Hmmm I released another tune and energetically, it was already a challenge. Three plus years ago I shadowed a very talented Chicago based producer. Needless to say, I was once again met with the challenge of battling the insecurities of men. Isn't it always that way, when you peek behind the curtain? There are tons of tiny frail men trying to run big machines, alone. Anyway, after that brief understudy, I decided to tuck the one and only tune that I started working on with HIS musician away, until June 1st of this year. (hehe you nosies can get to work now) I pulled the session, a month back, changed the name and some of the drums / arranged it. The Smokers Church. is available for your referencing NOW....

If you have any understanding of the influences that created the structure hip hop is built upon, you have no reason to dispute why Nile Rodgers deserves honor and praise. The first commercially successful hip hop tune jacked his groups song entirely. Because hip hop is such a driving force for pop culture it has to be mentioned, though Niles' body of work far out reaches the one lane, we find ourselves confined to in current hip hop. With the click of a mouse or tap of screen, you can easily enter the state of awe by the universe Nile has built, in his work. Even with few twists in his life, including drugs and more importantly his triumphant victory with cancer, Nile is a true example of a JEDI MASTER in the flesh. I am grateful to have him still with us and rocking hard and strong. One of the many reasons why I love disco, soul and funk are based on what this jedi master continues to contribute to the culture of music AND technology. On March 26th we salute the LIVING LEGEND, Nile Rodgers.

I toggle between these two spaces often. Between defeating my own lack of confidence, I find the courage not only to continue to promote my endeavors, but also encourage those looking to pursue theirs. These are not easy tasks. We are all faced with challenges that could easily prevent us for wanting to continue. But then there is love.

Everyone is grandstanding for impressions. I no longer care whether you think I'm dope, capable, cute, old, done or dumb. We put far more energy than ever before into collecting people and competing for no more than a like. And one has to ask what does it lead to? Me spending more time sitting and nursing you into likeability, when I have work to do!? This isn't to suggest that you don't use social media, but that wait to SEE who approves will kill your dreams. Drop and go. Keep going. Maybe I'm speaking to myself, I have no problem with that. Someone is fueling your need to be validated, by people who have no control over your destiny. If you linger too long you'll end up missing the two beings who do... YOU AND YOUR GOD!

Tis libra season and time is high to get productive and proactive. In line with this effort I have a few collaborative projects I am really excited about...

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.Anyone who has had a conversation with me knows how I feel about facebook and what I call "the birthday parade".
One of the many things that annoys me is those who parade around social media begging for attention, based on the fact that it's their bday. Not only did I make the decision to hide my bday, but vowed to not celebrate it publicly. After getting down to the week before my bday, I decided to invite a few friends, colleagues and family to The Charleston, for what ended up being more than a simple drink.:) I curated a playlist specifically of my favorite artists, disco edits and such. Feel free to take the journey to youtube or spotify and listen to the #BoozeandBoogie playlist.
Thanks to Sarah, Sol and those who joined us, for what became an official birthday party for me. I'm still smiling based on the surprise that started with a simple invite for 1 drink!
Consider joining us 10/30 for another #BoozeAndBoogie session for #scorpioseason!!

In Chicago SOME folk need to be sold on what they are getting before they show up (social media whoas).
Last night we had another booze and boogie session. After getting quite a few compliments on the selections, I decided to start publishing a playlist of the tunes here that I run (per event) and on youtube. 


Uncle Sam (Original Mix) Jet
Negro Muzic Glenn Underground
All Is Full Of Love (Miquifaye Vocal) Anthony Nicholson & Jaidene Veda
Come Into My House Queen Latifah
Get Your Money will.i.am
Weekend Phreek
Kissing Strangers (Ralf Gum & Crisp Original Club Mix) Ralf Gum feat. Monique Bingham
Lovebeat SUMO
Can You Feel It (Original Afro Samba Mix) Carlos Francisco
Beat Goes On Ripple
Queixme (MAW - kuts mix) Tom & Joyce
Beng Beng Beng Femi Kuti
Talk to Me Third World
I Can't Get No Sleep Tonight (Original) Monodeluxe
Get On Up, Get On Down Roy Ayers
Voices Inside My Head (Roger Sanchez Mix) Police
swimming places Julien Jabre
Do You Have It (Maurice Joshua Remix) DJ Spen, LeRoyal, Maurice Joshua
I'm ready---kano
Your Ways The Jacksons
Numbers Kraftwerk
Glamorous Life Shela E
It Must Be Magic Teena Marie
Am I Wrong (feat. ScHoolboy Q) [Explicit] Anderson Paak
It Seems To Hang On Ashford & Simpson
Get Lucky (Clean) Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams
Restart Bilal
Hold On (feat. Sampha) Sbtrkt
Until The Dawn (Milk And Honey Pt. 2) The Foreign Exchange
Take Me To My Love (Ralf GUM Main Mix) Ralf GUM feat Monique Bingham
Jimmy go n=boom james brown rmx
The Trumpeter (Original) - 4A Ray Foxx
Never Figure Out (Stimming Remix) Rasmus Faber feat. Emily McEwan
In My Heart (Original Mix) Sean Ali, Munk Julious, Rona Ray
Lettin' Go! Janelle Monáe
Baby Gets High Peter Brown
Burnin' Up Imagination
Afro Jump (Afro-Jump-Uptown Remix) Solodinjgo
Walk Right Now Jacksons
I Kendrick Lamar
American Boy (118 bpm)INTRO - 8A Estelle & Kanye West
Beat Goes On  (feat. Kanye West) Madonna
Dirty Low Down Boz Skaggs
Do I Do Stevie Wonder
Jamiroquai - Blow Your Mind (FFS & JRG Rework)
Hey Love Quadron
Lite Spots KAYTRANADA
it's the falling in love (mikeandtess edit) Michael Jackson
Chameleon [Unmixed] Pregunta
Funky Nassau (Part 1) The Beginning Of The End
Erykah Badu - (one) 20ft Tall (De Spice Rub) - Uncle D
CONVERTION - LETS DO IT (KRYSTAL KLEAR NY MIX)
Apache Sugarhill Gang
Treat'em Right Chubb Rock
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Disco Fever Mix) De La Soul
Superstarr Pt. Zero K-OS
Blame it on the boogie     The Jacksons                  Liquid Spirit Gregory Porter
The Spinners - Its a Shame (The Groove Supplier Remix)
Call The Law Outkast Feat. Janelle Monáe
We Trying To Stay Alive – Clean
DAngelo - Betray My Heart (Chillhop Edit)
Free Your Dreams Chantae Cann
Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly Lizz Wright 


Of course the goal is to get you to come and join us on the last monday of the month, which is 8.28.17 at The Charleston 2076 N Hoyne Chi 9p.