In the 1976 hit "Sir Duke", the very first words that Stevie Wonder says are, "Music is a world within itself with a language we all understand. With an equal opportunity for all to sing, dance and clap their hands."
Fast forward 38 years, and we...
The collective community of citizens that make up of DC M.U.S.I.C. have got a message for the people, and have decided to deliver it through the platform that speaks to us all on a level that we all can equally understand -- Music!
Because at the...
Last night I sat back and watched VH1's Rock Docs episode of "Finding The Funk". The documentary which was presented by Nelson George and Narrated by QuestLove, gave a road trip that touched on areas traveling into the 70s & 80s through the Bay Area...
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Congratulations to the following artists and groups who have been nominated for the 28th Annual Wammies, which will be held at the State Theatre in February, 2014. At this event is where the winners will be announced.
For those who may not be aware (which is...
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Meshell Ndegeocello has a new signature bass from Reverend Guitars, aptly named the Meshell Ndegecello Fellowship Bass.
Based on the Reverend Thundergun, the bass features set neck construction with a raised center ridge and reverse headstock.
The Fellowship bass is fitted with the company’s new P-Blade pickup,...
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Those of you who may know of Kendall from such go-go bands, such as Fatal Attraction, FAze2 and LOUD, are already aware of the different areas of music talent that he possesses.
Well, it looks like 2014 is the year the Jack of All Trades is...
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We at TMOTT are mourning the loss of TerKisha Newell-Sligh (fondly known to the Go-Go Community as FatCat). TerKisha was a woman with a beautiful soul and a type of passion for the ENTIRE Go-Go culture and its music that only a handful people possess...
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The following video is a clip that was presented by Ron Moten and showcased at the DMV Honors Anwan Glover (most notable as the front man of the Backyard, as well as the character Slim Charles from the acclaimed HBO series "The Wire"), which took...
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Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around, no need to fake...
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Many times I see folks talking about or asking when (if ever) is Go-Go, as a music genre of its own, going to be fully accepted nationally as well as internationally as the others (i.e., R&B, Hip-Hop, Heavy Metal, Country & Western, Pop, Rock &...
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The Ladies of Divas DC singing one of Maysay's songs at the Birchmere.
Loving this like a mug!
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO CLIP BELOW:
Video property of Harron Evoria
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On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Washington, DC honored its native Washingtonian at the historic Howard Theatre for a red carpet award event 'DMV Honors Anwan Glover,' celebrating his achievements in Music, Film, Radio, Television, Philanthropy and overall accomplishments as an Artist. This event was hosted...
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DC Brand 99 goes on location with Kato Hammond to talk about his current TMOTTRadio Indiegogo Fundraising Campaign, as he talks about "TMOTTRadio's transition from recorded programming to live format, why this power move is necessary, and how it continues TMOTTGoGo's tradition of ensuring that...
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With 30 plus years under his belt taking Go-Go around the world and back again, Big Tony brings in 2014 with that same Trouble Funk energy donned with a new style flavor...