Great Performance!!! I love this video for so many reasons. First, “Heartburn” is a kickin’ tune. Two, her voice is amazing. Three, the backup singers and band where killin’ it, and Four, she looked fabulous….and OH! those legs in silver shimmer. From the 1st guitar rift, reminiscent of the 1970 blaxploitation film soundtracks, the groove […]
Continue readingReview of Janet Jackson “Unbreakable” CD and Tour
ok I know y’all been waitin’ to hear my review of Janet’s new CD “Unbreakable” LOL!!…well here it is….You Ready?! I am a huge Janet fan, and to be honest there was a period in which I could not relate to her music. It seemed separate.. removed from her, and I just couldn’t get into […]
Continue readingFunky Weekend Song of the Day- Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott
“Burn It Up” is this week’s Funky Song of the Weekend, because one, as you all know I am a huge fan of Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott. Two, I’m excited and delighted to hear them both together again and three..this song is hawt, with a perfect syncopation of voice, funky rhythms and beats to […]
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I am a huge fan of MAGIC….especially the talents of DAVID BLAINE His magic is unusually dark and scary at times, but always leaves me breathless Let me share one of my favourite DAVID BLAINE series, “REAL OR MAGIC” He creates visual illusions that WILL blow your mind….and socks off. Enjoy!
Continue readingDJ Son of “Gentle” S.O.U.L.
Close to a decade ago, I met Masimba aka DJ Son of S.O.U.L. through some good friends of mine. He was simply, a Kind Hearted Gentle Soul. Always consistent and genuine, it would always be the same… If I’d see him on the streets of Toronto, at an event, at my house party, on the […]
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3 of OUR BEST of the BEST in the TDOT! Funky Rich Brown on Bass, The Grooviness of Larnell Lewis on Drums, and Mr Soul Man himself, Wade O’ Brown on Vocals and Keys This trio killed it with their soulful rendition of Bob Marley’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low” First note…Goosebumps….Guaranteed you will too! […]
Continue readingPhD, Activist, Educator, Spoken Word Poet and Sista: Jamie Lyiscott
It all started when Spoken word artist Jamila Lyiscott was complimented on being articulate, and decided to reject the acclamation. This tri-lingual-ist is a powerhouse, exploring the challenges of being “articulate” in a society that misjudges the use of language. She brings IT!…with full force, passion and emotion, the hypocrisy of a society’s acceptance, and […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Vaughan Mason and Crew
Ok y’all! how many of you LOVE THIS TUNE, and remember rollerskating to this tune, in your fanciest dance moves? Well, unfortunately NOT ME! I LOVE THIS TUNE and only imagine in my mind what this would all look like if I could only rollerskate Anyways this song makes me move…nonetheless
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Bobby Byrd
Simple…”I Know You Got Soul” is just SOOO DAMN FUNKY! This 1971 Hit with The JB’s and Bobby Byrd is the nastiest of the funkiest. So much that Eric B and Rakim sampled this funky beat for their 1987 hit with the same name. (starts at 2:30)
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Barry White and Love Unlimited Orchestra
1974, this song came out and my parents were all over it! We had all of Barry White’s albums, singles, various versions etc. Household name in our home I remember seeing Barry White on Soul Train and thinking to myself “….this brotha is a bad mutha”. His slick hair, his style, his VOICE He didn’t […]
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