MOVEMENT.... summer of 2014

Ok so last night I was thinking about what my next Blog was going to be about. Well that's pretty easy (see title to Blog)-

MOVEMENT 2014 is 2 weeks away, Im not going to spend too much time on this. Only because my feelings about the folks who now run MOVEMENT are bruised (to put it nicely).. Not one to hold my tongue, much less be tactful in my delivery, I think it best if I just keep my thoughts to myself.

Who am I kidding.. THIS is how I feel., Ya came in swooped down and took over a great event., and made it better ( or so I thought)

Loss of corporate sponsorship and other issues (im sure) caused some rich kids from across 8 mile to come in and save the day.. For that I thank you. Here is the problem I have.. you freggin forgot about the REAL reason we had this shit in the first place. US- Detroit music and DJ's. Now this is just my opinion and I could be dead ass wrong-but I doubt it.

The festival use to be free... now you have to sell one of your kids just for a day pass- MISS ME WITH THAT BULLSHIT!! Y'all are fucking outside your mind with these high ass prices.. people come from all over the world and you rape them with no Vaseline. Now I understand you all need to make money and have to pay acts, insurance, legal fees etc..etc.. and the list of acts has grown to include some pretty big name artist. HOWEVER just like with every greedy corporation you people have forgotten the reason you are here, the music and the people who dance to it. You put Detroit DJ's on one or two lil funky ass stages (unless they are a bigger named producer/DJ) then the stage is slightly larger.

Some of your key players play right here in Detroit.. and you fucks don't even have the common decency to speak to people.. snooty asses! FUCK YOU VERY MUCH- I'll stick to the parties and after parties.(others my suck ya nut sack just to say they played with you..but again, without them..there would be no you)- YOU need to be the one doing all the sucking!

 Im a pretty good judge of people and my mother had the foresight to send me to school with some SUPER rich kids... so I kinda know how you people operate. Keep this in mind.. without US there would NEVER EVER be a YOU! RESPECT THAT SHIT! Show more love to Detroit talent!

I don't mince words and if I said it I stand by it! moving on...

ANYWHO

What I would like to see is Paxahau give something back to the community, Be corporate responsible. I don't remember seeing anything about your charity or outreach and that begins at home. 

There are plenty of kids right here in the Metro Detroit area that could use a creative outlet and you have not only the talent but the time. You learned from inner city music and DJs now give something back! These are just my words and opinions but like I always say, My Blog MY thoughts.

Let the Music Play

P~

ADDENDUM- It took me a minute to decide if I was going to post this or not. I did not want anyone I know to be adversely effected by my words. THIS Blog in no way represents anyones feelings other than mine! Maybe others feel the same way but are too afraid to say anything.. I am ONLY afraid of God and the IRS! 

,,,The night Moody played.. the legacy Frankie left!!!

 

This is the first Blog I have written without adding the title first. The reason for this is because I have been torn on what I should write about. - I came up with the title midway through the Blog...yaay me!

This Blog was supposed to be about MoodyMan and the collective set(s) of panties that fell to the floor the moment he walked into The Grasshopper Underground and set that place on Richard Pryor fire! 

SIDEBAR: That man can talk the Queen of England into given up the poonanny without saying a word ! ...but I digress. KDJ, I will get back to you in a moment. -aw'riiigh ( MoodyMan voice) 

Sitting at the bar looking at my newly remodeled home, that I didn't spend a dime on fixing up. Curssing myself for forgetting my laptop after hearing Earl Mixxin McKinney spin a tune in tribute to.. who, in MY opinion is one of the reasons we are here today. Doing what we do, in This Thing of Ours. Frankie Knuckles where would we be without you? Would our feet stomp as hard? Would our fist be raised with so much intensity that you almost dislocate it? Would be as carefree and happy? Would this underground sound  be as big as it is without you? 

I just don't think it would be, but as one of my most favorite people in the world so aptly posted on my page, " yes it still would be" but my dearest Dee Jones, I have to disagree with you on this one lady.  

Earl playing, The Whistle song brought a tear to my eye, seeing the impassioned video post by Mike Dunn broke my heart. Re posting the stat by Celeste Alexander made me feel like I finally understood what/ who he was in this scene we've carved out for ourselves. 

To my ChiTown fam- my heart felt condolences go out to you all. Looking at all the pictures of Frankie with people I know or have heard of. 

Truth be told., I was impressed when I saw that picture of Alan King with Barry O- aka the Prez aka POTHUS. I was just as impressed seeing Angie Slate/ Larry Vibe Maker/ and others I can not remember posing with Frankie Knuckles. 

