Every time Uncle Charlie and his fam-band pop up in rotation with “Wednesday Lover,” my mind is both eased by the Oklahoma trio’s contemporary class and completely confused by why Wednesday – of all days – was picked. Does hump day seem like an off selection to anyone else? Read the rest of this entry »

Trackstar pulled my coat to this pretty tough mix by NYC’s DJ Synapse.

“The influence of Uncle Charlie Wilson on R&B & Hip-Hop is extraordinary. From being the main force in the legendary Gap Band, who’s classic songs “Yearnin For Your Love”, “Outstanding” and “Dropped A Bomb On Me” have been sampled in countless Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop songs, Read the rest of this entry »

Whoa now. Careful there, rhinestone cowboys. We wouldn’t want you blinding anyone with that shine, twinkle and bling. Read the rest of this entry »

In honor of Nas’ Born Day today, I’m using him as an excuse to post a few of my favorite samples. I decided to steer clear of the seven second loops. Instead, I picked the joints you can let ride in your speakers, the ones that can stand alone without the stamp of being “sampled.” Read the rest of this entry »

Former college and NBA standout Wayman Tisdale sadly passed away over the weekend to a battle with cancer at the age of 44. Although dying tragically young, he went on to record eight jazz albums Read the rest of this entry »