On July 31, 1968, a young, black man was reading the newspaper when he saw something that he had never seen before. With tears in his eyes, he started running and screaming throughout the house, calling for his mom. He would show his mom, and, she would gasp, seeing something she thought she would never see in her lifetime. Throughout the nation, there were similar reactions.
What they saw was Franklin Armstrong's first appearance on the iconic comic strip "Peanuts." Franklin would be 50 years old this year.
Franklin was "born" after a school teacher, Harriet Glickman, had written a letter to creator Charles M. Schulz after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot to death outside his Memphis hotel room.
Glickman, who had kids of her own and having worked with kids, was especially aware of the power of comics among the young. “And my feeling at the time was that I realized that black kids and white kids never saw themselves [depicted] together in the classroom,” she would say.
She would write, “Since the death of Martin Luther King, 'I’ve been asking myself what I can do to help change those conditions in our society which led to the assassination and which contribute to the vast sea of misunderstanding, hate, fear and violence.'”
Glickman asked Schulz if he could consider adding a black character to his popular comic strip, which she hoped would bring the country together and show people of color that they are not excluded from American society.
She had written to others as well, but the others feared it was too soon, that it may be costly to their careers, that the syndicate would drop them if they dared do something like that.
Charles Schulz did not have to respond to her letter, he could have just completely ignored it, and everyone would have forgotten about it. But, Schulz did take the time to respond, saying he was intrigued with the idea, but wasn't sure whether it would be right, coming from him, he didn't want to make matters worse, he felt that it may sound condescending to people of color.
Glickman did not give up, and continued communicating with Schulz, with Schulz surprisingly responding each time. She would even have black friends write to Schulz and explain to him what it would mean to them and gave him some suggestions on how to introduce such a character without offending anyone. This conversation would continue until one day, Schulz would tell Glickman to check her newspaper on July 31, 1968.
On that date, the cartoon, as created by Schulz, shows Charlie Brown meeting a new character, named Franklin. Other than his color, Franklin was just an ordinary kid who befriends and helps Charlie Brown. Franklin also mentions that his father was "over at Vietnam." At the end of the series, which lasted three strips, Charlie invites Franklin to spend the night one day so they can continue their friendship. [The original comic strip of Charlie Brown meeting Franklin is attached in the initial comments below, the picture attached here is Franklin meeting the rest of the Peanuts, including Linus. I just thought this was a good re-introduction of Franklin to the rest of the world - "I'm very glad to know you."
There was no big announcement, there was no big deal, it was just a natural conversation between two kids, whose obvious differences did not matter to them. And, the fact that Franklin's father was fighting for this country was also a very strong statement by Schulz.
Although Schulz never made a big deal over the inclusion of Franklin, there were many fans, especially in the South, who were very upset by it and that made national news. One Southern editor even said, “I don’t mind you having a black character, but please don’t show them in school together.”
It would eventually lead to a conversation between Schulz and the president of the comic's distribution company, who was concerned about the introduction of Franklin and how it might affect Schulz' popularity. Many newspapers during that time had threatened to cut the strip.
Schulz' response: "I remember telling Larry at the time about Franklin -- he wanted me to change it, and we talked about it for a long while on the phone, and I finally sighed and said, "Well, Larry, let's put it this way: Either you print it just the way I draw it or I quit. How's that?"
Eventually, Franklin became a regular character in the comic strips, and, despite complaints, Franklin would be shown sitting in front of Peppermint Patty at school and playing center field on her baseball team.
More recently, Franklin is brought up on social media around Thanksgiving time, when the animated 1973 special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" appears. Some people have blamed Schulz for showing Franklin sitting alone on the Thanksgiving table, while the other characters sit across him. But, Schulz did not have the same control over the animated cartoon on a television network that he did on his own comic strip in the newspapers.
But, he did have control over his own comic strip, and, he courageously decided to make a statement because of one brave school teacher who decided to ask a simple question.
