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New for 2009...The Party Moves On

2008-12-25T23:07:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW BLOG PAGE

Since I got a little Message from Blogger saying they removed my content, I've moved to wordpress.

I will still be running this blog primarily to keep my Video station accessible till I can figure out a new way to do it over there.

If anyone even wants to watch it. If you are ever bored at work,or wherever give it some viewing, and I'm sure the BFN (Big Forward Network) will keep you entertained.

If you are viewing my page through RSS feeds, don't worry about the vids.

here it is

http://www.partyat45rpm.wordpress.com

Pretty easy, but if you find it difficult, hit the link below. See you on the flipside!

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW BLOG PAGE

Somebody Snitched

2008-12-21T14:25:00.000-08:00

Barry Gordon-Nuthin' For Christmas (Somebody Snitched Remix)

I almost forgot to re-up my Christmas Remix. Drop this for the next few days!

100th Post: Five Jumpers to end 2008

2008-12-19T19:25:00.000-08:00

This is a nice time for Dancehall. A whole trailer load of Big Tunes have been dropping, temporarily overshadowing Reggae's other child, One Drop Culture style. This is beyond the old school big breaks from Hip-Hop with lyrics mixed over the top. This is what I would call "Jamaican Hip-Hop". Though not so much "Yes Yes Yall" as it is "Gangsta", these tunes are nice fixtures here in Southern Cali Dances.

Look for my latest mix with this theme at the New Year, entitle "Shogun Selector", already on the street.

Here is 5 for the end of the year, and to celebrate 100 posts. BLOP BLOP

Collie Buddz-Day & Nite Remix
I received this remix via DJ C-Cyde from Bermuda. To me this tune is MAD! I barely started playin it last week, so let me know if you feel it. I could use some help as to which this is a remx of, but it's wicked!!!

New Kingston-In The Streets (Heavenless Riddim)

I support this young crew to the fullest. They are turning out to be much more talented than my first percepiton, and I know they have a real bright future ahead of them. How could you not, working in the studio with the likes of DJ Pee Wee, also being the i-fficial backup band for Collie Buddz. In The Streets is FIRE!

Kardinal Offishall Ft. Barrington Levy & Busta Rhymes-Number 1 (Tide Is High) REMIX

This remix struck me as almost a new new tune. Hot on the heels of a big tune called "No War" by Barrington Levy ft. Kardinal and Busta, this drops. The original featured Rhianna and is twice as fast as this slow bouncer. Regardless, it's pretty tough and falls right in line with the Hip-Hop Dancehall crossovers.

Charley Blacks-Rich Dis Year

This is the only photo I could find of Mr. Blacks, but the tune speaks for itself. The hustle is on, and the grind is getting ground. 2009 is goin to be big for everyone!

Niether of these artists are new to the party, and I'll be damned of Weezy doesn't just keep poppin up. Ok, I gotta give him his dap:

Jr. Reid Ft. Lil' Wayne-Ghetto Youth Rock

There. Jr. Reid, Lil Wayne, Ghetto Youth Rock, Murder!!!!!!!

Have a safe New Years y'all. Keep it jumpin!!!

Hugh Knight

The Beginning Of The End

2008-12-16T00:45:00.000-08:00

Alot of really good blogs have bit the dust lately. Some, if not removed, have been issued warnings from Blogger.com because of their pirated content. I have seen many of my favorite blogs getting e-mails from Blogger, stating the violation of the internet copywrite laws, and such.

Jah School happened to be one of the most resourceful Reggae Audio Blogs I had come across, and was just removed yesterday. R.I.P.

This Blog revolution is winding down, and I'm not sure how long we will be around. Know that, although it may be a bit of time between posts, I am going to keep the Party going till the wheels fall off.

JamieFoxx Ft. LilWeezy-NumberOne

Busy Signal-About My Money (Showtime 2K9 Riddim)

Vybz Kartel-Court Case

Santogold & Jay-Z--->

2008-12-04T12:57:00.000-08:00

New Jay-Z featuring a sample from the latest Santogold.
Brooklyn Big Up...

Santogold-Shove It

Jay-Z-Brooklyn Go Hard

Jump It

Cyaan Frighten Mix Available Online

2008-12-04T12:44:00.000-08:00

My homeboy Big Skip over at Super Duty Tough Work and his brand Heavy Manners has collaborated with Tribe Of Kings' own Dash Eye, to bring you a scary hardcore dancehall mix hosted by the one and only Demarco.

Although the mix has been in circulation since Halloween, via The Fader, which eventually bogged down the og server, it is now being linked pon a new server, and us here at the Party support this project to the fullest.

