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BeatSession 12|27|11 (Christmas/Holiday Edition)

The Original Samples: Christmastime is Here by Vince Guaraldi Trio Jingle Bells by Soulful Strings Christmastime is indeed here, so it’s only fitting we sample the Vince Guaraldi classic from the 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. This soundtrack … Continue reading

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BeatSession 10|11|11

Original Sample: Dream by The Brothers of Soul “During the riots many shops and stores were daubed with the words ‘Soul Brother’ in the hope that looters and arsonists would leave them alone. I played on the words and came … Continue reading

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BeatSession 09|27|11

Original Sample: Didn’t I by Darondo Darondo is not a mystery. As a matter of fact, Darondo’s life is very much an open book. Sometimes we view musicians and artists as giants who are measured by their achievements or their … Continue reading

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BeatSession 08|29|11 (a Tribute to Nick Ashford)

Original Sample: (I’d Know You) Anywhere by Ashford & Simpson Nick Ashford was one-half of Ashford & Simpson, the songwriting/production powerhouse of Motown. The husband-wife duo was all about both quantity AND quality. Quantity — Go to Nick Ashford’s profile … Continue reading

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BeatSession 08|15|11

Original Sample: Home by Spanky Wilson It’s been a crazy week and once again your boy illa got caught up in it and now no one knows where he is. I’ve been asking just about everyone regarding his whereabouts. His … Continue reading

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