11.04.2009
It's that time again: Niles Heron's BlackNBlingCast Episode 2
Hello world...It's been a while and I was starting to feel like I was losing touch with you. I know that sounds silly because we're all connected and all that jazz, but sometimes it takes an olive branch... or some such metaphor. Consider this my "I'm sorry that I'm not around," or my "I miss y'all even though I don't say it."
This episode isn't too unlike the last one, with a few added little treats and tricks. I've done my best again to incorporate different types of music that you might not expect to hear together, and as always, done my best to share some of my favorite songs with you all. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words right? Well how much is a song worth? How much is a mix worth? For extra credit, listen to the mix and hit me up on twitter or however you normally reach out, and tell me how many words this podcast was worth to you, and why? I'm going to stop rambling directly, but not until I ask one more question... If we're all connected, can you all feel what I was feeling when I put this mix together?
I'm going back under my rock. I'll have another fresh mix for your ears sooner than never.
The homies over at Blacklight Magazine (www.blacklightmag.com) out of Chicago wrote up something on my podcasts that you can read here, or you can just click on over to BlackNBling's Podomatic Site and grab up them $free.99 mixes and ride with them today.
Thanks for the support.
Love, peace, chicken, grease, collards, yams, and all that good shit.
(Peace peace peace peace peace peace peace peace peace -- yeah... whatup kufi rockers?)
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"WTF is BNB? Beyond knowing that it stands for Black N' Bling, I'm still not really sure. But what I do know is that the two podcasts by Niles Heron have been cleverly put together to make you feel like"Ooh Ahh" (c) Boyz II Men. His music knowledge is extensive and you wont always recognize the songs that are being played, however, it's still worth it. One is all about a lack of hip hop, because sometimes you know, that's necessary and the other takes you on a journey from kickin it old school to kickin it new school and back again. Expand your mind homie (what is high? what is learn? what is high-er learning?)."
11.02.2009
BNB FRIEND OF THE WEEK - Joe Scudda
1. First off, tell us who you are, who you be, what you do...
2. What started your music career?
3. What inspires you to do what you do?
4. Tell us one secret, one truth, and one lie..
Im still in love with Julia Roberts! Im notorious for driving with no license & no insurance. I hate the taste of whiskey.
5 If you could listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
6. If you would win 10 million dollars, what would you do or buy?
7. If you were not doing music, what would you be doing?
8. To BLING or not to BLING?
9. What artists have you had the pleasure and honor working with? and who would you LIKE to work with?
10. Any additional info, upcoming shows, projects, etc...
10.30.2009
MOCHILLA + Hypnotic Brass Ensemble + Miguel Atwood Ferguson + Madlib!
VTech and Mochilla present:FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2009
Live Performances by:
•HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE
•MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON QUINTET
DJ Sets from:
•MADLIB
•COLEMAN
•B+
Hosted by:
ALOE BLACC
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The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles Ca 90026
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21 + wiser | 9pm-2am
$15 presale :: $20 at the door
+online at: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3062464
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*for more information please visit: http://music.vtechphones.com
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Dig Deeper...
•HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE•
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are a family, literally. They are the heirs to the great musical tradition of Chicago. Their father Phil Cohran trained them from age three to play hard, fast and together. They boast a fan base as wide and eclectic as Barack Obama, David Byrne, Q-Tip, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Jools Holland and thousands more. Now with the news that they along with Mos Def and drummer extraordinaire Tony Allen will form the new Gorillaz outfit, you realize that this is no ordinary collective.
The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (HBE), a band comprised of eight brothers, all sons of Sun Ra trumpeter and songwriter Phil Cohran, have been playing since they were three years of age and have inherited a lineage deeper than most bands will ever attain. Raised on the south side of Chicago, their musical heritage is rooted in their genes. They have brothers and sisters that are professional musicians, their mothers are singers and their father, Phil Cohran, a legendary visionary and teacher has music experiences from the 1940s in St. Louis to his seminal role with Sun Ra in Chicago in the 1950s.
As Sun Ra moved to the east coast in 1960, Cohran stayed behind in Chicago to be with his family. As his children grew, Cohran worked as a musical activist and educator, which led to the establishment of the Sun Ark in a warehouse behind their family home. At night while the children slept, they would hear their father rehearsing with his band the ‘Circle of Sound.’ At six in the morning, they were awoken to practice music for several hours before going to school. From an early age they were a central part of their father’s Youth Ensemble. At night they listened to NWA and Public Enemy, and Ice Cube and Eazy-E were their heroes.
By the end of the nineties, with everyone out of school, they concentrated on their music full time. With a mix of their jazz roots and their hip-hop sensibility, they made a living for themselves on the streets of Chicago. While performing on a subway platform, they stumbled upon their name when a man who watched them for hours, missing train after train, proclaimed that he has been “hypnotized” by their music. With their composer skills aiding them to create a sound wholly their own, the group moved to New York City where they played with Mos Def and Erykah Badu.
