What Do Ya Think?

I'd rock them, but I think they're walking a fine line.

Now it's your turn:
...Party People, what do ya think? Leave a comment with your opinion...

We're In Good Hands...

Remember the artist I introduced in February (Concep is Hired!!!), CONCEP?



See some pics below of the T POUTINE restaurant - 168 Ludlow btn. Houston and Rivington / ,
where Concep did artwork on the Paintined Floor Entrance & back Window

CLICK PICS FOR MORE INFO

Paintined floor Entrance


Back Window

...and FYI: "This is the brother who is doing the layout for all the pics everyone sent in for the new album. Looks like we are all in good hands." ~E

OKAY, I'VE GOT IT...

If you morphed these two together...

You’d get:

Mike’s athleticism, ball handling, creativity, and fade away

Reggie’s 3-point shot, tendency to SOMETIMES disappear in the 4^th quarter, whining, and overall unlikability...

OKAY, so i invite all Laker fans to chime in.  

Shout out to my homie Tim who thought of this brilliant equation.  

GO KNICKS IN 2017!!!!!

CHILD COMES OUT OF COMA SINGING

Music is a beautiful thing...

Embedded video from CNN Video

Dear Summer (MF1 Edition)

Is that a strap? we may have discovered something here...

~E

ps: MF1=Music Fan First

HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAY LAURYN HILL

Soul Culture is so dope for this. Glad they included me.

SoulCulture.TV presents... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURYN from SoulCulture TV on Vimeo.

Check out more of their videos here

FREESTYLE FOR SOULCULTURE.TV

G-Star Jacket... No words..

JACK CONTE ROCKED THIS

This is producer John Conte demonstrating the Voice Box by Electro-Harmonix. They have some really cool stuff so check it out.

DR. LEROY ELLIOTT - MY HERO

MUSIC FAN FIRST - JONAS

Jonas is a Sol Village Alum, and i am a big fan of his. Not only a great artist but a great person as well. This clip is long, but its packed with a lot of special moments such as a peak into Omar's studio, he talks about the talented Honey La Rochelle, and a glimpse into the making of his new album. Enjoy...

Get your Beautiful Soul at bsoul.tv

MUSIC FAN FIRST - VOCA PEOPLE

They are really dope. Im always impressed when people take inspiration from what others have done and turned it into their own.

JESSE BOYKINS III DOCUMENTING SOL VILLAGE

This was dope. I don't even remember them recording this. If you haven't caught a Sol Village you have to check it out. It's usually every 3rd weds.  Oh and its TONIGHT...
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PARRIS BOWENS COMES OUT WITH "A DIGITAL FLOW"

Parris Bowens was my very first keyboard player and played in my band for years.  He and i did some great songs such as, "Past Paradise", "4U", and "What Is Love Made Of" off of Esoteric and Vault.  He's been a member of Tye and G.A. since the group started...  So now he is stepping out with his own project called "A Digital Flow Vol. 1".  Buy the album here

Check out his first single "No More Toil" below...

Pick up the album at fishermenentertainment.webs.com

Fab 5 FEATURING ANGELA JOHNSON

The Jazzy Soul Collective rocking tonight in Cleveland and tomorrow in Detroit. Hope you can make it..

FAB 5 FEATURING ANTHONY DAVID

You can see us on the road in cleveland tonight and detroit tomorrow.

Nike Sportswear Air Elan Pinnacle QS

I actually bought the black ones the last time i was in london. I am kicking myself for not buying the brown ones because they are FIRE!!!!!! They just came out with metallic ones and gold ones, but they're not touching these.

Check out the leather on the side of the soles.  I have to get these brown ones.

If you've been to a show recently and i was wearing black.  I definitely had these on.

To see more pics, and to find where to buy them click here

RYAN LESLIE HAS MY RESPECT...

Rocking a show in Jersey in the rain. Shout out to DW on bass from the Sol Village band, The Collective. The video explains the rest. Love what you do and do what you love..
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Rutgers in the Rain from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

We Lost Another Giant...Wayman Tisdale

Wayman Tisdale, a three-time All-American at Oklahoma who played 12 seasons in the NBA, died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 44.

