It’s All Black Music

It's All Black Music

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

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Garry Shider, the musical director for George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic band known for wearing a diaper on stage, died June 16th at the age of 56.

“Dreams never run out, thoughts never dumb out.” Poitier finds himself at the middle of a musical heterogeneity – plucking characteristics from late 80s dance to modern indie hip hop. Also deriving influences from house and prog he adds new elements to rap, fusing his lyrical abilities with his keen ear for beats and sounds. […]

Many will say that Mix Master Ice is a DJ, but not only is he a DJ, he is an important piece in the history of Hip Hop Music. For those who don’t know, Mix Master Ice was a DJ in the hip-hop group UTFO, most famous for their song Roxanne, Roxanne. Mix Master Ice […]

Who is KIM JOYCE? Kim Joyce is an American R & B singer, songwriter and producer. She was born March 27th in Detroit, Michigan. Kim began singing at a young age in her Father’s church in Detroit, Michigan. Kim was an enthusiastic participant each Sunday and her interest in music led her to piano lessons […]

DJ Bern In an era where club DJs substitute talent for hype and promoters sell events to consumers with drink specials rather than good music, one up-and-coming DJ uses the essence of the artform to elevate the standard in today’s nightlife. Born and raised on the south side of Columbus Ohio, DJ Bern was groomed […]

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Jason Rawls (born February 27, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American hip hop, soul, and neo-soul producer whose work crosses over into jazz. He has worked with Dose One, Beastie Boys, Slum Village, El Da Sensei, Count Bass D, Grand Agent, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Us3, and Moka Only. J. Rawls’ production is best known […]

It's All Black Music

jam (origin unknown) – 1. to drive or wedge forcibly into a tight position. 2. to fill often to excess. 3. to make unintelligible by sending out interfering messages or signals. 4. to force one’s way into a restricted space. 5. to take part in a musical jam session.

Fly Paper Supports Columbus in Black Music Month When Big Yogi birthed the Fly Paper idea and brand, he wanted to make sure he gave back to the same people who supported him. It’s very important for us as a staff, crew, and family to hold down the same people who keep us up and […]

It's All Black Music

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.

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Bernie’s Distillery If hip hop is your thing, Bernie’s on Sunday nights is the place to be. Bernie’s Distillery, located at 16th Avenue and High Street, has hosted a hip hop night every Sunday for the past 12 years. Like clockwork, people stream into the basement bar anxious to hear their favorite beats. The scene […]

In honor of Black Music Month we would like to spotlight some of the local artists that are making impact. Today we feature TJD and Testimony. VIA FLYPAPERNEWS.COM n honor of Black Music Month, Fly Paper has been honoring and remembering great or influential artists of our time. In just two days, we’ve featured major […]