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WATTS vs N.W.A. – Express Yourself (Hawk Reboot)

E.J. — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:28:08 +0000

If you haven’t been expressing with your full capability, this rework, which brings together the original track and the samples, ought to help you. Do it, ungh.

Express Yourself – WATTS vs NWA (Hawk reboot) by Hawk Edits

VIDEO: Stetsasonic – A.F.R.I.C.A. (Free South Africa)

E.J. — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:21:35 +0000

I loved this track when I was growing up, and (like some of you probably) it’s how I learned the names of various locales in Africa — Angola, Soweto, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. With South Africa having been liberated from Apartheid, this song may seem dated to some. But I still have mad love for the Stet and for this jam. I wish I could find my copy of the original mix, this one comes from Stetsasonic‘s out-of-print album On Fire, but is remixed by Norman Cook. You know…Fatboy Slim?

Stetsasonic – A.F.R.I.C.A. (Free South Africa) (Norman Cook Remix)

The Bar-Kays – Tripping Out

E.J. — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:18:31 +0000

What do I do on a slow music day? I post old jams that I love. This track was created by some gentlemen I’ve come to respect and, from living here in Memphis, been honored to meet many times. At SXSW ’09, they rocked the rafters at the Memphis Music Foundation Showcase, a night many people (including me) still remember well. This is from The Bar-Kays‘ 1982 album Propositions (which is, for all intents and purpose, out of print except on very expensive import). Dig it.

Bar-Kays – Tripping Out

The Bar-Kays – Tripping Out (Soundcloud is taking a long time today, so use this link to play the track for now)

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Paulinho da Costa – Deja Vu

E.J. — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:14:21 +0000

The first of two disco burners I’m planning to throw on today, this out-of-print track from master percussionist Paulinho da Costa’s 1979 album Happy People has a Brazilian flair to it (I mean, probably because Paulinho is from Brazil, right?). He is one of the most revered, sought-after and recorded percussionists anywhere. Take a look at this list — what else is there to say except RESPECT.

Paulinho da Costa – Deja Vu

Diana Ross – No One Gets The Prize (Jamie Bull Re-Edit)

E.J. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:51:07 +0000

In 1979, “No One Gets The Prize” was the lead-off track on Diana Ross’ 9th solo album The Boss. The track also appeared on a Motown 12″ mix that same year with the song being hard-edited into “The Boss”. Produced by Ashford & Simpson, it has remained an underground dancefloor anthem and a precursor to house music. This terrific re-edit by Jamie Bull speaks for itself.

Diana Ross – No One Gets The Prize (Jamie Bull Re-edit) by jamiebull

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Computer Game (12″)

E.J. — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Computer Games (Extended Version) by loudersoft

I never stop loving the idea of the great Ryuichi Sakamoto being in this band. Go with it, and wait at least a full two minutes for the groove to kick in.

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Computer Games (Extended Version) [119 BPM]

[Yellow Magic Orchestra info on Discogs]

Twilight 22 – “Electric Kingdom (Extended Version)” | #MusicMonday

E.J. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:23:58 +0000

A breakdance classic, this got played on K-97 in Memphis *ALL* the time when I was growing up. If you don’t have it already, well — now you do.

Twilight 22 – “Electric Kingdom (Extended Version)”

Reissued Betty Davis albums prove still funky as ever | Win a limited-edition Betty Davis Poster

E.J. — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:46:43 +0000

Well how are you doing, my brethren? Some of you already know I’ve been battling a series of health problems the last few months which have kept me from updating regularly. What can I say, I got a bit unlucky on the health front.

But enough about me, let’s talk about a major day in the world of funk freakitude: today marks the reissue of Betty Davis’s oft-bootlegged 1975 funk gem Nasty Gal alongside her previously-unreleased phantasm of funk, Is It Love or Desire?. Nasty Gal is an essential funk recording, once only traded as an 8th or 9th-generation copy (complete with tape hiss and fuzz) amongst hard-core diggers, while Is It Love or Desire? was never released, shelved by her label due to creative differences. Thanks to the hard-work of Light in the Attic Records, both are now officially out and ready to add to your collection. More information, an MP3, and details on how you can win the above limited-edition poster after the jump.

