THA Godfathas and Godmothas of FUNK…the Almighty FUNKADELIC From their 1974 released album with the same name, as the single “Standing On the Verge of Getting it On”. A very stanky ass tune. So funky..its NASTY! Funkadelic’s 1976 LIVE performance in Houston is CWAAAZY!
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Funky Friday Song of the Day- Ohio Players
Released in 1974. “Fire” was a huge hit for Ohio Players. I used to love dancing to this tune and thought the OHIO PLAYERS were da bomb…their look, their sound, for me, a true representation of FUNKY.
Continue readingMc Lyte interview- Ebro in the Morning
I am fan of MC LYTE. A legend of hip hop and a top female MC in the business..an Originator. Her voice represents the sound of HIP HOP…the Beginning Here’s a recent interview on Ebro in the Morning in which she talks about her independent release of her newest lp “Legend”, her collaboration with other […]
Continue readingWhat Happened Miss Simone?
As an admirer and fan of Miss Nina Simone, I cannot help but wonder what life was for people around her. She stood up for what she believed in, sometimes in the most unconventional way. She spoke her truth whether people liked it or not. She was real and raw As quoted from her daughter […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Grace Jones
She opened my eyes and ears to something so unique and KOOL! Grace Jones, a woman that lives her everything…all of she..genuine and true..in a HUGE way. It is Beautiful and so is she It was hard for me to pick just 1 great song, because I love Grace Jones, so I chose a big […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Ike and Tina Turner
I feel mix emotion when I watch this performance, but I know Tina Turner wouldn’t want me to go back to the past in that way…so let me just say “Nutbush City Limits” is a crazy tune..one of my favourites. Tina kills it, the dancers are crazy, and the band is on point In Toronto […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- The OBGMs
…which stands for The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores, and this is their latest video “Torpedo” The OBGMs are a funkin’ Hard Punk band from the land of the T-DOT. Named in 2014 by BLOGTO, as one of the TOP 10 Breakout Bands, they have and continue to make their mark to the world. Check them […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Saidah Baba Talibah
Aiiight Y’all! This sh%t is Crazy! Saidah Baba Talibah is based in Toronto and one of the biggest and best singers in our Country! Funk, Rock, Ballads, Punk…all that, with a true strong versatility in her voice. I love seeing Saidah perform “Bang it Back”, as it is one of my favourites…She hits it HARD! […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song(s) of the Day- Shad/ Zaki Ibrahim
THIS IS HAPPENIN’ TONITE…at MASSEY HALL! I believe 2 of the greatest talents eva’…The Incredible SHAD, with Opening Act, ZAKI IBRAHIM. Not 2 BE MISSED SHAD “Yaa I Get It” ZAKI IBRAHIM “Go Widdit”
Continue readingJimi Hendrix’s Original “Foxy Lady”
Her name is Lithofayne Pridgon, and she is “Foxy Lady”. See this wonderful, rare and indepth interview with The Guardian. A true sense of the scene in the 60’s, her journey with Jimi Hendrix and tales of others we admire.
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