Glickman would explain later that her parents were "concerned about others, and the values that they instilled in us about caring for and appreciating everyone of all colors and backgrounds — this is what we knew when we were growing up, that you cared about other people . . . And so, during the years, we were very aware of the issues of racism and civil rights in this country [when] black people had to sit at the back of the bus, black people couldn’t sit in the same seats in the restaurants that you could sit . . . Every day I would see, or read, about black children trying to get into school and seeing crowds of white people standing around spitting at them or yelling at them . . . and the beatings and the dogs and the hosings and the courage of so many people in that time."
Because of Glickman, because of Schulz, people around the world were introduced to a little boy named Franklin.
Look Out 4 The Cook Out: Day Party + BBQ Fundraiser for John Morrison
THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND --> YOU'RE INVITED to a DAY PARTY x COOKOUT FUNDRAISER for our brother + friend John Morrison at The Sankofa House.
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THE STORY:
As some of you may now, our favorite DJ, producer, rapper, and all around audiophile, John Morrison was hospitalized for over a month at HUP due to a viral infection that led to other complications. After being discharged from the hospital, John spent another month in physical therapy where he learned to regain control and strength in his lower extremities. Today Johns is worlds better than he was a few months ago when he was first hospitalized, but he still has a little way to go.
Considering that John works as a DJ and musician, he has not been able to earn money through these means. He has continued to write, but between managing his illness and relearning how to walk it has been difficult for him to do it at a consistent rate. Although John has been receiving tons of support from friends and family, staying up on bills and necessities have proved to be a bit of a challenge.
In order to celebrate John's vitality, we ask that you come and party with us. We are looking to raise funds for John so that he can keep up with bills and expenses.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Some of Philly's finest -- SPINNIN' ALL DAY!
DJs:
Aura (Sofistifunk)
Blaak the Ninth Man
Corey Duncan
Hoove
Max (Brewerytown Beats)
Oskar Castro
Papo
Rashid Zakat
+ friends!
EATS + DRINKS:
Drinks **for a donation**
Food: We'll be BBQing all afternoon **vegetarian options available** As you're able, feel free to BYO-Side Dish / Dessert to share!
TICKETS:
$5-$10 **or as much $$love as you wanna share**
CASH ONLY
This event is co-produced by:
DuiJi Mshinda of Vinyl Tap 215 / Sofistifunk
Sarah Mueller of cineSPEAK : alternative cinema
**We are proud to produce this event to honor our friend**
#PhillyLove
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SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #28 FT. JAY SCARLETT
Richard Spaven - The Hidden Camera (Jazz Refreshed)
Glenn Astro & Ajnascent - Me father Was A Tree (Money Sex Records)
Sacha Vee - Music Child (Repost Network)
Dayo - Doner* ft. Simo Jelqzkov (Sofia Beats)
Johnny Hammond - Can't We Smile (Fantasy)
The People's Workshop Title - Let's Get High (BBE Records)
Buttering Trio - From The Tree (Free The Robots Remix) (Raw Tapes)
Karavan - Mixed Signals (New Los Angles)
Aurora Dee Raynes - Dolphins (Unreleased)
Children of Zeus - Rock You Internally (First Word Records)
Potatohead People - Quest For Love (Bastard Jazz Records)
Peter Brown - Without Love (Epic Records)
Pete Josef - Colour (Potatohead People's Lights On Remix) (Sonar Kollektiv)
Culross Close - Slow Your Stroll (Escensia)
Spacek - Getaway (Island Blue)
August Greene - Black Kennedy (August Greene)
Rare Silk - Storm (Palo Alto Records)
Grooveman Spot - 22 Tesla (Forth Coming on Jazzy Sport)
Moonchild - Run Away (Eric Lau & Kaidi Tatham Remix) (Tru Thoughts)
Häzel feat TFox - My Star (The Things You Do) (3RRR Stylin' Session) (Heard & Felt)
Thundercat - A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II) (Brainfeeder Records)
Viola Wills - Dare To Dream (London Remix) (Street Wave)
Stimulator Jones - Give My All(1) (Stones Throw Records)
Jermaine Jackson - Where Are You Know (Motown Records)
Coultrain - Green (Ju Ju Dust Music)
Kaidi Tatham - We All Breathe the Same Air (First Word Records)
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #27 FT. DJ RAHDU (BAMALOVESOUL)
I feel whenever they are behind the turntables, it should be the DJ's desire for the crowd to sound travel, to literally be taken on a musical journey. Directing their attention to awesome treats and helping them discover cuts never considered all while keeping the flock away from wack jams like a glorified tour guide should be the DJ's objective. Nevertheless, it was my delight to put this together. I grabbed all the joints I obtained in Oct & Nov and condensed them all into what you’re (hopefully) listening to now. So, this is like a little time traveling as well, eh? A few older joints (Little Beaver) slid in the mix as well, but I digress.
