Little is known about Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, other than the fact that he is a pioneer in electronic and synthesizer music in Africa in the 1970’s and 80’s. In the late 90s, DJs, musicians, and music enthusiasts in the west re-discovered William Onyeabor through compilations and his vinyl catalog. Questions soon arose about the man behind the music (William Onyeabor also dabbled in filmmaking). Noisey recently released a documentary Fantastic Man, which tries to uncover the story of William Onyeabor, and get …
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With the recent passing of Chicago’s DJ Rashad, the effects of which are still being felt by the music world, Boiler Room London decided to put on a tribute show in remembrance of the late pioneer of Chicago’s Juke, Footwork music and dance scene on April 29th 2014. DJ Rashad has played Boiler Room before, so the DJs at this recording get to say farewell to a fellow Boiler Room guest DJ on the turntables. This is not the usual …
20 Feet From Stardom (2013) is a documentary about the often-overlooked backup singers. They don’t often get the shine they deserve, because of the role they play. Take backup singers out of the songs, and then your favorite songs don’t sound the same. Backup singers are the glue in the construction of songs. The casual listening public does not often know backup singers’ names, but you’ll recognize their voices from your favorite songs. 20 Feet From Stardom explores the ups and downs of …
“On The Scope” is a new TMG post series that shines light on ill new, old, forgotten, and overlooked tracks, artists and music must reads. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve discovered on our travels through the “series of tubes.” Part II of Questlove’s “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America” here. MNEK “Every Little Word” – Up and coming 19-year-old UK South London singer, producer, song writer MNEK’s newest track “Every Little Word” is a funky modern electro …
20 years ago today, April 28th, 1994 Warren G and Nate Dogg’s song “Regulate” was released on airwaves and in record stores. It was a smash hit, hitting the #2 on Billboard’s top 100 chart (#1 was “I Swear” by R&B group All 4 One), #8 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Chart (#7 was “Funkdafied” by Da Brat), and currently the single has gone on to achieve platinum status. “Regulate” is from Warren G’s 1994 debut album Regulate… G Funk Era and is featured on …
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