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Word on Wax | Volume II | No. 2 | Scamtho Shrooms 

Recorded at Bra Ike's house in Mofolo Central, Soweto on 1 February 2014 by João Orecchia 

Mixed by Mushroom Hour Half-Hour

On the Word: Mboneni 'Ike' Muila
Host: Kool oNe Ebony
On the Wax: Radio Robert
Special Cameo Performance: oNe:Drous oNe* 

Artwork: Mzwandile Buthelezi of Satta Design
Curators: Andrew Curnow & Nhlanhla Mngadi

Shout out to Sifiso Khanyile for the hook up .......

Playlist:

Part I • Same Style Same Pattern, As Usual As Always 

Tom Waits – Frank's Wild Years (Island, 1983)
Mulatu – Mulatu (Worthy Records, 1972)
Count Ossie & Mystic Revelation of Rastafari – Way Back Home (1974)
Blue Mitchell – Swahilli Suite (Blue Note, 1978) 
Fred Wesley & The New J.B.'s – Little Boy Black (People Records, 1974)
The Gaturs – Gator Bait (Gatur Records)
Jack McDuff – The City Bump (Cadet, 1974)

Part II • Maboneng Express • Kasi Prent Shosholoza Style

KMD – Mr Hood Gets A Haircut (Elektra Records, 1991)
The Brights – Vaal Soul (Atlantic City) 
The Sounds – Braa Biza (Atlas City) 
The Soul Throbs – Throbs Away (Pirate) 
The City Slickers – Madalas Mood (Akulalwa) 
Soul of the City – Diagonal Street Blues (Joburg, 1975) 
Abacothozi – Thema Maboneng (Soul Jazz Pop, 1975)

Part III • Ons Dak Nie, Ons Phola Hier

Malombo Jazz Makers – Sibathathu (Gallo, 1971)
Pat Matshikiza & Kippie Moketsi – Stop and Start (The Sun, 1975) 
Mankunku Quartet – Yakhal' Inkomo (Teal Sound) 
Dollar Brand – Whoza Mtwana (Elektra Records, 1980) 
Batsumi – Lishonile (R&T, 1974)

Scamtho Shrooms

Jazz Dispensary: Hotel Jolie Dame

Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

Blend of African and Brazilian Funk along side with soothing sounds of the East coast afro-beat

tracklist:

Bananeira - Emilio Santiago 
Estsuhg libag Lasiti - The Daktaris 
Psycles - Karl Hector & the Malcouns 
Modern Technology - The Daktaris 
Folowed Path - Karl Hector & the Malcouns 
Yabis - Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars 
Okpo Videa Bassouo - Pedro, Gnonnas et ses Dadjes 
Supermarket - Pete Dunaway 
Easy - Hustlers of Culture 
Sinal Vermelho - Marilene

Nigeria 70 and Black Rio Vol.2 funk Radio-O-O-O

Christian Scott ATunde Adjuah NPR - Twin

Sunlight

The Revisit (featuring Bob James)

Live in the Moment feat. Victoria

Problem Kids

“Poetry in Motion”

 

 

(Verse 1 – Tish)

 

Somedays I shed tears for my pain

In someways I held fear just to gain

It’s time to shine light, on my fate

No more hype, just patience while I wait

These are writings from my heart, feelings of a youngin

Who had it hard from the start, cause I was never convinced

It seems like everyone switched

Just to get a piece of the filthy rich

Backstabbin shit, talkin couldn’t face the real

So you all kept walking off not knowing how it feels

It killed me to see my fam get they back peeled

Showing up to places not knowing how to deal

So much hate, that I learned to forgive

But those memories are burned in my brain for as long I live

Growing up around fakeness never made me legit

And the saddest part, is I put up with it

 

(Chorus- Victoria) - Repeat 2x

 

Ain’t nobody gon’ live my life

I’ma fight my fight

And I will rise up against the opponent

Hands high, cause I’m living the moment

 

(Verse 2 – Marty)

 