Tisdale died Friday morning at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, hospital spokeswoman Joy McGill said.

After three years at Oklahoma, Tisdale played in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-9 forward, with a soft left-handed touch on the court and a wide smile off it, averaged 15.3 points for his career. He was on the U.S. team that won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics.

After basketball, he became an award-winning jazz musician, with several albums making the top 10 on the Billboard charts.

Via: Google News

Wayman accomplished success in athletics and music, and 44 years wasn't enough time to fully appreciate his work. If you have one of his jazz albums, pull it out, and if you don't, pick them up and bump them for Brother Wayman...

What Is a "FAB5"?

In the past weeks you may have noticed a new wrinkle on the blog called "Fab5". It is a chance for you to meet some of my friends as they list their favorite 5 of whatever question I ask. Here's EVERYONE'S job after they watch a "Fab5":

Leave a comment with your "Fab5" to the question I ask

So far, I've interviewed (click on name to view their Fab5)

• Vinx,
  
• Jesse Boykins III,
  
• Heston,
• Angela Johnson,
• Bilal

Catch up if you haven't seen them yet or just want to see them again and don't forget to leave your FAB5...

Dear Summer Vol 1.5

As promised, I will now reveal which pair of the kicks from yesterday's "Dear Summer" post that reside in my closet.



Thank You to Mimi Soul and Skoolboi Krush who both shared their guesses with all you party people. According to them, it was the Gold Coyfish Dunks (see above),



BUT it was the brown patent leather dunks I affectionately call the "WoodGrain"...

RANDOM PHOTOS

Dwele and me rocking a show in Detroit. He was in the crowd so we called him up. We'll be in Det again on sunday so i hope to see yah'll there.

Always on the hunt for some dope gear. Shout out to the guys at Made To Order in Philly.

Curt and I rocking out in Baltimore's Rams Head.

After the Bilal show at Sugarhill in Atlanta. Unfortunately Sugarhill has closed down, and i believe this was the last concert there. Thanks to Sugarhill for some great concerts.

Resting inbetween takes during a photo shoot in NY with Anna Keenan. Shout out to Andre McDonnell and Atrium for the gear, and Ali S for letting us shoot in his place.

Dear Summer...

"i know you gone miss me, cause we go together like nike airs and crisp tees..."
-Jay-Z



tony the tiger dunks-they're ggggggggrrrrrrrrreeeeaaaat!!!


gold coyfish dunks


wonder what can match with these?


brown patent leather


FYI: I own a pair of 1 of these kicks, leave a comment with your guess and tomorrow I'll tell you which ones and my special name for them ~ E

NEW NIKE DUNK HI PREMIUMS

This is so unfair that these are just for women.  *big sigh*

My Lawd..  I just have two words for these...  Hard Body..

Click here to see more new dunks...

NYT | Designer’s Men’s Shoe Collaborations

You know i dont rock shoes much, but these are banging...



NYT | Designer’s Men’s Shoe Collaborations

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JOSE JAMES - PARK BENCH PEOPLE

I'm all for people finding their own lane. This brother really impressed me on every level. Vocal arrangements, lyrics, video, etc.. check him out and support DOPE MUSIC!!!!





CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON JOSE JAMES...

DAVID MAGEE - THE SOLOIST

If you havent seen the movie yet, this should really make you wanna see it...

Get your Beautiful Soul at bsoul.tv

MUSICIAN LIFE - LIL JOHN ROBERTS

This is my boy Lil John, who has played for everybody and their mother on the road. He has become a legendary drummer from philly, but reps the A. Check out a peak behind the scenes while he was playing on the JANET JACKSON TOUR. Also check out Daniel Jones (Sol Village Band) on keys.

Also check out BSoul.tv. Really dope website one of my boys started not too long ago.