Go straight to the blog and link it.
Click Here To Reach Download link

Jump It.

Funk Is It's Own Reward: 7 International Funk Jumpers pt. 1

2008-12-03T00:15:00.000-08:00

I been sleeping on my peoples, so I am flashing 7 international funk joints as a token of my apologies.

Things are busy round these parts, which is a blessing, so give thanks for sticking around...

Jump It........Hugh

7 International Funk Jumpers

MENAHAN STREET BAND-MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING

From New York City, this side band is a collaboration between Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and The Budos Band. Sound familiar?

THE UNIVERSALS-NEW GENERATION

Mega rare 45rpm. Holler at your boy if you got a spare copy. The Universals out of Florida.

DAVID AXELROD-KEN RUSSELL

American producer extraordinaire David Axelrod. You should already know bout him.

T.P. ORCHESTRA POLY-RYTHMO-LES DJOS

SUPER BORGOU DE PARAKOU-CONGOLAISE BENIN YE

Alright. I'm stumped. I know they're African. Just Jump these mugs.

ANANDA SHANKAR-DANCING DRUMS
Ravi Shankar's nephew. Super bad indian boogie.

DAVE PIKE SET-MATHAR

Dave Pike ain't really Indian, but this is some old Psychedelic ish to make you flashback...

Black Dynamite Trailer

2008-11-30T15:14:00.000-08:00

You gotta check this:

Black Dynamite Trailer Click Here

Wicked!

SPLICE DUB FUCKERY

2008-11-16T15:33:00.001-08:00

Just a public service announcement to all Soundmen worldwide.

The Dub Plate game is grimey, causes headaches, and full of snakes. Those that are throwing their hat in the dub plate ring are definietly in for some ups and downs.

This is an example of what you do not want to get from a dub plate "Broker" that says he can get you a Damien Marley Dub Plate for 100 dollars. First of all, if you have a good link for dubs, and they offer you a 100 dollar dub plate, you are probably getting a good link up. If you are getting a first time offer from someone peddling dub plates, and they offer one of the biggest artists in the industry for 100 dollars, BEWARE!

In The Dub Plate game, there is a term used for certain dubs called Splice Dubs. This is where someone gets a dub plate, then renders it and inserts a fake artist shouting out the crew that ordered the dub. This is a gambit, and gives the sound business a bad name. Everyone runs into these when building their initial dub plate links in Jamaica, and some people make careers doing this type of thing. Be weary of Myspace posts, and spam e-mails saying "Big Dub Session" or "Mavado dubs for 150 dollars".

Here is an example of Splice Dub Fuckery, courtesy of San Diego's Champion Sound. Trust me when I say we ended up getting justice, and receiving some wicked dubs in this ones place, but this sucks.

Jamrock Splice Dub-Fake Damien Marley

Notice how the voice changes between the authentic Jr. Gong Intro, and the parts where the crew shout outs are done.

I get a kick out of hearing this type of thing, just because some fools really think they can get away with this type of foolishness. The reason they can, is some of you out there are not well informed. So lets make sure we are smart, and don't give these guys a meal from a scam!

Jump It, Don't Splice It...

Experience Tribute

2008-11-14T20:20:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure if you are aware, but Jimi Hendrix is my all time favorite. Above and beyond Hip-Hop, Reggae, etc... He is the beginning of many things that I love about Rock and Roll, as well the music that spawned from it.

This is our Tribute To Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding and Buddy Miles.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band Of Gypsys.

It's not a mix so I can try and show you how sick I am on the cut, these guys deserve more than that. If I were given the license to put together a comp, I'd shoot for something like this.

Party At 45 RPM Tribute Vol. 1

01 Midnight- Jimi just rips into this instrumental right off the bat. I believe it was released on War Heroes originally, which was a set of Rare and Obscure studio tracks.

02 Who Knows-If you are already familiar with Band Of Gypsys, then you got this one memorized. Originally released on the Band Of Gypsys Live album If you didn't know, it's Buddy Miles on the drums.

03 Born Under A Bad Sign-Fonky Blues instrumental. Kind of kills it. First time I saw this was on the "Blues" album.

04 I Don't Live Today- The Experience from their first release. Heavy duty.

05 Driving-The Experience recorded in the BBC studios in London for Alex Korner's Radio show. Guitar solo the whole way. Kills.

06 If 6 Was 9- From The Experience's second album. Sparse but harsh. Mellow but MAAAD!

07 Villanova Junction-Jimi Hendrix's performace at Woodstock may be the most remembered and revered of the latter part of the 20th Century. Villanova Junction was part of the Star Spangled come down, toward the end of his set. MURDER...

