Happy Birthday Dr MAYA ANGELOU!!!
Happy 85th Birthday Marguerite Ann Johnson aka Dr. Maya Angelou!
Happy Birthday Mr MARVIN GAYE!!!
Many TRY to emulate him but cannot duplicate. He had no formula or trick bag. He had a mission. Spiritual awakening laced with sensual groove and street rhythms. Becoming a standard after being the total under dog at one point in his career. Producer, Writer, Performer to the epitome. To call him an icon or a genius would be short changing his true shine and legacy..he was a Prophet and a Shaman. Taking creative risk as an artist that many celebrate today in their musical own contributions today. A class act, a standard, a healer, a hero. Happy Birthday Sir MARVIN PENTZ GAYE Jr.
Remembering Marvin.
In my top 3 favorite artist/producers/writers of all time..Tomorrow is his born day. Thus, im not going to lay too heavy in it but I have to start heavy in it..There were many before him and after but there is only ONE Marvin Gaye.
He proved that an artist has a civil responsibility to produce music that inspires yet remain multidimensional . Backed by the iconic production team, the mighty Mizell Brothers (aka The Corporation) on this won. It is a travesy that this was not released as a single but a relief that they went into the vaults to unearth this masterpiece. #MGP
Happy Birthday Mr BUNNY SIGLER!!
One of the most prolific writers and timeless composers of all time. An architect of the mighty Philly Sound!! Happy Birthday Mr BUNNY SIGLER!!
Happy Birthday to the Queen Of Soul Ms ARETHA FRANKLIN!!!
There are very FEW artist that can withstand fickle taste, corporate shift and changing trends yet somehow remain a centerpiece of artistic validity and a cornerstone of expression. Being one of the prominent voices of the Civil Rights Movement while conquering Jazz, Classic, Blues, Funk, R&B and co author of a blueprint what is now known as Soul Music. Not to mention, she is a very underrated pianist (she should cut an instrumental album like a long time ago..). If you are going to “bow down” to anyone..(lol)..Happy Birthday to the Queen of Soul Ms ARETHA FRANKLIN!!!
Listen: Darius | DigitaLiving Mix
You need this in your life..proper mix from good people. Check it. #DigitaLiving
Happy Birthday Mr AL BELL!!!
There are many who are celebrated, decorated and called upon..bet few who are of the chosen.. Visionary, Maverick, Icon, Pioneer who created a landscape of Southern Soul that echoed the Civil RIghts Movement in time with a changing generation who wanted and deserved..more. STAX records embraced innovation and a new style of Funk dipped in “HOT BUTTERED SOUL”. His contributions as an A&R inspired me to chase my dreams to one day become the master of my own creativity and inspire others as he inspired me. Happy Birthday to an Icon named Mr AL BELL!!!
Happy 80th Birthday Mr QUINCY JONES!!
got questions.
for all unanswered questions…listen to JAMES BROWN.
Happy Birthday FRANKIE BEVERLY!!
Happy Birthday LINDA CREED!!
I have always been a sucker for great songwriting. There are few who can articulate abstract feelings and thoughts on a universal level while setting the tone in a commercial market as well as a creative one. She was the epitome of prolific…yet criminally unsung, serving as one of the great architects of the iconic PHILLY SOUND with her partner in crime, the great THOM BELL. In addtion to penning a plethora of hits that still stand to this day..Happy Birthday to the late great Ms. LINDA CREED!!
quality wins again..SHUGGIE OTIS
Mr Shuggie Otis. Echoplex. LA. Tonite. SOLD OUT!Happy Birthday Sir LITTLE RICHARD!!
I dont care what you have been sold..it is further from the TRUTH..even the hype appointed “King of Rock & Roll” himself never claimed himself as such (he knew better..no disrespect..facts are facts..)..This is the same man who brought you …
Happy Birthday Sir RICHARD PRYOR!!
He spoke for the unspoken, he stood for the misunderstood..none will ever match or equal..Happy Birthday Sir RICHARD PRYOR!
Happy Birthday Dj Dusk!!
I remember one time I was at a party kinda taking in the moment, these cats were literally fawning over this special guest DJ’s records ..just straight jocking the dude..I am in the total opposite direction (solo in the cut as always) mouthing every lyric to all the records my homie is dropping..who walks over to me and says: ” I see you over here in the cut..when are we gonna get together and throw a grown & sexy joint pa?!” He was special and one of kind cut from a rare cloth..I miss my brother..”mucho mucho maaaaas”..Happy Birthday ::DJ DUSK::
No Smoking Zone.
Traded in the cigars for toothpicks. Done for good..dont need any programs, arm twists, landmark, amway, patches, miss cleo..ect Its called concious decision. I will say this much to the fellas out there..(ladies too). If you are in a bad relationship, it will create bad habits. I never smoked a day in my life until 2007, I needed something to calm me down and level me (my uncles use to smoke pipes & cigars when I was kid). I even started going hard on the drinking (wine & champagne..nothing too hard) in addition to bad eating habits. I was stressed out and kept a LOT in, vibes was totally off balance and not upwards. I was overworked and underappreciated in addition to dealing with the recession. It was out of control and I knew something had to change. Make sure you are in a situation where you take care of your spirit and your body, if it causes you stress and changes you for the worst, it is NOT good. Breakout with a quickness. Your body is a temple. Guard it with your life.
Besides..this is still THE coolest mofo on all planets with a cigar…there is only room for one! #TheHammer
Alvin Robinson – Something You Got
THE version (in my book)..one of my fav 45 pieces. Slow, hot & bothered funk..straight gut. The drummer plays without hi hat or cymbals (New Orleans line dance style)..but in full swing. The style was basically ahead of its time and would later become the template Dilla (Iconic Musician/Producer) style of drum programming which many beatmakers/ producers have adopted in their own formula today.
#RareCurtis
The monstrously beautiful version of “Move On Up” sets the tone!! That bass player (LUCKY SCOTT) rules!! Big Shout to the great PHIL UPCHURCH!! (yellow shirt).
DJ Ian Head, DJ Center and Joe Blaxx Play some 45s
These are my dudes right here!! Very dear friends that I share a deep bound of music, friendship & respect. Whenever im in NY, they give me the key to the city! Doing what REAL DJ’s do..we experiment and go through music..total protocol. Listen and Enjoy!!
DJ IAN HEAD
DJ CENTER
JOE BLAXX (aka Beanie Siegal!!! lol Congrats on you new marriage bruv!! Cheers!!)
NYC. SANDY. LOVE.
To all my good people in NYC ,Tri-State, Jersey area..Lotta LOVE and RESPECT to everyone still coping with after effects of “SANDY”. You are in our thoughts and prayers y’all! Hold strong.
doors closed. trust.
Once a door is closed..keep that sucker closed. They wanted be out..let them stay out. They ALL try to make their way back when it gets cold out (they know what they did was wrong but will never come clean..). You can forgive..by forgiving yourself for letting your guard down. Avoid patterns. Vibrations have to be on point so YOU can stay on point. People will do what you allow them to..take responsibility in owning it. Never ignore red flags. Embrace Excellence.
Happy Birthday LOU DONALDSON!!!
This song single handedly personafied the “Acid Jazz”/”Rare Groove” sound. Very important album in terms of the transitional stage in Hip Hop production (via sampling) which would give birth to the so called ‘Neo Soul” sound..it all goes back to JAZZ…Happy (Belated) Birthday Sir LOU DONALDSON!!