Get your Beautiful Soul at bsoul.tv

Q-TIP, D’ANGELO & RAPHAEL SAADIQ - LYNWOOD ROSE

Christmas has arrived early my friends. Enjoy

TRACK LISTING
01 Q-Tip, D’Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Lynwood Rose Intro
02 D’Angelo & Q-Tip - Believe
03 Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip - We Fight/Love
04 Q-Tip & Raphael Saadiq - Get Involved
05 Q-Tip - Shine All Day
06 D’Angelo & Raphael Saadiq - Be Here
07 D’Angelo - Found My Smile Again
08 Q-Tip - Dance On Glass
09 Raphael Saadiq - Still Ray
10 D’Angelo - Really Love
11 Raphael Saadiq - Make My Day
12 Q-Tip - Lyrics From The Abstract (TDMG Mix)
13 D’Angelo - The Line
14 Raphael Saadiq - Lift The People
15 D’Angelo - A Capella Interlude
16 Q-Tip - Sand Castle Disco
17 Raphael Saadiq- - We Get Down
18 Q-Tip - Midnight Marauders 2008
19 D’Angelo - So Far To Go
20 Raphael Saadiq - A Capella Intermission
21 D’Angelo - Bullshit
22 Q-Tip - Request
23 Raphael Saadiq - Just A Man
24 D’Angelo - Imagine
25 Q-Tip & Raphael Saadiq - Stressed Out
(SaaDiq Mix)
26 D’Angelo - Devil’s Pie
27 Raphael Saadiq - AOL Freestyle
28 D’Angelo - Tell Me
29 Raphael Saadiq & D’Angelo - Exclusive Outro

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

MELANIE FIONA - GIVE IT TO ME RIGHT

I was told by a friend, that she told them to tell me that she was a fan of mine... get it.. well i'm a fan as well. Not of myself, I meant a fan of hers. Check out her new video..



Melanie Fiona - Give It To Me Right

NIKE SPORTWEAR 2009 HOLIDAY PREVIEW

These are crazy. What's a brother to do?





To check out more pics and sneakers click here

MUSIC FAN FIRST - OSUNLADE (UR)

Osunlade is one of the most talented and artistic people i know. He and i wrote many songs together. Some of them "MaryGoRound" (Musiq), Emotional Rollercoaster (Vivian Green), as well as Rain On My Parade, Please Don't Leave Me, and the classic Change For Me. Check him out...

Makr Antique Ox Flap Wallet

Makr Antique Ox Flap Wallet

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FAB 5 FEATURING BILAL

Okay I'm headed to the airport.. Enjoy everybody... Oh and happy Mother's Day...

Fab 5 FEATURING ANGELA JOHNSON

In the words of the late great Biggie Smalls "AND ANOTHER ONE!!!!"

FAB 5 FEATURING HESTON

It is FAB 5 FRIDAY, and to celebrate today i will be posting 3 FAB 5's starting with...  *insert drum roll*  HESTON...  No need to say much else.  It's all in the video, so check it out...

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ERIC'S FAB 5 FEATURING HESTON from Eric Roberson on Vimeo.

UNRELEASED KANYE "TWO WORDS" VIDEO FEATURING MOS DEF AND FREEWAY

Kanye never released this great video.  

Glad he decided to now.  

Two words? CRAZY DOPE!!!!!

PRINCE ON TAVIS SMILEY - PART 1

Prince spent most of his career rarely ever talking in public.  So i really appreciate this interview.  He talks about being epileptic, and his development as a musician...

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ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Fundraiser for the Funeral Services of the 

Beloved Son of AMP FIDDLER

     A memorial benefit gig will be held on Thursday May 7th 2009 from 6pm onwards at Bert’s Warehouse Theater , 2739 Russell St, Detroit. The “One Lyve Jam” will be a fundraiser to assist Amp and his family with the Funeral Services. We are calling on the Detroit Community to come out and support. Admission is free but all contributions will be gratefully received at the door, or if you cannot attend you can contribute via paypal to the Dorian Fiddler memorial account. We are also asking you to add your love to the mix - Bring your Vocals, Instruments, DJ Equipment & the Support of your Presence.

     Thank you to all of you who have already come out and shown support for Amp and his family at this extremely difficult time. Details of the Funeral to be announced shortly.  

