The Fatback Band - King Tim III (Personality Jock) - 1979
Released in 1979, this is the first officially recorded Hip-Hop song, released several months before Grand Master Flash’s “Rappers Delight”. The Fatback Band was founded by drummer Bill Curtis and was based out of NYC. The song appeared on The Fatback Bands’ disco-centric album,” XII”. This video is hardcore music history.
Video of the Day 08/05/2023: Sinead O'Connor “Marcus Garvey”
It took me a while to find a proper tribute to the great Sinead O’Connor. I loved her music, but I truly feel her unflinching politics and activism will be her true legacy. RIP sweet angel of truth.
O’Connor was one of the most outspoken popular stars to take a strong stance on the idea of Liberation Theology. “Marcus Garvey “ was originally recorded by Burning Spear, an intellectual prophet of reggae. Rastafarian doctrine played a huge role in her social, political, and, spiritual beliefs.
Video of the Day 08/04/2023 : Harry Partch - 1957
Harry Partch was an American 20th-century composer that created instruments and wrote in a organic avant-garde sound. His influence on popular music goes as deep as Frank Zappa to early industrial music.