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Erykah Badu. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
Lauryn Hill, Biggie Smalls. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
“Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
Ras Kass. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
Blowfly, one of the first to ever rap. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
Bill Withers. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed” by B+
Jay Electronica. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed” by B+
Jay Elect, Nas, The Roots. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
Eazy E and Bone Thugs N’ Harmony. “Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed,” B+
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B+Ghost Notes=John Felix Arnold III’s New Mural

December 18, 20181 Comment

Today, I kicked it with Mega of The Mega Late Show. We went to peep photographer and director, B+ (Brian Cross)’s Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed at 16(sixteen). B+ has been clicking rappers and artists for a minute: Biggie Smalls, Lauryn Hill, David Axelrod, Damian Marley, J Dilla and on and on…. His photo exhibit is up through January 14th. I also found my boy John Felix Arnold III‘s recent mural in 109 Shibuya’s Magnet building. He just flew over from Cali, …

Oren The Owl
Shingo Nishiki
Shingo Nishiki
Brooklyn Terry
Late of The Mega Late Show

Speakeasy Roller Skate Halloween 10-28-18

November 15, 20181 Comment

Tracy Jones

Last month Tokyo partygoers got laced by not one, but two Speakeasy TYO events. The first one on October 7th, at RIDE, featured one of the Godfathers of Hip-Hop, producer and DJ, Marley Marl. That night was an historical one and everybody, breakers, dancers, lovers, toddlers, and head boppers got turnt up. The second joint, on October 28 was Halloween on roller skates. Held at Tokyo Dome Roller Skating Arena, DJ Daruma (PKCZ) & Jommy and Shioriybradshaw were the featured …

Marley Marl
Brooklyn Terry
DJ Sarasa
Artist Adano Takuya was live painting.
Celebrating Marley Marl’s 56 birthday.

On Speakeasy Tyo at RIDE featuring Marley Marl

October 12, 20182 Comments

Tracy Jones

Speakeasy is a monthly dance party that’s been going for five years. Its a mobile event held in some of Tokyo’s most unlikely venues. Places like Sasazuka Bowl, Hotel Koe Tokyo, Zou-no-hana Terrace, and RIDE have acted as elaborate backdrops that frame the party’s family-like affair. Dancer and promoter, Brooklyn Terry is the man behind these shows. “I started Speakeasy selfishly, because I was homesick. I wanted the quality and vibe that I could relate to that didn’t exist here …

The Young Giantz, Courtesy of Priority Records
Mega and Late. This was the day that I was a guest on their podcast.
Artist Keen hooked me up with this keychain that he made. Dude fucks wit 3D printers. He’s got these crazy business cards made of plastic, leather and other materials.
At the podcast, mic checking.
“There’s a thousand emcees lined up against the wall….” What single is that from? He was a Wu-filiate.
Spidey the lighty

Chopped it up with The Young Giantz and The Mega Late Show

October 3, 2017Leave a comment

Tracy Jones

Deuce Mac and Bigg Joe West are The Young Giantz, two brothers from South Central, Los Angeles. I interviewed and wrote about them for LA Weekly. Read it here. Last Saturday I was on The Mega Late Show. That was my first ever podcast. We recorded it in Mega’s man cave, appreciate him having me over. Thanks for having me on the show. I’ll post it when it drops, some time later this month, I think. Peace to artist Keen …

Gilles Peterson spins Black Jazz Records

March 27, 2014Leave a comment

Tracy Jones

They on some electric-Jazz-funked-up soul tip. Black Jazz Records’ collection of artists and music totally makes sense. They were from The Bay Area, a place rich in untold Jazz history and LSD awakenings. According to LA Weekly, the 70’s record label’s master tapes were for sale on Craig’s list until Snow Dog Records scooped them and reassured their preservation. Calling it “Black Jazz Radio,” music connoisseur Gilles Peterson delivers a “rare groove” mix comprised of some of his favorite jams …

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