08 Earth Blues- This is from a bootleg of a rehearsal session with the Band Of Gypsys prior to their Historic performance New Years 1969-70 at the Fillmore East.

09 1983 (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)- From the third and final offical Experience album "Electric Ladyland". It's a long one, so twist up something nice.

10 Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)- This is the only Studio version I've heard of this, but was first turned onto it by his live performance in Hawaii, released as part of a movie called "Rainbow Bridge". Looked for it for awhile, before the whol;e internet thingy.

11. South Saturn Delta-First time I heard this was on this weird audio-mentary called Lifelines. It might have been finished posthumously, but it's interesting because he is playing alongside The Brecker Brothers. Smashes regardless.

12. Killing Floor- BBC recording. The big guitar men in the business around Jimi's time feared Hendrix because of his rendition of Howling Wolf's classic. Kills all the way through.

13 Bold As Love- From The Experiences second album "Axis: Bold As Love". One of the illest compositions I can think off.

14. Purple Haze- LIVE IN SAN DIEGO. To my folks from Daygo, your parents are probably at this joint from 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena.

Alot of lesser known tunes I would say, but some of my favorites. Long live Hendrix.

Rock It
hugh

R.I.P. Mitch Mitchell

2008-11-13T12:32:00.000-08:00

Man. Mitch Mitchell was a wicked drummer. He actually inspired me to try the drums out, which lead to beatmaking which lead to...

Mitch was originally trained as a Jazz drummer, and played with some pretty hip London Blues bands (See Georgie Fame) before linking up with Chas Chandler and Jimi Hendrix for an audition. Just listening to drum break on Little Miss Lover, and hearing Busta Rhymes "Row Row Like A Dungeon Dragon" shows Mitch's power on the skins. Pretty incredible also, is the way he keeps the drums steady moving on "Manic Depression" as the whole rhythm and melody floats over the top.

Rest in Power to the whole Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell of which, was the last surviving member.

I'm growing weary of having to say R.I.Power to so many legends this year. Buddy Miles, who backed up Jimi Hendrix during the infamous Band of Gypsies performances also passed not too long ago. Please, no more legends passing in 2008!

Jimi Hendrix Experience-Little Miss Lover (Live On BBC)

Jimi Hendrix Experience-Manic Depression

Obama Text Messages

2008-11-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

I got a grip of them yesterday. Here are some of my favorites:

"Obama the first black President!! Free bbq chicken, chitlins', watermelon, and 40's at the White House tomorrow. Be there & bring blunts! We run this shit now!"

"They have a sign up sheet for volunteers to help Bush pack his shit and get the fuck out on Nov. 5th. I put us down for the 3-8 shift."

"Wow...some truly unbelieveable shit"

"Barack around the clock tonight!"

"Just a reminder to shave your genitals today...It's the last day for Bush"

"Straight to Pakistan!!!!!!"

Here is some celebratory music for all the stoned dancers this week...
Jah Cure & Wayne Marshall-So High
Big Up Massachusetts for decriminalizing possession of u nder an ounce of Marijuana.

Jump it!!

HOPE: I hope I'm wrong

2008-10-31T10:31:00.000-07:00

I've been trying not to get into it with anybody regarding the election. I have a viewpoint that has made people get up in arms with me. Like most of my beliefs, I just kind of keep them to myself so that I don't outwardly offend people.

I think Baseball is shit, and I don't promote it. I think Sodomy is nasty, and do not promote it. I think Christmas is an excuse to boost Mega Corporations sales at the end of the fiscal year, and not to celebrate Jesus.

This is my blog though, and Nov. 4th is approaching, so I can say pretty much whatever the hell I want.

BRAND NEW Dead Prez-Politrikkks mp3

I think voting is a farce.

The Generations before me have this saying, that if you don't vote, you don't have the right to make a complaint. That actually makes alot of sense, back then.

The election of 2000, and the events therein completely convinced me that our beloved Democracy died right there and then. The end of innocence. It might have been decades before that, but it became mighty apparent to me that night while watched the news coverage of the election. We voted, and We voted for Al Gore. Yet George Bush became the President. How did that happen? How could it?

I believe that we really didn't have a choice. There was a plan set into place, and George Bush had to win in order for it happen. The plan was introduced by W's father, George Sr., when he unveiled his plan for New World Order.

For 8 years our country faced perilous calamity, and things are fucked. But we had hope that the powers that be would be dishing out Justice from 9-11, and we would be able to rid the world of the vicious Terrorists.

Of course this looked bad for the Republicans. Their policies had thrown THE WORLD into a state of fear, hatred, and danger. Our economy has been destroyed, our homes are being taken, our pockets are emptying out and hope is all but lost. And I believe this is by design.

