Omar Abdallah's Tribute to Merlin Bobb

Omar Abdallah's Tribute to Merlin Bobb - Part 1

April 16, 2023 - Still processing the transition of the legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal, who is responsible in many ways for my love of jazz music and given me so much inspiration over the last 25 years through his records. I made this tape back in 2010 as a short tribute to him, part of my previous "monthly mixtape" series.

February 2010 Mixtape

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Monthly Mixtapes - A Short Tribute to Ahmad (2010)

Soulgistic Sessions W BRUCE AKA SKYYWALKER  05/9/24

Tanga Tanga-HRDTKK

The best of B-Boy Battle Breaks cut and mixed by oliZen.

There are four primary elements that form B-Boying. They are toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes.

Toprock generally refers to any string of steps performed from a standing position. It is usually the first and foremost opening display of style, though dancers often transition from other aspects of b-boying to toprock and back. Toprock has a variety of steps which can each be varied according to the dancer's expression (i.e. aggressive, calm, excited). A great deal of freedom is allowed in the definition of toprock: as long as the dancer maintains cleanliness, form, and the b-boy attitude, theoretically anything can be toprock. Toprock can draw upon many other dance styles such as popping, locking, tap dance, Lindy hop, or house dance. Transitions from toprock to downrock and power moves are called "drops".

Downrock (also known as "footwork" or "floorwork") is used to describe any movement on the floor with the hands supporting the dancer as much as the feet. Downrock includes moves such as the foundational 6-step, and its variants such as the 3-step. The most basic of downrock is done entirely on feet and hands but more complex variations can involve the knees when threading limbs through each other.

Power Moves are acrobatic moves that require momentum, speed, endurance, strength, and control to execute. The breaker is generally supported by his upper body while the rest of his body creates circular momentum. Some examples are the windmill, swipe, back spin, and head spin. Some power moves are borrowed from gymnastics and martial arts. An example of a power move taken from gymnastics is the Thomas Flair which is shortened and spelled flare in b-boying.

Freezes are stylish poses that require the breaker to suspend himself or herself off the ground using upper body strength in poses such as the pike. They are used to emphasize strong beats in the music and often signal the end of a b-boy set. Freezes can be linked into chains or "stacks" where breakers go from freeze to freeze to freeze in order to hit the beats of the music which displays musicality and physical strength.

B-Boy Battle Breaks - 30min Mixtape

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Jorun Bombay Presents : Funkbox Reload - July Weekend 2017

Hotthobo's Opening DJ Set from the Modern Funk Fest at the Grand Star Jazz Club on 6/16/18 with MCing by Moniquea and Zackey Force Funk, showcasing iconic and brand new cuts and featuring the MFF LTD 7" cut "In The Middle Of The Night" by XL Middleton: https://hobocamp.bandcamp.com/album/modern-funk-fest-7-boy-dude-xl-middleton
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Modern Funk Fest LA at Grand Star Jazz Club (Hotthobo DJ Set)

70 minutes of Favorite Recordings hits, rarities & remixes!

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Kenny “DOPE” Gonzalez is one of the most prolific artists of the modern music age. The four time Gram- my nominated musical genius has been entertaining and astounding the masses alike with his fusions of house, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, funk & soul, reggae, alternative pop and broken beats for 20 years. Known as a living encyclopedia of beats and tagged with the nickname “DEBO” by his closest friends, Kenny is a purveyor of sonic masterpieces.

“Im really happy to collaborate with a brand that is just as passionate about music as I am. It’s dope to be able to share a mix with you that showcases all the sounds that I work with and love. I appreciate 101 Apparel including me in their line, its great to bring you an exclusive mix and the Limited Edition Tee. Go get it 101 Apparel. Peace” - KENNY DOPE

Anything Goes

101 Apparel presents "Kenny Dope" Anything Goes

Wednesdays from 3-5PM CKUT.ca 90.3FM in Montreal

RZA vs. DJ PREMIER on ADWL April 15, 2020

Hosted by veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night 10pm-12 midnight (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you 2 hours of the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 255 - Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone - DJ Toast - originally aired on April 20, 2020

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Jorun Bombay Presents : Funkbox Reload - July Weekend 2017

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