DON’T SLEEP: Wax Poetics x Induce “Miami Boogie Gems” [MIX]
Induce did a mix of classic Soul Disco/Boogie Funk out of Miami from the mid 70’s to the early 80’s called “Miami Boogie Gems” for the good people at Wax Poetics. This is a 50 minute mix of of some unadulterated Funk. Don’t sleep…
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Wax Poetics x DāM-Funk “A Prince Mix by DāM-Funk” [MIX]
I’m a HUGE Prince stan. I’m also a huge DāM-Funk fan. In addition to that all I love Wax Poetics so congratulations to them on their anniversary and their 50th issue. Don’t sleep on this Prince mix, B. It’s epic…
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DON’T SLEEP: Adrian Younge f/ Venice Dawn “Turn Down The Sound” (prod. by Adrian Younge) [SINGLE]
First off, “Something About April” is an amazing album. Secondly, IS that Melissa Logan on the album cover? The song is “Turn Down The Sound”. The label is Wax Poetics. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Adrian Younge x Venice Dawn “It’s Me” (prod. by Adrian Younge) [SINGLE]
Wax Poetics presents a new album by producer/arranger Adrian Younge (“Black Dynamite”) in which he works with outfit Venice Dawn to make an album that has the fell of an old film soundtrack. The project is titled Adrian Younge presents “Something About April” performed by Venice Dawn. This is the lead single “It’s Me”. You can find it on iTunes right now, don’t sleep. It’s bananas…
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DON’T SLEEP: Wax Poetics x East Of Underground Documentary [DOCUMENTARY]
My two favorite re-issued rare albums of the past 5 years are Drag City’s 2009 re-issue of Death’s album “…For The Whole World To See” and Wax Poetics’ 2007 re-issue of East Of Underground‘s album (If you actually tune in for #DiggasKnow on Twitter from Noon to 1:30 or 2 PM each Sunday you’d know that already). They made a mini documentary telling the story of this obscure Army band that formed in Germany on an Army base near the end of the Vietnam War by a bunch of draftees. One of the bands members has come forward and helped to tell the story of the greatest Army band ever, East Of Underground. Hopefully more members will come forward one day. Watch the Wax Poetics documentary here. DON’T SLEEP!
DON’T SLEEP: Fat Beats x Wax Poetics Record Store Day Event (4.16.2011) [EVENT]
The press release from Audible Treats reads as follows:
(April 15, 2011 – Brooklyn, NY) Fresh off the success of their premiere pop-up shop in March, Fat Beats Brooklyn is pulling out all the stops for an all-day, all-out celebration of vinyl culture and live music. From noon to 11pm on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 16) the landmark record label and retailer will transform their DUMBO warehouse into a hip-hop Woodstock complete with performances by Neek the Exotic and Large Professor, The Stepkids, Chico Mann, Phenomenal Handclap Band, DJ Jab, DJ Center, !llmind, Amir, Eternia, Danny Dann the Beat Mann, Masta Ace, Maticulous, Kev Brown & Kaimbr, and Ray West. The event commemorates the one-year anniversary of Guru’s passing with a Gang Starr tribute from Fat Beats Records own CSC Funk Band, featuring Mista Sinista on the scratches and many surprise emcees.
Not only will Fat Beats’ legendary vinyl library be on sale, but everyone in attendance will receive a 10% coupon for the relaunched FatBeats.com , a chance to win a free one-year subscription to Wax Poetics, and a chance to win a free 500-unit printing of vinyl jackets from Dorado. Small Batch Brooklyn will be serving custom sandwich creations and brewing small-batch coffee, so bring your record bag, invite your friends, and come hungry for a good time this Saturday at Fat Beats Brooklyn.
The Details:
When: Saturday, April 16th, noon – 11pm
Where: 110 Bridge St. 3rd Floor | Brooklyn, NY
Doors Open 12:00 pm
maticulous 1:00 pm
Ray West 1:30 pm
!llmind 2:00 pm
DJ Center 2:30 pm
Amir 3:00 pm
DJ Jab 3:45 pm
Kev Brown & Kambr 4:45 pm
Eternia 5:15 pm
Danny Dan The Beat Man 5:45 pm
DJ Double U Tomek 6:15 pm
CSC Funk Band – Guru Tribute (Featuring Guests MCs & Scratches by Mista Sinista) 6:45 pm
CSC Funk Band – Original Set 7:15 pm
Chico Mann 7:45 pm
Phenomenal Handclap Band (DJ Set) 8:30 pm
Neek The Exotic & Large Pro 9:15 pm
The Stepkids 10:00 pm
Doors Close 11:00 pm
[I’ll be there with no WiFi more than likely so check for me or find someone with my phone number or who’s seen me in person before. OK Brooklyn? A’ight then.]
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