Livin` for the Funk: BOOTSY COLLINS
@5:44 -6:00 #epic #breakdown
Right before that he says “right here” and goes into the clap thing..but he is directing the band AND the audience..pay attention. the clavinet wins again!!
The only thing missing is JAMES BROWN himself.
GOLDEN STEREO | the FINALE | 7.15
Please Join EXTRA MILD SAUCE & Unique74 as we celebrate Music, Life and Atmosphere on the down beat in the tone of SOUL!! We will also be celebrating the one and only CHEVEZ FRAZIER’s B’day!! This is the finale of an ultimate experience in sound & soul on a Thursday Nite UNLIKE any other in LA…UNDISPUTED… a truly unique experience that has brought out many beautiful faces and dancing feet. Come join us for the grand finale of GOLDEN STEREO..THIS THURSDAY!!
It has been an honor to collaborate with the mighty EXTRA MILD SAUCE who has brough CLASS, STYLE and FLAVOR to everything they do and has brought the highlights of the windy city to the city of angels!! Unique74 and EXTRA MILD SAUCE together WILL promise you a night you will NOT forget!!!
Join us as we turn back your radio dial in TWO ROOMS with Hip-Hop, House, R&B, and Afro-Beat classics featuring…
Derrick Wize
Drack Muse
A-Ski
MikeCheck
Attention family: We will also be celebrating the birthday of EXTRA MILD SAUCE’s own Chevez Frazier!
Thursday July 15th
9PM – 2AM
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd 90029
$5 admission / $5 valet
$1 b4 10:30 for July Birthdays
all about MAURICE WHITE | Unique74 | Props
Lately, i’ve been putting together final tracks for upcoming releases this summer. During that process, i’ve been wanting to incorporate elements outside of my “normal” recording process. I’ve been pondering the idea of playing rhythm guitar, I also have been overdubbing a lot of my own live drums just to explore new rhythms. During this past month I have been listening to a lot of early Chicago Funk-Soul (mainly Chess-Brunswick and other off beat labels). When I think of Chicago Soul, I cant help but think about my hero the great Maurice White. Besides being leader of the iconic funk-jazz-soul unit Earth Wind and Fire, he was a also a drummer on many of the sessions at Chess records (along with Morris Jennings). Countless sessions such as “Rescue Me”, “Sitting In The Park, “Grits Aint Grocery” (been wearing out Little Milton’s collection this week!) bear the back beat of Maurice White.
I just so happen to have a kalimba at the lab and I couldn’t help thinking about the story from my uncle (who is very close to Mr White) explaining to me how Mr White and the kalimba came about. According to his recollection, it was at a music store located in Chicago called “Frank’s” where Mr. White’s first encounter with the kalimba took place during the mid 60′s and he has been playing it ever since.
I remember seeing Mr White a couple of times during my early college days (he was always at my bank, amazing!!) and I always felt nervous in going up to shake his hand. But I waved at him, he waved back and my day was made just on that alone. There are very few like Mr. White that went through the various stages of growth and mastered the art of production and recording. There is a leadership quality (reflecting the work ethic of a Mr. White) that is lacking in today’s so-called “modern era” where there are very few artists who take risk and plentiful are willing to follow the depreciated sound pallet only to become flavor of the month. I write this in showing recognition and appreciation to one of my musical heroes who went against the grain and is a constant inspiration. Thank You Mr. White!
STEREOLOVE | MARCH
STEREOLOVE meets SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE | THU | 3.11
LAST WEEK was purely insane with a room packed full of party people and good vibes all nite! A huge shout out and THANK YOU to RUDY C, ABDUL, ORLANDO ROYAL and the FTWK/THANG/STICTLY JAZ collective.
THIS WEEK!!
SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE
http://www.myspace.com/sailawaymusik
We welcome alternative Latin crew, SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE presenting live music by La Santa Cecilia (bolero, cumbia, afro cuban, reggae) and special guest DJ Insectosound of Palenke Soultribe.
In the StereoLounge it’s a collage of dance themes and social apex:
w/Resident Selections:
LOTUSPETAL PLUSHONE, MIKECHECK and A-SKI
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
21 and Wiser | $7 | 9p-2a | Thursday
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$5 Well from 9-10PM
FREE before 10pm w/RSVP unique74events@gmail.com
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stay 2ned:
livin’ 4 the funk: Bohannon | Stop and Go
::SMILES::
Members Only: PUSH | ONE WAY ft Al Hudson
“those were the days, when gangbangers wouldn’t shoot if there were women and children present.” – YT user
where you at LA ??!! sometimes I dont know..but what I do know…
Soulful House in The Bay | docu
Massive Respect to my man Dj Dedan who played at my “Love Is The Message” party 5 years ago and shut it down…my dude is NO joke..great docu! Peep the education..
side note: there’s really no definition..it is a feeling within’..stay away from those “BOXES”..
PS: I need that Terrence Trent D’arby track!!! 
livin’ 4 the funk: James Brown | “I Got a Bag Of My Own” (73 Switzerland | LIVE + RARE!)
livin’ 4 the FUNK!! u know what it is…Jimmy Nolen is gettin’ it overtime!!
