The MOVEMENT.. Hands raised and Thank you's

We are NOT just Detroit, Chicago, or New York.. we are England, France, Germany, China, Scotland, Africa, South America, and other lands to many to name. One thing that connects us is the music, and now.. the MOVEMENT! This Blog is only an introduction... The writer of this Blog is YOU! With a Mission Statement by Bruce Bailey, spoken word by Ron Spears... Be a part of a whole, Be a part of the MOVEMENT! Whatever land you are from, raise your hands and join the MOVEMENT!!! Dance, post picks with your hands raised in support of what we all LOVE ( instructional video link below) most important... unite!
"The Movement represents the utmost in creative unity. Through music, friendship, and the daily adversity of life we seek solitude in the fact that our togetherness can be uniquely expressed".

Now Everybody - HANDS UP!

- The Detroit Movement Board


 Thank you for supporting what we are all a part of lets GROW together.. Please enjoy, and always remember to...

Let The Music Play,

P~

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The Ladies of House...we ALWAYS got cha back!!!

For as long as men and women have roamed the earth, its been the women who where the backbone of any great society. Yes you menfolk hunted and gathered, but it was US who took care of hearth and home. We made sure, no matter what, we had you...in every way!

Some may argue that it was Eve that put us in the predicament that we are in today, to that I say, HOGWASH!!! Had Adam been the head NOT the tail his punk ass would have never eaten that apple.  I also submit that, that darn Eve should have listen to her Lord and maker, but you know us...always have to test the waters.

Nonetheless.... even after getting kicked out of the Garden (where Im SURE House music was being played) she stayed by her mate and took care of his needs..
When our men went to battle..we stayed behind. (please note: we have some strong women warriors)- While they worked.. we stayed and took care of the business..

Yeah, most men were/are the leaders of, governments, industry, etc..etc.. but without "US"..the womenfolk, where would you all be?! I'll tell ya, walking around aimlessly, not knowing if you should wind your butt or scratch you watch.

This Blog is dedicated to the Ladies of House. Be you, dancer, DJ, promoter, club owner, or DJ Princess ( girlfriend/wife)

Im going to start with the lady DJs.. Stacey, Teresa, Cash 4 Gold, Christa, Nicky, Alicia, Serena, Minx, Jenny, the OTHA Jenni, Cent, Angie-DJLC ( the one to watch-more about that one later) and a new one I had the complete pleasure of hearing.. Mrs. Celeste Alexander ( well she ain't new but she is new to me).

Mad props for these ladies. They stepped into an arena and brought the pain. I'm sure for the 1st few..( to my knowledge that would be, Stacey, Celeste, and Sarena) when these ladies 1st stepped up to the tables.. I'm so for sure they had some kinda of a hard time. But, through perseverance , hard work, mad skills, and strong determination they made it. Most can hold their own against the boys..(ok, mens) on ANY given day!

Theresa Hill, not only is she a promoter, health enthusiast, radio personality she is also a DJ!

Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, the godmother, there is a reason for that moniker. I don't need to go into details ya already know. Please see my Blog about her, - shameless plug!

Sarena Tyler, the advisor always willing to give of herself and time and a banging ass DJ to boot.

 Cent, DJ and radio host. This one here.. MAN... she, like Minx is a BEAST on them tables. I have gotten a speeding ticket listening to hear CDs. Cynthia... Im going to need 3 CDs up out chu for those tix. Please and thank you!

Minx, Minx Minx, W.O.W.!!! NO, NO words for this one here. Simply OUTSTANDING. Cool, mad swag, and phenomenal skills. Check her out on HandsOn radio Tuesdays. Back during Movement I had the pleasure of meeting two Cats from Scotland, They were BLOWN away by Minx. They had never heard her before and now they are 2 of her biggest fans. I've yet to hear anyone challenge her dominance on the tables..

Jenny LaFemme, This Russian beauty can turn it up and turn it OUT! Its rare that I get to hear her, but when I do I am always musically satisfied. She is the mastermind behind GGV ( girls gone vinyl)!