We have lost hope that things will get better.

When the people are hungry, you promise them food. When the people are poor, you promise them money. When the people have no voice, you promise them a voice. When the people have no hope, you promise them hope.

Symbolically, Barack Obama is an icon for change when people are demanding it. He is a symbol of the progress Black people have made in gaining a foothold in a country that has done everything to hold them back as much as possible. Just 50 years after Blacks were "given" the right to vote, they now have a champion that gives them hope of actually being given their propers as Human Beings with the same Human Rights that White Folks have hoarded for centuries.

Where most try to avoid the race card in this election, lets just get to the point. Barack Obama is going to be getting most of the Black vote, because of his color. Why has there been such a registration boom by Black voters?

It's a sign that our country is moving beyond it's hatred of those not White, and why wouldn't any Americans with ANY common sense get with that program. He speaks directly to those that are hurting from the mistakes the administration before him made, and he promises change.

Give the people a choice between the oldest Presidential nominee in history, with his STUPID ass excuse for a Vice Presidential nominee, next to someone that shows NO flaws, who are the people going to vote for, and be satisfied with? I have seen the same videos you have seen, with mad racist fucks in the midwest saying stupid ass ignorant shit. Any of us with common sense have seen this and made it a point to vote and fight against these people. But it just seems to hold the same realism as an episode of Survivor. They just look like they are starving, but they aren't forced to starve.

I tell you what. A part of me really wants to believe him. A part of me has been waiting for him like Jesus. Seemingly straight talk, and a bold maneuver away from the things that have ruined our taste for the government.

But are we being naive? Are we falling victim to another wolf ticket salesman? I believe so.

The machine we call America has so much riding on the line, that one man cannot come into the pit and change the world. Just as George W. Bush, who came off as the biggest idiot this country has ever called president, was the face of the country, he was merely a puppet. Unfortunately, I see Obama as being the face of the same machine. The more we are divided between ourselves as Red & Blue states, Republican and Democrat parties, Liberals and Conservatives, the more we are being duped into thinking they are not one in the same.

I believe this charade we call elections, is already set. Barack Obama is our next president. We will be relieved that things are going to change. When they don't we are going to say, it's ok, he's still trying to change it. Because he's Barack Obama and we believe in him as much as we did Martin Luther King Jr., or JFK. Yet when the genuine articles were in a position of power, they were killed in cold blood by the same people who made sure the 2000 elections became a coup de tat.

So when my good friend was appalled by the fact that I would not vote this November, we got into a heated argument. He told me this was the only way for my voice to "officially" be heard. Just because the Presidency was hijacked before, and our votes did not matter then, they must matter now. Because we HOPE we still have a hand in what going on with our country, and have some sort of say in what our representatives do.

I'm not mad at people who vote. I don't look down at them, or think I'm smarter than them because I believe in some Kooky conspiracy theories. I think it is shameful that we are criticized for speaking out, yet are encouraged to have our voices heard in this one little gesture given to us as our democracy bonus. Being an accessory to something as degrading as lying to an entire country, and empowering them with a false sense of importance under the guise of Democracy does not sit well with me, and I can't in good conscience be a part of it.

Am I saying you shouldn't vote? No. You should do what your heart tells you to do. That's what I'm doing.

Am I Anti-American? No. I don't believe so. Do I have a better plan? No I don't believe so. Am I going to fall into line with the rest of us who believe what we are being told? No, I don't believe so.

Either way, I hope I'm wrong. I hope that Barack Obama is going to defy History's lessons, and make good on changing this country for the better. We need it. And if I am wrong, I will gladly admit it because I am not entirely hopeless yet.

Maybe just jaded.

R.I.P. Rudy Ray Moore-A.K.A. DOLEMITE

2008-10-20T12:19:00.000-07:00

At 81 years old, Rudy Rae Moore has joined the list of legends we have lost this year. Rudy's raw X-Rated rhyming comedy was one of the prototypes for Rap music. His stand up was NASTY (See numerous 2 Live Crew samples), and his movies were BANANAS (See The Human Tornado).

Since I been on the cinema kick, I will start you off with this likkle gem, and you can follow up by watching his other crazy flicks.

Rest In Peace Rudy. You have given us HOURS of laughs!

LINK TO DOLEMITE TRAILER ON YOUTUBE

Rest In Peace Fadda Ellis

2008-10-11T18:04:00.000-07:00

R.I.P. ALTON ELLIS 1944-2008

Here is the official word on Alton Ellis

2008-10-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

As read on yardflex.com

"Rumors were dispelled this week by family members of Alton Ellis, who is very much alive, yet very weak in his battle with lymphatic cancer.

