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SYLVIA ROBINSON :: R.I.P

Sylvia Robinson has passed away at the age of 75. Sylvia Vanterpool Robinson, known as the Mother of Hip-Hop, died today at 6:28 a.m. EST from congestive heart failure.

Sylvia who was born on March 6, 1936 was a singer, musician, music producer, and record label executive, most notably known for her work as founder/CEO of the seminal hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.

SWEATER FUNK CREW :: SOULEROS BALL REVUE

Very Honored to share the 'Sweater Funk Sound" with our good friends, The Souleros. Myself, Allen Thayer (Wax Poetics) and members of the crew will be dropping records October 8th in support of Low-Rider model and StreetLow Magazine representative, Chole! Come down and experience the Low & Slow culture while listening to top shelf Funk & Soul Vinyl.

All car clubs invited, no set tripping!

TEEKO :: BRIDGE TO TRUTH

Nice to see homey and Bay Area representative doing his thing! All the hard work has payed off my friend.

Fresh Selects is offering a preview of Light Up The Darkness, the new LP project from Teeko (of F.A.M.E.) which includes this soul/mind-expanding jam “Bridge To Truth,” featuring Coultrain. Also included is a bonus download called “Young Funklords” and streams of two other LP cuts. Get the the goodies here.

HAIGHT & FILLMORE ON FIRE

Thanks to local hero's "Upper Play Ground" for the this video clip, minutes after the fire started





SAN FRANCISCO -- A four-alarm fire burned through apartments on top of a Walgreens store in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing into the street as smoke and flames burst out of windows.

The fire did "heavy damage" to the three-story building at Haight and Fillmore streets, said Fire Department spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge. Most of the damage was contained to the top floor, although the second floor sustained water damage.

Talmadge said everyone was evacuated safely from the drugstore and upper floors, where there are 25 apartments. One firefighter had a minor cut to a finger and another person sought assistance from an ambulance, but both people were treated on scene, Talmadge said. Firefighters also rescued two dogs and four cats.

The fire, reported at 4 p.m., drew 125 firefighters. They had to poke holes through the roof to reach attic spaces where the fire burned out of control, Talmadge said. By 5:30 p.m., the blaze had been contained and firefighters were putting out hot spots.

Carl Casey, who lives across the street from the building, was eating in a restaurant next door to the fire when he saw smoke and flames. At one point he heard glass shattering and saw top-floor windows falling to the street.

"It was a big fire," he said. "It's not every day you see something like this."

Mohamed Bouabibsa, owner of a nearby pizza shop, said he had seen a person run out of the building and collapse while the fire was raging. "The wind was pushing" the fire up and away from the building, he said.

The blaze closed the area to traffic for at least two hours, and three Muni lines - the 6, 22 and 77 - had to be rerouted.

The fire is believed to have broken out on the top floor. Several witnesses reported hearing several small explosions or "popping" sounds just before the fire started, Talmadge said. The cause is under investigation.

CHICANO SOUL LEGENDS

WOW!!!!!!!!! Did you see this lineup!?! Time to start making plans for this RARE event... Mark your calenders!

NICK WATERHOUSE

I love everything related to this Nick Water House project. From the Video/Art direction to most important factor, the Music! Live music! Nick proves that you can impact your audience with a song under 3 minutes.

The man is about to blow (Mayer Hawthorne status) and you'll be hearing the name "Nick Waterhouse" every where pretty soon. The Bay Area is bubbling with Soul acts including Myron & E, to Nick Waterhouse and hopefully more to follow!

Enjoy this video

WELCOME FALL SEASON

NEW HANKSY

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Following on from the likes of “Backstreet Brit Funk”, “Destination Boogie” and the ever-popular Soul of Disco series Z Records continue to release hi quality compilations filled with lesser known disco, funk and boogie.