Jenni Xerri, an artist and masterful DJ.. She is the Teena Marie of House DJs. She plays with so much soul. If ya turned the lights out you would swear she was one of us, "good colored folk"!

Cash 4 Gold.. one of the babies of the bunch an up and comer. Watch out! She is going to be a FORCE to behold! She also fits well in most overhead compartments. lol

DJ Lynda Carter.. Club Owner, realtor., educator, and DJ- early on, I called her, "the one to watch", she will sneak up on you and before you know it, you're thinking.."is THAT ANGIE" yes...yes it is. Maybe I'm a lil bias when it comes to this one, because I have had the extreme pleasure of working with her. I was able to watch her as she wowed a crowed of 1000's and made them DANCE at the festival(s) (two years running) She has so much drive and determination and really cute lil chipmunk cheeks. It was ANGIE who decided she wanted to open a club, and ya know what...SHE did it! yeah I've heard rumblings and such.. SO.. WHAT, next time YOU go out and secure funds, buildings, liquor license, ups and downs of the business on a daily basis, deal with city politics..THEN we can talk, Until then... put the SHUT to the UP! Do ya thang lil Angie..keep doing yo thang!- the coolest thing this weekend ...(and last year as well at the festival), when people would come up to me they would say, "what is HIS name"?! I would point to Angie behind the decks and EVERYTIME people would say, "oh she is a girl"??? my response..no, she is a Wonder! their next question, "how much for her cd, cause she is throwin down" ! Non House Heads bought CDs from her..yup PJ and DJLC converting folks over to "House"ism one Festival at a time.

My ChiTown DJs.. (well ONE of em is from Detroit)

Christa Schrupp.. that's SHHRUP NOT Scrupt!!!- I hate when people mispronounce names.. This Cass Tech grad found her way to Chicago hooked up with some Chitown dude name Andre' Murph and the rest is DJ history.. Always playing with a smile and here is my spin(pun intended) on Christa, she moves like Al Ester.. plays like Phil tha Mixx ( that is NOT a bad thing, it is a compliment)- and she can spin circles around her Boo! (yup Muph...I said it) -lol. Her musical selection is top notch! One of the nicest people I know! When she is in town ya need to check her out! That cut, Aphrodite,..yeah, Christa broke that one! Please don't be fooled! Yeah, Chicago.. y'all have her now, but remember that is Detroit blood running thru her!

DJ Alicia, KILLER!!!! KILLER!!! EveryTIME she hits the decks its a "situation" if you don't move to her beats, yeah.. pretty much, your dead! Radio Host and one of thee most infectious smiles I have every seen. But don't let the smooth taste fool you! Her Majesty...the queen, royal highness! Her majesty the queen is in the booth come to the dance floor!  All this describes one INCREDIABLE DJ. I LOVE THIS HOUSE KITTEN!!!- wonder how good her muffins are? DJ Alicia sends cjd machines, speakers, and mixers back to the manufactures screaming.."she beat the hell outta us, I ain't going back to Alicia's...she play too rough"! You people know you like the way she gives it to you... don't cha?!

MsNicky The D'Vine One.. Powerful, better than most, soulful, skillful, mixin and blending with precision. Her selection takes you to that place, where DJs go! When she REALLY gets down, her shoes come off! To watch and hear her is..in a word, D'Vine! If DJing were a crime.. this one right here would be doing a lifetime bid at a maximum security prison!

Celeste Alexander, Ya ever met someone and instantly you thought, "this one right here is someone special" She has a light and Queenly way about herself. When I first talked to Celeste I was in complete awe of her openness and honesty. She IS the one who will, "get you together" - Al Ester voice. She does it with a love and compassion that is like nothing I have seen in this House community to date. Oh, yeah.. she's a DJ too! Its my understanding that she is one of..if not THE 1st female DJ in Chicago. I heard her this year during Movement! #TREAT.. and again this past Saturday at L!V( or as I have now coined it.. the NuBang club House) she is another one who, when it comes to skill, style and selection is a beauty to behold and a joy for your ears. Thing I like best about this one... SHE taught Big E how to play! - insert Charlie Brown "happy dance" go head girl, go head get down!