I believe my entry in this great series provides you the chance to chill, dance, groove, reminisce, fonk and more all within a 1 hour timeframe. To be honest, while putting this together I found a lot of songs that have become favorites, and I hope you’ll listen and find some favorites as well. I think one of my strong suits is weaving genres together while retaining a cohesive groove, which I feel is important when creating a mix. Hopefully you’ll feel the same and ride this one for the full trip. Get your dose of Jazz, Hip Hop, soul, and everything in between & ENJOY – Rahdu
- The Roots - Proceed III ft Bahamadia
- DJ Spinna - Fazed Out
- Nautilus - Root Down ft Fleur Earth
- A Cat Called Fritz - Blueway ft LayFullStop
- Nas - Got Yourself a Gun (Dave Begun's Mr Two Faced Blend)
- Jonti - Zuki
- Cleveland P Jones - Be Kind
- Sam Trump - Electrify
- Stan Forebee - The Terminal
- Sly5thAve - Shiznit
- Columbia Nights - Neverend (Jazz Spastiks Remix)
- Maylee Todd - Afanyala
- Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Bittersweet Samba (Mocean Worker Remix)
- Roy Porter - Party Time
- Reginald Omas Mamode IV - Do Right
- Little Beaver - Party Down
- The Vintage Babies - Shine Your Light
- Nai Palm - Atoll (Lil Dave's Bootleg Refix)
- DJ Cam - Come Running to Me
- Ntjam Rosie - Eh Eh
- Rhye - Taste
- Amp Fiddler - I Get Moody Sometimes
- Kaidi Tatham - We All Breathe The Same Air
- Crackazat - Holding You Close
- Delfonic - The Flow (Original Mix)
- Mario Biondi - Stay With Me (LTJ Experience Remix)
Record Breakin' Music Favorite Releases of 2017
Who says there is no new good music?
This is the third year I have put together this list of most of my favorite releases. I say “most” because I always end up leaving a few off. Not on purpose, honestly the release slipped my mind and then I scream “How could I forget about this…or that!” Nevertheless, music is a big part of my life. I listen to a ton of music. Some I bought and others have been sent to me. (Now is probably a good time to say THANK YOU to all the labels and artist that have sent me promos. It is MUCH APPRECIATED but does not influence if they made the list or not. Good music is good music.)
Anyway, if you listen to my weekly radio show Eavesdrop Radio [Fridays on 91.7FM from 6-9PM (EST) www.wkdu.org] that I co-host with lil' dave this list isn't really a surprise. This list is in no particular order but does reflect releases I went back to over and over throughout the year. It's great that so many of these releases came out on vinyl and some even on cassette. I encourage you to click on the artwork to find out more about these projects and support their music.
I wish you all the best for the New Year and look forward to hearing more amazing music in 2018. I know Record Breakin' Music has some tricks up their sleeves. Thank you to the all the artists on this list and the labels for releasing this music that has been our soundtrack for the year and years to come!
