tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84864644373824611082024-03-08T06:27:15.291-08:004 HOURS OF FUNK!!!!DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-67204028799302460462011-09-24T17:48:00.000-07:002011-09-24T18:00:18.576-07:00HURRAH IN PHILLY! OCT 1st<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=HURRAH.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/HURRAH.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hey! Check us out in Philly next weekend for the 4 Hours Of Funk Dj's Fleg & Exclaime at the HURRAH party held at the Medusa Lounge. We would like to thank Shawn Ryan and Chris Rogy for having us come up and rock some heavy Baltimore vibes in the city of brotherly love. Expect the best dance music......Period!DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-79433826311301246962011-06-07T10:10:00.000-07:002011-06-07T11:31:24.732-07:00WELDON IRVINE<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=weldon.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/weldon.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Its funny how truth works in the universe. Sometimes its right in front of your face and your just not in the place mentally or spiritually to take it in. Its the same when you know you have something special to offer that nobody else can offer but you still go un-noticed or walked on by others who are lesser than you but maybe have better political placement.<br /><br />Maybe that's why there has been very little said about the great Renaissance man known as Weldon Irvine. I'm going to try and really get the point across here about how important this man was and still is to this day. Like I said about truth, even though Iv cherished his albums for years now it took a reference in the new wax poetics for me to go back and actually search for information about Irvine and after the fact I have to say that its astonishing how little has been said about him. I guess he's just one of those people who exists for the real truth seekers to be in the know of. <br /><br />Weldon Irvine was a musician, performer, composer, writer, teacher, playwright, political activist...I could go on and on. Its more like he was that and a whole lot more. He wrote the civil rights anthem "To Be Young Gifted And Black" for Nina Simone and also produced award winning plays which featured similar political and racial themes. Throughout his whole career he played the role of an activist as well as a mentor to countless people, especially musicians and rappers.<br /><br />There are over 500 songs which he is credited to, many of which were sampled by hip hop artists in the 90's. The most notable of these were ATCQ's "Award Tour" which sampled "We're Getting Down" on the "Spirit Man" album and BDP's "My Philosophy" which samples "Sister Sanctified" by Stanley Turentine (A song written by Irvine).<br /><br />Irvine helped a whole generation of young musicians from Jamaica Qweens by teaching them all aspects of being a successful musician and in turn many of his deciles became just that. Guys like Tom Browne, Bernard Wright and Marcus Miller were just of few of these success stories.<br /><br />One thing that really differentiated Weldon Irvine from his peers was that once hip hop became prominent he actually embraced it instead of writing it off as a bullshit deviation of real music like many other jazz musicians did at the time. Just like he did in the past he mentored quite a few hip hop artists including Q-Tip, Mos Def and Common. He was also featured on these artist albums and in Mos Def's case even served as musical director for his first album "Black On Both Sides". The thing is he was fighting the same battle that a lot of these Mc's were which was overall an anti music industry thing. His quote says it all: "Many of the young rappers got disconnected from a tradition of protest and decided to rap about mayhem in order to get paid". <br /><br />While being involved in quite a few hip hop projects, Irvine produced and financed an album in tribute to Amadou Diallo who was gunned down by police officers without probable cause. "I said, 'This has got to stop and I'm going to use my art form as a vehicle to address the shooting". Very few artists ever go out on a whim and completely do a whole album themselves over a political matter. <br /><br />Unfortunately it wasn't that many years later that Weldon Irvine took his own life. As sad as it is, its even more upsetting that it was really people in the music industry bullshitting him that let him to his suicide. He was trying to get a pay advance or outright sale of his music licensing in the UK. They were basically ignoring him and somehow that led to go over the deep end. <br /><br />Weldon Irvine's Music lives on and the mark he made as unsung as he may have been still serves as an inspiration to many including myself. You can check his amazing discography here at: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Weldon+Irvine and if you are interested in learning more about him please visit: http://www.nathanielturner.com/weldonirvine.htm for a lengthy biography.<br /><br />Here's an instrumental on Mos Def's "Black On Both Sides" album that really helped me get through some things as a teenager. Its called "May-December" and it features Weldon Irvine on the Keys and arrangements. Please check his other music too. It will really inspire you in a big way.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vFGgP7FKO3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-54314708338345990712011-05-14T14:01:00.000-07:002011-05-14T14:09:33.528-07:004 HOURS OF FUNK FEA. HUNEE<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=SMALL4HOFMAY2011Flier.