TAG: Quincy Jones

Aug26

Flud Watches Presents “Beats Per Minute” Video Series with Evidence (Video)

FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute Series with Evidence from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.

Flud Watches presents the fourth “Beats Per Minute” video featuring Evidence in celebration of their “BPM” Watch as part of their new summer collection. The “Beats Per Minute” Video Series showcases some of hip hop’s most influential producers highlighting their craft, while discussing changes in the game, crate diggin’, equipment and their advise to the new generation.

In this fourth episode, Evidence discusses his beginnings meeting QDIII (Quincy Jones’ son) which in turn became a hub for folks like Alchemist, Will.I.Am, and others. He also discusses the similarities and connections between producers and graffiti artists and wanting to be ‘behind-the scenes.’ Evidence discusses various changes in …

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Jul30

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson : “Celebrate Tradition” Interview (Video)

Here are some of my shorthand notes based around a conversation I had with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson at his apartment in July 2010.  all of the quotes are not verbatim and are simply some of his thoughts jotted down by me. When I arrived at his home for our interview, the front door was ajar, “It’s actually perfect timing. I’ve been on the phone all day, booking rehearsals.” He admits once I walk inside, “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran grabs my eye on top of a stack of books, across from hundreds of CDs neatly lined against the wall. Framed posters of past masters frame the musical instruments in the living room, which has a shrine in the center.

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Apr30

Dom Kennedy Discusses Business, Style and Being a Role Model

Dom Kennedy is rapidly becoming known as one of the next best Westside-reppin’ rhyme slingers, but he’s also a public speaker and style icon. The “Best Kennedy After Bobby” is for the kids, and about his business.

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Feb01

Quincy Jones x Bill Cosby – “Hikky-Burr” (Video)

Despite the cultural space that Bill Cosby now inhabits, there was a time when he had a hand in every branch of entertainment. “Hikky-Burr” might not be the greatest funk track ever recorded, but it’s worth a listen.

If you want more, though, check out Badfoot Brown and The Bunions Bradford Funeral and Marching Band.

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Jan26

Salvador Santana Keys Up to Premiere Solo Album (Video)

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree 

Salvador Santana knows a thing or two about music. Not just its past, present or even the direction in which it is going; rather, the keyboardist, vocalist, composer and songwriter knows, as an artist, how to steer clear of being boxed into any one genre and utilize his passion for music to its fullest potential. It was his father, Carlos Santana, who taught him at an early age to maximize his love of beautiful sounds. Sal’s musical background has led him to take a full-throttle approach toward what he feels will be pleasing to the ear; and his jazz, pop, Latin and hip-hop influences are apparent on his new album, Keyboard City.

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