Unique74 Events: {1.17} THE FOUNDRY on Melrose Presents..Emile Porée “Sessions” w/ A-Ski & friends

SESSIONS: Join us for an evening of Jazz, Fine Bites & an assortment of sounds & atmosphere. As we set sail with Emile Poree as the navigator with Jeffrey Connor on Bass plus A-Ski on carefully hand picked JAZZ selections. We encourage you to endulge this Thursday Nite @ THE FOUNDRY on MELROSE. No Cover. Birthday/Special OccassionsContinue reading “Unique74 Events: {1.17} THE FOUNDRY on Melrose Presents..Emile Porée “Sessions” w/ A-Ski & friends”

25 lessons i’ve learned in 2012 | by A-SKI

Most people do New Year’s Resolutions, I decided to go the opposite direction and recap valuable lessons and trials over the year. A resolution to me is more of another proponent in procrastination (why wait till the New Year if you had not reflected what you gained in the past year?). So here goes.. 1.Continue reading “25 lessons i’ve learned in 2012 | by A-SKI”

Unique74 EXCLUSIVE *FEELING GOOD | WABERI JORDAN | Produced by A-SKI (FREE DOWNLOAD -LIMITED TIME)

Hey Everybody!! This is my latest production that I had the great honor in working with the ultra amazing artist WABERI JORDAN!! A remake of a classic by the great NINA SIMONE entitled “FEELING GOOD” aka “U Know How I Feel”!! Please feel free to SHARE!! One Love!! ~~A-SKI~~ (FREE DOWNLOAD-LIMITED TIME) http://www.reverbnation.com/waberi/song/15639868-u-know-how-i-feel-feelin-good-remakeremix?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook    

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 toContinue reading “Happy Birthday Dj Dusk!!”

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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5tRarmh1Y8

WINTER FUND DRIVE for Message Media Ed! Nov 13 | LA

Kicking off our WINTER FUNDRAISING DRIVE and celebrating our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Message Media Ed’s Community Bridge Initiative & Monthly Lecture Series presents, “SUBSIDIZING YOUR CALLING: RESOURCES FOR INTEGRITY, W/BROTHER J OF X CLAN”, P erforming Artist & Founding Board Member of Message Media Ed. This TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 7-9PM @MessageMediaEd (4923 W. Adams Blvd.Continue reading “WINTER FUND DRIVE for Message Media Ed! Nov 13 | LA”

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 BeanieContinue reading “DJ Ian Head, DJ Center and Joe Blaxx Play some 45s”