I have tried to go in and write this many times. But no matter how many times I start it over, I will never be able to put into words my gratitude for Preston Blue and the knowledge, wisdom and … Continue reading PRESTON BLUE: I LOVE THE WORLD WE MADE

  Tune in to iMiXWHATiLiKE!… with interviews from legends D. Floyd and Go-Go Mickey and leading historians Kato Hammond and Tahira Mahdi/Agent 99, the iMWiL! crew took a new look at go-go music; the history, impact of gentrification and relationship … Continue reading A Fresh Look at the History and Politics of the World’s Nastiest Groove

Facebook continues to be the leading winner of social media sites, as the #1 spot where friends and family connect and share online. More than just a meeting place for friends, Facebook has grown into a venue for businesses to market themselves … Continue reading Using Social Media to Market Your Business

Stop asking permission to make your first feature… Or for that matter, any movie! In Hollywood, power is measured by your ability to get a movie made. Most people don’t have the power to make movies. In fact, most people … Continue reading Stop Asking Permission And Make Your First Feature

From the pages of TMOTTGoGo Digital Magazine – March 2016 Issue! The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s eight inductees. The Induction Ceremony takes place annually in October. The inductees are as follows: Chuck Brown (deceased) … Continue reading Chuck Brown to be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame

From the pages of TMOTTGoGo Digital Magazine – February 2106 Issue! BALTIMORE, Maryland (January 30, 2016) — Sharon Cooper spoke to a packed house at Red Emma’s on Saturday evening about her sister Sandra Bland, who died in police custody … Continue reading #SandyStillSpeaks at Baltimore’s “Be a Voice, Not an Echo”

The Maybach Music Group rapper made history last night (Jan 13) by performing at The White House prior to President Obama’s last State of The Union Address. By showcasing songs like ‘Chillin’ and ‘LoveHate Thing,’ he became the first rapper … Continue reading Watch Wale Become First Rapper to Open The State of The Union Address

The organizers created the project as one of twelve (12) site-specific workshops at Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life.  The conference was held in Baltimore from September 30th through October 3rd and was planned and facilitated by dozens … Continue reading The Story Behind Baltimore’s #MyAmerica Mural on Penn & Gold

On Tuesday September 29, 2015, renowned go-go artists Sweet Cherie, Shannon Browne, and Kato Hammond talked with students in Mr. Yarborough’s jazz class at Duke Ellington High School of the Performing Arts (DCPS) as part of an initiative called “Teach … Continue reading Teach the Beat: Go-Go Goes to School: Artists and Scholars in the Classroom | Sept 29, 2015 [Video]

Words by Peter Relic When your handle derives from the name of Bruce Lee’s character in The Green Hornet, chances are you’re one cool dude. Washington, D.C. native Kevin “Kato” Hammond more than fits the bill. Growing up in the … Continue reading Mass Appeal Magazine Publishes Kato’s Personal Top 10 Must Hear Go-Go Songs

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TRAILER CLIP BELOW: Your browser does not support iframes. Continue reading The #Unsung: Chuck Brown and GOGO episode airs Wednesday on #TVOne, June 24th at 8:00pm EST/ 5:00pm PST.