Through the looking glass see the life I live

Emotions come alive, memories of me as a kid

Was taught to give my all in everything I do

Learned that freedom can be taken from you, a nightmare coming true

Journey in the mind of pain mixed with poetry

You see the smile, the imagery, so you know it’s me

But what you looking at sometimes can be deceiving

Family going through some things, never would’ve believed it

Never thought that I’d be spilling out my heart

The beauty of this music, like a therapy in the form of art

Feeling vulnerable to the fact that I’m letting you in

I know it’s real, I can tell by the flow of the pen

By the sound of the drum, by the strum of the string

The melodies are created by the passion I bring

So take a moment and just close your eyes

And recognize the blessing of being alive

 

(Chorus- Victoria) - Repeat 2x

 

Ain’t nobody gon’ live my life

I’ma fight my fight

And I will rise up against the opponent

Hands high, cause I’m living the moment

 

Outro

 

Live in the Moment (Feat. Victoria)

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah "Ancestral Recall (feat Saul Williams)"

Lalo Schifrin - Memory of love (City Elegance Theme)

Off of the Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds (Nigerian Blues 1970-6)
http://www.rvsmag.com/2010/11/nigeria-special-modern-highlife-afro.html


The Sahara All Stars Of Jos - Feso Jaiye

Yusef Lateef Plays Yusef Lateef, Vol. 2

Oboe Blues

Jho's Beat

With a sound as vibrant as the city that made them, The Problem Kids are a 6-piece Miami band on a mission to spread their infectious music to the rest of the world. Just one spin of PK and it’s apparent they are a true product of their culturally-diverse, frenetic environment. Is it Island Hop? Tropical Urban? Nu Wave Rap?! Label them what you will, but with a fiery mix of street-wise “Spanglish” rhymes, pulsating beats, and luscious sing-along melodies, one thing is for certain - these Kids aren’t playing around.
 
PK's undeniably fresh sound is characterized by the group’s willingness to bounce effortlessly between vintage hip-hop, roots rock, and Caribbean salsa rhythms without missing a step. For some, this could prove to be a messy mix, yet the band's crafty songwriting and keen awareness of musical space allow their disparate influences to blend together seamlessly. With creative arrangements and catchy melodies in place, the storytelling lyricism from two witty emcees seal the signature PK sound. Whether calling to mind the pain of communist struggle from their Cuban forefathers, or reciting coming-of-age tales of youth in sunny paradise, the captivating rhymes ensure their listeners are moved through both thought and sound.
 
But it’s not just their music alone that defines PK. In a city that relishes its stature as an non-stop entertainment destination and a multicultural hub, The Problem Kids’ live show embodies that true Miami spirit, uplifting their audience on a thrill ride thru the Magic City... borrowing scenes from the throbbing night clubs of South Beach, the rhythmic streets of Little Havana, and even the urban artistry of the mural-filled Wynwood district.
 
The PK live experience is THE raucous, all-night private party you want to be at - and luckily, everyone is invited. With a stunning display of musicianship, stage presence, and pin-point vocal accuracy, The Problem Kids pride themselves on engaging their audience wholeheartedly through a sick stage show.
 
The band’s line-up is a mix of some of city’s most reputable musicians, coming together from a variety of former groups. Drummer Nick Lebess and saxophonist/keyboardist Humberto Casanova bring many years of road experience having performed with veteran jazz/rock outfit Day Music Died. Bassist Eddy Davis and guitarist Omar Williams joined forces early on with alternative pop group Addax, while emcees Marty Obregon and Tish Martinez began writing together as The Dream Team in college.
 
In 2010, The Problem Kids dropped their first full-length album, Poetry in Motion, which introduced the masses to their vibrant sound and featured some of Miami’s top emerging talent including songstress Anna Palmerola on the track “Ride with Me,” and rising reggae artist AG Lyonz on “Hold Me Down.” The album was well-received with local press, and catapulted the group to a busy show schedule, which included opening slots for hip-hop legends Chuck D, Uncle Luke, Rakim and more in 2012 alone.
 
Though the group cherishes the accolades they’ve received thus far, PK has kept their nose to grind, meticulously crafting their highly-anticipated sophomore EP (due out late 2013). In the words of emcee Marty, their “storytelling qualities got the whole city on their toes,” which is certainly the case until the next Problem Kids chapter is revealed.

Live in the Moment (Feat. Victoria)

Problem Kids

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