How to get this exclusive remix and get access to other goodies…
It took me a while to get this done. I wanted to get it right and when the request was initially asked of me, I just couldn’t get it to come together in any significant way.
Yet, here it is!
I was asked back in June to do a Rhythm Nation remix for a Juneteenth event. I struggled with it.
To improve our way of life Join voices in protest To social injustice A generation full of courage
Janet Jackson — Rhythm Nation
To be honest, it’s been difficult to frame the complex emotions I have regarding our current events that really have long roots and became mature way before todays crazy happenings. On top of all that, or rather underneath all of that, I am still smarting from my mom dying of a re-occurrence of cancer in 2016, followed in 2017 by my one-time finance Lauren passing away from health issues related to her on-again-off-again battle with alcohol.
My creativity has been operating in fits of starts and stops. I’m ready for that types of outcomes to cease.
For others who are classic INTJs like I am, this may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s time for me to put it all out there and just let it be. I am laughing because I’m sure this is cringe-worthy for other intuitive-introverts.
In my somewhat older age–older than what most think that I am–I am already past the point of trying to compare my life (and life/goal posts) to some linear or singular time line of what most think it should ‘look like‘. All of that stuff made up BS anyway, designed–borrowing a quote from the movie Fight Club–to have us “chasing…shit we don’t need“.
Yes, I would like to find a life partner to build together. So what my time line may not fit the classic one or the ones that follow like a predictable shallow movie plot. This doesn’t mean it’s too late, and it doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
Much like most of my life thus far, it just means that I won’t be forced to fit into anyone’s box.
A recent weekend was the second time this summer I had the honor of preparing a mix for The Audio Infusion show.
This late night (over night) show has been one of my favorite local music institutions. In a previous non-pandemic year, I have been actually in the studio for some on-air conversations. In some years, I have actually played live for the show.
Unlike the mix prepared for Audio Infusion earlier this summer, I decided to delve into some of my older tracks instead of recent releases.
Thank you Patrick Scientific for having me on again. It was a pleasure.
Throwback Tracks In That Mix
The 12 track mix submitted for broadcast included 3 of my own released on my imprint mGrooves Music and 1 underground unreleased remix of mine. Here is a listen to the 3 released on my record label.
It’s a pleasure to announce that I’ll be on another broadcast of The Audio Infusion show!
There are no upcoming events.
The Audio Infusion is on Morgan State radio WEAA 88.9 and if you live outside of the broadcast area, you can listen in on the live stream. It’s an over-night radio show, so get your coffee or tea ready!
Afropino, my Butter co-host and also a producer of several tracks on my music label mGrooves Music, will be on the same broadcast.
It’s almost as if it’s a Butter pandemic reunion party!
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It’s been 13 weeks of this project. And even though that many restaurants and bars have re-opened, performance places still remained shuttered. Plus did you see all that new higher infection rates? The ‘Rona’ isn’t gone and we still need to be vigilant with social distancing. Don’t take my word for it. Take Dr Fauci and the CDC!
So this project continues!
Yes, it means that I and most other DJs and musicians do not have gigs; and thus have been struggling to pay for necessities.
If you have the means, please consider posting tip to help keep this going. A huge thanks to those who have already tipped me! If others are still thinking about this, it can be done via my handle musicofstylo on CashApp or Venmo.
Stay House 12
I am sorry about all the Neighbour Noise. But I have to Keep On Jacking. It’s the only way to be Picture Perfect. Plus I just Luv Dancing.
Stay House 13
Start out with Universal Love. Once you are Undressed, Shake Dat All Nite Long. Bounce and say Hey Hey. Don’t We Feel So Hot??
