James Brown R.I.P. - pt. 2

Yeah, this is how we're trying to get down tonight:



James Brown: "Papa Don't Take No Mess" live on Soul Train



Biz Markie - The Vapors (samples "Papa Don't Take No Mess")

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James Brown R.I.P. (5/3/33-12/25/06)

On Ed Sullivan circa 1966
An interesting quote from Bootsy Collins I recently read, after a tribute concert he played:

"¨We´re losing history,¨ he says. ¨Historical icons and our whole historical values are being swept away. If I can do one little part to keep the James Brown legacy alive, that will be my little part. I´d probably want to do this even if I hadn´t been with him, but knowing how serious he was about the music, for what he´s done for American music, it´s the least I can do. The way it is now, every act you see, they come out and say, ¨Throw your hands in the air!´ And it´s like, yeah, I´ll throw my hands in the air when you do something! James Brown was always about the work and getting down for the people and, to me, that´s what it´s all about. I want to do my part and try to keep a little piece of that alive. I´m not trying to save the world; I´m just trying to keep this music and this feel alive."

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Happy Holidays

Happy holidays everyone! If i don't see you tomorrow at Uncle Mings, then i'll see you in the New Year. I'm off to Switzerland and France for a little vacation.

HALLA!



PS - sorry if this post is a little non-sensical, but i had just been reading an article that mentioned Soprano (artist in video above), remembered liking his video on my last trip to France, and thought about my upcoming trip to France.......

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Prof. Rockwell Mix

As you may or may not know, Prof. Rockwell will be blessing us with his DJ talent at our party on 12/20 at Uncle Mings. As a preview of what's to come, check out this mix he did of early 90s hip hop (set originally played at Blow Your Horn party at Hope Lounge in June).

Prof. Rockwell - Blow Your Horn Mix

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Sugar Lounge - 12/8

I'll be DJing at Sugar Lounge in Brooklyn for one Saturday per month from now on. Hopefully by next month we'll have it locked down to a specific Saturday, i.e. first or second. But in the meantime, come check it out tomorrow.

It's a nice low-key vibe where you can enjoy some good food and drinks while hearing me play a slightly different type of set than at other parties (you know, more for lounging than dancing and partying).

Sugar Lounge Presents....
DJ Knomad
Saturday, 12/8/07
10pm-close
FREE

Music: disco, soul, funk, 80s, house, and maybe some reggae, latin, and afrobeat

Location: 147 Columbia St, Brooklyn ( map) (F or G train to Bergen or Carroll and then walk West to Columbia St.)

Check the New York Magazine review here if you need a little more convincing.

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