You have to be some kinda special to have the outpouring of LOVE that this DJ has gotten. I'm sure Larry Levan, God, and Jesus were waiting on you when your made your arrival to the pearly gates. After all Jesus is a DJ ya know.  

Side Note... Its cold, thankfully I have Mike Clark sitting next to me to keep me warm. Thanks big guy.   
..ok back to NOT about Mike Clark and my aversion to the cold,...and thank YOU Ron Spears for the spelling lesson.- smile.

Back to the MAN... MoodyMan aka Kenny Dixon Jr, and the night he set The Grasshopper on FIYAH!

Ok, first let me tell you about the Grasshopper Underground., this place is one of the best spots to hear House music. Troy (last name unknown)..  here's a tidbit about Troy... out of ALL the club owners here in The D. Troy is not only the best looking, IMO he is the one that truly invest in his club. Not to mention he has one HELLUVA bartender/bouncer/friend Dom Snuggle!! I have seen that man ( who is a big corn fed white boy) fly from behind the bar and set the record straight on how things go down in THAT club... I mean the boi can FLY fo'real yall! Now we ALL know my pet is one Ms. Angie Vincent-owner of M!X, but I gots to give mad love to Troy- working his way up from the ground floor he is now the owner of a top notch House spot. - however,.... um, Troy, honey you need to work on the finger food! 

...ANYWHO, Moody!!! Now, we have talked about EPIC nights, NONE of them have compared to the night Moody played not even the 3 Chairs party at TV- by the way.. Tree, you cute too! Like I said, when Moody hit the decks you could hear Victoria telling ALL her secrets! 
... and to that DJ-who I happen to like as a person. But I can not keep silent on THIS one. To the DJ who put that BULLSHITIN ass post up about the vinyl DJ's KNEEGROW MASTERS STILL PLAY VINYL. That was one FUCKED up post you put up. It was shamful considering you came from vinyl- let me get off my soapbox and back on KDJ!

Let me tell ya who was in the building... all four of the Three Chairs, and I got to meet Theo Parrish for the 1st time.. ooh he IS a slick one.-smile. My buddy, my friend Rick Wilhite! ( at this point Rick is more than my buddy, more than my friend- Rick you ARE my fam and I love you!) The one and ONLY chocolate thunder.. Marcellus Pittman yall. Now, THAT'S my baybee, nothing I wouldn't do for that one. You had Divinity Devine, Parahna Head, Alton Miller- fresh from a extended tour overseas. RayBone Jones- fresh from a HELLUVA set in Brussels. Detroit House, the incredible Sierra Donovan. Dez Andres, Amp Fiddle, ooh child the list goes on and on. 

Kenny slapped us with tracks that packed an Ike Turner like punch! I wish I could remember the name of that Clash record he played., Kenny controlled the decks, much like a good man controls a woman who doesn't mind being controlled! You may question what I just said, so allow me to break it down for you.  When your man treats you right, gives you all that you want and need., caters to you.,feeds you all the love he has to give and more., NO woman would be opposed to that! That is what Kenny did to an entire room that night. Hell I wanted to leave the man some money on the night stand, fix him some eggs, bacon, country potatoes..and FRESH squeezed OJ..cause that night my Man, Moody took care of me musically speaking that is!

This past week I heard a Master and we lost a Master., both are legends, both play(ed) on a level that most of you will never reach! -Hey!!! MY BLOG MY THOUGHTS.

When you arrived at your final destination Frankie Knuckles I'm sure Larry was waiting with some 12's. Jesus had the CDJs, and God had the laptop. - God is pretty new to the DJ game so he decided to go with something easy to work with! You see God has other business to tend to and the Laptop makes it easy for him to pre-set his set to work on other things!

We have your music, your spirit will live on. Hopefully your message of love will pass down and the world will know the mark you left on this beautiful big blue ball we live on.

Let The Music Play!!!

P~

Let the Music play!: Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown

Let the Music play!: Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown: Ok, so I couldn't think of a catchy phrase for this Blog, sue me! With May just around the corner House Heads far and wide ar...

Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown

Ok, so I couldn't think of a catchy phrase for this Blog, sue me!

With May just around the corner House Heads far and wide are getting ready to invade Motown, and we are ready to receive you all with open arms, hardy smiles, and new stories... I, for one cant wait to see my Friend (yes, its a proper noun in my book) Fiona Callam and her Boo ( sorry I forgot his name) all the way from Scotland. Waiting to see her is like, "ok..hurry up May I haven't seen my sister since last year"- I will be there to get you Fiona,  no sister of mine will pay for a cab ride from the airport.