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/SMALL4HOFMAY2011Flier.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=SMALLHUNEE.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/SMALLHUNEE.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hey there! Its almost that time of the month again and we are really stoked to announce that Hunee the remarkable Dj and Producer from Berlin will be our special guest!<br /><br />Hunee made a pretty big impression with a track called "Rare Silk" which was released by W/T Records out of Brooklyn. Since then the man has released on such labels as Rush Hour and even has a track on a recent Panorama Bar compilation. Based out of Berlin, you wouldn't think he would be one for the soulful and funky side of things but guess again. His music <br />encompasses all of that and then some. As a Dj, Hunee in my mind is one of the most impressive new players doing it in the worldwide house and disco scenes. He really vibes out with a crowd and has great track selection and mixing skills to go with it. Just check out some of his tracks and mixes on his soundcloud and see for yourself. Def check his blog out too!<br /><br />http://soundcloud.com/hunee<br />hunchmusic.wordpress.com<br /><br />We will have a $5.00 cover after 11:00 this time so be sure to get there early.<br /><br />Hope some of you can make it to this one : )DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-9152236696427280852011-05-14T13:51:00.000-07:002011-05-14T14:00:56.758-07:00WHEN THE WORLD IS RUNNING DOWN<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=the-police.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/the-police.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Its been a while since either of us have posted anything. Rest ushered thats going to change soon. With that said I have a special edit of my favorite Police song "When The World Is Running Down". It was one of the more favorable pieces in the 80's dance scene. Maybe 2nd to "Voices In My Head". The edit is pretty strait forward with the break placed in the beginning for better mixing. Have fun with this one!<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/p84log'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/p84log</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-39291604467202200092011-02-06T13:21:00.000-08:002011-02-06T13:37:47.654-08:004 HOURS OF FUNK W. SHAREGROOVE<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view&current=4HOFFEBRUARY.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/4HOFFEBRUARY.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />On Friday February 18th 4 Hours Of Funk welcome's guest DJ's DUCKCOMB & STEVE SHAKEWELL from NYC.<br /><br />Here's a short bio and also and an awesome mix they made for us. You can also check them out at: http://sharegroovenyc.com/<br /><br />DJ’s Duckcomb & Steve ShakeWell have been sharing rare grooves for since 2004. Having held various residencies and one-off’s throughout Manhattan & Brooklyn, this dynamic duo focuses on choice programming of all kinds of disco, house, and funky music. Currently, they host parties at a private loft in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. Some guests have included: Rahaan (Chicago), Jamie 3:26 (Chicago), Lovefingers (ESP Institue/NYC), Ron Morelli(L.I.E.S./NYC), Prince Language (No Comprendo /NYC) , Robotique (Philly), Jerome Derradji (Still Music/Chicago), Bim Marx (Stilove4Music/NYC), Chris Burns (D.C.), Bruce Ivery (Stilove4Music/Chicago), Mike Trombley (Macho City/Detroit), & Saheer (House of House/NYC).<br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F10171517"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F10171517" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djexclaime/sharegroove-4-hours-of-funk">Sharegroove---4-Hours-of-Funk---Bmore!</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djexclaime">graham hatke</a></span>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-41080288818593273522010-12-31T13:39:00.000-08:002010-12-31T14:27:21.819-08:00TOM TOM CLUB LIVE!<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XIW4skg3Ceo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XIW4skg3Ceo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The first really inspiring musical experience I ever had was seeing the awesome movie "Stop Making Sense" where the Talking Heads do a totally life changing concert in NYC for 2 hours. At 5yo I used to set up toy instruments, watch the movie and basically pretend to play along with them. The music and energetic performance would give me chills and goosebumps all over. This experience continues to stay with me forevermore. I owe all my musical attributes to the Talking heads. They made music to tap into your body's sensations and in the movie they play with an equal ensemble of black musicians such as Bernie Worrell from Parliament, Alex Wire from The Brothers Johnson, Edna Holt and Dolette McDonald who had major underground dance hits in the early 80's and Steven Scales who although uncredited played drums on a few dance records as well. Having black and white musicians performing on stage together without the an outwardly kitschy "unity" theme attached made a big statement. The theme here was collectively participating in a powerful musical message far removed from the idea of race.<br /><br />My favorite part was when they switched from Talking Heads to The Tom Tom Club and performed their current hit "Genius Of Love" which has always been my #1 fav song. Talk about getting goose bumps! Bernies synth solo where they turn on the strobe light would send a surge through me. Just check the video and you will understand. Later on I realized that the song was basically about drugs but also pays homage to black music (they cite Bob Marley, Sly & Robbie, James Brown and Bohannon to name a few).