The Rewind

BJ Simmons performing Have You Met Ms. Jones

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:49:00 +0000

BJ Simmons Quartet (You Don't Know What Love Is)

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:49:00 +0000

New Release: Robert Glasper Experiment

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Wow, all this treasure for only $6.99. This was my first thought as I began to download The Robert Glasper Experiment's "Black Radio" on iTunes this morning. I don't know how you may feel about downloading new music, but I always feel like I'm seven years old and its Christmas all over again. So I guess you get the picture....... I woke up at 6:30 this morning and there it was, ready for to be unveiled and unleashed into my ear lobes.

When you think of Robert Glasper, you begin to think of a young and brilliant pianist who embraces his jazz roots but also identifies with the hip-hop culture that he is inextricably bound to. Yes, he is signed to Blue Note Records. And, this does not have the a typical DNA of albums released under the Blue Note label. He may even receive negative criticism as a "jazz musician" for releasing this album. However, I believe that Glasper has undoubtedly made it clear that one can learn from the masters (of jazz) but, also follow in your own path and establish your own territory. Well that is exactly what he is doing. This is a great example of what I call simply good music. He is accompanied by his usual band members Chris 'Daddy' Dave, on drums, Derrick Hodge on bass, and Casey Benjamin on the alto saxophone.

Also, on this album you will hear a few of his friends who are in their own rights giants on the music scene. They are: Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu, Ledisi, Laylah Hathaway, Lupe Fisco, Stokley Williams, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, Chrisette Michele Yasiin Bey, and KING. I wont give your any rich textual ways of describe the music as if I'm some sort of music critic or writer of linear notes so all I will say for now is to go to iTunes right now and purchase this album you won't be disappointed.

Sexy Sax Man (Careless Whisper Saxophone Prank!!) directors cut

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:53:00 +0000

Papa Roach

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Gogol Bordello - Wonderlust King (on David Letterman)

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:38:00 +0000

'Stache Media

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:44:00 +0000

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Slightly Stoopid

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:12:00 +0000

The Legalize It 2010 Tour brings the celebrated Reggae/ Rock band Slightly Stoopid to the Pier Six Paviilion in Baltimore, MD on July 29th. They are joined by the famed rap group, Cyprus Hill and reggae singer, Collie Budz. Check out Slightly Stoopid's website to stay up to date with their music and touring information.

Slightly Stoopid's website: www.slightystoopid.com

LOLLAPALOOZA 2010

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:21:00 +0000

Hey Music Fans!!!! Lollapalooza is a three day, eight stage music festival taking place on August 6-8 in Grant Park, Chicago. The artists include: Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Phoenix, Social Distortion, MGMT, Jimmy Cliff, Hot Chip, The Black Keys, The National, Spoon, DEVO, Slightly Stoopid, Cut Copy, The New Pornographers, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Grizzly Bear, Gogol, Bordello, Chromeo, Wolfmother, Yeasayer, X Japan, MUTEMATH, Metric, Dirty Projectors, AFI, Mavis Staples, Matt & Kim, A,gainst Me!, The xx, Drive-By Truckers, Blues Traveler, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Temper Trap, Jamie Lidell, Frightened Rabbit, F**k Buttons, Deer Tick, Blitzen Trapper, Stars, Raphael Saadiq, B.o.B, and many more......

For more information visit: http://2010.lollapalooza.com/

Drake Album Release

noreply@blogger.com (BJONSAX) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:35:00 +0000

The awaited and anticipated release of Drakes new album, "Thank Me Later" has fans bombarded with product everywhere. As a music lover, I just so happened to be looking for a previous CD release of another artist in Borders Books and Music, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. While scurrying through the music section of each of the stores, I happened to stumble upon massive displays of Drake's new release to the level of which I have never seen. I mean mercilessly out-shining any other CD product shelved would be an understatement. While in awe of this, I began to wonder about the distribution on his Drake's new album. When product is mass produced to this scale, is it followed by a sincere marketing research to fulfill demand. Or, is this a strong arm attempt by his Record and Distribution Company to create a product selling fiasco?

Drake, the son of Larry Graham, the Drummer for the 70's hit band Graham Central Station, has been nothing but a child of privilege. Drake also, co-stared in the famed "teenibopper" show,"Degrassi High". After joining up with Lil Wayne's Rap group "Young Money" his celebrity status has been climbing ever since. With such a short stint as a career rapper, and his skill while ever developing, does this warent such an explosive distribution campaign. Judging by the appearance of this his label's distribution efforts, they might be expecting this album to go platinum. While there is no direct connection to massive product placement on store shelves, this strategy may prove to be successful for on many levels.

1) Drake is marketable
2) He has a multi-directional brand
3) His is joined on the album with the likes of Jay-Z, Swizz Beat, and Young Jeezy

Whether its a combination of supply in demand or wishful thinking on the record labels part. It seems that their efforts will not return void. Only time will tell if Drake's star-power, yet un-proven rap career, is convincing enough to hook hip-hop fans into making this massive product distribution a success.