A therapeutic session on a much needed break from reality that caused a chain reaction of events that led me back to living in New York. It’s wonderful how the world works. Up and down, ebb and flow, push and shove… our movements are erratic and our time is finite, but the actions we make are what create the world we live in… as individuals and communities.
Thank you for sharing this moment with me and allowing me to share this moment with you.
While New York is and always will be many things to many people, what exemplifies a night of NY classics to me is a steady dose of the cultural makeup of the land from generation to generation. To divide the genre from the feeling is doing a disservice to all mankind.
Our guest for the month is the bringer of the groovington, Project Matt.
Free entry for those with an open mind and heart. Let’s Get It Together…
JEROME approached me a few months ago to create a mix for the long running Mixfile series. I was unfortunately in the middle of my world crumbling in Tokyo and I had to put it off until I landed back in the states. As things somewhat stabilized, this was my attempt to create a cohesive analog to what I had just experienced (and currently still going through if I had to be honest). Listening back this morning for the first time since creation, the memories came flooding back… Love, anger, resentment, confusion…
A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members AD-ROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.
Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam “AD-ROCK” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the almost impossible-to-fathom overnight success of their debut studio album Licensed to Ill; that album’s messy fallout; their break with Def Jam, move to Los Angeles, and rebirth as musicians and social activists, with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul’s Boutique. For more than twenty years, this band has had a wide-ranging and lasting influence on popular culture.
With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys’ New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises.
Recorded nearly 10 years ago, live from KRTU 91.7 FM San Antonio on the Diggin Deep Soul Shakedown with host JJ Lopez. We paid tribute to the late, great James Brown with a two hour special of hand picked selections from our personal collections on his birthday weekend. Recently dug up from an old hard drive, the timing was perfect in celebration of JB’s 85th birthday.
We love & miss you Mr. Brown. Thank you for your innovations and continued guidance in our musical journey.
The Diggin Deep Soul Shakedown is every Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm CST on 91.7 / KRTU.org. Follow host JJ Lopez for a glimpse into his personal digs y mas.
Listen to Diggin Deep Soul Shakedown’s 2009 JB Birthday Celebration on Mixcloud (region locked) & Soundcloud.
Limited download of a new blend featuring the very dope new single from Dallas / Ft Worth soul man Leon Bridges blended with vocals from Blue-Eyed R&B second stringer Robin Thicke.
Wild Combination 023 was recorded live from The Lot Radio in Brooklyn, NY December 27, 2017.
One of my favorite shows to date and unfortunately the last for some time until I find a new home for Wild Combination in my new home of Tokyo. Thanks to everyone for the continued support, I truly appreciate it.
Dif Juz - Crosswinds The Necks - Overhear O’Donel Levy - I Am, I Am (Pt 1 & 2) Yisrael Trio - Above The Clouds Oliver Sain - Space Dance N*E*R*D* - Run To The Sun Kuniyuki - River Leon Russell - Little Hideaway 御山△Edit - Niagara Pink Dungen - Badsång Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express - Whenever You’re Ready (Joe Claussell Edit) Harris & Orr - Spread Love (Long Version) Pharoah Sanders - After The Rain Masami Tsuchiya - Nightgulls Sharon Ridley - Changin’ Tatsuro Yamashita - Follow Me Along Ann-Margret - For You
