Dang....Sylvia lays it on thick. She practically purrs on this track. I picked up the "Pillow Talk" 45 with Renmin the other day at Amoeba, this is my favorite of the two. Dilla sampled it on 'Ruff Draft"
Shes also known for creating The Sugarhill Gang (the dudes didn't even know each other before the group was formed) A little controversial because some say she capitalized on something that was being done before she stepped into the picture-and she made all the money.
San Francisco is notoriously cloudy/gloomy straight nasty during June and July. But it has been consistently cloud-free and warm. Reminds me of Southern California. Here is a summer Jam by Father's Children which is BBQ appropriate
I've been trying hard to forget That you've been cheating Wishin' you I'd never met 'Cause you've been cheating Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Yeah, you made me suspect and I know (who-who) You don't want me (you don't want me) Cookies crumble, and that's how it goes (who-who) You don't want me (you don't want me) Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Another lover you discover Our love's gone and I don't know why It's just as well, though at last I do know All you said was just a lie So I'm trying hard to forget That you've been cheating Wishin' you I'd never met 'Cause you've been cheating Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Ooh, ooh, baby (you've been cheating) You must not love me (you've been cheating) You must not want me (you've been cheating) You just don't care [fade]
Sunday night in the basement of a Chinatown bar straight out of a 1960's noir film, the funky bounce of boogie wax zaps the roof off the sucka. That bar is Li Po Lounge, and the party is none other than the most bangin' free weekly in town, Sweater Funk. The SF collective mirror Dam-Funk's "Funkmosphere" concept in L.A., spotlighting the finest boogie jams strictly from the late 1970s to mid-1980s era of warm, feel-good grooves and soulful 2-step. Expect to hear obscure dusty vinyl blended with classic favorites from the likes of Prince and D-Train that are guaranteed to knock the carnal essence of snub-nosed record collector and party-goer alike. Popping and locking moves definitely win points. (Michael Krimper)
With Jon, Guillermo, Proof, Shred One, Remin, Vinyl Richie, Chung Tech, Sean Boogie, Sabrina, Selector Kirk
This month Soul Jazz Records launches the first in a series of FREE classic Reggae film screenings as part of the ever popular 100% DYNAMITE parties on Brick Lane. Then after the film the Soul Jazz Sound System will be playing the finest selection of Reggae, Dancehall, Funk, Soul, Old Skool Jungle and Dubstep dance floor killers across two rooms.
Cafe 1001 is a fantastic, laid-back, warehouse style venue right in the heart of East London with loads of outside tables and a brand new Funktion-One sound system. So get there early and bring your friends to the on-going party that is 100% DYNAMITE - we're there every second Sunday of the month.
This Months Official Film Screening: BABYLON
Directed by Franco Rosso in 1980, Babylon is a raw and incendiary film employing an effective mix of music and social commentary to recount the everyday experiences of a small group of working class black youths living in South London in the early 1980s.
Driven by a musical score composed and arranged by legendary reggae guitarist, former member of Matumbi and record producer Dennis Bovell, with additional songs by Yabby U, I-Roy, Aswad and many more, Babylon is a brilliant, breathlessly energetic, neo-realist snapshot of what it was like to be young, poor and black in early 1980s Britain. The film is rightly regarded as a cult classic and remains as socially relevant today as when it was made almost 30 years ago.
We will be screening a fully restored and digitally re-mastered copy of the film on a huge cinema screen, coupled with a Funktion-One sound system, in the main room at Cafe 1001 at 2pm. This is an amazing chance to catch a classic piece of UK Reggae history in one of the best screening locations in London. This event is totally FREE so please arrive early to ensure you get a space on the sofas.
Yet another all vinyl Breaks mix from the days of yesteryore. Once again no track list but thats what Shazam is for. Pop a pill, drink some water, get a back rub, and bump this shit. Enjoy!!Kool Karlo Succa Free Breaks Mix 05
Some clips from the 1994 documentary Wildwood, NJ (directed by Carol Weaks/Cassidy & Ruth Leitman) ..REMEMBER-us girls always got "The check to cash" HAHA
This is Kanyes latest jump-off Amber-Lynn....ex-stripper and sometimes lesbian. Her body is bangin or else she wouldn't be able to pull off the bald head. And turquoise to top it off? Do the damn thing
SWEATER FUNK JULY NEWS & SCHEDULE This has been a great experience for all of us in the Sweater Funk Family. We all look forward to seeing you guys on the dancefloor with us every Sunday, as well as hearing all the heat brought by our favorite djs who deem us worthy of a special guest appearance. Thanks a ton. We can't even begin to let you all know how much it means to us that we actually have folks to share our love of this music EVERY FREAKING WEEK! July is always a good time for a party: great weather, BBQs every weekend. This July is special for us as it's our 1 year anniversary this month. In the beginning we had doubts we would make it a year. We just wanted to see if we can get a few pals down in the basement to party and dance to our favorite tunes. Here we are a year later and we've got the makings of a great party. It's certainly my favorite one in town right now. We're celebrating with the official release of the first official Sweater Funk mix. In keeping with the slapping ourselves on the back format, we're gonna focus on the sick talent and record collections of the DJ's in our crew. Well, we do have a guest in the works but nothing is confirmed yet, we will however, keep you in the loop.