There will be lots going on this year, as we all know MOVEMENT will not be the only big House event in The D this year. ( y'all.. we finsta be tired)- in my Iris Cole voice.  So with that being said.. get your rest and eat your Wheaties. The last weekend in May will be NON STOP action and parties.

Of course my brother from another mother and..come to think of it. another continent will be here, the one and only Cloud MasterWeed! If you have not had the opportunity to hear him, please make sure you check him out.  That man plays like he is from right here IN Detroit! He usually plays at Dee Jones function every year. I can't see why this year would be any different. Love you baby boy, can't wait to see you and Breiss (did I spell that right)- welp, gotta brush up on my conversational French.

Ok, sorry let me digress. You see this post is about two of the coldest DJs I know. One you can hear around town often, not as often as we should but we can hear him nonetheless. Terry Cooley aka Nervous Breakdown. Maybe he holds a special place in my heart because he and my son share the same birthday. Maybe its his, speak softly and carry a big bag of tricks attitude. Don't let that quiet disposition fool you, the man is  mega powerful on those decks. Now, I am not a big fan of the flash drive thingy..but hey, its his thing.

A few months ago I gave a party at L!V( now known as M!X), a vinyl set. One DJ back out and I called Nerv at the VERY last minute, and he came through for me! Thanks Nerv. That child came in and straight RIPPED it. Yes yes yall Nerv spins vinyl too. Didn't even miss the DJ that opted not to show.

I have had an appreciation for Nerv since I heard him play at the River rat..oops I mean the River Place. ( don't act like its just me that calls that place the River Rat).

He too is another DJ who can spin with ZERO errors or adjustments ( at least I haven't heard any) In my book( and its MY BLOG....MY THOUGHTS) he is mos def a vet, with a great ear for music and he is smooth like butta baby.

Nerv can set a mood like few others I've heard before. Ya, know what..Nerv?!?!, you  don't need to talk much.  Keep letting your skill speak for itself sir. Nervous Breakdown, you ARE a DJ., and we are blessed to have you as one of our own.

Now most of you all know about Tink ( government name withheld) Thomas..you know, my very 1st boyfriend. Hell, I only say that every time I write about the lil hot head. As good of a DJ as Tink is..there is another family member of his who- in MY opinion ( and opinions are just like assholes)- everybody has one. Well this cousin of Tinks can spin circles around Tink. ( yup!! I said it) and Tink, I double dog dare you to have something to say to me about it. -smile ( still not afraid of you though)

His name, Gari Romalis
His passion, music
His goal, keeping it pure
His set, organic, exotic, and rare.

I have known Gari for as long as I can remember. He use to date a girl next door to me( or..did he just like her)??? ANYWHO!!! I didn't know the Cat was a DJ! Thank gawd for Facebook and Sound Cloud. This boi so out cold wit it, its almost sinful!

Sitting here listening to him now on Sound Cloud takes me back to the night I 1st heard him play. It was at Loft 141 or something like that. You know, the spot next to American Coney Island. Its not like it was a super packed party, but for those who were there, they all left with a euphoric feeling. This man goes into a zone and you will willingly follow him. There are very few DJs that can get you high without the need of the weedman. Marcellus Pittman can, Jon Easley can, Jamie 3:26 can, Moodyman can, Glenn and Boo MOS DEF can.. and then there is this Cat from Southfield who can hold his own with the Cats I just mentioned. He gets you so high his shit can't be reggies.. its ALL exotic baby! You will not hear the same top 40 House hits you hear over and over.. he is an artist and is serious about his shit!

Both he and Nerv play with expressionless skill, they don't dance around, they don't fist pump, they just play the damn music! Honestly, they play for themselves( which in most cases I HATE) but with those two, the music they play albeit selfish..its, its kinda cool. Cause I dig them, and so will you!

So with all of you coming across the pond to party with us here in The D., check out a few places..
Coney Island - American, not the one next door!
TV Bar
M!X- my home
The Grasshopper
The Whiskey
Bucharest Grill
Northern Lights- CloudMasterWeed usually plays here during MOVEMENT weekend!
...and my personal fav( besides my home aka M!X) Motor City Wine!

When you ARE hear, if those two are playing ( which I'm sure they will be)- YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THEM!

You see, not every good DJ is one you hear every week! Not every good DJ travels both home or abroad!

HOWEVER... EVERY good DJ pulls you in and lifts you up! ..and these two are some of the coldest I know!

Let The Music Play

P~

 

Respect, Acceptance, music and the party scene.. Get ya acts together.

