Little Benny Way: Making The Street Official

Photo by Gerald Evans Photography During the Homegoing Service for Go-Go Legend Little Benny, Mayor Fenty announced that motion was in route to have a street named after Benny.  Well, on Saturday August 7, 2010, that motion will come into effect.  On that evening from 12:pm until 2:00pm and event will be on 9th & U Street, NW Washington DC in commemoration of Little Benny, and naming the street after him.  This event will be open to the public, so plan to be there early. Continue reading Little Benny Way: Making The Street Official

True Go-Go Stories: Byron (BJ) Jackson – (Rare Essence)

In this episode, Byron (BJ) Jackson talks about his Rare Essence days:  his producing of the Vinnie D track “55 Dollar Motel”, his work with the Doug E Go-Go Remix of “I’m Getting Ready”, the Go-Go Live at the Capital Center concert, out of town gigs, and other artists outside of Go-Go that he has worked with. http://www.trugogostories.com WATCH TRUE GO-GO STORIES CLIP BELOW: Continue reading True Go-Go Stories: Byron (BJ) Jackson – (Rare Essence)

Little Benny’s Last Masters – “We’re Gonna Miss You” [VIDEO]

Reo Edwards and Future Records has release some never before seen footages of Little Benny and The (Last) Masters during rehearsal sessions.  This video clip plays in conjuction with a newly recorded single entitled “We’re Gonna Miss U” recorded by The Last Masters.  The players on this single consists of Jas. Funk, Sugar Bear, Michael Muse, Scotty Haskel, Mighty Moe, Lil Mike, Stephon Woodland-Bey, Sterling Russ, Dave Gussom, J.T., Derrick Lavar, and Squeak…  to be released soon on Reo Records. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Little Benny’s Last Masters – “We’re Gonna Miss You” [VIDEO]

Rashad Young (Bassest for UCB) [VIDEO]

Rashad Young is the bass player for UCB. Their journey started 13 years ago, however this past year he and the band have reached incredible heights that no other Go-Go band has ever done. Contact info: Rashad Young (240) 821-8089 Rashad@centralmusicwarehouse.com WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading Rashad Young (Bassest for UCB) [VIDEO]

Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris: A Christmas Story

From IAMOnlineMag.com Shorty Corleone may have thought he put his Mafioso personality aside when he took on his birth moniker for Charles Garris Presents: It’s Christmas, but this album is less like Bing Crosby and more like what the soundtrack would be if “Belly” were a Nativity movie. In his version, the story about Frosty uses The Delfonics’s “Hey! Love” sample that our generation may most famously remember as the foundation of Notorious B.I.G.’s “Playa Hater;” the story of Rudolph has a reggae beat; and every other track has a go-go swang. Garris became a professional vocalist at age 14 … Continue reading Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris: A Christmas Story

Chuck Brown: Evolution from Three Different Angles

In this special holiday package, we target the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown from three different angles. The first angle, “A Conversation With The Godfather”, by Richard O’Connor,  is from an interview that we conducted with Chuck during the Christmas season 10 years ago. The second angle, “A Moment In Time With Chuck Brown”, also by Richard O’Conner, is a directed look into the personification of Chuck 10 years later. And the third angle, “The Evolution”, by NVLP, are a series video clips of Chuck himself in depth about his entire life’s story. ——————————— FIRST ANGLE: A CONVERSATION WITH THE … Continue reading Chuck Brown: Evolution from Three Different Angles

Fatal Attraction featuring Chevy – At Their Best [Excuse me as I reminisce one time]

Excuse me as I reminisce one time!!!!! Fatal Attraction – “At Your Best” [Video] Fatal Attraction – “Zoned Out Wayne” Fatal Attraction – “At Your Best” [Complete Version] Fatal Attraction – “Bar 2 The Car” Fatal Attraction – “Grey Goose” [Complete Jazzy Version] Fatal Attraction – “Why Do You Hate Me?” Fatal Attraction – “Twilight Zone” [Video] TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading Fatal Attraction featuring Chevy – At Their Best [Excuse me as I reminisce one time]