The legendary rock steady/reggae singer has been hospitalized for several weeks now in the UK and his son Clive told The Star that the family is not very optimistic at this point for Alton’s chances of surviving this cancer fight.

Saying his dad is having serious trouble breathing, and remains motionless and mum, his son said the family is regretfully unable to hope for the best, but is anticipating the worse at this time. Clive said Alton is very weak but he is still here."

Man this is bummin me out!

Get Well Fadda Ellis

2008-10-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

Man...I fell for another internet rumor. I was so shook by it that my original post was a rest in peace.

Get Well Soon Fadda Ellis!

This is but a sliver of wood from the beams that built the house of Reggae music. Some of my favorite Alton Ellis Classics.

Alton Ellis-Rock Steady
One of the initial tunes to set off the Rock Steady movement.
Alton Ellis-Cry Tough (Extended Version)
One of the roughest Rude Boy cuts known to mankind.

Alton Ellis-Ain't That Loving You
Ain't That Loving you was remade famous by another fallen soldier, Dennis Emmanuel Brown.
Alton Ellis-Mad Mad
Mad Mad is the original version of what has come to be known as the "Diseases" riddim, recoined by the tune by Michigan & Smiley of that name.

Alton Ellis-I'm Still In Love
Another Monster Classic that has been covered and remade numerous times. You should already know bout this one...
Alton Ellis-I'm Just A Guy
I'm Just A Guy Riddim eventually became known as the "Vanity" riddim, and is another heavily recut riddim.

Summer Tour Pt. 4: Coast To Coast

2008-09-14T15:55:00.000-07:00

Now that I've settled back into my cozy house in Daygo, I'm finally getting around to my photos. Please bare with me with the amount of pics, and lack of tunes.

Truckee

Truckee is a community that lies along Lake Tahoe in Northern California. The mountain men and women made their way out, and were a pretty wild crowd. When I first rolled in, I couldn't believe they were about to squeeze 1500 people in this "Theater", but it filled up and cracked off.

Pepper rocking out.

This is Bubbler. A veteran keyboardist, that plays with Sly & Robbie. Bubbler has played keys on many important Reggae tunes, including the opening keys on Althea & Donna's "Uptown Top Ranking".

Butte, Montana (That's BEWT not Butt)

I woke up, not knowing to expect of Montana. When I exited the bus, we were on this block which looked like a run down ghost block from the 20's. Our show was in an old Railway station, that was transformed into a venue. The inside of the depot was converted into a dancehall/concert hall and we set up outside in the parking lot. Since I am an avid freight graff lurker, I took this time to walk the line and check it out.

Caught a Sever piece, circa 02

No train lurk would be complete without catching a hobo tag by the one and only Solo Artist. "Widely Unknown Indeed".

Some good old Montana rebel graff.

Cherinne Anderson blessing the Butte crowd

Kaleo. Guitarist for Pepper.

Brett. Bassist for Pepper.

C Money and Dela, the horn section for Slightly Stoopid. THis was the first session I saw where Sly and Robbie joined the boys onstage with Half Pint.

My bredren Alkebulan was telling me that this kind of show would make no money in Jamaica because the fans would park outside and stand on top of their cars to watch. I guess the same holds true for Butte.

As we rolled into the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, we were expecting this to be the peak of our tour. Unfortunately, it was raining and cold when we arrived. SLEET even. I walked the bleachers to get a view of the place, and it's incredible. Mad music legends have graced this natural amphitheater, including U2 when they filmed their live DVD.

Half Pint with Slightly Stoopid doing soundcheck.

Sly Dunbar.

About 10,000 people in attendance. Due Paid.

This is the most folks I ever played in front of, yet my favorite part of the show was the after party. I loaded my rig into the trailer, and made my way to a dressing room 3 flights above the stage built into the rocks. With only about 4 people in the spot, I immediately spotted Half Pint on the mic by himself, singing over Studio One versions. Within minutes the whole place was packed, and ramming as the mic got passed around and everyone was dancing. Peter Gayle, Half Pint, C-Money, OG, and myself traded mic duties, and the place got hot! (Didn't have no time for flix)

Salt Lake City

What a f'n wasteland. Smells like rotten death, overrun by mosquitoes, and hot as shit. (The city is nice though.)

Don't be fooled, this isn't the beach you're used to.

The Great Salt Air

Sly said he likes to sit low on his kit, because it feels like he's driving a race car.