The one thing I've liked most about my Blogs is I speak from the heart. I speak with passion much like a good DJ plays with passion. I like my light hearted Blogs. The kind that make you laugh or have you re-living the moment, even if you weren't there.

I was going to write about respect ( but I have done that enough).. I want it to be fun again. So this is what I am going to do. I'm going to write about the bullshit I have seen 1st hand then we are going to move on to some funny shit. 

Recently I let my House family see apart of me that I try VERY hard to manage and keep deep undercover. There comes a time when disrespect and disregard have to be put in its place. I just happened to do it in a in front of everybody! Oops.. my bad.  If you see people have your back when no one else does you don't disregard or disrespect them. When you see people have supported you, you don't mistreat them. Everyone wants to feel like they have a special place, a safe place where you can be free to just be who you are, and say what you want., and not be judged.

That is what this scene is all about right?!?!? Well... hold on, pump ya breaks cause it has not been like that. uh-oh PJ is about to play the race card. I was a firm believer that no matter the color, sex, or sexual orientation we can come together and dance. So tell me, why is it that we ( colored folk) party together and them ( our light skinned cousins) leave when we.. the aforementioned colored folk show up? NOT COOL people....not cool at all! Why is it that if its a known party where the majority of the people are of one sexual orientation people stay away like folks had the plaque, also NOT cool. 

Lets change that! We had four parties planned with our ChiTown family..what happened to the other two parties? Y'all(Detroit AND Chicago DJs) owe us! I don't know what you people have to do to make it happen but get your act(s) together and make it work! 

The newby that has not yet paid his/her dues. Um, looka here partner. Until you can pull a crowd,(...and here's a clue if the dance floor clears when you are playing)-chances are you need to get ya'weight up playaham!  A few opening sets at a few parties does not a DJ make! Until you know how to let one beat ride on top of another, blend, mix and.. and flow like water... you still need to pay ya dues. Tip tow your lil butt back to the basement and come back to the club when you can do all that I mentioned. There have been few up and comers that have set this House Heads feet to tapping. One was Pablo Diskobar the other Chris Habibian.. those two mofo's are THAT DEAL! If you don't dance while they are playing you must be dead! I shutter to think what would happen if those two got together and played at a club. Um LYNDA CARTER/ Angie Vincent are you reading this? #MESSAGE.

This past weekend I was able to hear a full set by Jason Garcia and Adam Francesconi ( ok, I think I spelled it right) Adam, baby I did not know you were that damn good! Jason the tracks you selected where simply put.. AWESOME, Taz that J. Dilla track., righteous indeed.  The House Gallery Cats deserve FAR more play time then they receive (why is that)? They show up at most events.. I don't see that returned..why is that? I have mad respect and love for those fella's Jay Ramsey missed out.. come home Jay and don't forget the to bring the baby.

Phil and Christa's birthday..ok the weather was bad we know this but for those who showed up to celebrate..you guys ROCK! oh and Jamie 3:26 showed his hind parts once more. He gets my vote for that 4 day party L!V.. (ahh I mean M!X) gives during MOVEMENT weekend. 

Karl Lucas birthday party the music was incredible.. the passion was all over the place, Doc Link showed his entire booty! Craig Huckabee ( Mikes big brother) wow.. it was a pleasure to hear him (my 1st time)- By the way, Craig always smiles, Mike does not?? Is there a reason for this? When you find out let a sistah know.

I realize I can't change the world., but I can start by helping others mend fences. One late nite gig I saw this 1st hand, two DJs that were at odds with each other come together in the spirit of the craft, gave hugs and had a conversation. That made my day. Cause these two were about to kill each other. 

I may not be a DJ or a big time party promoter, I may not have all that others have. What I do have is a voice and I am going to use it! My goal is to make you all see what I see in each one of you. ( cept for those that I don't like.. you 3 bitches know who you are). I see so much goodness in people., even when I am angered even when they hurt me. I still see goodness. I still get lost in the music even when I don't want to.  

Respect each other, accept each others differences lets dance to the music and keep this party scene going!

I was supposed to get to some funny stuff, well... I will have to do that next writing! until then,

Let The Music Play

P~

Rick Wilhite, Marcellus Pittman and Jamie 3:26..or The Night Motor City Wine became a House Revival..

I have often said the House music scene is kinda like what I remember growing up in the church. I attended Apostolic Faith Temple. For those of you in the know aka.. black folk. Apostolic Faith is C.O.G.I.C ( Church of God In Christ) on Bible overload.

