New music featuring another GFM Fave Vivian Green, from Soundtrack for a Revolution due out 2/14. The project also features Wyclef Jean, John Legend, The Roots, TV on the Radio, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Anthony Hamilton and more…
GFM Fam we wanted to get you up on the sound of Now vs. Now the exploratory new electro-groove power trio of keyboardist/composer Jason Lindner (Me’shell Ndegeocello, Lauryn Hill) the unique Greek Balkan bassist/vocalist Panagiotis Andreou (Yerba Buena) and Jersey Shore IDM-influenced drummer Mark Guiliana (Heernt, Beat Music). Their debut album Jason Lindner gives you NOW VS NOW, produced by longtime fan and collaborator Meshell Ndegeocello and mixed by Bob Power (Q-Tip, Roots), is steeped in Guiliana’s hard grooves, Lindner’s ambient soundscapes, and bassist Andreou’s subby, syncopated bass lines and Balkan Gypsy-style vocal work. Check out the set below.
GFM NYC area fam make sure to save the date as Now Vs. Now are showcasing during The APAP Conference on Monday, Jan 9th in NY at Rockwood Music Hall- 10PM
The first post I did for GFM way back when, was a series on this very issue in music you can check out parts Ace and Deuce here and here respectively. Always great to get another perspective and from those of you have experienced posts from “The Ricker” before know what you are in store for. – Ivan Orr
“A group has to depend on others to survive. A band is self sufficient. They can write, play tunes, and produce the tunes.” – Terry Lewis….super producer(Flyte Tyme prod.), bass player for the Time
Let’s hear it for the band!
About a month ago, after band rehearsal, I had a moment that made me feel reassured. This particular evening I watched back to back episodes of TVOne’s “Love That Girl”. Scored by Raphael Saadiq. After that I watched TV One’s “Way Black When” special which “Mint Condition” served as the house band for the 3 weeks it ran. That same evening I caught the Jimmy Fallon Show with the “Legendary Roots Crew” who serves as the house band. (more…)
Interesting peek into the life and history of the hardest working act in hip hop. A lot of artists claim they’re constantly ‘grinding’, these cats absolutely live it.
The Legendary: A Film About The Roots from Cam Be on Vimeo.
20 yrs ago a friend and ventured on a 20-30min ride outside of Atlanta to go see Quincy Jones’ documentary “Listen up”. To say we were awe struck was an understatement. But it is safe to say that we were forever Quincy Jones fans….and students.
Fast forward 20 yrs and Q releases a new disc “Soul Bossanostra”. My friend and I are split on it. He bought it and thinks it’s pretty good. I signed the save Q from himself petition on GFM! Who am I to criticize Quincy Jones?! The man has certainly done his share for music. However I do wish he would’ve leaned more on his musical ear instead of his commercial eye.
But instead of complaining I decided to play a little game. If I had to “share” my suggestions w/Quincy about the direction to take for a project here’s what I would’ve suggested for the Dude!
Project Title: Genius in the Key of Quincy
1. The Roots,Jill Scott, Badu,Mos Def, Talib,Common, Bilal, Jaguar Wright, Q-Tip,Jazzyphatnastees – Listen Up
Interlude of the Roots playing a score piece from one of Q’s films
2. Raphael Saadiq - Light up the Night(Brothers Johnson cover)
Interlude of Saadiq & Joss Stone jamming on “It’s my party”
3. Sy Smith & Lettuce – Razzamatazz (BGV- Lalah,Rahsahaan,Ledisi, Kenya Hathaway, Bilal)
Interlude of Lettuce playing a film score (more…)
Some of the good kind from the great folks over at qualitytimeonline. To download go here.
01. Kero One – Check The Blueprints
02. Large Professor – The Mad Scientist
03. Group Home – Livin`Proof (Instrumental)
04. Common – The People
05. The Roots ft. Phonte & Dice Raw – Now Or Never
06. Mr.J.Medeiros – Brutus
07. Gangstarr – 1/2 & 1/2 (Instrumental)
08. Baby Blak & Pauly Jamz – For Da Love Of Da Game
09. Mad Skillz – The Nod Factor (Instrumental)
10. 1 Life 2 Live – Can’t Nobody (Instrumental)
11. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – In The House
12. The Boogiemonsters – The Beginning of the End
13. DJ JS-1 ft Pharoahe Monch – Ridiculous
14. Sound Providers ft Asheru – For Old Time Sake
15. Instrumentals (B-Boy Document ‘99′/ You Don’t Have To Worry)
16. Tha Alkaholiks – Likwit
17. J-Live – Got What It Takes
18. J.Cole – All I Want Is You
19. Peedi Peedi – Brand New Funk 2K7
20. Common – The Light
21. Lords Of The Underground – Funky Child (Instrumental Mix)
22. Digible Planets – Rebirth Of Slick
23. Drew Boogie – Never Let You Down
24. ATCQ – Mr. Muhammad
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