Robbie Shakespeare, Nambo Robinson, and Stepper

The crowd at the Salt Air

New York City

We pulled into Secaucus NJ, and I immediately jumped on transit, and headed into the city. I met up with my boy Jay, and he took me on a Dutch Master clouded tour of the Lower East Side. We ate at Kate's Diner, which is one of the wickedest Vegan diner I ever been to. They must have been fimling some show, cuz the block was filled with 70's cars, including this fuzz cruiser which was even manned by some 70's looking Detectives.

I had the open faced Ruben, equipped with Vegan Corned Beef, Kraut, and Vegan Cheese. This place was off the hook, and they even had an ajoined bar. A Class!

Here's some other flicks I snapped

OG Jammy's Dub Plate. Apparently while digging for records, you can find these around town. WICKED!

This dude Curtis was up pretty thoroughly on our route.

We trooped across the Williamsburg Bridge to Brooklyn for tourist sakes.

We made it to a bar that served 32 oz. beers in styrofoam cups, and strolled around and smoked blunts.

We ended up at a bar and checked for DJ Queen Majesty, and ran into my boy Jon Cardiel. Small world.

After hitting Max Fisch's, I hit car service (way better than a cab) and stumbled into the bus about 5am, which was parked outside of Roseland Ballroom. The show was the next night and was pretty slamming! WE trooped around the tunnels below the historic venue, and blew some more Dutch's.

After the show, I made a solo mission down to Times Square, and soaked it in for a minute. The place is sensory overload, with more blazing advertisements than I've ever seen in 5 blocks.

Thats enough for now. I will finish my tour log with my next entry.

Big Up Jay for taking time our of your hustle to show me the city.

DISTRESS: New World Order Day

2008-09-11T15:47:00.000-07:00

No parties, or gifts, or cheap decor today. Just the memories of misery, pain, and fear. It's been years since Terrorists attacked New York City, and justice has not been served.

It's frowned upon that I would call them Terrorists, since they state they stand for Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. We as Americans, are not allowed to question the motivation behind our glorious Empire, or else we support the enemy.

It is ironic that we are quick to go to war against "Terrorists", and "Insurgents" yet that's the exact role we are playing in the world.

So for New World Order Day, our festive rituals will not include searching for eggs, carving a turkey, or unwrapping gifts. Today we will take part in lying, cheating, and unprevoked violence in the name of the Empire.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH ZEITGEIST THE MOVIE

Trust me you fuckers, we will NEVER forget. Call it a grudge...
Immortal Technique Ft. Mos Def-Bin Laden

Rage Against The Bloodklaat Machine!!!

2008-09-05T09:53:00.000-07:00

Rage Against The Machine Acapella at the Republican National Convention

Bone Chilling. Have we forgotten Rage?

Summer Tour pt3: Rock N Roll Fantasy-West Coast

2008-08-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

I hope that my folks are still with me here. I been meaning to leave some things for you, but my life has been spiraling into a mad state of sketchy showers, sleeping on a bus, and rocking crowds in numbering in the thousands five nights a week for the past three weeks. I wake up in another city everyday, and just when I adjust to the place, I'm out. It's not a bad thing though, this touring business is incredible, but crazy.

Lets Start from the beginning...

I got off the plane from my island tour ate some food, slept for an hour, then ran to Mr. Henshaw's house to get things together for a rap show we had that night. The show was nice, and we played with a Rock Band called Rambo Knife. Somehow I made it through the night, slept in my own bed, and got prepared to hit the road.

Our first "Official" tour gig was at the HArd Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, inside a venure called "The Joint" (Our real first gig was in Ocean Beach, and all I can say is OB knows how to party)...
The line up is Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, and for the first few shows The Expendables. And myself...

The Joint was just a warm-up. I woke up back in Cali, for the first of our real gigs, at the Costa Mesa Amphitheater. This was a sold out show, with 8500 in attendance. This is why I say Vegas was a warmup.

Santa Barbara was where Sly & Robbie and Taxi Gang showed up. It was funny cuz the whole crew is yardie, and they were running late so they were hastily setting up everything up. I don't know if they realized I was DJing, until I got on the mic. When I was was done they were all staring at me kind of confused. When I finally caught up with them between sets, they were mad cool, and showed me mad respect. The best is Sly Dunbar hailing me up "Yes General. Big Up DJ". The real treat is that they brought Miss Cherine Anderson on the road with them. She co-starred in the Jamaican Motion Picture "One Love", and has been creating a hell of a buzz in the Jamaican Dancehall Scene. She has got one of the best voices I've heard as of lately, and she gives me chills when she starts off her set with "Redemption Song".

