(via MyMajicDC) The brainchild of local powerhouse vocalist, Teri S., “Divas DC: The Cream of the Crop” is a new docudrama series that will tell the unique stories of 6 of the DMV area’s top songstresses. The cast members are: … Continue reading Introducing… Divas DC: Cream of the Crop
We are saddened this morning to report the passing of legendary bass player Glenn Ellis. Many in the go-go community are very aware of not only Glenn’s awesome talents, but his musical achievements in such bands as Chuck Brown and … Continue reading Rest In Paradise, Phenomenal Bassist Glenn Ellis
As we are learning today of the passing of one Reggie “Polo” Burwell, we would like to send our sincere prayers and condolences up and out to the family, friends, and entire Go-Go family. As with the Godfather himself Chuck … Continue reading Wishing You A Peaceful Journey, Polo!
On the nights of September 13th and 14th a SpeakeasyDC event took place at the Atlas Performing Arts Center that focused its attention on the history and plights of Go-Go music. By the end of each night, the entire house was … Continue reading They Cranked. They Grooved. They Danced and Spoke About It Too.
The organization Pep Rally For Peace In The Streets has set up an online petition at Change.org for the purpose of getting a wax statue created and displayed at Madame Tussauds located in Washington DC, which reads: “Mr. Chuck Brown … Continue reading Petition To Have Chuck Brown Wax Statue In Madame Tussauds
Suttle Thoughts front man Chi-Ali has officially and socially made his announcement via Facebook that he is leaving the game. He writes: “I want to personally thank you all for your support over my many years in this game (go-go). … Continue reading Chi-Ali Asantay’s Subtle Farewell To The Go-Go Game
Scrolling through the Netflix as I always do, searching through the categories to find something different and new, I stumbled across a real good one that I am now recommending to you. The pick I have chosen for this month … Continue reading Kato’s Netflix Pick of August 2013: “I Want My Name Back”
*** Download your FREE copy Below ————– Question: What do the above four quotes have in common? Answer: They all come from mouths of four of some of the hottest female entertainers making noise on the DMV circuit today. But … Continue reading Introducing DC Symphony III – A Pocket Full of Dymes
One thing about art is that no matter how one tries to suppress it, it can never actually be diminished. Instead, what it does is reform, while at the same time, never losing its original essence. When I think of … Continue reading Go-Go Symphony: A Melodic Interview Session with Liza Figueroa Kravinsky
Today I want to take the time out and turn on the spotlight to a woman who possess the vocal strength of ten. A woman who I had the introduction to several years ago during the TMOTT Message Board era. … Continue reading Put The Spotlight on Chel’e P: The P is for Powerful!
Today I want to take the time out and turn on the spotlight to a woman who possess the vocal strength of ten. A woman who I had the introduction to several years ago during the TMOTT Message Board era. A woman who, although during that same time, talked about just how powerful her singing was (like many others did and still do), I had the personal pleasure of experiencing it first hand during a friendly telephone conversation with her. And right then and there, she made me a strong believer with her performance of a Joyce “Baby Jean” Kennedy … Continue reading Put The Spotlight on Chel’e P: The P is for Powerful!
This Saturday, March 9th, a showcase event entitled “The A.R.T of Go-Go” will take place. The birth child and baby of creator Tahira Chloe Mahdi (also known as DC Brand 99), this project will mark as the second showcase of … Continue reading Reflections on the “ART” of Go-Go
JUST A QUICK HEADS UP: The link of tmottgogoradio.com DOES NOT take you to the TMOTTGoGo Radio website, but instead, it unsuspectingly and deceivingly redirects you to the GoGoRadio website. Apparently, what I assume must have has happened is that upon the hearing that TMOTTGoGo was in the process of launching an internet radio station over a year ago, GoGoRadio went and immediately grabbed the domain name of tmottgogoradio.com, and then (as well as now) with the intent of deception, uses that domain name to redirect people to their website instead of TMOTT. And that’s exactly was has been happening. … Continue reading A Warning Message from TMOTTRadio
With heavy hearts this morning, we regretfully announce the passing of a close friend and TMOTT family member, Joe Carter, better known to the Go-Go and local Hip-Hop culture as “Big Weaze”. Although exact details of his passing are unknown by us at this present moment, Weaze basically passed out on yesterday, February 4, and although was taken to the hospital, they were unable to revive him. A very close friend of mine, Weaze and I both came up in the ranks together in this go-go industry, both growing up in Seat Pleasant and working and playing in bands together … Continue reading DC Filmmaker Joe “Big Weaze” Carter Has Passed Away