From the Jean LaRoche Project aka myself and Turnbull Green
rum around town rap feat. Turnbull Green by Selector Honey Knuckles
Thursday, May 5, 2011
New Music From Jean LaRoche
From the Jean LaRoche Project aka myself and Turnbull Green
rum around town rap feat. Turnbull Green by Selector Honey Knuckles
Monday, March 21, 2011
Been listening to Thursday, March 17, 2011
Big up! "Sir Coxsone " Dodd
KING OF THE SOUND SYSTEM
I'm starting my tribute to Dj's with this man, "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, a pioneer in what has become a modern staple, the DJ/Producer.
Dodd began running sound systems in 1954 after a short stint living in the U.S. exposed him to R&B music. He went back to Jamaica with a few records and started the Downbeat Sound System. Dodd would import new records from Miami and New Orleans to play for eager Jamaican audiences. Dodd eventually set up five different sound systems, each playing nightly. He would hire other DJ's to run the parties including a young Lee "Scratch" Perry.
Eventually the R&B trend died out and Jamaicans began to record their own music in search of a new sound. It was around this time that Dodd met Roland Alfonso and Don Drummond, founding members of the Skatalites and began the legendary Studio One.
It would be at Studio One where a young Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer would get their start recording classic Ska and rock steady tunes like "Simmer Down".
"Sir Coxsone" went on to record a hefty amount of classic reggae, ska and rocksteady through out the 60's and 70's and started the careers of many of the genre's heavy weight artists. Unfortunately, like many famous record producers he was also a shister and would often under pay musicians. By any account the man is a legend, and would no doubt influence the evolution of Hip Hop via a young Jamaican transplant named Kool Herc. RESPECT!
I'm starting my tribute to Dj's with this man, "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, a pioneer in what has become a modern staple, the DJ/Producer.
Dodd began running sound systems in 1954 after a short stint living in the U.S. exposed him to R&B music. He went back to Jamaica with a few records and started the Downbeat Sound System. Dodd would import new records from Miami and New Orleans to play for eager Jamaican audiences. Dodd eventually set up five different sound systems, each playing nightly. He would hire other DJ's to run the parties including a young Lee "Scratch" Perry.
Eventually the R&B trend died out and Jamaicans began to record their own music in search of a new sound. It was around this time that Dodd met Roland Alfonso and Don Drummond, founding members of the Skatalites and began the legendary Studio One.
It would be at Studio One where a young Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer would get their start recording classic Ska and rock steady tunes like "Simmer Down".
"Sir Coxsone" went on to record a hefty amount of classic reggae, ska and rocksteady through out the 60's and 70's and started the careers of many of the genre's heavy weight artists. Unfortunately, like many famous record producers he was also a shister and would often under pay musicians. By any account the man is a legend, and would no doubt influence the evolution of Hip Hop via a young Jamaican transplant named Kool Herc. RESPECT!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Pendleton's Waiting On You/Comming Down
Bought this at Turntable Lab about a month ago. There is literally no information about The Pendleton's on the internet but you may know Myron & E. from their release It's a Shame on Now Again Last February. Throwback Boogie Funk from California. BUY IT HERE.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Moi-day
I know this song has been out for almost 2 months which makes it old as shit in the age of the interweb but whatever. This is for all of my music loving homeys who don't know what Pitchfork is.
Anthem of the Spring. A hipster disco masterpiece.
Toro Y Moi "New Beat" by carparkrecords
Saturday, March 12, 2011
New Blog Schedule 2011
Alright, I've decided to give this blog some structure and consistency. Meaning a whole new schedule of weekly content. Here's the rundown.
Mondays:
Mondays will be for new music. I'll review new artists, songs, albums. Whatever, as long as it's current and banging. BANGING!
Tuesdays:
Tuesday is going to be dedicated to vinyl. I'll wax nostalgic about favorite records of mine and the times we've had.
Wednesdays:
Wednesdays will be DJ fan boy day. I'll pick a different DJ every week and discuss they're impact on the art form and culture.
Thursdays:
I'm dedicating this day to hip hop history. Starting from the very beginning, before Cool Herc, back to the Jamaican sound systems and then forward. Every week a new Chapter.
Fridays:
I'm reinstating Honey Knuckles Radio. A random mix of whatever I'm listening too at the moment.
Word.
And that's it. I'm taking the weekend off. WINNING!
Mondays:
Mondays will be for new music. I'll review new artists, songs, albums. Whatever, as long as it's current and banging. BANGING!
Tuesdays:
Tuesday is going to be dedicated to vinyl. I'll wax nostalgic about favorite records of mine and the times we've had.
