best albums ever made... Now I know lots of folks will disagree with me, but oh well, I said it... This is my all time favourite band, and if it wasn't for John Entwistle, then I wouldn't even be playing bass at all, and I'm sick (just check the bass work on the MySpace tracks). Anyway, another out of the ordinary post, but fuck it!!! I think you'll like it. Back soon. Peace!

So I been gone for awhile, time's been almost none existant as of late, but don't worry, I'm gonna do my best to keep this thing going as long as I can... Now this one is a bit of a stray away from the normal content that you'd get from me, but what the hell, I want you guys to keep your palettes open. Anyways, enjoy, and I promise I'll be back in full-force soon enough. Laters.

"Good God, indeed! A masterful compilation of some of the weirdest James Brown covers ever heard. Tracks here go way past usual, and most numbers are quite obscure, not even covered by soul singers! From different points around the globe, the artists are brought together by their love of James' original funky vision!" - Dusty Groove America

1. Stem (LP Version)
2. Red Bus Needs to Leave!
3. Long Stem
4. Soup

Threw a couple of extra goodies in there for you as well. Enjoy. This pretty much closes out the month of September for me. See you guys in a few days. Back soon. Peace.

Track Listing:
1. Intro
2. High Noon
3. Devil's Advocate (heaven v. hell bonus beat)
4. Organ Donor (extended overhaul)

I remeber discovering Shadow when "Endtroducing" came out, and totally being blown away. I mean that guy completely changed the musical direction in my life... "High Noon" did the same exact thing...

Track Listing:
A) DJ Shadow: Lost & Found [S.F.L.]
B) DJ Krush: Kemuri

Formats:
** the original was only released as a 12 inch single.
the re-issue was released on vinyl and compact disc.

Contains one of my favourite DJ Shadow joints ever...

Ripped this from the DVD that I got this past weekend from Netflix. Now I know that it's not the official soundtrack, but I thought: "What the HELL!!!" Contains some sic drum breaks, and even sicker tunes that only these two gentleman could find. Enjoy. And if anyone out their has the official version, don't be shy. Laters...

Figured I put this one up, just in case you guys didn't know what the hell I was talking about when I was referring to the group known as "Cos." This is a very good compilation. One of their best to date I'd have to say. Enjoy. I'll be back in a few. Peace!

Now, the only reason I would have ever even heard of these guys is because of man's best friend, the Strictly Breaks "Dusty Fingers" compilation. It's the opening track from Vol 14, as is so hot, that you can't help but dismiss it because you can't help but think you'll ever hear anything by this obscure artist again. Well, huge thanks to the lad over at Rare and Vintage for unearthing this amazing gem. Enjoy. You'll never hear anything like this again.

Found this one at a new spot to me called "The Devils Jazz Pit." A good album, but I can't do anything with the files but listen. It's a FLAC file, and I can't seem to export them out to any other format. If someone out there has this, drop me a line, or a link. Thanks. Laters.

Uh-oh! Got some more Henderson for y'all. Released in the 90's as a double CD with "Black Is The Color," this is another top outing for all youHenderson lovers out there. Torn from the Milestone box set, contains some more live renditions from the Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa, as well as a killer line-up: Henderson (tenor saxophone); Pete Yellen (alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet); Woody Shaw (trumpet); Curtis Fuller (trombone); George Cables (electric piano); Stanley Clarke, Ron McClure (bass); Lenny White (drums); Tony Waters (congas). Enjoy. Laters.

I've posted this before, but decided "what the hell," might as well give it to you again. Basically the highlights of Marc Moulin's career with the band we've all come to love known as "Placebo." And if you don't know who they are by now, well, just look below... Brought back for all you completelist... Enjoy. Back soon. Peace!