Now ZR launches a new compilation series named Under The Influence. The story behind UTI is this, being a seasoned record collector Z label boss Dave Lee (Joey Negro) has made the acquaintance of many of the worlds other vinyl junkies. People that may be unknown to the general public but are hardcore enthusiasts who have built some of the best collections of soul, funk and disco on the planet. The idea of UTI isn't about big name djs but is to give a musical platform to those who have the knowledge to put together a track listing of killer tunes. Volume 1 has been compiled by DJ Red Greg aka Darren Griffiths, a familiar face across the world at record fairs and second hand vinyl stores...as well as a dj putting on his own Ebonite nights in Dalston (and playing in parties in the UK as well as Paris and NYC) .


Under The Influence Vol.1 compiled by DJ Red Greg - Sampler by Joey Negro


For the record, we at Z aren't interested in re-issuing collectors obscurities, average records that are best left as rare vinyl only pieces, we only want re-vitalise great music that has stood the test of time. When Darren sent us in the CDs of his proposed track listing we were blown away by the high standard of his selection. Unlike many re-issue comps we doubt there will be anyone who picks up this CD and looks through the track list and has the all the songs contained. This selection is the result of years of digging, buying records on a hunch, acquiring a few turkeys to find the gems. Check his sleeve notes out for some detailed analysis and history.

As always with Z Records, we've spent time and money to make the masters sound as good as possible so if you're a fan of compilations from BBE or Dimitri From Paris and our own Soul of Disco CD’s then this new series will not disappoint.
Released by: Z Records
Release/catalogue number: ZeddCD024
Release date: Oct 3, 2011

EVERY FEMALE LOVES TELLY

ESTEVAN & ERIBERTO ORIOL

SWATER FUNK & OPOLOPO :: NEW YEARS EVE SF

The rumors are true.... Amalia & Opolopo will be joining the Sweater Funk crew on NYE in SF.... Check back for more info.


Opolopo's Run (unreleased) by opolopo

DJ FLIGHT :: THE NEXT CHAPTER

DJ Flight takes you on a journey through the future sounds. Proper Techno, Drum and Bass and Electronic bits thrown in.. The latest show is on point. This episode reminds me of old school rave days. Heavy!

Be sure to check out all the new artist / playlist inside.

The Next Chapter [21.09.11] by Dj Flight on Mixcloud

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th

OLDE SOUL

Heavy 45 night! Oldies, Soul, Rolas with local hero's Vinny and B.Cause... Casanova Bar (SF)


See you there

DAM FUNK :: FOREVER :: VIDEO

The Only word that comes to mind when I "Saw" and "Heard" this new track, FONKY!!!! Standing ovation for keeping true and original!

FESTIVAL '68 :: VINTAGE REGGAE & SKA

Thursday 10/13/11 @ The Make-Out Room in SF is a very special edition of:

"Festival '68"

'60s Jamaican Rocksteady, Early Reggae & Ska dance!

Resident selectors:

Adam (Revival Sound System)

&

DJ Vanessa (V. Rocket)

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very special guest selector all the way from Japan:

TOMMY FAR EAST (FAR EAST RECORDS, ROCK-A-SHACKA/DRUM & BASS, SOLID ROCK)

FACEBOOK - TOMMY ROCK-A-SHAKA

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very special guest selectors up from Los Angeles:

NINA & VIKTOR (ROCKSTEADY LOUNGE L.A)

FACEBOOK - ROCKSTEADY LOUNGE

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Make-Out Room
3225 22nd Street
SF, CA. 94110
www.makeoutroom.com

10pm-2am
21 & up w/ID
NO COVER

"Run come celebrate, at Festival '68"

CURRO FUENTES :: SOUNDWAY

Interview with Curro Fuentes by Quantic & Miles Cleret in Colombia from 2009. Curro Fuentes musical legacy is presented in Soundway's compilation: Cartagena! Curro Fuentes & The Big Band Cumbia and Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962 - 72.

QUANTIC :: SAN FRANCISCO

QUANTIC NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION!


Very excited my Carnal Guillermo (Sweater Funk) is part of this event with Quantic.