Bert’s Warehouse  

2739 Russell St, Detroit, from 6pm

Entry Free: ALL DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

Donations can also be made to the 

Dorian Fiddler Memorial Fund 

via paypal at www.paypal.com to ampfiddler@yahoo.com

For more  Info: 

313-334-5833 

or contact@detevents.com 

or tinku@anuthamutha.com 

CHOKLATE'S NEW ALBUM MAY 19TH

Choklate is one of my favorite artist, and clearly one of the hardest workers i know on the independent scene. Get her first album if you dont have it, and get ready for some new tunes coming soon.

Check out some of the tunes at www.choklatemusic.com

FRANCIS AND THE LIGHTS

To be honest this is all that I've been listening too.  Brilliant.



Check out more at francisandthelights.com

CHICAGO LARRY

    Okay i got this from my forum.  I truly hope Chicago Larry can come to my upcoming Chicago show.  I need to see him when we do our house set.

NEW DUNK ALERT

You know i love the color blue...



Check out more and where to get them here...

E's BALCONY VIEW

As I sat in the balcony of Pilgrim Church in Brooklyn witnessing an amazing
ceremony for Rev Timothy Wright, my thoughts kept going to his sons and family.
I know they are hurting more than words can describe, but it must feel good to
know how loved their father was and is.
I discovered his music when I was an early teen. Like a lot of music, my dad
had a cassette tape of Rev. Wright and his choir. There was a song entitled,
"Jesus Will" that I would play over and over and over.
Many prominent people got up and spoke beautifully. Some have been friends with
Rev. Wright before he could play. Not only is that a testament to friendship,
but also to Rev. Wright's work ethic, because he grew to be a musical giant in
the gospel world.
One of the speakers was Rev. Al Sharpton. While reflecting on a conversation he had the day before with Aretha
Franklin about the tragic car accident, Rev. Sharpton said "the good thing is Rev Wright's
life ended the way he lived it.... On the right side of the road."
Hands clapped, tears fell and voices celebrated.
The sons gave their remarks last and spoke with a strength connected to God.
Then Rev. Marvin Winans, one of the greatest voices ever created sang a healing
rendition of "Well Done" and a bit of "Last Mile Of The Way."
The Eulogy was delivered by Pastor James Campbell. Now let me say this, I never
heard of this man before, but my God could he preach. The walls were about to
come down it was so electric in that church. Being in the back of that church balcony
was a blessing because I was able to witness the explosive reaction that ripped
thru everyone in the church.
This ceremony was very filling. It was a celebration of a great man, but I also
realized it's an example of a person who found his purpose. We all should
find out what ours is. Some are more obvious than others, but we all should
invest some time in finding what it is.

For more info on the funeral, CLICK HERE

RAHEEM GOES IN ON JIVE RECORDS

     Raheem DeVaughn has always been an independent artist trapped in a major artist body.  He seems to be quite frustrated with Jive not scheduling his new album.  Excuse the cursing.  He doesn't curse too much, but there is some in this blog.

     Definitely comment and let me know your thoughts on this.  And yeah i can relate on the engineers.  I've burned a few to the ground in my day.  Hahahahaha...

VERY SAD NEWS

     Dorian Fiddler, son of Amp Fiddler passed away suddenly friday.  I've known Amp for many years and consider him a friend.  He and I have performed several times together thru the years, and his son was always with him.  Amp is an amazing father and I always appreciate the bond he had and showed with his son, Dorian.  Please keep Amp and his family in your prayers.  Dorian was young.  Between the age 16 - 19.  In general he was taken from us way too soon.  

pic of amp fiddler and me

FAB 5 FEATURING JESSE BOYKINS III

So I'm planning on making every Friday, Fab 5 Friday. Here's another installment... This time featuring the young and talented Jesse Boykins III. Go cop those albums if you haven't already. I may let this breathe for the weekend and go hard come monday. Be sure to comment when you get a chance.

MY DREAM IS TO HEAR MY ALBUM IN THIS ROOM

I saw this room first on Jermaine Dupree's Blog. (one of my favorite.) I believe this room is worth 2 million dollars.

I may be just as impressed with the book collection..

Click here to read more about this room and check out more pics.