Interesting read that I wish to share from Malcolm Galdwell’s most recent book “Outliers”, listing the 3 qualities, he believes makes for a great job. Check out his thoughts here, and let me know what you think
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THA LADIES….
Brandy, MC Lyte, Yo Yo and Queen Latifah… This is what I’m talkin’ about!
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Meshell Ndegeocello
Uhmmmm yeah, well she is 1 of my very favourite, well… everythang. SHE IS SO DAMN FUNKY and KOOL…That is all
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The Brothers Johnson…what can I say? They look all plain and all but damn they can get down…smoothly. This group and this song are definitely memories of my Soul Train days….doin’ the bump and really feelin’ my body move, and I’m pretty sure I’ve heard this tune in several film soundtracks. Doesn’t it sound familiar? […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- The Cypher (BET 2014)
I LOVE HIP HOP and RAP and I am a HUGE FAN of the CYPHER, featured every year as part of the 2014 BET AWARDS. Its freestyle rap featuring up and coming rappers as well as some legendary hip hop artist. I chose this one because…well, I just did. I LOVE ME SOME HIP HOP! […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Nina Simone
Not a Funk Song, but a very powerful one. Just Listen. Nina Simone is one of the best, one of the most honest and raw talents we’ve ever had. A true lover of black people
Continue readingMovie Review- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
It was the 10th Anniversary of the International Montreal Black Film Festival, with the premiere of Spike Lee’s new film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. Spike Lee was in attendance and being honoured with its 1st Pioneer Award, presented by Habs co-captain PK Subban, seen here, followed by a Q and A. The theatre was […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Prince
In celebration of my FAVOURITE FUNKY MAN, Prince and his 2 new cd releases..1 SOLO, and the other with 3RDEYEGIRL, he is my Funky Friday Song of the Day, for this week I LOVE PRINCE! I love his FUNKINESS, I think he is so damn KOOL, and I LOVE THIS SONG!! NOW, let me suggest […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Midnight Star
I first heard this song on one of my favourite radio stations, WBLK. I would tape songs using my cassette tapes and remember listening and LOVING IT! I know you’ve all done this…taping the dj at the end of the song, because you didn’t reach for the PAUSE button quick enough. Well this song had […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Foxy
I remember as a youngster hearing this song for the 1st time and thinking..damn this is hot. It became one of my favourite dance tunes that always made the rotation. Needless to say I learned quickly that funk comes in many different shades and I LOVE that
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