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #26 FT. MO MANLEY
It’s late July, 2017,and I’m walking up Kingsland Road in London’s East End on a Saturday morning. I’m fuzzy from jet lag and a seven-hour gig from the night before; the sun is surprisingly bright and people are talking fast. Where the hell am I? Traveling to another part of the world within a day can make you question if anything is really real. My legs are jelly.
I take a left onto narrow Bradbury, down a block and see the small storefront of Eldica Records, a spot recommended by a friend the day before. Boxes of 45s, nag champa, and a woman named Beverly are inside. I pull up a box marked “Rare Caribbean” and start flipping through the sevens, feeling myself surfacing into the day. Familiar territory, a bit of grounding. Stuck in the middle of the rares is, oddly, a copy of RBMB’s Big Pimp Jones “Rigor Mortis” 7”. I text a pic of it back to Junior in Philly. Suddenly distances don’t feel so large.
This is sixty minutes of records played live—some new, some not, all on 7” except for one—that have been keeping me company all summer long, through all kinds of transitions. Here’s to you keeping your rhythm in whatever you’re moving through, too—wherever you are.
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ps I also realized while making this that, through this thing called music, I’ve gotten to know (and, in some cases, work with) many of the artists on this mix, which is a really cool thing to have happen. A huge thank you to all of the artists here for making the world seem closer.
>mo
- Nautilus feat. Mizuki Kamata · Tom’s Diner
- Dead End Boogie · Hyppa Hyppa! Pt 1
- Pan-Atlantics · Rhodesian Girl
- El Michels Affair · Iron Maiden
- Obote Soul Sounds + Adrian Quesada · The Revolt of the Cockroach People
- Ajicero · Palenke (TNT Remix)
- Kokolo · The Way Up
- Jungle By Night · El Miraglo
- Diplomats of Solid Sound · Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro remix)
- The Skatalites · Ceiling Bud
- Bamma Gamma · Go Back to the Zoo
- IGBO · Creamy
- Peter Thomas & Mocambo Astronautic Sound Orchestra · Piccicato in Heaven
- Kool Men & Diamond T · One for the Road
- Pat Van Dyke · On the Good Foot
- Gillespie & Co. · Sunshine People
- Toli Nameless & The Femm Nameless · See Line
- Baggy Leggins · Expensive Sheeeeet
- Record Breakin' Ensemble ·Batucada Samba · Pela (Sol Power All-Stars Remix)
- Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler · Lost Without You
- Super Hi-Fi · I’m Only Sleeping
Win tickets to see Tokimonsta in Philly!
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at The Foundry - Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA
Friday, October 13, 2017
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #25 FT. DJ MIKE NYCE
These songs were curated with the purpose of creating a soundtrack for your day. Whether you are cleaning the house, riding in the car, or just chilling. It is a collection of great original tunes and edits by some truly talented artists and producers, some of which I have had the pleasure of working with. Enjoy the vibes. - DJ Mike Nyce
Sade's Taboo (Sweetest Taboo Blap Up) by Tall Black Guy
No Diggidy (Grooveman Spot Remix) by Black Street
Whole Lotta Love (Deejay Irie Remix) by Dennis Coffey vs Led Zeppelin
You Remind Me (SatOne Remix) by Patrice Rushen
Marvin's Mood by Stro Elliott
November by Tyler The Creator
Head Over Heels (Cash Money Bonus Beat Remix) by Tears for Fears & Jorun Bombay
Living For The City (Daniel Crawford Remix) by Stevie Wonder
Look Around by Dotmatic
Whoodeeni by De La Soul (feat. 2 Chainz)
Dancing Machine Rmx + Straighten It Out + T.R.O.Y by Ernie Hines & Daniel Crawford & DJ Day & Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
Back to the Basics (Produced by Mxxwllmusic) by Rhymefest feat. DJ Mike Nyce & DJ Melo-D
The Space Programby A Tribe Called Quest
Slide (Jabair Edit) by Calvin Harris feat. Frank Ocean & Migos
I Wanna Be Where You Are (The Reflex Leon Ware Tribute Revision) by Michael Jackson
You Should Be Mine (Jim Sharp's Crossover Edit) by Roger
Before I Let Glo by Masego feat. Frankie Beverly & Maze
No Vaseline Interlude by Ice Cube
Scorpio Love (Saturday Love Refix)(Rich Medina Edit) by Cherrelle & Alexander Oneil
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #24 FT. DJ AFRODJIAK
I’ve been traveling and I’ve been inspired. I’ve been inspired by the sounds that move us, literally. I’m curious about how music assists our daily functions. What do you listen to while you work? What do you listen to while you work out? Make love? Draw? Cook? And what can you hear that interrupts that activity and causes you to actively tweak your aural senses?
