“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
if you were born after 1979..you would’nt understand..
There was a time when this was the mood in every block in any every major city..I use to be one of those kids…
Where do we go from here?
Save The Music…
PS: GOD bless the person who took this footage and everyone in it.
Isley.
This song has been stuck in my head (Ernie’s solo!).
This record would’ve been big in the Pop market easily, kinda has that Malibu, old school Venice Beach vibe but still funky.
FREE RON.
RESPECT: DAVID WILLIAMS (RIP)
The 80′s like every great era before it had a definitive sound, David Williams played a pivotal role in forming that sound. From Quincy to Micheal to Madonna and countless others, Mr Williams and Tony Maiden (Rufus) had a very distinctive tone in their style of rhythm guitar playing that has been emulated by many musicians. Sadly, Mr. Williams has recently joined a higher calling. Mr. Williams left a body of work that will forever live in our dancing feet and hearts. Love, Good Energy, Strength and condolences to family and friends of Mr. Williams.
http://earbender.com/2009/03/david-williams-guitarist-with-michael-jackson-madonna/
+check for the guitar solo in Micheal’s “Billie Jean” during the bridge -)
4 The Real Micheal Fans, Thriller’s cool but..
Yes, he is back to claim his throne. The man has paid his dues and paved the way for every artist after him. Respect long over due.
Here are just a few of many that are my personal MJ staples:
I damn near cry when listening to this record mainly due to Jamerson’s performance. Perfection!
Pure Philly magic! This has to be one of the most brilliant albums they cut. I can put this song on repeat for a whole day and be content. Timeless. (I figured out that ending part where he does the vamp, that part is looped! He was the first to loop a vocal on a record! Thats if Zappa didnt beat him to it.. -)
Put your jacket on..too cold.. Its not the same w/o Jermaine but they handle it.
Should’ve been a HIT! They put this on a few “B sides”.
I would’ve done an extended mix with a bass break down/build up,etc, but this is STILL the jam. He does amazing background vocals! (Check for “All I Do” by Stevie)
03|15|09: Its SLY’s Birthday Party! Pt3!
The wait is over. The details revealed…
SLY STONE wants to celebrate his birthday with you. Yes you! And he wants you to come dressed in the appropriate attire: 60S/70S THEME…requested, but not required.
In return, you will be part of an amazing edition of THE SLY STONE VARIETY SHOW…truly a family affair
with live performances by Sly, BabyStone and as always, special surprise guests (George Clinton funked it last time)
Plus your favorite DJs: JEREMY SOLE (KCRW, Afro Funke), A-SKI (Unique 74), and ANTHONY VALADEZ (KCRW)
And lots of other goodies and surprises.
(every birthday has a cake and party favors, right?!)
This may be the last of the infamous Sly Stone Variety Show for a while and it’s his birthday to BOOT! Who else can say they went to Sly Stone’s birthday party???…so you don’t want to miss it!
DOORS 8PM
$15 b4 9pm, $20 after
$10 LIMITED RECESSION PRICED PRESALE!!!
(Sly knows times is hard) templebarconcepts. tickets. musictoday. com
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RESPECT: Zach Zachery (RIP)
I send my love and energy to the family and friends of Mr Zach Zachery who was the premier Sax Player for the legendary powerhouse MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) that provided the soundtrack to The Legendary Philly Sound. I am saddened by the news that Mr. Zachery as of recent has joined a higher plane but his music will forever live within our hearts.
I remember as a kid listening to records like “Zach’s Fanfare” “Sexy” and counltess other Philly gems that this man blessed. His signature Big Band Swing style was one of the striking elements that made the Philly recipe so potent.
Thank you for the sweet sounds Mr Zachery. Rest In Paradise.
all about India Arie’s new album…
Check out my latest review on the new India Arie album, courtesy of our friends at Nu Soul!
http://blog.nu-soulmag.com/?p=1078
Unique 74 feature: Sneaks and Bubblegum | Dj Lotuspetal | 80′s mix
I’ve been cranking this mix all week in my ipod, the lovely Lotuspetal blesses us in this week’s feature. Turn this up during your powerwalks.
http://djlotuspetal.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-02-24T20_34_50-08_00
Sanctified.
Loosen up already. Run from the safety.
Higher Learning.
Wow, finally!
Think of Soul Train on steroids (in fact, this show was the inspiration for Soul Train).
To the newbies: you may want to sit down on this one..please take notes and enjoy..