<br /><br />To download here is a special re-edit of the songs performance in the movie. There's a mixable intro and the break towards the end I extended as well. Hope you dig this because it marks a major place for music in my life.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/bkmuwy'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/bkmuwy</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-59826023219515832732010-12-03T21:15:00.000-08:002010-12-03T21:20:17.371-08:00BEAUTIFUL SWIMMERSThis month at 4HOF we have special guests from DC The Beautiful Swimmers. They have released some seriously awesome records in the last few years and also throw some seriously dope parties like The Wale at U Street Music Hall. You can check them online at: www.futuretimes.org and at myspace at: www.myspace.com/letsgoswimmers<br /><br />Check this music out tho. Its dope!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1bkFvWUM14?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1bkFvWUM14?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mK4qpfUSFgY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mK4qpfUSFgY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1jSWf8yQ3p8?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1jSWf8yQ3p8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NvpEHXUv2gU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NvpEHXUv2gU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-44451386294310861592010-09-01T14:06:00.000-07:002010-09-01T14:17:43.884-07:00THE NEW YORK BLUE FUNK ORCHESTRA<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pKQvxgtXcwc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pKQvxgtXcwc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />On Friday September 10th we are stoked to be sharing the night with members of THE NEW YORK BLUE FUNK ORCHESTRA. We will be playing records, acapellas and samples over their live drums. You always see drummers performing on the streets of most cities but believe me when I say that these guys are the real deal. You can tell just by how well they keep time and heck, they're going on tour with Pharrell no more than a week after their performance at 4HOF so that alone should be a good indication of how tight these guys are.<br /><br />Above here is a quick video of two of the members in a NY subway station using only buckets, bongos, cowbells and a small cymbal (on the 10th they will have the same setup only with a full drum set). Those rhythms seriously give me goosebumps.<br />So by all means this next edition of 4 HOURS OF FUNK is truly something not to be missed!DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-26525377267937191342010-08-15T07:46:00.000-07:002010-08-15T08:09:43.535-07:00ROY AYERS "FAST MONEY"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=royayers.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/royayers.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />First of all this is one of the more obscure Roy Ayers albums which was released on his own Uno Melodic Records (Not Columbia). There are really great songs on this one such as "Black Family" and "Chicago" which is played often in the house scene. The track that really gets me is "Fast Money". Where have you ever heard a boogie track with vibes solos in it not to mention vocorders and chants about "Fast money, Get that money now!". You even get a breakdown where Roy asks the crowd if they want love, say yeah and if they want some money say yeah! I seriously can't get enough of this song. Its gets played on repeat on my recent weekend mornings. Its motivational to me and it might be for you too. Extra special audio file contained here.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/pmvtbw'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/pmvtbw</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-69716372541395731862010-08-01T07:54:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:11:54.357-07:00MORE 80'S FUNK VIDEOS!!!!!I recently discovered this cool video for The Systems "You Are In My System". It cracks me up watching David Frank (The keyboard player) He's beating the the computer keyboard on his synth like its making a beat or something. And the scene where his partner Mic leaves him on the street with a hot dog in his hand........priceless. They even play on the moon. Who else would have though to do that.......well Paul Hardcastle thats who. So below I have also included the incredible spaced out video of King Tutt where he's basically playing his keytar all over space. Why more low budget than The Systems vid but it will make you feel just as warm and fuzzy inside. I cant get enough of this stuff but I promise....no more videos for a while just more great vinyl rips.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FqeQ_PfKMAo&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FqeQ_PfKMAo&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tk171kMKS64&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tk171kMKS64&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-74144349342530974782010-07-19T16:23:00.000-07:002010-07-19T16:37:59.523-07:00BRITISH FUNK LIVE AND DIRECT!Staying with the theme of British funk and dance music here's some awesome vids of performances by Hi Tension, David Joseph (Lead singer and keyboard player of Hi Tension) and two equally awesome performances by Beggar & Co. Not sure if there's lip synching going on but I want to ignore that and just admire the sheer dopeness of being able to see stuff like this. Im def going to post more things like this!