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Chuck Brown and Raheem DeVaughn Headline Vincent Gray’s Inaugural Gala [Examiner]

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By Sidney Thomas | DC Music Examiner DC Mayor Vincent Gray celebrated his inauguration with a little help from R&B superstar Raheem DeVaughn and the “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown. The inaugural gala capped an entire day of events which included a interfaith prayer service, and the official mayoral swearing-in ceremony. The gala was held at the Washington Convention Center, and co-hosted by Big Tigger (WPGC) and Jamie Foster Brown (Sister 2 Sister magazine). The evening kicked off with performances by The Yvonne Johnson Jazz Trio, the Style Band, DJ James Funk, and DJ Rico Anderson. Raheem DeVaughn was up … Continue reading Chuck Brown and Raheem DeVaughn Headline Vincent Gray’s Inaugural Gala [Examiner]

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PowerHouse Interview With Little Benny & Jas Funk 1993 [VIDEO]

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In 1993, just as the go-go band Proper Utensils took the city by storm with the go-go version of the single “Rump Shaker,” two of the band’s strong forces, James Funk and Little Benny, sat down with (the original host of WOL’s go-go show), Konan’s program “PowerHouse”, and talked about how the band began, as well as their history together and their views on the future of go-go. Video in two parts. PART ONE: PART TWO: MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW: Continue reading PowerHouse Interview With Little Benny & Jas Funk 1993 [VIDEO]

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DJ Rico Interviews Jas. Funk [VIDEO] / TMOTT Interviews Jas. Funk [AUDIO]

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Noisemaker DJ Rico catches up with Go-Go Legend Jas. Funk (Rare Essence, Proper Utensils) during a birthday party celebration for Sugar Bear (EU). WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW – AND WHILE YOU’RE AT IT, CHECK OUT THE FULL LENGTH DETAILED ARCHIVED AUDIO INTERVIEW THAT FUNK WITH WITH THE TMOTT MORNING RADIO  SHOW – IN TWO PARTS: AUDIO INTERVIEW – PART ONE: AUDIO INTERVIEW – PART TWO: Continue reading DJ Rico Interviews Jas. Funk [VIDEO] / TMOTT Interviews Jas. Funk [AUDIO]

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

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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]

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Backyard Band – Big G’s Birthday Celebration @ Club U – 2003 [ a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt ]

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This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003. Backyard Band Live @ Club U – 2003 It was Anwan “Big G” Glover’s Birthday Celebration. The band had jumped into the old school RE “Roll Call” groove and was honored with a guest appearance by legends Jas. Funk & Little Benny, who paid tribute to the Ghetto Prince. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was originally released in 2003. This was the only DVD Magazine released by TMOTTGoGo, as well as the very first Go-Go DVD Magazine to ever be released. More clips to come. Continue reading Backyard Band – Big G’s Birthday Celebration @ Club U – 2003 [ a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt ]