Real Music by Real Musicians: Omar Blanco (on bass)

February 21, 2012
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This one goes out with a sincere thanks to all the real musicians in tha house, without whom we’d be left in a vacuum of tone-deaf  insincerity upon a finite musical landscape. The details to this in-home studio recording will be left to Omar Blanco as bassist for the performance that I’m told is entitled “Flip You… [Read more…]

Fat Tuesday – De La Soul with Chaka Khan

February 21, 2012
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In light of hitting the 250,000 mark (THANK YOU, ALL!) and before giving up my beloved 2tha9s for the next 40 days, I thought I’d dial up a couple of posts for the journey.  First up is a classic jam that I’ve had on heavy rotation as of late, from the truly dynamic duo that… [Read more…]

Whitney Houston – An American Treasure

February 19, 2012
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And with her emergence as a gift to a world at large, today’s 2tha9s post hallmarks the courageous young woman’s invaluable contribution to the journey I’ve come to share as Life Shaping Music.   The featured video is a pleasure to view time and time again as the starlet proves our nation proud with a confidently eloquent… [Read more…]

Dream Factory – Unreleased 1986 album with the Revolution (remastered)

February 15, 2012
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With thanks to CKJ505 of The Funky Universe for nudging the follow up to my previous Unreleased post, 2nite I give you Sabotage Records‘ remaster of the unreleased 1986 line up – true to form as per Prince Vault‘s informative description HERE (complete with track-listing). My SoundCloud feature is a streaming ahdio clip of the first 3 tracks..… [Read more…]

Throwback Thursdays at 2tha9s

February 15, 2012
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Troop Mamacita Extendd Mix

In the wake of Valentine’s Day and dialing it back once again for the *Grown and Sexy crowd;  the needle drops this week at 1988 with Troop and their indelible track “Mamacita“. *you know who you are This one takes me back to tha days of my sophomore year, driving my mom’s Chevy Celebrity to school (allegedly).  Stylin’, profilin’… [Read more…]

Condition of the Heart III (mixtape by AllyAl)

February 13, 2012
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, AllyAl has conjured up a yet another streaming lullaby for the Purple lovers in tha house. Join us for another journey into the 3rd release of the Condition of the Heart series, brought forth once again with an insightful track listing and offered in digital quality for you, the… [Read more…]

Victim of Society:

February 11, 2012
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This song reminds me of my uncle Jesse. One part lawlessness + one part charm + one part gin + one part passion = The Character. I never thought I’d find myself dedicating a post to him, but the song allows me a somewhat eerie sense of entitlement as I ride though town after midnight with the… [Read more…]

Camille – Rebirth of the Flesh (Unreleased Studio Version)

February 8, 2012
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Going out via tha Request Line, here’s the original line-up from the 1986 unreleased Camille project although most songs were redistributed though various other official releases as per the Wikipedia synopsis below. *The featured SoundCloud track is the (still) unreleased studio version of Rebirth of the Flesh. “Rebirth of the Flesh“: Prince recorded this song at Sunset… [Read more…]

Did anyone bring the Helix?

January 30, 2012
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As I’m trying to get Between…

TBT – Andy Allo – Waiting In Vain (Bob Marley cover)

January 26, 2012
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“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you.  You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” -Bob Marley With Peace and Love2tha9s-

2tha9s

January 6, 2012
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Do not attempt to adjust your screen. There is nothing wrong the the picture. We are controlling transmission. *Please enjoy your Xperience as we journey towards HypnoParadise with Peace and Love2tha9s-

Please Access another Xperience: (2tha9s FB page)

December 26, 2011
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In the continual pursuit of a shared journey towards Life Shaping Music, I thought I’d draw your attention to my recent addition of the 2tha9s Facebook Page, created in hopes of offering a more interactive Xperience with you, the Purple constituent! Now that might sound like a prerequisite to posting but to be sure; ***the venue is open to any… [Read more…]

Posted in: Life Shaping Music

‘And God Created Woman’ – NPR/2tha9s Release for Valentines Day 20E

December 26, 2011
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(02/14/2011): Work has now been completed on a short compilation of songs centered around the theme ‘And God Created Woman’  just in time for Valentine’s Day! A sincere thanks go out to Sir Sy of NPR Records and my wonderful blog subscribers who spurred the project into creation.  Most of the songs included have appeared here at one time… [Read more…]

Throwback Thursday – “Hall and Oates” Greatest Hits

December 21, 2011
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Late holiday shopping today left me with a feeling of giving, so tonite’s post comes with a full DL link I’ve discovered for the “Blue Eyed Soul” duo of Hall and Oates.  Now maybe it’s more of a share in that respect, but I’m happy to have Xperienced another year with you in the “shared”  journey… [Read more…]

AllyAl’s “Condition of the Heart” (mixtape)

December 19, 2011
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Shifting back to the Purple vibe, here’s a toast to AllyAl and his offering of a personal Xperience as expressed in podcast venue albeit without spoken segue.  Upon DL, your listening device will thank you for a superb quality of sounds invariably interwoven as host to the subjective collection of medley selected by our fellow Purple enthusiast.… [Read more…]

Posted in: Groove, Love, Mixtape, Prince

Throwback Thursday – Jennifer Lopez “This is Me… Then”

December 15, 2011
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Again, these jams might not fit tha true Throwback Thursday bill but the rhythms sampled certainly dial back to days gone by with original takes from: Teddy Pendergrass, The Stylistics, Mtume and  Debra Wells. JLo‘s 2002 release was met with mixed criticism and with one review that “rang my bell”. “While no one’s likely to confuse anything… [Read more…]

Enjoy the Closest Human (@100 MPH)

December 13, 2011
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“There’s a fairytale that says Once upon a time.. Funky Music belongs 2 People Who drink cheap wine..” That’s why.. I gotta get on my Own Way- That’s the new Golden Rule. Enjoy the closest human, I’m much 2 hot 2 be cool. 100 miles an hour, baby, That’s what it’s all about. I need… [Read more…]