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The TIME is Back! – The Original 7ven

c-dub — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:04:11 +0000

The TIME has released some new music! One of the best bands of the past 30 years, their re-entry to music is a welcome presence. People always want to FUNK! They say the third TIME’s a charm. The Time’s first two releases, a self-titled album and “What Time Is It?”, featured The Original 7ven released [...]

A Different FUNKIN’ Perspective on SLY/ Words from ZEK aka Cecil Womack

c-dub — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:51:17 +0000

Recent reports would have us believe that Sly Stone is destitute and homeless. Although the now Michael Jackson Estate owns the publishing of Sly Stone’s music, he still has ownership as a writer. How much money he has or as to extent of what his resources are are unbeknown-st to me and none of my [...]

FOR THE LOVE OF SLY STONE – THE QUINTESSENTIAL INNOVATOR OF FUNK!!!

c-dub — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:43:05 +0000

Sly Stone has been reported to be homeless. Living out of a van in Crenshaw, here’s a report from the L-A Times: Sly Stone is homeless and living in a camper-van in L.A., the world learned Sunday, thanks to the director of a documentary about Sly and the Family Stone who co-wrote a story for [...]

Our FUNKIN’ Time Has Come – A TIMELY Message

c-dub — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:00:51 +0000

Too Much Time on Your Hands, Time Out, One at a Time, Third Times a Charm, A Matter of Time, What Time is It? It’s Time, The Time is Now, Time to Go, Time Has Come Today, Time’s Up, Time Waits for No Man (or Woman), Over-Time, Time and a Half, No Time to Waste [...]

Remembering Amy…

c-dub — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:09:39 +0000

It’s amazing how we meet people some times and have an instant bond with them. “We took a liking to him right away”, “There’s just something about her you love”, we’ve all heard at some point or at least (hopefully) in context. Such was the case for me with Amy Winehouse almost ten years ago [...]

FUNKin’ Racism… Still

c-dub — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:13:57 +0000

Two black men, a Latino and a Greek woman were talking about racism… No, this is not the opening line of a joke, yet an unfortunate actual occurrence. It’s truly amazing how prevalent racism is today, especially when you consider how far we’ve come. How far we’ve come is exemplified by our commander and chief; [...]

What’s FUNK w/ o Garbage OR Can We Get More Trash Cans in NYC Please?

c-dub — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:20:35 +0000

There’s simply not enough garbage cans on the streets of New York City. When you consider the number of residents in New York alone, add the innumerable amount of tourists in NYC year round, the trash cans needed throughout the city simply don’t add up. Pictured below is a trash can in mid-town, by midday: This can is adjacently across the [...]

Keepin’ It FUNKIN’ MOVIN’/ Jill Scott’s BLOCK PARTY TOUR!

c-dub — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:32:22 +0000

Since she appeared on the music scene back at the turn of the century, Jill Scott has released 5 top-selling albums and appeared in 4 major motion pictures. She’s also appeared on several television shows and even in her own TV series, “The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” in which she starred on HBO. Scott has [...]

The FUNK of Amy Winehouse/ The Art of BLUE-Eyed SOUL

c-dub — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:46:18 +0000

Soul Singer and Rock Star Amy Winehouse has passed away. Although she was only 27, she made an indelible impression on the world of music amidst her short lived career. Her debut CD “Frank” virtually went unnoticed initially in the United States, but by the time it hit the streets of London back in 2003, [...]

Kings of the Evening – A REAL FUNKY FLICK!!!

c-dub — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:18:20 +0000

There’s a film titled “Kings of the Evening” airing on STARZ right now! If you miss it, it’s also available for purchase via Amazon, and it’s worth every penny. Set during the “Great Depression,” it stars Tyson Beckford, who’s also one of the films Executive Producers. Beckford stars as “Homer Hobbs,” a young man just [...]