<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/48kbF4jc84w&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/48kbF4jc84w&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mi49eeCwnVQ&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mi49eeCwnVQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CMcqmn6kOgI&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CMcqmn6kOgI&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9ArYPyol2A&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9ArYPyol2A&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-85665793790649140372010-07-19T15:07:00.000-07:002010-07-19T16:23:11.850-07:00POWERLINE & ANDY SOJKA<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=AndyStudio.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/AndyStudio.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />One person who should get a lot more recondnition is Andy Sojka (Waxpoetics where U at?). Apparently he owned an early dj oriented record store called All Ears in London and also was the guitarist of the band Atmosfear who are well known in the dance community for their heavy disco jams like "Dancing In Outer Space" and "Motivation. Sojka was involved in many other side projects however up until the late 90's and even got the chance to work with high profile artist Masters At Work and Francois Kevorkian to name a few. One of these projects is the mysterious band called Powerline. Here I have my two favorite pieces. "Double Journey" was the 12" that first turned me on to the band. Its a beautifully spaced out journey in disco funk land. I love all the delay effects they use in the mix and that deep bassline and dubbed out guitar will give you goosebumps for sure. We also have here the stunning vocal cut entitled "Watching You". If stunning melodies and harmonies are your thing, it doesn't get much better than this.<br /><br /><a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=powerline.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/powerline.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=watchingyou.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/watchingyou.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/n1a0ox'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/n1a0ox</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-49436926504050965862010-05-03T16:03:00.001-07:002010-05-03T16:12:40.838-07:00WOODS EMPIRE "UNIVERSAL LOVE"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=UNIVERSALLOVE.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/UNIVERSALLOVE.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I recently found this incredible LP for a decent price. Some would call it "modern soul" but I call it plain and simple good music. I think quite a few songs on the LP would be awesome to play out, but honestly like most other people the song "Universal Love" is most of the reason why I picked up the pricey album. Slow disco at its best! Just to show my universal love for the heads that check this blog I have a special wav file just for you! <br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/ay72pt'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/ay72pt</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-62915998953059790102010-04-27T16:37:00.000-07:002010-04-27T17:25:19.088-07:00!!!! DEF ROCK & DJ FREEZE "SPANISH LESSON" !!!!<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=SPANISH.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/SPANISH.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I'm sure some people really want to hear this after the track "Spanish Lesson" was featured in various "History Of Baltimore Club" mixes. The record is really hard to come by even in Baltimore. Every track on this is seriously bangin'. "Man Down Under" on the b-side is the first Baltimore track to incorporate sing sing drums and following that is a dope deep house joint called "I Want You". Apparently though "Spanish Lesson" was the real business and the "Breakdown Crank" mix of the song is what I have the share here. Mad props to Wayne Walston and Duane Lucas for creating such a dope EP!<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/38oi74'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/38oi74</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-88894423955664069672010-04-27T16:23:00.000-07:002010-04-27T16:36:49.193-07:00JUNGLE BROTHERS "JUNGLE BEATS"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=jungle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/jungle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <br /><br />This 12" came out on the British Gee Street label featuring special remixes, beats and megamixes derived from certain tracks off "Strait Out The Jungle". Apparently the 12" came with the UK issue of the album. The "Jungle Beats" track is still played on the radio in Bmore. Certain drum tracks were popular in the clubs as well as on the air here. Those drums are pretty heavy and the slightly faster tempo makes for a great mixing record from hip hop to faster funk and dance classics. Another piece in club music history for sure.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/3wh2ts'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/3wh2ts</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-17533068496555213762010-04-27T15:56:00.000-07:002010-04-27T16:10:44.816-07:00ACE & ACTION "LETTER TO THE BETTER"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=ace.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/ace.