I am hoping this mix does that. I hope it is like the movie you watch and love the first time; then watch again only to find yourself stopping to notice finer details you may have missed the first time around. I’m hoping it becomes the soundtrack to a few of your daily tasks. I’m hoping it is rediscovered again and again. Much respect to you & to Record Breakin’. - @afrodjiak
Father Stretch My Hands - Pastor T.L. Barrett
Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 - Kanye West
Morning Sunrise - Weldon Irvine
Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe (Kendrick Lamar)- ClubCasa Chamber Orchestra
Tiden Flyver - Boom Clap Bachelors
A-Team - Travis Scott
GLOWED UP (feat. Anderson .Paak) - KAYTRANADA
Didn't Cha Know - Bluestaeb
Decile - Jesse Baez
All About the Panties (That Mara Hruby Flow) - J. Louis
Foldin’ Clothes - J. Cole
Sunny Duet - Noname (ft. The Mind)
Grown Woman - Xavier Omär
Rainbows - Yung Bae
Room in Here - Anderson .Paak (feat. The Game & Sonyae Elise)
Chance The Rapper - Feel No Ways in the Live Lounge (Drake cover)
Dime Piece - J Dilla (feat. Dwele)
A Porcupine's Agenda - Soia
Childish Gambino - 'So Into You' for Like A Version (Tamia cover)
Trophies - Brasstracks (Drake Cover)
Flying Lotus ft. Niki Randa - Getting There
Soul II Stro - Stro Elliot
Conflict of a Man - ERIMAJ
Droogs - NxWorries
Open Your Eyes - Ebrahim
Sweeterman - Drake (J-Louis Remix)
Late Night [ROM Remix] - Goldlink (feat. Masego)
By Design (feat. Andre Benjamin) - Kid Cudi
Trabalho (Work Brazil Edit) - SIROJ’
TONE B. NIMBLE - Soul is My Salvation Vol. 2 - release party recap
Saturday, July 22, 2017 down at 606 Records (Chicago) we had a release party for Tone B. Nimble's latest mixpate, Soul is My Salvation Vol. 2 on Record Breakin' Music. It is an ALL VINYL 90 minute gospel oriented mix of disco, funk, and soul. Limited Edition cassette only 200 copies.
From garage sales, to dollar bins, from flea markets to record fairs Tone B. Nimble has returned with the second installment of Soul Is My Salvation. A series dedicated to the Disco sounds of the church. Initially introduced as an online stream; we’ve thrown time back. You’ll need an old-school cassette player boom-box to hear this set, released exclusively on a limited-edition cassette via Record Breakin' Music.
Consisting of two 45 minute programs; side A focuses on midtempo modern soul grooves, while side B is more upbeat and consists of soul, funk, disco, and even house grooves. For the purest out there, Tone records this mix in one take; using all vinyl on a rotary mixer....Amen.
So, when you’re seeking some uplifting dance floor jams Soul Is My Salvation Vol. 2 is your must-have!!!
