Maceo, Ymaginatif and Maxim's Triple Threat Broadcast 3
"Get your own personal copy of one of the funkiest podcasts to ever hit Planet Earth.
Upon playing expect tremors, earthquakes and funknatural disasters !
Look for the special NPG Vandals BONUS TRACK inside
Besides Entropy's featured MC's Mace2theO, Ymaginatif and Maxim, guests include Kendra, Kamena & Keara Maxim"
Enjoy,
Maxim
CKJ505's review:
Really enjoyed that one, did not realise the old EMC intro was an actual song.
What stood out ; Danelleya Cotton's Rare Child,
MaXim's choice on modern funk song from Planet Funk, the Great Shake. I liked that one, very catchy with a hint of an 80's synth thrown in to catch the listener.
Mace2theO's pick on Larry G's sick funky bass beat with a host of other stars.
Overall funky and we get to hear the real MaXim. or is it?
SeeNote's review:
It normally takes me a while to get through a full webcast, but my iPod and I are happy to report that I was able to absorb this creation in one day!
My hat goes off to you gents, as you most definitely know how to pull off an entertaining and FONKY episode!
"Detroit, Memphis, Philadelipha, Minneapolis, Seattle and others all had turns as a musical centers of a 'sound.' From 1976 to 1980, Dayton, Ohio was
the Funk Capital of the World"
Dayton, Ohio, the small industrial city of approximately 200,000 people located 50 miles north of Cincinnati, produced a series of popular funk bands with a string of national hits during the 1970s. Dayton?s Black community, in the 1960s and 70s, had a rich night life with numerous bars, clubs, and after-hours establishments. Street-wise tales drawing from experiences in the places like the Astro House, Fat Daddy's, and the Ebony club frequently surfaced in the lyrical content of Dayton's first nationally-renowned funk band, the Ohio Players.
During the 1970s, industries such as a Chrysler plant, the Harrison Radiator factory, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base provided a stable income base for a population that was roughly 50 percent African-American. From this base came high-school bands who sought the stardom first achieved by the founders of Dayton funk, the Ohio Players. Their number one pop hits “Fire” (1974) and “Love Rollercoaster” (1975) set a standard for local bands to aspire to, and six different record labels had signed Dayton bands by 1978.
The Ohio Players, Lakeside, Slave (featuring Steve Arrington), Heatwave, Sun, Faze-O, Zapp (featuring Roger) and Wood Brass & Steel all claimed Dayton as their home. Members of these bands were recent high school graduates in the early 1970s and relatively new as professional musicians, having received formal and informal musical training in Dayton?s public schools and social networks with older musicians.
These bands were among the most prolific hit makers of the era, compiling more than 110 charting rhythm-and-blues singles between 1972 and 1988. Dayton funk bands all featured dance music with an emphasis on heavy bass, aggressive rhythms, complex horn arrangements, ensemble vocals, and showstopping choreography.
Slave, which had strong ties to the Ohio Players, scored a national hit with “Slide” in 1977 and continued to make hits through 1983. Crosstown rival Lakeside moved to Los Angeles before striking it big with “It’s All the Way Live” in 1978. Keith and Johnnie Wilder developed their band, Heatwave, while stationed in West Germany and returned to the United States with a global hit, “Boogie Nights,” in 1977. Roger Troutman and his band, Zapp, lasted into the 1990s with a slick, high-tech sound and dynamic show.
Ricky Vincent/S. Brown
Tracklist
1. Sun Is Here - Sun (1978)
2. O-H-I-O - Ohio Players (1977)
3. Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside (1980)
4. The Groove Line - Heatwave (1977)
5, Slide - Slave (1977)
6. Riding High - Faze-O (1977)
7. Wanna Make Love (Flick My Bic) - Sun (1976)
8. More Bounce to the Ounce - Zapp (1980)
9. Far East Mississippi - Ohio Players (1976)
10. Ain't No Half Steppin'- Heatwave (1976)
11. Welcome To The Party (Extended) - Wood, Brass & Steel (1978)
Bonus Tracks
And two very very good contributions by Maceo jumped out: both terribly funky and rocky. One is his opener track and the other is in French. Candadian French. I'm not good at picking out names, so do tell us more about those!
SeeNote wrote:
Currently jamming to the funk driven contribution by Maceo from the Quebec chick. Who is "Crazy Mama" again?
