The Michael Influence
Last week we lost one of the greatest artists of our time. Whatever he did outside of his musical life is what it is but this man made Thriller. Thriller. Although i have to argue that in my opinion Off The Wall was his best album song for song. Anyway, you can listen to many hip hop songs and hear countless Michael samples and influences. I found this image below and it does a great job showing how many great songs were created using bits and pieces of great Michael Jackson songs. Take a look and take a listen to the video below and your own collection and hear for yourself. R.I.P. Michael Jackson, a true one of a kind.
So low key that ya probably missed it…
Here is one of Tribe Called Quest’s videos you probably did miss. We Got the Jazz is so good on so many levels. Just listen to how good Pete Rock makes this jazz loop sound. Yes Pete rock. And Tribe had so many other good tracks off this album, it’s hard to pick a favorite but this is a close tie for first in my book. And of course they make it that much better by giving you a small clip from the Buggin Out video along with some acapella thrown in for good measure. And be sure to hit up your favorite spots in the stores section to get your very own Manifest “We Got the Jazz” t-shirt. There aren’t many around so get yours! Like Phife says… “Tryin’ to make hits, like Kid Capri makes tapes”
True Hip Hop Stories… Lords of the Underground
Here’s another video from a great collection that D-Nice (yes that D-Nice) has been doing. This video brings some insight into how one of the greatest tracks from the 90’s came about… “Funky Child” from the greats Lords of the Underground. Click below to bob your head.
11 Questions with DJ Neil Armstrong
Up next is one of my favorite DJ’s of all time. Just say the name DJ Neil Armstrong and you really don’t have to say anything else. I think my favorite thing about any of his mixes is, he is a great story teller without saying a word. There are tons of other mixtapes that contain alot of the same classic tracks but they aren’t telling stories with their’s like Neil does. Click the picture to learn some things about this world traveler.
New Mixtape Up
This next DJ Neil Armstrong mixtape goes through the whole in love experience, from when everything is new when you meet that someone, to when things start getting hot and heavy, to when you want to be with that someone every minute of the day, to when you hear that someone is messing around and all the pain that comes with that, to letting that someone go and wanting to get back in the saddle and heading back out there to find that new special someone. All of that is said while playing a mixtape made of classic tracks and a few movie clips thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!
New Mixtape Up
There’s so many great tracks in this Vinroc mix and the way he mixes multiple tracks from one artist in their own “minimix” is outstanding. Just hearing the Pete Rock CL Smooth T.R.O.Y. horn mixing is what floored me right off the bat. Click the photo to hear for yourself.
Spotted
Check out Doodlebug from Digable Planets rocking the Humpty Tribe shirt. Only a few of these left, get your now before they’re gone. And be sure to grab Doodlebug’s new album dropping soon. Check the link for all the album info.
Manifest plaque
I had to show you this amazing new plaque i have for the back window of the 6 4. Check out the chrome on this thing. It’s literally so shiny it’s hard to take pictures of, even without the flash. I don’t see anyone in the biz with anything like this. For sure one of a kind in every way. Special thanks go to my man Jason at Epic Metal Works for turning my design into a rolling piece of art. Always have to represent!
11 Questions with Bill McMullen
Next up I am proud to introduce you to artist, designer extraordinaire… Bill McMullen. This man is always into something from designing album covers for the Beastie Boys, to having his own gallery show to wearing a PE shirt to a N.W.A. concert. Click the image below to learn more about one of your favorite designers and how important his first Apple computer was.
I’m slicker this year…
Let’s keep the Digable Planets theme rolling with this classic jam from the Blowout Comb album. Like i said in the Doodlebug interview, i admit i slept on this album when it first came out. But now, it is one of my favorite albums of all time. So many good tracks on here that need to be heard. Do yourself a favor and go get this album right now and thank me later. Until then, we’ll stay “with the gold fronts shinin, baggy pants saggin.”
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