Not to discount the rest of the month, please, don't just save your dancing shoes for the anniversary gig, you gotta check these folks we have lined up for July.
July 5 - Eddy Bauer (KALX)
July 12th - Vin Sol
July 19th - DJ Sureshot (Sharpshooters)
July 26th - Sweater Funk One Year Anniversary Party w/The Sweater Funk Crew
Other Sweater Funk happings, affiliations and things we just love to do...
July 15th, 29th Sweater Funk Happy Hour @ Triple Crown
July 25th - Behind the Groove @ Koko - resident DJs Vinyl Richie, Renmin, Jon B and DJ Guillermo with guests. Sweater Funk fully approves and supports LOST & FOUND every tuesday @ The Make Out Room. If you've ever heard us go on about "Sad Soul Night" this is what we're blabbering on about. Mellow soul 45's, cute girls slow dancing, cheap beer, tunes about screwing up love, falling in love or wondering what in the hell love is. Believe it or not this is a great place to bring that special one in your life.
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Sweater Funk every sunday @ Li Po Lounge in San Francisco' s funky funky Chinatown 916 washington @ grant 9ish til 1:30 ALWAYS FREE
AFTA-1 always amazes me. This collabo with AFTA-1 and GAS'D is on point. I heard his stuff awhile back and I had to do my homework cause I was on it from the jump, then actually had a chance to meet him on the Truth Seekers Show on 90.7fm Saturday Morning from 1-3am. We both dropped some tunes, instantly connected with the music and have been in touch ever since.
This Download I am sharing with you all just dropped today. Enjoy.
Happy Birthday to these two...Evelyn "Champagne" King and Fred Schneider from the B-52's, both had major influences in forming my eclectic taste in music. The B-52's was the first concert I ever went to when I was 5 years old, thanks to my parents who listened to a lot of New wave and rock....and whenever I hear "Love Come Down" I sing out LOUD.
This guy, Bro Franklin is famous in Houston at his local church for his dance moves during the offering procession...Peep it when the Dad pulls his daughter out of the way because he knows that Bro is gonna break it down. LOLZ
VIBE Announced today that they will no longer be in publication...one last MJ tribute issue and that's it. "But Vibe hasn't been doing well for a while now; in February, the magazine cut its circulation and frequency, and salaries. Now the music industry is crumbling, and the magazine industry is crumbling, and the music magazine industry is really crumbling."-Hamilton Nolan HmMMmmm
Do yourself a favor and be here... PayDay & Breaking Atoms collabo. Onra up in this mug all the way from France!! Avoir une bonne nuit!! Ty-G on Bass, J1 on Drums, and Computer Jay on Chords. Need I say more?
Last night I was digging through my hard drives and I found some demo mixes from 2005 and 2006. One in particular was intended to be a promo for some clubs in Denver. For whatever reason the mix was never finalized. Figured I better share them before I forget again or the drive craps out. Unfortunately there is no track list but most of the songs are bootleg and white label vinyl. In other words you are going to have a very hard time finding them. In fact I doubt I could even find them and they are in my studio. Yes I said vinyl as in black devilish seductive disks with music on them. The fidelity of the mix was surprisingly impressive. Even when recorded to digital the tracks sound exceptionally analog. FYI this mix is what I like to call actual electro not electro house. This is by no means untsa untsa. Not that there is anything wrong with untsa untsa but I do grow weary 21 year old Ableton DJ kids claiming that they spin electro when its nothing more then house music. This is why when I'm describing electro to people I call it electro electro. Then they are like ahhhhh electro electro. Same thing works with techno. Q: Is this techno music? A: Well yes but its not techno techno.
Not much I can say about MJ that hasn't already been said ... Mark de Clive-Lowe sent this joint featuring Lady Alma to the inbox and here's what it said:
"we lost a true gem and a goliath in his prime. i don't really have ample words to pay homage and full respect to MJ and his passing... so i'll hand it over to some music. lady alma and i recorded this a while back but this seems an appropriate time to share it with everyone... feel free to share and vibe outtttt :)
SA-RA Creative Partners are dropping a new album, Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love, dropping on Ubiquity Records June 23rd. It’ll be a double disc of jazzy, soulful, hip hop intergalactic future sounds. The first disc featuring 17 new tracks and the second disc featuring previously unreleased SA-RA produced beats.
I'M FEELING WHAT JUST BLAZE HAS TO SAY ABOUT MOVING FORWARD WITH TECHNOLOGY. SHOUTS TO ALL THE FOLKS PLAYING GOOD MUSIC IN ANY FORMAT - BE IT VINYL, ORIGINAL PRESSING, CD-R, MP3, 8-TRACK, CASSETTE OR WHATEVER. FEEL FREE TO LEAVE YOUR OPINION IN THE COMMENTS.
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