Promoters have come and gone! Ya still have ya Diva- Ms. Angie Slate a fixture in the House community for more than a decade. Going to one of her gigs brings out the best of the old friends and faces. Linda Redd, who, to my knowledge keeps a ragtail group of hellions, known as the Chosen Few together..( you may have heard of them) Theresa Hill, in my still limited knowledge it was Theresa Hill that started the age of the female promoters. I could be wrong- please correct me if I am. Her parties are still a not to be missed event.  Dee Jones- the no NO nonsense business woman, to see her walk in a party (and to go to one of her own) is an event in and of itself! UPDATE: Zana, Owner of Spectacle's Detroit was our 1st female party promoter. I'd like to meet her one day.

Then there are the New Kid(s) on the Block.

Kim Allen- Once she decided that she wanted to be a promoter she hit the ground running and never looked back. She is keeping that I94 connection moving.

Tracey Marvin- I can name 2 parties of the many she has given that did not turn out so well, and by that I mean only 200 people showed up instead of 250. She is the FIYAH behind Heat! This one right here will get you up and get you ta movin.. (this one right here is my sister and friend!) Lil pistol starta(cedric the entertainer voice)

....and then there is ME, yeah I dabbled in the promotion thang a few times. Its cool and a lot of work. Dealing with different personalities, diva mentalities and attitudes, and ya know.. I would NOT change it for anything in the world. I can only speak for myself, there is a certain joy I get when I see people having a great time. You can catch me at a club just setting there enjoying what I see. For me its all about the music. For me its all about the unity. As I am sure it is for the other promoters as well. While I like posting up event pages..I also LOVE helping to promote events by others. Mostly I love this Blog life! - Oh yeah... if I'm at the door, and no one gave me a guest list... YOU ARE PAYING. Don't even ask ( I went to the Cedric Hesley school of collections)- graduated #1 in my class!

The promoters help keep the people excited about the events.. the dancers.. Lori, Laurie, Alison, Dora, Adrianne, Jam, Tamar, Stephanie, Soulsistah, Doris, LaTonya, Sabrina, Laronda, Biggie Smalls..aka Yvette, the OTHA Sabrina Tomika, Carlita, Nancy, Lisa, the OTHA Lisa, Lady LaRonda Maestro, Sherri Shannon, The OTHA Michele (all of the Chitown House sistahhood) Fiona Callam ( our sister in Scotland) Jackie, Ms. Iris, Monica, Tasha, Michele, the OTHA Michele, and countless others keep the party moving.  The DJ Princess(s) keep a watchful eye lol.. but are always the DJs biggest cheerleader. But the Lady DJs are the Captains of their own destiny and the Masters of their own souls. So menfolk, know THIS we have had ya backs for a millennia and will continue to have it..but we are and always will be just as good and for some even better. Sistahs are doing it for themselves.. We are so much more that a pretty face, banging body, and bedroom play toy.  Remember without US.. there would have NEVER been a you! Ladies indeed... we run this mutha, but my brothers...we are willing and ready to share it with you! Respect the room, talent, and space.  We broke in doors, broke down barriers.. and will continue to...

Let the Music Play

~P

 

 

 

The Music, The DJ, and The Dancers - We are ONE!

One week ago today, I was busy helping out with Judy Shelton's annual Backpacking for Success. Once again our children will be able to start the year off right. Over 500 backpacks were donated along with oodles of supplies. Thanks to all that came, shared time and energy and made it (once again..) a complete success!

There was an unlimited supply of fun, laughter, good times, food, and most important MUSIC! Ya had the Techno Militia, My family.. The House Gallery, Soriee Records International, Members of the Tandem, Christa and Murph ( who lend their talents EVERY year) Mr. Terrence Parker, Eddie Fowlkes ( did I spell his name right)- anywho....YOU know who he is. Other DJs from here in Detroit and beyond. It was a beautiful day for a picnic, a beautiful day to celebrate life, a beautiful day to help those who need it most. I was a beautiful day to DANCE!!!

