The Power of a Blender

I feel like this picture captures a feeling that a lot of people go through. The feeling where nothing in your life is going right, problems just keep building up until they're all mixed up into one GIGANTIC problem. The blender issue (as I like to call it) puts way too much stress on people and some times they just need to chill out, pour that drink, spark up whatever that is your puffin and listen to some easy beats. The photo above was taken by the lovely and talented Kelly Latos, my little tenderoni. Ms. Latos is a very talented artist so make sure to show her some love at her website.

Now for those easy beats. Hailing from the UK, Clause Four has been invading my eardrums lately. The 80's Dam Funk thing he's got going on is perfect for the mood that I've been in lately. With influences from other Stone's Throw artists, you can tell this dude has some serious skills. There's not a whole lot of info out there on Clause Four, so your welcome for the heads up on this mysterious artist. Big up's to Busy P for passing the knowledge to me. If you enjoy this tracks, check out the whole EP.

Clause Four- Be the One
Clause Four- Come Back to Me

Cheers
-B. Wayne

Happy MLK Day

Happy MLK Day, remember to honor the great Dr. King and to get straight freak'd. Here's some Stevie.

Stevie Wonder- Higher Ground
Stevie Wonder- Superstition

-B. Wayne

Primo Originals from the O.G.

So if you haven't already heard that DJ Premier has a new mix out featuring all his classic originals, then you are in luck. Similar to the J Dilla Originals this mix is separated into 3 tracks, each 15min mixes of all classic soul/funk and rock. It's even mixed together by the legendary producer/DJ. This is definitely a big pick up for those hip hop headz out there, so I wouldn't sleep on this(if your reading this then you probabley already have). I'll give ya a little taste with the first mix, but if ya like what you hear then leave a comment. And maybe I'll let ya in on the other 2 tracks....

DJ Premier- Originals (part1)
(right click & save to download)

-WellFed Boy

Oh When the Saints

Yeah I'm sure you know the rest of the tune. New Orleans is just one of those places where the energy takes a hold of your body. The people, the music, the atmosphere is all something that you need to experience. I was fortunate enough to visit New Orleans a couple years back for Jazzfest and it was unforgettable. Seeing local bands such as Galactic, Trombone Shorty, and the all the different local brass bands really left a great impression on me.

Now to the real reason why I am doing this New Orleans music post. Today is the birthday of my lovely older sister. She was the one that introduced me to this style of music as well as many other genre of music that I continue to listen to today. So Happy 30th Breezer and I hope that you enjoy this Ragin' Cajun mix that I made for you.

New Orleans Mix

-B. Wayne