#SoulisMySalvation
...peep the recap below
Skeme Richards - New Library Sounds - Release Party Recap
Saturday, July 15, 2017 down at Brewerytown Beats we had a release party for Skeme Richards latest mixpate, New Library Sounds on Record Breakin' Music. It is an ALL VINYL 60 minute mix of new sound library vibes. Limited Edition cassette only 200 copies.
"My latest project, New Library Sounds is a collection of works from many of today’s artists who are creating cinematic masterpieces without a script or featured actors but doing so by imagination and what feels right. What you are about to hear is just that, a cinematic expression that feels as though it should be a score to a film, one that’s filled with action and adventure, love and drama, hope and despair yet genre less at the same time. It’s a journey into the unknown but charting into familiar territory that places you in the center screen."
- Skeme Richards (The Nostalgia King) #NewLibrarySounds
...peep the recap below
Still photos from Jen Strickland Photography
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #23 FT. DJ ROCDASPOT
As a purveyor of music, I’ve always allowed instrumental sounds, beats, and vocals to transport me to different realms of the universe. As a lickle yoot, music and movement has always been a part of my personal make-up. Growing up in a multi-cultural community and attending schools with like minded folks from diverse backgrounds, only helped cultivate my love for this multi-faceted/multi-genre thing we call music. It is with great pleasure that I share some of tunes that make me move via this awesome Record Breakin’ – Sound Travelers platform. Hold on to your seat and enjoy the ride. Peace, Love & Soul.
DJ Rocdaspot
Bxber - Talk to You
Jamie Lidell - A Little Bit More (Luke Vibert mix)
Vince Guaraldi Trio - Little Birdie Boom Bip (Stylus & D-Mac Re-edit)
Anthony David - Eyes Closed (DJ Tabone's Raw Soul Remix)
Rahnda Rize - This Ain't Love (Alternative Mix)
Eric Lau - Without A Doubt (Feat. Gwen Bunn)
J Dilla - Rico Suave Bossa Nova (Rcade Re-Interpretation)
Iceone - Ode To Funky Drummer
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke (Black Victor Newman Remix)
Metropolitan Jazz Affair - Find a Way (Bossa Edit)
Nick Wisdom - Nicky Smalls
Mike The Glove - Rock With U
Illa J - Sunflower (Feat. Allie)
Andres x Brazil - Sing About It (Flaunt Edwards Edit)
Tom Misch - Twinkle Twinkle
Roane Namuh - Street Player (Feat. Colonel Red - Roane Zone Mix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band - Agita (Spiritual South Remix & Stems)
Crystal Waters - Gipsy Woman (Dim's Special Re-Touch)
CAVECAST 17 : DUST + DIGNITY (SOCIAL JUSTICE, MUSIC AND ART)
Thank you to the Universal Cave crew and Scratch DJ Academy for having me play some tunes and talk about my Dust + Dignity project for their CaveCast series.
Give a listen and feel free to leave comments.
CAVECAST 17 : Dust + Dignity (Social Justice, Music and Art)
CAVECAST 17 : DUST + DIGNITY
with : Dr. Bruce Campbell aka DJ Junior
"Dust + Dignity is an educational experience promoting dialogue + advancing social justice through the exploration of the relationship between music and visual art."
May 31, 2017. 8PM
FREE
Scratch DJ Academy (209 Chestnut St. 2nd Flr. Philadelphia, PA 19106)
CaveCast is a series of live recordings hosted by Universal Cave, featuring DJs telling stories and playing records that illustrate their craft and the music they love. This series is a way to document the vibrant music scene of the Philadelphia DJs whose diggings and obsessions provide the soundtrack to the late night parties all around the city.
