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BeatSession 06|06|11: A Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

Original Sample: We Almost Lost Detroit by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Earlier tonight, @perrralta messaged me this: “you got some serious writing to do tonight for Gil Scott Heron.” He wasn’t kidding. The truth is, there are so many … Continue reading

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BeatSession 05|30|11

Original Sample: Whispers by The True Reflection So less than 2 hours ago I was 80 or so miles away from home. I was weaving through traffic and pushing 95 mph to get home with enough time to post this … Continue reading

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BeatSession 05|02|11

Original Sample: In Summertime by Ronnie McNeir This week’s sample comes from Ronnie McNeir’s first LP with RCA in 1972. He later became a member of The Four Tops. Make sure you check out his catalog; dude has some amazing … Continue reading

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BeatSession 04|25|11

Original Sample: Deeper and Deeper by Bobby Wilson My dad has a quote on his desk that reads, “A place for everything; everything in it’s place”. When the new year hit, i tried to remember that quote, since it was … Continue reading

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BeatSession 01|31|11

Original Sample: Everything Must Change by Billy Paul When I first heard this week’s sample, I thought it was terribly depressing (other versions by Ighner and Nina are equally morbid). But then I took it back — the song is … Continue reading

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