Cherine Anderson-Movie Star

There was this fat loudmouth DJ from a radio station who thought he was real hot shit, and he was bandstanding every chance he got. I mean, big up yourself for being the top rock DJ in SANTA BARBARA, but ease the fuck up...Anyhow, I wont go in depth, but the dude was full of himself (And probably Biscuits and Gravy)

Santa Barbara Bowl was pretty nice though

We had our first day off in Boise Idaho, and I made a little stroll around the immediate area to check the sites. They are refurbishing their state capitol, so the thing looks like a grey version of everyone else's capitol building. (Pretty exciting as I would say).

My first cool experience in Boise was breakfast at Goldy's. Their claim to fame is being featured on the Food Network's Diners, Dives, and something or other. And their Hollandaise sauce. It was definitely the cool place for the Boise's hip people to eat off their hangovers by the looks of the patrons. I wasn't super hungry, but I got this Smoked Salmon Hash plate which was one the best things I ever had.

I found my way to Boise's only Record store, which was heavy on the indie rock, which meant that their Jazz section was priced to move. I found one of my favorite records there, which I had previously paid 20 cuts for, and I copped it for 2 Dollars.

I caught a couple random Graff flicks, but there really wasn't much more than rebel tags, and a couple throw ups.

Scar seemed to be the guy most up on the streets of Dtown Boise.

The Boise Show was pretty cracking, and the people seemed to really go crazy out there. While I was playing my set after Sly & robbie, I have been getting in the mode of playing the "Midnight Hour" Riddim, starting with the Silvertones original, then into Tarrus Riley's Protect Your Neck. The front of house guy on the boards for Sly & Robbie comes out next to me while I'm DJing, and I turned and looked at him, and told him the Tarrus Riley was my favorite tune. He looks at me and goes "I produced that one." I cocked my head slightly in suprise and said "Yeah man, I do Fat Eyes". It turns out that their soundman is none other Bulby, the man behind MANY a reggae hit. His latest riddim being the new General Penitentiary riddim. I was mad hyped at that moment, and been picking his brain ever since.

This is Bulby and Cherine after the Boise set.
Boise also introduced Half Pint to the tour, who makes his way out into Slightly Stoopid's set for 3 or 4 songs. Half Pint is one of my all time favorite Reggae Singers, and is really a treat for to be on the road with him. For those who have sleeping under a rock for the last 20 years, check this.

Half Pint-Political Fiction

A Little Boise After Party session.

Next We played Marymoor amphitheater, right outside Seattle, Washington. The venue was beautiful, and the backstage dressing rooms were in this old historic mansion/museum. I thought it was pretty cool to be scrubbing my ass in a museum.

My boy Skip, from Heavy Manners and one of my favorite blogs Super Duty Tough Work made it out for the after session, and we got into a cool conversation with Half Pint about Jammy's and such. Pretty wicked show!!!

Peter Mann and Half Pint

The next show was in Eugene Oregon, and this crowd was unreal. Lots of lurkers across the stream behind the stage, getting wasted and dancing in the woods. Lots of good herbs, and good vibes.

Interesting idea for a business going on here.

I was picking wild Blackberries all hippy like and shit. They told me to only pick them above waist level cuz mad rock stars piss in them I guess.

Eugene A Dweet!

We returned one last time to Cali, to rock the Legendary Greek Theater in Berkeley. I was lucky to have my boo come meet me out there, and we got to run around Berkeley for a minute. I was also luck to have my boy Sonny Phono meet up, and I was back with family for the night. The herb smelled so sweet from the crowd out there, and they packed in early.

This is pretty good for now. We crushed the West Coast, with sold out shows in almost every city. I'm now on the East Coast, and I got mad more photos and tales to follow. Give Thanks for being patient with me, and still popping through.

I have been dealing with real slow Net connections, so when I can, I will update some more. We have 5 more shows through the south east all the way to Florida, then we start the slow trek back West. To all my folks that have come through to check me, big up! Its good to see familiar faces when I'm out here.

Soon Come...
Jump it!

Summer Tour pt1: Bay Area

2008-07-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

Your boy just touched back down in Daygo after a WICKED Bay Area trip. Since my digging was limited, I will post this little ditty I picked up. Maybe some of you might know it

I played with Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi at Club 6ix and had a blast. That club is always a good time. If you are in the Bay I highly recommend their Thursday night party at 6ix.

Sacramento and Capitol Garage were off the chain as well. I'm new to carrying a camera so I completely forgot to snap any flix out there. Big Up Esef and KDK, and of course The Capitol City Rockers.

Saturday I chilled, and made a late night walk to THE BEST late night food jump off I've had in a long time. Crepes Au Go-Go is in a gully ass spot in SOMA area of SF. The place is just a trailer in the middle of a lot surrounded by barbed wire fences. There are no seat, or tables. You have your choice of one musty, ragged couch, or another shady ripped up couch. Don't let grimey atmosphere fool you. This is the jump off. It's across from Slims at like 11th and Mission or something. (The address is found on the side of the trailer).

