They Asked Me: Why? I Told Them Its Complicated (P...

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: They Asked Me: Why? I Told Them Its Complicated (P...:   Even on this Sunday morning inquiring minds were asking why? I keep telling them it's complicated! But we'll play the music plus t...

Theo Parrish | Mixmag Lab Bali

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Theo Parrish | Mixmag Lab Bali:   Digital Crate Digging Continues as we proceed and continue on this Saturday, the Saturday Night Fever might even be a factor! The saga  / ...

Life Is A Marathon / We Kept On Running PT. Ten

 The Sunday morning service just confirmed my suspicions; life is a marathon but we kept on running!

 Naysayers? "Buking and Scorning" but no bridges are burned we just drop this good word on them plus we kept on funky drumming!

Like Casey Kasem succeeded by Ryan Seacrest per America's Top 40 Hits the hits keep on coming; we're out here stressing these cold hard lessons. 

Polar vortex style? seems that way, but life is a marathon we kept on running but its still foul! but blessings?

Just around the corner, happiness around the bend per the Main Ingredient so yeah! success soon found!

I'll predict it, work towards it trying to manifest it; we're putting it down like this; Its Going Down!

But as we  kick it out here on the spiritual warfare frontlines I'll have to admit I abandoned my post; sometimes I was way way out there, at home in that alternate universe. 

Oh! I know life is a marathon and I kept on running but life took my to local  / national  / international and intergalactic  frontiers but it's just around the corner from the real deal. 

Once again its on! staying evermore? please! it'll be a situation where worse comes to worst!

In the background I'll cue up Dilated Peoples "Worse Comes To Worst My People Come First" !!  per the energy burst we're out there playing but the score doesn't count, now that's a shady deal!

Trying to keep it real compared to what per Les McCann and Eddie Harris check this Sunday Jazz reference!

Trying to keep it real, life is a marathon so we kept on running trying to make a difference!

The Temperature's Rising But It's Still A Cold World (Part Six)

Check us out!! thoughts were scattered from the past to the present to the future; Flashback Friday business is handled..

Bruised / battered by reality;  blasts from the past,  present day realities and anxiety about the future? pondered after the mothership landed...

Lights blinked on the instrument panel!!  change oil soon and check engine lights came on, plus the temperature is rising...

Engines in need of some coolant? in July that's the kind of stuff we'll fool with, but now the calendar moves on to August;  we're in the heart of this summer weather, expect the temperature to keep rising!! 

....but it's not surprising me that it's still a cold world; sometimes feeling that I need to pull the Wilson leather out..

...or maybe even the skull cap or hoodie; thought and fashion police think I'll act a fool like that criminal minded /  going all out..

....thought and fashion police will have their doubts; so what's up with a bro? I'll still go for what I know, dipping down I-20 here in Atlanta; the Chronicles will tell you what it do!! per this Flashback Friday? I'm reflecting on the the Love TKO!! that's word from Teddy Pendergrass!

The temperature is rising but it's still a cold world, emphasized after the drama unfurled; what's the response to them and those? per Flashback Friday? had to laugh at that old school player in Atlanta that said wannabe divas were rolling like Ohio Players Skin Tights!!  but they were snakes in the grass!

The temperature is rising but it's still a cold world, emphasized after the drama unfurled; jokers like Trump mentioning delaying the election, some type of insurrection? we had that math as we Sonic Assault  them and those!! insight is dropped /  class is in session! 

...otherwise known as reality; damn!! who kept interrupting the teacher? now on the test they're second guessing!

The temperature is rising but it's still a cold world!! but, the wise and otherwise shouldn't need the preacher to tell them God is in the blessing business!

The temperature is rising but it's still a cold world!! per Flashback Friday? maybe some should be listening to Les McCann and Eddie Harris compared to what to find out what the real is!

Eddie Harris - Live Right Now

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Eddie Harris - Live Right Now: Sunday Jazz Continues on a Sunday afternoon but this science dropped is good for any time frame.. The saga / struggle continues aka life g...

Out On The Edges (Part Four)

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Out On The Edges (Part Four): We're still out here on the edges / outside the box; especially after we were thrown under the bus like Trump did  the Kurds over in Syr...

Richard Evans - Do-Re-Me-For-Soul

Sunday Jazz Continues!! by now folk should know how we do it...

The saga / struggle continues!! as long as we're on earth we'll act like we knew it...

Going through it!! it doesn't quit or stop, so we use this music as a vehicle ..

Getting to it!! some said the money but we're looking per peace; trying to see what it do!!

Listening to some disco jazz from Richard Evans with a track called  Do-Re-Me-For-Soul

Cinnamon helped with the vocals plus Eddie Harris played that saxophone!!  it's on, it's perfect for this Sunday afternoon or whenever!! this is how we roll!!!


 

New York Jazz Lounge - Funky Jazz Masterpieces

Sunday Jazz Continues!! We're chilling out in the compound listening to New York Jazz Lounge with their  Funky Jazz Masterpieces!! 

