• The History Behind Today’s Hip Hop Google Doodle

    The History Behind Today’s Hip Hop Google Doodle

    How many times have you seen the Google Doodle and wondered where it came from?  I sometimes know just by looking at them, but most of the time I have no idea.  Which leads me to the story behind today's Google Doodle.  On August 11, 1973 there was a part at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in…

  • Brown Sugar: I Love Her Still

    Brown Sugar: I Love Her Still

    Having just watched one of my all time favorite movies Brown Sugar. I find myself reflecting on past relationships and my love of music. It was so much easier back then. The complications of adulthood have left little time to give either the attention they deserve. I find myself treating music like my mistress and my relationships…

  • The TR-808 Is Coming… Ok, It’s Here

    I say the TR-808 is coming, bright and early in the morning. That is a classic line in the song of the same name from 1990’s. It was performed by my boy Derrick better known as DJ D-Nice. Roland TR-808 had as much to do with building hip hop as Def Jam did. The drum machine had…