As a kid I remember being in church for hours...and I DO MEAN HOURS! We got to church at 8AM and did not leave until 4:30-5 ... yes that's PM, most of us don't like those hours now, and we have to work them if we want a paycheck. Imagine a kid having to go through that!!! UGH, but I got to spend time with my cousins and would often sneak away to the store down the street with my cousin Tiffany.

..My grandmother was not only the Mother of the Church but also the church pianist, so it was easy to slip away unnoticed! Or so we thought, until we got in that church van for that 6PM ride home. Grandmomma got that, "granny pinch" on Tiffany and I, and if you have EVER been pinched by your grandmother you KNOW that is the worst pain you can experience as a child... "AND YOU BET NOT CRY" ( all you could do was, wish God sent down spirits to beat this old lady that just pinched the shit out of you to hell...)-BTW, I'd like to mention that my grandmother..was born in 1898 and a graduate from what is now Tennessee State University, Owned her own grocery store in Chicago..and a small restaurant in Tennessee.. and lived to be 105 years old. She also knew Jesus by his nickname...matter fact she is the one who gave Jesus his nickname.

The only time I liked being in church was during Revival, the other churches would come and praise together. The visiting preachers who were just as boring as the Pastor of our church would give that same tired sermon. What I like were the new kids I'd get to meet, and the fun we would have.  Making fun of people shoutin (.. for those of you NOT in the "know", that's the Holy Ghost)- Its a staple in most black churches, and makes for the best jokes and memories later in life. )

The House Music thing is kinda like church, you see the same people, you laugh joke and listen to the musical sermon. If your are lucky, which most of us are.. you know both the home and visiting DJ. While we love our Detroit DJs its always good to have a visitor.

On a Beautiful Sunday, our guest minister...er'..DJ was Jamie 3:26. I had heard this Cat once before and if memory serves..(and right at this moment my memory ain't worth two dead fly's) he was good then..but on this past Sunday night Rick Wilhite, Marcellus Pittman, and Jamie 3:26 turned Motor City Wine into a House music sanctuary...and WAIT to I tell yall who, "caught the Holy Ghost" in that musical sanctuary. (ohh the visual)

Walking into the, Motor City Wine is like walking into minimalist, club/wine bar purity.. understated, yet classic. Warm appeal not to mention a wide variety of wine! If you have not been to Motor City Wine I HIGHLY suggest you put it on your, "to do" list. I have heard some of the BEST play here.

Rick had the floor on "bump" when we walked in. His set was nothing less than perfection. You could tell he was really in his element. Playing to the people he loves, in the city he loves, playing the music he loves.

Marcellus Pittman...GOOD LORD THAT MAN CAN SPIN!!! Another Detroit original., and I have NEVER heard Marcellus play the same set or the same style of House.. like, EVER!!! You can not put Marcellus into a, "House" box. This man is great at whatever genre of House there is to be played. He is more than three dimensional.. He is a MASTER DJ, an accomplished producer, and he is my Friend! ( hey, in my world "friend" is a proper noun)

If you have yet to hear Marcellus play, shame on you! He is NOT your common ordinary House Cat ya know! I thought Chocolate Thunder (aka Marcellus Pittman) threw down at the 1st Late Nite Unlimited gig.. last night, Marcellus lead the church..er' patrons of The Motor City Wine into the praise and worship part of the House music revival.

 He amazes me every time I hear him. He educates me, and this past Sunday, he danced with me. (..but more about that later).

Marcellus came in like a quiet storm, that rolling thunder off in the distance. That kind that cools you off on a hot summer day, curtains blowing in the breeze, giving you just enough heat, mixed with just the right amount of cool. But a storm nonetheless.

Never underestimate the power of a storm, never underestimate the prowess of Marcellus Pittman. He was born to spin. God's gift to him, for us.

Then..( Lord, Hold my mule while I SHOUT), the visiting Minister/DJ.. ah, Jamie 3:26 yall.. ( insert applause/Amen)

What can I say about this Cat!?!?! Oh, ok... I got it! He beat the BREAKS off us last night. He came in and turned it O-U-T!! He got up there like a good visiting Minister and started off with something to give you something to think about. ( yall don't hear me talking) #BLACKCHURCHREFERENCE

Jamie, came in that building and blew the doors off that place! Jamie took us to places I never thought I'd go/revisit. That man went from., the club, the basement parties, picnics, backyard barbeque's, Chicago disco Chicago House, Detroit House, deep soulful House, this man built up a kinda of crescendo. What you thought was the climax was just a tease.. there was another crescendo to come.