So who is this Quebec chick "Crazy Mama"
I was in Montreal a few years back to visit my then-girlfriend, and we had to go to a music benefit concert for her work. One of the artist on that bill was Lulu Hughes. Of course, all the artists were Québécois and I didn't know any of them. Just before Lulu came on, my then-girlfriend leaned over to me and said "I think you'll like her." Naturally my arrogant self expected some Celine-Dion-balladtype music, but instead I was blown away!
So I tracked down her cd at a used cd store in Montreal. She has a tremendous voice (and she sings in French and English), but it was her music that made me a fan. Then I got her 2nd cd and I fell in love.
She is "Crazy Mama"
She's been featured on a few of my webcasts, but have bought together several of her jams here in one show.
I did receive some help with the pronunciations.
Enjoy
Blue-eyed soul chanteuse Lulu Hughes was born and raised in Quebec, first earning attention as a member of the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir. In the decade to follow she kicked around the local scene fronting her own blues band, earning frequent comparisons to Janis Joplin, in addition to singing backup for everyone from Too Many Cooks to Barry White.
After two years at the CASINO DE PARIS, Lulu returns home to present her first self-titled solo album in 2002. Her originality, her mix of influences such as funk, soul, rock, blues and swing earned her instant success with the first single ROCK WITH ME (WINNER OF THE SOCAN 2003 SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD). Her dynamic debut leaves no one indifferent and in 2003, she was rewarded with two nominations at the ADISQ GALA (Quebec's version of the Junos in Canada, and the Grammys in the USA) for BEST FEMALE ARTIST and REVELATION OF THE YEAR.
Crazy Mama, released in 2006, is a powerful blend of rock, soul, funk and swing bringing her once again to a new level.
Lulu, versatile and surprising, released a new album in 2010, with her new band the Montreal All City Big Band, with 20 musiciens and 3 back up singers. The album was launched on June 2 , 2010 at l’Astral in Montreal.
To say I enjoyed putting this together would be a definite Yes.
I grabbed from here and there, even "recorded" some terrible quality songs and tried to make them better. Apologies if some of the recordings are poor but it was like trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear.
I did make a boo boo on the mic near the start but I left it alone as I was too lazy to go back and re-do the error.
I messed around with it maybe too many times and threw in a few surprises, i.e. mixes and a small bit of humour.
Maceo, Ymaginatif and Maxim's Triple Threat Broadcast II
[[BONUS]] For the Survivors ... Um , I mean Listeners of this Webcast- there is a NPG Vandal Bonus Track....Follow the instructions within to claim yours
So here it is. I had a long hard listen to all of Maceo's amazing podcasts and got plenty of good tips. Then I threw them all out the window. I could have posted this earlier but I needed to sit in my car own my own for an hour and 4 mins to have a good listen. Not really the exact tracks I would have chosen(all will become clear) but I feel it has a nice transition to it. Some very random tracks that some how fit together nicely. I will listen to it again tonight but here's your chance to have a listen.
Not posting a track listing as of yet. I prefer to listen to podcasts and be surprised to hear what comes next.........but if you really need a track listing there is one in the folder.
Just remember..... It's very random......and sorry for the poor quality DJ. I promise volume 2 will be better. Hope you have an hour to waste.....and hopefully you will enjoy some of this......
Assorted Adjective - Comprised of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.
Pop Noun - From 'popular', by shortening, used attributively in set phrases, such as 'Pop music'
This collection of music was initially assembled as a summer playlist webcast, but was then put aside. But given the record breaking heatwave here in the UK, I had to pull it back out and add a few tracks. Some of the tracks are NPG Vandal remixes - 6 Day Riot and Lisa Lindley-Jones - and were sent to me by Maxim; others such as The London Souls and Marques Toliver I read about first, checked them out and wanted to share; the rest various friends have turned me onto at various times, most recently the lovely Andy Allo track via Maxim (again!). Also, borrowing from the example set by Ymaginatif, I wanted to feature a bit more of the ladies than some of the recent webcasts have allowed.
Most of the tracks were assembled and enjoyed while on a beach
Wishing you some sunshine while listening to it.
For Maxim and Ymaginatif. Thanks fellas
Enjoy
Tracklist 1. 31 Today - Aimee Man 2. Maybe - 6 Day Riot 3. Lime Green Sweater - Negro Problem 4. Is It Too Late - World Party 5. Road to Nowhere - Lisa Lindley-Jones 6. Cellophane - Amanda Ghost 7. Red Red Red - Fiona Apple 8. Why Don't You Call Me - Macy Gray 9. Red Headed Woman - The London Souls 10. You Don't Love Me The Same - Jesse Johnson 11. Come Home to Me - Andy Allo 12. Anywhere On This Road - Lhasi De Sela 13. Lovejoy - Livin' Out Loud 14. Stoned Pt 2 - Lewis Taylor 15. White Sails (demo) - Marques Toliver
There may be only one Prince, but for me there were Three Kings - James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone.
