Throwback Thursday

Patra feat. Yo-Yo - Romantic Call


Notes: 1. Reggae videos from this era really exposed the world to dancehall choreography and movement vocabulary, truly impactful work. 2. This song/video captures the natural relationship between dancehall and hip hop. We know there were influences from the infancy of hip hop, but seeing the collaboration here, makes it more palpable. Gyals whinin', 6-4s and motorcycles--classic! 3. The tune is dope, hip hop inspired riddim with a great narrative to boot. Patra is in full form: raw, fly and unapologetic. 4. TUPAC is in the video!! Nuff said.

Xaymaca: An Experience Part II
As promised I'm sharing few more snapshots from my visit to da Yard. Enjoy!

Da Yout' tryin' ta fool me..


Dunn's River Falls


Dunn's River Falls fa' real! Dope experience.


Only cuz he got peeling skills...Peruvian-style


Teachin' da youts how to mural...

Quote of the Week
"I'm gonna give'em all money to buy tickets to Jerusalem so they can go bathe in the river Jordan, cuz they crazy!" (c) Ray Jean Knight

**My G-Mama in reference to my family's dysfuntionality. I love that woman...a true healer with a prescription.

Throwback Thursday

Chuck Brown - Bustin' Loose


Notes: 1. I love Go-Go and this is a seminal cut by the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. This track essential birthed a new genre. 2. The video isn't the best(layers and superimposition withstanding), but everybody is jammin', its a reminder of a time when dancing was popular among both men and women. 3. Undercelebrated, never duplicated, Chuck Brown(and Go-Go) remain fairly obscure. But this video is a time capsule of a genre still waiting to be properly honored--here's to posthumousity.