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Growing up in the NY capital district there was a long running underground hip hop show called The Main Event with Dj Toast and a slew of other dope Dj's. Every new years they would play all the old school jams and this particular track by Masta Ace always got requested. The beat on this by Marley Marl is sick as hell. "Letter To The Better" was a serious party starter in the late 80's in the same vein as Big Daddy Kane's "Raw", Cash Money & Marvelous etc. so don't thing that theirs no significance here. I also remember this Japanese kid jocking me like crazy when he saw me buying the 12". With that said I can only assume that the promo 12" with the Ace & Action name on it and not Masta Ace is rather sought after. Sorry for the shitty image.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/icrd3j'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/icrd3j</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-86530394494508527172010-04-27T15:11:00.000-07:002010-04-27T15:56:12.454-07:00TULLIO DE PISCOPO<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=STOPBAJON.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/STOPBAJON.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This record was played by many early house Dj's (Ron Hardy Etc) which is surprising to me considering how slow the song is. Theo Parrish also plays the track out fairly often. "Stop Bajon" is like the "other" Italo disco (ie. no drum machines or synths). Its all live musicians and one side of the record is the vocal version with some pretty lame Italian rap by the man himself. Nobody really plays that version though and what I have for grabs here is the instrumental. Next time you start the night, throw this on and get in the mood.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/7v4gd6'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/7v4gd6</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-59558979260077190332010-03-28T11:06:00.000-07:002010-03-28T11:15:46.905-07:00COKE ESCOVEDO<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=CokeEscovedo_ComingAtYa.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/CokeEscovedo_ComingAtYa.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I used to have two copies of "Comin' At Ya" but something happened to one of them and I figured I might as well try and record some of the better songs to use with serato, etc. What I have here for the people is the famous song "I Wouldn't Change A Thing" which is most of the reason why this album is sought after. Let's not do the re-edit thing here as there is no need to and the song flows well for long blends. Also, if your using serato, check the cue points and loops I put in the mp3. You know you should learn how to use those things right?<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/xfjfun'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/xfjfun</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-41784647382549920122010-03-08T18:46:00.000-08:002010-03-09T17:26:16.450-08:00DAM FUNK | March 14th | The Ottobar<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=DAMFUNKPIC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/DAMFUNKPIC.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Dj Fleg and I are seriously honored to be opening up this Sunday for an incredible artists who goes by the name of Dam Funk. We would like to thank Taxlo and The Ottobar for including us to participate in this awesome event. Below is the full info for the party as well as a short bio of the man himself.<br /><br />"Known as Los Angeles' "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," dÃm-funk represents the citizens of the Funkmosphere. Headquartered in the Culver City section of L.A., dÃm (pronounced: 'Dame' as in Damon) spent the last few years cultivating a musical renaissance rooted in the early-'80s styles known as Boogie, Modern Soul and Electro-Funk.<br />As a DJ/selector, DÃm attracts the most discerning Boogie Funk afficionados within driving distance of his storied Monday-night Funkmosphere parties. But it's not just collectors at the bar toasting to the melodic sounds. Anyone who grooves to the likes of Slave, Aurra, early Prince, Prelude Records and the like, will get a dose of those groups' unknown contemporaries“ more obscure but equally Funk-worthy.<br /><br />The next phase of the Ambassador's mission: continuing the classic West Coast tradition into today's scene with dÃm's own original "Modern-Funk" compositions. By plugging in his arsenal of vintage synths and drum machines, DÃm channels the galactic harmonies of his inspiration into his own brand of new boogie. Stones Throw Records' like-minded honcho Peanut Butter Wolf brought DÃm on to the team to glide into the future with his unique, synth and bass-driven vibe. It's a promising new chapter for Southern Cali space funk ... do yourself the service - align yourself to Dam-Funk's music and production - book him and watch the magic happen!<br /><br />Dam-Funk's Stones Throw Records debut, 'Toeachizown', an epic 5 album box-set of over 2 and a half hours of Dam's infectious signature 'modern-funk' comes to full form. Out now to immense fanfare, garnering cover stories in both The FADER and L.A. Record, alongside glowing reviews in the Chicago Sun-Times, L.A. Times, SF Bay Guardian and more."<br /><br />http://www.myspace.com/damfunk<br /><br />with djs<br /><br />CULLEN STALIN<br />FLEG & EXCLAIME (4 Hours Of Funk)<br /><br />hosted by<br /><br />SIMON PHOENIX AND CULLEN STALIN<br /><br />8pm ALL AGES! <br /><br />Get advance tickets here...<br />http://www.missiontix.com/events/product/8593/dam-funk<br /><br />This is all going down at the world famous<br /><br />OTTOBAR<br />2549 N Howard St<br />Baltimore City, USA<br />www.theottobar.com<br /><br />produced by Taxidermy Lodge and Monozine<br /><br />www.taxidermylodge.comDJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-18910104495096685452010-03-08T18:26:00.000-08:002010-03-08T18:46:09.360-08:00KENNIE DELT | Funky Muzak<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=FUNKYMUZAK.