Rain

Dear Dilla, you shaped my perception for music in ways I can't describe in words. Music has always touched my heart, but your music moved my soul. You had a gift of making the most creative music using samples from the most unlikely sources. I'll never understand why someone like you, who could have given the world so much more, would be taken way so soon. Dilla, you "literally" changed lives and you probably saved lives too, because when you make music "straight from the heart," it's not just music anymore.

You will always be my favorite musician of all time....

Thank You Dilla, Rest In Peace

---- I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF THIS TRACK --- I'm simply trying to express my soul, support my favorite artists and help spread good music to those who might not have heard it.

J Dilla - Tribute By Robert Glasper (feat. BIA B)

B. Bravo (aka Adam Mori) returns to Bastard Jazz with the long-awaited follow-up to his 2017 debut LP, “Paradise,” with a fresh full-length offering: “Vizionz.” Replete with his signature future funk vibes, infectiously soulful grooves, and talkbox excursions, “Vizionz” sees the multifaceted artist take the classic West Coast into outer space. If B. Bravo’s last album sought to get lost in paradise - enjoying the moment here and now - “Vizionz” looks forward, feet placed firmly in an established LA vibe, while the matured eyes of a veteran producer gaze keenly to the future. 

“Vizionz” arrives following a slew of diverse singles, which highlight B. Bravo’s stunning versatility as a songwriter, producer, and collaborator. Last year’s “Lifted (What U Waiting 4)” came first, at the end of May, 2020, pairing g-funk talk-box verses and synth lines with rich vocal harmonies and a dance-floor-ready beat. Frequent collaborator Reva DeVito (Miami Horror, Kaytranada) makes a standout vocal appearance on “Fly Bye,” the second single. Here, Adam surrounds Reva’s vocals with ambient pads, a Dilla-inspired beat, and an irresistible bassline, while Reva’s dreamily sings about getting away from it all. The final single, “Believe,” sees Chuck Inglish (of the famed duo The Cool Kids) rhyme in his distinctive baritone over a bass-heavy instrumental meant to rattle some car stereos. 

The singles offer a view into the rest of the album: Solo B. Bravo joints include “Moon Bounce,” a talk-box boogie jam begging for late-night drives with the top down; the largely-instrumental synth improvisation, “Midnight Rider;” the upbeat “Penelope,” which showcases Adam’s vocal and harmonic prowess; a bumping g-funk interlude, with “Flip Out;” as well as the laid back album opener, “Da Essence.” 

Further vocal assists come by way of Sally Green on the flirty “10/10,” and Rojai on the slow jam ““No Regrets” . Both singers have worked on B. Bravo projects in the past, with Rojai additionally joining forces with Adam to form the duo Kool Customer, whose self-titled debut album was released on Bastard Jazz in 2018. Two more hip-hop-leaning tracks are aided by Def Sound (“Back Times Two”) and Nico Fasho (“Ms. Stardust”); leaning heavy into outerspace G-Funk Hip-Hop vibes. 

Taken as a whole, “Vizionz” is a much needed boost of serotonin: Uncompromisingly positive, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes aspirational, but always funky. The range of styles is a testament to Adam’s indelible production chops, songwriting skill, and ability to collaborate. While it has been a long 5 years since “Paradise,” “Vizionz” proves more than worth the wait.

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B. Bravo - Midnight Rider

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We’re thrilled to have this week's episode curated by V!. Originally born and raised in San Diego and is now based in Orange County. Vi is an ACODJ Alumni and a member of SoulCtrl. She’s bringing an electronic mix that showcases her unique style and some of her favorite genres like house, UKG, and bass. Tune in and vibe out! You don't want to miss this one! 

Episode 65 is out now! 

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Artwork: www.instagram.com/_pr3ttyb0ysw4/

Repeat Radio: Episode 65 ft V!

ChristinaCurates, back with a new episode of dope music. Make sure you share and leave a comment!

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98. The ChristinaCurates Show

Came from the gravel, dream in a barrel
Hustle with a vision, couldn't live feral
Momma lit candles, prayin' for a change
While I scribble bars tryna break them chains

Pockets was dry, but the mind stayed wet
Ideas flooding every set I met
Back room beats, no sleep, no rest
Turned a struggle to a brand on my chest

Every door slammed, I learned how to kick
Every fall down, I got up quick
See this ain't fame, this pain on a disc
Blood in the ink, every line that I spit

Now I'm built like chrome, pressure refined
Heart cold steel, peace hard to find
I don't talk much, I just grind and climb
Welcome to the script, this journey of mine

This journey of mine, clogged and dirt in time
No handouts, just grit in my spine
Every cut, every loss, every late night climb
I define my rise, this journey of mine

Truth and crime intertwine
Street talk, faith in the worst design
If pain's the price, then I paid that fine
Now the crown's a line, this journey of mine

Yeah, I was sleepin' on floors with a dream on repeat
Not a dime in my hand, just a will and a beat
World cold-blooded, but I learned to hate
From the fire in my gut when I couldn't eat

Had a plan with no map, but I drew my route
Every no just made me stand and shout
Now my sound bang heavy from north to south
Every verse been a punch, every breath about

Fake love, I dodge that quick like smoke
Real ones ride when the wheels go broke
Now the world want a piece of the words I spoke
But I built this lane from the pain I wrote

Every move been chess, every test been grind
I was lost, but the loss made the vision align
No ghost writer, just a ghost in my mind
Talkin' to the past, this journey of mine

This journey of mine, clogged and dirt in time
No handouts, just grit in my spine
Every cut, every loss, every late night climb
I define my rise, this journey of mine

Truth and crime intertwine
Street talk, faith in the worst design
If pain's the price, then I paid that fine
Now the crown's aligned, this journey of mine

Ain't no map when the road's all scars
Ain't no peace when you fight who you are
But I learned my word from the nights in the dark
When the dream was a whisper, now it's leavin' its mark

Now I walk with the weight of a thousand nights
Every step got proof, every loss, birth, heights
Ain't fame I chase, I chase my rights
To turn pain into purpose, wrongs to rights

So when they talk legacy, mention this grind
How I molded my wounds in a solid design
No shortcuts, just faith in a sign
This ain't luck, this journey of mine

This journey of mine
This journey of mine
This journey of mine
Let's go

Let's go

This Journey of MINE

Sucka MC's

This was a little mess around song I did while I had the flu. 
The songs about getting through the flu and recovering lol.
mndsgn - beons 
I do not own any of the rights 

Fight Through The Flu

Here is our recent recording from our last Soulection monthly (The Sound of Tomorrow) at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA. Our finest selectors Joe Kay & Andres had the whole place vibing until the lights turned on. If you are ever on the west coast such as LA or Orange County, definitely drop by our monthly!

The Sound of Tomorrow is every 2nd Thursday of the month located at The Crosby in Santa Ana, CA. It's always FREE and for the grown (21 & wiser. See you soon!

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Joe Kay b2b Andres - Live @ TSOT (The Crosby - 9 May 2013)

Good music, journeys and positive vibes, we’re glad to introduce “The Whooligan Presents Room Service Radio”

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Joe Kay b2b Andres - Live @ TSOT (The Crosby - 9 May 2013)

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