You’re Lying…Jamiroquai did not make this record..lmbao
My big brother use to rock this one before he would go out to party. Once he left the house I would sneak into his room and thumb through his 45′s and lp’s (My Mom was asleep when all this was happening. Otherwise, my mischievous ass would have been whooped until the future…yeah I said “whooped”..). This was one of the stand out records I never forgot, those were some good times that I really miss a lot. During this 80-81 era, Disco was peaking, it started taking on a more of a Boogie feel. Boogie begat Electro/Freestyle and so on but this was one of the staple records that ushered out the Disco era but kept some of its themes. At that time, no one was really calling it “Boogie” perse because that was a term used for its groove factor. The string factor was dead, the sound became more synth/bass oriented (ie Funkytown, Bounce Rock Skate, Good Times,etc) . Also by that time the Euro sound was forming as well. It was all Funk/R&B at the end of the day. As of lately, newbies of this sound have coined a cute little name called “Boogie” but there are some settle differences in the sounds (back then there were no such things as the “Boogie” charts. If so, I stand to be corrected..). The Rollerskating culture played a very crucial role during the late 70′s early 80′s and somewhat ushered out the lush Van Mccoy, Gamble-Huff sound in its traditional form. Thus, introducing the “Boogie Sound” (heavy keyboards, light rhythms, happy-go-luck lyrics, simple hooks) in a lot of the records being recorded, just as in the previous there were records that were crafted towards certain dances such as The Bump, The Hustle, The Latin Hustle, The Tilt, The Spank, etc. By the late 70′s, Rollerskating Culture was massive (I never mastered them blades,lol). At some point I will cover more on the subject of the Boogie craze, Disco, “Dazz” and much more .
But this particular piece by Linx was THE JAM back then, Trust. This was one of many club jams that remains a staple to this day (KGFJ AM the grandfather of African American radio in LA was the only station that would drop it every now and then, it was strictly a club record), its progressive chords and mystic tones made me a believer from day one.
Biggups to British Soul!
I have the lp to this, but I need this single for real! This sounds more like a dub version, the lyrics are not in this version but I still dig the mix.
wow Diddy called it..
For those that may not know, Diddy was also a dancer! I truly believe he is speaking as a dancer/fan.
If you spin and lack any sense of rhythm, it will go over your head.. Every great Dj I know is either a musician or is a good dancer..im just saying if you cant dance or lack rhythm (keeping it on the THE ONE), how can you make a crowd of people dance? Lets take it back to the basics, Skills and Styles. The gimmicks are wearing very thin, get your weight up or just wait up and pay your dues..
What we do is a blessing and a privilege. Biggups to Diddy!
In the words of KRS ONE: “You’ve got to have style and learn to be original”.
For real..it aint about winging it..its about bringing it. When you got Diddy callin’ yall out, s–t really done hit the fan and the stinch is NOT pretty for the fans..Holla!
all about Q-Tip.
All the way back to “Promo #1″, Q Tip has always been THAT dude. Ahead of the games and lames he has maintained a consistent presence that raises the bar for not only Hip Hop but Black Music and Pop Culture at large. To all the heads that keep screaming that “Hip Hop Is D–d”, I challenge you to turn turn off your radio and tv’s for a minute (two, three and so on..). The gimmicks and bandwagons are flavor of the month (a long ass month since 95′ however..), like many big sellers with little or lack of substance they will “come-a-crashing down” at some point. They are mere placeholders not common denominators in the bigger picture. Im not saying throw the baby out the bath water but its about balance.
Truth will always win in the end. Trust.
Ps; why do I hear Slick Rick/Chubb Rock on the remix..
all about SLY
Wow! round 2! I feel like a kid again..As a double OG Funk head since the day I first heard a record by Mandrill called “Fencewalk” (I was like 2 years old..changed my life..). I knew Funk is something that you cant explain, its a way of life and being, an attitude. I’ve been blessed to shake hands and work with some giants but this just takes it over the top for me. I felt as though I earned my Ph.d in Funk when I met the man himself, so surreal. I hope to see you all…its gonna be sweet. 
THE FUNK BROS
I love the vocals to the original of this classic and this is my favorite SUPREMES record. However, this version truly shows why this record was a smash..JAMERSON is THE GREATEST BASS PLAYER EVER.. Yes, that’s in print 
Long live THE FUNK BROS and H-D-H!
This is another one the fellas cut by the name of “Hitch Hike” by the master Marvin Gaye. How can u sit down on these gems? ..just pure funk at its best. Martha & The Vandellas deliver major sweetness on the background vocals.
MEMBERS ONLY ISH..
David Ruffin shining at his best, performing one of my all time favorites “Statue of a Fool” (which originally was a country song).
3:19 is priceless…3:54 he gives you the business..Give it to em’ D.R.!
In this next clip he peforms “Walk Away From Love” another one of my childhood favorites…his moves and demeanor are priceless.
Such grace and class. He truly was in a class by himself. Get em’ D.R.!
