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Wrapping Up the Rare Essence Reunion Coverage with a Final Narrative Review “Straight from Da Pit”

Mark Ward

WARNING: If you are not a true go-go head, you may have a difficult time understanding the “Pit” lingo of this review.  In Case of Emergency, just simply ask someone who does.  lls By Mark Ward – Walking into the ballroom, I was already filled with pre-anticipation of the crank.  I had gotten there early because I was given the pleasure of being able to watch most of the members from the 1982 RE line-up crank “Body Moves” during the run through sound check. And that was when I first saw that old stage prop — The RE Express Train!!  … Continue reading Wrapping Up the Rare Essence Reunion Coverage with a Final Narrative Review “Straight from Da Pit”

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PICTORIAL: Rare Essence 31st Anniverary Reunion – 9/11/2010

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Below are pictures from the Rare Essence 31st Anniversary Reunion held on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Run through rehearsal & Actual show) Click on thumbnail images to view larger image * Photos By Preston Blue of Bag of Beats Records – All Rights Reserved ** Special Thanks to Andre, Brandi, DeeDee, Uptown Productions & Positive Black Men Coalition ————————- MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: Continue reading PICTORIAL: Rare Essence 31st Anniverary Reunion – 9/11/2010

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A Brief Analysis of Maria Izaurralle’s Photo of RE – The Remix [A prose-poem by Thomas Sayers Ellis]

Thomas Sayers Ellis

Hard to resist a good photo even if the symbolism surrounding the image is better than the actual aesthetic value of the photo. And we writers have to keep the scene honest. We are here to lift it, to see it clearly and creatively. Let’s consider the composition of the shot. Five framed guys. Familiar faces. Faces you know. The wickedest Go-Go pyramid alive. Think power. Think visual checkmate for a band that might have been losing its audience. Think legacy, think loss, think purpose. The only person in the shot (really) in focus is Whiteboy. Is that a metaphor, … Continue reading A Brief Analysis of Maria Izaurralle’s Photo of RE – The Remix [A prose-poem by Thomas Sayers Ellis]

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Rare Essence 2010 – The Prodigal Son Has Come Home [D.Floyd, Derek Paige & Bojack]

Kato Hammond

By Kato Hammond I am guessing by now that (if you’ve read the Washington Post article) we all know exactly what Rare Essence meant when they titled their 30 Year Reunion show “Past, Present and Future!”  On Sunday night September 11, the inner city goovin wickedest band alive delivered the past and the present to a crowd of about 3000 people.  And this morning they’ve capped it off announcing the “FUTURE” — which is:  along with the addition of their newest female singer, Ms. KiKi (formally of the go-go band CCB) — three former members Donnell Floyd, Derek Paige and … Continue reading Rare Essence 2010 – The Prodigal Son Has Come Home [D.Floyd, Derek Paige & Bojack]

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Fans flock to reunion show of go-go legends Rare Essence | Washington Post

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By Chris Richards Washington Post Staff Writer Mere minutes into Rare Essence’s reunion set and the dance floor is already at full churn — not on a trip through time, but in a rapturous celebration of been-here-all-along. It’s late Saturday night, and the Washington teenagers who once swarmed the legendary go-go band’s ’80s and ’90s gigs at the now-shuttered Maverick Room, Washington Coliseum and Black Hole are now middle-aged, but still ready to perspire through Polos and Kangols, halter tops and heels. Over 2,000 strong, they’ve crammed into the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City to celebrate three … Continue reading Fans flock to reunion show of go-go legends Rare Essence | Washington Post

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Go-Go CrankFest Battle 2010 Winners Pictorial

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On the night of Sunday, September 5, 2010, a battle was held at Marygold’s Family Event Center between the go-go bands Junkyard and Northeast Groovers. By the end of the night, one band stood victoriously, while the other quietly exited the building with their heads down. Below is a pictorial of the victorious winners: (click on thumb image to view larger image) **Photos by Preston Blue of Bag of Beats Records ———————————————– MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: Continue reading Go-Go CrankFest Battle 2010 Winners Pictorial

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Stan Richards of PBMC ‘Syces’ Up The Rare Essence Reunion

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Watch the International Shack N Da Pack as he stands at the site of the Howard Theatre waiting for Positive Black Men’s Coalition founder Stan Richards to pull up…  who then ‘syces’ up the upcoming Rare Essence Reunion by reminiscing and reminding folks about the golden days of go-go at the Howard Theatre. www.pbmc.net WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Stan Richards of PBMC ‘Syces’ Up The Rare Essence Reunion

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WE NOW PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF 9/6 – 9/11 “WASHINGTON RE”

Kato Hammond

I, Kato Hammond, hereby proclaim this week  (Sept. 6 – Sept. 11, 2010) in the D dot C… WASHINGTON R.E. ( Rare Essence )… for all you inner city grooven stars and celebrities, you soul brothers and jitter bugs, you hip cats with your fancy hats, you pretty ladies with your pretty smiles all decked out in your latest styles.   So it is written…  So it shall be done. In commemorating to this, we at TMOTTGoGo have decided to link here every single piece of article, interview and video clip that we have ever done on anything regarding Rare Essence … Continue reading WE NOW PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF 9/6 – 9/11 “WASHINGTON RE”

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One on One With Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson of Rare Essence [VIDEO]

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In preparation for the upcoming Rare Essence reunion, Wingsworld brings you a quick video production of some quick one on ones with lead guitarist, co-manager…  and only remaining original member still standing on the Rare Essence stage, Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ———————————————- MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: Continue reading One on One With Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson of Rare Essence [VIDEO]

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The Rare Essence Tree & Its Degrees of Separation (The Gospel According to Kato)

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Being on top in the circuit of over 30 years in the game should have without a doubt thrust some strong enough roots in its foundation, giving it the ability to garner many branches based on the strength of it’s name alone. In the image below, we take a look at the tree of Rare Essence branches and its degrees of separation. LET ME BREAK IT ON DOWN ONE TIME: REDDS AND THE BOYS: Anthony “Redds” Williams – who played lead guitar for Rare Essence (during the area when Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson wasn’t able) went on to start his own … Continue reading The Rare Essence Tree & Its Degrees of Separation (The Gospel According to Kato)