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Ballin and Shot Callin

2012-01-08T16:33:00.000-08:00

Tracklist at the Tumblr.

During November I spent a lot of time driving around New England, and in the car I listened to mainstream rap radio a bunch. While some of it was unlistenable drivel, there were some gems and I enjoyed the DJ techniques and the energy.

In this show, I take some hot 2011 tracks and try my hand at the format, but broadening the horizons and excluding the shit music. In the end it spans the landscape (love that metaphor) from Major Lazer to A$AP Rocky to Little Dragon to Charles Bradley. Then, in the last 25 minutes I play 90's hip hop.

Aired November 28, 2011

Rejuvenate the Fonk

2011-12-16T09:42:00.000-08:00

"Don't you sweat, don't you shout, rejuvenation's what it's all about."

The Satellite Band provide us with the obligatory LL Cool J-style announcement of reemergence about mid-way through this excellent, I dare say excellent edition of Right On Radio. Now, don't get it twisted I've been showing up at that basement studio dutifully every Monday for the past three years, rocking my peers putting suckers in fear, including the last six months. I'm just appropriating the I'm gonna knock you out brass knuckles sentiment to make this, my first post on this blog in half a year, a triumphant occasion you can rally around.

This is simply a good, thick spread of funk ranging from 50's BB King to late 70s disco funk to modern Daptone gold, all topped of with some sonically and lyrically forward-thinking hip hop. The past, the present and the future all wrapped up in these sixty minutes of community radio. Don't you call this no regular jam. Track list on my tumblr.

Originally aired November 14, 2011

The Message

2011-06-27T17:50:00.000-07:00

Camp Lo were awesome. They shout out Shalamar at the start of the show. Shalamar is fresh too. So we're on the good foot. This one has the jazz, hip hop, soul, and reggae all mixed together and it works. I got a nice Dancehall block in there too.

Heed the Words of the Brother

2011-06-07T18:02:00.000-07:00

In tribute to Gil Scott Heron, and on a lovely Memorial Day weekend, our friend DJ Brawny headed to the studio with a batch of mp3s and an armful of vinyl.

Aired May 30, 2011

Ice Cream Man

2011-05-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

This show has soul: classic Atlantic Soul, Daptone soul, I can't believe it's not neo-Soul, Northern Soul, Soul Jazz, Quantic Soul Orchestra. Soul for ~~days~~ 50 minutes. The cherry on top is 10 minutes of up-tempo 90s hip hop anthems. Aretha is here. Naughty By Nature, Badu, UMC's and Grant Green are here. It's going to be a great show.

Originally aired April 4 2011

Sandwiches

2011-05-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

This show is sure to ignite the blogosphere.

A block of 90s hip hop nestled like lettuce tomato and onion in thick slices of funk.

Main Event

2011-05-10T20:22:00.000-07:00

There's no theme here. This show is not an event. This show has music from Greggory Isaacs, Marvin Gaye, the Jungle Brothers, Booker T and the MGs, Lou Donaldson and Jurassic 5. Add one heady public service announcement and you know what I take it back. This show is an event.

Originally aired March 21, 2011

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2011-03-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

Classic hip-hop, rare soul gems, funky sample sources. All in a breezy February evening hour of Right On Radio. No theme, just some nice laid back music to bump from the Ford Escort, or your jalopy of choice as you unwind from the hustle.

Originally aired February 28, 2011

Best of 2010

2011-02-25T12:46:00.000-08:00

In 2010, I needed a dollar and a window seat, I was walking such a tightrope. But I learned the hard way that it aint my fault, I just gotta hit em up style in the sunshine like Michael Knight. There are a few more sweet song titles I'd incorporate into this post if I were more clever. In summation, this is the best music of 2010!

I must acknowledge the clumsy start to the show, due to a confusing transition. In my dreams, I have the time to go back and edit it. In reality, let it be another adventure in endearing community radio.

Originally aired December 27, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-22T07:20:00.000-08:00

Draw your lover close and move the chocolates away from the stereo, because it is about to get hot in here. This Valentine's Day Special includes one hour of love ballads, slow jams, love raps, and more electric relaxation for the lover in you.

Originally aired 2/14/2011

Great Crates

2011-02-18T09:19:00.000-08:00

My digitally dusty fingers came across some great afrobeat, soul, gospel, and funk this year. Here I share my favorite discoveries of 2010 with y'all in one funky hour. In the words of Dam-Funk: "I lay the funk down for you continuously."

Originally aired December 20, 2010

Chillin'

2011-02-17T13:22:00.000-08:00

I worry. I worry that the world has moved on in such a way that I am alone in loving that 88-era hip hop. Sure, we all love Boogie Down Productions, Slick Rick, and Biz Mark but what about JVC Force, Chill Rob G, and MC Lyte? These three start this edition of Right On with impeccable jams that make me smile ear to ear. I hope I'm not alone.

Originally aired December 6, 2010.