Wednesdays:
Wednesdays will be DJ fan boy day. I'll pick a different DJ every week and discuss they're impact on the art form and culture.
Thursdays:
I'm dedicating this day to hip hop history. Starting from the very beginning, before Cool Herc, back to the Jamaican sound systems and then forward. Every week a new Chapter.
Fridays:
I'm reinstating Honey Knuckles Radio. A random mix of whatever I'm listening too at the moment.
Word.
And that's it. I'm taking the weekend off. WINNING!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
N.E.R.D God Bless Us All
Only now giving N.E.R.D's latest album "Nothing" due attention. The Neptunes(Chad Hugo and Pharell Williams) are arguably the most influential producers of last decade, with notable pieces of the pie going to lil Jon and Timbaland (childhood friend of The Neptunes) as well. These albums are more or less the duo's geeky pet projects. They never receive much critical attention but are always impeccably produced. Something a nerd can appreciate.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Emily Wells at Ace Hotel
Dragged my ass out of the Brooklyn basement yesterday and relocated to swankier environs. Enjoyed a performance by Emily Wells, the perfect compliment to my high priced whiskey buzz. Emily sat in the middle of a pile of instruments and through loop recording, constructed something like trip-hop folk music. She plays at the Ace every Sunday in February. Show starts at 9, get there early and grab seats.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Upcomming Events
A quick rundown of killer things to come.
Saturday, February 19th
(Happy Birthday Simon!) Camp is "Where It's At"
A 90's Golden Era Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B cage fight.
We've got your money on our minds serving 5$ dolla Gin & Juices all night.
"Where It's At"
2/19/11
Camp
10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
179 Smith Street. Between Warren & Wyckoff.
F or G train to Bergen Street.
Saturday, February 26th
"Space on Ryder Farm Throw Down"
Building On Bond
112 Bond Street @ Pacific
A or G 2 Hoyt-Schermerhorn
11p.m.-2a.m.???
Susan Goodwille and the beautiful women of Space on Ryder Farm host a night of celebration in honor of all those who helped make their dream a reality.
Drink specials and Monsignor Honey Knuckles on the wheels of steel.
Friday, March 4th
"Bump N' Grind"
K&M Bar
225 N.8th St @ Roebling
L to Bedford
10p.m.-4a.m
Tammer and I hold it down for our monthly residency at K&M.
HYPE-PARTY-MUSIC!
I've got plenty of new ish with that ass in mind. Don't miss it!
One love.
For inquiries or to book a party email me at SelectorHoneyKnuckles@gmail.com
or message me on Facebook.com/honeyknuckles
twitter.com/honeyknucklesbk
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Shots! Shots! Shots!
I'm a Renaissance man right? You know, the type of guy who distinguishes himself by nurturing an array of questionable skill sets like being a DJ, or drinking for example.
It is my life's toil to seek new thrills and share them with my fellow man so that the world may know true joy.
Today world, I give you the Verdita. A new and illuminating way to drink tequila as passed on to me by master imbiber Jason Rowan of Embury Cocktails.
Basically, a Verdita is the sexy tropical cousin of the Pickle Back. A palate cleanser to be enjoyed with your favorite tequila. Mr. Rowan recommends Milagro Reposado for it's spicy finish.
This will be the blue print to your summer.
Get the recipe here
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Blog Revitilization Project
This blog is so old and neglected. Who even uses blogger anymore? The kids are all crazy for the tumbler these days. But who wants to be like everybody else? It's time to blow the dust off this bitch and generate some content!
I'm gonna start by recommending that you download Ninja Sonic's New Mix-tape "When Anxiety Attacks". Ninja Sonic came into my awareness a few years ago when I stumbled across the Tight Pants Video while on a Google safari. I caught them at the old Galapagos later that year and experienced a hip hop mosh pit for the first time. The crowd was hype. 99% of the people there knew every lyric to every song and were shouting them right back at the stage. It was the type of participation and enthusiasm I thought was missing in every show I had seen in Brooklyn up until that point. Arms in the air not across chests.
"When Anxiety Attacks" Is that same energy packaged into a well produced mix tape.
Cop It HERE
I'm gonna start by recommending that you download Ninja Sonic's New Mix-tape "When Anxiety Attacks". Ninja Sonic came into my awareness a few years ago when I stumbled across the Tight Pants Video while on a Google safari. I caught them at the old Galapagos later that year and experienced a hip hop mosh pit for the first time. The crowd was hype. 99% of the people there knew every lyric to every song and were shouting them right back at the stage. It was the type of participation and enthusiasm I thought was missing in every show I had seen in Brooklyn up until that point. Arms in the air not across chests.
"When Anxiety Attacks" Is that same energy packaged into a well produced mix tape.
Cop It HERE
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