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What Band’s RappaDude Virtually Answers Questions

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The What Band’s front man, RappaDude, takes it to YouTube to virtually answer direct questions, with no holds barred, about the him and The What Band that were given by fans who posted them on their facebook page. This includes questions regarding the future of What Band, as well as possible reunions with former band members and former bands, such as, Northeast Groovers and 911. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE CLIP & HIS RESPONSES:   Continue reading What Band’s RappaDude Virtually Answers Questions

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The Beat: GoGo Music from West Africa to Washington DC – Saturday October, 30

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The co-authors of the book, The Beat! Go-Go Music from Washington, DC (Charles Stephenson and Kip Lornell), lead a discussion and demonstration on the emergence of Go-Go music in Washington, DC. Other guests are Shuaib Mitchell, the director of Straight up Go-Go; choreographer/dancer Melvin Deal; and musicians 32 of Northeast Groovers and Go-Go Mickey of Rare Essence. This program is dedicated to the memory of Little Benny, a legend and driving force in Go-Go. Books and DVDs will be available for purchase! Saturday, October 30 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place SE Washington, DC Continue reading The Beat: GoGo Music from West Africa to Washington DC – Saturday October, 30

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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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DJ Rico’s GMZ Catches A Good Ol’ Fashion Battle That’s Brewing Go-Go Style – JYB vs NEG

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In the ol school spirit of a preperation for a good ol fashion ass whooping “Go-Go Style”, DJ Rico’s GMZ catches the beginning stages of what could possibly end up being the biggest stage battle this side of the new millinium to date.  Watch below as Stomp Dogg (of NEG), Big Youngin (of JYB), DJ Big John, and others talk that talk, and see if you get just a little “syced” for the excitement.  Hell… even Big Butch chimed in with an evil grin! WATCH VIDEO CLIPS BELOW: Continue reading DJ Rico’s GMZ Catches A Good Ol’ Fashion Battle That’s Brewing Go-Go Style – JYB vs NEG

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Teach the Beat: Go-Go Music from West Africa to Washington, D.C.

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Did you know that the beat that makes Go-Go music go is kin to the beats that were developed in parts of Africa many years ago?  Charles Stephenson and Kip Lornell, co-authors of The Beat! Go-Go Music From Washington, DC, will lead a discussion and demonstration on how Go-Go music emerged in Washington, D.C. Other guests are Shuaib Mitchell the director of the Straight Up Go-Go DVD, choreographer/dancer Melvin Deal, and musicians 32 of the Northeast Groovers and Go-Go Mickey of Rare Essence. Books and DVDs are available for purchase. Saturday, June 5 @ 1:00pm 1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020 … Continue reading Teach the Beat: Go-Go Music from West Africa to Washington, D.C.