Betty Davis – Is It Love or Desire?

No, no… don’t get it twisted. Not BETTE Davis, but Betty Davis, known in her heyday both as a top fashion model and as the stone freak foxy ex-wife of Miles Davis. Regaled (and sometimes feared) for her larger-than-life persona and her no-holds-barred live performances, rife with unbridled expressions of sexual freedom, Betty Davis’s legacy solidifies her as one of the undisputed masters of stone 70′s funk. Check out this title track, “Is It Love or Desire?”, and enter the contest for a chance to win the limited-to-100-prints poster (also available for purchase) seen above.

Our good friend Vincent Cook (he who designed both Rodriguez releases, our Doug Randle release, AND a good deal of the Jamaica to Toronto series), so inspired by our amazing new Betty Davis releases, crafted the above beautiful, limited-to-a-100 copies. Yes, you can buy this gorgeous little treasure on our website (RIGHT HERE) or, if you’re feeling up to it, you can enter to win one of these amazing posters right here, right now.

What do you have to do? Just send what you deem the sexiest, raunchiest, most tittilating Betty Davis lyrics (from any of her releases) to noah@lightintheattic.net

Friday Rewind: God, I Love Steve Winwood.

E.J. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:14:55 +0000

I’m short on words this week since I’ve been spending much of it updating & changing back-end things on the site. Thankfully, I had Steve Winwood’s seminal 1981 album Arc of a Diver on hand to keep me focused, and in particular this song — “Night Train” — which, if memory serves me, actually appeared on a 1978 release of his and resurfaced here a couple of years later. Of course, the album was a huge hit, as was the single “While You See A Chance”, another song of his that I can never get enough of. Once he hit the Back in the High Life era, I was kind of over his solo material. That being said, I still get excited when I hear he’s got a new record coming out.

Anyways, get on the night train. Yep. And um…carry on. Good weekend and all that. xoxo

Steve Winwood – Night Train

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BACKTRACK: Living Colour featuring Daddy-O Wonder Why You Wanna Give Them That Funny Vibe.

E.J. — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:36:33 +0000

Both this video and the song itself offer a really powerful look at commonly adopted stereotypes associated with young black men. It’s a bit dated in some respects, but there is an eerie omnipresence about the messages it contains. Sometimes it’s good to wonder just how far we’ve really come.

With regards to the music, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid remains one of the most impressive and skillful guitarists ever to adopt the instrument. Behind the breakbeats, you can find evidence of his mastery all through this song.

VIDEO: Chad and Jeremy Give Stirring Acoustic Performance of “Distant Shores” During Folk Alliance 2008.

E.J. — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:35:47 +0000

I was sure I needed to get my eyes checked when I read that folk-pop legends Chad & Jeremy would be appearing at the Folk Alliance Conference this year. I was stunned. “THE Chad Stuart & Jeremy Clyde? Could it be? ‘Distant Shores’? ‘A Summer Song’? No!” Before the thoughts could be completely formulated, I was told that yes, in fact, they would be attending and I could rest assured I would be surprised.

Even 40 years later, it’s as if time stood still when you hear them. These guys were so good, it made everyone in the audience fahrklempt. If you love indie pop or folk pop, you owe it to yourself to see Chad & Jeremy performing live in a city near you, and here’s the proof.

Listen to Chad & Jeremy – A Summer Song

You can purchase Chad & Jeremy’s Greatest Hits from Amazon.Com

SUNDAE: I Know We Can Make It If We Try, Oh Yes We Can Can.

E.J. — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:34:22 +0000

I feel like absolute hell, but I know we can make it. I’m going to keep playing this song until I get through feeling crappy. Furthermore, never forget that YES WE CAN.

Listen to The Pointer Sisters – Yes We Can Can

Head over to Amazon and buy some Pointer Sisters downloads, or you can purchase Yes We Can Can: The Best of the Blue Thumb Recordings by clicking here.