They play their versions of classic jazz / funk / soul music by various artists such as Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Mingus, Eddie Harris and others!!

It's perfect for this Sunday evening or whenever!!  This is courtesy of  Jazz and Blues Experience. Check out the playlist and the mix!!
 
 Best of Funky Jazz Masterpieces by New York Jazz Lounge

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1. Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers) 00:00
2. Sunny (Bobby Hebb) 04:54
3. Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock) 10:14
4. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington) 13:39
5. Cold Duck Time (Eddie Harris) 17:43
6. Killing Me Softly (Charles Fox, Norman Geibel) 21:45
7. Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim) 27:12
8. Mercy, Mercy (Josef Zawinul, Gail Fisher) 33:35
9. Night and Day (Cole Porter) 37:52
10. Summertime (George Gershwin, Du Bose Heyward, Ira Gershwin) 43:38
11. Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock) 50:05
12. Worksong (Charles Mingus) 56:50

 

Eddie Harris and Les McCann - "Set Us Free"

Digital Crate Digging Continues on this Throwback Thursday; at the moment we're chilling out in the lab..

Oh!! the saga / struggle continues!! I call this Throwback / Thirsty Thursday because a dude is still hungry / thirsty!!  I had to do a spiritual / sonic smash and grab...

Supplying sonic rehab for my constituents as we deal with it!! what? we were just discussing how rough it is out here!!

Defying authority in a hostile territory, real with it!! dealing with Pharoah and his crew on the frontlines of spiritual warfare!

We had to tell Pharoah to let my people go!! in the background?  Eddie Harris and Les McCann with   "Set Us Free"  will play..

Check out the players and the track, as we get down!! will jokers be fair with us? man please!! you should know how they'll play!!

• Bass [String Bass] – James Rowser
• Drums – Donald Dean
• Electric Guitar – Cornell Dupree
• Percussion, Drums [African Drums] – Buck Clarke
• Tambourine – Bernard Purdie
• Tenor Saxophone, Saxophone [Electric] – Eddie Harris
• Trumpet – Benny Bailey
• Vocals, Electric Piano [Fendeer Rhodes] – Les McCann

Funk Mix 2016 – Dj XS Summer Funk Terrace Grooves 2016

Digital Crate Digging Continues per #TerribleTerrificTuesday, also on the first full day of summer..

Not debating ill issues like a politician, you’ll get blues that way!! we’re checking out the beat provided by the funky drummer..

Right around the Full Moon / Summer Solstice: jazz, funk, soul per this Funk Mix 2016 – Dj XS Summer Funk Terrace Grooves 2016 

That’s how we’re rolling on this #TerribleTerrificTuesday, check out the playlist and the mix: the soundtrack for Summer 2016?

Dj XS Funk Mix 2016 Tracklist

1. Mudd, Ahmed Kakroun – Drago (Mudd’s Teriwala Mix)
2. Lovebirds – U Give Me
3. Blackalicious – That Night (XS Edit)
4. Phife Dawg – Flawless
5. Nine – Wutcha Want
6. Bob Azzam – Rain, Rain Go Away (Dj Prime Boom Bap Edit)
7. Etta James – U Give Me What I Want (CMAN Edit)
8. Eddie Harris – It’s Alright Now (Sly Edit)
9. Ray Parker Jnr. – Just Havin’ Fun (Sly ‘Tear the Roof Off Edit)
10. Brass Connection – Get Up to Get Down (XS Edit)
11. Haggis Horns – The Traveller, Pt. 2
12. Haggis Horns – Diggin in the Dirt (XS Edit)
13. Mary Clark – Take Me I’m Yours
14. Beaten Space Probe – Boogie Prancing
15. ABC of Funk – Royal Funk
16. Jungle Brothers – Doin’ Our Own Dang (XS Edit)
17. That’s Not An Edit – The Breaks (Phil Toke Edit)
18. Ignition – Secret Sunday Lover (Greg Wilson vs Ben Jay Edit)
19. Haggis Horns – Keep it Tight (XS Edit)
20. Willie Hutch – We Gonna Party Tonight (CMAN Edit)
21. Down to the Bone – Get On it
22. Bim Sala Bim – My Grooves (Afshin & Alex Finkin Edit)
23. James Brown & Chuck D – Black and Proud (XS Edit)
24. Jumpleads – Rock Me Again (XS Edit)
25. Fantastics – Soul Child (XS Edit)
26. Terence Trent D’Arby – Dance Little Sister (CMAN Edit)
27. Dj Agent 86 – Give it to Me Baby
28. Gloria Gaynor – Anybody Wanna Party (XS Edit)
29. Teddy Pendergrass – Bad Luck (The Reflex Remix)
30. Betty Wright – Shoorah! Shoorah (XS Edit)
31. Denise LaSalle – Lick it Before You Stick it (Smart Edit)
32. Teddy Pendergrass – Gt Down, Get Funky (Leftside Wobble Edit)
33. Get Down Edits – Makes You Fly
34. Sgt. Slick – White Treble, Black Bass
35. Jamie Lewis – Be Thankful
36. Deli Sosimi – Too Much Information (Laolu Remix)
37. Ce Ce Rogers – Someday (SanFranDisko Re-Rub)
38. Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle Song
 
Funk Mix 2016 – Dj XS Summer Funk Terrace Grooves 2016 | Whats Really Going On?