From a chance encounter in November of 2005, and support from numerous artists, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble has released an album brimming with musical magic. Recorded on the back of the Africa Express trip to Lagos last October, during a three-day stop-over in London, with the drummer's stool shared by Malcolm Catto from the The Heliocentrics, Sola Akingbola from Jamiroquai, and the one and only Tony Allen, and other musical luminaries Flea and Paul Simenon, this album is all that is cracked up to be and more.
In May 2009, Blur and Gorillaz’s frontman Damon Alburn’s Honest Jon label dropped the Hypnotic’s first official full length studio album to accolades the music world over. With the sound, form, and structure in their musicianship and songwriting, the HBE have the ability to put on live shows that would put veteran bands to shame.
•Video: Hypnotic Underground: http://vimeo.com/3010228
•The New Yorker: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Documentary:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sashafrerejones/2009/06/hypnotized.html
•Video: Mercury (War) http://vimeo.com/1418890
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•MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON•
Born into a highly intellectual and creative family that exposed him to everything from classical to Motown to Jazz, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson has been dedicated to music literally his entire life. At age four while on a visit to a Suzuki Program Institute his brother was attending, Miguel first was exposed to the violin and decided then and there that he wanted to start lessons. At 12 he switched to the viola and also began composing orchestral music. During high school he received various scholarships to study with some of the world's greatest musicians which led to him attending USC on a full scholarship.
Taking an unusual route for a string player, Miguel has been adamant about pursuing deeply involving and creative roles in the music making process such as composing, writing and producing original pieces. He has recorded and performed with a vast array of legendary musicians such as Ray Charles,Quincy Jones, Billy Higgins, Esa-Pekka Solonen, Stevie Wonder, John Williams, Dr. Dre and more. He has appeared on the Grammy's, American Music Awards, Jay Leno Show, MTV and BET.
In 2008 he took on the daunting task of adapting the late J Dilla¹s music to the orchestral format and made his debut as a conductor at the Timeless: A Suite For Ma Dukes concert where he directed an orchestra performing his Dilla-inspired compositions. One of the most unique qualities about Miguel is his inherent need to challenge himself and master new terrains, he has various different groups he performs with and is currently building towards touring with his own orchestra.
http://www.myspace.com/miguelatwoodferguson
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•MADLIB•
Madlib is one of the most ambitious and engaging figures in modern hip-hop history. An enthusiastic crate-digger and multi-instrumentalist with a deep reverence for jazz and soul, Madlib has an expansive style and deft touch for composition that makes him one of hip hop's most sought-after producers.
He began his career with hip-hop trio Lootpack, who debuted on Tha Alkoholiks' 1993 album 21 & Over; but, it is through his decade-long relationship with Stones Throw Records that he diversified his musical output. Often shying away from the limelight, many of his releases have been under various aliases.
In 2000, he released The Unseen under the guise of his alter-ego, Quasimoto. He followed up a year later with Yesterdays New Quintet, a project that infused his exploration of jazz with electronic style and hip-hop substance.
Since 2003, Madlib has put out several releases reflecting his growing versatility: Shades of Blue, a jazz remix project for Blue Note; Champion Sound with J Dilla under the name Jaylib; and Madvillainy, his partnership with MF Doom. In 2008, he released Sujinho under the name Jackson Conti a collaboration based around Brazilian percussionist Ivan "Mamão" Conti on Mochilla.
http://www.myspace.com/madlib
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*for more information please visit: http://music.vtechphones.com
10.26.2009
BNB FRIEND OF THE WEEK - Marvwon
MARVWON
. First off, tell us who you are, who you be, what you do...
Hey...hows it going??? My name is...The Incredible Marvin Wonderful of the World Famous Fat Killahz...but...you can just call me Marv Won for short. And...im a Master of Ceremonies.
2. What started your music career?
Actually,my cousin Chuck was very instrumental in my rapping. He put me on all the classics when i was growing up...so...it just kinda stuck with me. Plus...i couldnt hoop. FML
3. What inspires you to do what you do?
Poverty...and wanting to get out of it.
4. Tell us one secret, one truth, and one lie..
In no particular order...i can fly,i hate flying,and i have flown.
5 If you could listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Hmmm....would have to be Slum Village's "Fantastic" Vol 1.
Thats a prety good fuking album.
6. If you would win 10 million dollars, what would you do or buy?
I would buy the state of Montana and build a huge theme park just for my friends and i.
Would you come???
7. If you were not doing music, what would you be doing?
I would be a middle school English teacher. Surprised???
8. To BLING or not to BLING?
Im a rapper...you HAVE to BLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. What artists have you had the pleasure and honor working with? and who would you LIKE to work with?