The FUNKY FASHION of Alexander McQueen

c-dub — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:45:10 +0000

Alexander McQueen was one of the FUNKIEST designers to ever live. If there was a FUNK Diva on the scene today, she’d have to wear McQueen. His style is second to none and his vision intergalactic! Almost 100 of his designs are on display through July 31st at the MET in New York City [...]

BOOTSY’S BACK!!! The FUNKIN’ BASS of Bootsy!

c-dub — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:25:29 +0000

Bootsy Collins is without a doubt one of the greatest bass players to have walked the face of the earth. Among the greatest of all time are James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt of Motown fame; Larry Graham (Graham Central Station/ Sly and the Family Stone); Stanley Clarke; Victor Wooten; Louis Jagger Johnson aka ‘Thunder Thumbs” (The Brothers Johnson); Flea (Red Hot [...]

In Need of FUNK from D’Angelo and Van HUNT!

c-dub — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:40:18 +0000

It’s been awhile since friends and lovers of Van Hunt and D’Angelo have heard new music from them. Two of R&B’s best talents to come to prominence in the past twenty years, I find myself craving new music from these two musician/ singer/ songwriters. D’Angelo first struck a cord with the world at large with his [...]

The Teddy Pendergrass Interview – Part Two

c-dub — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:02:34 +0000

My second phoner with Mr. Pendergrass we discussed the success of his last release, his book, his Christmas album – his greatest hits album – he was ecstatic to be one among the many in entertainment to even have a greatest hits. He was happy that a new generation of people were going to be [...]

100 Years of the FUNKIN’ Blues – In Tribute to Robert Johnson

c-dub — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:09:39 +0000

Robert Johnson and his music has fascinated blues fans and musicians for more than seven decades. Born in Mississippi in 1911, Johnson recorded only 29 songs, all during the years 1936 and ’37. His unique guitar style and haunting vocal phrasing, and the evocative, often mysterious nature of his lyrics, made him a popular artist [...]

FUNKIN’ Female Rap Beefs – Lil’ Kim VS. Nicki Minaj

c-dub — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:32:09 +0000

Rap rivalry is older than the genre of rap itself. Before MCs started dissin’ each other on wax, kids was playing the dozens in the playground with FUNK in the background. Back in the day, circa 1984, U.T.F.O. released the single “Hanging Out.” Produced by Full Force, the track didn’t hit, but the B-Side did! It [...]

Yo’ FUNKIN’ Saggy Pants Ain’t “IN” Fashion

c-dub — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:53:35 +0000

When I first saw it, nearly ten years ago now, I just figured some kids pants were falling off his ass. Being a man with a very flat ass, for years I have had to constantly pull my own pants up and have made countless trips to the shoe repair to add extra holes to [...]

Aretha and Jesse FUNKIN’ w/ the PISTONS – Franklin’s GRAMMY Tribute!

c-dub — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:13:31 +0000

Aretha Franklin was accompanied by Jesse Jackson at the Detroit Pistons game on Friday night. The Pistons were hosting the Miami Heat at what turned out to be Franklin’s first public appearance since being hospitalized in December. According to the Detroit News Franklin said: ”I’m feeling really great.” — “Loving the game, loving the game.” [...]

PRINCE LOVES NEW YORK – Funkin’ with Kardashian

c-dub — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:54:14 +0000

Prince took the stage at Madison Square Garden last night for the fourth time amidst his Welcome 2 America Tour. ”I’ll be back New York,” he yelled, “I love it here,” he exclaimed during the latter part of the show. His Highness vowed that he would return before TOO long, saying it had been awhile [...]

The FUNK of RAPHAEL SAADIQ

c-dub — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:43:59 +0000

According to his publicist Press Here Publicity, Raphael Saadiq has announced dates for his upcoming US tour. Kicking off this spring, the tour will include performances at this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Austin’s SXSW Music + Film Interactive Festival before wrapping in Tampa, Florida, Memorial Day weekend. This tour follows [...]