Members Only: Invisible Man’s Band | Love Cant Come
When I was a kid I use to sit and daydream while listening to this song..total bliss..
the layering on the vocals..the tones..the melody..perfection! I aspire to make records like this one day..
(indeed, i’m a music snob..I was raised on top shelf and spoiled from it..)
Much Love and shout out to my good friend and the super talented Len Burke and the entire Burke family! Bless!
Theo Parrish Live @ Sunday’s Best (NYC)
Theo is str8 gettin’ it!! you see that right there?!! THIS is what im talkin’ about..THIS is how WE do it! NO Robots, NO Attitudes, NO Inhibitions, NO Pretention, NO Neo Soul (what a joke..another conversation), NO Make up, NO Insecurities! FREE the F–k UP!!
0:37 (I see that James Brown, YES!)
Dude talking at 2:09 ruins the moment by the saying the “No No” of all phrases..you know he got off the cheese bus big time, right?
PS: it gets deeper..WHY do they have umbrellas out dancing in THE RAIN?…I LOVE IT!
10.15. StereoLove | Little Temple | Thursday | Indigo, Dj Obah, Andy C , + A-Ski & SL fam
STEREOLOVE | Little Temple | Thursdays
10/15/09
Resident Selectors:
A-SKI, LOTUSPETAL , PLUSH ONE and MIKECHECK
Bringing a weekly body rock for your aural pleasure. 2 rooms of Goodness. We put the fun in FUNK the oooooo in SOUL. + SOULFUL HOUSE, AFRO LATIN, REGGAE and live performances.
yes, it’s supposed to feel good….
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LIVE GUESTS:
INDIGO | http://www.myspace.com/indigocolouredmusic
Sound: Hendrix singing in Erykah Badu’s band playing like the Talking Heads
MISHA’EL | http://www.myspace.com/mishaelmusic
Sound: Aggressively fun and sexy music transcending genres. She describes herself as “the girl next door meets Rock Band.”
Special Guest Dj’s:
ANDY C (BSTC, Chicago)
http://www.myspace.com/bstcollective
The leader of Chicago’s own BSTC whose band has been making major noise on the progressive soul/dance scene ( + featured in tne Top 100 bands to check for by URB magazine) blesses us with a special Dj set. Andy has also worked with the likes of Maurice White (EWF) Tom Tom 2084, Kanye West,just to name a few.
Check out the Dj A-Ski interview featuring Andy C
(courtesy of Unique74)
http://unique74mag.com/2009/01/21/in-the-lab-w-bstc-2/
DJ OBAH (Giant Step, NYC)
Hailing from “The Planet” aka Brooklyn, Obah is a DJ who has been blessing the Big Apple and abroad with world beats, soulful rhythms and other funk delights. Obah produces and hosts “Recycled Funk Radio” broadcasting on the Giant Step Jukebox 24/7.
+ LIVE ART: REZIN ONE (RTN Crew)
@ LITTLE TEMPLE
4519 SANTA MONICA BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
DOORS 9PM | $5 (free before 10pm with RSVP to unique74events@gmail.com)
Valet Parking: $5 + ample street parking
“all about Isaac” (a Tribute to ISAAC HAYES) | Dj A-Ski
Unique74 & WheatBread presents..
“all about Isaac” (a Tribute to Isaac Hayes)
carefully picked selections with love by
Dj A-SKI
http://djaski.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-10-04T05_16_59-07_00
Members Only: The Temptations | Glasshouse
35 and Better.. U know what it is!! I would love to get my hands on the reels to this song!! Still Stellar! Peep the Unique energy, all fab! This record really makes me miss The Tempations (70′s line up) even more, this was the jam when I was a kid! How lucky were we.
PS: Mr Cornelius has got to be THE best dresser in television, hands down. I was very fortunate to see him a couple weeks ago driving in my neighborhood. Still Sharp as a tack!
REST IN PARADISE: SIR MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Joseph Jackson was more than a perfectionist, an artist, or an entertainer. He was an institution, a way of life that raised the criteria above and beyond more than any other artist before or after him (Trust me..I was a fan long before Thriller and Off The Wall..). There is no question that he was an extension of the greats before him (ie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr, Fred Astaire, The Nicholas Bros, etd) . There are very few artist that can stay on the pulse of art and culture for over a lifetime, while raising the bench mark. I could go on forever and a day to speak on such a great man and a gift to the world who taught me the ultimate definiton of the word ICON. At the moment, I am still in shock and am having a hard time putting together how I truly feel in its full essence.
Thank you Sir Michael, I will always love you!
Ps: We send all of our Love and Prayers to The Jackson Family and friends.
Msg: To all of the fans, we must stay strong and keep jamming MJ in your boombox, ipod, in your car or truck and lets celebrate his Homecoming! He is at PEACE..No one can hurt him anymore..
BSTC featured in NU SOUL MAGAZINE
Peep the my latest review on the BSTC album at Nu Soul Magazine!
http://blog.nu-soulmag.com/?p=1076
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