One of Washington, D.C.’s most popular new authors is 10-year-old Miguel Coppedge. Since the October 2015 release of his children’s book The Adventures of FireMan, he has been on a local tour, inspiring children and adults with his accomplishments. Months before the release, he … Continue reading D.C.’s Popular 10-year-old Author Miguel Coppedge
On stage at the Howard Theatre Sunday night, Willie D asked the enthusiastic audience what they thought about the Geto Boys releasing a new album. The crowd yelled its approval and made an even closer surge toward the front, pushing … Continue reading The Geto Boys’ Show Is Better than Ever (and ‘Grown’ Black Art Matters)
Reesa Renee has a boundless, compelling dynamism that grabs art-chasing hearts and music-loving minds. Whenever she performs in the DC area, social media is all abuzz about how great her shows are. Enjoying such strong audience love while pushing an album as solid as Reelease, Reesa Renee is well on her way to the career heights of her dreams. It’s a great feeling to meet a rising young star in one’s hometown and actually believe in the person’s talent as well as their ability to obtain large-scale popularity beyond the regional borders. The feeling gets better over time when such … Continue reading Reesa Renee’s Midas Touch [DC Brand 99]
At a few different points in go-go history, there was a permeating confidence that the best was yet to come for the genre. But currently, faith in go-go’s future is notably inconsistent across go-go culturists. It’s not just the petty bickering that tells so much, but the silence of some of the brightest artists is so downright deafening that naysayers’ potshots at the bands are actually being paid attention to. What’s up with the thunderous crank of love and support from those who are best equipped to do so? On every day and in every season, there is room for … Continue reading Go-Go, the Giver and the Gift [DC Brand 99]
Face(book) To Face(book) is a direct question and answering interview session conducted directly on the TMOTTGoGo Magazine Facebook Page. In this session, Agent 99 targets Musician/Producer Doc Hughes regarding Faycez U Know and their recent performance at the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival. ———————— Arihat Idham Dear Doc Hughes, Faycez U Know ROCKED the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Thursday! The show didn’t just crank; it made me proud. That was GOOOOOD. -Signed, 99 Doc Hughes Thanks a lot we had a good time through out the last two weeks there ,enjoying the people and playing good music .To receive love from our … Continue reading Face(book) To Face(book) with Agent 99 & Doc Hughes
Face(book) To Face(book) is a direct question and answering interview session conducted directly on the TMOTTGoGo Magazine Facebook Page. In this session, Agent 99 targets Musician/Producer Dwayne Lee on the subject regarding one of his current projects GODISHEUS. Arihat Idham I have a few questions about this guitar solo. Wednesday at 7:21pm · Dwayne Lee Yes, what is it Madam Agent 99? LOL!!!! Wednesday at 7:32pm · Arihat Idham Hello, sir. And thanks! OK…. I’ll stop after, like, 4 or 5 questions. I’m just feeling the band. First question: Is this a split personality type of thing, like you’re a … Continue reading Face(book) To Face(book) with Agent 99 & Dwayne Lee
Chuck Brown keyboardist, and member of Bela Dona, “Sweet” Cherie Mitchell-Argus shares a moment of reflection. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Sweet Cherie on Chuck Brown
Musician/Producer Dwayne Lee, of TMOTTRadio’s DeBizNest Radio Show, gathers with Stomp Dog, Smoke and Packy for Chuck Brown. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Dwayne Lee on Chuck Brown
Musician/Producer Byron Jackson, of Rare Essence, talks on one of his favorite Chuck Brown hits. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Byron Jackson on Chuck Brown
Go-Go Percussionist Smoke of DaMixx Band speaks on Chuck Brown’s influence on him and his passion for the music. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Smoke Talks Chuck Brown
Take a ride on a quick trip with KC (of Junkyard) and TBob (of All4U) as they drift into a conversation regarding the passing of Chuck Brown and the continuance of Go-Go music. Live from inside the back of a Honda – exclusively under the 3rd Street Tunnel. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading KC & TBob on Chuck Brown and The Continuance of Go-Go
Fellow musician and friend Bootsy Collins talks about the “Master of Go-Go” Chuck Brown in this exclusive clip. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Bootsy Collins Pays Tribute to Chuck Brown
Frank Sirius gives good head nod. He takes care of his audience, nurturing them with his passion for music, which is simply inescapable. The allure of the band, Sirius Company, sneaks up on you like the date you just knew you wouldn’t get naked with on the first night. The background singers are the nonjudgmental voice in your head. It’s ok. Just let it happen. Enjoy yourself. The ten o’clock Blues Alley show on February 15th, 2012 started so innocently. The headliner, the drummer, and the male background singer were all wearing those hipster glasses, perpetrating an odd ‘nice guy’ … Continue reading Some Sirius GoodGood!