I was lucky enough to have an older sister and a friend's older brother to introduce me to their music while I was a young lad (my sister took me to my first concert - James Brown at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh - when I was 11). It seeped into my consciousness as I was chasing the latest Monkees and Jackson Five records.
As the music of the Three Kings was of the generation before me, they ended up influencing many of the artists I ended up listening to, from George Clinton to Mothers Finest to Prince to Living Colour, and others.
Given that all 3 are usually cited in most of the articles written to describe Prince, I thought I would put together this little webcast as background for those purple funkateers a bit younger than me, whose knowledge may be limited to greatest hits compilations, or casual fans of the 3 who haven't caught up on the unreleased tracks appearing on recent reissues and box sets. Enjoy
Warning: This turned out a bit funkier than I originally intended
Tracklist
1. Payback/Soul Power - James Brown (live 1974, Zaire) 2. Hear My Train A'Comin' - Jimi Hendrix(live 1967, BBC) 3. You Can Make It If You Try - Sly and The Family Stone(live 1969 Woodstock) 4. Sunny - James Brown w/ Dee Felice Trio (1969)
with Marva Whitney on co-lead vocals 5. Angel - Jimi Hendrix (home demo 1968) 6. I Remember - Sly Stone and Billy Preston (demo 1965) 7. Cold Sweat - James Brown (False Start/Alternate Take, 1967 unreleased until 1996)
Slightly faster and a bit sloppier than the final funk-history-making version, this is notable in part as James explains the concept of "On The One" to the band 8. Freedom - Jimi Hendrix (No overdub take, 1970 unreleased until 2010) 9. Crossword Puzzle - Sly & The Family Stone (outtake from 'Small Talk'- 1974, unreleased until 2007) 10. There Was A Time (I Got to Move) - James Brown(Alternate Take, 1970, unreleased until 1996)
Featuring Bootsy Collins on bass, with a guitar solo by Catfish Collins. That's right. A guitar solo. On a JB record. By Bootsy's brother. 11. Strato Strut - Band of Gypsys(1969 - unreleased until 2000)
Recorded during Band of Gypsys' rehearsals for the New Year's Eve 1969 shows at the Fillmore. BOG allowed Jimi to explore his funk and soul side, which allowed his ideas to flow from rhythm, rather than from lead guitar. As such, he could enjoy the grooves laid down by Billy Cox on bass and Buddy Miles on drums to find a different way to express himself. On the instrumental "Strato Strut" he plays a bit of lead and some rhythm as the band lay down a hardcore funky groove. BOG never released a studio album 12. Crazay - Jesse Johnson and Sly Stone(1986) 13. Think (About It) - Lyn Collins (1972)
The recording was produced by Brown (who also co-wrote the song) and featured instrumental backing from The J.B.'s. Along with "Funky Drummer" and "Funky President", "Think (About It)" is one of the most frequently sampled James Brown-produced recordings, having been used on tracks by dozens of hip hop artists. 14. Hear My Freedom - Jimi Hendrix (1969 unreleased until 2010)
Part of a handful of studio outtakes where Jimi starts incorporating some additional musicians on percussion and organ. "Hear My Freedom" is a studio jam with vocals, featuring Buddy Miles and (probably) Lee Michaels on organ. 15. Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) - Sly & The Family Stone (1973)
From 'Fresh' Sly's classic cover of a song made famous by Doris Day.
"They sound like Soul Train crashin' into Headbanger's Ball!"
Artist Spotlight - Mother's Finest
They are what can be called a rock-funk band with heavy overtones. Riff-heavy and soulful at the same time,they are a phenomenal stage act. Formed in Atlanta,Georgia by vocalists Glenn Murdock and Joyce "Baby Jean" Kennedy, the original line-up was rounded out with Gary "Moses Mo" Moore on guitar, drummer B.B. Queen, Gary "Wyzard" Seay on bass and Mike Keck on keyboards.
'Discovered' by renowned hard rock producer Tom Werman (Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Motley Crue) who signed them to Epic Records and fronted by the amazing Joyce 'Baby Jean' Kennedy, Mother's Finest delivered in 1976 one of the eras most astounding albums. Fusing gritty funk with an explosive hard rock underbelly, the band was instantly praised as a welcome amalgam of Led Zeppelin and Sly & The Family Stone.