POMO Spring Tour hits Philly - May 23, 2017 : TICKET GIVEAWAY
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BONOBO & ROMARE - April 29, 2017 : TICKET GIVEAWAY
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Record Breakin' Music presents LONDON EXCURSIONS
We are pleased to announce that our own DJ Junior will be exploring London, UK for a week in March. During that time he will be playing tunes at a few gigs that we are really excited about. Check the details provided and follow his excursions on Instagram @recordbreakin
Zo! + Carmen Rodgers LIVE in Philly with Special Guest DJ Junior & Avehre
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Don’t miss The Skybreak/Stargazer Tour starring soul artist Zo! live with the powerful Carmen Rodgers! Featuring special guest performance by Avehre, plus music by DJ Junior (Record Breakin' Music)!
Date: Friday, March 3
Time: 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
Tickets: $15 - $25
Pub Webb Live
1527 Cecil B. Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
*Zo!*
https://zo3hree5ive.com/
*Carmen Rodgers*
http://www.iamcarmenrodgers.com/
*DJ Junior*
http://www.recordbreakin.com/
*Avehre*
http://www.iamavehre.com/
SOUND TRAVELER SERIES #21 FT. DJ PRESTIGE (FLEAMARKET FUNK)
It's always an honor to be asked to do a guest mix. When Junior reached out from Record Breakin' to be included in the Sound Traveler mix series, I wanted to do something a bit different. Although I am primarily known for dusty 45s of the funk and soul kind, I am a huge music fan all around. Like Break Beat Lou always says: "Always A Student", and it's completely true. You can't have every record, know every artist, or say 'got it!" on every genre. You can learn something every day and make a go of it. That's what I do. I find out about one record or artist in a genre I didn't know much about and try to learn as much as I can about them just about every day. I am partial to funky music so that's what I tired to stay true to on this special mix. This mix itself is a bastion of music that is funky in their own way that I have discovered over the past years throughout the world. Whether it's a Turkish track by Baris Manco, introduced to me by the talented producer/ musician and a guy I call my friend, Alpman, who is making amazing music every day (and included on this mix as well) in Turkey under oppressive conditions, pre-disco gospel soul classics from David Mancuso's crates, African funk, mellow library music, French organ sleaze, the mighty Sun Ra, Brazilian gold from Greg Caz and Cultures of Soul, or mellow seaside disco sampled by Dilla, I tried to get on a different trip this time. I couldn't get away from my hip hop roots though, and had to include a track from Ultramagnetic and from the near perfect Wildflower record from The Avalanches feat. The Biz. I want my mixes to be as eclectic as they can be with that common denominator of the funky drummer on each. Every single track on this mix smacked me across the face the first time I heard it, and if you haven't heard some of these songs, I hope they do the same.
This mix was recorded all live in one take at Greenville Studios in Jersey City, NJ, There are imperfections, skips, drops, and everything else that can happen when you're live. I don't really believe in making a perfect mix, you only get one chance to do it live. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did making it. Thanks to the Record Breakin' family for including me in this series. Keep Diggin'!
DJ Prestige/ FleaMarketFunk.com
John Cameron- Liquid Sunshine
Sun Ra - Where Pathways Meet
Andrew Washong - Flowers
Sandri De Sal - Olhos Coloridos
Baris Manco - Hal Hal
Alpman - Only You Will Know
John Forde - Atlantis
The Avalanches - The Noisey Eater
Ultramagnetic MC's - Watch Me Now
Cesar Murano & Cia - Metropole (Kon & Amir Edit)
Dorothy Morrison - Rain
BadBadNotGood - Triangle
Gloria Spencer - I Got It
Rob - Just One More Time
John Pierre Mirouze - Sexopolis
Cut Chemist - Coast To Coast
J Boogie's Dubtronic Science feat Chys Anthony - Undercover (DJ Numark Remix)
Roy Ayers - Love From The Sun
SylviaRobinson - Sweet Stuff
Bukowski Outro
BEAT SOCIETY PHILADELPHIA - January 21, 2017 : TICKET GIVEAWAY
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