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Weekend Recap: DC Loves Dilla

 

DC Loves Dilla is an event I've been wanting to attend for a while now - from the first time I saw someone in a 'DC Loves Dilla' t-shirt at a concert years ago, and inquired about it I knew I had to go. I had no knowledge of J Dilla until I met my ex who is a musician/ hip hop junkie and major fan of the producer (and has a super dope tattoo from the visual of one of his works to prove it). In years past, I'd always hear about the concert after it already took place - like last year for instance when De La Soul performed, (so sad I missed that) so this year I made it a point to be there. The cover band 'The Players' were awesome. They captured the essence of Dilla's beats with such style and ease that you couldn't help but to be hypnotized by them. I have to remember to look them up on Youtube. A few standout performances for me were Ra the MC, Kokayi (his "Trucks" rendition was crazy good!) and Hezekiah. However, it was the headliners Pharoahe Monch and Phife Dawg that stole the show. I wish I had more footage. I really need to start carrying my camera with me and stop relying on my phone.

 

Until next time!

 

(SIDE NOTE: Obsessed with my Africana hat from Nubian Hueman. If I could, I'd wear it everyday. )

Post The First 10 Songs On Shuffle

My friend Souljor tagged me to post the first 10 songs that come up on my music shuffle (via Spotify) on Tumblr. They say you can tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to.

 

"Take Off Your Cool" x Outkast
"Show Me" x Amerie

"IV. Sweatpants" x Childish Gambino

"By Your Side (Neptunes Remix)" x Sade

"The Last Fall" x The Foreign Exchange

"The Real Her" x Drake

"Devotion" x Jessie Ware

"You Got Me" x The Roots

"Dooms Day" MF Doom feat. Pebbles The Invisible Girl

"I'm Not Calling You A Liar" x Florence + The Machine

 

Pretty accurate.

Smile x Lily Allen

 

( SIDE NOTE: Ten Habits That Are Holding You Back From Getting What You Want )

Sunshine x Lupe Fiasco

take me back

Crushin' x J Dilla

Keep Crushin'.

Lost Queen x Pharell

remind you that you are a lost queen.

Summer Love x Georgia Ann Muldrow

today.


( SIDE NOTE: Ever since starting my expense tracking log I've been making a lot smarter decisions in my spending. There's something about seeing your every move.. every dollar.. every dime(!) written out on paper that will snap you out of making impulse purchases... and quick! lol )

What Kind of Love x Gambino

I fell in love just now..

with a song

special thanks to Tiff for hipping me

Flashback: Talib Kweli's (Free) DJ Set



@ Red Rocks DC

Jan 18





right now.

revisiting The Foreign Exchange x Authenticity.

What An Experience

 

Janelle Monae

Lincoln Theatre

Oct 14.



 

recap.

trillectro

aug 17.

trill vibes, good people.



Summer is winding down, and what better way to send it off then with a dope music festival? This will be my second time seeing the lovely Ms. Badu in concert and I am beyond excited! Come out and join in the fun.

Cool Online Find: Black Fantastic

The group formally known as Martin Parks is back with a new calling card, Black Fantastic, and a new sound. The experimental hip-hop soul duo definitely doesn't disappoint. My standout tracks: Word, Storms, Waiting, Black Diamonds, Regrouping (You) and Strength.

Click here to have a listen to the self-titled album, and here to keep up with all things Black Fantastic!

( SIDE NOTE: I'm excited about the next three weeks. So much fun to be had. )

I was waiting on the extended version.
crack in it's purest form.

"Oh no, the booty don't lie"

 

enjoy the dopeness that is; J. Monae and E. Badu.