They opened for the Who on their 1976 tour and got raves from the rock press. The band were guests on the German tv show Rockpalast and from that one oncert established a cult status in parts of Europe that lasts to this day. With all this rock acclaim, their highest charting single was the ballad "Love Changes" which charted only on the R'n'B charts.(rock candy, rock roots)
While they had become well-known on the southern rock circuit, it wasn't until the single "Baby Love" in 1977 (a year before Prince's first album) that their sound reached most Funkateer's ears and blew us away. Getting that album "Another Mother Further" and then discovering the previous self-titled Columbia debut released in 1976, I then heard the track "Gvie You All the Love (Inside of Me)" and I was forever sold. From there, it quickly became apparent that the combination of guitarist Moses Mo unleashing some of the heavy riffs and Baby Jean working a lyric with those soaring vocals was something different from what else was out there.
They could rock, they could funk and they could "sang" but they were dangerous when they brought it all together.
They remain almost criminally under-appreciated. They are one of my favourite bands.
So let me introduce you:
1. Baby Love
2. Mickey's Monkey
3. I Can't Believe
4. Love Ain't Goin' Nowhere*
5. Give You All the Love (Inside of Me)
6. Thank You for the Love
7. Mr. Goodbar
8. Funk-A-While (live @ Villa Berg)*
9. Don't Wanna Come Back (live @ Villa Berg)*
10. Love Changes
11. Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way (Maceo mix)*
12. If 6 Was 9 (with Vernon Reid)*
*If you are already a fan of MF, then you'll enjoy these tracks
In collaboration with Entropy MC and 2tha9s, EMF Radio presents "Purple TV Jams." Hosted by Maceo and SeeNote, here are some of our favourite Purple performances from over 31 years of TV appearances. Most tracks have been enhanced by NPG Vandals.
A review of P's recent performance on Lopez Tonight
Prince made a rare late-night talk show appearance on last night's episode of Lopez Tonight, performing his new song "Laydown" with his band the New Power Generation. The performance is just as funky and flamboyant as you'd want Prince to be, with the gold-suited singer arriving in a puff of smoke while dancing girls in black berets grind on the side of the stage. "Laydown," a track from last year's 20Ten, is one of his best recent tunes, notable for its fine, funky guitar riff and the memorable lyric "from the heart of Minnesota / here comes the purple Yoda." In addition to this song, Prince also performed "The Beautiful Ones" and "You're the One For Me" with Sheila E. (rollingstone.com)
In sentiment, most fans felt the same the way about the Purple Yoda’s recent appearance on ‘Lopez Tonight’ – 2 of the 3 performances were enjoyable but he “killed it” on one of them. Some think it was ‘Laydown’ while others thought he killed it with “You’re the One For Me” (a D Train cover). So SeeNote and I started discussing what were our favourite performances where we felt he turned it out.
This webcast is the (undemocratically determined) result of the discussion – as limited by time
Track list
1. Laydown (Lopez Tonight, Los Angeles, 13th April, 2011) 2. Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful (The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Los Angeles, 27th March 2009) 3. Electric Chair (Saturday Night Live, New York, 24th September 1989) 4. Count the Days (The White Room Sessions, London, 5th April 1995 – broadcast 8th April 1995) 5. Reflection (w/ Wendy Melvoin, Tavis Smiley Show, Los Angeles, 12th February 2004_broadcast 19th February 2004) 6. All Along The Watchtower / Best Of You (Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show, Dolphin Stadium, Miami, 4th February 2007) 7. Prettyman (Septimo, Madrid, 22nd November 1999 – broadcast 9th August 2000) 8. Anotherloverholenyohead(Super Bowl XLI Press Conference, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, 1st February 2007) 9. D.M.S.R.(MuchMoreMusic, Toronto, Canada, 28th July 2004-broadcast 1st August 2004) 10. Fury(Saturday Night Live, Rockefeller Center, New York, 4th February 2006) 11. Somewhere Here On Earth(The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Los Angeles, 28th May 2009) 12. Medley: The Word/Get On The Boat/Glamorous Life (ALMA Awards 2007, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, 1st June 2007 13. Motherless Child(Septimo, Madrid, 22nd November 1999 – broadcast 9th August 2000)
Original art by Darkhaven Studios
Special thanks to Entropy MC, 2tha9s and NPG Vandals
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