Sadly, I got a call ( and a text) informing me that someone very special had been called home. It BROKE MY HEART. I had to take a moment to understand what I had just heard. I didn't know, what to do, how to feel, what to say, where to go. I was beyond grief. I just wanted to be alone. I couldn't cry then., I would have to wait. Where could I go., I was on an island. ( not just physically, but mentally as well). Did she just tell me that my god brother had just died??!! All I could think was, "I thought I had one more day". I was going to the hospital to see him the very next day. God had other plans. He called Kevin home to dance! He gave us that beautiful day to enjoy each other, unite in beats. At one point it looked as if it were going to rain. Oddly I remember looking up at the sky and the sun had broken through the clouds. ( it was right after I talked to Robyn)- it was at that moment that I KNEW Kevin was there. Ya see, Kevin was not only a great dancer. I loved music, and kids. I know, had he be able, he would have been there. Running from tent to tent trying to decide where he wanted to be, who he wanted to listen to, and helping the wee ones all at the same time. His favs..to my knowledge were Charlie and Brown. (aka..Bruce and Phil) DISCLAIMER- NO ONE KNOWS WHO IS CHARLIE AND WHO IS BROWN. Keep guessing peoples.

Looking up at the clouds..silently talking to both the Lord and Kevin I looked around to see just what the Lord and made...LIFE! I understood that while I was in my own lil sad world, life does go on..music will always be there and it IS what binds us in, This Thing Of Ours.

Kevin was not new to House music, he was new to our circle...but he ALWAYS loved House. Since August of 2012 you could catch him at L!V dancing the night away, hell ya could catch him at any spot..dancing the night away.

After some thought I decided to write a Blog about Kevin-he deserved it! Some may ask, "why"- welp..I'm gonna tell ya! ( you've heard it before)...MY BLOG...MY THOUGHTS! What I didn't know was how I was going to incorporate it into the theme of my Blog. So here ya go...

Without music or dancers there would be NO DJ, DJs...what would they play?! WHO would they play to?!

We are all part of the circle of life ( musically speaking that is) we are dependent on each other. When you combine the talents and skill of the producers, the styling's and selection of the DJs, and the "dance" of the dancers you complete the, "musical circle of life"!

Ya see while you all play, we dance, we love the way you make us feel. Some will just bob their heads, others will offer a sexy sway and rhythmic hip moves, get down and dirty with it. Others move across the floor as if their life depended on it.

It does not matter where your place in the world is...here or across the pond(over seas). People know what moves them. For those few hours we unite in dance and song.  Kevin was one of the best to ever hit the dance floor. ( I'm setting here writing this and I can see him smiling..dancing..L!Ving)

This past Thursday the House family united in the dance of life for Kevin. It made my heart feel good to see so many come out and support. His extremely tightknit family was there in full support. ( I think we may have converted his momma into a House Head)-lol and she is a dancer herself..she moves better than some half her age.

Tonight we will Lift our hands in the Sanctuary. We will once again, unite in music and dance. We will fist pump, feet stomp, sway, hip roll, move across the floor( as if our life depended on it) we will DANCE!!!

I loved to see the support and unity throughout this past week. We did something for our beloved Jeff Woodward, we helped send kids off to school with supplies, we helped with someone who is no longer with us here on earth. What we did this week was UNITE! It is my sincere hope, wish and prayer that this spirit continues.

It takes all of us to keep The MOVEMENT ( shameless plug) Alive! Vibrant! Exciting!

Thank you Kevin, thank you for memories, thank you for dancing, thank you for allowing us to know you for 49 years. You will live on, and I know you are dancing the day away in the clouds...beyond what we know... Down here, on earth, we will continue to


Let The Music Play

P~ aka Mikki - I love you big bro!