Tribute to Michael Jackson
Posted on June 26th, 2009
One of our listeners, requested a post about Michael Jackson….
If you were a kid in the 80’s it’s hard not to feel some sort of sadness and loss. He inspired so many bad moonwalks by kids all over the planet. I was in a restaurant yesterday in downtown Orlando and I happened to look over at the TV. My wife was poking a bit of fun at me because I did get a bit emotional. The waitress didn’t have to bring me a handkerchief or anything but eyes were a slightly teary. I actually found my own reaction to be surprising, and I guess I’ll blame it on the fact that I get slightly manic when I’m in the process of writing music.
The time of the Thriller album had such an impact on me and all my friends. Both the music and the videos were completely inspiring to my 7 year old eggshell mind. The funky bass rhythms have stayed with me all these years and even found their way into the milk crates in recent years with sampled bass lines turned into housey jams or even funky instrumental remakes of “Thriller” by Speak Low.
I think the thing that amazed me most was all the people that cared… all the people standing outside the hospital, or even in front of the TV in the restaurant I was in. I don’t recall the King of Soul, James Brown getting anywhere even close to this much attention. Of Course, he was older and it just didn’t seem as sudden as this. It’s just amazing to me that one man can affect so many people on such a deep level.
The night progressed and we went to 3 different bars and no matter what type of music each and every DJ normally played they all played Michael Jackson all night long. One DJ at the Crooked Bayou even had a Thriller tee-shirt on. It’s just a matter of paying respect. Before the night was over we were out there dancing to one of my all time favorite songs “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5.
Tags: dj, house music, I want you back, jackson 5, james brown, king of pop, king of soul, michael jackson, moonwalk, speak low, thriller, tribute
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Niek, a Dutch Photographer & Illustrator
Posted on June 13th, 2009
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This comment is from Niek, a Dutch photographer and illustrator and the picture posted is his artwork, it’s comments like these that keep me motivated, thanks for all the support! …..
“I love, love your mixes! and if you only knew how much you have helped me through a difficult period with all your sessions. But my thanks goes out the most for NO CHASER HIP HOP MIX.
Well you know how it is… When you want to describe this kind of stuff it just wont work. All i have to say is again I really respect what you do and what you can create. That said i am a DUTCH photographer / Illustrator, if there is anything i can make for you or provide you with images just mail me. Thanks for everything you do, and realize that your music and sessions give power to people.”
Tags: artwork, illustration, illustrator, obama, photographer, yes we can
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Rascal: June 2009 Mix
Posted on June 10th, 2009
Creative Swing Alliance – Strasbourg
Waxolutionists – Showbiz (Sepalot Remix)
Black Milk – Bounce
Evidence – For Whatever it’s Worth
JR&PH7 – Fast Lane Speedin’ (feat. Oddisee)
Souls of Mischief – Tour Stories
C-Rayz Walz – In Your Soul (feat. Slug of Atmosphere)
Mr. Lif – Head High
Riverside Crates E.P. – Scorpio
Waxolutionists – Flashlight (DJ Vadim Remix) [feat. Hygher Baby]
Laurent Garnier – Gnanmankoudji (Broken Afro Mix)
Aaron Jerome – Reel Time (feat. Voice)
Benga – Crunked Up
Commix – Rack-It
Komatic – Untold Stories
Decem – True Lies
Heist – Warmer Days
Tags: Aaron Jerome, Benga, black milk, C-Rayz Walz, Commix, creative swing alliance, Decem, dj mix, evidence, Heist, JR&PH7, Komatic, Laurent Garnier, Mr. Lif, poor ragged rascal, Riverside Crates, Souls of Mischief, waxolutionists
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