Clearance Rack Epiphanies (New Years Day Sale 2016)

Oh yes!! 2016 is here!! it’s just in time for these clearance rack epiphanies!! the sale is on!!

Oh yes!! O-Dog is mixing breakbeats and O-Zone fights interference with these good words; once again it’s on!!

Restricting movements?  a devil breaks through these streets shooting up pubs in Tel Aviv, another devil tells you what to believe per the deliberate falsehood; the truth? some are disputing..

Restricting movements? these clearance rack epiphanies confront those acting false in the hood, like NATO a threat per Vladimir Putin?

Swiss movement watches tell the time, no need to remember per Michael Jackson!! some players were missing in action like Michigan State beat by Alabama..

Swiss Movement Les McCann and Eddie Harris type jazz plays in the background as I type these epiphanies; Compared To What? who will understand a brotha?

Check out the rest of this article at Clearance Rack Epiphanies (New Years Day Sale 2016) | Whats Really Going On?

Cedar Walton – Low Rider

Sunday Jazz Continues!! We’re checking out some jazz funk from Cedar Walton with his version of War’s  Low Rider. Check out the players and the track. Let’s Go!!

• Bass – Gordon Edwards
• Drums – Charles Collins
• Guitar [Rhythm] – Cornell Dupree
• Guitar [Solo, Rhythm] – Eric Gale
• Keyboards, Synthesizer – Cedar Walton
• Percussion – Angel Allende
• Saxophone [Solos] – Eddie Harris
• Soloist [Trumpet, Flugelhorn] – Blue Mitchell
• Tenor Saxophone – George Marge
• Trombone – Alan Raph, Wayne Andre
• Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Burt Collins, Jon Faddis
• Voice – Adrienne Albert, Alan Abrahams, Maeretha Stewart, Mike Lipskin, Yolanda McCullough

 
Cedar Walton – Low Rider | Whats Really Going On?

Eddie Harris and Les Mccann - Shorty Rides Again

 Digital Crate Digging Continues during this Jazz Appreciation Month!! We're checking out these jazz funk masters  Eddie Harris and Les Mccann - with Shorty Rides Again.  Check out the players and the track!! Let's Go!!

• Bass – Jerry Jemmott 
• Drums – Bernard Purdie 
• Guitar – Cornell Dupree
• Percussion – Buck Clarke
• Piano – Les McCann
• Saxophone [Tenor] – Eddie Harris
• Tambourine – Bernard Purdie
• Trumpet – Benny Bailey

 
Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Eddie Harris and Les Mccann - Shorty Rides Again

Rollling Up With A Small Army PT.5

 What's the deal? we were equipped with this good word and brand new funk, now this small army is rolling up like it's Tikrit..

What's real compared to what per Les McCann and Eddie Harris? reality will validate the ticket..
 
What's up man? who's fair with this? some bring out the picket signs per racial profiling in Ferguson after they see how this thing is working!! check the homicide / suicide / genocide; imperfections are accented!!  embellishments?  some will circumvent..

Me and O-Dog ride in the hooptie in Atlanta down I-20; we'll *Roll Up On Them With A Small Army*  that's how we're working it..

This is the rebirth of it; brand new funk is dropped; we'll roll up like a marine...

O-Dog?  not to be confused with Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band  / the Beatles;  all up in a yellow submarine...

*Outside The Box*  but there's no submarine used for criminal purposes; we're flying in The Mothership....

*Outside The Box*  though; extra Terrestrial / universal; the funk we drop is Intergalactic...

We're back with it!! rolling in the Mothership; we bring the sound to your street..

Meanwhile speculators try to figure out when the matrix architect will hit alt shift delete!!

These brothas are going all out; feeling the heat like being on I-20 in Atlanta with Georgia State Patrol and Dekalb Police clocking!! that's why we're *Outside The Box*

Clark Howard's rip off alert plays in the background, how ironic; meanwhile O-Zone?  this brotha provides the Good Word; O-Dog will rock...

Skills To Pay The Bills?

What’s really going on?  in this danger zone? the masses were victimized by shady deals.

…Like they were in Georgia dealing with Nathan;  jokers are misbehaving!!  this past winter? Winter Storm Juno or even  Winter Storm Thor gave us the chills.

Some thought they were escaping the madness like Hillary Clinton but they’re caught up in it!! who’s keeping it real compared to what per Les McCann? 

Eddie Harris helped him while The Roots and John Legend had their version; so at the end of the day who did the math?  did anybody understand?

A crook rapes,  loots and pillages the village!!  they said something about being down with ISIS or Boko Haram or maybe both of them. 

They said they had the *skills to pay the bills*  but at the end of the day there’s no hope for them.

Check out the rest of this article at Skills To Pay The Bills? | Whats Really Going On?