If you're in the Mission (SF) on any given night, I'm sure you've seen Jacob playing rare and obscure records of all genres. You can catch Guillermo every 3rd Wednesday at Casanova Bar for his party "Gostosa" with homey Allen Thayer (wax poetics)! Together they run the deepest Brazilian night(Strictly vinyl) in SF! Every 3rd Sunday Jacob also runs a monthly party called "Spill The Wine" where he focuses on Latin records Cumbia, Tropical, Boogaloo, Oldies, music genres. The man has a great collection that he loves sharing!

If you like Latin music this event is not to be missed!

Purchase Tickets Here

DEFINITION OF A TRUE LOWRIDER :: HOW LOW CAN YOU GO

NEXT LEVEL SHIT!! SPOTTED IN L.A TODAY

NORMAN JAY

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Norman Jay’s Good Times sound system. The above video shows various individuals, including Norman, discussing the history of Good Times and its growth into the cultural institution it is today.

LUKE WESSMAN

Heading to SAN DIEGO next month to pick up this Turntable console from the 60s my aunt scored for me, and While I'm there I'm hopping to get tatted up by Luke Wessman.

I love this guy's style, as he calls it "Traditional Gangster"!

US VERSUS THEM Presents: WIVES TALES Part 2, LUKE WESSMAN from CHOP EM DOWN on Vimeo.

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I LOVE MUNI

I love Muni!!!! This is the kind of rubbish I see on the regular as a commuter. This clip was captured Tuesday from a friend! And Clip 2 is even better...

HAPPY FRIDAY!

VINDAHL :: SERENDIPITY :: TOKYO DAWN

Highly anticipated album from Vindahl.... I've been waiting for this release for some time. My mix "Head Over Heels" is based of his track "Head Over Heels" feat Coco of Quadrion.

‘Serendipity’ is a term used in science to describe an unintentional gain of knowledge, finding something you weren’t expecting to find. This strong pop album by Copenhagen-based producer Ronni Vindahl might offer exactly that, if not even more.

As co-founder of the vanguard soul collective Boom Clap Bachelors, Vindahl has also been involved with numerous offspring projects such as Ivory & Gold, Robi, Kris Mars and Non+. This first album project to be released under his real name has been his secret heart project for more than four years now, its release date being postponed numerous times for further rounds of perfectioning. Of course ‘Serendipity’ is first and foremost a bold electronic indie pop album, but it goes further, integrating insights from his work in philosophy and art galleries into the album concept. Musical influences as diverse as Talking Heads, Trevor Horn and Prince shimmer through, complemented by lyrics often based on themes of duality as the album cover indicates. Guest artists featured on ‘Serenpidity’ include swedish pop star Jenny Wilson, Coco from Quadron and a bonus remix by the Boom Clap Bachelors. An album which is lot more than just an unintentional gain of knowledge, but a serious piece of pop art!

ALBUM PREVIEW

LTJ XPERIENCE :: SLOW DOWN BABY :: FUNK & SOUL MIX

Luca Trevisi aka LTJ XPERIENCE, One Man Edit, The Beatdown Soundmachine (small world disco, super value, sleazy beats, irma) out of Italy... Solid mix my friend, tracks are smokin!!!

Treat your ears to this mix...

ltj "slow down baby" by live tapes

SWEATER FUNK :: LABOR DAY CELEBRATION 2011

My Camera has seen many battles and this puppy is almost ready to retire. Sorry for the blurry pics, but it gets really hot, and steamy down in the basement which alters the quality... Oh well, if you weren't there this is what you get to see.

Labor Day 2011 we celebrated the only way we know how! Quality Music, and Family atmosphere in the heart of China Town. The night was very special as we celebrated Guillermo (SF) & Raul Sanchez Aka -Roll (LifeStyle) Birthdays in the basement. Li Po was full of drunken debauchery! Chinese Whiskey will be the death of the crew!!!

We were also blessed to have LA Family & friend "Eddie Funkster" in the house who drove up for the special occasion. Eddie came and dropped 45 bombs all night.... What a great night.

I Love this CREW

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