So I decided to go out BMX riding with my kid this evening.  I knew it was gonna be a frigid ride and the downtown Philly breeze did not disappoint.  Part of me thought since it was such a beautiful day, it would be kind of comfortable chill, not like someone was putting ice cubes down my shorts.  Fun nonetheless.

Last night I went to say farewell to my man Excel of the Skratch Makaniks. If you haven’t heard, he’s taking off to LA for good.  I’d like to (pause) be right behind him, as cold as it is here.  Him, DJ Aktive, and Mike Boogie played the joints last night at Fluid and Smirnoff kept us swimming.  A good time overall.  Shout out to all of the Philly music royalty up in that place last night including Marsha, Gary O, Touchtone, and Hezekiah.

This Saturday we rock as usual at The Walnut Room and hope to see your butt in the place.  Please come through early to ensure entry.  Several weeks in a row, the door has been held due to capacity issues.  Holla at me when you get in the place as I’d like to meet all my regular readers. Thanks!

There have been many mixed reviews of NOTORIOUS but I really enjoyed it. If you haven’t checked for it yet, let me just say that the story is told very well and the actors played the hell outta their roles.  Speaking of BIG, DJ Graffiti has a new mixtape out with Astronote and Talib Kweli remixing a bunch of under the radar Biggie joints. I normally don’t check for recreated songs from deceased artists but these beats fit perfectly and (pause) bang superhard. The jawn features Guilty Simpson, Talib Kweli, Bahamadia, Busta Rhymes, and more.  Here’s a peak at the art below.  Cop immediately upon seeing it. In Fact, Eff it. Here’s a download link right here.

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And finally, here’s some classic soul ish that took me back to my childhood. The joint right here.