The only artist i didnt get a chance to work with that i REALLY wanted to work with was Dilla. Eveybody else pales in comparison
10. Any additional info, upcoming shows, projects, etc...
I got a couple things in the works...make sure yall stay tuned to BNB for the exclusive hot ish!!!!
Bye kyLA!!!
PS-We gotta go hat shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10.23.2009
TOEACHIZOWN
WE HERE AT BLACKNBLING WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME OUT 2 CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE DEBUT SOLO LP, FROM THEW BIG HOMIE AND TRUE UNCUT FUNKSTA((((DAM FUNK))) OUT NOW ON STONESTHROW RECORDS THE ALBUM IS RELEASED AS A DOUBLE CD AND THE VINYL WILL BE OUT IN 5LP BOX SET!!!!!!... HOPEFULLY YOU ALREADY KNOWIN BUT IF YOU AINT ITS A MUST THAT YOU CHECK OUT THIS BROTHA'S ALBUM...AS WELL YOU CAN TRACK DOWN THE COUNTLESSS TRACKS HE RELEASES 4 FREE DOWNLOAD(WHICH IS PRETTY MUCH AN ALBUM'S WORTH OF MATERIAL....)
I KNOW I SPEAK FOR ALOT OF PEOPLE WHEN I SAY THAT ALL THE BLESSINGS HE'S RECIEVING RIGHT NOW COULDN'T HAPPEN TO A BETTER PERSON....IF YOU LOVE THE FUNK SEEK OUT THIS MUSIC AND THANK US 4 IT LATER......
10.13.2009
10.09.2009
BNB FRIEND OF THE WEEK - Oddisee
ODDISEE
1. First off, tell us who you are, who you be, what you do...
I'm Oddisee, real name Amir Abdelmonem Abdelwahob Elkhalifa Mohamed. Sudanese/American producer from Washington DC. I make beats for your favorite artist and bring forth groups like the Diamond District.
2. What started your music career?
Learning how beats were made by sampling records from my homie Sean Born. He taught me how to make beats and I've been addicted ever since.
3. What inspires you to do what you do?
I make music for a living so I can live to make music. The inspiration it gives me is unsurpassed by nothing. A beat inspires me to rhyme, a rhyme inspires to me to make a beat.
4. Tell us one secret, one truth, and one lie..
Secret: I hate most underground Hip Hop.
Truth: I make an actual good living from Hip Hop.
Lie: I eat pork
5 If you could listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Marvin Gaye "What's going on" because that album was made in the 1970's and it still knows what's going on and will continue to do so.
6. If you would win 10 million dollars, what would you do or buy?
Lot's of stock and make 10 fafillion. Now what what would I buy with 10 fafillion is the real question black and bling.
7. If you were not doing music, what would you be doing?
I'd be an Arabic interpreter for the US government and make real money.
8. To BLING or not to BLING?
not to bling, no jewelry for me. However I do love to bling with y career.
9. What artists have you had the pleasure and honor working with? and who would you LIKE to work with?
I've worked with many artist that I grew up listening to, but working with Freeway is high up on the list. Reason is because his rhyme style influenced mine so it was an honor to see how he puts it together.
10. Any additional info, upcoming shows, projects, etc...
Diamond District's album "In The Ruff" October 27th on CD, Vinyl & Digital. twitter.com/oddisee Peace!
VIDEO BLAST.
check out this music video from LA based group
U-N-I featuring Fashawn
"Pulp Fiction Part 1"
props to the director.
its a dope video for sure.
good look on filming right outside of kyla's house, too!
leave a comment if you're feelin it.
<3>
10.08.2009
DJ House Shoes "The Shimmy Mix"
BNB Familia DJ House Shoes, has put together a head-crackin' new mix of tunes for you... it features cuts from Detroit's Finest like Royce Da 5'9, Elzhi, Black Milk, Waajeed, & a bunch of Westcoast rappers like, Oh No, Strong Arm Steady, Shawn Jackson, Ty$L, & Fashawn
DJ House Shoes - The Shimmy Mix
Shafiq Week Continues!
Shafiq week continues at BNB Headquarters. In addition to coppin official copies of the album, BNB has shown full support to this project. We have twittered, facebook'd, and talked up "En' A-Free-Ka" as much as possible this week because we completely and fully LOVE this album.
BNB celebrated the album release with Shafiq and friends at Turntable Lab, for a listening party and in-store. The energy was great and the free Colt 45 (lol) was flowing. I think I even saw a couple Jarritos floating around.
Wednesday night was another great one, where we celebrated at Shoes House. Shafiq was present, but tired, and played the background this go round. The album pumped through the speakers and kept the vibe circulating as House Shoes and J1 traded off on the tables. Detroit's Danny Brown rounded out the night with a classic live performance. Another great night. Shouts to Big Pooh, Big Dho, Rocio, and Andres.
More to come, its only Thursday!
photos by @nitadarling.
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