When I saw David A-P's ass on the dance floor I KNEW it had to be some kinda special. This man..( well I have never seen him dance) his lil ass was on that floor damn near all night. I was amazed...and somewhat amused.

Earl came in, and he said it best! " Jamie beat that box like it had cussed his momma out"

Now going back to the church reference... here I was standing next to 3 deacons ( so to speak) Jon Easly, Earl McKinney, and RayBone Jones)- like good Deacons they were there to encourage and hear what that visiting DJ had to play, and they were Amen'ing everything Jamie played. I watched Marcellus gig his butt off...at one point I was dancing with him and one of the Deacons..(yip, ya girl handled them both with ease).. PirahnaHead and Mondo Blaze were there also up on their feet. I mean it was like a good ass sermon. The people were on their feet with praise..

People danced, hell!! I think I saw Nancy Gavoor in another state of mind speaking in tongues.

As Jamie played some sat down to rest others stayed on their feet. Now remember I told you I was standing in between Jon, Earl and RayBone. Well Earl left, Jon left.. just before Jamie dropped some sho nuff FIYAH!! All of a sudden I look and see The Butcher on the dance floor. This Cat came from the back and got his ass on the floor!! AND WAS GIGGIN HIS ASS OFF!! For those of you who know The Butcher., he is an observer. You not going to see him on NOBODIES dance floor unless that DJ is bangin!!

Jamie then proceeds to drop another banger, I look up to see Deacon Jones ( the DJ not the football player)- doing what could only be described as some short of strange Holy Ghost like dance. That Cat was burning the floor up!.. HE too was giggin his ass off!

Ok.. remember when I said, as a kid I like seeing people catch the Holy Ghost. Now, for those of you raised in a black church. Remember when someone would, "catch it" and the other church members would encourage that spirit! Welp that is just what happened with RayBone Jones.

THAT DJ was moving like he was 18 again. Bet you Obama's salary he was sore as hell the next day! Marcellus was filled with the spirit as well! At one point I don't even think Marcellus knew where he was...oh, yes he did.. He KNEW he was in a state of euphoria!

I mean Jamie was ALL THAT! Marc King, damn near past out! We almost had to send someone in with a church fan!

I think they opened the doors of the church that night. Because if it was any ones first time there, first time hearing House.. they walked away a member of House.

Revivals always awaken you, fill you with joy and happiness, renew your hope, they stir you soul and make you  lift your hands. Revivals make you dance and sing praises.

Now some may be offend because I used the church as a talk off for this BLOG!! to that I say, SO! My Blog MY thoughts. Truth is God is EVERYTHING.. music, good feelings, togetherness, joy, and joyful dancing. He blessed these DJs...some with a gift others with a talent.. but he gave these blessing to them for us. Something to be thankful for.

A few days ago, I tried my hand and learning how to DJ..yeah, it ain't easy. People do NOT know how hard it is to catch the beat to blend one track to the next. I will stick to being a fan/member/Blogger/part time wannabe party promoter. I will continue to go the the House music sanctuaries, I will lift my hands and be thankful!

I can't wait to see what the next Beautiful Sunday line-up will look like. The 1st two have been OFF THEE CHAIN! The venue is, in a word...sexy, the wine..plentiful!!! Now this is a gig worth going to every time.. you will be moved! Its a perfect segway into the Late Nite Unlimited gig (shameless plug)

Rick, Marcellus and Jamie 3:26 (how come he just can't be 326) - turned, The Motor City Wine into a House Revival...the people danced and the DJs....

Let the Music Play,

P~

2013 A year in review, an apology to Delano..and shout out's to those who keep this thing of ours HAWT!!!

So here we are... 2014 I welcome the new year and all it has to offer. Hoping all of you find whatever you want and need in the coming months...

Ok with that being said, my last Blog was some time back in November. I had EVERY intention to write about Delano Smith's birthday. Computer issues and endless supplies of liqour made me put it off until now. So Delano, I am SO VERY SORRY....

So here we have a Cat born in Chicago raised in Detroit.. stepped away from the tables, and came back with a vengeance. This is the brief history of Delano Smith. Now, I'd always heard of this Cat but like many  others he was just another DJ in my book(boy was I wrong) At any given moment Delano can be here in Detroit or off on some whirl wind DJ adventure abroad, but where did he decide to spend his birthday...HERE in Detroit, where it all began. For someone to have a birthday in October, a cool autumn night it sure was HOT inside and out of TV lounge. It takes a special kinda of DJ to pull in crowds of folks from all walks of life. Im sure the fact that Norm Talley was spinning was another draw. ( Ok, yall KNOW im a Norm Talley FANatic) so you know I was going to give him a shout out.