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/FUNKYMUZAK.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Wow, I just checked discogs and saw that this 12 promo of Kennie Delt's "Funky Muzak" is going for $100. Not much of a surprise though. This jam is seriously funky and it has one of the weirdest drum brakes Iv ever heard. Sounds like they were trying to get a little too creative with delay effects. It works however and the truth is when you mix it right, the panning and phasing sweeps on the intro sound really tripped out and awesome when placed against another beat. I think that may have been their intention when making this song but who knows. When people get off the cosmic/disco thing and start digging into the funk more, this song could easily see some much deserved attention.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/l72xjb'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/l72xjb</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-85377488326991292532010-03-08T17:55:00.000-08:002010-03-08T18:25:50.421-08:00DEEJAY'S DELIGHT | "Blow Your Whistle"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=DeejaysDelight.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/DeejaysDelight.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This is a record that's always gotten heavy play in Baltimore. Finding it in mint condition is nearly impossible in the city now and whenever you do see it its usually fucked up and still priced super high. The record came from the UK and while some of the other loops and acapellas are very useful, The track which samples Gary Toms Empire and Munich Machine is the real business. Most people refer to this smashing set up track as "Blow Your Whistle" and you can still hear it all the time on the radio here during club mix shows. The tempo, the whistles, the tribal drums, the buildups, everything is hype as hell and its unmistakable. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjsrg8'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjsrg8</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-56255676882217674152010-01-29T09:51:00.001-08:002010-01-29T09:51:49.703-08:00DJ GREG WILSON MIXING ON TV IN 83'<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/77sjud0zLJY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/77sjud0zLJY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Since the Julio G video I also found this gem. Greg Wilson was one of the biggest Dj's on the Uk electro-funk scene and in this video gives you a great look into how Dj's were mixing back then (which is pretty similar to what I do now). He even uses the reel to reel tape delay effect. This is seriously dope!DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-19019711086731807142010-01-29T09:44:00.000-08:002010-01-29T09:54:08.749-08:00Dj JOE COOLEY LIVE! IN 87'<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q26ieGsVGE0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q26ieGsVGE0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />WOW I'm finding great old school footage left and right. Also on the West Coast tip is another video of a very influential Dj by the name of Joe Cooley playing at what seems to be a high school party. His skills are pretty advanced for the time even compared to some of the East Coast Dj's. The party looks really popin' too with everyone dancing and shouting. It really makes you wish you could have been there. Must have been a really fun time in LA back then.DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-48301155381501846032010-01-29T09:16:00.000-08:002010-01-29T09:52:04.500-08:00JULIO G TURNTABLISM DEMO 84'<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZwRxa7T7gN0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZwRxa7T7gN0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Julio G is basically the originator of West Coast turntablism. Everyone cites him from Q-Bert to J-Rocc as their major influence. He still is a radio dj to this day. This video was shot during the huge electro craze in CA and it seems to be from one of those old dance shows on tv that almost every larger city used to have back in the day. Definitely need to look for more stuff like this.DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8486464437382461108.post-10622453307070537822010-01-09T13:12:00.000-08:002010-01-09T13:32:29.450-08:00DAVID MC PHERSON "YOU CAN'T STOP!"<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/?action=view¤t=DAVIDMC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/djexclaime/DAVIDMC.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Yes indeed we have posted yet another banger with the title "You Can't Stop". To me this jam by David MC Pherson is better all the way through than John Davis's disco song of the same title which gets a little too disco at certain points. The David MC Pherson "You Can't Stop!" is pretty much a strait dub break with seriously awesome drums and effects. This track had to have been intended for breakers. What's interesting is that the rhythm although very jerky (suitable for popping and locking) is contrasted in places by more fluid and loose arrangements of congas and bongos which make it more accessible for strait breaking. The outcome is seriously hot drum track suitable for almost any kind of dance style. Surprisingly Iv never played it at 4 Hours Of Funk so with that said you can definitely expect to hear it at our upcoming parties!<br /><br /><a href='http://www.sendspace.com/file/4lomyc'>http://www.sendspace.com/file/4lomyc</a>DJ FLEG and DJ EXCLAIMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383198048120660882noreply@blogger.com0