While I'm at it, I should put people not in the know, onto some real good eats. And it's far from Shady.

PAPALOTE has the closest thing to my type of Mexican Food, for many reasons, they grill their tortillas instead of steaming them like the other spots. This spot is the jump off, and mad vegetarian stuff too. Plus the salsa is off the hook, so off the hook they charge you after your first cup, cuz they know you'll be back.

I BARTed out to East Bay the next night, to link with Smoke at the Shattuck for King Of Kings Sundays, and that was bananas.

Big Up Smoke, and DJ Juan Love (If you know Juan, ask to see a picture of his foot). Big Up the East Bay Posse for making it a banger.

Big Up Sonny Phono and Baby Beat!

I'm off to Guam tomorrow.
SHOOT--->

Jump It!
Hugh

Random RSS Link of the Week

2008-07-08T18:37:00.000-07:00

RSS Feeds are the shit. This album is so ridiculous. Not in a "That album is the shit" kind of way, but more like "WTF??" kind of manner. Use your own discretion, but I had to pass it along.

Ranking Cobra-Obama-2008

Summertime Summertime

2008-06-30T13:54:00.000-07:00

It looks like my summer is going to be alot busier than I thought. For my folks that know me, and check for me through this little humble webpage, I got some serious works coming up.

July 10th-14th
San Francisco-Sacramento-Berkeley

Thursday July 10th
I always like playin at Club 6IX, especially when my folks from Jah Warrior Hi Fi are in the house. This event is their weekly dancehall jumpoff, and the spot is always a good time. Basement vibes, and a wicked soundsystem.

Friday July 11th
My boy Esef in Sacramento does a surprise banger a block from the Capitol Building at Capitol Garage. The spot is not the biggest, but the vibes are huge, and the people are ready to wine it up. If you are anywhere near the area of DTown Sac, come shoot through...

Sunday July 13th

This is my favorite party in the Bay Area. Smoke-One has held down this party at the Shattuck Downlow, and has let me play there periodically for the past 4-5 years. It's usually what I look forward to when I go up there, whether I'm playin or not. Smoke always has big artists performing, and the place gets pretty mashing.

Wednesday July 16th

I'm off to visit all my Chamoro Chelus in Guam. I'm flying out to celebrate Liberation with the people, spin some music, and take part in a pre-promotion for the Jabawockees tour touching down on the Island the next week. I'm hoping to dig right into some parrotfish, and some red rice and finadene as soon as I touch down. I real hyped on making my way there again, cuz the place is serious paradise...
Fokai Familia, we'll be touching down on Fujita Road soon enough.

Thursday July 24th

I'm touching down in Oahu for a few days before I ship back to the states, and linking up with my boy H.O.P. for some certain hijinx. Last time we went, I slept outside twice, almost killed myself body womping atSandy Beach, jammed out on the north shore, and pretty much did whatever we could squeeze into 3 days.

Last time I was out, I was blessed to be able to take part in a party, "Redda Fire" hosted by Jahson The 45 Revolver at the Living Room in Fisherman's Wharf. Last time I played, I was pleseantly surprised by the Dancehall scene these guys were building, and was up till 4am on Bobo Roots and Patties. Really looking forward to this jump off.

I'll be touching back down in Daygo for a couple of days, but only to get my ducks in line for the next month. I'm jumping on a tour bus July 30th, and heading cross country on a full blown amphitheater tour (click for dates and locations) with Slightly Stoopid. I won't return till September, but I should be giving updates on our progress as we move.

I'll be joining acts, alonside Stoopid, like Pepper, and the original rhythm twins Sly & Robbie. Looking forward to taking in all that the different cities have to offer, and if I'm coming to your town, drop me line beforehand.

Stay tuned, and I'll give a nice load of tunes before I bounce. For now, here's Original Jimmy Cliff.

Jump It...

Hugh Knight

SONER TV25 FPC

2008-06-23T15:06:00.000-07:00

So I'm usually on some music stuff, of course, but alot of my people are heavy into Graff and Art. Hence I have put together a little collection of recent photos my man Soner has sent out from Dallas, Texas. Soner is originally from Daygo, but relocated some years back, and has been actively pursuing his art interests, and rocking out, in Dallas at a ferocious pace. He is constantly sending out flyers for different shows he puts on out there, and is obviously putting it down. I could go on about his talent and shit, but I'll let the flix do the talking...

For all those in the Dallas area, check out the upcoming Bragging Writes battle