....so back to NOT about Norm, lol. 

The music was just right...real right even, the people danced and that is really what its all about.  Delano gave us all he had to give and then some. It was HIS birthday but we all received the gift of his above exceptional talent, skill, and craftsmanship. That night I learned.. Delano Smith is a helluva NICE guy. whoda thought it. Real talk... I thought the man was a snob. Sorry D, but I did. I'd love to hear Delano spin more at home, but he is wanted around the globe and im not selfish.. so continue to fly my friend but can a sister get a shot glass or something the next time you travel..DAMN man!

The Sonic Natives..( and I am a part of this FABULOUS) group of men.
What do you get when you cross two Detroit legends and one Boston Banger..oh and a chick who keeps em all together... You get The Sonic Natives.. The brain child of my lil big brother Earl Mixxin Mckinney, together with Al Ester, and Chris Habibian.

I've written about both Al and Earl, but never Chris, he came to Detroit for the love of a woman, and WE fell in love with him. This man plays on a level that most Vets have issues with..( and I have heard enough of you all to say that with NO hesitation) Someone once told me its hard to spin Disco and blend House ( like I so dont have a clue so it was like...blah, blah, blah to me) but this Cat does it with ease.

As luck would have it, and the fact that I am at L!V damn near every Thursday night I happenend upon this lil dude and he was BANGIN!!! and I DO MEAN BANGIN!! This boy pulled out records that were made before he was born and he KNEW how and when to play every tune. ( I'd LOVE to see him and Pablo Diskobar do a set together) -those two...oooh boy that would not be fiyah... those two would be an INFERNO!!!

...and back to NOT about Pablo!

Chris knows his way around some slamming ass tunes and always has the perfect pitch, beat matching skills are more than impressive, blends...flawless, tracks dancable..groovable(yeah I just made that word up) everything that kid plays will have your feet pounding the floor. Look for Chris to do BIG things.. I see him traveling the globe DO NOT sleep on this Cat..more over, I love him as if he were blood. Earl always knows whats right and he did a superb job on including Chris as a Sonic Native... Oh( shameless plug) he also did a superb job of appointing ME as the C.O.O. ( Chief Operating officer)

Thank you to Troy and The Grasshopper Underground for showing us love. We sincerly appriciate you. Dom Snuggle.. if you ever need me, Im here. Look for more Sonic Natives sightings soon.

That damn Tracey Marvin, aka lil pistol starter..she never stops, even the enegizer bunny runs out of energy at some point.. she can run cirlces around him. As an individual or with HEAT, BPT, she continues to bring some great events to the House community. She is not only my big sister alMIGHTy..she is my mentor and friend. ( there are days we want to beat the hell outta each other..but hey, that's how families operate)- keep soring baby girl.  #PROUD!!!

I feel like im missing a party or two..

On to the shout outs.. Kevin Dysard, Todd Johnson (no relation), Rick Wilhite ( you know he ALWAYS gets a mention), Al Heath, Steven Dunbar, Ron White, TJ Dumas, Karl Lucas, Tink (my VERY 1st boyfriend) Thomas, Nervous Breakdown, Terri WHODAT McQueen, Detroit Hank, Shawn Michaels, Aboudi Issa, Jon Easley, Boo Williams, Allan King( here is something he did not know...his post are a continued source of inspiration-he is someone I hold in VERY high regard)- take a clue learn from a legend. MzNicky...The D'Vine1, her Boo..Brett Morrison, Andre Murph ( MEARFFFFFF) his Boo Christa Schrupp, Jennie LaFemme, that damn Marcellus Pittman, that damn Glenn Underground..- yall, Glenn will have yo side hurtin.. not ONLY is he a phenomenal DJ/Producer..but the man needs a stage, mic, and an audience.. he is FUUUNNNEEEE!!! I love that Cat! DeeJay Alicia, JMJ ( the edit king) Titian Davis, Anji Stone, Wayne Williams.. oh lord its so many of yall.. Josh Milan, Doc Link, Pablo Diskobar-if you didn't know.. you should! he is INCREDIBLE!!! INSANE!!! A BEAST!!! I'll put him up with Norm- oh wait... humm, him, Norm, Chris.. now I'd pay GOOD money to see those three BANG! Terry Hunter, Mike Dunn, a HOST of others out of Chicago- Gari Romalis, Taz, Piranha Head.. John Michael Clees, Rick Ranger, Jay Garcia, Jay Ramsey, Adam Fres..aww hell, I cant spell his name.. you know who I'm talking about- the lil dude from the House Gallery, D Wynn, Los Hermanos- who I did not know was Gerald Mitchell..( how come yall didn't tell me)- his cut on the In the Dark II compilation is simply put pure genius. track 6&12..INfregginCredible)..  DJ Lynda Carter, my politcal bad ass Todd Weston and my Late Nite Unlimited... partner in crime RayBone Jones.... congrats dude your track on that compilation CD-you know the one with Jon Easley.. is the hottest seller on the CD! - I KNOW I failed to mention a helluva lot of you! ( LOOK its 4am, I should be sleep so don't be mad)

...ANYWHO!!!

Making Our House into a HOME!! My wish for 2014.

Ive said this on many occasions. There are many rooms in Our House whatever door you open you will NOT be disappointed.

I understand we are all older and have adult things to do. Lets start acting our age. Let's put aside stupid beefs and hateration that we have. Do you all realize what we have with this.. WE(HouseNation) are the hottest thing smokin. WE are a powerful movement( I mean we have three...3) festivals coming in the summer. Charivari is BACK.. and they got some SHIT planned for US!(they wont tell me about it...but once I find out, I'll write about it). The world looks at US.. Detroit AND Chicago ( but im speaking directly to the folk here in Motown)- support your people...

• There is NO reason absolutly NONE why certain DJs get paid STUPID amounts of money to travel overseas only to come back home and play to a handful. 
• STOP looking for a handout.. parties don't throw themselves.. PAY the cover., venues and DJs have to get paid for US to have a good time.
• SUPPORT Dysards spot.. heck of a great venue, why dont I see more people there! When you work from quit to caint at a plant only to come to a spot that you opened for US to enjoy( and don't see your core peer group more often)--thats a concern! However.. Thats also LOVE... THAT's dedication!-Kevin put his money where is mouth is...good shit Dysard!! Support the venue Keep up the good work Dysard!
• L!V.. um did you all know it cost to run a club, them bottles aint free.. PAY THE COVER! and for all that is holy please TIP Chris! She is the baddest bartender in town.. Sorry Dom Snuggle this chicks got ya beat!
• The Mars Bar.. swank, cozy, top shelf spirits, SUPPORT IT!!!

One day you(WE) are going to look up and all this will be over so to speak.. Yes the music will continue but we are going to emplode.. dont let that happen.-and im speaking to the colored House Heads!

DJ's whatever beefs you have with each other.. FIX IT! At this point we have more years behind us than we do in front of us. Keep this in mind, there has only been ONE man to walk on water.. and NO ONE owns House.. keep the cockiness to a minimum! Its unbecoming, and plain and simple.. it just aint cool!!!

My House sisters, minus 1..ok minus 2, aww who am I kidding, minus 3.. lets party together without the side eye and and wispers to other ladies around.. its about the music!!! Lets just have fun with it. well... um, I guess I have to include myself in that too... but this bitch(part of that "minus" group I mentioned) got, one mo gin( hard "G") to try me and its SO not going to be nice.. its starting to wear thin and my patience is short, my fuse is lit..stay in your lane! ( the devil in me wants to say more)-...but I digress! Say, Hi to each other once in a while you may find someone you thought you did not like is someone you can love!

There is so much we have to offer one another..if the music and the scene is about love.. show it! Be it! Believe it!

I usually start my Blogs with insight about ME.. im goin to end this one that way.
One year ago today, I lost everything I ever owned.. everything I worked for.. memories I will never get back.( pictures of my children)- I never ask for a handout, I never ask for support. There were a few that kept me from going out of my mind.. God, my children, the love and support of 3 VERY special people( my besties).. the music and this Blog. 2014 I started off with a new job, a new, albeit used vehicle..and the love of a person who means more to me than anyone will ever know and one of the best teachers I ever had..I thank you!

A special shout out to Cedric Hesley..he taught me to stand my ground and don't take no shit off nobody, Sierra Donovan, she taught me to LOVE/LIVE what and who I am... Tracey Marvin... who taught me to get and keep my hustle up! Al Health and Karl Lucas.. they gave me an education on the history...I thank you! Earl Mixxin McKinney, my rock! My brother, and yes...my boss! ( I mean I do work for the dude) Goddess Stephanie..my muse! Todd Johnson(no relation) I can't even begin to tell you all the wonderful ways he has inspired me...taught me... schooled me, I thank you! I lost a lot in 2013 I gained a lot in 2013...and the one thing that kept me going( ...as it should do for you ) is to....


Let The Music Play

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